London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
As you guys may be aware, there is some kind of shooting game event being held at a big fighting game tournament in France. I hear it's going to be decent. ^_-
Last year, as with the year before, I travelled with CHI, DEL and Plasmo, and have been joined by Smraedis, spadgy, JWS, ptoing, nuskool, Eaglet, and a host of others too numerous to list. This year, I'll likely be sortieing with the usual crew, and have opened up the thread early to start off discussion, and to get things organised quickly so we have more time to look forward to things.
Dates:
I believe the official dates are Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2015.
http://www.stunfest.fr/2014/12/02/11-em ... oludiques/
Venue:
Although I can't really say if there's been any official word, I hear it'll be held at the same venue as 2014, Le Champs Libres, in a central location within walking distance of the Rennes Central Station, which means easy access to local hotels, bars, restaurants, shopping centres etc.
http://goo.gl/maps/OvV4V
Travel:
Most of us will be heading out via London on the Eurostar, cutting through Paris. Most likely, we'll be organising the tickets as soon as they become available to book, because they'll be cheap then - the longer we leave it, the more expensive it gets. Therefore, make sure you know you're going, and have everything ready before you register your interest, otherwise you'll hold up the booking for others and increase our combined cost.
Last year, one of us took care of the travel arrangements for everyone, which was beneficial in that we all travelled together. It is suggested that, if possible, we do that again this year. Check-in is usually an hour before the actual departure time, but to be safe, we will try and meet up a bit earlier to give us time to get there and get in.
NOTE: Looking at the current Eurostar ticket calendar, the tickets are likely to be available from end-Feb.
Accommodation:
The group of us were split between three hotels within a minute's walk of each other and the main station, so they'd be good choices again this year. Be aware that some hotels may be cheaper/more expensive depending on the number in the party, so check prices accordingly.
* Citotel le Bretagne: https://goo.gl/maps/XyyGs
* Inter-Hotel le Sevigne: https://goo.gl/maps/1TQWK
* Kyriad Hotel Central: https://goo.gl/maps/5aUay
NOTE: Hotels are already available.
Total Costs:
I can't quite remember how much everything came up to, but it wasn't over £300 for both travel and accommodation, depending on where you stayed. I'd advise ensuring you have about that amount ready when we come to make our bookings. Carry as much spends as you need.
Anything else?
I haven't heard any news on Western demonstrations, but if there is, and you're doing one, make sure you consider bringing your own gear for the demo. And if you do, also consider the time it takes to get through customs with it. >_>
Innit.
(Why am I the one that usually opens these threads? )
Last year, as with the year before, I travelled with CHI, DEL and Plasmo, and have been joined by Smraedis, spadgy, JWS, ptoing, nuskool, Eaglet, and a host of others too numerous to list. This year, I'll likely be sortieing with the usual crew, and have opened up the thread early to start off discussion, and to get things organised quickly so we have more time to look forward to things.
Dates:
I believe the official dates are Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2015.
http://www.stunfest.fr/2014/12/02/11-em ... oludiques/
Venue:
Although I can't really say if there's been any official word, I hear it'll be held at the same venue as 2014, Le Champs Libres, in a central location within walking distance of the Rennes Central Station, which means easy access to local hotels, bars, restaurants, shopping centres etc.
http://goo.gl/maps/OvV4V
Travel:
Most of us will be heading out via London on the Eurostar, cutting through Paris. Most likely, we'll be organising the tickets as soon as they become available to book, because they'll be cheap then - the longer we leave it, the more expensive it gets. Therefore, make sure you know you're going, and have everything ready before you register your interest, otherwise you'll hold up the booking for others and increase our combined cost.
Last year, one of us took care of the travel arrangements for everyone, which was beneficial in that we all travelled together. It is suggested that, if possible, we do that again this year. Check-in is usually an hour before the actual departure time, but to be safe, we will try and meet up a bit earlier to give us time to get there and get in.
NOTE: Looking at the current Eurostar ticket calendar, the tickets are likely to be available from end-Feb.
Accommodation:
The group of us were split between three hotels within a minute's walk of each other and the main station, so they'd be good choices again this year. Be aware that some hotels may be cheaper/more expensive depending on the number in the party, so check prices accordingly.
* Citotel le Bretagne: https://goo.gl/maps/XyyGs
* Inter-Hotel le Sevigne: https://goo.gl/maps/1TQWK
* Kyriad Hotel Central: https://goo.gl/maps/5aUay
NOTE: Hotels are already available.
Total Costs:
I can't quite remember how much everything came up to, but it wasn't over £300 for both travel and accommodation, depending on where you stayed. I'd advise ensuring you have about that amount ready when we come to make our bookings. Carry as much spends as you need.
Anything else?
I haven't heard any news on Western demonstrations, but if there is, and you're doing one, make sure you consider bringing your own gear for the demo. And if you do, also consider the time it takes to get through customs with it. >_>
Innit.
