ECGX dates??

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im just wondering if anyone has any info on what dates this years convention will take place, i kinda need to know so that i can get my mom to plan for vacation at her work, and so i know when ill be missing college. any info would be nice.

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thank you mystery person for moving my thread didn't realize i should have posted it here versus Events and gatherings

[bigdaddychester]

yeah man we had a blast back in september. I'm kinda wandering myself if the date and location have been set yet.

[16-bit]

I'd like to know too...Sign me up day one.

I'm kinda hoping it is in the spring though.

[RCM]

I had fun too. Right now were planning on having it at the same place, The Inn at Reading. We are looking to double the size and improve the show in every way we possibly can. If you guys have any suggestions send me a PM! Everything is still up in the air but I think we are going to have a September show again. Hope to see everyone there again!

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[NoahsMyBro]

I can only think of one substantial (but a tad unrealistic) improvement - Infrastructure improvements/upgrades on the municipal roads and highways leading to The Inn. Maybe 2-3 lanes in each direction on those straightouttathesticks roads.

Aside from that, I just want little things:
1) Keep the free admission, or if that goes away at least keep it cheap.
2) Last year you touted free food/drinks - I didn't see any. If you hype it, have it. If you don't have it, that's perfectly acceptable too.
3) Doubling the space is good. Last year I couldn't get near the tournaments, as that end of the room was pretty much impenetrable.
4) a few more coin-ops, more classic-oriented.

Don't know what else to add. If it was identical to last year I'd go anyway, as I thought it was already fantastic as-was.

[NoahsMyBro]

Oh, a few more things:
Obviously I overlooked the instructions to PM you, sorry, but now I'm on a roll....

How about a Donkey Konga set-up? Perhaps a tournament?
Ditto for Karaoke Revolution - that should be going all day, and you should get lots of the KR down on video. I think it would be a blast to see footage of folks getting down on it. It would make terrific archival footage should the show go on for several years, too.

[RCM]

1) Keep the free admission, or if that goes away at least keep it cheap.

Nothing is concrete yet but it's our hope that admission will stay free. Lets put it this way, if it was up to me every show would be free.

2) Last year you touted free food/drinks - I didn't see any. If you hype it, have it. If you don't have it, that's perfectly acceptable too.

We had a free keg. Nothing more. Point taken though. Last ECGE was my first ever promoting. I've taken a more active role this time around. If we do advertise free drinks and food it will be there.

3) Doubling the space is good. Last year I couldn't get near the tournaments, as that end of the room was pretty much impenetrable.

Yep. another thing we're working on. The tournaments proved to be very popular.

4) a few more coin-ops, more classic-oriented.

I'm with you on that. Pengo was nice and all but I needed more too!

Keep the requests coming! It was great chatting with you last show Noah. I don't think I talked to anyone longer.

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

[DogP]

Yeah, the show was great, I can't wait until the next one. I would have liked more classic game tournaments, since I'm not much of a DDR, Halo, etc. game player. I did think it was really cool how the game stands all had their own events and games playing, I got to play some really cool obscure games while I was there.

I've got around 35 arcade games at my house, I could probably bring two if you guys want (and if anyone else is from the DC area that could take some up, that'd work too).

DogP

[RCM]

Yeah, the show was great, I can't wait until the next one. I would have liked more classic game tournaments, since I'm not much of a DDR, Halo, etc. game player. I did think it was really cool how the game stands all had their own events and games playing, I got to play some really cool obscure games while I was there.

I've got around 35 arcade games at my house, I could probably bring two if you guys want (and if anyone else is from the DC area that could take some up, that'd work too).

DogP

Sounds good to me!

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

[GrandAmChandler]

I will be completely honest. 2 Philadelphia area shows back to back is not good. Some people have time for both, being in graduate school I sure don't. I am fortunate to be in an area where there are video game shows, where as other areas dont have shows.

I just am overwhelmed by the video game goodness!

[RCM]

I will be completely honest. 2 Philadelphia area shows back to back is not good. Some people have time for both, being in graduate school I sure don't. I am fortunate to be in an area where there are video game shows, where as other areas dont have shows.

I just am overwhelmed by the video game goodness!

Philly Classic was in march or april of this year. We were in September. I would hardly call that "back to back." The shows share stuff (like the founders) but are very different. The first ECGE was a bit more intimate than the PC5. I would personally like to keep that kind of vibe. Not a bash to the PC5. I really enjoyed the PC5 a lot. A lot of great cabs on freeplay! The point is that there's room for us both. I have no interest in competeing with the PC or any other show. That would defeat the purpose of a game show. It's all about unity! True gamers should not be against each other!

