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Title: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on December 04, 2014, 12:58:51 pm
When: Saturday, January 24th and Sunday, January 25th

Where: The Board and Brew (http://theboardandbrew.com/), 8150 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740

Saturday

12pm - My place for hanging out/maybe brunch. If you plan on coming by please PM me so I can send you my address.

6pm - Board & Brew for dinner/gaming, unless you guys would rather eat somewhere else.

Sunday

12pm - Board & Brew for bonus gaming. I'll be at my gig from 12-3 but will plan on stopping by after that for a little bit. I do want to spend some time at MAGfest seeing as I did spend money on it.

The easy way to get there is to take 495 to the Route 1 exit, go south, and it'll be on your right next to Bobby's Burger Palace.

I know there have been a lot of people who expressed interest already but if there is a high probability of you attending please PM me so I can coordinate everything.

Thank you to werothegreat for coming up with this idea in the first place. If I've missed anything please let me know. Thanks and see you there!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: theblankman on December 04, 2014, 01:49:52 pm
When: What time?

Edit: Also fix your link to The Board and Brew (http://www.theboardandbrew.com/) ;)
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on December 04, 2014, 03:25:09 pm
Thanks, we never really decided on a time. Maybe 7-ish to give everyone a chance to eat first?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on December 04, 2014, 03:40:51 pm
Thanks, we never really decided on a time. Maybe 7-ish to give everyone a chance to eat first?

I think those of us who are coming from out of town would be more interested in getting food together.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on December 04, 2014, 04:37:04 pm
Thanks, we never really decided on a time. Maybe 7-ish to give everyone a chance to eat first?

I think those of us who are coming from out of town would be more interested in getting food together.

Agreed. I was thinking this would be a longish affair. Also, if we're settled on Saturday, would someone be able to give me a ride from Union Station at either 12:45, 2:55, or 5:15 PM on Saturday? I would like to get tickets before they inevitably skyrocket in price.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on December 04, 2014, 04:38:27 pm
I am down for a longer affair myself.  Could those of us interested meet elsewhere earlier in the day and move to board & brew later?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on December 04, 2014, 05:11:16 pm
We could hang out at my place but I can't accomodate too many people. So somewhere in the afternoon  on Saturday and then Board & Brew, and then Board & Brew Sunday?

Thanks, we never really decided on a time. Maybe 7-ish to give everyone a chance to eat first?

I think those of us who are coming from out of town would be more interested in getting food together.

Agreed. I was thinking this would be a longish affair. Also, if we're settled on Saturday, would someone be able to give me a ride from Union Station at either 12:45, 2:55, or 5:15 PM on Saturday? I would like to get tickets before they inevitably skyrocket in price.

What tickets?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GendoIkari on December 04, 2014, 05:28:12 pm
Would prefer longer affair. I'd be actually going for the weekend if I can make it, so I'd hope that we could spend most of Saturday afternoon / evening gaming. Also, is it assumed that this isn't limited to Dominion only, but various board games as well?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on December 04, 2014, 07:08:31 pm
We could hang out at my place but I can't accomodate too many people. So somewhere in the afternoon  on Saturday and then Board & Brew, and then Board & Brew Sunday?

Thanks, we never really decided on a time. Maybe 7-ish to give everyone a chance to eat first?

I think those of us who are coming from out of town would be more interested in getting food together.

Agreed. I was thinking this would be a longish affair. Also, if we're settled on Saturday, would someone be able to give me a ride from Union Station at either 12:45, 2:55, or 5:15 PM on Saturday? I would like to get tickets before they inevitably skyrocket in price.

What tickets?

Megabus tickets
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on December 04, 2014, 07:17:31 pm
We could hang out at my place but I can't accomodate too many people. So somewhere in the afternoon  on Saturday and then Board & Brew, and then Board & Brew Sunday?

Thanks, we never really decided on a time. Maybe 7-ish to give everyone a chance to eat first?

I think those of us who are coming from out of town would be more interested in getting food together.