(Why am I the one that usually opens these threads? )
Last edited by Icarus on Mon Jan 05, 2015 3:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Some things to note:
• Tickets for the Eurostar are not likely to be available until the end of February, looking at the current ticket availability period.
• The hotels are open for booking now, so it might be a good idea to get those sorted first.
Have at you!
• Tickets for the Eurostar are not likely to be available until the end of February, looking at the current ticket availability period.
• The hotels are open for booking now, so it might be a good idea to get those sorted first.
Have at you!
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
CUZ you da BossInnit.
(Why am I the one that usually opens these threads? )
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Anyway, yeah I'm making it.
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
I assume you'll be sharing with Big CHI again this year? :>
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Off topic: 2014 ended bad, 2015 started bad
On topic: This is fucking good news to me, I'm so looking forward this
I don't know where i'll be in May, but as usual you're more than welcome to stop-off at mine Sir ICR
Can i make a suggestion
Maybe we could stay in Paris for a day or two, if it doesn't effect the price ticket
Hostel: http://www.st-christophers.co.uk/paris- ... re-du-nord
I was there three weeks ago, pretty cheap and decent, 5 mins walk from Gare du Nord Station.
My main point for this is we can still continue gaming after Stunfest
On topic: This is fucking good news to me, I'm so looking forward this
Innit bruvDEL wrote:CUZ you da BossInnit.
(Why am I the one that usually opens these threads? )
I don't know where i'll be in May, but as usual you're more than welcome to stop-off at mine Sir ICR
Can i make a suggestion
Maybe we could stay in Paris for a day or two, if it doesn't effect the price ticket
Hostel: http://www.st-christophers.co.uk/paris- ... re-du-nord
I was there three weeks ago, pretty cheap and decent, 5 mins walk from Gare du Nord Station.
My main point for this is we can still continue gaming after Stunfest
Don't get jealous now... DEL, do you have a problemIcarus wrote:I assume you'll be sharing with Big CHI again this year? :>
schmumps: as my sister would say!
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Yeah, 2014 ended bad for me too, had to fork out £420 to replace my Mac motherboard. :/CHI wrote:Off topic: 2014 ended bad, 2015 started bad
I have no problem with that, as long as you can fit me in for a day before and a day after like before. :3CHI wrote:I don't know where i'll be in May, but as usual you're more than welcome to stop-off at mine Sir ICR
Also I have no problem with staying a day in Paris, but it'll depend on how we book the Eurostar, whether we can split the return tickets by a day.
It's because you both snore.CHI wrote:Don't get jealous now...
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
^Hopefully i'll be back in London within the next 2/3 weeks, i'll check with the return tickets and get back to you ASAP
schmumps: as my sister would say!
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
I think the best way to do this is to book London to Rennes as a combined single one-way, then book Rennes>Paris (through SNFC) and Paris>London (through Eurostar) individually and separately.CHI wrote:^Hopefully i'll be back in London within the next 2/3 weeks, i'll check with the return tickets and get back to you ASAP
The tickets aren't available yet though. End-Feb most likely.
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Hi everyone !
Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2015
Venue : Le Liberté (the same place as 2014)
Everything is written on the website's first pictureIcarus wrote:Dates:
I believe the official dates are Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2015.
http://www.stunfest.fr/2014/12/02/11-em ... oludiques/
Venue:
Although I can't really say if there's been any official word, I hear it'll be held at the same venue as 2014, Le Champs Libres, in a central location within walking distance of the Rennes Central Station, which means easy access to local hotels, bars, restaurants, shopping centres etc.
http://goo.gl/maps/OvV4V
Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2015
Venue : Le Liberté (the same place as 2014)
I know Prometheus is working on it too. He wants to have a better setup than last year. Just wait a little bit moreIcarus wrote:Anything else?
I haven't heard any news on Western demonstrations, but if there is, and you're doing one, make sure you consider bringing your own gear for the demo. And if you do, also consider the time it takes to get through customs with it. >_>
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Just confirming that I won't be going this year, if it was almost any other weekend it would be possible too.
I hope the best for everyone involved, I'd like it to be a great event. Also hope everyone here who goes has a great time, and does some amazing demonstrations!
I hope the best for everyone involved, I'd like it to be a great event. Also hope everyone here who goes has a great time, and does some amazing demonstrations!
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Sorry to hear that .SM, i was looking forward to the same crew againSmraedis wrote:Just confirming that I won't be going this year, if it was almost any other weekend it would be possible too.
The couple times i went it was early May, for some reason this year is late May...
schmumps: as my sister would say!
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Sorry to hear that, .SM!
I can't confirm my attendance either. It all depends on how school and exams are looking.
Will do my best to get a spot open though. Don't wanna miss this for anything in the world.
I can't confirm my attendance either. It all depends on how school and exams are looking.
Will do my best to get a spot open though. Don't wanna miss this for anything in the world.
moozooh wrote:I think that approach won't get you far in Garegga.
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Make sure you do, because CHI will be very upset if you don't. :3Eaglet wrote:Will do my best to get a spot open though. Don't wanna miss this for anything in the world.
