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Grifball at PAX PRIME

RaxximusRaxximus Registered User regular
edited March 2012 in Social Entropy++
so i think we need to put together a live action grifball games in some lobby or on the main floor.
Game play; A ball is fought over by two teams. One side has to move it across to the other teams goals, like soccer but we use foam sabers to smack the heck out of each other.

and let chaos ensue. mad mad chaos and fun

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    Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    What is griffball

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    UbikUbik oh pete, that's later. maybe we'll be dead by then Registered User regular
    you'll shoot your eye out

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    MetroidZoidMetroidZoid Registered User regular
    Does it involve griffins?

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    MugginsMuggins Registered User regular
    Guys I met so many people at GDC and boy are my feet tired.

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    The GeekThe Geek Oh-Two Crew, Omeganaut Registered User, ClubPA regular
    People beating at each other with foam sabres will likely be frowned upon by the convention staff, FYI.

    Also, for those who don't know, I am pretty sure Griffball is a Red vs. Blue thing.

    Also also, Raxximus, there is actually a full forum dedicated for PAX. We can certainly talk about PAX here, but I have a feeling the kind of conversations you're looking for are more likely to be found there.

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    DruhimDruhim Registered User, ClubPA regular
    Honestly, the convention center is far too crowded during PAX. I can't imagine either the convention staff or the PA staff being ok with something like this in such a crowded space. Unless maybe you did it late at night when things aren't as crowded. But definitely check if PA is cool with the idea first to avoid bad feelings and disappointment.

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    skettiosskettios Enchanted ForestRegistered User regular
    edited March 2012
    Raxximus wrote:
    so i think we need to put together a live action grifball games in some lobby or on the main floor.
    Game play; A ball is fought over by two teams. One side has to move it across to the other teams goals, like soccer but we use foam sabers to smack the heck out of each other.

    and let chaos ensue. mad mad chaos and fun


    PAX Prime FAQ
    Can I bring my nerf gun/lightsaber/airsoftgun/other weird thing?
    Not if it looks like a firearm at "second glance". Not if it is sharp or pointy enough to cut or pierce someone with moderate pressure. Not if it is weighty enough to bludgeon someone with a moderate-force swing. And not if it has the ability to fire any sort of projectile.

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    miscellaneousinsanitymiscellaneousinsanity grass grows, birds fly, sun shines, and brother, i hurt peopleRegistered User regular
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    HeadCreepsHeadCreeps NOW IS THE TIME FOR DRINKING! Registered User regular
    You should play Bulletball instead

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    RaxximusRaxximus Registered User regular
    The Geek wrote: »
    People beating at each other with foam sabres will likely be frowned upon by the convention staff, FYI.

    Also, for those who don't know, I am pretty sure Griffball is a Red vs. Blue thing.

    Also also, Raxximus, there is actually a full forum dedicated for PAX. We can certainly talk about PAX here, but I have a feeling the kind of conversations you're looking for are more likely to be found there.

    Thanks for the heads up The Geek, definitely will repost there.
    Also thanks for everyone else who gave some warning flags instead of shooting it down right away.
    I feel that it would be in line with the safety code if the foam sabers at target were used. They have no rod or other hard material in them.

    I think a sneaky version could be made during the convention, where teams wear headbands and quietly knock the ball out of the hands of people, say use a piece of paper or something small instead of a ball that could be left on the ground.

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    The GeekThe Geek Oh-Two Crew, Omeganaut Registered User, ClubPA regular
    Raxximus wrote: »
    The Geek wrote: »
    People beating at each other with foam sabres will likely be frowned upon by the convention staff, FYI.

    Also, for those who don't know, I am pretty sure Griffball is a Red vs. Blue thing.

    Also also, Raxximus, there is actually a full forum dedicated for PAX. We can certainly talk about PAX here, but I have a feeling the kind of conversations you're looking for are more likely to be found there.

