Winter 2016 Minimeet Northern Virginia- Tenative Jan 13th-15th date

[Meeplelard]

Told Super this in chat, but I think it needs to be said here:

I'm confirmed to come.  Getting in sometime early afternoon on Friday via Greyhound, leaving sometime mid-day on Sunday.  Would need to check my ticket for exact details.

Coming via Bus to be clear.

[Meeplelard]

So curiously, what consoles will be accessible at Minimeet this year?

[superaielman]

Snowfire/Meeple/Miki: Please text me (571-315-1191) with your name to make sure I have your numbers.

[dunie]

Minimeet before the real minimeet:

Meeple was so sweet and kind and patient enough to take me through Times Square, a place I've bee-lined through every time I've visited New York City. It makes me anxious. We went inside the M&M store. He hyped it up enough as a cool place. Dropped into the Disney store and had a really interesting conversation with a worker...Hershey store, had pizza/garlic knots/fries at a pizza place with an A rating. But most importantly, it was fun to see him and thanks again for your patience with my inability to get around the city! <3



pic bc it did happen

[Shale]

So curiously, what consoles will be accessible at Minimeet this year?

I have a Wii U, PS3 and Xbox 360 available (but the only one I have four controllers for is the 360). Won't be around tomorrow, though.

[superaielman]

I should have checked to make sure the  seatbelts worked first. This will be interesting! E: they work!

[OblivionKnight]

Sorry for not having said anything earlier, but I'm not going to be able to make it out there .  Unfortunately, while it was looking good back in November when we first talked about things, I'm going to have to spend the weekend prepping for an unexpected issue that, while not totally unexpected, has reared its ugly fucking head to be a pain in the as unexpectedly (some of you know or have an idea, but I can't say too much until after early February).

I was hoping things wouldn't get scheduled like they did for this weekend, but of course that's how it worked out . 

Suffice to say, I am not happy with this development in general, and now in particular.

Sorry guys - happy to Skype in for a bit if that works.

[superaielman]

Life happens. I'll shoot you a PM.

[superaielman]

http://imgur.com/a/6bMVh At Estarland.

[Sierra]

Tactical glower action.

I blame the weather for my hair.

[SnowFire]

Tactical feeding Charizard his medicine action as well:



For reference, this was a 3 minute game.

[SnowFire]

Also, same place as super's pic, but with drummer NotMiki in the frame: https://goo.gl/photos/xMJzT48A5EqvK6hS8
(I think Cid is on bass, while Meeple is the singer?  And Shale is the agent setting up the next gig.)

[Sierra]

I played guitar, dammit.

[Grefter]

It is a four piece clearly, Super is the glammy lead singer, Cid plays guitar (that jacket is not a bass player's jacket, wayyyy to good, also the long hair would only be bass if everyone was bald or had long hair).  Shale is Bass player kicking it casual like.  Meeple on drums because lets be real, Meeple is the only one with the energy to play drums.

Jim is the Manager.  You aren't drumming in a polo shirt or generally being that presentable.

[superaielman]

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15965987_10154849403059788_8798035844505336159_n.jpg?oh=75888e8564de496e1f30ac8abb4db004&oe=58DB9F4E A FB friend did this. An accurate representation.

[Cmdr_King]

Cid's coat and pose make me think of Neil Gaiman of all things personally.

[SnowFire]

Dragon Quest 2 (ios):  (...)
I remember the quest to find the first prince drove me insane the first time (both of the princes keep missing each other) but I find it very charming now!

SnowFire: Where are you?
super: We're at (RANDOM SMOKEY BAR).  Come here.
(15 minutes later)
SnowFire: I'm at the bar.  Where are you?
super: Oh we just went to my home.  Come over here.
(5 minutes later)
SnowFire: I'm at your home.  Where are you?
super: I decided to go to the comics shop.


Moral: When meeting super, ask him where he is GOING to be.

[superaielman]

Minimeet done! Lots of fun.

Friday: I get a text from Jim at 7am that his flight was cancelled and moved to Reagan instead of Dulles. (This is ungood news, Reagan is in Arlington and I dislike driving that way. More later on that point!) He ends up being about three hours later than expected. We drive back, pick up a TV, and hang out till it's time to pick up Meeple from Vienna metro. GPS takes us to the wrong place but that works out in the end- the extra 10-15 min we wait means Snowfire gets there and I save myself a trip, which is a good thing. All four of us hang out. They experience the  magic of Sister Thai's which is a fantastic place nearby to eat. There are no game consoles available so we just sit and chat for the evening.  It's a little blurry as I was physically whipped by this point- I do remember seeing SF5 videos and noticing how dumb Ken's hair is. Seriously Ken, edge up and fix it asap.


Saturday: Shale and Ciddy show up.  Crisis 1: Roommate's dog gets out. It's eventually found later that evening but I spend way too long looking. Estarland happens as you can see from the photo, games are played, people chat. Meet one of Snopwfire's friends, he was cool.

Sunday: Surprise DC trip to drop something off, comic book store, lots of chatting and an amazing Packers game. Snowfire got to watch me almost die there but hey. I had a ton of fun seeing everyone and hosting, hope everyone else enjoyed it.

The good: seeing everyone, getting to talk to everyone one on one which is always a highlight of these meetups; the Jeep having no issues. The bad: Hurting the entire time/being tired.  The ugly: Washington DC. Just fuck off forever.  E: I Would like to note that Ciddy is pro Jeep.

[Meeplelard]

I can safely say that, even with the crisis on Saturday, my birthday this year was a lot better than last year <_<

[NotMiki]

Glad to deliver you an at least only second-worst birthday!