5th Annual Kamalot LAN Party [Archive]

JayVe

10-13-2008, 05:12 PM

Ladies and gentlemen

I cordially invite you to JayVe's 5th annual Kamalot LAN Party in the charming ville of Silver Spring (http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&q=silver+spring+maryland&ll=39.027719,-77.036133&spn=26.501908,39.550781&z=5&iwloc=addr) nestled in the picturesque country of Merry-Land on November 15th and 16th. Visit Casa de Kamalot for an evening of frivolity, music, games of chance, and headshots.

Lighter fare and family-friendly gaming occurs in the early hours. Once the wee hours strike, the gaming shifts to a more... dangerous affair. Last year was a huge success being the first console-only event. Since there is no sleep for the wicked, tradition holds that we break fast together at a local establishment while slaughtering each other in portable games and generally causing a scene.

Let me know if you'd be interested in attending. Space is limited, and it is first-come first-serve. Last year we provided food, and can probably do so again. Bring your games / systems of choice and a non-alcoholic beverages to share.

Games On Tap:

Halo 3 (360)
Super Smash Bros: Brawl (Wii)
WipEout HD (PS3)
Mario Kart (Wii)
Left 4 Dead (360 Demo)
Castle Crashers
Rock Band (360)
Soul Calibur II (360)

Updated list of DS games people will be playing:
Civilization Revolution
Tetris DS
Mario Kart DS
Worms Open Warfare 2

Feel free to bring other multiplayer titles, especially those that can be played with a single cart.

DREAMCAST
The Dreamcast has been hooked up. Below are the list of games we'll have available to play:

Powerstone
Soul Calibur
Project Justice
Heavy Metal Geomatrix
Marvel Vs Capcom 2
Virtua Tennis

MalReynolds

10-14-2008, 06:59 AM

If i lived near you id be up for some LAN

NoName

10-14-2008, 07:11 AM

It's only a 4 1/2 hour drive away. Why does everything have to always be so spread apart?

JayVe

10-14-2008, 11:38 AM

It's only a 4 1/2 hour drive away. Why does everything have to always be so spread apart?

While the final game list has yet to be decided, there will likely big a lot of Halo being played after midnight. Maybe we can all hook up online together!

Send me a friend invite, and plan to chat it up on the 15th of November.

National Kato

10-14-2008, 11:44 AM

A bit too far of a drive for me, but count me in for some Halo matchmaking in the wee hours.

Rock Bandit

10-14-2008, 11:55 AM

Hmm, I'm only two hours away. This would be completely do-able for me. Let me chew on this a bit.

JayVe

10-14-2008, 12:57 PM

Hmm, I'm only two hours away. This would be completely do-able for me. Let me chew on this a bit.

Absolutely!

Just to note, attendees may need to bring a display. I've got a projector (720p) and a 42" LCD (1080p) that will already be in use. Freely available are a 21" CRT (VGA) and a 19" CTR (VGA) that will be free. I also have a component>VGA converter in case you don't have a VGA cable. Someone else is bringing another 42" LCD (1080p) and a 21" wide screen LCD monitor (DVI/VGA).

Last year a bunch of people brought original Xboxes too for an OutRun LAN race which was a blast. I managed to buy a bunch of cheap copies of the title used. They run on the 360 through backwards compatibility, and can network with the original Xbox. I'm open for suggestions of affordable but fun titles, especially those that can let multiple people play from a single system like Halo.

BabyJesus

10-22-2008, 04:48 PM

Thats really close to me, I am in Columbia. But that is my birthday weekend and am tied up. Bummer. I'd like to meet some of you goobers.

Johan

10-22-2008, 08:35 PM

But that is my birthday weekend and am tied up. Bummer.

You make baby Jesus cry.

Oh...uh...wait. ;)

Shadowstorm

10-22-2008, 08:40 PM

Hmm, I'm only two hours away. This would be completely do-able for me. Let me chew on this a bit.

Seriously? Google Maps tells me almost three hours and we live in the same state! Almost the same city.

JayVe

10-23-2008, 07:18 AM

Shadowstorm: You are allowed to come... for the express reason that you have an original Enterprise avatar here on CoG. :D

Shadowstorm

10-23-2008, 09:15 PM

Shadowstorm: You are allowed to come... for the express reason that you have an original Enterprise avatar here on CoG. :D

Hahah, thanks, good sir. I tried to come last year when you posted this thread over at EvAv but things didn't work out like I had hoped. Maybe this year will be different.

Edit: maybe JAL and I could carpool. Hrmmm.

Edit x2: Fired a PM your way, JAL.

