OVGE 2006 - August 19th, Tulsa, OK

[-^Cro§Bow^-]

It has been a very busy year with a lot of changes for me. However, it is time once again...:

Attention all classic video game players!

You have asked and been anxiously waiting! So without delay...

Welcome to the Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition 2006!

Tulsa, OK – On August 19, 2006 Atari, Coleco, Mattel, Nintendo, Sega and many more of your favorite classic gaming systems will once again rise from history in all their glory as the Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma will be host to the forth annual Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition organized for the mid-American states of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and beyond!
Plenty of space left so be sure to reserve now if you are interested in being a part of Mid-America's most anticipated annual event!
We also will have a need for a couple of volunteers this year to assist with marketing and during the event. Please contact us through the OVGE website if you are interested in being a volunteer.

The Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition is a gathering of collectors, video game enthusiasts, and vendors coming together to show, trade, buy, sell and have an incredible time!

Check the OVGE (http://www.ovge.com) website for full details and be sure to check often for updates as they happen.

Click here for the full Press Release (http://www.ovge.com/ovge06_pr.htm).

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

As usual, I am so there. Can't keep me away. :D

[ubikuberalles]

Cool. I'll be there (unless somethng comes up). I plan to bring some of my equipment and install it on PDF's table. I hope it helps out.

BTW, the link in the press release still points to the old OKGE site and doesn't work (you may want to fix that).

[icbrkr]

You know I'll be there.

[icbrkr]

I guess I need to figure out what I'm bringing as I'm setting up this year.. so far I've got a C-One that will be tagging along with me, and possibly an Amiga 4000T. I'm trying to figure out what theme I should do.

[-^Cro§Bow^-]

Just to let all of you know. I do NOT plan to exhibit this year. This will be the first time that I haven't brought stuff up and setup a table, but I will have tons of other stuff going on during the show. I simply won't have time to keep constant watch over my table.

With that, I will still be bringing up the TVs for the classic game tourney as I always have each year and will be hosting that event as I have in the past.

I also plan to bring up that new Frogger cab, provided I can get it fully operational. And if I bring that, then I might as well bring up the DC Kiosk ehh? At least with those two Items, I can sorta set them up and leave them be.

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

As usual, I'll be waving the Odyssey2 flag with the usual rarities like the trackball, but I'll also be showing off some of the new homebrews and recently-unearthed gems like Shark Hunter and Spider-Man (and maybe even Tutankham if it's out by then).

Also, I'll have a live running demo of Atari Video Music for everyone's psychedelic listening/viewing pleasure, and maybe a little bit of Famicom and Vectrex lovin' too. :D Plus the usual suspects, like the complete Coleco tabletop collection, retrogaming-related toys, and that video thing that everyone seems to like. ;)

[Smiling Jack]

I can't wait! I hope to see all you guys again this year, I just hope I can make it again. I had a lot of fun last year, not to mention learning new stuff and making new freinds. This year I can hang out afterwards and drink some beer with you guys (beers on me corona&limes)

[Kamino]

I will check my calendar...I may have already made obligations to let chicks stay at my flat for irish fest in milwaukee that weekend. =\ Video game conventions > though....count me in, most likely!

[purenergy]

Excellent!

Hats off to Crossbow, for what will be another great show this year! 8-)

Hopefully, I will be able to attend, it depends on my new job that starts Monday, June the 12th. (To bad I didn't take that job in Tulsa :( )

[icbrkr]

I'm bumping this up a bit. So far on my table I've got a Commodore One to display, a couple CD32s probably, and various other C= stuff. I'm going to try to drag all my duplicate carts (200+) and wires/etc. I'm up for suggestions (look through the collection on my webpage). Last year I had an import theme - PC Engine Duo, Japanese Gamecube games, Brazillian SMS games, etc.

[mezrabad]

Hey, it might actually be semi realistic for me to make it to this . . . must logisticize it.

[Funk Buddy]

I'm looking at going for the first time. I really wanted to go last year, but time and work wouldn't let me. Just trying to decide on the fly or drive option as it'll cost about the same with the way gas prices are.

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

The tables are paid for...and I'm bringing company this time!

DP's own AltairBoy is planning on being there to show off some of his collection of vintage (and working!) MITS Altair computers at the PDF tables, with at least one 8800 up and running with a game or two, and some vintage computer magazines dating back before Apple came along and revolutionized everything. Now there's something ya don't see every day.

