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Title: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: scotch on Mon 27/02/2006 20:03:03
Hello everyone, I have lots of photos and other nice things for you... you see over the new year a bunch of us stayed at AGA's house, we called this Wintermeet!

Perhaps I should explain how it all happened first, for those that haven't heard, I believe it went something like this.

Hajo sadly had to miss Mittens, and to partially make up for it he decided to come to Wales, he asked AGA if he could stay with him, and me if I'd come and hang out with them and play CS and such, and of course we said yes.Ã,  When our CS playing friends (Esseb, Helm, DarkStalkey and Custard) found out about this they wanted to come too, we were now expecting a weekend of mainly sitting indoors shooting each other.
We did mention it to other people though, and before we knew it twice as many people wanted to come. AGA's house is big, but it isn't big enough to fit many more people than that in it (you'll see at Brittens). So unfortunately to prevent more people asking to come, and having to turn them away... it was decided we wouldn't post publically about it until after it happened.. it's been over a month now though, so I asked the others if they were ok with me posting their photos and here we are.

Welcome to Wintermeet!

The attendees were AGA, Andail, Becky, Chrille, CJ, custard, Adam, Dominika, Esseb, Fuzzpilz, Goldmund, Grundislav, Hajo, Helm, scotch

(http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/wintermeet/medium_DSCF0009.jpg)
Dominika, Goldmund, Helm, AGA.

(http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/wintermeet/medium_DSCF0007.jpg)
AGA, Fuzzpilz, Custard, Hajo, Adam, Becky.

(http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/wintermeet/medium_DSCF0024.jpg)
We went on an expedition up the mountain!

(http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/wintermeet/medium_DSCF0035.jpg)
At the top the weather started to get colder and it began to snow.Ã,  For a time we thought we'd lost Chrille.

(http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/wintermeet/medium_DSCF0040.jpg)
We found this fellow next to his downed space-pod, and adopted him, he is called Spooblehat.

(http://www.grundislavgames.com/wintermeet/DSCF0008.JPG)
The more exciting people decided they weren't going to stay home and make games on new years eve, so they went to a club.

(http://www.grundislavgames.com/wintermeet/DSCF0007.JPG)
Smoking made Goldmund cool.

(http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/wintermeet/medium_DSCF0086.jpg)
As you would expect, CJ is good at Dance Dance Revolution.

We started a game, which will probably never get finished ;) We played Wetrix and CS and Lego Star Wars, we watched stuff from Esseb's Asian movie collection, and Myth Busters, we saw the beta of BJ5, and more stuff from Donna (I need to play that game), we drank glue wine (http://www.grundislavgames.com/wintermeet/cookingshow.wmv) and Tesco bitter, you know, we did so many things, I can't post all the photos (http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/wintermeet/), so take a look at them for yourselves, I'll add some more if I get them.

Here are some moving pictures! Not many, Grund's camera ran out of batteries.
Grund filmed this excellent avant garde piece: http://www.grundislavgames.com/wintermeet/meltthelimit.wmv
and starred alongside CJ in this excellent sit com: http://www.grundislavgames.com/wintermeet/misunderstandings.wmv

As usual for AGS meetings now, we played 1000 Blank White Cards, thanks to Esseb for scanning them! http://americangirlscouts.org/wintermeet/1kbwc/

It was a really great few days, and it was cool to meet the people I'd not met before, like Fuzz and Esseb and Becky.
Wintermeet people, fill them in on the stuff I forgot!
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Helm on Mon 27/02/2006 20:11:57
I want to apologize to all the welsh if they're missing their goats.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Mr Jake on Mon 27/02/2006 20:13:04
They're only interested in the sheep
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Grundislav on Mon 27/02/2006 20:17:28
We also watched The Flash, which was terrible!  Also, a little Welsh girl shouted insults at Goldmund after he shouted at her in Polish.  Such rude children in that vile land.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Becky on Mon 27/02/2006 20:19:42
There was an old man in Cardiff that told us to be cheerful because it was a happy day.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Squinky on Mon 27/02/2006 20:22:50
Quote from: Grundislav on Mon 27/02/2006 20:17:28
We also watched The Flash, which was terrible!  Also, a little Welsh girl shouted insults at Goldmund after he shouted at her in Polish.  Such rude children in that vile land.

