Topic: So, how many Brits?
Started by: Matt
Started on: 4/7/2004
Board: Forge Birthday Forum
On 4/7/2004 at 9:01pm, Matt wrote:
So, how many Brits?
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
On 4/7/2004 at 10:34pm, Rich Stokes wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
*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.
On 4/7/2005 at 2:32am, Simon W wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
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
On 4/7/2005 at 4:35am, Domhnall wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
do many scots/mics roleplay?
On 4/7/2005 at 7:28am, A.Neill wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
I'm a Belfastardian......
Alan.
On 4/7/2005 at 8:32am, Jack Aidley wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
Another brit here.
On 4/7/2005 at 8:39am, Kit wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
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.)
On 4/7/2005 at 9:29am, Doug Ruff wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
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.
On 4/7/2005 at 9:45am, James Holloway wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
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?
On 4/7/2005 at 10:09am, Kit wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
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.
On 4/7/2005 at 10:10am, James Holloway wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
Kit wrote: 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.
You're in Cambridge, Kit? Me too!
On 4/7/2005 at 10:21am, Kit wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
James Holloway wrote:
You're in Cambridge, Kit? Me too!
Cool. Are you a student here or a resident? (Or both, like me.)
On 4/7/2005 at 10:29am, James Holloway wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
Kit wrote:
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.
On 4/7/2005 at 10:29am, nellist wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
I'm english, but live in Australia.
On 4/7/2005 at 10:32am, GB Steve wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
James Holloway wrote: GB 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?
James Holloway wrote: As for a con to crash, how about this one?Eminently crashable. I shall be bringing a LARP and some tabletop games
On 4/7/2005 at 10:33am, Kit wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
James Holloway wrote:Kit wrote:
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?
On 4/7/2005 at 10:43am, James Holloway wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
Kit wrote:
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.
On 4/7/2005 at 11:06am, cthulahoops wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
Not a brit, but living in Coventry. (Someone has to.)
Adam.
On 4/7/2005 at 11:07am, Matt wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
This thread got much more response this year than last.
Crashing Consternation sounds like a laugh.
-Matt
On 4/7/2005 at 11:19am, contracycle wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
I'm in London
On 4/7/2005 at 12:57pm, pete_darby wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
(points to info)
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On 4/7/2005 at 1:07pm, James Holloway wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
Matt wrote:
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.
On 4/7/2005 at 3:42pm, Gethyn wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
cthulahoops wrote: Not 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
On 4/7/2005 at 5:15pm, Simon W wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
Matt wrote: This 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
On 4/8/2005 at 10:16am, rrr wrote:
Also a Brit
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
On 4/8/2005 at 10:30am, Jack Aidley wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
Gethyn wrote: Oddly, 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.
On 4/8/2005 at 11:17am, Matt wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
Jack Aidley wrote: Coventry is somewhere you end up; not chose to be.
I once went to Coventry.
Never again.
;-)
-Matt
On 4/8/2005 at 12:07pm, Jack Aidley wrote:
RE: So, how many Brits?
Matt wrote: I once went to Coventry.
Never again.
Dude, you live in Birmingham, you give us hope.
On 4/5/2006 at 10:55pm, Jason13 wrote:
Re: So, how many Brits?
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?
On 4/6/2006 at 6:07am, Graham Walmsley wrote:
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Yes, me too, in London.
Doug Ruff and contracycle are British too? Wow. I never knew.
Graham
On 4/6/2006 at 7:17am, Chris Gardiner wrote:
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+1 Brit,here.
Living in Bangor, North Wales. Where the mountains come from.
On 4/6/2006 at 7:18am, ocasta wrote:
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and another one.
Old to roleplaying, new to Indie roleplaying
Martin.
On 4/6/2006 at 8:55am, Alex Fradera wrote:
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Lahnden Ingerland, geeza.
On 4/6/2006 at 9:15am, Warren wrote:
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I'm a Brit; based in Leeds now.
On 4/6/2006 at 9:40am, Graham Walmsley wrote:
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Alex wrote:
Lahnden Ingerland, geeza.
South of the River, then, obviously.
Graham
[Edited really just so I could use the Modify button]
On 4/6/2006 at 1:51pm, Adam Biltcliffe wrote:
RE: Re: So, how many Brits?
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.
On 4/6/2006 at 2:19pm, Alex Fradera wrote:
RE: Re: So, how many Brits?
Graham wrote:Alex wrote:
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.
On 4/6/2006 at 3:27pm, Graham Walmsley wrote:
RE: Re: So, how many Brits?
Doug wrote:
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
On 4/6/2006 at 3:57pm, Matt wrote:
RE: Re: So, how many Brits?
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
On 4/6/2006 at 4:02pm, pfischer wrote:
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Not a Brit, but living here since 2002. In Edinburgh. Love it.
Per
On 4/6/2006 at 4:17pm, Jason13 wrote:
RE: Re: So, how many Brits?
Hey Matt,
Could you clue me in more to the indie scene in the UK? Good Conventions etc..
Regards
Jason
On 4/7/2006 at 1:57am, Iskander wrote:
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I'm frightfully, frightfully British, dontcha know, but living in New York.
On 4/7/2006 at 2:43am, mtiru wrote:
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Iskander wrote:
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.
On 4/7/2006 at 8:21am, A.Neill wrote:
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Guess i'm one too - Belfast N-Ireland
On 4/7/2006 at 11:12am, Graham Walmsley wrote:
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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
On 4/7/2006 at 11:33am, Iskander wrote:
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mtiru wrote:Iskander wrote:
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.
On 4/7/2006 at 2:27pm, pete_darby wrote:
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Me, but I don't post here any more.
Bugger.
On 4/7/2006 at 5:01pm, mtiru wrote:
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Iskander wrote:mtiru wrote:Iskander wrote:
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!
On 4/7/2006 at 5:14pm, demiurgeastaroth wrote:
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mtiru wrote:Iskander wrote:
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.