Agreed. I was thinking this would be a longish affair. Also, if we're settled on Saturday, would someone be able to give me a ride from Union Station at either 12:45, 2:55, or 5:15 PM on Saturday? I would like to get tickets before they inevitably skyrocket in price.

What tickets?

Megabus tickets

I can pick you up at whichever time works best for you.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on December 04, 2014, 11:49:16 pm
We could hang out at my place but I can't accomodate too many people. So somewhere in the afternoon  on Saturday and then Board & Brew, and then Board & Brew Sunday?

Thanks, we never really decided on a time. Maybe 7-ish to give everyone a chance to eat first?

I think those of us who are coming from out of town would be more interested in getting food together.

Agreed. I was thinking this would be a longish affair. Also, if we're settled on Saturday, would someone be able to give me a ride from Union Station at either 12:45, 2:55, or 5:15 PM on Saturday? I would like to get tickets before they inevitably skyrocket in price.

What tickets?

Megabus tickets

I can pick you up at whichever time works best for you.

Awesome! Thanks. If people will be around at 2:55, that one's probably the most convenient for me. What say you all?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on December 05, 2014, 12:01:48 pm
Yeah any time is fine with me but some people are traveling and will arrive in the afternoon. So we can hang out at my place around noon or so aa long as it's just a few people and then we can meet everyone else at The Board & Brew when everyone arrives. This is just an idea, I'm open to anything.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on December 05, 2014, 04:43:14 pm
Ok, so I'm going to get that ticket, and then could someone take me back to Union station on Sunday for either the 12:30PM or 3:10PM bus. Or if we're going to hang out Sunday afternoon, I could do the 5:10 or the 8:45.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on December 05, 2014, 04:58:49 pm
Ok, so I'm going to get that ticket, and then could someone take me back to Union station on Sunday for either the 12:30PM or 3:10PM bus. Or if we're going to hang out Sunday afternoon, I could do the 5:10 or the 8:45.

I can take you back as well.  I'd probably prefer to leave before 8:45, so maybe not that bus, unless you don't mind waiting for it for a half hour or hour.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on December 05, 2014, 05:29:14 pm
Ok, so I'm going to get that ticket, and then could someone take me back to Union station on Sunday for either the 12:30PM or 3:10PM bus. Or if we're going to hang out Sunday afternoon, I could do the 5:10 or the 8:45.

I can take you back as well.  I'd probably prefer to leave before 8:45, so maybe not that bus, unless you don't mind waiting for it for a half hour or hour.

Thanks again! I would have to be at Union station fifteen minutes to half an hour beforehand anyway (depending on how big it is), so that would probably be fine. The earlier buses are slightly cheaper, but if people are planning to hang out for longer I would rather stick around.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on December 06, 2014, 08:00:00 pm
So are people planning to do anything on Sunday (in which case I'll get the later 5:10 or 8:45 tickets) or not (in which case I'll get the 12:30)?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on December 06, 2014, 08:04:27 pm
My plan was to get in as much dominion as time allows.  I don't know the venues though.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jonts26 on December 06, 2014, 08:23:48 pm
I will likely be available anytime that weekend, as well.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: greatexpectations on December 06, 2014, 11:13:29 pm
good chance i'll be around for the weekend too.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GendoIkari on December 07, 2014, 09:49:19 am
I will likely be available anytime that weekend, as well.

Lemme know if you want to go together.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on December 14, 2014, 01:44:35 pm
Looks like we are driving in Friday and flying back Monday (don't ask).  Ready to go.

Bringing: probably just Dominion + new set.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on December 14, 2014, 04:04:03 pm
I'll be bringing Hinterlands (with Base Cards) and maybe Guilds or Dark Ages.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Titandrake on December 14, 2014, 04:20:45 pm
Bringing: probably just Dominion + new set.

