q-pa Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 OK... final set... Larry crashes at ThaSauce panel Sunday morning DJP is ordering at Popeye's... with Moguta, mewtation, Vilecat, Escariot and Liontamer And finally, Vilecat's little doodle as we were packing up JamSpace. Also, as a special bonus this is an unused "intro" live mash-up I made Wednesday night 1/02. SOS団 vs. Beastie Boys. "Haruhi Shakes her Rump" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 From what I understand the difference in price didn't even make it an option, in order to afford the other weekend there'd need to be both a badge price bump and a significant increase in attendance. The "other" weekend? Last time I checked, there are 51 "other" weekends in a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerol Oplan Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The "other" weekend? Last time I checked, there are 51 "other" weekends in a year. The hotel offered two weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 He should ditch the Hilton then. Them and their "WHOOP, WHOOP." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
José the Bronx Rican Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Discuss. DISGUST. . . . . Let me talk about how bad my luck is. Every year, assignments for working on the year's holidays are determined and handed out. This year, several weeks ago, some morons in charge decided to do it Secret-Santa style, allowing everyone to pick two dates out of a plastic bag thinking it's a fair solution; you're stuck with them. I was extremely busy with my own work that day, so after I got impatient waiting for my turn, I said, "this is ridiculous, why don't you just give me Christmas and New Year's already so I can head back to work?" Do I call 'em or what? No need to guess which two holidays I end up with. "Cost consideration" is fast becoming the dirtiest phrase in the English language. Bad enough the event was always too close to New Year's. Seems the people who benefit most from a cheap hotel in the area of Virginia on New Year's Day weekend are the people who live so close they probably won't need a hotel anyway. Californy-ites who are gamers - and who actually have a life outside of video gaming - will find true pain after celebrating all night, waking up at 11AM with a hangover, and killing themselves trying to catch a flight all the way east. M6 just ended, and I'm already almost guaranteed not to come to the next one. </rant> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hale-Bopp Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 My wife and I made this suggestion once before and heard some opposition, but I still haven't heard a solid reason yet why magfest can't be moved closer west, specifically to Las Vegas (the convention capitol of the nation, right?), because the trip would likely be less expensive (including flights, hotels, food, etc.) for most anyone attending, plus the event would be more centralized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abadoss Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Except for the fact that I live on the west coast and I'm going to be moving to the east coast - with any luck - before the end of the year and I'd actually like to be able to attend... Just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 My wife and I made this suggestion once before and heard some opposition, but I still haven't heard a solid reason yet why magfest can't be moved closer west, specifically to Las Vegas (the convention capitol of the nation, right?), because the trip would likely be less expensive (including flights, hotels, food, etc.) for most anyone attending, plus the event would be more centralized. If it wasn't on the east coast, a lot of people probably would have a hard time getting there - it'd put a major dent in my wallet at least because flights are not cheap, especially compared to a $35 roundtrip bus ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hale-Bopp Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I see your point. No matter where it's held, somebody somewhere is gonna feel screwed and will likely complain about it. I know I certainly took a hit, paying upwards of $1000 for the entire trip, though I was prepared for it. Knowing that I will likely have to spend the same amount next year, I have to start saving up now. That's just the way it goes, right? I admit it was worth it though. It was a much needed experience. I just wish I knew how to keep my expenses down a bit more, without making too many sacrifices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimal cannon Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 On the east coast, just about every band except for the advantage was able to make it there driving. You put it in Las Vegas, EVERYONE would need a flight out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustin Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Plus almost all of the volunteer staff is local or driving distance. The location is fine. And even the time of year wasn't too bad. But on New Year's Day - I won't be there. I have a New Year's party every year and I wouldn't give that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big giant circles Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 DISGUST.. . . . Let me talk about how bad my luck is. Every year, assignments for working on the year's holidays are determined and handed out. This year, several weeks ago, some morons in charge decided to do it Secret-Santa style, allowing everyone to pick two dates out of a plastic bag thinking it's a fair solution; you're stuck with them. I was extremely busy with my own work that day, so after I got impatient waiting for my turn, I said, "this is ridiculous, why don't you just give me Christmas and New Year's already so I can head back to work?" Do I call 'em or what? No need to guess which two holidays I end up with. "Cost consideration" is fast becoming the dirtiest phrase in the English language. Bad enough the event was always too close to New Year's. Seems the people who benefit most from a cheap hotel in the area of Virginia on New Year's Day weekend are the people who live so close they probably won't need a hotel anyway. Californy-ites who are gamers - and who actually have a life outside of video gaming - will find true pain after celebrating all night, waking up at 11AM with a hangover, and killing themselves trying to catch a flight all the way east. M6 just ended, and I'm already almost guaranteed not to come to the next one. </rant> I'm gonna back my boy Jose on this. Lots of people that work retail will be totally screwed on that. Everyone knows that pretty much anything from Xmas to a week after New Years is blackout time, and that actually getting approved for time off is like, trying to beat a video game using one hand. I suppose it can be done, but it's highly unlikely. I officially oppose M7 on New Years '09. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
