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GeorgeC
02/03/2011, 12:15 pm
The idea struck me:
How about a telltale games UK meetup? Various members of the forum meet up some place and go about a day with silly antics and jolly japes etc etc!

If we could get the names of people willing to do it, we could find a convenient half way point for all attendees so no excessive travelling is required! (unless you like that kind of thing)

Possible Activities
Alton Towers
Get Blindingly Drunk
Go Karting
Bowling
Meet up in the middle of the Irish Sea
Road trip to America to witness the greatness of TomPravetz

(Maybe) Attendance List
GeorgeC
Friar
JedExodus
Jeeno0142
Darth Marsden
Monkey Movies
doodinthemood
Friar
02/03/2011, 12:24 pm
You know, thats not actually a bad idea...

But I live in some sort of noplace (rural wiltshire) so i'll undoubtedly have to travel pretty far to go wherever the meet is.

Put me down as a "maybe"
JedExodus
02/03/2011, 12:26 pm
Yeah i'd be game for it. Can't guarantee anything yet obv, but I like the idea certainly :)
Friar
02/03/2011, 12:29 pm
Yeah i'd be game for it. Can't guarantee anything yet obv, but I like the idea certainly :)
But... Ireland isn't part of the UK! :p
Just kidding. I'm sure you'd be welcome. Unless the halfway point ends up in the middle of the sea... :p
jeeno0142
02/03/2011, 12:31 pm
I'm interested, but I'm very shy and may not come because of it. You had better put me down as a maybe as well.
RetroVortex
02/03/2011, 12:35 pm
I don't think I've been active here long enough to have enough courage to do something like this.
(Plus I'm lazy!...)
JedExodus
02/03/2011, 12:35 pm
But... Ireland isn't part of the UK! :p

That sir, is a whole can of worms right there.

But i'd agree with you ;)

I'm interested, but I'm very shy and may not come because of it. You had better put me down as a maybe as well.

Ah go on! It'd be mighty craic!!
corruptbiggins
02/03/2011, 12:49 pm
It's an idea worth looking into. For me it just depends on where the meet would be and what the travel costs are.
Darth Marsden
02/03/2011, 12:54 pm
Consider me 'curious'. More details before committing to anything, but yeah, I'm interested.
JedExodus
02/03/2011, 01:14 pm
I'd say we all get violently drunk, but that's not really fair on the young 'uns and those who don't imbine the poison.

We could go to Alton Towers or something! :p
Friar
02/03/2011, 01:27 pm
I'd say we all get violently drunk, but that's not really fair on the young 'uns and those who don't imbine the poison.

We could go to Alton Towers or something! :pOoh, yeah. Or visit the doctor who experience in london... Just me?
GeorgeC
02/03/2011, 02:00 pm
I'm interested, but I'm very shy and may not come because of it. You had better put me down as a maybe as well.

I'm REALLY shy myself and I'm the one organizing it! Once you get going and meet the new faces you'll more than likely get on like a house on fire and all will be good :D

I don't think I've been active here long enough to have enough courage to do something like this.
(Plus I'm lazy!...)

I've not been active very long my self, it's no excuse - but being lazy is a fair excuse haha.

I'd say we all get violently drunk, but that's not really fair on the young 'uns and those who don't imbine the poison.

It's a good idea, and surely the majority of people up for doing this would be at least 18? But to keep things sensible the alton towers idea is a possibility :P

To all the maybes, watch this space as I'm sure lots of great ideas will evolve
monkeymovies
02/03/2011, 02:12 pm
Hmm...consider me a "maybe".

And I like the Alton Towers idea.
:D
zmally
02/03/2011, 02:58 pm
I'm in Hull.... but I doubt I'd get time off to do this :(
TomPravetz
02/03/2011, 09:56 pm
Sure. But why not America?
GeorgeC
02/03/2011, 11:38 pm
Sure. But why not America?

Sure!
doodinthemood
02/04/2011, 12:13 am
Put me down as a "contemplating"
Am stupidly shy but it'd be cool to see if Friar looks anything like how I imagine.
puzzlebox
02/04/2011, 12:16 am
it'd be cool to see if Friar looks anything like how I imagine.

You could just check out the "What do you look like?" thread.
Darth Marsden
02/04/2011, 05:38 am
Ooh, yeah. Or visit the doctor who experience in london... Just me?Nope! Not just you at all.

Alton Towers sounds like a nice idea. Consider this another vote for it.
SillyStell
02/04/2011, 08:40 am
I'd do it if I wasn't so damn poor! Plus my University interviews and such. I dunno, it's wait and see right now, dates and such.
GeorgeC
02/04/2011, 08:48 am
I'd do it if I wasn't so damn poor! Plus my University interviews and such. I dunno, it's wait and see right now, dates and such.

