I thought the bullet only went to SJ and not SF. Am I missing something?
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SF BayGaf
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I thought the bullet only went to SJ and not SF. Am I missing something?
I remember taking it to a Sharks game from SF. This was years ago, did the lines change?
BeautifulMemory
Member
It goes both ways, only during the weekdays though and it's limited to commute hours
finalflame
Member
See y'all at GDC
Oakland rules but commuting on 880 and the lack of decent public transport to the South Bay will make you wanna jump off a bridge.
There's nothing right now in SF that makes it worth the extra cost of you already live elsewhere in the Bay Area. Shitty landlords, SFMTA and a long ass commute do not seem worth it to me when you can just go there on a whim. If you really desire some sort of urbanized experience try DT San Jose.
There's nothing right now in SF that makes it worth the extra cost of you already live elsewhere in the Bay Area. Shitty landlords, SFMTA and a long ass commute do not seem worth it to me when you can just go there on a whim. If you really desire some sort of urbanized experience try DT San Jose.
finalflame
Member
Yes, I'll have to pop in to our company party, but after/before that definitely interested!
Awesome! Hopefully we can get a few others.
Also will be going to Folsom St. Foundry Thursday night. Tons of people from the show end up there, it's a great time!
xenorevlis
Member
I might be down. Also looking to meet up with GAF from or near San Jose area. I somehow have a deficit of friends that are into gaming anywhere near my own capacity. Would love to meet up with GAF members again!
finalflame
Member
I'm in the South Bay and always down for gaming-related shenanigans.
NintendoGal
Member
I would like to show up to one of these events one of these days. I'm tired of staying in my little hiddie hole in Belmont.
finalflame
Member
Belmont ain't so bad, I was just at the farmer's market there a couple of weeks ago.
With that said, the GAF group that came out to PSX was a ton of fun. I definitely think we should do some more, smaller-scale meet-ups somewhere like Brewcade or AFK. At least 3 of us seem to be open to the idea; that's already a decent group!
I can get a sign-up sheet or something going, or we should start a <insert favorite messenger here> (I like WhatsApp) group going to communicate for everyone interested. We could all use a bit more getting out of our caves and hanging out with other like-minded SFBay GAFfers. To be honest, I'm surprised the thread gets so little movement, considering the general composition of the Bay Area (tech-heavy, therefore, probably lots of people into gaming).
I'm in the South Bay/San Jose area and could come to any events in the area.
PSX was finals week the last two years for me >_>.
The fact that the Bay Area is so tech-focused is probably the only reason we have this thread. I haven't seen any GAF community topics for areas around the size of the bay area.
PSX was finals week the last two years for me >_>.
The fact that the Bay Area is so tech-focused is probably the only reason we have this thread. I haven't seen any GAF community topics for areas around the size of the bay area.
NintendoGal
Member
No, I'm referring to the fact that I don't get out much. I moved here 4-5 years ago and hardly ever go into the city or ever leave our apartment. Now that I have a job, I find I have no idea what customers are talking about when they mention things about it.
finalflame
Member
Well, to everyone above and anyone else interested, I propose we get SFBayGAF together one of these weekends and either head up to Brewcade in SF, or check out a local bar in the South Bay, like AFK or anything in downtown SJ/MV/PA/SV/SM.
Here's a LINE link to the SFBay GAF group I just created, just get the LINE app from the App/Play/Windows Store on your phones (I know at least Xenor already has it
) and click it to join the group:http://line.me/ti/g/TkAC4Oe7IG
Let's make it happen guys!
finalflame
Member
Both locations I mentioned have ample stuff to do apart from drinking! Notably Brewcade has arcade cabinets and board games, and AFK has N64s and other games. We could also always plan something different, open to suggestions.
Just want to mention again, though it is tougher for folks who are far outside the city, Folsom St. Foundry on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You don't have to be into drinking, they host smash and street fighter tournaments (see pro players semi frequently as well as Mike Ross) that are streamed, tons of projectors and TVs with different game set ups. Some board games, rock band, etc. It's a blast ($5 cover though).
Brewcade is really awesome too, just smaller.
Brewcade is really awesome too, just smaller.
finalflame
Member
Definitely totally down for this.
Sounds fun I'd love to join.
I've been meaning to go to the Foundry's game night again, but since January, my schedule has been busy Tuesday and Thursday. I heard they started a Wednesday game night too, but I don't really know anything about how that might be different than Tuesday and Thursday, so has anyone ever been to the Wed game night? Same setups/amount of people, or is it kind of a light version of the main nights?
Oh is there a Wednesday one now? I thought they just hosted certain RSVP/private events then. No clue about those, would be interested in hearing about it too.
Right on! Think of places you guys feel like going to for food/drink, I'm pretty open. If it ends up just being a few of us we have a lot of options.
i3allistic
Member
Good read about Oakland changing if anyone cares
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/articleComments/Why-Are-Longtime-Residents-Leaving-Oakland-6866637.php
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/articleComments/Why-Are-Longtime-Residents-Leaving-Oakland-6866637.php
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
You mean before?
I was all switched around. I'm planning on getting people together the Friday of GDC week, so a couple weeks from now. Just gauging interest and starting to think of places.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Like the 11th?
I meant 18th.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Sure, I can do that.
MiniBossBattle
Member
Rain rain go away. So much wind too. I decided not to go to the city because of the weather. Hope it's better when GDC is in town.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Now I have a thing on the 18th.
It's also said to rain like this during GDC.
And St. Patrick's Day.
Perfect storm, GAF.
It's also said to rain like this during GDC.
And St. Patrick's Day.
Perfect storm, GAF.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
We want to suggest a new GDC meet?
Possibly during the week itself?
Possibly during the week itself?
I'll be at Folsom St. Foundry Tuesday and Thursday of that week. I think there's another event on that Wednesday too I'll probably go to.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
I'm going up for registration right now. Going to use my Chekhov's Christmas Ticket for a movie, reg, and then go to the pizza mixer on Folsom.
That's fucking cute.
That's fucking cute.
Sure feels like it with this amount of rain, but yeah we sure have a ways to go. I think I read that we still need another year of conservation?
finalflame
Member
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1196697
Additionally, is anyone CalTraining from the south bay?
Thanks for the link. Was wondering if anything was happening.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
I will see you all tomorrow.
NintendoGal
Member
Well crap, I just now remembered to check this thread.
finalflame
Member
Never too late. Us GDC folks are meeting up again tomorrow night; non-GDC attendees always welcome.
sparkeysam
Member
How reliable is BART? I've got 4.5 hours between when my international flight lands and my check in time for my connecting domestic flight.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Which airport are you flying into?
BART's currently having some issues in the East Bay: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/BART-riders-enter-third-day-of-disruption-as-6921626.php
sparkeysam
Member
SFO. I was just hoping to spend a few hours in town rather than just waiting at the airport. It's my first time to the states so I really don't want to risk missing my connecting flight.
Generally pretty reliable. But you are talking about 30 minutes to go from SFO into the city with trains leaving every 15-20 minutes. So give yourself 1hr 40mins for transit time to and from Civic Center. 40 minutes to get off your plane and to the BART station (it takes some time, though you can walk from the International Terminal) plus whatever time customs takes you. Then security coming back which is heavily dependent on time but I have never spent all that long in security at SFO.
You are talking a likely 3-3.5 hour experience to get into the city and back. With 4.5 hours in between flights, I am not sure it is worth it.
Enough time to grab some rocking DimSum though.