Midwest Gaming Classic 2009 roll call (March 21 & 22, 2009) Now with PARTY SIGNUPS!

[GrandAmChandler]

Who is going to MGC? This will be my first one, and I am psyched!

http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/

EDIT: ProgrammingAce had a great idea! I will take care of DP badges. Make sure you sign up here for your badge! If you are not on this list, you are not getting a Badge! Badges can be picked up at the Video Game Kingdom table on Saturday.

Badge List:

16-bit
98PaceCar
animesuperj
Atarian75
Carey85
Compute
Dan Iacovelli
Dave2236
Drexel923
dylan0228
gamegirl79
goatdan
Goodwill Hunter
GrandAmChandler
GrayFox
Holger Czukay
ianoid
icbrkr
Jake - KLOV
Jen
Matt-El
Mobius
nectarsis
Perkar
ProgrammingAce
Queen Of The Felines
s1lence
Sol Kiske
Sonofholhorse
Soulja Boy
squirrelnut
Tempest
The Collector
tonyvortex
Vectorman0
vintagegamecrazy
WizDawg
YoshiM
ZIMMS

I. GoodWillHunter Badge Selected for MGC

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8213/avatarbkx.jpg

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DP Gathering Signups - For the DP gatherings in the DP suite, you MUST have your badge to be let in. These badges are free, and are available at the Video Game Kingdom table. IF you or a guest needs a badge, please sign up for one, or see me for possible entry at the VGK table. All details will be given when you pick up your badge from me.

Please sign up if you are bringing a video game related item for us to play with at the party! State if you are bringing handhelds, controllers, games, monitors, systems, etc. Trades also welcome. Snacks, soda, and beer to share is also nice. Here is what I know so far, please correct me if this list is wrong.

DS system: GrandAmChandler, Vectorman0, Drexel923, Zimms
PSP System: ????
360 system: S1lence
360 Controller:: ProgrammingAce
360 Hard Drive: Perkar
360 Rock Band 2 / Guitar Hero w/ 2 Guitars, Drums, Mic.: s1lence.
360 Scene It w/ 4 controllers: S1lence
360 Multiplayer Games: S1lence
360 System Link Crossover Cable: Vectorman0
Wii System w/ 4 controllers: Matt-El
Wavebird Controllers: Matt-El
Smash Brothers Brawl: Matt-El
Beer: Perkar, Programming ACE
Booze & Mixers: s1lence, ProgrammingAce

[Tempest]

I'll probably be there, but I can't make any promises. I need to save my vacation time for the wedding.

Tempest

[Perkar]

I've got two tables purchased so after two years of attending i am now an official vendor! Look for "Beef Min Games" on the floor map :)

hotel is also booked. we are ready to rock and roll.

[nectarsis]

Definitely going. \\^_^/ Will be my second year. I have a buddy flying in from Vegas (and hopefully some others coming also). Great times to be had.

P.S. Glad to FINALLY see their site back up.

[tonyvortex]

damn its that time of the year already-ill be there.

[Cryomancer]

I'm gonna go ahead and say "probably not" for now, but if things go well, who knows.

[Atarian75]

I will be there as a vendor again this year.

-Atarian75

[Dan Iacovelli]

I'll be back again as well plus with a table selling some t-shirts from AVC Online's news stand @cafepress.com(We will also be doing our first remote broadcast of AVC_Live there)

[gamegirl79]

I'll definitely be there again this year. Last year was my first time attending and I had a blast!

[WizDawg]

I plan on attending my first MGC. Looking forward to the pinball/classic tournaments

[s1lence]

I will be there again. I have the "party room" booked yet again. Hopefully I get the suite this time just because I'm tired of having to pay for two rooms. If needed I can always get another.

I'll be arriving the Friday before, if you need my number PM me.

[dave2236]

I'll be there as usual with a truckload of arcade machines and games to sell in my booth.

I'm putting casters on almost all of my arcade machines, that way it will be much easier for loading and unloading.

I will have TONS of loose books and boxes, so make sure you guys bring your lists.

I also have a couple of boxes of misc. toys, games, and carded figures I'm looking to sell.

Booth is paid for, hotel room is booked, just need to book the truck rental.

[Perkar]

I'll be there as usual with a truckload of arcade machines and games to sell in my booth.

