As many may recall, there is a game development conference here in Minnesota at the end of March (29-30), the Independent MMO Game Developers Conference. As per the site…
IMGDC is a venue for Independent designers and developers to come together to share ideas and learn in all areas related to MMOGs.
It was a great conference last year, and I’d really like to encourage the denizens of the MMO blogosphere to come and join in the experience… perhaps we can have a blogger sub-convention of sorts?
As an incentive to encourage attendance, I’d like to have a little contest. I have a couple of extra conference passes to give away, and anyone who can make it to the conference is welcome to put their name in the hat to receive one of them. (In addition, anyone who wants to save on hotel costs is welcome to crash at my place, as well… it’s not exactly the Ritz, and a ways out in the burbs, but it’s got a roof and 4 walls, and plenty of room.)
To submit your name for the drawing, simply leave a comment after this post. If you have a blog, please leave a link. If you don’t have a blog, list a couple of blogs you frequent and comment on. I do want to try to keep it confined to people who are involved in the MMO blogs on some level, but beyond that, no restrictions apply. Depending upon how much interest there is, I’ll do a random drawing from amongst the submitted entries to determine the winners, if necessary.
Other people likely to be at the conference include Brent (virginworlds.com) and Cuppy (cuppycake.org). I’m assuming Michael Zenke from MMOG Nation will be there as well (Madison isn’t _that_ far away 
). Aaron from Anyway Games will be attending as well, last we talked, assuming it works with his schedule, of course. I’m assuming other locals like Cameron, Kendricke, and Ethic will be there as well (or at least available for a dinner gathering, perhaps?)
And, of course, there are the actual speakers at the event… check out the list at the conference site. It should be a great conference.
So, free conference passes up for grabs. Anyone interested?
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January 8, 2008 at 11:16 am
Cameron Sorden
I’ll definitely be there, probably covering it for Ten Ton Hammer.
As for the rest, I don’t know if Cuppy is flying out from San Diego or not, but the other locals are probably safe bets (although I’m not sure if Kendricke showed up for the last one).
It’s a good time. You might even find some job opportunities there. The last one was where I met Jeff and Cody of the TTH crew, and I was talking at the time with another gentleman about the possibility of an internship with his company.
January 8, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Ethic
I don’t have a pass at this time and would like one.
If I don’t get a pass, I’ll certainly be interested in some after event meetings.
January 8, 2008 at 4:09 pm
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January 9, 2008 at 12:38 am
Tom
I wish I could make it
But its probably going to be milestone time at my work. And I know some people know what I am talking about.
January 9, 2008 at 7:18 am
damianov
@Cameron: I don’t remember seeing Ken at the last one, but I’m not certain. I hope he can make it. Cuppy will be there, according to her latest posts… cool.
@Ethic: well, as of this moment, you’re the only entry, so it’s looking good if your schedule allows…
@Tom: I feel your pain. Just concentrate on how good it feels when the hurting stops… I mean, when the blasted thing is out the door (or at least on someone else’s plate…)
I have a similar issue with GDC, myself… mid-February is usually hectic (tho not nearly as bad as what I’m in the middle of right now).
January 9, 2008 at 7:20 am
Kendricke
I haven’t yet confirmed a pass, but I’d love to have one. I intend on coming out, and saving me the extra cash comes in handy when it’s time to start the drinking…
January 9, 2008 at 7:32 am
damianov
@Ken: Heh.. I’ll add you to the list.
January 9, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Cameron Sorden
Sadly, TTH will not be paying for my drinks… believe me, I tried.
January 9, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Aaron
It’s on a weekend, so I’ll be there.
January 9, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Emi
Hi there! I saw the link to your site from Cuppy’s blog. I mostly lurk on the MMO blogs but I do occasionally post something on WorldIV. I’m going to try and tag along to IMGDC with the guys from WorldIV and having a pass would be awesome!
January 10, 2008 at 12:06 am
Zubon
Add another rat-hunter to the names seeking tickets, if you please. We are planning to be in town the week before that, so we can add another day to the end.
January 10, 2008 at 5:14 am
damianov
@Aaron: Excellent!
@Emi and Zubon: you got it, you’re on the list…
I’m going to give it a few more days, probably do the name drawing on Sunday.
January 10, 2008 at 9:38 am
Kendricke
Zubon,
If you guys are going to be in town early, I wouldn’t mind buying a beer or two.
January 14, 2008 at 5:16 am
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