So, whens the next NECG meet?

[JasonMewes2001]

Eh? EH?!?!?! o_O I figure the necg doods should have one soon due to the RED SOX WINNING THE WORLD SERIES, but then again, you cant make 'em :P either way, I'd really like to come to one of these rad meets to play and trade and buy and whatever video games. 8-)

[chadtower]

Eh? EH?!?!?! o_O I figure the necg doods should have one soon due to the RED SOX WINNING THE WORLD SERIES, but then again, you cant make 'em :P either way, I'd really like to come to one of these rad meets to play and trade and buy and whatever video games. 8-)

Your sig scares me.

[ClubNinja]

Eh? EH?!?!?! o_O I figure the necg doods should have one soon due to the RED SOX WINNING THE WORLD SERIES, but then again, you cant make 'em :P either way, I'd really like to come to one of these rad meets to play and trade and buy and whatever video games. 8-)

Late February/Early March

[JasonMewes2001]

Eh? EH?!?!?! o_O I figure the necg doods should have one soon due to the RED SOX WINNING THE WORLD SERIES, but then again, you cant make 'em :P either way, I'd really like to come to one of these rad meets to play and trade and buy and whatever video games. 8-)

Late February/Early March


Word. I'll be there...Most likely.

[christianscott27]

challenge to club ninja-

many contests held, many triumph of the kirk, by the cube were we defeated, new call to struggle, bring high kick to head!

next challenge to be fighters only! choice of ninja! battles many, one winner!

stick of joy ready for mashing of buttons, bring to battle best of games!

[ClubNinja]

*Wets self*

It's on!

[digitalpress]

I'd like to attend another NECG gathering, though I really hope that *someday* you fellas will venture south to one of the NJ gatherings, I think you'd enjoy them!

I'll keep an eye out here!

[SoulBlazer]

Are you willing to put us up for the night if we come, Joe? :D

Because as poor as I am right now, that's the only way I'm getting there. LOL

[slip81]

Can anyone attend the NECG events? I'd like to go, but I would feel kind of wierd just showing up at someones house. How many people usually go to the NECG. Also it it a swap meet only type of thing? Because if I went I wouldn't really have anything to trade or sell.

[punkoffgirl]

Can anyone attend the NECG events? I'd like to go, but I would feel kind of wierd just showing up at someones house. How many people usually go to the NECG. Also it it a swap meet only type of thing? Because if I went I wouldn't really have anything to trade or sell.

Don't feel weird, I've done it quite a few times *lol*
Jersey a couple times, Boston once, Montreal once.. It's a lot of fun.

[ClubNinja]

Can anyone attend the NECG events?

Yes.


I'd like to go, but I would feel kind of wierd just showing up at someones house.

Everybody does it - it's cool.


How many people usually go to the NECG.

20ish, on average.


Also it it a swap meet only type of thing?

Not only a swap meet, but also a gaming adventure - contests, stories, and other general gaming geekiness.


Because if I went I wouldn't really have anything to trade or sell.

That's ok - you wouldn't be the only one.

Don't be afraid. Join us. Joiiiiiiiin usssssss......

[christianscott27]

SUNDAY FEBUARY 27TH!!!

MORE DETAILS SOON!!!

[chadtower]

Three weeks later, are the details ready?

[christianscott27]

we just need to know what costume you'll be wearing :P

well the theme is fighting games, el capitan club ninja will be doing the selecting so it will be a gamers gourment of gore and grabholds...in other words it'll be a contest with some sorta prize, lots of button mashing, swearing and heated battles.

the usual trademeet boxes of joy will be on hand and beer will be available for those so desiring, all others may enjoy high sugar fake fruit juices. a classifieds email should be circulating soon for those of you who like to plan ahead.

mapquesters take note

19 anson street
jamaica plain MA 02130

2pm -8pm! all welcome, no cost or membership required.

[NoahsMyBro]

Probably a stupid question, but is there more than one gaming system set up? I know this sounds whiny, but I'm not really a fighting game fan, and can picture there being only one gaming spot, and having it run nothing but fighting games for the duration of the meet. I assume I'm wrong, but want to verify before making the trek out there.

As for my realisitic chances of going - I'm not sure. I'm going to try, but don't know for sure yet.

But I'd like to head on up, and my wife loves the idea of visitng Boston, so it could happen.

[chadtower]

Probably a stupid question, but is there more than one gaming system set up?


