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Since sweden has already has its Barcraft (i think), hell, it's about time to have one in Finland as well.
Homestory Cup 4 takes place from 5th of january untill 8th, and this presents an opportunity for some starcraft 2 action in a pub. On sunday the 8th, a pub called Maltainen Riekko in Alppila, Helsinki (Aleksis Kiven katu 56), will open its doors for Starcraft 2 fans from 15:00 onwards (local time). The pub is accessible by two trams and a train station is relatively close as well.
The event is free to attend. However since it is organized in a pub, fans under 18 cannot attend.
If you have any questions regarding the event, feel free to contact me via pm in team liquid, eme_ @quakenet or by e-mail elmerinick at gmail.com
*EDIT*
BarCraft Helsinki now on facebook!
BarCraft Helsinki
http://www.facebook.com/groups/264540346941609/
Barcraft Helsinki: HSC4 event - Remember to do the RSVP, will make a lot easier to determine wether the event needs some extra effort. (eg a possible extra TV, notify the bar staff of a huge amount of people pouring in etc. all in all to make it easier to make the event as enjoyable as possible)
http://www.facebook.com/events/207831842639224/
Photos:
Sett.fi Galleria
Jussi Jääskeläinen
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i've got a feeling that like 5 people show up and then it's really akward. Are you sure people are coming?
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Esport is not so big here so i dont think it would work here...
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Not with that attitude Snettik. BarCraft Stockholm has over a thousand members because they went out their way to spread the message, and people came as a result. Not reason why Helsinki can't replicate that success.
Most important thing you need to do is create a community for your barcraft. Currently, most does so by creating a facebook group. Other social media that has been used with various levels of success include meetup, subreddit, and twitter.
Next, do any or every of the following, with the items with most impact listed first:
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It's all about spreading the word. I'm pretty sure there's more than five Starcraft players in Helsinki. You (or all of us) just have to get them together! Facebook etc is much more effective way for that than TL, but I'm sure you know that already. I'll take a few friends with me and come check it out at least. 
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On December 31 2011 07:56 FiNTer wrote:
Esport is not so big here so i dont think it would work here...
hence it makes perfect sense to arrange barcrafts, for it's a great way to expand the scene.
hf guys
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OH GOD! I so want to come! (Only an hour away in Lahti).. hmm I need to evaluate my budget and see if this is possible..
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The more the merrier, hope to have you there!
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I'll be there if I'm in town for sure. I will also notify my buddies and try to drag one or two with me. Never been in the place though, so I hope it has (big) enough screens.
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I think I'll pay a visit, showing starcraft in a bar sounds like a great idea. Who will be casting anyway?
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Will definetly spread word about this to my friends, but im not able to attend myself.
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Wish I lived in Helsinki.
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Well I'm certainly interested, if theres anyone between Pori and Helsinki who's willing split my gas bill while driving there or not willing but want's a ride pm here or write it here!
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Unfortunately i can't attend myself but i wish you guys best luck. Hopefully you guys get lot ppl in there ^^.
On December 31 2011 20:26 Yona wrote:
Well I'm certainly interested, if theres anyone between Pori and Helsinki who's willing split my gas bill while driving there or not willing but want's a ride pm here or write it here!
Just take train, rather cheap and so on ^^
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Would be awesome not to live in Rovaniemi. Hello 700km+ travelling \o/
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On December 31 2011 20:58 Soole wrote:
Would be awesome not to live in Rovaniemi. Hello 700km+ travelling \o/
Same here. Maybe we should have one in Rovaniemi? :D
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Has been placed on sett.fi by eme as well. Should increase the reach. Good luck with it
Edit: Posted it on the Paragon boards. It is WoW, but it has a good reach
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I will try to be therer. Nice to see people taking initiative and organizing stuff like this.
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Sounds absolutely fantastic!
Headlines of January 9th: "Over a hundred people have been hospitalized as the result of what's now called 'The Esports Blood Bath'". =P
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On December 31 2011 21:28 snaerdi wrote:
Sounds absolutely fantastic!
Headlines of January 9th: "Over a hundred people have been hospitalized as the result of what's now called 'The Esports Blood Bath'". =P
Still not even close to when Finland won the hockey championship.
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On December 31 2011 21:29 Rothnir wrote:
Still not even close to when Finland won the hockey championship.
