ZapCon 2016 Roll Call

[yotsuya]

You do NOT want to walk 20 minutes to get to ZapCon, especially around the convention center area. If you guys stay at the Travel Lodge, Uber it up to the show. I can do some pickups as well. I've got a text in to Neph to see which hotel he stayed at. I think it was close to the center.

Honestly, though, I would spend the shekels and stay at the Conference hotel. You're RIGHT THERE. Split the cost if you need to. Le Chuck did that last year and it worked out great for him.

I'll see the Con organizer this weekend, and I'll try to press him for some info. I'm also going to StarFighters to see if they're going to be open that Friday. Last year they were technically closed, but they opened up just for our group and only charged us half-price.

So, to wit:

Going fer sure-
Me
HaRuMaN
Slipplyblade
Aceldamor
Ond (as of his last posts)
wvalbridge
Melvinbates

More than likely:
DeLuSiOnaL
Harveybirdman
Neph (Honorary BYOAC crew)

Tirekicking
ChanceKJ

Hopeful:
Taco Time Charlie
Vigo

[yotsuya]

I'm 85% committed.  I will most likely need to be going to Mexico or the Caribbean the week of May 4th. and that trip takes president. As soon as i figure out my travel for that i'll adjust my go/no-go for ZapCon.  ...Unless the Loonie drops below .55cents, then I'm diggin a hole in the ground behind the house and dragging in some supplies and a shotgun to wait it out. 

Best prices i see for flights have me arriving around 10:30am Friday,  and departing at 1:45pm Monday. I wouldn't get a car, So i'd take you up on that Airport pickup Paul. Hotel wise Mesa Travel Lodge looks to be a decent rate, 20min walk / 3 min drive.  Whats the Zapcon rate for the Marriott usually? 

If i'm coming i'd want to help with the load-in at the very least. Maybe the load-out Monday, depending on flight/times.

What might help push me up to 87% is if those BYOAC shirts are glow in the dark this year.

So it they're not glow in the dark (they won't be), does that drop you to 83%?

Let me check with the organizers regarding the hotel rate.

[melvinbates]

I'll be there for sure.  Last year was great.

[yotsuya]

I'll be there for sure.  Last year was great.

[yotsuya]

Just talked to my shirt guy. If Chancie wants to pay $100 to subsidize the cost of the glow-in-the-dark ink, it's a go. Otherwise, no.

We're doing this ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- at cost, people! 

[vwalbridge]

If Chancie wants to pay $100 to subsidize the cost of the glow-in-the-dark ink, it's a go. Otherwise, no.

We're doing this ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- at cost, people! 

After exchange rates, tariffs, customs and import fees....that's more like $162 Canadian.

[yotsuya]

Last year's shirt was black. I like black shirts. Do we want to keep it black, or do we want to consider a color? I made Le Chuck a special one-off because he traveled the furthest.

Part of me wants to do a red shirt, in honor of Ond's Astro Cab. Thoughts?

[vwalbridge]

Last year's shirt was black. I like black shirts. Do we want to keep it black, or do we want to consider a color? I made Le Chuck a special one-off because he traveled the furthest.

Part of me wants to do a red shirt, in honor of Ond's Astro Cab. Thoughts?

I like red. Bonus points if you color match it to a Radar Scope red. Also, I'll be able to spot everyone easier.


Also, voting at the top of this thread isn't working for me?

[HaRuMaN]

Last year's shirt was black. I like black shirts. Do we want to keep it black, or do we want to consider a color? I made Le Chuck a special one-off because he traveled the furthest.

Part of me wants to do a red shirt, in honor of Ond's Astro Cab. Thoughts?

Black or GTFO.  Haruman doesn't wear red.   

[yotsuya]

Last year's shirt was black. I like black shirts. Do we want to keep it black, or do we want to consider a color? I made Le Chuck a special one-off because he traveled the furthest.

Part of me wants to do a red shirt, in honor of Ond's Astro Cab. Thoughts?

I like red. Bonus points if you color match it to a Radar Scope red. Also, I'll be able to spot everyone easier.


Also, voting at the top of this thread isn't working for me?

Yeah, I'm thinking something like that kind of red would be nice. Red with white lettering.

DeL, can you change the end date of the poll? I don't see an option when I edit it.

[yotsuya]

Last year's shirt was black. I like black shirts. Do we want to keep it black, or do we want to consider a color? I made Le Chuck a special one-off because he traveled the furthest.

Part of me wants to do a red shirt, in honor of Ond's Astro Cab. Thoughts?