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[christianscott27]

Probably a stupid question, but is there more than one gaming system set up? I know this sounds whiny, but I'm not really a fighting game fan, and can picture there being only one gaming spot, and having it run nothing but fighting games for the duration of the meet. I assume I'm wrong, but want to verify before making the trek out there.


that shouldnt prove to be an issue, while the main screen in gameroom will be tourney central there will be many other gaming options (main screen hosts everything SNES and forward). another TV in traderoom (aka my cramped living room) is usally set up to showcase a 7800 or other classic favorite. a commie monitor in the gameroom will also be set up for testing consoles and goofing around with more obscure stuff.

in addition to that i like to set up another monitor around the kitchen to show off something silly the SFC or CDi. then you have my playchoice 10 countertop which often sees a lot of dr.mario action. during lulls in the tourney you can catch a little vas action on the arkanoid 2 cocktail or try a turn on the vectrex minicade console. theres also my dodgy MAME cab, but the less said about that beast the better.

still not enough? you can always get anti-social and bury your face in the virtual boy or challenge keir to a round of vectrex berzerk. toddst will be on hand, no doubt looking for another DS owner to take on. lastly there should be another honking big monitor running some DC VGA action. all that aside our trademeets are very much about trading and being social so you wont lack for things to do.

[chadtower]

Just make sure that if you're short, you stay away from his dog... unless you're into that sort of thing. :bareass: :bareass:

[chadtower]

Okay, I'll start off the mentions of some things I'm looking for. I know most of these things never come around, but they're things I am looking to find soon.

Lynx
NGPC
Nomad
Jaguar
3D0
NES controllers, power supplies

And I'm ALWAYS looking for a display quality copy of I Want My Mommy for the 2600, will pay good cash or strong trade for it.

[christianscott27]

i'm looking for a dirt cheap router, wireless or not

[chadtower]

How many ports, I have a few around. Is 10mbps sufficient?

[RockyRaccoon]

it's pretty much confirmed that *I* Will be there.

Yes, I will be attending with my Friend (Who will be driving) Adam Vaughn. We are both of proper age and will be showing proper ID to partake in certain "Adult" beverages aswell.

I'm defiantly brining some cash..... Dunno about trade-bait though...unless I find a box of stuff at the Fleas in the next few weeks.

Hope to see you guys there aswell!

~Rocky Raccoon / Danny McMann

[chadtower]

Yes, I will be attending with my Friend (Who will be driving) Adam Vaughn. We are both of proper age and will be showing proper ID to partake in certain "Adult" beverages aswell.

You'd do well to bring the beverages you plan to consume.

[RockyRaccoon]

Yes, I will be attending with my Friend (Who will be driving) Adam Vaughn. We are both of proper age and will be showing proper ID to partake in certain "Adult" beverages aswell.

You'd do well to bring the beverages you plan to consume.

Mmmhmmm... you know it. <3. Lotsa other goodies aswell. Of course assuming it'd be okay to bring bags of chips and what not along for everyone......

BTW...what Kind of Beer is perfered? XD. I don't touch the stuff except on such gatherings as this. :-).

~Rocky

[christianscott27]

anything in a bottle will do, its nice to support your local breweries. just dont being over any schlitz cans like a certain member did or bring over winter brew in the middle of summer like another member did :P

chad - the router is for this xbox thing todd and i are doing, i know squat about the specs but i will check with him

[ClubNinja]

I'll be gobbling up Neo Geo MVS games as usual, and I know you'll all be bringing loads of them... right? Is there anybody out there? I need Ultra Tank and Boot Hill cabinets, too! LOL

For stuff that people will actually have, I'm still all over Sega stuff. I need a handful of SMS games, lots of Genesis, and assorted Saturn and Dreamcast. I could actually use some DS games too - most specifically a Zoo Keeper (and the lady wants the Urbz). If anyone's interested in PC Engine games, then I'll be bringing a small, minty stack. And other stuff. Weeee!

[CasualCoreGamer]

I'm gonna commit to going, and I'll bring a couple of sixes of local, tasty brew (I'll only have a few, since I have to drive back to the other side of the state afterward, and "donate" the rest to the lord(s) of the manor), but I don't have much for tradebait (5 complete Intellivision commons, 2 complete PS2 games, boxed U-Force controller, boxed Saturn Virtua Stick, a gold N64 TRU controller & a GBA w/accessories). Should I bring it, or just leave it at home? I only ask because it's my first "meet" and I don't want to pull any newb blunders. Of course, I'm planning on buying as well, so if my meager bait stack doesn't cut it, I'll still hopefully walk away with some swell swag. Anyway, looking forward to meeting all y'all.

