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Gaming => Tampa Bay Gaming Groups => Topic started by: tampamac2002 on September 17, 2009, 09:08:41
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Are we still planning on a Game Night 9/23?
Not sure who's turn it is either.
Mac
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Yes. It's Nathaniel's turn.
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Yep. Next Wednesday is here. I think Charles is wanting to break out Thurn & Taxis with us?
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I am willing to try Turning Taxis, just remember that we only have access to Starfarers of Catan for a limited time. Given the frequency at which gaming is successfully happening, I nominate it to be first in the game line-up.
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Those can be the two games of the night.
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Bad news on two fronts, amigo. :(
1) I have a mandatory mixer that I must go to this Wednesday and then next Wednesday as well...can we game on Thursday at Nathaniels!!? I'm sorry to be such a pain with the schedule...This is a mandatory work function!
2) Wendy nixed the kitten idea. I broke down and told her and she told me that we were not getting any other animals. When Beth said she couldn't visit while there were kittens, I thought she was kidding..but apparently she was serious.
Sometimes it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission...but I thought this one was a shoo-in.
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I have no problem with spending a few hours gaming on either day, but I do not have time to do both. The last schedule change ended up leaving Mac out. Since Starfarers of Catan is set to go on the table, maybe those who are most interested in playing that should have the most weight on determining the date.
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I'm okay with either night. I know Mac said he was going to be busier on Wednesdays anyway.
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Hey...it's my schedule that's the problem...so...if anyone doesn't get to play...it would be me. I'd rather you keep the night and exclude me than change the night and exclude Mac.
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Since Mac hadn't replied yet I just sent him a message. I hope he comments on this tonight.
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No, I mean that Mac said in another thread that Wednesdays are not as good for him anyway because of his... I want to say his job... I know television is involved, but I have no idea if television is related to his job. ??? I'm assuming so.
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I remember him mentioning something like that before, but I wasn't sure if that meant that he wouldn't be able to come out anymore on Wednesdays or if it was just less likely. In any case, I propose that if we don't hear back from him by noon to confirm interest in gaming tonight then we reschedule for tomorrow evening.
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Okay, Sounds good.
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So tomorrow at Nathaniel's works for all?? ;D
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See you guys tomorrow. 8)
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This will probably be the final event for me since my homework this semester takes such a long time for me. I'd compare it to a 15-hour work day all week at this point. Much of this work is due to getting backlogged from illnesses that are obviously uncontrollable and the fact that I am not a speed reader. Another flaw that I have is that I want it done right, rather than just throwing something together and accepting an average grade.
By the way Charles, I definitely think you've made the right choice by turning down the offer to work from home. I'm not sure what all your reasons were, but I definitely have seen enough myself.
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Hello,
Sorry for the lack of communication. I had checked myself into the emergency room Tuesday, I left work after an hour and a half of working and went straight to the ER.
I was released yesterday around 4pm. When I got home, I kicked my shoes off, showered and lay in bed all evening.
I had chest pains most of last week, mild ones. I've had them before, however, at work my left arm started hurting and it raised an alarm in my head that I should get checked out. You all probably realize I am not the most fit person of the group.
I'm okay, my heart was stress tested and passed with flying colors. My arteries were checked for blockage, everything looked fine. I was released with some new medications and a very stern warning to watch my blood sugar a lot closer.
After getting back to work, I poured myself a big cup of soda and realized that I have had chest pains prior to this, generally attributable to drinking too much caffeine. I will cut back on the soda and coffee and all should be back to normal. Oh, and the sugar, I have to watch what I snack on.
All in all, I should be at your place around 6pm and ready to game.
Mac
ps, no prayers are necessary, however, a slap on the wrist would be appreciated if you see me eating anything bad for diabetics. :P
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Wow! Sounds rough. I'm glad your tests came back ok. See you tonight! :)
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yes, I'll be there by 6:30pm at the latest. I have some stuff to do that I forgot about.
