Day in the Park Fundraiser 26th June

animaX

Edit: you may vote for more than one date!

Edit2: I'm considering renting out the function room in the pub across the road from the park. It is often rented out for table quizzes and stuff so it would be perfect for a pub-style Street Fighter session! I'll check on the prices.

Edit3: it might also be possible to rent out a room in DCU if anyone would like to stay overnight. Ring 01 7005736 for info. I think its 35 euro per person per night but if you got a bunch together in an apartment it might would out better (sneak someone in on the couch!)

Well lads, i think its time to get this off the ground since we could all do with a bit of relaxing and chilling after a busy two weeks :rolleyes:
There was a thread about this a few weeks ago and there seemed to be plenty of interest so i decided to make a new thread to make it official and to decide on a date.

The only problem is that there are a number of possible clashes. Owwmykneecap is hoping to run a street fighter league in the xgc next saturday and i think orim is hoping to run a day of champions the weekend after that. I'm not sure where this leaves us in terms of the day in the park. It makes sense to not have it too soon after the last inferno and not too close to the next inferno so that those from outside dublin can make plans etc. However, since this will be an Evo fundraiser, we can't leave it too late. Let me know what you think.

My hope is that we could get together (weather permitting) in Hampsted Park beside DCU for a bit of outdoor activity (soccer, baseball, whatever). I think some time just after lunch (say 2pm) would be the best time as it gives people from outside dublin a chance to make it in on time and it means that people can eat beforehand and not get too hungry! We could hang out there for a few hours and then head to my place (just beside the park!) for a street fighter session. I will be running Super on xbox360 and at the same time will have my ps2 hooked up with a wealth of fighting games on offer. It will not be necessary to bring your arcade sticks or pads, all you need to do is show up! (although i might ask dreddy/meducation to bring their 360 sticks and chopper/sisko to bring their ps2 sticks so that we have a complete collection).

I also plan on cooking up some food in the evening so hopefully you wont all go too hungry. Beer is optional :pac:

This event is open to anyone so don't be shy about coming along. I don't want to necessarily force an entry fee as it might be off-putting but this is a fundraiser for the Evo trip so i might ask for donations of 10 euro if you can afford it.

The street fighter session should be over in time for people to get the last bus if they choose to do so but there may also be the possibility of a late night session depending on numbers :cool:

Naturally, the whole event is weather dependent. But even if the weather isn't great we could always head to xgc anyway and could head to mine for a session afterwards (numbers permitting).

As for the location, the park is situated beside DCU. If you are driving, there is a car park in DCU (not sure how much it costs). Not sure of the best way to get there by car but i know that you can take the M50 until exit number 4 and then take the R108 down south through Ballymun and eventually you will see DCU on the left (keep an eye out for the sign at the entrance).

For those travelling by bus, you can take any of the following buses from outside Dr. Quirkeys arcade on O'Connell street: 4, 4A, 11, 11A, 13, 13A, 19A. Ask the bus driver to give you a shout for DCU, it will cost 1.60

Thats all that i can think of for now. I'm going to put up a poll for the dates (even if it does potentially clash with the Street Fighter league or Day of Champions). The date might also clash with the World Cup so we'll see.

Keep an eye on the thread for updates. Also, post if you can go so that we'll have an idea of numbers.

Dreddybajs

any of the above

Good stuff, will definitely make this if I can. It's probably best if someone else brings a TE rather than me bringing my stick though, mine is kind of messed up.

animaX

none of the above

Dreddybajs wrote: »

Good stuff, will definitely make this if I can. It's probably best if someone else brings a TE rather than me bringing my stick though, mine is kind of messed up.

Great! Yeah thats why i mentioned meducation, he seems interested and lives nearby (i think).

UberPrinny_Baal

none of the above

Wow this sounds like a lot of fun. I'm definitely up for it.

I'll need to check my calendar before I can vote on dates though.

I have a car as well so I could bring my Xbox innabox TE without any trouble if Dreddy's messed up one was for 360.
Apart from CvS2 and SF2:HF I haven't played any of the other fighters, so that could be fun too.

