Dear TeamLiquid users, please join us at the official TSL3 Finals After-Party. Both finalists, Naniwa and Thorzain will be present at this event.
Location: Break Bar and Billiards in New York City. Address: 32-04b Broadway, Long Island City, NY 11106 Time and Date: Sunday, May 15th - 19:00 EST
Take the NQ uptown to Queens, get off at Broadway and walk one street southeast. Bar is located on the corner of Broadway and 32nd Street - Google Maps.
There is no RSVPing to this event. Break Bar holds 250 people. Yes, it's in Queens, deal with it other borough residents!
*You must be at least 21 years of age to enter*
Look how cool it is inside! Note: not everything will be in sepia.
That's right, just hours after meeting as enemies in the TSL3 finals, Sweden's hottest SC2 players are just gonna be chillin' at an NYC bar. If you've got a major man-crush on one of our finalists (and I know a lot of you do), you better book your flight now. Not only is this a chance to meet some of SC2's finest players, but it's a great opportunity to hang out with other Starcraft 2 fans.
If you're too broke for a night of drinking, I wouldn't worry about it. I hear there's going to be someone there who just made $15,000 dollars that you can rob, because we are paying the prize money in $10 bills.
Also, Lvl 20 Wizard R1CH and Lvl 20 Troll/Admin Hot_Bid will also be present to discuss the finer points of TeamLiquid with all who are interested. Other TL staff will also be in attendance.
So come on out, meet some Starcraft 2 pros, and have some fun!
to fly to america this weekend.. or to not fly to america.. that is the question..
realistically the answer would be no... late notice for work, gonna cost at least 1800-2200 return... the chance that the bar might fill up and i wonte ven be able to get inside.... but im pretty darn tempted... i mean its NY, geeks, nerds, sc2 stuff, drinking, NY...
Feel sorry for Thorzain though, gotta suck to go to the US and have a big party in your honor and not being able to drink, when he has probably been drinking since he was 15, which is what you do in Sweden.
This.... is pretty tempting, since I have a friend or two in NY anyways... however i don't know if I could rationalize going to this AND mlg this year...
Are laws in US really that strict? I mean are there police controls often with huge fines? I understand you can't have half of people there underaged, but it seems crazy to me that Thorzain wouldn't be able to celebrate his win or drown his sorrow..
Fuck yes, I'm there. Sucks for the under 21 crowd, though. any chance Thorzain and Naniwa will come outside and talk/sign with anyone who can't get inside? otherwise, I can definitely take up "getting stuff signed" duty for any local people.
Aww, New York is a bit far away from me . People who are attending please take lots and lots of photos. Videos will also be awesome . Live stream will be perfect
Hehe, kinda funny.. Thorzain has been legally able to drink for 2 years in sweden. Then he's flown to NYC and if he wins he can't celebrate his victory.
So after this place, where is the after after party??? I will be there and can't wait to meet Thorzain! He has broken the shackles of TvP and I hope he beats Naniwa!
On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote: Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21?
Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20.
We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking.
Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck.
I understand why bars put an age limit but do you have to be 21 to drink in bars in the US generally or is it up to the bar? Though Thorzain doesn't really look like a heavy drinker to me anyway. Naniwa on the other hand...
On May 10 2011 16:01 ayababa wrote: to fly to america this weekend.. or to not fly to america.. that is the question..
realistically the answer would be no... late notice for work, gonna cost at least 1800-2200 return... the chance that the bar might fill up and i wonte ven be able to get inside.... but im pretty darn tempted... i mean its NY, geeks, nerds, sc2 stuff, drinking, NY...
On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote: Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21?
Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20.
We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking.
Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck.
I understand why bars put an age limit but do you have to be 21 to drink in bars in the US generally or is it up to the bar? Though Thorzain doesn't really look like a heavy drinker to me anyway. Naniwa on the other hand...
You have to be 21 to drink anywhere no exceptions, even at home. At bars that are not combined with a restaurant area you generally can't even go in if you are under 21, even if you weren't going to drink.
On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote: Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21?
Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20.
We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking.
Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck.
I understand why bars put an age limit but do you have to be 21 to drink in bars in the US generally or is it up to the bar? Though Thorzain doesn't really look like a heavy drinker to me anyway. Naniwa on the other hand...
You have to be 21 to drink anywhere no exceptions, even at home.
Ah ok thanks, I've always thought it was lower than that in the US for some reason. Even at home seems like a bit weird. You mean it's stricly speaking illegal to give an 18 year old friend a low alcoholic beer at home? (I understand it's probably not enforced but still)
On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote: Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21?
Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20.
We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking.
Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck.
I understand why bars put an age limit but do you have to be 21 to drink in bars in the US generally or is it up to the bar? Though Thorzain doesn't really look like a heavy drinker to me anyway. Naniwa on the other hand...
You have to be 21 to drink anywhere no exceptions, even at home.