I remember that.. Some Finns up near the border of Sweden actually crossed it just to get into a fight, lmao.
On topic again.. I would totally be there if I wasn't a poor student who can't afford the train ticket, let alone a hotel for the night. =(
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Same here. Maybe we should have one in Rovaniemi? :D
Yeah, be very afraid of the 10 people that appear! :D
I remember that.. Some Finns up near the border of Sweden actually crossed it just to get into a fight, lmao.
One friend of mine who lived around the Tornio area said there were people packed up into cars with baseball bats and such crossing the border. Serious shit dat ice hockey!!111
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On December 31 2011 21:43 Soole wrote:Yeah, be very afraid of the 10 people that appear! :D
Well, at least I know there are someone playing sc2 in Rovaniemi. That's a starters xD
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Actually train costs a bit more than driving a car. : / And, if you take a train from pori to helsinki it will go to tampere first so it will take a few hours more too.
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I can't come but I hope this is a success. It's probably a good idea to promote these events at schools since students are a big audience. I'm sure a lot of them are interested in coming with a bunch of their mates (not sure if the semester has started yet though).
Also, people, don't be shy about attending. Pre-drink that bottle of vodka if that's what you need, but GO
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Too bad i don't live near Helsinki 
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Daumn, I live in oulu, and even the timing appears to be a little unfortunate. Really glad to see barcrafting kick off in finland though! And I will surely attend to one as soon as I can.
Also, I was thinking of putting up a barcraft this summer here up north, but that is not relevant yet.
On December 31 2011 22:28 laguu wrote:I can't come but I hope this is a success. It's probably a good idea to promote these events at schools since students are a big audience. I'm sure a lot of them are interested in coming with a bunch of their mates (not sure if the semester has started yet though). Also, people, don't be shy about attending. Pre-drink that bottle of vodka if that's what you need, but GO
Promoting in schools is a good idea. Heck, in my class of 25 people, 5 play starcraft, and 2 follow it otherwise. GOGOGO, find all yer friends in UNI/Lukio/amis
And a bottle of vodka may be too little to overcome the social awkwardness.
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Moving to Helsinki on 2nd of january, so this comes at perfect timing for me. I will definately try to make it there.
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I'm definitely thinking of attending and I might try to drag some friends along as well
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Nice to see we get some starcraft activity around here. Can't attend myself because im under 18, but hope it goes well
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On December 31 2011 21:43 Soole wrote:
One friend of mine who lived around the Tornio area said there were people packed up into cars with baseball bats and such crossing the border. Serious shit dat ice hockey!!111
I had to do this as soon as I read that :D
![[image loading]](http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5758/baseballp.jpg)
But more on topic, barcraft in Helsinki sounds like fun. I don't think I can drag any of my friends there (cuz they don't like sc2, bastards), dunno if I'll come solo, we'll see .
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A shame, I live in Rovaniemi but im at Lapinjärvi now and it would be only like 1½h travel and I have to work those days. I'll try to keep up the spirit out here! Btw I hope we could see some pics/vids from the event after homestory ends GL guys!
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I would love to see more barcrafts in Finland so I'm going to attend this one I'm going to tell about this to a couple of my friends that are a bit interested in sc. Hopefully they will attend too.
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I'm definitely going to be attending this one. What's better than talking Starcraft with complete strangers over a beer or twelve?
Hope to see as many people there as possible! :D
-Raktavijan
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nice to see this happening in finland too! gotta drag couple friends with me. 
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Would definitely attend if I were of age, but I'll be with you in spirit any way!
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I'll come if I can. Still gotta see if its gonna fit the budget, although I suppose train tickets from Tampere aren't that expensive. If anyone is driving through I'd be happy to fork some moneys over for gas and a one way trip to Helsinki.
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+1 Attending at least for the finals.
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I was waiting for someone to take the initiative for Finnish barcraft scene, will be there. Should be some good memories for me before enlisting to the army on 9th.
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I am coming and I know of 3-5 or even more of my IRL friends that are coming. Also I know a lot of finninsh esports / pro guys are coming.
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Damnit, Helsinki is just too far away.