[chadtower]

I'd be all over the Virtua Stick, N64 controller, and possibly GBA, so those are good items.

Clubninja, I'm all over those PCE games too.

[ClubNinja]

Yeah - ditto on the Virtua Stick, should Chad not end up with it first ;)

@Chad, RE:PCE games - Nice. Bring the Virtua Fighter cab, and we'll call it a deal!

[CasualCoreGamer]

Thanks, that puts me more at ease. Hopefully, there will be a PCE game or 2 left after ClubNinja's stack gets ravaged :-P . Just for one day, not dealing with online purchasing or trudging through the wild is precious enough to me. Getting thirsty just thinking about it.

[chadtower]

Dude, if you really want that VF2 cab, email me. My wife wants it out of there and I've come to want a larger CRT rather than the projection monitor. I'm sure we could get it to you for a damn good price or trade.

[chadtower]

Oh, Sylentwulf... just ordered Feet of Fury, so I'm going to need a DC-PSX adapter. I believe I got one from you last time, so I only need one this time to get a pair.

[Sylentwulf]

No DC-PSX converters from me, I think I carried em once but they didn't sell so I stopped.
I will be there and have one bucket full of my store stuff as usual, and LOADS of other games for trade too :)

[ClubNinja]

If you've still got piles of Genny sports games that you want to cut loose on the cheap and in bulk, then go ahead and bring those too ;)

[christianscott27]

too bad theres not a way we could make that vitua stick the prize in the fighting games contest ;)

[chadtower]

Just trade for it and do it. Not that I can win since I don't like fighters, but it could be done.

[Keir]

If anyone's interested in PC Engine games, then I'll be bringing a small, minty stack. And other stuff. Weeee!
Yes please! I’ll see what I can bring along for Sega stuff. Need any GBA Mega Man games? I think I have a couple that I’m not interested in.

Then again, maybe I don’t want them if they’ve got Chad all over them. Nothing ruins a perfectly good game like a bunch of Chad.

Toby, I'd be interested in acquiring a bunch of Genesis sports games for cheap too.

[ClubNinja]

Need any GBA Mega Man games? I think I have a couple that I’m not interested in.

Any that aren't those Chip Battle whatever ones. I still need a couple of the MegaMan Zero GBA games, etc.

[RockyRaccoon]

I got a little Flaky NES core...and a Power Player 3 I've been trying to Trade off here...if anyones intrested in picking these up at the meet...lemme know...and I'll bring em.... I'll let the NES go for a steal really, and maybe some Atari Commons for the PP3.....

In fact....if someone can bring Atari 2600 Commons (Loose or no)...I'd like it..I'd like to grab some more. :-).

and a big 10-4 on the Drinks. Anything expcet outta season brews and what not. I'll also try to bring some snacks. No verification on the tasty yummies though. Beer may cost me enough as it is.

Hope to see everyone there. :-).

BTW...I assume Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 will be a must play then? ;-)

~Rocky

[CasualCoreGamer]

I wouldn't have a problem at all about donating the Virtua Stick as a fighting games prize, if everyone's cool with it.

[christianscott27]

heres what i was thinking, that virtua fighter stick has a guide value of $10 but since its boxed i'd say $20 is about right. if you feel higher i'd go with that too, its around that. so then everybody who wants to play in the tourney ponies up a couple of bucks, $20 divided by the number of players.

the winner of the fighting games contest gets the stick and you get the cash, which is just as good (or sometimes better) than trade at our swaps.

if that sounds fair let me know, if not thats cool too. i just noticed a couple of people wanted it so it seemed like a neat way to kill two birds with one stone. for what its worth i also suck at fighting games :)

[CasualCoreGamer]

Your estimate on the stick is pretty generous, actually, so no problem here. I just wanted to clarify that I wanted to donate the stick as say, a newb peace offering to NECG, so I'm not expecting any casheesh for it.

[christianscott27]

your leftover beers will more than suffice as tribute :cheers:

we'll figure something out for the virtua stick, but more importantly we must figure out a way to stop clubninja from dominating the contest ala kirk israel. kirk is gamecube party game monster and we've had enough of his cutsey victory dances, thus we go to bloodsport!

i want to see a gamelist mr.ninja, so i can begin plotting your downfall!

[chadtower]

Then again, maybe I don’t want them if they’ve got Chad all over them. Nothing ruins a perfectly good game like a bunch of Chad.

That's funny, someone said the same thing about their wife the other day!

Oh, I have TONS of 2600 commons.