Ah ok thanks, I've always thought it was lower than that in the US for some reason. Even at home seems like a bit weird. You mean it's stricly speaking illegal to give an 18 year old friend a low alcoholic beer at home? (I understand it's probably not enforced but still)
yes it is illegal and yes it is very enforced. People in my town have been arrested for serving their children alcohol even just from an anonymous report. Some people down my street were aressted a few years ago because they let their 19 year old daughter drink at a barbecue, and their neighbors saw it from their back yard. The mother was a nurse at the high school and lost her job over the incident.
On May 10 2011 23:50 Hakker wrote: yes it is illegal and yes it is very enforced. People in my town have been arrested for serving their children alcohol even just from an anonymous report. Some people down my street were aressted a few years ago because they let their 19 year old daughter drink at a barbecue, and their neighbors saw it from their back yard. The mother was a nurse at the high school and lost her job over the incident.
On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote: Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21?
Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20.
We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking.
Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck.
I understand why bars put an age limit but do you have to be 21 to drink in bars in the US generally or is it up to the bar? Though Thorzain doesn't really look like a heavy drinker to me anyway. Naniwa on the other hand...
You have to be 21 to drink anywhere no exceptions, even at home.
Ah ok thanks, I've always thought it was lower than that in the US for some reason. Even at home seems like a bit weird. You mean it's stricly speaking illegal to give an 18 year old friend a low alcoholic beer at home? (I understand it's probably not enforced but still)
yes it is illegal and yes it is very enforced. People in my town have been arrested for serving their children alcohol even just from an anonymous report. Some people down my street were aressted a few years ago because they let their 19 year old daughter drink at a barbecue, and their neighbors saw it from their back yard. The mother was a nurse at the high school and lost her job over the incident.
Ok thanks. That's a little harsher than I would have anticipated.
On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote: Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21?
Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20.
We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking.
Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck.
I understand why bars put an age limit but do you have to be 21 to drink in bars in the US generally or is it up to the bar? Though Thorzain doesn't really look like a heavy drinker to me anyway. Naniwa on the other hand...
most states have a drinking age of 21 (hence need to be 21 to enter the bar)
I believe there are some that are 20 or 19 or something though.
On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote: Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21?
Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20.
We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking.
Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck.
I understand why bars put an age limit but do you have to be 21 to drink in bars in the US generally or is it up to the bar? Though Thorzain doesn't really look like a heavy drinker to me anyway. Naniwa on the other hand...
You have to be 21 to drink anywhere no exceptions, even at home.
Ah ok thanks, I've always thought it was lower than that in the US for some reason. Even at home seems like a bit weird. You mean it's stricly speaking illegal to give an 18 year old friend a low alcoholic beer at home? (I understand it's probably not enforced but still)
yes it is illegal and yes it is very enforced. People in my town have been arrested for serving their children alcohol even just from an anonymous report. Some people down my street were aressted a few years ago because they let their 19 year old daughter drink at a barbecue, and their neighbors saw it from their back yard. The mother was a nurse at the high school and lost her job over the incident.
This story doesn't represent the entire United States. I'd move away from where you live if that's the case ^_^
Underage drinking is quite common as far as I'm aware. Especially if you're at the University age.
So excited! This is going to be awesome! There's a group of us (~6-8) that get together to watch all the GSL finals (even back when it was at 6AM our time) and play 4v4s. I'm going to try convincing all of us to make the trek out to LIC (sorry, Manhattanites will be Manhattanites).
The drinking age is pretty dumb here in the states, but from my experience, it's not enforced as tightly here in NYC as in other places (I think mainly b/c the drinking and driving problem isn't one here). If you're at a restaurant nobody will check while bars are 50/50 when you're ordering a drink (generally there's nobody checking IDs at the door unless its a friday or saturday night). Nightclubs will obviously always check at the door.
On May 11 2011 00:24 islandhome wrote: So excited! This is going to be awesome! There's a group of us (~6-8) that get together to watch all the GSL finals (even back when it was at 6AM our time) and play 4v4s. I'm going to try convincing all of us to make the trek out to LIC (sorry, Manhattanites will be Manhattanites).
The drinking age is pretty dumb here in the states, but from my experience, it's not enforced as tightly here in NYC as in other places (I think mainly b/c the drinking and driving problem isn't one here). If you're at a restaurant nobody will check while bars are 50/50 when you're ordering a drink (generally there's nobody checking IDs at the door unless its a friday or saturday night). Nightclubs will obviously always check at the door.
You realize one of us lives in Brooklyn...damn islanders
Dam i am from NJ would easily travel into the city to go to this probably with a few friends sadly however i am only 20, looks like ill see everyone at the TSL4 after party
Hopefully no one gets into a bar fight and breaks their hand at this event. Wish I could go, but too expensive to get there for me. Sounds like it would be a blast.
On May 11 2011 01:10 Kralic wrote: Hopefully no one gets into a bar fight and breaks their hand at this event. Wish I could go, but too expensive to get there for me. Sounds like it would be a blast.
On May 11 2011 01:10 Kralic wrote: Hopefully no one gets into a bar fight and breaks their hand at this event. Wish I could go, but too expensive to get there for me. Sounds like it would be a blast.
On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote: Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21?
Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20.
We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking.
Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck.