I'm putting casters on almost all of my arcade machines, that way it will be much easier for loading and unloading.

I will have TONS of loose books and boxes, so make sure you guys bring your lists.

I also have a couple of boxes of misc. toys, games, and carded figures I'm looking to sell.

Booth is paid for, hotel room is booked, just need to book the truck rental.

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i hear you've enlisted others to help you with the 'cades this year ;)

figured it'd be a little crowded at the VGK booth this year so carey and i got our own table. hopefully they're nearby. we still owe you really, for the past two years :)

[ProgrammingAce]

\m/

The girl and i will be there this year. We'll be at the hotel by Friday before dinner. I think we need some sort of DP name tags. I know i met some people last year and i didn't have the slightest idea who they were. I think i had lunch with some DP people and didn't realize it.

I'm bringing a table or two worth of stuff for the museum this year.

[GrandAmChandler]

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The girl and i will be there this year. We'll be at the hotel by Friday before dinner. I think we need some sort of DP name tags. I know i met some people last year and i didn't have the slightest idea who they were. I think i had lunch with some DP people and didn't realize it.

I'm bringing a table or two worth of stuff for the museum this year.

I'll do badges. See original post. Make sure you post in this thread so you can have a badge!

[Dan Iacovelli]

dare I say it, ok I will, more tags for my necklace of nametags from shows I been too.
(yes, I will be wearing it to the show as well,it's my trade mark :) )

[Carey85]

I don't know if I'm more excited for MGC or getting to go back to Lakerz. I want to take that sleazy Oconomowoc den of drinking and greasy food home with me...

[Perkar]

I don't know if I'm more excited for MGC or getting to go back to Lakerz. I want to take that sleazy Oconomowoc den of drinking and greasy food home with me...

lakerz. two nights in a row. i'm calling it now

[ProgrammingAce]

lakerz. two nights in a row. i'm calling it now

I'm in. The place isn't bad, but i still don't know why you guys bust a nut over that place...

[dave2236]

I''ll go to Lakerz

Mike I'll take all the help I can get unloading cabinets. I'm planning on leaving the big and heavy cabs home.

Right now I'm planning on

NBA Jam TE
4 player X-men
Vindicators
Area 51
Street Fighter II
Toobin
Golden Tee 2005
Neo Geo 100 in 1
Deer Hunting USA
Turkey Hunting USA
Shinobi
Punch-Out
Donkey Kong
Ms. Pac Man
Gorf
Satans Hollow
Wizard of Wor
Dig Dug
4 Player Turtles
18 in 1 Multi CPS2 cabinet

2 Megatouch machines

Mini Dig Dug
Mini Galaga

[Perkar]

I'm in. The place isn't bad, but i still don't know why you guys bust a nut over that place...

well, i'm a fan of shitty hole-in-the-wall bars to begin with. and as carey put it last year while we were there, "this place has just the right amount of dirt and sleaze." or something like that.

having a menu with 40 different types of hamburger doesn't hurt it either.

[Carey85]

Would you rather we bust a nut over you? That's what I thought.

[Perkar]

Right now I'm planning on

Wizard of Wor


you had better watch out for carey. he is going to try stealing that machine.

[Carey85]

At the bare minimum I will curse at it and molest it. Damn worluks.....

[ProgrammingAce]

well, i'm a fan of shitty hole-in-the-wall bars to begin with. and as carey put it last year while we were there, "this place has just the right amount of dirt and sleaze." or something like that.

having a menu with 40 different types of hamburger doesn't hurt it either.

I forgot about the burgers... I think i ended up with something that had a burger, pineapple, and a fried egg.

[Carey85]

I ate a hamburger at a bar in Toledo called the "Country Boy." It was a beef patty, a fried egg, a slice of country ham, and cheese. My guts were wrecked the rest of that weekend :(

[dave2236]

Chandler, Jen wants a badge and Jake wants one that says KLOV.

Carey, I'll sell you Wizard of Wor. Tell Ricardo to bring a truck and I will bring that SNES store display with me also, then you guys can haul both back.

i'm also staying Sunday night, so plan on partying Sunday also.

