attn New England Gamers [Archive] - Retrogaming Roundtable

christianscott27

07-06-2003, 06:18 AM

the next New England Classic Gamers' meet will be saturday July 19th, as always at my place here in boston. we'll be trading, gaming and probably drinking but we'll also be celebrating the launch of our first 2600 game. old memembers and first time guest alike are welcome to join us.

PM me for details and directions, more on this later.

christian

ClubNinja

07-07-2003, 09:11 AM

Why not share the fancy new press release type-thingie?

NECG Trademeet/World Premiere - July 19th

It's been too long, and it's time for another trademeet! Make plans to join us on Saturday the 19th. This is going to be an extra special trademeet because it's also the premiere of our first exclusive 2600 release. This game will be available only through NECG and in very limited quantities. If you want to make sure you get one, then you'll have to be there. Otherwise, there may be a handful left in the aftermath. We're very excited about this project and hope you will be too. If all goes well, this could be the start of a new tradition.

As always, there will be games and consoles galore - both to play and to trade. From classic to next generation, long time member or first time guest, we want you to join us. I'd like to tell you that we're having a cook-out (we may yet), but all bets are off with the crazy weather we've had this summer. The meet will take place at Christian's place in Jamaica Plain, MA. That's 19 Anson Street, Jamaica Plain MA 02130 if you need to Mapquest it. More good news - we're extending the hours of
the meet, so no more kicking everybody out at 9:30. This time, we're going from 4:30 PM till the last gamer standing. Attempts to drink your hosts under the table are doomed to fail but feel free to try.

Bring games, snacks, treasures to show off, digital cameras (though I am not to be outdone), tasty beverages - but most importantly, bring yourself!

See you there!

And in case you're wondering about the game release, just watch for vague clues during the next two weeks that should reveal its identity. Some of you already know anyway, which makes this no fun for you :P

digitalpress

07-07-2003, 09:23 AM

Meet mister Grid Bug.

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/templates/subRed/images/gridbug.gif

He's happy to hear about this event!

Unfortunately the timing is bad for me (and whatever NJ chapter of NECG might have been in attendance). That's going to be the date of NJ Classic XXVIX here at DP HQ.

But mister Grid Bug will help you promote your gathering! Don't forget to take pictures (and send us a game) :)

ClubNinja

07-07-2003, 09:28 AM

Why hello, Mister Grid Bug. Thank you for your interest in our event. Expect a tin of tasty ant bodies to compensate you for your assistance.

Quintracker

07-07-2003, 09:52 AM

grrrr... 700 miles is a little far for me to drive for an evening of game playing/trading. I look forward to the pics though!

SoulBlazer

07-07-2003, 10:27 AM

I'm really thinking about going. Thanks for the answer to my PM also. It's late enough in the day so I can sleep after I get home from work at 7 AM. :) And it's only a hour away for me. Problem is, I would'nt have the foggiest notion how one of these generally work, never been to one before. :D Nor what I know what to bring for games.

Is there any kind of buying/selling/trading going to happen? Any idea on the price for the 2600 homebrew? And just how many people normaly COME to one of these, anyway? :-D

Scoots

07-07-2003, 10:32 AM

You would have to pick the one day in July that I have prior engagements.

christianscott27

07-07-2003, 10:47 AM

our website should answer most of your questions, dig around a bit. we've got a section that covers how the trades work and such. i understand it does seem a bit odd showing up at a strangers house with a box of old video games in your hand but you'll fit right in. its a bit like this board, a reasonably diverse group of geeks talking about videogames from all eras, only its live and in person and you can get some really cool games. our last meet drew 30 people over the course of 6 hours, i dont know if we'll have that big a crowd this time but it should be around 20 or so. we draw guests from here, atariage and RGVC so you'll meet some folks you already know from here as well as a few who have probably been beating you to the big finds ;)

so mr.digital press you're having a meet that day? i have also heard that the quebec group is getting together that day...what is this?some sort of planetary lineup?