Dukefrukem

10-23-2008, 09:28 PM

am i invited? :)

violent

10-23-2008, 09:31 PM

I'm only about 976 minutes away. Quite doable if I carpool. Also, the 15th is my birthday.

JayVe

10-24-2008, 02:53 PM

I'm only about 976 minutes away. Quite doable if I carpool. Also, the 15th is my birthday.

We could do with a good reason to get cake. Ice-cream cake is my favorite. Any preferences?

am i invited? :)

Absolutely

JayVe

10-24-2008, 02:59 PM

Looking for ideas for games people want to play.

Suggestions?

JayVe

10-27-2008, 04:19 PM

Tournaments:
Mario Kart Wii
Soul Calibur IV
Super Smash Bros Brawl
Boom Blox
Other Games
Rock Band / Guitar Hero
Battalion Wars
Castle Crashers - Bring your character!
Show Off Your Fable II Character!

Remote Play - Join in from home!
Halo 3
The Outfit
Open for suggestions, especially for older games that can be picked up cheap that work well in a team environment. I'm thinking Shadowrun and Lost Planet may be really fun in a LAN and can be found used for very little.

Shadowstorm

10-27-2008, 05:09 PM

I haven't played any of those games mentioned above other than Halo 3 and SSBB, haha. That's pathetic, hah.

Hopefully, I'll be able to come.

Dukefrukem

10-27-2008, 05:11 PM

I haven't played any of those games mentioned above other than Halo 3 and SSBB, haha. That's pathetic, hah.

Hopefully, I'll be able to come.

I'm in the same boat as you, but I'd be fine playing SSBB for 72 hours straight.

inmostlight

10-27-2008, 06:27 PM

Awww, that's the same night I have tickets to go see Bruce Campbell in DC.

Loki

10-27-2008, 07:26 PM

I'd love to, but alas, you are about 2370 mi away.

divinechaos

10-27-2008, 07:38 PM

Kam, eh? I met him once so I guess we don't live that far from each other. I'd definately be up for some Rock Band and Halo!

Edit: Wait, Kamalot=JayVe? everything makes sense now!

JayVe

10-28-2008, 07:42 AM

Kam, eh? I met him once so I guess we don't live that far from each other. I'd definately be up for some Rock Band and Halo!
Japan Hyperculture Festival?

divinechaos

10-28-2008, 10:38 AM

Japan Hyperculture Festival?

Indeed! Man, I was supposed to post those pix but for some reason I can't find that SD card.

About the LAN Party, I'll see what I'm doing but I'll try to keep those dates open. I can bring my Xbox, right? I've a shit-ton of DLC songs in there.

Ed: Silver Spring is about 40 minutes away from me. There's a very high chance of me showing up now. With your permission, of course.

Rock Bandit

10-28-2008, 12:54 PM

I sent you a pm too Kam. I'll make a list of what I can bring later when at home.

And yes Shadow, I've got no problem carpooling.

JayVe

10-28-2008, 02:31 PM

Okay, from here I've seen:

Shadowstorm
Rock Bandit
divinechaos
National Kato in for some early-morning Halo festival (probably around 1:00 or so)

National Kato

10-28-2008, 03:38 PM

National Kato in for some early-morning Halo festival (probably around 1:00 or so)

Hells to the yeah!

JayVe

10-29-2008, 01:57 PM

Also on tap: Team Fortress

JayVe

11-02-2008, 08:30 AM

Bring your DS' for an ongoing game of Civilization

Purple Santa

11-02-2008, 09:16 AM

Bring your DS' for an ongoing game of Civilization

Damn, I would almost come for this alone! I remember when you held this last year and the same reason is keeping me away...grad. school :(. I am hoping you are still having this next year. I'm a few hours away but nothing that isn't doable. Maybe i'll pop on for some late hour online play...I have TF2 but never played it yet. That would be interesting :D. Same with Halo 3. Ok, it's kill the noob weekend...if i'm not to burned out from writing papers i'll be on...

JayVe

11-02-2008, 01:38 PM

Damn, I would almost come for this alone! I remember when you held this last year and the same reason is keeping me away...grad. school :(. I am hoping you are still having this next year. I'm a few hours away but nothing that isn't doable. Maybe i'll pop on for some late hour online play...I have TF2 but never played it yet. That would be interesting :D. Same with Halo 3. Ok, it's kill the noob weekend...if i'm not to burned out from writing papers i'll be on...

Make sure you download the upcoming demo for Left 4 Dead too. I think we'll all want to give that a try. It is supposed to support split-screen and LAN play.

Variable Gear

11-02-2008, 07:41 PM

I'm still in for the Halo 3 online action.