I'll have the usual Odyssey2 goodness, and if I can coax it into working again, the original Magnavox Odyssey (again, not something that you can get your paws on every day). There'll also be a real live working Atari Video Music there that you can try out hands-on (along with a nifty mix of game-related tunes and vintage 70s and 80s goodness), as well as the complete Coleco tabletop collection - all with batteries in 'em! - and all those great goodies in the PDF videogame memorabilia collection.

If I can get it all put together in time, this year will see the premiere of a new expanded version of the PDF video loop that has proven so popular in years past - with possibly even as much as an extra half-hour of vintage game clips.

Oh, and that's just the PDF table. Flack, icbrkr and quite a few others will be there, all with their own displays that are at least that cool.

If all this isn't sounding tasty enough for you to head to Tulsa for a Saturday, then I don't know what is! Come on out and play some classics. That number again is O-V-G-E (http://www.ovge.com).

[icbrkr]

I've been working on this all morning. I've got 3 tables - 2 tables for displays, and 1 table for stuff to sell. What I've got so far:

Table 1:

Amiga CD32 - Playing Gloom (by request of SteveW)
Amiga CD32 - Playing Guardian and any shooters I have with me
<empty spot>

Table 2:

Commodore One - Playing .. ? I need help here. I need a list of about 10 C64 games that would be a good "pick it up and play" game. I say 10 because the C-One's core isn't 100% compatbile and it might not work.

Amiga 4000T - Playing ... ? I need an AGA title here to show off... again, quick "get into the game" sort of play. Also, if anyone wants to see a pretty loaded Amiga 4000T setup too, I'll break out of the game (it's a 4000 w/18MB, 5 disc CDROM changer, 24 bit video card, NIC, more).

Commodore 64C - Playing .. ? Creatures 2 has always been a hit for the death scenes but I'm up for something else.

Table 3:

Everything from my store is coming along pretty much (epochgames.com) .. 2600, 7800, 5200, NES, SNES, TI, Genesis, more.. and a lot of accessories and stuff that aren't on my store (cauz I haven't added em in yet). Controllers, some TI parts, a Coleco Telestar pong machine, 3 or 4 Sun Sparcstations and anything else extra that I have lying around. I'm sure I'll add more stuff to my table before the date arrives.

[milhouseOFpain]

anyone from the Saint Louis area want to tag along with me, or better yet let me tag along with them?

[-^Cro§Bow^-]

The OVGE is now only just over a month out. Time for some updates. Most of these changes are already reflected on the OVGE (http://www.ovge.com) website, but just in case here is the current list of sponsors, vendors, exhibitors and events scheduled.

Current OVGE 2006 Sponsors:
AtariAge
Messiah Entertainment
Video Game Collector Magazine
Speedhost.com
Barcade Asmusements
GameXchange
Vintage Stock
Digital Press

Current OVGE 2006 Vendors: (Tentative)
Barcade Asmusements
Game Crazy
GameXchange
Lynda's Action Figures
Trade-N-Games
Video Game Collector
Vintage Stock

Current OVGE 2006 Exhibitors: (Tentative)
Brian Green - Teaming with Rob to display Commodore stuff
Jeff Cooper - Pac-man memorbilia and selling lots of games
Earl Green - The Odyssey man! And official OVGE historian
Rob "Flack" O'hara - Teaming with Brian to display and sell Commodore stuff
Max Newton & Dustin Johnson - Neo-Geo all the way!
Joshua Risner - Street Fighter started the whole fighter genre
Josh Dunbar - Not in person, but his artwork will be!
Brad Prillwitz - The Jaguar man!, but this year he has a suprise!
Smitty - Lots of games and systems to sell

As for tournaments this year we currently have the following:
OVGE Classic Game Tournament
+Atari 2600 - Megamania
+Sega Genesis - Space Invaders '91
+Turbo Grafix - Galaga '90
The OVGE Classic Tourney will a be an Alien invasion theme this year as you can see.

We also have possible tournaments to be held by Max and Dustin who are the Neo-Geo side of our show and also possibly by Josh Risner with some good ole Street Fighter action!

Be sure to check the OVGE (http://www.ovge.com) website for more updates as they come...

