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[davidwhangchoi]

Was tempted to get this, but got Tales of and then 2 weeks later is Nioh time. Hopefully, I can try it down the road.

oh man! so many games =)

Sweet! Time to pick up my copy!

it was sold out at the best buy at my location. i wonder if alot of people brought it @ NYC.

Jelly since I don't have a PS4 but have fun and kiss goodbye to socializing.

i'm pretty excited for the Switch in March but this will hold me over till then. i wonder if there's going to be lines at Nintendo World store for that pikachu n3dsxl.

 

[Jhoan]

oh man! so many games =)

it was sold out at besy buy in my location. i wonder if ilot of ppl brought in in NYC.
oh man, i'm pretty excited for the Switch in March but this will hold me over till then. i wonder if there's going to be lines at Nintendo World store for that pikachu n3dsxl.

The 3DS in question for the curious:

I'm not sold on the Switch so I'll wait several months to a year before deciding if it's worth it. I passed on the Wii U as well and I'm a big Nintendo fan but avoiding spoilers for Breath of the Wild is going to be incredibly tough. People have been saying that the cameras make it look like it has nipples. I don't see it personally. I think it looks solid but I'm happy with my $100 N3DS as I intend to mod it for homebrew purposes. Of course there will be lines for it as scalpers will be going crazy for it.

Here's the link to the game I helped make over the weekend:

http://globalgamejam.org/2017/games/pirate-ravio

Only one of the art assets that I worked on made the cut (I worked on the player ship). There's no win state and no story text script because the programmers ran out of time. Another artist did the background. I'll post the assets that didn't make it into the game in the Drawing-A-Day thread at some point so as not to derail this thread.

Speaking of indie games, the Winter Play Expo is this Thursday at the Microsoft Technology Center. Everyone who made a game at GGJ was encouraged to show it off there and get feedback. I might not demo it since I didn't program anything but I *might * go as an attendee. Details are here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-play-nyc-game-expo-tickets-29506892911

A quick update on the Best of Brooklyn: I'll be pouring beers for attendees as I was hoping to get it. My brother might be volunteering as well. He's a big lurker.

I got a gig working as a production assistant at Toy Fair so I'll be seeing the latest and greatest hot toys months ahead of their release. My plan is to try to work all four days even though I'm going to apply for an NPR internship.

Lastly, since we're at 3400 posts, here's a quick wall of fame of the top 10 posters:

Jhoan	381
JadedWriter	305
Penguin	278
Makai	156
davidwhangchoi	151
Bruce Springsteen	141
Lulubop	123
NYCmetsfan	99
fallengorn	92
B-Dubs	87

 

[Penguin]

So Zelda Escape Room tickets will go on-sale on Thurs, but at the time there's no location or date... so buying blind haha

http://scrapzelda.com/city/new-york/

We've hit a small bump in the road, and we are on hold for releasing the venue and dates for New York. Don't worry, we're still on track to come to New York!
Follow us on twitter @SCRAPZelda for the latest updates. We'll try our best to keep you updated with any information we get.
Defenders of the Triforce will be coming to New York in late April or early may.

We'd like to offer our sincerest apologies for any inconveniences this may cause.

 

[JadedWriter]

The 3DS in question for the curious:


I'm not sold on the Switch so I'll wait several months to a year before deciding if it's worth it. I passed on the Wii U as well and I'm a big Nintendo fan but avoiding spoilers for Breath of the Wild is going to be incredibly tough. People have been saying that the cameras make it look like it has nipples. I don't see it personally. I think it looks solid but I'm happy with my $100 N3DS as I intend to mod it for homebrew purposes. Of course there will be lines for it as scalpers will be going crazy for it.

Here's the link to the game I helped make over the weekend:

http://globalgamejam.org/2017/games/pirate-ravio

Only one of the art assets that I worked on made the cut (I worked on the player ship). There's no win state and no story text script because the programmers ran out of time. Another artist did the background. I'll post the assets that didn't make it into the game in the Drawing-A-Day thread at some point so as not to derail this thread.

Speaking of indie games, the Winter Play Expo is this Thursday at the Microsoft Technology Center. Everyone who made a game at GGJ was encouraged to show it off there and get feedback. I might not demo it since I didn't program anything but I *might * go as an attendee. Details are here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-play-nyc-game-expo-tickets-29506892911

A quick update on the Best of Brooklyn: I'll be pouring beers for attendees as I was hoping to get it. My brother might be volunteering as well. He's a big lurker.

