Octurbofest

[Mathius]

I don't think Ash and me will be staying past Saturday night. We'll be there on Friday evening though hopefully.

[BlueBMW]

Opethian and I will be leaving Knoxville as early as we can Friday morning.  Its about a 9-10 hour drive... if we leave early enough, we might hit Chicago around 3-4pm and hopefully avoid some traffic.

[jeffhlewis]

Nectarsis and I will be rolling down late Friday night after work - only about a 1.5 - 2 hr drive; hopefully should be there 7pm-8pm ish.

[majors]

I plan to fly in to ORD sometime Friday afternoon and somehow get to the Red Roof. If anyone will be traveling by the airport on Friday, I could plan my flight so-as to catch a ride but the logistics could get tricky so bus/taxi is my backup.

You'all know I'm down for a few drinks...and wings...hot wings!

[Opethian]

we are going to leave so early we will get there at noon

[esteban]

Opethian and I will be leaving Knoxville as early as we can Friday morning.  Its about a 9-10 hour drive... if we leave early enough, we might hit Chicago around 3-4pm and hopefully avoid some traffic.

we are going to leave so early we will get there at noon

You guys can swing by NJ and pick me up, thanks.

[chany60126]

One week left before the show!

Also wanted to let you guys know that we'll be heading out to Connie's Pizza on Saturday night following the conclusion of Octurbofest. The address of the place is
19 W. Ogden Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559

So come grab a slice of pizza and let's talk some turbo.

[Mathius]

One week left before the show!

Also wanted to let you guys know that we'll be heading out to Connie's Pizza on Saturday night following the conclusion of Octurbofest. The address of the place is
19 W. Ogden Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559

So come grab a slice of pizza and let's talk some turbo.

Mmmmm. My mouth's already watering. 

[Bardoly]

Connie's Pizza is really good.  If you register on their website, they'll give you a coupon for a free pizza.  I need to go there more often.

[Flare65]

I think the best pizza in Chicago is Lou Malnati's pizza.  http://www.loumalnatis.com/

The deep dish, butter crust is to die for. 

Guys, their pizza is *almost* better than sex.  Almost.

[chany60126]

Deep dish pizza is awesome, although I have never had pizza from Lou Malnati's. I wish there were a dine-in location closer to the arcade.

The past few years we have been gathering at Roundhead Pizza following the conclusion of the Video Game Summit. Their deep dish pizza is superb. They don't bury your pizza with cheese like they do at Giordano's.

http://roundheadspizza.com/home

[Mathius]

Reservation's made at the Red Roof. Thanks again to Chany and D-Dan for setting all this up.

[marktheshark]

Interesting. Could finally be my chance to experience the real Turbo hardware for the 1st time...count me in! 

Though I'm not able to stay long enough for the pizza. Oh well.

[DragonmasterDan]

I think the best pizza in Chicago is Lou Malnati's pizza.  http://www.loumalnatis.com/

The deep dish, butter crust is to die for. 

Guys, their pizza is *almost* better than sex.  Almost.

Eh, Lou Malnati's vary greatly in quality from location to location. For example, the one nearest to you and I in Carol Stream is awful. I think Gino's East is a bit better as far as chains go.

[jeffhlewis]

I think the best pizza in Chicago is Lou Malnati's pizza.  http://www.loumalnatis.com/

The deep dish, butter crust is to die for. 

Guys, their pizza is *almost* better than sex.  Almost.

Eh, Lou Malnati's vary greatly in quality from location to location. For example, the one nearest to you and I in Carol Stream is awful. I think Gino's East is a bit better as far as chains go.

Malnati's is my favorite out of the chains, though honestly they're all pretty good and it's really just a matter of what you're in the mood for. Deep Dish is one of those things you eat once a year and get your fix and you don't want to eat it again for another year, haha.

Anybody up for Tilted Kilt or some other drinking establishment on Friday night?

[majors]

Anybody up for Tilted Kilt or some other drinking establishment on Friday night?

<raise hand> I'm staying at the Red Roof, dunno when I'll arrive though.

[Mathius]

Anybody up for Tilted Kilt or some other drinking establishment on Friday night?

<raise hand> I'm staying at the Red Roof, dunno when I'll arrive though.

I'll probably won't be arriving at the Red Roof until very late. 11 pm or so.

[jeffhlewis]

Anybody up for Tilted Kilt or some other drinking establishment on Friday night?

<raise hand> I'm staying at the Red Roof, dunno when I'll arrive though.

Nectarsis and I should be in probably around 8pm or 9pm to the Red Roof - maybe we can reserve a table or just figure out a meetup point at the hotel.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Anybody up for Tilted Kilt or some other drinking establishment on Friday night?

<raise hand> I'm staying at the Red Roof, dunno when I'll arrive though.

Nectarsis and I should be in probably around 8pm or 9pm to the Red Roof - maybe we can reserve a table or just figure out a meetup point at the hotel.

