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Deleted member 388 · Nov 19, 2017

Penguin was interested in doing another meetup before the end of the year so here's another poll to gather availability and gauge interest:
https://doodle.com/poll/bfpxn5p2knps49ww

If we do another meetup before the end of the year I recommend we start off at Sony Square first (followed by a bar or food place nearby). They're hosting "Experience Playstation" until January, showcasing a couple of 2018 titles. I spent about two hours there earlier today.

Games include:

Monster Hunter World
Dissidia
Necrosphere
Gran Turismo (racing car chairs - vroom vroom!)
Swords of Ditto
Knack 2 (lol)
Everybody's Golf
Moss (VR)
Starchild (VR) - demo was like, 4 mins long.
Farpoint (VR)

Impressions:

Farpoint and Moss make me want to buy a VR helmet.
Completely sold on getting Monster Hunter World.
I continue to have no clue how Dissidia's combat works.
I got sucked into Necrosphere a bit too much.

For anyone who hasn't been, the place is on 25th and Madison and is extremely chill and doesn't cost anything. Makes for a super cheap date if you want to show that special someone how far video games have come.

GUNGRAVE_NYC · Nov 19, 2017

could not make the first one, am down for this one, keep updates here.

Bear · Nov 20, 2017

Kanik said:
Penguin was interested in doing another meetup before the end of the year so here's another poll to gather availability and gauge interest:
https://doodle.com/poll/bfpxn5p2knps49ww

If we do another meetup before the end of the year I recommend we start off at Sony Square first (followed by a bar or food place nearby). They're hosting "Experience Playstation" until January, showcasing a couple of 2018 titles. I spent about two hours there earlier today.

For anyone who hasn't been, the place is on 25th and Madison and is extremely chill and doesn't cost anything. Makes for a super cheap date if you want to show that special someone how far video games have come.

Oh shit, this is like 4 blocks from where I work.

If I have downtime over these next few days, might pop out for an hour during lunch. Check out some Moss or Monster Hunter.

Penguin · Nov 21, 2017

Just bumping so folks can fill out the doodle and get more dates down

sebco · Nov 22, 2017

DUMBO checking in. Formally of the Bronx.

CrocM · Nov 22, 2017

Is there still any interest in DnD? I got some DM experience under my belt, would like to keep doing it. If location is still a problem, could prob use my apt.

Penguin · Nov 22, 2017

CrocM said:
Is there still any interest in DnD? I got some DM experience under my belt, would like to keep doing it. If location is still a problem, could prob use my apt.

I'm gamed to learn, and I think some folks said that the place under Alamo is spacious and Trader Joe's right there?

B-Dubs · Nov 22, 2017

I mean, I'm still in. It was just a matter of finding space for it.

CrocM · Nov 22, 2017

Penguin said:
I'm gamed to learn, and I think some folks said that the place under Alamo is spacious and Trader Joe's right there?

Have you ever been under there? It's pretty amazing. Not sure there is enough space to post up for several hours. It's super busy and touristy.

fallengorn · Nov 22, 2017

Scheduling and space is the bane of all rpgs.

pj- · Nov 22, 2017

anyone got a replacement for gothamist?

I miss knowing who got groped on the subway and which rodent ate what food today

fallengorn · Nov 22, 2017

Don't think so. I wish all the writers fled and started their own site.

Deleted member 388 · Nov 22, 2017

CrocM said:
Have you ever been under there? It's pretty amazing. Not sure there is enough space to post up for several hours. It's super busy and touristy.

The long table directly under the escalator near TJ is pretty easy to nab.

But an apartment or quieter atrium is probably better.

B-Dubs · Nov 22, 2017

Kanik said:
The long table directly under the escalator near TJ is pretty easy to nab.

But an apartment or quieter atrium is probably better.

A quiet bar somewhere would also work.

Jo-awn · Nov 22, 2017

pj- said:
anyone got a replacement for gothamist?

I miss knowing who got groped on the subway and which rodent ate what food today

I miss going to DNA Info regularly. It was the only website where I could get news about stuff happening in my neighborhood. Going to NY1/Spectrum News and Daily News isn't the same as it doesn't fill the void left by DNA Info/Gothamist. :(

I'm still down for DnD but the holidays are going to make it a bitch to schedule anything. I heard that a board game cafe opened up near Woodside recently but that's a bit of a trek. The Brooklyn Strategist would also be a solid place to host a DnD game.

I also have a beer book that I desperately need help using up because the coupons expire next month. If anyone looking for an excuse to go Williamsburg/Greenpoint in the next 3 weeks or so, do let me know. I'll be more than happy to give them away just so it doesn't go to waste.

B-Dubs · Nov 22, 2017

I mean, Strand Smokehouse in Astoria would probably work for it, but it'd be a bit of a trek for most of you.

Doctor Shatner · Nov 23, 2017

Anyone else at the parade? Currently freezing my buns off at Central Park West.

Jo-awn · Nov 23, 2017

Doctor Shatner said:
Anyone else at the parade? Currently freezing my buns off at Central Park West.

