Are there ever Canadian Neo Get Togethers?

Parallax Abstraction · Dec 2, 2002

Hey all! I regularly see people talking about Neo get togethers in different American cities, but I am wondering, does anyone know if these happen or are planning to happen at any point in this country? I know there's probably less per capita Neo Geo fans in Canada and I don't know how many die hards there are in Ottawa. I'd consider trying to organise a get together some time in the new year for this area, but obviously there would have to be enough people to make it worthwhile. Anyone know if the scene up here is active enough for that to be worth a shot?

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pyrokilla · Dec 2, 2002

I'm on Vancouver Island

I'd sure like a get togather mabey a little closer

Parallax Abstraction · Dec 2, 2002

Well, if I get enough Air Miles built up, maybe I could arrange one elsewhere if there was more interest.

At the rate I'm putting Neo purchases on my Amex, I should be able to fly to Australia by next month.

Neo Bomber Man · Dec 3, 2002

I am still half-thinking of planning one once I return home in June, perhaps host it in July or something.

With all the software I ought to have brought back with me (as well as some extra hardware) I'm sure we would have that end covered. The only thing is a)where would everyone be staying? and b)finding a hall or whatever + some TV's to rent for however long this would go on for.

I live around Toronto by the way.

!Arcade! had a Neo Summit a couple years ago however I did not attend so I have no idea what the event was like. We actually have LOTS of NG fans in Canada -they simply don't congregate and for the most part stay off-line.

Parallax Abstraction · Dec 3, 2002

Well guy, if you're thinking of putting something together, make sure and let me know. Toronto is only a few hours drive away and I'd definitely make a weekend trip or something for a Neo gathering. Renting TVs isn't too expensive if you call a company like TEL-AV or just your local A/V equipment renter (I know who they are in this town, but not Toronto.) People could probably find places to stay, there's certainly no shortage of them in that city, but if the event could get a decent number of confirmed guests, you could probably get a group rate from a small hotel or something. There's also usually smaller facilities that can be rented for not a lot of money. I know in this city, you can rent the rehearsal room at the Orpheus Musical Theatre Society for peanuts. It's not a huge place, but it's got a licensed bar (mmm...booze and Neo Geo) and you can get it for peanuts. I'm sure Toronto's got tons of places like that. I'd love to see a Canadian get together so I'm definitely in if one gets going. Here's hoping.

td741 · Dec 3, 2002

Well, look in the finally played KOF2k2 arcade thread and I replied to you Parallax Abstraction.

I'm in Ottawa too.

Parallax Abstraction · Dec 3, 2002

Very cool! I responded to your post in the other thread. You might be it interesting even if it is a bit long.

Argentina94 · Dec 3, 2002

I would also agree to host a get-togther at my place, since I live alone. I live in the Toronto area and have 2 TV sets for games.

I also have an extra bedroom and a fold-out couch for anyone wanting to stay over.

Anytime you want, I'm game for it.

td741 · Dec 3, 2002

Hmm... Is something being organized?

Argentina94, you sure you want to invite a bunch of strangers to your house?

aria · Dec 3, 2002

You're welcome down in Minnesota.

It's sorta like a blurry area that's half-American (more fat people that other parts of the world, issues with sexual repression) and half-Canadian (cold as hell, lots of funny-cute accents).

You'll feel like you're home! Only with expensive Health Care!

td741 · Dec 3, 2002

Quote by Bobak:

You're welcome down in Minnesota.

It's sorta like a blurry area that's half-American (more fat people that other parts of the world, issues with sexual repression) and half-Canadian (cold as hell, lots of funny-cute accents).

You'll feel like you're home! Only with expensive Health Care! <hr></blockquote>

Hmm... I can pull out my french-canajun accent, there there...

I'm not sure if I'm planning on going to the US soon. Things don't look too bright. I'd like to go on trips with my GF but she's Malaysian (albeit of Chinese decent) and Malaysia is on the US's border-crossing "watch list".

Bishamon · Dec 3, 2002

I'm in St. Catharines (near Niagara Falls) and could easily make it to Toronto for a meet.

Parallax Abstraction · Dec 3, 2002

Originally posted by Argentina94:
I would also agree to host a get-togther at my place, since I live alone. I live in the Toronto area and have 2 TV sets for games.

I also have an extra bedroom and a fold-out couch for anyone wanting to stay over.

