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TSmyremi
post May 13 2008, 12:23 PM, updated 18y ago

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2007 and 2008 had Blizzcon. So, who wants to go to 2009 Blizzcon? Estimated RM8K-9K for travel expenses.

I'm asking early although I get the feeling that not that many people would want to go. Just having a feel about this. Who is interested etc. etc. etc.

Do post here your thoughts.


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BLIZZCON™ 2008 ANNOUNCED



Blizzard Entertainment® gaming convention returns to Anaheim Convention Center October 10–11

IRVINE, Calif. – May 12, 2008 – – Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced plans for its third BlizzCon™ gaming convention, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on October 10 and 11. BlizzCon is a celebration of the global player communities surrounding Blizzard Entertainment®'s Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises. In response to the demand to accommodate more attendees, this year's event has expanded from two convention halls to three.
"Whenever we've been able to meet and interact with Blizzard gamers from around the world, it's been a great experience for us," stated Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We're looking forward to seeing even more of our players at this year's BlizzCon and delivering another entertaining and informative event for them."

BlizzCon will offer a wide variety of activities to help all attendees get the most out of the two-day event. In addition to serving as a gathering place for the different Blizzard Entertainment gaming communities, attendees will be able to enjoy:

Hands-on play time with upcoming Blizzard Entertainment releases
Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers
Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talents
Areas and activities devoted to licensed products such as the World of Warcraft® Trading Card Game
Costume, machinima, and character sound-alike contests with great prizes
Commemorative merchandise based on the Blizzard Entertainment franchises
A silent auction
More exciting activities to be announced

Tickets for BlizzCon will go on sale in the next few weeks at a price of $100 USD per person. As the event draws closer, further details will be announced on the official BlizzCon website: www.blizzcon.com.


So, anyone going?

Added on May 13, 2008, 12:46 pmOld Calculations. With the ringgit being lower now, probably less. Last time I did the calculations, it was based on USD1 = RM3.60

US Visa : USD100 / RM360
Ticket per pax : USD 100 / RM360
Hotel per night (across the street) : USD 100 / RM 360 so 4 days (1 day arrive, 2 days convention, 1 day pack and ciao) is USD 400 / RM 1440
Air Ticket to LAX : RM5,000 with MAS
Transportation between LAX & Hotel : USD42 / RM151 so 2 way is USD84 / RM302
Food @ USD25 / RM90 a day? So 4 days is USD 100 / RM360

Total is approximately : RM 7822 / USD 2173.

This post has been edited by myremi: May 15 2008, 08:36 AM
Quazacolt
post May 13 2008, 01:05 PM

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australia trip and my MCSE course raped my pocket. safe to say that im confirmed to not go.
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post May 13 2008, 01:10 PM

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"$100 USD per person"
Ka-Ching!

"Total is approximately : RM 7822 / USD 2173."
ka-ching ka-ching ka-ching!


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TSmyremi
post May 13 2008, 01:24 PM

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LOL! Sichiri, you're gold. tongue.gif

Well, thinking about it but looking also at finacial pockets, probably not either.

Maybe 2009. Maybeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee......

If yes, anyone?
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post May 13 2008, 01:41 PM

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Would be awesome if i can get company to arrange a business trip at the same time...then take a couple of days off...and DING!
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post May 13 2008, 03:04 PM

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super expensive...
over price...
not worth...
IMO...

with 7.8k i can do alot things...
& buy something worthy to get...
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post May 13 2008, 03:17 PM

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QUOTE(ch@ich@i @ May 13 2008, 03:04 PM)
super expensive...
over price...
not worth...
IMO...

with 7.8k i can do alot things...
& buy something worthy to get...
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the experience is well worth it.
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post May 13 2008, 03:27 PM

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QUOTE(byronsim @ May 13 2008, 01:41 PM)
Would be awesome if i can get company to arrange a business trip at the same time...then take a couple of days off...and DING!
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I know the feeling. The EU invitational is happening 2 weeks after my business meeting in Germany. sad.gif

Anyway, you still playing with Brian? Thinking of finding him and leveling on a PvP server. U guys still looking for people?
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post May 13 2008, 03:46 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ May 13 2008, 03:17 PM)
the experience is well worth it.
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IMO it isnt...
too much tho...
7.8k purposely to exp the exhibition is over-killed...

unless u got a fren staying there & "tumpang" with him/her...
thats might consider a good saving to get over there...

as im a working person, i can feel to earn 7.8k is not easy way to get it back in few months time...
need to save probably more than 6 months go get back...

unless somebody sponsor u, ur family sponsor, u r son of a CEO, u or even u can earn 10k per month...
cheerz!
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post May 13 2008, 05:30 PM

