NAVA Gamer's Meeting, May 30th: "O Canada" (NOW WITH PHOTOS)

[digitalpress]

NAVA = North Atlantic Videogame Aficionados. It's FREE, and YOU are invited to attend.

Previously at NAVA...

- Long-time Digital Press member and mentor Sean Kelly visited from the Chicago area.
- Sega Master System and ColecoVision shared the center stage "gaming island".
- Many games and systems traded hands between attendees.
- Pictures and video tell it best:

http://www.digitpress.com/images/store/

This is another event featuring gamers traveling from afar to join the core NAVA gang. This time, a band of Canadian gamers will take the long journey to test their skills against the north atlantic crew. Among those in this group are Sarah "Lady Jaye" Szefer and Sylvain "Sly DC" de Chantal. Sarah is one of Digital Press' forum moderators and Sly has been a content contributor for many years, including work in the DP Collector's Guide and on the ColecoVision game we produced for our 10 year anniversary in 2001 (Ms. Space Fury). Please join us as we welcome them into our little gaming circle.

The 6pm tournament will be the "Canadian Stakes" and the game will be chosen by our guests and announced at NAVA. Be prepared for anything!

Get ready for an international version of NAVA, in less than two weeks.

When: Saturday, May 30th, noon to midnight.
Where: Digital Press Videogames: http://tinyurl.com/yscakm
What happens: Gaming, trading, tournaments, big prizes! Attendance is FREE. Half price for kids!
What can I bring?: Snacks, soda and beer are always appreciated. Cakes have been very popular as well.

[Sniderman]

I'll be damned. I'll actually finally meet two long-time DP members I've never met. Yay!

/attending as well

[Vectorman0]

I'll be there.

[djbeatmongrel]

i may be heading up as well this time around.

[Vectorman0]

Since Sniderman is coming, will there be a Random Retro tournament?

[Hitman Tyler]

I will FINALLY come :), missed the last 2 NAVAs :( But who cares, I am coming to this one... :) :)
BTW:
A Game I would like to buy:
Omikron: The Nomad Soul (Dreamcast)
PM me if have; please tell me your price,condition,etc... :)
Thanks

P.S. Might need a few more Games.... :Stay Tuned:

[Goblin]

/attending as well

Tim is visiting NJ the same weekend I'm visiting Ohio. What were the odds of that.

[LucidDefender]

I'll be there! It feels like forever since the last NAVA.

[DKTheArcadeRat]

i may be heading up as well this time around.

And how.

/possible attendance.

[Apollo]

Most likely I'll be there. I might have a party going on later that night, but I'll probably be there during the day.

[NoahsMyBro]

Tim is visiting NJ the same weekend I'm visiting Ohio. What were the odds of that.

That's undeniably funny.

I've engraved NAVA on my calendar.

[Phénix]

I'll be there :D I'll be the driver for Lady Jaye, 8 hours of car, ouch ! I'm very happy to finally meet some DP members :) I'll probably bring some stuff for trade, but I don't know what yet.

[sonicteam]

if mr lucidefender is gonna be there i'm sure he won't mind if i tag along

[fergojisan]

Damn. I was hoping to make it for a few hours, but I won't be able to. :(

[digitalpress]

I'll be damned. I'll actually finally meet two long-time DP members I've never met. Yay!

/attending as well

Damn, it IS May already, isn't it? I had completely forgotten about this. Great news, looking forward to catching up with you, Tim!


Since Sniderman is coming, will there be a Random Retro tournament?

Seems to me this just HAS to happen. I don't think we've done one since Tim took the crown.

[Lady Jaye]

I'm soooo looking forward to finally making it to a NAVA! 10 more days till then... :D

[PK ButtMan]

I guess I'll be there...Hopefully I can pick up a Saturn, or some 360 games...

[ACiD]

This will be the first NAVA I will be attending. I've lived in NJ all my life and I've been wanting to visit this store for a long time. Looking forward to meeting you all!

[Sniderman]

If anyone needs/wants a specific clock/custom order, please drop me a PM so I can plan to bring one with me. I'll have a handful of the standard stuff, but would be happy to whip up a custom order and schlep it out.