Purple Santa

11-02-2008, 08:22 PM

Make sure you download the upcoming demo for Left 4 Dead too. I think we'll all want to give that a try. It is supposed to support split-screen and LAN play.

Awesome idea. And speaking of demos, I recommend Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts. I played the multiplayer tonite and it was a blast.

divinechaos

11-02-2008, 08:35 PM

So is Bandit really coming? If so, we'll have to decide who's gonna bring the Rock Band stuff.

fitbabits

11-02-2008, 09:34 PM

According to Google Maps:

Driving directions to Silver Spring, MD1,668 mi – about 1 day 1 hour

Sadly, I don't think I can make it.

cawblen

11-02-2008, 10:10 PM

if anyone will swing by Barbados on their way, i'll come...willing to chip in for gas too!

JayVe

11-02-2008, 10:35 PM

According to Google Maps:

Driving directions to Silver Spring, MD1,668 mi – about 1 day 1 hour

Sadly, I don't think I can make it.

Bah. I've made it from Denver by car much faster. Especially if you have someone to share the driving with. Drive until you need fuel, then stop for gas, food, bathroom and switch drivers. GO go GO!!!

:D

Anyway, a little less than 2 weeks now.

JayVe

11-02-2008, 10:37 PM

So is Bandit really coming? If so, we'll have to decide who's gonna bring the Rock Band stuff.

I've got Rock Band II, a drum set, wireless guitar and microphone. If someone wants to bring another guitar, that would rock.

We are also turning the rec-room into a mini venue for rocking out:cool:

Anyone have a laser-light show to bring? How about a disco ball?

Johan

11-02-2008, 10:43 PM

if anyone will swing by Barbados on their way, i'll come...willing to chip in for gas too!

Dude...I spent my honeymoon there! LOVED IT! Really enjoyed tooling around in a mini-moke. :)

Blue

11-03-2008, 06:59 AM

I can't drive to you but if you're doing Halo I'm always up for some Halo. I make a good meat shield for other players.

JayVe

11-03-2008, 08:26 AM

I just realized that people will also be playing Mario Kart and Smash Bros for hours and hours too. Maybe I'll keep this thread alive during the party for anyone who wants to swap friend codes.

JayVe

11-03-2008, 08:29 AM

I can't drive to you but if you're doing Halo I'm always up for some Halo. I make a good meat shield for other players.

meat-shields are welcome. You haven't seen how I play, I take it. :D

divinechaos

11-05-2008, 09:56 PM

I've got Rock Band II, a drum set, wireless guitar and microphone. If someone wants to bring another guitar, that would rock.

We are also turning the rec-room into a mini venue for rocking out:cool:

Anyone have a laser-light show to bring? How about a disco ball?

Awesome. But I'd still like to have all the DLC and RB1 song list so I hope you don't mind me bringing the Xbox. I have a RB1 guitar and two GH2 guitars. As for a light show... I have a couple of flashlights that we could flicker on and off.

JayVe

11-06-2008, 11:00 AM

Awesome. But I'd still like to have all the DLC and RB1 song list so I hope you don't mind me bringing the Xbox. I have a RB1 guitar and two GH2 guitars. As for a light show... I have a couple of flashlights that we could flicker on and off.

Sweet! Feel free to bring your stuff! We'll have a blast. Send me a PM and I'll fire you the address.

Purple Santa

11-07-2008, 10:57 AM

JayVe

11-07-2008, 11:36 AM

Can you put a list of games that you will be playing on the first page? I have some...others i'm trying to track down from somewhere...just want to know so I can enjoy the most games with everyone as possible...

Sure thing.

Games On Tap:

Civilization (DS)
Halo 3 (360)
Super Smash Bros: Brawl (Wii)
WipEout HD (PS3)
Mario Kart (Wii)
Left 4 Dead (360 Demo)
Castle Crashers
Rock Band (360)
Soul Calibur II (360)

We are totally open to other games too. Bring stuff you want to show off that you think others may like. Also, I'm looking for anyone else who can bring a Wii and Battalion Wars.

Rock Bandit

11-07-2008, 11:38 AM

I can bring a RB2 Strat, RB 2 drums, drum throne, and a mic stand (in case anyone wants to voxtar).

JayVe

11-07-2008, 11:40 AM

I can bring a RB2 Strat, RB 2 drums, drum throne, and a mic stand (in case anyone wants to voxtar).

Woah! Do need drum throne. Was gonna go over to the music store and get one. Just picked up a mic stand, and I'm using RB1 drums. I dunno if there is a dif. Could ALWAYS use an extra guitar though. I've got the Guitar Hero World Tour guitar, which is wireless.

