crasx July 19, 2014 Share crasx GC Alumni July 19, 2014 I'm disappointed with the l4d2 turnout at fragfest. I don't see why we run this server if it is just a constant headache and nobody cares about the commuinty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurderinClony July 19, 2014 Share MurderinClony Member July 19, 2014 Bro, I would have totally gone, if I had some money, but I have so much crap on my plate to pay for, I don't have the money to buy and or travel up there, let alone the time to take off from my job I just started less than a month ago. And with college coming up and my own tuition to pay for, I have to save and can't waste much at all, sorry man but I would have loved to have gone. But I love the L4D2 servers, mainly because its clean and encourages teamwork, I love the community there because of that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stabz0r July 19, 2014 Share stabz0r Member July 19, 2014 (edited) I'm too far away, but if there was a possibility to travel to the US and attend, I'd definitely be there. Edited July 19, 2014 by stabz0r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tainted92 July 19, 2014 Share tainted92 Member July 19, 2014 Travel from the UK to the US with the limited funds I have is near impossible, or I'd have loved to have gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flitterkill July 19, 2014 Share Flitterkill GC Board Member July 19, 2014 Keep in mind, he was probably drunk when he posted that. But there is a germ of a point there. GC has *never* had as many contributing members as it has had with the L4D2 server. Seems like it would be a far easier thing to get at least a few of those deaders together once a year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyYuri July 19, 2014 Share LadyYuri Member July 19, 2014 when there's more than one reason to go then i will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Architect July 19, 2014 Share Architect Member July 19, 2014 Kids, job and distance are a consideration for why I wasn't there. Trust me, if I could have, I would have been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flitterkill July 19, 2014 Share Flitterkill GC Board Member July 19, 2014 when there's more than one reason to go then i will go. What's the one reason you would go and what are other reasons that would make you go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterTalpa July 19, 2014 Share MasterTalpa Member July 19, 2014 when there's more than one reason to go then i will go. What's the one reason you would go and what are other reasons that would make you go? food, liquor, karaoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessa July 19, 2014 Share dessa Member July 19, 2014 I have an autistic kid to take care of on my own so going, even if it were in the same town as I am, just isn't possible. But hey if you wanna send a couple thousand bucks my way next year to hire a professional to take care of him and for me to travel up there, then maybe I could. But as I don't see anyone doing that, it just isn't going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flitterkill July 19, 2014 Share Flitterkill GC Board Member July 19, 2014 I have an autistic kid to take care of on my own so going, even if it were in the same town as I am, just isn't possible. But hey if you wanna send a couple thousand bucks my way next year to hire a professional to take care of him and for me to travel up there, then maybe I could. But as I don't see anyone doing that, it just isn't going to happen. I wasn't trying to scold anyone - this community has seen it's fair share of surprising deaths, health, medical, etc... all of which lead to people not being able to do x, y or z with GC. It's just something I'd like to wrap my head around, the fact that we are so much bigger than we've ever been but getting people together seems much more difficult than it was in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyYuri July 19, 2014 Share LadyYuri Member July 19, 2014 im sure they know u weren't scolding anyone. maybe next year will be more successful for u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasx July 19, 2014 Author Share crasx GC Alumni July 19, 2014 yea drunk angry post. sorry to be so mean, I just wish there were more l4d2 people here. Then I jumped on the l4d2 server and people were misbehaving and stuff still ♥ u all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swatfishy July 19, 2014 Share swatfishy Member July 19, 2014 should coordinate an event like member/admin night during ffo for those who cant go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenix July 19, 2014 Share Fenix Member July 19, 2014 (edited) I have not been able to go yet because:A. It's way too far away. I live in AZ, and ohio is a $730 flight. B. The cost is too much...not just the LAN but also the trip over there. If it was cheaper to get to Ohio, I'd be there at this very moment...but it isn't. I think you're seeing the turn-out like it is because most of the people there right now live near that area...or at least a day or two's driving distance away from the venue. Edited July 19, 2014 by Fenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flitterkill July 19, 2014 Share Flitterkill GC Board Member July 19, 2014 Hard to say it's too much - at least the straight FFO fee. Ten years ago, and for just about all the FFO's, it was $50 early bird registration - like December/January, just to get some money in to get things rolling. Then $75 for most of the time, then $100 for late registrations about a month, month and a half out. I got it down to a flat $75 last year - early, regular, or late, and $70 this year. And stuff ain't cheaper ten years later But over all, yeah, gas is way up since the mid 2000's, hotels are likely more as well. I'd like this to get bigger; just looking something to grab hold of to embiggen it. Want to be sure none of us are missing anything too obvious. Maybe I need to map membership out - maybe all our L4D2 folks are no where near the midwest... