Exploiting the luck of being 2.5 hours from Cologne by train, I would like to invite anyone interesting in coming along to sign up on this post.
Star Citizen/ CIG will be at the event and there will be a backers event according to the Holiday Live Stream, plus it's one of the best games events in Europe.
Not sure I want to go every day but I was thinking arrive day 1, drinks and a meal in the evening (Köln is famous for good food and drink, Kolsch is a rather delightful beer with a long history http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6lsch_(beer) ). Day 2-3 at the event and home evening of day 3, 2 nights stay over.
[Added info after re-watching the live stream: Friday 7th is the CIG event at this venue - http://www.e-werk-cologne.com/.
I'd suggest going on the Thursday afternoon arriving 6pm ish at a hotel, dinner at 8pm. Show Friday, CIG event evening, Saturday show home Saturday evening optional overnight to Sunday.]
Anyone interested?
TL
Albert
BrotherTobious
Sneakytiger
Sparko
Cheers,
Bert
Put me down as interested, I've got nothing planned yet for next summer, so it's an option.
I'm thinking a nice Premier seat on Eurostar would be nice, about the same time as a flight, but a better seat, better meal and free wi-fi the whole way!
Oh I am interested
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i'll be intrested depending on my bro's birthday holiday to the algarve, but color me interested.
Would this be in addition to or replace the Norway trip? I could do Friday till Sunday? Thursday till Sunday would depend on how much leave I would have left.
Quote from: GhostMjr;392979Would this be in addition to or replace the Norway trip? I could do Friday till Sunday? Thursday till Sunday would depend on how much leave I would have left.
This should have no baring on your decision to go to Norway or not. Just I personally want to go to this show so welcome the company.
Sounds like fun :) I'd be very interested
So the tickets are onsale for this now. http://m.gamescom-cologne.com/en/gamescom/eintrittskarte/eintrittskarte___fuer_alle/index.php
If the interest is still alive then PM me directly with your preferred arrival and departure day/ time and I'll update the list on the first page.
We need to see is CIG have any news about their showcase tickets and secure them and that also means being there over that evening which is something to consider when selecting dates.
More to come.
Don't think I can afford this I'm afraid!
I'd love to come along, but I just received official notification from SWMBO of her holiday dates, one of which covers this period :angry:
So I guess I'll be going somewhere else instead of to this. Sorry Albert, really wanted to come to this one :sad:
So the Star Citizen event tickets are now on sale, one bought for me :). 214 left at last check. https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14645-RSVP-For-Gamescom-2015
I suggest if anyone is planning to come over for this and Star Citizen interests you in any way then you get your order placed fast.
The Gamescom tickets are less important to rush.
I have at least one buddy going over from Amsterdam so we're torn between either having a weekend on the beers and German food and going to the RSI event on the Friday evening or attending Gamescom itself. We're staying over Friday night to Saturday here: http://www.booking.com/hotel/de/ppcologne.en-gb.html but hotels are increasing in price rapidly, we got a free cancellable booking.
Cheers,
Bert
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I'm peeved I can't make this one, was thinking it would be a really cool weekend.
Go get your tickets folks, it's sure to be a cracker!
My thinking is that this is one of the CIG folks favourite events and the community is strong in Germany. The release of Squadron 42 can't be far off after this one and they should have lots of great things to show us. Plus I think it'll be perhaps the last big event in Europe before release.
EGX 2015 sept 24-27 so hoping they show off something from CIG there
They should have it in the official events section of the RSI website. I never checked past Augustz
Albert, any chance we can get you set up as a a proxy at Gamescon in case they release something real special?
QuoteWe’re bringing back digital event items! Gamescom attendees will receive an exclusive ‘Cologne 2945’ poster for their Hangars AND a local-themed ship skin. Attendees will also receive a ‘swag bag’ of Star Citizen artifacts including the first in a series of collectible ship pins. And for the first time, limited ships will be available for purchase directly at the event for Concierge and Subscriber backers!