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On December 31 2011 23:25 Ringall wrote:Daumn, I live in oulu, and even the timing appears to be a little unfortunate. Really glad to see barcrafting kick off in finland though! And I will surely attend to one as soon as I can. Also, I was thinking of putting up a barcraft this summer here up north, but that is not relevant yet. Show nested quote +On December 31 2011 22:28 laguu wrote:I can't come but I hope this is a success. It's probably a good idea to promote these events at schools since students are a big audience. I'm sure a lot of them are interested in coming with a bunch of their mates (not sure if the semester has started yet though). Also, people, don't be shy about attending. Pre-drink that bottle of vodka if that's what you need, but GO Promoting in schools is a good idea. Heck, in my class of 25 people, 5 play starcraft, and 2 follow it otherwise. GOGOGO, find all yer friends in UNI/Lukio/amis And a bottle of vodka may be too little to overcome the social awkwardness.
I currently reside in Oulu and I never even dreamnt of a barcraft so close to the arctic circle. You're keeping my hopes up!
Sadly again, going to Helsinki for barcraft is too much for me. Finland is very expensive as it is.
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I'm really trying to get the money aside for this.. train fares are so damn expensive.
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Promoting in schools is a good idea. Heck, in my class of 25 people, 5 play starcraft, and 2 follow it otherwise. GOGOGO, find all yer friends in UNI/Lukio/amis.
I was giving a lecture in my Finnish university on evolution (of microbes) few months ago and used Korean progamers, Zergs and Hydralisks as example organisms/communities. I saw quite many of the guys start whispering to each other afterwards, so I believe starcrafters may be more common among students than we even know. Just put out some initiatives on establishing local Starcraft groups or something. Given Finnish drinking habits, expanding those groups into Barcraft events should not be hard. I'd be happy to join any event myself if the timing and location are convenient.
Good luck, hopefully lots of people will show up.
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On January 02 2012 22:24 mouzKaelaris wrote:
I'm really trying to get the money aside for this.. train fares are so damn expensive.
Wouldn't mind it being expensive if only it would be ON TIME TOO! T_T
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Sign me up brother!
I think I can get atleast 5 friends to come too.
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Some take video please and upload it :D My army starts on 9th so I can't come.
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On January 02 2012 23:02 muppetPRIME wrote:
Some take video please and upload it :D My army starts in 9th so I can't come.
That sounds more like a reason why you should go...
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oh damnit! im only getting back to helsinki late on the 8th, so i cant make it. awesome project though, i really hope that there will be a follow up for other tournaments in the future!
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Just put out some initiatives on establishing local Starcraft groups or something.
Actually there is a gaming club in University of Helsinki. We met around 10 times this autumn and played mostly HoN and Starcraft II, but we also met for drinks / go to eat and talk about games and esports. At the moment around 10-15 different people attended the events, simultaneously 3-8, so next spring we try to get people even more active.
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On January 02 2012 22:24 mouzKaelaris wrote:
I'm really trying to get the money aside for this.. train fares are so damn expensive.
Kaelaris hwaiting!
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On January 02 2012 22:38 Mehukannu wrote:Show nested quote +On January 02 2012 22:24 mouzKaelaris wrote:
I'm really trying to get the money aside for this.. train fares are so damn expensive. Wouldn't mind it being expensive if only it would be ON TIME TOO! T_T
LOL you want to try the rail services in the UK.. Finland is a blissful playground in comparison!
On January 03 2012 00:42 KinQuh wrote:
Kaelaris hwaiting!
<33333333333 !
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Wish I could come, I am 18 but I ain't got enough friends who play SCII and I'm bad with new people. Also I don't drink.
Well, good luck with it!
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On January 02 2012 23:14 pulperi wrote:Show nested quote +On January 02 2012 23:02 muppetPRIME wrote:
Some take video please and upload it :D My army starts in 9th so I can't come. That sounds more like a reason why you should go...
I live near Kuopio so it takes 5 or 6 hours to get there
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If it wasn't 800kms or something travel I'd be there.
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lappeen ranta
+ Show Spoiler +have fun though & great idea
On January 02 2012 23:02 muppetPRIME wrote:
Some take video please and upload it :D My army starts on 9th so I can't come.
Where are you heading?
