Kallandra

We should be able to squeeze you in

I think the main thing will be making sure all the computers have the NCSoft Launcher sorted out on them, or the shortcut thing that uses the launcher... and to make sure all the games are up-to-date with patches. Also, if you could check that there's maybe enough space in the back room for a few... people and a couple of fold up tables or something, that would be really cool too

I'm hoping to travel down either on the Thursday or the Friday, so will try and pop by the cafe at some point too just to say "Hi" and make sure everything is okay.

I used to live in Birmingham a few years ago, although a lot has changed since then. Before I got stuck in the wheelchair I used to regularly go to Costa's and the Torriador pub (when it was still a goth/rock hang out). I'm thinking that a meal in Wetherspoons might be an idea at some point too.

No problem I'll add you to the list as a 'maybe' till you find out for sure

From looking at the time zones on my 'puter clock:

Pacific Time is -8 hours behind UK time (GMT)
Mountain Time -7 hours behind UK time
Central Time (US & Canada) -6 hours behind UK time
Eastern Time (US & Canada)-5 hours behind UK time
Atlantic Time -4 hours behind UK time
UK - GMT 0
Amsterdam / Berlin / Rome / Stockholm / Vienna +1 hour ahead of UK time
Helsinki +2 hours ahead of UK time...

I think?

Already added you to the list Will you be bringing your own computer like last time?

Well, I could rename it that, but the folks coming to the meet aren't really local, half don't even play on the same servers or team with each other as far as I'm aware Plus it's open to anyone from the EU community that would like come along.

As for hosting it at a Marriott or other hotel we'd have a teeny bit of a problem holding the in-game costume competitions, the all night TF's and other things that are being planned for this years event.

The cybercafe isn't actually local to me at all, but Birmingham is a nice central location for people to be able to get to with public transport/airport and motorways. They managed fine with us last year They even said we can go back this year lol.

It's a pity that Omega Sektor shut down, as that place would have been ideal - loads of space and literally just around the corner from GlobalGaming, more computers etc, but there just aren't that many cybercafe's left it seems, well not in such a central location. I did look at running the event at another gaming place in the Birmingham area, but it's a little out of the way and more expensive whereas this place is right in the city centre with all the shops, cafe's, hotels and transport links. There are probably a few places down in London, but I really can't travel that far due to my disability.

Btw, I think there's a difference in terms between 'local' US and 'local' EU... local for us is the same town, or a short bus/car journey to somewhere less than an hour away.

A plushie! A plushie?! We'll be lucky if there are pin badges

Haven't seen you in game for a while oh Seffs of the squeaks and chitters

Depending on the 'maybes' that turn up there should be enough computers to go around too (okay, maybe one or two folks sharing but we'll see!)

There's not really that much room in the actual place itself, but there's plenty of pubs/restaurants just around the corner. There's also fast food places for those that like chatting over a burger instead lol, or assorted coffee shops for the die hard caffeine addict With it being in Internet Cafe they don't mind you snacking and drinking by the computers either, so long as you don't make too much of a mess

Last year people tended to wander around and chat to other people at the computers, then head out en mass to grab food from one of the nearby places, or Tesco's.

*looks shifty*

I wish I could get one shard per mission! I solo at +0 x2 or 3 depending on the group I'm fighting and I'm lucky if I get 1 shard every 2 or 3 days!

There are 2 Villain-side missions that unlock the Ouroboros Portal, one being the Echo Down the Aeons from Marshall Brass (lvl 15-19) and the Time After Time arc from your Patron (lvl 45-50)

There are loads of ways to get the portal!

I actually know people who speak like that in real life *shudders*

Well, at 3 months you can get a nice Kilt costume piece as a Veteran Reward. If you really want to make a character that could possibly be viewed as a monstrous mountain of a woman you could do something like this with the Huge body type.

One very butch looking 'woman' called Brenda Dearheart