PLAY EXPO (formerly Replay), 13-14 October 2012, Manchester

[SirClive]

This is getting annoying now. Starship, please take your issues out of this thread, you have disrupted it enough. If you want to discuss your issues with the event or the way people handled your issues then please start a new thread about it.

[StarshipUK]

Bit of a difference between asking if there was another way to buy tickets & whining about the cost of the tickets though.

I'm sure if you had have said "is there another way to buy the tickets?" you would have got a straight answer, I'm sure if Paul had have basically accused the organisers of ripping people off & gone on about events he's put together that were so much cheaper he'd have been given a short shift too.

You really shouldn't take things so personally.

To be honest I did - I asked several times on Facebook but each time my posts on there was deleted. Left no other option but to ask here.

I just wish all the people I spoke to at Hi Score who told me they thought the organisers were being harsh with their comments would post here, rather than all those people who are either organisers and involved with the event or have a problem against me.

[StarshipUK]

Yet I ask the same thing and get called a troll

You were acting quite aggressive and sarcastic though. Earlier on in this thread you were criticising the branding and the prices (which you have every right to do) and got an honest reply. However, you then continued to be critical, and the tone of your followup messages seemed to suggest you thought you knew better then the Play Expo organisers and they didn't know what they were doing.

Most people would probably not have a problem with you having your opinions, but if your written words come across as aggressive (whether deliberate or not) then I don't think it's unreasonable for people to get a little more defensive and aggressive (or indeed take the mickey as I did).

Aggressive and sarcastic?

In every post I have stated "my personal preference" and "just my opinion". Quote:

I also preferred the old logo more, but I guess it is just personal preference.

Just my opinion, but to me this makes £44 for two people for a 16 hour event seem a tad expensive.

Those comments do not warrant being called a troll. Like everyone else I have a right to have a personal opinion. That's all it was.

You must have been reading different post to the ones I wrote as I did not criticise the branding. Just clearly pointed out the truth that branding is important (something that me and Gordon agree on) and there has now been 3 events with 3 different names and a different logo (fact).

Now you post here or PM me where I have been aggressive towards people as I have not been going around calling anyone Trolls....

[psj3809]

Just think the constant criticisms are getting boring. You were going on about the price earlier and you dont think its great value, its just once a year, been very popular previously, i'm sure this one will do well which would suggest most people think the price is fine. Of course there might be cheaper events elsewhere (but far smaller), the price to me for this once a year event is fine.

I'm sure the organisers dont mind constructive criticism but when its from the same person over and over think its ridiculous. You think its overpriced or dont want to go, dont go ! Its appearing as some one man vendetta now as you just wont let it go.

[mohicankid]

ok enough is enough, as sirclive said earlier, if you want to continue this line, start a new topic! further off topic posts in this thread WILL be deleted!

[resident paul]

So what have I done to start this argument?

[badger2609]

Well said Mohicankid. This 'my event is better/greater value/more important than your event' stuff is getting pretty boring. If you wanna go and have a great time, for what I personally think is a low price, go for it, if you don't, don't. We are all adults and we can all make our own minds up. More posts regarding this year's events content would be much more preferable than petty arguments between each other
And I have no affiliation to the organisers other than respect for the previous shows that they've put on that I've attended
More play expo stuff, less sniping and whinging please (personal opinion)

[witchfinder]

badger, do you know you've still got last year's banner in your signature?

[subzero]

he has a time machine...didnt you know?

[Slick2097]

Buying mine and the Missus tickets now. See y'all in October

Ste.

[DPrinny]

Just think the constant criticisms are getting boring. You were going on about the price earlier and you dont think its great value, its just once a year, been very popular previously, i'm sure this one will do well which would suggest most people think the price is fine. Of course there might be cheaper events elsewhere (but far smaller), the price to me for this once a year event is fine.

I'm sure the organisers dont mind constructive criticism but when its from the same person over and over think its ridiculous. You think its overpriced or dont want to go, dont go ! Its appearing as some one man vendetta now as you just wont let it go.

Constructive.,
find out the number bus from town centre and what buss company that runs it (as well as the cost)

[Helensification]

Following on from Dprinny's comment, thought this might be of use for those coming in via public transport. I'm sure you can find the prices yourselves though

Bus - Nearest EventCity bus-stops

There are two bus-stops within 5 minutes walking distance of EventCity which are serviced by the following :

Manchester City Centre's Express Service X50

The Trafford Centre's high frequency express bus link leaving Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station Stand K every 15 minutes from early until late 7 days a week 363 days a year (via MediaCityUK and MUFC)

Stagecoach Manchester Bus Service 250

The Trafford Centre's high frequency bus link direct from Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station Stand K every 15 minutes from early until late 364 days a year (via MUFC and Manchester University)

The Trafford Centre Metrolink Shuttle Bus ML1

Direct service from Stretford Metrolink Tram Station (every 20 minutes from early until late 7 days a week 363 days a year)

The Trafford Centre Bus Station (end of Regent Crescent)

This is approx 10 minutes walk from EventCity (see map) and serviced by bus routes from all over Greater Manchester. There are frequent buses providing a connection every 5 minutes (services 18, 247, 250 and X50) from the bus station to EventCity.

For a full list of services please visit http://www.traffordcentre.co.uk/gettinghere or for help and advice call The Trafford Centre Bus Station on 0161 749 1788 or 07771 971187

[DPrinny]

If my local tram line is up buy then it shall be a quick ride up there then to The Lass for what we will have on afterwards

[badger2609]

Yeah I know I've still got last years banner. If I knew how to replace it with this years then I surely would. Huge video game fan but massive tech numpty

[badger2609]

Woo hoo. Managed to delete the old banner I think, using some info from Arcadian last year. I'm such a tech simpleton