[christianscott27]

fight, fight!

if anybody has some sweet dreamcast fighting games (besides soul calibur) let me know. we're working on nailing down the final list and i'd like to include some DC games - so i can show off my big ol' VGA monitor hook up. marvel vs capcom anybody?

also i'd suggest bringing over your favorite fighting controllers to make things even more cut throat. i'll have some on hand but they dont come in pairs ;)

[Keir]

I could probably bring Power Stone 2 if you want.

Also, I think we should play Rise of the Robots just because it's so bad.

[chadtower]

I consider Feet of Fury a fighting game. Let's add that.

Oh, and adding to my seek list:

Working 32x, the more complete the better.

[RockyRaccoon]

fight, fight!

if anybody has some sweet dreamcast fighting games (besides soul calibur) let me know. we're working on nailing down the final list and i'd like to include some DC games - so i can show off my big ol' VGA monitor hook up. marvel vs capcom anybody?

also i'd suggest bringing over your favorite fighting controllers to make things even more cut throat. i'll have some on hand but they dont come in pairs ;)


I Can bring the Maverl Vs. Capcom Series (1 and 2) for Dreamcast. :-).

~Rocky

[Lucifersam1]

Hey everyone, how's it going? I am hoping to attend on the 27th (my first one).. I have a few items to trade, not much though. I thought I would give a brief list to see if anyone was interested in any of it..

Gameboy Color & A few games, Gameboy Pocket, Gameboy Camera, 6 or so Genesis Games, Some NES games (commons and some R5+), Nes Controllers - Rf Adapter - AC Adapter (I think I saw a post saying someone was interested in some of the NES hardware), FF7 PC Game (in FF7 Slip Case), A few Saturn Games (commons), Sewer Shark - Sega CD, and some other stuff.

Mostly interested in SNES games & arcade stuff (CPS2 Games, microswitches, buttons, etc).

Let me know! :)

thanks,

chris

[chadtower]

You won't find much arcade stuff on the block there, but you could easily find trade partners for most of what you've listed.

EDIT:

Given that I've volunteered to help with the new DP Technical Knowledge Base, I would love any nonworking consoles. Orphaned power supplies and controllers would be great too, since most of the time when I do acquire dead consoles they come bare and it's hard to pass on a repaired console without at least the power supply. Keir has already (retroactively) donated a large number of nonworking consoles to me for this project, though I am definitely missing some power supplies for things like a model 2 sega CD.

[bcprs1]

I can't wait for this next trademeet. I unfortunately have not been able to attend the past 2 meets due to hockeys games/family obligations. I will bring my usual box of 2600 commons, however I have tons of other goodies to go around.
I also want to admit that I absolutely suck at fighter games, therefore I might not participate in the contest. It will have to be a gametime decision depending on the games we are playing.
Also, the 27th is my 30th birthday, therefore gifts are more then welcome- HINT, HINT, HINT. :D

[Keir]

Yay! Glad you can make it this time Mark. :D

[slip81]

I'm planning on attending, it will be my first. I can't wait :D

[chadtower]

Anyone have Nintendo (n64, snes, gc) Svid cables? I need three.

I see them on electricquarter.com. Are you coming, Sylentwulf? If you are, bring a few of them, I want three and possibly four. I also need 3 of the Multisystem AC adapters and an optical audio cable.

EDIT:

Whoa, didn't notice until now the GC has a digital out. What cable is necessary for that? I need one of those too.

EDIT2: Hrm, that looks like a component cable... do need one of those, but is it worth $35? Is there digital audio from the Cube?

[Sylentwulf]

I'll be bringing my usualy assortment of everything I have, no fears :)

Unfortunately the meet lands on my first day of vacation at a ski resort, so I'll be missing a day of vacation and skiing for all you sorry bums, but I'll still be there :P

[chadtower]

Dude, seriously, spend the vacation time with the kids, not the meets... :hmm:

[Sylentwulf]

bah, it's the first day, noone will be doing anything but getting settled in, then I would have to find a post office somewhere up there to drop stuff off at on monday, and spend part of monday at home packing stuff anyways.

I'll only lose 4-5 hours vaca time total, much rather spend it down there. I go on vacation more often than there are NECG meets anyways, heheh.

[chadtower]

Keir, I have a bunch of Complete C64 games I picked up but haven't tested. Interested? You can pretty much have them if you want, I need the shelf space back but don't want to bring them if you have no need of them. I don't know the titles offhand but I know at least a couple are RPGs.

