Time to Start Planning The CGE2K12 DP After-Party

[digitalpress]

Well, the CGE2K10 DP After-Party didn't quite go the way we expected. I miss the days when Punkoffgirl and Kevates were making the parties go. Without pointing fingers, I seriously want to make next year's event one that will bring these after-parties back to greatness.

At the very least, the $5 cover charge got everyone these super-cool collectible DP/CGE shot glasses (http://www.customink.com/designs/cge2k10/zuv0-000f-3f3y/social?cm_cat=facebook&cm_ite=cge2k10&cm_pla=share&cm_ven=social)! Many thanks to our partners at CustomInk.com for doing the usual stellar job. And there was plenty of beer and pizza, eventually... oh AND... AND! We had the whole exhibit hall to ourselves, with 30+ arcade machines, couches, and Medieval Mayhem. In the end, it turned out OK.

But next year we need this thought out. Alchohol, snacks, events... I would like 2-4 people to step up in advance as organizers, and we really need to find a sponsor or two - I don't mind kicking in some cash but I'm sure we can do better.

It seems early, but if we don't start thinking about it now, then when?

Your thoughts on this are most welcome!

[NoahsMyBro]

I doubt I'm qualified to be an organizer, but I'll happily volunteer to be a grunt. I can schlep things, get supplies, that sort of thing.

[Sothy]

Ya I wouldn't mind helping out.

The party did eventually get pretty rad this year though.

[Balloon Fight]

The party this year was a success imo. Played the hell out of ice cold beer while being drunk. Fun stuff.

[punkoffgirl]

Planning a year in advance, eh? Should give me enough time to get my ass in gear and motivated, I think :) Perhaps we should chat, Joe!

[katchoo]

Ms. POG - You Better Come Next Year!

[Queen Of The Felines]

It's not a party until somebody finds a dead hooker stuffed inside of the Crazy Climber machine.

[buzz_n64]

It's not a party until somebody finds a dead hooker stuffed inside of the Crazy Climber machine.

Hey, it's Vegas, anything can happen! But, something more likely would be a dead hooker in a slot machine at the Crazy Horse Gentleman's Club.

[vectrexer]

Let's plan it on the "5th Weekend" so Adrian (need the related DP name) can organize the hell out of it. Don't want to piss off the Trop by stealing their club thunder, but then again why not?

Since I will be driving again I'll volunteer to carry stuff, and get drunk :drinking:, but not organize.

Cool meeting and talking with Adrian btw.

[Foxglove9]

I actually really enjoyed the afterparty (Loving my shotglass!) It was my first one so I have nothing else to compare it to. I actually liked the fact that it was in the expo room because it allowed us to play games and get drunk.

Though since I don't drink beer I would have liked a better alcohol selection and would be willing to pay a little more of a cover charge to cover everything.

Also I 2nd Adrian organizing the party.

[vectrexer]

Beers:
Corona
MGD
Modelo
Guinness



Wines:
White
Red
No boxed wines

Liquor:
Patron
Southern Comfort
Johnny Walker Black
VO
Mr. Boston Vodka :)

[Sothy]

you shoulda been there POG :(

[Eternal Tune]

you shoulda been there POG :(

Why? So you could steal her coat too?

[digitpress Jim]

Count me in Joe, I'll totally help out with the Afterparty like we talked about ;)

[digitpress Jim]

So here is what we need to do, first we have to decide who the 4 organizers of the Digital Press Party are going to be. So far I have myself, Noahsmybro, Sothy and Punkoffgirl. If you are all down to commit to planning out the DP Party for 2011, please confirm and let's go the next step ;) Thanks everyone!

Digitpress Jim

[digitalpress]

Count me in Joe, I'll totally help out with the Afterparty like we talked about ;)

Not sure who can match your handle to your face, but just in case anyone was wondering, this is Jim Combs, who has been a standout staff guy at CGE for the past 4 or 5 shows. Jim is definitely one of those "get it done" people.

