New social site launches for coordinating meetups at BlizzCon
by Matthew Rossi 
Mar 22nd 2011 at 10:00PM
The basic premise is one that I'm surprised no one's done before (as many great ideas are, really): LFGBlizzCon is a site for coordinating meetups and other activities during the con. Shelbi describes it as a "simplified social networking site dedicated to those of us who plan on attending BlizzCon this year. I wanted to create this site so we can all get to know each other online and then meet up at the con." To be honest, while I can see how that would work, it also seems to me it would be useful for people who already know each other as an easy-to-use, one-stop coordinator for how they plan to hang out during the convention.
Either way, it's a neat idea and good people behind it, so go give it a look-see.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, News items, BlizzCon
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
pancakes Mar 22nd 2011 10:05PM
The only problem will be the queue times, it's just instead of tanks, there'll be a shortage of people with free booze.
pancakes Mar 22nd 2011 10:06PM
*just that... >.>
razion Mar 22nd 2011 10:22PM
And instead of healers, a shortage of people giving out free soap. They're there, you just kinda wish you had more of em. D: Shower when you go to Blizzcon, people!
Sky Mar 23rd 2011 1:15AM
@razion
I've never been to a Blizzcon but is it really that bad? I mean not showering? Really?
Kylenne Mar 23rd 2011 2:47AM
@Sky: Worse. On the funk scale, we're talking George Clinton levels.
Newchron Mar 23rd 2011 1:45PM
I've been to the first 2 Blizzcons. There are lots of stinky kids running around. A LOT.
Orkchop Mar 22nd 2011 11:12PM
Hey, that sounds kinda neat!
(cutaia) Mar 22nd 2011 11:37PM
I'm just gonna stand outside with a sign that says, "Wanna party?"
Adam Holisky Mar 22nd 2011 11:52PM
I'll stand next to you with a sign that says "This isn't creepy at all. We're from THE INTERNET."
pancakes Mar 23rd 2011 2:59AM
And I'll stand next to the two of you, in a tutu, just to get across the "not creepy" angle.
Hollow Leviathan Mar 23rd 2011 6:35AM
Sure, why not. I still need my daily heroic. Can I heal or do you still need a tank?
pancakes Mar 23rd 2011 7:07AM
I can tank, but the tutu isn't coming off.
Natarm Mar 23rd 2011 12:17AM
I'm assuming WoWInsider is hosting a party again this year? I got there kinda late last year so I it was pretty crowded by the time I got there.
Kar On E Mar 23rd 2011 3:01AM
Anyone else somewhat reminded of Blizz's Battle.NET matchmaking service April Fools last year?
G01851 Mar 23rd 2011 7:03AM
This will be the first time I'll be 'local' to Blizzcon (moving to SoCal by end of summer)... will wait for more developments.
Eldorian Mar 23rd 2011 10:18AM
There are several groups out there that do this, this isn't the first. I've been part of a couple different groups like this the last 3 years now. Kind of nice to meet up and hang out with people, especially if you're just going by yourself.