TODAY! Michigan Meet at Pinball Pete's! +All Surrounding!

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Aside from the fact that my DDR save got corrupted on my memory card, and that my cheap pad broke, I wont be having much practice in. It sucks too, because I'm almost at the level where I can play Heavy songs without my head exploding, as I can play some of the more chalenging moderate levels with little problems.

[davidbrit2]

Okay, word on the street is that all 4 DDR machines at Pinball Pete's (5th Mix, Max 2, Extreme x 2) are set to 25¢ for one song. So no Oni or Nonstop. Blah.

And also, I demand that all of you play Guitar Freaks at least once. ;-)

[Kroogah]

Well, there go my plans of playing DDR.

Also, I demand that all of you play Guitar Freaks session with me on Drummania at least once. ;-)

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Double post

[Mr.FoodMonster]

I have no idea where you heard that, because thats definatly not true. It has never been set that way, and, unless they changed it within the past 2 weeks, never will be (hopefully). And, those arent even the machines that pete's has.
::Looks at DDR freak machine info::
Ok, looks like they got rid of one machine (DDR max) and stuck another extreme in there. The ONLY machine that has the 25 cent play is ONE of the extreme machines. I knew they wouldnt go and do something that stupid. And I will play guitar freaks, for sure.
One other thing, over at the AA thread, one of the most recent posts tells the places to park if you arent from around A2.

[davidbrit2]

Well, I just heard it within the past two weeks, so there you go. It's entirely possible.

[Kroogah]

They got rid of DDR MAX? AUGH! I wanted to play Flash in the Night! DAMMIT!

Anyone know if Pinball Pete's allows video cameras?

[davidbrit2]

I can't imagine they'd care. I've never had any arcades complain about mine, even when I've got my big tripod set up. Ha ha.

[TheActorAlan]

I've been there many times and i've seen people with cams taping games, so i don't see a problem with it, but it's always a good idea ta ask the staff there if it's cool (that way you cover yourself if there IS a prob!) lol

And as for Guitar Freaks with Drummania, i'm game on EITHER one session wise...i always wanna try different stuff and i've never done that yet (nobody seems ta wanna do it when i go there) lol...i'm decent at both Guitar Freaks and Drummania, but any tips would be appreciated! :)

TheActorAlan

[davidbrit2]

Too bad I can't be there to take one of the guitars. We'd be getting the Session high score for sure. ;-)

Oh, by the way...
Guitar Freaks codes (http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/himemako/urawaza/ms/gf/gf_base.htm)
Just in case you guys need them. This has all the codes for each version, so check the proper column to see which codes apply to the game you're playing.

Drummania codes (http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hatati/issetu/drum/COMMAND.htm)
For Drummania, just hold the left arrow (or was it the right arrow...) when you start the game for the options menu, and that'll have pretty much everything you need. (You might not be able to do that if you're playing Session, though.) Then just roll on the low tom to get Expert Real mode at the mode select screen. If you want to change speed, hit the bass pedal twice at the song menu.

Oh, and for either game, you can change the scroll speed in the middle of a song. Hold the start button and hit R or B, or Left or Right depending on what you're playing.

[ubersaurus]

They got rid of DDR MAX? AUGH! I wanted to play Flash in the Night! DAMMIT!

Anyone know if Pinball Pete's allows video cameras?

They do...we've taped tournaments without any problems.

So who's gonna do photography? I mean, I theoretically can, I'm just terrible with taking pictures, and worse with getting them developed in a timely manner. To give you an idea, I just recently got the pics developed from last August's pinball petes meet.

[Kroogah]

I can handle photography, if people want 640 by 480 digital camera pictures.

[Oobgarm]

Photos I can handle. Digital photos at 1024 x 768 resolution or bigger.

A question: Do they have Initial D ver. 2 there? It would kick serious ass if so, as I became addicted to it during my E3 trip.

[ubersaurus]

Photos I can handle. Digital photos at 1024 x 768 resolution or bigger.

A question: Do they have Initial D ver. 2 there? It would kick serious ass if so, as I became addicted to it during my E3 trip.

There was talk a few months back about getting Initial D or F-Zero AX to replace Outrun 2(as their machine went bad), but in the end the owners decided to not get either. If they changed their minds, I haven't heard about it.

[spoon]

I will be bringing my mini Dv camera. Gonna film all you mofos.

