Troubled Bat
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Well, fuck. The only free day of me going to the KI World Cup isn't happening. The ride got called in to work that day. Lol
I'm not meant to have fun
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Austin and Central Texas Community |OT| Tacos, Tunes, Traffic, and Torridity
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Etrian Oddity
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Lustre Pearl's new location is really nice. We checked it out the other night since my buddy's bar will be nearby, and I was impressed.
We also went to Bun Belly beforehand, and that was pretty solid. Nothing special, but their pork belly was very well executed. The egg noodles were pretty good too. 888 is still gonna be my go-to for Viet food south of 183.
We also went to Bun Belly beforehand, and that was pretty solid. Nothing special, but their pork belly was very well executed. The egg noodles were pretty good too. 888 is still gonna be my go-to for Viet food south of 183.
I like the Draught House on Medical Parkway.
Good god the cedar is brutal today. Fuck, I hate this place.
Etrian Oddity
Member
That place is a fucking gem. It maintains such a great old Austin vibe.
God, I haven't posted in this thread in so long. Sorry, gang.
Weather is getting nicer, I almost don't have to wear a sweater.
I swear to god I read about some new restaurant development coming up north every day it seems. Although some get shuttered as fast as they come. Chilantro is expanding up north on Burnet right next to the domain. Maybe I'll be able to travel less than 15 minutes south to get good food soon. We'll see.
Weather is getting nicer, I almost don't have to wear a sweater.
I swear to god I read about some new restaurant development coming up north every day it seems. Although some get shuttered as fast as they come. Chilantro is expanding up north on Burnet right next to the domain. Maybe I'll be able to travel less than 15 minutes south to get good food soon. We'll see.
Its been awhile ATX Gaf! We still need to all get together and go play board games at emerald over a few beers! I have every single board game imaginable pretty much, so if anyone is ever interested, PM me!
Also - I have a question for yall. With SFV release right around the corner, looking on Twitch there are tons of people with early copies from "mom and pop" stores who break street dates.
Im curious.. does anyone know of a mom and pop video game store in Austin? Gamefellas really doesnt count.
Also - I have a question for yall. With SFV release right around the corner, looking on Twitch there are tons of people with early copies from "mom and pop" stores who break street dates.
Im curious.. does anyone know of a mom and pop video game store in Austin? Gamefellas really doesnt count.
I don't know of any mom and pop game shops, unfortunately. Game Over doesn't really count, either.
And regarding meetups, you're totally right. I've been slacking hard. Anyone interested this weekend for something casual? Boardgames sound fun.
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Deleted member 12837
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Just moved to Austin! Found a nice apartment to rent in the South Lamar area.
I need some advice on picking an ISP. My apartment building's "preferred vendor" is AT&T, but this article really concerns me about going with them:
http://arstechnica.com/information-...ur-web-browsing-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/
The leasing office said Grande is also available, but when I plug in my address on their website, it says service is unavailable to that location. When I asked about Google Fiber, they said it's "pre-installed, however, they have not gone live yet", but when I enter my address in GF's website, it doesn't say anything about it not being live yet.
Thoughts? I'd rather not sit on the phone with all 3 of them asking questions about availability and privacy if I can help it.
I need some advice on picking an ISP. My apartment building's "preferred vendor" is AT&T, but this article really concerns me about going with them:
http://arstechnica.com/information-...ur-web-browsing-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/
The leasing office said Grande is also available, but when I plug in my address on their website, it says service is unavailable to that location. When I asked about Google Fiber, they said it's "pre-installed, however, they have not gone live yet", but when I enter my address in GF's website, it doesn't say anything about it not being live yet.
Thoughts? I'd rather not sit on the phone with all 3 of them asking questions about availability and privacy if I can help it.
Yeah, we should! I bought a dozen games at PAX and haven't gotten a chance to play half of them.
Yeah, for AT&T Fiber, you have to pay an extra monthly fee for no-snooping. I've heard Grande is good, but they're a smaller company with a way smaller operating zone. If you're intent on getting Google Fiber, you should call up their number and see if they can tell you. We just got GFiber installations starting this past week or so.
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Deleted member 12837
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Hmm, the fact that they do this at all doesn't give me confidence they aren't snooping at least a bit even when paying the extra monthly fee...