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yortz July 19, 2014 Share Yortz Member July 19, 2014 I live in the west coast, you guys in the midwest, and I stopped playing L4D2 because of the current situation I am in right now. I simply don't have the time and funds to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanutButterNJelly July 19, 2014 Share PeanutButterNJelly GC Alumni July 19, 2014 I wish I could go, if I didn't have a business to run and a family to take care of, I definitely would. Have it in NJ next year! Yortz! come back to playing! Its just not the same without having you cheer when I die (obviously a rare situation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madvillain July 20, 2014 Share Madvillain Member July 20, 2014 I wish I could have been there, money has been tight for the last couple years and we are still trying to fully recovery from the cost of the wedding last year. As Yortz said it is not a short trip from the West Coast to the midwest. I understand your frustration Crasx, you would think with the number of L4D members we have that more would show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky July 20, 2014 Share Sky Member July 20, 2014 yea drunk angry post. sorry to be so mean, I just wish there were more l4d2 people here. Then I jumped on the l4d2 server and people were misbehaving and stuff still ♥ u all i wish i could have gone. i really wanted to see you <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladPiranha July 20, 2014 Share VladPiranha Member July 20, 2014 I can tell you that things can be far worse. My old clan decided last spring that they wanted to do a get-together somewhere in the summer, preferably July, but were having a hard time picking a place to do it. I stepped forward and said I could host something in my area if it would work for a venue and everyone said it would be a great idea, especially the person organizing the event. I ended up renting a place and made plans for transportation for everyone. After the information was posted and we were all well past the point of no return, everyone started making excuses to duck out. The person who was supposedly organizing matters and getting things together fell of the face of the earth. A year later, he still hasn't said a word to me even though I know he's active on Steam. In the end, one person showed up and was as disappointed as I was on a personal and financial level. We both lost hundreds for being the only people who really believed in the event and held to our promises. There's a reason I stopped wearing that tag last year. My old clan can bleed out in a ditch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookback July 20, 2014 Share Lookback Member July 20, 2014 Hmmm, July - It's sunny outside. Going in side to play videogames is just not a priority. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterTalpa July 20, 2014 Share MasterTalpa Member July 20, 2014 if there is another one next year, i might go to that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsblood July 21, 2014 Share Wolfsblood Member July 21, 2014 As someone who has gone to 6 of these now, I can tell you there are many reasons to come. L4D2, and or CS;GO are minor compared to what goes on there. Check the galleries from last year, and this year to see just some of what happened. http://gamrs.co/forums/index.php?/gallery/category/2-fragfest-ohio/ I totally get where CrasX is coming from though. He's the only L4D2 player I really know since I don't play that game. One thing that you notice right away is that while people are there gaming, they're not necessarily playing CS. They may be playing FFXI, Mass Effect 1, 2, or 3, misc. rts's, or any number of other video games. But it's not just about video games. Many people played cornhole, pool, air hockey, euchre, or various board games. Fragfest has been far more about establishing a "family reunion" feeling than a "gaming party" since 2006. The tournaments are all random draw so no matter what your skill level is, you have the opportunity to do well, and by in large the matches are competetive because they're not stacked with all elite players. For me the biggest reason to go is the social aspect. Hanging out with people you may never have met in real life if not for Fragfest. Putting faces with the voices and nicknames from both the servers and the forums. Yes travel is an issue for many, and the costs can add up, but the price for the seat at the lan party is small for what you get back in enjoyment. Many people have shared rides to save on gas mooney, and also shared hotel rooms for the same reason. I do hope there is one again next year, and I hope it's bigger than before. I also hope that some of the L4D2 people are able to make it. It would be nice to meet you all. Wolfsblood. There is always food of some sort there, and people will make food runs. People also share what they brought, be it food, beer, pop, or liquor. It's a gathering of friends, who all happen to like to play games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yortz July 22, 2014 Share Yortz Member July 22, 2014 Don't wanna meet Peanut, probably kill him the minute I meet him 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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