[ACiD]

Damn, it IS May already, isn't it? I had completely forgotten about this. Great news, looking forward to catching up with you, Tim!



Seems to me this just HAS to happen. I don't think we've done one since Tim took the crown.

Is there really a crown? :king:

[Sniderman]

Originally Posted by Vectorman
Since Sniderman is coming, will there be a Random Retro tournament?

Seems to me this just HAS to happen. I don't think we've done one since Tim took the crown.

Ah, but I took the crown at the August 2008 event. So it's only been a 9-month reign. \\^_^/

[Lady Jaye]

We'll see if you still get to reign after the next NAVA... ;)

[supergoldzero]

It looks like we might be shooting for a more classic theme with this NAVA but I was wondering if anyone would be intrested in me bringing my Japanese PS2 with Konami's Pop'n Music games [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop'n_Music] and my arcade replica controller for it. I don't think a lot of people at NAVA has ever played or heard of Pop'n Music and I thought it would be a good idea for everyone to get a formal introduction to it to see if they like it. Could be a good game for a future tournament!

Also I wanted to make everyone aware that I am looking for and willing to purchase the following games and consoles...

A top loader NES [or a toaster NES with good, preferably new, contacts I am willing to accept either at this point]
Outrun 2: Coast 2 Coast [Xbox 1]
Pyschonaughts [Xbox 1]
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones [Xbox 1]
Freedom Fighters [Xbox 1]
Star Wars: Battlefront II [Xbox 1]

Extra Note: Frankie, I am going to sending you a PM soon with th DS and PSP games I have so we can play game together at NAVA. I am also going to be posting the Game Boy Camera pictures from last NAVA sometime soon.

[Vectorman0]

I will be bringing many boxes of stuff for trade/sale. Highlights include a box of NGPC games, an Intellivision console, Atari XEGS console, cheap third party controllers for $1 each!, and possibly an Ace Combat 5 flightstick bundle (if I can get it working). I'll have my usual box of stuff that no one wants and free stuff.

I am looking to trade for (and maybe buy) Neo-Geo controllers and arcade boards.

[NoahsMyBro]

Weird trade request -

Last summer I was given an old PS2. The PS2 is the original, thick model.

The original owner had bought a new, slim PS2, and gave me the slim box. I'd prefer the original box, to match the original PS2.

Is anyone interested in trading a slim PS2 box for a fat PS2 box?

[NESGamer24]

I'm going to try to make it up for this one. Bring 1 or 2 buddies along. Should be a good time.

[BoomerRaid]

I missed the last several NAVA meetings due to work.

I'm just wondering if I can bring my fighting stick in case you people have casual fighting before or after the tournament.

Since Rob2k won't be there to see the festivities- he moved to PA, best of luck to him- I'll be around in case people want to play some fighting games.

I'll be bringing my spindle of games in case people are interested.

Otherwise, i'll also bring some food as well.

Hope to see you all there...

-BoomerRaid-

Red Cyclone Season continues!

[Vectorman0]

I will also have at least one S-video and composite modded Atario 2600 for sale.

[Hitman Tyler]

Hey,
I thought I would update you on another item I would like; in addition to
Omikron: The Nomad Soul (Dreamcast) I would like:
***A OFFICIAL (OEM) PSP Fat 1001 Battery.***

Once again if you have either one or both, Please PM me condition,price,etc.

Thanks Again,
Hitman Tyler :) :)

[sonicteam]

i'll be bringing an SNES with a bunch of games and possibly a DS lite for sale if anyone is interested

[Sniderman]

Hey gang,

Well, a rather nasty homeowner-type crisis surfaced over the Memorial Day weekend that will require my dealing with it over the NEXT weekend. Yup, I'm not going to be able to make this coming NAVA. Plus, after I'm done dealing with this, I won't be able to AFFORD going out to the coming NAVA.

I shall try to make it out in June. Sorry to miss everyone as I've been prepping for this trip for nearly a month now.


Dammit. :grumble:

[NoahsMyBro]

Damn, that's very disappointing.

I'll wear my straw hat to NAVA in your honor, though.

Hope to see you next time you manage to make it out here.

