Midwest Gaming Classic 2012

[Nando]

Bars and resturants, yes...not at grocery store and quickie-marts after 9.

Funky! that's them them there laws I guess.

Looks like you all had a blast regardless. MOAR PICS!!

[esteban]

It's fun to see all the pictures and videos. I wish I had been able to be there, too. 

[Mishran]

Highlight of the weekend was playing boxy boy at BMWs pad

I Had A Good Time With You Guys At BMW's Pad too. I had a wonderful time at MGC

Glad everyone had a good time. Too bad I never got a call about it. If you guys didn't want me around, could have just said so instead of having me hanging around waiting for a call.

[Tatsujin]

wears the moar pix?

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Highlight of the weekend was playing boxy boy at BMWs pad

I Had A Good Time With You Guys At BMW's Pad too. I had a wonderful time at MGC

Glad everyone had a good time. Too bad I never got a call about it. If you guys didn't want me around, could have just said so instead of having me hanging around waiting for a call.

Say what?

[BlueBMW]

Glad everyone had a good time. Too bad I never got a call about it. If you guys didn't want me around, could have just said so instead of having me hanging around waiting for a call.

I apologize if you got missed.  The whole weekend was a big whirlwind of trying to get everything done as well as grabbing every moment of fun available.   Next year will be a little better organized as far as the turbo cru goes.

Sorry Mish!!!

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Did Mysterious Song and Jungle Bros ever get up and running on display?

They were both up and running and seemed to be a hit. I saw a lot of people playing both. One of JoshTurboTrollX-16's kids didn't like Jungle Brothers and I hope he was punished appropriately.

He is currently on page 4 of a 10 page hand written apology to Rove.  ;)

[Mishran]

Glad everyone had a good time. Too bad I never got a call about it. If you guys didn't want me around, could have just said so instead of having me hanging around waiting for a call.

I apologize if you got missed.  The whole weekend was a big whirlwind of trying to get everything done as well as grabbing every moment of fun available.   Next year will be a little better organized as far as the turbo cru goes.

Sorry Mish!!!

Missed... right, gotcha...

[Tatsujin]

how could that happened? is the MGC a 10 million peeps event? is it like 10x louvre size, where it takes you 10 days to find the very last room? or was you like waiting two days in front of the entrance waiting for a call which never came?  I don't geddid.

[BlueBMW]

All I can do is apologize.

I got to the MGC at 8:30 Friday morning.  I was setting up / working until nearly midnight Friday.   I got there Saturday morning well before the show started and stayed well after doing more setup.  Sunday morning same deal and didnt leave the show til almost 8pm  (the show ended at 5)   Like I said, it was a whirlwind of non stop something.  If I forgot to call someone (in fact two people now that I think of it) I am sorry.  All that was missed was two hours of 5 of us playing a few rounds of turbo and neo geo.  While it was fun it wasnt that much of an event.  Anyone here will tell you thst I try and accomodate everyone I can every chance I get, often to my own detriment or expense.  So for the fourth time now... I apologize!

[Tatsujin]

hell, i don't think you can be blamed for that on any charges. as I said, i don't get it at all how he couldn't find you guys without that important to the obey room invitation call or something. how old are we?

[BlueBMW]

I can be blamed since I think I might have been the only person with Mishrans phone number.  I dropped the ball... on my foot... and broke a toe.

[Mishran]

Either way, it doesn't matter. I think I'm going to stick with the local shows from now on anyway, though I have a whole year to change my mind. Had alot of fun and it was great to meet you guys in person. Had a blast in the arcade room and was glad I had an opportunity to play some Jungle Bros while there. Only spent a few minutes with MSR, but I can tell its going to be a game well worth the wait.

Here is what I walked away with.

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MVS and RPGs I haven't had a chance to mess with, but the others are fun. Zipang is actually a rather good puzzle game, even though I never heard of it until the show. Wonder Momo is... different... with no better way to describe it. The Japanese MVS game is Samurai Shodown 4.

3 Count and World Heroes have the mini marquees and the World Heroes box also had these in it.

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Blue paper is an explanation of the soft dip setting for the WH2 game.
Quite unexpected, but very welcome!

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Blue, I had his number too.  I'm really not understanding why mishran would be upset.

