+Gunoz Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) In a little over 24 hours I'll be hitting the road for PRGE, following the Oregon Trail cross country. Beside for not getting dysentery from any under the table deals, does anyone have any advice to share about PRGE? 1) I'm booked at Hotel Eastlund for Fri & Sat, but I've been considering switching to a cheaper place about 15 minutes away. Is it better being right across the street? 2) Now that the vendor chart is up http://retrogamingexpo.com/expo_floorplan.php where are the Intellivision hotspots? 3) Do we have a final count of new/recent releases & demos and where to find them? 4) Are CMart & Tarzilla still having their Rev Nut Krunch booth? http://atariage.com/forums/topic/249363-prge-portland-retro-gaming-expo-oct-2223-2016/page-9?do=findComment&comment=3580221 Looking forward to meeting many of you there! Edited October 17, 2016 by gunoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 In a little over 24 hours I'll be hitting the road for PRGE, following the Oregon Trail cross country. Beside for not getting dysentery from any under the table deals, does anyone have any advice to share about PRGE? 1) I'm booked at Hotel Eastlund for Fri & Sat, but I've been considering switching to a cheaper place about 15 minutes away. Is it better being right across the street? 2) Now that the vendor chart is up http://retrogamingexpo.com/expo_floorplan.php where are the Intellivision hotspots? 3) Do we have a final count of new/recent releases & demos and where to find them? 4) Are CMart & Tarzilla still having their Rev Nut Krunch booth? http://atariage.com/forums/topic/249363-prge-portland-retro-gaming-expo-oct-2223-2016/page-9?do=findComment&comment=3580221 Looking forward to meeting many of you there! I'm staying at the Eastlund myself as a matter of convenience, particularly because I'll bringing a number of systems for Rev and Tarzilla. As for booths, Rev and Tarzilla are right beside the Intellivisionaries in booths 165 and 164 and yes you will be able to punch Rev in the nuts (for a small donation to charity). As for things to buy and see....off the top of my head, Gosub, Ultimate Pong, Intybasic Showcase and Desert Bus will all be for sale, (along with I believe a few of Rev's previous titles), at his booth, as well as demos for Jr PAC and another surprise game. I'm not sure what other demos will be there but I suspect there may be more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'm staying at the Eastlund myself as a matter of convenience, particularly because I'll bringing a number of systems for Rev and Tarzilla. As for booths, Rev and Tarzilla are right beside the Intellivisionaries in booths 165 and 164 and yes you will be able to punch Rev in the nuts (for a small donation to charity). As for things to buy and see....off the top of my head, Gosub, Ultimate Pong, Intybasic Showcase and Desert Bus will all be for sale, (along with I believe a few of Rev's previous titles), at his booth, as well as demos for Jr PAC and another surprise game. I'm not sure what other demos will be there but I suspect there may be more. Great list of stuff, awesome and I will be looking forward to it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheel Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 1) I'm booked at Hotel Eastlund for Fri & Sat, but I've been considering switching to a cheaper place about 15 minutes away. Is it better being right across the street? Depends. If you plan on running back and forth with loot, the proximity literally cannot be beat. I hauled a Music Keyboard, and a Neo Geo + games last year. That would have been a serious hassle on public transit, or any serious distance walking. If you're interested in the auction - or just want to be able to not be walking the show floor for 8 hours straight - it's nice to be able to go relax in your room for a bit and take a break. But honestly, Portland is incredibly walkable. You'll hear the odd story from people about how the area where the Convention Center is a bit sketchy - during the day and early evening it's absolutely fine. And I'm a bit of a snob in that respect, so if I can handle it, it's gotta be pretty nice. You can take a train right to the OCC, depending on where you're talking about. Also depends on how much money you're talking about. If it's $10, I couldn't be arsed to move. But if you can save $100 for the weekend? Definitely worth thinking about. Personally I'm all over the lazy. It was so nice last year to just pop back and forth as I felt like it. But if you're the type to leave your hotel for the whole day anyway, the distance becomes a moot point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Have fun! Sadly I won't be coming. Long story - but my back won't let me travel or lift anything or do most anything to be honest. C-Mart and Lathe are already upset as my back would even allow me to bend over in the parking garage to wheel and deal. The Blah Blah Woof Woof booth will be unmanned - Look for a Piggy game by Christmas of some year but hopefully this one. Cart Labels are printed and Box Art is complete and at printer. Overlays designed and instruction sheet half the way there. I am really bummed. But I can only move about 2 hours at a time.... This is going to be great show. I'm so sad I'm going to miss it. It may never get any better than this year!