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Title: Too Many Games! Post by: Banards on March 02, 2015, 10:11:17 PM Hola!
I'm going to finally go to Too Many Games this year, and was looking for some tips. I've been to other conventions before and it seems like each has its own quirks. Don't want to waste a day trying to figure the place out. Also, should I bring cash or do most vendors accept plastic? Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: Izret101 on March 02, 2015, 10:28:05 PM Cash is king. There was an ATM on site though
Not much to figure out. Very open floor space. Have fun :D Title: Re: Post by: Banards on March 03, 2015, 03:19:36 PM Great thanks Izret!
Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: GrayGhost81 on March 06, 2015, 12:45:55 PM http://toomanygames.com/
I've always wanted to go this but probably never will. Pretty cool that Descendants of Erdrick will be playing there. I met their drummer when I was in Texas last year. Really nice guy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8WJwRHDXgU Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: CKsGallery on March 06, 2015, 04:52:50 PM I will be there again this year! Very fun show, and great afterparty Saturday night!!!
Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: monkees19 on March 13, 2015, 08:59:43 PM I was not aware of this thing. And in Philly? 60 minutes from my neck of the woods?? Sign me up!
Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: Izret101 on March 19, 2015, 06:58:08 PM YOU NEED TO COLLECTORCAST BETTER!
Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: Duke.Togo on March 19, 2015, 07:00:34 PM YOU NEED TO COLLECTORCAST BETTER! It's kind of an acquired taste. Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: russlyman on March 19, 2015, 07:38:11 PM I went in 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TXDUMd-xfA and in 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a27w8WZvk4U Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: russlyman on March 19, 2015, 07:38:42 PM it was a good time overall. Not sure if I will make it back this year since there is Retro World in my own backyard and really trying to head to Portland Retro Gaming Expo
Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: VectorGamer on March 27, 2015, 11:11:51 AM I plan on being there again this year. Yes, bring cash!
Now that I have a smartphone I have the rfgeneration app to use as a reference to see what games I have in my collection so I don't accidentally buy dupes. The main draw for me is the marketplace. I'm usually done with the show in less than 2 hours. They have discussion panels but I'm not interested in those. They have another room set up for concerts. There's also a snack bar where you can get drinks and hot food. Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: monkees19 on March 27, 2015, 05:48:12 PM I'm excited for it. I've been to Comicons but never one for games. It's the weekend of my son's 7th birthday so I know he will be stoked. It's only like an hour and a half from me in NJ.
Are there any good thrift type stores out that way? I hear the Savers or Value Village names thrown out around here quite often but the nearest ones are in New York and they are all over 50 miles away. I can't think of any other names offhand. Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: wildbil52 on June 25, 2015, 01:22:45 PM I will be at the RetwowareTV/RetroWorld Expo Table on Friday and Saturday signing VHS copies of Sleepers.
Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: Izret101 on June 25, 2015, 02:07:29 PM Very cool!
Is Larry Hryb going to be signing with you? Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: wildbil52 on June 25, 2015, 02:28:32 PM Very cool! Is Larry Hryb going to be signing with you? Are you implying that I am a Microsoft fanboy or that we both have amazing radio voices? Either way, I doubt the Major will be there. Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: NeoMagicWarrior on June 25, 2015, 08:00:31 PM I'll totally be there all day Saturday.
As far as "tips" 1) Bring Cash 2) Bring Cash 3) Bring food - the snack bar sucks and the convention center is in the immediate vicinity of nothing... 4) Bring Cash 5) Try to know what you are looking for, and what it really costs. Some of the vendors are quite nice and willing to haggle / bundle. Some are not. Use discretion in any transaction and thoroughly inspect product. 6) Have fun! Talk to vendors, guests, etc. Things of note this year: - From what I have been told, The arcade area (which has typically been serviceable but small) should be expanding greatly. All the games are on freeplay, so no worries there. - Board games are supposed to be a much larger focus of this year's con, so expect there to finally be a decent showing of tabletop stuff. - Saturday Night Wrestling should be a blast....got a sneak at the roster, and we are in for a fun time! - Indie games: Some of the best things I have picked up from TMG has been from the indie expo area...make it a point to stop and try everything / talk to everyone. - Bill is going. Bring something to throw at him. He probably prefers money. Copies of Silent Service will provide more enjoyment for you. - http://toomanygames.com/things-to-do/schedule/ <---- Try and read BEFORE you get there - DJ Cutman - He is usually up at the front of the con, and is playing his music over the PA system. He makes awesome video game remixes and stuff, and is an all around great guy...deff check him out. - + 2 Comedy: Good friends of mine. They will be doing Standup, improv, Cutthroat Gaming, and all sorts of stuff..totes check them out. I think that covers the bulk of it... Also, as a side note, are we doing some sort of RFGen meetup this year? If not, should we? Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: Izret101 on June 26, 2015, 12:25:10 AM Very cool! Is Larry Hryb going to be signing with you? Are you implying that I am a Microsoft fanboy or that we both have amazing radio voices? Either way, I doubt the Major will be there. He had a non speaking and/or walk on role in the movie according to wikipedia. Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: russlyman on June 26, 2015, 08:30:04 AM Sorry I can't make it this year guys. Saving for retro world and Portland
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: monkees19 on June 27, 2015, 11:02:40 PM I will be there tomorrow! Bringing my son and my brother in law, they're both excited.
Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: Banards on June 29, 2015, 08:48:11 PM Just got back and Holy Cow was it super rad and amazing!!! I will be going back again! I wish I had checked the forums right before. I missed out on meeting a lot of you from what I've read.
I brought a ton of cash and made a list of must gets. Came back with some nice scores that I just haven't been able to find locally. Thanks for all the great advice! Title: Re: Too Many Games! Post by: russlyman on June 29, 2015, 10:35:54 PM Nice man. Yeah I went last year and year before. I'll prob go next year.
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