I got a gig working as a production assistant at Toy Fair so I'll be seeing the latest and greatest hot toys months ahead of their release. My plan is to try to work all four days even though I'm going to apply for an NPR internship.

Lastly, since we're at 3400 posts, here's a quick wall of fame of the top 10 posters:

Jhoan	381
JadedWriter	305
Penguin	278
Makai	156
davidwhangchoi	151
Bruce Springsteen	141
Lulubop	123
NYCmetsfan	99
fallengorn	92
B-Dubs	87

I am honestly surprised I'm even that high on the wall of fame.

 

[Jhoan]

So Zelda Escape Room tickets will go on-sale on Thurs, but at the time there's no location or date... so buying blind haha

http://scrapzelda.com/city/new-york/

You're smoking son. I won't commit to it until a solid date and location is announced.

JadedWriter
I am honestly surprised I'm even that high on the wall of fame.

If I were to plug in my subway sketches and comic review articles, my post count would be a lot higher.

 

[JadedWriter]

If I were to plug in my subway sketches and comic review articles, my post count would be a lot higher.

And I don't even put everything up honestly...

 

[fallengorn]

So Zelda Escape Room tickets will go on-sale on Thurs, but at the time there's no location or date... so buying blind haha

http://scrapzelda.com/city/new-york/

Think they're just going to delay NYC sale. I don't see how they can start selling tickets when they don't have concrete dates.

 

[Jhoan]

I just heard on WNYC that the fare hike was approved by the MTA. What's the point of public hearings if they were already dead set on it? Thanks MTA!

 

[Pandora012]

I just heard on WNYC that the fare hike was approved by the MTA. Thanks MTA!

But with that fare hike there will be better service....right?

 

[JadedWriter]

I just heard on WNYC that the fare hike was approved by the MTA. What's the point of public hearings if they were already dead set on it? Thanks MTA!

Motherfuckers with their fucking one door opening ass trains. Assholes need to learn how to balance a god damn budget.

 

[Pandora012]

Motherfuckers with their fucking one door opening ass trains. Assholes need to learn how to balance a god damn budget.

Why balance it, if you can just raise the price every year?

 

[JadedWriter]

Why balance it, if you can just raise the price every year?

That's the mindset I'm getting tired of dealing with.

 

[Jhoan]

But with that fare hike there will be better service....right?

One can only hope but that's wishful thinking. I feel like the money will only be used to finance bigger projects and modernize all the train lines. It would be nice if every station got the mosaic art treatment.

 

[Pandora012]

So it looks like the fare will stay $2.75, but the bonus will decrease. The monthly and weekly is increasing however.

http://abc7ny.com/news/mta-board-expected-to-vote-to-increase-subway-bus-fare-to-$3/1719715/

 

[B-Dubs]

But with that fare hike there will be better service....right?

Better service my ass.

 

[Xun]

I was looking at November, but truth be told it's probably a little too expensive if I were to go solo.

I'll keep looking though.

How's October?

I'm thinking of going from the 14th - 21st, I'm just looking at accommodation as we speak.

Airbnb will probably be the route I'll be going for since hotels for 1 are ridiculously expensive, I'm just not finding many places which appeal to me just yet in my price range...

 

[B-Dubs]

How's October?

I'm thinking of going from the 14th - 21st, I'm just looking at accommodation as we speak.

Airbnb will probably be the route I'll be going for since hotels for 1 are ridiculously expensive, I'm just not finding many places which appeal to me just yet in my price range...

Be careful with AirBNB, short-term stays without the primary resident at home are illegal. I don't think you'll get in trouble, but it could turn into a bit more of a hassle than it's worth.

 

[Pandora012]

How's October?

I'm thinking of going from the 14th - 21st, I'm just looking at accommodation as we speak.

Airbnb will probably be the route I'll be going for since hotels for 1 are ridiculously expensive, I'm just not finding many places which appeal to me just yet in my price range...

B-Dubs is correct about Airbnb. Have you tried hotels that are outside of Manhattan, like some of the other boroughs? You could even try something in New Jersey.