@Manikeneo-Send me over a PM if you still need a lift. I will work it out with ya! ;)

[XtremeGamerz]

im in royal oak michigan. id be interested in this for sure

[ubersaurus]

I talked to the guy at PP and he has no problem with us doing our thing in the area with the tables, as long as nothing illegal is goin down.

If anyone is ever interested in doin some gamin in the Michigan area, you may want to check out Robotron's Friday Night Gaming. Realize the Michigan gaming community is made up of some very wacky folks LOL
http://www.freewebs.com/robotron/index.htm

[Balloon Fight]

All I want to know, is if anyone is taping the MvC2/CvS2 tourneys...

I always love watching matches from those particular games, especially mvc2. :-P

Someone needs to tape that stuff and get it up on the 'net.

[ubersaurus]

All I want to know, is if anyone is taping the MvC2/CvS2 tourneys...

I always love watching matches from those particular games, especially mvc2. :-P

Someone needs to tape that stuff and get it up on the 'net.

I'll ask around if anyone is, but considering only obot has any webspace to put em up at, you may be out of luck.

[davidbrit2]

Okay, there's a marginal possibility that I could make it, since I'm scheduled for surgery on the 26th. However, if I do, I won't be very lively since I'll have considerably more than a recreational dose of morphine flowing through my veins. So if I do show up, don't be shocked if I just pull a stool up to Guitar Freaks and stay there for about 3 hours. Ha ha.

[Kroogah]

Okay, there's a marginal possibility that I could make it, since I'm scheduled for surgery on the 26th. However, if I do, I won't be very lively since I'll have considerably more than a recreational dose of morphine flowing through my veins. So if I do show up, don't be shocked if I just pull a stool up to Guitar Freaks and stay there for about 3 hours. Ha ha.

Don't be shocked? That's probably what you'd do even if you DIDN'T have morphine flowing through your veins.

*listens to Heaven is a '57 Metallic Grey again...8 more days...*

[Perkar]

well, i posted this in buying/selling where it basically got ignored (a whopping 10 pageviews!), so....



just wanted to throw this offer out to anyone attending the Pinball Pete's meet on May 29th. I have a Final Fantasy XI display (the clear one) up for trade, it's already assembled, in great shape. i'd rather not disassemble it, so if you want it, you'll probably need some kind of truck to cart this thing home, as it's roughly 5 ft tall, 2 ft wide and 2 ft deep.

PM me any offers. thanks.

mike

[ManekiNeko]

So, who's slated to be at this little shindig? I'm currently making arrangements with Spoon to attend, so that's two people. Who else is pretty sure they'll be there?

JR

[Perkar]

me, obviously =)

[Kroogah]

Updated list that I compiled on page 3:



Achika
Mr.FoodMonster
ubersaurus
Captain Yashiro
spoon
ManekiNeko
Perkar
den68
Oobgarm
Tune
WiseSalesman
esquire
WizDawg
hezeuschrist
TheActorAlan
XtremeGamerz
Tempest
bjk7382
atariman
Susuwatari

[davidbrit2]

Okay, I'll be out of town from today until at least the 29th, without decent internet access. Hopefully I'll see all of you there, but if not, I'm probably just at home sleeping 16 hours a day.

[ubersaurus]

Well, crap has come up for me. The person I was going with, bizounce, isn't sure if he's got saturday off, and won't know until thursday. In addition, his car is giving him trouble, and he's not sure if it'll be fine by saturday(or if we can get alternative wheels). So, I'm puttin out a request, to anyone in the downriver area, if I can hitch a ride if need be. I won't know until thursday or friday for sure, but finding a backup would be a smart thing to do.

[Oobgarm]

How far is that from the meeting place? If it's not too far Tune and I can swing over there...

