I'm ready to hear some first person accounts about CAX.

[EVB]

ok ill chime in here. the layout of the room was awkward and could have been done in rows and most people would have prefferred it that way. the location was great and hotel price was good enough for me. food was a bitch if you dont know the area. alot of klovers i wanted to meet but never ran across.
this was my first cax so i had fun no matter what the games i loved-inferno,blaster,black widow,warlords,boxing bugs,demon,tank 8.
the after party/socialisation was greeat i had a great time meeting everyone i met was plesently surprised at how well we all clicked. short breakdown on the members i met.

theshanman-really a kickass guy friendly as hell and your wife is great to bs with when she wasnt wrangling your kids haha.cant wait to see you up north again soon.
kalan-god what can i say, you are one hot piece of ass
blindog-awesome meeting another black and white collector enjoyed the short time we went on about night driver I WANT ONE
phet-oh phet, very chill not what i expected at first but good people i look forward to exchanging restore stories in the future.
chris25810-really surprised me funny as hell, for some reason i thought you would be a quiet grumpy middle aged man, and i was right....
eseyo- glad to meet you i woke up with a white russian in my hand that day so i was all over the place sorry we didnt talk more.
xx121-cool as hell,really aesome to watch you play games we hadnt talked a bunch but damn good people
jow-didnt say more than a sentence to you, your wife must have a leash for you that matches your sons haha
dogp-really chill a shame he lives in dc
josie-well, she fits right in with our local group waayyy funnier than expected awesome chick
evb-another not what i expected person that i wish i had spent more time chatting with
savit4ltr-very very chill guy pretty much what i expected
rikitiki-a pleasant surprise for me i enjoyed the time we spent talking about repro art i get a better take on him after talking with him. thanks for taking the time out from your busy booth to talk repro it was great
caddysrule-one of the good people,if you ever have a dooubt if there are good people still out there he will change your mind a true asset to this hobby and the social part of it.
avidgeek-your a cute little guy and i will be spamming your email with new ideas i promise
fullthrottle-dedicated beyond many glad he makes the drive down does many collectors a solid by transporting games and he kicks ass on quantum
alot of us locals hang out and talk often we are very lucky that we all seem to get along well
p1899m-more level headed than alot of us but fun as hell to hang with
acejedi(old as hell but what can you do about it)
8bitnintendo-gay and i think he pee'd himself, i have a pic to prove it
mikebets-somehow i lost track of you saturday but always great to see
johnvv-we passed in the hall but i was busy as hell i apologise for not catching up with you
mrbill2084-we have met several time but this show was the first that i got to really get to know you good people that has been in this hobby since i was in diapers great to have guys like him in this hobby
tronguy-glad you made it tho brief and i was beyond wasted i remember segments of you being there


im sure i missed a few people and im sorry as hell if i did. us locals are lucky we have get togethers its a shame more of us didnt hang out outside of the show but that was the best fun ive had in a long time. thanks for everything guys

Well, maybe it's time to schedule a klov party at my establishment. Avidgeek, flullthrottle and xx121 all came by my place to check it out as a close point of interest. I wished there was more time to just shoot the shit.

 

[arcadejunkie]

Well, maybe it's time to schedule a klov party at my establishment. Avidgeek, flullthrottle and xx121 all came by my place to check it out as a close point of interest. I wished there was more time to just shoot the shit.

that would be cool as hell, id make the trek down fo sho

 

[avidgeek]

Agreed....we need a separate gathering say "Pre-CAX" or a destination after the hall closes Sat nite. Would be nice not to drive anywhere but a scheduled meet up would be a good idea.

 

[datafry]

Also, EVB should be considered a contender to make a run at FLY's world record in track and field.

I played Sunday after closing and started getting my groove back and made it close to a few 3rd places. At least I know where I stand with that game now.

 

[havok69]

Funny you should mention that... We were talking CC and suddenly he breaks out in song.

"I gonna luv me havok and 69
Rub him down with sum calamine
Cuz you make me swollen and I'm koll like that
Reach around my helo from the front to back."

It freaked me out cuz I thought he wanted to do what with the Major Havoc game? Now it all makes sense, thanks for clearing that up.

Well that makes me damn glad I'm on the other side of the country!



** Edit **

You had me going for a minute there - and then I realized that I use just my Havok account there, 69 is just the backup in case Havok is taken.

You bastard!



Time to whip out Photoshop, your Joysticks pic, and a Juno First...

 

[jow]

jow-didnt say more than a sentence to you, your wife must have a leash for you that matches your sons haha

Hey fucker, we talked way more than that! We talked about how shitty Domino Man was, how fun it is to say BUBBBBLESSSS!, how deals go wrong, and how Kris has the softest skin we have ever seen. We played Warlords (or maybe you were just watching laughing at how bad Chris and Phet were), we talked during the KLOV group pic, and we talked about Death Race and how I didnt really see the appeal.

