Talk about a crazy weekend. For those of you who don't know what Digital Overload (http://www.digital-overload.com) is; it's a giant Lan party, where about 450 gamers showed up to play videogames all weekend. I'm just going to go day by day and see what I can remember and what I think is worth telling you guys about. _________________________________________________ Friday.
Friday was a long one. I guess it was because I was flying in on Friday, and days spent in an airport always seem to be the longest. I got to Rhode Island around 5ish, and was scolded for making the Tim (http://www.cad-comic.com) wait. After taking the minimum verbal beating of ten minutes (as stated in my contract with Ctrl+Alt+Delete Pro.) When we arrived at the Hilton right next to the convention center, I was lead to my room. I have to say, a flat HD-TV and triple padded queen bed is a nice way to go if you're ever in that area.
Is it sad that I slept better in a hotel bed then I do my own?
When Tim and I arrived at DO, I was greeted by a giant Line that had been there since early that morning. A line full of gamers and geeks. I, being both, was happy I was able to skip the line and head strait in. Being the artist of a guy who runs gaming conventions has it's perks, I guess.
The rest of Friday was filled with sitting around and playing videogames. I do enjoy the Guitar Hero, and I'm always up for some Crackdown or Gears of War. I was also able to meet Scott Weneger (http://www.scottwegener.com/) and see Brian Clevinger (http://www.nuklearpower.com/) again. Two of the many cool people I got to hang out with over the weekend. _________________________________________________ Saturday.
Now, this day was a little more relaxing. I was able to sleep in, and head down to the lan whenever I wanted. I got down there around 10am, and found Scott sitting and drawing near the console gaming. I took out my sketchpad and began to draw as well. After some lights were turned off (at a lan, go figure) We moved to a corner with a few of those Sumo beanbag chairs. Those things are comfy.
After a while, we were joined in our corner by Brian and just hung out. I asked Scott a lot of questions about drawing and stuff, and asked Brian about Atomic Robo.
Later in the day, Tim began his "Creating a Comic" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY9uK_jaoe4) thing and showed everyone (who cared to watch) how he does his comic. After he was done, I was able to hop onto the Cintiq and give it a whirl.
After that, Scott and I were able to set up some art stuff and sell the posters (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/48632770/?qo=8&q=by%3Asplashed-ink&qh=sort%3Atime+-in%3Ascraps) that were made. I also did some sketches for a few bucks, and had more fun. (I'll post some of those sketches very soon.) _________________________________________________ Sunday.(Pictures to be added later. Sorry!)
Sunday was a little more of a stressful day, because it was the breakdown of the event. All the attendees had to be out by 6, and all of the staff were looking forward to a nice diner curdosy of Tim himself. As the night closed up and people gave their thanks to Tim for throwing the event, it was just a matter of cleaning the place up. I had no problem helping, as for my trip was free. I figured I'd help earn my keep somehow.
After the cleaning was done, the staff all headed out to a place called Fire and Ice. I'm not going to get into detail about what happened at the dinner, but let's just say it was fun. And by 'fun', I mean I'm looking forward to joining in on the fun when I turn 21 next year.
After the diner, we all headed to the local movie theater and saw 300. One of the best movies I've seen in a looong time. It was beautiful, and it had a great hold on the comic as well.
At the end, we said our goodbyes and went back to our respective hotels/rooms. I had to wake up early to catch my flight the next morning, so I need the sleep. _________________________________________________
That's really about it for the trip and event. It went very well, with almost no flaws at all. I'm looking forward to next year, for it shall be larger and more fun then this one.
-Zack/Turret-
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Eroz on March 13, 2007, 05:58:49 pm
I hate you.
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Post by: Jeyk on March 13, 2007, 06:08:47 pm
We all do, Eroz, we all do. /cocks gun
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Anonymous on March 13, 2007, 06:12:56 pm
It's not bad to be more comfortable in a hotel bed than your own. You get used to your own, maybe sit up and read in your bed or something, and you get used to it.
What's gross is the fact that hotel beds aren't properly cleaned. :S
And cool stuff, btw.
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Anonymous on March 13, 2007, 08:01:09 pm
Arg... I wanted to goto DO so bad this year... and the sad thing is I live in MA... Providence is like 30-45 mins away from me tops. oh well... maybe next year.
