NC GAME DAY II (Aug 23): Man, was that fun or what?!

[Henry]

I'll have to get back with you by Sunday on this, but I love the idea. It's about a 2 1/2 to 3 hour car trip to get to Raleigh, so I won't be rolling in until 8:00 or so; also, Togamario ain't drinkin' agebut that shouldn't be a problem.

For myself, I'm a tea-totaller, but that never stopped me from socializing before.

 

[Jon Potter]

I live in Raleigh and am quite the opposite of a teetotaller. You'll have to put me down as a maybe, though. I'm Hesitant to beg off on the family Friday night as well since I'll be playing the part of the absentee father all day Saturday.

It does sound appealing, though.

 

[Jon Potter]

Double Post

 

[Rel]

I wouldn't propose that we have this thing at a bar per se. There are a number of folks that might be interested who are not of legal drinking age and bars can sometimes be so noisy that we'd have a hard time talking anyway. Maybe a restaurant with outside seating (assuming we aren't being deluged by yet another thunderstorm).

As far as when, I probably wouldn't be able to get there until 8:00 or so anyway. We put my daughter down to bed at around 7-7:30 and so I could try and get there after that. If it works out for others to get together earlier, feel free.

We've still got a couple weeks to go, so no rush on a final decision. If anybody has further ideas on some place for a cool drink and some idle chatter to cap off the week, fire away. And we're still looking to fill most of the slots for two games, so bug the folks in your regular game groups that aren't signed up.

 

[Lola]

What about a pub-like place, such as Tir Na Nog? (I haven't been there, and would love to go... and it's close enough for me to taxi there and back should I choose to drink.)

Of course, there are other pub/resturants scattered around the triangle area...

 

[Shemeska]

Tir Na Nog is a fun place, went there last year for a friends birthday party. And there's a wonderful little story behind it too... nothing so fun as watching a crazy friend acting crazy and eventually tripping over his own chair and falling on the floor of the pub. Well the manager walks over looking concerned and says, "I think you've had enough to drink sir... are you alright?" well we all look at the manager, and truthfully answer to him, "Actually, he's had the least to drink of any of us here tonight, he's completely sober, he's normally that way."

To say nothing of the attempt at scottish dancing or something in the parking lot afterwards that led to some more falling down and lots of laughing on our parts.

But I was talking about the pub and not crazy people originally wasn't I? Heh. Good pub, portions or food are a little small IIRC, but a fun place. I might be up for it the night before game day, depends when I have to pick up a friend at one of the local train stations.

 

[Jon Potter]

Well, my friend who had been saying all along how much he wanted to come to Game Day II has officially said that he can't come.

So he's one less potential player.

 

[Hand of Vecna]

Oy, Henry -- my char for the M&M game's been sent to ya via e-mail. Let's bust up on some Fusigoids!!!

 

[Henry]

UPDATE: I changed Drowdude's slot to a friend of Hand of Vecna's, who goes by the screenname of "Mister Book" I'm sorry to know that Our Favorite Spider-Guy couldn't make it, but Hopefully our M&M game will still kick butt and take names (in Silver-Age Style, of course).

 

[Rel]

Very good, Henry. I too was hoping that Drowdude would manage to find a way to attend, but we'll just have to try and catch him next time.

I still don't have any strong preference for where we do our Friday night hang out. Part of me would really like to try and have it someplace with outdoor seating, but considering the weather we've been having, that might not be a great plan. I do like Tir Na Nog and the atmosphere is certainly good but my concerns there are that it is fairly "bar-like" and I don't know if they card people on weekend nights. Also, it is a popular place for live music which could mean that it is crowded and loud.

One other place that pops to mind is Newton's Southwest on Harrison Avenue in Cary. It is right off I-40 and should be fairly easy to get to. It has the advantage of a large outdoor patio (assuming no band is playing that night) and huge tables indoors. The food is good and big and it is more a restaurant than a bar. But I still won't be offended if folks would rather we go somewhere else. So long as there are chairs and something wet to drink, I'll be happy.

