Gaming Night at Schenley's - 7/18/09; Central N.J.

[Schenley]

It's time to whip the room of doom into shape and play some games!

Here's what can be expected:

Large screen (around 10 foot wide) classic gaming
- About 15 consoles all hooked up to that bad boy

Old school computers
- TI 99-4/a, Odyssey 2, CoCo **Full Odyssey 2 Collection available** (shush, VectorMan0)
- Vectrex
- Virtual Boy

New school gaming in 56" HD
- Wii, 360 games galore.
- Maybe a Rock Band session later in the evening (early morning?)

Another room with GameCube on a 32" TV

RoboCop, RadMobile full upright cabinets

Full sized MAME cabinet

Bar sized pool table

Board game area for some Parker Brothers video game based board games


Some ideas for this time around:
- PacMan vs. action on the GameCube
- 3D games on the SegaMasterSystem
- 9 ball tournament on the pool table

Snacks and beer provided. Feel free to bring appetizers or other drinks.

I can almost certainly guarantee bufoonery, shenanigans, and potentially some hijinks.

Please RSVP via PM or in this thread. Directions available via PM. I'm in the area of http://www.racewaypark.com if you need some reference.

[NoahsMyBro]

Absolutely awesome!

I need to confirm with management (wifey), but put me down as tentative.

[Kid Ice]

I can almost certainly guarantee bufoonery, shenanigans, and potentially some hijinks.


ahem

I'll be hitching a ride with someone.

[DKTheArcadeRat]

I should be there.

[djbeatmongrel]

I'll be there

[GnawRadar]

If I can get a ride with Dave, I'll definitely come.

[digitalpress]

I can almost certainly guarantee bufoonery, shenanigans, and potentially some hijinks.

You had me at buffoonery.

Just save a rectangular area on a floor somewhere for me to crash. I've got someone to cover for me on a Saturday for a change.

I'll bring a few interesting trade items as well. If you need anything else, let me know as we get closer to the 18th!

[ACiD]

You had me at buffoonery.

Just save a rectangular area on a floor somewhere for me to crash. I've got someone to cover for me on a Saturday for a change.

I'll bring a few interesting trade items as well. If you need anything else, let me know as we get closer to the 18th!

Becareful where who you fall asleep around, this could happen!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak-KOP8NjsI

Your post totally reminded me of this skit.

[DKTheArcadeRat]

If I can get a ride ON Dave, I'll definitely come.

Jeez, Sal. I thought we kept this private....

[Vectorman0]

I really hope to make it to this. I can't give my guarantee yet, but it's on my Calendar and I should be able to make it work.

[GnawRadar]

Jeez, Sal. I thought we kept this private....

I'm sorry I spilled the beans about our secret. :oops:

[Schenley]

Update:

I overhauled the Robocop and RadMobile cabs; well - at least the parts that matter. New joystick and buttons for Robocop and some TLC for RadMobile to get the steering wheel tightened up. Both games play much better - I don't know why I didn't do this stuff sooner. With the improved controls, I actually was compelled to finish an entire RadMobile race - something I haven't done yet. ;-)

Also, I tried out the 3D SMS stuff on the big screen, and no - it's not gonna fly. ;-(

Oh, well - there will be other hijinks afoot.

[NoahsMyBro]

I dare anybody to try and beat me at Two Tigers!

[Schenley]

I dare anybody to try and beat me at Two Tigers!

What the hell is Two Tigers? Do I have that game? (I honestly couldn't tell ya).

[Kid Ice]

What the hell is Two Tigers? Do I have that game? (I honestly couldn't tell ya).

I think it's a vertical shooter. If the SJC crowd is coming Steve is going to have his hands full, we eat shmups for breakfast.

[DKTheArcadeRat]

I think it's a vertical shooter. If the SJC crowd is coming Steve is going to have his hands full, we eat shmups for breakfast.

Heck yeah we do.

[Schenley]

Oh, yea - now I remember it; it's on MAME.

Sounds like we got a showdown scheduled!

[NoahsMyBro]

If it was a vertical shooter, I'd like it, but I'd be creamed.

Two Tigers is an old game (according to KLOV, 1984) where you fly sprite-sized planes above warships, and try to sink the ships.

I rediscovered the game at AJ's last get-together, and spent a lot of time re-acquainting myself with it. Loved the game when I played it in pizza parlors and movie theaters a million years ago.

