MAGFEST 11 Official thread!! Jan 3 - 6 2013

[SubaruBrat]

http://magfest.org/

MAGFEST has been announced for next year! Jan 3 - 6, 2013 (Thu - Sun)

If you have listened to this show for any length of time you know that MAGFEST is a 4 day video gamers party with concerts, consoles, arcades, panels, parties and more that RetroGaming Roundup goes to and is on Staff in the Arcade section. This year the expo has grown even more as we have added an additional hall to the already insanely large layout of the show.

I am going and Socal will be there as well, if you want to join us and work the booth please sound off here!





The 11th Annual Music And Gaming Festival
4 Days of Non-Stop Games and Concerts Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745

[Brumisator]

Hey, good point. I wasnted to ask Scott whether his pinballs melted again at magfest 2012 (specifically the flipper solenoids), or if not, what steps he took to prevent that.

[SubaruBrat]

I did have a solenoid melt down despite the extra cooling, BUT, it was due to a leaky TIP102 transistor. Step was a cooling fan directed at each flipper.

[retroshaun]

I may well just make this one

[kynrek]

I am tentatively planning to attend this year because I missed CGE this year and well... as you all know there is nothing to do in Ohio. I'm considering volunteering to help with moving the arcade games but I'm not sure since it's my first time If I would be missing out on the "attendee" experience.

The Website for Descendants of erdrick says "As of January 2013, Descendants of Erdrick will be going through some major changes and restructuring the current lineup. Amanda will continue to lead DOE while the rest of the current members seek other quests. Descendants of Erdrick will continue on!"

They are listed on Magfest's website and since it's in January I'm guessing this may be their last live show with their current members with ups the stakes for me significantly!

[focusrs]

Im planning on attending, would not mind helping out while I am there.

[SubaruBrat]

We are having a staff meeting in about 2 weeks but are starting staffing now. If your both, or anyone else is interested in working the arcade dept (I know Focus is) I will be PMing you in the next few days with info on getting you set up for that. It is just about that time!

The big thing we need to know is can you work loadin or loadout during the days before and after MAGFEST, this sounds like it addresses your concern Kynrek. We are pretty well covered during the event, we need manpower and brainpower in the days prior to and after to conduct loading and setup. During the event we cut out movers loose to enjoy the show, and they are considered the rockstars of the arcade.

[focusrs]

We are having a staff meeting in about 2 weeks but are starting staffing now. If your both, or anyone else is interested in working the arcade dept (I know Focus is) I will be PMing you in the next few days with info on getting you set up for that. It is just about that time!

The big thing we need to know is can you work loadin or loadout during the days before and after MAGFEST, this sounds like it addresses your concern Kynrek. We are pretty well covered during the event, we need manpower and brainpower in the days prior to and after to conduct loading and setup. During the event we cut out movers loose to enjoy the show, and they are considered the rockstars of the arcade.

Im in for the arcade loadin, wont be able to stay the whole magfest. dont have that many hotel points But I can at least help with load in and setup and hangout a day or two. Depends on when the first day of setup is. But I do want to help.

[focusrs]

Prize for Pong Competition at Magfest!! A complete set of Atari Hot wheels!.
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(one set is for the pong competition, one set is for SubaruBrat)

One set will be a future prize giveaway on the RGRU podcast, so stay tuned for details on how to win in the January Podcast

Which leaves one set open for either trading or whatever.

Decembers Podcast features BeamRider for the Colecovision. Details will be given in the podcast but there is already a forum entry for it in the members contest section. Go over and sign up for a chance to win!

Thinking of taking these with me to Magfest as well
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[focusrs]

no internet at fest so will have to post pics in the evening while i am at the holiday inn. first day was good for loadin. i am sore after hauling up arcade games out of the basement over at scotts neighbors house (thanks scott for buying me dinner last night!). setting up the RGRU booth today and assist in setting up the arcade and make adjustments or repairs. will post some pics tonight