Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning

nectarsis · 10/17/2008, 07:54 PM

Midwest Gaming Classic

Olympia Resort and Conference Center
Oconomowoc, WI (30 minutes west of Milwaukee)
March 21-22, 2009

http://www.myspace.com/midwestgamingclassic

Their main site is down at the moment (being redone).

There has been talk of doing a get together of board members for the MGC next Year. Looking for people who plan on coming to the get together. There are ideas being thrown around at this time...from stuff at the hotel the show is being held at, get togethers at my house, plans in Milwaukee, etc.

This is so interested people can get together plan possible carpooling, etc. Also so we can have a head count for people (food/planwise, etc.).

You can post, or PM me directly for any questions, or ideas

PICS UP

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x285/nectarsis/MGC%2009/

Windancer · 10/18/2008, 01:46 AM

Quote from: nectarsis on 10/17/2008, 07:54 PMMidwest Gaming Classic

Olympia Resort and Conference Center
Oconomowoc, WI (30 minutes west of Milwaukee)
March 21-22, 2009

http://www.myspace.com/midwestgamingclassic

Their main site is down at the moment (being redone).

There has been talk of doing a get together of board members for the MGC next Year. Looking for people who plan on coming to the get together. There are ideas being thrown around at this time...from stuff at the hotel the show is being held at, get togethers at my house, plans in Milwaukee, etc.

This is so interested people can get together plan possible carpooling, etc. Also so we can have a head count for people (food/planwise, etc.).

You can post, or PM me directly for any questions, or ideas

I plan on being there also to host a Bomberman tournament for prizes and maybe a couple other drawings for various games!

I have priced flights and rooms for 5 days during the dates of the show and the total was 600.00 which includes hotel room rental car and flight. the hotel im looking at is Marriot courtyards in milwaukie they serve free breakfast and have a happy hour in the evening

so come along and join the fun......meet some of the shoutbox compadres but dont call me windancer! LOL

Keranu · 10/18/2008, 05:38 AM

I haven't done a whole lot of planning for the next MGC, but I'll probably be there as usual. A get together would be great, especially considering how easy it is to miss fellow PCEFXers there. I'll have to see if I can attend that later.

Windlancer it's nice to hear that you are coming! It's always nice to see people willing to travel long ways to come

. I've been in charge of Turbo Fest for the past couple of years and if you want to help with that, you're more than welcome to.

drdre · 10/18/2008, 12:14 PM

Hey, can you guys let me know what this is about (mainly opinions/impressions)? What kinds of setups are there? Sellers, or only to play? I gotta say I'm pretty curious because I only live about an hour away (just across the Wisconsin/Illinois border), so any info/opinions would be great. Thanks!

Keranu · 10/18/2008, 05:42 PM

Quote from: drdre on 10/18/2008, 12:14 PMHey, can you guys let me know what this is about (mainly opinions/impressions)? What kinds of setups are there? Sellers, or only to play? I gotta say I'm pretty curious because I only live about an hour away (just across the Wisconsin/Illinois border), so any info/opinions would be great. Thanks!

It's a classic gaming convention held in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. There are tons of games to play, sellers, speeches, and contests. I've written articles with pictures on my website here for the past three MGCs.

I've been meaning to ask you where you live in Illinois? I live in the south Chicago subburb of Crete, which you probably haven't heard of.

There are quite a few Chicago PCEFXers here and Wisconsiners too.

drdre · 10/18/2008, 10:36 PM

Quote from: Keranu on 10/18/2008, 05:42 PM
Quote from: drdre on 10/18/2008, 12:14 PMHey, can you guys let me know what this is about (mainly opinions/impressions)? What kinds of setups are there? Sellers, or only to play? I gotta say I'm pretty curious because I only live about an hour away (just across the Wisconsin/Illinois border), so any info/opinions would be great. Thanks!
It's a classic gaming convention held in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. There are tons of games to play, sellers, speeches, and contests. I've written articles with pictures on my website here for the past three MGCs.

I've been meaning to ask you where you live in Illinois? I live in the south Chicago subburb of Crete, which you probably haven't heard of. There are quite a few Chicago PCEFXers here and Wisconsiners too.

Cool, I'm pretty sure that I'm going, this sounds awesome....I live in Rockford, directly south from Madison, or west of Chicago-right now I commute between Rockford and Dekalb, where I'm at school (N.I.U.)
So yeah, I'm really close to you guys, I imagine

Windancer · 10/19/2008, 03:51 PM

Quote from: Keranu on 10/18/2008, 05:38 AMI haven't done a whole lot of planning for the next MGC, but I'll probably be there as usual. A get together would be great, especially considering how easy it is to miss fellow PCEFXers there. I'll have to see if I can attend that later.