Damnit jsh stop taunting people who are nowhere close to the East Coast.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on December 14, 2014, 04:33:49 pm
If you pay for my flight I'd be happy to travel elsewhere!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Titandrake on December 14, 2014, 05:30:53 pm
I'm not made of money, all I'm made of is tears, disappointment, and a decent amount of carbon.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on December 14, 2014, 07:28:33 pm
So I'm coming in to Union Station at 2:55 PM on Saturday and leaving at 5:10 PM on Sunday.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on December 31, 2014, 02:01:01 pm
Just realized I have a brunch gig every Sunday at noon. So you guys should reserve a table and come hang out before you start gaming again.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on December 31, 2014, 04:13:13 pm
Just realized I have a brunch gig every Sunday at noon. So you guys should reserve a table and come hang out before you start gaming again.

As a musician, I'm assuming?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on December 31, 2014, 04:14:55 pm
Just realized I have a brunch gig every Sunday at noon. So you guys should reserve a table and come hang out before you start gaming again.

So you're saying that you organized this entire event just so you would have a few extra bodies at your gig? For shame, Andrew.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on December 31, 2014, 04:34:16 pm
Just realized I have a brunch gig every Sunday at noon. So you guys should reserve a table and come hang out before you start gaming again.

So you're saying that you organized this entire event just so you would have a few extra bodies at your gig? For shame, Andrew.

Tips are greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Young Nick on January 02, 2015, 10:00:57 am
Yo! I don't know if this is wrong place to post, but here's something worth checking out.

Labyrnth games in DC is having a tournament this weekend. I won't be able to make it but the organizer said they are still looking for a few participants. This Sunday in DC. Do it if you can, the place is a great venue and they have a fantastic selection of games available.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boardgame-battle-dominion-registration-14980685634
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GendoIkari on January 18, 2015, 12:55:43 am
Woah, this is like in a week. Is this still on an everything?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on January 18, 2015, 01:13:13 am
I have bus tickets. I will be there.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 18, 2015, 01:31:18 am
I sure hope it's on, cause I'm showing up, haha.

If anyone wants to meet up before the appointed time/place Saturday, let me know when/where.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 18, 2015, 01:54:55 am
Yes it's still on! And my girlfriend informed me that we have an air mattress so if someone else wants to crash here they can, though it would be super cramped.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 18, 2015, 07:55:37 am
Yes it's still on! And my girlfriend informed me that we have an air mattress so if someone else wants to crash here they can, though it would be super cramped.

Do you have extra blankets/pillows, or should I bring my own?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AdamH on January 18, 2015, 09:19:59 am
I DEMAND PICTURES!!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Awaclus on January 18, 2015, 09:24:09 am
I DEMAND PICTURES!!

Here are some pictures:

(http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/411/cache/northern-lights-picture-aurora-borealis-september-2011-yukon_41173_600x450.jpg)

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02465/arpita_patra_2465947k.jpg)
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AdamH on January 18, 2015, 09:27:15 am
+1 for the first one, but I don't like the second as much. Good effort overall, though.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 18, 2015, 10:10:22 am
Yes it's still on! And my girlfriend informed me that we have an air mattress so if someone else wants to crash here they can, though it would be super cramped.

Do you have extra blankets/pillows, or should I bring my own?

I think bring both just in case.

Who is going to take up the role of photographer?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on January 18, 2015, 11:14:03 am
Yes it's still on! And my girlfriend informed me that we have an air mattress so if someone else wants to crash here they can, though it would be super cramped.

Do you have extra blankets/pillows, or should I bring my own?

I think bring both just in case.

Who is going to take up the role of photographer?

I will bring my camera, but I don't think I want the pressure of being official photographer.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Axe Knight on January 18, 2015, 11:53:12 am
I think I'm in too.  Probably Saturday only.  Hopefully you guys won't mind someone who's been out of regular playing for awhile ;)
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Axe Knight on January 18, 2015, 12:02:46 pm
I sure hope it's on, cause I'm showing up, haha.

If anyone wants to meet up before the appointed time/place Saturday, let me know when/where.

I'm off work at 2:30.  So could do anything after that. 
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 18, 2015, 12:08:40 pm
I sure hope it's on, cause I'm showing up, haha.

