ZapCon 2016 Roll Call

[yotsuya]

We should just bring some scissors, in case he changes his mind.

[Ond]

Got your text bro  , well today/tonight I'm switching timezones i.e. pulling an all-nighter and sleeping during the day tomorrow.  The theory is it will reduce jet-lag.  I'm no stranger to night shift having worked it many times, the first couple of days are the worst.  I got plenty of stuff for the flight, Parks and Recreation mid season 2 on, great show!  I'm also digging The Last Man on Earth, although starting to weary a little of Phil's obsession with Melissa, she's not worth it Phil!.

I'm bringing with me a piece of my Retro_Futuristic cab for anyone interested to inspect, assuming it's not impounded by customs for being to metallic and shiny.  Also something special related to that project for Yots and PH to keep - as thanks for helping us out.

[yotsuya]

Got your text bro  , well today/tonight I'm switching timezones i.e. pulling an all-nighter and sleeping during the day tomorrow.  The theory is it will reduce jet-lag.  I'm no stranger to night shift having worked it many times, the first couple of days are the worst.  I got plenty of stuff for the flight, Parks and Recreation mid season 2 on, great show!  I'm also digging The Last Man on Earth, although starting to weary a little of Phil's obsession with Melissa, she's not worth it Phil!.

I'm bringing with me a piece of my Retro_Futuristic cab for anyone interested to inspect, assuming it's not impounded by customs for being to metallic and shiny.  Also something special related to that project for Yots and PH to keep - as thanks for helping us out.

[yotsuya]

Hey, Ond, are you and your daughter going to be free to go out to dinner Thursday night? It sounds like we're going to be taking my games over Thursday, so I should be on that side of town at night. Let me know, I'm trying to get HaRuMaN to go as well.

[DeLuSioNal29]

It sounds like we're going to be taking my games over Thursday, so I should be on that side of town at night.

I thought we were going to film your arcade on Friday?  We could always do it on Monday before I leave assuming everything is put back in place.

DeL

[yotsuya]

It sounds like we're going to be taking my games over Thursday, so I should be on that side of town at night.

I thought we were going to film your arcade on Friday?  We could always do it on Monday before I leave assuming everything is put back in place.

DeL

I'm only taking 3 of my regular games... that still leaves the other 12, plus the decor....

I wanted to wait until Friday to move my games, but it looks like Thursday is going to be our best bet...

We'll still be able to film.

[Ond]

Hey, Ond, are you and your daughter going to be free to go out to dinner Thursday night? It sounds like we're going to be taking my games over Thursday, so I should be on that side of town at night. Let me know, I'm trying to get HaRuMaN to go as well.

Sounds great!

[yotsuya]

I love these EasyCoinUps. No switches hanging off the doors, no extra installed buttons, no having to open the door to press a credit button. And you're all getting one in the SwagBag, courtesy of Jawhn..

[Slippyblade]

Saw those at Zapcon last year.  Fantastic idea. 

[yotsuya]

Saw those at Zapcon last year.  Fantastic idea.

Yep. I had one on the hockey cab I took last year. This year, I've got three on my cabs. Wondering if I should stick some on NBA Jam and Macross....

[pbj]

Those are going to last 5 minutes before some kid rips them all off and tries to use them in a Coke machine.

[yotsuya]

Those are going to last 5 minutes before some kid rips them all off and tries to use them in a Coke machine.

No issues with them last year. Kthxbai.

[yotsuya]

Btw, the coin is clearly a sticker.  So unless the kids have been eating paint chips, they're not going to get fooled.

[yotsuya]

SOON.....

[Malenko]

DuckTales was such a great game/show

[harveybirdman]

DuckTales was such a great game/show

Agreed!  Except I'm pretty sure he's playing Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers.

[Malenko]

DuckTales was such a great game/show

Agreed!  Except I'm pretty sure he's playing Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers.

He's not playing anything, the NES's power light isnt even on. I was talkin about the poster on the wall.