[Achika]

http://mq-mapgend.websys.aol.com/mqmapgend?MQMapGenRequest=FDR2dmwjDE%3byt2l%26FDJn ci4Jkqj%2cMMCJ%3aHOEvq%3bwalqr8%3a%29rb5gfy%3a%26% 40%24%3a%26%40r%3ada8%3aqa8%3aTD%15JFE%3aHOHQJ%3bw al9a1%3a%29rbnhay%3a%26%40%24%3a%26%40%24w9f2%3a%2 aE%14QXO%2a510yx1%40%5fglzrs5%40%24%3a%26%40%24%3a %26f2w1%40%3aHO%1593bdWik1mf%3bNSC%12JDBJ%40rl1ubg %26%3dyx9fba%26z%24n%26uz%3a%290%24lq%40%5fn%2608% 3a%29u%24x5%40%5fx%26u1%3a%29u%24ld%40%5fn%26at%3a %29u%24nh%40%5fn%260b%3a%29u%24ll%40%5fn%26u8%3a9% 40a2%26z%24lg%402x%26ab%3alz%24n5%40b5%26uy%3a9u%2 45%26%3dz%3ag%40%5fnh%40t%3a%290r%3a9u%24%2el4%24w %26%3db2%26z%24%2e1a%24n1%40%5fx5%40z%3a%2907%3ad% 40%5fn5%4022%26%3dbl%26y%24%2e10%24s%26%3d2a%26r%2 4%2e1y%24a%26%3dan%264%24%2e90%24a%26%3d2l%26f%24% 2e96%24s%26%3dt%3a9z%24%2e9z%24nd%40%5fx%26a%24w%2 6%3dz%3a0%40%5fa%26%3dt%3a%29f%24%2egz%24%2el%40%5 fsg%40%5f0%26%3da2q%40%5f5%26%3d2xh%407%3a%29a2%3a %29w%24%2e0u%24%2e9z%24%2edf%24%2egy%24%2e9wb%3a%2 90y%3a%29a8%3a%294z%3a%29yt%3a%290y%3a%29yz%3a%29y b%3a%2908n%26%3dr5%26%3d2gu%40%5fl5%40%5fn9y%24%2e 1f%24%2e9uz%3a%29f%24%2ely%24%2e10%24%2e5r%24%2e10 %24%2ehu%24%2e1y%24%2e9y8%3a%294%24%2e96r%3a%29u%2 4%2edr%242%26%3d8x%26z%24%2elr%24%2e0%40%5fw9%40%5 fs%26%3dald%407%3a%29r7%3a%29u%24%2edu%24%2eq%40%5 fg1%40%5fs%26%3dagg%40%5fx%26%3d2s5%40%5fw%26%3d1l %26%3d2%3a%29ay%3a96%24%2ely%24n1a%24%2e9za%3a5%40 %5fxh%40%5fn%26%3drn%26%3d8%3a%29075%26%3dz%3a%29a 1%3a%29f%24%2elz%24%2e90%24%2edu%24%2e1r%24%2e9ur% 3a%29u8%3a%29ua0%26u%24%2e5r%24l%26%3dzx%26a%24%2e 9rt%3aq%40%5faq%408%3a%2907%3a9w%24%2elu%24gl%40%5 fn04%24lu%40%5f0g%407%3a%29yt%3a%29a%24%2e9a2%3aq% 40%5fxl%4022%26%3db2%26ua%3au%402x%266%24nh%407%3a 9u%24%2e1%4080%26%3da%3agw%24%2el%40r0%26%3dz%3a1w %24%2e9%40ag%266%24n5%40%5fn%260z%3a%29u%24x9%407% 3aq4%24%2e9%40a5%26%3d2%3a16%24%2e1f%24w%26%3dan

[ManekiNeko]

I hate to ask (again), but would anyone near or northwest of Ionia be willing to give me a ride to the party? I'm not sure things are going to work out with Spoon... he's got to work late that day and it'll take him forever to make it to Ann Arbor if he has to stop for me.

I'm at the red star on this map:

http://mq-mapgend.websys.aol.com/mqmapgend?MQMapGenRequest=FDR2dmwjDE%3byt29%26FDJn ci4Jkqj%2cMMCJ%3aHOEvq%3bwaw5za%3a%29r820u2%3a%26% 40%24%3a%26%40b%3aqyb%3al4b%3aTD%15JFE%3aHOHQJ%3bw aw5za%3a%29r820u2%3a%26%40%24%3a%26%40%24x9%40

If anyone's going to be near that area, a ride to Ann Arbor would be greatly appreciated. I'll even spring for a tank of gas.

JR

[portnoyd]

All I want to know, is if anyone is taping the MvC2/CvS2 tourneys...

I always love watching matches from those particular games, especially mvc2. :-P

Someone needs to tape that stuff and get it up on the 'net.

