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Title: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on April 09, 2012, 05:04:16 PM
And the saga continues,
Back for it's third consecutive year, Turbo Fest is returning to Chicagoland!! Now with double the fun with more games and systems to play. Best of all, there will be 3 T-16/PC Engine tournaments throughout. Come take part in our exciting 5-player Battle Lode Runner and Bombeman 94 tourney matches. Then, step into the shoes of a sidearm as you try to navigate the treacherous obstacles the game throws your way in this high scoring tournament. Great prizes for the winners.
The event will take place July 14th in Lombard, IL at the Heron Point Convention Center. The address is 665 W. North Ave in Lombard. It is in the same parking zone as the Fairfield Inn. Lombard is located a couple of miles west of Chicago. Turbo Fest is part of a retro-gaming convention called the Video Game Summit (VGS). The show, as well as Turbo Fest, will run from 11-6 PM. There will be many people selling retro games and many other tournaments for other consoles as well. Arcades will also be present.
Admission is $5, but the price is well worth the admission. Entrance into our tournaments is 100% free. We would love to meet fellow T-16 enthusiasts such as yourselves.
In comparison to MGC, the VGS is smaller. However, you will find that the gaming area is very spacious and can do a great job accommodating the awesomeness that is Turbo Fest. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on April 09, 2012, 05:04:29 PM
I also want to point out some of the cool things Chicago has to offer in terms of gaming. First off, Galloping Ghost Arcade is an absolute MUST-SEE. It is technically the second largest arcade in the US, and comprised of mostly retro arcades. It has got some pretty obscure cabinets such as Galaga 88, Street Fighter 1 (Fighting Street), Splatterhouse and many more. Feast your eyes on the amazing cabinet list: http://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/games_list.htm
If you're in the mood for buying turbob games, you should check out the stores below. They have a decent selection of T-16 games.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: SMF on April 09, 2012, 05:27:00 PM
Sounds awesome, Let's see if I have money around July to make the trip from Ohio.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Colossus1574 on April 10, 2012, 12:17:16 AM
Sounds pretty damn cool and looks like a fun time for sure! I hope you guys have an AWESOME turnout to represent all the T-16 players out there! Too bad I'm as west on the coast as you can get :lol:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: esteban on April 10, 2012, 09:14:50 AM
I'm going to be in Maine during TurboFest 2012... damn (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Nando on April 10, 2012, 09:19:38 AM
:shock:
:clap:
sucks living in the South sometimes.. ](*,)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Nando on April 10, 2012, 09:20:58 AM
the people play games site is not up.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on April 10, 2012, 11:17:54 AM
Agreed. I'm seriously tempted to try to organize some sort of retro-gaming gathering for us southerners. With a heavy focus on OBEY, of course.
I probably won't be able to make it up to Chicago this year. I already have a vacation planned for June, so taking another one in July isn't likely in the books. :(
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on April 10, 2012, 11:40:57 AM
Sounds pretty damn cool and looks like a fun time for sure! I hope you guys have an AWESOME turnout to represent all the T-16 players out there! Too bad I'm as west on the coast as you can get :lol:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: NightWolve on April 10, 2012, 01:08:39 PM
Hm, I might be interested in going if you can tell me about how many people you expect. I'm not gonna drive out there if you only have like 4-5 commitments... If you can say you're expecting at least 15 or more people (that are firm commitments to attend), then count me in!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Bernie on April 10, 2012, 01:14:17 PM
Guys, I have heard that there are plans to have EVERY USA releases available for play. If yall need Might and Magic III, Dungeon Explorer II, or any others I may have, I can make sure someone here gets them on loan. I cant attend.... :( I believe someone is already lined up to have Beyond Shadowgate there, but if not I can do that one too.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: majors on April 11, 2012, 02:13:29 AM
Agreed. I'm seriously tempted to try to organize some sort of retro-gaming gathering for us southerners. With a heavy focus on OBEY, of course.
[plug] Animazement in Raleigh on Memorial day weekend is expanding the its retro section to 8 setups. One Duo for sure and we will have a PC-FX and SGX with us just in case there is demand. Over 5000 sq/f just for the game room plus we move all the Bemani/Rock Band/Kinect to a 2nd game room to keep our sanity. [/plug]
As for a meet-up, I'm thinking weekend cook out! I do a big throw down for the 4th every year. But I do not get enough obey in due to cooking, drinking and host duties.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on April 11, 2012, 02:19:11 AM
Hm, I might be interested in going if you can tell me about how many people you expect. I'm not gonna drive out there if you only have like 4-5 commitments... If you can say you're expecting at least 15 or more people (that are firm commitments to attend), then count me in!
I see that you are also from Chicagoland, so the drive shouldn't be that bad. I'm not sure I understand your question. How many people from this site do I expect to attend, or just people in general? Last year we had approximately 12-15 people from PCEFX attend, so I expect right around the same number conservatively. Definitely do come if you have the chance. We'd love to meet you, especially since you helped make the english patch for Ys IV as well as other projects. As mentioned above, we will have most lots of games available to play.
Guys, I have heard that there are plans to have EVERY USA releases available for play. If yall need Might and Magic III, Dungeon Explorer II, or any others I may have, I can make sure someone here gets them on loan. I cant attend.... :( I believe someone is already lined up to have Beyond Shadowgate there, but if not I can do that one too.
Yes, we were indeed talking about that. That is so nice of you to offer your games on loan to us. We will take a look at our collective collections and will let you know. :) Hopefully next year you can attend one of our fests.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Nando on April 11, 2012, 02:55:46 AM
Agreed. I'm seriously tempted to try to organize some sort of retro-gaming gathering for us southerners. With a heavy focus on OBEY, of course.
Where in the South are you? I'm in Tx (Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex area) TRANSFORM!!!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: NightWolve on April 11, 2012, 03:25:09 AM
Yeah, I meant in general, so sounds like you get a little more than what I thought then (if that count was just limited to folks from here) or what I would expect for something like this event...
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I see that you are also from Chicagoland
Yeah, so is Keranu I recall. Alright, I'll just try not to forget about this - You can add my email to your reminder list.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: DragonmasterDan on April 11, 2012, 04:01:32 AM
Yeah, I meant in general, so sounds like you get a little more than what I thought then (if that count was just limited to folks from here) or what I would expect for something like this event...
General attendees of VGS last year was probably around 100-125 throughout the day. As far as people specifically from this forum, it was around 15.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on April 11, 2012, 06:09:21 AM
[plug] Animazement in Raleigh on Memorial day weekend is expanding the its retro section to 8 setups. One Duo for sure and we will have a PC-FX and SGX with us just in case there is demand. Over 5000 sq/f just for the game room plus we move all the Bemani/Rock Band/Kinect to a 2nd game room to keep our sanity. [/plug]
As for a meet-up, I'm thinking weekend cook out! I do a big throw down for the 4th every year. But I do not get enough obey in due to cooking, drinking and host duties.
Awesome, I didn't know Animazement had much going on for gaming. That's only about an hour from me! I take it you'll be there majors?
Agreed. I'm seriously tempted to try to organize some sort of retro-gaming gathering for us southerners. With a heavy focus on OBEY, of course.
I probably won't be able to make it up to Chicago this year. I already have a vacation planned for June, so taking another one in July isn't likely in the books. :(
How far south are you, I'm in virigina, which is kinda the south
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on April 17, 2012, 03:45:54 PM
How far south are you, I'm in virigina, which is kinda the south
I'm in Fayetteville, NC. It's about an hour and a quarter south of Raleigh. Where in VA are you? I once drove up to Linden, VA to check out http://lunacityarcade.com (http://lunacityarcade.com/). :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Bernie on April 17, 2012, 03:47:10 PM
He is about 1 hour south of me Dan. :) I'm in the Prince George/Dinwiddie VA area.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on April 17, 2012, 03:52:43 PM
It's like a thumb and a bit away on my screen, that's not that far ;)
Or you're just a thumb click away from ordering plane tickets to Chicago. ;)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on May 19, 2012, 12:57:48 PM
Less than 2 months away before the big show folks! :D
If you order with enough time, you can lock in affordable hotel rates at the Fairfield Inn which is adjacent to the convention center when you visit this link. http://cwp.marriott.com/chifs/vdsvds/
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on May 19, 2012, 02:19:28 PM
Thanks for the reminder, Chany!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on May 23, 2012, 04:56:55 PM
Walter Day, the famous referee from the King of Kong documentary and founder of Twin Galaxies, has confirmed that he will be a special guest atendee at this year's show!