EDIT: But truthfully, I think anybody can beat me at anything (other than Space Dungeon - 5200), I was just trying out a little trash talk for the fun of it.

[Solertia]

I should be there.


I'll be there


If I can get a ride with Dave, I'll definitely come.

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7739/plzplzplz.jpg
C-can I come too?

[DKTheArcadeRat]

I would see no reason why not?

[Solertia]

I would see no reason why not?

Hurray!

[GrandAmChandler]

I should be there. But only if you n00bs bring your tradeboxes.

TRADEBOXES OR GTFO!

[Solertia]

Oh wait, I'm at Otakon that weekend, silly me! :X

[DKTheArcadeRat]

After a great SJC, I am more pumped for this day than ever.

[djbeatmongrel]

I forgot to post this but unfortunately i won't make it. Theres a birthday party that same day.

[digitalpress]

If it was a vertical shooter, I'd like it, but I'd be creamed.

Two Tigers is an old game (according to KLOV, 1984) where you fly sprite-sized planes above warships, and try to sink the ships.

I would NOT categorize Two Tigers as a "vertical shooter". It's more like a cross between Atari 2600 Combat (planes) and Canyon Bomber. Very unique for its time and to this day. Definitely a very good game for head-to-head competition... it was back then.

Because this is the first house party I've been to since Liz and I hosted them at pre-store-NAVAs, I am going to bring the most kick-ass trade box you have ever seen. And since Schenley is putting me up for the night, I will probably be as drunk as you've ever seen. This is a bad combination for me... incredible opportunity for everyone else. Remember though, I fight like a rabid dog, particularly when I'm drunk.

[Vectorman0]

YES.

I can't wait for this.

[Vectorman0]

I already pulled some good stuff from my collection for my trade box and was surprised to sell a lot of it at SJC last Saturday. I'll have to try and dig up some more goodies for all of the cool people who show up at Schenley's.

Confirmed to be Attending
CUTNUT
digitalpress
DKTheArcadeRat
GnawRadar
Kid Ice
Schenley
Vectorman0

It sounds like everyone else is a maybe at this point.

[GnawRadar]

I'll definitely be there, I just have to confirm that I can carpool with DKTheArcadeRat.

[Kid Ice]

Confirmed to be Attending[/B][/U][/COLOR]
digitalpress
DKTheArcadeRat
Vectorman0

I'm a definite. AJ can you PM me your number and directions? I have a monitor for you too.

btw if anyone needs any of the following systems lmk:

Sega Genesis
Sega Dreamcast
Sony PlayStation

These are nice bundles w/ controllers, cables, and games.

[DKTheArcadeRat]

I'll definitely be there, I just have to confirm that I can carpool with DKTheArcadeRat.

Yeah, you can. I'm trying to figure out if Nick is going to end up going or not. Either way, we are going.

KITT will guide us there.

[GrandAmChandler]

I am definitely coming.

BRING YOUR TRADE BOXES.

I heard Joe Santulli is going to have an AMAZING trade box, so you better bring good trades... (He loves loose Genesis sports games, make sure you bring those....)

[Schenley]

I already pulled some good stuff from my collection for my trade box and was surprised to sell a lot of it at SJC last Saturday. I'll have to try and dig up some more goodies for all of the cool people who show up at Schenley's.

Confirmed to be Attending
digitalpress
DKTheArcadeRat
GnawRadar
Kid Ice
Vectorman0

It sounds like everyone else is a maybe at this point.

Ummm.... what about me? I should be there too. ;-)

And, special guest: Sparky Cutnut! lol

[Vectorman0]

Updated

Confirmed to be Attending
CUTNUT
digitalpress
DKTheArcadeRat
GnawRadar
Kid Ice
Schenley
Vectorman0

[Schenley]

Updated

Confirmed to be Attending
CUTNUT
digitalpress
DKTheArcadeRat
GnawRadar
Kid Ice
Schenley
Vectorman0

;-)

Drexel360 has told me he was going too - not sure if he wants it public knowledge, though ;-)

And, Sparky Cutnut will be the "Director of Buffoonery", so if you have any problems or concerns with buffoonery, see him.

I'm the "Supervisor of Shenanigans."

[Vectorman0]

Drexel better make it!


Confirmed to be Attending
CUTNUT
digitalpress
DKTheArcadeRat
Drexel923
GnawRadar
GrandAmChandler
Kid Ice
Schenley
Vectorman0

[Kid Ice]

;-)
And, Sparky Cutnut will be the "Director of Buffoonery", so if you have any problems or concerns with buffoonery, see him.

