If we have turnout to where it matches a "Zerg" that would be phenomenal!
Inguss wrote:
SONY IS GOING TO GET ZERGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGED and it will be too late for org balance hah!
Discussion: The 2006 SOE Block Party
82 posts · 2006-07-10 16:24:52 to 2006-08-03 11:59:00
You brought up some great points there!
Inthebackground wrote:Thanks for the suggestions. The light rail system sounds good, I'll have to look into where that runs. Some kind of mass transit comperable to a subway I imagine?
I'm not so sure about Tijuana. I don't have a passport, and some sites seem to indicate it's some kind of big problem to use the other valid forms of ID (drivers license, birth certificate). Apparently they're changing the law to require passports dec 31 this year or something. Anyone crossed recently? Is it a big deal?
This place appears to be right over the border and relatively reputable. Is it far away from the that lousy illegal activity? Best to know what part of town that's mainly concentrated in so I can avoid it of course.
http://www.hotelpuebloamigo.com/index.html
One of these places looks like it'd be good if a bunch of people did want to party. http://www.homeshotel.com/
Raijin makes a good point about safety. Tijuana probably isn't for everyone. If you do decide to go, here's some helpful regional travel information and safety tips for Mexico.
I also dug around (since it seemed pretty popular) MTS information which is the light rail system we have. http://www.sdcommute.com/ - Provided is the link, but also check out the "Trip Planning" section as it should provide some useful and helpful information. There's a bunch of hotels in "Hotel Circle" in Mission Valley, which might be something to look into. Also more North, I've some hotels in Mira Mesa which is fairly close to SOE. This might be another option if you only plan on attending the SOE Block Party.
I'll try to gather more information should it be something that you're all interested in.
Davo wrote:
awww, whats the matter? worried about a bunch of us getting drunk, passing out in mexico, and waking up with matching mxo tats?
I think he might be more worried about a bunch of paying gamers getting rolled by the locals. :smileyvery-happy:
Raijinn wrote:
There's tons of different attractions as well but it depends on what you like. Balboa park is nice for museums and such, the world famous San Diego zoo is right there as well. Plus there's Seaport Village right next to the Con which is always fun to visit. So yes there are some nice things to do while in San Diego. :smileytongue:
What he said... and here are some links.
Balboa Park - http://www.balboapark.org/
Museums, as Raijinn mentioned. Also gardens, restaurants, shops and usually some form of art thing going on. I am fond of the air and space museum myself. There are also a few historic buildings, like the federal building and a few others.
San Diego Zoo - http://www.sandiegozoo.org/
Sea World & Busch Gardens - http://www.4adventure.com/seaworld/ca/default.aspx
Scripps - http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/
Seaport Village - http://www.spvillage.com/
Lots of shops and restaurants. Also: ice cream. Yes.
Old Town San Diego - http://www.oldtownsandiego.org/
Sadly, Old Town is not what it was just a few years ago, but there are still a few neat things if you have never been there. There is also a trolley in Old Town, though I think it may be more of a tour thing than a help-you-get-around thing. I have never tried it...
Gaslight District - http://www.gaslamp.org/
Or gaslamp quarter... whatever. There used to be some decent restaurants there and some shops, though I have not been there myself for a while. It is also really close to the convention center (within walking distance).
San Diego Mission - http://www.missionsandiego.com/
Maritime Museum & the Star of India - http://www.sdmaritime.com/
Might want to check out the list of ships there, if you are into that sort of thing. Have not been there yet myself, as much as I would like to go.
Cabrillo National Monument - http://www.nps.gov/cabr/
Worth going for the lighthouse. Just avoid being like me and getting dizzy climbing to the top.
The Midway - http://www.midway.org/site/pp.asp?c=coIMKTMCF&b=81432
Aircraft carrier museum. Go.
Casa De Pico - ???
One of my favorite restaurants in San Diego. I went there a lot with my parents when it was in the Bazaar Del Mundo in Old Town. I think they are eventually supposed to move to Seaport Village, but I am having trouble finding the current address. Margaritas are served in what one of my friends described as "fruit bowls".
Dang, now I really want to go. Sorry if I ended up sounding like a travel agent. I just like San Diego. :smileyvery-happy: Maybe a bit of homesickness too. (Not from San Diego, but it was an easy enough day trip from where I lived just a couple months ago, and my parents and I usually went at least yearly.)
Just a little over a week to go and counting 
Well I just made the decision to join you fine folks. What is planned for after the official SOE shin-dig? Any dinner & drinks planned after the Block Party? I'm driving down from San Francisco, and hope to have more than 4 hours with you all to balance out the 18* hours of driving...
Post or send me a PM,
-Faolon
Post or send me a PM,
-Faolon
So, is this one of those things where we are supposed to come dressed as our characters? Or do i just come in my civi's.
I think The X might be having some beach party after the shin-dig, but I'm sure you'll see something pop up soon from some of the others attending.
Faolon_KoN wrote:
Well I just made the decision to join you fine folks. What is planned for after the official SOE shin-dig? Any dinner & drinks planned after the Block Party? I'm driving down from San Francisco, and hope to have more than 4 hours with you all to balance out the 18* hours of driving...