I've never been to it but a girl I'm seeing this weekend has been to it a bunch of times. She said the best strategy is to keep moving with the parade to see everything.

Good luck out there and be sure to share some pics! I heard there's no backpacks allowed inside the parade. I'll probably watch a bit of it from the comfort of my living room or bedroom TV.

Penguin · Nov 25, 2017

If anyone is interested, few of us are hanging out in Union square at the Headless Horseman

CrocM · Nov 26, 2017

This is fine.

Jo-awn · Nov 26, 2017

MTA stays winning, Brooklynites stay losing. Just terrible all around for anyone who lives on the R.

If anyone is interested, tomorrow is the 18th Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square event. I'm going to be volunteering under Processional Arts Workshop and helping man a 3-person puppet which should be quite fun engaging with the crowd. It runs from 5:30pm-9pm and is a public event. I hope to see some peeps there. Details can be found here: http://www.winterseve.nyc/

GK86 · Nov 26, 2017

Lol fucking MTA.

Marvie · Nov 28, 2017

GK86 said:
Lol fucking MTA.

If I had a dollar for every time Ive thought those words, I'd have enough money to fix the whole subway system.

Deleted member 388 · Dec 1, 2017

Thread for the next meetup is up: https://www.resetera.com/threads/ny...0-2017-the-day-bison-graced-your-meetup.9164/

dickroach · Dec 4, 2017

G train down from Williamsburg to Prospect.... Oh there's construction and I gotta get off and use a free shuttle bus to a stop over a mile away. OK. Get to the Jay street station and you have to sit by yourself in a subway tunnel for 12 minutes at 4something AM waiting for a train that's not the G train. Get home an hour+ later than you expected.
God damn the subways. At least I saved $10 by not calling an uber?
-_____-

CrocM · Dec 4, 2017

dickroach said:
G train down from Williamsburg to Prospect.... Oh there's construction and I gotta get off and use a free shuttle bus to a stop over a mile away. OK. Get to the Jay street station and you have to sit by yourself in a subway tunnel for 12 minutes at 4something AM waiting for a train that's not the G train. Get home an hour+ later than you expected.
God damn the subways. At least I saved $10 by not calling an uber?
-_____-

I had this exact same thing happen to me on the G train Friday night, it was a fucking disaster. I ended up walking 40 minutes home.

Jo-awn · Dec 25, 2017

This thread has been dead for weeks given the focus upcoming meet up and the Discord chat so I wanted to pop in here and say happy holidays to the rest of you folks here. The Rockefeller Center is usually the thing to do but everyone has their traditions. Hopefully this thread gets popping again soon because it ain't what it used to be.

Menelaus · Dec 26, 2017

Gonna hit up NYC for 3 nights just after New Years. Staying about 10 blocks south of central park. Any recommendations for can't-miss food or night life is appreciated.

Also, pretty sure I'm gonna freeze to death coming from Texas. Currently trying to figure out what kind of shoes to wear, since I wear Chucks year round down here.

fallengorn · Dec 26, 2017

Menelaus said:
Any recommendations for can't-miss food or night life is appreciated.

Is there anything you're particularly hankering for? Because there's just a ton of stuff to recommend.

Since you're in midtown...
Best tacos: Los Tacos No. 1 (There's a location in Times Square)
Best ramen: Totto Ramen

There's a few locations of Shake Shack you can try to hit up. (There's one in Grand Central and another by Times Square)
There's Urbanspace Vanderbilt, a food hall where you can get Roberta's pizza.

Menelaus · Dec 26, 2017

fallengorn said:
Is there anything you're particularly hankering for? Because there's just a ton of stuff to recommend.

Since you're in midtown...
Best tacos: Los Tacos No. 1 (There's a location in Times Square)
Best ramen: Totto Ramen

There's a few locations of Shake Shack you can try to hit up. (There's one in Grand Central and another by Times Square)
There's Urbanspace Vanderbilt, a food hall where you can get Roberta's pizza.

Appreciate it, ramen sounds so good with this current cold and wet weather. The taco shop being close to the 9/11 memorial area will work out well too.

We've got shake shake here in Dallas, but if there are any other NY-centric burger places, I'd be down. Otherwise, ideas for non-touristy New York style pizza would be appreciated.

In terms of night life, jazz clubs, interesting bars, or other unique joints are cool. Not really into the dance club scene.

nitewulf · Dec 26, 2017

Kensington, BK representing. Grew up here, moved back here last year.

Jpop · Jan 31, 2018

So I am thinking of moving back to NYC.

I got a job offer for double my salary and in a really cool position where I'd have a lot of opportunity to design future facing operational processes.

The job start in September but I only have a month to decide about the interview.

B-Dubs · Feb 1, 2018

I mean, if it's just an interview what's the harm in taking it?

Jpop · Feb 1, 2018

B-Dubs said:
I mean, if it's just an interview what's the harm in taking it?

I guess nothing right?

It's just I loved NYC it just wasn't the right time for me last time I was there. I guess I just don't want to get my hopes up on moving back to NYC and then get stuck staying in Cali, haha.

