Obeyin' at the Midwest Gaming Classic (TURBO FEST TOUR '15)

[majors]

Note, we're now looking at about 1 or maybe 2 systems in need for TurboFest. 

You know I'm good for a Duo or Shuttle...I can fit that on my carry on, just let me know! Think of me as back up.

[esteban]

Note, we're now looking at about 1 or maybe 2 systems in need for TurboFest. 

You know I'm good for a Duo or Shuttle...I can fit that on my carry on, just let me know! Think of me as back up.

I love that the Shuttle is literally shuttled across the country.

[esteban]

turbo doodle live via satellite!

Skat Chat with Esteban!!

lol

Note, we're now looking at about 1 or maybe 2 systems in need for TurboFest.  We can make do with what we have now, but I'm looking to get a final count by April 3rd.  If any of you guys want to bring your systems and games (maybe a CRT 20" or smaller too?) to share with the masses, please let me know soon!!

Thanks,

Heck yeah!

Scat doodle turbo.

[turbokon]

I'll be bringing a few systems. 

Pce ifu setup
Super cd-rom with coregrafx II
Pce lt

Non turbo/pce systems to show case the component box.

I plan to bring along an 19" lcd and 16" crt.

[bartre]

so who's up for helping me lay an epic SMACKDOWN! on Nulltard?
all else fails, I'll just blindside him with a 2x4 and drop an atomic elbow from the top rope.

[Opethian]

I thought Nulltard bailed? will he be there?

[JoshTurboTrollX]

I thought Nulltard bailed? will he be there?

I hope so!  Last I saw he was selling his wares/penis juice as a way to pay for his airfare.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Josh, do you have a list of who is bringing what for both consoles and tvs?  I know I pledged many turbobs, but may want to leave some behind if enough people are bringing.

I think we're pretty much set on systems and games, we also look good on TVs but if we gain an extra one or two somewhere along the way, it'll be ok.

[Dan Iacovelli]

looks good,too bad jagfest might have presence this year at mgc,cost and other issues made me decide not to come. (if I took megabus I would have to downsize what I would like to bring, and that to me wouldn't be worth it for me(cost wise: rt megabus, cost of blueline cta,and shuttle plus hotel not worth value) instead I'll be work on vgs details more  as well as plans for an upcoming Atari week/ Atarimania event.

*reminder: VGS is all in one room this year this means tubofest is also in a room as well, cost of adding second room was too big to include*

[bartre]

I thought Nulltard bailed? will he be there?

I hope so!  Last I saw he was selling his wares/penis juice as a way to pay for his airfare.

https://vimeo.com/64463708

[nectarsis]

if anyone needs to pick up from the airport or anywhere else to get to the show in milwaukee hit me up

[majors]

All aboard the Nectarsis train! Next stop, Beer'n Obey.

[jeffhlewis]

T-minus 4 days. It's going to be epic.

[jeffhlewis]

Nectarsis: don't forget to bring my saturn ram cart from last year's MGC, heh.

[DragonmasterDan]

Nectarsis: don't forget to bring my saturn ram cart from last year's MGC, heh.

It's not like the RAM carts work anyway unless the moon is in a perfect synchronization with the Sun's light just as a rainbow leads to a Leprechaun's treasure.

Damn Saturn cartridge slots.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Nectarsis: don't forget to bring my saturn ram cart from last year's MGC, heh.

It's not like the RAM carts work anyway unless the moon is in a perfect synchronization with the Sun's light just as a rainbow leads to a Leprechaun's treasure.

Damn Saturn cartridge slots.

Bad luck SaturnMasterDyne!

I'm also looking to record a couple episodes of the hit podcast "huCast" during the show.  If anyone is looking to lend their voices for that, let me know.  I'm not sure on times/places yet, but sometime during the weekend would be fun!

[esteban]

HuCAST?

Tell me more.

Somebody made a one-off music podcast (Joshua?) a few years ago.

Where is that? I want to listen to it again.

BACK ON TOPIC: 

[JoshTurboTrollX]

HuCAST?

Tell me more.

Somebody made a one-off music podcast (Joshua?) a few years ago.

Where is that? I want to listen to it again.

BACK ON TOPIC: 

http://hucast.podomatic.com/

Yep, that was me.  We recorded a little bit at TurboFest last year in episode #3 using my cell phone in a loud and crowded room.  This year I want to try again, but using some actual mics/equipment at a quieter time in a room if possible.

[DragonmasterDan]

http://hucast.podomatic.com/

Yep, that was me.  We recorded a little bit at TurboFest last year in episode #3 using my cell phone in a loud and crowded room.  This year I want to try again, but using some actual mics/equipment at a quieter time in a room if possible.

I was barely audible last year.

[Opethian]

I like where the guy started talking about the supergrafx

[DragonmasterDan]

I like where the guy started talking about the supergrafx

"Hai guys. Did u kno there's a squeeqel 2 Kevin Courage on a system called the SooperGrafx?"

[esteban]

I gotta listen to this stuff!!! I don't remember any of it.

Yay!

[roflmao]

Joshua, I was also thinking about bringing some video/audio recording equipment for lulz and I'd be happy to share any footage I take  with you.