Maybe now is a good time to finally look into paying for a VPN to use regularly.
Yeah I think I might just stop in their downtown office location and get some more info. I'll call up Grande as well.
shadowstew
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I also vote for boardgame night.
I'm free this weekend if you guys are interested. Except for Sunday. Emerald Tavern is a good neutral meet-up zone, imo.
Oh, as far as cable providers go, TWC is OK. It's not great but it's OK. I hear AT&T can be really hit or miss, depending on where you live. I don't know anyone with Grande. Google Fiber is very, very slowly activating in Austin. It's going to be another year probably before you see it.
Friday or Saturday would be good if we can pick a time/day soon. Got an inkling work will pop up one of those days.
Saturday evening? Seems to work better for most people? 7 or 8 ish?
Yeah, Saturday at 8 at Emerald Tavern sounds good. Sign me up!
shadowstew
Member
That works for me.
The last meetup was in August of last year. Good god, it's been a while, folks.
Board Games and Beer at the Emerald Tavern
Saturday, February 20th - 8:00 PM
Emerald Tavern
Board gaming at the Emerald Tavern. I'll try to get a table reserved, but no promises. Also, I'll try to bring mass-multiplayer games as well as smaller ones so we can play with whatever number of people show. You can bring any games you want, but the Emerald Tavern has a pretty good selection (all free to play), too. And it has beer!
Hope to see ya'll there!
Board Games and Beer at the Emerald Tavern
Saturday, February 20th - 8:00 PM
Emerald Tavern
Board gaming at the Emerald Tavern. I'll try to get a table reserved, but no promises. Also, I'll try to bring mass-multiplayer games as well as smaller ones so we can play with whatever number of people show. You can bring any games you want, but the Emerald Tavern has a pretty good selection (all free to play), too. And it has beer!
Hope to see ya'll there!
firebricks3
Member
That sounds like fun. I should be able to show up.
yo guys im gonna try and come as well, however, just FYI.. emerald has become super popular lately. getting a table at around 7-8 might be near impossible. depending on the weather sitting outside is also an option. if i do go, i will probably end up going early and if so I can save a table.
ill let you duders know
ill let you duders know
Yeah, thanks for the heads up. I haven't been in a while. I'll try to get there a little earlier as well, but we'll see. I'll have a back-up plan in case we can't get a table.
Troubled Bat
Member
Welcome, newest member!
Well, we are indeed a thread and we sometimes occasionally very rarely hang out with each other.
80s Bad Guy
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Well it's only February but I am planning a pretty big 4th of July party at my place this year. If you want to make it a GAF thing that would be cool.
So mark your calendars to not show up somewhere fellow nerds!
Troubled Bat
Member
Well it's only February but I am planning a pretty big 4th of July party at my place this year. If you want to make it a GAF thing that would be cool.
So mark your calendars to not show up somewhere fellow nerds!
Will join.
SerArthurDayne
Member
Hmm. I don't know any of you people because I was out of Austin for 3 years, but I might join tomorrow night.
firebricks3
Member
Just got here
firebricks3
Member
Fun meetup guys! Let's do another one this year!
firebricks3
Member
It was packed inside when we got there so we had to play outside until people started clearing out.
Why not? Seemed nice enough. Clean and food was fine.
Says August in the Kickstarter they're running. Does look very interesting, much more upmarket & interesting than Emerald.
Holy SHIT dude!
This is huge news. I didnt know this was happening at all. Emerald is like my go-to place, so having another option is incredible, especially since Emerald is always so busy.
However, I just looked at their location. Airport and N Lamar is a fucking journey for me. Ill still have to go check it out though, cause it sounds awesome.
edit: I was wrong. This is alot closer than I thought. Holt shit. I guess I have to back this thing. I encourage everyone to do the same too! This is a dream come true
Damn, we'll August then.
I want to keep the meetup train going this month but I know SXSW eats up schedules. Maybe late March?
SixMachine
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Just went to Tyson's Tacos. I think it's the best tacos I had so far in Austin. Pork Belly was my favorite.
firebricks3
Member
I'm around that Easter weekend. Dunno how that messes up other people's schedules.