PSU: Mobilization Bravo

[Triggar]

As Alpha winds down and the attendees return home to share stories and pictures, Bravo is developing like a tropical storm off the coast of Cuba.

I announced it on Saturday at the live Ask the Devs session, so I'll announce it formally here as well:

Planetside Universe Mobilization Bravo is officially in the works, and it will be held in San Diego, California.

Martyr and I will be coordinating the event together and are in contact with Sony about planning a possible tour of Sony HQ.

Nothing is scheduled as of now, and Martyr and I are taking some time off before we start planning Bravo. All we know so far is that you'll pay when you register, but we don't know anything other than that.

We've created #PSUMB in IRC that we'll leak info on, as it comes in, and we'll update this thread as plans form.

[Rayder]

party:

[Infernus]

Yay!

[ViperGTS]

W00tage.

[martyr]

notes on registration of attendees for mobilization bravo:

we will be giving discretionary preference for registration sequence.

first, attendees of mobilization alpha get the first shot, meaning guaranteed spots.
second, our favorite outfits, meaning SoV and CDL
third, PSU community members
finally, public registration avaliable.

again, cap is at 40 people.

also, we're considering making the mobilization more complex, with some optional "deployments" such as empire paintball, a lan party, the sony tour, the san diego zoo, etc.

how the registration of these deployments will be handled will depend primarily on how much work i can get gryphon to do for us, but ultimately the registration for bravo is not going to involve any papers, relying instead on electronic signatures and webforms. i may make avaliable a pdf form avaliable for those who want to print a paper copy for themselves.

[ViperGTS]

notes on registration of attendees for mobilization bravo:

we will be giving discretionary preference for registration sequence.

first, attendees of mobilization alpha get the first shot, meaning guaranteed spots.
second, our favorite outfits, meaning SoV and CDL
third, PSU community members
finally, public registration avaliable.

again, cap is at 40 people.
Oh thats not cool.

[martyr]

neither are you, for not coming last time. dork.

[Triggar]

The man speaks the truth.

[OfaLoaf]

1. Shoot me for saying this, but shouldn't most PSUMA attendees not get the first slot, as they already went to a PSU mobilization, and so give other people a chance to go?

2. If the cap is reached and we still want to go, can we still go to San Diego on our own and follow the official attendees around?

[martyr]

1. well, we had fun, so it only makes sense that we want the fun people to come back.
2. definitely not, that's a serious security risk

[Triggar]

No. If you want to follow the official attendees around, register and pay.

Also, we already know that the attendees of this year's event are good people who won't be a pain in the ass. They risked a lot to come to this event (i.e. giving a complete stranger $350 in hopes that I wasn't a con artist) and were, in essense, the guinea pigs. If anything went wrong, it was on their clock. They deserve the first shot.

[OfaLoaf]

k.

[BizSAR]

Strength And Honour is planning on having representatives attend. Yours truly will be the first to confirm at this point, with others to follow.

I have a couple InFocus XGA digital projection systems for presentations, movies, games, etc. that I can loan to the organizers. Perhaps some black lights and fog machines as well. :fro:

My guess, especially after PSUMA, is that you may need to expand your maximum number a bit. With this much lead time (one year, right?), you'll quickly fill 40 well in advance, perhaps doubling that number. At least that's what my crystal ball tells me. ;)

[Triggar]

I'm not planning an event for any more than 40 people. Maybe I would if:

a) I was getting paid,
b) It was my full-time job.

But as it is, I'm a full-time college student with a job, a flight block, and a demanding school work schedule. I'm keeping myself sane and capping it at 40.

[Infernus]

so wait? PSUMA people get primary priority then? O mai... I feel like one of the people that gets to board the airplane first (damn medallion club members *shake fist*)

[Triggar]

What'll probably end up happening is something like, on Day X we'll open up registration to PSU:MA attendees at 10am. At noon, we'll open it up to SoV and CDL. At 2pm, we'll let PSU people register, then at 4pm we'll open it up for everyone.

[Biohazzard56]

What about Black Hawks, we have alot of PSU Members, that should make us a favorite outfit.

[BizSAR]

It is definately a lot of work, especially at little or no compensation. I've organized camping trips of 30-80 people here in Oregon, and know what it's like, but I could never have done it alone. Perhaps with the assistance of others/grassroots effort, larger numbers may be accomodated. Many of us are here to help, and some of us aren't even a pain in the ass......:rolleyes:......

There's no reason you should have to go it alone. I volunteer my services wherever needed, and have a reasonalbe number of talents that could prove useful. I'm reasonably close for this one and want to help it be that much better than PSUMA while maximizing the fun factor.