Also, put your name on your stuff. Sometimes, things get left behind.

Rock Bandit

11-07-2008, 11:44 AM

Cool. Also if you really want to get old school I can bring over a Dreamcast w/ Soul Calibur II, Marvel vs. Capcom II, Capcom vs. SNK, and Power Stone :D.

JayVe

11-07-2008, 11:46 AM

Cool. Also if you really want to get old school I can bring over a Dreamcast w/ Soul Calibur II, Marvel vs. Capcom II, Capcom vs. SNK, and Power Stone :D.

Oooh! Bring the Dreamcast games! I've got a number of Dreamcasts here and I'll make sure one is hooked up!

Power Stone?

It
Is
ON!

roboninja

11-07-2008, 12:14 PM

I am much too far away, but I just wanted to pop in and say Powerstone is awesome.

National Kato

11-07-2008, 12:42 PM

Oooh, you added the Left 4 Dead demo! I have it, so count me in for that as well as Halo 3.

JayVe

11-07-2008, 01:58 PM

Oooh, you added the Left 4 Dead demo! I have it, so count me in for that as well as Halo 3.

I'll be sure to keep this thread open as the night goes on, so we can update it with what games we'll be playing. The serious Live stuff probably won't start until early on Sunday morning.

Nobody else I know has the Left 4 Dead demo yet, but it should be freely available by next weekend and should be great for a group of gamers.

Purple Santa

11-07-2008, 09:38 PM

Sure thing.

Games On Tap:

Civilization (DS)
Halo 3 (360)
Super Smash Bros: Brawl (Wii)
WipEout HD (PS3)
Mario Kart (Wii)
Left 4 Dead (360 Demo)
Castle Crashers
Rock Band (360)
Soul Calibur II (360)

We are totally open to other games too. Bring stuff you want to show off that you think others may like. Also, I'm looking for anyone else who can bring a Wii and Battalion Wars.
Thanks for the list. And yes, great idea to keep this bumped on the game nights. I wish I could be there in person...next year i'm looking to come fo so ;). This year, to much school. But i'll be online with my Wii (Mario Kart), Left 4Dead, castle crashers...and if you do have GHWT that would be awesome too.

I think this gaming party is an awesome idea. I think when Ms. Claus and i have our own place, this is something we will need to do.

divinechaos

11-07-2008, 11:30 PM

Cool. Also if you really want to get old school I can bring over a Dreamcast w/ Soul Calibur II, Marvel vs. Capcom II, Capcom vs. SNK, and Power Stone :D.

Fuck. Yes. Anyone here good at Project Justice/Rival Schools? I'm pretty confident that NO ONE can beat me in that game.

JayVe

11-08-2008, 07:01 PM

Fuck. Yes. Anyone here good at Project Justice/Rival Schools? I'm pretty confident that NO ONE can beat me in that game.

Ooooh! I MAY be able to dig up a copy of the game... but sadly I suck at it. :D

Shadowstorm

11-08-2008, 07:42 PM

... not sure if I'm going to be able to make it due to ... unforeseen developments.

MagGnome

11-08-2008, 08:18 PM

It sounds like you guys are going to have a great time! Kudos to JayVe for putting this together. :)

JayVe

11-09-2008, 03:22 PM

Updated list of DS games people will be playing:

Civilization Revolution
Tetris DS
Mario Kart DS
Worms Open Warfare 2

Feel free to bring other multiplayer titles, especially those that can be played with a single cart.

JayVe

11-09-2008, 03:26 PM

DREAMCAST
The Dreamcast has been hooked up. Below are the list of games we'll have available to play:

Powerstone
Soul Calibur
Project Justice
Heavy Metal Geomatrix
Marvel Vs Capcom 2
Virtua Tennis

JayVe

11-09-2008, 03:26 PM

Fuck. Yes. Anyone here good at Project Justice/Rival Schools? I'm pretty confident that NO ONE can beat me in that game.

Just found a copy of Project Justice. It'll be here! :D

Purple Santa

11-09-2008, 03:52 PM

It sounds like you guys are going to have a great time! Kudos to JayVe for putting this together. :)

Well some of us can't physically be there...like me...but meeting up online. Will you join us Mag? :D

MagGnome

11-09-2008, 08:25 PM

Well some of us can't physically be there...like me...but meeting up online. Will you join us Mag? :D

What games will you guys be playing online?

JayVe

11-09-2008, 09:48 PM

What games will you guys be playing online?