Ideally it would take place during the summer, and isn't going to be longer than a day I'm guessing, surely you'd have a day free? Fair point about the money though, here is a handy chart with all the prices
http://www.altontowers.com/tickets/
Jen Kollic
02/04/2011, 09:17 am
I may be interested, but it depends when/where it is. Alton Towers sounds awesome though.
SillyStell
02/04/2011, 09:32 am
Ideally it would take place during the summer, and isn't going to be longer than a day I'm guessing, surely you'd have a day free? Fair point about the money though, here is a handy chart with all the prices
http://www.altontowers.com/tickets/

Hmmm... maaaaybe. I'll see, also getting their to, although I think they're coaches that go there and back. I'll see how much money I've got closer to the date.
Friar
02/04/2011, 10:47 am
Put me down as a "contemplating"
Am stupidly shy but it'd be cool to see if Friar looks anything like how I imagine.

I'm shy as well, so I'm sure it'll be alright. Plus, you could always take a friend along. That's what I might do if we all decide to meet up. Partly to cover petrol costs, and partly because deep down, I hate you all! :p
GeorgeC
02/04/2011, 10:53 am
I'm shy as well, so I'm sure it'll be alright. Plus, you could always take a friend along. That's what I might do if we all decide to meet up. Partly to cover petrol costs, and partly because deep down, I hate you all! :p

I've got a car if anyone happens to live near Coventry to save on coach tickets!
TomPravetz
02/04/2011, 10:54 am
I still vote for hosting in America. Disney World, perhaps?
GeorgeC
02/04/2011, 10:58 am
I still vote for hosting in America. Disney World, perhaps?

Sure why not!
TomPravetz
02/04/2011, 10:59 am
Sure why not!

Because that'd ruin the whole "UK Meetup"ness of it all, you rascal!
GeorgeC
02/04/2011, 11:00 am
Because that'd ruin the whole "UK Meetup"ness of it all, you rascal!

Sure, why not! :D
Darth Marsden
02/04/2011, 11:12 am
Ok, this might be interesting. I will definitely need a date before I can commit to anything, since I'd be reliant on public transport and that's gonna be a nightmare.
Friar
02/04/2011, 11:27 am
Shall we say sometime in the summer if we do decide to do it?
GeorgeC
02/04/2011, 11:36 am
Shall we say sometime in the summer if we do decide to do it?

For sure, Alton towers is no fun in the winter :P

For a starter date, lets say July time, and see if everyones cool with it?
Mr Nutt
02/04/2011, 01:19 pm
I'd go along too... if it wasn't for me being so very lazy... and not very good around new people (damn you Aspergers)... did I mention lazy?
GeorgeC
02/04/2011, 01:33 pm
I'd go along too... if it wasn't for me being so very lazy... and not very good around new people (damn you Aspergers)... did I mention lazy?

Thats's two people saying they are too lazy now as an excuse :( I'm really lazy myself, I drive to the store and its a 2 minute walk away as an example!

And I've no idea about aspergers syndrome, but most people are nervous around new people, once you get talking it's all fun and games
Mr Nutt
02/04/2011, 03:34 pm
I don't really know but I guess could go if it isn't way too far away...
Darth Marsden
02/04/2011, 09:25 pm
Look, I'm shy in real life as well, but if I'm up for this, then I'm making you all come along too!

July sounds good. Again, I'd need something more specific to know when to get a few days off work, but yeah.
rubygloommel
02/06/2011, 01:10 pm
Oooh, this sounds like a good idea - but like others, I think I'd need to know where and when before I commit :P
Mr Nutt
02/06/2011, 01:33 pm
Yeah that would make sense and I'd need to know too since I've got a course in college I go to (I have three days a week off but still).
Fly
02/07/2011, 11:21 am
I'd come, but I hate Alton Towers. Maybe one of these places (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bollocks_to_Alton_Towers) would be better? And more in the spirit of Telltale. Well, Sam and Max Hit The Road. Which was LucasArts. But still.
Friar
02/07/2011, 12:54 pm
I'd come, but I hate Alton Towers. Maybe one of these places (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bollocks_to_Alton_Towers) would be better? And more in the spirit of Telltale. Well, Sam and Max Hit The Road. Which was LucasArts. But still.
I vote Avebury! It's like, 5 minutes down the road from me!

