Following from the Kiwi thread, how many Brits are there hanging around? I've noticed a few, but I'm wondering if there are some lurking...
And, to make it vaguely useful, should we meet up and crash a con at some point?
-Matt
*Raises hand*
Any cons this year? They seem to have admitted that Gencon Europe was a bad idea and just called this onu Gencon UK like we all have for ages.
I'm a Brit.
I was waiting for news of Ambercon UK (I have been most years since it began, but it seems to be all quiet this year, so I am a little concerned)
Simon W
do many scots/mics roleplay?
I'm a Belfastardian......
Alan.
Another brit here.
Another brit checking in. I live in Cambridge.
I must admit I've never been to a con. I've a natural aversion to most other RPers. (Present company excluded for the most part I think. I've just found that the stereotypes are true unfortunately often.)
And another on. Lovely sunny weather here today in Hastings (well, St Leonards, it's right next door.)
Never been to a con either - its always sounded like a very expensive way of turning a hobby into a stressful activity. However, I'm willing to change the habits of a lifetime if I get to meet some cool indie gamers. Especially if I get to play (or run) a game of DiTV.
Well, I sound like an American, but I was born in Scotland and I live in England at the moment. GB Steve is also (as the GB suggests) around here somewheres.
As for a con to crash, how about this one? (http://www.consternation.org.uk/)
Given that it's in the same city as me, and so relatively affordable on a poor student budget, I'd be tentatively interested in crashing consternation. Unfortunately I have a sneaking suspicion that it lies within the dates when I'm going to be going to my family reunion... Doh.
I'll need to check dates on that, but put me down as a maybe for the idea.
Quote from: KitGiven that it's in the same city as me, and so relatively affordable on a poor student budget, I'd be tentatively interested in crashing consternation. Unfortunately I have a sneaking suspicion that it lies within the dates when I'm going to be going to my family reunion... Doh.
I'll need to check dates on that, but put me down as a maybe for the idea.
You're in Cambridge, Kit? Me too!
Quote from: James Holloway
You're in Cambridge, Kit? Me too!
Cool. Are you a student here or a resident? (Or both, like me.)
Quote from: Kit
Cool. Are you a student here or a resident? (Or both, like me.)
I'm a grad student and, as such, live here year-round, but I'm from the US (well, more or less). I also did my undergrad study here.
I'm english, but live in Australia.
Quote from: James HollowayGB Steve is also (as the GB suggests) around here somewheres.
Sorry, I was at the bar, here's your pint and pork scratchings. Who's is the Snakebite?
Quote from: James HollowayAs for a con to crash, how about this one? (http://www.consternation.org.uk/)
Eminently crashable. I shall be bringing a LARP and some tabletop games
Quote from: James HollowayQuote from: Kit
Cool. Are you a student here or a resident? (Or both, like me.)
I'm a grad student and, as such, live here year-round, but I'm from the US (well, more or less). I also did my undergrad study here.
You're doing grad work after having done your undergrad here? You're more tolerant of the university than I am! Or possibly you have a better department. I'm a mathematician, and have a very very low opinion of our department. What do you do?
Quote from: Kit
You're doing grad work after having done your undergrad here? You're more tolerant of the university than I am! Or possibly you have a better department. I'm a mathematician, and have a very very low opinion of our department. What do you do?
I'm an archaeologist. Actually, I did my undergrad work, went away to work for a bit, did an MA at Durham, and now I'm back here. I wasn't an undergrad in archaeology though, but in history. We have a pretty good department here, though -- good access to the things I need for my work, good people in my field.
Not a brit, but living in Coventry. (Someone has to.)
Adam.
This thread got much more response this year than last.
Crashing Consternation sounds like a laugh.
-Matt
I'm in London
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Quote from: Matt
Crashing Consternation sounds like a laugh.
I've only been to one of these before (Conjuration in 2003) but it was a good time. A very pleasant, laid-back con atmosphere, very friendly.
Quote from: cthulahoopsNot a brit, but living in Coventry. (Someone has to.)
Nothing wrong with Coventry.
OK, well *parts* of it are quite nice.
Oddly, I still have no idea how I ended up here, though.
G
Quote from: MattThis thread got much more response this year than last.
Crashing Consternation sounds like a laugh.
-Matt
I didn't spot it last year Matt, so thought it was worth resurrecting.
Simon W
Hello all.
I'm in Hertfordshire, near Watford.
Incidentally this is also my first post! Have lurked for a while, and am finding the site very interesting.