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On January 02 2012 22:06 SF-Fork wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On December 31 2011 23:25 Ringall wrote:Daumn, I live in oulu, and even the timing appears to be a little unfortunate. Really glad to see barcrafting kick off in finland though! And I will surely attend to one as soon as I can. Also, I was thinking of putting up a barcraft this summer here up north, but that is not relevant yet. Show nested quote +On December 31 2011 22:28 laguu wrote:I can't come but I hope this is a success. It's probably a good idea to promote these events at schools since students are a big audience. I'm sure a lot of them are interested in coming with a bunch of their mates (not sure if the semester has started yet though). Also, people, don't be shy about attending. Pre-drink that bottle of vodka if that's what you need, but GO Promoting in schools is a good idea. Heck, in my class of 25 people, 5 play starcraft, and 2 follow it otherwise. GOGOGO, find all yer friends in UNI/Lukio/amis And a bottle of vodka may be too little to overcome the social awkwardness. I currently reside in Oulu and I never even dreamnt of a barcraft so close to the arctic circle. You're keeping my hopes up! Sadly again, going to Helsinki for barcraft is too much for me. Finland is very expensive as it is.
We will see. Looks like my summer will be nothing but free time, so i'll do my best to organize one.
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On January 03 2012 01:16 Grettin wrote:lappeen ranta + Show Spoiler +have fun though & great idea Show nested quote +On January 02 2012 23:02 muppetPRIME wrote:
Some take video please and upload it :D My army starts on 9th so I can't come. Where are you heading?
Rissala, Kuopio. Its small place but its very near.
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On January 03 2012 01:31 muppetPRIME wrote:Show nested quote +On January 03 2012 01:16 Grettin wrote:lappeen ranta + Show Spoiler +have fun though & great idea On January 02 2012 23:02 muppetPRIME wrote:
Some take video please and upload it :D My army starts on 9th so I can't come. Where are you heading? Rissala, Kuopio. Its small place but its very near.
Yeah, thats what i figured. Well too bad, i'm starting my service on 9th also. Just different location. :o)
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Nice to see Barcraft springing up in Finland too! Helsinki is a bit too far for me(from Oulu), but maybe in the future i will be able to attend one of those =)
Good luck with the event!
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I'll show up!
Everyone "afraid to come alone" just do it. JUST. DO. IT!
BarCrafts are great because you're able to share something in common with total strangers!
Show up. Have a drink. If it sucks, finish your drink quick and have another - it'll get fun
edit: just looked up the bar - stumbling distance :D
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On January 03 2012 02:19 jnc wrote:stumbling distance :D
For me as well, I think I'll drop by.
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would attend if I lived even relatively close to helsinki
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On January 03 2012 02:19 jnc wrote:I'll show up! Everyone "afraid to come alone" just do it. JUST. DO. IT! BarCrafts are great because you're able to share something in common with total strangers! Show up. Have a drink. If it sucks, finish your drink quick and have another - it'll get fun
I second this.
To borrow a joke from Day9:It's the only place where you can go up to a random stranger and ask: "What's your favourite PvT opening on Metalopolis?" :D
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at last! =D
I'll try to drag a few friends with me
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Third one living in the stumbling distance here, gotta come and check it out then!
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Ok after figuring out my budget for this AND the Tampere LAN (Lantrek) I don't think I have enough sad times.. once another comes along though i'll put aside some money for it!
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I see there are at least a couple of people from Oulu. Anybody is able to organize some kind of SC event here?
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On January 04 2012 07:21 mouzKaelaris wrote:Ok after figuring out my budget for this AND the Tampere LAN (Lantrek) I don't think I have enough sad times.. once another comes along though i'll put aside some money for it!
Yeah, I'm only going to be able to afford a drink or two (maybe 3 if it's really cheap).
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On January 03 2012 01:16 Grettin wrote:lappeen ranta + Show Spoiler +have fun though & great idea Show nested quote +On January 02 2012 23:02 muppetPRIME wrote:
Some take video please and upload it :D My army starts on 9th so I can't come. Where are you heading?
You from Lappeenranta?
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On January 04 2012 21:47 y0su wrote:Show nested quote +On January 04 2012 07:21 mouzKaelaris wrote:Ok after figuring out my budget for this AND the Tampere LAN (Lantrek) I don't think I have enough sad times.. once another comes along though i'll put aside some money for it! Yeah, I'm only going to be able to afford a drink or two (maybe 3 if it's really cheap).