On the matter of Game Day itself, we're coming down the home stretch so if there are any gamers out there that you know who aren't already coming, invite them along. We've still got plenty of open slots. Also, I've noticed that several folks are signed up for a morning slot or afternoon slot but not both. If that's by design, great. If you're planning on being there most of the day, feel free to grab one of the available slots.

That's about all I've got for now. Expect more messages from me in varying degrees of panic or excitement as we get closer to Game Day.

 

[Lola]

For other options, there's a Cinelli's Pizza in Cary and one in Raleigh. Supposedly, they do groups pretty well. I checked out the menu, and it seems like a pretty good selection for a "pizza place". They also have beer and wine. Kind of like Olive Garden. Any other ideas? Oh, and if you don't care where but might show up, a headcount would probably be helpful.

This is getting more and more food-oriented... must be my magic gastronomic influence!

 

[Henry]

For other options, there's a Cinelli's Pizza in Cary

[yoda voice]Hmmm... interesting, this Cinelli's Pizza is![/yoda voice]

I invited several of my game group along, but no luck. Leave the state?!?! Are you daft!?!?!

(Actually, one of them traveled with me to Gencon, so I don't blame him for not wanting to pack again or have an early road trip, even if only for a couple of days...)

 

[Lola]

Cinelli's Pizza

Click on the pot to get to the menu. Mmmmmm, white pizza.

 

[Jeph]

BAH! Nothing can beat Lilly's Pizza (at five points)!

And bump.

 

[Lola]

Lilly's is good... but only if I can get a ride out there. I stay far, far away from five points, especially with all the construction between my house and there.

 

[Jon Potter]

I would argue that Lilly's is a less-than optimal choice given the seating situation. They have limited outdoor seating and I've never been there when that it was crowded. Sitting inside is an option, but last time I was there it was really loud indside. Granted, I haven't been there in a while, but that's not very conducive to chatting, IMO.

Plus I think their pizza's a little too soggy 9 times out of 10.

Anyway, I've never been to or even heard of Cinelli's Pizza prior to Lola's mention of it, so I can't voice an informed opnion about that place.

 

[Rel]

Never been to Cinelli's but it looks like a good location from the picture on the website. My boss just said that he's heard from a reliable source (i.e. a "fat man") that the food is great.

With due respect to Jeph, I'd rather stay away from Five Points. I can never find a place to park there.

Edit: Just found out that one of the guys from my game group is going to be able to make the afternoon slot so I added him to my Orcz Reducz game as Thag.

 

[Lola]

Cinelli's in Cary is one of the "best picks" for pizza and Italian places at citysearch.com (the user reviews were gushingly good for the most part) and got 3 stars at triangle.com. Is it to be assumed that we're considering the Cary location? There is another one in Raleigh. Obviously, I'm pimping this place, but I've never had a bad time with a group of people in an Italian resturant.

 

[NCSUCodeMonkey]

Hey Against All Ooze players, I need minis! I own exactly eight un-painted minis, which will work fine for the game, but if any of you have tackleboxes full of exciting and painted minis, then that would be preferable. Just ask my players, I think they get tired of every evil boss being the beholder fig

Matt

 

[Rel]

Hey Against All Ooze players, I need minis! I own exactly eight un-painted minis, which will work fine for the game, but if any of you have tackleboxes full of exciting and painted minis, then that would be preferable. Just ask my players, I think they get tired of every evil boss being the beholder fig

Matt

I don't exactly have the world's largest mini collection, Matt. But if you can give me some idea as to what you're looking for, I might be able to come up with a few that were appropriate. Of course I don't have many that are "oozelike" but Play-Doh is cheap.

Everybody knows that it just isn't a NC Game Day until the Play-Doh comes out.

Oh, and I know for a fact that Lola's got minis for her character alread. I seent em' with my own eyes.