Arcade and Retro forum beers! (AKA the night of the scandalously drunk retro geeks)

Augmerson

Might be a good idea for me to get some kind of numbers as to whose coming so I can prepare stuff. I might be working Saturday which means I'll be off at 6 but there's a good chance I'm off which means I'll be here all day and you can call over whenever (which means from about 2 when I'm actually out of bed)

Atavan-Halen

Well I can go, if you'll have me :pac:

*Also, 5,000th post

o1s1n

atavan-halen wrote: »

Well I can go, if you'll have me :pac:

*Also, 5,000th post

Me too. And my Neo Geo. I consider her very much to be alive.

5000? You're fairly racking them up. I'm almost at the big 10,000. Better think of something memorable to say, quick!

Atavan-Halen

o1s1n wrote: »

Me too. And my Neo Geo. I consider her very much to be alive.

5000? You're fairly racking them up. I'm almost at the big 10,000. Better think of something memorable to say, quick!

Me? Spam? Never! Why would you accuse me of such a thing!

***INSTANT GREEN CARD TO WORK IN AMERICA***

amacachi

I'd be up for it also.

monkeyfudge

Can't see any reason why I won't be there.

It's up Leason street way is it? We should pick a pub around that way to meet in beforehand.

Andrew76

Count me in too if that's ok. If there parking anywhere close by?

o1s1n

Meeting up somewhere before hand is a good idea alright. I'm sure some of the country folk coming along might have a problem finding the place.

Augmerson

Plenty of parking outside the house. I'm going to be working until 6 that evening, will be home around 6.30, sorry the best I can do. Might be a good idea if you do go to the pub.

Augmerson

Ok, So I've been thinking during the past few days about having a few competitions on Saturday for a laugh. I was thinking Mario Kart and Bomberman for the Super Nintendo would be fun. Maybe also Pilotwings?

Then maybe Super Street Fighter II on the Mega Drive and Virtua Racing (see who gets the best times).

Any other ideas?

CathalDublin

Augmerson wrote: »

I was thinking Mario Kart and Bomberman for the Super Nintendo would be fun.

What's the bets o1s1n is actually a Mario Kart hustler

amacachi

Augmerson wrote: »

Ok, So I've been thinking during the past few days about having a few competitions on Saturday for a laugh. I was thinking Mario Kart and Bomberman for the Super Nintendo would be fun. Maybe also Pilotwings?

Then maybe Super Street Fighter II on the Mega Drive and Virtua Racing (see who gets the best times).

Any other ideas?

Mario kart tournament could be pretty good. Maybe I'm going against the grain but I think it'd be better if at least half were games which involved more than just a little luck rather than purely skill games. Unless you want to stick on Forza 2 with no assists. :pac:

monkeyfudge

I can bring along my X-Arcade sticks.

Do you have a decent MAME collection?

Augmerson

monkeyfudge wrote: »

I can bring along my X-Arcade sticks.

Do you have a decent MAME collection?

I don't have any MAME collection.

Retr0gamer

Augmerson wrote: »

Ok, So I've been thinking during the past few days about having a few competitions on Saturday for a laugh. I was thinking Mario Kart and Bomberman for the Super Nintendo would be fun. Maybe also Pilotwings?

Then maybe Super Street Fighter II on the Mega Drive and Virtua Racing (see who gets the best times).

Any other ideas?

Ghouls n'Ghosts because it's the only game I could probably kick everyones ass at.

Also I won't touch the megadrive version of SSF2. What's the point when there's so many ways of playing an arcade perfect version of the better SSF2 Turbo?

o1s1n

Well if you want a bit of arcade perfection I'll be bringing along the Neo Geo

Here's a list of games I have to hand at the moment, let me know what you want me to bring -

Temco World Soccer 96
Street Hoop
Art of Fighting 3
World Heroes Jet
World Heroes Perfect
Sengoku 3
Viewpoint
Big Tournament Golf
Samurai Showdown IV
Samurai Showdown III
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
Aero Fighters 2
King of Monsters
Sengoku
Alpha Mission 2
NAM 1975
King of Fighters 98
Wakku Wakku 7
Metal Slug 1, 2, X, 3, 4
Shock Troopers
The Last Blade
Blazing Star
Magical Drop II
Puzzle De Pon ( much the same as puzzle bobble)

o1s1n

Oh, Augmerson, have you got multiple Megadrive pads and Micro Machines? If not I can bring them along too. Always good fun.

Retr0gamer

Been praticing some radiant silvergun to show you's how it's really played :P I still can't make it past the horrible multi boss in stage 3

I think Garou, Metal Slug, last blade and Waku Waku 7 would be good oisin.

Somebody must have a way of playing a decent version of Street Fighter because I refuse to play a port. Don't make me bring my 360!

o1s1n

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Been praticing some radiant silvergun to show you's how it's really played :P I still can't make it past the horrible multi boss in stage 3

Would you be up for some MUSHA? I'll also bring along Probotector..you know, to see you finish it in person :pac:

Retr0gamer

I'm not even going to pretend I'm good at musha. As for probotector I'll practice it a bit today but last time I played it Stage 3's boss was giving me a hard time. I could finish it with the secret ending though since it's just before that boss

o1s1n

I'm no MUSHA god myself either, so don't be expecting it

Can get through the first four or so levels without being hit once, and then it all falls to ****e!

I also find I get considerably worse at most games when they're on 2player as well. With the one exception being Metal Slug.

ALthough I am sure I'll be eating those words on Saturday

'AHH!! I'm good at this, I swear!!!!'