    Thanks for the heads up The Geek, definitely will repost there.
    Also thanks for everyone else who gave some warning flags instead of shooting it down right away.
    I feel that it would be in line with the safety code if the foam sabers at target were used. They have no rod or other hard material in them.

    I think a sneaky version could be made during the convention, where teams wear headbands and quietly knock the ball out of the hands of people, say use a piece of paper or something small instead of a ball that could be left on the ground.

    Nerf guns are expressly forbidden at PAX, so it would stand to reason that Nerf/larp swords are as well.

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    BroloBrolo Broseidon Lord of the BroceanRegistered User regular
    skettios wrote: »
    Raxximus wrote:
    so i think we need to put together a live action grifball games in some lobby or on the main floor.
    Game play; A ball is fought over by two teams. One side has to move it across to the other teams goals, like soccer but we use foam sabers to smack the heck out of each other.

    and let chaos ensue. mad mad chaos and fun


    PAX Prime FAQ
    Can I bring my nerf gun/lightsaber/airsoftgun/other weird thing?
    Not if it looks like a firearm at "second glance". Not if it is sharp or pointy enough to cut or pierce someone with moderate pressure. Not if it is weighty enough to bludgeon someone with a moderate-force swing. And not if it has the ability to fire any sort of projectile.


    wasn't @The Geek somewhat responsible for this when he shot tycho's baby in the fucking eye

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    Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Rolo wrote: »
    skettios wrote: »
    Raxximus wrote:
    so i think we need to put together a live action grifball games in some lobby or on the main floor.
    Game play; A ball is fought over by two teams. One side has to move it across to the other teams goals, like soccer but we use foam sabers to smack the heck out of each other.

    and let chaos ensue. mad mad chaos and fun


    PAX Prime FAQ
    Can I bring my nerf gun/lightsaber/airsoftgun/other weird thing?
    Not if it looks like a firearm at "second glance". Not if it is sharp or pointy enough to cut or pierce someone with moderate pressure. Not if it is weighty enough to bludgeon someone with a moderate-force swing. And not if it has the ability to fire any sort of projectile.


    wasn't @The Geek somewhat responsible for this when he shot tycho's baby in the fucking eye

    It was part of a sanctioned minigame.

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    Romanian My EscutcheonRomanian My Escutcheon Two of Forks Registered User regular
    I know that I attend PAX Prime exclusively to hit complete strangers with foam weapons.

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    BroloBrolo Broseidon Lord of the BroceanRegistered User regular
    Munkus Beaver wrote: »
    Rolo wrote: »
    skettios wrote: »
    Raxximus wrote:
    so i think we need to put together a live action grifball games in some lobby or on the main floor.
    Game play; A ball is fought over by two teams. One side has to move it across to the other teams goals, like soccer but we use foam sabers to smack the heck out of each other.

    and let chaos ensue. mad mad chaos and fun


    PAX Prime FAQ
    Can I bring my nerf gun/lightsaber/airsoftgun/other weird thing?
    Not if it looks like a firearm at "second glance". Not if it is sharp or pointy enough to cut or pierce someone with moderate pressure. Not if it is weighty enough to bludgeon someone with a moderate-force swing. And not if it has the ability to fire any sort of projectile.


    wasn't @The Geek somewhat responsible for this when he shot tycho's baby in the fucking eye

    It was part of a sanctioned minigame.

    I mean I wasn't there and I have no idea what I'm talking about but I'm 100% certain that Geek just walked up to the baby and did it execution-style.

    Hey Satan!
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    Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Geek posed like a badass and fired a nerf arrow.

    And murdered a child.

    Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
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    MysstMysst King Monkey of Hedonism IslandRegistered User regular
    shot him right in the Achilles eye

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    Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Oh I'm sorry I missed the twelve years of alcohol and compromised morals that were supposed to come between those two sentences.

