One more short post

Here’s proof that I’m here

Looks like you’re going to be able to play T. I. M. E stories, but you have to sit in a fishbowl so people can only see you and not hear any spoilers.  No idea yet whether you’ll actually play the starting scenario or if there is a special Essen setup.

Also, ran into Henning from 2f who described how 504 would be demoed.  Three tables in the booth, each with a fixed setup. All 9 modules will be available in some form. The weight is about 2600 grams, but henning assures me that I can shed 500 grams by punching the bits out first. 

The first day of Essen is also always filled with hugs

And let’s not forget about my love of the fried potato spiral. Sadly, I couldn’t talk her into to firing up the oil a day early.

Then off to downtown for some shopping.. Found some chocolate

And a huge bag of tobacco.

Here is our Essen king Ludwig business meeting.

We don’t really like each other this much. This was photoshopped. Or we were really happy to see our doner pizza.

And it wouldn’t be a full meal without some Eis, Zitrone flavored natch

That’s probably about it. Anyways, I’m near my 100mb limit for the day on my prepaid card.

Going to find some grub. Play Rome and maybe the grizzled.  Then drink two beers to get sleepy and try to finally beat jetlag.

As a final note, I’m not sure how much I will be posting from the show itself once it starts for me tomorrow. I do not have the energy to do that and see everything.

Furthermore, I don’t want to compete with Frank Kulkmann, a friend an Essen local who writes the best stuff as the fair happens. .

Let me copy his email announcing the start of his coverage for spiel 2015.

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Dear friends and colleagues,

See you at the SPIEL!

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Until your next appointment.
The gaming doctor