ClubNinja

07-07-2003, 10:56 AM

@ SoulBlazer - No thinking. Just be there! It's hard to explain exactly how these "work", since there's no real format. Basically, just show up in good spirits, ready to play and converse, thirsty, and with any games you want people to see or you'd wish to trade/sell/smash into bits on the sidewalk. If you don't have much trade stuff, then don't worry about it. Some people have brought prototypes to trade while others have packed along common NES carts. In direct answer to "Is there any kind of buying/selling/trading going to happen?", I say YES. There's always something for everybody. There are no requirements, just as long as you have a good time.

Normally, we get about 20-25 people at our meets, but usually no more than 15 at any given time. Folks come and go during the course of the afternoon/evening, and that's fine by us.

Regarding the 2600 release, we haven't come up with a solid price yet (at least not yet), mainly because we'd like to approach getting it out there a little differently. Essentially, after everyone who's fronted actual cash for this project has recouped costs through selling a few carts, we're going to try to limit the distribution to trade-only. It's kind of our way of promoting the roots of the hobby - playing and trading. If we wanted to make oodles of cash on this one, I think we probably could. But we don't. It's going to be fun and (hopefully) exciting.

@ Scoots - Sorry man. Even one of our own - a guy who had a large share in getting our 2600 release together - won't be able to make it that day. Unfortunately, we just need to get this going *now*.

Scoots

07-07-2003, 11:11 AM

Well, depending on what time my prior is, and how drunk I get there, I may try to show up anyhow... :-D

toddst

07-07-2003, 11:13 AM

Problem is, I would'nt have the foggiest notion how one of these generally work, never been to one before. :D Nor what I know what to bring for games.

You can just do what I do. I bring stuff for trade (usually nothing good is in my pile). Therefore, I stand around drinking while talking with others and playing games.

-Todd

ClubNinja

07-07-2003, 01:15 PM

Todd drinking? I doubt it....

http://www.gis.net/~bertulli/feb12.jpg

Now, that sketchy looking character in the background there may be the posterboy for NECG drinking - especially considering the evidence in his left hand - but I know *Todd* would never be caught involved in that wretched behavior. Man, look at that guy... ;)

christianscott27

07-07-2003, 02:10 PM

oh todd drinks alright, in fact he traded me a vectrex for a dozen pints of newcastle. the thing is he doesnt pay for his drinks, no longer able to coast by on his looks ,todd uses sneaky party tricks such as the move seen in the picture below

http://www.gis.net/~bertulli/19Oct02o.htm

sniperCCJVQ

07-07-2003, 04:43 PM

Unfortunately the timing is bad for me (and whatever NJ chapter of NECG might have been in attendance). That's going to be the date of NJ Classic XXVIX here at DP HQ.

And it's also the date of the CCJVQ summer meeting in Montreal (july 19)

Talk about a strange timing...three videogame collector events at the same time O_O

klimatron8

07-07-2003, 06:22 PM

Will there be "booth babes" this year? Also - is the furniture still arranged in the same pattern? (so i can plot my strategy). Finally -is it cool to come dressed as Poken?

ps - I'm only coming if "Property of H" is gonna be there!!!

see you guys in a couple weeks. LOL

christianscott27

07-07-2003, 07:14 PM

"property of h" is on the guest list! i think he'd make a good booth babe, he's got the chest for it...theres actually a new larger game room to check out. no idea what i'm going to do with the tables this time, we have a huge couch in that room now. weather permitting it might be nice to have them outside.

see ya there!

SoulBlazer

07-07-2003, 08:14 PM

Well, I think I am going to check it out. Rhode Island is such a small state, I'd be willing to carpool -- especily if you guys plan to drink as much as you are talking about. :D I think if I was driving it would make sure I don't get a sudden last change of heart. :) PM me if interested.

AB Positive

07-07-2003, 08:50 PM

If there's nice weather scheduled, expect to see me there. Anxiety issues may pose problems if the weather is bad though. Is Jamaca Plain hard to drive through, my only Boston experience is the Back Bay.