[vwalbridge]

He's not playing anything, the NES's power light isnt even on. I was talkin about the poster on the wall.

He may not be playing anything...but that guy is definitely a playa.

[harveybirdman]

agreed,I'm pretty sure his controller isn't even plugged in....

[yotsuya]

Next year, instead of jorts and flip flops, the official ZapCon wear is gonna be high-tops and acid wash jeans.

[harveybirdman]

Next year, instead of jorts and flip flops, the official ZapCon wear is gonna be high-tops and acid wash jeans.

Don't forget the Neon Tee and ever so elusive Mullet badge...

[vwalbridge]

Next year, instead of jorts and flip flops, the official ZapCon wear is gonna be high-tops and acid wash jeans.

L.A. Gear or GTFO

Matter of fact, I got these exact pair (ID tag and all) on Christmas one year:

[yotsuya]

DuckTales was such a great game/show

Agreed!  Except I'm pretty sure he's playing Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers.

DuckTales, Rescue Rangers, and Darkwing Duck were awesome games from that era...

[yotsuya]

Mullet Badge is for next year. That'll give people time to grow it...

[dmckean]

I'll start growing mine on April 18th.

[Ond]

I'm drawing the line at white flip flops.

[dmckean]

I might have to cut the sleeves off my ZapCon 2017 BYOAC shirt to match acid washed jeans and high tops.

[yotsuya]

I'm wearing white flip flops on the plane ride over.

Fix'd.

[yotsuya]

I might have to cut the sleeves off my ZapCon 2017 BYOAC shirt to match acid washed jeans and high tops.

I'll just have my buddy print on sleeveless Tees th at year...

[yotsuya]

Friday Night Meetup Rides


OK, I've got two other confirmed drivers for that night (thanks, Aceldamor and Melvinbates). Who all needs a ride from the conference hotel to The Monastery/StarFighters this Friday night?

Some things to note:

1. Rides are from the Hotel to The Monastery-SF only. We're not driving out to Apache Junction to pick you up. 

2. Pickup time at the hotel is around 5 PM, so we can get to the The Monastery by 5:30. StarFighters closes at 11:00 PM, so plan accordingly.

So, if you need a ride that night, post it here so I can figure stuff out.

RIDERS:

Haverybirdman
Ond
Ond's daughter

[yotsuya]

Brother VWBus, check your PMs. I need you to text me your cel phone number.

[harveybirdman]

I would like to go to both the Monestary and Starfighters and will need a ride to and from the Marriott. 

[Aceldamor]

DuckTales was such a great game/show

Agreed!  Except I'm pretty sure he's playing Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers.

DuckTales, Rescue Rangers, and Darkwing Duck were awesome games from that era...

You are insane...Darkwing duck was a piece of crap...the other two however were gold!

[yotsuya]

I would like to go to both the Monestary and Starfighters and will need a ride to and from the Marriott.

Bro, you're riding shotgun with me all weekend... 

[Ond]

We'll need a ride out to the aforementioned places 

[dmckean]

Friday Night Meetup Rides


OK, I've got two other confirmed drivers for that night (thanks, Aceldamor and Melvinbates). Who all needs a ride from the conference hotel to The Monastery/StarFighters this Friday night?

Some things to note:

1. Rides are from the Hotel to The Monastery-SF only. We're not driving out to Apache Junction to pick you up. 

2. Pickup time at the hotel is around 5 PM, so we can get to the The Monastery by 5:30. StarFighters closes at 11:00 PM, so plan accordingly.

So, if you need a ride that night, post it here so I can figure stuff out.

We don't need a ride, but I'll probably want to follow one of you guys there.

[yotsuya]

We don't need a ride, but I'll probably want to follow one of you guys there.

Sounds good. I'll post some route maps in a second.

[yotsuya]

Maps.... Marriott/Convention Center to Monastery/StarFighters.

[yotsuya]

Maps... Marriott/Convention Center  to Tempe Marketplace  (potential Saturday night dinner)

[yotsuya]

Maps... Sky Harbor International Airport to Marriot/Convention Center