Hello everyone,
I am not really sure if this is the right place, but if it is not, I apologize in advance. I'm a longtime fan of Melty Blood and have come here to learn combos and such for playing this epic game. I come here now to get a good idea on what you guys think about a possible location for the latest iteration of the game in San Francisco in a new arcade called Southtown Arcade. It's located downtown and the staff are quite open to the idea of getting the game if they see a great following. Living in the Bay Area in Norcal, I can't find any place to play the game or have had as much progress with talking to the owner of an arcade as I have with this one. It's small, but it's a start and could be a great place in Norcal to get this game.
I really need a show of hands and vocal support of people down to go to this arcade to play this game if they get it. I'll link the thread to their main website,
South Town Arcade, and they'll catch the feedback. This is a great opportunity and the place itself is close to public transit (I.E. BART). Let me know what you think. You should also contact
GameCenter Arcade, a great place for people outside the city or live in San Mateo. We've been holding sessions there, the space is accommodating as well as the staff. Don't hesitate, send them your "We Want Melty!" at their website
For convenience, here is the address for Southtown Arcade and GameCenter as well as the best means of getting there:
Southtown Arcade
Location: 447 Stockton Street, San Francisco CA.
Hours of service: 3-9 MWF, 12-9 Sat, 12-7 Sun
Best means of public transportation: BART. Get off on Powell St. Station and walk to Stockton St. Walk up Stockton St. towards Chinatown. Will run into it before the Stockton Tunnel.
Game Center'
Location: 47 South B Street, San Mateo
Hours of service: WED-SUN 3PM to 12AM
Most optimal means of public transit: Caltrain, 3 blocks walking distance
EDIT: In order to show we're a worthwhile community, we're starting gatherings/tutorial in the area at Southtown Arcade (sometime in July) and at Game Center in San Mateo. Please be sure to let me know if you'll attend. To play, we ask that you contribute $5, but new players will be able to learn for free. Any continued use of the PS2 after their first few games needs contribution. Remember, invite as many people as you know, even if they don't know about Melty Blood, and be as friendly and nice as possible! For convenience, the arcades address and directions will be listed.
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Session 12 - Game Center: September 9th, 2011 ENDED
Time: Thursday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (subject to change)
Location: 47 South B Street, San Mateo
Buy in: $5 per person
Most optimal means of public transit: Caltrain, 3 blocks walking distance
Attendees: 2 *= Waiting for confirmation
Tenouraku
Reiki
Session 13 - Southtown Arcade September 17th, 2011
Time: Sunday 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM (subject to change)
Location: 447 Stockton Street, San Francisco
Buy in: $5 per person
Best means of public transportation: BART. Get off on Powell St. Station and walk to Stockton St. Walk up Stockton St. towards Chinatown. Will run into it before the Stockton Tunnel.
Attendees: 0 *= Waiting for confirmation
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Session 1 - Game Center ENDED: June 16th, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (subject to change) - Extended to 1 AM
Location: 47 S. B Street, San Mateo
Buy in: $5 per person
Most optimal means of public transit: Caltrain, 3 blocks walking distance
Attendees: ~14 *= Waiting for confirmation
Reiki +7 guests*
Tenouraku +4 guests
Riotblade
Nandeyanen
= 11 people
Feedback on session 1: First off, I'd like to thank everyone for coming out and enjoying the space! So our first session had 11 people show up. The 4 guests that Tenouraku brought did not play and 5 of my 7 guests did not come. So in total, 9 people who we expected did not show up/play. We had 2 late newcomers. They did come later, but that was at 11 PM. We raised $55 dollars for the arcade. Some issues were organization with equipment like PS2s and lack of component cables that would lower the lag. We managed to run two set ups for most of the night.
For session 2, I will purchase a component cable and make sure that we get everything started on time if not earlier. I also will invest in getting flyers to put up in the arcades so we can get people we have no contact with interested in it. I am taking suggestions for days, but we'll likely do this every two weeks. Footage of station 1 will be up soon courtesy of Nyawu. I'd also appreciate any new feedback you guys have. I do know that we managed to encourage 3 more new people to consider coming back again.
Session 2 - Game Center CANCELLED June 30th
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (subject to change)
Location: 47 South B Street, San Mateo
Buy in: $5 per person
Most optimal means of public transit: Caltrain, 1 block walking distance from the station
Attendees: 4 *= Waiting for confirmation
Reiki +3 Guest
Tenouraku
Riotblade
Session 3 - Southtown Arcade ENDED July 3rd
Ended - Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (subject to change)
Location: 447 Stockton Stret, San Francisco
Buy in: $5 per person
Best means of public transportation: BART. Get off on Powell St. Station and walk to Stockton St. Walk up Stockton St. towards Chinatown. Will run into it before the Stockton Tunnel.
Attendees: 5 *= Waiting for confirmation
Reiki + 2 guests*
lok
Session 6 - Game Center: July 28th, 2011
Time: Thursday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (subject to change)
Location: 47 South B Street, San Mateo
Buy in: $5 per person
Most optimal means of public transit: Caltrain, 3 blocks walking distance
Attendees: 5 *= Waiting for confirmation
Tsubasa
eviloctopi
Tenouraku
Reiki
dakanya
Session 7 - Southtown Arcade July 31st
Time: Sunday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM (subject to change)
Location: 447 Stockton Stret, San Francisco
Buy in: $5 per person (Free that day)
Best means of public transportation: BART. Get off on Powell St. Station and walk to Stockton St. Walk up Stockton St. towards Chinatown. Will run into it before the Stockton Tunnel.
Attendees: 6 *= Waiting for confirmation
Reiki
lok
John
+3
Session 8 - Game Center: August 11th, 2011 ENDED
Time: Thursday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (subject to change)
Location: 47 South B Street, San Mateo
Buy in: $5 per person
Most optimal means of public transit: Caltrain, 3 blocks walking distance
Attendees: 2 *= Waiting for confirmation
Tenouraku
Reiki
Session 9 - Southtown Arcade August 14th ENDED
Time: Sunday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM (subject to change)
Location: 447 Stockton Street, San Francisco
Buy in: $5 per person
Best means of public transportation: BART. Get off on Powell St. Station and walk to Stockton St. Walk up Stockton St. towards Chinatown. Will run into it before the Stockton Tunnel.
Attendees: 12 *= Waiting for confirmation
Reiki
lok
Tone*
dakanya*
hobbes*
riotblade*
+6
Session 10 - Game Center: August 26th, 2011
Time: Thursday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (subject to change)
Location: 47 South B Street, San Mateo
Buy in: $5 per person
Most optimal means of public transit: Caltrain, 3 blocks walking distance
Attendees: 2 *= Waiting for confirmation
Tenouraku
Reiki
Session 11 - Southtown Arcade August 28th, 2011
Time: Sunday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM (subject to change)
Location: 447 Stockton Street, San Francisco
Buy in: $5 per person
Best means of public transportation: BART. Get off on Powell St. Station and walk to Stockton St. Walk up Stockton St. towards Chinatown. Will run into it before the Stockton Tunnel.
Attendees: 6 *= Waiting for confirmation
Tone
Reiki
Hobbes
Sahgren
Mir
TastyLumpia