Sure I'll buy all that is asked for. A few more brothers at the event would have been nice though!
Gamescon on Friday for me a buddy from work :) should be fun to attend a CIG event.
Quote from: albert;401962Gamescon on Friday for me a buddy from work :) should be fun to attend a CIG event.
Jealous! ....and looking forward to hearing whatever the big reveal will be! I'll look out of you in the crowd during the livestream!
Quote from: TeaLeaf;401964Jealous! ....and looking forward to hearing whatever the big reveal will be! I'll look out of you in the crowd during the livestream!
Also make sure if there are items that anyone wants me to buy for them, you're on G+ and have me on your list.
Quote from: albert;401977Also make sure if there are items that anyone wants me to buy for them, you're on G+ and have me on your list.
PM me your G+ details please and I'll add them as I can't see them there at the moment.
And if you come across anything that is for sale please let us know what the choices are as they might not be posted on the RSI website!
This is interesting:
Digital Merchandise
We’re bringing back digital event items! Gamescom attendees will receive an exclusive ‘Cologne 2945’ poster for their Hangars AND a Gamescom 2945 trophy. Digital items will be available in the pledge store for those who can’t attend closer to the event. The Gamescom trophy and digital poster will be available in the pledge store for backers who are unable to attend. Additionally, ALL subscribers will receive a second variant Gamescom trophy for their Hangars. Digital items will be attributed next week.
Physical Merchandise
Attendees will also receive a selection of Star Citizen artifacts including the first in a series of collectible ship pins and an event-specific poster! And for the first time, limited ships will be available for purchase directly at the event for Concierge and Subscriber backers! The following ships will be available for purchase from representatives on site, and will come with a physical ‘ship registration’ certificate suitable for framing. (Please note that store credit cannot applied to purchases made on-site.)
Aegis Retaliator
Anvil Carrack
Drake Caterpillar
RSI Orion
Aegis Reclaimer
Khartu-al (Xi’an Scout)
Banu Merchantman
These ships will also be available online during the event for those that can not attend.
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Not sure if its LTI but I got it on authority from a member if staff if you politely ask to have the ship changes from limited to LTI they will do it for you.
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Thanks for the updates, keep 'em going. Been away from my PC most of the day but now online again.
50 minutes to the Star Citizen live stream.
http://www.twitch.tv/starcitizen
Quote from: albert;402185Not sure if its LTI but I got it on authority from a member if staff if you politely ask to have the ship changes from limited to LTI they will do it for you.
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That bit sounds good for anyone looking to grab an LTI version! Did you get a name for the staffer or is it something we have to submit via Concierge?
You have to be humble about the request. I also heard it from a few citizens. Probably will be a similar list of ships in Manchester. Banu is on sale. Tempting.
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Quote from: albert;402193Banu is on sale. Tempting.
That's the ship that hooked me in the beginning. Damn sexy thing!
I didn't win anything in the raffle :( and they gave for every person who was consider dressed in conwear an jump.890 and glaive and basically all but 3 turned up in boiler suits. That's about 4k of ships in the grey market.
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Quote from: albert;402205I didn't win anything in the raffle :( and they gave for every person who was consider dressed in conwear an jump.890 and glaive and basically all but 3 turned up in boiler suits. That's about 4k of ships in the grey market.
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Yeah I saw that bit, I did watch for you but you never showed!
Concierge request sent in to see if they will upgrade a Gamescom ship to LTI, let's see what happens!
Loved the animation of the characters during the Space Marine demo. Favourite bit though was the trip to rescue the Retaliator and the coop in the Cutlass - OMG that looked awesome!
Quote from: TeaLeaf;402207... Favourite bit though was the trip to rescue the Retaliator and the coop in the Cutlass - OMG that looked awesome!
Amazing stuff. Transitions between 'zones' were very impressive.
One of the guys had a gold star ticket to go back stage to meet Chris and the team. He's asking for his free Glaive!
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