Retr0gamer

I'm the same, two player shmups and run and gunners I get a lot worse at as well with the exception of gunstar heroes. I love using player 2 as a weapon and throwing him into bosses

Augmerson

o1s1n wrote: »

Oh, Augmerson, have you got multiple Megadrive pads and Micro Machines? If not I can bring them along too. Always good fun.

I do not I do have a couple of Mega Drive pads, but I never got MM. Bring them along if you like.

Also, if you have any Super Nintendo pads, as I have only 1 PAL pad and it needs to be cleaned or something and the FC Twin pads leads are way too short.

amacachi

Augmerson wrote: »

I do not I do have a couple of Mega Drive pads, but I never got MM. Bring them along if you like.

Also, if you have any Super Nintendo pads, as I have only 1 PAL pad and it needs to be cleaned or something and the FC Twin pads leads are way too short.

I've pads and Micro Machines. This is addressed to o1s1n as well since it's the only useful thing I have and would like to show up with something worthwhile. :pac:

monkeyfudge

Will definitely have a root around for Four Swords at some stage this week.

Atavan-Halen

LIGHTNING wrote: »

I couldnt be bothered going back through all the pages but has a venue been agreed?

Yep, Augmersons gaff :pac:

I can bring along gameboys. Lots and lots of gameboys And I have 4 N64 controllers too, along with worms on the N64 which is alot of fun

Augmerson

Yeah, just for anybody who has tuned in late, the next retro night is at my house, which is on Fitzwilliam Place, just off Leeson Street in Dublin 2. It's just on the left before you cross the Grand Canal going south.

There is plenty of parking outside the house and any car's parked should be safe as there is a Gardai station at Harcourt Terrace not far away.

Everybody is welcome, we'll be playing games and having drinks, bring along a game or console if you wish but it's your responsibility to look after the things you bring. Festivities will begin from 6.30 on Saturday the 8th of May, I'll put up further details on Thursday etc.

amacachi

Just trying to figure out transport etc., roughly what time would ye be expecting to finish up/will Augmerson be hoping to get rid of everyone. :pac:

monkeyfudge

Oh. I just rememembered. I think I have a bunch of Mugen stuff on a portable hard drive somewhere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glHjUFjjfy8

Andrew76

amacachi wrote: »

Just trying to figure out transport etc., roughly what time would ye be expecting to finish up/will Augmerson be hoping to get rid of everyone. :pac:

I'll be driving back to Arklow so if anyone lives near the N11 route they're more than welcome to a lift.

amacachi

Andrew76 wrote: »

I'll be driving back to Arklow so if anyone lives near the N11 route they're more than welcome to a lift.

I'll be heading about 55 miles up the N1 route, you're bloody useless to me! :pac:

Augmerson

amacachi wrote: »

Just trying to figure out transport etc., roughly what time would ye be expecting to finish up/will Augmerson be hoping to get rid of everyone. :pac:

About 2 I suppose?

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

I can't go yet again.

Retr0gamer

Sera, you make baby jesus cry.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Sera, you make baby jesus cry.

That's a pity, he's my favourite fictional character :<

Atavan-Halen

Sera you tease!

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

atavan-halen wrote: »

Sera you tease!

I wish I was a tease, I could make the money to go then
I didn't think anyone would've noticed anyway

Atavan-Halen

A female going un-noticed at a retro gaming night? I do not think so.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

atavan-halen wrote: »

A female going un-noticed at a retro gaming night? I do not think so.

Just can wear a kilt and fill in for me okay? ^^

Atavan-Halen

Sera wrote: »

Just can wear a kilt and fill in for me okay? ^^

No...well maybe....but no >.<

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

atavan-halen wrote: »

No...well maybe....but no >.<

you'll be all tucked in and no where to go

Retr0gamer

I hate to tell you guys this but Sera is actually a bot set up by boards.ie to keep us all thinking that retro games are cool because a girl likes them. She keeps us sane.

Anyway if you guys really want I'll wear my japanese schoolgirl uniform and you can all call me Sera.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I hate to tell you guys this but Sera is actually a bot set up by boards.ie to keep us all thinking that retro games are cool because a girl likes them. She keeps us sane.

Anyway if you guys really want I'll wear my japanese schoolgirl uniform and you can all call me Sera.

You're so sweet (actually made my day), don't forget to wear pigtails! I like mine just behind my ears.

Augmerson

Sera wrote: »

I can't go yet again.

Did your parents tell you you couldn't go to a party on saturday night with 6 men? Pffft I don't see the harm in fairness.

Jack burton

Well I cant go, pity caus im in Dublin this weekend and all but have to head down on Saturday afternoon for work

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

Augmerson wrote: »

Did your parents tell you you couldn't go to a party on saturday night with 6 men? Pffft I don't see the harm in fairness.

Actually I think they'd be delighted if I went out

Atavan-Halen

Can I suggest meeting in the Central Hotel again beforehand? 'Tis easy to find and all

Retr0gamer

I'll probably drive to this since I spent all my money on drink in Galway at the weekend. Do we have an inventory of stuff to bring? I could bring a 360 and controllers for fighting games, a chipped saturn with some games, and a wii loaded with emulators but I'd rather bring less than more!

Augmerson

I'm not sure who's bringing what, talk was mentioned of a Neo Geo? I'm not too sure whose coming somebody dropped out? Do you all know where the place is?

o1s1n

I'll bring the Neo Geo with as many games as I can without falling over.

Sera dropped out, but as far as I know everyone else is still going. Haven't a clue what the numbers are though?