Get a lifestream up again :) we europeans want atleast to see the !!FUN!!.
Yea, why don't we have this in the middle of the country instead?
I tried to attend, but I seem to be unable to fast-travel across the country no matter how many times I push "T"Do you have caps lock on?
Damn my global position! DAMN IT TO HFS!
I live in Australia.
Anyone going to build a superior drawbridge from here to there?
Redding? The meetup is going to be in Redding, of all places?
This is awesome. I wish I could come, and I hope all of the people who can make it have a great time!Nova Scotia? * high five*
Unfortunately I'm from Nova Scotia, which is neither the right coast, nor the right country. :(
This is awesome. I wish I could come, and I hope all of the people who can make it have a great time!Nova Scotia? * high five*
Unfortunately I'm from Nova Scotia, which is neither the right coast, nor the right country. :(
I logged in just to say maybe. I know there's a few of us in the bay and we could all carpool - or perhaps move it to the SF bay area or any metropolitan area where there's generally good public transport here/there from across CA and out-of-state.
Wish I lived near CA.... :(I also agree with the livestream thing.
BAAAHHHH!!! 10 1/2 hour drive?? Without accounting for traffic?? From southern California?? This sounds like a really rough adventure challenge.... I don't think I'm gonna be able to make it >.<
We'd also love to have anyone from the gaming or entertainment industry, like Valve or Pixar! If you work for a company like these, please PM me.
I'm 17 and in colorado, so I don't think I can make it. :(I have been cloned.
Redding? The meetup is going to be in Redding, of all places?^
I'm 17 and in colorado, so I don't think I can make it. :(I have been cloned.
If your plan is to go to art school in Oakland/San Fransisco one of us needs to be sent to the correct dimension.
Us from Europe can only try to dig through the globe to get there... sigh... better get some adamantium picks for that!
Angle, whereabouts?
I've got a court case at the end of June, but if I win I am going to go to the meetup. I live in Colorado Springs, we could probably get together and go if it all works out... Though I imagine the meetup would have to be mid July for that to work.
No way in hell am I going to an NCR town!
But in seriousness once again I find myself unable to go, keep putting off the whole Passport thing so I can cross the border.
He's with the Legion! Get him!No way in hell am I going to an NCR town!
But in seriousness once again I find myself unable to go, keep putting off the whole Passport thing so I can cross the border.
I suppose you're one of them Vault City fascists, then?
I cant believe I am saying this. I normaly have a bad attitude towards ammericans(besides anyone in the games industry) but this makes me wish I lived in Ammerica.
I cant believe I am saying this. I normaly have a bad attitude towards ammericans(besides anyone in the games industry) but this makes me wish I lived in Ammerica.
DF fanatics aren't really.. you know.. typical Americans.
I cant believe I am saying this. I normaly have a bad attitude towards ammericans(besides anyone in the games industry) but this makes me wish I lived in Ammerica.
DF fanatics aren't really.. you know.. typical Americans.
DF fanatics aren't really typical ANYTHING.
It's getting unnerving.Angle, whereabouts?
I've got a court case at the end of June, but if I win I am going to go to the meetup. I live in Colorado Springs, we could probably get together and go if it all works out... Though I imagine the meetup would have to be mid July for that to work.
I'm near boulder, but convincing my parents to let me ride of with some people from the Internet might be difficult.
There's actually at least 4 people I know who live in the state who play Dwarf Fortress, and all live along the front range.It's getting unnerving.Angle, whereabouts?
I've got a court case at the end of June, but if I win I am going to go to the meetup. I live in Colorado Springs, we could probably get together and go if it all works out... Though I imagine the meetup would have to be mid July for that to work.
I'm near boulder, but convincing my parents to let me ride of with some people from the Internet might be difficult.
How about next year, the East coasters buy Tarn and Zach a ticket and hotel room, and we have it in Boston?Good luck squeezing money out of people.
Holy crap do you live in Westminster or broomfield?Angle, whereabouts?
I've got a court case at the end of June, but if I win I am going to go to the meetup. I live in Colorado Springs, we could probably get together and go if it all works out... Though I imagine the meetup would have to be mid July for that to work.
I'm near boulder, but convincing my parents to let me ride of with some people from the Internet might be difficult.
Holy crap do you live in Westminster or Broomfield?Angle, whereabouts?
I've got a court case at the end of June, but if I win I am going to go to the meetup. I live in Colorado Springs, we could probably get together and go if it all works out... Though I imagine the meetup would have to be mid July for that to work.
I'm near boulder, but convincing my parents to let me ride of with some people from the Internet might be difficult.
I can fork up 400 bucks for the carpool.Holy crap do you live in Westminster or Broomfield?Angle, whereabouts?
I've got a court case at the end of June, but if I win I am going to go to the meetup. I live in Colorado Springs, we could probably get together and go if it all works out... Though I imagine the meetup would have to be mid July for that to work.