Walter Day, the famous referee from the King of Kong documentary and founder of Twin Galaxies, has confirmed that he will be a special guest atendee at this year's show!
Walter was there a few years ago (maybe Chany can find pictures).
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on May 24, 2012, 02:16:39 AM
That's actually really cool. I've been trying to find a way to make it up this year, and now I want to make it up even more. Maybe he'll sign my King of Kong DVD so I can be one step closer to uber-nerd! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on May 24, 2012, 02:32:21 AM
Yes indeed, 2008 to be exact. It was my first year in attendace at the show. Here are some pics from his last visit:
Trickman Terry and Sushi X live around here. They usually attend the VGS. I'd say there's a pretty good chance they'll come back this year.
Yeah after I wrote that I remembered D-Dan mentioning they attended previously. I really enjoyed chatting with them at MGC. It would be cool to just chill with them at VGS.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Fatality on May 24, 2012, 03:50:10 PM
I only live about 45 minutes from there so I'll probably go. Should be good times!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on May 24, 2012, 04:22:14 PM
Reservations made! See all yuz guys in two months!
Awesomesauce! :D
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on May 27, 2012, 05:10:01 PM
I'm pretty sure I'll be able to make it this year, but I've got to make sure it doesn't conflict with another RV trip later in the month. I really hope this'll work out though. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on May 27, 2012, 05:28:47 PM
You'll be welcomed with open arms, Rolf. Hope you can make it.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on May 27, 2012, 06:04:18 PM
Me too. :D
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on June 01, 2012, 04:35:30 PM
Chany, you going to need another Neo again? I have Viewpoint back <<<wink wink, nudge nudge>>>
I have a Turbo CD, Supergrafx, and Duo-R also available.
Is there any other systems you guys would want. I have a fully working Twin Famicom that may invoke some interest.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on June 01, 2012, 05:40:32 PM
Yes! A Neo Geo AES would definitely come in handy again this year Mathius, and especially the Joe Redifer edition of Viewpoint. :P
I'll let you know if we need anthing else.
Thanks!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on June 01, 2012, 05:48:03 PM
About a month away! Can't wait! Put my name down for the Battle Lode Runner tournament. :D
You'll do better than I did last year, I'm sure. Load Runner PCE isn't really my thing. I preferred the C64 version.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on June 10, 2012, 01:50:37 PM
BLR is probably my favorite multiplayer game on the PCE game. The game is so easy to pick up and play. It is so cool to fall through a hole in the ground and reappear at the top. :)
Lode Runner on the PCE, no thanks. But Battle Lode Runner is a lot of fun IMO because of the multiplayer option.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on June 10, 2012, 02:18:52 PM
BLR is probably my favorite multiplayer game on the PCE game. The game is so easy to pick up and play. It is so cool to fall through a hole in the ground and reappear at the top. :)
Lode Runner on the PCE, no thanks. But Battle Lode Runner is a lot of fun IMO because of the multiplayer option.
I meant Battle Load Runner. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: jeffhlewis on June 11, 2012, 07:06:24 AM
I'm in - probably taking the Friday prior off of work in case a group is going to hit up Chicago / Galloping Ghost.
I'm bringing some stuff to swap/trade - any need for people to bring consoles/games with for playing?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on June 11, 2012, 07:13:35 AM
Hey Jeff, it was nice to meet you at MGC. I am glad to hear that you will be coming to the VGS as well.
As a matter of fact, we will be taking two groups of people from PCEFX to Galloping Ghost Arcade friday night. We should be arriving between 5-6 PM. The address of the arcade is in the second post of this thread.
Also make sure to join us for some deep dish pizza after the conclusion of the VGS saturday night: https://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11980.0
Everyone is welcome to join us for these two get togethers as well. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: jeffhlewis on June 11, 2012, 08:11:46 AM
Sounds awesome - G.G. is closer to me than Chicago so I'd probably just meet everyone there.
What are people doing for hotel on Friday night? staying in Lombard?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on June 11, 2012, 10:03:28 AM
Is everyone meeting up to go to the arcade on Friday? If so, time and place or just meet at the arcade?
We have various plans to run around that day. I think the plan is to hit Galloping Ghosts sometime in the early evening, possibly around 6:00-7:30 PM. Unfortunately, none of these plans are firm just yet, especially as far as timing goes.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Flare65 on July 02, 2012, 03:43:53 PM
I'd like to join you all. Any final head count?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: DragonmasterDan on July 02, 2012, 10:43:42 PM
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 03, 2012, 07:22:36 AM
We would love for you to join us. If you're planning on joining us at arcade on Friday, it might be a good idea to let us know what you'll be wearing since we've never met you before. Don't forget about the pizza meet-up after the VGS on Saturday. :) https://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11980.0
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: jeffhlewis on July 04, 2012, 04:54:19 AM
I'll be at Galloping Ghost - count me in!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 07, 2012, 08:14:05 AM
1 week before the show. See you guys there! :D
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Flare65 on July 07, 2012, 09:29:35 AM
What time on Friday for Galloping Ghost?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 07, 2012, 12:24:07 PM
We are all meeting up at 10:30 am at the convention center. It will be an all day road trip with Galloping Ghosts being at the end.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 07, 2012, 03:55:03 PM
Flare, we have various things planned during the day on Friday. But our estimated time of arrival is between 5:30 and 6:00 PM at Galloping Ghost.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Flare65 on July 07, 2012, 05:57:09 PM
I'll see if I can get out of work early that day. I do have Saturday open for sure.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: tggodfrey on July 09, 2012, 12:04:42 AM
What are your guys plans on Friday?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on July 09, 2012, 01:32:24 AM
I'll be driving most of Friday (I think I'm looking at something like 9 hours that day) but I hope to at least meet up with y'all at the Galloping Ghost.
I am far too excited about this.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 09, 2012, 02:51:33 AM
Hey Terry, the plan is for all of us to meet up at Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield friday evening around 5:30-6:00. In case you haven't heard, this is the largest arcade in Illinois. They have an amazing assortment of cabs from the 70's, 80's and 90's. http://gallopingghostarcade.com/
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: DragonmasterDan on July 10, 2012, 08:39:17 AM
I'll be driving most of Friday (I think I'm looking at something like 9 hours that day) but I hope to at least meet up with y'all at the Galloping Ghost.
I am far too excited about this.
Where are you driving from?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: BlueBMW on July 10, 2012, 09:48:13 AM
I think roflkartoffel is in north carolina.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on July 10, 2012, 10:16:43 AM
I'll be driving most of Friday (I think I'm looking at something like 9 hours that day) but I hope to at least meet up with y'all at the Galloping Ghost.
HA!! You forgot to add the stop here in VA to see Bernie!!
Ah, that'll be after my trip to the windy city. :) Boy, this is the month for meeting up with pcefxers for me! Lilgrafx, I need to hit you up with a PM too to see if you can meet up when I head through VA. It looks like I'll be a lot closer to Bernie, but maybe we can work something out.
Argh. Sorry for hijacking the thread. Please resume regularly scheduled Turbo Talk!
EDIT: I just made a t-shirt with my avatar image on it (big) to wear during Turbo Fest. Aside from being slightly askew, it looks pretty good! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: BlueBMW on July 11, 2012, 12:15:49 PM
Haha! I love it. Sadly, I have no good gaming related shirts or anything to wear :(
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Necromancer on July 12, 2012, 02:47:18 AM
Sadly, I have no good gaming related shirts or anything to wear :(
Wear the coveralls from your old avatar pic. 8)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: turbokon on July 12, 2012, 03:19:44 AM
Too late for me this year but I plan on making it next year. Already talk to the wife about it.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: jeffhlewis on July 12, 2012, 04:10:16 AM
I'm bringing some spare games and such to trade/sell - I've got a couple SMS rares to unload (King's Quest, Golden Axe Warrior cart, R.C. Pro Am) if anyone is so inclined.
I've also gotten my completed order in for the Outrun t-shirts I made with an artist from the U.K. (pic below). I've got M-L-XL if anybody wants one - we're selling them at cost pretty much ($20). It's a seven color professional screen print on an American Apparel tee. We went all out for quality's sake.