[icbrkr]

Galaga 90? Oh.. you just made me actually want to play in a tourney.. I will kick so much ass.

(.. goes off to practice.. without the cheat mode on)

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

I'll put out the call that I usually do - anyone who's coming to OVGE and wants to see any Odyssey2 rarities, homebrews or repros that I have, just drop me a PM and I'll throw that game into the box to bring with me so you can try it out. :D

[Flack]

For those of you who are on the fence about coming, COME ON OUT!!! Me, PDF, Icbrkr, AltairBoy, Pantechnicon ... good god, if hanging out with us cool dudes like us doesn't get you laid, what will!

Ok, so maybe it won't help your sex life, but it's guaranteed to be a lot of fun. Many of us are going to be in town both Friday and Saturday nights, for those of you that wanna hook up for some grub and classic gaming conversation.

Come on out!!!

[Funk Buddy]

I assume you guys are staying at the hotel that the show is in, right?

I'm still debating on flying for $120 or driving for a little more... and flying for an hour or driving for 4 1/2 hours.

I told a pal from Ark about the show and he might make it if works not a problem.

[Flack]

That's where Icbrkr and PDF live as well (Arkansas). I'm in Oklahoma City. I'm not sure if we're staying there or not yet. I can't remember if there were any restaurants within walking distance (other than the one in the hotel) but there are tons of places to eat within 3 or 4 miles.

I don't know Tulsa that well so I'm not sure where the airport is in relation to the hotel, but I don't think it's that close.

[-^Cro§Bow^-]

Tulsa International is nearly on the opposite side of town. But..the Marriott has a shuttle service from the airport to the Hotel provided your a guest there or course.

And I want to say there are a few places sorta within walking distance. There is a BK about a block West of the Hotel as I recall and a Subway about a mile West from the Hotel.

I would have liked to have done the show closer to the Airport, however, there are two problems with that. One is that the airport and the area, isn't a very good part of Tulsa, and two, there aren't really any Hotels near the airport that have nearly the same space as I get at the Marriott in South Tulsa.

[98PaceCar]

Are there any specials on hotel rooms related to this? I'm planning on coming up the friday night before so that I can have the full day to hang out.

Is there anything going on the night before?? Maybe an unofficial DP gathering?

[yummysmokedham]

I booked a room for friday night and they gave me the "Leisure Rate" which was 89 bucks a night.

[-^Cro§Bow^-]

Yeap...the leisure rate is accurate. Same deal if you mention your attending the OVGE and want the room discount setup for it. That is..there is supposed to be...so make sure.

[yummysmokedham]

When I called and reserved they said there was no special rate for OVGE because there were no rooms set aside and the best deal they could give me was the leisure rate.

[ubikuberalles]

If you are an AAA member and plan to book at the Marriott, you'll get a slightly better rate than the leisure rate. I just booked my room and it was $85 a night with my AAA membership. It's only $4 off the leisure rate but money is money! :)

[-^Cro§Bow^-]

No special rate for the show ehh? I had specifically worked out a deal with them this year to have about 10 rooms slotted away at the leisure rate of 89.99 a night. But I guess since they offer the leisure rate...it is all the same thing. Strange though...

Well, they get the money for the room early next week, so everything should be squared away by them.

I could still use a few more Arcade cabs at the show though..errrr....

[Funk Buddy]

It's still a while before the show, but it looks like I'll be there. Being in a small family business, things can change quickly. If something comes up and I can't make it, there will be next year (I hope).

I'd like to toss out this offer. If there is a game in my import collection that someone wants to see or use in their display let me know. I don't have anything really rare or out of this world, but I thought I'd ask. I have to say no R. Silvergun, since I don't want to buy another copy if something happens. :embarrassed: I have mostly Saturn, Dreamcast, PCE & PS2.

Click for collection by system (http://www.vgrebirth.org/community/games.asp?field=platform&order=a&id=Funk%5FBuddy&list=1)

Also, is it worth it for me to bring my trade box?

[icbrkr]

It's still a while before the show, but it looks like I'll be there. Being in a small family business, things can change quickly. If something comes up and I can't make it, there will be next year (I hope).

I'd like to toss out this offer. If there is a game in my import collection that someone wants to see or use in their display let me know. I don't have anything really rare or out of this world, but I thought I'd ask. I have to say no R. Silvergun, since I don't want to buy another copy if something happens. :embarrassed: I have mostly Saturn, Dreamcast, PCE & PS2.