Carry on :)

Oh, and thanks to all who are putting this on their "to do list" for next year!

[TheRedEye]

There was a door charge? I owe somebody $5!

[Dan Iacovelli]

if the JS-II guys don't do another thing at gameworks next year. I might come to this one.
(I don't drink beer though)
so I'm gussing that you guys are working doing CGE next year?
make sure the hotel isn't either set for remodling or demolision.

[kevates]

Sorry life got in the way of me attending this years event but my plan is to be back in 2011 so I'm game to help however I can

[digitpress Jim]

Thanks Joe, I appreciate it man =D As it gets closer to show time, I'll help out to make sure we can get DP name tags made for all attending, this will also help identify me better lol and it's great for all the fellow Digtal Pressers (and those who need an upgrade from the tags from years back ;) Good times!

[digitpress Jim]

No worries Kev,

It'll be great to see ya at the next show, we missed ya this year! Would love to have ya help out so we can add you to the list of helpers. Any ideas you have or if something worked out great in past years for the Digital Press parties, please feel to share =D I'm cooking up some ideas as well and can't wait to work together to make a kick ass Party at the next show. So to recap, here are our organizers of the 2011 CGE Digital Press After Party:

1. Noahsmybro
2. Sothy
3. Punkoffgirl
4. Kevates
5. Digitpress Jim

Between the five of us, let's start thinking about who would like to contribute what to the party? That way we can assign those responsibilites to that individual. Most importantly, wherever the event is held, we have to make sure the beer and pizza arrive on time so let's make sure we do some research of the area of where the next CGE will be held =D

That's all I have for now, thanks everyone! By the way, if anybody is down to be an extra helper on call just in case something should happen to one of us or if one of us can't make the show, it would be great to have you ready to fill in. But above all, we need to work as a team to make it happen and have some fun! Thanks everyone =D

Digitpress Jim

[SegaAges]

I'm not sure how big of a help it is, but I can bring a couple cases of brew.

It sounds like there was a delay on that.

I may not be able to organize anything, but I seem to have a habit of being a party starter, so if you want me to, I can buy a couple cases to get it started until you guys bring the other stuff.

[digitpress Jim]

That would be outstanding man! And totally appreciated. Guaranteed beer as soon as the party is started is a must! So I will totally write you down for bringing a couple cases of beer. If anything changes just let me know but your contribution will be a huge help =D Thanks man!

Digitpress Jim

[SegaAges]

That would be outstanding man! And totally appreciated. Guaranteed beer as soon as the party is started is a must! So I will totally write you down for bringing a couple cases of beer. If anything changes just let me know but your contribution will be a huge help =D Thanks man!

Digitpress Jim

Well next time I go, as long as it is not in Trop, I was going to just stay in the hotel that the show is held in, so I can keep the beer cold there and just put it in a duffle bag or something. I don't know, I will figure something out.

Please do not plan on me bringing the entire party some brews for the entire night, but I will definitely bring something to get it started at the very minimum.

[digitpress Jim]

Sounds great man! No expectation at all of bringing beer for everyone, we'll totally have that coverd for the whole group. I love the idea of you having some starter beer, that's great! We'll make sure the beer is on time so everybody will have plenty ;)

[Anotherfluke]

I would love to contribute in this way! I was in vegas, but couldnt make it to the after party, so I really want to ve involved next tear. If you have enough people to help plan, I can make a financial contribution at the least. I'll get in touch with you soon do_Jim!

[digitpress Jim]

Please do Anotherfluke, I would love to hear from ya! Thanks.

Digitpress Jim

[punkoffgirl]

Please do Anotherfluke, I would love to hear from ya! Thanks.

Digitpress Jim

Why don't you send me your email in a private message, and we can talk more about what we did in the past that seemed to work?

[j_factor]

Let's plan it on the "5th Weekend" so Adrian (need the related DP name) can organize the hell out of it. Don't want to piss off the Trop by stealing their club thunder, but then again why not?