We exchanged #s on Saturday. I called Mishran at 12:45 on Saturday asking if he wanted to join us, he said they were busy, and I said 'call me anytime to hang out sometime over the weekend.'  I never received a phone call back.  Color me confused.  That was the end of it as far as I can tell.  He had my number if he wanted to meet up somewhere or to find out if there was some after party activities.  And definitely knew where we were hanging out for a majority of the weekend.

I showed up with my kids on Friday at 1pm and we pretty much worked til 1am.  Then ran the museum with JD switching out consoles, carrying around TVs, climbing on things, crawling under things, and making sure the masses weren't screwing with our personal gaming collections all weekend, that is till we finally left the hotel at 8pm on Sunday.

Also, just for the record, not everyone was at beemer's pad gaming, mostly just the people that were staying there rather than getting a hotel for the weekend.

[majors]

Also, just for the record, not everyone was at beemer's pad gaming, mostly just the people that were staying there rather than getting a hotel for the weekend.

Or getting rides to the airport.

Don't feel too bad Mish', I got left at the hotel on Saturday...I missed my window to get a ride. I could have got up on Friday with the PCEFX crew but I hung out with another buddy that only had that evening free.

I'm totally down with the pre-con Thurs/Fri thing next year. I'd take Friday off from work.

[DragonmasterDan]

Also, just for the record, not everyone was at beemer's pad gaming, mostly just the people that were staying there rather than getting a hotel for the weekend.

Or those of us who only came up for one day.

[nectarsis]

Also, just for the record, not everyone was at beemer's pad gaming, mostly just the people that were staying there rather than getting a hotel for the weekend.

Or those of us who only came up for one day.

Or left earlier Sunday :\

Besides out of the 5 people there, 2 were already staying there (BM, and elabit), 2 were a couple (Mathius/Ash)....and well yeah there was majors  

[Mathius]

Sorry about that, Mish. I knew you guys had to cut out at 3 am Monday morning, and we didn't see you back at the DHG Room after the show so I figured you two went off to where you were staying. These guys here are the nicest bunch you'll ever meet. Everyone would have been welcome.

[Tatsujin]

These guys here are the nicest bunch you'll ever meet. Everyone would have been welcome.

Right, even i was.. virtually

[Mishran]

The idea of not going isn't the problem. The wife wanted to go exploring some more, but I wanted to stay close to the hotel waiting for a call that never came. She was more upset than I was/am. She knew I'd never get a call, but I put more faith in the situation. Again, it's done and over with. I'm going to personally drop the conversation about it nowm, because it finished.

[Bernie]

Sounds like just a simple miscommunication.

[Mathius]

Sounds like just a simple miscommunication. 

Yeah it was unfortunately.

[nectarsis]

I just don't get all the pessimism/negativity...especially from your old lady that knows us (and out intentions) even less than most.  I mean I only had BM's #, and elabits (as I got him from the airport)...and think I called/texted anyone like twice all weekend (end of day to find out where BM was so we could go back to the condo).  Most of us wandered around to find people for lunches, etc. before a phone was ever used.  Hell you were pretty ghost all weekend until a good chunk of the way thru Sunday...all part of the show man.  Most of us were out and about all weekend.

[Mishran]

I just don't get all the pessimism/negativity...especially from your old lady that knows us (and out intentions) even less than most.  I mean I only had BM's #, and elabits (as I got him from the airport)...and think I called/texted anyone like twice all weekend (end of day to find out where BM was so we could go back to the condo).  Most of us wandered around to find people for lunches, etc. before a phone was ever used.  Hell you were pretty ghost all weekend until a good chunk of the way thru Sunday...all part of the show man.  Most of us were out and about all weekend.

Well I don't think her feelings are personal. More like you guys not personally knowing me so don't expect open arms. Same as someone knocking on your front door and asking if they can come in. Would you let a stranger just come into your home? Likely not. There is, again, no negative feelings here. Just a few lost hours, nothing more.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

I posted all the pics I took on facebook here-

facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3112563011503.2132448.1187240232&type=1

[TheClash603]

I won't say who...  but someone told me that they ignored somebody on purpose.

[Mathius]

I won't say who...  but someone told me that they ignored somebody on purpose.

Let's dial back the drama inducing talk. That's not what MGC is all about.

[DragonmasterDan]

I posted all the pics I took on facebook here-

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3112563011503.2132448.1187240232&type=1

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[nectarsis]

I won't say who...  but someone told me that they ignored somebody on purpose.

