Balto the Meet: May 28 to June 5, 2013

[DrippingGoofball]

I just want to play Mafia.

[Jake from State Farm]

This trip sounds like its going to be a real hoot

[Amrun]

SO GUYS

I KNOW I HAVEN'T BEEN ON HERE IN FOREVER

BUT

I'M EXCITED TO SAY THAT I CAN PROBABLY COME TO THIS AT SOME POINT

PROBABLY MAY 30

CARPOOLING WITH KURIBO

No sleeping arrangements necessary. I know I'm late to the party.

[Amrun]

oh my god

i have multiple scummies

WHAT

[kuribo]

CARPOOLING WITH KURIBO

she musta missed these posts:

and i drive like a lunatic*


seriously, you can't lose


edit: *also, the tailpipe fell off of my car today and if i don't have it fixed by the time of the meet, we'll probably get hassled by the state police on the way to baltimore


lots of chances to die along the way

i've been advised not to sit in the car with the engine idling for too long until I get a new tailpipe


so yes, if we're stopped a stop light for too long, we will literally suffocate to death


edit: oh shit, or the toll booths at the bay bridge


did I mention that this vehicle managed to pass two inspections in the last 45 days

well, I mean, one of the drifters I plan to pick up along the way can drive if necessary

[kuribo]

I never did get my tailpipe fixed, but it's not that loud. And as long as I keep the speed below 80, you don't smell any exhaust in the vehicle


"Hey kuribo, are we almost there?"

"Hold on, it's kinda hard to drive when the roads keep melting."

"Ummm, are you okay?"

"Yeah, maybe the drifter in the back should drive. Hey Ron, can you take over?"

"I keep tellin' ya, my name isn't Ron. It's Stabby Steve."

[Amrun]

hshshs

if it runs that's good enough for me

[Faraday]

oh my god

i have multiple scummies

WHAT

Weird...best role claim isn't even a scummie.


Also definitely up for Game of Thrones, of course.

[Majiffy]

P.S. Nintendo customer service is 100x better then Comcast's at 2 AM on a Friday, I approve

Try calling Propellerheads to activate your key for Reason 6. Then crack open a 6 pack of beer, smoke a bowl, and watch a Superbowl before they answer the phone.

And ugh I really just want to ride around with Kuribo and Amrun.

Maybe I'll try to hitchhike into their car.

[xRECKONERx]

I'm bringing mafia cards, the Resistance, Shadow Hunters, and possibly Game of Thrones if I still have it.

[Faraday]

Oh, I'd not mind trying game of thrones if you have it - been wanting to play it for a while. I'm a bit rubbish at those kind of games, though.

[xRECKONERx]

You have to be willing to make alliances and also backstab gleefully.

[Faraday]

Sounds like fun!

[Faraday]

I can just keep quoting my favourite member from each house if I do bad anyway!

[xRECKONERx]

That's exactly what I do. When I'm Lannister, I always get fucked, and I bargain with people by promising "A Lannister Always Pays His Debts".

Or, when I'm Stark and getting made fun of for "doing nothing", I just assure them that Winter is Coming.

[Majiffy]

Whenever I'm Hodor hodor hodor hodor hodor hodor hodor.

[Amrun]

oh my god

i have multiple scummies

WHAT

Weird...best role claim isn't even a scummie.


Also definitely up for Game of Thrones, of course.

I know. No idea. lol

[Iecerint]

It sounds like it's basically Diplomacy?

[Faraday]

Oh, it's fixed now Amrun.

[Faraday]

I've never played Diplomacy, either. This is pretty close now, looking forward to it.

[ChannelDelibird]

Diplomacy's awesome and from what I can tell GOT sounds like it has slightly more rules but should still be very interesting. I'd definitely play.

Also OMG SOOOOOON AAAAAAHHH etc

[Glork]

YES.

BEST GAME, OR BESTEREST GAME?

[xRECKONERx]

Game of Thrones is very similar to diplomacy. The distinguishing factor, I think, is how turn orders resolve, and the existence of the three power tracks. One gives you power to decide ties and act first, one gives you might in military battles, and the other gives you the ability play more "special orders" and sneak looks at the upcoming threats to the board. The game also has built in strategic alliances/rivalries. Really fun, but you have to have thick skin, alliances are made at broken pretty frequently.

[DrippingGoofball]

Sadly we won't have mafia cards ready for the meet.

[BBmolla]

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