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Hey folks, I decided to keep the title of this post generic-er because it might turn into the general GDC 2012 thread, but I really wanted to point something out to everyone: http://www.gdconf.com/attend/passes.htmlPasses are live for GDC 2012, which is March 5th-9th 2012 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, and there is a special Indie Games Summit pass that we have concocted for this year. It's quite a bit cheaper (half the price of Summits passes) and is meant specially for indies such as you folks. However - it is somewhat limited (we will eventually run out of room for Indie Games Summit pass holders plus those Summits pass holders who can also come to IGS), so I would highly recommend picking one up sooner (next few weeks) rather than later. This has been a 'don't get upset later and we're trying to make sure genuine indies pick up this pass' public service announcement Thanks! Simon@GDC, IGF etc...
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2011, 02:02:43 PM » |
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pass info pasted for convenience: Independent Games Summit Pass This pass is good for people interested in attending the Independent Games Summit. The Independent Games Summit Pass is available on a limited basis.
Includes -The Independent Games Summit at GDC (Mon & Tues) -The GDC Expo Floor and the Career Pavilion (Wed-Fri) -GDC Expo Happy Hour (TBD) -All GDC-sponsored events & parties -The Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards Ceremony (Wed) -Game Career Seminar (Fri) Does not include: -Over 400 lectures, panels, poster sessions & roundtables including the most anticipated keynote sessions (Wed-Fri) -All tutorials (Mon & Tues) -All summits with the exception of the Independent Games Summit (Mon & Tues) -Metered access to recordings of sessions for all GDC 2012 events via GDC Vault Conference (available online)
Pricing Early Bird Ends Feb. 2 $325 Regular Ends Feb. 29 $325 Onsite Starts Mar. 5 $325
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« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2011, 12:28:54 PM » |
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Booked. Where do people usually stay?
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« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2011, 10:44:40 PM » |
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Indies? At hostels in the area.
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« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2011, 03:00:57 PM » |
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Can you clarify, what is the difference between the IGS pass and the expo pass?
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Zaphos
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« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2011, 08:03:46 PM » |
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expo pass is just the expo (actually not even the expo, according to that website simon linked, which is odd) while the IGS pass is the expo + talks by indie folk on monday and tuesday.
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« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2011, 03:40:38 AM » |
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That's a great deal I guess this replaces the offer I've received in the past. Which is if you submit to the IGF, but don't get nominated (highly likely - given the huge number of entries) - you get a promo code to the summit days?
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« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2011, 08:01:54 PM » |
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Wanted to let you know guys that you can also volunteer for GDC 2012, which I have already submitted my entry, it does say that they let you know on January 4th. Also, I know I'm new to the forums, but I wish to get acquanted with a lot of you and get together and make a game or something lol I just want to mingle with same minded people as me with the goal of making games.
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« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2011, 04:16:35 PM » |
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I'd love to go, but I probably can't afford both a plane ticket ($400 from New York if I buy it early) and a pass, so I'm thinking about volunteering. It would be nice to have something to do and a free pass at the same time. Who all is going? Does anyone have hostel recommendations from last year?
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simoniker
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« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2011, 06:29:06 PM » |
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Yep, John, this replaces the 'semi-private' Summit Pass discounts we used to give to IGF entrants.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the first set of Indie Games Summit Passes is almost 70% sold out, last I looked. If you want one, you really _should_ get one soon. We're hoping to release extra tickets if Summit passes don't get too crowded, but cannot guarantee it.
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Rob Lach
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« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2011, 07:42:03 AM » |
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Just bought my pass.
Now to find a similar place to TIGJam Indie House but for GDC.
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« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2011, 09:33:41 AM » |
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Everything booked and ready to go. I'll be at the HI-San Francisco Downtown hostel. Stalking permitted.
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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2012, 07:18:10 AM » |
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Just booked mine as well, also at the HI. I keep hearing good things about the HI, so hopefully it's a ton of fun!
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« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2012, 07:29:54 AM » |
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They announce the volunteers tomorrow. It would be really awesome to have that all-access pass (I think it's all-access, right?).
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« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2012, 08:11:08 AM » |
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My first two years I really wanted to volunteer, but then I saw the way the volunteers looked really really worn out and tired from volunteering, networking, partying, and attempting to learn at the panels. I think it would be awesome to get an all access, but I also think it might wear you out a ton.
Regardless, good luck! I'm sure being a volunteer is a great experience regardless!
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« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2012, 08:17:45 AM » |
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I'm definitely interested for more than just the pass. I've never been to GDC before, so I think it would be nice to have that work-structure as well as instant and compulsory companions (co-volunteers).
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« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2012, 09:03:27 AM » |
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I'm definitely interested for more than just the pass. I've never been to GDC before, so I think it would be nice to have that work-structure as well as instant and compulsory companions (co-volunteers).
Yeah, I hear the compulsory companions is actually the best part of it (perhaps moreso than the pass)
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« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2012, 09:41:59 PM » |
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knowing people at GDC makes a huge difference, so I could imagine that getting to know a bunch of other volunteers would be a big benefit.
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« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2012, 07:43:09 AM » |
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Woot! I'm in.
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« Reply #19 on: January 07, 2012, 06:27:55 AM » |
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My first two years I really wanted to volunteer, but then I saw the way the volunteers looked really really worn out and tired from volunteering, networking, partying, and attempting to learn at the panels. I think it would be awesome to get an all access, but I also think it might wear you out a ton.
I'm 50 years old, and have volunteered for the last seven years. You learn to pace yourself. I got accepted this year, again, whew! Hope to meet up with others from here. Let's make a plan to do so.
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