If anyone wants to meet up before the appointed time/place Saturday, let me know when/where.

I'm off work at 2:30.  So could do anything after that.

That's cool.  I'm not from the area, so that's the only reason I haven't made any concrete plans. (I am driving in from Columbia, SC on Friday)
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: theory on January 18, 2015, 12:29:39 pm
Can't make this but am visiting DC Feb 17 - 21.  Would love to see some of you guys!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 18, 2015, 01:13:30 pm
Ok let's do the detail thing.

Saturday

12pm - My place for hanging out/maybe brunch. If you plan on coming by please PM me so I can send you my address.

6pm - Board & Brew for dinner/gaming, unless you guys would rather eat somewhere else.

Sunday

12pm - Board & Brew for bonus gaming. I'll be at my gig from 12-3 but will plan on stopping by after that for a little bit. I do want to spend some time at MAGfest seeing as I did spend money on it.

Sound good to everyone?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: pacovf on January 18, 2015, 01:26:29 pm
I DEMAND PICTURES!!

I would like pictures too!

Also, it is only logical that, as a gathering of efdeesers (feedeesers? fuhduhsers?), most of the pictures should be of you playing Dominion. With the camera focused on the table where you are playing, so that we can make out the cards. Just to make sure that you are not playing Ascension or something, of course.

The camera better be high definition, btw. No particular reason, I huh just like nice pictures.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 18, 2015, 01:31:38 pm
I DEMAND PICTURES!!

I would like pictures too!

Also, it is only logical that, as a gathering of efdeesers (feedeesers? fuhduhsers?), most of the pictures should be of you playing Dominion. With the camera focused on the table where you are playing, so that we can make out the cards. Just to make sure that you are not playing Ascension or something, of course.

The camera better be high definition, btw. No particular reason, I huh just like nice pictures.

So you like pictures of little rectangles that have been smudged out in photoshop?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: pacovf on January 18, 2015, 01:41:00 pm
I DEMAND PICTURES!!

I would like pictures too!

Also, it is only logical that, as a gathering of efdeesers (feedeesers? fuhduhsers?), most of the pictures should be of you playing Dominion. With the camera focused on the table where you are playing, so that we can make out the cards. Just to make sure that you are not playing Ascension or something, of course.

The camera better be high definition, btw. No particular reason, I huh just like nice pictures.

So you like pictures of little rectangles that have been smudged out in photoshop?

Shhhhh, I'm trying to fool them here!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 18, 2015, 02:07:35 pm
So is WW coming?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: SwitchedFromStarcraft on January 18, 2015, 02:08:46 pm
Yes, we are.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 18, 2015, 09:23:33 pm
Yes, we are.

It only took me a few hours but I got it.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on January 19, 2015, 12:40:20 am
I will be there for Saturday evening and Sunday noonish. Can't make the Saturday brunch. I may try to visit a friend in DC at some point. We shall see.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: SwitchedFromStarcraft on January 19, 2015, 07:49:47 am
Yes, we are.

It only took me a few hours but I got it.
I'm glad you kept at it.  I plan to wait a few more days and then explain it.  It will be even funnier.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 19, 2015, 11:21:09 am
Yes, we are.

It only took me a few hours but I got it.
I'm glad you kept at it.  I plan to wait a few more days and then explain it.  It will be even funnier.

Oh, I understood it.  But it isn't really *that* funny.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on January 19, 2015, 11:58:32 am
I think I'm in too.  Probably Saturday only.  Hopefully you guys won't mind someone who's been out of regular playing for awhile ;)

The more, the merrier, I say. Don't worry. I've only played league matches really in the last year, so I am expecting a thorough trouncing.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: SwitchedFromStarcraft on January 19, 2015, 12:06:50 pm
Yes, we are.

It only took me a few hours but I got it.
I'm glad you kept at it.  I plan to wait a few more days and then explain it.  It will be even funnier.

Oh, I understood it.  But it isn't really *that* funny.
I agree, so I won't feel any pressure about the quality of the explanation.

