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==Calendar==
 
==Calendar==
* July 3 2010, 03:00pm - 11:59pm: Retro Gaming & Computing Night at the shop
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* July 2 2011, 03:00pm - 11:59pm: Retro Gaming & Computing Night at the shop
  
 
==ToDo==
 
==ToDo==
* Get another air conditioner going!
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* Get air conditioner going!
 
* Print trifold pamphlet and business cards.
 
* Print trifold pamphlet and business cards.
* We need more TVs.
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* Inventory TVs.
 
* Making sure the power is up to par and we don't blow fuses.
 
* Making sure the power is up to par and we don't blow fuses.
 
* Food will be bought the morning of.
 
* Food will be bought the morning of.
** Getting the food will be handled by [[User:Korc|Bob]]
 
 
* Fold up chairs.
 
* Fold up chairs.
  
 
==Done==
 
==Done==
* [[File:Retro gaming 2010 flyer.pdf]]
 
** Posted at UAH thanks to [[User:Nykodemus|David]]
 
** Posted at Digium thanks to [[User:Opticron|Kinsey]]
 
** Posted at the retro gaming store in town thanks to [[User:CrashCart|Tim]]
 
* Made a [http://256.makerslocal.org/2010/06/19/retro-gaming-computing-night-2010/ blog post].
 
* Made Livejournal [http://community.livejournal.com/huntsville/763451.html Huntsville community post].
 
* Made [https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120178058025980 Facebook event].
 
* Made a [http://huntsville.craigslist.org/eve/1804162390.html Craigslist event].
 
* Made reddit post, vote it up please [http://www.reddit.com/r/HuntsvilleAlabama/comments/ch31o/retro_gaming_computing_night_2010_at_makers_local/ Reddit Link]
 
* [[User:JimShoe|Nathan]] made a couple of mailing list posts to keep people informed.
 
* [[User:MrWorld|Brian]] posted a flyer at The Deep.
 
* [[User:CrashCart|Tim]] talked to the folks at Retro Gaming and it looks like they're willing to loan us some systems for the evening.
 
* [[User:Dickie|Dickie]] has volunteered to cook.
 
* [[User:Korc|Bob]] has reserved the keg.
 
* The cost of the event will be covered out of the donations collected from the event.  Any extra will go to the shop.
 
* Donation Jug is available and ready to be seeded before the event.  It'll be placed by the keg.
 
* [[User:Xani3n|Hanyan]] brought a TV in for the event.
 
  
 
==Rules==
 
==Rules==
* Nothing newer than 16 bit.
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* Before 2000
 
** Foreign systems allowed provided they fall under this rule.
 
** Foreign systems allowed provided they fall under this rule.
** Nothing higher than [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Fourth-generation_video_game_consoles 4th Generation consoles]
 
 
* Emulation is allowed, but only if absolutely necessary.
 
* Emulation is allowed, but only if absolutely necessary.
 
** Bonus points for emulating on 16 bit systems.
 
** Bonus points for emulating on 16 bit systems.
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==Systems/AV and Owners==
 
==Systems/AV and Owners==
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* 1 Nintendo + power glove [[User:JimShoe|JimShoe]]
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* 1 Sega Genesis [[User:JimShoe|JimShoe]]
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* 1 Nintendo footpad [[User:JimShoe|JimShoe]]
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== Last year data move up if still correct==
 
* Amiga 500 [[User:Strages|strages]]
 
* Amiga 500 [[User:Strages|strages]]
 
* Apple II [[User:Mog|Mog]]
 
* Apple II [[User:Mog|Mog]]
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* 2 projectors owned by the shop
 
* 2 projectors owned by the shop
 
* 1 Nintendo owned by the shop
 
* 1 Nintendo owned by the shop
* 1 Nintendo + power glove [[User:JimShoe|JimShoe]]
 
* 1 Sega Genesis [[User:JimShoe|JimShoe]]
 
* 1 Nintendo footpad [[User:JimShoe|JimShoe]]
 
 
* 1 Sega Nomad with AV cable, extra controller, and Sonic 2 [[User:Strages|Strages]]
 
* 1 Sega Nomad with AV cable, extra controller, and Sonic 2 [[User:Strages|Strages]]
 
* 1 Calecovision with extra controllers for the baseball game [[User:Strages|Strages]]
 
* 1 Calecovision with extra controllers for the baseball game [[User:Strages|Strages]]

Revision as of 16:03, 20 May 2011

Creator:
Strages
Status:
Planning
Born On:
20:37, 21 April 2010 (CDT)
Last Updated:
16:03, 20 May 2011 (CDT)

Overview

A night of nostalgia revolving around retro computing and gaming. Kickin it old school!

Calendar

  • July 2 2011, 03:00pm - 11:59pm: Retro Gaming & Computing Night at the shop

ToDo

  • Get air conditioner going!
  • Print trifold pamphlet and business cards.
  • Inventory TVs.
  • Making sure the power is up to par and we don't blow fuses.
  • Food will be bought the morning of.
  • Fold up chairs.

Done

Rules

  • Before 2000
    • Foreign systems allowed provided they fall under this rule.
  • Emulation is allowed, but only if absolutely necessary.
    • Bonus points for emulating on 16 bit systems.
  • Tournaments may be organized.
    • Up to the owner of the system/computer to do this.

Tournaments and Tournament Rules

  • Mario Kart tournament/drinking game sanctioned by Strages and JimShoe
    • Cannot drink and drive.
    • Must finish drink before finishing race.

Systems/AV and Owners

Last year data move up if still correct

  • Amiga 500 strages
  • Apple II Mog
  • 4 TVs owned by the shop
  • 2 projectors owned by the shop
  • 1 Nintendo owned by the shop
  • 1 Sega Nomad with AV cable, extra controller, and Sonic 2 Strages
  • 1 Calecovision with extra controllers for the baseball game Strages
  • 2 Sega Master Systems + games + accessories CrashCart
  • 1 TI-99/4A CrashCart
  • 1-2 TVs, at least for the systems I'm bringing CrashCart