Citizencon 2949 Manchester (UK)

[NaffNaffBobFace]

Just saw this:

CitizenCon 2954 - Roberts Space Industries | Follow the development of Star Citizen and Squadron 42

Roberts Space Industries is the official go-to website for all news about Star Citizen and Squadron 42. It also hosts the online store for game items and merch, as well as all the community tools used by our fans.

robertsspaceindustries.com

 

[Sayora]

23rd of Nov, gonna be the same time as the annual sale this year

 

[August]

Can’t do the UK this year.

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

Can’t do the UK this year.

Not to worry, it'll be closer to home one day :)

 

[August]

Let’s go next time it’s in Texas and we’ll shoot guns!

 

[Xaldin]

Nice UK based I'm only 20 mins away from Manchester! So I'll be going!

 

[stockish]

Would love to go, but I already have a Eurotrip planned in August, another esports final in September, and then Blizzcon in November. way too busy of a year for me in that time frame lol

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

Let’s go next time it’s in Texas and we’ll shoot guns!

I've done archery before. Shot a foam meerkat in the crotch from fifty feet, punctuated by me turning to the group and saying "That meerket.... will never be a father."

I think it was the highest achievement of my entire life.

 

[Floating Cloud]

Count me in. I work in Manchester, and it's just an hours drive away for me. Looking forward to seeing some Test faces (Britizencon was a little lonely this year )

Woot.

 

[mindfart]

Been to all of the previous EU cons, but I might not make this one. I already have a vacation planned and I am not sure how my vacation days work out this year.

 

[BUTUZ]

Finally its in the UK I will be spending the weekend up in Manchester then! :D

 

[makute]

Count me in. I work in Manchester, and it's just an hours drive away for me. Looking forward to seeing some Test faces (Britizencon was a little lonely this year )

Woot.

This will be my first Con. Do you have some tips/recomendations for newcomers?

 

[Floating Cloud]

This will be my first Con. Do you have some tips/recomendations for newcomers?

General advice:

• Be sure to arrange beforehand to tie up with people. Cons are more fun in company. Test Squadron T-Shirts are available for easy identification :)
• Book hotel early.
• Be sure to check out the local attractions (are there any Manchester natives who can guide us?)

Links:

Test Squadron T-Shirt:

• https://shop.spreadshirt.com/testsquadron/ (can personalise)
• https://www.cafepress.co.uk/mf/90046505/test-squadron_tshirt?productId=2037754312 (for UK buyers who don't want personalisation)

Food:

• Rudy's Pizza is awesome (possibly the best pizza base that you will ever have).
  • Location 1 - 2 minute walk from convention centre (Map)
  • Location 2 - 20 minute walk from the convention centre. Worth it. (Map). If it's full then Seven Bro7hers opposite apparently does a mean burger and beer.

Beer:

• Beer - I'm a huge fan of Brew Dog, which is oh so close, and open until 2AM on Saturday. I have heard good things about Seven Bro7hers (20 minutes walk), but Manchester has so many other great drinking holes. Perhaps a native could suggest somewhere close, roomy and good for Beer and Food that we could use as an alternate rallying/recovery point?

Train/Tram:

• Manchester Deansgate is the closest train station, 10 minute walk (Map)
• Metrolink Tram runs right past the convention centre (closest stop looks to be St Peter's Square - 3 minute walk). Tram Network Map for anyone using it to get to/from hotel

Hotels:

• Book early to avoid disappointment (Map)

 

[Crichten]

I'm definitely gonna be there...
Provided I can actually get a ticket...

 

[makute]

Thanks a lot mate. The pizza tip is specially appreciated :D

 

[Trick Shot Bob]

Hmm tempted, I haven't been active in quite a while. Might be a good way to get back up to speed with the game.

 

[Crichten]

So who is intending to turn up wearing a TEST T Shirt and Pink Camo trousers?

 

[Radegast74]

So who is intending to turn up wearing a TEST T Shirt and Pink Camo trousers?


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Hmmm...yellow, black, & pink. In a weird way, it does go together...

 

[Crymsan]

2949 is that not the release date?

 

[Crimsontarget]

Is anyone else travelling to Manchester from the south coast. I'm heading out from Bournemouth and can't decide best travel plan. Flight from Southampton might be most cost effective somehow.