Besides, they can't all be the funniest meetup post.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 19, 2015, 12:48:57 pm
Yes, we are.

It only took me a few hours but I got it.
I'm glad you kept at it.  I plan to wait a few more days and then explain it.  It will be even funnier.

Oh, I understood it.  But it isn't really *that* funny.
I agree, so I won't feel any pressure about the quality of the explanation.

Besides, they can't all be the funniest meetup post.

My sense of humor, it hurts.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Witherweaver on January 19, 2015, 05:04:55 pm
I'm looking into logistics.  I would have to leave Saturday night or early Sunday because I have an obligation.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 21, 2015, 11:26:27 am
So is anybody else planning on gaming on Saturday afternoon? I've gotten one response and if nobody is coming I'd like to spend that time at MAGfest seeing as how I spent money on it and all. Please let me know!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: theblankman on January 21, 2015, 11:38:14 am
My plan is to be at MAGFest most of the weekend, and probably come out to Board and Brew to meet you guys and see the expansion.  Andrew, if you want to also meet up at MAGFest, PM me some kind of contact info. 
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Witherweaver on January 21, 2015, 11:50:49 am
It looks like I can't come.  Too many things going on right now with work.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 21, 2015, 11:53:51 am
If Andrew would prefer to go to magfest in the afternoon Saturday,  I'd like to meet up somewhere if anyone else wants to game early.  Perhaps the game store mentioned earlier in the thread? 
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 21, 2015, 12:07:03 pm
If Andrew would prefer to go to magfest in the afternoon Saturday,  I'd like to meet up somewhere if anyone else wants to game early.  Perhaps the game store mentioned earlier in the thread?

Sounds good.  Do they do lunch?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 21, 2015, 12:14:53 pm
I can probably make it to wherever around 11 am, though later is obviously fine.

Sadly, labyrinth games appears to be hosting a private event at the same time, so that's out.  The board and brew, however, is open from 11 a.m. to past midnight, so we could just meet there super early if anyone would like to.  I assume as long as we order a drink or something now and then they'd be cool.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 21, 2015, 12:47:24 pm
It's not that I prefer MAGfest, it's just that if only one person iis going to hang out in the afternoon I might as well go to MAGfest at that time and meet up with everyone later. So if anyone else wants to come by my place Saturday afternoon, shoot me a PM soon so I can figure everything out.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 21, 2015, 12:49:43 pm
Well, it's nice to know you'd prefer us clowns to a silly convention.   <3
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 21, 2015, 12:49:51 pm
It's not that I prefer MAGfest, it's just that if only one person iis going to hang out in the afternoon I might as well go to MAGfest at that time and meet up with everyone later. So if anyone else wants to come by my place Saturday afternoon, shoot me a PM soon so I can figure everything out.

Count me in as a second person.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 21, 2015, 02:02:12 pm
So Wero and Geo you're still crashing att my place Saturday night? I'll PM you my info soon, same to you blankman.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 21, 2015, 02:04:15 pm
So Wero and Geo you're still crashing att my place Saturday night? I'll PM you my info soon, same to you blankman.

Yep.  Geo is going to be coming in later, though - he's going to be spending the afternoon in DC with a friend.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GendoIkari on January 21, 2015, 03:08:59 pm
Confirmed; I'll be there! Will be bringing my complete Dominion collection; all sets and promos and the Base cards set; so enough for 3 separate simultaneous games. I'll also bring Temporum for those who want to play or learn.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 21, 2015, 03:52:43 pm
Oh and I neglected to call and make a reservation but I think we'll be fine. /famous last words
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: SwitchedFromStarcraft on January 21, 2015, 03:53:35 pm
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.  The next best time is right now.

It's not too late, it's only Wednesday.  Call right now.

Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 21, 2015, 04:12:45 pm
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.  The next best time is right now.

It's not too late, it's only Wednesday.  Call right now.

Right after I wipe the tears from my eyes.

