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Title: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: chany60126 on August 06, 2013, 04:51:38 PM
The Video Game Summit was a blast. It was nice seeing familiar faces as well as new ones. But why wait until MGC for another turbo gathering??
That's right, Turbo Fest is back, but this time with thrills and chills! Behold: Octurbofest!! Back for its second straight year, we will be rocking it out at the best and largest arcade in the Midwest, Galloping Ghost Arcade.
Admission to Octurbofest is $5. Upon entering the establishment, ask for Turbo Fest, and they’ll point you in the right direction. If you want access to the arcade it’s an additional $15, but all the machines are set to free play and you can stay as long as you want. The event will take place on October 19th. The address of the arcade is 9415 Ogden Avenue in Brookfield, IL which is only a few miles away from Chicago. The show will start at 12 PM and end at 7 PM.
Come experience some of the best games on CD and hu card, including the Super Grafx and many more. And of course, no Turbo Fest is complete without the fun 5-player Battle Lode Runner and Bomberman 94 matches. Plenty of turbo/pce systems will be available for play.
Here is a video from last year's show which featured an epic 20 player Sonic Spike tourney:
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: jeffhlewis on August 06, 2013, 05:36:17 PM
Fingers crossed - if the schedule holds up I should be there, at least for Saturday.
If anyone's on the fence - this is a really fun time without all of the distractions of MGC (or even VGS for that matter). Think we had 6 or so TVs set up with Turbo/PCE, Neo-Geo, Sharp x68000 and others running all day last year.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: hizaygizirlz on August 06, 2013, 06:49:57 PM
Neat flier! Sweet stache!
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Opethian on August 07, 2013, 02:16:17 AM
Ashe and I hoping to be there. Things aren't set in stone yet.
Yeah, it's been too long. Now I live "only" about 8 hours away!
It's never too far for Turbo n' Friends. Now if I can only convince Necro and Esteban to see the truth.
I had a dream about being at Galloping Ghost last night. Hopefully that is a good sign.
You have no idea how much I'd love to join you folks! It just is a very difficult weekend (impossible to take off time from work). (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: TheClash603 on August 22, 2013, 04:33:00 PM
Ashe and I hoping to be there. Things aren't set in stone yet.
Yeah, it's been too long. Now I live "only" about 8 hours away!
It's never too far for Turbo n' Friends. Now if I can only convince Necro and Esteban to see the truth.
I had a dream about being at Galloping Ghost last night. Hopefully that is a good sign.
You have no idea how much I'd love to join you folks! It just is a very difficult weekend (impossible to take off time from work). (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
Esteban is such a bum for being a no show to all of these events.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: turbokon on August 23, 2013, 04:39:20 AM
Pretty much a lock to show up, though I might come early Saturday instead of doing the hotel thing Friday night.
Anyone staying at hotels? if so where at?
Where is a good nearby hotel? Need to start making reservation. I will be show casing the component video boards and a few of my modded systems, fully consolized turbo expresses and a component video modded turbo/pce duo.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: DragonmasterDan on September 03, 2013, 08:54:06 AM
Where is a good nearby hotel? Need to start making reservation. I will be show casing the component video boards and a few of my modded systems, fully consolized turbo expresses and a component video modded turbo/pce duo.
On previous occasions, most of the "out of towners" have stayed at one particular hotel. I'm not sure if that will be the case this time.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: BlueBMW on September 03, 2013, 01:30:11 PM
I've typically stayed at the red roof in downers grove.... but some people had a bad experience there so I cant say I fully recommend it. Others have stayed at a hampton inn closer to the arcade... but apparently some people had an interesting experience there as well.
If you're feeling like a baller, there is an Embassy Suites in Lombard/Downers Grove that should have cheaper rates being that this is a weekend gig. I think maybe $120 a night? You get a baller breakfast with that, and free drinks at night.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: roflmao on September 03, 2013, 02:16:53 PM
I haven't booked a room anywhere but plan on arriving the day before and leaving the day after, so if anyone wants to chime in on where they are staying, I'll book there as well (as long as it's reasonably affordable). :)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: turbokon on September 03, 2013, 02:20:48 PM
I'm thinking about booking at Hampton inn then. I'm also plan on arriving that Friday and leaving on Sunday.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: turbokon on September 09, 2013, 11:59:13 AM
I'm checking hotels.com and see that holiday inn is only $128 for two nights and its only 10 mins away for Gallopong Ghost Arcade. I'm thinking about booking it unless other pcefxer are already staying at another hotel. In that case, let me know, I would like to stay where other pcefxer are staying.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: jeffhlewis on September 10, 2013, 03:36:30 AM
The Fairfield Inn / Comfort Inn area that we stay in (in Lombard) for VGS every year is decently close to GG (and cheap) - i think it's like 15-20 mins away and there's some restaurants and whatnot close by (though selection is very limited).