So I'll be loading up the car tomorrow after work in preparation for Friday's long haul.  Does anyone have a spare tube TV they can bring for the TG16/CD setup I'm bringing?  I wasn't able to hunt down a smaller tube TV and I'm dreading lugging up the 27" I brought last year. I also remember people commenting on about how absurdly big it was compared to the other TVs in the room.

I'm so looking forward to this! Can't wait to see y'all again.

P.S. - This past weekend I found a dandy of a 19" tv at a nearby Salvation Army and thankfully asked to test it out before purchasing ($10). At first it wouldn't power on, but finally after about 10 power cycles the picture kicked in but it was all crazy psychedelic rainbows. Probably needed a good degaussing, but it didn't look like that was an option from the menu. :/ I also reached out to a few people over the past couple of weeks listing free TVs in Craigslist but none of them replied. Bugger.

[jeffhlewis]

Joshua, I was also thinking about bringing some video/audio recording equipment for lulz and I'd be happy to share any footage I take  with you.

So I'll be loading up the car tomorrow after work in preparation for Friday's long haul.  Does anyone have a spare tube TV they can bring for the TG16/CD setup I'm bringing?  I wasn't able to hunt down a smaller tube TV and I'm dreading lugging up the 27" I brought last year. I also remember people commenting on about how absurdly big it was compared to the other TVs in the room.

I'm so looking forward to this! Can't wait to see y'all again.

P.S. - This past weekend I found a dandy of a 19" tv at a nearby Salvation Army and thankfully asked to test it out before purchasing ($10). At first it wouldn't power on, but finally after about 10 power cycles the picture kicked in but it was all crazy psychedelic rainbows. Probably needed a good degaussing, but it didn't look like that was an option from the menu. :/ I also reached out to a few people over the past couple of weeks listing free TVs in Craigslist but none of them replied. Bugger.

I picked up a small (13" or so) white Trinitron recently off of Craigslist...it's only composite and mono audio but the picture is really nice. Pretty sure we have enough TVs for the main museum area so you can most likely use it for the weekend if that'll work. Let me know and I'll make sure to bring it.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Joshua, I was also thinking about bringing some video/audio recording equipment for lulz and I'd be happy to share any footage I take  with you.

So I'll be loading up the car tomorrow after work in preparation for Friday's long haul.  Does anyone have a spare tube TV they can bring for the TG16/CD setup I'm bringing?  I wasn't able to hunt down a smaller tube TV and I'm dreading lugging up the 27" I brought last year. I also remember people commenting on about how absurdly big it was compared to the other TVs in the room.

I'm so looking forward to this! Can't wait to see y'all again.

P.S. - This past weekend I found a dandy of a 19" tv at a nearby Salvation Army and thankfully asked to test it out before purchasing ($10). At first it wouldn't power on, but finally after about 10 power cycles the picture kicked in but it was all crazy psychedelic rainbows. Probably needed a good degaussing, but it didn't look like that was an option from the menu. :/ I also reached out to a few people over the past couple of weeks listing free TVs in Craigslist but none of them replied. Bugger.

I picked up a small (13" or so) white Trinitron recently off of Craigslist...it's only composite and mono audio but the picture is really nice. Pretty sure we have enough TVs for the main museum area so you can most likely use it for the weekend if that'll work. Let me know and I'll make sure to bring it.

[roflmao]

I picked up a small (13" or so) white Trinitron recently off of Craigslist...it's only composite and mono audio but the picture is really nice. Pretty sure we have enough TVs for the main museum area so you can most likely use it for the weekend if that'll work. Let me know and I'll make sure to bring it.

Yes, please bring it with you. Thanks!

See y'all tomorrow!

[nectarsis]

6 (ish) hours in...got a hellluva jump on tomorrow

[roflmao]

I just finished loading up the car and will be heading out first thing in the morning! See y'all hopefully around 5pm.

[Warbucks]

I am reading this post and getting all excited.. then I realize that it is this weekend and I am all the way in Florida 

Hope you all have fun and get some good stuff!!!

[FABombjoy]

That was another fun year!  Was nice to talk to a few new and a few old members again.  A mighty brain fog rolled in from New Glarus, so if I said anything crazy I swear it's not my fault.

Now, back to lurking until 2016.

[esteban]

WHERE ARE THE PHOTOS? JEEZUS.

[chany60126]

I had a blast hanging out with everyone. Everything was very well organized as always. The turbo room had some very neat stuff. Josh brought his Legendary Axe Turbografx which looked so cool!! The pictures don't do it enough justice. It has to be seen to be really appreciated. I also really liked that turbo tap that had an emulator built in to play Turbografx games. That is really impressive!! Can't wait for the next event!

[blueraven]

Seriously. You guys are the coolest bunch of cats I've known for ten years (+/-) but have never met.

The screens, systems, and attendance were great! Thanks to everyone for making the turbo room what it was: a serious presence at the show. I was amazed! Teh hardCAW cru was in force! (minus Tatsujin), but his gamesake was on (in his honor?) all day Saturday... whether Nulltard did that intentionally or unintentionally, I will never know.