Many of us non-"pains" didn't go to PSUMA simply because it was too far away, couldn't afford it, etc., not because we didn't trust anyone or didn't want to be guinea pigs.

[Triggar]

Right, I never said that. I just said that the people who did come had a lot of balls, and that I appreciate it.

Also, the 40 people cap isn't just for the organizational aspect. During this past weekend, we had to account for each person on the buses and at the meals. I had to personally put together the gift boxes and run the giveaways. 40+ people would be a non-personal event that I think would be out of hand, volunteers or not.

One last thing, this isn't up for debate. 40 people is the cap. If you want to get together with 50 of your outfit buddies, go ahead, but I'm not running it.

[QuakCow]

SD for teh win party:

[BizSAR]

The 40-person cap is in stone. OK
Respectfully, again, you state that you personally had to put things together. Many of us are here and willing to help.

Am I getting this all wrong? Is this really an event intended for primarily PSU staff and their friends? If so, I am truly sorry...it did sound like so much fun. :(

[Triggar]

The event isn't primarily for PSU, but the reason I offered to plan it was so that I could meet PSU people. This past event, we had OF people and people from different outfits come, and it was great.

I'm just making it clear that even with tons of volunteers, I still have to plan and oversee everything, and at the event, I'm the one who has to make sure everything goes smoothly, and I cannot physically do that if the group was any larger than 40 people. Maybe after I graduate, if I decide to scrap aviation altogether and get a job as a professional event coordinator, I'll plan a 200 person Mobilization. But for now, I have to keep myself within the limits of my time constraints and ability.

[Infernus]

What'll probably end up happening is something like, on Day X we'll open up registration to PSU:MA attendees at 10am. At noon, we'll open it up to SoV and CDL. At 2pm, we'll let PSU people register, then at 4pm we'll open it up for everyone.

I still like the idea of it... I mean... I already said I would be registering ASAP. And I like the idea of paying when you register... it leaves out the uncertanty factor (and an extra deadline I don't have to remember).

[BizSAR]

I now fully understand the situation.

My offer of help and projection systems, etc. stands if I'm fortunate enough to get a spot for the event.

[martyr]

bizsar, i'm organizing it too, which is why we upped it to 40.
we figure we can handle about 10 people each, which leaves the admin and cdl/sov folks to take care of themselves, hehe

[Triggar]

Thanks for your offer of letting us use stuff. You'll have plenty of notice of when the registration will start, so be ready when the time comes and you shouldn't have too much of a problem.

[martyr]

this is true; since most of our preferred outfit people came to alpha, they fall within the first 30 people, which leaves space for another 10-ish.

if all of you are super-extra-nice to trig, maybe i'll think about thinking about more than one mobilization per year, but we're keeping the 40-person cap.

[Triggar]

I read my lovely boyfriend's last post and exclaimed,

"More than one Mobilization per year, what are you nuts?!"

And he said, "Yeeeeah."

[Doop]

I agree, Black Hawks really should be a favorite outfit also, a lot of PSUers are on it.

[BizSAR]

Don't we all want to be favorites/favorite outfits at this point?

I don't have much faith in the non-PSUMA/favorite people/outfits being able to attend. It seems to me that you'll hit your 40 way before it gets that far. It's just too popular of a thing you all started. How many attended PSUMA? I guess I don't blame you for wanting to keep it "in the family".

*sigh* I guess we'll have to wait for SOE to set up a PS community event. Maybe by then they'll come around, ignore the idiotic forum posts on the subject, and host something.
:ugh:

[Triggar]

We had bumped the cap for PSUMA from 30 people to 50 people. Only 30 people ended up paying by the cut-off date, so we had 30 attendees.

The people on the OF scoffed at the idea, as well as the price tag. They were not willing to spend any more than $20 for a convention. Good luck getting them to put something else together.

[JetRaiden]

put me down for Mobilization Bravo.

[QuakCow]

well, seeing as im in SD, i dont have to fly....so thats a + for my attending

[BizSAR]

Yeah, it's ludicris(sic) to think that something like PSU is providing would be much less than ~$200 NOT including airfare, lodging, etc. I've organized camping events of 50+ people (in a ski club I belong to, mainly) and that is even up to $50 a piece. Sheesh! What are these people expecting for $20, parking?!

I've also attended/volunteered for events like BeatleFest, sci-fi conventions, weekend concerts attracting 5-10 THOUSAND people and those were still in the $150-$200 range a piece simply for getting a pass into the event and maybe free hors de'vores(sic) Saturday night (a bust for that many people). Even the 500-750 person weekend music festivals I've been on an organizing committee for have been upwards of $100 for the event.