I'm going to ask my two stepsons if they are interested in joining me. You met Brandon last time, I'll also ask Barry if he's interested.
I may call Barry by his nickname, Junior. I know he prefers for non-family to call him Barry. I don't blame him, who wants someone you just met to call you Junior. lol just thought I would mention it.
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Mac...I didn't get you post until just now. I had no idea you were in so much health trauma!!! I will help you watch what you snack on!!
Dragon - This means no "regular" gaming events for you? No movies, no games?
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We'll see. At minimum, I don't think I'll be able to host anything for a while. As much as I enjoy having everyone over, everything that goes on before and after is too much right now. As events come up, I'll have to determine how things are going on a case-by-case basis.
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I'm available for a gaming event either this coming Wednesday (11/4) or the following one (11/11).
Actually, I can make it any day the week of 11/9; except Monday, my birthday.
I can host the event.
Anyone interested?
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Interested...yes.
Able to attend? No. Unfortunately, I will have to pass on gaming for this and next Wednesday.
The 18th might work! Did you want to host that one..? Or should I? Obviously the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is out...so that looks like our one opportunity to all get together...
Nathaniel, can you shoot for one event this month? The 18th?
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Sorry, can't do Wednesdays right now.
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I can host the next one. I can't do Tuesday, however, I can do Thursday.
Let me know when and I'll get the appropriate permission slip signed.
Mike
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Sounds fine with me, but I'm not sure when I can attend yet. I have a client that has been sending quite a few email messages and phone calls to have lots of adjustments done to his website. Plus I've been dealing with the college quite a bit lately to get things so that I can have all my credits required to graduate next semester. So basically, there's lots going on and I haven't even had much family time lately.
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Since Dragon can't spare the time, anyway, I vote that we keep it to Wednesdays for now. I workout with Kami on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Not that I wouldn't be willing to make a change if Nathaniel would commit to a Thursday...I would...but it doesn't sound like he'll be willing to spare the time for awhile.
Can we plan (and get the permission slip signed) for Mac's place on the 18th?
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I'll get back with you guys on some potential stuff next month.
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I'm available to host the Wednesday 11/18 event.
Let me know how many are coming so I can plan accordingly.
Mac
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Is anyone coming over tomorrow? :D
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i will the normal 6PM
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As I posted on another thread. I am serving as a juror in a first degree murder trial :o. Thus I will be at the courtroom late ALL WEEK. We're hoping to finish up the case by Friday...but maybe not. I'll keep you posted as to my ability to game!
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Have you tried taking any games in with you? My last jury duty, I took my travel edition Settlers. Actually got a few games in during some of the longer recesses.
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I'll be home by 6pm and look forward to seeing two of you then?
I don't have many games, so feel free to bring some with you.
See you then.
Mac
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Have you tried taking any games in with you? My last jury duty, I took my travel edition Settlers. Actually got a few games in during some of the longer recesses.
I have jury duty 11/23. I usually bring my DS along to keep me occupied, and a book in case the games get boring.
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Quick directions, in case anyone needs them.
US to F Dr.
Go east to the first street, El Ave, turn right.
My place is on the right,
You can park in the street right in front of my house, or in the driveway.
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Unnamable came over last night. He was waiting in the driveway when I got home from work, sorry about that. I got home at 6:01pm, or thereabouts.
We settled in for a game of Magic, since neither of us have any games to speak of.
He started with a Sliver deck that I thought was a preconstruct. After playing, and winning, we both agreed that it was not a preconstruct, just too many powerful cards, and a tell tale hint of earlier sets mixed in. His one sliver allowed him to choose one color they were protected from, I had a one color black deck, so that finished me.
The second round was won by me with a black/white cleric deck. I was able to sacrifice clerics and do damage to him. For a while there it was really close, I had him down to 8 life, he whittled me down to 8 as well. Then I got +8 health boost and was able to sacrifice 8 toughness worth of clerics to do him in.
And for our finale, I was able to overrun him with a mass of serpents. A lure enchantment forced all his blockers to focus on one serpent, while my +12/+12 serpent token was allowed to get through.