Geez, tough crowd.

 

[M1A]

it seems like meeting klov'ers in person gives me a better impression of them than I had before.

I won't whine about canceling at the last minute, but I agree with what you say here from my experience last year.

Its one thing to talk on here and get to know people on here. Its totally different to meet them in person. So rewarding, in my opinion. I really got to know Jow, AG, FT, and Frizz last year and I'm very glad I did. At some of the local parties, I've gotten to know Fatherpain, VectorInvdr, EndOfLine, Session9, Kalan, Shertz, and others. Its easier to consider a "friend" on here a friend once you meet them and get to chill a few hours, shoot the shit.

Honestly, I've not met a KLOVer in person I didn't like. I suspect the KLOVers I have clashed with on here I'll like more in person than online.

Anyway, a few big regrets this year due to my absence. One is not getting to meet Phet. Hell, I'm concluding a deal with him and when its done I'll have 3 of his machines from Minn to CA - I'd like to shake the guys had at a minimum. Buy him a beer in the maximum for all you quote hackers. Hope he and atari90210 make it next year.

I regret not getting to meet Savit, but he's local, so I'm sure I'll see him around here at some point.

I really wanted to meet cleverlyj, as he and I have a very similar taste in games, but since he didn't make it ultimately it was a nonissue.

And everyone else - I value meeting you guys some day...putting names with faces, building friendships. A large part of my interest in this hobby is the network of friendly faces that enjoy the hobby with as much enthusiasm as I do.

Here's to you all.

- M1A

 

[M1A]

We talked about how shitty Domino Man was

blasphemy.

- M1A

 

[jow]

blasphemy.

- M1A

Hahaha, I knew I would get a response out of that. The cabinet is flat out sick. The game? Not so much for me...

 

[avidgeek]

Hey fucker, we talked way more than that! We talked about how sexy Domino Man was, how fun it is to say and play in BUBBBBLESSSS!, how relationships go wrong, how Kris has the bluest eyes. We played Warlords, cuddled, shared a sunset walk on the beach, reminisced about the KLOV group pic, and laughed about Death Race and how it got me all tingly inside. I will never forget our special time together.

Fixed......

 

[M1A]

Originally Posted by jowseph
Hey fucker, we talked way more than that! We talked about how sexy Domino Man was, how fun it is to say and play in BUBBBBLESSSS!, how relationships go wrong, how Kris has the bluest eyes. We played Warlords, cuddled, shared a sunset walk on the beach, reminisced about the KLOV group pic, and laughed about Death Race and how it got me all tingly inside. I will never forget our special time together.

Fixed...... .

Classic. Fucking classic. Nice work.

- M1A

 

[arcadejunkie]

Fixed......

true, thats pretty much how it went

 

[ericliddell]

What up all,

Its been a while since I posted last, Just wanted to add my thoughts on the show. I went with Bill Carlton, Ken House, John McAllister. We were the (3 crazy guys doing the 10,000,000 on Robotron) I was the one with a black Defender shirt on.

what a blast! fun times! random thoughts....

The guy doing the WR video on KLAX, that was Jimmy Linderman. He also destroyed the WR on Galaga 88. over 1.6 Million. And last year did 30,000,000 WR on MR. Do. ask the guy to do 1,000,000 on Qbert. he can usually do it first man. insane.

I had some good game scores at the show...

Stargate - 1,500,000. stopped the game just before the power went out.
Joust - 1,800,000
Robotron 10,000,000

would have made another run at the Space Invaders WR. (55,000). I did 25,000 at the Seattle show... but no ref at this event so no attempt.

over all it was a blast. props to full throttle for saving the day!

respectz,

Eric EZE Liddell

 

[jow]

What up all,

Its been a while since I posted last, Just wanted to add my thoughts on the show. I went with Bill Carlton, Ken House, John McAllister.

Hey dude, I'm pretty sure I saw you at Bennigans on Sun AM for breakfast then?

 

[ericliddell]

Hey dude, I'm pretty sure I saw you at Bennigans on Sun AM for breakfast then?

Right on man, yup that was us at Bennigans Sun Morn. Ihop was a zoo....

 

[EVB]

What up all,

Its been a while since I posted last, Just wanted to add my thoughts on the show. I went with Bill Carlton, Ken House, John McAllister. We were the (3 crazy guys doing the 10,000,000 on Robotron) I was the one with a black Defender shirt on.

what a blast! fun times! random thoughts....

The guy doing the WR video on KLAX, that was Jimmy Linderman. He also destroyed the WR on Galaga 88. over 1.6 Million. And last year did 30,000,000 WR on MR. Do. ask the guy to do 1,000,000 on Qbert. he can usually do it first man. insane.