There's a dirtbag diner across from GG that we ate at - think I got like 2 full racks of "the best ribs in town" for like 10 bucks.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: turboswimbz on September 10, 2013, 08:45:14 AM
any last hope I had of making this year was dashed last night, I'll have a class that day. :roll:
Oh well, time to start saving to see if I can make a meet up anywhere.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: turbokon on September 13, 2013, 03:57:33 AM
We booked with Marriott oakbrook, about 5 miles away from Brookfield and close to a mall so wife and kids can do what they want to do.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Mathius on September 13, 2013, 08:51:39 AM
I don't think Ashe and I can make it this year. We are trying to buy a house and I just took time off work for a mini-vacation. Gonna miss you guys.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on September 13, 2013, 09:01:17 AM
I still feel bad about that experience you guys had... :cry:
But yes, the downers grove one. Plus its close to Frys (Turbokon, you should definitely visit Frys!)
What's Frys? Sounds like a restaurant.
Imagine Best Buy or Circuit City, but instead it's the size of a Home Depot and has the motherload of electronics circuitry and equipment and insane clearance stuff. It's amazing. Nectarsis and I made a pit stop there after Octurbofest last year.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Mathius on September 14, 2013, 12:23:50 PM
I still haven't checked a Fry's out yet. There is one about 45 minutes away from me too.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Flare65 on September 15, 2013, 06:54:14 AM
I still haven't checked a Fry's out yet. There is one about 45 minutes away from me too.
Worth the drive. Its like Best Buy, Game Stop, Radio Shack, NewEgg.com/Tiger Direct all rolled into one, the size of a Lowes or Home Depot. The one near me has a cafe in the center of it.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: DragonmasterDan on September 17, 2013, 11:48:35 PM
Worth the drive. Its like Best Buy, Game Stop, Radio Shack, NewEgg.com/Tiger Direct all rolled into one, the size of a Lowes or Home Depot. The one near me has a cafe in the center of it.
Yes, but that Cafe is terrible :P
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: chany60126 on September 20, 2013, 03:59:48 AM
Roughly one month to go! 8)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Bardoly on September 20, 2013, 09:17:22 AM
Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on September 22, 2013, 03:19:57 AM
Are there any needs for consoles or extra TVs this year? Also, we probably won't be able to make the Friday Hotdog lunch/dinner meetup. :( But we'll be there first thing Saturday morning and staying for any activities afterwards and Sunday morning. :)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: DragonmasterDan on September 22, 2013, 04:16:11 AM
Are there any needs for consoles or extra TVs this year? Also, we probably won't be able to make the Friday Hotdog lunch/dinner meetup. :( But we'll be there first thing Saturday morning and staying for any activities afterwards and Sunday morning. :)
A TV and a Duo would be welcome sight to see.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: BlueBMW on September 22, 2013, 04:59:12 AM
Very slight possible hiccup for me. Got a jury duty summons for Oct 7th... as long as it doesnt go the full two weeks they're legally able to require me to serve, then I shouldnt have a problem. If it does, I might miss the Friday fun.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: turbokon on September 22, 2013, 06:54:23 AM
What Friday fun? Can I join?
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: BlueBMW on September 22, 2013, 08:08:09 AM
Typically the Friday before, some of us go and find some excellent Chicago food, maybe hit some game stores etc.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: DragonmasterDan on September 22, 2013, 09:26:14 AM
Very slight possible hiccup for me. Got a jury duty summons for Oct 7th... as long as it doesnt go the full two weeks they're legally able to require me to serve, then I shouldnt have a problem. If it does, I might miss the Friday fun.
Don't they usually send you a particular date you have to come in or does it work differently there?
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: jeffhlewis on September 22, 2013, 10:42:30 AM
I have never had jury duty last longer than 2 days for me. One of these days they'll actually pick me, haha.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: BlueBMW on September 22, 2013, 01:43:22 PM
Don't they usually send you a particular date you have to come in or does it work differently there?
I'm not sure, it just says show up at X location on X day at X time and that they can keep you up to two weeks. Probably some redneck on redneck crime....