Is Dr Quirkey's any good? I haven't been to a decent arcade in ages.

animaX

none of the above

@ Uber: yeah if the date is ok with you maybe i'll get you to bring your stick. As for Dr. Quirkeys, its probably ok if you're a tekken fan, otherwise it is avoidable

I've considered renting out the function room in the pub across the road from DCU so that we could have a pub style session. Will check the prices

Orim

26th June

Just out of curiosity could we do it on a Sunday instead of the Saturday?

Speed Boat

Yeah a sunday could be good.

animaX

none of the above

Orim wrote: »

Just out of curiosity could we do it on a Sunday instead of the Saturday?

I've no issue with it but i would imagine that friday/saturday would better suit those from outside dublin if those people are keen to come.

FoamyMushroom

Balls all of the dates ill be away

Monkeyto

any of the above

If this was a Saturday I'd be on it like a Tramp on chips. I woiuld like to suggest we hire a wrestling ring so we can have a battle royal and get everyones stress levels below 10%.

Either way, count me in!

Ramza

none of the above

Yo up for it, I'll take that room if its possible? Need to experience this :pac:

BourketheJerk

none of the above

Definitely up for this.

Placebo

Orim wrote: »

Just out of curiosity could we do it on a Sunday instead of the Saturday?

some of us work on mondays to give free money to ppl who dont :pac:

animaX

none of the above

Good man ramza, you sure do know how to bias a poll don't you :P

Have updated the first post with accomodation info.

Orim

26th June

Placebo wrote: »

some of us work on mondays to give free money to ppl who dont :pac:

I'll be working then as well.

How does working on Monday affect going to the park on Sunday and playing some football/having a bbq?

But yeah I can see how the it would be worse for those from outside Dublin. I was just suggesting it since our Saturdays are getting a little packed. I could postpone DoC and we do it on the 19th.

animaX

none of the above

Orim wrote: »

How does working on Monday affect going to the park on Sunday and playing some football/having a bbq?

But yeah I can see how the it would be worse for those from outside Dublin. I was just suggesting it since our Saturdays are getting a little packed. I could postpone DoC and we do it on the 19th.

He's probably referring to the night session. If we separate the two and just do a day in the park only, then i'm sure sunday would be fine. I'm trying to kill two birds with one stone!

There isn't really enough feedback to decide on a date but maybe its best if we just pick a date, announce it and stick with it.

Jim

any of the above

I reckon I could bring my projector and xbox with me on the bus if they're needed (if we rent out that pub room or if they fit in your place)

Orim

26th June

animaX wrote: »

He's probably referring to the night session. If we separate the two and just do a day in the park only, then i'm sure sunday would be fine. I'm trying to kill two birds with one stone!

There isn't really enough feedback to decide on a date but maybe its best if we just pick a date, announce it and stick with it.

I understand but I thought the main gist of the idea was to do something non-FG. As I say it was just a thought.

I agree, with the go with a date and stick. The sooner its announced the better as people will know and could rearrange stuff if they wanted.

Ramza

none of the above

animaX wrote: »

Good man ramza, you sure do know how to bias a poll don't you :P

Have updated the first post with accomodation info.

LOL I just ticked all of them :P

chunkis

none of the above

am there!

meducation

any of the above

nice idea for it to be an evo fundraiser man.. i should defo be down for this if i'm available

UberPrinny_Baal

none of the above

Voted on dates.

I would definitely preference this over another event taking place on the same day.

animaX

none of the above

Ok, so the 26th has been decided! I've posted it on StreetFighter.ie so hopefully it will be published there soon. Also, spread the word!

Orim

26th June

animaX wrote: »

Ok, so the 26th has been decided! I've posted it on StreetFighter.ie so hopefully it will be published there soon. Also, spread the word!

Published. I'm kinda drunk and didn't read it so I hope you did a top tier job on the writing.

chunkis

none of the above

i can`t wait for this!!!