I also have a couple items I'd like to be rid of and would trade cheaply but don't want to lug if no one wants them. I have one of those rectangular system holder things for SNES (I believe), one of those for the 2600 but labeled TeleGames, a 10 or so 2600 card holder with the M Network logo on it, another 2600 system holder without a brand on it. LMK if there's any interest.

Another thing: Any interest in modded consoles for tradebait? I have a lot of extra consoles that generally aren't tradeable (n64, etc). It won't happen for this meet, but I could start bringing a couple modded consoles to each meet (RGB, region, etc) if people would have interest in them.

[Keir]

Keir, I have a bunch of Complete C64 games I picked up but haven't tested. Interested? You can pretty much have them if you want, I need the shelf space back but don't want to bring them if you have no need of them. I don't know the titles offhand but I know at least a couple are RPGs.
I'm tempted, but I can't guarantee I would take them if you brought them. I'm trying to cut back. ;)


I also have a couple items I'd like to be rid of and would trade cheaply but don't want to lug if no one wants them. I have one of those rectangular system holder things for SNES (I believe), one of those for the 2600 but labeled TeleGames, a 10 or so 2600 card holder with the M Network logo on it, another 2600 system holder without a brand on it. LMK if there's any interest.
I'm curious about the M Network holder. Is it specially designed to hold M Network carts? Those things are a pain in the butt to store loose.

[chadtower]

I'm curious about the M Network holder. Is it specially designed to hold M Network carts? Those things are a pain in the butt to store loose.

Good question, I hadn't thought of that. I'll take a closer look tonight.

[RockyRaccoon]

Requests to bring....::

Hey guys... Just a little request .. that if you guys have the following and willing to sell it at the meet.. please bring it!

::

Odyessy2 Controllers..... that work. I don't need the wires.... just the controllers.. so they can come off a broken Hard wired version, too. The current two I have suck...and I'd rather not maul my ody2 to mod it to work with Genesis or Atari controllers.

Atari 2600 Commons - Seriously. Bring a small tub of them if ya got em, I'll most certainly buy a few off you.

Tiger Game.Com games / accessories - I'll be getting one in the mail shortly...so any game.com games.. EXPCIALLY Duke Nukem 3D for the game.com...

Any spare, working Systems I don't have (ANY, not just those on my (WANT list) at http://cooncaderomp.cjb.net ..... while I can't promise I'll buy them, pending how much you want for them, I can promise I'll take it into deep consideration.


Well. Thats it guys. I hope to see you all This Sunday!

~RockyRaccoon

[chadtower]

Hey, didn't know you're going. I have like 3 tubs of 2600 commons. I'll bring some.

[CasualCoreGamer]

Since requests were mentioned:

- an NGPC (if someone wants to trade one for my GBA...)
- NeoFami (not sure how common they are, but...)
- Imports (Fami(## in one carts are fine), Super Fami, PC Engine, Mega Drive, GameGear, Saturn, N64, Dreamcast)
- Domestics (Saturn & Turbo 16 preferably, but I'm easy to please with other platforms)
- Sega PowerBase converter

...I could go on, but those are my primaries. If anyone has interest in anime artbooks (Roman Albums), I'd have a couple to bring. I'm so stoked for Sunday!

[bcprs1]

I definitely have tubs and tubs of 2600 commons. I'll definitely bring them all. Plus I got some Sega Master Games that some of you might want.

[christianscott27]

i request boxed things, especially hardware. even empty game boxes for genny or whatever are good for me. handhelds from any era. mario/pac man type figures or toys. posters and what not.

i'm open to all sorts of swaps and sales, i collect pretty much everything for every system so if you have something i dont already own i'll be all over it!

see you all around 2 or so


dont forget

19 anson street
jamaica plain MA
02130

directions hotline - 617-524-7803 (ask for todd!)

[RockyRaccoon]

i'M UP AT NIGH 5 O'CLOCK and REARING to get the day started. Wooooo! Seriously. I'am...after getting to bed early. XD Me and my friend are hitting the Flea before we go...since we do have time.

Simply can't wait for later today now. See you guys there! I'll be the uh... Chubby Guy with the " Market Basket Hat " with glasses with the Shorter Guy, yeah. :-)

BTW, my RL name is Danny. Calling me Rocky can also be acceptable if you must. :)

~Rocky

[Sylentwulf]

Looking like I'm going to have to have a change of plans, heading up to vacation today instead. It just would have been too much driving otherwise as I'm on vaca a few hours north of here, and the meet is almost 2 hours south of here.

Have fun guys, drink one for me! :)

[chadtower]

Aw, now I have to buy those cables at retail.

Good choice, though, family is better.