tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70979561012970992462024-03-13T16:52:33.848-07:00Ludophilia VII - "An Outbreak of Fun"The 7th Annual Convention of the As Yet Unnamed Gaming Club of Crystal Lake, IllinoisLTC Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423057539370247167noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097956101297099246.post-74835034460963958412017-05-15T08:08:00.003-07:002017-05-15T08:08:26.250-07:00Final Reminder!<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
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What Time? - Doors will be open 8:00am through 11:00pm Thursday through
Saturday. 8:00am through about 2:00pm Sunday.<br />
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Where? - Country Inn & Suites, 600 Tracy Trail, Crystal Lake, IL
60014 <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ludo7hotel" id="yiv2000936020yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1494604256029_91366" shape="rect" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/ludo7hotel</a><br />
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How Much? - Admission is 10$ per person per day (or $30 for all 4 days).
Come and go as you please.<br />
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Games? - I'm bringing 200+ games, and usually many people bring some of their
own as well. If you have a favorite you want to share, bring it!
Check the library list at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ludo7lib" id="yiv2000936020yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1494604256029_91429" shape="rect" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/ludo7lib</a><br />
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Beer? - Yes. Brewmaster Bill will be bringing a nice selection of his
professional grade homebrew, but it's definitely considered good form to bring
something to share if you'll be partaking.<br />
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T-Shirts? - If you gave me your order, pick up your shirts at the door for $15.<br />
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Food? - Everyone's on their own, as usual. There are several things within
walking distance or a very short drive. (Culvers is basically right
across the parking lot.) I don't think I'm planning on doing a group
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">How Big is This Thing? - Don't expect a giant formal
convention. Expect 30-40 friends and friends-of-friends in a super
informal setting. Many people come only for a day or two, but probably at
least a dozen will be there the whole time. I expect to have 6-8 tables
set up for playing. Thursday will be the quiet day with probably only 2-3
tables running. Friday and Saturday night will probably be busy with all
tables full, if it's anything like recent years.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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LTC Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423057539370247167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097956101297099246.post-20394008189494433712017-05-08T04:53:00.002-07:002017-05-08T04:54:32.299-07:00Final Brewmaster Lineup!Our Brewmaster reports...<br />
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Hope to see you all there.LTC Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423057539370247167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097956101297099246.post-74738058908037884192017-04-27T10:23:00.001-07:002017-04-27T10:23:46.015-07:00T-Shirts Ordered!The t-shirts order was submitted this week, and I already approved the "proofs". They're guaranteed to arrive by May 9th, plenty of time before we get together.<br />
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Only 3 weeks to go.... tempus42http://www.blogger.com/profile/08797174462989970921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097956101297099246.post-66082492269164547472017-04-16T08:01:00.000-07:002017-04-18T03:54:33.462-07:00<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492349655675_56093" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, "Lucida Grande", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding: 0px;">
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The countdown begins! I can't believe it's only a month until Ludophilia 7! (I also can't believe we've been doing this 7 years now...)</div>
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Right up front, here's the t-shirt design for this year (front and back) -- looks great again, thanks to resident artist Alex Johnson.</div>
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The price will vary depending on total number ordered -- If we order 10, it'll be $21, 15 would be $17, and 20 would be $15. Help support a lower cost by putting your order in now!</div>
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I really hope you all are planning to drop by for some boardgaming and socializing at least one day during the weekend of May 18-21. We'll be playing 8:00am until 11:00pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; 8:00am until 1:00pm (at the latest) on Sunday. But feel free to come and go as you please.</div>
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Don't forget we're back at the Country Inn & Suites in Crystal Lake this year -- <a href="http://www.tinyurl.ludo7hotel/" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492349655675_56209" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: blue; cursor: text !important; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">www.tinyurl.ludo7hotel</a></div>
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Also, check out the blog at <a href="http://www.ludophilia7.blogspot.com/" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1492349655675_57346" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: blue; cursor: text !important; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">www.ludophilia7.blogspot.com</a> and the game library listing at <a href="http://www.tinyurl.ludo7lib/" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: blue; cursor: text !important; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">www.tinyurl.ludo7lib</a></div>
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Admission to cover our room costs is just $10 per person per day for free access to the games and camaraderie. You can pay at the door (just find me when you arrive) or mail a check to me at Brad Johnson, 1517 Driftwood Ln, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014. If you pay $30 for 3 days, Sunday is free!</div>
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By now, anyone who has attended knows that the group loves its craft beer. Our official brewmaster, Bill Dyer, is exceedingly generous with his professional-grade homebrew, but I strongly recommend that anyone who wishes to partake please be sure to bring a contribution to share as well! It's definitely more fun to have a nice variety of quality beverages to choose from.</div>
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See you in a month -- Watch for one or two more reminders as the time draws near...</div>
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tempus42http://www.blogger.com/profile/08797174462989970921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097956101297099246.post-82694454088919852742017-04-11T07:56:00.001-07:002017-04-11T07:56:13.700-07:00Game Library!Here is the link to the Ludophilia Game Library. Check it out to see what is available - make your preferences known!<br />