 

[Jhoan]

So it looks like the fare will stay $2.75, but the bonus will decrease. The monthly and weekly is increasing however.

http://abc7ny.com/news/mta-board-expected-to-vote-to-increase-subway-bus-fare-to-$3/1719715/

As someone who pays pay ride, this is good news for me but it still sucks that the monthly and weekly unlimited is going up for people who can afford it and work a 9-5/multiple jobs. Honestly, a weekly unlimited isn't worth it unless one is going out 5 days of the week and doing at least two round trips per day. I'll be making damn sure I get those bonuses before then.

How's October?

I'm thinking of going from the 14th - 21st, I'm just looking at accommodation as we speak.

Airbnb will probably be the route I'll be going for since hotels for 1 are ridiculously expensive, I'm just not finding many places which appeal to me just yet in my price range...

That's fine. There's nothing super special going on around that time but you'll see stuff for sure. I'll agree with everyone else that you should look into staying in a hotel the outer boroughs or in New Jersey but close enough that you're within reasonable distance of Manhattan. I would also add to look into hostels since it's usually cheaper via hostelworld.com. When I went to Boston last year, I stayed at a hostel and the rates were very reasonable.

 

[Penguin]

So it looks like the fare will stay $2.75, but the bonus will decrease. The monthly and weekly is increasing however.

http://abc7ny.com/news/mta-board-expected-to-vote-to-increase-subway-bus-fare-to-$3/1719715/

I mean I can live with the 5 bucks increase

 

[Syphon Filter]

So it looks like the fare will stay $2.75, but the bonus will decrease. The monthly and weekly is increasing however.

http://abc7ny.com/news/mta-board-expected-to-vote-to-increase-subway-bus-fare-to-$3/1719715/

Finally, tired of them raising it.

 

[Mully]

Protests of Trump's executive orders on immigration are happening in Washington Square Park right now.

 

[GK86]

Protests of Trump's executive orders on immigration are happening in Washington Square Park right now.

And it is a beautiful sight.

 

[victreeb3l]

Do you need a permit to protest on 5th ave? I feel like people should protest every Trump building in the city.

 

[Jhoan]

Do you need a permit to protest on 5th ave? I feel like people should protest every Trump building in the city.

The Secret Service probably won't allow it. Anything that's a threat to the president's security/family won't be taken lightly. I think protesters wouldn't able to get anywhere near that building within a 10-15 block radius of its vicinity.

 

[Fuchsdh]

The Secret Service probably won't allow it. Anything that's a threat to the president's security/family won't be taken lightly. I think protesters wouldn't able to get anywhere near that building within a 10-15 block radius of its vicinity.

Is the security still as bad as it was pre-inauguration around Trump Tower? You'd think it would have cooled off by now. Would be pretty ridiculous if they keep that side of the street's sidewalk forever closed off.

 

[fallengorn]

Anyone up for a Resident Evil room escape? Runs from 2/22 to 3/19.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-yo...esented-by-capcom-iam8bit-tickets-31368981468

Some slots are already selling out.

 

[Penguin]

Anyone up for a Resident Evil room escape? Runs from 2/22 to 3/19.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-yo...esented-by-capcom-iam8bit-tickets-31368981468

Some slots are already selling out.

What day/time are you looking at?

 

[Jhoan]

Is the security still as bad as it was pre-inauguration around Trump Tower? You'd think it would have cooled off by now. Would be pretty ridiculous if they keep that side of the street's sidewalk forever closed off.

I don't know personally as I haven't walked anywhere near that vicinity since he won the election. Although from a couple of news articles and reports that I saw on PBS News Hour, businesses have started suffering in the form of getting less tourist traffic. I read an article on Obama's neighbors back in Chicago and they said that in order to bring guests in, they had to notify the Secret Service ahead of time. While I don't think it would be anywhere near that extreme, I would imagine that pedestrians have to go through a deliberate corral to get by and/or show work ID if they work in the area.

Anyone up for a Resident Evil room escape? Runs from 2/22 to 3/19.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-yo...esented-by-capcom-iam8bit-tickets-31368981468

Some slots are already selling out.

40 bucks isn't bad at all. Why do all these Escape the Room places delay reavealing the location later though? I'm guessing it's to deter people from paying at the door.

 

[victreeb3l]

The Secret Service probably won't allow it. Anything that's a threat to the president's security/family won't be taken lightly. I think protesters wouldn't able to get anywhere near that building within a 10-15 block radius of its vicinity.

Ah ok. I remember a while back the stores in 5th ave were complaining that the security in the area was messing up foot traffic into their stores.

 

[fallengorn]

What day/time are you looking at?