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on September 24, 2013, 04:01:42 AM
I'm thinking of bringing a buy/sell/trade/for free swap box again like I had at VGS if anyone else in interested in doing the same. I got quite a few good deals from trading with you guys before, so I'd suggest everyone bring some goodies for trade and we can go home with new games too! :)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: turbokon on September 24, 2013, 05:13:37 AM
I got a couple of things I can bring for sale or trade.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Bardoly on September 24, 2013, 09:22:58 AM
I'll bring my trade stuff.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: BlueBMW on September 24, 2013, 11:28:15 AM
Ill be bringing a truckload of stuff to unload. None of it will be coming home with me... :)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: roflmao on September 24, 2013, 11:44:44 AM
I'll try to scrounge up some trade fodder, though I'm kind of low atm since I did a big cleansing before moving earlier this year.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Mathius on September 24, 2013, 12:03:59 PM
I'll be there in spirit. Will probably make long, soulful looks toward the northwest a time or two on that Saturday.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: roflmao on September 24, 2013, 04:35:16 PM
I just booked my hotel reservation! I'll be staying at the Downer's Grove Red Roof Inn. :D
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Bardoly on September 24, 2013, 04:54:20 PM
I'll be there in spirit. Will probably make long, soulful looks toward the northwest a time or two on that Saturday.
If you have the day off, then drive up to my place in Schererville, then ride up the rest of the way with my sister and I, then just come back late that night.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Mathius on September 24, 2013, 05:25:26 PM
I'll be there in spirit. Will probably make long, soulful looks toward the northwest a time or two on that Saturday.
If you have the day off, then drive up to my place in Schererville, then ride up the rest of the way with my sister and I, then just come back late that night.
I am sitting this one out so my fiance and I can find a house. House shopping is brutal! Thanks for the offer though. :)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: jeffhlewis on September 25, 2013, 03:23:10 AM
Someone is going home with a free copy of Shadow Blasters for the Genesis. That thing is not making the return trip with me. Been trying to unload that game for 2 years.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on September 25, 2013, 03:31:29 AM
Are you talking about the one and only Sage's Creation Shadow Blasters??!?!?!
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: cdamm on September 29, 2013, 02:51:26 AM
im in. see yall there again!
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: jeffhlewis on September 29, 2013, 09:13:29 AM
Are you talking about the one and only Sage's Creation Shadow Blasters??!?!?!
Yessir - it's actually a pretty solid game.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: jeffhlewis on October 07, 2013, 05:00:54 AM
My work travel schedule worked out - I was originally planning just coming down for the day but I'm now thinking I'm going to stay Saturday night.
Anybody got room for +1 in their hotel? Would be willing to split the bill obviously.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: chop5 on October 11, 2013, 07:21:44 AM
i will have a small work space set up so if anyone needs a cart battery changed,laser, or minor console work bring your stuff over. if it takes too long to work on il take it home.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: DragonmasterDan on October 11, 2013, 07:52:27 AM
i will have a small work space set up so if anyone needs a cart battery changed,laser, or minor console work bring your stuff over. if it takes too long to work on il take it home.
You've seen my wall, I have a lot of carts that could use batteries changed :P
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: chany60126 on October 12, 2013, 01:05:51 PM
One week away from the show! :D
If anybody has any CRT TVs they can bring to the show, preferably 20 inches, please let me know. As of right now we need 3 TVs.
Thanks!
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: turbokon on October 12, 2013, 01:13:46 PM
I'll be bringing a couple if lcd's TV's. Sorry, I don't have any crt's.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: BlueBMW on October 12, 2013, 04:54:05 PM
I can bring one 27" but it cant come back home with me :twisted:
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: chany60126 on October 16, 2013, 02:31:23 AM
Just wanted to let you guys know that we'll be getting together after the show for some deep dish pizza. I hope you guys can join us for that. :)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on October 16, 2013, 02:44:31 AM
We're in for Pizza. It looks like our Central WI group could be as big as seven people!! O_O
Will do my best to bring one CRT TV, Duo and original PC Engine. Also bringing a few games.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Opethian on October 16, 2013, 04:36:09 AM
so bummed I wont be able to go to every turbobfest ever
next year I shall return!
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: jeffhlewis on October 16, 2013, 04:47:31 AM
I'm bringing the x68000 + Monitor. I'll try to bring along a CRT as well if I can scoop up a Goodwill set.
Like Beemer - if I do bring a CRT it ain't coming home with me. Anybody need one?