I understand why bars put an age limit but do you have to be 21 to drink in bars in the US generally or is it up to the bar? Though Thorzain doesn't really look like a heavy drinker to me anyway. Naniwa on the other hand...
You have to be 21 to drink anywhere no exceptions, even at home.
Ah ok thanks, I've always thought it was lower than that in the US for some reason. Even at home seems like a bit weird. You mean it's stricly speaking illegal to give an 18 year old friend a low alcoholic beer at home? (I understand it's probably not enforced but still)
yes it is illegal and yes it is very enforced. People in my town have been arrested for serving their children alcohol even just from an anonymous report. Some people down my street were aressted a few years ago because they let their 19 year old daughter drink at a barbecue, and their neighbors saw it from their back yard. The mother was a nurse at the high school and lost her job over the incident.
This story doesn't represent the entire United States. I'd move away from where you live if that's the case ^_^
Underage drinking is quite common as far as I'm aware. Especially if you're at the University age.
Its not uncommon, but its still enforced. In my town, the popo have nothing better to do than chase around kids drinking and shutting down parties
On May 11 2011 01:30 Phelix wrote: I just hope that there will be big novelty checks for me to steal. Might be coming down with friends from school during Finals Week.
Someone host a viewing party at a house, or Cybercraft?
must be so terrible to wait till 21 untill legal drinking, over here one starts around 14-15 cuz nobody really gives a shit about that law in the town i live, aside from a couple of places, but still i waited 18 so much to not have to deal with that nusance. I cant imagine having that law taken seriously, things would be way different
On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote: Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21?
Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20.
We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking.
Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck.
I understand why bars put an age limit but do you have to be 21 to drink in bars in the US generally or is it up to the bar? Though Thorzain doesn't really look like a heavy drinker to me anyway. Naniwa on the other hand...
You have to be 21 to drink anywhere no exceptions, even at home.
Ah ok thanks, I've always thought it was lower than that in the US for some reason. Even at home seems like a bit weird. You mean it's stricly speaking illegal to give an 18 year old friend a low alcoholic beer at home? (I understand it's probably not enforced but still)
yes it is illegal and yes it is very enforced. People in my town have been arrested for serving their children alcohol even just from an anonymous report. Some people down my street were aressted a few years ago because they let their 19 year old daughter drink at a barbecue, and their neighbors saw it from their back yard. The mother was a nurse at the high school and lost her job over the incident.
This isn't strictly true. It depends on the state. Some states allow parents to give their children alcohol for consumption. Buying alcohol is illegal everywhere if you are under 21. In New York consumption itself is not strictly prohibited, which probably means you could drink if you are under 21, but getting the alcohol is the problem since possession is prohibited (unless given by a family member).
The important thing to note about drinking in the U.S. is that it is not a federal law, but it is a federal mandate. Essentially, states have to keep the purchasing age at 21 because if they do not, they will lose the money that the federal government gives them. But states are allowed to change it if they want at any time.
I also had a question. I have about a 4 to 6 hour drive. I could leave early in the morning and get there before the finals are supposed to be played. Would I just have to find a cafe to watch the games at online? Because I don't see how else I would see the games before getting to the after party.
On May 11 2011 01:33 Geo.Rion wrote: must be so terrible to wait till 21 untill legal drinking, over here one starts around 14-15 cuz nobody really gives a shit about that law in the town i live, aside from a couple of places, but still i waited 18 so much to not have to deal with that nusance. I cant imagine having that law taken seriously, things would be way different
There definitely needs to be a Thorzain vs Naniwa Billiards match at the party, that would be the most amazing thing, even if both are terrible at billiards.
On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote: Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21?
Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20.
We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking.
Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck.
I understand why bars put an age limit but do you have to be 21 to drink in bars in the US generally or is it up to the bar? Though Thorzain doesn't really look like a heavy drinker to me anyway. Naniwa on the other hand...
You have to be 21 to drink anywhere no exceptions, even at home.
Ah ok thanks, I've always thought it was lower than that in the US for some reason. Even at home seems like a bit weird. You mean it's stricly speaking illegal to give an 18 year old friend a low alcoholic beer at home? (I understand it's probably not enforced but still)
yes it is illegal and yes it is very enforced. People in my town have been arrested for serving their children alcohol even just from an anonymous report. Some people down my street were aressted a few years ago because they let their 19 year old daughter drink at a barbecue, and their neighbors saw it from their back yard. The mother was a nurse at the high school and lost her job over the incident.
This isn't strictly true. It depends on the state. Some states allow parents to give their children alcohol for consumption. Buying alcohol is illegal everywhere if you are under 21. In New York consumption itself is not strictly prohibited, which probably means you could drink if you are under 21, but getting the alcohol is the problem since possession is prohibited (unless given by a family member).
The important thing to note about drinking in the U.S. is that it is not a federal law, but it is a federal mandate. Essentially, states have to keep the purchasing age at 21 because if they do not, they will lose the money that the federal government gives them. But states are allowed to change it if they want at any time.