I'll ask around if anyone is, but considering only obot has any webspace to put em up at, you may be out of luck.

I have space. Just ask, and find me on AIM.

Oh yeah, someone want to drive me from NJ to Ohio? kthxgoal

dave

[Achika]

Just a reminder that this is only 3 days away! If you are planning on going it's time to start:

1) Getting your carpool going
1b) Muscling your way into a carpool
2) Stealing your mom/best friend/sibling/etc.'s car
3) Thinking of your sick story to give to work on Saturday because you forgot to take it off
4) Scouring trashcans and taking cans back to Meijers to get gas money
5) Digging through your closet for a pair of running shoes
6) Looking at bus schedules, finding transfers, buying tickets, making copies.

This is open to ANYONE! Not just Michigan members. It may be small, but it's gonna be a lot of fun. So far we've got people coming from Ohio, Illinois....even if you're coming from Moscow, we'd love to have you with us.

[ubersaurus]

All I want to know, is if anyone is taping the MvC2/CvS2 tourneys...

I always love watching matches from those particular games, especially mvc2. :-P

Someone needs to tape that stuff and get it up on the 'net.

I'll ask around if anyone is, but considering only obot has any webspace to put em up at, you may be out of luck.

I have space. Just ask, and find me on AIM.

Oh yeah, someone want to drive me from NJ to Ohio? kthxgoal

dave

Well, we found someone who's willing to lend a camera, and obot is probably gonna tape it (dunno, I guess the two of them are talkin). So, we shall see. I just hope bizounce gets his car runnin so's I could hit the tourneys.

[FABombjoy]

So who's bringing stuff to swap? I'm going to try and make it there along with a trunkfull of surplus goods.

[Achika]

I think I'm going to bring stuff, but I really don't want to cart it downstairs to where pinball pete's is.

Is there anything anyone is particularly looking for?

[ManekiNeko]

Just a reminder that this is only 3 days away! If you are planning on going it's time to start:

1b) Muscling your way into a carpool.

I'm tryin', I'm tryin'!
If anyone's going to be near Ionia, I'd love it if you could pick me up. My offer for a tank of gas still stands, but you're going to have to contact me quickly. If I don't hear from anyone by Friday, I'm going to have to sit this one out.

JR

[Kroogah]

God fucking god damn it.

I knew this was going to happen. It is impossible for me to meet anyone on these message boards.

MY FUCKING RIDE FUCKING BAILED ON ME BECAUSE APPARENTLY HIS SISTER'S GRADUATION IS THE SAME DAY AND THEY WOULD BE VERY VERY UPSET IF HE DID NOT ATTEND SO EVEN THOUGH HE HAS BEEN PLANNING ON THIS FOR MONTHS AND HE WANTS TO GO OUT-OF-STATE, HAVE A BLAST AND MEET NEW PEOPLE REALLY BADLY HE MUST STAY HERE AND GO TO A FUCKING GRADUATION INSTEAD.

GOD DAMN IT. I AM IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS AND I NEED A RIDE BADLY.

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Well, this sure does suck. A few bombs, I hope some people that didnt announce they are coming... are coming. As far as what people are intrested in, what I want will change quickly based on what is there and how decent the prices are. So, just tell people what else you have, bring in a small batch and make sure not to kidnap/mug anyone =P

[Achika]

Well, this sure does suck. A few bombs, I hope some people that didnt announce they are coming... are coming. As far as what people are intrested in, what I want will change quickly based on what is there and how decent the prices are. So, just tell people what else you have, bring in a small batch and make sure not to kidnap/mug anyone =P

Well, there goes my plan to stuff eternal_tune into an empty trade box. :angel:

[Chunky]

is there hotel near?

[ubersaurus]

Well, this sure does suck. A few bombs, I hope some people that didnt announce they are coming... are coming. As far as what people are intrested in, what I want will change quickly based on what is there and how decent the prices are. So, just tell people what else you have, bring in a small batch and make sure not to kidnap/mug anyone =P

Well, there goes my plan to stuff eternal_tune into an empty trade box. :angel:

There goes my plan of kidnapping oobgarm and forcing E3 details out of him... :(

[Achika]

http://www.orbitz.com/App/ViewHotelSearchResults?z=ap35&r=5y&lastPage=interstitial

^ Hotels in the area

I'd pick you up Jess, but that's over 3 hours to Ionia from Grand Blanc, then Ionia to Ann Arbor :/ And another 3 hours back through.