GET HYPE!!

Sisko

I look forward to this , hopefully we get nice weather!

Orim wrote: »

Published. I'm kinda drunk and didn't read it so I hope you did a top tier job on the writing.

Link wasn't click-able so I just gave it a quick edit to save people copying and pasting.

animaX

none of the above

Sisko wrote: »

Link wasn't click-able so I just gave it a quick edit to save people copying and pasting.

Yeah, the hyperlink wouldn't work for me.

animaX

none of the above

Bump to raise awareness. Will update with more details mid-week.

GorySnake

Street Fighter EX3!? Im intrigued, loved EX1. But Im terrible at football.

animaX

none of the above

GorySnake wrote: »

Street Fighter EX3!? Im intrigued, loved EX1. But Im terrible at football.

Nah, EX3 is rubbish but its good for a laugh! I doubt many people are great at soccer but thats not really what its all about. Its a chance to hang out, get a bit of sun, meet people and then have a street fighter tournament! Nothing to lose

Ramza

none of the above

FML, don't think I can come now =[

Ah I'll find some way

animaX

none of the above

Ramza wrote: »

FML, don't think I can come now =[

Ah I'll find some way

Thought you were going to Q-Con?

Ramza

none of the above

Nope, fell through, I'm going SVB

UberPrinny_Baal

none of the above

I'm still interested in this over Q-con and SVB, I just thought I'd bump it and see who was still up for it?

Doctor DooM

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

I'm still interested in this over Q-con and SVB, I just thought I'd bump it and see who was still up for it?

I think everyone except for me, chopper, dan and red

Orim

26th June

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

I'm still interested in this over Q-con and SVB, I just thought I'd bump it and see who was still up for it?

SVB is in August.

UberPrinny_Baal

none of the above

Anyone confirming themselves for this?

Jim

any of the above

I'll be there. Afaik a good few others will be as well.

Dreddybajs

any of the above

Shall be there too

Speed Boat

I'll be there.

Sisko

yep should be a few of us alright , should be good craic.

UberPrinny_Baal

none of the above

That's cool. As I said before I'm definitely heading to this, and it'll be a good note to go out on for a while since I won't be able to attend any fighting game stuff for the first two weeks of July.

Just a couple of things

(1) Are we meeting at XGC as I think someone said, or will we just go ahead and meet at the park? I'm driving from Sandyford so I think I could get to the park faster.

(2) Met Eireann says it should be 20c and cloudy (no rain as far as I can tell, in case anyone was worried)

(3) I can still bring my 360 TE without any trouble if it's still needed

GorySnake

I wont be going, drinking tonight, BBQ/drinking tomorrow. Will be feeling like **** saturday

animaX

none of the above

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

Just a couple of things

(1) Are we meeting at XGC as I think someone said, or will we just go ahead and meet at the park? I'm driving from Sandyford so I think I could get to the park faster.

(2) Met Eireann says it should be 20c and cloudy (no rain as far as I can tell, in case anyone was worried)

(3) I can still bring my 360 TE without any trouble if it's still needed

You can head straight to the park if you like. I suggested that people meet in xgc coz that way if its cancelled due to weather they can just stay in xgc!

Looks like weather wont be as nice as last weekend but it should be ok.

Bring the TE then to be sure!

chopperbyrne

Would be better off meeting at the spire or somewhere else instead of teasing XGC with phantom business.

Ramza

none of the above

Ok lads I can make it down tomorrow! I pray the weather holds up

animaX

none of the above

chopperbyrne wrote: »

Would be better off meeting at the spire or somewhere else instead of teasing XGC with phantom business.

Good point. But its too late to change now!

chueytoo

Which park are we going? cause i might not be able to meet up on time at xgc. might be free later

Speed Boat

I think I'll meet y'all in the park too.

Jim

any of the above

chueytoo wrote: »

Which park are we going? cause i might not be able to meet up on time at xgc. might be free later

The one right beside DCU in Santry / Glasnevin.

Jim

any of the above

Savage weather!