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Retrocool on October 16, 2013, 05:20:17 AM
I wish I could make it. Sadly, I do have to work that evening. :(
Have a blast guys....take lots of pics and post them please!
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on October 16, 2013, 07:10:36 AM
It looks like our Central WI group could be as big as seven people!!
So it's just the fam then?
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: jeffhlewis on October 17, 2013, 01:49:03 PM
Laseractive, x68000 and assorted other stuffs are packed and ready for the trip. Got a buddy or two from work making the trip as well - first timers at galloping ghost. should be an awesome time!
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: roflmao on October 17, 2013, 03:38:09 PM
I should be packing up right now, but I'm procrastinating. I'll be hitting the road first thing tomorrow morning, though! Can't wait to see you all!
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Mathius on October 17, 2013, 05:09:37 PM
Beemer stopped by my place on his way up to Chicago. It was good to see him. He hung out with the fam, ate some country cookin and had a good 'ol time. Gonna miss the rest of you guys. Have a good time!
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: turbokon on October 18, 2013, 10:42:31 AM
Just want to let y'all know we made in town earlier this afternoon. We did an all nighter. Hit me up if any of you guys want to get together tonight.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: roflmao on October 18, 2013, 03:16:14 PM
Well, I'm finally settled into my room at the red roof. If anyone else is staying here and wants to get together for a beer and obey, shoot me a pm. The internet here is nonexistant (i'll talk to them about that in the morning) so I'm currently using my cell phone, which sucks.
Can't wait to see y'all again tomorrow!
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: turbokon on October 18, 2013, 03:24:42 PM
I just met up with blue and dragonmasterdan at fry's and they got me to spend some money there;). Thanks for meeting up with me.
Rolf, blue is staying at redroof inn, you should hit him up for a beer.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: DragonmasterDan on October 18, 2013, 04:26:49 PM
someone preferred candy crush to being in one of the greatest arcades around.
I don't think I'll ever see another person choose Candy Crush over Ikari Warriors.
Ikari Warriors, those slothful bastards, would get my vote.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: jeffhlewis on October 20, 2013, 08:11:09 AM
Chris you're so full of shit haha
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Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: turbokon on October 20, 2013, 09:28:17 AM
I had a blast, totally worth the drive for me. It was good to meet everyone, rolfmao, chany, dragonmasterdan dan, chop and the rest of the obey gang. Thanks blue for introducing me to the x68000 and for being my chauffeur.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: jeffhlewis on October 20, 2013, 10:52:38 AM
Good to meet some new faces from the boards and good times had by all.
I love how generous our group is with helping each other out - thanks to Beemer for finally helping me complete the x68000 setup and Chop for always helping everyone out with repairs.
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Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: esteban on October 20, 2013, 11:02:36 AM
As always, looks like it was lots of fun. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: turboswimbz on October 20, 2013, 12:24:41 PM
I was stuck in the damned rivers and beaches of the Atlantic Highlands looking at particle size of grains, Geological outcrops and collecting fossils. (I mean I played bonk I got this s^!t already)
Glad to see everyone had a good time.
Hopefully though MGC will be doable for me. (and the duo door replacement)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Mathius on October 20, 2013, 12:34:34 PM
Looks like it was a great time. I am not surprised to see Rolf laughing in the above pic. I think he laughed the whole time during his previous visit. :)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: TR0N on October 20, 2013, 07:01:11 PM
Looks like you guys had allot of fun ! Is that a arcade splatterhouse i see ? Man those are very rare to see these days.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: chany60126 on October 21, 2013, 03:34:19 AM
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: _joshuaTurbo on October 21, 2013, 07:32:44 AM
A few pics I took from the event :) Love GG!! (http://imageshack.us/a/img607/8922/tptd.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img824/2510/4nav.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img571/6418/b0tv.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img33/7086/lxow.jpg)
ROLF's Sexy Turbob Tablet! (http://imageshack.us/a/img4/8079/rdd2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img854/7623/or0w.jpg) In Action~ (http://imageshack.us/a/img703/9753/rir7.jpg)
Some good pics of Turbokon's Express mod work. Like seriously, this improves on just about everything NEC did!! :P (http://imageshack.us/a/img577/2218/97ui.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img43/3448/rn5s.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img30/1717/g4ay.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img842/367/lg9d.jpg)
Looks like you guys had allot of fun ! Is that a arcade splatterhouse i see ? Man those are very rare to see these days.
Yeah, as a matter of fact, somebody set the new world record at that game while we were there. They were streaming it live on Ustream, heh.