I'm the "Supervisor of Shenanigans."

I just hope Sparky is well versed in the distinctions between "buffoonery" and "tomfoolery".

Can I be "Master of Monkeyshines"? Frankly I'm better specialized in chicanery...don't know if you're going to need a guy for that though, looks like just regular old straight-up foolishness is on the menu.

Say what time does this start? I may need to plan some pre-emptive hijinx or misadventure.

[Solertia]

Due to a most unfortunate turn of events, I will not be able to attend Otakon this weekend. However, this means that I shall be able to attend this after all, so my weekend/life is not completely in shambles. Provided I can get a ride with DK/Gnaw.

Edit: Around when can we expect the shenanigans/hijinks/buffoonery to begin, and how long can we expect them to continue? I have a buddy interested in coming (username Jim- here on the forums), but he doesn't get off work until around 8.

Edit edit: Ah! Here he is below.

[Jim-]

I'm Spencer's friend and was at the SJC the other day. I'd be down for this if it's OK with you guys. I can also transport my own ass.

Edit: Ah! There he is above.

[Kid Ice]

I dare anybody to try and beat me at Two Tigers!

Can anyone recommend a good controller set up for this game? I can do joy left and right for climb and dive (when used I usually die instantly) or the dial (which doesn't seem responsive enough).

I haven't seen AJ's MAME cab in a while but IIRC there is not a dial.

[wataru330]

...due to technical difficulties of thejef variety, i will not be able to make it. with Cati on nights this month, i just can't swing being so far from home w/ out coverage for m'boy.

y'all have fun.

[digitalpress]

Can I be "Master of Monkeyshines"? Frankly I'm better specialized in chicanery...

Pshh... if we're all handing out titles, I demand the "Knight of Ne'er do-wells".

Ne'er do-wells outrank shenanigans, monkeyshines, chicanery, buffoonery, tomfoolery, and even zany madcap humor on account of we create such things and are not merely figureheads of them. Everyone knows that.

[Kid Ice]

Pshh... if we're all handing out titles, I demand the "Knight of Ne'er do-wells".

Ne'er do-wells outrank shenanigans, monkeyshines, chicanery, buffoonery, tomfoolery, and even zany madcap humor on account of we create such things and are not merely figureheads of them. Everyone knows that.

Then I want to be "Minister of Mayhem". I can certainly create that.

btw given my emergency departure from SJC last Saturday I'm probably going to drive to this....if anyone from the SJC gang needs a ride PM me.

[Vectorman0]

Is anyone looking to trade for anything specific?

[GnawRadar]

Is anyone looking to trade for anything specific?

Micky, I think I might need a new Xbox360 headset if you've got one. :p

[GrandAmChandler]

Is anyone looking to trade for anything specific?

Video games.

[wataru330]

Micky, I think I might need a new Xbox360 headset if you've got one. :p

Sal,

I've got a gently used wired jawn for you...consider it a late b-day, early xmas present.

Get at me,

Jim

[Schenley]

Hopefully, I can answer all questions in this post without quoting everyone. If not, let me know...

Start time is set for 7pm, but can be whatever you wish. Who knows when we'll finish up - based upon the hijinks, tomfoolery, and bufoonery - it could be around 2am. Again - whatever you wish..

Ice: No, my MAME cab has no spinner ;-( Maybe I can accomodate you on the next one.

Jim-: Self hauling of ass is appreciated.

[Kid Ice]

Hopefully, I can answer all questions in this post without quoting everyone. If not, let me know...

Well I for one think we should get the title situation of the way before Saturday.

Approved:

Sparky Cutnut: Director of Buffoonery
Schenley: Supervisor of Shenanigans


Pending:

digitalpress: Knight of Ne'er do-wells
Kid Ice: Minister of Mayhem


Recommended:

GrandAmChandler: Don of Debauchery
Drexel923: Cardinal of Common Sense
Vectorman0: Duke of Nuke 'Em
Noahsmybro: Titan of Two Tigers
DKTheArcadeRat: "Grossburger"

[NoahsMyBro]

'Titan of Two Tigers' - I approve.

Speaking of TT, I've been giving it a go with the only controller I have that I can play it with - an old Logitech 'Wingman Precision' gamepad, plugged in to an old Radio Shack gameport-to-USB adaptor. It isn't great, but it gets the job done.