Sorry if I seemed down. I was really bummed I couldn't go to PSUMA, and I'm even more bummed at the prospect of not being able to go to one held on my side of the continent before it's even beyond the planning stages.

[Infernus]

put me down for Mobilization Bravo.

Indeed

[Triggar]

You'll all have plenty of advance notice of when registration opens up. Be warned that you will have to pay at the time of registration, whatever the price ends up being.

But let me reiterate: Martyr and I have not even begun to think about Bravo. We're still recovering from Alpha, and so should you!

[Squeeky]

PSU:MB for the win :cool:

[Triggar]

Squeekster 2K4 is the honorary Lil' Brotha. 'Cause I'm a banana.

[Infernus]

But let me reiterate: Martyr and I have not even begun to think about Bravo. We're still recovering from Alpha, and so should you!


Time to send money to Triggar and martyr so they can go food shopping...

[Triggar]

Nah, that's what parents are for :)

[Squeeky]

Squeekster 2K4 is the honorary Lil' Brotha. 'Cause I'm a banana.

NUH UH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOO AINT NO BANANUH!



Much :love: for Trigster. I gotta finish writing my PSU:MA blog. I started in the Houston airport, i got alot done until some fuckwad unplugged me from the wall and then walked away like he didnt do anything.

[Triggar]

If I were there, I would have kicked his ass for you.

Btw, how'd you mom like your "gift"?

[Squeeky]

omg :lol:

I set down my bag, and went straight to sleep. I just woke up, i'll give it to her within the hour. :rofl:

[Infernus]

Squeeky:

How did your flight go, did you get home alright and all? Did you have trouble at security? What happened?

[Squeeky]

Squeeky:

How did your flight go, did you get home alright and all? Did you have trouble at security? What happened?

:rolleyes:

[Infernus]

:rolleyes:

What? I wanna know... I was worried...

[Squeeky]

What? I wanna know... I was worried...

This thread isnt entitled "Suck up to Squeeky because you did something insanely stupid during PSU:MA and want to redeem yourself". As such, i kindly ask you refrain from brining it up in here. Thanks.

[Everay]

Put me down for Bravo, AND I MUST GO! i will get a job using my future A+ certification, and i have lil over 500 dollars ill save for the event, IM GOING BITCH! :)

[Infernus]

Fine... I just wanted to know but you're just being an ass... so nevermind...


And ya know... I know I fucked up... thats my fault, and you don't have to forgive me... but that doesn't mean I can't ask a sincere question like that... Like I care to suck up to you...

[Everay]

now now children, infernus, squeeky is home, so the answer to your question is yes, he got home.

squeeky, infernus has appologized, and he wont do it again.

[Electrofreak]

I am SO at PSUMB.

[AztecWarrior]

The caste list is going to screw over some people.

I hereby request disclosure of registration AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE so that people who are dependants can convince their parents/guardians.

Wow, I feel politically correct.

[Jennyboo]

Again I can't say enough "Thank you Triggar and Martry", Thanks for all your hard work ...You Have made PSUMA Great, amazing and a Big success party: Thank you Martry for being there When Triggar was pulling her hair out. Most of all I'd like to say Triggar your one in a Million :D Thanks for Making (Hamma and I's dream) of PSUMA come true and being a great part of the PSU community :D And now i won't be the only evil women with ops powers :) It was a great time something I will never forget .So people it's well woth the money so start saving

[AztecWarrior]

I also think we need a FUND, starting NOW, to help with PSU:MB. *BRAVO. I thought we were using the Greek system.* Triggar really had to scrape the bottom to get this thing going.

[Jennyboo]

I also think we need a FUND, starting NOW, to help with PSU:MB. *BRAVO. I thought we were using the Greek system.* Triggar really had to scrape the bottom to get this thing going.
Indeed agreed :D

[Infernus]

haha I used to mke the same mistake with the greek...

[Triggar]

Greeks are poo. Pilots rule.

I had such a good time with you guys, I'm still sleep deprived. We'll talk more about this so-called "caste system", but in all honesty I don't think it's going to be as big a deal as people think. And of course, you will all have LOADS of advanced warning as to when registration will open up.

[Infernus]

Didn't you and my dad like hold a conversation in Phonetics and Airport speak?

[martyr]

haha, caste system. i like that...

i'll see what i can do with it.
maybe we'll rename the groups from "psuma," "psu," "outfit," and "public" to Brahman, Kshatria, Vaisia and Sudra

[biodemon]

If you are gonna open it up 1 member section at a time ie. PSU:MA members first etc.
I sugest that you let them have 1 day to do it before opening to rest so day x comes PSU:MA members have 1 day to sign up then the rest follows and also send email informing of that day and such,cause some people might be at work and such.And also the event group that got a long realllly well, there were no fights, bad arguments, just every one willing to help out and good times.