Since I will be driving again I'll volunteer to carry stuff, and get drunk :drinking:, but not organize.

Cool meeting and talking with Adrian btw.

Is Adrian actually a member here?

[Sothy]

Yo Adrian!

[Eternal Tune]

I want to sing Still Alive in Rock Band. They won't let me do that where I live, because I have a high pitched voice that may break glass.

It would also be nice to stock something besides beer for us pussies. I drank all Skaar's rum. Yo Ho Ho.

[skaar]

Why not do kind of a BYOB thing like most parties? I brought a bottle of 10cane that went and am happy to bring another bottle next year.

I had a good time this year, even if I was drunk before the auction started ;)

Cheers!

[digitpress Jim]

PM sent. Thanks Punkoffgirl.

[punkoffgirl]

LOL, don't thank me until you read the lengthy email I just sent :)

[Eternal Tune]

The party this year was a success imo. Played the hell out of ice cold beer while being drunk. Fun stuff.

What does a gay horse eat?

[Rudy J. Ferretti]

I can help out first off I know where we can get REAL NY style pizza for 6.95 each and I can get 2 ltr soda for 88-1.00 so I can help there and would be more then happy to pick up the pizzas

[digitpress Jim]

Alrighty everyone so Punkoffgirl and I touched based and she provided me with some very awesome ideas for the Digital Press After Party that have worked in the past. So here is what we are gonna do, below is a list of responsibilities for the next show's After Party, if you can please respond with what responsibility you would like to volunteer for and take charge of. I will then continually update the forum as volunteers sign up for each responsibility. We can use multiple volunteers so free feel to sign up for whatever you would like even if some else already did. The more helpers we have the better =D

Thank you so much in advance, we greatly appreciate all your help. So here is that list everyone:

-We need a couple volunteers especially if you are locals to Vegas who can make the beer run before or during the auction, it's important the alcohol is at the After Party before it starts.

-We need a couple volunteers who can make the Pizza run before or during the auction, it's important the food is at the After Party shortly after it starts (so it stays hot).

-If anybody is able to donate snacks such as pretzels, chips, popcorn, etc. Danny (Dart Vader) are you out there? ;)

-We need a couple door people who can collect the After Party entry donations as well as manage the door giveaway prizes.

-We need someone who can maintain the After Party sign up sheet. Should we host the party in a Suite, it's important for this person to make sure we do not over book the After Party according to hotel regulations.

-As has been Joe and John's tradition, we will totally keep with that and be sporting 80's music at the After Party. We will need someone to bring a portable CD boombox so we can jam like it's 1985 =D

-Someone had mentioned bringing a Rockband set up for everyone to play, which sounds extremely fun if anyone wants to bring there set up. Please keep in mind though your equipment will be used by random party members, running the risk of getting things back broken.

-And of course and probably most importantly ;) we need some extra hands helping us set everything up for the after party as well as the cleanup process.

This is a list of the basics and as we need help in others areas, we will be sure to post it here. Thank you all once again.

[4ever2600]

Hey All!

As always, will be happy to lend a hand as I have in the past including this last after party. I take part responsibility for things getting started late this year, so I'm all for the planning of next year to make it an even better after party. Being a local to Vegas make it easy to help get things going. If you need anything, please let me know. - Daryl

[digitpress Jim]

Thanks Daryl, always a pleasure seeing you at the show and we appreciate all your assistance! We would love to have you help out at the next after party especially being a local so it would be great if you can assist us with the beer run or point us in the right direction of where to get some nearby. I'll be in touch as the it gets closer to the next show =D

[dave2236]

Danny AKA Darth Vader hasn't worked for the chip company for about 5 years. So don't count on those.

Also the best way for beer is to get it Saturday during the day, borrow a couple plastic totes from the DP booth or museum area. Fill the plastic totes with bags of ice and beer. Then you don't have to worry about coolers or filling the bathtub with beer. Plus it is cooled for 5+ hours.

[SegaAges]

I landed a job in Vegas and will be a resident there in two weeks.

