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Roffles
Pitcairn19291 Posts
On February 25 2014 00:53 GhandiEAGLE wrote:
Just curious, how many of you guys have actually met another TLer in real life? I met one guy at PAX and had two counselors from TL at a camp once, but that's it.
Well, I've met cancer Xes and grumpy old man Yango a few times for lunch.
I'm pretty sure we all have cancer, but I can't tell if it's from work or TL.
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On February 25 2014 00:53 GhandiEAGLE wrote:
Just curious, how many of you guys have actually met another TLer in real life? I met one guy at PAX and had two counselors from TL at a camp once, but that's it.
only in passing at barcrafts or wcs after parties and no lasting friendships came of it.
of course my rl friend who introduced me to TL doesn't count. and he has since moved on.
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On February 25 2014 00:49 jcarlsoniv wrote:
fwiw - I find redheaded females to be incredibly attractive. I just like to tease you about your hair cuz it's fun =P
+1
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On February 25 2014 00:55 Shelke14 wrote:
Haven't met anyone. Forever alone
something something canada
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United States15536 Posts
Question: what would do y'all think it would take to make a successful PC bang/modern arcade in the US? What would make you want to go to something like that or what would've interested you as a kid for something like that?
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On February 25 2014 00:53 GhandiEAGLE wrote:
Just curious, how many of you guys have actually met another TLer in real life? I met one guy at PAX and had two counselors from TL at a camp once, but that's it.
Nobody. =[
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On February 25 2014 01:03 AsmodeusXI wrote:
Question: what would do y'all think it would take to make a successful PC bang/modern arcade in the US? What would make you want to go to something like that or what would've interested you as a kid for something like that?
serve alcohol,
oh as a kid uh... like a pcbang arcade hybrid with time crisis and house of the dead and ddr
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On February 25 2014 00:53 GhandiEAGLE wrote:
Just curious, how many of you guys have actually met another TLer in real life? I met one guy at PAX and had two counselors from TL at a camp once, but that's it.
Syl and Asmo at PAX, bly and SmashGizbro at a CT LAN
I'm determined to visit canada at some point, so hopefully Wave/Coma/other east coaster canadians
edit: and I'm holding JonGalt to his promise to visit me later this year
On February 25 2014 01:03 AsmodeusXI wrote:
Question: what would do y'all think it would take to make a successful PC bang/modern arcade in the US? What would make you want to go to something like that or what would've interested you as a kid for something like that?
No clue, but I'll be your financial manager
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Roffles
Pitcairn19291 Posts
Location has to be key. As a kid, you need to be able to get to these places without a car. So you probably want to target places with good public transportation while centering it within walking distances of subways and train lines.
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On February 25 2014 01:03 AsmodeusXI wrote:
Question: what would do y'all think it would take to make a successful PC bang/modern arcade in the US? What would make you want to go to something like that or what would've interested you as a kid for something like that?
Nothing realistically. The prices would have to be so low to justify it, that you would lose money doing so.
On February 25 2014 01:10 Roffles wrote:
Location has to be key. As a kid, you need to be able to get to these places without a car. So you probably want to target places with good public transportation while centering it within walking distances of subways and train lines.
Location, location, location. Mall is probably the best bet.
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United States15536 Posts
On February 25 2014 01:10 wei2coolman wrote:Show nested quote +On February 25 2014 01:03 AsmodeusXI wrote:
Question: what would do y'all think it would take to make a successful PC bang/modern arcade in the US? What would make you want to go to something like that or what would've interested you as a kid for something like that? Nothing realistically. The prices would have to be so low to justify it, that you would lose money doing so.
That's partially the idea. The thought is making this as a non-profit kind of thing with something like a low-ish monthly subscription for entry. Of course, I don't want to starve to death, but this is just an idea bouncing around in my head anyways.
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On February 24 2014 11:08 Carnivorous Sheep wrote:
If you don't have an activity to do at a meet-up (like a board/card game), chances are a lot of people would just sit there awkwardly sipping their drinks and pretending to check their phone.
Just go to dinner! The go-to korea TL meetup. You can never run out of things to say about food that is too spicy/hot/good/cheap/expensive/etc
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On February 25 2014 01:11 AsmodeusXI wrote:Show nested quote +On February 25 2014 01:10 wei2coolman wrote:On February 25 2014 01:03 AsmodeusXI wrote:
Question: what would do y'all think it would take to make a successful PC bang/modern arcade in the US? What would make you want to go to something like that or what would've interested you as a kid for something like that? Nothing realistically. The prices would have to be so low to justify it, that you would lose money doing so. That's partially the idea. The thought is making this as a non-profit kind of thing with something like a low-ish monthly subscription for entry. Of course, I don't want to starve to death, but this is just an idea bouncing around in my head anyways.