Depends on how it goes next weekend. Honestly, the crowd kind of drives these things. We'll be playing Mario Kart here, in a light-hearted tournament, but there may be people who wish to keep playing after the 'official' tournament ends. So we can play that online.

Once 1:00AM or so hits, we usually switch over to playing something like Halo, where multiple people can share a 360. This year, we'll be trying out the 360 version of Left 4 Dead. If that's a hit, we could end up playing it all night.

I'll keep the thread open and post our progress so anyone wanting to join in from home can do so with the necessary gamer tags and friend codes.

Rogue_hunter

11-09-2008, 10:07 PM

MagGnome

11-10-2008, 06:31 AM

I don't have any of those games that Rogue and JayVe mentioned. :o

I do have Left 4 Dead, but on the PC.

Maybe my gamer cred is in question...

JayVe

11-10-2008, 07:54 AM

I don't have any of those games that Rogue and JayVe mentioned. :o

I do have Left 4 Dead, but on the PC.

Maybe my gamer cred is in question...

Well, Left 4 Dead is SUPPOSED to be released to Xbox Live BEFORE the party. If it isn't released, we'll find something else to do. A number of people are excited because Left 4 Dead seems like the perfect LAN party game, with two teams of 4 shouting at each other across the house.

JayVe

11-10-2008, 07:56 AM

If you ever venture into PC land, I'd be up for Team Fortress 2 (we could use the CoG server, and maybe get some of the regulars on). And if you go to the PS3, I'd play Burnout, Wipeout or Calling All Cars (CAC channels NBA Jam '94, infusing Twisted Metal, makes for a great party game)

If not, have fun.

We used to do PC gaming at these events, but it got too cumbersome. My place is fairly small, and having everyone show up with a full PC tower, and giant monitor (most were CRTs too!) simply took up too much room. Atop that, the electricity draw would cause pop the breaker, and we would spend more than half the night just setting up.

Last year we made the switch to a console-only affair and we all got in a lot more gaming.

JayVe

11-10-2008, 11:07 AM

Fuck. Yes. Anyone here good at Project Justice/Rival Schools? I'm pretty confident that NO ONE can beat me in that game.

I just found a Project Justice: Rival Schools player for you. Hopefully he'll show. Ask around for Marcus. :D

Shadowstorm

11-10-2008, 11:08 AM

I can bring my Halo 3 copy. Anything else I should bring?

JayVe

11-10-2008, 11:22 AM

I can bring my Halo 3 copy. Anything else I should bring?

Feel bring anything you want to share/show. Have some fun niche titles others may enjoy? Anything that you think would be fun with more people? Like making any particular food dishes?

There is always enough to do for people who just show up, but the event is really driven by the enthusiasm of those who participate. Don't feel obligated to bring anything, but you are welcome to.

Edit: Actually, I do ask people to bring a non-alcoholic beverage to share.

MagGnome

11-10-2008, 10:22 PM

I'll definitely keep an eye on this thread and see if anything else pops up that I can play with you guys.

Rock Bandit

11-11-2008, 07:47 AM

How are you on tvs? If you want I can bring mine (37" LCD) as well as an extra 360/controllers. Also batteries. I am in possession of a TON of batteries.

JayVe

11-11-2008, 08:01 AM

How are you on tvs? If you want I can bring mine (37" LCD) as well as an extra 360/controllers. Also batteries. I am in possession of a TON of batteries.

Ya know, that sounds great. We can always use screens, controllers and batteries. Put your name on everything though. It makes it a bit easier to pack up when we are bleary-eyed on Sunday morning.

Here's the current plan for screens:

1 78" LCD Projector
2 42" 1080p LCD monitors
1 22" LCD monitor
Misc CRTs of various sizes & shapes

Here's other things we've got:

1 PS3 (mine)
2 controllers
3 Xbox 360s
8 controllers
3 Wiis
6 controllers
Rock Band Drums / Microphone (360)
Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar (360)
Microphone Stand

Oh, and Mrs. Kamalot is preparing a menu of things to make for us to eat. I'll post it later on.

Rock Bandit

11-11-2008, 09:24 AM

Nice. When I get home I'll make a full list of things I'm bringing. Also what would be the ideal time to show up Saturday?

JayVe

11-11-2008, 10:42 AM

Nice. When I get home I'll make a full list of things I'm bringing. Also what would be the ideal time to show up Saturday?

Any time after 5, but people will be coming and going all night long.

inmostlight

11-11-2008, 11:50 AM

Any time after 5, but people will be coming and going all night long.

I might be able to stop by after Bruce Campbell, but it wouldn't be until about 12:30-1am. It'll depend on how tired I am and if we wind up going drinking or anything afterward.