Can I get a "here" from those that are, as of 11pm Wednesday evening, planning to attend saturday?

"HERE!"

[Oobgarm]

hear.

No fence. ;)

[ManekiNeko]

I'm going to sit this one out, folks. Spoon made a very generous offer to pick me up on his way to Ann Arbor, but Ionia is well out of his way and getting me would result in his arriving three hours late. It wouldn't be fair for me to ask him to sacrifice his weekend for my sake.

I just have a hard time believing that, out of ALL the people on this forum who live in Michigan, nobody is anywhere near my current place of residence. Enjoy the party, gang... I'm just going to stay home and spend my next paycheck on GameCube games (that is, if my workplace ever bothers to PAY me. Bastards).

JR

[ubersaurus]

Well, it looks as though I indeed will be there. Biz's car should be fine in time.

[Kroogah]

Just posting on behalf of davidbrit2. He'll be there.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go play Manhunt with the guy that bailed on me.

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Speaking of oob, if you have any E3 goodies that you are looking to sell, bring some to Pete's, I'm intrested in E3 stuff, if it be Demos, Shirts, whatever. Just bring it =D
Oh, and 'Here!'

[Eternal Tune]

Here

[hezeuschrist]

Here. Will be there, and was going to request someone to bring a 72 pin connector but I bent all the pins out and it works perfectly after a good cleaning.

[Kroogah]

Since this will probably be the last time I can post before everyone leaves for the event, I want to say to everyone that is going: I hate you all. Play GF & DM until they break for me. And you better take pictures.

[larsoncc]

Last night, my wife and I decided to go.

We're in Grand Rapids, and are willing to travel a bit out of our way to pick people up.

We were specifically thinking of Jess, if he'd still like to go. It wouldn't be too far to get to Ionia at all. After all, it's a Sat, and so the whole DAY is free.

Rockford, on the other hand, seems a bit far - um, can you get to Grand Rapids?

It's my intention to bring about 50-70 commons for trade, and maybe a few systems, like a NES or 2600/VCS or something like that. If my shipment from California gets here today, then I'll have a whole boatload of E3 schwag to trade, too - but... I"m not hopeful. I think my buddies shipped it Slug Express.

[larsoncc]

Other stuff -

1. I too can bring a camera. 4MP. Hell, I'm likely to write up the event like it's a big deal.

2. Where are we all meeting once we get there? After all, I have NO IDEA what you people look like, and meeting Internet People (tm) isn't something that I'm all that proficient at. Maybe someone needs to wear a distinctive shirt or something. I'll be there with a girl that has the reddest hair ever. Look, but don't touch. Although it seems a bit cliche, I may wear my "Know Your Roots" Nintendo T-Shirt to enable easier identification.

3. This is close to dinner, and as you can imagine by my site name, I'm NOT LIKELY to willingly skip a meal. Arcade food sounds very sketchy, and I'm not sure I'm down with the 3 week old hot dog or whatever. Is food a part of this scenario?

[larsoncc]

I'm going to sit this one out, folks. Spoon made a very generous offer to pick me up on his way to Ann Arbor, but Ionia is well out of his way and getting me would result in his arriving three hours late. It wouldn't be fair for me to ask him to sacrifice his weekend for my sake.

I just have a hard time believing that, out of ALL the people on this forum who live in Michigan, nobody is anywhere near my current place of residence. Enjoy the party, gang... I'm just going to stay home and spend my next paycheck on GameCube games (that is, if my workplace ever bothers to PAY me. Bastards).

JR

Hmm, I didn't see this post. Well, that's a real downer.

Even though I'm late in posting, are you still interested in going? I mean, it sounds like a good way to use a Saturday to me, if you've still got the day off or whatever.

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Yay! Another one!
Well, just because, I'll wear my faded Exite Bike shirt for ID reasons. As for food, they dont have the 3 week old hot dogs, but they do have a little vending machine. Hehe, but for actual eating, there is a Jimmy John's (toasted subs) right across the street, a Pizza place with really good cheap pizza around the corner, and a few other random places, even a sit down resturant if your so serious about these things called 'Meals'. When I go to Pete's, I usally go for the pizza.

