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Re: Austin, TX Racketboy members' meet Jan/Feb/Mar (tentative)

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wip3outguy7 wrote: The lights in the racing area have been dimmed.
Like a crack fiend, I've been back to this place two times already. Sometimes the lights are on, sometimes off. When the lights are on, it appears to be because mechanics are working on some of the machines. I think this is all part of the process of getting things up and running.
wip3outguy7 wrote: We kept coming back to Zombie Revenge and phaedrus realized this was because there was a serious lack of beat em' ups. Sure there were multicades, but I would love to see some 4 player Simpsons and Turtles cabs.
I agree. The main four player cabs I've noticed are WWF Royal Rumble and Gauntlet Dark Legacy. WWF might be good for a laugh and Gauntlet DL is fun if you're into hack N' slash. Speaking of 4 player cabs, a worker emerged from a back room and, with the door open, I glimpsed a Cyberball 2072 machine plus a handful more of machines being refurbished. Also, in another corner blocked off, there was a NARC cabinet (among others) being restored. The point is that there appears to be a pipeline of machines being readied for the floor. In other words, there's definitely "more to come."
wip3outguy7 wrote: The one party room that I have actually seen is a good size and would be great for a meet up. We would be bringing our own TVs and there would probably be a small payment required. Even then, if we held the meet up at Game Over, this place is only about 5 mins away.
Game Over is free plus they already have at least one (gigantic) TV available for us. We could just spend a few hours at Game Over and then transition to Pinballz. If we were to rent a room at Pinballz, I imagine it would be difficult to keep people cooped up in that room with all the arcade fun to be had in the main area. Pinballz is the sort of place to bring a large group AND let them run wild, not cage them up.
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Re: Austin, TX Racketboy members' meet Jan/Feb/Mar (tentative)

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Redline9 wrote:Like a crack fiend, I've been back to this place two times already.
Yeah, this place is dangerously close to where I live/work. I no longer have to drive nearly 30 mins away to get to UFO... this is a 5 min "I'm bored" trip. I would go tonight but I have to hit the gym. Hell, I may go anyway. Evil.
Redline9 wrote: I agree. The main four player cabs I've noticed are WWF Royal Rumble and Gauntlet Dark Legacy. WWF might be good for a laugh and Gauntlet DL is fun if you're into hack N' slash. Speaking of 4 player cabs, a worker emerged from a back room and, with the door open, I glimpsed a Cyberball 2072 machine plus a handful more of machines being refurbished. Also, in another corner blocked off, there was a NARC cabinet (among others) being restored. The point is that there appears to be a pipeline of machines being readied for the floor. In other words, there's definitely "more to come."
Oh WWF RR is very fun. We pumped a few dollars into that one. We didn't try out Gauntlet but were aware it was there. phaedrus also mentioned something about seeing lots of cabs in the back. I can't wait until NARC hits the floor.
Redline9 wrote: Game Over is free plus they already have at least one (gigantic) TV available for us. We could just spend a few hours at Game Over and then transition to Pinballz. If we were to rent a room at Pinballz, I imagine it would be difficult to keep people cooped up in that room with all the arcade fun to be had in the main area. Pinballz is the sort of place to bring a large group AND let them run wild, not cage them up.
Good point. We'll stick with Game Over for now. We still need to work out a date. It's looking impossible for me to show for a 1/8 or 1/9 meet up. That weekend tends to be the busiest weekend of the year at my place of work. Management is already demanding mandatory overtime. However, if that weekend is going to bring us the largest crowed I would be more than happy to work behind the scenes and drop by after work. If we can hold off until the 15th/16th things will have quieted down at my job.
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Re: Austin, TX Racketboy members' meet Jan/Feb/Mar (tentative)

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wip3outguy7 wrote: However, if that weekend is going to bring us the largest crowed I would be more than happy to work behind the scenes and drop by after work.
Ehhhhh, no......a meetup without wip3outguy7 just doesn't feel right. We'll be lost without your leadership. :P
I vote to postpone as necessary. If we have to wait until February, so be it.
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Re: Austin, TX Racketboy members' meet Jan/Feb/Mar (tentative)

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If the weekend of January 15th/16th is feasible then I think that would be great. MLK day is on the 17th so I wouldn't have school on the following Monday, plus it fits the Dreamcast theme! :lol:
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Re: Austin, TX Racketboy members' meet Jan/Feb/Mar (tentative)

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Alright... I will send Game Over an email later this week to make sure the 15th or 16th will work.

If this date doesn't work for everyone, speak up. We need to know. :!:

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Re: Austin, TX Racketboy members' meet Jan 15th or 16th

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I'm pretty flexible. Seems fine to me.
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Re: Austin, TX Racketboy members' meet Jan 15th or 16th

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Email to Game Over has been sent. CTX members check in.
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Re: Austin, TX Racketboy members' meet Jan 15th or 16th

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Should be coming in on the day of the meet this time, shouldn't have to leave until Sunday/Monday so I can join you guys for the arcade fun afterwards.

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Re: Austin, TX Racketboy Dreamcast meet Jan 16th

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First post updated. The meet up is now scheduled for the 16th of January. Get hype people! Make your reservations and travel plans!
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Re: Austin, TX Racketboy Dreamcast meet Jan 16th

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More games, more fun, more prizes, and more beers with Redline at the cantina. Hype!
Maybe now Nintendo will acknowledge Metroid has a fanbase?
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