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 May 6 2008, 12:17 AM
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Quest Diva and Maker of Magic
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QUOTE(slythphoenix116 @ May 5 2008, 02:25 PM)  I know that this is mentioned in the FAQ, but I was wondering if I could get some more explanation. When you say that you have a "Unique Youth Programming Track" for those 14-17 years old, does that mean/imply that the other parts of the conference are only for those over the age of 18? Basically, are minors supposed to/allowed to attend programming outside of the Youth track? I assume that this is the case, but I just wanted to clarify.
Oh gosh no! We'll have plenty of things open to those under and over 18... we just wanted to have a track of programming that was geared toward the younger fan as that has been something that age group has always mentioned in relationship to the cons. The Youth Programming Track will just be some "extra" little tidbits for those in that age category. Seems fair, considering we older HP folks get to partake of all the special alcoholic drink selections and the like at conferences, eh? (I'm still pushing for the official Questini for the event... pommagranite martini with a lemon sugar rim... yeah....)
Anyway... just because we are having youth events doesn't mean this is a youth-only conference. Trust me, there will be plenty for everyone of all ages!
QUOTE(ameryth74 @ May 5 2008, 03:23 PM) I know that pricing has not yet been determined for this con... but it will be the first one I have ever attended and I am not sure what the average cost of attendance for these events is generally. Would anyone care to share what some of the other conferences have cost for registration and extra event fees (balls, etc.)? Thanks! Beth 
Most of the cons have a structure where if you purchase a ticket a year out, it's the cheapest cost, then it ladders up to the most expensive cost right before the con. This encourages people to register early and all that. As for costs... honestly, I can't remember what I spent for Prophecy. I think Terminus for me this year was about $160 and then extras for the wrock concert, key notes and all that.
This post has been edited by Questauthor: May 6 2008, 12:18 AM
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May 6 2008, 12:53 PM
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Fortescue's Spoon Polisher
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QUOTE(Questauthor @ May 6 2008, 06:17 AM) QUOTE(ameryth74 @ May 5 2008, 03:23 PM) I know that pricing has not yet been determined for this con... but it will be the first one I have ever attended and I am not sure what the average cost of attendance for these events is generally. Would anyone care to share what some of the other conferences have cost for registration and extra event fees (balls, etc.)? Thanks! Beth Most of the cons have a structure where if you purchase a ticket a year out, it's the cheapest cost, then it ladders up to the most expensive cost right before the con. This encourages people to register early and all that. As for costs... honestly, I can't remember what I spent for Prophecy. I think Terminus for me this year was about $160 and then extras for the wrock concert, key notes and all that.
As Questauthor said, all the other Cons had a price structure to encourage people to register early. Generally the ticket prices are $120-$200 (I think both Prophecy and Terminus are/were $200 at the door). Keynotes are around $40, but there's usually a meal included. Other things other Cons have charged for are things like the Balls (I think Prophecy's was $5/10, Terminus's is free); Quidditch Tournament (not sure if Prophecy charged, but Terminus are charging $30 cos you get your own team shirt). Terminus are also doing Wrock Chicago, which is $20 for over 12 hours of Wrock! If you book early, then you should be able to register for everything for around $200-$250 (but, obviously, that depends on how many Keynotes and extra events there will be - and, of course, LeakyCon hasn't worked out their Conference only ticket prices as yet).
For a general guideline on costs, take a look at Terminus's Registration page here (but, remember, this is only a guideline, as costs vary between different Cons).
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May 12 2008, 08:44 AM
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Quest Diva and Maker of Magic
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QUOTE(GreenLightening @ May 11 2008, 10:28 AM) @ Questauthor
I think you are the only one who has permission to start new threads in the LeakyCon section here? If so, would it be possible to start a thread about things to do while you are in Boston? I've noticed a good chunk of us have lived in the area, while there is also a good chunk coming from Great Britain who have never seen the area but who are planning on staying for more than just the duration of LeakyCon. I don't know if that thread would be considered to off topic or not, but to me it seems related...
Hey there! We're currently talking about what threads we want to add, and I'll add this to this list for discussion (it's a great idea, btw!) We do have listings of things to do in Boston on the LeakyCon Website to tide you over in the meantime. Linkage is...
here!
QUOTE(TarsieS @ May 11 2008, 12:08 PM) Questauthor,
May we also start a roomie request thread, or are we waiting till the hotel opens for registration? I know a lot of cons start those threads prior so that people can sort out the room situation prior to putting in their reservation.
Zarathustra/Tarsie
We probably won't do this until the hotel room blocks are opened for reservations, but I've also added this to the (ever growing) list!
Thanks guys!!!
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May 15 2008, 08:58 AM
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Quest Diva and Maker of Magic
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Has it been more than a day? *checks the last post* Whew. Yep, it has. So I'm not double posting.
Ok... So as you may have seen, we now have a thread for the Boston area... go forth and post! We will be waiting until the hotel rooms open to post a room mate thread... gotta have rooms before you can share, right? 
Thanks for your suggestions, guys, we really do appreciate it, and want you to be a part of the process for the big event next year.
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The Quest Books!Thanks JeffHPFan for the great avy! It's not the years, honey, it's the mileage - Indiana Jones
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