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Posted: August 31, 2010 12:57 pm  | |||||
     IRC Nickname: Stokenut Group: Guest Posts: 2062 Member No.: 805 Joined: June 10, 2008 Total Events Attended: 112    | Since you decided to post the recap topic where I can't see it you fucking Nazi, I'll post my own. After arriving in London meeting up with His Lordship (Eugene), Elyxiatic (Gary), WG Keanu (Keanu) and Tnuac (Mike) at the hotel, we made our way down to Tottenham Road Station to meet Sean Sabre (Sean) and to join a little gathering that had been arranged by Busycaz for the night before. Incredibly, about 40-50 people turned up. Everybody was greeted politely and after no time at all players were sharing business cards, pens, partyhats and of course comparing levels! Male, female, 16 or 60, it didn't matter. We all got on shared a common interest and got on well. We spent a while just chatting, getting to know each other, shaking hands and taking pictures before making our way down to a nearby bar where we would all grab drinks, converse and relax. Unfortunately, some of our group couldn't get in because they were either underage or didn't have ID with them. So we were debating finding another venue as not to ruin the night for those guys when OneLuckyLady mentioned that she was actually able to get us all a ride on the London eye for free! Of course we all gratefully jumped at the opportunity and after a short walk we arrived. The views were spectacular and if this post were a speech, I'd be raising a toast to OneLuckyLady right now for her generousity. It was on this that we actually met a player called Pazenon, who to most people would be just another random attendee. However, it actually turned out that he was an old, old, member of our clan, WG that we hadn't seen or heard from in what must have been at least 3 years! From here we headded over to McDonalds and checked out the Namco arcade, all got talking, had a laugh and at this point most players retired home to get a good night of sleep in before Runefest. However, not all of us went to bed. About 10 of us "rebels" decided to go and see if we could get into the Runfest venue (which obviously didn't work!) It was getting late and the bar we had intended to go to was already serving last orders so we all split up and started to make our way back to our hotels. WG, who're all staying with each other, were about to get onto the last train home, when we realized that we were a man short. Mike had actually gone missing at some point. After trying several times to call him with no answer, we set off looking for him down the back alleys of London, praying that we weren't going to come across Mike getting gang raped or something. We had to give up at around 1am and just get a Taxi back to the hotel. We were going to give him a few hours to make his own way to the hotel or call the police. At 3am we were getting worried and were about to call the cops when *knock knock*, Mike shows up with a big cheeky grin on his face. "I got lost lol". ---Saturday--- We were all up and ready early on Saturday despite the late night preiously. We went to meet up and have breakfast with a player we met last night called Andrew (Not Groedius, who is also called Andrew and turns up later.) It took a stupidly long time for them to cook our breakfasts so we didn't quite get chance to visit the modern art museum before Runefest - Boo-hoo, I know right? Although we arrived at Vinopolis over an hour early, there were already tonnes of players queing outside the doors in the widest range of costumes imaginable. Some had skill capes, others were dressed as various NPCs and one guy even had full bandos. WG were all wearing our clan t-shirts, as were several other clans including Skiller's Empire. While we waited to get in, we started to hand out our specially made WG pens. We came with just short of 1000 pens and managed to give almost all of them away throughout the day. When the doors finally opened, there was a cheer and we began slowly working our way down and into the building. We were greeted with warm welcomes from what can only be described as a small army of J mods. I don't think any of us expected there to be quite so many of them. They were everywhere! We made our way over to the gaming area, as the first area was crowded with people still trying to get through the doors. About 50 Alienware laptops were set up running runescape on full screen HD. (and now every player that used one wants to buy one. Infact I know of one player that actually did go and buy one the next day!) Completely lag free, although the mice were right handed and the scroll speed was a bit slow. I tried a corp solo anyway despite the imperfect mouse settings, which resulted in me dying. Uhh... moving swiftly on. The first insider sessioin, RuneScape Genesis with Andrew Gower himself was due to begin and a stampede of players all started to rush toward "Varrock". We got to take a look at RuneScape as it was in 2001 and even got to see some of Andrew's other projects from way back when he was just a student programming for food! The second session, which was the one I had been egarly anticipating, was hosted by the Dungeoneering Development team. Those