(http://www.lewisjeff.com/temp/outrun-shirt.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 12, 2012, 04:12:25 AM
Very nice shirts Jeff! I may pick one up if I'm not broke after the show. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Arkhan on July 12, 2012, 04:14:19 AM
If I mail out a shitload of the flyers for Aetherbyte to one of you, ythink they'd get to you by Saturday to take to the show?
I probably should have thought of this sooner, since i have that HUGE STACK OF THEM.
f*ck!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 12, 2012, 04:23:00 AM
Not likely, Ark. :(
You would have to Overnight them.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 12, 2012, 04:29:30 AM
If I mail out a shitload of the flyers for Aetherbyte to one of you, ythink they'd get to you by Saturday to take to the show?
I probably should have thought of this sooner, since i have that HUGE STACK OF THEM.
f*ck!
Yeah there's no way they will get here in time unless you overnight them so they get to me tomorrow. I would be happy to distribute the flyers for you. Let me know if you want to overnight them so I can PM you my address.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Arkhan on July 12, 2012, 04:31:38 AM
PM that address brobro
I can at least try to. I won't be home til like 7pm though.
but there is a 24 hour post office drop off doodler box by my house.
Pretty sure that won't work though. They'd be picked up Friday and arrive saturday.
how far do you live from VGS?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 12, 2012, 04:39:44 AM
I can at least try to. I won't be home til like 7pm though.
but there is a 24 hour post office drop off doodler box by my house.
Pretty sure that won't work though. They'd be picked up Friday and arrive saturday.
how far do you live from VGS?
I PM'd you my address. I live about 7 miles east of the VGS. I will be arriving at the convention center around 8 AM to help set-up, so I will miss the saturday mail delivery which is around 11 AM. But if it does arrive on saturday, I could probably have my dad bring them to me.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Arkhan on July 12, 2012, 04:57:51 AM
I can at least try to. I won't be home til like 7pm though.
but there is a 24 hour post office drop off doodler box by my house.
Pretty sure that won't work though. They'd be picked up Friday and arrive saturday.
how far do you live from VGS?
I PM'd you my address. I live about 7 miles east of the VGS. I will be arriving at the convention center around 8 AM to help set-up, so I will miss the saturday mail delivery which is around 11 AM. But if it does arrive on saturday, I could probably have my dad bring them to me.
That would be pretty cool.
I will give it a shot if overnighting a stack of postcard size papers is cheap enough.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: tggodfrey on July 12, 2012, 05:22:20 AM
I might try to get to GG.......Just so everyone can spot me, I will wear my wingsuit!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: hizaygizirlz on July 12, 2012, 05:35:22 AM
What up all. I'll be at the arcade tomorrow probably arriving between 3 and 4:30. I can recognize some of you but i'll be wearing a grey t-shirt and shoes for anyone i don't know. Looking forward to having some fun.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 12, 2012, 06:18:02 AM
What up all. I'll be at the arcade tomorrow probably arriving between 3 and 4:30. I can recognize some of you but i'll be wearing a grey t-shirt and shoes for anyone i don't know. Looking forward to having some fun.
Hope to see you there!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Arkhan on July 12, 2012, 06:30:20 AM
Hey, if I can't get the flyers to chany in time, anyone who is going want to just print some off... ? lol
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 12, 2012, 07:41:30 AM
Hey, if I can't get the flyers to chany in time, anyone who is going want to just print some off... ? lol
I can try to get someone to do it for me on Friday (in black and white), it's not a gurantee but better than 50/50, why don't you link me or send it to me in an email username at yahoo. How many do you need like 2-3 hundred?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: BlueBMW on July 13, 2012, 02:49:43 AM
Hey, if I can't get the flyers to chany in time, anyone who is going want to just print some off... ? lol
I can try to get someone to do it for me on Friday (in black and white), it's not a gurantee but better than 50/50, why don't you link me or send it to me in an email username at yahoo. How many do you need like 2-3 hundred?
DragonmasterDan and I have got it covered!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: hizaygizirlz on July 13, 2012, 03:23:08 AM
Hey, if I can't get the flyers to chany in time, anyone who is going want to just print some off... ? lol
I can try to get someone to do it for me on Friday (in black and white), it's not a gurantee but better than 50/50, why don't you link me or send it to me in an email username at yahoo. How many do you need like 2-3 hundred?
DragonmasterDan and I have got it covered!
I got 150-200 printed in black and white i'll try to bring them to the arcade and you guys can have them for when you set up on Sat, if not i'll bring them on Sat.
Either way see you guys this evening.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 13, 2012, 03:31:48 AM
Awesome hizay! Thanks for doing that. We'll see you at the arcade later this afternoon. For those that don't know me, I'll be wearing a grey shirt with this prestigious emblem today :P:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: BlueBMW on July 13, 2012, 09:46:27 AM
Dan and I got about 30 color copies. So between those and hizays b/w ones, Aetherbyte will be represented!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on July 13, 2012, 11:09:38 AM
I made it to the hotel! Massive amounts of thunder and lightning abound. Who invited Zeus? :D
So I think I read earlier in this thread that a bunch of us PCEFXers are meeting up at the Galloping Ghost this evening? Does anyone staying at the Fairfield want to swap cell phone numbers and carpool? My car can carry 4-5(including me). PM me. )
Anything else going on tonight? Are there any particular plans for tomorrow?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Bernie on July 13, 2012, 12:35:18 PM
So jealous .... :(
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 13, 2012, 04:13:48 PM
I made it to the hotel! Massive amounts of thunder and lightning abound. Who invited Zeus? :D
So I think I read earlier in this thread that a bunch of us PCEFXers are meeting up at the Galloping Ghost this evening? Does anyone staying at the Fairfield want to swap cell phone numbers and carpool? My car can carry 4-5(including me). PM me. )
Anything else going on tonight? Are there any particular plans for tomorrow?
If you still need a cell number PM me yours.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on July 13, 2012, 04:54:03 PM
I know right? We should start a 'piss on VGS' thread somewhere... lol, JK.
And there only about five and a half hours from me!! If it wasn't on this weekend of all weekends this year. Family stuff all Friday night and all Saturday. :( well, and I'm saving moneys atm.... Damn money.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 13, 2012, 05:26:10 PM
Had a great time with you all today. Cya guys tomorrow. Make note of the tournament times:
Watch out because I am a Battle Lode Master! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: hizaygizirlz on July 13, 2012, 05:36:22 PM
Good times. I already forgot the name of super ninja whatever baseball that Jeff and I passed, but i had alot of fun once there were other people >15<55 there.
See you all tomorrow
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: tggodfrey on July 13, 2012, 06:20:38 PM
Sorry guys didnt make it to GG. I didnt get home till 6pm and I wouldnt have gotten to arcade till 8. Didnt have anyone's number so I wasnt sure if you guys were still going to be there that late. I will catch you guys tomorrow.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Bernie on July 14, 2012, 01:24:46 AM
I am waiting for some pics!!! And yes, I WILL be there for the next one. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on July 14, 2012, 02:57:58 AM
I am waiting for some pics!!! And yes, I WILL be there for the next one. :)
I only had my cellphone to take pictures with, but I did grab a shot of the sign outside: (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-D1fLTF5dqfc/UAFzsBlVEJI/AAAAAAAAENQ/exbF72mYhNQ/s405/Galloping+Ghost)
It got pretty warm in there as the night went on. I think I may have been the first to leave and that was about 9:30. My 9-10 hour drive wiped me out. :)
Just a couple more hours to go....
If anyone wants to get in a quick game of Castle Panic or Forbidden Island before doors open, hit me up with a PM.
Or if I can help out with setup or anything, hit me up with a PM. I'm just chillin in my hotel room. :D
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Arkhan on July 14, 2012, 08:56:34 AM
did any fly ass bitches take flyers!!?1/1
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: hizaygizirlz on July 14, 2012, 12:53:38 PM
Home.
Nice to see those of you I know again.
Nice to meet those of you I didn't.
I really had a blast on both days more so the second one though.
I'll post pics of the stuff i bought in the other thread later on.
In some bad news the long old hand held bowling game I bought from Jeff got caught on a dust pan as I was walking out of the garage and the dust pan stabbed me in the shoulder so Jeff expect a medical bill and don't forget to add that into your out of pocket costs. :lol:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Retrocool on July 14, 2012, 04:49:04 PM
It was great to see/meet everyone today..