[WizDawg]

I'll be there. My pic is in the member photos section. I plan on bringing some NES, Atari 2600, and misc common stuff for trade.

[ManekiNeko]

Hmm, I didn't see this post. Well, that's a real downer.

Even though I'm late in posting, are you still interested in going? I mean, it sounds like a good way to use a Saturday to me, if you've still got the day off or whatever.

If you're going to be in the area, I'll gladly tag along. I'll just warn you up front that I won't have much money for gas now that I've spent most of it on GameCube games (and have to save the rest for rent).

JR

[larsoncc]

Hmm, I didn't see this post. Well, that's a real downer.

Even though I'm late in posting, are you still interested in going? I mean, it sounds like a good way to use a Saturday to me, if you've still got the day off or whatever.

If you're going to be in the area, I'll gladly tag along. I'll just warn you up front that I won't have much money for gas now that I've spent most of it on GameCube games (and have to save the rest for rent).

JR

Don't sweat it man. E-mail me directions to your pad, and preferably a phone number. Once we figure out exactly where you are, we'll figure an approximate time that we'll pick you up.

[hezeuschrist]

3. This is close to dinner, and as you can imagine by my site name, I'm NOT LIKELY to willingly skip a meal. Arcade food sounds very sketchy, and I'm not sure I'm down with the 3 week old hot dog or whatever. Is food a part of this scenario?

Some of the best food in all of Ann Arbor is right across the street. Oh man, I'm so pumped for some Pancheros. If the best burito on the planet doesn't entice you, there's NYPD (New York Pizza Dept.) and Pizza House, both have excellent pizza as well as a full menu at Pizza House. There's also a Jimmy Johns right next to Pinball Petes, can't go wrong with a good sub.

Oh, and there's also Champion House if you want some sweet asian food... don't remember quite what kind of asian, I got blasted on Sake Bombs last time I was there. They also have a Hibachi area, with the real fancy chef that cooks the stuff right infront of you. That's the Japanese Steakhouse side, and the other is a sitdown Chinese restaurant. Good stuff.

[davidbrit2]

Hi hi. I'll be there since I'm recovering from the surgery quite nicely, but I still get pretty tired out, so I probably won't be there more than a couple hours (and going to eat with you guys, and playing DDR and Drummania is pretty much out of the question.) If anybody wants to play session, I'll be up for a few games of Guitar Freaks.

You'll probably recognize me easily, since my goofy mug is just to the left of this message. And on a side note, I'm posting from a public internet access terminal at the hotel in Cleveland, using a java ssh client to connect to my machine at home, and using lynx to actually browse the site. Netnanny can go to hell, kthx.

[ubersaurus]

I'll be wearing a Mega Man tshirt, and am easily spotted as the scrawny guy who bears an uncanny resemblance to harry potter.

Also, the tournaments have been bumped down to 1:45, on account of people wanting to sleep in a little.

There's some good chinese food places near the arcade, but if you want sushi/japanese food, there's a nice place just a 5 minute walk away, as well as Wizzy Wigs, the import store, for all your random japanese needs.

[bjk7382]

I will be there. I will probly wear my AtariAge t-shirt and my picture can be found Here (http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=460963#460963). I don't come over here to this forum very often, and almost forgot my password. Hope to see some new people and also some I have already met at philly. :)

[Achika]

Just a heads up, if anyone wants to help me with CGE funding (see my sig.) and is interested in any of my eBay things use the BIN and I'll deliver them tomorrow and refund the shipping costs (from immediate payment)

I'll be there between 2-3...not sure what shirt I'll be wearing as it depends on the weather, but look for wing-tip shoes....

[spoon]

I'll see you guys there. I am glad that you could pick up JR Fatman. That is awesome. Sounds like it is gonna be a full house. I will also be bringing my Video Camera.

Trade box will consit of a boxed coleco, Black Sega Sports Dreamcast, Nes, snes, 2600, dc, sealed ps2 games, And some gameboy items.

Don't know what I will be wearing. I'm 6'4". Ya really can't miss me.

[punkoffgirl]

Hi hi. I'll be there since I'm recovering from the surgery quite nicely, but I still get pretty tired out, so I probably won't be there more than a couple hours (and going to eat with you guys, and playing DDR and Drummania is pretty much out of the question.) If anybody wants to play session, I'll be up for a few games of Guitar Freaks.