Pepito · Feb 1, 2018

Jpop said:
I guess nothing right?

It's just I loved NYC it just wasn't the right time for me last time I was there. I guess I just don't want to get my hopes up on moving back to NYC and then get stuck staying in Cali, haha.

Both are good places to be!

It sounds like a sweet opportunity.

Jo-awn · Feb 1, 2018

Jpop said:
I guess nothing right?

It's just I loved NYC it just wasn't the right time for me last time I was there. I guess I just don't want to get my hopes up on moving back to NYC and then get stuck staying in Cali, haha.

You only miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
-Michael Scott
-Wayne Gretzky

I'm not sure what designing future facing operational processes refers to but ok. A single guy living with an above average salary in NYC would be more than ideal. I hope you like the cold though. I notice a pattern where Californians have been moving to NY and vice versa.

Bear · Feb 1, 2018

Why are traffic lights perfectly the exact length of time that it takes me to walk one block and get stopped at the next one? If they were 10 seconds longer, I would get everywhere 10 minutes faster.

dickroach · Feb 1, 2018

Bear said:
Why are traffic lights perfectly the exact length of time that it takes me to walk one block and get stopped at the next one? If they were 10 seconds longer, I would get everywhere 10 minutes faster.

just put on your headphones, put your head down, and keep walking
you'll get honked at, but whatever

Bear · Feb 1, 2018

dickroach said:
just put on your headphones, put your head down, and keep walking
you'll get honked at, but whatever

That's kind of what I do (when I can weave through traffic). It's still so annoying.

Marvie · Feb 3, 2018

Bear said:
Why are traffic lights perfectly the exact length of time that it takes me to walk one block and get stopped at the next one? If they were 10 seconds longer, I would get everywhere 10 minutes faster.

Ive noticed this too. I hate it. Lol

Penguin · Feb 4, 2018

Since the thread is kind of bumped now

What are some things folks would want to do/go for meet-ups? Let's get a list of ideas going

Deleted member 388 · Feb 4, 2018

Penguin said:
Since the thread is kind of bumped now

What are some things folks would want to do/go for meet-ups? Let's get a list of ideas going

I think the following have been mentioned at some point:

Board Games - at either an actual board game shop (Hex, etc) or Whole Foods (so we can bring in beer / snacks) or renting that room at Stone Creek.
DnD Night
Nintendo Switch Night
Tekken Movie Night
Have shots at the Continental before it closes
Indoor rock climbing
Laser Tag in Long Island City
Park or BYOF bar potluck
Cheap drinks at White Horse Tarvern
Finding love at Union Pool (plus bonus trip to Action Burger)
Dekalb Market snacks / food / drinks + Alamo Drafthouse movie
Drinks at Radegast Hall & Biergarten
Whole Foods rooftop bar in Gowanus
Splitting a box of wine

B-Dubs · Feb 4, 2018

We should def do Union Pool (and burgers) at some point

dickroach · Feb 4, 2018

i'm down for Union pool, Dekalb/Alamo, or box of wine

fallengorn · Feb 4, 2018

Action Burger! I miss their booth at NYCC. They handed out these really terribly designed flyers and cards. It's like "The Room" of pamphlets.

Edit: Kanik and Phil should do this:

Penguin · Feb 5, 2018

Kanik said:
I think the following have been mentioned at some point:

Board Games - at either an actual board game shop (Hex, etc) or Whole Foods (so we can bring in beer / snacks) or renting that room at Stone Creek.

DnD Night

Nintendo Switch Night

Tekken Movie Night

Have shots at the Continental before it closes

Indoor rock climbing

Laser Tag in Long Island City

Park or BYOF bar potluck

Cheap drinks at White Horse Tarvern

Finding love at Union Pool (plus bonus trip to Action Burger)

Dekalb Market snacks / food / drinks + Alamo Drafthouse movie

Drinks at Radegast Hall & Biergarten

Whole Foods rooftop bar in Gowanus

Splitting a box of wine

Oh don't forget that bar in DUMBO that has like the self-pouring beers

Deleted member 388 · Feb 5, 2018

Penguin said:
Oh don't forget that bar in DUMBO that has like the self-pouring beers

This place? https://www.yelp.com/biz/randolph-beer-brooklyn-6

Pig & Khao do something similar but it's $15 per person for 2 hours of unlimited self pour of Yuengling or whatever average beer they have on rotation.

Jo-awn · Feb 5, 2018

Splitting a box of wine between two people without any food: a terrible mistake
Splitting a box of wine between several people and food: a happy little accident

Also forgot to add poker night because everyone loves poker and poker leads to making good decisions. Then again, I suppose DnD is like playing poker give or take sans the narrative context.

dabbert · Feb 5, 2018

I've got a hankering for some Gwent

dickroach · Feb 5, 2018

Jo-awn said:
Splitting a box of wine between two people without any food: a terrible mistake

what do you have against getting a terrible stomach ache and shitting jet black for 12 hours?

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