Great Lakes—Michigan/Ohio Fellowship — ALL welcome!

TriggerHeartExelica · Post by **TriggerHeartExelica** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:16 pm

Sonic R wrote:The next gathering is currently ON HOLD.

Any ideas feel free to bring them forth.

Thank You!

I am thinking Nov 16???

Davey · Post by **Davey** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:41 pm

What's the verdict on 11/16?

That's a Friday, btw. I don't have a problem with that, not sure if anybody else does.

Sonic R · Post by **Sonic R** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:34 am

hmmm…Friday is usually not the best days -- not impossible for afternoon rendezvous but could be a issue after a days work.

In other news on our main venue, Ayanami will update when the arena will be available for the use of the Great Lakes shooting fellowship.

Anyways,
For anyone that is interested, I'll be hosting the usual mini gathering this up coming weekend (11-10-07) and all are welcome. Looking to get started around 7pm I guess.

If anyone is interested -- please feel free to request directions.
I live in Garden City/Dearborn Heights border (literally).

Ayanami · Post by **Ayanami** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:53 am

My brother is still in town. So my place is a no go for now still. What about the two gentlemen with cabs? They live a tad far out from us but nothing too crazy for some of the others here I imagine.

What kind of PCBs do you guys have? I can always bring my computer with MAME to gatherings. I have a LCD monitor for easy TATE and TV out on it as well which is really handy.

If people wish to do it at my place again due to the size of the basement that is cool, just have to wait.

Sonic R · Post by **Sonic R** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:18 am

As I have stated before, I am willing to travel to other peoples homes upon an invite.

Ayanami wrote:If people wish to do it at my place again due to the size of the basement that is cool, just have to wait.

Not a problem at all, I have plenty of patience

There is no rush, and it would be nice to venture about.

Davey · Post by **Davey** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:22 am

Sonic R wrote:For anyone that is interested, I'll be hosting the usual mini gathering this up coming weekend (11-10-07) and all are welcome. Looking to get started around 7pm I guess.

I got nothin' this weekend, count me in.

doctorx0079 · Post by **doctorx0079** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:23 pm

I will probably show up if I get all my stuff done. Still can't 1CC anything except G'n'G though. I will probably 1CC Insector X soon. (easy-as-pie game)

Sonic R · Post by **Sonic R** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:41 am

Will be seeing you fellows this Saturday

ROBOTRON · Post by **ROBOTRON** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 12:05 am

how was the last meet, dudes?

Ayanami · Post by **Ayanami** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:32 pm

It was only a mini meet, so nothing crazy. But still fun none the less.

JacobXScum · Post by **JacobXScum** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:57 pm

At our last gaming party a lot of people wanted to play Bookworm. Maybe i should plan a SHMUPmeet instead. As long as you guys aren't too "Purist" about things, cause i don't use my original platforms anymore. Everything's emulated on our media center. My house isn't really that nice, but the Media Center is pretty sweet. And we have a huge wrap around couch that can seat like 10 people. Plus i love to cook and i'm pretty kickass at it. Eh. Maybe.

kccttzj · Post by **kccttzj** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:29 pm

@Robotron - The meet was fun, but like Ayanami said it was kind of a small meet. I don't remember that many people being there.

@JacobXScum - In what area do you live? I think a lot of it depends on how far people are willing to drive.

JacobXScum · Post by **JacobXScum** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:00 am

I'm in Cleveland.

Davey · Post by **Davey** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:51 pm

Whereabouts in Cleveland? I grew up in North Royalton and go back there periodically to visit family.

As for the last meet, I was the only out-of-towner, so yeah, pretty small.

JacobXScum · Post by **JacobXScum** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 1:52 am

Lakewood.

Sonic R · Post by **Sonic R** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:29 pm

For the small gatherings -- anyone is always welcome

Just send me a PM if you have any questions or need directions. We usually get together on Saturday nights every other week.

Of note we also play a wide varity of games. Last weekend we jammed with Rock Band.

Will have to check with Ayanami but we may line up a big meet after the new years?

ubersaurus · Post by **ubersaurus** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:46 am

I dunno if my car could make it down to Cleveland

But I am always down for shooter action. I rather enjoy being the resident pre-NES shooter source..and I still have a vectrex to bring to the next meet!

Dale · Post by **Dale** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:53 am

Me and Andy will try to make it this Saturday if at all possible. But I must ask if Twinkle Star Sprites will be played in some form? I've been practicing relentlessly on the PS2 game(La Petite Princesse) in hopes of beating you guys. I've gotten quite good if I say so myself. I'd also be willing to play any casual stuff you guys might want to play(Halo3 Rock Band). So I hope to see you this Saturday but like I said before Andy is my only ride(don't interpret that sentence the wrong way).