Click for collection by system (http://www.vgrebirth.org/community/games.asp?field=platform&order=a&id=Funk%5FBuddy&list=1)

Also, is it worth it for me to bring my trade box?

It's always worth bringing your trade box :) If you show up the day before, a lot of times while we're setting up a bunch of the exhibitors like myself do a bit of pre-show trading. Plus, you just never know.

[Funk Buddy]

Sounds good to me. I'm not sure if I'll be down Friday or not, travel plans are up in the air ATM.

[k8track]

OK, I've decided that I'm definitely coming. I'll visit my dad in Arkansas, then make the drive to Tulsa. Can't wait.

[Pantechnicon]

I'm going :D . Done deal. I'll be heading there with Altairboy and my meager tradebox and am looking forward to meeting some fellow DP'ers.

[Flack]

Pantechnicon, AltairBoy, and k8track -- when do you all plan on arriving in Tulsa, and when do you plan on leaving?

I have to work Friday, so I'm planning on having everything loaded up so that Friday after work I can head straight to Tulsa. I should be there around 7pm, Friday night. My wife is driving separately and won't be in Tulsa until later that night. We'll be there Saturday; she's leaving early to head back home to pick up the kids from grandma's. I'll be at the show until 5pm (obviously) -- after that, it just depends on what everyone else's plans are as to what I'm doing. If anyone wants to hang out and go to dinner or something I'm down for that. Regardless, I'll probably drive back to OKC Saturday night after everything else wraps up.

I'm already in hot water; Saturday is also my wedding anniversary, so I'll be making ammends Sunday for spending Saturday in Tulsa, I'm guessing. :D

[Flack]

Also, is it worth it for me to bring my trade box?
Ice already touched on this, but I just wanted to add that there are a couple of guys every year who bring their trade boxes not just the night before but to the show itself. IIRC the "balloon guy" (the guy that shows up every year and makes balloon animals for people) also brings his tradebox to the show and walks from table to table, wheeling and dealing.

[98PaceCar]

If there's going to be a trade session on Friday night, I want in! I don't have a lot in my trade box right now, but I'll bring what I have!

[icbrkr]

My plans are that I'm still going in a few weeks... though I might not be as prepared as I'd like to have been.

Flack and a few others already know this and I've been posting on my blog - my mom is losing her battle to ovarian cancer and I've been watching her for a couple of weeks now. Depending on how everything unfolds will determine if I'm still making it or not.

If I do make it, I'll still be there on Friday night and the days leading up to it are going to be busy for me - I still need to sort out my for sale pile.

[Funk Buddy]

Also, is it worth it for me to bring my trade box?
Ice already touched on this, but I just wanted to add that there are a couple of guys every year who bring their trade boxes not just the night before but to the show itself. IIRC the "balloon guy" (the guy that shows up every year and makes balloon animals for people) also brings his tradebox to the show and walks from table to table, wheeling and dealing.

Well, if all works as planned I'll be there Friday night. I plan on leaving here (KC) around 2 pm at the latest. I'll be glad to help set up if anyone needs the assistance. The trade box will be in tow just incase.

@ icbrkr

Sorry to hear about your mother. Family comes first for sure, but it'll be nice to meet the DP crew too.

[ubikuberalles]

Pantechnicon, AltairBoy, and k8track -- when do you all plan on arriving in Tulsa, and when do you plan on leaving?

Chances are Pantechnicon and I will be leaving Albuquerque at or before 8:00 AM Friday morning. This means we'll be in Tulsa 5:30 PM ish Tulsa time.

Pan and I are staying in Tulsa Saturday night and will leave sometime Sunday morning.

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

I won't be able to make it in until Saturday morning, but I think this announcement will make up for it. :D

I'm planning to have copies of the new, improved and extended Phosphor Dot Fossils video available. This is a greatly expanded version of the one that's been running for the past couple of years, now with nearly twice as many games shown (on twice as many systems), more coverage of computer games on such platforms at the Apple II, Commodore 64, and Atari 8-bit machines, classic commercials, footage of rare gaming swag, and much more. Come visit the PDF road crew and get a piece of classic gaming history to take home with you!