I had some good game scores at the show...

Stargate - 1,500,000. stopped the game just before the power went out.
Joust - 1,800,000
Robotron 10,000,000

would have made another run at the Space Invaders WR. (55,000). I did 25,000 at the Seattle show... but no ref at this event so no attempt.

over all it was a blast. props to full throttle for saving the day!

respectz,

Eric EZE Liddell

Glad someone finally beat the score on that crate. I'll stick a 2,000,000 up there for next year. Whoop!

Oh, too bad we didn't get a chance to play two player Joust! :/

 

[josie]

Hi!

CAX was a total blast! I loved both the games and all of you guys You all made me feel very welcome!

Karl (Fullthrottle) showed me many different games and how they worked and was pretty patient. He really opened my eyes to games other than my favorite Ms Pac...

Brian (XXI21) was fun to play with along with Andy (Savit4l8r) and there were a lot of laughs... after the picture and the better get to know you session... dinner w/Avidgeek, Arcadejunkie, 8bitnintendo, P(insert number)M, The blonde guy who doesn't post much, and PDog....was a blast. I never laughed so hard in my life at this meal... of course some of that was my fault... "First you start with a bone..." ahem...anyway...

Jow was TALL, either that or I am short...and his son is absolutely as cute as can be!! The Shanman and family were super nice and he even let his kids have some non-kashi cookies... and Gregatron was fun to talk to, and Chris w/numbers after his name was fun and funny. Phet didn't like me... but I can't please everyone... there were so many and all were great! EVB was pretty cool, Acejedi and I didn't talk much but just in passing. I had a leslie sighting and he sat next to me while playing ms pac for a while.

My favorite non-pac game was that upright pinball!! I want one! I really liked EVB's cocktail w/96 in one too. I was so mad I was able to get high score 3,4,5,6,7,8,... etc... and the one time I was kicking butt and had way over the real high score the game bugged out and stopped working correctly... and I never repeated it. I was bummed...but I have a witness to my Ms Pac Prowess

It was a great time! You guys are all great!!

 

[EVB]

Hi!

CAX was a total blast! I loved both the games and all of you guys You all made me feel very welcome!

Karl (Fullthrottle) showed me many different games and how they worked and was pretty patient. He really opened my eyes to games other than my favorite Ms Pac...

Brian (XXI21) was fun to play with along with Andy (Savit4l8r) and there were a lot of laughs... after the picture and the better get to know you session... dinner w/Avidgeek, Arcadejunkie, 8bitnintendo, P(insert number)M, The blonde guy who doesn't post much, and PDog....was a blast. I never laughed so hard in my life at this meal... of course some of that was my fault... "First you start with a bone..." ahem...anyway...

Jow was TALL, either that or I am short...and his son is absolutely as cute as can be!! The Shanman and family were super nice and he even let his kids have some non-kashi cookies... and Gregatron was fun to talk to, and Chris w/numbers after his name was fun and funny. Phet didn't like me... but I can't please everyone... there were so many and all were great! EVB was pretty cool, Acejedi and I didn't talk much but just in passing. I had a leslie sighting and he sat next to me while playing ms pac for a while.

My favorite non-pac game was that upright pinball!! I want one! I really liked EVB's cocktail w/96 in one too. I was so mad I was able to get high score 3,4,5,6,7,8,... etc... and the one time I was kicking butt and had way over the real high score the game bugged out and stopped working correctly... and I never repeated it. I was bummed...but I have a witness to my Ms Pac Prowess

It was a great time! You guys are all great!!

Josie, I'm really glad you experienced the essence of the video arcade era. To be so mad over a pac-man high score that could have been really brings back the memories however I am truly sorry the game bombed out on you.

 

[mkeller]

What up all,

Its been a while since I posted last, Just wanted to add my thoughts on the show. I went with Bill Carlton, Ken House, John McAllister. We were the (3 crazy guys doing the 10,000,000 on Robotron) I was the one with a black Defender shirt on.

That was an awesome show (crappy pic below). My friend here back home could not believe it.

Tell your buddy "thanks again" for the advice on fixing my Star Castle.

 

[RareHero]

great to hear you feel this way as it was my mousetrap

Aw, don't take it personally...you didn't MAKE Mousetrap...or, did ya?!

Don't get me wrong - I'm glad it was there, and loved playing it! To me, CAX was about playing weird and forgotten games that objectively aren't that good...but are fascinating in their own right!

There's a reason some games are classics and some games are forgotten. Even w/ the simple graphics and sounds , magic happened w/ Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Q*Bert, etc etc etc ....Mousetrap, not so much. It's just got that weird home-made poor-man's Pac-Man about it. Wait...actually more like a poor-man's Ladybug.