of you that know me will understand how keen I was to see this, being the leader of the DG Elites clan and formerly rank one myself. They went into great detail showing us how floors are generated, XP is calculated and gave us some sneak peaks into what is to be expected in the Warped floors later this year. It was quite amusing to see the bug list for Dungeoneering. There were literally thousands of them. Now I can see just why it took them so long to release it. After this we ran back down to the computer area where we had signed up for a players vs mods clan war. It was something like 45 players vs 9 J mods and of course, the players won, but the J mods weren't far behind and somehow got over 100 kills! (me thinks some cheating was going on). I personally didn't die one, despite being targeted several times and got around 15 J mod kills including Mod MMG's. The rest of the day went pretty smoothly, there were so many players and J mods in every direction. They were so easy to talk to. I must have shaken over 200 hands and have pictures with an uncountable number of players and mods. Following the carnage, we pretty much relaxed. Worked the crowd a little, got to know people and just had a good time in general. The most important part of our night was approaching - The Golden Gnomes. As I'm sure you all know, Eugene (His Lordship) was a infalist in the animation category. The entries were fantastic, every single finalist video made the crowd burst into laughter or a reaction that can only be described as *Whhooooaaaaa!!*. Unfortunately the Wilderness Guardians video didn't win a Gnome. Oh well, there's always next year. We thought the day was pretty much coming to end as the final round of applause for the finalists, J mods and event organizers was being made when out of nowhere, Mark Gerhard announced that the party was far from over. In fact, there would be a party-room style drop party, a band (who were amazing I must say) and FREE DRINKS! After stopping to take a quick photo with Mod MMG we dashed downstairs to join the party where glasses of wine and bottles of beer were already being chugged. For the next two hours the whole atmosphere changed and the vibe just like that you'd experience at any concert or music festival. Every body was drinking, laughing, exchanging details and rocking out on the dance floor. It was here that I got to meet several members of my clan (Dungeoneering Elites) that I didn't even know were attending including Saber Six (Erin), Simon, Neo, Castle Wars and many more! I apologize for the guys I missed out and the use of your RuneScape names, I didn't remember your real ones :$. Before we knew it, the band were playing their final song and Eugene, Gary and Keanu had to leave the party to catch their train up north where they had booked a trip for the following day. After saying our goodbyes, taking our last few photos and necking a few more free beers we headed over to the Namco arcade with Sean, Mike, Pazenon, Erin and about 20 other attendees. At this point I'd had a fair bit to drink and was a little out of it. But I was able to stay on my feet and not make myself look like too much of an asshat! We spent a couple of hours at Namco. Some people played bowling, others just got talking and had a laugh. I was finally sobering up to the point where I could actually comprehend what was going on but by now, people were starting to leave so Mike and myself decided that we too would make our way back to the hotel where we uploaded a quick vLog of the day (which I then had to take down because the audio was screwed) and went to bed. I was up at around 8am Sunday morning, packed and ready to go catch my train at 11. But SOMEBODY *looks at Mike* didn't get out of bed till 10am and I missed my train. This resulted in a 7 hour trip home and about 8 changes between various trains and buses. But oh well. The whole weekend was an unforgettable experience and I'd thank every single member of staff and attendee for helping make this event exceed the already high expectations we had. I'll definately be going next year, no matter where in the world it's held. Thanks again guys and do stay in touch. -------------------- Over 6 years of history and friendship, deleted over a difference in an opinion. --- Challenge any creationist to a debate. They'll run away and aggressively accuse you of "attacking" them and their "beliefs". I'm sorry, please, keep teaching our kids that they'll burn in hell if they don't believe. Mutilate their genitals against their will while you're at it. Keep influencing politics and holding back vital scientific research. I'll just keep my mouth shut to "respect" your "beliefs". | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 01:02 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: Darth Group: Ex-Member Posts: 4601 Member No.: 838 Joined: June 12, 2008 Total Events Attended: 558 | Did Saber Six have a 99 slay cape there?  --------------------  | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 01:04 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: [JC] Group: Emeritus Posts: 3320 Member No.: 23 Joined: December 30, 2007 Total Events Attended: 147 | Bloody Disorganized Tnuac  Great read there Steve, I look forward to seeing the pics & videos that you'll no doubt upload when you have time? --------------------  Old awards wat Most Mature & Most Honourable Most Dedicated|IRC Freak|Best Emeritus Placeholder lolz | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 01:17 pm | |||||
