The first time he puked he didn't make it outside.

Just six weeks until the 3rd Dtoid Midwest NARP(June 22nd-24th)! If you haven't made plans to attend yet, you had better get on that because the time between now and then will fly by!

As usual, I'll start with the list of attendees:

ZombiePlatypus
ClownBaby
N7
Changston
Mr. Gobbldigook
Glitchy
Sir Legendhead
Gatsby
digtastik
Cataract
Diverse
BadStar

Did you know that this is also my going away party? I'm moving across the country 3 days after this so there will also be a bunch of my local friends stopping in all weekend.

Planning on coming? Hit me up for the address or get a flight into DTW. As of right now it doesn't seem like tents will be a necessity, but keep in mind that could end up being the case. You'll still need to bring sleeping stuff, as it's floor room only. Also, I have a dog, so if you're allergic or don't like dogs, be ready to deal with that.

In a couple weeks I'm going to set things up with the lazer tag place, so let me know if you plan on coming soon so I know how many people to tell them. As far as the Destrucathon goes, we're still working on that and I'll give you some details as soon as possible.

I also want to point out this thread, which provides details about the Oklahoma Video Game Expo. If you're out there in the middle of the midwest, this might be of interest to you.


As always, here's the Dtoid midwest forum thread, the forum thread for this event, the facebook group, and the Google group.

Any questions or comments can go in the links above, the comments below, or directly to me at jonbloodspray at gmail dot com.

Here is a random picture.



Hope you can make it!

Something something something, racism. Also, cocks.

Hey hey hey! The 3rd Midwest NARP is just two months away! It's time for me to kick the planning into overdrive and get things rolling. I'm still planning on lazer tag, but I want to get a better idea of how many people are coming before I call the place for pricing. To that end, here is the current confirmed list.

ZombiePlatypus
ClownBaby
N7
Changston
Mr. Gobbldigook
Glitchy
Sir Legendhead
Gatsby
digtastik
Cataract
Diverse (Is he known by this at all anymore?)
NihonTiger (aka Brian Szabelski Tomopop Editor-in-Chief)


As far as traveling goes, I mentioned the Cleveland airport in previous updates. If you haven't already booked a flight, DO NOT book into cleveland. I misjudged the distance, and as I found out through my flight to PAX, a round trip to the airport takes almost five hours, whereas to Detroit and back is under two. If you've already booked into Cleveland I'll bite the bullet and deal with it, but if you have yet to buy a flight, go to Detroit or Toledo.

I'm still working on ideas for the Destructathon, and I think a couple of the rounds will be even more outlandish than last year, including the finale, which I am going to have to build. Yeah, build.


So looking for images of "fucking awesome building shit" led to some pretty horrifying shit, including a ton of gay sex and a skinned goats head in a bucket. Instead, a rainbow.

Fact rundown:
3rd Destructoid Midwest NARP
Location: Toledo, OH
Dates: June 22nd - 24th
Airports: Toledo (TOL) or Detroit (DTW)

Sleeping room is entirely floor space, so bring a sleeping bag and pillow. If we get too crowded we will have to do tents, or if that isn't your thing there's several hotels within 5 minutes. We aren't there yet though, so I'll hold off on information overload.

As always, here's the Dtoid midwest forum thread, the forum thread for this event, the facebook group, and the Google group.

Feel free to hit me up with any questions or comments! Email me at jonbloodsprayatgmaildotcom, leave comments below, or in any of the places linked above. Hope to hear from you soon, and can't wait til June!

Random picture:

I was surprised by how much I thought that could be me, aside from that I would never wear those shoes.

Quick little pre-PAX update here. Who's going?! I kind of dropped the ball this year with getting a list of Midwesterners ready, but post in the comments and maybe we can all get together for a drink or something! I'll (Jon Bloodspray/Conor Elsea) be there from Thursday to Monday. Let's high five! Hope to see you there!

When I get back I'll be putting most of my effort into planning and pimping out the Dtoid Midwest NARP '12, so stay tuned for that.

Like the movie that inspired this, the NARP will end with a flying train.

I won't even bother you guys with how bad of a regional manager and piece of shit procrastinator I am and just get right to the details.

This year, the 3rd annual Dtoid Midwest NARP will be June 22nd, 23rd, and 24th! The location will again be my (Jon Bloodspray) house in beautiful Toledo, Ohio. This years main event will be Lazer Tag! This place is located just minutes from my house, and is reasonably priced, loads of fun, and has been successfully operated for years.

I will punch the first asshole that starts shotgun rolling.

The Destructathon will be returning in full force, with an entirely new set of challenges. I will say though, the final round has already been decided. I hope you can drink. I'm also trying to plan a more formal opening, awards, and closing ceremony this year. Because hey, we're classy people.

So classy.

More information about events and stuff will be announced as I make it up.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

If you fly: Toledo has an airport, but it is often very expensive. (TOL)

Detroit-Metro (DTW) will more than likely be your best bet.

There is also Cleveland (CLE) but that's about 30 minutes farther away than Detroit.

If flyers could try to organize their arrival and departure times in the MIDWEST NARP FORUM THREAD, that would be awesome. You could also use the google group or the facebook page. I'd like to make as few trips to the airport as possible, but I'll obviously do whatever it takes to get people here.

If you drive: fucking google that shit.

That's all for now! If you have any questions, feel free to email me at jonbloodspray AT gmail DOT com.


First GIS result for "just fucking get here".

Soon.

This shirt is going to sell like fucking mad

So yeah, MAGFest X is just days away now. I'm super excited this year, as there's an entire Dtoid Midwest caravan making it's way from the forgotten lands, through the mountains of madness, and straight into Maryland to the heart of the party itself. Our exodus includes: N7, Ruckus, ZombiePlatypus (driving the Platybus), Gatsby, DanlHaas, Glitchy, and Jon Bloodspray. Are there any other Midwesterners making the journey? We're getting in Wednesday night, so hit up the comments below or the MAGFest X forum thread if you're going to be there and want to meet-up!


This picture will only be relevant for a few more days, so I had to post it again. Because I love it.

Side note: Suiterday? Karaoke? Suiteroke? Who likes that idea?

There's going to be somewhat of a special anouncement at MAGFest concerning Dtoid Midwest. If you've ever been involved with the Midwest group, are a new member, partied with us, WHATEVER, you'll probably want to be there for it. It might not be a huge deal in reality, but it's probably still best you hear about it. Once we get there and I find out what room we're in I'll figure out when said announcement will be made. I suppose the easiest way to find out would be to follow me on twitter at @Jon_Bloodspray, since I doubt I'll be bringing my laptop. You'll probably be pretty surprised.


But not that kind of surprise. Unless you want to I dunno just sayin' I'm down for whatever.

As always, check out theMidwest group forum thread, join our Facebook group or hit up the Google Group.


Hope to see everyone at MAGFest X!