The Story of LucasArts, a panel moderated by Douglas Crockford
- Jun 7, 2013 · 6:30 PM
TechXploration's One-Year Celebration - Part Two!*
A long time ago (about 30 years ago), in a county not too far away (Marin County, California), George Lucas got into the computer game business.
This is the story of Lucasfilm Games and LucasArts, as told by people who were actually there.
Panel (updated June 3):
Noah Falstein
Randy Farmer
David Fox
Ron Gilbert
Chip Morningstar
Aric Wilmunder
Gary Winnick
Moderated by Douglas Crockford
RSVP here if you plan to attend in person.
This event will be live-streamed here.
Agenda:
@ 6:30 PM: Delicious Food, Craft Beer Tasting, Music & Mingling
@ 7:10 PM: The Story of LucasArts panel, with Douglas Crockford
@ 8:00 PM: Q&A
As always, this event will feature:
- delicious, free food from a San Jose-based restaurant,
- craft beer tasting and
- an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with the brightest TechXplorers in the South Bay!
How to find us: TechXploration takes place at PayPal HQ at Town Hall, which is facing North First Street.
Public Transit Info: PayPal Town Hall is directly across the street from the Karina Station of VTA/Light Rail in San Jose, CA.
Parking Info: All unmarked spots at PayPal HQ are up for grabs. When you pull into the campus, look for Town Hall (large building says "Town Hall" above doors, faces North First) and then park where you'd like.
Please encourage your guests to register and RSVP themselves for a more fluid check-in.
Please bring a photo ID.
*TechXploration turns One!
To celebrate, we had back-to-back talks with Jill Tarter and Edward Tufte last month and are continuing on with... Dr. Jake Dunagan of Institute for the Future and a panel on LucasArts, moderated by Douglas Crockford.
Attend both our May 22 and June 7 talks and receive a special gift...
Happy Birthday TechXploration!
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Mary-Margaret W.
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Amanda S.
Video of the entire panel can be found on the PayPal channel on Youtube!
Part 1 / 8: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_7JR2h7uCA
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A former member
me too
June 8, 2013
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Nick M.
I could make it, but I have a lot of work to do and there are a lot of people on the wait list, so I'm going to give up my seat for someone else. Enjoy everyone, bummed I won't make it.
June 7, 2013
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Mary-Margaret W.
Does my husband need to register separately or can I wait list rsvp for two?
June 7, 2013
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Boris B.
Oh i'm definitely going. Events usually never get everyone that rsvp'd in time. On the other hand, there's also another meetup for this SAME event on here, and I also said i'd join and there's only 24 people on the list.. so hmm.. maybe i am registered? ;)
June 7, 2013
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Amanda S.
Hi Boris, glad to hear you're coming. The other event post was in support of this event. This page houses the official RSVP list that go into hands of security, so please be sure you're on it!
June 7, 2013
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A former member
My guest is Jeff Waltrowski
June 7, 2013
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Amanda S.
Folks: we will try to accommodate as many of you tonight as possible. If you are on a wait list or are bringing a guest who did not RSVP, we cannot guarantee admission. Pro tip: arrive early to minimize surprises! Doors will open at 6:00pm. :)
June 7, 2013
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A former member
Can the waitlisted people join today?
June 7, 2013
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KC L.
I would like to attend and photograph the event and broadcast the speaker on the internet at www.veetle.com
June 1, 2013
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Even though I know almost everyone on last night's panel as a dear long time friend, seeing the list of them together and the topic they covered gave me a sense of awe. Something I have been longing for lately. I'm so sad I couldn't have joined after such an incredible event. After three hours of sleeping at my desk at home, I finally decided maybe my bed would be more comfortable. Apparently, I needed 16 hours of sleep last night. But I am really looking forward to more play with TechXploration. Play is a good thing!!!