Black or GTFO.  Haruman doesn't wear red.   

HaRuMaN doesn't wear pants, either. But he has to at ZapCon!

[PL1]

DeL, can you change the end date of the poll? I don't see an option when I edit it.

I don't see an option to change the end date.

Can you remove the poll then re-do it?   


Scott

[yotsuya]

DeL, can you change the end date of the poll? I don't see an option when I edit it.

I don't see an option to change the end date.

Can you delete the poll then re-do it?   


Scott

If I could do that, don't you think I would already have?

[yotsuya]

Looks like it's working now.

[PL1]

Poll removed and re-done. (Thought you had access to the "remove poll" button, too.   )


Scott

[HaRuMaN]

Last year's shirt was black. I like black shirts. Do we want to keep it black, or do we want to consider a color? I made Le Chuck a special one-off because he traveled the furthest.

Part of me wants to do a red shirt, in honor of Ond's Astro Cab. Thoughts?

Black or GTFO.  Haruman doesn't wear red.   

HaRuMaN doesn't wear pants, either. But he has to at ZapCon!

Sad but true...  but to be safe, don't look behind the booth...

[yotsuya]

Thanks, Scott!

[yotsuya]

2016 ID card draft - Changes from last year - a red border (last year was grey) and a '16 in the corner to indicate the year, since this will be the second card for many of us. Strictly for collecting.

[yotsuya]

2016 First shirt idea



A few changes from last year -

#1. Since it's the second year, I used a player 2 button on the front. Strictly for us nerds to know.

#2. In honor of Ond making the trek from Down Under, I wanted to use the shape of the top of his Astro Retro cab for the back design. Note the switch from Space Invaders to Pac-Man.



I have a few more ideas I'll throw out before we vote.

[ChanceKJ]

Love the logo on the back, the Red is swanky, but i'm not 100% sold on the P2 button on the front, Maybe add "Build Your Own Arcade Controls" under the logo in a single line?

...that Red is awesome.  

[yotsuya]

Love the logo on the back, the Red is swanky, but i'm not 100% sold on the P2 button on the front, Maybe add "Build Your Own Arcade Controls" under the logo in a single line?

...that Red is awesome.  

Yeah, the P2 looks too "Gay Marriage, Yay!" to the eye (not that there is anything wrong with that).

It already says "Build Your Own Arcade Controls" on the back. We know it as BYOAC, so that's why I think it works the way it does on the front. I'll probably change the P2 back to P1 unless you and I are the only ones not sure about it. Thanks for the feedback.

[yotsuya]

Oh, and for the ID cards, I'm using whatever your avatar is on April 1, 2016, so just keep that in mind. No headshots.

[Slippyblade]

Red shirts?  Are you trying to kill us?

[vwalbridge]

Red shirts?  Are you trying to kill us?

A black shirt in the Arizona sun would kill me.

[HaRuMaN]

Red shirts?  Are you trying to kill us?

A black shirt in the Arizona sun would kill me.

Not in April it wouldn't. 

[vwalbridge]

Red shirts?  Are you trying to kill us?

A black shirt in the Arizona sun would kill me.

Not in April it wouldn't.

...well I'm pretty pasty   

[vwalbridge]

pbj....you coming?


I promised you a beer at ZapCon some thread on here.

[yotsuya]

Red shirts?  Are you trying to kill us?

ZapCon isn't being held on 24th Street and Broadway, homes.

[yotsuya]

ZapCon Related

Repair Party This Saturday, January 9th

As we are a few months out, the run-up to ZapCon '16 is starting. This Saturday, we're having a repair party out in East Mesa. 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Bring your broken games, boards, and anything else that needs fixing, and we'll see what we can do. It's a great way to meet other local collectors and network (just don't tell them you're a dirty MAMEr). Another added bonus is that the party is going to be at the home of a local collector who has a TON of games, some rare.

As an added bonus, afterwards the plan is to go to The Monestary for burgers and brew, then a trip across the street to StarFighter's Arcade for some retro gaming action.

If you are interested, PM me for details.

[vwalbridge]

ZapCon Related

Repair Party This Saturday, January 9th

As we are a few months out, the run-up to ZapCon '16 is starting. This Saturday, we're having a repair party out in East Mesa. 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Bring your broken games, boards, and anything else that needs fixing, and we'll see what we can do. It's a great way to meet other local collectors and network (just don't tell them you're a dirty MAMEr). Another added bonus is that the party is going to be at the home of a local collector who has a TON of games, some rare.