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on July 14, 2012, 05:36:08 PM
I had an awesome time! I took a few pics which I'll post when I get home in a couple of days.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: jeffhlewis on July 14, 2012, 06:19:18 PM
Quote from: hizaygizirlz
In some bad news the long old hand held bowling game I bought from Jeff got caught on a dust pan as I was walking out of the garage and the dust pan stabbed me in the shoulder so Jeff expect a medical bill and don't forget to add that into your out of pocket
But IS THE GAME OK?? :) j/k
Great to put names to faces for new folks and good to see the MGC crew there! Safe trip back everyone and hope all can make it down for the next event.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: DragonmasterDan on July 15, 2012, 01:29:31 AM
Hey everyone, I hope we all had a fantastic time. Unfortunately, my home internet is out (and cable TV) and has been since Friday. So I likely won't be online much outside of work until that's fixed. And the cable company doesn't have an appointment scheduled with me until Wednesday.
Added in edit: Basically if I haven't responded to your PMs, emails or what have you. I'm not meaning to be impolite, I'm limited to using internet elsewhere right now.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Bernie on July 15, 2012, 01:42:13 AM
Damn Dan, that sucks!! I hope they adjust your bill to reflect the no service days.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: tggodfrey on July 15, 2012, 02:09:59 AM
Had a great time guys. It was awesome to sit down and relax with everyone. Dan, your knowledge amazes me plain and simple!
Chany, thank you for another awesome event.
Terry
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: NightWolve on July 15, 2012, 03:55:05 AM
Well, I thought about it and would've liked to come, but I had my reasons. If it happens in IL again though, I'll make it out next time.
How many people showed up ? Did Keranu make it out ?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 15, 2012, 05:36:54 PM
@ark, BlueBMW, DragonmasterDan and hizay all printed out flyers. We had them spread out evenly at the 3 turbob stations we had. roflmao brought his AB protocard with him to the show. Very cool stuff I must say! I especially enjoyed that 2-Player Tron Light Cycle game.
@NightWolve we had a very good turnout this year, our best one yet. I estimate that we had between 15-20 people show up from pcenginefx. Keranu was not able to make it this year.
Thanks again for coming to support the VGS / Turbo Fest. I hope you guys had fun, I know I did. :) I will try to post pics of the show later on in the week.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: NightWolve on July 15, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
15-20 total or just from here? Anyway, yeah, I'll be sure to check out the pics when they go up.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chop5 on July 15, 2012, 08:04:30 PM
I had tons of fun guys cant wait for another meet up. was like the chatbox come to life! thanks chany for all your hard work in putting it together. I took a few pictures but my CF card is very small.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/jetbue7/IMG_0225.jpg) part of the setup. you can see a sack of burgers and fries courtesy of tggodfrey,thanks you were a lifesaver. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/jetbue7/IMG_0226.jpg) other side of setup. the gentlemen seated are elseven in the green shirt,roflmao in the white. next to roflmao is tggodfrey talking to his girlfriend jessica. the woman in the white shirt at the vendor table is ash next to mathius in the black shirt and bluebmw on the far right behind the atari pc. behind the vendor in the blue shirt is jeff from wisconsin. has on a red outrun shirt that was cool as hell. thats all i can remember whos in the pic. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/jetbue7/IMG_0224.jpg) a live internet broadcast of sorts with awards handed out by walter. no idea who the recipients are or what they are awarded for. perhaps someone knows? (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/jetbue7/IMG_0220.jpg) this heron statue greets you at the door of the convention center. i took a pic and will be adding it to one of my comics about dino's. it will be a dino priest of sorts,an evil character. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/jetbue7/IMG_0218.jpg) friday after a visit to a video game store we went to eat here at superdawg. the whopsiedawg polish sausage was f*cking great!
i also guarded arks fliers and hit anyone with a stick that tried to steal one. 8) i will now poychase a larger cf card. yes i collect vintage cameras and use them. non hipster like.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Bernie on July 16, 2012, 12:22:54 AM
Yep. I certainly am coming to the next one!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on July 16, 2012, 01:55:53 AM
15-20 total or just from here? Anyway, yeah, I'll be sure to check out the pics when they go up.
There were 15-20 pcefxers that made it. There were hundreds of people at the show, but I hear it's not nearly as crazy as MGC. Now I need to make it to MGC. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Opethian on July 16, 2012, 02:26:18 AM
superdawg!!! damn I wanna go just for the foods!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on July 16, 2012, 02:56:30 AM
Unfortunately, my home internet is out (and cable TV) and has been since Friday. So I likely won't be online much outside of work until that's fixed. And the cable company doesn't have an appointment scheduled with me until Wednesday.
Sorry dan, the cable company got wind of all your negative Hot Dog reviews and put the kibosh down on your internet access until you learn to write 'gamepro' style reviews for doggy joints!! ;)
It's just business.
Also, did any of you gents try the AMAZING German place down the street?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: esadajr on July 16, 2012, 03:06:47 AM
This was my first year, and I had a blast. I had a really good time playing the Atari Jaguar (it's not as bad as AVGN makes it look like) and the NeoGeo AES and off course the TG16.
Tempest can be a really addictive game, Cybermorph, while it's not Star Fox it's still cool in its own way. The CD games were also fun to play.
It was cool to take World Heroes out of the box and insert it on the AES.
I'm not really a SNES collector, but with those good prices I just scored a few goodies and even got me a SNES Jr.
I'll be there next year if I'm still living in Indiana by then.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: jeffhlewis on July 16, 2012, 04:22:11 AM
Guys:
Here's the group shot from dinner - tried to enhance it a little bit as it was really dark at that point. I believe this was just about the whole PCEFX crew that was there sans maybe one or two people. I'm on the far left in the red shirt.
(http://www.lewisjeff.com/temp/vgs-crew.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: turbokon on July 16, 2012, 04:29:37 AM
Sorry for the dumb question but is there a something like turbofest for MCG? When and where is it?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: turbokon on July 16, 2012, 04:31:54 AM
It would be nice to know all the names who's are in the picture. Do I see a fellow Asian in there:)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Bernie on July 16, 2012, 04:32:23 AM
Here's the group shot from dinner - tried to enhance it a little bit as it was really dark at that point. I believe this was just about the whole PCEFX crew that was there sans maybe one or two people. I'm on the far left in the red shirt.
(http://www.lewisjeff.com/temp/vgs-crew.jpg)
HA!! B, you closed your eyes!!!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: BlueBMW on July 16, 2012, 04:35:56 AM
Whoops!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Arkhan on July 16, 2012, 04:38:16 AM
TAG EVERYONE IN THE PHOTO.
PCEFXBOOK!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Bernie on July 16, 2012, 05:01:56 AM
Also, did any of you gents try the AMAZING German place down the street?
A few people went on Friday night, but they're still waiting to get their food.
haha! I would love to try it though.
hehe. That restaurant, Schnitzel Platz, does look neat. They were featured on a local tv show called Check Please earlier in the year. They serve beer in a large boot shaped glass. :P
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: DragonmasterDan on July 16, 2012, 07:25:44 AM
hehe. That restaurant, Schnitzel Platz, does look neat. They were featured on a local tv show call called Check Please earlier in the year. They serve beer in a large boot shaped glass. :P
They also take 5-7 hours to prepare your meal.
Added in edit: Obviously I'm very slightly exagerrating. But I had an experience there where it was around 3 hours from arrival to when the entree was served and stops by the waiter less frequently than every hour prior.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on July 16, 2012, 08:39:04 AM
hehe. That restaurant, Schnitzel Platz, does look neat. They were featured on a local tv show call called Check Please earlier in the year. They serve beer in a large boot shaped glass. :P
They also take 5-7 hours to prepare your meal.
Added in edit: Obviously I'm very slightly exagerrating. But I had an experience there where it was around 3 hours from arrival to when the entree was served and stops by the waiter less frequently than every hour prior.
I still say you give it another shot. Especially with some turbob brethren to chat about gaming if the wait is too long. :)
I've been there twice before (VGS 2010 and 2011) and NEVER had that problem with the place. Food was AMAZING, Beer was epic, and the service was top notch.
Dan, I will kidnap you and bring you there!!! :twisted:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 16, 2012, 12:54:10 PM
hehe. That restaurant, Schnitzel Platz, does look neat. They were featured on a local tv show call called Check Please earlier in the year. They serve beer in a large boot shaped glass. :P
They also take 5-7 hours to prepare your meal.
