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West Coast Train Trip 2009: Director's Cut

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  • smerksmerk Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Last minute packing for flight to LA.
    Thanks to the miracle of a spherical planet I'm going to arrive just before I leave, i think.

    I'm bring Players handbooks 1&2, as well as Martial Power if spares are needed.
    If no-one else has it I hope to bring Arkham Horror boardgame, if the weigh-in is kind.

    My sympathies to all Californians currently on fire.

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  • tektek meh... WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    smerk wrote: »
    Last minute packing for flight to LA.
    Thanks to the miracle of a spherical planet I'm going to arrive just before I leave, i think.

    I'm bring Players handbooks 1&2, as well as Martial Power if spares are needed.
    If no-one else has it I hope to bring Arkham Horror boardgame, if the weigh-in is kind.

    My sympathies to all Californians currently on fire.

    Are you on the PAXTrain? Didn't see yer name on the roster! If so, Welcome aboard, when do you get into LA?

    tek on
  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    People may recall we had some trouble last year playing the drums in Rock Band. We had to sit on some luggage. It wasn't the right height, it couldn't support a person's weight, and it looked bloody stupid.

    I've just successfully managed to dismantle and squeeze my drum throne into my luggage. So that problem we had last year? Yeah, not a problem anymore.

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  • smerksmerk Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    tek wrote: »
    Are you on the PAXTrain? Didn't see yer name on the roster! If so, Welcome aboard, when do you get into LA?
    Re Roster: My bad.
    Getting in mid-morning on the 1st.

    smerk on
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  • ArikadoArikado Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Reckon one day will be good enough to get off the jet lag?

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  • bookofnerdsbookofnerds Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Wow, this is almost here. I've even started to pack. I hate to leave California when it's on fire, but I gots to get mah nerd on.

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  • The_ReflectionThe_Reflection Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    holy shit, good luck with Arkham Horror on on the train. You will lose every piece.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Yeah, me too. I'm dangerously close to some of the fire (I live at the foot of Mt Gleason, the fire is 2 miles away from me) so my PAX luggage is also an Emergency Evac Kit. I'll be packing my external HDD for my PC as well so that none of the Jump Leads data is lost.

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  • smerksmerk Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Arikado wrote: »
    Reckon one day will be good enough to get off the jet lag?
    I don't know if I'll notice the difference between jet lag and normal sleep deprivation.

    As for arkham Horror, you're probably right. I think it's still worth bringing though, in case the opportunity presents itself.

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  • nemaihnenemaihne Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Hey, I didn't see the spreadsheet that was going around a few weeks back in the OP. Do we have an unofficial head-count for this year?

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  • tektek meh... WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    nemaihne wrote: »
    Hey, I didn't see the spreadsheet that was going around a few weeks back in the OP. Do we have an unofficial head-count for this year?

    Quick glance shows 54, plus 1 not on the roster..

    Page one, about the middle of the first post, in big letters.. heheh

    or here

    tek on
  • smerksmerk Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    tek wrote: »
    Quick glance shows 54, plus 1 not on the roster..

    Page one, about the middle of the first post, in big letters.. heheh

    or here
    Yes. That was quite embarrassing. I have to point out though that it WAS totally obvious, and therefore way outside my areas of expertise.

    Might want to try hiding it a little better next year...

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  • ArcoArco Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Right on with the drum throne, Squirm. I was going to try and squeeze mine in, and I wasn't optimistic about everything fitting.

    So now that we're at the last few days, is there anything that we still need?

    Arco on
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  • tektek meh... WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Since we've landed some TV's I'm debating on weather the projector is really needed.

    tek on
  • GR_ZombieGR_Zombie Krillin It Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Arco wrote: »
    Right on with the drum throne, Squirm. I was going to try and squeeze mine in, and I wasn't optimistic about everything fitting.

    So now that we're at the last few days, is there anything that we still need?

    Did we settle on what movies we were going to bring for movie night, if it's still on?

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  • DStalefishDStalefish Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    When is California not on fire?

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  • darkgruedarkgrue Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    DStalefish wrote: »
    When is California not on fire?

    During the rainy season. Which was sometime back in 2006.

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  • ArikadoArikado Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    During El Niño.