If alton towers isn't to everyones tastes, how about a tamer theme park, like Chessington, or a smaller park like Thorpe Park? They'll probably be closer to more people (They're nearish London, I think)
JedExodus
02/07/2011, 01:00 pm
Fuck it, we'll all go camping
jeeno0142
02/07/2011, 01:04 pm
So long as we don't go to that 'Gnome Magic' place that was in that list Fly linked , then I'm good. Gnomes are creepy...
GeorgeC
02/07/2011, 01:05 pm
Fuck it, we'll all go camping

Haha, I love camping, it's pretty cheap to do as well.

And that "bollocks to alton towers thing" also sounds pretty fun!
mgrant
02/07/2011, 03:45 pm
I'd join you guys camping except I left all my gear stateside. XP
Gman5852
02/07/2011, 03:59 pm
Well I am a walking Song of the Storms if you get what I mean:D

Plus I live in America.
Origami
02/07/2011, 05:23 pm
Epic. I could join as The Netherlands is one train ticket away from London. Yeah okay...I´d be going via Paris.
Jen Kollic
02/08/2011, 10:01 am
Ha ha, I've actually been to the pencil museum in the list Fly linked.

Whatever we do, it should involve lots of alcohol. IT MUST BE SO.
Friar
02/08/2011, 10:30 am
Ha ha, I've actually been to the pencil museum in the list Fly linked.

Whatever we do, it should involve lots of alcohol. IT MUST BE SO. Trust a scot... :p (jk)
But yeah, I agree. Alcohol would be nice. Drunken rollercoaster rides sound pretty awesome too...
GeorgeC
02/08/2011, 11:22 am
Trust a scot... :p (jk)
But yeah, I agree. Alcohol would be nice. Drunken rollercoaster rides sound pretty awesome too...

Oh the humanity of those below the rollercoaster :rolleyes:

Poll now open! Hurry before it ends! (it never ends)
Jen Kollic
02/08/2011, 12:29 pm
Trust a scot... :p (jk)

Hey, if the boot fits... :P

...LET'S GO TO THE PLACE THEY MAKE LINDISFARNE MEAD (http://www.lindisfarne-mead.co.uk/)!!!
Friar
02/08/2011, 12:52 pm
Oh the humanity of those below the rollercoaster :rolleyes:

Poll now open! Hurry before it ends! (it never ends) Is it possible at all to make the poll a multiple selection one? Or is it too late for that?
GeorgeC
02/08/2011, 01:24 pm
Is it possible at all to make the poll a multiple selection one? Or is it too late for that?

It is too late for that
We are dooomed
dooooomed :(
puzzlebox
02/08/2011, 01:27 pm
It is too late for that
We are dooomed
dooooomed :(

Just assume that alcohol should be combined with everything, and it'll all be fine.
GuruGuru214
02/08/2011, 01:29 pm
It is too late for that
We are dooomed
dooooomed :(

Just assume that alcohol should be combined with everything, and it'll all be fine.

Considering I just clicked this thread on a whim, this was the weirdest thing to read out of context.
puzzlebox
02/08/2011, 01:31 pm
I guess it can work ok as a general life mantra too. :p
GuruGuru214
02/08/2011, 01:33 pm
Maybe someone needs to make an adventure game out of it?

Use [alcohol] with [everything].
floweroftheforest
02/08/2011, 02:07 pm
Drunken camping sounds good!
GeorgeC
02/08/2011, 02:21 pm
Drunken camping sounds good!

Heres a picture of my friend doing the activity "drunk camping" last summer

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4751677829_c004503951_z.jpg
floweroftheforest
02/08/2011, 02:36 pm
Heres a picture of my friend doing the activity "drunk camping" last summer

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4751677829_c004503951_z.jpg

Looks like it could take off if you ask me!;)
puzzlebox
02/08/2011, 02:41 pm
Looks like it could take off if you ask me!;)

Before I scrolled down to see the grass, I thought it was a dude windsurfing :p
corruptbiggins
02/08/2011, 02:51 pm
I can't say I'm a fan of theme parks in general really, especially ones which are fairly expensive and not easily accessible via public transport. I don't mind travelling some where if I could do it (mostly at least) by train and that it doesn't cost a hell of a lot when I get there. And alcohol has to be involved.
mgrant
02/08/2011, 03:11 pm
Hey, if the boot fits... :P

...LET'S GO TO THE PLACE THEY MAKE LINDISFARNE MEAD (http://www.lindisfarne-mead.co.uk/)!!!