It's pretty far out, don't have anything planned. So really, it's just a matter of picking a day. Timewise, probably 6:30 onward, unless its the weekend.

 

[jasonng]

Fuck off, New York

http://brokelyn.com/brunchcon-brooklyn/

The culture of something does start to change, however, when there’s an actual convention around it: See Comic-Con, PonyCon, RomCon etc. Now NYC’s first-ever BrunchCon is on its way in March, and it’s got Brooklyn, possibly the brunch capital of America, in its sights.

 

[smokeymicpot]

Fuck off, New York

http://brokelyn.com/brunchcon-brooklyn/

I can't stand brunch. Stop making reasons to drink at noon just do it.

 

[Makai]

How do I buy zelda tickets

 

[B-Dubs]

How do I buy zelda tickets

I dunno, but if you figure it out tell me.

 

[Penguin]

How do I buy zelda tickets

I dunno, but if you figure it out tell me.

The sale has been delayed until they have actual details to share.

 

[Jhoan]

Fuck off, New York

http://brokelyn.com/brunchcon-brooklyn/

I hate to say it but where do I sign up to volunteer? Anything that's a con in the city has my name on it. If it means free alcohol, I'm all for it!

That being said I never understood the appeal of brunch myself since getting drunk in the day doesn't sound fun. Way too many girls I dated in the past seemed to be into it. I guess it's a social thing.

 

[Marvie_3]

I can't stand brunch. Stop making reasons to drink at noon just do it.

This. I dont need some bullshit excuse to drink in the morning.

 

[smokeymicpot]

This. I dont need some bullshit excuse to drink in the morning.

Seriously then again I am not a fan of breakfast but I do love a bloody mary.

 

[Penguin]

Oh head count again, who is going to the Best of Brooklyn thingie tomorrow?

 

[Fuchsdh]

I can't stand brunch. Stop making reasons to drink at noon just do it.

I love brunch, but hipsters ruined it for me. What's the point of going out to eat overpriced food I could make at home and not get slammed by crowds in the process?

 

[Kisaya]

I can't stand brunch. Stop making reasons to drink at noon just do it.

*shrugs* Brunch is great cause a lot of places have special meal deals + bottomless drinks. Can't see why that's so bad.

Brunch con sounds dumb thou. Just make it a food fest ;p

 

[smokeymicpot]

*shrugs* Brunch is great cause a lot of places have special meal deals + bottomless drinks. Can't see why that's so bad.

Brunch con sounds dumb thou. Just make it a food fest ;p

I am not a big breakfast guy. Only reason why I don't like it. Plus in some places it is oddly crowded.

 

[Jhoan]

Oh head count again, who is going to the Best of Brooklyn thingie tomorrow?

I'm volunteering in the afternoon shift so I'll be there by default. As I mentioned before, I'll be pouring beer at a TBA booth. I'm not looking forward to making the trek but I'm looking forward to seeing that area since I've never been there before.

FYI, for anyone who loves or is interested in traveling, the NY Times Travel show is happening today and tomorrow at the Javits Center. Tickets are 20 bucks which means it's cheaper than Best of Brooklyn.

 

[Penguin]

I'm volunteering in the afternoon shift so I'll be there by default. As I mentioned before, I'll be pouring beer at a TBA booth. I'm not looking forward to making the trek but I'm looking forward to seeing that area since I've never been there before.

FYI, for anyone who loves or is interested in traveling, the NY Times Travel show is happening today and tomorrow at the Javits Center. Tickets are 20 bucks which means it's cheaper than Best of Brooklyn.

Well I'll find you and hope for an extra generous pour

 

[fallengorn]

I picked up some tickets for the Resident Evil escape room for 3/3 6:30. If anyone's interested let me know.

 

[Lulubop]

I would have went but I'm working rn. I can meet up with people after of ya ll hanging somewhere

 

[Penguin]

I picked up some tickets for the Resident Evil escape room for 3/3 6:30. If anyone's interested let me know.

You picked the Switch release date?

I'll be home with my new baby

 

[fallengorn]

I guess I'm too much of an old fart that I haven't been paying attention to any of that.

 

[Jhoan]

Well I'll find you and hope for an extra generous pour

For sure! I'll be more than happy to hook a GAF bro up with as much beer as you want. I'd be curious to go see what Bay Ridge is like in person and explore around that area. I've never been to that entire cluster of neighborhoods including Dyker Heights and Borough Park.