On May 11 2011 01:33 Geo.Rion wrote: must be so terrible to wait till 21 untill legal drinking, over here one starts around 14-15 cuz nobody really gives a shit about that law in the town i live, aside from a couple of places, but still i waited 18 so much to not have to deal with that nusance. I cant imagine having that law taken seriously, things would be way different
I wish i could go >,< But i cant even afford to go to dreamhack so this is out of the question. I hope you all have a great time and take alot of pictures.
500euro return flight from netherlands aint bad actually haha, just a bit to short notice unfortunatly. Wouldn't know what/where and how to stay in NY lol
Goddamit 10 hour drive, I'd have to get a hotel room for this. Fuck North Carolina. I guess I could get a plane ticket... $160 hmm..... fuuuu why can't we all live in a Korea-type travel environment and just drive there in a couple hours.
Just to torture all the people that wish they could be there I feel like driving to the bar taking a picture from outside but never actually going in ... but I won't ... if I can make it that far I am going in :D
I've seen a lot of people posting here who live in walking distance of the bar but are to young to actually enter. So here is my solution:
All you guys should meet up in front of the bar ahead of time with a digital camera and go totally paparazzi on all TL members who go to the meet up. Take lots pictures when they arrive/enter the bar/through windows/leave drunk etc.
On May 11 2011 03:55 Golden Ghost wrote: I've seen a lot of people posting here who live in walking distance of the bar but are to young to actually enter. So here is my solution:
All you guys should meet up in front of the bar ahead of time with a digital camera and go totally paparazzi on all TL members who go to the meet up. Take lots pictures when they arrive/enter the bar/through windows/leave drunk etc.
That would make this meet up even more awesome
Haha that would be epic! Tons of guys going batshit crazy over the gamers :D Everyone else will be like whats going on here?! It must be huge! O_O
On May 11 2011 03:55 Golden Ghost wrote: I've seen a lot of people posting here who live in walking distance of the bar but are to young to actually enter. So here is my solution:
All you guys should meet up in front of the bar ahead of time with a digital camera and go totally paparazzi on all TL members who go to the meet up. Take lots pictures when they arrive/enter the bar/through windows/leave drunk etc.
That would make this meet up even more awesome
That would be hilarious. Even though I'm completely legal and can get in -- I'll try to contribute to the zaniness!
On May 11 2011 03:55 Golden Ghost wrote: I've seen a lot of people posting here who live in walking distance of the bar but are to young to actually enter. So here is my solution:
All you guys should meet up in front of the bar ahead of time with a digital camera and go totally paparazzi on all TL members who go to the meet up. Take lots pictures when they arrive/enter the bar/through windows/leave drunk etc.
On May 11 2011 03:55 Golden Ghost wrote: I've seen a lot of people posting here who live in walking distance of the bar but are to young to actually enter. So here is my solution:
All you guys should meet up in front of the bar ahead of time with a digital camera and go totally paparazzi on all TL members who go to the meet up. Take lots pictures when they arrive/enter the bar/through windows/leave drunk etc.
That would make this meet up even more awesome
Red carpet and crown for winner please.
will also need sc2 booth babes to hang all over the winner (ala morrow in the IEM global challenge).
On May 11 2011 03:55 Golden Ghost wrote: I've seen a lot of people posting here who live in walking distance of the bar but are to young to actually enter. So here is my solution:
All you guys should meet up in front of the bar ahead of time with a digital camera and go totally paparazzi on all TL members who go to the meet up. Take lots pictures when they arrive/enter the bar/through windows/leave drunk etc.
That would make this meet up even more awesome
haha people are going to wonder why there are a bunch of little kids hanging outside a bar
On May 11 2011 03:55 Golden Ghost wrote: I've seen a lot of people posting here who live in walking distance of the bar but are to young to actually enter. So here is my solution:
All you guys should meet up in front of the bar ahead of time with a digital camera and go totally paparazzi on all TL members who go to the meet up. Take lots pictures when they arrive/enter the bar/through windows/leave drunk etc.
That would make this meet up even more awesome
haha people are going to wonder why there are a bunch of little kids hanging outside a bar
Your right.. Everyone under 21 hanging outside the bar should wear fake mustaches! BAM solution
So this is an "off-line" final without spectators? I would love to go to the match then migrate to the bar with a bunch of people... Hotbid and r1ch where you guys watching the finals?
The US drinking laws are just stupid... I thought swedens alcohol laws where broken but US laws is way worse.. But the party will be great! wish i could be there...
On May 10 2011 23:44 Blitzkrieg0 wrote: I feel sorry for Thorzain. Especially if he wins, he won't even be able to celebrate due to silly laws here in the states.
So I know a couple of people already asked but, Is there going to be a stream from the bar to go check it out? I'm going for sure, NY local and haven't really seen any GSL parties etc so would be cool to get to know some members.
Wow ironically I'm going to the city that day for the Red Sox/Yankees game...too bad I'll be with my girl the whole day and going to her parents place to meet the family for the first time. Bad timing! T_T
Man this woudl be awesome, have a great time everyone!