Drink a bottle of vodka before you go in ---> smaller temptation to buy expensive beer
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Mulle saa tarjota, oon pee aa.
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sounds like I need to stop drinking for a few days and save some money.
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On January 03 2012 00:41 Seinis wrote:Show nested quote +Just put out some initiatives on establishing local Starcraft groups or something. Actually there is a gaming club in University of Helsinki. We met around 10 times this autumn and played mostly HoN and Starcraft II, but we also met for drinks / go to eat and talk about games and esports. At the moment around 10-15 different people attended the events, simultaneously 3-8, so next spring we try to get people even more active.
Thats nice. Uni of Helsinki has always had a nice collection of clubs for different things (at least when I was studying there). Hopefully someone has the courage to try establish those gaming communities in other universities too.
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joo tulisin jos en olis alaikäine ja jos olis aikaa, ehkä sit ens vuon.
mut kiva et tälläst alkaa tapahtuu suomessaki
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I might drop by. How much is a pint in the bar?
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On January 05 2012 20:20 herMan wrote:
I might drop by. How much is a pint in the bar?
My guess is four euros, but could be five. Save dat money!
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one time i wish i would live in helsinki=( hf who ever is going
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On January 05 2012 20:33 Sh0guni wrote:Show nested quote +On January 05 2012 20:20 herMan wrote:
I might drop by. How much is a pint in the bar? My guess is four euros, but could be five. Save dat money!
holyshit 4€? That's cheap. Come to Oulu, and a pint of crappy beer can be anything from 5-7€ :C
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On January 08 2012 00:50 Ringall wrote:Show nested quote +On January 05 2012 20:33 Sh0guni wrote:On January 05 2012 20:20 herMan wrote:
I might drop by. How much is a pint in the bar? My guess is four euros, but could be five. Save dat money! holyshit 4€? That's cheap. Come to Oulu, and a pint of crappy beer can be anything from 5-7€ :C
yeah, 4 is cheap but it's not a downtown bar...
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Apparently Oulu-beer is Norway-priced. 
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The basic lager is 5,20, so its not the cheapest beer around.
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Looks like nothing starts before 1600 - I'll trek over around then :D
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On January 08 2012 23:16 tUUTZ wrote:
Has anyone arrived?
Only 40 of us...
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On January 09 2012 00:13 y0su wrote:Only 40 of us...
STOP MAKING ME JEALOUS... stupid Lahti..
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On January 09 2012 00:13 y0su wrote:Only 40 of us...
Someone post pics in this thread when you get around to it please.
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On January 09 2012 01:15 d00p wrote:Show nested quote +On January 09 2012 00:13 y0su wrote:On January 08 2012 23:16 tUUTZ wrote:
Has anyone arrived? Only 40 of us... Someone post pics in this thread when you get around to it please.
There's a few pics up on the FB event (page 1)
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How's it going over there?
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Went to take a look but it's full! Looked like people were having a good time, and the venue was good too. We're probably going to see more of these events in the future so that's good.
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On January 09 2012 04:00 Tanukki wrote:
Went to take a look but it's full! Looked like people were having a good time, and the venue was good too. We're probably going to see more of these events in the future so that's good.
next time they'll need some better spacing :D
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It was absolutely amazing! :D
The place was packed by the time the first game was over and more and more people poured in during the finals. Unfortunately I had to leave in order to actually get home due to public transit, but I must admit, it was absolutely astonishing. It's like Eme said, he nor the participants never expected the place to be filled to the brim. We assumed a max of 20 people.
All in all, the atmosphere was so great with people getting louder when something exciting happened and the whole bar clapped when a game ended. With that, I'm definitely going to set money aside for the next one in order to be able to stay much longer.
Hats off to you, Eme, great job! <3
-Raktavijan (thanked you just as I left o/)
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shit sounds good, now im actually jealous I didnt come, gotta go next time :D
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Thanks a LOT to all participants. The community came out big time. Unfortunately the bar closed before the finals, but none the less, the event was great. We could have done a lot of things better, but atleast we know what to improve the next time. Feedback is always appreciated!
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Good shit guys, had a lot of fun! big ups to eme for organizing the first barcraft, the place was packed and loud as it should be. Post some pics if ya got any guys!
See you in the next one!
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