Windlancer it's nice to hear that you are coming! It's always nice to see people willing to travel long ways to come . I've been in charge of Turbo Fest for the past couple of years and if you want to help with that, you're more than welcome to.

Sounds cool! There is a Hitch in all my plans now though. I was laid off from work this week. My work says its temporary but they have lied to us since they started laying off. So now im gonna have to see where im sitting now. another 10 years down the tubes.

PCEngineHell · 10/19/2008, 04:04 PM

Well, just hang in there and see what happens Wind. Thats been going around alot lately, so Im not surprised. What was it you worked for exactly? Dont remember if you mentioned it before.

nectarsis · 10/19/2008, 07:54 PM

Sound like there may be even more interest than the few people I have personally talked to.

Looks to be shaping up to another great time.

Keranu · 10/19/2008, 09:23 PM

The MGC only keeps getting bigger each year.

jboypacman · 10/20/2008, 04:54 PM

Well depending on if my wife has a job or not i plan on going(this would be my 3rd time going)so cross your fingers for me gang.

nectarsis · 10/20/2008, 07:25 PM

You can always crash at che nectarsis

nectarsis · 12/15/2008, 12:13 AM

3 months to go peeps..save your pennies

Mobius · 12/15/2008, 12:35 AM

I am totally in.

Duo_R · 12/15/2008, 03:57 AM

hmmmm.....tempting!

guyjin · 12/15/2008, 05:49 AM

I'm going, damb the consequences!

Keranu · 12/16/2008, 03:05 AM

Quote from: guyjin on 12/15/2008, 05:49 AMI'm going, damb the consequences!

Was that b intentional? It's kind of driving me crazy, since the b and n are next to each other.

guyjin · 12/16/2008, 06:01 AM

yes.

Sensei · 12/17/2008, 02:20 AM

My store will be there, but sadly I will not.

torgo · 12/29/2008, 03:16 PM

I will be there again (as usual.) We'll be setup in the museum area with the other guys and gals from VGEVO. I'm not sure of many more details yet though, but I figured that I'd stop by here and see if anyone was making plans yet

I'm on a Turbo-Kick lately, so I'm pretty stoked for the show this year!

JoshTurboTrollX · 12/29/2008, 05:18 PM

I'm so there!

Anyone want to sell me a turbo at the show?

cheap?

please?

lol

guyjin · 12/29/2008, 05:44 PM

what happened to yours?

JoshTurboTrollX · 12/29/2008, 06:32 PM

um, lol- I sold my entire video game collection at last years show.

Its a long story......

guyjin · 12/29/2008, 08:16 PM

D:

hoobs88 · 12/29/2008, 11:19 PM

Although I am not near the midwest, I have wanted to go to something like this since I was in the Nintendo World Championship in 1990. I think a Road Trip is in order!

Lord Thag · 12/30/2008, 03:49 PM

I'd love to go, but I'm on the NWCGE board, and regardless of the fun involved, running one convention a year is enough. It's a lot of work!

Still, if I end up heading out that way, I might be able to make it. We'll see.

nectarsis · 01/27/2009, 10:05 PM

Less than 2 months to go. Sounds like we have a # of members here are coming up

JoshTurboTrollX · 01/27/2009, 10:17 PM

Hotel booked-

Ticketes Bought-

We're coming!

torgo · 01/28/2009, 11:16 AM

I am pretty stoked for MGC this year!

I have been playing the hell out of my Turbo lately, and I just found Fatal Fury II and World Heroes 2 for around $17 each down at a small shop in Chicago. I can't wait to have my wallet drained by the vendors at MGC again this year

Mobius · 01/28/2009, 08:25 PM

Quote from: torgo on 01/28/2009, 11:16 AMI can't wait to have my wallet drained by the vendors at MGC again this year

My MGC Want List is getting ridiculously long. :-\

For my wallet's sake, I better not be able to find everything I'm looking out for!

torgo · 01/30/2009, 10:47 AM

Don't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it

NecroPhile · 01/30/2009, 10:59 AM

Quote from: torgo on 01/30/2009, 10:47 AMDon't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it

Johnny Turbo!!!!! I'd want to kick him in the crotch for his hand at helping to ruin the Turbo.

Ceti Alpha · 01/30/2009, 11:44 AM

Quote from: guest on 01/30/2009, 10:59 AM
Quote from: torgo on 01/30/2009, 10:47 AMDon't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it
Johnny Turbo!!!!! I'd want to kick him in the crotch for his hand at helping to ruin the Turbo.