On May 11 2011 05:57 SpiritAshura wrote: Wow ironically I'm going to the city that day for the Red Sox/Yankees game...too bad I'll be with my girl the whole day and going to her parents place to meet the family for the first time. Bad timing! T_T
That's rough, very unfortunate timing! I'd be trying to work up some kind of way to wing it
On May 11 2011 05:57 SpiritAshura wrote: Wow ironically I'm going to the city that day for the Red Sox/Yankees game...too bad I'll be with my girl the whole day and going to her parents place to meet the family for the first time. Bad timing! T_T
I am sure you can make time afterwards if not there is always next time
On May 11 2011 01:10 Kralic wrote: Hopefully no one gets into a bar fight and breaks their hand at this event. Wish I could go, but too expensive to get there for me. Sounds like it would be a blast.
You could come in my luggage.
That would make for a great journey and story one day. With my luck Chill would arrive in NY and I would have been the lost luggage that ended up in Winnipeg or worse!
On May 10 2011 15:52 BasedSwag wrote: Aren't both Thorzain and Naniwa under 21?
Naniwa is 21, Thorzain is 20.
We spoke with management and they will make an exception for one person because we said he's a guest of honor. He won't be drinking.
Unfortunately they can't make any more exceptions, so under 21 year olds you're out of luck.
Even if Thorzain was 21 I doubt he would be drinking. I tried to buy him an alcoholic beverage when he was on visit at a friends apartment in my hometown, took one sip of it and said he didn't like alcohol.
I just wanted to reward the MCslayer
Have fun all of you who can go, a bit far away for my economy.
On May 11 2011 06:43 OminouS wrote: Even if Thorzain was 21 I doubt he would be drinking. I tried to buy him an alcoholic beverage when he was on visit at a friends apartment in my hometown, took one sip of it and said he didn't like alcohol.
But imagine! They could play the "find a drink that Thorzain likes" game :D
On May 10 2011 16:01 ayababa wrote: to fly to america this weekend.. or to not fly to america.. that is the question..
realistically the answer would be no... late notice for work, gonna cost at least 1800-2200 return... the chance that the bar might fill up and i wonte ven be able to get inside.... but im pretty darn tempted... i mean its NY, geeks, nerds, sc2 stuff, drinking, NY...
why didn't i plan ahead -_-
I feel the same! Arghh need!
Come to the next Homestory Cup afterparty (pretty sure there will be one... i hope?), that should be quite reachable from the netherlands
Oh snap, I just spoiled myself results of TSL semi-finals with entering to this topic and I was 1 VOD download away from starting to watch em. :/ Ah well... my mistake.
Anyway, I hope you all have greatest time @ TSL After Party. I am jelly already!
On May 10 2011 23:44 Blitzkrieg0 wrote: I feel sorry for Thorzain. Especially if he wins, he won't even be able to celebrate due to silly laws here in the states.
On May 10 2011 23:25 Warlike Prince wrote:
On May 10 2011 15:49 kunstderfugue wrote: is the alcohol limit not 18? i think i have been misinformed for a good chunk of my life
18 to die for your country, 21 to consume alcohol...
17 as long as your parents approve.
And are with you for 24 hours after you consume.......
I'm 100% sure he was talking about joining the military, I'm also 99% sure you can't drink anywhere at 17.
Well at least all of you who are too young have the 21 y.o. threshold to look forward to crossing! Now on the other side I feel like I'm past my prime...
But I will be exercising the benefits of my old age (and 2k rent ><) to attend. =D
On May 10 2011 23:44 Blitzkrieg0 wrote: I feel sorry for Thorzain. Especially if he wins, he won't even be able to celebrate due to silly laws here in the states.
On May 10 2011 23:25 Warlike Prince wrote:
On May 10 2011 15:49 kunstderfugue wrote: is the alcohol limit not 18? i think i have been misinformed for a good chunk of my life
18 to die for your country, 21 to consume alcohol...
17 as long as your parents approve.
And are with you for 24 hours after you consume.......
I was referring to enlisting in the military actually. You only need to be 17 to enlist so long as your parents sign off on it. If you parents approve of you drinking I don't see how you could get caught in your own residence unless you have bastard neighbors like that guy earlier was talking about.
I'm only making the trip from Long Island if there will be Kpop karaoke.
Hajima Hajima ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma
Actually, being the "old guy in the bar" might be a little too weird so I'm going to probably pass, but hope everyone has fun. Now, if the Swedes had brought an entourage of 20 year old something blonde Swedish women, I would have creeped on their women all night.
On May 11 2011 14:03 xta gg wrote: Can a mod please check the URL link for the Google Maps in the original post? I'm getting a suspicious link (see Bottom Left of screenshot below)
On May 11 2011 14:03 xta gg wrote: Can a mod please check the URL link for the Google Maps in the original post? I'm getting a suspicious link (see Bottom Left of screenshot below)
On May 10 2011 23:44 Blitzkrieg0 wrote: I feel sorry for Thorzain. Especially if he wins, he won't even be able to celebrate due to silly laws here in the states.
On May 10 2011 23:25 Warlike Prince wrote:
On May 10 2011 15:49 kunstderfugue wrote: is the alcohol limit not 18? i think i have been misinformed for a good chunk of my life
18 to die for your country, 21 to consume alcohol...