[Carey85]

Man, I appreciate the offer but I have absolutely no room for it in this apartment. I also just signed a new lease which means I'm here for at least another year, and I have no climate controlled places to store it :(. As for Perkar and myself, our original gameplan was to drive back to Toledo after the show Sunday but if you guys are sticking around we might do the same. I can't speak for Perkar, though. Also, I'm hoping that we can get our tables adjacent to yours. I think Wyatt is the only vendor that is consistently next to you at the show, so hopefully something can be worked out.

[dylan0228]

I`ll take a badge! I should be able to make it considering the fact that I live 5 minutes from Olympia.

[Queen Of The Felines]

I'm vendoring again. Lots of promo stuff and some other crap.

Dave, you're bringing Punch-Out?? Holy shit, I LOVE YOU.

[Perkar]

i'm up for staying sunday too, as long as it means another night of LAKERZ

[Matt-El]

Sign me up for a badge, dunno bout any arrangements of staying down there or not, or money, but I want my badge dangit.

[Vectorman0]

I'm considering going to MGC provided I can find someone willing to split a room, and my tax refund comes through. I hope I can make it, as I have heard very good things about the show and Lakerz.

Question: Plane tickets to General Mitchel are half that of Madison. Is there any glaring reason I would want to pay double to go to Madison Airport?

[Carey85]

MGC is roughly 30-35 minutes from Mitchell Airport from what I understand, and the Olympia Resort has a round trip shuttle that costs $70 IIRC. Still cheaper than a cab ride looks like.

[dave2236]

according to mapquest

Total Estimated Time: 44 minutes
Total Estimated Distance: 37.89 miles

There should be a bunch of DP people down there. Maybe someone can pick you up on their way through Milwaukee or go from the show and pick you up and drive back.

I would go pick you up, but I only have a 26ft Penske truck and I'm not taking that to the airport.

What days were you thinking about.

[Vectorman0]

according to mapquest

Total Estimated Time: 44 minutes
Total Estimated Distance: 37.89 miles

There should be a bunch of DP people down there. Maybe someone can pick you up on their way through Milwaukee or go from the show and pick you up and drive back.

I would go pick you up, but I only have a 26ft Penske truck and I'm not taking that to the airport.

What days were you thinking about.

I would fly in Friday (20th), and leave Monday (23rd). I haven't booked anything yet, however. These were the best times for me that weren't $200 each way.

Arrive at Millwaukee 3:02 PM Friday Mar. 20th
Depart from Millwaukee 12:18 PM Monday Mar. 23rd

If someone was willing to pick me up and or drop me off at the airport, that would be amazing! I would cover your gas and then some.

I'm also still looking to see if anyone needs to split a room.

[Dan Iacovelli]

the airport shuttle is basically 80.00 now. last year I took it from the greayhound/amtrak station dt milwaukee to the hotel(it was 70.00 back then).
I wish somebody was willing to pick me up at the station, 80.00 is alot but it is chepaer then a cab.
I'm going be taking mega bus from chi-union station to Dt amtrak station and shuttle from there(I uaslly go the day of and leave after the second day)

[GrandAmChandler]

Badge List updated. Let me know if anyone else wants one or if I forgot anybody.

-GAC-

[16-bit]

This will be my third year...and yeah, I would wear a DP badge with pride! Please include me.

[98PaceCar]

What's the closest big airport to fly into for this? With CGE dead again I may try to make a trip for this. Have to get my retro fix somewhere!

[nectarsis]

Closest airport is Mitchel Field in Milwaukee.

[Goodwill Hunter]

Badge List updated. Let me know if anyone else wants one or if I forgot anybody.

-GAC-

Please add me to the badge list, I'll be there as a vendor. The stars have aligned this year, so it looks like it's the right time to sell off my trade boxes. And I'll be all over those loose books and boxes Dave!

Rich

[icbrkr]

There's about a 70% chance I'm going now - gotta work out the travel details and make sure the pie-hole (my 5 month old ;)) is okay for this trip. My father in law lives 60 miles away so it'll be a good reason to go visit.

[16-bit]

For flying into the show I also suggest looking at Chicago O'hare. It is only like 2.5 hours away and you can get really cheap car rentals off of hotwire out of ohare. Mine was $9 a day for a sedan last year.

[WizDawg]

I was looking to fly in for the show. Does anybody know if you can rent a car at General Mitchell?

[98PaceCar]

For flying into the show I also suggest looking at Chicago O'hare. It is only like 2.5 hours away and you can get really cheap car rentals off of hotwire out of ohare. Mine was $9 a day for a sedan last year.