Added in edit: Obviously I'm very slightly exagerrating. But I had an experience there where it was around 3 hours from arrival to when the entree was served and stops by the waiter less frequently than every hour prior.
I still say you give it another shot. Especially with some turbob brethren to chat about gaming if the wait is too long. :)
I've been there twice before (VGS 2010 and 2011) and NEVER had that problem with the place. Food was AMAZING, Beer was epic, and the service was top notch.
Dan, I will kidnap you and bring you there!!! :twisted:
I'll help.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Ash on July 16, 2012, 12:55:19 PM
HAD A WONDERFUL TIME CATCHING UP WITH EVERYONE AGAIN :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 16, 2012, 12:57:01 PM
HAD A WONDERFUL TIME CATCHING UP WITH EVERYONE AGAIN :)
Like rolfmao said...it was like being in a virtual chatbox. Always good times.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Keranu on July 16, 2012, 01:08:44 PM
Sorry I wasn't able to make it (again!) this year, guys! My car had no brakes at all and needs a tow to the repair shop... I really need to get another car!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: NightWolve on July 16, 2012, 02:17:00 PM
Oh yeah? How much are you willing to spend? Brake line rupture, no brake pressure at all ? If you're not too far from me, I might be willing to fix it. I'd have to take a look and depending on the problem, determine what parts to buy, head to Autozone/Advance Auto Parts, have you buy the parts, come back, do the job on the spot, and charge you for labor. I've done brake jobs for my neighbors, brake line/pipe ruptures (one cause) or leaks at either the caliper piston or the cylinder in the case of rear drum designs. Also changed two transmissions with a freelance mechanic that I learned from for a Nissan Sentra and a Toyota Corolla.
Anyway, lemme know if you're interested. I'll take that tow money from ya instead! ;) If you need the car back in service right away, then a freelance repair offer like this is not the way to go, but yeah. Offer is there. Thing is, if your car is old and the brake lines are garbage (rusted to shit), full replacement to give you security is not fun having to do on the street where it's parked, but it's doable. If a caliper is leaking, it's gotta be replaced, that's gonna be more money and we can change the pads while we're at it to tighten the brakes up a bit - pipes are very cheap, but gotta be bent into place, cut and used with compression unions.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: BlueBMW on July 16, 2012, 03:42:53 PM
Sorry I wasn't able to make it (again!) this year, guys! My car had no brakes at all and needs a tow to the repair shop... I really need to get another car!
Let one of us know and we'll come pick you up if there's an issue :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on July 17, 2012, 03:12:34 AM
Here's the group shot from dinner - tried to enhance it a little bit as it was really dark at that point. I believe this was just about the whole PCEFX crew that was there sans maybe one or two people. I'm on the far left in the red shirt.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: tggodfrey on July 17, 2012, 03:18:11 AM
Removed
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: tggodfrey on July 17, 2012, 03:19:21 AM
L7 name was Josh (thanks Chany) and Tggodfrey woman is Jessica...lol
It really was chatbox in real life. We need to do this more often. Maybe once a month or every couple months get together at someones house for Pizza and a night of gaming.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 17, 2012, 03:24:03 AM
That L7 guy's username is actually Elseven. His real name is Josh. He is the R-Type champ from the Turbo Fest I did back in 2010.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on July 17, 2012, 03:28:48 AM
L7 name was Josh (thanks Chany) and Tggodfrey woman is Jessica...lol
It really was chatbox in real life. We need to do this more often. Maybe once a month or every couple months get together at someones house for Pizza and a night of gaming.
Thanks for reminding me of the forgotten names. :oops:
I'd be totally down for a more regular meetup, if it wasn't so far away.
I'm going to try to organize a get-together down here, once I return from my trip to NY next month.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Opethian on July 17, 2012, 03:30:09 AM
where is down here?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 17, 2012, 03:50:26 AM
Here's the group shot from dinner - tried to enhance it a little bit as it was really dark at that point. I believe this was just about the whole PCEFX crew that was there sans maybe one or two people. I'm on the far left in the red shirt.
Or just do what Terry discussed and maybe do a meet up at GGA and all have dinner sometime.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 17, 2012, 09:36:00 AM
Here are some pics of the trip to the arcade and the show: (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/100_0139.jpg) (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/100_0140.jpg) (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/100_0141.jpg) (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/100_0142.jpg) (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/100_0144.jpg) (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/100_0145.jpg) (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/100_0146.jpg) (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/100_0152.jpg) Battle Lode Runner Champ: BlueBMW (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/100_0150.jpg) Bomberman 94 Champ: BlueBMW (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/100_0154.jpg) Sidearms Champ: 328,920 ?? :-k (http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/chany60126/100_0156.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 17, 2012, 09:39:26 AM
Here are some short videos of the Battle Lode Runner tournament: Bomberman 94 tournament:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Ash on July 17, 2012, 02:55:11 PM
Good Pictures Chany :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: jeffhlewis on July 17, 2012, 03:13:31 PM
Thought I was flicking the camera off there for a sec, haha. Galloping Ghost is f'ing amazing - I've always wanted to go there but just never made the trip. We should go there many many more times; it was a blast!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: hizaygizirlz on July 17, 2012, 03:54:56 PM
Sweet that was my victory in the bomberman video. If I have kids they can look at it and be proud. BMW's tournament winning shot was awesome though I wish somebody would have got that.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: BlueBMW on July 17, 2012, 04:11:00 PM
That was an epic shot...
It involved dropping a bomb, kicking it from one end of the board to the other... then watching it explode and the very last square of fire catching hizay some 7 squares from the bomb.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: turbokon on July 17, 2012, 05:01:34 PM
Thanks for uploading the pics and the video's Chany. Looks like it was a lot of fun. I'm definitely going next year. BTW what nationality are you chany if you don't mind me asking. Sounds Cambodian, I'm Cambodian:)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 17, 2012, 05:01:46 PM
Did anyone find a copy of Captain Silver for the Master System in with their stuff? I am missing the copy I bought at the show. This seems to be a running theme with me lately. :|
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Bernie on July 17, 2012, 11:53:34 PM
Did anyone find a copy of Captain Silver for the Master System in with their stuff? I am missing the copy I bought at the show. This seems to be a running theme with me lately. :|
damnit man.. didnt you lose something last time there was a show? lol
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Ash on July 18, 2012, 03:28:47 AM
Did anyone find a copy of Captain Silver for the Master System in with their stuff? I am missing the copy I bought at the show. This seems to be a running theme with me lately. :|
You lost something atthis show too? Geez.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on July 18, 2012, 03:49:34 AM
Oh, man. That's no good. Hopefully it'll show up. Yesterday I went to check out Lords of the Rising Sun (which I picked up at Turbo Fest) and couldn't find it. I was afraid I left it at my friends house in WV. But after a thorough scouring of my car, it appeared. Maybe it's hiding somewhere in your car? I hope you find it soon.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Necromancer on July 18, 2012, 03:54:19 AM
Why does Bimmer look so bummed out at winning the Battle Lode Runner competition yet happy about winning the Bomberman '94 one?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: BlueBMW on July 18, 2012, 04:01:11 AM
Bad timing of the picture hehe.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 18, 2012, 04:08:14 AM
Did anyone find a copy of Captain Silver for the Master System in with their stuff? I am missing the copy I bought at the show. This seems to be a running theme with me lately. :|
damnit man.. didnt you lose something last time there was a show? lol
Yeah my Duo controller got mixed up with someone else's stuff at MGC.
Did anyone find a copy of Captain Silver for the Master System in with their stuff? I am missing the copy I bought at the show. This seems to be a running theme with me lately. :|
You lost something atthis show too? Geez.
I remember putting it in my Neo Geo box right after I bought it. It was the first thing I purchased and I didn't remove it for any reason. This may be a case where something was stolen instead of being lost. I am ruling everything else out before I start shouting "Thief" at anybody though. ...Nobody here, of course. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: NightWolve on July 18, 2012, 10:37:55 AM
EDIT (11/3/2012): tggodfrey apologized and I've long since cooled off since this happened, so bygones be bygones.
Obviously this guy really pissed me off and this response got enormously longer than I ever thought that it would, so fair warning and my apologies in advance! Gargantuan (not often one gets to use that word, is it?) rant coming... Man, why is it that my most voluminous writing is inspired by someone or something that pisses me off? :x I genuinely hate that...