[digitalpress]

I'm BUMMED that Sniderman can't make it but I totally *get* the household unexpected issues thing. Hopefully he can "headline" in June.

@Noahsmybro: Remind me that I have a CD full of music you requested sitting under the register counter. It will sit there forever unless you remind me, in fact.

@Canada peeps: Bring interesting things to trade! We will do likewise. I plan on bringing a few goodies that have never been offered at the store or at NAVA meetings before. LET US EXCHANGE GOODS.

[Phénix]

@Canada peeps: Bring interesting things to trade! We will do likewise. I plan on bringing a few goodies that have never been offered at the store or at NAVA meetings before. LET US EXCHANGE GOODS.

I'll try my best :) What would be the "best" stuff to bring, or what would be popular for trades ? We'll be 3 in my car and I don't have enough space to bring all my trading stuff, so I have to choose.

[djbeatmongrel]

due to work i cant make it unfortunately

[NESGamer24]

I will be looking to buy Jaws for NES, prefer complete but will take just the cart, and the 2nd player Justifer Gun for Lethal Enforcers, the pink gun.

[Phénix]

I have a complete Jaws, I'll bring it.

[digitalpress]

I'll try my best :) What would be the "best" stuff to bring, or what would be popular for trades ? We'll be 3 in my car and I don't have enough space to bring all my trading stuff, so I have to choose.

I'd say NES/SNES should be priority, RPG's on any system second. Beyond that, anything that might be exclusive to Canada or uncommon on this side of the border.

See you in a few days!

[Phénix]

Maybe I could list want I want to find :

Do Re Mi Fantasy (Super Famicom, complete) : I REALLY want it :D
Magical Pop'n (Super Famicom, complete)
Parodius Da ! (Super Famicom, complete)
Cotton 100% (Super Famicom, complete)
Pop'n Twinbee (Super Famicom, complete)

All these NGPC UK games (complete) :
Dive Alert Becky Version
Dive Alert Matt Version
Dynamite Slugger
Neo Baccarat
Neo Geo Cup '98 PLUS
Picture Puzzle
Pocket Tennis
Puzzle Link
Puzzle Link 2
Samurai Shodown!

D&D Shadow over Mystara for CPS2
Mars Matrix for CPS2

Magical Chase (TG16, the US version, loose or complete)

Famicom Disk System (complete)

Box for Castlevania : Belmont's Revenge (GB) : I can buy the complete game if necessary.

Sin and Punishment (N64, complete)
Bangai-O (N64, complete)

Mars Matrix (DC, complete)

Box for Jack Bros (Virtual Boy) : I can buy the complete game if necessary.

Front-lit NGPC : I REALLY want it :D


Some games I'll probably bring :

Terranigma (SNES, complete, UK version)
Final Fantasy II (SNES, cart + box)
Secret of Mana (SNES, complete)
Waterworld (VB, loose)
3D Tetris (VB, loose)
Mario Clash (VB, loose)
Magic Knight Rayearth (Saturn, complete)
Donkey Kong Jr Math (NES, cart + box)
Ys III (SNES, complete)
Sonic Adventure Limited Edition (DC, complete minus the manual content, I just have the cover)
Pirates! Gold (Genesis, cart + box)
And many more !

[NoahsMyBro]

Every so often I have to ask - is anyone interested in a Miracle Piano keyboard, with either the NES or Genesis cartridge?

[Dastardly Dylan]

I think I'll be on a boat that weekend with Adam Sandler and Mel Gibson. I'll have to check.

[Vectorman0]

All these NGPC UK games (complete) :
Pocket Tennis
Samurai Shodown!


You will have some competition in your hunt for these games! :evil:

[Phénix]

You will have some competition in your hunt for these games! :evil:

Oh no :(

;)

I'm not in a hurry to get them, but I definitely need them to complete my collection of NGPC euro. One day I will find them, I'm sure :) The problem is that even if I have a lot of cash to buy them, I never see them for sale :bawling:

And I imagine I'm not the only person here to seek Magical Chase on the TG16 ... Somebody help me for my want list !!!

[Sly DC]

Hi Folks!!