As an added bonus, afterwards the plan is to go to The Monestary for burgers and brew, then a trip across the street to StarFighter's Arcade for some retro gaming action.

If you are interested, PM me for details.

I could literally cry right now regarding the timing of this. My fugly DK pcb needs a professional diagnosis.

Instead I'm ordering a logic probe and yours truly will try not to monkey a football.

[yotsuya]

ZapCon Related

Repair Party This Saturday, January 9th

As we are a few months out, the run-up to ZapCon '16 is starting. This Saturday, we're having a repair party out in East Mesa. 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Bring your broken games, boards, and anything else that needs fixing, and we'll see what we can do. It's a great way to meet other local collectors and network (just don't tell them you're a dirty MAMEr). Another added bonus is that the party is going to be at the home of a local collector who has a TON of games, some rare.

As an added bonus, afterwards the plan is to go to The Monestary for burgers and brew, then a trip across the street to StarFighter's Arcade for some retro gaming action.

If you are interested, PM me for details.

I could literally cry right now regarding the timing of this. My fugly DK pcb needs a professional diagnosis.

Instead I'm ordering a logic probe and yours truly will try not to monkey a football.

Jump on a plane and bring the board. HaRuMaN's couch is LITERALLY 1 mile away, but I can never get his ass to show up.

[yotsuya]

Stop the presses! Just found out the following re: the repair party:

Also, Todd got a hot dog rotisserie so we'll be supplying dogs and buns. If any of you are so inclined, some sides or desserts might be nice.

Need I say more?

[yotsuya]

Just heard back from Wes, one of the organizers. My Qs and his As...

#1. Has the schedule been finalized? Friday load in, Saturday-Sunday event, Sunday-Monday teardown?
Load in Apr 14-15, load out after we shut down Sunday and all day Mon. the 18th.

#2. Is there a ZapCon rate for the Marriott?
I will be calling the Marriott this week to get that sorted out.  I'll keep you posted.

#3. Do you still need volunteers?
YES!

So there you have it. Looks like two days of load in. I'm doing mine that Friday, the 15th. I've taking the day off work. My thought is to pick most of you mofos up, take you back to Casa de Yotsuya for a pool-party* and gameroom visit, help me load my games on to a trailer, then drive out to Mesa for hotel check in. Then later in the day I'd pick up whoever needs a ride and take them to The Monestary and StarFighters for the Meetup, then back to the hotel where you room-sharers can spoon til the early morning hours.

I'll update you guys on the room rates. If you are interested in volunteering, send an email to "wes at zapcon.com". Let him know you're from BYOAC and that yotsuya sent you. If they pick you to volunteer (and I don't see why they wouldn't), you get a free event pass. Last year Le Chuck helped out officially on Sunday morning, but he spent most of his Friday afternoon helping with load in before I picked him up for the Meetup.




*Stay the ---fudgesicle--- away from my pool.

[vwalbridge]

send an email to "wes at zapcon.com". Let him know you're from BYOAC and that yotsuya sent you.

Done and done.

*Stay the ---fudgesicle--- away from my pool.

[ChanceKJ]

*Stay the ---fudgesicle--- away from my pool.

Hahaha!


Yeah, let me know the rate for the Marriott.  If its decent and i can split it, might be worth the extra couple bucks. I'm trying to convince a buddy of mine to come as well, he's a collector too.  As soon as i finalize travel plans i'll reach out to Wes.

[harveybirdman]

Whenever I'm able to fully commit, I will be available for spoonage.

[yotsuya]

Whenever I'm able to fully commit, I will be available for spoonage.

You better come, ---uvula---. I need my Rat Pack to run around with.

*Stay the ---fudgesicle--- away from my pool.

Hahaha!


Yeah, let me know the rate for the Marriott.  If its decent and i can split it, might be worth the extra couple bucks. I'm trying to convince a buddy of mine to come as well, he's a collector too.  As soon as i finalize travel plans i'll reach out to Wes.

The more Canadians the merrier, eh.


What might help is a list of those willing to share rooms. So far:

Harveybirdman
DeLuSioNaL
vwallbanger
ChanceKJ
Le Chuck, if he comes out

My wife tells me I should spend the night out there, too, so that might be an option. I'm strictly a spooner, though, not a spoonee.

[Aceldamor]

Yots,

Chalk me up as tentative for the repair party mate.

[yotsuya]

Yots,

Chalk me up as tentative for the repair party mate.

Sure. I've been talking with Jawhn - we should be able to test that Rastan board that day.

[Aceldamor]

lol! it is a tight community isn't it