Becuase of how bad brake line failures can get, make sure an actual mechanic does the work. Sorry to go off topic here.
I have had brake line issues come into the shop that started simple and ended up in complete replacement and nothing more than an agonizing headache. Do not take it to someone who claims to knwo how to fix cars unless they were an actual mechanic. FWIW: Leaking calipers can be rebuilt (parts are only Appx 15.00) but I guess parts replacers dont know how anymore. Compression unions are just future failures, do it right or dont do it.
Woah, woah, sir, excuse me, I'm sorry, but we're gonna have to get into this now! You portrayed me as an incompetent and someone that would risk his life so you're gonna get a response and not in a PM! First off, I worked as an assistant to a freelance auto mechanic for several years that runs a business out of his garage (has so for 15+ years). Freelance mechanics that do that are very popular in Chicago and that's where I got my mechanic experience from, even did 2 successful transmission changes with him. I did plenty of brake work with him for his customers, and for my neighbors independently (which he considered "stealing" his customers), in addition to many other things... It is from that where I grew to love working on cars for a time!
You dismissed me and made assumptions without probing for any further info on my background and experience, attacking my knowledge based on possible courses of action that I volunteered. Cutting a section of pipe and using compression unions with a newly cut pipe on a long run of old pipe underneath the car is a temporary fix - It's done when one feels that the situation is so bad that starting a full replacement of that line will cause the gas lines to start leaking as well from the movement that'll occur, resulting in the need for all lines (pipes, same thing) having to be replaced, something that I wouldn't volunteer to do on the spot wherever his car is located - it's more grunt work than I would want, so I would just get the lines re-pressurized and tell him to take it to a shop for full replacement this way, at least saving him money on the tow truck cost! Tow truck is maybe ~$100-$150, so for that work I'd ask for say $50 bucks. So, your "do it right or don't it" is not applicable here - I had every intention of making it clear to him that it would be a temporary fix and that he'd need a full line replacement, but at least now he'd be able to drive the car to a mechanic shop, rather than call a tow truck to get it there!!
My car had to have a full line replacement which I eventually did myself (the 3 gas-related lines as well, 18 years of being rusted to shit at that point!). But before that, I had a rupture because I wasn't looking at the road and I slammed the brakes hard almost crashing, I stopped in time, but I caused a rupture. I made it back home by driving slow, pumping the brakes and using the mechanical parking brake. The freelance mechanic I mentioned helped me fix it with the compression union solution because I needed the car back in service right away. But he made it VERY clear to me that that was a temporary measure and given the massive rust and corrosion that all my lines had, I should get the full replacement done the sooner the better. The clerk at the Auto Parts store where I bought the parts from ALSO made it VERY clear to me that if the unions are not properly and fully tightened, the line will pop again at that point and that they're not as strong in general obviously! So, I already knew this and that's exactly the same conversation I would've had with Keranu if the problem was underneath the car with the long line runs. I haven't looked at it, so I don't know, neither do I know the age of the car to rule that out on the spot. But, I can still safely get him to a shop without a tow truck if this is the issue!
You essentially seized upon my mentioning of the compression union deal to paint me as dangerous, or far too risky and to bolster your point that only "real" mechanics can do this, you further seized upon my possible solution of a full caliper replacement by attempting to show that I'm someone who doesn't know how to just buy a caliper kit, pop the caliper piston out and replace the seal/bushing (which any grease monkey with some experience could do!). So, let's expand on why it's better to replace the whole caliper (my solution) versus keeping the old caliper and just replacing the seal/bushing (your solution), shall we? The new caliper solution has the following advantages: 1) Factory fresh expensive caliper grease fully spread out on new, non-rusted slider bolts, 2) New, non-rusted, non-seized bleeder valve, so guaranteed not to have it break on you when it's time to bleed the air out, 3) new seal/bushing obviously, 4) Lifetime warranty for as long as you own the car from the Auto Parts store, meaning, you get full, free replacement if you have a problem with it ever again! (I don't get that from "real" mechanics like you, do I?), 5) Overall security in one of the most important systems of the vehicle, the one that is able to stop it!
You listed the approximate price for a caliper repair kit at $15 (new seals/bushing), well, the calipers for my car at Autozone cost $35 with core deduction, meaning, you bring the old one in for recycling and you won't have to pay an extra $20 bucks, otherwise it's $55 bucks. So, for $35 bucks, you get peace of mind for all the ~5 reasons I listed above (for an extra $20 bucks in this case relative to the $15 you cited), and since I'm freelancing it, what I charge in labor would still be far cheaper than what YOU would charge at $75-$100/hr at an auto-repair shop! He would still pay far more with "real" mechanics who would only resort to changing the caliper piston seal than he would with me getting him a whole new caliper with all the advantages listed above. You listed the $15 bucks as a cheaper solution, but NOT when it comes to the gouging rates that you "real" mechanics would charge for the labor of changing the seal and then bleeding all 4 wheels!! What about the slider bolts seizing if you're gonna leave an 8+ year caliper in place (do you folks in principle refresh the caliper grease or only if there was a seizure described to you by the customer?) and what about a rusted bleeder valve seizing and breaking when you try to bleed it?? Nah, sorry, and the cheaper solution in your case is still more expensive than when it comes to freelance mechanics which is why they are so popular in the city of Chicago. It's not hard to beat your gouging rates for labor and parts combined by 40%-70% (and we're buying the parts at retail prices, don't have your wholesale price advantage)!! Thus, you folks have to resort to smearing freelance mechanics as dangerous, risky, not properly trained, not "real" mechanics, given how much business they've cost you!!
The last brake job that I did was a case of the rear brake shoes having been fully worn out that the piston popped out of the cylinder enough past the seal (happened to me too before I knew what was what) on the passenger side, so naturally he lost all brake pressure - it wasn't a pipe rupture... Another possibility in Keranu's case and very easy to handle, although somewhat time consuming if you wanna put quality work into it. The customer had purchased the brake shoes so I went to work on it, but I lost a lot of time trying to make the shoes that he bought fit the situation; they just didn't match the originals. Finally, I determined he was given the wrong ones so I had to drive to Autozone, buy the right ones and also buy a spring set - I always like to use new springs if available. The Autozone ones matched the originals perfectly, so problem solved, they were only $20 and the spring set $10. When I was done, with the large size brake fluid bottle I bought, I fully flushed/bled the system. Can't remember if I bought 2 bottles for him cause given how old the car was, I'll fully flush the old, dirty fluid out since usually nobody else ever has. Anyway, I charged him $60 for the labor which was a pretty damn good deal I regretted, but last I checked, he hasn't crashed and burned as a result of my obviously, risky, untrustworthy workmanship. Neither has the other neighbor whose brakes I did, nor any of the customers of the freelance mechanic that I used to work with. At least, not that I ever heard from through him.
Let's talk about what "real" mechanics like you have done for me in the past, shall we? You revealed you're an auto mechanic after all and you smeared me as risky, dangerous, lacking in proper knowledge to do the job competently, so I'll return the favor as far as smearing/generalizing you and your profession goes! We have a Turbo Gouger thread on this board, and you know what? I'm gonna put you right in there! THAT'S RIGHT! That's what I'm gonna do! EVERY last one of you "real" mechanics has ripped me off my entire life and I didn't get the "security" for that extra dough either in all cases! There is not a single case that I can cite of genuine customer satisfaction. I can drive around a 5-10 mile radius and get a difference of up to $100 bucks in price quotes for a repair job, not very comforting when prices can vary to such an extent...
In 2004, both of my front calipers were replaced for $270 bucks at a nearby repair shop! I told them something was wrong, noisy or flaky. I assume the aholes threw in new brake pads, but I'm not so sure, but let's say that they did. I'm sure they were the economy brand (retail $20) and not the silver ($35) or ceramic gold brand (retail $50) - nothing in the receipt tells me anything specific. Alright, so 4-5 years later, while I was leaving from the parking lot of one of my favorite diners, I started the car and tried to back up, but I couldn't move... I press on the gas down a little more, I keep trying, still stuck and next thing I know smoke is coming out of the front driver's side wheel and a terrible stank! What do you know, the caliper seized on the slider bolts and I can't break free!!! So what do you think, guy, that strike you as normal after a 5 year old caliper installed by "real" mechanics like you would seize up on me ? What if I was in the middle of the street in traffic and not in a parking lot? Think those aholes relied on the manufacturer to grease the caliber bolts and didn't bother or what ?? What exactly did I get for that $270 besides being gouged ?