Any business model which teeters on success of near net profit of 0 is bound to fail, since there's no room for error.
You would probably have to charge less than 2 bucks an hour. If you wanted to do an hourly subscription model.
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i met caelym
donuts and kbbq were had
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United States15536 Posts
On February 25 2014 01:15 wei2coolman wrote:Show nested quote +On February 25 2014 01:11 AsmodeusXI wrote:On February 25 2014 01:10 wei2coolman wrote:On February 25 2014 01:03 AsmodeusXI wrote:
Question: what would do y'all think it would take to make a successful PC bang/modern arcade in the US? What would make you want to go to something like that or what would've interested you as a kid for something like that? Nothing realistically. The prices would have to be so low to justify it, that you would lose money doing so. That's partially the idea. The thought is making this as a non-profit kind of thing with something like a low-ish monthly subscription for entry. Of course, I don't want to starve to death, but this is just an idea bouncing around in my head anyways. Any business model which teeters on success of near net profit of 0 is bound to fail, since there's no room for error. You would probably have to charge less than 2 bucks an hour. If you wanted to do an hourly subscription model.
I mean, I did mean non-profit as in like... charity-kind-of-thing, but point taken regardless.
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On February 25 2014 01:11 AsmodeusXI wrote:Show nested quote +On February 25 2014 01:10 wei2coolman wrote:On February 25 2014 01:03 AsmodeusXI wrote:
Question: what would do y'all think it would take to make a successful PC bang/modern arcade in the US? What would make you want to go to something like that or what would've interested you as a kid for something like that? Nothing realistically. The prices would have to be so low to justify it, that you would lose money doing so. That's partially the idea. The thought is making this as a non-profit kind of thing with something like a low-ish monthly subscription for entry. Of course, I don't want to starve to death, but this is just an idea bouncing around in my head anyways.
There's a big difference between not-for-profit and breaking even. A non-profit business is absolutely allowed to make a profit, as long as the primary objective (read: mission statement) is not to make money. That's how schools are able to get away with it. What you seem to be describing is a business that struggles to stay afloat. As your financial manager, I strongly suggest you aim at making a profit.
edit: if you want it to be a charity type thing...how would you spin it so that your main objective isn't to make money? (not criticizing, truly curious)
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On February 25 2014 01:11 AsmodeusXI wrote:Show nested quote +On February 25 2014 01:10 wei2coolman wrote:On February 25 2014 01:03 AsmodeusXI wrote:
Question: what would do y'all think it would take to make a successful PC bang/modern arcade in the US? What would make you want to go to something like that or what would've interested you as a kid for something like that? Nothing realistically. The prices would have to be so low to justify it, that you would lose money doing so. That's partially the idea. The thought is making this as a non-profit kind of thing with something like a low-ish monthly subscription for entry. Of course, I don't want to starve to death, but this is just an idea bouncing around in my head anyways.
Try and hit a nexus between a public shopping area and a school.
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We should totally do a TO meet-up once I'm back in the city.
Soniv COME VISIT
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United States47024 Posts
On February 24 2014 23:26 jcarlsoniv wrote:
So, this past weekend, my friend and I decided we wanted to try DMing solo campaigns for each other so that we could learn more D&D and learn to DM and stuff. This has turned into a couple of our friends and my brother to be interested.
I don't really know how to make a campaign or anything. I know there are some premade ones I can use, but those are designed for parties of 4. Idk anything about solo campaigning.
I've got some materials I can read, but for those who have more D&D experience, any advice? We're playing on an October-ish version of D&D Next (cuz I have some of those beta materials), and using roll20 for the virtual playing.
If it's your first time, I would say use a freeform system if the player isn't opposed to it.
Forcing yourself to use D&D means you have a lot more prep time required to add numbers to a lot of menial things that should not be your primary concern when DMing for the first time. You can move into that once the basics come naturally to you, but really, using freeform systems is much easier when you're starting out.
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I mean, I have to get my passport renewed. Also, TO is ~7-8hr drive from me. It might be more feasible to take a flight.
I'd be down to arrange a long weekend in the summer or something though.
edit: @Yango, do you have any freeform system you'd suggest? Or at least somewhere for me to start looking?
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