17 as long as your parents approve.
And are with you for 24 hours after you consume.......
I'm 100% sure he was talking about joining the military, I'm also 99% sure you can't drink anywhere at 17.
In the US? If you are talking about the rest of the world there are a lot of places where it's legal to drink at 17 or under. Buying is often another matter.
On May 10 2011 23:44 Blitzkrieg0 wrote: I feel sorry for Thorzain. Especially if he wins, he won't even be able to celebrate due to silly laws here in the states.
On May 10 2011 23:25 Warlike Prince wrote:
On May 10 2011 15:49 kunstderfugue wrote: is the alcohol limit not 18? i think i have been misinformed for a good chunk of my life
18 to die for your country, 21 to consume alcohol...
17 as long as your parents approve.
And are with you for 24 hours after you consume.......
I'm 100% sure he was talking about joining the military, I'm also 99% sure you can't drink anywhere at 17.
In the US? If you are talking about the rest of the world there are a lot of places where it's legal to drink at 17 or under. Buying is often another matter.
aye germany is 18 for hard liquor, 16 for beer, wine and stuff and with parents permission you can drink at 14
On May 11 2011 14:03 xta gg wrote: Can a mod please check the URL link for the Google Maps in the original post? I'm getting a suspicious link (see Bottom Left of screenshot below)
In response to the National Minimum Drinking Age Act in 1984, which reduced by up to 10% the federal highway funding of any state which did not have a minimum purchasing age of 21, the New York Legislature raised the drinking age from 19 to 21, effective December 1, 1985. (The drinking age had been 18 for many years before the first raise in 1982.) Persons under 21 are prohibited from purchasing or possessing alcohol, from consuming alcohol in public (though they may do so in the privacy of their own homes with consent of a legal guardian), or from having a blood alcohol level of more than 0.02% while driving.
Too bad that place isn't one of those joints that also serves food and doesn't restrict entrance based on age. I actually drink at places like that a lot.
Does anyone know how is the parking there? My friends and I are driving down to go to the afterparty. Without the over 21 rule, I bet there will be over 250 people, so maybe it is a blessing in disguise.
On May 12 2011 06:59 Loomies wrote: Im not familiar but whats wrong with Queens? is it an unfriendly neighborhood?
It's not easy to get to, for most of the people attending. The only people it's probably easy on are Queens people and Long Islanders, as it's fairly roundabout getting there from even Brooklyn. By car, you're fine in brooklyn but pretty much fucked from every other borough, and even MORE fucked coming from out of the city. For the most part, it's silly whinging though. For example, it takes me 2 hours-ish to get to the east side of queens (flushing) from Staten Island.
As an aside, if people ARE afraid of the neighborhood, don't be, it's basically an arts district with studios and whatnot galore.
If bars are anything like in the UK once your in, and somebody else has brought you a drink your all-right. With Chill probably trying to get Thorzain drunk I'm sure he won't have any trouble getting drinks. Also if he pays with his big winners check I'm sure the bar staff will overlook his age.
On May 12 2011 06:59 Loomies wrote: Im not familiar but whats wrong with Queens? is it an unfriendly neighborhood?
It's not easy to get to, for most of the people attending. The only people it's probably easy on are Queens people and Long Islanders, as it's fairly roundabout getting there from even Brooklyn. By car, you're fine in brooklyn but pretty much fucked from every other borough, and even MORE fucked coming from out of the city. For the most part, it's silly whinging though. For example, it takes me 2 hours-ish to get to the east side of queens (flushing) from Staten Island.
As an aside, if people ARE afraid of the neighborhood, don't be, it's basically an arts district with studios and whatnot galore.
Dude there was a crack epidemic there like 30 years ago, it might still be a dangerous place!
On May 12 2011 06:59 Loomies wrote: Im not familiar but whats wrong with Queens? is it an unfriendly neighborhood?
It's not easy to get to, for most of the people attending. The only people it's probably easy on are Queens people and Long Islanders, as it's fairly roundabout getting there from even Brooklyn. By car, you're fine in brooklyn but pretty much fucked from every other borough, and even MORE fucked coming from out of the city. For the most part, it's silly whinging though. For example, it takes me 2 hours-ish to get to the east side of queens (flushing) from Staten Island.
As an aside, if people ARE afraid of the neighborhood, don't be, it's basically an arts district with studios and whatnot galore.
It's not too hard to get to. It's only a few blocks off of the GR line's Steinway stop. As well as the NQ stop mentioned by waxangel
On May 12 2011 06:59 Loomies wrote: Im not familiar but whats wrong with Queens? is it an unfriendly neighborhood?
It's not easy to get to, for most of the people attending. The only people it's probably easy on are Queens people and Long Islanders, as it's fairly roundabout getting there from even Brooklyn. By car, you're fine in brooklyn but pretty much fucked from every other borough, and even MORE fucked coming from out of the city. For the most part, it's silly whinging though. For example, it takes me 2 hours-ish to get to the east side of queens (flushing) from Staten Island.
