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Title: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: xhairs on March 30, 2009, 01:50:46 AM: hey guys will there be a limit on the sets as i have been asked to pick up a few for ppl who cant make the trip. As i think everyone should get 1 set for sure that will be there that wants one. so how will it work to get extras for ppl???
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: Stealth Viper on March 30, 2009, 09:24:43 AM: It will be one per person, as always.

If for whatever reason they do not sell out, there will be an announcement in the afternoon that people will be able to purchase a second set - however I really, really REALLY doubt that will happen.

It has always been the policy of the Canadian Convention that the exclusives were available to attendees only, which I think is fair.

Would it be fair that someone who decides not to come gets a set, but someone who drives 8hrs + doesn't get one because they got stuck in traffic?

We don't think so either.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: night force cynic on March 30, 2009, 02:00:38 PM: Just as long as there's enough to go around for the people there so I can get one that's all I care about.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: BHMike on March 30, 2009, 02:18:41 PM: Doors open at 9am - line up early people. ;-)
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: xhairs on March 30, 2009, 03:32:45 PM: that works for me. as i said i was asked so i would ask the guys to make sure . ill be there at 8 am lol.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: morgardee on March 30, 2009, 03:48:23 PM: Quote from: "xhairs"
that works for me. as i said i was asked so i would ask the guys to make sure . ill be there at 8 am lol.

When you see the final piece you might be there earlier then 8: 00 am :wink:
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: night force cynic on March 30, 2009, 04:17:51 PM: yeah, I have a feeling 8 am will not be early enough. not even close.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: narceron on March 31, 2009, 08:24:26 AM: Yeah, agreed, the earlier the better.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: xhairs on March 31, 2009, 11:11:04 AM: it looks like we will be pulling a all nighter to get there early lol.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: roshan on April 02, 2009, 05:41:18 AM: This is my first time attending the canada con. When you guys say earlier than 8 am are you serious or joking around? I'll be driving from iowa with little sleep as it is, just want to make sure what time I'll need to be there by so I don't miss out on all the con goodies :)
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: xhairs on April 02, 2009, 07:33:14 AM: no we are for real. as we are cooming from buffalo and want to make sure we get in line to get the set.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: roshan on April 02, 2009, 08:06:11 AM: Oy, so plan on.....4 am to be sure? or is that too early and they'll call the cops?

And if earlier, will I lose my place in line if I pass out ;D
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: morgardee on April 02, 2009, 08:52:41 AM: I think 4 am might be too early. I'm just guessing here but maybe 7:00 - 7:30 ish. I can't remember how early people shoiwed up last year for the final Canadian Joe Meet but that might change this year as this is the first Canadian Joe Convention and the goodies this year have really stepped up a notch.

Again, this is totally up to you.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: Radio Guy on April 03, 2009, 09:38:13 AM: show up too early and the downtown cops may tell you to stop loitering...or think that you're stakeing out the art museum...lol
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: xhairs on April 03, 2009, 02:24:19 PM: nice we dont need to get picked up buy the cops lol.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: Bandalero on April 03, 2009, 02:25:35 PM: I'm not familiar with this Hamilton Convention Centre, if I showed up at 7:30ish would I have to wait in my car? Do you line up outside? Or do you line up inside (like the hotel it was hosted at last year)?

It's an 1 1/2 hr wait but I'm sure it'll be worth it.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: BHMike on April 03, 2009, 04:48:12 PM: You wait outside. There will be security at the building so no cops will be called.

There's a couple of Tim Hortons nearby, so you're all "safe" that way as well.

Once "we" get there (staff), I may be able to find a way to get some of you inside to wait. But for the time being, you'll have to wait outside - there's a roof over you, so if it rains you shouldn't get wet.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: haggis on April 04, 2009, 01:25:35 AM: All of the police will be in those same Tim Hortons shops during the early hours. Should be pretty quiet in downtown Hamilton on a Saturday morning.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: GOLD5 on April 14, 2009, 02:38:27 AM: So.. You guys aren't just saying 7:30 so that I'll get there too late are ya?
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: roshan on April 14, 2009, 04:16:25 PM: Well I'll be showing up around 4 am and I'm bringing cards for penny poker if anyone wants to pass the time :P
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: xhairs on April 14, 2009, 04:49:35 PM: no i me and our group will be there at 730 am.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on April 15, 2009, 09:26:01 AM: Ill be playing on my DS most likely, if you guys have one bring yours also, we can play mariio cart or something while lining up
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: pdaat on April 15, 2009, 09:35:10 AM: I'm up for DS stuff, but likely (I know) Pokemon or mybe Metroid.

We might have Mariocart..
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: thatcarlguy on April 15, 2009, 09:40:11 AM: You could probably sit inside the mall at Jackson Square which is attached to Copps. Maybe loiter at the hotel lobby. I used to work at the Jackson Square theater a few years back.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: narceron on April 15, 2009, 06:37:40 PM: I'm down for some mario cart, for sure.