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Have fun! Sadly I won't be coming. Long story - but my back won't let me travel or lift anything or do most anything to be honest. C-Mart and Lathe are already upset as my back would even allow me to bend over in the parking garage to wheel and deal. The Blah Blah Woof Woof booth will be unmanned - Look for a Piggy game by Christmas of some year but hopefully this one. Cart Labels are printed and Box Art is complete and at printer. Overlays designed and instruction sheet half the way there. I am really bummed. But I can only move about 2 hours at a time.... This is going to be great show. I'm so sad I'm going to miss it. It may never get any better than this year!!!!!! Awww man! That sucks. Sorry to hear that Jay and not just because you were so great in the underground parkade. I look forward to Piggy Bank 7: The Revenge of RevMart at some future date. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 LOL and I do hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Well, Arlo will be around. You can have your way with him. His girlfriends Dad worked at Mattel back in the day. They started with Intellivision in common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 This is my first time attending as well. I'm staying at the DoubleTree, which is 1/2 mile away. I'm really looking forward to this event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 You will love it. This is my first time attending as well. I'm staying at the DoubleTree, which is 1/2 mile away. I'm really looking forward to this event! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 This is my first time attending as well. I'm staying at the DoubleTree, which is 1/2 mile away. I'm really looking forward to this event! Second year in a row for me. Best advice is "bring lots of cash and proper footwear" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nurmix Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Looking forward to meeting many of you there! But not ALL of us. It's Rick Reynolds, isn't it? I understand. Sent from my Intellivision ECS using Intelli-Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intellivotion Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Sadly I won't be coming.... I'm sorry, man And the underground parking won't be as animated as it could have been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I'm sorry, man And the underground parking won't be as animated as it could have been What do you mean? Less flailing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nanochess Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 For first advice I've heard that if someone offers you an Intellivision prototype at a ridiculous price and it's inside a pink room filled with ponies, better stay outside 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intellivotion Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) What do you mean? Less flailing?Flailing?!? I have just learned a new word to add to my poor English vocabulary, lol Edited October 18, 2016 by intellivotion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 For first advice I've heard that if someone offers you an Intellivision prototype at a ridiculous price and it's inside a pink room filled with ponies, better stay outside I'll remember that for next time... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Second year in a row for me. Best advice is "bring lots of cash and proper footwear" Yep, figured as much. Covered on both bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Also bring lots of Hello Kitty and Princess Pony items to trade with Rev as he values that stuff more than cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheel Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Also bring lots of Hello Kitty and Princess Pony items to trade with Rev as he values that stuff more than cash. 8-Bit Kitty is literally across the aisle from Rev's booth. You can't make this stuff up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 8-Bit Kitty is literally across the aisle from Rev's booth. You can't make this stuff up. I mean, that's gold right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Lies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiqMat Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Have fun! Sadly I won't be coming. Long story - but my back won't let me travel or lift anything or do most anything to be honest. C-Mart and Lathe are already upset as my back would even allow me to bend over in the parking garage to wheel and deal. The Blah Blah Woof Woof booth will be unmanned - Look for a Piggy game by Christmas of some year but hopefully this one. Cart Labels are printed and Box Art is complete and at printer. Overlays designed and instruction sheet half the way there. I am really bummed. But I can only move about 2 hours at a time.... This is going to be great show. I'm so sad I'm going to miss it. It may never get any better than this year!!!!!! Unbelievably, my lower back just had a disc slip and I may also be down for the count and I am just down the road from the convention center. Hope to make it since I bought tickets months ago, but no pain like disc slippage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric7100 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 ...no pain like disc slippage. Try getting a root canal done with no novocaine sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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