As of Wednesday May 27th, i confirm that i'm coming to the NAVA. Geez...This will be my
second NAVA meeting i'll attend, the first one was in February 1999!! (talk about 10 years
anniversary...LOL!!!!). Lady Jaye, Phenix and Lady Jaye's boyfriend will be joining us saturday
at the NAVA, while i and Eric Hamel (and maybe another person) will be there between noon
and 2pm. Can't wait to see all of you guys & gals!! :)

@Phenix: Don't try to bring to much trade stuff or the custom border will tell you to go
back and leave all your stuff home. That's what happened in 2003 while i was going to
the Phillyclassic 4. Now i can't bring anything to sell or trade in the USA since then (same
as all the person who were with me that time).

About the crown thing, hopefully it's not a Burger King crown...:P

See you all in 3 days!!! :)

[Lady Jaye]

I don't have much to trade for, although I do have for trade or sale a Belkin Nostromo Speedpad n52 keypad controller for Mac/PC, loose but complete (ie. includes the driver CD and owner's manual). It's compatible with Mac OSX, Windows XP and Windows Vista (for Vista, an updated driver must be downloaded via Belkin's website -- see the support page link on the product's site).

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41JRDZSJTPL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

Product website: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=164714

I'm only looking for a couple of things:

1. A Colecovision connector cable to connect the console to a RF switch.
2. A used game-only copy (ie. not the instrument bundles) of Rock Band 2 for Xbox 360 (Joe?)

Joe, we'll probably drop by at the store Friday around noon/early afternoon before we head to the hotel and then go to NYC for the afternoon.

[Phénix]

@Phenix: Don't try to bring to much trade stuff or the custom border will tell you to go
back and leave all your stuff home. That's what happened in 2003 while i was going to
the Phillyclassic 4. Now i can't bring anything to sell or trade in the USA since then (same
as all the person who were with me that time).

About the crown thing, hopefully it's not a Burger King crown...:P

See you all in 3 days!!! :)

Ca serait quoi dans ce cas la limite que je pourrais apporter selon toi ? J'avais préparé 2 boîtes, c'est trop ? Et à mon retour, est-ce que je vais avoir pas mal de problèmes si j'achète plein de stock ?

[Hitman Tyler]

Ca serait quoi dans ce cas la limite que je pourrais apporter selon toi ? J'avais préparé 2 boîtes, c'est trop ? Et à mon retour, est-ce que je vais avoir pas mal de problèmes si j'achète plein de stock ?
This translates to (in case anyone is wondering):
That would be what in this case the limit that I could make you think? I had 2 boxes, too? And on my return, is what I'm having a lot of problems if I buy lots of stock?

[PingvinBlueJeans]

This translates to (in case anyone is wondering):
That would be what in this case the limit that I could make you think? I had 2 boxes, too? And on my return, is what I'm having a lot of problems if I buy lots of stock?
Well, anyone who was sufficiently interested could plug that into Babelfish (or whatever else you used). If you're not going to translate it literally, why bother? (If it actually matters to anyone else besides SlyDC.)

A better translation would be...

"In this case, what do you think the limit would be that I could bring? I've prepared two boxes, is that too much? And on my return, am I going to have problems if I buy lots of stock?"



I'm only looking for a couple of things:

1. A Colecovision connector cable to connect the console to a RF switch.

Unless I misunderstand what you mean, any old RF cable can be used.

[Hitman Tyler]

Well, anyone who was sufficiently interested could plug that into Babelfish (or whatever else you used). If you're not going to translate it literally, why bother? (If it actually matters to anyone else besides SlyDC.)
You know what, sorry my mistake. I thought I would help so people wouldn't have to translate it themselves... Sorry I thought I would make it easier.

[Apollo]

i'll be bringing an SNES with a bunch of games and possibly a DS lite for sale if anyone is interested

How much you want for that SNES?

[Phénix]

Ah, sorry if I wrote in french, I wasn't sure how to say it clearly in english ! PingvinBlueJeans got it right. I'm totally bilingual for reading, but my writing is very poor (and don't ask about how I speak :embarrassed: )

[PingvinBlueJeans]

You know what, sorry my mistake. I thought I would help so people wouldn't have to translate it themselves... Sorry I thought I would make it easier.
Dude, don't worry about it...I wasn't intending to take a shot at you. I just wondered why anyone would even bother with something trivial like that.