JayVe

11-11-2008, 11:54 AM

I might be able to stop by after Bruce Campbell, but it wouldn't be until about 12:30-1am. It'll depend on how tired I am and if we wind up going drinking or anything afterward.

Not a problem. We'll be up, and the door will be open. :D

JayVe

11-11-2008, 01:34 PM

Left 4 Dead demo is available for all. Go get it on the 360!

MagGnome

11-11-2008, 05:25 PM

Purple Santa

11-12-2008, 03:01 AM

I'm tempted to try the demo on the 360 just to see the game on my HDTV.

I already pre-ordered off of Steam though, so either way I'm going with the PC version. Hopefully it runs well. My card is a little dated.

Well the demo is free :D I'm going to try to see if I can join the party with this game. Maybe we can get you to join Mag...

MagGnome

11-12-2008, 06:56 AM

I downloaded the 360 demo last night. I've heard that the controls are a little iffy, but I'll give it a try tonight or tomorrow.

I played the PC version last night and had a blast!

divinechaos

11-12-2008, 10:47 PM

JayVe, send me a PM with the address. I still have to make sure that I ain't doing anything this weekend.

Fubl

11-14-2008, 08:50 AM

Damn if id know about this but for the most part no games im really intrested in. Oh well I have to work saturday anyway and theres a ufc fight that night.....

divinechaos

11-14-2008, 09:06 AM

Alright, Bandit, will you be bringing your Xbox? I could bring mine but I don't wanna leave my little brother game-less and he doesn't want to come to Kam's house.

And JayVe, can I bring a friend? She's pretty good at the Unreal and Halo games. Which reminds me, are we gonna playing any Unreal games at all? I don't think those are very popular 'round these parts.

JayVe

11-14-2008, 09:07 AM

Ladies and gents:

This year's KamaCon is officially out of control. :D

When I started inviting people, it looked like nobody was able to make it. Now, I've got so many people coming I'm not sure what to expect. Kinda feel like I've got the tiger by the tail. It should be a blast, but maybe crowded!

For those that are attending, can you post here what you'll be bring in terms of games/systems/food/drink, along with what times you'll be coming/going? Trying to get a handle on the menu for the evening.

Anyone have a disco ball they can bring? :D

JayVe

11-14-2008, 09:08 AM

And JayVe, can I bring a friend? She's pretty good at the Unreal and Halo games. Which reminds me, are we gonna playing any Unreal games at all? I don't think those are very popular 'round these parts.
Sure thing! Bring a friend!

I don't have any copies of Unreal. :(

There's a game store nearby too. If we choose to, we can make a quick run to pick up games.

divinechaos

11-14-2008, 09:37 AM

JayVe

11-14-2008, 09:42 AM

Wait, today is JayVe's birfday? If so, happy-first-day-that-your-brain-chose-to-forget-because-of-how-traumatic-birth is-day.

I'll post what I'm bringing after we figure out who's bringing the Xbox with all the DLC on it.

Thank ye much! Yes, today is my birthday.

Here's a quick origin story of the annual game party. Back in 2004 (http://www.kamalot.com/lanparty2004), a few of my friends asked me what I wanted for my birthday. My response was 'nothing more than to be surrounded by my friends and games'. Hence, the LAN party was born.

It has been a great success ever since. Good people, good games, and lots of smiles.

Rock Bandit

11-14-2008, 09:44 AM

JayVe

11-14-2008, 09:49 AM

DC, yes I am bringing my 360. Maybe Because of MS' studid DRM a chunk of the earlier DLC won't work offline (pretty much everything from week 1 up to about the Classic Rock Pack (Blondie, Skynyrd, Police). Pretty much what was there when my 360 red-ringed. I tried deleting/re-downloading but no go. Kam, if I bring a cable can I get her online?

Sure thing. I got space on my router.

In fact, I converted a whole room into a Rock Band concert hall (albeit small). If you have a ton of songs on there, your 360 can take center stage.

Rock Bandit

11-14-2008, 10:02 AM

JayVe

11-14-2008, 10:07 AM

divinechaos

11-14-2008, 12:56 PM

Then we're set. I will be bringing:

37" HDTV
1 Xbox 360
Rock Band 2 drums w/ drum throne
Rock Band 2 guitar
Power Stone
Marvel vs. Capcom 2

As far as Rock Band 2 songs go I have ~160 DLC songs, the 20 free bonus songs, the 18 AC/DC tracks, and all of RB1 but for the 3 that didn't get re-licensed. All in all we're looking at 340 songs.