The best I've managed is to sink 5 battleships, with a final score of around 245,000. So now you know what to shoot for, and how easy or difficult it will be for you turn the Titan into a Lion. (little NFL humor. very little.)

I expect to do better using the joystick on the MAME cabinet.

[Garry Shandling]

Gary Shandling

[GrandAmChandler]

GrandAmChandler: Don of Debauchery


My name is GrandAmChandler and I approve this message.

[Vectorman0]

I think DKTheArcadeRat should be "Kid of Kong" or maybe "King of Kong".

Anyway, if I have enough time tonight and tomorrow, I will hopefully have a loaded modded Xbox for trade.

[Schenley]

Believe it or not, I was going to have T-Shirts made up for me and Sparky plus my buddy John. John is the Hijinks Investigator.

Never got around to getting the shirts made...


Well I for one think we should get the title situation of the way before Saturday.

Approved:

Sparky Cutnut: Director of Buffoonery
Schenley: Supervisor of Shenanigans


Pending:

digitalpress: Knight of Ne'er do-wells
Kid Ice: Minister of Mayhem


Recommended:

GrandAmChandler: Don of Debauchery
Drexel923: Cardinal of Common Sense
Vectorman0: Duke of Nuke 'Em
Noahsmybro: Titan of Two Tigers
DKTheArcadeRat: "Grossburger"

[Schenley]

Oh, for those who may or may not stay the night - bring some pillows.

[GrandAmChandler]

Oh, for those who may or may not stay the night - bring some pillows.

PILLOW FIGHT!

[NoahsMyBro]

Now see, I wanted to write "Pics or it didn't happen....", but I'm pretty sure the only breasts in attendance will be attached to bipeds of the male persuasion, and I don't think I want to see pics of Sparky in a pillowfight.

[Kid Ice]

I think DKTheArcadeRat should be "Kid of Kong" or maybe "King of Kong".


That's all well and good but then someone else will have to take the "grossburger" position. We need a grossburger.



Oh, for those who may or may not stay the night - bring some pillows.

Kid Ice's crash kit consists of a sleeping bag and a hat which conveniently doubles as a pillow.

[GrandAmChandler]

My tradeboxes are excellent. Bring lots of trades, bring lots of cash. Boxed/Complete Game Boy games are appreciated. Also interested in Turbo, Genesis, DS, PSP, Wii, 360, SNES, Atari, etc.

EDIT: Also bringing my friend Dean. He also has an excellent tradebox, and is looking for Lost Odyssey for 360.

[Drexel923]

I'll be bringing a few things to trade including a Turbo Express...so make sure the trades are good or bring tons of cash!

[Vectorman0]

It turned out to be a superb gathering. More info after I get some rest...

[digitalpress]

Now THAT was fun.

It's been a long time since I was able to unwind at a gaming party with zero responsibilities. I mean, I actually got to PLAY at a gaming party. Incredible!

Great crowd, nice to chill with the usual suspects and always cool catching up with Drexel360 and Chandler who I don't see enough of these days. And equally cool to meet the South Jersey Classic gang - at last I can put the faces to the online nicknames.

Huge thanks to AJ (Schenley) and the Mrs. for hosting. Other than a convention, I don't think I've ever seen so many game systems simultaneously running. Extra thanks for allowing me to crash there - hope I didn't wake anyone up on the way out. You guys ROCK.

[Solertia]

AMAZING time. Fun hanging with the SJC gang as well as meeting new people! Schenley, thanks for an awesome time, your basement is incredible haha.

[NoahsMyBro]

AJ, as always I had a wonderful time, and appreciate your hospitality, thanks.

Last night was a blast, and was well worth my day-long exhaustion.

