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| OYashiroForever 270th Post
 
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|  "1st Annual MMC BBS Gaming Party - Step 2"
, posted Tue 17 Jun 20:54
Greetings, one and all at the MMCafe BBS. Here's the deal. What started out as a interesting idea has snowballed in to a very interesting idea. With a little help from you folks (and a little elbow grease from me), it looks as though this thing will actually happen.
What the hell am I talking about? Well, I threw out the possibility of having a get-together for some of the Washington DC area people here at MMCafe... you know: match faces with screen names, play games, drink, rape, pillage, etc. (wait... scratch those last two) I've thrown some ideas around with a couple of friends (and received e-mails and IMs with suggestions from a few of you) and have decided to go ahead with it. However, before I do, I'm gonna need some help from YOU.
First:
I need to know EXACTLY how many people are interested and, more importantly, would be able to make it to this swingin' shindig.
Second:
I need to know when people would be available to do this sort of thing. Currently, I'm leaning towards a weekend in August. Not only does this give people enough time to ask off of work (if applicable), but most high schools/colleges are off in early/mid August.
So... here is some of the important information:
1) Q: Where is it?
A: Not sure yet. When I have a better idea of how many people are coming, I'll determine that. Needless to say, it'll probably be held in someone's home in the Northern Virginia area... if people need a place to crash, there will be plenty of options (all of which will be comfortable and free). I pride myself on being a gracious host. 
2) Q: Can I bring a friend(s)?
A: Absolutely. However, be advised that regardless of where we decide to have it, my friends and I WILL kick people out if they're unruly. This is a friendly gathering and I intend to keep it that way.
3) Q: What the hell are we gonna do?
A: It'll be pretty much mob rule. I'll have 3 or 4 TVs set up (depending on how many we need) and people can play/watch whatever they want. We'll have systems coming out of the woodworks (DCs, Neos, etc.). We'll also have a couple of Superguns and RugalB has already promised that he will force everyone in attendance to play Samurai Tamashii and Asura Zanmaden at least once. ;) I'll also have 3 computers networked for those who like that sort of thing (you know, Brood Wars, Counter-strike, WC3, etc.).
Naturally, we'll all go out at some point as a big group and tear up some poor eating establishment (there are a couple of good sushi bars and tepenyaki joints in the area as well as every chain restaurant under the sun). If people are interested in going out and doing other stuff, I'm open to suggestions.
4) Q: Can I bring stuff (games, anime, movies, etc.) to share with the group?
A: Absolutely. In fact, it's strongly encouraged.
5) Q: How long's this gonna last?
A: Depends... most likely one full day. (meet in the early afternoon and play through the night)
6) Q: Can I come from out of town?
A: I don't expect this to happen, but if anyone's willing to drive long distances or <gasp> fly out here (what better time to visit the nation's capitol? :D), I would be more than happy to help in anyway necessary.
Well, those are the basics. People are more than welcome to make suggestions, ask questions, and RSVP with answers to my questions on this thread, via AIM: Zangulus100Proof, or e-mail: ggrant@gmu.edu.
Note: August 8th-10th is 99.9% out of the question due to the fact that it's the weekend of Otakon 2k3 (BIG local anime convention) AND Evolution 2k3 (big national fighting game tournament in CA). Having to choose between the two has been a very traumatic experience for me. <sniff>
"Only two things are infinite the universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the former."
"Your denial is beneath you and thanks to the use of hallucinogenic drugs I see through you."
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| BlackNinjaVinny 496th Post
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| "Re(3):1st Annual MMC BBS Gaming Party - Step" , posted Fri 20 Jun 04:34:
OK, I might be able to make it, if I have an exact date. I have to drive cross country from New York to California sometime in August (for the 5th time :) It never gets boring) so I'll be flying to NY in mid July. And I think it would be much easier to get from NY to Virginia then from CA :P And with free accomodations, i am totally down with this.
Two things: Can I smoke while I play games? Nevermind that, can I smoke in the house? ^_^
And the big thing, what should I bring? Games, controllers, systems, anime (HK BABY!!), James Bond movies, especially Goldeneye? Name it :)
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| OYashiroForever 281th Post
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| "Re(3):1st Annual MMC BBS Gaming Party Head Co" , posted Fri 20 Jun 15:01:
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Is there anything that you NEED or really WANT someone else to bring? It would be nice (though not necisary) if we could compile some sort of list of who's bringing what.
I think this is a really good idea.
I second that. (third?)
What we have already:
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4 TVs
3 DCs (w/mods or boot disks for imports)
2 Neos
and a partridge.. sorry.
1 Modded Saturn
1 GC
1 SNES
1 Genesis
1 NES (ya never know!)
DC Fighting games (KoF '98-'02, LB2, Garou, MvC2, CvS2, A3, 3S, Super Turbo, CvS1, MvC1, Soul Calibur)
DC Non-fighting party games (Puyo Puyoon, Virtua Tennis)
Neo Games (Samurai II, IV, KoF '98)
Saturn games (XSF, MSF, Vampire Savior, Saturn Bomberman... with multi-tap!)
Guilty Gear XX
All American DDR mixes
EDIT: Puzzle Fighter (Duh!)
Things we might need:
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- Modded/Japanese PS1/PS2 (for Japanese DDR mixes, I have Vib Ribbon, Bust a Move 1+2)
- Import Soul Calibur II (and system to play it on)
- DDR mats (I only have one)
If there's anything else I didn't mention that you think we might wanna play... don't hesitate to bring it. Just coordinate it amongst yourselves.
Oh... which reminds me... we might wanna have a 2nd Gamecube in case F-Zero comes out in time. All about 8-player LAN play.
Edit #2: Oh... people should definitely bring their own controllers/sticks for DC/Neo. I have two Saturn converters to use Saturn pads on DC and 1 regular crap DC pad along with 1 Neo Arcade stick, but that's it. Obviously, a lot of folks will want to use their own stuff.
Edit #3: Forgot... we're also going to have at least one (probably two) Superguns as well, so if anyone has any arcade boards they wanna bring, feel free.
Update: I'm leaning towards the weekend of Aug. 15-17.... would this be a problem for anyone?
"Only two things are infinite the universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the former."
"Your denial is beneath you and thanks to the use of hallucinogenic drugs I see through you."
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| OYashiroForever 314th Post
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| "Re(5):1st Annual MMC BBS Gaming Party Set" , posted Mon 30 Jun 23:47
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Well, ok I would'nt exactly say that I'm in the DC area. I live in SOPA Southern Pennsylvania. For me to get down to DC is like 2-3 hrs. The guy on SRK has some sort of name like Jester. I don't think he posts too often. We use to go to University Pinball sometimes. By any chnce are you in NOVA, the guys known to be at cons. I have ties to an extent with some of the guys out in Pitt too, who are regulars at cons too.
Yes, I do live in NOVA and yes, I used to go to a lot of the cons and clean up. (not much comp there) :D Haven't been to a con in over 3 years (although I've been invited to come to Otakon this year). Back in the day, I used to go to UP fairly frequently (have a couple of friends who live in Philly). However, I've been away from the tourney scene for a couple of years now. (Not enough time, no even remotely good arcades within 90 miles and all of my old "sparring" buddies have either moved or retired)
As for your friend, the only Jester I can think of on SRK is Infested Jester. <shrug>
Hit me up on AIM some time (Zangulus100Proof) ... I always enjoy shootin' the breeze, talking high-level play (especially with old school shit). Either way, you're both welcome to the party.
"Only two things are infinite the universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the former."
"Your denial is beneath you and thanks to the use of hallucinogenic drugs I see through you."
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