I noticed that when I first purchased calipers from Autozone for only $35 each (with core deduction of bringing in the old one), they'd sell you the caliper grease in little separate packets, meaning the manufacturer relied on the installer to do it. But, years later, when I used my warranty and got free replacements, the caliper grease was properly in place and spread around better than I could ever do it, meaning, the manufacturer decided since there are ahole mechanics who don't bother, THEY probably should do it and just factor in the price of the unit accordingly since caliper grease is one of the more expensive types of greases given its high heat resistance. So $70 bucks for new calipers, $50 for the best pads on the market, that's $120 compared to the $270 you "real" mechanics charged me, a savings of $150 and that's at retail prices; if I bought the parts over the Internet, I could do even better, but the lifetime warranty and ease of just driving to any Autozone store is useful!
How about another? Care to listen? So, my alternator comes to the end of its life, the car is acting funny, I think I lose power steering even then, but luckily there was a nearby repair shop as I'm leaving from my old job going home. They tell me my alternator is dead and needs to be replaced. The bill? $230 bucks. Alright I say, fine! I kinda have little choice since the battery is thus being drained and it wasn't fun driving it the way that I was. I can't exactly shop around so I am at their mercy, aren't I? A few years later, it died again and it nowhere near reached its supposed 40,000 mile lifespan because I've only put 37,000 miles on the car and the original lasted 3+ years since owning it. But this time, the manner in which it "died" was, shall we say, a little different. I start the car, it shuts off immediately with the engine shaking. I try again, same thing. Pop the hood, I can smell something in the alternator area. I keep starting the car, it's meeting resistance and I realize I have to press the gas to keep the engine from dying; suddenly I see a whole bunch of sparks flying from the alternator as it's breaking free!! Looks like it seized and caused a drag/resistance on the pulley hence why the engine would shut off in idle as you're starting it. I could've cut the belt alternatively. So now the car starts and I can drive, but no power steering. Luckily I was a block from home so I drive back slowly and I make it. Next day I ride my bike over to Advance Auto Parts and ask for an alternator. They have one in stock for my car. How much ? $100 bucks! That's right, $100... This then reminds me of how I paid $230 having done business with, you know, "real" mechanics at a repair shop... $130 in labor, wow! And yet, a monkey with some level of competence could do it. It's two bolts and plugging in the wiring cable... Adjusting for proper tension of the belt of course, but yeah...
One more for the road? How about paying $200 for an upgrade to the newer r134a refrigerant for my A/C when all he did is add an adapter (for $2-3 bucks) and a can of r134a (with Leak Seal) and years later finding out that I could've bought a r134a upgrade pack of 3 cans with dispenser and upgrade adapter for $30 bucks at Walmart and done it all myself??? Like I said, every last one of ya that I've done business with! "Real" Auto Mechanics are in the same gouging class as lawyers in my book, relying on peoples' ignorance and at times desperation to get as much money out of 'em as possible! Your "expertise", pretending like many of the jobs that you do requires the skill of an open heart surgeon, hasn't necessarily guaranteed safety and security either. In fact, you're lazy in doing the bare minimum to get the car functional again and get to the next customer! None of 'em ever told me how bad my brake and gas lines were underneath the car for all the times I'd bring it in for something else - they'd only address what I would bring to their attention at the time! Anyway, I'm not filling this page anymore. I have plenty more where this came from, though!!
Bottom line, sir, I wouldn't have offered to help him if I wasn't confident in my workmanship and would never put somebody's life at risk as you implied and as "real" professional mechanics like you have done for me in the past! Anyway, mission accomplished on your part, right? With the paranoia that you put forward as professionals like to do about freelancers in general, he certainly isn't gonna take me up on the offer now and I don't think I'm interested anymore either given the context of you turning my friendly gesture to help him into a "NOOOO, DOOON'T DDDDUUUUOOOO IT!!! DON'T DUO IT! DON'T YOU BELIEVE HIM!!..."
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Necromancer on July 18, 2012, 11:13:24 AM
To head off what might get real ugly, allow me to play wannabemoderator for a bit:
1) There's no way for Terry to know your qualifications and he didn't accuse you of not knowing what you're doing; he just said to make sure it's done by someone qualified for the job. 2) There was nothing in your post that implied that the brake line fix was meant to be temporary. How was Terry to know that you'd explain it to Keranu? 3) You're the one making broad accusations based on assumptions - not all professional mechanics are crooks, and I'm pretty sure Terry has a day job that doesn't involve wrenching cars.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: roflmao on July 18, 2012, 11:26:43 AM
Wow. Holy cow. Where'd that come from!? :-s
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: BlueBMW on July 18, 2012, 11:28:11 AM
1) There's no way for Terry to know your qualifications and he didn't accuse you of not knowing what you're doing; he just said to make sure it's done by someone qualified for the job. 2) There was nothing in your post that implied that the brake line fix was meant to be temporary. How was Terry to know that you'd explain it to Keranu? 3) You're the one making broad accusations based on assumptions - not all professional mechanics are crooks, and I'm pretty sure Terry has a day job that doesn't involve wrenching cars.
Thank you Necro. I too can see this getting really ugly, REALLY fast. Ive met Terry, and hes a great guy. O dont think he would intentionally insult someone he didnt know. So I suspect there is just some misunderstanding and misread intents here.
That said, I am a professional Technician (we're not mechanics anymore!) and while I try and do my job honestly and well, there are those among my colleages that are not so moral in their work :( Though O call) them out every chance I get! (Even if the person happens to be my manager! :twisted:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: hizaygizirlz on July 18, 2012, 01:02:38 PM
It won't get out of hand no one is gonna read that.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: jeffhlewis on July 19, 2012, 03:41:55 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HoaFWI5S0Q
Oh c'mon, it's funny
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: majors on July 19, 2012, 04:58:12 AM
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: ElSeven on July 19, 2012, 07:25:48 PM
yikes, this thread got awkward!
..anyway, just wanted to mention that it was cool meeting up with everyone at TurboFest this year and getting to try all those rare games! (srsly, a big thank you to everyone whom supplied the SuperGrafx and various games).
To all those around the Chicago area, we gotta organize another meetup 'cuz this was a blast. It would be a shame to have to wait until TurboFest2013!
:twisted: :twisted: and Keranu, if you don't come next year... I'm comin' over to yer house and reclaiming the PC-FX I sold you! :twisted: :twisted:
...but you can keep the 3DO :-"
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: chany60126 on July 20, 2012, 11:57:49 AM
..anyway, just wanted to mention that it was cool meeting up with everyone at TurboFest this year and getting to try all those rare games! (srsly, a big thank you to everyone whom supplied the SuperGrafx and various games).
To all those around the Chicago area, we gotta organize another meetup 'cuz this was a blast. It would be a shame to have to wait until TurboFest2013!
:twisted: :twisted: and Keranu, if you don't come next year... I'm comin' over to yer house and reclaiming the PC-FX I sold you! :twisted: :twisted:
...but you can keep the 3DO :-"
Glad you had fun ElSeven. We had a ton of great stuff this year. It was definitely cool to have the entire Super Grafx library available for play. Thanks to everyone who helped out!!
We are definitely thinking about doing another meet up this year, possibly during the fall. There are so many of us that live in Chicagoland, why not? We'll keep you posted. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Flare65 on July 20, 2012, 01:05:47 PM
We are definitely thinking about doing another meet up this year, possibly during the fall. There are so many of us that live in Chicagoland, why not? We'll keep you posted. :) [/quote]
Agreed!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 20, 2012, 01:35:15 PM
As long as Galloping Ghost is involved I am in! :P
Seriously, whatever you guys decide is fine. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: turbokon on July 20, 2012, 01:49:53 PM
Chicago is definitely much closer to me.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: BlueBMW on July 20, 2012, 02:21:20 PM
<sigh> Are you guys going to make me drive up there... AGAIN.... I've got two vacation days left this year that arent allotted... Let me know when you guys decide to make stuff happen and I'lll see if I can make the 550 mile drive again :D
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 20, 2012, 02:59:59 PM
<sigh> Are you guys going to make me drive up there... AGAIN.... I've got two vacation days left this year that arent allotted... Let me know when you guys decide to make stuff happen and I'lll see if I can make the 550 mile drive again :D
Beamer, you have no choice. You're coming.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: hizaygizirlz on July 20, 2012, 03:41:51 PM
If this meet up does happen and we wanted to play turbo we could try to rent the other room at GG i don't think it would be 2 much more I believe it is only $5 extra if they have something going on.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 20, 2012, 03:45:09 PM
If this meet up does happen and we wanted to play turbo we could try to rent the other room at GG i don't think it would be 2 much more I believe it is only $5 extra if they have something going on.
