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konamouse

There is nothing set in stone that ARGFest has to happen during the high heat of the summer. We did SF in March (to coincide with a gaming conference). Why not match it up to SXSW? Or early June?

I know, I know - trying to avoid the school year. But this is over a weekend. We've done spring and we've done fall.

We haven't been to Texas yet. So that could be a draw.

**Posted:** Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:27 pm

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The only possible time for it to be around SXSW would be the weekend before, which means that people attending SXSWi would be here for 10 days. I dunno - would that work? There's just no way to do it the weekend after, because SXSW music festival is at that time and hotel rooms book up for months beforehand (and rates are jacked sky high all over town). Well, I guess we could start planning now for like, 2012 or something during that weekend. I imagine it could be a hell of a lot of fun for people who like that particular brand of crazy. Wink

But that's two things to compete for attention at the same time, so I'd say probably not the best idea.

Something else to consider? http://www.gdcaustin.com/ It's usually in September/October. Normally it's not insanely hot by then. But GDC Austin ends on a Friday, and ARGFest traditionally starts on a Friday, so that's a very nice match, eh?

**Posted:** Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:29 pm

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Another consideration about SXSW and GDC Austin - the memberships are a bit pricey. This year, an Interactive badge was $375 - $495, depending on when you registered. GDC Austin is even more expensive at $795 - $995, again, depending on when you register. I know we have unFiction members who can afford these prices, and we all have a year or so to save up, but it's something to think about when pairing ARGFest with one of these events. I'm not objecting - just putting the numbers on the table. I think if there's enough interest from potential attendees for either one of these events, then it would be worth planning a tandem event similar to ARGFest/Comic-Con this year.

**Posted:** Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:48 pm

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what about Santa Fe

**Posted:** Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:10 pm

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Re: what about Santa Fe

**Posted:** Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:52 pm

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**Posted:** Sat Jul 25, 2009 3:58 pm

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I thought I remembered people talking about New Orleans a couple of years ago and there were a few people living there who volunteered to help. That could still be an option and would obviously be a cool city to visit.

**Posted:** Sat Jul 25, 2009 4:17 pm

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Re: what about Santa Fe

**Posted:** Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:21 pm

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Austin ARGFest

**Posted:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 12:15 am

redct · Entrenched Joined: 20 Jun 2007 Posts: 1233

I'd be totally up for an Austin ARGFest and I'll help write the proposal if you want. Like others have said, heat is the only issue, although you can definitely work around that. Indoors, parks, Barton Springs (woot!), etc. We've also got the world's first (and probably largest) Whole Foods here, so if you like food that's a plus. And the world's most powerful laser.

**Posted:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:36 am

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**Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:11 am

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Had a beautiful experience in Austin back in 1992 when I went to SXSW on a roadtrip with friends from college.

Beautiful city, friendly people, great live music....

And was introduced to Shiner Bock at Antone's

Hey - wherever ARGfest is, I'm in.

Of course if it comes back to Chicago - I can help.

**Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:20 am

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Do we have any kind of stats regarding where most UF posters are located? I would love for it to be in P-Town again, but sadly the price was a bit high for me, so I am probably not the best judge.

**Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 3:55 pm

MrToasty

Don't forget there were several votes for Kansas City on Twitter - not quite as exotic, but centrally located and likely to be a bit cheaper.

**Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:14 pm

krystyn

They got some crazy little women there, I heard.

**Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:42 pm

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