Originally Posted by
Magus10112
What an amazing day that 2k had planned for us. I literally can't believe how much time an effort a videogame company put into it's real world community when the game hasn't even come out yet!
My day started off picking up 2 strangers whom I'd never met just to attend the event. We were all coming from over 3 hours away and were connected by the thread of a Bioshock addiction. We had a blast on the drive down talking, speculating, and swapping Bioshock stories on the drive down.
We arrived in Chicago about an hour and a half before the event, which was good because it took ages to find affordable parking! After we had managed, though, we headed over to the local Subway and grabbed a bite to eat. We all got dressed in our costumes there, and headed to Navy Pier! The walk was very cold in costumes because it was only about 5 degrees and REALLY cold.
After searching for the entrance to the Family Pavilion on Navy Pier, we managed to find a way in through mc donalds. Upon entering the pavilion we were greeted by many other splicers, quite a few of which were in costume. We all sat around and made introductions and talked for about 10 minutes before this strange guy came up to us and asked us what we were all dressed up for. Upon telling him it was for a videogame, he said, "I don't like video games." When explaining to him why he'd like this one, he said, "I think I have something you'd like to see then."
Out walks Delta. Out walks Little Sister. Completely AMAZING costumes *I was most jealous of her syringe, I'd pay alot of money for that* and Delta's drill really DID spin. We got a 45 minute photo op. with them both. The little sister would walk around and occassionally say things like, "Look Mr. Bubbles, ADAM!" and "Splicer Mr. B, Get him!" It was increadible.
After our op. we took a shuttle to Lasalle's club in chicago. We met with the other 20ish people who were there from the 2k forums and were the die-hards. We all drank/ate on 2k's dime, including Rapture-themed drinks and some delicious appitizers. There was a costume contest where they gave out 2 increadibly life-like masks from the game. We sat around and socialized and talked with Promo Mike *Liz's double on events where she can't make it* and picked his head for secrets. Of course, he wasn't telling.
It was an amazing time, I wouldn't have missed this for anything. I am overwhelmed with how much 2k did for us!
.....but i did get a shirt thats 2 sizes too big, but hey at least it was something.... i love you 2K games... YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST.....(you dont see bungie doing that) -that_splicer_guy
*If you are new to all this or didn't get to got to either event you can catch up on the [New York] or [Boston] event.The event was a lot of fun! I got there around 5:30 so I could make sure I didn't miss out. While waiting, I caught a few pictures of our splicer friends and heard something funny. The event was held where there was a little stage. There are (bad) little shows that are held on the stage during the summer and I guess sometimes during the winter. The last one I that was there had something to do with pirates. Well, while we were waiting for the event to start I heard a group of girls looking at our fellow splicers saying "Oh! There must be a show today" which made me laugh. Anyway, the event go started shortly after 6 where we had plenty of time to take pictures with Big Daddy and Little sister. The costume was incredible and yes the drill did spin. The little sister was very fun! She walked around cautiously and would eventually call out for Mr. Bubbles and run to his side again. During the photo op time we were able to pick up our Splicer Unite Swag/Shirt. Everyone was having fun, joking around, chatting it up. Eventually the "invites" to the cocktail hour were handed out and it was time to head over.
2K Elizabeth