| IRC Nickname: Stokenut Group: Guest Posts: 2062 Member No.: 805 Joined: June 10, 2008 Total Events Attended: 112 |
No, but she is 99 slayer. -------------------- Over 6 years of history and friendship, deleted over a difference in an opinion. --- Challenge any creationist to a debate. They'll run away and aggressively accuse you of "attacking" them and their "beliefs". I'm sorry, please, keep teaching our kids that they'll burn in hell if they don't believe. Mutilate their genitals against their will while you're at it. Keep influencing politics and holding back vital scientific research. I'll just keep my mouth shut to "respect" your "beliefs". | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 01:19 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: Gusmighster Group: Emeritus Posts: 1360 Member No.: 46 Joined: December 30, 2007 Total Events Attended: 67 | I would've loved to see Mike when he turned up at the door, lmao. When you started talking about the free drinks and dancefloor I thought that would lead to someone pulling, that would've been so funny :L Looks like you had a great time though! --------------------  | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 02:10 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: megajayson Group: Elite Guardian Posts: 9246 Member No.: 423 Joined: April 4, 2008 Total Events Attended: 216 | So they confirmed another Runefest next year? Most likely in USA no doubt, then Australia *might* be third, which would be pretty cool. If i save up enough cash, I wouldn't mind going to the US for a short holiday, 2-4 weeks i would hope --------------------  This is ten percent luck, twenty percent skill Fifteen percent concentrated power of will Five percent pleasure, fifty percent pain And a hundred percent reason to remember the name! 7th Highest Overall for Wars Attended. | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 03:08 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: Sativas Group: Elite Guardian Posts: 2255 Member No.: 1305 Joined: August 29, 2008 Total Events Attended: 155 | Thanks for representing WG on your trip to runefest, and great recap. From the recap itself and the pictures I've seen, runefest more then passed my expectations. Hopefully next year they will have one in the states so I can go  --------------------  The Ultimate Skilling and Combat Badges Updated June 17th, 2011        | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 04:50 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: Indivi2you Group: Elite Guardian Posts: 5361 Member No.: 43 Joined: December 30, 2007 Total Events Attended: 623 | Yeah i lol'd too when i read Mike got lost lmao. Good recap Stokenut, glad you had a good time. -------------------- The First, The Last, and the Only ~FLO Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion. ~Michael Jordan      | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 04:51 pm | |||||
| IRC Nickname: durgs tank Group: Guest Posts: 22 Member No.: 1885 Joined: May 24, 2009 Total Events Attended: 4 | look like u guys had alot of fun  --------------------  | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 05:08 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: DG_Keanu Group: Council Posts: 4782 Member No.: 2033 Joined: August 25, 2009 Total Events Attended: 173 |
Nice troll. Steve, when did we go to that museum thing, was it Friday or Saturday? I forget  --------------------  [05:42] <+WG_Keanu> I think I got a semi just looking at the pic [05:42] <%kat> same | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 05:26 pm | |||||
| IRC Nickname: Stokenut Group: Guest Posts: 2062 Member No.: 805 Joined: June 10, 2008 Total Events Attended: 112 |
Friday -------------------- Over 6 years of history and friendship, deleted over a difference in an opinion. --- Challenge any creationist to a debate. They'll run away and aggressively accuse you of "attacking" them and their "beliefs". I'm sorry, please, keep teaching our kids that they'll burn in hell if they don't believe. Mutilate their genitals against their will while you're at it. Keep influencing politics and holding back vital scientific research. I'll just keep my mouth shut to "respect" your "beliefs". | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 05:38 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: Kiwi011 Group: Emeritus Posts: 3052 Member No.: 40 Joined: December 30, 2007 Total Events Attended: 21 | LOLOL tuna got lost......ahahahaha --------------------  | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 05:43 pm | |||||
| IRC Nickname: Fire Lion Sword Group: Emeritus Posts: 1189 Member No.: 103 Joined: January 4, 2008 Total Events Attended: 3 | Sounded like an awesome time. I envy you guys... P.S. I recognize the name Pazenon. -------------------- --------- 獅の炎 ----------  ----------- 忍☯者 ----------- | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 06:02 pm | |||||
