I can't believe I'm about to say this (I just figured everyone would laugh at me for my crazy idea)... so happy....
BUT THE PARTY IS ON!!!!!!!!!
I am quickly receiving more and more PMs through FB, Neogaf, and AIM. I have over 20 people saying they are coming now, and that number should continue to grow. I had to get the 100% OK to have the party here (a few others live here so had to make sure it was OK) and I just did. Also, everything we have talked about is good to go.
I plan on using wrist-bands for Gaffers, one color for gaming, one for Off-Topic (great suggestion). This could change though depending on feedback, I kinda like the laptop idea, and that would ensure the names on the name tag were in fact who they say they are.
In case you don't know, Donkey Show has generously offered to stream the event to you Gaffers not attending the party, and Headsupsevenup has offered to maybe supply Rock Band equipment for the party.
I would like to have Rock Band on the Main TV the whole night, great music while playing video games seems to fit a GAF party well. Maybe I'll have another TV with Wii Sports Resort or Street Fighter 4 set up down stairs.
Anyways, always open to suggestions, and some details are subject to change. I will have everything ironed out by the tenth. expect to be PM the details then. Can't wait!!!!