Let's dial back the drama inducing talk. That's not what MGC is all about.

Agreed, what is this 3rd grade 

I posted all the pics I took on facebook here-

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3112563011503.2132448.1187240232&type=1

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Works fine for me

[Mishran]

Long boring hours on base today gave me time to reflect more about what happened during the past several days. As a result I'd like to extend an apology to everyone at the MGC, especially Bemby. I had jumped the gun, issuing judgement and assuming the worse without considering the alternatives. Side effect from dealing with arrogant assholes in PA I suppose. I was the one who was stupid enough to wait around, so the fault for missing out on other endeavors falls on myself. It is ultimately me, BlueBMW, that owes you an apology, not the other way around. Whatever reason for not getting the call, your forgetting or not, wasn't for me to assume as it was your place to decide, not mine. You are all good people and I had allowed myself to forget that. Since I'm not really anything more than a nobody on these boards, I wouldn't really blame you guys for telling me to piss off.

[nectarsis]

Long boring hours on base today gave me time to reflect more about what happened during the past several days. As a result I'd like to extend an apology to everyone at the MGC, especially Bemby. I had jumped the gun, issuing judgement and assuming the worse without considering the alternatives. Side effect from dealing with arrogant assholes in PA I suppose. I was the one who was stupid enough to wait around, so the fault for missing out on other endeavors falls on myself. It is ultimately me, BlueBMW, that owes you an apology, not the other way around. Whatever reason for not getting the call, your forgetting or not, wasn't for me to assume as it was your place to decide, not mine. You are all good people and I had allowed myself to forget that. Since I'm not really anything more than a nobody on these boards, I wouldn't really blame you guys for telling me to piss off.

Meh water under the bridge....no need for anyone to tell you to piss off ;)

[Tatsujin]

I won't say who...  but someone told me that they ignored somebody on purpose.

[Mathius]

We welcome anyone whether or not they are long time forum members. What we are about are friendship and camaraderie. Forum seniority isn't important. If you love to Obey then that's all that matters. Even if you don't we'll learn ya.

[chany60126]

Had a great time at the show. Will definitely make the effort to stay for both days next year.

[OldRover]

The only nobody around these parts is... nobody.

[BlueBMW]

Since I'm not really anything more than a nobody on these boards, I wouldn't really blame you guys for telling me to piss off.

500+ posts isnt a nobody and the fact that we recognized your forum name tells me that we thought you were somebody hehe.  And certainly there was no intent to tell anyone to piss off (that's reserved for Majors)

Next year I'm hoping to organize the pre/post con activities a little better.

Oh and, no apology necessary on your part.  Mistakes were made on all sides.  All is well with the world. 

I like Twinkies.

[bartre]

I dislike Twinkies.
Piss off.

[OldRover]

Twinkies rock. Fuck you.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

I posted all the pics I took on facebook here-

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3112563011503.2132448.1187240232&type=1

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I thought if I made the album public it would allow anyone to view it..... I guess it's only if you're a member of facclerbookster?

[esteban]

I posted all the pics I took on facebook here-

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I thought if I made the album public it would allow anyone to view it..... I guess it's only if you're a member of facclerbookster?

Yes, it would appear so. Facebook uses this as leverage to increase the number of members. But, I finally crumbled and created a Facebook account. I was a hold-out for a long time...    

Back on topic: it is fun to look at all the photos. For folks who are lazy/don't want to crumble to the Facebook Leviathan just yet:

 

I thought folks would be curious about how MSR and Jungle Bros. were displayed at the show  . I simply took one of JoshTurboTrollX-16's pics and cropped it.

[Nando]

That Contra cabinet pic was all sorts of sweet. Last time I played on one of those I was 11yrs old

[jeffhlewis]

Jungle Bros was awesome - I had a chance to play through the whole demo while not running around babysitting consoles and keeping people from trying to grab my KOF98 AES cart from under the table.

My personal MGC horror story - there was an original dedicated set of Capcom cabs in the Jersey Jack pinball area - a Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and a SF3 Third Strike. Not the plan ol' uprights mind you, but legit, blue 6'5" QSound cabs. I've got 3 cabs in my garage right now and don't have room for anymore - I've been trying to unload a Centipede cabinet for months. So unless I could wheel and deal my centipede cab I was out of luck.

