Metro Atlanta Gaming Gathering, Saturday, July 11, 2009

[Bibliophile]

Hello, everybody.

I am planning on holding a Metro Atlanta Gaming Gathering on Saturday, July 11, 2009. It will be a general gaming gathering, as well as a social occasion on which forum members get to meet eachother. It will be similar to the past gatherings we have had, at which I think everybody had a great time. I have had similar gatherings for members of the Neo-geo.com forums. This one is open invitation to members of Shmups as well.

Here are the threads for that past gatherings:

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174295
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183031
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187627
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194016

WHERE?

My warehouse in Roswell, GA (suburb North of Metro Atlanta).

Why my warehouse? Because that is where all my cabs are. I have too many cabs to keep at home, so I keep them at work. Plus, it has a lot of convenient accommodations: we have numerous offices, a breakroom, conference, restrooms. It is clean and quiet and closed on the weekends. There is plenty of places there for gaming, gathering, socializing, even sleeping. (The only drawback is that there are no showers there, so if you need to take a shower, you will need to do so before you come.)

WHEN?

Tentatively set for July 11, 2009. It is a Saturday. I would allow people to arrive as early as 10 AM, but the actual gaming may not get under way until a good bit later. The meet can go as late as people are interested, really. Some things can be carried over into Sunday if anyone wants to stick around and get some more gaming in.

WHO'S INVITED?

Any member of this forum who wants to. Special invitation is extended to everybody who attended any of the prior gatherings. Other forums members whom I have not personally met are also invited provided you get in contact with me first. (If you do not have any feedback or posts, I may request you provide me with other forum members who can be references for you. No offense, but we will have an awful lot gear around, and I don’t want anybody stealing it.)

FOOD/ACCOMODATIONS

There are many reasonably priced hotels in the immediate area. I can also offer a place to stay for a few members. (PM if interested.)

Snack food and drinks can be provided throughout the day within reason. Lunch will probably be take-out brought to our warehouse. We can then all go out for dinner. Feel free to make suggestions.

MY GEAR/SETUP

I have numerous cabs, both woodies and candies, that are Jamma, as well as a large assortment of Jamma games. I will post a detailed list of what shmups I have later. Rob has indicated that he can supply a good selection of shmups as well, and he has a better shmup selection than I do.

Home Systems:

I have almost every home system there is, except for the Xbox 360 and the PS3. (Sorry, this generation is too new for me to collect.) So if anybody wants to play one of these 2 systems, you will have to bring it with you. I can post a more detailed list later.

GENERAL GAME PLAN

This is the by-product of random brainstorming. I need all the help I can get on scheduling things and planning out the day.

We will have 2-4 tournaments depending on time restraints and everyone's interest throughout the day. They will be for prizes (undecided at the moment), but I don't plan on them being terribly in-depth or intense. I would like everyone to feel comfortable with their skill level.

-Start with some light warm-up play/social blabber.

-Eat some lunch

-Have the first tournament

-Some more casual gameplay

Second tournament

-More game playing

-Dinner

-Third tournament

-Light gameplay until people start heading out...


TOURNAMENT INFO.

We can have several tourneys through the day: Both fighters and shmups. I will let you guy make suggestions, and we can vote on it.

GROUND RULES

1) There will be zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. If you do drugs, have enough sense to keep that fact a secret from me. If you drink, I can accept that, but I won’t have any alcohol present on this occasion. Certainly, I don't care what any drinks when we go out to dinner. I just don't want anyone getting drunk and disruptive at the meetup.

2) Don't come high/drunk/hung over.

3) Take a shower before you come.

4) Respect my hardware/home. I don't mind some intense gaming, but if you plan to abuse mine or anyone else's stuff, please don't bother to attend.

5) NO SMOKING INSIDE. If you must, just step outside.

6) HAVE FUN. (most important rule)

ROSWELL

Roswell is a suburb of Metro Atlanta that is easily accessible by all Metro Atlanta major freeways. It is about 20 minutes north of downtown Atlanta. I will provide directions to all those who attend.

Please leave your opinions. I can't decide everything on my own and I think a collabrative effort will make this a better gathering.

[robivy64]

Here are the shmup PCBs I can bring. = Bringing

*Konami:
XEXEX
Twinbee Yahho!!