I am sure that I can lend a helping hand wherever needed

[digitpress Jim]

Danny AKA Darth Vader hasn't worked for the chip company for about 5 years. So don't count on those.

Also the best way for beer is to get it Saturday during the day, borrow a couple plastic totes from the DP booth or museum area. Fill the plastic totes with bags of ice and beer. Then you don't have to worry about coolers or filling the bathtub with beer. Plus it is cooled for 5+ hours.

Awesome! Thanks for the heads up, we greatly appreciate it. That is great thinking, we'll totally make sure some one makes a beer run during the day and have that tasty brew pre-chilled for everyone to quench their thirst after the exciting auction =D

[digitpress Jim]

I landed a job in Vegas and will be a resident there in two weeks.

I am sure that I can lend a helping hand wherever needed

That's outstanding man! Anything from the above list you wanna take on, just let us know. Otherwise, we'll totally have plenty for ya to do ;)

[SegaAges]

People mentioned rock band, well, alot of people, so I should be able to pull out my rock band 1 set since I don't care if anybody fucks up my old drums.

once i get situated in Vegas, I will go over the list and volunteer for a couple things.

Do not mark me down as an organizer, as that is too much responsibility that I honestly do not want to deal with, but seriously tack me down as a volunteer for something.

I am more than happy to have people beat the shit out of my rb1 set, so you can put me down for that. I would probably not bring it to CGE since an entire day of it getting beaten is worse than a night of drunkards beating on it. You can tack me down for that. I don't have many 80's songs, so if somebody else wants to bring their 360 and hdd, we can use my set for that.

I also would not mind leaving during the auction and picking up brews. There is a list earlier about what kinds, so I can go based off of that. Depending on how you want to do it, I can get it all in one shot, but I would need somebody to go with me so that I am not carrying case upon case by myself.

[digitpress Jim]

Score man, totally bring the Rock Band! We really appreciate you volunteering your Rock Band set up, it will add loads of fun to the after party!!! Not to worry my man, I will not add you as a organaizer but I do totally have you marked down as a volunteer which we greatly appreciate and look forward to working with ya at the show =D

Digitpress Jim

[Oldskool]

I am a local too. Daryl and I are the ones that made the beer run. I think I can speak for him that he and I would like to take full responsibility making the run (hopefully before the auction cause we don't want to miss that) in time for the next CGE after party. My only concern is getting it too soon, and the beer being warm by the time the party starts, so hopefully we'll have a fridge again that we can load up before the auction begins.

I can also of course help with whatever type of setting up and clean up is needed afterwords.

[Oldskool]

What do you mean "part responsibility", you should take FULL responsibility for the late beer run this year! Hahaha just kidding man.


Hey All!

As always, will be happy to lend a hand as I have in the past including this last after party. I take part responsibility for things getting started late this year, so I'm all for the planning of next year to make it an even better after party. Being a local to Vegas make it easy to help get things going. If you need anything, please let me know. - Daryl

[skaar]

Wouldn't it make more sense to just get a few kegs?

[digitpress Jim]

Oldskool, thanks man for taking on the beer run! I have you and Daryl penciled in to do the beer run at the next after party. Here is what we will do, we'll send you and Daryl out to make the beer run before the auction, that way nobody misses it and everyone can enjoy the awesomness of the auction! And still have that tasty beer waiting for them ;)

I'll make sure we have a fridge lined up like we did this year or at the very least we'll use big ass tubs and fill it with ice to keep the beer cold. Either way, we'll totally make it happen. Thanks again for taking this on this year, much appreciated.

Skaar, while kegs would be most lost logical and ethical, I think the hotel may have a restriction on something like that but I will none the less look into it to make sure.

Thanks every one. Keep that input coming =D

[Oldskool]

The nice thing about not having Kegs, is that you can get a variety of beers. For instance, someone requested dark beers, so we picked up a dozen. If we buy a Keg, everyone will have to drink the same thing, which they may not like.