That's not a bad drive at all. Thanks for the heads up!

BTW, are you the guy that always sells import games at A-Kon?

[GrandAmChandler]

I was looking to fly in for the show. Does anybody know if you can rent a car at General Mitchell?

Can't be positive, but this looks promising:

http://www.mitchellairport.com/getting.html

-GAC-

[goatdan]

General Billy Mitchell in Milwaukee is the closest major airport to the show. The airport has all of the normal amenities that a major airport has including rental cars and so on. If you're flying in, I would suggest checking to see if you can get a flight on Midwest Airlines, as they are an amazing service and Milwaukee is their hub, so they usually have cheap flights. I don't think I've ever taken a Midwest flight that was more than 30 minutes late, and I have arrived as early as 30 minutes early at destinations with them before. If you're lucky, they'll even serve you chocolate chip cookies on board.

If that doesn't work out though, O'Hare in Chicago isn't too bad either. As was mentioned, it is about 2.5 hours away from the show, but since it is a major airport for basically every company but Midwest, sometimes flights in there can be very cheap. Since it is a bigger airport, renting a car there can be cheaper. Generally, flights out of Milwaukee do tend to be slightly cheaper than O'Hare (oddly enough, many have layovers in Chicago), but the rental car costs can more than make up the difference.

The Olympia has a shuttle which runs to and from the hotel, but it is something like $45 per person which is a little crazy. If you are coming in near someone else, try to get transportation to the Olympia as a group in a cab to save costs, or rent a car.

I promise everyone, in 2010 we are going to solve the airport transportation issue so the trip from the airport to the hotel won't cost practically the same amount as it does to fly into Milwaukee.

We've got a *lot* more surprises up our sleeves for this year. I can't wait to see everyone there! And, if I may, please do add me to the nametag list :)

[s1lence]

I would fly in Friday (20th), and leave Monday (23rd). I haven't booked anything yet, however. These were the best times for me that weren't $200 each way.

Arrive at Millwaukee 3:02 PM Friday Mar. 20th
Depart from Millwaukee 12:18 PM Monday Mar. 23rd

If someone was willing to pick me up and or drop me off at the airport, that would be amazing! I would cover your gas and then some.

I'm also still looking to see if anyone needs to split a room.

I can get you from the airport. I'll have already driven 4 hours so a little more won't be bad unless someone else has already offered.

[Vectorman0]

I can get you from the airport. I'll have already driven 4 hours so a little more won't be bad unless someone else has already offered.

Deal!

[Drexel923]

Thanks to my amazing girlfriend and great friends Grandamchandler and Vectorman0 I will be going to the show :)

Mark me down for a badge!

[Vectorman0]

goatdan,

I just ordered the tickets and I didn't see an answer to this question. Do the show tickets get mailed out before the show, do we get them emailed to us, or do we pick them up at the show? Thanks, I can't wait!

[Dan Iacovelli]

I belive you pick them up at the show

[PapaStu]

I'll take a badge. I'll gladly wear it around the apartment as I play 360 games while katchoo is on call for work that weekend. Make it happen GAC!

[s1lence]

goatdan,

I just ordered the tickets and I didn't see an answer to this question. Do the show tickets get mailed out before the show, do we get them emailed to us, or do we pick them up at the show? Thanks, I can't wait!


I believe you can pick them up at the show.

[icbrkr]

I'll take a badge. I'll gladly wear it around the apartment as I play 360 games while katchoo is on call for work that weekend. Make it happen GAC!

You suck sir!

[goatdan]

I just ordered the tickets and I didn't see an answer to this question. Do the show tickets get mailed out before the show, do we get them emailed to us, or do we pick them up at the show? Thanks, I can't wait!

We will be mailing out the actual tickets (wristbands) to anyone who pre-orders tickets beginning toward the end of this month. In the past, we used cards to claim them at the show, but this year we decided that since each day is a different price, we can differentiate between the two days based on the color of the wristband that is sold, and that way you won't have to wait in line to get in at all when you arrive -- you can walk right into the show floor!