For those of you that weren't there (or weren't all there), the event was almost (there was almost no interest in Two Tigers; thanks Sal) all it was hyped to be:

* I got to play Two Tigers, and achieve a new best score.
* I played some Time Pilot, and pushed aside AJ's high score, in his own house! :p
* Kid Ice defended his title as Minister of Mayhem. Noone else was even in his league.
* Dragster reverberated throughout the basement for quite some time.
* The Schenley Tavern was open for business, with the business partnership division working on a project involving an especially sought after videogame artifact and an unusually large bottle of Tanqueray
* Many classic computers made the soiree, including a CoCo, an XL (800XL?), and a C64. Nearby, a young Netbook was heard snickering.....
* Some impressive and voluminous tradeboxes were hauled to the meet. Lots of neat stuff, and a fair number of deals transpired.
* VERY LARGE-screen Dreamcast goodness. Ikaruga, RUSH 2049, etc....
* Lots more MAME - Galaga, Elevator Action, as well as many fighting games. (Based on the limited occasions I've visited the South Jersey guys, I'd say they tend to like fighting games a lot.)
* Any console you can think of, it was there, and probably hooked up and in use.
* Awesome Pepperoni Bread. I'd never heard of Pepperoni Bread, and I loved it.
* Air-balloon combat. Frisbee Golf. Fencing. Archery. Yes, a Wii was involved, and it was a lot of fun.
* All Mixed Up. 29 Fingers. Working Man. Rock Band 2 took center stage, promptly at some time after 3am. Family members surprisingly didn't wake up and complain. Neither did Kid Ice.

Finally, to erase any doubt that I lack an appropriate amount of self-discipline or maturity, I returned to my car at 5:09am, SHARP, and spent the next hour getting a fill-up and driving home. About 9 hours of fun, all told.

Thanks again Schenley, and thanks to everyone else that was there for a very fun night.

[GnawRadar]

AJ, as always I had a wonderful time, and appreciate your hospitality, thanks.

Last night was a blast, and was well worth my day-long exhaustion.

For those of you that weren't there (or weren't all there), the event was almost (there was almost no interest in Two Tigers; thanks Sal) all it was hyped to be.

I thought the game (Two Tigers) was an interesting game, but seemed very involved and at the point you showed me, any game that took more than minimal focus (unless I already knew it well) was probably not going to get much attention, but I tried and thank you for showing it to me.

Again, I can't thank AJ enough for hosting such an awesome night and it was great to meet Joe and actually have a conversation with him and because of that I'll probably be making my first legitimate trip to NAVA this Saturday.

Overall, an awesome time was had by all and I know I didn't want to leave so early (2-2:30AM?) and no one could beat my Robocop high score, but I'm not taking responsibility for me doing so well, the Blue Moon was the reason that score happened.

I can't wait for this to happen again!

[NoahsMyBro]

I thought the game (Two Tigers) was an interesting game, but seemed very involved and at the point you showed me, any game that took more than minimal focus (unless I already knew it well) was probably not going to get much attention, but I tried and thank you for showing it to me.


I'm afraid you misunderstood me. Nobody else showed any interest. You did. I wasn't making a dig; my thanks was sincere.

[GnawRadar]

I'm afraid you misunderstood me. Nobody else showed any interest. You did. I wasn't making a dig; my thanks was sincere.

My bad, I did misunderstand you and you're welcome. Sorry if I'm the only one who cared, the game was pretty cool. :p

[Schenley]

Wow! What a blast.

Thanks to everyone who showed - I had an awesome time. I did get to play some games, but as usual when you host, the time really flies.

Awesome summary by Steve. You missed something important - probably because you didn't even realize it was going down... We had a massive PacMan vs. bout in my kids' playroom upstairs. I was sitting on a tiny kids chair and played like it too - I think I managed to break 500 points by the time Dean hit the 10,000 mark to end the round.

The Rock Band 2 round was enjoyable - thanks for catering to my house rule that Working Man is the last song that we play!

I did a whole lot of nothing on Sunday - I didn't have any energy to do anything. I think the only productive thing I did all day was take the garbage out of the basement. I did watch Gran Tourino and Vanishing Point.

Everyone who thanked me - you are most welcome. And, Joe - glad you finally rescued the pipe. ;-)

[Vectorman0]

It turned out to be a superb gathering. More info after I get some rest...

Wow, I don't remember making this post. LOL

I had a blast. There was a great turnout and there were a million things to play, maybe even too many! It went by very quickly and felt like we needed much more time to enjoy everything.

Schenley, thanks for hosting, and please thank your wife for putting up with everything.

[Kid Ice]

Sorry I couldn't come to this. Sounds like it was a blast.

[Drexel923]

Had a great time as usual. Thanks again AJ for hosting :D

[Schenley]

Sorry I couldn't come to this. Sounds like it was a blast.

That, right there, is funny.

[jbrodack]

I've been wanting to get into gaming events like this. You planning on hosting any more? I'm a big fan of shmups, beat em ups, fighters and classic games.