*Cave:
Mushihimesama Futari 1.5
DoDonPachi DaiFukkatsu 1.5
DoDonPachi Daioujou
Deathsmiles Mega Black Label

*Toaplan:
V-5
Batsugun Special Ver.

*Raizing:
Kingdom Grand Prix
Armed Police Batrider B Version.

====NON-SHMUP====

*Jaleco
Tetris Plus 2 (PCB Ver.)

*Kaneko
Puzz Loop

*Seibu
Senkyu Battle Balls

*Taito
Rainbow Islands
Rainbow Islands Extra Ver.

*Konami
Sunset Riders

*Rare/EA
Battletoads


Please let me know what you guys want me to bring. If something in this list is not mentioned, I will probably not bring it.

[Bibliophile]

Rob, do you still have that Edward Randy game?

[robivy64]

Negative . The above list is my current inventory.

[agustusx]

sounds exciting, count me in!

[robivy64]

I hope Talon sees this, he was wanting to play some of these.

[agustusx]

robivy64 thanks for bringing over the shmups, particularly the newer Cave ones When I saw the list I got so happy I started dancing and nearly fell over an exercise bike(or was that a tread mill?).

[robivy64]

I think everyone will enjoy them. Mushi Futari, DS MBL, and DDP DFK are all great games if you have not tried them out already.

[toredauei]

I've not played any of the newer cave games that dont have a ps2 port so I am extremely excited to finally have a chance. Seriously cant wait for this

[johnwroachiii]

Sounds like a lot of fun. Too bad I work Saturdays (and have no one to vouch for me.)

[robivy64]

Hmm not much interest :/

[toredauei]

Hmm not much interest :/

I know Im as excited as I could possibly be!
maby the other atlanta area members havnt seen this particular thread yet... i posted a link in the main georgia thread just to see

[robivy64]

Well put me down as "tentative". I'd rather bring this stuff to a gathering with a little more interest, since I am driving up, getting a hotel, etc etc...

[Bibliophile]

Sounds like a lot of fun. Too bad I work Saturdays (and have no one to vouch for me.)

You can still join us if you have no one to vouch for you, but I can't get you off work.

[andy251203]

So who's all coming this weekend?

[toredauei]

So who's all coming this weekend?

Wait I thought it was next saturday? Im planning on coming Still need an address to the warehouse though...

[Bibliophile]

So who's all coming this weekend?

Wait I thought it was next saturday? Im planning on coming Still need an address to the warehouse though...

It is next weekend, July 11. I will PM the address to you.

[Bydo Dragon]

Unfortunately I will be out of town. =( Hope everyone else has fun though, that's a lot to miss.

[agustusx]

Ok thanks, Im still interested for the July 11th get together. All the guys in GA that have been begging for a meet need to shout out on this thread and share the excitement!

I'll be waiting for the pm with address. Thanks again

[johnwroachiii]

Sounds like a lot of fun. Too bad I work Saturdays (and have no one to vouch for me.)

You can still join us if you have no one to vouch for you, but I can't get you off work.

Well then, I can come in the early afternoon. I have to be at work in Marietta at 5, so I can hang until 4:30 or so.

[andy251203]

So who's all coming this weekend?

My bad! Forgot it's this coming weekend!

[andy251203]

Who's still coming this weekend? I think Biblio wants to have this gathering later in the day, like 7 or 8 pm. Just FYI. Please feel free to chime in, Biblio.

[Bibliophile]

Who's still coming this weekend? I think Biblio wants to have this gathering later in the day, like 7 or 8 pm. Just FYI. Please feel free to chime in, Biblio.

That's correct. I think we will start at 7:00 pm and go on until everyone passes out or leaves.

PM's sent with contact info.

[toredauei]

I plan on coming for sure! Very excited about it too!

[robivy64]

Sorry I can't make it. I'll be sure to catch the next one.

[Bibliophile]

Sorry I can't make it. I'll be sure to catch the next one.

I'll be sure to give you more advance notice on the next one.

[toredauei]

This was an awesome gathering cant wait for the next one! Big thanks once again to Bibliophile for everything, couldnt have asked for a better host.

[agustusx]

Yes, thanks for hosting the event, I can't wait for the next one. I'll bring over my 360 stuff so we can sample Deathsmiles and Soul Calibur 4 etc.

[robivy64]

I'll try my best to make the next one with some PCBs.

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