We sat and talked for a bit afterwards. We both agreed we would like to get some games for ourselves. Wyldwing, I hear your going to order some games, have you done so yet?
I'm planning on going to his house to play Hero Scape Friday, if work doesn't soak up all my free time Friday.
Mac
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Sounds cool. Thanks for taking the time to post this.
I haven't played HeroScape in a long time. Are you taking your set(s), or are you just playing with what he has there?
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He mentioned having the core set, a bridge expansion set, along with some expansion sets. He says he has it set up all the time, can't find anyone to play. I suggested we use only his set to avoid confusion, and we plan on doing that tomorrow after 6pm.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Mac
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If you're using the set you bought from me, I put stickers under the base of most of the figures.
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We're using his sets, he keeps them set up on a table he can move out of the way when not used. He has no kids or pets that will mess with the pieces once set up and moved to a corner, unlike most of us.
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Okay, I destinctly heard Chris say something about another game session earlier in the month than the 27th... it got lost in the shuffle of posts about the funagain order, but I'd like to bring that back to the table.
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Anytime after the 20th should be ok for me to attend, at least an evening session.
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yes i did i will even host I'm OK for any day really if its just an evening thing
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I'm up for whatever. I am even willing to play some Magic again or Heroscape.
I'm available quite a bit of the time, I'm off this weekend starting today. I have Friday thru Tuesday off this weekend. I do have plans some of the days, however, I'm willing to try and work something out.
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Okay... I guess I'll show up then. ???
Be ready for me.
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whats eveyone think about this wedsay at my place i would be up for some gaming than
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Great! A man with a plan. I'm in.
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Wednesdays are still no good for me, since Beth is still going to Weight Watchers on Wednesday nights. On top of that, I have finals this week. Last week was really hectic. I'm hoping this week won't be as bad, but count me out for at least one more week.
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Pardon me, I was off the last two days and not using the internet too much.
I'm good to game today, I should be able to make it around 6pm, I think.
If we are planning on playing HeroQuest, I can bring some additional sets to increase the variety.
I could also bring along my Magic box.
Of course, if Chris brings his games that would be good as well.
I'll check here again about a quarter 'til six.
Mac
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cool i was hopeing you could make it
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Great gaming day.
We were able to get in two attempts at beating Red November, the gnomish submarine game. The first game ended quickly when the missile command center went nuts and launched a missile at itself. Although we all tried, nobody could punch the codes in correctly to turn off the launch orders.
Game two ended on the very last minute of the game. Somehow the missile command center received launch orders to target the submarine, I know sounds familiar, right? Well, this time we all had some items and as we attempted to get over there and shut off the self destruct orders, fires broke out between us and the missile command room. I had a book of codes, however, I couldn't get through the compartments with fires. We all died heroically on the sixtieth minute of the one hour voyage.
We also played first edition of Betrayal at House on the Hill twice at Unamable's house Wednesday.
Tylerchuit won the first, we had an unlucky haunting roll and it started way too early. Frankenstein mopped the floor with Unamable and myself.
The second time around, we had eight omen cards out and I drew the Mummy and had to get the girl and a ring or holy symbol. I was able to beat Unamable down, grab the holy symbol, gather in the girl and make a dash back to the catacombs to tuck the lovers into the sarcophagus.
Good game, luckily we had the erratta sheet close at hand.
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That second game of Betrayal, I got attacked by a wolf early on. It really crippled my character, and made movement really slow going, and successfull rolls few and far between. I know Mac had a similar experience in the first game when he drank a bad potion he found in a dusty, unmarked bottle sitting in an old, haunted house. Go figure. ::)
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I was having fond thoughts of the submarine game, I was actually hoping the potion was alcohol and going to add 3 to all my rolls. Sadly, it made me ill and I probably puked on Frankenstein. No wonder he beat me all bloody.
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Sounds like fun. Thanks for posting about it. Any chance that Red November will be coming to the table next week?