You violent bastard necro!!

....give him a kick in the nutsac for me too...

guyjin · 01/30/2009, 12:24 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/30/2009, 10:59 AM
Quote from: torgo on 01/30/2009, 10:47 AMDon't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it
Johnny Turbo!!!!! I'd want to kick him in the crotch for his hand at helping to ruin the Turbo.

SSSSSHHH! don't say that, or you'll never get your chance!

torgo · 01/30/2009, 03:39 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/30/2009, 10:59 AM
Quote from: torgo on 01/30/2009, 10:47 AMDon't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it
Johnny Turbo!!!!! I'd want to kick him in the crotch for his hand at helping to ruin the Turbo.

It was FAR from John or anyone else at TTi's fault, trust me.

Be nice, he's a great guy!

Keranu · 01/30/2009, 04:08 PM

Quote from: torgo on 01/30/2009, 10:47 AMDon't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it

Dude I would do anything to get John Brandstetter to come! How were you even able to contact him? I think I tried emailing him back in 2004/2005 but got no response.

And yeah, blaming Johnny Turbo for the Duo's destruction is stupid. I see the Johnny Turbo ads as a farewell joke more than anything else.

NecroPhile · 01/30/2009, 04:42 PM

A laughing smiley obviously denotes a joke, but it looks like a couple of tools have their panties bunched a bit too tightly to laugh. Be sure you get your heads out of the way before my boot arrives.

Keranu · 01/30/2009, 04:50 PM

My ban hammer is mightier than your foot, so watch it buster.

No need to get so hissy about it.

torgo · 02/02/2009, 12:36 PM

Quote from: Keranu on 01/30/2009, 04:08 PM
Quote from: torgo on 01/30/2009, 10:47 AMDon't count on it at all, but I'm trying to convince John Brandstetter into attending MGC this year. He's pretty busy right now though, so like I said, don't count on it
Dude I would do anything to get John Brandstetter to come! How were you even able to contact him? I think I tried emailing him back in 2004/2005 but got no response.

And yeah, blaming Johnny Turbo for the Duo's destruction is stupid. I see the Johnny Turbo ads as a farewell joke more than anything else.

John and I talk from time-to-time. I dealt with him a lot back in the day.

guyjin · 02/23/2009, 12:49 PM

room = reserved.
tix = botten.

MGC here I come

Keranu · 02/23/2009, 04:24 PM

Yeah I'll most definitely be there. I should probably order my tickets online since you can save five bucks that way. There is another LaZer Dork from Iowa who is coming (Mr_Person).

torgo · 03/02/2009, 05:31 PM

Less than 3 weeks!!!!

Tee hee!!!

Duo_R · 03/02/2009, 05:38 PM

well wish i could go! Since I got a new addition to the family I can't take more time off to attend. You guys have fun and someone grab me some freebie stuff!

JoshTurboTrollX · 03/02/2009, 07:03 PM

Quote from: torgo on 03/02/2009, 05:31 PMLess than 3 weeks!!!!

Tee hee!!!

WORD!

Mobius · 03/04/2009, 07:36 PM

So is there going to be a TurboFest this year?

Keranu · 03/04/2009, 10:14 PM

There technically is going to be one, but it's just gonna be a set up of a Turbo Duo, Super Grafx, PC-FX, and maybe something else and I think will just sort of be merged with the other systems in the museum area. I think it will be like how it was before 2007.

Tatsujin · 03/04/2009, 10:27 PM

i would like to join so bad

Keranu · 03/04/2009, 11:00 PM

You probably have far bigger and more hardcore convention stuff in Japan.

Mobius · 03/05/2009, 12:23 AM

Quote from: Keranu on 03/04/2009, 10:14 PMThere technically is going to be one, but it's just gonna be a set up of a Turbo Duo, Super Grafx, PC-FX, and maybe something else and I think will just sort of be merged with the other systems in the museum area. I think it will be like how it was before 2007.

Excellent, I've never had a chance to try out a PC-FX before.

So we should all meet up at the Turbo area at some point -- maybe play some Bomberman or a little high score competition in one of the shooters.

Tatsujin · 03/05/2009, 02:49 AM

Quote from: Keranu on 03/04/2009, 11:00 PMYou probably have far bigger and more hardcore convention stuff in Japan.

unfortunatelly we only have those exobitions (TGS, AOU etc). but nothing for freaks and otakus, where you can bring your own stuff to play, trade & sell. the very best game nights of my life i had back in time in my very lil' country