If you just want to play some games, of course we'll have the Odyssey and Odyssey2, AltairBoy and his Altair collection, and the ever-popular complete collection of Coleco mini-arcade tabletop machines. Something old school for everybody!

[Flack]

For anyone who didn't see PDF's old video presentation, let me tell you, it was bad ASS. I got a copy of the old one a couple of years ago. I took it home and planned on watching it for five minutes or so. A couple of hours later (or however long it is) I was still sitting there on the couch, drooling and watching. I've seen a few pix from the new video and it looks even more awesomer (c).

I'll be buying one early in the day but I'm not going to open it until I get home, otherwise I'll end up watching it all day during the convention.

[Felixthegamer]

I was on the fence about this and was close to giving it a nod, but we spent a little more in Chicago at the comic con than expected. Looks to be a blast though and I will try hard to set aside some cash for next year!

[icbrkr]

I've spent some time pricing stuff today - There will be roughly:

80+ 2600/7800 carts selling mostly for $1
20+ NES carts selling for 3-5 each
INTV stuff for a buck
O2 stuff for a buck
SMS stuff for $3-7
Various controllers, TI stuff (TI stuff, $1/cart)
A Coleco pong machine, a stack of SUN Sparcstations
Some CD32 titles I got extra (but not the amount I thought I'd have)
I gotta make sure I don't come home with this stuff! I'll have 200+ carts in all ;)

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

A late announcement here - due to duplication turnaround time, I won't be able to get the DVDs done in time for the show. Apologies to everyone who was setting aside their ten bucks for it - it'll be ready for the next OVGE for sure. LOL

[yummysmokedham]

the "balloon guy" (the guy that shows up every year and makes balloon animals for people) also brings his tradebox to the show and walks from table to table, wheeling and dealing.

The baloon guy usually has some pretty decent stuff on him, I bought a couple of afterburner kits for the gameboy advance and some other stuff last time I was there. You never know what you are gonna come home with.

[mezrabad]

Okay, it's official. I booked a room at a Super 8 on I-44 not far from the location of the event. ($45.87 for one night, non-smoking room). Gonna BE there.

My 8-year old son and I are going to make a father/son day of it. We'll be wearing matching red shirts with a big gecko on them. Say "Hi" to us if you see us.

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

Man, this is turning into the DP Dream Team get-together. I can't wait, if only for that reason!

[Funk Buddy]

I've got my room booked and so far it's still a go. I should be there around 6 pm Friday. Like I said, I'm up for helping anyone to set up that needs it. Please remember that I'm a fat (lazy) old man and can't stay up too late. LOL

[-^Cro§Bow^-]

This is the final layout and table assignment for the room this year. Feel free to ask me any questions, but I really can't make any changes to the layout at this point. I don't think anyone will be disappointed... ;)

http://www.ovge.com/temp/06_layout.gif

See all of you on Saturday!

[yummysmokedham]

all I know is that once I get setup, off to the poker tables a creek nation I will go \^_^/

[Flack]

Okay, it's official. I booked a room at a Super 8 on I-44 not far from the location of the event. ($45.87 for one night, non-smoking room). Gonna BE there.

My 8-year old son and I are going to make a father/son day of it. We'll be wearing matching red shirts with a big gecko on them. Say "Hi" to us if you see us.
I missed this post -- that's awesome, can't wait to see you guys there!

That reminds me ... shoot, I don't think anyone headed up the official DP name tags this year! If I think of it I will pick up some blank ones if nothing else from the dollar store.

I'll be there around 5'ish Friday. I know Icebreaker, AltairBoy and Pantechnicon will all be in around the same time as well. I'll probably be wearing my "Flack" hat just for simplicity sake. If you see us, come grab us and say hey! I'll have my cell phone with me too, if you need the number send me a PM.

We're two days out now, so I made this a global announcement for the next 3 days. Last call, gamers -- it looks like this will be the biggest year ever!!!

[Funk Buddy]

I'm really glad I can make it this year. Looks like fun to be had by all! I've tried to put the word out elsewhere to draw more people.

[Pantechnicon]

Okay, it's official. I booked a room at a Super 8 on I-44 not far from the location of the event. ($45.87 for one night, non-smoking room). Gonna BE there.

My 8-year old son and I are going to make a father/son day of it. We'll be wearing matching red shirts with a big gecko on them. Say "Hi" to us if you see us.

