DS People: How to meet

RezX

Ok considering there have been a few threads started on this already, and pardon me if it has already, but I dont think a solid way of meeting has been set, so here is my idea.

1: Changes your username on your DS in the control panel, to your handle on the PA forums, followed by "_PA" or "_PAForum"

For example mine would be "Rezx_PA" or "Rezx_PAForum"

2: Launch Pictochat and join a room.

Now I dont know if you can create a custom named room wit Pictochat, but if you can will someone let me know? Being this someone can create a PA Forum pictochat room for some people to join.

From there we can tell each other where we are at the Expo and play some games. I think this is the best way for anyone to meet with their DS. I live in Issaquah, WA (10min from Bellevue) and I have never been to the Maydenbauer, so this may be the best route.

I dont think its important to list what games we have, considering we will have them there with us, and not to mention, it wont be hard to meet people carrying around a DS in their hand.

suggestions? comments?

Legacy

http://www.penny-arcade.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=194068

This thread would be the best one for what you're talking about...

QuizMaster

I don't see the point of doing this. I mean, if somebody is in range, can't we just assume they're at PAX?

RezX

QuizMaster wrote:

I don't see the point of doing this. I mean, if somebody is in range, can't we just assume they're at PAX?

Some people are looking to meet specific individuals on this forum. Not everyone going to PAX visits this forum.

QuizMaster

Well, if you're going to be looking for somebody specific, why not ask them for their name ahead of time?

TrainwreckX

My DS is just called "Trainwreck", which should be pretty self-explanitory. I decided to only bring my multiplayer games, so no Warioware or Urbz with me. I hope to get in on some Advanced Wars download-play, so please hook a brother up.

And yes, I'll idle picto-chat as much as I can.

RezX

QuizMaster wrote:

Well, if you're going to be looking for somebody specific, why not ask them for their name ahead of time?

I think you totally missed the point on this.

1: Badges dont have peoples names on them as far as I know

2: Are you going to ask everyone you see at PAX if they are Trainwreck or sIl3nTw0lF? Seriously.

3: Not sure why this is such a hard concept to follow..its just a way to help along those that might want to play...damn.

QuizMaster

1) Forget badges and all that. If you wanted to meet somebody ahead of time, why not PM them ahead of time?

2) Ask for a vague description.

3) It isn't a hard concept. It just has too many problems with it. Unless you know when the person is going to be on Pictochat, you're going to have to be looking at your DS the whole time. Even then, they could be in the wrong room. Or maybe the rooms will fill up. I just don't think you put a lot of thought into this (for example, I don't know how you expect to find the space to input "Resx_PAforum").

I'm just saying that it would just make more sense to ask the person ahead of time.

Bionic Monkey

Well, it's done and over with. After the fact, my DS was Exobyte, for anybody that cares.