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<a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/ludo7lib" target="_blank">Ludophilia Game Library</a>LTC Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423057539370247167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097956101297099246.post-29812998442163354162017-04-10T09:30:00.001-07:002017-04-10T12:42:12.490-07:00Inducement...as if we need to provide even more.Here is a little something that might encourage you to make it by to Ludophilia this year:<br />
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Put the game title you wish to see listed on the games in the comments (other than Dune and Amoeba Wars)...LTC Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423057539370247167noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097956101297099246.post-29815383787948988202017-01-08T11:12:00.003-08:002017-02-07T10:56:28.246-08:00The Official Announcement!From our Founder, Brad Johnson:<br />
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<u id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12757">WHAT IS LUDOPHILIA?</u><br id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12758" />
For any of you who have missed it until now, Ludophilia is the name we've given
to our annual 4-day boardgaming (and craft beer sharing) extravaganza in the
far northwest suburbs of Chicago! It's much too friendly and informal to
be called a "convention". It's just an excuse for friends and
friends-of-friends to get together in a large-ish hotel conference room with a
few hundred board games and have the chance to strategize, socialize, and relax
uninterrupted. Everyone brings favorite games (and beverages) to share,
and then it's open house at the hotel Thursday through Sunday! Set up
your own lodging plans if you want to stay overnight, and everyone is mostly
responsible for their own food and drink.<br id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12759" />
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<u id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12761">SAVE THE DATE</u><br id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12762" />
The weekend for Ludophilia VII will be <span style="background: #FDEF2B;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12763">Thursday, May 18th through Sunday,
May 21st, 2017</span></span>. Please mark your calendars NOW! I'll
be sending out a few reminders and additional information as the time draws
nearer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We typically play from 8:00am until midnight-ish Thursday through
Saturday, but we'll most likely be packing up around lunch time on Sunday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12772"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">BACK TO OUR FAVORITE LOCATION</span></u><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We're moving back to Crystal Lake, at the <span style="background: #FDEF2B;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12779">Country
Inn and Suites, 600 Tracy Trail, Crystal Lake, IL 60014</span></span>.
Phone: 815-477-3500. We're in their largest conference room, the Lincoln
Room, slightly bigger than last year's room. Also, more tables and
chairs, so we won't be fighting for table space like we were last year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If you will be staying at the hotel as I will, you can call
815-477-3500 or 800-830-5222 for reservations, or look online at<b><span style="color: red;"> <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.countryinns.com/crystal-lake-hotel-il-60014/ilcryst" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_14528">https://www.countryinns.com/crystal-lake-hotel-il-60014/ilcryst</a>.</span></span></b>
Be sure to ask for the room block for "Ludophliia" for a special rate
of $98+tax.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12798"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">ADMISSION COST</span></u><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12799" />
Once again, I'll be keeping the admission cost for everyone the same as it's
been: <span style="background: #FDEF2B;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12800">$10 per person per day</span></span>.
This is strictly to cover our costs. If we collect the same amount as we have
the last 2 years, we should be able to cover the cost of the room within our
buffer.<br id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12801" />
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You can start registering now by sending check or cash to me at :<br id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12803" />
Brad Johnson<br id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12804" />
1517 Driftwood Lane<br id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12805" />
Crystal Lake, IL 60014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">So send just $30 now for full access to the entire 4-day
weekend! I can also accept cash and check during the con, but booking
early is the best way to make sure we keep this thing running.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_14801"><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">STAY TUNED</span></u><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">More details will follow! Please keep watching your email
and our blog (to be up soon) at <a href="http://ludophilia7.blogspot.com/"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">http://ludophilia7.blogspot.com/</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I sincerely hope that you all can make it to Ludophilia VII, May
18-21, 2017. Whether you can come for one day or the whole weekend, I
think you'll find it to be a good time. It's been really excellent for
the last 6 years with so many fun people coming from all over the country (and
Canada!) for some focused boardgaming! If you have any questions or you'd
just like to let me know your plans, please don't hesitate to email!
Also, if you have a friend whom you'd like me to add to the invitation and
notification email list, please send me their contact information!<br id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12834" />
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See you in May!<br id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483822690548_12837" />
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Brad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
LTC Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423057539370247167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097956101297099246.post-39833334331968810082017-01-08T10:58:00.001-08:002017-01-08T11:02:43.672-08:00We have dates and a location!Alright Ludophiliacs, we have dates and a location for Ludophilia VII "An outbreak of fun"<br />
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May 18-21, 2017<br />
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We return to the Crystal Lake area - at the<b><span style="color: blue;"> <a href="https://www.countryinns.com/crystal-lake-hotel-il-60014/ilcryst"><span style="color: red;">Country Inn & Suites</span></a></span></b>, 600 Tracy Trail, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Those of us that have been there remember the hotel as well run, and the charming staff giving us our favorite quote ...."Its wonderful that you are helping out those people with this disease!"<br />
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Standby for further details on group rate at the hotel, and the game library!LTC Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423057539370247167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097956101297099246.post-12036663161665884182015-12-30T07:28:00.002-08:002015-12-30T07:28:44.112-08:00Date and Place TBDLudophilia VII - TBDLTC Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423057539370247167noreply@blogger.com0