Post or send me a PM,
-Faolon
Beachhead wrote:So, is this one of those things where we are supposed to come dressed as our characters? Or do i just come in my civi's.
If you would like to attend as a character you may, but it's not required.
Turns out I can't make it.
Raijinn wrote:
Beachhead wrote:
So, is this one of those things where we are supposed to come dressed as our characters? Or do i just come in my civi's.
If you would like to attend as a character you may, but it's not required.
He lies. It is required. Compliance is mandatory.
/mood shifty
/flee
TheX.fm will be hosting a beach party on Friday evening at La Jolla Shores. Just look for theX.fm banner!
Raijinn wrote:I think The X might be having some beach party after the shin-dig, but I'm sure you'll see something pop up soon from some of the others attending.
Faolon_KoN wrote:
Well I just made the decision to join you fine folks. What is planned for after the official SOE shin-dig? Any dinner & drinks planned after the Block Party? I'm driving down from San Francisco, and hope to have more than 4 hours with you all to balance out the 18* hours of driving...
Post or send me a PM,
-Faolon
Send me an email if you need more information or directions: [email protected]
=)
Before the forums go down. . .
If anyone would like to get together Saturday evening after the Block Party, send me an email at:
[I already started getting spam to the email address I posted...]
I'm sure we'll figure something out there. . .<span>:smileywink:</span>
If anyone would like to get together Saturday evening after the Block Party, send me an email at:
[I already started getting spam to the email address I posted...]
I'm sure we'll figure something out there. . .<span>:smileywink:</span>
So i assume it will be pretty easy to find the matrix online area tomorrow? 500 people is pretty crazy, i don't want to get lost in the horde of swg players with no way to defend myself, i dont think they allow lightsabers on planes.
Why no posts and pictures of the SOE Block Party ;(.
oh someone will post them for sure... patience!
WOOT!!! very kewl meeting Walrus, Raijinn, And Paul Chadwick there at teh SOE Party. not only that, they hanged out with us as well.
I'll be checking with the rest of the Community Relations Management team about pictures this week. For now, I suggest heading over to theX.fm--they took tons of shots at the party.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by; it was great hanging with you all! Thanks also to everyone who joined in the fun as we ran around on Vector and Recursion during the party. Sorry we didn't get on to Syntax--things were a bit crazy. I'm sure we can figure out something to make it up to y'all. 
It was my pleasure, Walrus. You're a tricky bloke to find. 
I wish I was there....just to see someone get setup for this image:
Poor Walrus, this image will never die now
Poor Walrus, this image will never die now
*demands picture of walrus with the ORLY owl's beak*
EDIT: Nevermind, this pic more than makes up for it!
TheJurymen wrote:
I take your "I see what you did there" and raise you a "Give me a hug!"
I wish I was there....just to see someone get setup for this image:
I take your "I see what you did there" and raise you a "Give me a hug!"
Walrus wrote:
Like getting Ashlanne to have SOE fully support MxO for the Fan Faire?I'll be checking with the rest of the Community Relations Management team about pictures this week. For now, I suggest heading over to theX.fm--they took tons of shots at the party.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by; it was great hanging with you all! Thanks also to everyone who joined in the fun as we ran around on Vector and Recursion during the party. Sorry we didn't get on to Syntax--things were a bit crazy. I'm sure we can figure out something to make it up to y'all.
Thanks to Walrus, Raijin, Paul Chadwick, (Walrus, I forget your marketing gal's name), and anyone else who helped represent MxO at the SOE Block Party.
I felt more taken care of in San Diego in those 4 hours, than I have in the game for months. It was worth every minute of the drive to & from SF...
I felt more taken care of in San Diego in those 4 hours, than I have in the game for months. It was worth every minute of the drive to & from SF...
I was there i said Hi to Walrus. Yea it was definatly worth my time, It was tough having to drive 10 freakin minutes just to meet Walrus and take a tour of SOE. The tour was great. I got to see the server monitoring room and the tech support rooms and all the other rooms. Good work on SOE's part!
Kings Represent!
Nice one Faolon. Pitty those KoN t-shirts weren't ready :/
It was indeed a blast. To bad more MXO players didnt' stop by and say Hello to the Xfm team so we could've written your name down.
Well ... I would have loved to... Pitty about that whole "in Australia" thing
Here's some of my favorite pics...
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And of course....My new best friend.... Teh Walrus!!!
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/bumpbutts FTW!!!
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And of course....My new best friend.... Teh Walrus!!!
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/bumpbutts FTW!!!
Mave wrote:
Sure now use me as your guinea pig for that Punt... pffft! =P
Here's some of my favorite pics...
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Sure now use me as your guinea pig for that Punt... pffft! =P
Great lil party we had. Hope there are more in store for us gamers.
Great lil party we had. I had a lot of fun talking to people I've only met in game... Tastee, Midnight, Hion, and others. Hope there are more in store for us gamers.
Hope there are more in store for us gamers.Cognoscente wrote:
You were there??? do you have a SS of yourself there???
Great lil party we had. I had a lot of fun talking to people I've only met in game... Tastee, Midnight, Hion, and others.
You were there??? do you have a SS of yourself there???