I was able to bring Legend of Xanadu (WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!) and debut the debug mode on a tiny scanline Funai CRT for most of Saturday. That was like a dream come true. PLAY XANADU.

Thanks for a most amazing and memorable weekend, and thanks to _josh and everyone for letting me crash in the turbo room and vigilantly guard the precious!

Can't wait for next year!!

CAW

[FABombjoy]

were you in the turbo room?

For a few hours on Friday night.  Turbokon introduced us, we chatted for a minute, and then I believe you were carried off by a pack of rabid dogs and/or colorful butterflies.  That might not be exactly what happened.  Powerful stuff, that Spotted Cow.

[jeffhlewis]

Just got home, with a little assistance from CDamm transporting 2 cars worth of gear. Completely wiped out but I can honestly say that this MGC is the best one I've been to. Setup and tear down was smooth, and we all got to eat dinner at a reasonable hour last night after packing up the museum area.

Great to meet Nulltard and Blueraven in person for the first time - hope you guys had a blast!

My sympathies go out to Bartre, who lost a battle last night with a bottle of horrible, horrible whiskey.

[ShadowKitty777]

This year was the first time at this con, but I will def be going next year. Everyone I met was really cool.

[Opethian]

Just got home, with a little assistance from CDamm transporting 2 cars worth of gear. Completely wiped out but I can honestly say that this MGC is the best one I've been to. Setup and tear down was smooth, and we all got to eat dinner at a reasonable hour last night after packing up the museum area.

Great to meet Nulltard and Blueraven in person for the first time - hope you guys had a blast!

My sympathies go out to Bartre, who lost a battle last night with a bottle of horrible, horrible whiskey.

did he really finish that bottle?

[BlueBMW]

So I head to bed early and miss all the fun??? Bahhh

[bartre]

Just got home, with a little assistance from CDamm transporting 2 cars worth of gear. Completely wiped out but I can honestly say that this MGC is the best one I've been to. Setup and tear down was smooth, and we all got to eat dinner at a reasonable hour last night after packing up the museum area.

Great to meet Nulltard and Blueraven in person for the first time - hope you guys had a blast!

My sympathies go out to Bartre, who lost a battle last night with a bottle of horrible, horrible whiskey.

did he really finish that bottle?

oh it fucked me 2 ways from saturday, but i killed it.
bad night, but the morning wasn't so bad 

also:

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Wondrous time with all you fine gents.  I uploaded a bunch of pics on the facclerbook page from the show.  Feel free to tag yourself if you wish to.

I'm just curious if the Primal Rage 2 PCB will be revived....

[jeffhlewis]

I'm just curious if the Primal Rage 2 PCB will be revived....

For those of you who didn't hear - Galloping Ghost arcade brought their prototype board for Primal Rage II to the show for everyone to play (one of I believe two that exist on Earth). The game was in a dynamo cab, so the board rests close to the control panel. Some complete nob dumped their beer by accident into the CPO, which spilled on to the board and apparently caused it to reboot in a loop. They shut it down as soon as they saw it; cross your fingers that it didn't completely fry the board.

[ToyMachine78]

I'm just curious if the Primal Rage 2 PCB will be revived....

For those of you who didn't hear - Galloping Ghost arcade brought their prototype board for Primal Rage II to the show for everyone to play (one of I believe two that exist on Earth). The game was in a dynamo cab, so the board rests close to the control panel. Some complete nob dumped their beer by accident into the CPO, which spilled on to the board and apparently caused it to reboot in a loop. They shut it down as soon as they saw it; cross your fingers that it didn't completely fry the board.

[majors]

So awesome to hang with true obeyers. Going back to work was the sucks after 48 hours of bliss.

[Gentlegamer]

Nintendo Age had this:



What did you have?

[jtucci31]

I'm just curious if the Primal Rage 2 PCB will be revived....

For those of you who didn't hear - Galloping Ghost arcade brought their prototype board for Primal Rage II to the show for everyone to play (one of I believe two that exist on Earth). The game was in a dynamo cab, so the board rests close to the control panel. Some complete nob dumped their beer by accident into the CPO, which spilled on to the board and apparently caused it to reboot in a loop. They shut it down as soon as they saw it; cross your fingers that it didn't completely fry the board.

Oh my god that's ridiculous. I saw GG had said something briefly about the "Primal Rage II Incident" but i had no idea some idiot couldn't hold onto his beverage. That blows.


Their facebook just mentioned that they got it to work. So that's good news

[jeffhlewis]

Nintendo Age had this:



What did you have?

We had actual *good* beer. And a shit load of it. I'm still recovering.

[NecroPhile]

PBR for the hipsters. 

[jeffhlewis]

We also had this (unfortunately):

[Gredler]

Nintendo Age had this:



What did you have?

We had actual *good* beer. And a shit load of it. I'm still recovering.

Lol...  yeah... kind of funny that taste in games is reflected much the same way as taste in beer between the two groups.

Nintendoage = domestic shit
Turbofest = quality shit

But.. the pepsi max, man. Maximum flavor, extreme soda and light beer party!

[sirhcman]

Nintendo Age had this:


What did you have?

I've always said Miller Lite tastes like bath water!