-AG

christianscott27

07-07-2003, 09:00 PM

jamaica plain is much less "urban" than the back bay, you wont face that sort of heavy traffic here. its more suburban and fairly easy to find off the major roads. we're also located about a block away from forest hills which is major subway, bus and commuter rail station for those thinking of using public transportation..

kevincure

07-07-2003, 11:46 PM

Still out West for a couple more months, but I'll catch the next meet (in the fall?). At least my collection will be spared the wrath of "Property of H" and poor ClubNinja will be spared from a savage Warlords beating.

ClubNinja

07-08-2003, 09:17 AM

Oh, and do I look forward to the next "savage" beating you and Christian have in store for me ;)

digitalpress

07-08-2003, 06:47 PM

I have to unsticky this for a bit, fellas - too many announcements! But please remind me a few days before your event and I'll sticky it again. Also feel free to bump it by adding new information :)

Tetsu

07-08-2003, 07:50 PM

Woohoo! hard to choose between this and NJ Classic, but I've not seen the NECG crew since the last Feb, so I'll try my damndest to make it out there. Is anyone from the NY/NJ area going? If you can furnish me with a lift to Christian's house, I'll furnish gas and beer money. Hope to see everyone there!

kainemaxwell

07-08-2003, 08:22 PM

Ack! Once again these fall on days where I got a NYC trip planned.

christianscott27

07-08-2003, 08:57 PM

well cancel those plans kaine, NYC aint going anywhere but our meets happen only 3 times a year.

ClubNinja

07-08-2003, 09:48 PM

Tetsu - that would be frickin' sweet. I hope you can make it up!

Sly DC

07-09-2003, 02:41 PM

Seems like Scott doesn't checks his e-mails :/

I had an "odd-ball" idea since there's not 2 but 3 meeting the same day. What about linking the 3 meetings over the net by webcam ? Since i can't be at 3 places at onced (since i'm a member of all 3 clubs :-D ) or others would want to attend to another meeting.

Each place that does a metting (CCJVQ, NECGH & NAVA) sets up a computer with webcam(with netmeeting) and make a hell of a video game virtual bash! So we could talk, trade, discuss, shoot the shit, whatever by video conference. This would be a premiere (in the video game collecting community that is).

Here we're almost finish setting things up if the idea seem fun, so Joe and Chris, what do you say about this idea ?

ClubNinja

07-09-2003, 03:34 PM

Actually, Scott does check his emails. Scott just has other things to do - including figuring out if this concept is possible for us - before replying to you. It's a great idea, just please try to be a little patient.

christianscott27

07-09-2003, 03:35 PM

if anybody wants to bring over the webcam i'd be happy to do it, watch out for "property of h" knocking over the camera or toddst "mooning canada". oh and if somebody who looks like a skinny jesus shows up on screen thats our own messiah clubninja...i'll be the face obscured by a beer bottle.

ClubNinja

07-09-2003, 03:38 PM

Bless you, my beer-drinking son.

Sly DC

07-09-2003, 04:16 PM

LOL!!!! Yo messiah clubninja, could you change the water in my pool with beer ? :P

No problem Scott, i just wanted to be sure that you did got the e-mail i sent you, that's all. If someone moons Canada...be sure i'll take a picture and frame it!! BOUHAHAHAH!!!!!

Looks like the party has already started and with no webcam! LOL
Anyhow, let me know (Chris or Scott) when you'll have more details, if it's a go, we'll have so much fun! (especially trying to chat with a couple of booze down the hatch :D ).

ClubNinja

07-09-2003, 10:04 PM

Interestingly, I've been asked by numerous people to change water into beer (or wine, or nude women, etc.) Perhaps if we work out a webcam, I can do a simultaneous, cross-border water-into-beer changing. Wouldn't that be a true miracle! ;)

punkoffgirl

07-09-2003, 10:45 PM

Oh NO! Three events the very same weekend? Yikes, how to CHOOSE?

Tetsu

07-10-2003, 01:51 AM

I'd be happy to bring a webcam over, it's low quality but it works well and the software is small and easy to install. Still gotta bum a ride there, though...wish me luck!

*NECG OR BUST*

christianscott27

07-10-2003, 10:50 AM

tetsu,

on a somewhat related note how did the chinatown to NYC bus ride go?