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QUOTE(byronsim @ May 13 2008, 01:41 PM)
Would be awesome if i can get company to arrange a business trip at the same time...then take a couple of days off...and DING!
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put my name in the business trip also k say that you need sum 1 accompany you!! icon_idea.gif
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post May 13 2008, 05:58 PM

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QUOTE(ch@ich@i @ May 13 2008, 03:46 PM)
IMO it isnt...
too much tho...
7.8k purposely to exp the exhibition is over-killed...

unless u got a fren staying there & "tumpang" with him/her...
thats might consider a good saving to get over there...

as im a working person, i can feel to earn 7.8k is not easy way to get it back in few months time...
need to save probably more than 6 months go get back...

unless somebody sponsor u, ur family sponsor, u r son of a CEO, u or even u can earn 10k per month...
cheerz!
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well your opinion yes.

its just the same as anything else.

why buy a house? so expensive, why not rent it?

why buy foreign cars or mercedes? why not stick with proton. both also move

"not worth it"

7.8k you have to bear in mind, you ARE going to the united states of A. whos to say you just fly there, go blizzcon, fly back? cant go sight seeing a bit while ur at US?

im also working, and my pay isnt high too.

but its just the perspective of how one thinks they should spend. one might just save their cash for their future, for wife, for family, while another would prolly go buy figurines/plastic models/games/pc parts for example.

just another example of myself, in my view, i want a kick ass pc more than anything, my signature is a living proof. but does that mean im rich? my car is more than 10 years old proton, handphone is an ancient nokia 3310, you get the idea. its just how one spend their money, simple as that.
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post May 13 2008, 07:00 PM

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QUOTE(Quazacolt @ May 13 2008, 05:58 PM)
well your opinion yes.

its just the same as anything else.

why buy a house? so expensive, why not rent it?

why buy foreign cars or mercedes? why not stick with proton. both also move

"not worth it"

7.8k you have to bear in mind, you ARE going to the united states of A. whos to say you just fly there, go blizzcon, fly back? cant go sight seeing a bit while ur at US?

im also working, and my pay isnt high too.

but its just the perspective of how one thinks they should spend. one might just save their cash for their future, for wife, for family, while another would prolly go buy figurines/plastic models/games/pc parts for example.

just another example of myself, in my view, i want a kick ass pc more than anything, my signature is a living proof. but does that mean im rich? my car is more than 10 years old proton, handphone is an ancient nokia 3310, you get the idea. its just how one spend their money, simple as that.
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to sum it up
passion>expenses
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post May 13 2008, 09:14 PM

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QUOTE(myremi @ May 13 2008, 12:23 PM)
So, anyone going?

Added on May 13, 2008, 12:46 pmOld Calculations. With the ringgit being lower now, probably less. Last time I did the calculations, it was based on USD1 = RM3.60

US Visa : USD100 / RM360
Ticket per pax : USD 100 / RM360
Hotel per night (across the street) : USD 100 / RM 360 so 4 days (1 day arrive, 2 days convention, 1 day pack and ciao) is USD 400 / RM 1440
Air Ticket to LAX : RM5,000 with MAS
Transportation between LAX & Hotel : USD42 / RM151 so 2 way is USD84 / RM302
Food @ USD25 / RM90 a day? So 4 days is USD 100 / RM360

Total is approximately : RM 7822 / USD 2173.
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doubt so, i seriously doubt my guild or i will still be playing at that time
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post May 13 2008, 09:24 PM

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why so? AOC? irl or WAR?
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post May 15 2008, 08:39 AM

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Ok 2009 Blizzcon.

Anyone interested? Going to look in more detail about this and see how cost can be cut down.

The only thing that may be difficult is not only the money for travel but also the US Visa. Don't know how easy it is to get it for guys.
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post May 15 2008, 09:43 AM

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QUOTE(myremi @ May 15 2008, 08:39 AM)
Ok 2009 Blizzcon.

Anyone interested? Going to look in more detail about this and see how cost can be cut down.

The only thing that may be difficult is not only the money for travel but also the US Visa. Don't know how easy it is to get it for guys.
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i have relatives there, so it should be a bit easier for me i think
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post May 15 2008, 09:44 AM

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QUOTE(myremi @ May 15 2008, 08:39 AM)
Ok 2009 Blizzcon.

Anyone interested? Going to look in more detail about this and see how cost can be cut down.

The only thing that may be difficult is not only the money for travel but also the US Visa. Don't know how easy it is to get it for guys.
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mind to give an estimation?
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post May 15 2008, 09:58 AM

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I rather go Japan for the gaming expo. drool.gif
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post May 15 2008, 10:04 AM

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This was a very old estimate.