Hell yeah! I don't know how beefy your Metal list is but as long as Boston's there I'll survive. Also, it'd be cool if we could have a mini-RB tourney going on but I don't know how that would work.

So I'll bring something to drink, and I swear ya'll are gonna love it. Every single person who has tried this drink has fallen in love with it but I'm not telling anyone where I get it from.
A GH2 guitar just in case people aren't used to the RB guitars.
2 copies of Unreal Championship 2 for the original Xbox and Unreal Tournament 3 for 360.
Dreamcast controller to wipe the floor with weaklings when we play Project Justice.

I have no idea what else. If you there's anything that you'll need just ask and I'll see what I can do.

Rock Bandit

11-14-2008, 01:00 PM

Hell yeah! I don't know how beefy your Metal list is but as long as Boston's there I'll survive. Also, it'd be cool if we could have a mini-RB tourney going on but I don't know how that would work.

So I'll bring something to drink, and I swear ya'll are gonna love it. Every single person who has tried this drink has fallen in love with it but I'm not telling anyone where I get it from.
A GH2 guitar just in case people aren't used to the RB guitars.
2 copies of Unreal Championship 2 for the original Xbox and Unreal Tournament 3 for 360.
Dreamcast controller to wipe the floor with weaklings when we play Project Justice.

I have no idea what else. If you there's anything that you'll need just ask and I'll see what I can do.

Probably not as beefy as you like (I have this things about songs that rape me bloody). Give me 2 metal songs you like and I'll buy them tonight. No At The Gates though, just the preview in the store scares the shit out of me.

divinechaos

11-14-2008, 01:06 PM

Probably not as beefy as you like (I have this things about songs that rape me bloody). Give me 2 metal songs you like and I'll buy them tonight. No At The Gates though, just the preview in the store scares the shit out of me.

Hahaha, most Metal songs are freakin' impossible to play. I wouldn't want you to spend your points on something you later on won't play so don't worry about it. Like I said, as long as there are some Boston songs I'll be happy.

Rock Bandit

11-14-2008, 01:07 PM

Oh I have all the Boston songs, don't worry about that.

MagGnome

11-14-2008, 05:56 PM

JayVe, don't be fooled. The cake is a lie.

fitbabits

11-14-2008, 06:05 PM

Man, this sounds like a hoot. I'll be expecting pictures of the event no later than Monday.

Shadowstorm

11-14-2008, 06:26 PM

Guys just FYI, I suck at Rock Band :(. It will be fun though!

Also I'm not sure I can bring much more than a 6 pack of Sierra Mist.

<--- poor college student.

JayVe

11-15-2008, 01:32 AM

Guys just FYI, I suck at Rock Band :(. It will be fun though!

Also I'm not sure I can bring much more than a 6 pack of Sierra Mist.

Dude... that's perfect. :D

Rock Bandit

11-15-2008, 01:58 PM

The Bandit is on his way to pick up the Shadow. See you soon.

Shadowstorm

11-15-2008, 02:03 PM

Sweet.

10char.

divinechaos

11-15-2008, 04:01 PM

Chaos reporting, waiting for my friend to show and then I'll buy some drinks and be on my way. We'll most likely be leaving Kam's house at 12-1 a.m. Sadly we can't stay all night and game but we'll make the best of our time there.

MagGnome

11-15-2008, 04:12 PM

Hope you guys all have a good time! I was hoping to join you on Live for a while tonight, but my system's dead.

You'll have to regale us with tales of gaming and partying tomorrow - and pictures!

JayVe

11-15-2008, 07:27 PM

We're starting up some Mario Kart.

Wii: 7175 3424 6566 5900
Mario Kart: 2964 8984 3433

Post your code!

JayVe

11-16-2008, 04:56 AM

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/goodavatar/SNV15570.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/goodavatar/SNV15565.jpg

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Purple Santa

11-16-2008, 06:41 AM

You guys look like you had a blast. I wish I had a chance to be online but never made it :(. I'm aiming for next year's party...

JayVe

11-16-2008, 07:10 AM

Whew! Everyone's gone... and Rock Bandit left his Zoso sleeves! Score!

Now, what am I going to do with half a cake and all these snacks?

Shadowstorm

11-16-2008, 09:20 AM

Start eating :P.

Man, that was fun. Thanks for having us over. I'll definitely be coming back next year.

And now for some sleep :D.

Rock Bandit

11-16-2008, 10:08 AM

I took away more swag than I left so I'm still coming out pretty good.

For the quick run down for CoGers, that's me on guitar in the first pic, me and Shadowstorm fast asleep in the third, and that's divinechaos on the left in the last one.

inmostlight

11-16-2008, 10:11 AM

Man, that looks like a blast!
Sorry I missed it, I didn't get back to where I was parked in Columbia Heights until 2am, and by then I was exhausted so just went home and slept.