Drew
Quote from: GethynOddly, I still have no idea how I ended up here, though.
Do any of us? Coventry is somewhere you end up; not chose to be.
Quote from: Jack AidleyCoventry is somewhere you end up; not chose to be.
I once went to Coventry.
Never again.
;-)
-Matt
Quote from: MattI once went to Coventry.
Never again.
Dude, you live in
Birmingham, you give us hope.
Another Brit here, living in Chorley, Lancashire. I have been lurking a little bit but there is just so much to take in on this site it is very easy to get overwhelmed by it all I guess. By the way anyone interested in a Sorcerer game in Lancashire?
Yes, me too, in London.
Doug Ruff and contracycle are British too? Wow. I never knew.
Graham
+1 Brit,here.
Living in Bangor, North Wales. Where the mountains come from.
and another one.
Old to roleplaying, new to Indie roleplaying
Martin.
Lahnden Ingerland, geeza.
I'm a Brit; based in Leeds now.
Quote from: Alex Fradera on April 06, 2006, 04:55:30 AM
Lahnden Ingerland, geeza.
South of the River, then, obviously.
Graham
[Edited really just so I could use the Modify button]
Chalk up one more for Cambridge. I'm working as a computer science researcher at the moment; I love the city, but I'm getting out of academia as soon as my current contract expires.
Quote from: Graham Walmsley on April 06, 2006, 05:40:02 AM
Quote from: Alex Fradera on April 06, 2006, 04:55:30 AM
Lahnden Ingerland, geeza.
South of the River, then, obviously.
Graham
Not so much, though the accent is certainly south of heaven. Kingsbury->Stanmore->Archway->Wood Green->Camden->...(out of London - gasp)->Golders Green->Finsbury Park->Clerkenwell->Kings Cross.
Quote from: Doug Ruff on April 07, 2005, 05:29:15 AM
Never been to a con either - its always sounded like a very expensive way of turning a hobby into a stressful activity. However, I'm willing to change the habits of a lifetime if I get to meet some cool indie gamers. Especially if I get to play (or run) a game of DiTV.
Doug, you should definitely come to a con and run Dogs. I do recommend Consternation. Oh, and there's something coming up called MayCon. Don't know much about it, but early signs seem good.
Graham
It's interesting to see the changes since I first posted this topic two years ago.
From my perspective there seem to be many more folks from this side of the pond active on the site now, and in the attendant blog-sphere. There seems to be more of an "indie scene" building over here too. We totally rocked Conpulsion with Indie Games Track. There are already mutterings of a bigger presence for indie games at Dragonmeet and other cons, maybe even an indie fest.
This is all kinds of awesome.
-Matt
Not a Brit, but living here since 2002. In Edinburgh. Love it.
Per
Hey Matt,
Could you clue me in more to the indie scene in the UK? Good Conventions etc..
Regards
Jason
I'm frightfully, frightfully British, dontcha know, but living in New York.
Quote from: Iskander on April 06, 2006, 09:57:09 PM
I'm frightfully, frightfully British, dontcha know, but living in New York.
Alexander wants so badly to be American, he pisses red white and blue.
Guess i'm one too - Belfast N-Ireland
By the way, if any of the Londoners did want to meet up for a game and a pint, drop me a PM. I know some of you already, of course.
Graham
Quote from: mtiru on April 06, 2006, 10:43:47 PM
Quote from: Iskander on April 06, 2006, 09:57:09 PM
I'm frightfully, frightfully British, dontcha know, but living in New York.
Alexander wants so badly to be American, he pisses red white and blue.
I'm still waiting for that tea. Get picking.
Me, but I don't post here any more.
Bugger.
Quote from: Iskander on April 07, 2006, 07:33:07 AM
Quote from: mtiru on April 06, 2006, 10:43:47 PM
Quote from: Iskander on April 06, 2006, 09:57:09 PM
I'm frightfully, frightfully British, dontcha know, but living in New York.
Alexander wants so badly to be American, he pisses red white and blue.
I'm still waiting for that tea. Get picking.
what was that? having trouble urinating?
these colors don't run, sucka!
Quote from: mtiru on April 06, 2006, 10:43:47 PM
Quote from: Iskander on April 06, 2006, 09:57:09 PM
I'm frightfully, frightfully British, dontcha know, but living in New York.
Alexander wants so badly to be American, he pisses red white and blue.
You mean, like the colours on the British Flag?
Another Brit here, fram the distant northlands of County Durham.