EDIT: Ok done, we're booked for 6pm on Saturday and all they ask is somebody (me) be there at 6 or a little earlier.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: theblankman on January 21, 2015, 05:10:55 pm
Sadly, labyrinth games appears to be hosting a private event at the same time, so that's out.  The board and brew, however, is open from 11 a.m. to past midnight, so we could just meet there super early if anyone would like to.  I assume as long as we order a drink or something now and then they'd be cool.
Finally talked to some folks who've actually been to board and brew at a recent game night.  They said yes, b&b is cool as long as you're ordering drinks... they like to sell stuff just like any other business :)  So if anyone's going to b&b earlier than 6 on Saturday, post about it.  Depending on what else is happening at magfest I might join in.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 21, 2015, 05:37:52 pm
Can we do lunch around noonish?  I'll probably be hungry.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 21, 2015, 05:43:34 pm
Can we do lunch around noonish?  I'll probably be hungry.

Yeah my place on Saturday at noon.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: SwitchedFromStarcraft on January 21, 2015, 05:44:36 pm
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.  The next best time is right now.

It's not too late, it's only Wednesday.  Call right now.

Right after I wipe the tears from my eyes.

EDIT: Ok done, we're booked for 6pm on Saturday and all they ask is somebody (me) be there at 6 or a little earlier.
Cool, glad it worked out.

I recommend Zyrtec (TM) for the allergy.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 21, 2015, 06:31:35 pm
All right, then I'll plan to show up at Andrew's shortly before noon.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 22, 2015, 09:50:56 pm
The long drive begins in the morning.  I hear we'll be getting snow.  Hopefully this leads to no setbacks.  Granted, I am accustomed to new Hampshire snow, which was probably considerably worse.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 22, 2015, 10:01:19 pm
If you're looking for something to do tomorrow night, I'm playing in DC. Again, tips are greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 22, 2015, 10:05:00 pm
Let me know where, we'll see.  I am meeting family, so it may not be doable.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on January 22, 2015, 10:28:18 pm
So my friend is actually busy on Saturday afternoon, so I'm not going to hang out with her and I'll be at Union station around 3. Where will people be then?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 22, 2015, 10:36:49 pm
So my friend is actually busy on Saturday afternoon, so I'm not going to hang out with her and I'll be at Union station around 3. Where will people be then?

It looks like there's a few metro stations near Andrew's place.  If you can make it to any of those, I can pick you up!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on January 22, 2015, 10:56:40 pm
So my friend is actually busy on Saturday afternoon, so I'm not going to hang out with her and I'll be at Union station around 3. Where will people be then?

It looks like there's a few metro stations near Andrew's place.  If you can make it to any of those, I can pick you up!

Cool. Thank you. I just wasn't sure whether people would still be there that late.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 22, 2015, 11:37:55 pm
Takoma Park metro station is closest. Yeah we wont leave for Board & Brew till about 5:15 or so.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on January 23, 2015, 12:13:20 am
Takoma Park metro station is closest. Yeah we wont leave for Board & Brew till about 5:15 or so.

Awesome! I will see you guys then!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 23, 2015, 12:58:26 am
Takoma Park metro station is closest. Yeah we wont leave for Board & Brew till about 5:15 or so.

Awesome! I will see you guys then!

Just give me a call when the bus is on its way.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 23, 2015, 02:31:37 pm
3 hours from Bethesda now.  At least the ads on i95 keep things entertaining going north.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 23, 2015, 07:41:56 pm
I have made it to Bethesda.  Bone tired, but I have a ride to Andrew's place in the morning so it's all good.

Hope you guys are ready for the new monopoly expansion I brought.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Donald X. on January 23, 2015, 08:52:56 pm
3 hours from Bethesda now.  At least the ads on i95 keep things entertaining going north.
Watch out for raiders!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Witherweaver on January 24, 2015, 12:16:14 am
I have made it to Bethesda.  Bone tired, but I have a ride to Andrew's place in the morning so it's all good.

Hope you guys are ready for the new monopoly expansion I brought.

Monopoly: Adventures
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Awaclus on January 24, 2015, 01:02:23 am
I have made it to Bethesda.  Bone tired, but I have a ride to Andrew's place in the morning so it's all good.

