MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
Of course you'd choose the airport that the furthest away. What time is the flight?
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Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
I wouldn't say BWI is the furthest away. There's no direct route to any of the airports from us but the route to BWI tends to have the least traffic, which evens out the slightly longer driving distance in my experience.
Looks like they are calling for a significant snowfall starting Monday night. It probably won't significantly disrupt traffic by next weekend, but the parking situation might get interesting.
Looks like they are calling for a significant snowfall starting Monday night. It probably won't significantly disrupt traffic by next weekend, but the parking situation might get interesting.
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Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
Meet is this Saturday! oh god I'm totally not ready yet why is it this week
If anyone is interested in coming and has not gotten the information yet, please send me a PM and I'll get it to you! For those who don't usually join us, we like to start around 1 PM and usually go out to dinner as a group around 6-7 PM.
I ended up getting about 3-4" of snow yesterday, which translates to fairly large snow piles along where I would ordinarily tell guests to park. I don't know how much melting will occur between now and the meet, but I would suggest both carpooling and perhaps bringing a shovel in case you need to literally dig yourself a parking space .-. I'll try to keep an eye on things and will post updates. Remember, do NOT park at the sales offices or you will likely be towed!
If anyone is interested in coming and has not gotten the information yet, please send me a PM and I'll get it to you! For those who don't usually join us, we like to start around 1 PM and usually go out to dinner as a group around 6-7 PM.
I ended up getting about 3-4" of snow yesterday, which translates to fairly large snow piles along where I would ordinarily tell guests to park. I don't know how much melting will occur between now and the meet, but I would suggest both carpooling and perhaps bringing a shovel in case you need to literally dig yourself a parking space .-. I'll try to keep an eye on things and will post updates. Remember, do NOT park at the sales offices or you will likely be towed!
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Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
see you on Saturday :O!
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Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
Oh yeah: if you are bringing console games, make sure to bring sticks or your preferred controller as well. The only consoles I have available here are PS4, PS3, 360 (JP), and SNES/SFC. I do not have SD A/V cables for the 360. I have two CRTs (one horizontal, one tate) set aside for SD consoles. Both TVs take S-Video and component (240p/480i).
Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
I have a very important question: you DO own Garegga for the PS4, right?
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Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
Yes. Also, I found out that Radio Shack did, in fact, still exist and there is now a pile of wire, resistors, and other crap waiting just in case we feel like doing something with it.
The snow piles unfortunately have not melted, but I think you should be able to find parking along the side streets still. I tried to clear spots behind my house also, but at best we can fit two cars back there (and please do not park in the alley).
The snow piles unfortunately have not melted, but I think you should be able to find parking along the side streets still. I tried to clear spots behind my house also, but at best we can fit two cars back there (and please do not park in the alley).
Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
Might also be useful to have an s-video splitter; I'm not sure if I have one laying around. If anyone has one bring it please.
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Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
Starting streams, PS4 first https://www.twitch.tv/starcreator
EDIT: Stream two up, with 360 and Saturn games: https://www.twitch.tv/zakklol
EDIT: Stream two up, with 360 and Saturn games: https://www.twitch.tv/zakklol
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Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
Dinner break. Back in a bit over an hour.
Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
Was great seeing you guys and playing a bunch of games! Thanks to everyone who stopped by!
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Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
Still recovering here, but thanks everyone! We'll do this again in a few months :3
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Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
It was great meeting everyone.. I am setting my place up and will be ready is a couple of weeks.. I would like you guys to attend. I have never hosted an event so bare with me..it will be an after 5pm sort of event.. I mainly game of RGB monitors but I do have a Vewlix L and old arcade Dynamo kind of cab and a big LCD TV.
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Re: MD/DC/VA Winter 2017 Shmupmeet - March 18
Just got back! Had a really fun weekend with you guys! Special thanks again to StarCreator and Kiken for letting me stay at their places and driving me to/from the airport. Much appreciated again!
Till next time!
Till next time!