For those interested, we had a big meet around Feb just gone, and it was well received with AEX, shmupsforum, some guys from super-play.co.uk and others visiting for the week. Another good big social meet like that would be preferable, maybe with some of the guys who came last time making a reappearance (would be nice to see everyone again).
A current tentative date is around February/March of 2008, which should give us all enough time to chat about it, and to give us enough time to sort out travel, accomodation and money once a final date has been decided. I know Mills suggested January, but that might be a little too soon after New Years and Christmas for some.
- Date for the main meet:
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March '08.
Add a few days before and after if you want to do other stuff, too.
We'll have to discuss the time to meet up a little closer to the meet date. It'll be important to arrange a set time for everyone to get together, just so that there's no possibility that someone will turn up at the wrong place or time. - Attendance List:CONFIRMED ATTENDEES (4 listed):
Icarus, Plasmo, spadgy, RGCUNCONFIRMED (? listed):
To be compiled... - Accomodation:
Most of us will probably be able to fix up somewhere to stay in the city, either with friends or with relatives. Those without those available options can book accomodation with DEL's friend, who owns a Central London hotel. Quoting DEL from the Meet 3 thread:
If you need more information on booking at this location, ask DEL.To make a booking please complete and return the booking form below or book online at our web site: www.barryhouse.co.uk
Barry House Hotel
12, Sussex Place, Hyde Park London W2 2TP UK
Tel: +44 20 7723 7340 Fax: +44 20 7723 9775
Email: hotel@barryhouse.co.uk
Web: www.barryhouse.co.uk
Here's the London hotel info you need. You can ask for Bhupinder Singh Bhasin and mention the name DEL when you guys book. I'll ask him to give you a good deal. - Travel, Transport and Directions:
Regarding maps, you can pick up some touristy maps from any main Underground, rail or bus station, or you can purchase a guide to the city from any major attraction or transport hub (I recommend Art/Shop/Eat: London for anyone interested in art and design attractions, and it comes with decent maps too).
As for travel/transport, most of the key locations will be reachable by Underground or bus. The Casino Arcade is right next door to Goodge Street Underground Station, so make sure you commit it to memory if you get lost while on your wanderings in the city.
If you need to travel a lot, make sure you get an Oyster travelcard on your first day there (a weekly pass is recommended), as you can use it on the bus, Underground and overground trains. - Contacts
When the time comes and the day(s) of the meet are upon us, I'll start up a secret thread at namakoHQ for meet attendees to leave contact details like mobile numbers (secret to ensure that the details being passed around are hidden from spammers etc).
As proven at Meet IV, it'll make it easier to keep in touch during the weekend, just in case we need to let everyone know that we'll be late, or where to find the group and so on.