So how are we splitting up the rooms? Who's staying with who?
spudgy, you want to share a room again like last year? Anyone else want to join? Hopefully we can get the double balcony room at the Kyriad again :>
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
UPSET WHY WOULD I BE UPSET HE'S BEEN IGNORING ME FOR THE PAST 7 MONTHSIcarus wrote:Make sure you do, because CHI will be very upset if you don't. :3Eaglet wrote:Will do my best to get a spot open though. Don't wanna miss this for anything in the world.
Anyways, i'll be with DEL if you need me...
schmumps: as my sister would say!
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Sorry bae <3
I've been real busy with stuff going on. Will make it up to you, ok? :*
I've been real busy with stuff going on. Will make it up to you, ok? :*
moozooh wrote:I think that approach won't get you far in Garegga.
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Eaglet wrote:Sorry bae <3
I've been real busy with stuff going on. Will make it up to you, ok? :*
schmumps: as my sister would say!
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
When you two queens are finally done arguing, we have a trip to organise.
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
^As far as i know, i should be out of this shithole by mid-April... latest (fingers crossed)...
After that i'll be in Bangkok Thailand for 2 weeks, attending a wedding (still need to buy flight ticket to confirm dates)...
I wonna continue our Annual Shmup Meet at Stunfest (the last two was hilarious), i can't confirm anything just yet but you know I'll be working on this...
On the downside, if i can't make-it, you're still welcome Sir ICR, same like last year... and the year before that
On the upside, I don't mind sortie-in out the tickets, but i hope you guys could paypal me in a weeks time... Oh, and I'll be snoring with Papa DEL
I'll let you know once my green light is on...
PS: Let's put a deadline, say 27th February for everyone to confirm everything ie: return tickets, who is snoring with who, etc...
I've got a funny feeling this year could be a small group from London
After that i'll be in Bangkok Thailand for 2 weeks, attending a wedding (still need to buy flight ticket to confirm dates)...
I wonna continue our Annual Shmup Meet at Stunfest (the last two was hilarious), i can't confirm anything just yet but you know I'll be working on this...
On the downside, if i can't make-it, you're still welcome Sir ICR, same like last year... and the year before that
On the upside, I don't mind sortie-in out the tickets, but i hope you guys could paypal me in a weeks time... Oh, and I'll be snoring with Papa DEL
I'll let you know once my green light is on...
PS: Let's put a deadline, say 27th February for everyone to confirm everything ie: return tickets, who is snoring with who, etc...
I've got a funny feeling this year could be a small group from London
schmumps: as my sister would say!
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
I never did get round to posting my trip experiences from last time! It was the highlight of the year for me, so I'll definitely be coming again. I'm up for sharing with anyone. Sky of Pins crew?
Hopefully we can persuade Blinge to come this time! He can make up for the fact that (predictably) I haven't achieved anything shmup wise since last year! : D
NO MISS DOOM, INNIT?
Hopefully we can persuade Blinge to come this time! He can make up for the fact that (predictably) I haven't achieved anything shmup wise since last year! : D
NO MISS DOOM, INNIT?
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Fixed You can do whatever you want if you come...Blinge wrote:I'll come if I can whip JWS through the streets!
Would you like 2 single beds or just a double bed
Actually, spudgy might be up for this
schmumps: as my sister would say!
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
I didn't know spudgy was in to that sort of thing.
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
^You shared a room with him last time
schmumps: as my sister would say!
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
I don't know where he sneaks off to when we're playing games or whatever. Maybe he's indulging himself.CHI wrote:^You shared a room with him last time
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
JWS wrote:
Icarus wrote:
Good! We can chat some MOAR about the frustrations involved with shoot'em ups, and DRAG Blinge with you. No excuses.I never did get round to posting my trip experiences from last time! It was the highlight of the year for me, so I'll definitely be coming again. I'm up for sharing with anyone. Sky of Pins crew?
Hopefully we can persuade Blinge to come this time! He can make up for the fact that (predictably) I haven't achieved anything shmup wise since last year! : D
NO MISS DOOM, INNIT?
Icarus wrote:
When you two queens are finally done arguing, we have a trip to organise
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
I need to pull my finger out my arse and sort this.
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Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Wooo, hotelroom reserved for Plasmo and me! \o/
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Of course, I'll bring my touhou gimp outfit. Unless you're going to use the laser whip from Raiden. I hate that bloody thing.Blinge wrote:I'll come if we can whip JWS through the streets!
We both want a bunk bed in Uncle CHI and Granpa DEL's room. You can read us bedtime shmup tales with hot coco.CHI wrote: Would you like 2 single beds or just a double bed
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
I've heard them. they all involve people getting stabbed in Goodge Street.JWS wrote:bedtime shmup tales with hot coco.
Re: London Meet @ Stunfest 2015 (22-24th May '15 +extras)
Did you guys go on the Thursday last year? Trying to sort out holiday at work