Yep, I was stalking... ehem, I mean watching a bit of her playthrough.. pretty sweet skills! (http://imageshack.us/a/img33/3590/1lgc.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img6/3786/yp7c.jpg)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: hizaygizirlz on October 21, 2013, 08:29:50 AM
Awesome pictures. I like the Ester (+ or - h) face below the monitor.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: cdamm on October 21, 2013, 11:59:35 AM
Yeah, as a matter of fact, somebody set the new world record at that game while we were there. They were streaming it live on Ustream, heh.
Cool! I didn't realize she actually set a new record. That's pretty sweet.
Kotaku just did an article on the girl who set the new world record in Splatterhouse. She said she first started playing the game when she got the Turbografx as a kid. :)
Yeah, as a matter of fact, somebody set the new world record at that game while we were there. They were streaming it live on Ustream, heh.
Cool! I didn't realize she actually set a new record. That's pretty sweet.
Kotaku just did an article on the girl who set the new world record in Splatterhouse. She said she first started playing the game when she got the Turbografx as a kid. :)
Yeah, as a matter of fact, somebody set the new world record at that game while we were there. They were streaming it live on Ustream, heh.
Cool! I didn't realize she actually set a new record. That's pretty sweet.
Kotaku just did an article on the girl who set the new world record in Splatterhouse. She said she first started playing the game when she got the Turbografx as a kid. :)
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: ElSeven on October 21, 2013, 08:50:25 PM
glad i made it out to octurbofest this year, it was great seeing familiar faces and meeting new people from the forum as well. big thanks to chany for organizing another fun event, it's great to catch up with everyone IRL and i'm glad we have such a great turbo community in the midwest (+ surrounding areas, for the travelers).
next time lets have that tatsujin tournament!! :twisted:
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: chany60126 on October 22, 2013, 03:30:58 AM
glad i made it out to octurbofest this year, it was great seeing familiar faces and meeting new people from the forum as well. big thanks to chany for organizing another fun event, it's great to catch up with everyone IRL and i'm glad we have such a great turbo community in the midwest (+ surrounding areas, for the travelers).
next time lets have that tatsujin tournament!! :twisted:
Glad you had fun ElSeven. We will definitely have that Tatsujin tournament at the next fest. It will be the quickest tournament ever! Oh, and we will have that Windjammers rematch. :twisted:
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Paddyfitz18 on November 08, 2013, 03:38:06 AM
New to this forum. Just wanted to jump in and say what a cool event this was.
I've been a long time fan of anything to do with these consoles, though I've had more of an isolated existence in that respect and have never been much of a participant online or elsewhere. So it was by chance that I got wind through Facebook this was going on. Galloping Ghost being an awesome place anyway and not too far at all from where I live, I decided to stop in and take a look.
Couldn't stick around for too long, but it seemed like a really cool group of people there. And of course the systems and games you guys brought out for the event were awesome.
Funny, it appears that my presence was captured in a couple of the above pictures posted in this thread. That's me in the blue/yellow sweater, blue hat.
Being a total stranger joining in on some Battle Lode Runner with a group of people who obviously knew each other rather well, and with me not really saying too much to anyone, I would say my talent for making things as awkward as humanly possible was in top form on that day.
Anyway, you guys put together a really cool event. I regret I couldn't hang around for more of it.
Title: Re: Octurbofest 2013
Post by: Mathius on November 08, 2013, 06:27:29 AM
New to this forum. Just wanted to jump in and say what a cool event this was.
I've been a long time fan of anything to do with these consoles, though I've had more of an isolated existence in that respect and have never been much of a participant online or elsewhere. So it was by chance that I got wind through Facebook this was going on. Galloping Ghost being an awesome place anyway and not too far at all from where I live, I decided to stop in and take a look.
Couldn't stick around for too long, but it seemed like a really cool group of people there. And of course the systems and games you guys brought out for the event were awesome.
Funny, it appears that my presence was captured in a couple of the above pictures posted in this thread. That's me in the blue/yellow sweater, blue hat.
Being a total stranger joining in on some Battle Lode Runner with a group of people who obviously knew each other rather well, and with me not really saying too much to anyone, I would say my talent for making things as awkward as humanly possible was in top form on that day.
Anyway, you guys put together a really cool event. I regret I couldn't hang around for more of it.
These guys are the coolest bunch around and we take in anyone that loves the Turbo/PCE/retro games in general and their families. Hope to see you there next year. :)