| IRC Nickname: Group: Elite Guardian Posts: 7306 Member No.: 47 Joined: December 30, 2007 Total Events Attended: 343 |
Jadi and Joe vs World questionmark Way better recap than Gene's. Sounds like a blast too bad it was in England -------------------- July 5, 2007 - June 27, 2011 | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 07:07 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: Vephy Group: Elite Guardian Posts: 6186 Member No.: 813 Joined: June 10, 2008 Total Events Attended: 478 | Very nice recap. Sounds like you had a good time. Seems like a lot of people you knew showed up outside WG. Next time I'll show you how to do the live corp solo right. --------------------   | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 09:19 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: Dnovelta Group: Emeritus Posts: 2750 Member No.: 130 Joined: January 20, 2008 Total Events Attended: 137 | Nice recap Steve. I would have loved to attend, but getting to England was out of the question. Hopefully they have one somewhere in the USA that I can get to. Good to know you guys had a great time though. --------------------   | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 10:38 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: Jenny Group: Emeritus Posts: 1967 Member No.: 19 Joined: December 29, 2007 Total Events Attended: 56 | Thank you so very much for the wonderful recap, I feel like I was there! WG was well represented, you have made me laugh and get to know Mike a little better. I am glad you had such a good time. --------------------   | ||||
Posted: August 31, 2010 11:54 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: rachellove Group: Council Posts: 6955 Member No.: 173 Joined: January 31, 2008 Total Events Attended: 305 | lol to Mike sleeping in too. He is the real vacationer. I look forward to your pictures when you have time.  --------------------  Thank you Garrett and Dallar. “The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help them or concluded that you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership.” ~~Colin Powell ~~  | ||||
Posted: September 1, 2010 01:39 am | |||||
| IRC Nickname: DG_Keanu Group: Council Posts: 4782 Member No.: 2033 Joined: August 25, 2009 Total Events Attended: 173 | Oh, so you didn't meet up with Gene and Gary on Sunday? Just looking for any other info on what happened for Sunday, as it's technically part of the meeting. And due I know how you feel about the trains. I missed mine and had to be back for a gig at 9:00. After like 6 train switches I got back at 8:40, and the taxi ride back home is 20 minutes. Fucking lucky -------------------- [05:42] <+WG_Keanu> I think I got a semi just looking at the pic [05:42] <%kat> same | ||||
Posted: September 1, 2010 05:57 am | |||||
| IRC Nickname: geoff 7th Group: Ex-Member Posts: 371 Member No.: 2325 Joined: July 21, 2010 Total Events Attended: 36 | ha sounds like a top weekend --------------------  | ||||
Posted: September 1, 2010 07:49 am | |||||
 IRC Nickname: Maths Group: Ex-Member Posts: 1855 Member No.: 54 Joined: December 31, 2007 Total Events Attended: 286 | Dude, it was epic. Honestly so glad I went. Come down to australia for next irl steve? --------------------  "Journeys are what brings us happiness, Not the destination." ~ Two time ex-raid leader of wg ~  | ||||
Posted: September 1, 2010 07:50 am | |||||
 IRC Nickname: His Lordship Group: Founder Posts: 6029 Member No.: 1 Joined: December 26, 2007 Total Events Attended: 129 |
Where's the pics? I had like 4 pics, that's 4000 words. --------------------  | ||||
Posted: September 1, 2010 07:59 am | |||||
| IRC Nickname: megajayson Group: Elite Guardian Posts: 9246 Member No.: 423 Joined: April 4, 2008 Total Events Attended: 216 |
Confirmed. That would be pretty cool, me meeting Joe (Jonas) can you bring the other Jonas brothers with you Joe? -------------------- This is ten percent luck, twenty percent skill Fifteen percent concentrated power of will Five percent pleasure, fifty percent pain And a hundred percent reason to remember the name! 7th Highest Overall for Wars Attended. | ||||
Posted: September 1, 2010 05:16 pm | |||||
| IRC Nickname: Stokenut Group: Guest Posts: 2062 Member No.: 805 Joined: June 10, 2008 Total Events Attended: 112 |
Go write 1000 words about each picture then. -------------------- Over 6 years of history and friendship, deleted over a difference in an opinion. --- Challenge any creationist to a debate. They'll run away and aggressively accuse you of "attacking" them and their "beliefs". I'm sorry, please, keep teaching our kids that they'll burn in hell if they don't believe. Mutilate their genitals against their will while you're at it. Keep influencing politics and holding back vital scientific research. I'll just keep my mouth shut to "respect" your "beliefs". | ||||
Posted: September 1, 2010 07:53 pm | |||||
 IRC Nickname: Pazenon Group: Emeritus Posts: 1477 Member No.: 33 Joined: December 30, 2007 Total Events Attended: 79 | LOL that's definitely not me, this guy is a friend irl to whom I gave my rs account when I quit... some coincidence that you ran into him  And why am I guest? -------------------- | ||||
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