MagGnome

11-16-2008, 10:15 AM

Looks like you guys and gals had a great time! Kudos to Kamalot for putting this on. :)

Rock Bandit looks like a total badass on the guitar.

JayVe

11-16-2008, 12:34 PM

Looks like you guys and gals had a great time! Kudos to Kamalot for putting this on. :)

Rock Bandit looks like a total badass on the guitar.

This was a triumph

Almost 30 people participated in the event. Mrs. Kamalot made wonderful food for everyone while wearing a skimpy top, and the cake wasn't a lie. All kinds of gamers arrived. The youngest was 7. The oldest, old enough to be grandmother to some CoG readers.

In lieu of official tournaments this year, the flow of the crowd determined the agenda. Rock Band dominated the evening, and the CoG crew dominated the stage with their electrifying presence and super-powered skills. Rock Bandit IS a total badass on the guitar! :D

Dramatic tension ran high in every game, with Left 4 Dead, Mario Kart, and Halo 3 erupting in clamor and excitement. The Rabbid's appearance convinced everyone that I was a disco dancer somewhere in my ancient past while even the janky Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 for Wii provided some joy and pain when played online.

Thanks to everyone who came and shared their time and resources. I hope everyone had as much of a good time as I did. All of you are what makes the party a Huge Success.

MagGnome

11-16-2008, 12:41 PM

It's hard to overstate your satisfaction. ;)

divinechaos

11-16-2008, 12:45 PM

[IMG]http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/goodavatar/SNV15572.jpg

That's my "why is this game so fuckin' complicated" face. And also a great quote from Bandit while playing Mario Kart with a wheel:

How does this system sell 3 million a month?!

I had a great time. The RB room kicked ass, the nacho dipping sauce and the cake were delicous and everyone was extremely chill. Oh, I wanted to take those little Sonic and Knuckles DS thingies but I forgot 'cause I was so tired so maybe next year I'll remember to keep 'em.

Anyway, it was cool meeting Bandit and Shadow and then actually realizing that there are other people in the world who liked Project Justice as much as I do. And are those really the only pics? I could've sworn you took more of us playing RB.

Purple Santa

11-16-2008, 12:52 PM

What a sweet way to celebrate your birthday Kam. Extremely cool idea. A belated happy birthday too...

Shadowstorm

11-16-2008, 04:48 PM

I just woke up :P.

Rock Bandit

11-16-2008, 06:35 PM

divinechaos on the microphone being more metal than you could ever hope to be. How metal? He grills his Cheeseburgers In Paradise with the flames of hell itself.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a275/glasschives/KamaCon/divine-metal.jpg

Shadowstorm keeps the beat on bass.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a275/glasschives/KamaCon/shadow-rock.jpg

On guitar is JayVe's daughter and on vocal's is Mrs. JayVe

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a275/glasschives/KamaCon/kama-clan.jpg

From L to R: Shadowstorm, divinechaos, the guy who loves Project Justice as much as DC, JayVe's friend Bea, and divinechaos' lovely friend who's name escapes me. They're playing Mario Kart which hatred for now burns inside me with the heat of a thousand suns.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a275/glasschives/KamaCon/mario-wtf.jpg

JayVe, Rock Bandit, Shadowstorm. CoG 4 Life bitches.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a275/glasschives/KamaCon/kamacon-hugesuccess.jpg

Hellbug

11-16-2008, 08:02 PM

Awesome chops, Rock Bandit. If you had a mustache I'd probably mistake you for Eugene Hutz.

MagGnome

11-16-2008, 08:17 PM

Great pictures Rock Bandit! Thanks for sharing.

divinechaos

11-16-2008, 08:57 PM

Love the pics! And our hatred for Mario Kart is shared but it was a pleasure rockin' out with the guys from the site. How come Scott didn't join us?

JayVe

11-17-2008, 06:44 AM

JayVe, Rock Bandit, Shadowstorm. CoG 4 Life bitches.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a275/glasschives/KamaCon/kamacon-hugesuccess.jpg

LMAO! We look fairly reasonable after having been up all night! :D

JayVe

11-17-2008, 06:46 AM

Love the pics! And our hatred for Mario Kart is shared but it was a pleasure rockin' out with the guys from the site. How come Scott didn't join us?
You guys WANTED to hear me sing? :eek:

Poor souls

Edit: They don't call me foghorn for nuthin.

Edit Edit: Wish the stage lighting came out in the pictures better