Will be showing up at just around kick off of Octurbofest with some chummers on Saturday.  Also got reservations at this Red Roof Inn in Downers Grove.  Should be an awesome time!!  We should do some sort of gaming party Saturday night at the hotel.

  - STOKED!!

[majors]

Nectarsis and I should be in probably around 8pm or 9pm to the Red Roof - maybe we can reserve a table or just figure out a meetup point at the hotel.

I'll have no car, so meeting at the hotel works for me.

I'll probably won't be arriving at the Red Roof until very late. 11 pm or so.

So we'll grab a case and bring the party back to the hotel!

[nectarsis]

Anybody up for Tilted Kilt or some other drinking establishment on Friday night?

<raise hand> I'm staying at the Red Roof, dunno when I'll arrive though.

Nectarsis and I should be in probably around 8pm or 9pm to the Red Roof - maybe we can reserve a table or just figure out a meetup point at the hotel.

Will be showing up at just around kick off of Octurbofest with some chummers on Saturday.  Also got reservations at this Red Roof Inn in Downers Grove.  Should be an awesome time!!  We should do some sort of gaming party Saturday night at the hotel.

  - STOKED!!

Nonions? LOL

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Anybody up for Tilted Kilt or some other drinking establishment on Friday night?

<raise hand> I'm staying at the Red Roof, dunno when I'll arrive though.

Nectarsis and I should be in probably around 8pm or 9pm to the Red Roof - maybe we can reserve a table or just figure out a meetup point at the hotel.

Will be showing up at just around kick off of Octurbofest with some chummers on Saturday.  Also got reservations at this Red Roof Inn in Downers Grove.  Should be an awesome time!!  We should do some sort of gaming party Saturday night at the hotel.

  - STOKED!!

Nonions? LOL

Wow, being like that only encourages him!!!

And, no.  Not this time!  LOL

[chop5]

i will be bringing my doctors bag of tools and stuff so if you have a cart that needs opening to clean the contacts bring it and il open it for ya,quick laser change,security screws removed,dust blown out from behind a handheld screen, etc. real quick repairs can be done on spot but nothing major that can take days like a laseractive pak,you bring those to bmw ;)

[Bardoly]

i will be bringing my doctors bag of tools and stuff so if you have a cart that needs opening to clean the contacts bring it and il open it for ya,quick laser change,security screws removed,dust blown out from behind a handheld screen, etc. real quick repairs can be done on spot but nothing major that can take days like a laseractive pak,you bring those to bmw ;)

If a PC Engine Duo doesn't like to play CDR's, then can it be easily fixed?/upgraded? to be able to do so?

[chop5]

its possible a laser tweak might work. has the laser ever been changed?

[Mathius]

Location check--> The majority of us are booked at the Red Roof in Downer's Grove correct? Just making sure that we aren't tearing it up at multiple Red Roofs.

[chany60126]

Location check--> The majority of us are booked at the Red Roof in Downer's Grove correct? Just making sure that we aren't tearing it up at multiple Red Roofs.

Yes indeed

[jeffhlewis]

Location check--> The majority of us are booked at the Red Roof in Downer's Grove correct? Just making sure that we aren't tearing it up at multiple Red Roofs.

yup - downer's grove

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Location check--> The majority of us are booked at the Red Roof in Downer's Grove correct? Just making sure that we aren't tearing it up at multiple Red Roofs.

yup - downer's grove

Downer's grove RRI-


Beer!  yes?

[cdamm]

oof. red rash inn. at least the town is decent.

i will be there too.

(oh. also apparently im on this forum now too )

[Flare65]

There's a Hooters within walking distance of that Red Roof.  Have not been there in a while so I can't comment on how good or bad the eye candy is.

[cdamm]

take the time and go a couple of miles down butterfield to the tilted kilt.

hooters is so 90's. i dont need my whorish women all retro.

[ElSeven]

sadly, i can't make it out to octurbofest this saturday 

i hope everyone has a good time, maybe we can arrange something for spring? idk.  i was looking forward to this, specially since i haven't been to galloping ghost yet.  someone pour a beer out on the r-type machine for me 

[Flare65]

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'm always in the mood to look at boobs and scantily clad (or less) ladies, so I'll start:

Strip Fighter II.  I don't have it and have heard about how horrible the controls and animations, but I would like to see it.  If someone here has it, bring it along!

[chany60126]

sadly, i can't make it out to octurbofest this saturday  

i hope everyone has a good time, maybe we can arrange something for spring? idk.  i was looking forward to this, specially since i haven't been to galloping ghost yet.  someone pour a beer out on the r-type machine for me  

Sorry to hear you can't make it. It was good to see ya again at the VGS. We still remember how you dominated that R-Type tournament back in 2010.

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 am bringing approximately 50 US games about a dozen PCE games.

I'm always in the mood to look at boobs and scantily clad (or less) ladies, so I'll start:

Strip Fighter II.  I don't have it and have heard about how horrible the controls and animations, but I would like to see it.  If someone here has it, bring it along!

I believe Mr. LT guy still has that game, whose username rhymes with jam.  

[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.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

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!