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Tbone on March 13, 2007, 08:11:42 pm
Quote from: "CountessLioncourt"
What's gross is the fact that hotel beds aren't properly cleaned. :S
Why'd you have to say that? I'm in a hotel bed at this very moment! Bah!
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Post by: Anonymous on March 13, 2007, 08:12:51 pm
:D
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Post by: Tecknik on March 13, 2007, 08:30:17 pm
Looks like you had fun. :)
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Post by: Bellthazor on March 13, 2007, 09:02:16 pm
Glad you had fun...I would love to go next year :D
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Post by: Lits on March 13, 2007, 09:29:13 pm
thanks for the play-by-play! glad you had good time-ness :) it sounds awesome
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Post by: Anonymous on March 13, 2007, 10:47:08 pm
hmmm... *sniff sniff* do I smell the possibility of a FA get together at next years DO?
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Styan on March 14, 2007, 12:18:19 am
Super cool!
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Post by: Eroz on March 14, 2007, 12:38:51 am
I would almost have to try and make that.
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2007, 01:19:54 am
Quote from: "Eroz"
I would almost have to try and make that.
So is it a plan for next year then? we have a small FA get together there?
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Post by: Jeyk on March 14, 2007, 02:39:22 am
Shit, that's actually a great idea. If we got a lot of people to go, I'd totally be down. We need a large scale meet!
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2007, 03:48:49 am
Even I would consider that
(Now watch the thread die, lol)
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2007, 04:31:38 am
Hey I'd definitely be down for it. Besides I really wouldn't have much of an excuse not to go anyway. Living so close and all lol. Hell maybe we could even form up some teams for the tournys. Pwn some noobs and whatnot. Afterwards(for those of us of age) we could go have some drinks and whatnot.
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Pirus on March 14, 2007, 06:01:38 am
the only problem i would have would be finding it... I would end up going through RI twice before i even knew i was in it. ::Blink:: shit just went through the whole damn state. :)
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2007, 10:10:48 am
wow what a cool event!
and you're really cute :)
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Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2007, 12:55:05 pm
Quote
and you're really cute :)
Um... Thanks?
:D
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Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2007, 02:04:27 pm
Awww look at that, you made him blush.... lol
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Post by: Subb on March 14, 2007, 03:12:46 pm
IS DO in Florida?
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2007, 03:23:00 pm
Nope, It's in Rhode Island. I think I said that in the first day's overveiw.
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Subb on March 14, 2007, 05:19:56 pm
I'm sorry, but I thought Rhode Island was in Florida for some reason :p I live in Wales to my US Geography is shite :D
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2007, 08:04:33 pm
Quote from: "Subb"
I'm sorry, but I thought Rhode Island was in Florida for some reason :p I live in Wales to my US Geography is shite :D
Hmm... Wales? That's in London right? lol j/k =p
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Avzeke (Khr0n1k) on March 14, 2007, 08:40:51 pm
Rhode Island is a state just like Florida and Texas and California, it is also the smallest, like really small.
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Pirus on March 15, 2007, 10:53:25 am
yep very small as a matter of fact i was actually in the middle of Rhode Island taking a piss when i suddenly missed the bowl and actually pissed over the border into massachusetts (another state)
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Anonymous on March 15, 2007, 02:06:31 pm
Rhode Island is wicked small... I've always said Massachusetts should just build an army and invade Rhode Island claiming it as part of Massachusetts.
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Post by: Anonymous on March 15, 2007, 05:11:57 pm
Hah. It is pretty small.
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Sared on March 16, 2007, 01:36:13 am
Quote from: "Tbone"
Quote from: "CountessLioncourt"
What's gross is the fact that hotel beds aren't properly cleaned. :S
Why'd you have to say that? I'm in a hotel bed at this very moment! Bah!
One word T; Scabies. Have a nice day. :)
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Sared on March 16, 2007, 01:39:24 am
Newport is Massachusettes's penis.
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Anonymous on March 16, 2007, 04:11:09 am
pffft... no. Cape Cod is Massachusetts Gigantic penis
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Post by: Anonymous on March 16, 2007, 02:08:26 pm
SARED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Anamodiel on March 16, 2007, 04:05:28 pm
Quote from: "Sared"
Newport is Massachusettes's penis.
So are you saying girls like it in Newport? o.0
Title: Re: Digital Overload Overview
Post by: Anonymous on March 16, 2007, 07:49:09 pm