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  • tektek meh... WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    This season is setting up to be a rainy one, but something will prolly happen to avert it..

    tek on
  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    GR_Zombie wrote: »
    Did we settle on what movies we were going to bring for movie night, if it's still on?
    I'm still brining The Colour of Magic, Hogfather, Hot Fuzz and... er... probably some other things. Much of my stuff is Region 2 so I'll need to be able to connect my laptop up to things.

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  • kropotkinkropotkin Forum Badge Creator London UKRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    GR_Zombie wrote: »
    Did we settle on what movies we were going to bring for movie night, if it's still on?
    I'm still brining The Colour of Magic, Hogfather, Hot Fuzz and... er... probably some other things. Much of my stuff is Region 2 so I'll need to be able to connect my laptop up to things.

    Ah, a Pratchett fan too eh? Then again, who isn't? A very good selection of titles there, almost makes me want to consider changing my flight to LA and taking the train with the WTCC crowd. Until that is I wake up in a cold sweat from the thought of getting off of a 11.5 hour flight only to joint a train journey for 72 hours.

    Speaking of Hot Fuzz, my podcast, the SuperHappyFunTimeShow just released a vidcast with me trying to explain the finer points of cricket to my American co-hosts. To say it was train wreck like is being kind. You can watch it here.

    On a final, non plugging note, I just got word from TimeCruiserMike that he received the second and final batch of forum member badges. He now has 100 badges to hand out on the WCTT train. He will only be giving them out to forum members mind!

    Have a safe trip everyone.

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  • TNTrooperTNTrooper Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Fuck packing I refuse to fucking pack for WCTT2010 I am just never going to unpack once I get home.

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  • Raiden333Raiden333 Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    GR_Zombie wrote: »
    Did we settle on what movies we were going to bring for movie night, if it's still on?
    I'm still brining The Colour of Magic, Hogfather, Hot Fuzz and... er... probably some other things. Much of my stuff is Region 2 so I'll need to be able to connect my laptop up to things.

    And I'm bringing my collection of Rifftrax. The currently most popular of the ones I have are Tron and Red Dawn.

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  • ArcoArco Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    DVDs I'm going to throw in at the last minute:

    Tropic Thunder
    The Big Lebowski
    Burn After Reading

    I would definitely be in favor of watching Tropic Thunder. Can't get enough of that movie.

    Arco on
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  • EugalEugal United StatesRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    they say the Station fire wont be contained for another two weeks so I might as well get away from all the smoke. My house is near the evacuation zones but not as close to the fires. I will be bringing the PHB 1 along with a Monster Manual just in case along with two sets of dice.

    Also I want to play some MTG on the train. Havent played any one for a few years but i took the time to rebuild my deck. I think a small elimination tournament would be fun.

    Eugal on
  • MoreGreaseMoreGrease Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    DVDs I shall bring:
    Spaced
    Venture Bros (S1 and S2)
    Maybe something simple and fun, like Snatch.

    Also, I'll have some or all of the 4e core rulebooks, two sets of dice, my MTG starter deck, and as many pages of the Call of Cthulhu rulebook that I can print out before my ink cartridges die.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    If anyone has any new Doctor Who in region 1 format I'd suggest you bring it. I only have region 2 copies.

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  • MoreGreaseMoreGrease Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    If anyone has any new Doctor Who in region 1 format I'd suggest you bring it. I only have region 2 copies.

    Actually, Squirminator, if it's easier, why don't I just bring Region 1 copies of Hot Fuzz and Shaun?

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  • nemaihnenemaihne Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    tek wrote: »
    nemaihne wrote: »
    Hey, I didn't see the spreadsheet that was going around a few weeks back in the OP. Do we have an unofficial head-count for this year?

    Quick glance shows 54, plus 1 not on the roster..

    Page one, about the middle of the first post, in big letters.. heheh

    or here

    Do you really think I'm going to go back and read this entire thread for something that should be in the OP? Besides, I figured someone knew offhand since you are all so up on things. I was only asking so I could tell the taxi company, but you know what? Do it yourself.

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    I *think* that's what I meant to say...
  • ACC3SSACC3SS Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    nemaihne wrote: »
    tek wrote: »
    nemaihne wrote: »
    Hey, I didn't see the spreadsheet that was going around a few weeks back in the OP. Do we have an unofficial head-count for this year?

    Quick glance shows 54, plus 1 not on the roster..