I'm near boulder, but convincing my parents to let me ride of with some people from the Internet might be difficult.
I live in Lafayette. On another note, it seems I actually can go. I'll need to carpool, but my mom said that if I can raise the money, I can go. Now I just need to finish school for the year and get a job...
Looks like about $300/ea for round-trip tickets from the west coast. About another $250 for a two-night hotel, for $850. That would be 45 people at $20 each, and at that size, we'd need a conference room. That's not gonna work.How about next year, the East coasters buy Tarn and Zach a ticket and hotel room, and we have it in Boston?Good luck squeezing money out of people.
That is one damn expensive hotel.Looks like about $300/ea for round-trip tickets from the west coast. About another $250 for a two-night hotel, for $850. That would be 45 people at $20 each, and at that size, we'd need a conference room. That's not gonna work.How about next year, the East coasters buy Tarn and Zach a ticket and hotel room, and we have it in Boston?Good luck squeezing money out of people.
But Boston is so convenient for me. Maybe PAX East 2012? April 7-9?
Based on 'easy to get to from KBOS via T'. It probably varies widely by season, too. And the airfare probably could be cheaper. Just not to the point thatThat is one damn expensive hotel.Looks like about $300/ea for round-trip tickets from the west coast. About another $250 for a two-night hotel, for $850. That would be 45 people at $20 each, and at that size, we'd need a conference room. That's not gonna work.How about next year, the East coasters buy Tarn and Zach a ticket and hotel room, and we have it in Boston?Good luck squeezing money out of people.
But Boston is so convenient for me. Maybe PAX East 2012? April 7-9?
...In the event that we're not entirely sure if we can come, but would like to if events work out, how would you like us to vote?
Hey I understand the majority of DF fans won't be able to attend but you don't really need to post here to tell us, it's kinda crowding out the ones of trying to do so.
Last question, I swear. I'll more than likely be able to come, though I need to vote on the poll and check with my boss to make sure I can get the 15th off first, and I'm bringing a friend with me. As far as I'm aware, he doesn't post on the forums, but he is a Dwarf Fortress fan. Anything special you want me to do, Rainseeker?
How about next year, the East coasters buy Tarn and Zach a ticket and hotel room, and we have it in Boston?Hmmm.. I wouldn't mind donating so much, it's been at least 10 years since I've seen either of them... :)
I might be willing to pitch in, maybe for alcohol too for those old enough. I would challenge all you motherfuckers to drink-n-drive mariokart DS edition. It would be great of we can get 10+ guys to crash a hotel. We could chip in less than $10 and all fit into a room.
I will also be willing to host a carpool up from the bay. I will figure things out as the time gets closer.
Being that I am local I would like to point out a few things::-\
It will be hot in July. Last year it only got to 115, I have seen 118. It will be over 90 from 9am to 9pm. Staying on the valley floor is a bad idea, camp in the mountains, or at least by the river. The river is cold enough to cause hypothermia even in the summer. People have died trying to swim across it. Also, downtown Redding is kinda sketchy, don't get a hotel there.
I wish I could make it, but the distance is just too far. I pity your tourguide for the caverns.
I'd go, but I'm in Missouri and the only place I get to choose to go to this time is Germany. (If I even want to do that =/)
It's honestly ironic in it's own kind of way.
Alright, I checked you guys down on the 'not attending' column. Once every other person registered on the DF forum posts here we'll have an accurate headcount.
Just out of curiosity, how often can we expect something like this to happen? cus if this was next year instead of this year, I'd have been able to do it.
I'm 100% serious at all times and willing to take a blood test live at the meetup to prove it.
I'd love to come, but does this place have an address or somthing? It'd be nice to know the drive time from SanDiego to there.
EDIT: oh my. That's quite a ways away.
Just out of curiosity, how often can we expect something like this to happen? cus if this was next year instead of this year, I'd have been able to do it.
Alright, I'll talk to Rainseeker about rescheduling this for 2012.
Make sure it's early in the year, we probably won't want to go after the world ends.
Picking up cute angels, perhaps?Make sure it's early in the year, we probably won't want to go after the world ends.
Why not? It's not like you'll have anything better to do.
Nah, I imagine most people on Bay12 will be stuck on earth, fighting off the forces of evil.Picking up cute angels, perhaps?Make sure it's early in the year, we probably won't want to go after the world ends.
Why not? It's not like you'll have anything better to do.
Okay guys, the best rate at the cleanest hotel I could find is:
69.99 + tax, at the Quality Inn on 2059 Hilltop Drive. Redding, CA 96002 - (530) 221-6530
the name of the group is Bay12, and it's just across the street from the Molly Stones where the meet will be.
This is $15 off their regular rate, includes breakfast, etc. There are cleaner hotels for more money, or cheaper hotels that are a little crappier. The customer reviews aggrigated on Google give it 3 out of 5 stars, and having read through them it sounds like a pretty decent place.
