Midwest Gaming Classic 2013

[WingZeroKai]

Wow, thats about a 30 minute drive from me. I think I know where I'll be going in March.

[_joshuaTurbo]

Oh it's happening for sure this year. We putzed around last year with a couple cases but this time around I'm going all out. it's only a question of what kind of beer we're getting!

If I can interject an opinion (Or pitch in moneys): no Bud, Miller Lite, Bud Lite, blah blah- random american lager crap.  If it HAS to be a keg of what's available My request would be Coors Light or Rolling Rock.  Otherwise, I need to pick up some tasty stouts or porters. 

</beersnob>

PS: Cause I'm an adult!!  I'll throw that Miller Light on the ground if I see it!!!  LOL

[jeffhlewis]

Oh it's happening for sure this year. We putzed around last year with a couple cases but this time around I'm going all out. it's only a question of what kind of beer we're getting!

If I can interject an opinion (Or pitch in moneys): no Bud, Miller Lite, Bud Lite, blah blah- random american lager crap.  If it HAS to be a keg of what's available My request would be Coors Light or Rolling Rock.  Otherwise, I need to pick up some tasty stouts or porters. 

</beersnob>

PS: Cause I'm an adult!!  I'll throw that Miller Light on the ground if I see it!!!  LOL

Oh c'mon man, Coors Light is just as much garbage beer as Miller (and it's the same company!)

I was thinking we'd go 2 pony kegs of a nice micro - maybe one IPA-ish type beer and one lighter one for the pansies.

Also - I'd like to organize a group to go to the Lakefront Brewery Tour in Milwaukee if anyone is interested. It's right downtown - only costs $10 i believe but that gets you 5 beer tastings, a free beer at a bunch of restaurants downtown and a free pint glass. I've been on all of the tours in the area and it's the best mix of sampling and knowledge - plus they have the original Bernie Brewer Chalet on site and the Pabst brewery line that was in the intro to Laverne & Shirley. If there's time we can catch a cab over to the Milwaukee Brewing Company in Walker's Point, which is another good (and cheap!) tour.

And to JD's point about signing up to help - this really is a great group to work with. It is a lot of work - don't think it's not - but it's super-rewarding and really immerses you in all the show has to offer. Help us out!

[bartre]

I second Jeff's statements, minus the beer thing.
MGC is loads of fun, regardless of what you do.
that said, i can do without the beer, i'd rather enjoy some nice liquor. 

[jeffhlewis]

that said, i can do without the beer, i'd rather enjoy some nice liquor. 

Ahem...we also have the Great Lakes Distillery downtown - their tour is about $15 and you get 9 shots (full shots!) of sample. It's a quick way to end your afternoon

http://www.greatlakesdistillery.com/

[majors]

Also - I'd like to organize a group to go to the Lakefront Brewery Tour in Milwaukee if anyone is interested.

You thinking a Friday thing? I can arrive early if need be.

1 Keg or two ponys, as long as it's beer. Make sure we get something that can be drunk all weekend, some of those "thick" brews can't be mass consumed. Fat Tire, Dos Equis or Newcastle are some ideas...of course anything local is tops with me.

[bartre]

now let's see if we can keep this weekend about gaming, instead of drinking

that said, i'm actually fine with whatever, keg, liquor, tour of any kind.

one idea though, why not have people bring some local brews for everyone to try?

[DHG Hunter]

Few notes...

First, we're cross-promoting the Midwest Gaming Classic with the Distant Worlds Final Fantasy concert set for February 14th at the Milwaukee Theater.  You can get 10% off your Distant Worlds tickets by following this link and entering "MGC" as your promo key:

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=wsctr&o=1685420&g=163

We'll have a booth at the show, so please stop on by and say hi!  We'll have some games set up at the booth I imagine... Heh, maybe we can sneak in a TG16 or something?  

Second, I placed a rather large FAQ up on the Retroids forums you guys may find interesting:

http://retroids.com/site/showthread.php/329695-Midwest-Gaming-Classic-2013?p=508593&viewfull=1#post508593

I cover a little bit of everything on there and plan to update it some more in the future.

Finally, beer...  We're likely going to have an after-party in the museum area Saturday night.  I was thinking it could be fun to set up a table with some examples of the local breweries around where we live, though we have a few rules.  First and foremost, since this is in the museum and there are likely going to be some kids joining their parents, we need to watch the table and ensure kids under 21 aren't drinking.  Also, nobody can get so wasted that you could cause any damage (or trouble, for that matter) in the museum around all the classic consoles and the folks there.  Drink responsibly, as they say.  

Last point is necessary since it is the show rule on after-parties... To get into the party, you have to be involved with the show.  That means you either need to bring consoles and games for the show use, TV's (which we can always use, btw!), run a tournament, help set up or tear down... that sort of thing.  I really can't make exceptions on this because the whole gist for these parties is to allow the folks that are running the show a chance to play and enjoy some of the games there.  If you'd like to take in the party Saturday night and would be willing to provide some of the examples I outlined for getting in, let me know and we'll figure something out.

Later.

[nectarsis]

New downloadable flyer (I have some up at the local comyc book shops already), and banners up for helping promote the show

http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/promote/

[esteban]

Holy cr*p, that's not far from Sheboygan.

Also, holy cr*p I wish I was closer.

[Mathius]

New downloadable flyer (I have some up at the local comyc book shops already), and banners up for helping promote the show

http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/promote/

Thanks for the heads up on the banners, Neccler!

Holy cr*p, that's not far from Sheboygan.

Also, holy cr*p I wish I was closer.

Este, this business of you not joining the madness needs to stop. Stop the prick-teasing and join us at the show already! 

[esteban]

New downloadable flyer (I have some up at the local comyc book shops already), and banners up for helping promote the show

http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/promote/

Thanks for the heads up on the banners, Neccler!

Holy cr*p, that's not far from Sheboygan.

Also, holy cr*p I wish I was closer.

Este, this business of you not joining the madness needs to stop. Stop the prick-teasing and join us at the show already! 

Wisconsin might as well be on Mars! Seriously.

[Mathius]

New downloadable flyer (I have some up at the local comyc book shops already), and banners up for helping promote the show

http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/promote/

Thanks for the heads up on the banners, Neccler!

Holy cr*p, that's not far from Sheboygan.

Also, holy cr*p I wish I was closer.

Este, this business of you not joining the madness needs to stop. Stop the prick-teasing and join us at the show already! 

Wisconsin might as well be on Mars! Seriously.

Where do you live?

[esteban]

New Jersey. SO. FAR. AWAY.

[_joshuaTurbo]

New Jersey. SO. FAR. AWAY.

I could drive to your house, grab all your OBEY and return to MGC within 35 hours.  No Problem.