As an aside, if people ARE afraid of the neighborhood, don't be, it's basically an arts district with studios and whatnot galore.
Yep, getting to flushing from Brooklyn is a pain. But it's only about an hr from 71st station on the D. So it shouldn't be more than 30 minutes for anyone coming from the city.
On May 12 2011 06:59 Loomies wrote: Im not familiar but whats wrong with Queens? is it an unfriendly neighborhood?
Yea, like the guy said that comment in the OP was mostly in reference to the perceived difficulty and subsequent complaining that people in the region can have about getting to any outer borough, really, not just Queens. But as a 'neighborhood' of over 2 million people, it's remarkably safe and friendly. Very residential and such. But much worse than my Brooklyn!
On May 12 2011 06:59 Loomies wrote: Im not familiar but whats wrong with Queens? is it an unfriendly neighborhood?
It's not easy to get to, for most of the people attending. The only people it's probably easy on are Queens people and Long Islanders, as it's fairly roundabout getting there from even Brooklyn. By car, you're fine in brooklyn but pretty much fucked from every other borough, and even MORE fucked coming from out of the city. For the most part, it's silly whinging though. For example, it takes me 2 hours-ish to get to the east side of queens (flushing) from Staten Island.
As an aside, if people ARE afraid of the neighborhood, don't be, it's basically an arts district with studios and whatnot galore.
It's not too hard to get to. It's only a few blocks off of the GR line's Steinway stop. As well as the NQ stop mentioned by waxangel
I'm well aware, I'm just explaining the general sentiment of "ZOMG QUEENS WTF" that happens every time that something is held there. It is indeed easy to get to.
So wait... I am sorta interested in this but I am really broke and I know on OP, you said I can rob someone but I don't wanna get arrested and all... plus, I'm too nice to rob... so I guess it's no go for me??
On May 12 2011 07:45 Truenappa wrote: I'm coming from Manhattan and it's like 30min tops.
I wonder what beers they'll have on tap there.... hopefully some brooklyn brewery or other local brew...
Haha, this was the first thing I looked at, I'll admit. Their beer list is decent enough (see http://break-ny.com/drinkmenu.html). On tap, it looks like your standard terrible macrobrews with some decent local stuff and Belgium/German classics. On rotation (does that mean in bottles? or just "randomly present"), a lot of delicious sounding ales and porters. Nom nom nom :D.
On May 11 2011 09:09 mikyaJ wrote: I'm 100% sure he was talking about joining the military, I'm also 99% sure you can't drink anywhere at 17.
in cuba drinking age is 16. lucky us. I drinked legally for 4 years before moving to the US and now i'm not allowed to drink LOL
Yeah it's ridiculous.I was drinking ~7 years ago in Germany, basically I was about 11 now I still can't drink here legal but I got my brothers DL who is 24.
lets see...work till 6p 3 hours drive to NYC...gas 4$ a gallon...oh and work at 11a the next day....damn i dont think this 1 is feasible.
BUT.
I AM OFFERING/COOKING DINNER TO ANY sc2 PRO DURING THE MLG NATIONAL FINALS.
AUTOGRAPHs for STEAK?!?!?! lol i live about 20 min away and kno a few top level players. i will be hosting for dinner. any top player is invited to a nice home cooked meal while you stay in RI. hopefully some nice times too =D also can show you around prov(the parts that matter) <3333 you guys
If I were to take Amtrak from Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, NYC
How would you go about getting there from there? I'm utterly terrible with cities and all that fancy gettin-around ya'll do.
Would I be able to take the "NQ" while inside Penn Station etc or is it something else? I know NY is only about 2hrs away by train but i've only been once and I had a tour guide that knew all the transportation tricks.
Also, if i were to come out are there any cheap'ish hotels nearby and/or a nice floor? :p
On May 14 2011 03:36 sMi.EternaL wrote: If I were to take Amtrak from Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, NYC
How would you go about getting there from there? I'm utterly terrible with cities and all that fancy gettin-around ya'll do.
Would I be able to take the "NQ" while inside Penn Station etc or is it something else? I know NY is only about 2hrs away by train but i've only been once and I had a tour guide that knew all the transportation tricks.
Also, if i were to come out are there any cheap'ish hotels nearby and/or a nice floor? :p
Penn has the red line (1/2/3) and blue line (A/C/E) so exit the station and walk one block east to Herald Square, and take the yellow line (N/Q) uptown to Queens.
On May 12 2011 06:59 Loomies wrote: Im not familiar but whats wrong with Queens? is it an unfriendly neighborhood?
It's not easy to get to, for most of the people attending. The only people it's probably easy on are Queens people and Long Islanders, as it's fairly roundabout getting there from even Brooklyn. By car, you're fine in brooklyn but pretty much fucked from every other borough, and even MORE fucked coming from out of the city. For the most part, it's silly whinging though. For example, it takes me 2 hours-ish to get to the east side of queens (flushing) from Staten Island.
As an aside, if people ARE afraid of the neighborhood, don't be, it's basically an arts district with studios and whatnot galore.
And most New Yorkers don't count Staten Island as a borough anyways. They might as well be part of New Jersey.