[GrandAmChandler]

Badge List updated! Let me know if I forgot anyone. Also, looks like more and more vendors keep getting added by the day!

http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/vendors/

-GAC-

[Perkar]

We will be mailing out the actual tickets (wristbands) to anyone who pre-orders tickets beginning toward the end of this month. In the past, we used cards to claim them at the show, but this year we decided that since each day is a different price, we can differentiate between the two days based on the color of the wristband that is sold, and that way you won't have to wait in line to get in at all when you arrive -- you can walk right into the show floor!

does that apply to vendors too?

[Compute]

I'll be there Saturday, as I do not have the $$$ to stick around for the whole weekend as much as I would like to. If anyone else from the GB/Appleton area is only heading down for the day I'd be up for carpooling, lemme know! \\^_^/

[vintagegamecrazy]

Do I have to preorder tickets in advance? I am only an hour away from the show but a family outing/get together fell on the same weekend but I want to try to make it sunday but cant be sure if I will. I don't want to preorder tickets and not make it.

[98PaceCar]

If it's not too late, can I get a badge as well?

Thanks!

[goatdan]

does that apply to vendors too?

No. You'll be getting information about all things vendor related, as you'll need pack in and out times and whatnot. We usually get this info out about two-three weeks in advance, as we work on the details solidly until that point.


Do I have to preorder tickets in advance? I am only an hour away from the show but a family outing/get together fell on the same weekend but I want to try to make it sunday but cant be sure if I will. I don't want to preorder tickets and not make it.

No, you do not. The bonus to pre-ordering is that you save $5 off the price for the two days and you don't have to wait in line to get tickets the day of the show. And you get a letter from us with some details in it.

[GrandAmChandler]

Badge List updated! Let me know if you aren't on the list.

[dave2236]

Holy crap, Nicks Going?

This is shaping up to be a great looking party. I better bring a couple more cases of beer.

I also have to edit the arcade list because I sold 10 cabinets last week. Don't worry Kristine, I will still bring Punch-Out down. I'm also trying to buy a kit that will let me have Punch-Out and Super Punch-Out both in the same cabinet, so hopefully I get that in time.

[s1lence]

Holy crap, Nicks Going?

This is shaping up to be a great looking party. I better bring a couple more cases of beer.

I also have to edit the arcade list because I sold 10 cabinets last week. Don't worry Kristine, I will still bring Punch-Out down. I'm also trying to buy a kit that will let me have Punch-Out and Super Punch-Out both in the same cabinet, so hopefully I get that in time.

What time do you think you will be in town? I can help unload the truck again.

[dave2236]

What time do you think you will be in town? I can help unload the truck again.

I'm planning on leaving Green Bay at noon, so I should be there a little after 2. Almost all of the cabinets are on casters now so they are very easy to move. Should be quick and easy loading and unloading. I can definitely use the help unloading. I'm bringing tons of stuff to sell. Even I don't know whats in some of the boxes.

How are the girls liking the mini-Ms. Pac Man?

[s1lence]

I'm planning on leaving Green Bay at noon, so I should be there a little after 2. Almost all of the cabinets are on casters now so they are very easy to move. Should be quick and easy loading and unloading. I can definitely use the help unloading. I'm bringing tons of stuff to sell. Even I don't know whats in some of the boxes.

How are the girls liking the mini-Ms. Pac Man?

They love it. Is there any way to change the "dip" settings for the games so I can slow down Ms Pac Man for them.

[98PaceCar]

Are there any planned DP events for this show?

[animesuperj]

I'll be making my fourth MGC this year. Can't wait to go again!

I'll be working for Mad-Gear this year as well. I'd like to get to know more people, so stop by and say hello.

[gamegirl79]

If it's not too late to request a badge, I would like one please. :)

See you all there!

[icbrkr]

I'm a definite (cue fanfare), got my train tickets and rental car. I'll be there Saturday anyway.

[Queen Of The Felines]

My mother is tagging along to help run my booth.

For God's sake people, please don't make me ashamed to know any of you. :P

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

Crap. There go all the good one-liners about skullf$&king and calming the beef min!

But "they got a pepper bar" is still on the table - she'll get that one.

(You'll probably be relieved to know that I'm not gonna make it. LOL)

[Compute]

I'll be there Saturday, leaving from Appleton if anyone is looking for a ride from points in between you can ride with me, smoke an L in the back of the benz^w cavalier. Also watch for a buy/sell posting for some stuff I'm trying to get rid of. No shipping charge/cash discount if you want to take care of biz at the show.