Hope you guys are ready for the new monopoly expansion I brought.

Monopoly: Adventures

New unique chance cards!

"Your adventurers find a lot of treasure. Collect $150."
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 24, 2015, 02:02:00 am
For those of you who have my number, I'm setting my alarm for 11am. I'll probably wake up before then but don't expect me to pick up my phone before that time. See you tomorrow!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 24, 2015, 09:37:37 am
Just so you guys know, I'm calling the dog in advance.  I always play as the dog, and I'll fight anyone who tries to take it.  You can be the shoe.  Suckers.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AdamH on January 24, 2015, 03:05:09 pm
Thimble OP
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jonts26 on January 24, 2015, 08:36:33 pm
Top hat master race.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: A Drowned Kernel on January 24, 2015, 09:17:25 pm
How's this going? Inquiring minds want to know!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Axe Knight on January 24, 2015, 09:48:53 pm
It's going quite well, and still is.  I stopped in and had a blast.  I can't believe I've never been to the Board Room before.  I can't think of anything else you might possibly want to know about the evening, so I'll stop there.  ;)
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 24, 2015, 10:05:57 pm
Oh you know, 's'aight.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 24, 2015, 10:07:04 pm
These guys are trolling you.  It's been miserable.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 24, 2015, 11:45:15 pm
So, today I dropped by at Andrew's mansion.  It's a quaint building near the heart of the capitol, adorned with rows of fine musical volumes and luxurious teas growing in the cupboard.  We gossiped for a while about Adam Horton, then the butler came to inform us that wero had arrived, soon followed by jonts and gendo.  We ate crumpets and began various games of monopoly, laughing about how it resembled our own conquests of High society.  Soon later, wero left to locate geolib, and we continued the same game of monopoly before becoming quite peckish.  Afterward, we headed toward the board and brew, an upscale establishment  in the finest part of town and drank cocktails while exploring the new monopoly expansion.  After being joined by axeknight and a newcomer to the forums, we split in to several groups and played various games, including a time travel variant of Othello.  After a long day, I had to retire, then come back here and write this completely legitimate recollection.

Fashion rankings:
Jonts
Andrew
Geo
Axe
Newcomer
Wero
Gendo
Jsh (the most humble of the group)
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Axe Knight on January 24, 2015, 11:49:23 pm
So, today I dropped by at Andrew's mansion.  It's a quaint building near the heart of the capitol, adorned with rows of fine musical volumes and luxurious teas growing in the cupboard.

He's kind of a big deal. 
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AdamH on January 25, 2015, 12:12:11 am
We gossiped for a while about Adam Horton

SMH

And no pictures :(. At least you can tell me that everybody thinks I'm awesome, right?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 25, 2015, 04:19:19 am
Jsh - just a reminder to tell Donald about checking the wording on the one card that may or may not be broken in combination with other cards.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: GeoLib on January 25, 2015, 04:19:29 am
Here's the box that contains the new monopoly expansion:

(http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12162.0;attach=2015)

And here's the players (L to R: Dingan, Jonts, Wero, FTTW, GeoLib, Axe Knight, JSH, Gendo)

(http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12162.0;attach=2013)

Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: liopoil on January 25, 2015, 10:36:20 am
Are those tokens on the table on the right part of the new monopoly expansion?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 25, 2015, 10:37:42 am
Those are filler tokens from some other game I bought for testing.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: liopoil on January 25, 2015, 10:38:49 am
Those are filler tokens from some other game I bought for testing.
But similar tokens might be part of the real thing? I guess it was in the blurb that there would be new tokens...
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: jsh357 on January 25, 2015, 10:40:45 am
The tokens are not like the real ones as far as I know
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 25, 2015, 11:55:09 am
We (geolib and I) are at board and brew. Where are the rest of you?
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Witherweaver on January 25, 2015, 12:00:28 pm
I'm going to be in Atlantic City all this week; this crew should drive up~!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 25, 2015, 12:02:04 pm
Jsh is being quite conservative. My house is much bigger than a mansion.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: SwitchedFromStarcraft on January 25, 2015, 12:04:11 pm
We could tell that by the size of the bathroom in the picture.  Just look at all that reading material!
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: A Drowned Kernel on January 25, 2015, 12:32:16 pm
What are those cards on the other side of the base cards? [ZOOM] [ENHANCE]
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Awaclus on January 25, 2015, 12:48:10 pm
What are those cards on the other side of the base cards? [ZOOM] [ENHANCE]