I'll redo it later tonite. Back to work tongue.gif

US Visa : USD100 / RM360
Ticket per pax : USD 100 / RM360
Hotel per night (across the street) : USD 100 / RM 360 so 4 days (1 day arrive, 2 days convention, 1 day pack and ciao) is USD 400 / RM 1440
Air Ticket to LAX : RM5,000 with MAS
Transportation between LAX & Hotel : USD42 / RM151 so 2 way is USD84 / RM302
Food @ USD25 / RM90 a day? So 4 days is USD 100 / RM360

Total is approximately : RM 7822 / USD 2173.
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I got my air ticket for 891 usd 2 ways, KL to LA, Cathay Pacific.
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QUOTE(orangbulu @ May 15 2008, 10:08 AM)
I got my air ticket for 891 usd 2 ways, KL to LA, Cathay Pacific.
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Huh?!?!? Serious? That's like less than RM3k.. yummy.. Very tempting indeed. Most of the time, the killer is air fair. I'm interested if my schedule allows it. I have no worries about Visa -10 years. Was in Irvine 2 years back. Definately not a tourist friendly place mostly men in black yawn.gif


P.S. I meant business district hehehe

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post May 15 2008, 12:19 PM

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i think only issue is air ticket :/ staying can open kemah or can find gmembers <3
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post May 15 2008, 01:03 PM

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Yeah, it would be cheaper wiht the new exchange rates. Also, MAS is not known to be cheap for their international travel and there are other airlines out there. Just depends on the travel agent whether they have the deal or not.

And like I said, it's only an estimate. 2009, then I rethink again. Overestimating will also give you pocket money to spend on stuff at the conference. smile.gif

You going, Orangbulu? smile.gif
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Got classes arrrr, i really wish to go, but it would depend on when my one week holiday starts in oct. For me it would be cheaper as i only need to buy domestic flight, which is about 200+ only.
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Well, if you're going, let me know.

I decided to take a risk and just go. Dunno if 2009 will happen or not but what the heck. One in a lifetime experience and I don't go again. Hee hee!

Also to spend some time with my Mum and Sis there as well.
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i'll prolly go for next year's~ this year no moneyzzz
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post May 19 2008, 10:32 AM

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Mum has hotel discount. Plus discount for being Senior Citizen. wink.gif
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Who so rich spend that kind of money shocking.gif

If parents money shame of you rclxub.gif
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post May 19 2008, 12:33 PM

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I have a good job. Work damn hard but pay is good.

I'm paying the hotel fee. Just using her discount. smile.gif
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mm If Blizzard releases SC2 & WotLK this year, there'll be nothing to look forward to next year's Blizcon sad.gif
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One of the reasons I wanna go. Dunno if 2009 will even have a Blizzcon at all.
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QUOTE(Sichiri @ May 19 2008, 03:24 PM)
mm If Blizzard releases SC2 & WotLK this year, there'll be nothing to look forward to next year's Blizcon sad.gif
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I have a feeling that they're gonna announce Diablo 3 at 2008 blizzcon laugh.gif

And since its about RM3.2 per 1USD, I'd say go this year.
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QUOTE(khelben @ May 19 2008, 04:46 PM)
I have a feeling that they're gonna announce Diablo 3 at 2008 blizzcon laugh.gif

And since its about RM3.2 per 1USD, I'd say go this year.
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true, this year seems to have a lot potential than 2009, if it even have a 2009 blizzcon.

then again, my holidays are all spent and i cant really take any leaves lol.
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hoho got 3.1k usd stored under my bed waiting for price to increase to 4!! wahhaahahah /dool
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Jas, u're just weird, u know that?

Added on May 20, 2008, 1:03 pmHmm...some updates.

Revised travel : Could be down to RM2K ++ with United Airlines and that includes direct to Anaheim Airport. Flying from Singapore. Waiting for more details from my aunt about this.

Revised Hotel : Clarion Hotel suddenly today give cheaps rates! USD89 per nite, minus tax. With tax for 4 days, it's about USD600.

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QUOTE(Jas2davir @ May 19 2008, 08:58 PM)
hoho got 3.1k usd stored under my bed waiting for price to increase to 4!! wahhaahahah /dool
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get a bank! tongue.gif
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QUOTE(saingau @ May 20 2008, 04:40 PM)
get a bank! tongue.gif
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Dammit Oct >_> Thats right after my sem started rawr!
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Ouch.. you just blinded me with your avatar.. urgh
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