For the record, HELL YES I AM SO ON BOARD WITH THIS. Lindisfarne Mead is one of the few boozes I buy here in York. The other most frequently bought booze is Battleaxe beer and that's just because it's metal.
JedExodus
02/08/2011, 03:21 pm
I'm barred from Northumberland for reasons unknown... even to them

Ye know if there's a gaming event on sometime that would be pretty sweet
Jen Kollic
02/08/2011, 03:26 pm
Ye know if there's a gaming event on sometime that would be pretty sweet

There's Memorabilia (http://www.memorabilia.co.uk/) in Birmingham and London. It was always fun when it was in Glasgow. UNTIL IT STOPPED COMING TO GLASGOW. Well FINE then Memorabilia, you stay south of the border and I'll just go to the model railway exhibition instead of spending vast amounts of money on 80s toys!

ETA: Actually Memorabilia wouldn't be much good, since the Birmingham shows are in March and November, and the London one is in October.
Lonnie
02/09/2011, 05:24 pm
Love to but I'm in NZ lol.
Friar
02/10/2011, 05:06 am
I've just had a thought. As awesome as getting drunk would be, I would imagine it would be impractical for alot of people (myself included!) Due to transport. Afterall, drink/driving is a bad idea, and public transport has the right to deny service to drunken people. If we were to do something like that, we woud have to factor in a hotel or something.
Banned User
02/10/2011, 11:50 am
This is a great idea. I expect my airline ticket to be sent immediately. Which one of you is in charge of transportation ? Now to fabricate a passport.
GeorgeC
02/10/2011, 11:55 am
This is a great idea. I expect my airline ticket to be sent immediately. Which one of you is in charge of transportation ? Now to fabricate a passport.

I don't think theres any order yet, but I did come up with the idea :p
Mr Nutt
04/28/2011, 09:50 am
Is this idea dead or was it just unfortunately buried by other threads... for a few months.
Darth Marsden
04/28/2011, 09:56 am
I think we all got distracted by stuff. Also, something like this needs someone to be a ringleader who'd pick a place, arrange a hotel and research travel information, and no-one really stood up to do that.

I mean, if we could agree on a time and place, that'd be a start. We could all at least look into it on our ends.

So I'll kick off the suggestions again with the Doctor Who Exhibition in London. Maybe we could go on a group trip of that along with other London tourist crap, maybe catch a film or (god-help us if it's not Spamalot) a show. Plenty of hotels around London if we want to get drunk, and it's easily reachable by public transport.

Just a thought, since the DWE is something I'd quite like to see!
Mr Nutt
04/28/2011, 10:18 am
I'm actually interested in both the Doctor Who Exhibition and the Spam Alot ideas... if only I had some method of picking one.
Darth Marsden
04/28/2011, 10:24 am
Well, we could always do both. Like I say, just throwing ideas around. Hell, maybe we could go see Madame TussauhahaHAHAHA!!!!11one

Sorry, couldn't finish that with a straight face. We'd never get into Madame Tussauds, it's always busy. But still! Ideas!
Friar
04/28/2011, 12:24 pm
I think we all got distracted by stuff. Also, something like this needs someone to be a ringleader who'd pick a place, arrange a hotel and research travel information, and no-one really stood up to do that.

I mean, if we could agree on a time and place, that'd be a start. We could all at least look into it on our ends.

So I'll kick off the suggestions again with the Doctor Who Exhibition in London. Maybe we could go on a group trip of that along with other London tourist crap, maybe catch a film or (god-help us if it's not Spamalot) a show. Plenty of hotels around London if we want to get drunk, and it's easily reachable by public transport.

Just a thought, since the DWE is something I'd quite like to see!

ooh, i'd love to see the first half of spamalot! I ended up missing the first part due to having a job interview which overrun, and then getting lost in Bath. Also, the bus didn't turn up (although that only affected my friends who I was going with. We ended up all arriving at the same time, just as the train was leaving the station.).

But My summer is kind of busy. I've college until July, I'm looking after the house then whilst my mum goes away, i've got another trip that month to London and I'm going on holiday in August. So, i'll stay out of the date suggestions, and maybe just join if I can make it (although July 2nd would be nice, as that is when i'm going to London anyway!)

Lessee here..., London attractions: Science Museum (free, with some paid for stuff like imax and simulators), London Dungeons(£22, River trip+London eye £19, Sea-life £10 (can all be done on a combi ticket) Doctor Who Experience (It's £5 entry tomorrow, £18 otherwise), Lion King (the stage show).

Prices are from what I can remember from googling them last night to organise my other London trip.
Davies
04/28/2011, 12:35 pm
I can't say I'm a fan of theme parks in general really, especially ones which are fairly expensive and not easily accessible via public transport. I don't mind travelling some where if I could do it (mostly at least) by train and that it doesn't cost a hell of a lot when I get there. And alcohol has to be involved.

What he said but yeah, I'm interested. I like the idea of London myself.