Octurbofest

[Bardoly]

Since this is just a get together to play games event (as far as I know), shouldn't we talk a little bit about what games each of us would like to see at this event?  I'd hate for everyone to get together and only have Keith's Courage or Battle Royal to play together.  A request list?  That way the people who plan on attending can see the list and say..."Hey, I have that game.  I'll bring it along".

I was kind of planning on bringing my region-modded Duo (just in case it could be of use) along with a Turbo Tap, 5 controllers, and some games to play.  I could also bring my non-region-modded regular TG-16 if anyone thought that it might be useful.  PCE Daisakusen tells me that I have 244 games, so if anyone requests anything from my collection list, then I'd be happy to bring it.  I'll probably also bring my Turbo trade swag in case anyone wants to do some trades.

Does anyone know how the rooms are set up?  Like how many TV's are going to be available?  Systems available?  Power outlets available?  (Maybe some power strip extension cords should be brought?)  I also assume that plenty of chairs will be available, but I do have 4 folding chairs that I could bring along if useful.  Since I live in the area, I'd be happy to bring anything that I have that would be useful.

Sorry for all of the questions, I'm just getting excited as Octurbofest draws nearer.

[jeffhlewis]

BlueBMW - you bringing your X68k setup? I can bring the compact for everyone to play if you don't have room, I would just need a monitor. I grabbed that games pack off of torrent.

Might bring the Neo Geo AES also if I can dig it out.

[majors]

I'm trying for the early flight to C-town (standby, I have a better chance on the 7:30am flight). Of course I cannot check into RR until later in the day, so I'll be a mall rat for a few hours at the Yorktown shopping center. I'll have my phone, so if anyone is gonna be around early on Friday and want to start this party early, PM me and we can hammer out the details.

Sounds like ppl will have enough hardware, I'll just bring my skillz.

[_joshuaTurbo]

Would we be thinking of bringing a nice CRT TV for gaming on at the hotel as well?  Just curious, cause I know hotel gaming with turbob on those new fangled LCD TVs can be a bit of a pain.

I could always cart a smaller gaming TV if it's needed. 

[chany60126]

We plan on bringing 3 CRT TVs for the TG+CD, Turbo Duo and Super Grafx. BlueBMW will be bringing his X68000 with the monitor. There will also be a Laseractive present, which may share a station with one of the turbo consoles. With that being, there are 4 lag-less LCD monitors that hang from the wall, which would be situated above where the CRTs would be located.

@Bardoly, if you have foldable chairs, we would appreciate it if you could bring them. There will be couches inside, but the rest of the seats are bar stools which may be uncomfortable after sitting on them for a while. As far as bringing your Duo, I think it would be a good idea to bring it. No guarantee that we will be able to use it, space permitting, but if we can, the more the merrier. Not sure how many outlets will be present, but if you have extra power strips and/or extension cords, that would be helpful.

[DHG Hunter]

Hey folks,

If anyone is interested in talking Midwest Gaming Classic 2013, I'll be there in I hope a blue MGC t-shirt with different controllers on it.  So if you're interested in joining the crew, feel free to pull me away from whatever I'll be playing and I'd be happy to go over the show with you.

On a side note, are there any systems or stuff you need for the Turbo room?  Sounds like it is going to be packed already, but as some here already know I can can provide you guys with a little of just about anything.  10-player Saturn Bomberman, perhaps?

Later.

[Mathius]

Hey folks,

If anyone is interested in talking Midwest Gaming Classic 2013, I'll be there in I hope a blue MGC t-shirt with different controllers on it.  So if you're interested in joining the crew, feel free to pull me away from whatever I'll be playing and I'd be happy to go over the show with you.

On a side note, are there any systems or stuff you need for the Turbo room?  Sounds like it is going to be packed already, but as some here already know I can can provide you guys with a little of just about anything.  10-player Saturn Bomberman, perhaps?

Later.

I am hoping to have at least one recruit (wink-wink, nudge nudge, Ope and Nectarsis). I'll pack the tranquilizer gun in case we have any issues.

[nectarsis]

Hey folks,

If anyone is interested in talking Midwest Gaming Classic 2013, I'll be there in I hope a blue MGC t-shirt with different controllers on it.  So if you're interested in joining the crew, feel free to pull me away from whatever I'll be playing and I'd be happy to go over the show with you.

On a side note, are there any systems or stuff you need for the Turbo room?  Sounds like it is going to be packed already, but as some here already know I can can provide you guys with a little of just about anything.  10-player Saturn Bomberman, perhaps?

Later.

I am hoping to have at least one recruit (wink-wink, nudge nudge, Ope and Nectarsis). I'll pack the tranquilizer gun in case we have any issues.

OUCH!!!

[Mathius]

Hey folks,

If anyone is interested in talking Midwest Gaming Classic 2013, I'll be there in I hope a blue MGC t-shirt with different controllers on it.  So if you're interested in joining the crew, feel free to pull me away from whatever I'll be playing and I'd be happy to go over the show with you.

On a side note, are there any systems or stuff you need for the Turbo room?  Sounds like it is going to be packed already, but as some here already know I can can provide you guys with a little of just about anything.  10-player Saturn Bomberman, perhaps?

Later.

I am hoping to have at least one recruit (wink-wink, nudge nudge, Ope and Nectarsis). I'll pack the tranquilizer gun in case we have any issues.

OUCH!!!

You won't feel a thing. 

[BlueBMW]

BlueBMW - you bringing your X68k setup? I can bring the compact for everyone to play if you don't have room, I would just need a monitor. I grabbed that games pack off of torrent.

Might bring the Neo Geo AES also if I can dig it out.

Yep, the 68000 will be in tow for sure.  Had a bit of a scare with it tonight... just up and decided to stop outputting video.  Had to perform a quick mainboard swap with another system.

[Bardoly]

@Bardoly, if you have foldable chairs, we would appreciate it if you could bring them. There will be couches inside, but the rest of the seats are bar stools which may be uncomfortable after sitting on them for a while. As far as bringing your Duo, I think it would be a good idea to bring it. No guarantee that we will be able to use it, space permitting, but if we can, the more the merrier. Not sure how many outlets will be present, but if you have extra power strips and/or extension cords, that would be helpful.

Sure, I'll bring the 4 chairs, my duo, and some extension cords/power strips and anything else that I think of.  (Also, I do have an old 19" CRT TV that I could probably bring as well if it could be useful.)

[chany60126]

@Bardoly, if you have foldable chairs, we would appreciate it if you could bring them. There will be couches inside, but the rest of the seats are bar stools which may be uncomfortable after sitting on them for a while. As far as bringing your Duo, I think it would be a good idea to bring it. No guarantee that we will be able to use it, space permitting, but if we can, the more the merrier. Not sure how many outlets will be present, but if you have extra power strips and/or extension cords, that would be helpful.

Sure, I'll bring the 4 chairs, my duo, and some extension cords/power strips and anything else that I think of.  (Also, I do have an old 19" CRT TV that I could probably bring as well if it could be useful.)

That would be awesome. Thanks a bunch!! 

[BlueBMW]

The southern cru is underway!  Hopefully we will be in turbob town around 2pm!

[Bernie]

  Another one missed for me....

[jeffhlewis]

If anybody has an extra CRT with S-Vid laying around I would be eternally grateful - I dug out my Neo-Geo AES and 5-6 games from storage to bring along, but my gaming monitor is way to big to throw in the car.

see you guys tonight!