Wow man, you must own an airline or something.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Pet Terry on Mon 27/02/2006 21:12:07
Holy crap.

This is what I get for not playing CS.

...

It sucks anyways.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Grundislav on Mon 27/02/2006 21:13:39
Quote
Wow man, you must own an airline or something.

Nah, I went on vacation to Europe with some friends over the holidays, and it happened to coincide with Wintermeet.Ã,  I certainly wouldn't have spent money to just fly to Wales!
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Matt Goble on Mon 27/02/2006 23:37:32
Quote from: Petteri on Mon 27/02/2006 21:12:07
Holy crap.

This is what I get for not playing CS.

...

It sucks anyways.

Hear Hear, I suddenly feel like such an unwanted leper  :'(

;)
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: scotch on Mon 27/02/2006 23:51:54
There were 15 people there and I had to sleep on the wooden floor :P There were of course lots of people we wanted to ask to come, but it really wasn't feasible by then... if as many people go to Brittens as last year we'll need to have tents in the back garden, should be ok, in summer.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Gilbert on Tue 28/02/2006 01:20:50
Was it just me or was it true that the post pictures implied you're all BORED?
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Domino on Tue 28/02/2006 01:41:08
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/skeith2572/depp.jpg

Goldmund, i think i need to talk to you, in private.

:)

BTW, great pics.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Disco on Tue 28/02/2006 03:01:21
(http://www.sitesled.com/members/impressiveowl/49.jpg)

Who the hell drew Joe the Stool smiling?!?!  >:( That's against the Joe rules.

*crosses his arms to puctuate his anger*
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: edmundito on Tue 28/02/2006 03:03:12
Oh, eventhough I didn't go to wintermeet, I still had some fun:

http://netmonkey.cellosoft.com/ytmnj/

I'd like to thank Hotspot for the inspiration.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: The Inquisitive Stranger on Tue 28/02/2006 04:52:15
For a minute there, I thought this was a gathering of Wintermute users.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Helm on Tue 28/02/2006 04:53:43
Yes, we decided to use that name just so we can preempt them if they ever have a gathering. This was a running joke during the meet.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Pesty on Tue 28/02/2006 06:26:49
Quote from: Disco on Tue 28/02/2006 03:01:21
Who the hell drew Joe the Stool smiling?!?!Ã,  >:( That's against the Joe rules.

*crosses his arms to puctuate his anger*

I didn't realize you were the king of all of everything!!

That's my way of telling you to shut your typehole! Joe can smile if he wants to!


I wanted to go to Wintermeet, but I was not able to pay $700+ just to hang out with some HIP DUDES. Besides, I can see sheep and smelly people here.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: SSH on Tue 28/02/2006 09:22:02
Why wasn't I invited to the Anti-Buloguht League meet Wintermeet?  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Matt Goble on Tue 28/02/2006 10:08:45
Quote from: scotch on Mon 27/02/2006 23:51:54
There were 15 people there and I had to sleep on the wooden floor :P There were of course lots of people we wanted to ask to come, but it really wasn't feasible by then... if as many people go to Brittens as last year we'll need to have tents in the back garden, should be ok, in summer.

So I should feel sorry for you????

;D

AGA has plenty of time to build an extension before Brittens, so I don't think tents should be an issue...
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: AGA on Tue 28/02/2006 12:18:01
Quote from: SSH on Tue 28/02/2006 09:22:02
Why wasn't I invited to the Anti-Buloguht League meet Wintermeet?  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Because I don't like you.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: SSH on Tue 28/02/2006 12:59:42
Oh, that's OK then
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Pesty on Tue 28/02/2006 13:18:34
Don't listen to AGA, it's because you have too many of those little squirmy things that come from groins...what the hell are they... Oh yeah, GENITAL WARTS.