This really makes me want to bring my own son, who's the same age and has a thing for both videogames and herps. Alas, we didn't plan the trip that way :( .

Either way, I'll look out for you both to say hi.

[98PaceCar]

I'm hoping to be able to be in Tulsa around 5:30 to 6:00 or so on Friday night. I've pulled all of the dupes I can find and will be bringing them up for the DP folks to browse. Don't have a lot, but there is some interesting stuff in there.

Can't wait to finally meet some more DP folks! If I can remember to grab it, I'll bring my DP nametag from CGE. Otherwise, I'll be the geek in the video game shirt (real descriptive, huh?) ;)

Flack, I'll give you a call once I hit the hotel and get settled in a bit.

[k8track]

Flack--sorry, I didn't see your post asking me when I was going to arrive. I decided to not go to Arkansas, but I am still going to Tulsa, so I will be there tomorrow (Friday) night, don't know what time. I'm gonna bring my tent and camp out at Snowdale St. Park, which is about an hour's drive east of Tulsa, near Salina. Hopefully I'll get there in good time and get my tent set up and get into Tulsa that evening. Where exactly are people meeting Friday evening, in the hotel lobby? If I don't see you Friday night, I'll definitely be there Saturday--anything going on Saturday evening?

[Flack]

I plan on hanging out and eating with people both Friday and Saturday nights. Kev, you've still got my cell phone number (if not, PM me), so drop me a line when you're in the Tulsa area. If we leave the hotel area I'll try and note which general direction we went so others can easily find us. :) I suspect Friday I'll get to the hotel, hang out for a bit and "find people", go eat with whoever wants to go, come back to the hotel, and hang out in some generally visible area (either the lobby or the OVGE room itself).

[mezrabad]

Bummer! Looks like we're going to miss out on any Friday night activities. I'm respecting my wife's wishes to not take my son out of school early on Friday so we won't even be leaving Austin until about 3:30. I don't expect we'll get into Tulsa until around 11-12 midnight-ish! (I have a light foot, must be from growing up in the northeast U.S., where traffic usually crawls.)

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

[ubikuberalles]

Bummer indeed. Perhaps you'll be able to hang out after the show on Saturday?

Based on my experience, driving in Texas with a light foot is a very good idea.

[-^Cro§Bow^-]

Based on the current Fines in the state of OK right now...driving with a light foot is HEAVILY advised!!!

Min fine in OK is $120...min in Tulsa county now sits at $170...incredible...

Just forewarning...

[98PaceCar]

Based on the current Fines in the state of OK right now...driving with a light foot is HEAVILY advised!!!

Min fine in OK is $120...min in Tulsa county now sits at $170...incredible...

Just forewarning...

Dang, maybe I shouldn't bring the mustang and settle for my truck instead!! @_@

[Flack]

Oklahoma isn't much better. A few years ago we voted to eliminate safety inspection stickers -- now, we (they) get our (their) money through increased ticket writing. Be warned.

[k8track]

I plan on hanging out and eating with people both Friday and Saturday nights. Kev, you've still got my cell phone number (if not, PM me), so drop me a line when you're in the Tulsa area. If we leave the hotel area I'll try and note which general direction we went so others can easily find us. :) I suspect Friday I'll get to the hotel, hang out for a bit and "find people", go eat with whoever wants to go, come back to the hotel, and hang out in some generally visible area (either the lobby or the OVGE room itself).
Rob, I gots your cell phone number and will give you a call when I get into town (I'm fiercely anti-cell phone myself and so I will have to find a pay phone and use a phone card, no big deal). I've decided to go to Keystone State Park instead, which I realized is much closer to the hotel and is outside the west end of town. I'll stay at Snowdale on Saturday night, which is out of town the other direction, heading home for me. $8 a night, baby!

[Pantechnicon]

Hey, it looks like I'll be bringing one of the Pantechniclings with me after all. I've decided Alex can punt from school on Friday and join me and Uncle Altairboy on our trip.

If nothing else he'll keep me from drinking too heavily.

[Flack]

Awesome, the more the merrier! Any requests for the little guy?

[Pantechnicon]

Awesome, the more the merrier! Any requests for the little guy?

Nah, he'll find plenty to do.