There's an idea! :D
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Ash on July 21, 2012, 03:13:59 PM
<sigh> Are you guys going to make me drive up there... AGAIN.... I've got two vacation days left this year that arent allotted... Let me know when you guys decide to make stuff happen and I'lll see if I can make the 550 mile drive again :D
You Are Coming :) It would not be the same with out you there. So you can no choice. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Keranu on July 21, 2012, 03:30:05 PM
i couldnt get the darn beak or eye right,did it a hundred times. originally wanted it to look like a juvenile allosaurus with a bigger jaw so it may change again when its done.
its a short story about a black kid from the ghetto that doesnt understand why he seems to faze in and out of reality. 350 years into the future and 65 million years in the past,inhabiting a body of what may have been his future and former selves. He thinks its the effects of crack from when his mother used when she was pregnant with him. Slowly he realizes hes part of a force that does its best to save the people from both times and learn that planet earth is no stranger to armageddon.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 24, 2012, 02:50:53 PM
That was a good read, chop! You had my imagination running in high gear.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: thesteve on July 24, 2012, 10:11:47 PM
ever make it over to central cali i might be able to join you all
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: esteban on July 24, 2012, 11:20:11 PM
its a short story about a black kid from the ghetto that doesnt understand why he seems to faze in and out of reality. 350 years into the future and 65 million years in the past,inhabiting a body of what may have been his future and former selves. He thinks its the effects of crack from when his mother used when she was pregnant with him. Slowly he realizes hes part of a force that does its best to save the people from both times and learn that planet earth is no stranger to armageddon.
I can totally relate to this. It is essentially my life. You're writing my biography.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: BlueBMW on July 25, 2012, 12:39:59 AM
ever make it over to central cali i might be able to join you all
There are quite a few people in California, might be worth trying to organize some sort of west coast meetup.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: alexsduo on July 26, 2012, 06:12:22 AM
Speaking of the show...
Did any of you guys happen to use the bathroom from 11-4? I walked in, and instantly was weirded out. There were 3 guys hanging by the sink, with the water running full force, just standing there..
I notice that they have a bottle of gin, and a 20 of beer, and they are apparently getting drunk in el bano. Not sure if the water on full blast is to scare people away, or so no one can hear them drinking.
Needless to say, I got out of there, and didn't lose anything.... Could that have been any of you guys?
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 26, 2012, 09:37:28 AM
Did any of you guys happen to use the bathroom from 11-4? I walked in, and instantly was weirded out. There were 3 guys hanging by the sink, with the water running full force, just standing there..
I notice that they have a bottle of gin, and a 20 of beer, and they are apparently getting drunk in el bano. Not sure if the water on full blast is to scare people away, or so no one can hear them drinking.
Needless to say, I got out of there, and didn't lose anything.... Could that have been any of you guys?
LOL! Wasn't any of us. I don't think any here that went are that hardcore about getting drunk at a gaming convention.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: DragonmasterDan on July 26, 2012, 09:58:37 AM
Did any of you guys happen to use the bathroom from 11-4? I walked in, and instantly was weirded out. There were 3 guys hanging by the sink, with the water running full force, just standing there..
I notice that they have a bottle of gin, and a 20 of beer, and they are apparently getting drunk in el bano. Not sure if the water on full blast is to scare people away, or so no one can hear them drinking.
Needless to say, I got out of there, and didn't lose anything.... Could that have been any of you guys?
I saw them as well.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: esteban on July 26, 2012, 11:29:34 PM
Did any of you guys happen to use the bathroom from 11-4? I walked in, and instantly was weirded out. There were 3 guys hanging by the sink, with the water running full force, just standing there..
I notice that they have a bottle of gin, and a 20 of beer, and they are apparently getting drunk in el bano. Not sure if the water on full blast is to scare people away, or so no one can hear them drinking.
Needless to say, I got out of there, and didn't lose anything.... Could that have been any of you guys?
I saw them as well.
I'm sorry. That was me and my two nephews. I should have introduced myself.
At one point, a few folks from the convention joined us and we had a 6-player game of BattleWheels on our Atari Lynxes! Holy cr*p, I forgot we were in the bathroom. Awesome.
I get stressed out at public events and the sounds of a rustling creek (running water) help calm me down.
I find that a few shots of gin calms my nerves a bit, too.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 27, 2012, 03:21:29 AM
:lol:
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: alexsduo on July 27, 2012, 06:43:44 AM
Did any of you guys happen to use the bathroom from 11-4? I walked in, and instantly was weirded out. There were 3 guys hanging by the sink, with the water running full force, just standing there..
I notice that they have a bottle of gin, and a 20 of beer, and they are apparently getting drunk in el bano. Not sure if the water on full blast is to scare people away, or so no one can hear them drinking.
Needless to say, I got out of there, and didn't lose anything.... Could that have been any of you guys?
LOL! Wasn't any of us. I don't think any here that went are that hardcore about getting drunk at a gaming convention.
LOL... I didn't mean any of what I was saying to be insulting btw, I was more surprised to see drinking...
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: esteban on July 27, 2012, 11:46:44 AM
Did any of you guys happen to use the bathroom from 11-4? I walked in, and instantly was weirded out. There were 3 guys hanging by the sink, with the water running full force, just standing there..
I notice that they have a bottle of gin, and a 20 of beer, and they are apparently getting drunk in el bano. Not sure if the water on full blast is to scare people away, or so no one can hear them drinking.
Needless to say, I got out of there, and didn't lose anything.... Could that have been any of you guys?
LOL! Wasn't any of us. I don't think any here that went are that hardcore about getting drunk at a gaming convention.
LOL... I didn't mean any of what I was saying to be insulting btw, I was more surprised to see drinking...
My friend, I'm totally goofing around. I was in Maine during VGS. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Happily, I am not one of the drunkards you saw in the public restroom!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: hizaygizirlz on July 27, 2012, 01:39:06 PM
Did any of you guys happen to use the bathroom from 11-4? I walked in, and instantly was weirded out. There were 3 guys hanging by the sink, with the water running full force, just standing there..
I notice that they have a bottle of gin, and a 20 of beer, and they are apparently getting drunk in el bano. Not sure if the water on full blast is to scare people away, or so no one can hear them drinking.
Needless to say, I got out of there, and didn't lose anything.... Could that have been any of you guys?
Wasn't me. I did however sniff paint with Walter Day in the back of an Astrovan.
It was as the kids say on like Donkey Kong.
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: Mathius on July 27, 2012, 01:49:01 PM
Did any of you guys happen to use the bathroom from 11-4? I walked in, and instantly was weirded out. There were 3 guys hanging by the sink, with the water running full force, just standing there..
I notice that they have a bottle of gin, and a 20 of beer, and they are apparently getting drunk in el bano. Not sure if the water on full blast is to scare people away, or so no one can hear them drinking.
Needless to say, I got out of there, and didn't lose anything.... Could that have been any of you guys?
Wasn't me. I did however sniff paint with Walter Day in the back of an Astrovan.
It was as the kids say on like Donkey Kong.
Hahahaha!
Title: Re: Turbo Fest (VGS) 2012
Post by: jeffhlewis on July 28, 2012, 04:29:35 AM
Did any of you guys happen to use the bathroom from 11-4? I walked in, and instantly was weirded out. There were 3 guys hanging by the sink, with the water running full force, just standing there..
I notice that they have a bottle of gin, and a 20 of beer, and they are apparently getting drunk in el bano. Not sure if the water on full blast is to scare people away, or so no one can hear them drinking.
Needless to say, I got out of there, and didn't lose anything.... Could that have been any of you guys?
LOL! Wasn't any of us. I don't think any here that went are that hardcore about getting drunk at a gaming convention.
LOL... I didn't mean any of what I was saying to be insulting btw, I was more surprised to see drinking...
MGC is a much more drinking-friendly environment...I wouldn't say the Lombard Fairfield Inn is a happening night-time hotspot. Now my hotel suite at the comfort inn across the street was a whole 'nother story.