Otherwise, he secretly likes you.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Nacho on Tue 28/02/2006 14:06:33
We accidentally discovered wintermeet when I saw the photos url in Grundy' s favourites webpages. We explained the stuff, a little embarrased because of the "secretism" of the meeting. It didn't mind at all, it was in Xmas and I shouldn't be able to attend anyway. I understand that the meeting was that private. I am happy that now it's public because we loved some of the videos (Can we find an amicable sollution?) Please Grundy, post the video!

EDIT: It's in scotch's post! :D Cool!
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Esseb on Tue 28/02/2006 16:01:32
There's more videos and pictures here: http://www.grundislavgames.com/wintermeet/.

Scotch was just too lazy to link to them all. Enjoy the sheer genius that is Berian's Zoom video.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Pumaman on Tue 28/02/2006 19:03:43
Quote from: Gilbot V7000a on Tue 28/02/2006 01:20:50
Was it just me or was it true that the post pictures implied you're all BORED?

All mitteneers are specially trained to practice bored faces at every photo opportunity.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Neil Dnuma on Tue 28/02/2006 21:38:11
Oh man, Melt the Limit is a masterpiece! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: on Tue 28/02/2006 22:41:44
Funny stuff! Looks like you all had a laugh :D IN THE COLD! HAHAHAHAHA

:P
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Matt Goble on Tue 28/02/2006 23:34:55
Quote from: m0ds on Tue 28/02/2006 22:41:44
Funny stuff! Looks like you all had a laugh :D IN THE COLD! HAHAHAHAHA

:P

It's Wales; I hear they get poorer weather than Laleham.

;D
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Squinky on Tue 28/02/2006 23:40:29
Quote from: Pumaman on Tue 28/02/2006 19:03:43
Quote from: Gilbot V7000a on Tue 28/02/2006 01:20:50
Was it just me or was it true that the post pictures implied you're all BORED?

All mitteneers are specially trained to practice bored faces at every photo opportunity.


Either that, or they have been smoking too much of the hippy lettuce.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Pesty on Tue 28/02/2006 23:52:02
Quote from: Squinky on Tue 28/02/2006 23:40:29
Quote from: Pumaman on Tue 28/02/2006 19:03:43
Quote from: Gilbot V7000a on Tue 28/02/2006 01:20:50
Was it just me or was it true that the post pictures implied you're all BORED?

All mitteneers are specially trained to practice bored faces at every photo opportunity.


Either that, or they have been smoking too much of the hippy lettuce.

Why would anyone smoke organic lettuce?
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Squinky on Wed 01/03/2006 00:14:20
Don't ask me.
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: on Fri 03/03/2006 16:43:46
Hi guys!

Quote from: Helm on Tue 28/02/2006 04:53:43
Yes, we decided to use that name just so we can preempt them if they ever have a gathering. This was a running joke during the meet.

Yeah, yeah, the "Wintermute Army" (which also became a running joke in our community since this term was invented here) is watching you!  8)

Anyway - I hope you enjoyed it.  ;)

(darn, how did you only find out that codename... hmmm...  ;))
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Peder 🚀 on Fri 03/03/2006 23:31:21
Looks like you all had a good time..
it was in Wales huh? cardiff? :) cool, I had moved to Barry  :o.
but moved back to Norway around christmas....
Title: Wintermeet 2: You're still not invited
Post by: dasjoe on Sun 26/11/2006 22:17:01
Hello folks, as some of you know there's a second Wintermeet planned to happen at my house, around new year's eve. It'll be from the 27th of December until 4th/5th of January in Hannover (Germany).
Just like last year, someone asked some friends if they'd want to come visit, they said yes so there we go. :)
Title: Re: Wintermeet Photos!
Post by: Andail on Mon 27/11/2006 14:16:03
Is it gonna be secret this year as well? Or are we gonna tell people? Like on the forum?
Title: Re: Wintermeet 2: You're still not invited
Post by: Radiant on Mon 27/11/2006 15:01:18
That sounds pretty cool, and Germany is nearby :)