[sonicteam]

How much you want for that SNES?
not sure , but we'll figure something out ....

on a side note i'm looking for the following dreamcast games

cannon spike
spawn:in the demons hand
kao the kangaroo

[Lady Jaye]

I'm also looking for a pair of SNES original controllers in good working order.

[digitalpress]

Joe, we'll probably drop by at the store Friday around noon/early afternoon before we head to the hotel and then go to NYC for the afternoon.

I won't be at the store Friday but of course you're always welcome to visit. Be sure to mention to Katy and Ryan that you're NAVA friends from Canada so they open up some of the "restricted areas" for you. Like the bathroom :)

Looking forward to seeing you and Sly again. Don't know if I've met Eric or "Phenix" before (?). I'll be there early Saturday so feel free to stop in anytime after 9am. See you then!

[Phénix]

We never met :)

[opcode]

Just curious: supposing I decide to attend, can I bring a ColecoVision, a TV and some games to play/demo? Sorry if the question sounds stupid, but this is my first time... :)

[PingvinBlueJeans]

Just curious: supposing I decide to attend, can I bring a ColecoVision, a TV and some games to play/demo? Sorry if the question sounds stupid, but this is my first time... :)
I'm sure Joe can have a ColecoVision set up for the occasion...no need to bring your own. There was one set up last month when I brought a few of my homebrews (including PMC).

[Lady Jaye]

@Joe, that's noted about Saturday morning. :) Oh, and can we leave some of our stuff for the NAVA in the basement? It's just safer IMO than leaving our trading things in the car or at the hotel. Don't worry, we don't have a huge load (the custom agents wouldn't let us anyway).

I believe you've met Eric Hamel before (who's coming with Sly) but definitely not the other Eric (who's coming with Phénix and I; he's the one who helped Jeff with the cover for the last issue of DP).

So yes, we're bringing two Erics with us. :P

[opcode]

I'm sure Joe can have a ColecoVision set up for the occasion...no need to bring your own. There was one set up last month when I brought a few of my homebrews (including PMC).

Ok, and supposing I want to bring a MSX too? And supposing I want to plug some weird stuff to Joe's ColecoVision expansion port, is that ok?
I am just trying to understand how the group works. I noticed that the meetings are held at DP Store, so I am supposing it is more of a "play what is available" gathering, right?

[PingvinBlueJeans]

Ok, and supposing I want to bring a MSX too? And supposing I want to plug some weird stuff to Joe's ColecoVision expansion port, is that ok?
I am just trying to understand how the group works. I noticed that the meetings are held at DP Store, so I am supposing it is more of a "play what is available" gathering, right?
You can get an idea of what the store (and a typical NAVA) looks like here...
http://www.digitpress.com/store/

There are multiple televisions and monitors with various consoles hooked up at any given time. Exactly which ones is different from month to month. Last month ColecoVision and Master System were hooked up to the two big screens. I'm not sure what the plan is this time, but you should be able to hook up anything you want as long as there's room. You can bring your own consoles if you wish, but you definitely don't need a TV...there are plenty of TVs and Commodore monitors available for use at the store. If you're unsure about anything, send Joe (digitalpress) a PM and I'm sure you can work something out.

I might bring my Sega Mark III this month, along with some Japanese Master System and SG-1000 software. This would complement the ColecoVision/MSX stuff quite nicely.

[NoahsMyBro]

I've brought a console before, and it's usually OK to bring and hook up, >>> BUT <<< be aware that the available displays don't have RF inputs.

A couple of months ago I brought my modded 5200 and hooked it up via composite, but if I'd required RF I'd have been SOL.

[opcode]

I've brought a console before, and it's usually OK to bring and hook up, >>> BUT <<< be aware that the available displays don't have RF inputs.

A couple of months ago I brought my modded 5200 and hooked it up via composite, but if I'd required RF I'd have been SOL.

Thank's for letting me know about RF. My MSX will be ok, it has S-video, but my CV isn't going to work. So probably I will need to use Joe's CV, unless he doesn't like the idea of having weird stuff plugged to his CV's expansion port.

