FA Get Together 2009 - July 31st

[Anamodiel]

We've been talking about it for a while now; the ramblings in Teamspeak, the talk of how long drives would be for certain people, how much fun it would be to meet Anamodiel (haha, kidding), and the idea of Broin attending the get together or not.

Well, a bit of inspiration popped into my head not even ten minutes ago, and I felt compelled to finally make a thread on this because I honestly think that this is the best idea in the world. No, getting together is not the best idea that I've ever had, but the best idea I've ever had involves the perfect date to have the get together:

July 31st.

The day the Matrix Online shuts down for good. We were some of the most hardcore, most well known people in the game. We met each other through it, and, because of it, the Furious Angels has grown into a second family for many people thanks to the Matrix Online. We all hold it in a special place in our hearts (some in different spots than others), but we can all agree that the game had an impact on many of us. What better way to send the game off then for some of us to be together in the Real?

Sure, being together in Teamspeak would be fun, but some of us being together in the Real would really, truly make it feel special.

The best part?

July 31st is a Friday. We would all meet in DC on Thursday night or Friday morning/afternoon and play the Matrix until it meatwads us one last time at midnight Megacity Time. It would only be a day of work off for most people, and flights to D.C. from many different areas is pretty cheap right now from what I've been told. As well, I know quite a few people live in the Midwest, and we could meet up somewhere and drive over from there to save money on gasoline and airfare. Plus, we could bring our own computers/laptops!

Discuss?

[Jeyk]

This should be interesting!

[ZephixLeer (Zephic)]

Personally thats a bit fast for me due to work restrictions on taking a vacation of any sort. I'd have to take off as I work 4pm to 1am central both Friday and Saturday nights.

I wasnt really a player in the MXO segment of FA anyway, sadly. Hope some of the other guys and gals can get there though!

[Adad]

Then we can't be in game for the end... I like your logic, but we wouldn't be involved with the ending of the matrix.

[Tbone]

Yeah, I think the problem is that not everyone has a laptop.

[Bellthazor]

I really like the Idea Ana, but i know I would not be able to take off from both jobs right now. I will however make a point to atleast be ingame before they shutdown the servers. If we cannot atleast make it to DC, then make it into game (resub for some) and see the game and some of the old players off FA style.

[Pirus]

im all for one last ass kicking in game if anyone is up for that.

[Fuse]

Can't go to DC, but I'm willing to offer my home to people if they want to come to me and party. I already have that friday off and I live right behind our airport (airport code BMI).
Let me know if in the illinois area or interested, so I'm forced to convince the wife its a good idea.

I have a desktop I have to fix that can be used, and a laptop that might be able to handle it.

[Adad]

Im with fuse. a 2 hour drive to u is better than the drive to DC, but im in for DC, just dont want to do it when I cant play the finale.

[Anamodiel]

I'm with fuse. a 2 hour drive to u is better than the drive to DC, but I'm in for DC, just don't want to do it when I can't play the finale.

Why would we not be able to play the finale? We pack up our computers in the car and head out and get there on Friday afternoon/morning/Thursday night. It isn't like you guys are women and have 6 suitcases. You need a duffle bag and a computer with a monitor.

[Fuse]

My computer is my server, so doesn't move from this home.
I'm downloading mxo to my laptop now to test it, but I'm still not going to DC. Milwakee is an easy drive for me, as I head to Chicago often, but even Michigan is a bit further than I'd like to go. Obviously me going somewhere else also depends on how much I've kept the wife pleased.

[Adad]

I have a desktop and what internet would we use? Tbones faulty system???

[Fuse]

My wife says it's cool to have people over. Lits, I've confirmed she won't kill you, but she may give you some dirty looks. I can't gaurentee she was honest about the not killing part either. =)

I'll make my own thread for people who can't make it to DC but ight be more local to IL.

[Lits]

LOL your wife would flay me with a butterknife. Unless, of course, I was obviously hanging all over someone else (which I wont be, since T won't be there *kidding!*)

July 31 is a little soon for me. I want to I want to I want to like I haven't wanted anything since Antonio Banderas did "Desperado" but I'll have to see how the month of June and the early part of July are for me (as far as gigs and expenses).

If we're going to make this happen I wished we'd set a date a little further in the future in ONE city, but since this may our one chance to make it happen.... LET'S FUCKING GO FOR IT and if a majority of us are going to be in one city I'll do my damnedest and download MxO on my laptop.

So what's the count?

[Fuse]

Count=0 for illinois. Joanna is actually planning to go out of town or stay a friends house ofr either that Friday or Saturday night. Would it be just lovely if you were the only one to come, Lits? lol

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