[k8track]

Unfortunately, some things came up at the last minute and I won't be making it to Tulsa after all. I'm sorry.

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

We must mount a search party to bring k8track to OVGE. These "other things" can be dealt with later.

I'm in the middle of my mad preparation action:

PREPARATION A:
http://www.thelogbook.com/earl/hizzouse/q3-06/ovgeprep1.jpg
Boxed stuff is good. This box has balls. Trackballs, that is.

PREPARATION B:
http://www.thelogbook.com/earl/hizzouse/q3-06/ovgeprep2.jpg
Coleco mini-arcade goodness awaits transport.

PREPARATION C:
http://www.thelogbook.com/earl/hizzouse/q3-06/ovgeprep3.jpg
How rare is the stuff you'll be seeing at OVGE this year, you ask? Is this rare enough for ya?

PREPARATION D:
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Due to some technical difficulties with my Magnavox Odyssey, it won't be coming to the show this year - it may be old hat to everyone else, but I always enjoy seeing it get so much playtime. Instead, my modded PS1 will appear, with the World's Greatest PS1 Joystick, and retro arcade compilations aplenty, including many imports. Qix? Crazy Climber? 10 Yard Fight? Yeah, we got dat. The CDs on the right are imported game soundtracks - that's what'll be playing through Atari Video Music along with some music from the one and only Mr. Tony Fox.

By the way, I'll have some Tony Fox CDs to sell at the show, but hit me up early - supplies are limited!

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This stuff is so cool, Olivia wishes she could come too.[/img]

[k8track]

Man, you're killing me, Earl. But the truth was, I just wasn't up for it. I'm just far too depressed to make the drive without my fiancee. (She's been out of the country now for 12 months and counting.) I couldn't do it. It was too overwhelming. Taking long, cross country drives and camping was our thing. I just couldn't do it by myself. I even packed the car last night with all my camping gear and tradebox of video games. But I just lost the heart for it. It's OK, I'll save the gas money, I guess. And it worked out for the better, because Kazue sent me a paper she needed proofread and corrected right away, so I was able to do that for her (she's working on her Ph.D.). I don't mean to be a total bummer but I wanted to be honest--you know it's something (emotionally) major when it's keeping me from OVGE, one of the coolest things ever.

Have big fun, and I know next year I'll be in the proper frame of mind to truly enjoy it.

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

I'll hold you to that. And bring Dr. Kazue with you!

[Steve W]

Wow. I prefer to drive alone. I can turn up the radio (or iPod with FM transmitter) as loud as I want, I don't have to worry about stopping too much if I see shops I'd like to look at or generally need a pitstop, and I don't have to listen to anyone complain about how fast I drive.

I'm all rarin' to go. I just hope the excitement doesn't keep me from falling asleep tonight. That happened at the first OVGE, I only managed a half hour of sleep before me and a couple of co-workers were going to set out. I've made it to the past two, though, and I intend to make it tomorrow.

[I Am Humanoid]

The CDs on the right are imported game soundtracks - that's what'll be playing through Atari Video Music along with some music from the one and only Mr. Tony Fox.

By the way, I'll have some Tony Fox CDs to sell at the show, but hit me up early - supplies are limited!



Don't forget "INSERT COIN" - the arcade based, short film/music video for sale on DVD - exclusively at PDF's table!!!

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[GrandAmChandler]

PREPARATION A:

PREPARATION B:


PREPARATION C:

PREPARATION D:


Where's PREPARATION H ???

Bada-BING!

[I Am Humanoid]

Where's PREPARATION H ???

Bada-BING!

You get a complimentary tube with the new 8-Bit Weapon cd...along with a packet of powdered prune juice and a razor blade to slit your wrist.

Excellent marketing tactic.

LOL :evil: :eek 2: x_x LOL

[Flack]

Last night I had dinner with Icbrkr, Mrs. Icbrkr, Funk Buddy, AltairBoy, 98PaceCar, Pantechnicon, and Pantechnicon Jr. When I got back to the room I talked with Jason from Trade-N-Games, Smitty, YummySmokedHam, Crossbow, Jeff Cooper, and others I'm probably forgetting. By the end of the night I'd made close to $200, getting rid of a bunch of extra joysticks, a SNES, and several copies of my book.

Oh, and OVGE hasn't started yet. LOL

It's gonna be a great day!