Looks like Border Village, Young Witch and Conspirator.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 25, 2015, 07:56:03 pm
Yesterday morning, I was one of you.  Now, I know all these things that I can't tell any of you.  *melodramatic sigh*

But seriously, super excited for this expansion, even after seeing the cards - I can't wait to see the official artwork and stuff!

And yeah, Hot Air Balloon is pretty OP.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Axe Knight on January 25, 2015, 09:24:31 pm
Yesterday morning, I was one of you.  Now, I know all these things that I can't tell any of you.  *melodramatic sigh*

But seriously, super excited for this expansion, even after seeing the cards - I can't wait to see the official artwork and stuff!

And yeah, Hot Air Balloon is pretty OP.

Seconded.  Can't wait to actually play with the real cards!  Thanks for inviting me. 
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 26, 2015, 02:16:31 pm
Thank you to everyone who came, I had a great time and I consider myself very lucky to have gotten a preview of the new cards. We should try to do this once a year or so.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 27, 2015, 05:11:58 pm
On another note, I'm pretty sure I left my shampoo at Andrew's place.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Witherweaver on January 27, 2015, 05:50:26 pm
On another note, I'm pretty sure I left my shampoo at Andrew's place.

Uh-huh, now you have to come back to see him again.  I know that trick. 
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 28, 2015, 09:21:05 am
What's worse is that now I can't edit the Adventures page on the wiki without it looking like I'm confirming or denying something.  :(
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Witherweaver on January 28, 2015, 10:01:06 am
What's worse is that now I can't edit the Adventures page on the wiki without it looking like I'm confirming or denying something.  :(

Just go on every day and link it to Wikipedia's Monopoly page.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 28, 2015, 11:49:21 am
What's worse is that now I can't edit the Adventures page on the wiki without it looking like I'm confirming or denying something.  :(

Just go on every day and link it to Wikipedia's Monopoly page.

Boardwalk
$11 - Action-Duration

Whenever another player lands on your Monopoly mat, they may flip the table over in a rage and stomp out of the room.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: AndrewisFTTW on January 28, 2015, 05:24:42 pm
It's my shampoo now.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on January 28, 2015, 05:35:30 pm
It's my shampoo now.

I hope you like 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Dingan on December 03, 2015, 06:13:49 pm
Super randomly, just throwing this out there...
Anyone wanna do something like this again on the evening of Dec. 29th?  I'll be in the area for that day only.  Obviously, metro-accessible is probably preferable for most people (myself included).
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: werothegreat on December 03, 2015, 06:17:30 pm
Super randomly, just throwing this out there...
Anyone wanna do something like this again on the evening of Dec. 29th?  I'll be in the area for that day only.  Obviously, metro-accessible is probably preferable for most people (myself included).

I'd be more interested in something after New Year's, since I'll be in Connecticut over the holiday.
Title: Re: DC area f.ds meetup (January 24 & 25)
Post by: Dingan on December 03, 2015, 06:22:55 pm
Super randomly, just throwing this out there...
Anyone wanna do something like this again on the evening of Dec. 29th?  I'll be in the area for that day only.  Obviously, metro-accessible is probably preferable for most people (myself included).

I'd be more interested in something after New Year's, since I'll be in Connecticut over the holiday.

Bummer.  I'll also be traveling for the holidays... to DC.  (I used to live there, not anymore, going back for a wedding.)

Of course, if people want to do something on some other day, that would be cool, but I wouldn't be able to join (figured I'd resurrect the topic anyways).