Auto Assembly 2012

ninety · 01-21-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Simes

We are setting a 1,000 attendee limit for 2012 because one of the things people have always loved about Auto Assembly is the social side of things and the friendly, relaxed atmosphere and we don't want to spoil that by allowing the convention to get too large. The Hilton can allow us to grow to 3,000+ if we wanted to, if not more, but we won't do that if it means changing what Auto Assembly is.

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Originally Posted by gtf316

I've never been to a BotCon, probably never will, but I doubt it has the great friendly atmosphere you find at AA. That's why I love the fact that Simon wants to keep it 'small'.

Went to my first and probably last BC last year. It was a great experience, but AA's better for the reasons mentioned above.

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Originally Posted by gtf316

Confirmation email and ticket numbers, yay!

I'm Mr 68 and my wife is Mrs 6....

Eh, and my wife is also attending the convention.

Bill and Ted would like to meet your wife!

Vector Sigma · 01-23-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gtf316

Same thing happened with me, charged for the full 12 nights and had to phone and get it fixed.

Glad you got it sorted, and that it's not just me this has happened too!

They need to check their booking system...

Simes · 01-24-2012, 05:14 AM

I'm going to contact the Hilton right now and raise this as an issue with them (I had mentioned it to them a week or two ago when someone else reported it when we thought it was a one-off glitch) but now it seems to be happening a few times obviously it's something that needs to be addressed urgently.

I'll post an update on the website in the next couple of minutes. Can you all let me know what browsers / operating systems you are using (by email through the website if possible) along with your name and Auto Assembly ticket numbers so I can give the hotel as much information as possible in any follow-up emails that I need to send them.

Cheers guys.

Simes · 01-24-2012, 05:33 AM

Just spoke to the Hilton and they're looking into the issue as I write this. They have done a quick test on the system their end and it seems to be running okay, but they did ask us to stress that - on the first screen of the booking system -that people need to ensure that they enter the dates and duration of their stay in the hotel.

They're still checking the site in the meantime, and I'll keep everyone posted.

Vector Sigma · 01-24-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Simes

but they did ask us to stress that - on the first screen of the booking system -that people need to ensure that they enter the dates and duration of their stay in the hotel.

I'm pretty sure we're not all idiots. After you select the dates, you're shown them on basically every page until you hit the confirmation screen, including how much it will cost, so it would be quite the oversight if a bunch of people didn;t notice what dates they booked!

I for one am 100% certain that i'd entered the dates that I wanted and nothign else...

Moriarty · 01-31-2012, 12:27 PM

Oh, we have an AA thread!

I really hope to be going this year, but as it's my first convention I have absolutely no clue as to how to go about preparing after buying the pass. Help?

Scourge_151 · 01-31-2012, 12:46 PM

Booked and confirmed months ago, but shall be driving up this time as there's is actual cheap parking at the hotel!

Omnius · 01-31-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Moriarty

Oh, we have an AA thread!

I really hope to be going this year, but as it's my first convention I have absolutely no clue as to how to go about preparing after buying the pass. Help?

Convention prep:

1. Bring money. Lots of it.

2. Repeat step 1.

johnnyreid6 · 01-31-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gtf316

I think we can all agree that Auto Assembly 2011 was awesome, so let's keep the momentum rolling and start building up the hype for next year.

Bigger, better venue.

Bigger, better turnout.

Bigger, better convention.

Simon says he has to cap it at 1000 attendees, so I say we try damn hard to hit that number.

We've got a year to convert as many people as possible to our geeky/nerdy ways and convince them that the best place to spend the first weekend of august next year is:

AUTO ASSEMBLY 2012!!!

I'm going, are you?

Confirmed so far;

Simon and his team (of course)

gtf316
queenofpotatoes
nellie131
charmedserenity
auto morph
easterling capt
big pete
mrs big pete
draven
hyena
rodimus jay
aesir
spiritwolf
king of spades
omnius

Add me to the list, first ever AA (first ever convention

)
cant wait!!

Sol Fury · 01-31-2012, 02:57 PM

I'm in. All paid up and sorted, just waiting to hear on one little thing to 100% confirm myself - but I'll be worried if I get to August and that one hasn't resolved itself.

01-24-2012, 05:14 AM	#23
Simes Maximal Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 361 Location: Lichfield, UK News Credits: 41	I'm going to contact the Hilton right now and raise this as an issue with them (I had mentioned it to them a week or two ago when someone else reported it when we thought it was a one-off glitch) but now it seems to be happening a few times obviously it's something that needs to be addressed urgently. I'll post an update on the website in the next couple of minutes. Can you all let me know what browsers / operating systems you are using (by email through the website if possible) along with your name and Auto Assembly ticket numbers so I can give the hotel as much information as possible in any follow-up emails that I need to send them. Cheers guys. Auto Assembly 2013, 9th - 11th August 2013, Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Birmingham, England Guests include Neil Kaplan, Dan Gilvezan, Steve Blum, and more to be announced - dealers, signings, cosplay, karaoke, rare toy display, video games, and more!

01-24-2012, 05:33 AM	#24
Simes Maximal Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 361 Location: Lichfield, UK News Credits: 41	Just spoke to the Hilton and they're looking into the issue as I write this. They have done a quick test on the system their end and it seems to be running okay, but they did ask us to stress that - on the first screen of the booking system -that people need to ensure that they enter the dates and duration of their stay in the hotel. They're still checking the site in the meantime, and I'll keep everyone posted. Auto Assembly 2013, 9th - 11th August 2013, Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Birmingham, England Guests include Neil Kaplan, Dan Gilvezan, Steve Blum, and more to be announced - dealers, signings, cosplay, karaoke, rare toy display, video games, and more!

01-31-2012, 12:27 PM	#26
Moriarty = ♀ Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,150 Location: ENGERLAND. Land of Engers. Collection Count: 318. News Credits: 2	Oh, we have an AA thread! I really hope to be going this year, but as it's my first convention I have absolutely no clue as to how to go about preparing after buying the pass. Help? Sig pictures are to be no larger than 40KB in file size and should be no larger than 300 pixels in height and 500 pixels wide - 2005 Staff Junkion Feedback â˜† Becca's Most Wanted â™* My Collection â™¥ Moriarty @ YouTube

01-31-2012, 12:46 PM	#27
Scourge_151 Dangerous when naked! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,562 Location: South Wales UK Collection Count: would require me counting all of them..........	Booked and confirmed months ago, but shall be driving up this time as there's is actual cheap parking at the hotel!