Hey Robotron I was thinking that maybe you could ride with me and Andy down to Ann Arbor, if you want to go to the meet too.

Sonic R · Post by **Sonic R** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:42 pm

Dale wrote:Me and Andy will try to make it this Saturday if at all possible. But I must ask if Twinkle Star Sprites will be played in some form? I've been practicing relentlessly on the PS2 game(La Petite Princesse) in hopes of beating you guys. I've gotten quite good if I say so myself. I'd also be willing to play any casual stuff you guys might want to play(Halo3 Rock Band). So I hope to see you this Saturday but like I said before Andy is my only ride(don't interpret that sentence the wrong way).

Hey Robotron I was thinking that maybe you could ride with me and Andy down to Ann Arbor, if you want to go to the meet too.

My long time friend is in town this week and I am having everyone over for gaming and fellowship on this Saturday 12-08-2007. All are welcome to come.

Any questions feel free to contact me. I will be on to check my messages

Thank you.

kccttzj · Post by **kccttzj** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:37 am

Dale wrote: But I must ask if Twinkle Star Sprites will be played in some form?

Always. =)

Sonic R wrote:My long time friend is in town this week and I am having everyone over for gaming and fellowship on this Saturday 12-08-2007. All are welcome to come.

It's been a while since we've had a meet so I'll be looking forward to it. I even get off early on Saturday instead of the normal 10pm! =) Is that friend who I think it is??

Ayanami · Post by **Ayanami** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:51 pm

kccttzj wrote:Is that friend who I think it is??

Yes it is.

Sonic R · Post by **Sonic R** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:07 am

Ayanami wrote:
kccttzj wrote:Is that friend who I think it is??
Yes it is.

Indeed it is he…leaving the tropics

to visit friends and family

up here in this cold land.

Right now we are set to start up at 6 o'clock PM and conclude at !!!.

Additional things to bring from the norm:

Xbox 360 controllers!!!
We will have 2 consoles, 2 television, but only 2 controllers for each console

So there may be some Halo 3 playing and maybe Call of Duty? I do not know if that game is system link and also some one else would need to have it as I do not. Halo is the more popular choice among our core anyhow for this type of game.

We will still be playing shoot them up. My friend and I grew up playing shooties (Gradius NES) and have had intense matches in Twinkle Star Sprites. In general, this gathering is focus on video games in general and the fellowship around them

ROBOTRON · Post by **ROBOTRON** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:18 am

Dale wrote:
Hey Robotron I was thinking that maybe you could ride with me and Andy down to Ann Arbor, if you want to go to the meet too.

Sorry, wasn't possible. So how'd things go? What'd I miss?

Dale · Post by **Dale** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:50 am

It was a blast. I met allot of new people and I was introduced to the world of Raizing shmups. The best part was talking to you guys about various gaming stuff. James was nice enough to lend me Under Defeat.

Kate I hope you manage to get Ketsui at American funcenter.

Dale · Post by **Dale** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:28 pm

No one else is gonna say anything?

kccttzj · Post by **kccttzj** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 8:13 pm

I agree, it was a lot of fun. Hopefully next time you can make it ROBOTRON. =)

I'm working on Ketsui. I've got a meeting with the owners tomorrow, and I'll make sure to bring it up. It'll make things easier knowing that some more people will play it. =)

Sonic R · Post by **Sonic R** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:51 am

All went well for Saturday night!
I regret that my home is rather small

but otherwise we manage to make it work.

With my friend in town, there were many more people of the casual gaming demographic but it appear that everyone have a good time so that is make me happy

We play many game from shooties to Rock Band to Halo 3. I am glad to hear that everyone have a fun time and my friend is happy to hang out with old friends as well as new!

Dale, our core group is usually gather about every other week (small scale about 5 people) and you and Andy Lee as well as anyone else are always welcome to join us. Hope you guys are able to attend more often!

Until next time…

ROBOTRON · Post by **ROBOTRON** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:33 pm

I'm thinking of turning FNG into weekly shmupmeet instead of a fighting games meet. As of late I have been discouraged because of the name calling and the backstabbing remarks that permeate afterwards.

I know the crowds will be smaller but so what. I'm tired of all the BS...if it were all in jest I wouldn't care but these guys take it too serious.

MR_Soren · Post by **MR_Soren** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:05 pm

Where's FNG? Is it open to the public? I live in Michigan and I go to Detroit occasionally, even though it's an 8 hour drive.

ROBOTRON · Post by **ROBOTRON** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:40 pm

FNG (Friday Night Gaming) is at my crib in the vacinity of 8 Mile Road and Ryan rd.

Yes it is open to anyone, but you must contact me through PM for directions, etc.

Webpage containing pics of myself and current members:

FNG