GDC 2014 - Polycount Meetup
Well folks it is that time of year again. It is time for all of us to sit around the fire and tell war stories over beers and food. Let this be our place where we make our plans for the event. Someone feel free to start a Facebook group for this too. Let's do this.
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We going to the same Irish pub, Ryan?
Lefty O'Doul's again?
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/204790549724678/
I recently started my new job, so my pto wont kick in till the week after gdc
You have to be wearing a shirt for your nipples to chafe against it.
I actually don't buy the poaching argument. It's actually quite the opposite if you want real employee retention.
http://schedule.gdconf.com/list
Check the Visual Arts (maybe Design track too?) and see how many classes interest you. Is that worth $1000?
Some years yes. When Unreal 3 was first shown and Bay Raitt spoke and Tim Schafer first showed off Psychonauts in the same year (at least I think it was)? YES! I also won a TV one year that Microsoft first showed off Xbox Live on the 360. That was totally worth it. The TV retailed for $1000 at the time.
The PC meet up is worth the drive/flight/train/donkey ride to San Fran and the hotel so don't count that.
Hey Sukotto, did you manage to get a hotel this year that doesn't make you have to walk through parts of the tenderloin to get to downtown? :V
You summoned me, master? Yeah I booked a hostel that appears to be pretty close to Lefty's. I'll miss ya this year, buddy!
But I can't wait to see familiar faces and meet some new ones I've connected with over the year. According to the FB group, sounds like it will most likely happen Wednesday night?
I won't be able to buy the spendy $700 pass, so I'd just be getting the Expo pass if I decide to go.
Since there's not much here locally, (in Phoenix, AZ) I haven't met too many guys and gals at work in gaming face-to-face so I'll admit I'm slightly nervous
But I'd love to meet a lot of the people who make the cool stuff I see around here on a daily basis.
And if you got em, I could definitely use some tips for the first time attendee!
A freelance client is helping me get over there.
Any other aussies looking at going?
I attended a GDC Canada a few years ago as a volunteer. I imagine this will be a lot better.
GDC canada is about 1/40th the size as regular GDC
There's gonna be a lot of people there it sounds like. Hopefully Lefty's will be able to hold everyone. Not really sure of an alternative. I know that one Waitress is gonna be super happy to see us all...
Make sure to join the group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/204790549724678/
Updates, place, time, etc will all be on there. We'll make sure to have some nametags for people. Also if you have any other ideas for a place post it on there. I think we're all open to ideas.
I will be there FOR SURE.
Also, I must warn you now. I cut off my beard. I just thought it's only right to give you a month's notice to grieve.