Sly DC

07-10-2003, 12:57 PM

Oh NO! Three events the very same weekend? Yikes, how to CHOOSE?

Hi Jaime!

We'll maybe it will be easier to chosse because there's a big chance that Willie will come to the CCJVQ meeting, but it's still a "maybe". So here's something that might convince Wiliie to come:

"Nudie bar + beers", "Nudie bar + beers", "Nudie bar + beers", "Nudie bar + beers", "Nudie bar + beers", "Nudie bar + beers", "Nudie bar + beers"...

* Trying to hypnotise Willie * LOL

Tetsu

07-10-2003, 02:26 PM

tetsu,

on a somewhat related note how did the chinatown to NYC bus ride go?

The trip back went without a hitch. We got to the bus about an hour before it was scheduled to leave, and had (surprise) Chinese food in the meantime. The return trip was fast as lightning due to the low traffic, and we got home reasonably early, despite having to travel some more on subway trains to our respective homes after getting off the bus. It went so well that I have confidence that the bus will get me back to NYC without any problems. At $10 from Boston to New York, the price is right too. Too bad a trip from NYC to Boston is $30, and a round trip ticket is $50, which is why I'm hoping to get a lift with someone who's also going.

punkoffgirl

07-10-2003, 10:44 PM

Sly DC

07-10-2003, 11:05 PM

HUummm

And what if i'll dance naked on a table with a Digital Press banner plus with a bottle of Kalua ?? Would this influence your decision ?? :D

christianscott27

07-11-2003, 11:14 AM

POG-well you should consider boston, that big dig we conned the rest of nation into paying for has made traffic a non-issue here. besides you've never graced us with a personal appearence, dont be scared, we had achika over last time and she's still alive and well. where else can you get one of our top secret amazing never before seen homebrew games, not in canada or jersey, nuff said.

Scoots

07-11-2003, 11:40 AM

Any chance of a fall meet? Summers are always tough with vacations, cookouts, etc.

Nynaeve

07-11-2003, 12:59 PM

I'll go if you go.... ;)

ClubNinja

07-11-2003, 01:38 PM

Any chance of a fall meet? Summers are always tough with vacations, cookouts, etc.

Of course there will be a fall meet - Winter, Summer, and Fall meets every year. The major difference between this and the fall meet is that you may be missing out on our SuperAmazingFantastic 2600 release that's scheduled for this meet only. If everyone behaves, another run may be in the future, but that really just depends on what kind of time and energy we have.

ClubNinja

07-14-2003, 02:05 PM

Wow, this is coming up on Saturday - awesome!

Yeah, just another post in the long and storied history of NECG's shameless self-promotion ;)

punkoffgirl

07-14-2003, 11:25 PM

I'll go if you go.... ;)

Were you talking to me, Moni? :)

Nynaeve

07-15-2003, 02:14 PM

punkoffgirl

07-15-2003, 11:47 PM

I'll go if you go.... ;)

Were you talking to me, Moni? :)

*grin*

Yep, thus the "psst...Jaime" in the post subject! :P

Although I don't know that I can actually make it, cause my daughter gets out of camp that day...but I'd LOVE to get a copy of Star Raiders somehow. Of course, my yummy new 2600 didn't come with CABLES to hook it up and I haven't sat down to figure out what I need yet.... *sigh*

Well, I found out today that *I* am stuck working this weekend, ESPECIALLY Saturday, because they haven't found anyone to fill the weekend vacancy YET; it's been over a month now.

toddst

07-16-2003, 09:12 AM

Hmmm, NECG or go see...

Circle Jerks, G.B.H., Blood For Blood, Good Riddance, Murphy's Law, The Casualties, A Global Threat, River City Rebels, A Team, The Prozacs, None More Black, The Bronx, Missing 23rd, Tommy & The Terrors, These Lies, Darkbuster, Street Dogs, Dirty Water, Global Threat, USM,
Confront, R N R, and Midnight Creeps

Damn, I'm too old to sit around at an all day show and watch all these mediocre bands when all I really want to see are 5 of the bands. See you all at Christian's apt...

-Todd