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

[Sniderman]

I will be completely honest. 2 Philadelphia area shows back to back is not good. Some people have time for both, being in graduate school I sure don't. I am fortunate to be in an area where there are video game shows, where as other areas dont have shows.

I just am overwhelmed by the video game goodness!

Philly Classic was in march or april of this year. We were in September. I would hardly call that "back to back." The shows share stuff (like the founders) but are very different. The first ECGE was a bit more intimate than the PC5. I would personally like to keep that kind of vibe. Not a bash to the PC5. I really enjoyed the PC5 a lot. A lot of great cabs on freeplay! The point is that there's room for us both. I have no interest in competeing with the PC or any other show. That would defeat the purpose of a game show. It's all about unity! True gamers should not be against each other!

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

Rumor has it that Philly Classic 2005 will be held in late fall - possible late October:
PC6 site announcing Fall 2005
or
AtariAge thread discussing an October show

[RCM]

Rumor has it that Philly Classic 2005 will be held in late fall - possible late October:

From the look of the official site it is going to be in the fall. Oh well. Not worried in the slightest. I'm looking forward to ECGE2 and PC6. Both should be a lot of fun.

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

[vgc]

Bring on the Show ! Yeeehawww !!! Mike

[RCM]

Bring on the Show ! Yeeehawww !!! Mike

That's the spirit!

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

[intvsama]

Bring on the Show ! Yeeehawww !!! Mike

That's the spirit!

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

W00t! That's what I wanna see! Some enthusiasm!

Dates aren't definate yet, but ECGE 2 should be held sometime in September 2005. Even tho' we don't have concrete dates, we urge prospective tableholders and vendors to drop me a line at chuck@ecgx.com so we can set you up with tablespace at the show. Space always goes quick!

Keep an eye out at www.ecgx.com, I'll be updating the website as more info solidifys.

[Sotenga]

HOORAY FOR THE EGCX!!!!!

Last time I came, I didn't even get to stay for two hours and I only walked away with a mere two games... and I STILL had a lot of fun! This year will be MUCH better for me... I hope to stay longer, I hope to play a lot more interesting and awesome games, and I do hope it'll take place at the Inn at Reading again... or if not that, then the Sheraton Hotel would also be good. When you're a gamer living in a house that's only thirty minutes away from the city of Wyomissing, it's almost impossible to not get stoked for this event. I expect to see as many Pennsylvanian gamers that can possibly come, as well as gamers from every other state... and maybe even gamers around the world. I welcome you all!!!

[RCM]

HOORAY FOR THE EGCX!!!!!

Hooray for you!! The ECGE is going to rock. Spread the word!

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

[RCM]

HOORAY FOR THE EGCX!!!!!

Hooray for you!! The ECGE is going to rock. Spread the word!

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

[RCM]

HOORAY FOR THE EGCX!!!!!

Hooray for you!! The ECGE is going to rock. Spread the word!

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

[RCM]

HOORAY FOR THE EGCX!!!!!

Hooray for you!! The ECGE is going to rock. Spread the word!

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM

[Sotenga]

Heh, so much enthusiam, you had to compliment me FOUR times. Domo arigato, Mr. RCM.

I already have spread the word to a couple gaming associates, and I hope that this turnout will be grander than the last one. If Buyatari's plan for an outdoor event happens, I will be one joyous mofo indeed.

[NoahsMyBro]

[Cue my mature, reasonable, dignified style]
For the coming show, you should make every reasonable effort to invite the representative from PlayMessiah back again to raffle off some more of their excellent wireless controllers. During last year's show she was very friendly, helpful, and pleasant. The controllers were of the utmost quality, and showed superb design and workmanship.

[now, cue the baser me coming through.....]
Hey, make sure the chick from PlayMessiah comes back. She was HOT, and super-nice to boot! Hell, as far as I could tell she didn't even have any hangups talking to videogame geeks like me! Gorgeous and non-condescending!!?!? I don't know where you found her, but find more!

[RCM]

The Play Messiah chick was a big hit. I heard many comments about those nice controllers of hers. I've been thinking about this since the last show, would anyone be offended if more ladies were at the next one? I want em, but I don't want to alienate part of our crowd. Any and all feedback would be awesome. Thanks!

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM