GerMittens 2013 - No Bandwidth Edition (aftermath)

abstauber · Tue 29/01/2013 08:01:01

Yeah, unfortunately we just have 18 spots in the house, so I'm currently accepting payments from the first 18 people until the 20th February. If by then the house isn't fully booked, you'll be the next in line.

In the rare case that the villa is already booked out, we need to take a look at other accommodations and see how we manage the sleeps.

Mr Jake · Tue 29/01/2013 21:54:04

Ah ok, fair enough. I'll keep my eye open.

AGA · Fri 08/02/2013 21:11:11

So when are we going to open this up to the late registrants? Looks like the last few slots aren't filling up?

Snarky · Fri 08/02/2013 21:39:47

Abstauber told us we had until the 10th, so that's this weekend. From the first 18 on the list, it seems only LimpingFish and Darth+1 haven't yet confirmed their booking.

I should think even with the usual dropout rate among those who've expressed an interest, we'll easily go over the number of spaces available, and should pick a second place in the area ASAP. The apartments abstauber found looks like the best bet. (Closeness is key!)

LimpingFish · Fri 08/02/2013 23:21:58

I'm definitely in, I just have to sort out my payment. My Paypal account went a little haywire a while back, after I upgraded it, and it now seems incapable of properly accepting bank transfers.

As soon as I get it fixed, I'll be putting my deposit down.

neon · Sun 10/02/2013 15:18:22

Just an information for those who are interested to join gamescom in Cologne/Germany this year. The annual Adventure-Treff-Party will most probably take place on 16th August in Cologne. Location has to be confirmed until July, but we actually want to use the same as last year. Entry is free, only drinks and food on own bill. It's a beach club in Cologne-Poll. During the last years this was an event where a lot of developers met for a meet and greet and it's more or less only related to adventure games (for example last year Charles Cecil, Steve Ince, Deck13, Daedalic Entertainment and lots of publishers and press people have been there). Everyone who is interested in adventure games is invited to come. Probably we can organize a bus from Berlin to Cologne on 16th (it's a 6 hour ride), also for the people from the adventure-treff-Community who live in or near Berlin.

abstauber · Mon 11/02/2013 15:47:18

Alright, we're almost booked out. I haven't heard from Darth Mandarb yet and he already offered to stay in a hotel/motel/tent, so I hope it's okay (and fair) to open those two spots for reservation again. I'll send some PMs right away.

Darth Mandarb · Mon 11/02/2013 16:18:13

Yes! By all means fill up those slots! We still haven't been able to say 100% if we can make it so let those who know for sure have the available slots

She and I have no problem at all staying in a hotel and commuting to Mittens. Given that we [most likely] can't stay the entire week (she wants to see several countries while we're over there) it's probably for the best anyway if we don't use up two beds!

abstauber · Mon 18/02/2013 14:20:21

Quick update: we're completely booked out. So if anyone else want to come (looking at Mr. Jake, Ghost and WHAM), I'd say it's time to think about additional space.

@Darth: Maybe it's the best if you find a nice place directly in Berlin so you can see a bit more of the city and visit us from time to time - or we simply meet you downtown.

AGA · Mon 18/02/2013 15:05:35

CJ and Abby (his girlfriend) are very likely to come, even if it's not in the main Mittens villa.

arj0n · Mon 18/02/2013 15:17:04

Ghost told me he absolutely will be there....

Ghost · Mon 18/02/2013 17:22:20

I will be there, come hell or high water. If additional space is made available that's great, otherwise I'll just see that I get some quarters close to the main site. One with a patient German granny who doesn't mind an AGSer leavin early and coming late...

tampie85 · Mon 04/03/2013 13:05:23

Will there be some kind of program/planning created for the week, abstauer?

I think the suggestion of Anian to make a reservation for the reichstag is a very good idea.

cat · Mon 04/03/2013 14:53:14

We should definitely do a bike tour! Also Raeff and I plan to stay in Berlin Sat-Sun for sightseeing.

Andail · Mon 04/03/2013 15:20:54

I'm still considering bringing my gf to Berlin that week, or just the weekend, and meet up with you guys once or twice.

tampie85 · Mon 04/03/2013 15:49:45

Maybe it's an idea to make a small list of possible activities like one day Berlin visit or bike tour (which is also a great idea!)
Then people can subscribe to it if they would like join.

Then it's also easier for non-villa people who would like to meet up. Would be a bummer if someone like to meet up and we're not all there.

Miez · Mon 04/03/2013 16:06:18

Sounds like a good plan. It's also completely un-Mittens-like, haha!

But I'm all for it...

AGA · Mon 04/03/2013 18:12:02

Plans never work for Mittens. I realise Germany has a reputation for efficiency and timekeeping, but that won't carry over to Mittens...

Disco · Wed 06/03/2013 03:10:28

I formally request that we have the premiere of Das Banshee during this Mittens. BJ8 has been out for ages now, it is time!

Miez · Wed 06/03/2013 09:58:03

Seconded!