    I am from the year 2029

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    The GeekThe Geek Oh-Two Crew, Omeganaut Registered User, ClubPA regular
    Rolo wrote: »
    Munkus Beaver wrote: »
    Rolo wrote: »
    skettios wrote: »
    Raxximus wrote:
    so i think we need to put together a live action grifball games in some lobby or on the main floor.
    Game play; A ball is fought over by two teams. One side has to move it across to the other teams goals, like soccer but we use foam sabers to smack the heck out of each other.

    and let chaos ensue. mad mad chaos and fun


    PAX Prime FAQ
    Can I bring my nerf gun/lightsaber/airsoftgun/other weird thing?
    Not if it looks like a firearm at "second glance". Not if it is sharp or pointy enough to cut or pierce someone with moderate pressure. Not if it is weighty enough to bludgeon someone with a moderate-force swing. And not if it has the ability to fire any sort of projectile.


    wasn't @The Geek somewhat responsible for this when he shot tycho's baby in the fucking eye

    It was part of a sanctioned minigame.

    I mean I wasn't there and I have no idea what I'm talking about but I'm 100% certain that Geek just walked up to the baby and did it execution-style.

    I love how this is slowly growing like an urban legend.

    Eventually, this story will be told involving an alligator and a guy with a hook for a hand.

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    BroloBrolo Broseidon Lord of the BroceanRegistered User regular
    Pretty sure the baby ended up being Harry Potter.

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    ToxTox I kill threads he/himRegistered User regular
    That nerf arrow?

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    SeñorAmorSeñorAmor !!! Registered User regular
    The Geek wrote: »
    Rolo wrote: »
    Munkus Beaver wrote: »
    Rolo wrote: »
    skettios wrote: »
    Raxximus wrote:
    so i think we need to put together a live action grifball games in some lobby or on the main floor.
    Game play; A ball is fought over by two teams. One side has to move it across to the other teams goals, like soccer but we use foam sabers to smack the heck out of each other.

    and let chaos ensue. mad mad chaos and fun


    PAX Prime FAQ
    Can I bring my nerf gun/lightsaber/airsoftgun/other weird thing?
    Not if it looks like a firearm at "second glance". Not if it is sharp or pointy enough to cut or pierce someone with moderate pressure. Not if it is weighty enough to bludgeon someone with a moderate-force swing. And not if it has the ability to fire any sort of projectile.


    wasn't @The Geek somewhat responsible for this when he shot tycho's baby in the fucking eye

    It was part of a sanctioned minigame.

    I mean I wasn't there and I have no idea what I'm talking about but I'm 100% certain that Geek just walked up to the baby and did it execution-style.

    I love how this is slowly growing like an urban legend.

    Eventually, this story will be told involving an alligator and a guy with a hook for a hand.

    It's nothing until you have your own snopes article.

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    ZonugalZonugal (He/Him) The Holiday Armadillo I'm Santa's representative for all the southern states. And Mexico!Registered User regular
    The Geek wrote: »
    Rolo wrote: »
    Munkus Beaver wrote: »
    Rolo wrote: »
    skettios wrote: »
    Raxximus wrote:
    so i think we need to put together a live action grifball games in some lobby or on the main floor.
    Game play; A ball is fought over by two teams. One side has to move it across to the other teams goals, like soccer but we use foam sabers to smack the heck out of each other.

    and let chaos ensue. mad mad chaos and fun


    PAX Prime FAQ
    Can I bring my nerf gun/lightsaber/airsoftgun/other weird thing?
    Not if it looks like a firearm at "second glance". Not if it is sharp or pointy enough to cut or pierce someone with moderate pressure. Not if it is weighty enough to bludgeon someone with a moderate-force swing. And not if it has the ability to fire any sort of projectile.


    wasn't @The Geek somewhat responsible for this when he shot tycho's baby in the fucking eye

    It was part of a sanctioned minigame.

    I mean I wasn't there and I have no idea what I'm talking about but I'm 100% certain that Geek just walked up to the baby and did it execution-style.

    I love how this is slowly growing like an urban legend.

    Eventually, this story will be told involving an alligator and a guy with a hook for a hand.

    That's only because you secretly want to be Captain Hook though.

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