For the second question, other than the meetup itself, what are some good tourist sites or places to check out around there? I'm debating about taking off more than just that Friday and spending an extra day or two driving around and seeing the area.
9:00 Tour of Lake Shasta Caverns (Non-mandatory, but ToadyOne, ThreeToe, Capntastic and Rainseeker will be there.) 2 hour tour costs $22, but is really cool. Be there on time or you'll get left behind!
Location Website: http://lakeshastacaverns.com/ (http://lakeshastacaverns.com/)
Okay guys, the best rate at the cleanest hotel I could find is:
69.99 + tax, at the Quality Inn on 2059 Hilltop Drive. Redding, CA 96002 - (530) 221-6530
the name of the group is Bay12, and it's just across the street from the Molly Stones where the meet will be.
This is $15 off their regular rate, includes breakfast, etc. There are cleaner hotels for more money, or cheaper hotels that are a little crappier. The customer reviews aggrigated on Google give it 3 out of 5 stars, and having read through them it sounds like a pretty decent place.
What livestreams are up?
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-What livestreams are up?
One that has an active chat but no stream.
Guide:"And this here is-"
Bay12 in unison:"limestone!"
Guide:*look of terror*
Hate to be the one to out us, but NO ONE recognized the mountain was limestone when the guide asked. ;)
Incidentally, how many people actually showed up today?
Yes! We had a great time, thanks everybody! (Especially those who made extra donations to Toady!) I'd like to announce next year's meetup, which will be taking place where we have the highest concentration of DF fans, North Korea!
You lucky bastards.
Are there any vids/pics up on youtube/<generic imagehosting service>?
Yeah, it was great! I'm sad I didn't get to see you again, though, TurnpikeLad!
Wow, look at all those blue jeans and t-shirts. Everyone keeping a comfortable distance. It's like the interior of a Games Workshop!
none of you guys has a decent dwarf beard?!
Dwarfs in cali....im surprised you were not all ambushed by a thousand elves.It was in Redding, which is Northern California, there's not really much pop culture there. All of that is in the Bay Area (SFO) and Los Angeles/San Diego in the south.
Note to self: Make a time machine and travel to California, one second before Toady arrives. ThenYou would have fit in well. ;) These outlandish hypothetical scenarios were a primary form of interaction at the meetup.killreplace him with me, then...I don't know. I guess curl up into a ball and die because I forgot to bring waffles...
Wow, look at all those blue jeans and t-shirts. Everyone keeping a comfortable distance. It's like the interior of a Games Workshop!These meet ups should be done once a month so us introverts get to go outside more often.
Likewise. Or a midwest one - preferably in southeast Michigan!You must live, at most, a half hour from me. Damn.
We could organize something at gencon, if anyone else is going to that.
We could organize something at gencon, if anyone else is going to that.
I think the solution is a remote control surrogate toady.
Next time, meet up in ottawa. 8)
Next time, meet up in ottawa. 8)
+1 for Ottawa! ;)
Dwarfs in cali....im surprised you were not all ambushed by a thousand elves.
(though if you ever go to the midwest i could bring plenty of folks)
I think Manitoba is as far as The Grand Toad in The Sky can go from his Grand Dominion on the third story.
People are having trouble noticing why this was on the west coast.
I think Manitoba is as far as The Grand Toad in The Sky can go from his Grand Dominion on the third story.
People are having trouble noticing why this was on the west coast.
none of you guys has a decent dwarf beard?!
It's not the beard on the outside that counts- it's the beard on the inside.
I think Manitoba is as far as The Grand Toad in The Sky can go from his Grand Dominion on the third story.
People are having trouble noticing why this was on the west coast.
Shush you, stop crushing my dreams!
Finally got around to uploading the best four pictures I took. (http://www.brodzkybooks.com/?p=123)
It's probably about time I said this and really late but....
I always expected Capntastic to be the tall one...
Well, Toady looks basically exactly as I had imagined him. Everyone else meanwhile looks exactly like me. Come on guys, can't we manage at least a little genetic diversity? Maybe a hair colour other than brown? It's like we were all cloned in a vat then released into the wild, and Dwarf Fortress is the secret signal the researchers use to call us back in so we can be studied.Blonde, broad-shouldered, slightly overweight 5'10, shuns t-shirts and hasn't worn jeans in 10 years... am I the free radical in the experiment? Or is this only people that actually were able to come?
Make that another +1 from me.Next time, meet up in ottawa. 8)
+1 for Ottawa! ;)
Well, Toady looks basically exactly as I had imagined him. Everyone else meanwhile looks exactly like me. Come on guys, can't we manage at least a little genetic diversity? Maybe a hair colour other than brown? It's like we were all cloned in a vat then released into the wild, and Dwarf Fortress is the secret signal the researchers use to call us back in so we can be studied.o_O