Perhaps during the day I will look at the list of people attending the after party, and see if they have any special request for beer. Anything other than beer (Whiskey, Vodka, Etc) I am assuming will have to be purchased or at least the money fronted for it before hand - then we could pick it up for ya.


Oldskool, thanks man for taking on the beer run! I have you and Daryl penciled in to do the beer run at the next after party. Here is what we will do, we'll send you and Daryl out to make the beer run before the auction, that way nobody misses it and everyone can enjoy the awesomness of the auction! And still have that tasty beer waiting for them ;)

I'll make sure we have a fridge lined up like we did this year or at the very least we'll use big ass tubs and fill it with ice to keep the beer cold. Either way, we'll totally make it happen. Thanks again for taking this on this year, much appreciated.

Skaar, while kegs would be most lost logical and ethical, I think the hotel may have a restriction on something like that but I will none the less look into it to make sure.

Thanks every one. Keep that input coming =D

[Oldskool]

So I'll be helping to set up the Expo, helping to run the Game Stations, the After Party alcohol run, and helping to break down the Expo. I might be booked at this point. :band:

[Eternal Tune]

Please remember the women when you buy booze. Personally I don't like beer nor drinking urine, despite popular belief that I crave pee.

[digitpress Jim]

Awesome! Thanks Oldskool! Eternal Tune, we will totally keep the ladies in mind ;) I like Oldsckools idea of compling a list during show of everyone's prefered drink, so ladies here's your oppurtunity =D

[SegaAges]

It would be nice if somebody volunteered their 360 so that I am not bringing rock band + a 360. I am more than willing to bring my hard drive though, as it is pretty jam packed with songs

[digitpress Jim]

You make a very valid point! How in the world can we play the awesome Rock Band set up without an Xbox 360 lol. Although, when we all get drunk and past the point of no return, it will be amusing to see all the people who are just sitting there playing the instruments without the TV evening being on lol j/k.

I will touch base with Joe and see if possibly he would be willing to let us borrow a 360 from his store. But just in case, is there anybody here that would like to add a Xbox 360 to there list of goodies to bring to the party? Thanks everyone, hope all has been well!

[NoahsMyBro]

I will volunteer to bring a 360 if anyone wants to buy me one! :D

But none of this arcade-model junk - I want the real deal, Elite model!

[digitpress Jim]

Now with the release of the Kinect, who's down to bring an Elite model that came bundled with Kinect hehe :) Seriously though, we should totally consider having a Kinect set up at the after party. That would be bad ass! What are your guys' thoughts on this?

[SegaAges]

That would be an awesome idea, and if somebody is bringing their Kinect+360, I will suck it up and bring my 360 as it would be super lame to have Kinect and Rock Band and only 1 360 to play either one on

[digitpress Jim]

SegaAges,

That would be awesome man!!! As it gets closer to show time, we will find out who is willing to bring a 360 & their Kinect. Then if you bring your 360 and we have a RockBand Set Up, this would make for a very fun filled after party =)

[WizDawg]

This may be a cool place for a pre or post get together.

http://www.insertcoinslv.com/

I'm going to Vegas for vacation in late March so hopefully it will be open by then and I can check it out.

[Plastik Gold]

wow, that's incredible. sounds like its going to be right near fremont street, too.

[digitpress Jim]

Very impressive!!! It would be awesome to see Higher Roller video game collectors strolling up in this video lounge. Or even classic gaming Alumni or High Score record holders. I'm totally drooling after watching the video, this place looks bad ass. I would be totally down to try and ralley up those who wanna go and check out Inset Coin(s) videolounge gamebar =D

[WizDawg]

According to an article posted on their twitter feed http://twitter.com/#!/insertcoinslv they will not open until April.