So at the show, there was a SF2 Turbo in a dynamo cab (which needed a little TLC and restoration but was structurally sound with a good monitor) for $250, and by the end of the show those two Capcom cabs were $400 a pop. I ran down to the arcade hall as we were packing up the console room and offered the centipede cab straight up for SF2. The guy said he would do it all day but couldn't take the centipede. Ran down to Jersey Jack and offered Centipede + $150 for either of the CPS cabs. They agreed but backed off when I told them I live 15 minutes from the interstate onramp. Damn.

The Jersey Jack guys came back to me again and offered to meet me at the 94/KR exit in Kenosha to do a swap. They said that if I didn't buy those cabs today they were going to strip them, sell the monitor and boards and take a saws-all to the cabs themselves and dump them. It broke my heart but I just can't do it with a planned move to downtown Milwaukee this summer. 1200 square feet in a high rise condo does not leave me a lot of space for 4 arcade cabinets, haha.

If anyone is ever interested in buying an arcade cab, MGC (at least this year) was definitely the place to do it. The prices were VERY reasonable and most of the sellers just wanted to unload their stock. I was able to talk a lot of those guys down on price. A lot cheaper than even Craigslist.

Should have a video up tonight for the DHG console room. I'll post it here.

[nectarsis]

Jungle Bros was awesome - I had a chance to play through the whole demo while not running around babysitting consoles and keeping people from trying to grab my KOF98 AES cart from under the table.

My personal MGC horror story - there was an original dedicated set of Capcom cabs in the Jersey Jack pinball area - a Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and a SF3 Third Strike. Not the plan ol' uprights mind you, but legit, blue 6'5" QSound cabs. I've got 3 cabs in my garage right now and don't have room for anymore - I've been trying to unload a Centipede cabinet for months. So unless I could wheel and deal my centipede cab I was out of luck.

So at the show, there was a SF2 Turbo in a dynamo cab (which needed a little TLC and restoration but was structurally sound with a good monitor) for $250, and by the end of the show those two Capcom cabs were $400 a pop. I ran down to the arcade hall as we were packing up the console room and offered the centipede cab straight up for SF2. The guy said he would do it all day but couldn't take the centipede. Ran down to Jersey Jack and offered Centipede + $150 for either of the CPS cabs. They agreed but backed off when I told them I live 15 minutes from the interstate onramp. Damn.

The Jersey Jack guys came back to me again and offered to meet me at the 94/KR exit in Kenosha to do a swap. They said that if I didn't buy those cabs today they were going to strip them, sell the monitor and boards and take a saws-all to the cabs themselves and dump them. It broke my heart but I just can't do it with a planned move to downtown Milwaukee this summer. 1200 square feet in a high rise condo does not leave me a lot of space for 4 arcade cabinets, haha.

If anyone is ever interested in buying an arcade cab, MGC (at least this year) was definitely the place to do it. The prices were VERY reasonable and most of the sellers just wanted to unload their stock. I was able to talk a lot of those guys down on price. A lot cheaper than even Craigslist.

Should have a video up tonight for the DHG console room. I'll post it here.

I'm still SERIOUSLY considering bringing a trailer next year.....and I do have some place to store cabs for awhile for local peeps ;)

[Ash]

I won't say who...  but someone told me that they ignored somebody on purpose.

Let's dial back the drama inducing talk. That's not what MGC is all about.

I totally agree with Mathius.

[Mathius]

Had a great time at the show. Will definitely make the effort to stay for both days next year.

Make it happen, Chany!

[Mishran]

I won't say who...  but someone told me that they ignored somebody on purpose.

Let's dial back the drama inducing talk. That's not what MGC is all about.

I totally agree with Mathius.

It's petty, sad, and pathetic. Why do people insist on being that way? I just don't get it. I'm sure an understanding, or even an amends, can be had if some effort was put forth. Life is too short for this shit. There are misunderstandings, naturally, but to completely ignore an individual for something most likely ridiculous? Really? Grow up.

[BlueBMW]

Clash threw that line out there intentionally to try and stir up drama.  No one said that they ignored anyone on purpose.  What clash said is complete fiction.

[Mishran]

Clash must be from PA...

[TheClash603]

Clash must be from PA...

Maybe I picked up a taste of the PA-tude by bordering it?

[BlueBMW]

Hah!  Very possible!