I'm having this vision of 2000 people showing up for the con, might need shotguns, no wait, thats 2000 zombies, hmm.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: roshan on April 15, 2009, 11:16:38 PM: Quote from: "narceron"

I'm having this vision of 2000 people showing up for the con, might need shotguns, no wait, thats 2000 zombies, hmm.

I would not be shocked by this. You guys might have created a bit of a monster with these hiss tanks. Lots of people are drooling over them, and the fact that they're going to be limited to 100 will make them go from drooling to rabid. You might want to bring a sedative for the 101st guy in line.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: narceron on April 16, 2009, 12:57:47 AM: Quote from: "roshan"
Quote from: "narceron"

I'm having this vision of 2000 people showing up for the con, might need shotguns, no wait, thats 2000 zombies, hmm.

I would not be shocked by this. You guys might have created a bit of a monster with these hiss tanks. Lots of people are drooling over them, and the fact that they're going to be limited to 100 will make them go from drooling to rabid. You might want to bring a sedative for the 101st guy in line.

or back to the shotgun.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on April 16, 2009, 09:57:16 AM: ya, Im sort of worried also of the potential chaos of pushing and shoving and people cutting into line, how will the distribution be handled? Are the sets given out at the door or is it going to be a mad rush of people shoving and running to get to a table inside. Is there going to be gates or something to help keep a sembelance or a line or is it going to be a mosh pit?
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: roshan on April 16, 2009, 12:26:12 PM: I'm pretty sure I'm going to be one of the first in line around 4 am (given that I am coming from so far away and dont want to miss out). I could pass out numbers when people show up. That way there's no cutting or fighting once the guys for the con show up and everyone jockeys for position.

I'd also be up for bringing some stuff with to pass out as freebies to the people who just missed the cut (like 101-105 or whatever). It could be door prizes for the unlucky.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: BHMike on April 16, 2009, 12:45:42 PM: I just got home from a 2 hour meeting with the Convention Centre, and security is one of the things we talked about.

So there's no need to worry guys. We have security - the Convention Centre Security, and I already signed off on giving them permission to kick anyone out of the building that's misbehaving. ANYONE caught pushing or shoving will not be allowed access to the event much less get a con set.

There will be a strict guideline for entry when the doors open. If anyone deters from the instructions given that morning, consider yourself out of luck. Sorry to play the "prick" card here - but I'm serious. I don't care if you're a stranger, or someone I've known for 10 years. Everyone will have to abide by it. It'll be a fun day if we all play nicely! :-)

Some people won't get the Convention Set. Just know that when you get in line. That's unavoidable, we WILL run out.

Thanks.
Mike
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on April 16, 2009, 02:02:06 PM: strict is good, Ive lined up for other simple things like a movie (lord of the rings) and there were so many a-holes trying to cut in and pushing people out of the way it was so stupid
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: morgardee on April 16, 2009, 02:50:51 PM: Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
strict is good, Ive lined up for other simple things like a movie (lord of the rings) and there were so many a-holes trying to cut in and pushing people out of the way it was so stupid

I can't speak for THE Mike but if I see anyone pushing or trying to cut in line, or holding a place for their buddy then I think they should get kicked out. There is no need for any of that. If your in line for 1 1/2 hours early and you have to step out to hit the bathroom then fine, that makes sense. But none of this holding a spot for your friend who shows up 20 mins before the event starts.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: canprime on April 16, 2009, 07:24:29 PM: THE Mike, you aren't playing the "prick" card, you are playing the "smart, civilized" card.

I used to manage a movie theatre and lineups for "event" movies were always the worst. As morgardee mentioned, people would show up at the last minute and cut in with friends. I remember one woman said I ruined her daughter's birthday because I wouldn't let 10 of them cut in with 1 friend in line. For some reason people become a-holes in these situations and civility goes out the window in favour of "I want what I want."

PLEASE, PLEASE keep the "friend is holding my spot" crap from happening. I know you are going to be going in about 1000 different directions so I wish you all the luck.

I'm sure most people will understand that there needs to be STRICT supervision and no opportunities for "antics." However we all know there is almost always 1 person who doesn't get it.

A suggestion might be someone just talking to the people every 10 minutes or so explaining the rules & consequences. I know you'll be making announcements constantly, but I thought I might offer up a suggestion rather than just opining.
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: pdaat on April 16, 2009, 08:20:23 PM: If I wasn't going to bring my son and 2 of his friends, I'd be there by 5am.....
Title: Re: will there be a limit on the sets?
Post by: thatcarlguy on April 16, 2009, 08:46:13 PM: Quote from: "NeoDragonKnight"
strict is good, Ive lined up for other simple things like a movie (lord of the rings) and there were so many a-holes trying to cut in and pushing people out of the way it was so stupid

I work at a movie theater and it was like this for that Twilight movie. People were behaving like rapid animals. I have never seen women behave so badly in my life...it was horrible. I had to kick people out, move people to the back of the line etc. I didn't want to babysit.