Someone should make sure he doesn't trash his room like an angry rock star. (I'm joking, glad to see what you said Thorzain said in the LR thread, that Nani congratulated him first. Really cool to see him so mannered in the face of the loss.)
And xie xie for the live reporting from the bar.
[Edit: Somehow missed your "no Naniwa didn't show" the first time, but saw it later, so I edited out my "But no Naniwa still, right?" which you quoted below...]
On May 16 2011 11:56 aNDRoM wrote: But no Naniwa still, right? Someone should make sure he doesn't trash his room like an angry rock star. (I'm joking, glad to see what you said Thorzain said in the LR thread, that Nani congratulated him first. Really cool to see him so mannered in the face of the loss.)
And xie xie for the live reporting from the bar.
I saw Nani this Friday when he dropped by at Cybercraft. He was a real cool dude
On May 16 2011 12:06 ThatsNoMoon wrote: Where is the LR?
I think this is the live report... Bunch of people buying TZain drinks, FXOSLoG is with them, Storrzergs too. DaChef talking to TZain about the games Hotbid buying more plates of chicken, btw the wings here are fucken awesome. and I see people get raped in pool lol.... I am so fucken bad at pool >.< so are other people that I know
On May 16 2011 12:06 ThatsNoMoon wrote: Where is the LR?
I think this is the live report... Bunch of people buying TZain drinks, FXOSLoG is with them, Storrzergs too. DaChef talking to TZain about the games Hotbid buying more plates of chicken, btw the wings here are fucken awesome. and I see people get raped in pool lol.... I am so fucken bad at pool >.< so are other people that I know
Thorzain is the one that is 20 right? Knew he would still be drinkin! ^^ Thorzain be pimpin'!
On May 16 2011 12:06 ThatsNoMoon wrote: Where is the LR?
I think this is the live report... Bunch of people buying TZain drinks, FXOSLoG is with them, Storrzergs too. DaChef talking to TZain about the games Hotbid buying more plates of chicken, btw the wings here are fucken awesome. and I see people get raped in pool lol.... I am so fucken bad at pool >.< so are other people that I know
Thorzain is the one that is 20 right? Knew he would still be drinkin! ^^
couple of the guys buying apple-tini lol and toasting to TZain,
Man, this was a blast so far. I was so afraid I would get kicked out I wouldn't go near the bar, but turned out to be a BLAST!!! Thorzain is an awesome guy to talk to.
-_- D: D: why in NY lol. My favorite sports are hockey and starcraft. And what I like bout sc, is that unlike hockey, players are easily accessible. Wish I was in NY naoooo.
On May 16 2011 12:17 Blasterion wrote: couple of the guys buying apple-tini lol and toasting to TZain,
Correction: a girl (myself) bought a round of appletinis for everyone. (Storrzerg demanded a girly drink.) Credit where credit is due. Anyway, great time and hope ThorZain and Naniwa have a great flight home tomorrow. Hope Naniwa feels better. =/
On May 16 2011 14:46 Demonace34 wrote: Can't wait to see more pictures. Was thorzain as nervous and shy and quiet as in his interviews today? Seems like a nice guy.
On May 16 2011 14:46 Demonace34 wrote: Can't wait to see more pictures. Was thorzain as nervous and shy and quiet as in his interviews today? Seems like a nice guy.
He's really a good guy--I offered to buy him any drink he wanted, anything at all, and he asked for a Coke. Such an upstanding citizen. =]
On May 16 2011 14:12 Whole wrote: will they have lots of pictures? =)
There shouild be, many were taken. I'll upload what I have in the morning, for now, Sleep. That was absolutely wonderful, and I hope we have another such party next TSL. Sucks I COMPLETELY missed out on meeting Naniwa, if I was earlier yesterday to the GSL party, I would have met him. : |
On May 16 2011 14:12 Whole wrote: will they have lots of pictures? =)
There shouild be, many were taken. I'll upload what I have in the morning, for now, Sleep. That was absolutely wonderful, and I hope we have another such party next TSL. Sucks I COMPLETELY missed out on meeting Naniwa, if I was earlier yesterday to the GSL party, I would have met him. : |
Imagine how everyone sad outside of the US (except the raffle prize winner) is that they dont get to come to this. Can't wait for the pictures.
If only I had a kickass SK T1 jersey/jacket (really anything would do, even the new orange ones, but I'd hate to misrepresent myself and other teams by sporting OZ/CJ matierial [geez thanks kOre] ).
If only the US wasn't so full of prunes that people about to turn 18 are allowed into bars (serisouly wtf)
If only I didin't live on the other side of the Atlantic.
Then it'd be a good time. But it seems to have been a good time anyways, so
Me and Jpak made it in safely, we cloaked ourselves but the waitress was like a detector, of course I promised to not drink. She took my credit card as collateral lol.... but I got to stay, and had a hell of a time
Had so much fun last night. Thorzain is such a nice and humble person. I only wish I could stay a little bit longer, on my way out I saw Slog coming in.. poor timing _-_
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? No I know, ridiculous. You know what else is ridiculous? 21 to get into a bar -_-
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