You'll probably recognize me easily, since my goofy mug is just to the left of this message. And on a side note, I'm posting from a public internet access terminal at the hotel in Cleveland, using a java ssh client to connect to my machine at home, and using lynx to actually browse the site. Netnanny can go to hell, kthx.

What kind of surgery did you have, David?

[hezeuschrist]

I'll be the creepy hobbit in the corner.

I thought I had a picture that had both Perkar and I in it from E3, but I guess not. I need to focus on taking pictures of stuff that doesn't suck next year. But I do have a camera, and here's me in my DEFINITELY NOT A DORK environment. Picture taken 10 seconds ago, with super hip blockbuster shirt and everything!

http://www.flamevault.com/~jesus/random/recent.jpg

Looking forward to meeting a lot of you, not looking forward to how much less money I'll have at the end of the day ;)

[Achika]

Quick run down:

Where? Pinball Pete's
Address? 1214 S. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (there is a parking structure behind the mall that Pete's is in, as well as parking on the street)
Phone: (734) 213-2502
Time? 4pm
Date? May 29th

There is plenty of food in the area and also a coffee shop & anime/minature game shop upstairs.

Map (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=250&addtohistory=&address=1214+S.+University&city=ann+arbor&state=mi&zipcode=&submit=Get+Map)


Just a reminder that this is today and I hope to see lots of you there. For all the fence sitters, I hope that you will go (there's time for garage sale finds in the morning and DP meeting in the evening!)

[Cav]

Not sure if someone posted this or not, but if you tune to 106.7 they are doing an "80s Weekend." So be sure to tune in on your way to Pete's and get in the mood! (They are also playing quite a few classic videogame sounds).

-Cav

[davidbrit2]

What kind of surgery did you have, David?

Remember that ol' loop ileostomy? They closed it up, so now I'm back to (somewhat) normal. Heh.

I got a great group shot today, and I'll upload it somewhere when I pry myself away from the new Beatmania.

[spoon]

I just got back in. I had a great time and meet some cool peeps today. I would definetly like to do this again, I think there were around 17 of us there at one time. Pinballs Petes was a cool place. Would be nice if it had more classic cabs. Still fun though.

[Perkar]

yeah, it was definitely a good time had by all... too bad no one wanted my FFXI display. not that anyone could've taken it anyway. everyone in cars, and me in my SUV. damn gas sucking piece of shit LOL

pinball pete's was pretty sweet, any place that has a metal slug 4 cab is ok in my book... and i had a blast playing point blank 2, although the cords on the guns were extremely short.

spoon played some racing game called "thrill-something or other" ... i think it was made by konami... it looked terrible at first glace but it turned out to be pretty fun... especially when motorcyclists were hit.

walking in our massive group across campus to the japanese import store was pretty surreal... i think we got some dirty looks LOL LOL

[ubersaurus]

That was a fun meet, good to meet peoples, though I didn't notice too many photographs being taken, it could just be me not being very photogenic :P

Just remember-if you see bizounce, call him Carl.

And for the record, Achika swept me in bust a move 4-0. I think it totally made up for beating her in virtual air hockey last time.

[davidbrit2]

Group Photo Here (http://www2.gvsu.edu/~brittedg/photos/PinballPete'sDP.jpg) (It's really big)

If we get all the names matched up correctly, Joe can add this to the member photos page.

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Oh man, this will be a chore. I'll be the first, "I'm that one guy" with the exitebike shirt on the right. Uber has the Megaman shirt, the 'Roots' shirt is larsoncc, Achika is the girl in front with the messanger bag and vib-ribbon shirt, spoon is in the back row, all the way to the left, and thats all I can think of at the moment.

[ubersaurus]

The girl on the far right is Eternal Tune, next to food monster to the left in the back row (yellow hat) is bizounce, next to him in the black f-zero shirt is Oobgarm...I'm pretty sure the dude in the back row to the right in the Atariage shirt is Tempest. Perkar is the guy in the dreamcast shirt in the back row (to the right of me). That's all i can think of offhand.

[Kroogah]

OK, front row from left to right, I see....Jack Black, Paul F. Tompkins, me in 10 years, Achika, Uuuuuber, Mr. Orange, Mr. Machine (or Happy Man), me 10 years ago, and that weird girl that calls me Shingo.