[Greg2600]

Woah, MSX, Mark III, SG-1000, I may have to hang around all night again.

[Dastardly Dylan]

I think I may stop in, I need to grab a couple of things, and of course to say hello to all the cool peeps.

[Davedeadly]

I'll be there for a little while. I have DS Lite charger for sale/trade. If anyone wants a cd with 100+ Nes games on it for Dreamcast, send me a pm and we can discuss pricing. If anyone will be selling Little Big Planet for ps3, let me know the price. Also looking for SNK Arcade for psp.

[supergoldzero]

Just to make Frankie aware I just sent you both an e-mail and a personal message with the PSP and DS games I own that have multiplayer in them so we can play them tomorrow at NAVA [assuming that your coming]. Also I wanted to make a last check to see if anyone would be interested in me bringing Pop'n Music to tomorrow's NAVA to play. Since other people are bringing their own consoles I will likely not bring it but we'll see.

[digitalpress]

@Joe, that's noted about Saturday morning. :) Oh, and can we leave some of our stuff for the NAVA in the basement? It's just safer IMO than leaving our trading things in the car or at the hotel. Don't worry, we don't have a huge load (the custom agents wouldn't let us anyway).

Absolutely no problem!


Ok, and supposing I want to bring a MSX too? And supposing I want to plug some weird stuff to Joe's ColecoVision expansion port, is that ok?
I am just trying to understand how the group works. I noticed that the meetings are held at DP Store, so I am supposing it is more of a "play what is available" gathering, right?

Edward! I really hope you can make it. If you do decide to bring an RF-based system you'll have to bring a television to use it on too. I have a tiny 13" that we use for testing systems in the basement but it's not exactly play-worthy. I've got an AV-modded ColecoVision in the store already.

Looking forward to meeting you. Bring your games to sell or trade if you've got any left - I think the only ones I have are the first 2 or 3, I'll have to check.


Just to make Frankie aware I just sent you both an e-mail and a personal message with the PSP and DS games I own that have multiplayer in them so we can play them tomorrow at NAVA [assuming that your coming].

Why not post it here so *anyone* can join in? I always see people playing head-to-head on their portables at NAVA. OH and Chris - I've been holding a music CD you left behind from the Vib Ribbon session months ago. Please don't let me forget to give it back to you tomorrow.

[ACiD]

i will probably be bringing an assortment of DVD (TV and Movie), Variant SNES boxes and some other small things. I'm mostly looking to sell, but I could be open to trading.

[opcode]

Edward! I really hope you can make it. If you do decide to bring an RF-based system you'll have to bring a television to use it on too. I have a tiny 13" that we use for testing systems in the basement but it's not exactly play-worthy. I've got an AV-modded ColecoVision in the store already.

Looking forward to meeting you. Bring your games to sell or trade if you've got any left - I think the only ones I have are the first 2 or 3, I'll have to check.



Ok, I will try to have a copy of each game, including a limited edition Pac-Man Collection (yellow case). About the TV, I can bring a LCD TV I have here. It takes little space.
Thanks Joe. Looking forward to meeting you. :)

[PK ButtMan]

I said I was going, but I'm not. -.-

I was looking forward to hopefully buying a Saturn and/or Genesis Mark III.

Oh well...have fun guys.

[Dastardly Dylan]

I said I was going, but I'm not. -.-

I was looking forward to hopefully buying a Saturn and/or Genesis Mark III.

Oh well...have fun guys.

Too bad, Sean. NAVA is the only tim I get to see you anymore :
Hopefully next time dude!

[Hitman Tyler]

Damn alot of people are bringing alot of stuff for sale... Which means :) :) :) :)

[Animaniac]

I will be there. This will be my second NAVA (First was the Nerd/Critic "fight")

Will be bringing Sonic Mega Collection for the PS2 along with some lower end PS2 titles (that I'm willing to trade for lower end SNES titles as I'm going for the whole SNES library) May also bring my N64 gameshark to trade.

[djbeatmongrel]

Screw it. i'll still head up. I'll end up being there about 6ish and i'll be bringing some trade (if i remember to load all of it in my car before work).