[Rudy J. Ferretti]

I would like to know if all the errands have been taken yet be happy to help out in any way I can since I live here

[MeTmKnice]

I would have to say, a keg or 2 would not be a bad idea, then cases f whatever others want also. Can be had at BevMo relatively decent price, also for beer/liquor, Costco and Trader Joe's are good choices.
Hopefully I can afford to make it to CGE2k11, I really want to. Afterparty's are definitely a bonus. And I'll be bringing some beer/liquor as well.
I know that the cash for door charge is used to cover expenses, but maybe bringing some beer/booze/pizza/food etc. of at east same value or more could be used as the same?

[mwakler]

Thus how about after that CGE we have an AtariAge party on Saturday night? I identify you guys aren't the festivity nature that the DP group are, but it would be fine to droop with the public here from my adopted typical gaming house and maybe gather a little more that I didn't bash into at the give you an idea about.

[Dan Iacovelli]

don't know if you heard CGE got cancled for 2011. hopefully it return in 2012

[digitpress Jim]

Hello everyone,

I hope you all had a fantastic and safe New Years! Now that CGE is official for 2012, time to get the after party back in gear =D That being said lets take a tally of who is still down for contributing at this years CGE after party. Also, lets start rolling around any new ideas we have. Thanks!

P.S. I'm still down for us to pay a special visit to Insert Coins Video Lounge ;)

Digitpress Jim

[vectrexer]

I'm in.

Hey! Didn't Adrian volunteer to run this party? ;-)

[digitpress Jim]

Interesting! When did Adrian volunteer to run the after party for CGE 2K12? I touched base with Joe and have been running it since before CGE 2k11 got canceled. We made a lot of progress and great suggestions within in this thread so I'm just picking up where we left off. The main organizers I had on board for the after party where:

1. Noahsmybro
2. Sothy
3. Punkoffgirl
4. Kevates
5. Digitpress Jim

But being that it has been over a year, we might have to recreate the list of organizers. Has Adrian posted here recently for CGE 2K12 after party suggestions and ideas? I want to work together as a team to make this one kick ass CGE 2K12 party! Wahoo!!!!

[RetroGaming Roundup]

Count Scott and SocalMike in from RGRUP, what is needed? I'll be in town a few days before CGE and can help out.

[Lady Jaye]

I'm in.

[SegaAges]

I have a healthy supply of party games for 360 and also have a Kinect. If I bring rockband, maybe it is a good excuse for me to finally buy the keytar. I also have dj hero 1 and 2 with 2 turntables. I do not plan on bringing everything, but whichever one people would play more I would be down to bring up

[digitpress Jim]

Awesome! Those who are in, thanks for responding, let's keep it coming. Currently I'm going back through this forum thread to gather all the ideas we have and see what we are still going to implement, what we want to add or take away, etc. SegaAges, I would definitely bring one of your Kinect set ups and or rockband or DJ hero. That being said, let's take a tally, who would like to have Rockband? Who would like to have DJ Hero? And who would like to have a Kinect set up? Like SegaAges said, if we can get some one to bring one of the set ups, we can more of a variety.

Also, I was thinking of having a theme for this years after party. We all here have a love and nostalgia for the 80's and I know it is cliche, but how do you all feel about having an 80's theme for the after party? We could have a costume contest too, best 80's costume wins a special 80's prize or a trophy or something fun (I'm dying to wear my white Don Johnson suit again this year and pink pastel shirt =) Sort of a way to relive an 80's party. I was thinking to tie into the Rockband theme, some one can bring a copy of Rockband Encore: Rock the 80's for PS2 and the guitars. We could jam all 80's music! Again this maybe cliche and done somewhat in the past but let's hear it everyone, what are your thoughts on a theme? Thanks team!

digitpress Jim

[SegaAges]

You are thinking of Guitar Hero, but it is all good. That game was released on PS2. Maybe somebody can bring their PS2 and a copy of the game or something (hey, I managed to shove a full body Sonic suit into my small suit case last time I went before I moved here, so a ps2 and some guitars is not out of the question, just sayin)

I do need to say that I really don't have many 80's songs on Rockband. I am all for bringing it, but just wanted you guys to be aware of the fact that there will not be much 80's stuff if I bring my RockBand setup