Dolt Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 There are few things more fun in life than either A) being stuck in traffic in Connecticut on 95 or B) nearly getting run off the road by a convoy of 18 tractor trailers on 95. OK, actually there's a LOT of things more fun in life. Like just about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wolfe Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 "Marketing Ploy"? Holy cow. All I did was change the PC website. I didn't send out any e-mails to our mailing list, I didn't contact any media or other gaming news sites, I just revealed some half baked graphics we had for a traveling road expo that DOES NOT EXIST, slapped up some really funny [in an ironic way] rants that were nothing more than silly banter making fun of some of the more amusing complaints we get on the yahoo group and generally having a good time thinking I was poking fun at the otherwise austere exterior of the classic gaming community . In the immortal words of Steve Martin: "Well, EXCUUUUUUZE MEEEEEEEE!" Why I or David should feel compelled to answer to what basically turned into an old fashioned witch hunt is something I'm still wondering about. The irony is that we were making fun of the very kinds of things you guys accused us of doing... WHICH WE NEVER DID!! Now, for the record [which you could have gotten had you simply contacted us directly as some did]. There is no game jam, there was no 'ploy', nothing you love about philly classic is changing, in fact MORE of what you love will be in place at numero five. I will say that David and I felt quite strongly from the very beginning that we did not want to put out any real information regarding PC5 until after AGE and CGE... OUT OF RESPECT!!! I'm standing by that and you will not hear a peep out of us until late August, early September. As for all the "fuck yous", insults and general disrespect that we did not earn from any of you, you keep that to yourselves. David and I don't deserve it. -Mark Wolfe Producer/Organizer phillyclassic.com mark@phillyclassic.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 I've said it before and I'll say it again - after the assurances I got from David by e-mail, I'll be MORE than happy to attend the next Philly Classic. However even if the "hack" was intended as a joke, not a publicity stunt, it seems to be a joke that went over pretty badly - or was only funny to people "in the know" as opposed to those of us who just attend the PC and don't organize it. I think both sides overreacted in the aftermath and all I'd really like to see is everybody take a deep breath and relax. It's a hobby. It's supposed to be for fun. I don't just go to these cons for the games, I also go to see people, hang out, and have fun. And let me just say personally to all the organizers of the next Philly Classic, you can all have a beer on me and the Mrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wolfe Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 I'm going to take you up on that beer as soon as I belabor a point a bit... Many people got the joke that were not in the know, in fact only a very small percentage of people got pissed. It's the pissed people who were most vocal about things unfortunately. ALL of our sponsors [the only people who really do have any sort of "ownership"] either got it right away, didn't even notice, or have since been enlightened as to the illegitimacy of the claims of but a few people. Now about that beer.... tall, dark and cold please -M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Now that that's all over, who's going to Philly 5? (raises hand) There better be at least one new 5200 game there or I'm going to be PISSED!!!! Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wolfe Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Didn't I mention the huge 5200 shrine I am erecting? it looks like a damn monolith... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 I want to play Koffi on the biggest frick'n screen possible, where the helicopter alone is as big as my 25 inch TV! Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 I want to play Koffi on the biggest frick'n screen possible, where the helicopter alone is as big as my 25 inch TV! Allan Then come over to my house after I'm done setting up the rec room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 I've said it before and I'll say it again - after the assurances I got from David by e-mail, I'll be MORE than happy to attend the next Philly Classic. Hey, Flash. I know that this is waaaaay early, but be sure to drop me a line before finalizing your travel/accommodation plans for the next PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 AtariAge will be at PhillyClassic 5 in full force again. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Siegler Posted July 31, 2003 Author Share Posted July 31, 2003 I've said it before and I'll say it again - after the assurances I got from David by e-mail, I'll be MORE than happy to attend the next Philly Classic. Hey, Flash. I know that this is waaaaay early, but be sure to drop me a line before finalizing your travel/accommodation plans for the next PC. Can I contact you too about my plans as well?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Player Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 I'll be at PhillyClassic 5. See you all there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 and how do you plan to get there, BP?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xot Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 I plan on attending and working the show again next year as well. If I have anything to say there will be a Dance Dance Revolution tournament to commemorate one year of my life I've wasted on that game In all seriousness I'm prepared to start taking suggestions for the event, especially ones regarding my areas of expertise (the auction and tournaments), now. Fire away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Hey, Flash. I know that this is waaaaay early, but be sure to drop me a line before finalizing your travel/accommodation plans for the next PC. Of course. That was always in the back of my mind. It didn't seem quite the same to be playing Atari in our hotel room in Austin withoutcha! Can I contact you too about my plans as well?? Absolutely. I think the Mrs and I would love to see more of you and of Philly. I wonder if it will fall on a PPV again this year. *srednop* I also look forward to seeing David Newman, Xot, ChickyBaby, z28in82, and the entire cast of AtariAge loons that are at every con we go to. 2003 may have been the first time, but 2004 will feel like old times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 What did I read? A ... 5200 ... SHRINE ?!?! That looks... like a MONOLITH ..?!!?! DROOL! Expect me to be parked in front of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wolfe Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 uh oh... I keep forgetting everyone takes me seriously... crap. time to break out the paper mache and black paint. there WILL be BIG ASS TVs... that's gotta count for sumpfin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Did I read... correctly .. BIG ASSES on TV's??? Drool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidnewman Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Did I read... correctly .. BIG ASSES on TV's??? NOW that we've elevated the discussion to a level where I'm comfortable jumping into the fray... err, YES! That's exactly what PC5 will be all about. (and people called that previous thing a publicity stunt!!) -- David -- -- -- -- -- -- David Newman, Founder .:. PhillyClassic .:. Do You Like Video Games? http://www.phillyclassic.com -- -- -- -- -- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Siegler Posted July 31, 2003 Author Share Posted July 31, 2003 Did I read... correctly .. BIG ASSES on TV's??? NOW that we've elevated the discussion to a level where I'm comfortable jumping into the fray... err, YES! That's exactly what PC5 will be all about. -- David So Dave... will the title be PC5 - Home Of The Big Asses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Did I read... correctly .. BIG ASSES on TV's??? NOW that we've elevated the discussion to a level where I'm comfortable jumping into the fray... err, YES! That's exactly what PC5 will be all about. (and people called that previous thing a publicity stunt!!) -- David -- -- -- -- -- -- David Newman, Founder .:. PhillyClassic .:. Do You Like Video Games? http://www.phillyclassic.com -- -- -- -- -- -- Yes, 'big asses' is a nice, comfortable fray, and I suppose comfortable on the tail bone on long trips. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xot Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Did I read... correctly .. BIG ASSES on TV's??? NOW that we've elevated the discussion to a level where I'm comfortable jumping into the fray... err, YES! That's exactly what PC5 will be all about. (and people called that previous thing a publicity stunt!!) David, it disturbs me greatly that THIS is the entry point you feel comfortable with. You mind if you and I work seperate tables this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elllleeott! Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Okay, let me see if I've got this straight....PhillyClassic 5 will feature a giant monolithic shrine of 52" monitors, displaying images of peoples fat asses?! Will they at least be the fat asses of former Atari programmers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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