Anytime you want, I'm game for it.<hr></blockquote>

Man, you're very trusting with strange forum people. That'd actually be pretty cool if I can ever get away from my job long enough to make a trip to Toronto. I'll keep that in mind though, if we can get enough people together, we could have a fairly decent shindig.

Parallax Abstraction · Dec 3, 2002

Originally posted by Bobak:
It's sorta like a blurry area that's half-American (more fat people that other parts of the world, issues with sexual repression) and half-Canadian (cold as hell, lots of funny-cute accents).
<hr></blockquote>

I've heard that about Minnesota actually. It's probably warmer down there than it is up here today (-25C with the wind chill.) I freakin' HATE winter... Well, that's another thing I'd be willing to drive to if there was enough people and you know, I could actually get time off. Thanks for the offer though guy!

Parallax Abstraction · Dec 3, 2002

Originally posted by Bishamon:
I'm in St. Catharines (near Niagara Falls) and could easily make it to Toronto for a meet. <hr></blockquote>

Wow, we got another one. Everyone who wants to go to Argentina94's proposed meet in Toronto should PM him so he has a list of who is interested.

Argentina94 · Dec 3, 2002

Originally posted by Parallax Abstraction:


Wow, we got another one. Everyone who wants to go to Argentina94's proposed meet in Toronto should PM him so he has a list of who is interested. <hr></blockquote>

Agreed. Although, yes, were all strangers here, we are also fellow members who share a similar passion so I don't see why I should have anything to worry about. I think we're all responsible adults.

I would gladly host a party of this nature so we could all get to know each other on a more personal level. Hell, we could even link systems for some mulitplayer fun since I have two XBOX systems for just such occasions. It's not the first time I've had some friends over for a gamefest and would love to host one in which we would actually play some Neo games (for a change!)

I'll even have beer and nachos waiting. This offer is also open to any of our American brethren who are also interested. My driveway is long enough to house at least 5 cars comfortably (although it's rather narrow, just long). It's not a large house, just a bungalow, but I can see us having 10 guys or so comfortably.

Anyone interested, PM me. I don't think a get together at my place will rival the one in Minnesota since they had a party room to play in (and looked rather large from the photos) but I think with two TV sets it could still be fun.

I'll gladly give out my phone numbers to anyone interested in a meet so we could all get to know each other before hand.

td741 · Dec 3, 2002

PM'ed.

I've got 10 MVS carts, a NeoCD, a NeoPocket (if anyone has link cables)?

For party games/systems I also have:
TurboDuo + Tap = 5 player Bomberman (and a few others)
PS2 + Circuit Breakers
Gamecube + 4 joypads
DreamCast + 4 pads

Can't bring it all though, I'd prefer sticking to Neo stuff to stay in the "groove".

Argentina94 · Dec 3, 2002

EMAGDNIM and Evil Nick also live in my area. Hopefully they see this thread and reply.

So far, we have three people interested and pretty much confirmed (including yours truly).

By the way, I do smoke and do so at home so hopefully no one will be terribly offended :cool:

Liq_Wurm · Dec 3, 2002

i am in calgary... maybee a little far

Argentina94 · Dec 4, 2002

Let's keep this one up!

Parallax Abstraction · Dec 4, 2002

Smoking isn't a problem. I don't smoke, but EVERYONE I know does. Hell, I'll probably be dead of some fatal lung disease before you will be.

If you get enough RSVPs to this little shindig, we'll ahve to figure otu when you want to hold it. I'm pretty much screwed until sometime in late January or later unfortunately. Also, if it matters, you ca likely put me down for two as a friend would likely be coming with me.

Argentina94 · Dec 4, 2002

OK, we'll try for then. TD741 was available around Boxing Day, but if you can't, we'll try for January.

Unfortunately, none of my friends are Neo gamers, so inviting any of them will be pointless.

I'll try to PM some of the canucks on this board to see if they're interested.

td741 · Dec 4, 2002

End of Jan can work for me, but I'll have to stick with weekends.

EMAGDNIM · Dec 4, 2002

Hey hey...I'm in...

...just make a date so I can book it off work <img src="graemlins/glee.gif" border="0" alt="[Glee]" />

Argentina94 · Dec 5, 2002

All interested parties please check the Unrelated thread to join.

Are there ever Canadian Neo Get Togethers?

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