Portland Retro Gaming Convention 2015 October 17th-18th

[BigusSchmuck]

I would like to go, just to say hello to the Game Sack guys, but it isn't in the cards this year.  I didn't know that Tom Kalinke was there last year.  I would have gone had I known.  I'd name my kid after that guy, if I had one.

Yeah it was pretty crazy on how I came across the gentlemen. Well before the convention even started, he was checking into the same hotel we were staying at and I met him in the lobby! Surprised the crap out of him and Al that I knew them both on sight. Very cool indeed. I hope to meet Joe and Dave under similar circumstances.

[BigusSchmuck]

Alright guys, here are some photos at the convention I took this year. Unfortunately I didn't find Aaron (Joe even asked about him). One word to describe this beast: Overstimulation. By far the largest convention I have ever experienced yet. I also managed to play Joust pinball, man that game is so unique. Think of battle pinball and you got it. A vast majority of these pictures are of my buddy wanting to get pics of hot cosplay chicks. Anyway, linky:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3p9InyzOHb6VDdYWFA1Zm43elk&usp=sharing

[gekioh]

Alright guys, here are some photos at the convention I took this year. Unfortunately I didn't find Aaron (Joe even asked about him). One word to describe this beast: Overstimulation. By far the largest convention I have ever experienced yet. I also managed to play Joust pinball, man that game is so unique. Think of battle pinball and you got it. A vast majority of these pictures are of my buddy wanting to get pics of hot cosplay chicks. Anyway, linky:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3p9InyzOHb6VDdYWFA1Zm43elk&usp=sharing

Ha ha dude I got my picture taken too with the lady dressed up as Jade, she was really super nice. I posted a pic of it in the Portland retro gamers group on fb. BigusSchmuck, your friend's Napalm Death shirt is where it's at man, that's legit \m/

[BigusSchmuck]

Alright guys, here are some photos at the convention I took this year. Unfortunately I didn't find Aaron (Joe even asked about him). One word to describe this beast: Overstimulation. By far the largest convention I have ever experienced yet. I also managed to play Joust pinball, man that game is so unique. Think of battle pinball and you got it. A vast majority of these pictures are of my buddy wanting to get pics of hot cosplay chicks. Anyway, linky:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3p9InyzOHb6VDdYWFA1Zm43elk&usp=sharing

Ha ha dude I got my picture taken too with the lady dressed up as Jade, she was really super nice. I posted a pic of it in the Portland retro gamers group on fb. BigusSchmuck, your friend's Napalm Death shirt is where it's at man, that's legit \m/

Yeah, he's a old childhood friend, this is the first time in 14 years we have hung out together. He loved the cosplay stuff and is an absolute savant when it comes to Street Fighter 2. Dude doesn't live that far from you Eugene Oregon. That town is a trip, I can't believe how many barcades were there (Portland has 1, really?).

[gekioh]

Alright guys, here are some photos at the convention I took this year. Unfortunately I didn't find Aaron (Joe even asked about him). One word to describe this beast: Overstimulation. By far the largest convention I have ever experienced yet. I also managed to play Joust pinball, man that game is so unique. Think of battle pinball and you got it. A vast majority of these pictures are of my buddy wanting to get pics of hot cosplay chicks. Anyway, linky:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3p9InyzOHb6VDdYWFA1Zm43elk&usp=sharing

Ha ha dude I got my picture taken too with the lady dressed up as Jade, she was really super nice. I posted a pic of it in the Portland retro gamers group on fb. BigusSchmuck, your friend's Napalm Death shirt is where it's at man, that's legit \m/

Yeah, he's a old childhood friend, this is the first time in 14 years we have hung out together. He loved the cosplay stuff and is an absolute savant when it comes to Street Fighter 2. Dude doesn't live that far from you Eugene Oregon. That town is a trip, I can't believe how many barcades were there (Portland has 1, really?).

yeah its kinda funny that Portland only has 1, especially since we have 1 here in Salem and even Lincoln City has 1. I have yet to visit any in Eugene but I'm aware of them.

[gekioh]

that's great too you got see him after so many years man. seems like you guys were having a blast, i'd seen you guys walking around but didn't realize who you were.

[Joe Redifer]

Cool pics, Dark Kobold!

[BigusSchmuck]

Cool pics, Dark Kobold!

lol, if only my voice didn't sound like a teenie booper at that Q&A. BTW, these guys got a way better video of that Joust pinball game:

[gekioh]

Cool pics, Dark Kobold!

lol heh heh

[sirhcman]

I heard there are going to be some interesting "elite" homebrew programmers there

That might be the "case!"

Well was that the "case"?!

[BigusSchmuck]

I heard there are going to be some interesting "elite" homebrew programmers there

That might be the "case!"

Well was that the "case"?!

There was a definite presence of homebrewers out there, but most of the ones I saw were doing stuff via Steam. Then again, didn't spend a whole lot of time over on the market side of things, was way more into gaming on that Joust pinball game lol.

[sirhcman]

I heard there are going to be some interesting "elite" homebrew programmers there

That might be the "case!"

Well was that the "case"?!

There was a definite presence of homebrewers out there, but most of the ones I saw were doing stuff via Steam. Then again, didn't spend a whole lot of time over on the market side of things, was way more into gaming on that Joust pinball game lol.

That's cool, did you meet any PCEFX'ers there?

[BigusSchmuck]

I heard there are going to be some interesting "elite" homebrew programmers there

That might be the "case!"

Well was that the "case"?!

There was a definite presence of homebrewers out there, but most of the ones I saw were doing stuff via Steam. Then again, didn't spend a whole lot of time over on the market side of things, was way more into gaming on that Joust pinball game lol.

That's cool, did you meet any PCEFX'ers there?

No, I was looking for Aaron though but couldn't find him. I would love to have a nice group of us next year get down on some DEII! I did find it interesting though they had a TG-16 hooked up in the console arena, but all it was playing was Keith Courage. I can't remember the vendor's name, but they did have the dreaded repro of Dracula X playing on their briefcase setup. I was telling my buddy about all the drama behind it (and the $120-$150 copies of Tobias's shit at that vendor) and apparently the vendor had no idea about it or so he claimed. I will say this convention seemed more about the games than the collectardism, but that could be cause I was too busy playing Joust Pinball.

[Punch]

I know a couple guys going.  but nobody you would want to hang out with.

Lots of Youtube reviewers. Dunno, was hoping for something like the former CEO of TTI or something since we had Tom Kalinske last year. Bah, 30,000 square feet of arcades will keep me busy for the weekend.

I heard there are going to be some interesting "elite" homebrew programmers there

That has 'elite' all over it.

[BigusSchmuck]

I know a couple guys going.  but nobody you would want to hang out with.

Lots of Youtube reviewers. Dunno, was hoping for something like the former CEO of TTI or something since we had Tom Kalinske last year. Bah, 30,000 square feet of arcades will keep me busy for the weekend.

I heard there are going to be some interesting "elite" homebrew programmers there

That has 'elite' all over it.

Oh yeah, that game. Didn't play it as one of dem hot cosplayers grabbed our attention and had to take a picture with them.