    Page one, about the middle of the first post, in big letters.. heheh

    or here

    Do you really think I'm going to go back and read this entire thread for something that should be in the OP? Besides, I figured someone knew offhand since you are all so up on things. I was only asking so I could tell the taxi company, but you know what? Do it yourself.

    Gigantic for obviousness.

    ACC3SS on
  • tektek meh... WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    nemaihne wrote: »
    tek wrote: »
    nemaihne wrote: »
    Hey, I didn't see the spreadsheet that was going around a few weeks back in the OP. Do we have an unofficial head-count for this year?

    Quick glance shows 54, plus 1 not on the roster..

    Page one, about the middle of the first post, in big letters.. heheh

    or here

    Do you really think I'm going to go back and read this entire thread for something that should be in the OP? Besides, I figured someone knew offhand since you are all so up on things. I was only asking so I could tell the taxi company, but you know what? Do it yourself.

    I should have stated my reference to the OP a bit clearer. I'm sorry.

    tek on
  • PGmightyPGmighty Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Hot Fuzz!! Suweet. I have yet to see that one, and I'm a huge Spaced fan, so it's quite the shame.

    I haven't started packing yet. I always wait 'till the day before. But I'm going to Target today to stock up -- that counts, right?

    PGmighty on
  • PGmightyPGmighty Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Also, how does one display a flat-panel LCD on the train? Will I need to fix it on the wall, or will it be fine on a stand. And if so, are there ready-made places for tvs to sit and be displayed on the train? Hmmm?

    As you can see, I've never been on Amtrack before.

    PGmighty on
  • PGmightyPGmighty Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    tek wrote: »
    Since we've landed some TV's I'm debating on weather the projector is really needed.

    Since you can get a fairly large image out of a projector, it would be well-suited for crowds during movie viewings. I can't imagine 15+ people crowded around a 19 or 26'' display (well-suited for 2-4 player gaming-sessions).

    PGmighty on
  • Raiden333Raiden333 Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    PGmighty wrote: »
    tek wrote: »
    Since we've landed some TV's I'm debating on weather the projector is really needed.

    Since you can get a fairly large image out of a projector, it would be well-suited for crowds during movie viewings. I can't imagine 15+ people crowded around a 19 or 26'' display (well-suited for 2-4 player gaming-sessions).

    If I recall correctly, the Hot Fuzz viewing on the ride back in '07 was on a 19" monitor, with 20 or so peope crammed into the arcade car.

    Same with the Dr. Horribe Singalong and Movie Night last year, but on the Obs deck since the arcade car closed at night last year.

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  • PGmightyPGmighty Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    That sounds fine and totally doable. I was just thinking of the bestest possible conditions. And again, I've never been on PAXTrain before...but I imagine the experience will be rad no matter what the hell we watch anything on.

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  • Squirminator2kSquirminator2k they/them North Hollywood, CARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    MoreGrease wrote: »
    Actually, Squirminator, if it's easier, why don't I just bring Region 1 copies of Hot Fuzz and Shaun?
    Good call.

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  • nemaihnenemaihne Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    tek wrote: »
    nemaihne wrote: »
    tek wrote: »
    nemaihne wrote: »
    Hey, I didn't see the spreadsheet that was going around a few weeks back in the OP. Do we have an unofficial head-count for this year?

    Quick glance shows 54, plus 1 not on the roster..

    Page one, about the middle of the first post, in big letters.. heheh

    or here

    Do you really think I'm going to go back and read this entire thread for something that should be in the OP? Besides, I figured someone knew offhand since you are all so up on things. I was only asking so I could tell the taxi company, but you know what? Do it yourself.

    I should have stated my reference to the OP a bit clearer. I'm sorry.


    My bad, Tek. I missed it because of all the spoilers surrounding the link and it was causing me a lot of grief because I knew I'd seen it before. I have to many non-PAX things going on to spend as much time on the forums as I'd like this year.

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    I *think* that's what I meant to say...
  • smerksmerk Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    When is California not on fire? When Australia IS on fire. I think it's our turn in February.

    I'm bringing a Region 1 copy of 'The Middleman', if comic relief is required.

    smerk on
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  • nemaihnenemaihne Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    smerk wrote: »
    When is California not on fire? When Australia IS on fire. I think it's our turn in February.

    I blame Blizzard. That's two years in a row that fires have started right as BlizzCon was ending. Maybe this is why PAX is in the much less flammable Seattle?

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    I *think* that's what I meant to say...
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