José the Bronx Rican Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Well, now that I've calmed down and returned from work, I'll hold out hope. I may be able to find someone who'll switch holidays with me (I do have plenty of co-workers pissed off about their own holiday assignments). I'm a person who can't stand planning for something so far in advance, but I'm forced to do that where I work: everyone's jockeying for most of the same days, so first come, first serve (I do have seniority on my side), and I'll put in my request the minute we get a definite set of days. I'm not wasting time concerning Otakon, either. I had to register at the MAG site, to share my thoughts and to ask, since I didn't make it this time, about transferring the cost of my M6 registration to that for M7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pezman Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Remember, we don't actually know whether it's on New Year's Day yet. I feel your pain, Jose. It's probably a good idea to try and talk to Brendan directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 although, it'll depend on more the cost of the convention at whatever hotel they're at rather than who can and can't come (on an individual level, at least). unfortunate at best. we missed you this year, jose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroze Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Because I can, I have made a few mp3s of the videos I am currently working on for all of your listening pleasure that take place during the Jamspace concert during Sheal and Snub's set: Castlevania - Vampire Killer Super Mario Bros. 2 Final Fantasy VI - Terra Porno And special bonus track! ROBOROLL LIVE! *Kroze gets back to work on editing footage* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramaniscence Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Because I can, I have made a few mp3s of the videos I am currently working on for all of your listening pleasure that take place during the Jamspace concert during Sheal and Snub's set:Castlevania - Vampire Killer Super Mario Bros. 2 Final Fantasy VI - Terra Porno And special bonus track! ROBOROLL LIVE! *Kroze gets back to work on editing footage* And Suzu, kthx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escariot Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'll post some highlights now. Garian's #2, and [somebody]'s #3. Geoffrey Taucer, Shnabubula, and somebody else play at JamSpace. Garian is PLAYER #2, Paul (One of the top guys of MAG) is STAFF #3. That someone else is Shael Riley Shnabubula, Escaript and Drew back at JamSpace after the Saturday night concerts Also shawnphase Those 2 "jailbait" girls try out the Pacman machine You took a picture of the prosti-tots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroze Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 And one more mp3... just cause I love you all so very much... 12 Minute Castlevania Mega Medley from Jamspace No clue who did it so if someone could inform me, that would be nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 prosti-tots?! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-pa Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Garian is PLAYER #2, Paul (One of the top guys of MAG) is STAFF #3.That someone else is Shael Riley Also shawnphase You took a picture of the prosti-tots. Yeah, sorry about all that. I'm terrible with names and faces... Also, thanks for the audio, Kroze. As I said during the set, Shael Riley is a regular Scatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyne Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 It is my hope that they do not hold M7 a day after New Year's 09. Sorry, but I, and a lot of others so far, seem to agree that it's a bad idea. Truthfully, if it were the week, or two weeks after, or better yet, at the end of January after everyone has had at least a little chance for regaining their money spent on christmas, I think it would work out a lot better. But that's an opinion. I loved going to MAGFest for the first time, and I really want to go next year, but I won't if it's right after New Year's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escariot Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 It is my hope that they do not hold M7 a day after New Year's 09. Sorry, but I, and a lot of others so far, seem to agree that it's a bad idea. If you check the MAGFest forums, and read what Brendan said, it pretty much comes down to either having it Jan 1-4, or not having it at all. Truthfully, if it were the week, or two weeks after, or better yet, at the end of January after everyone has had at least a little chance for regaining their money spent on christmas, I think it would work out a lot better. But then you're asking everyone that attends school or college (a good bit of the people that are MAG attendees), to skip school / classes (Wednesday,) Thursday and Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyne Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Guess that means I either don't go, or...I make the acception. I'm going to look at the calender, and see what the deal is. Also, I wasn't trying to come off sounding like a jerk or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramaniscence Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Moving MAGFest to January 1st just means I can hang out for a WEEK rather than just a WEEKEND. Everyone else should consider the same. Or at least consider showing up on day 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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