[OneManArmy]

cept for marsman, he was a jerk :p ;)


w00t for PSU:MB im so there.

*edit* a few things.

anymore than 40 people and it ruins thats close family relationship thing we had going at MA. I seriously got to know just about everyone that attended. thay were all good people.
not to mention what trig said about being a big PITA.
second. yay for first dibs on MB.
third, i know that a few non regular PSUers came to this one, and I'm glad they did, they turned out to be kick ass people, and i hope they attend again, but i do believe its in the title, PSU not PS, but PSU:MB

[/elietist babble]

[I Hate Pants]

Why doesn't SOE just have a Planetside convention? Im sure after everyone sees the pics of PSUMA they'll be more willing to consider going to such a thing.

I'd really like to go. And after proving to my mom the Triggar is not a con artist (by showing her pics of PSUMA) I'm definitely ready. Problem is I see 40 people filling up really quickly. All the OF forum people will rush to sign up to PSU so they can fill up spots.

[starbum]

:brow:

PSUMB? Well, you know my answer to that.... I'm quite, quite there.

http://www.starbum.net/psumb.gif


:)

[AztecWarrior]

Okay, I have a poll calculator system 3000 (Powered by Abacus) that should help us calculate how crowded PSU:MB is.

Nice sig, Starbum.

[BUGGER]

Well first off in San Diego, besides geting a tour through Sony, what else is to do? I mean MA u guys went to Universal and Epcot, theres only like 2 things down in SD, Lego Land and Marine World. Disneyland and Universal (practicly the same things in Orlando) is more in LA and out of the way.

Planning stages MB is still in i know, but give us a brief rundown of what you are thinking of doing (besides of Sony).

And will MB be posibly in the Winter, or next summer?


I might attend just because this time i wont be down there a week before you guys are down there. :rolleyes: Gonna have to fit into my football schedual though....some people missed a trip to hawaii for football....i hate that hanging over my head...:(

[JetRaiden]

:brow:

PSUMB? Well, you know my answer to that.... I'm quite, quite there.

http://www.starbum.net/psumb.gif


:)
:eek: leet. starbum=own.

[Derfud]

I will definitely be wanting to attend MB. First of all, my family owes me a trip to japan, so this should supplement. :p

[Spider]

I'm kind of repulsed by the caste system (chances are... no slots will be open by the time I get my cash). See last time by the time I even got the cash together the registration was "closed"... kinda "not fair" if you ask me... but if there's a spot left open... count me in...

[FreeTrialBoy]

i just wish someone would decide to hold an event on the northeast part of the country. you know the NYC area where about 12 million people live within a 2 hour drive of each other. might not be much to do but i would take a weekend of paintball against those dirty VS over paying to register then trying to afford a plane ticket to SD.

[Electrofreak]

I live in NY, and while I WOULD agree (a few hour drive is SO much cheaper than flying) but there isn't a ton of cool stuff to do up here, compared to San Diego etc. Plus, I really would like to see if we could have a tour of SOE.

[UncleDynamite]

I'll be able to come to PSU:MB, so I'm in if I can nab a spot.

[Infernus]

:brow:

PSUMB? Well, you know my answer to that.... I'm quite, quite there.

http://www.starbum.net/psumb.gif


:)

:brow: :brow:

NICE!

[Triggar]

Starbum that logo is 1337!!!

The "caste" system is designed so PSU-ers get first dibs, so Spider, relax.

Also, there was a brief discussion about the possibility of holding one Mobilization in NYC... the logistics would be nuts, but that won't be for a while anyhow.

[Dizik]

Hehe......Starbum belongs to GoTR. You can't have him. He's ours. Way to represent GoTR dude, you rule.

[biodemon]

Ok as far as registration goes, i think you should open it up next year around February ,because right now every one that went needs to get their bank account back to speed and Christmas is right around the corner, which means hole in wallet , and then another month(January) to get bank account back.

[martyr]

hm... not a bad idea; but we'll have to make sure that will leave us with enough time to make adjustments to our plans, should we have fewer than 40 people

[Hyncharas]

Ok as far as registration goes, i think you should open it up next year around February ,because right now every one that went needs to get their bank account back to speed and Christmas is right around the corner, which means hole in wallet , and then another month(January) to get bank account back.

I agree. The main reason why I couldn't attend MA this year was because an announcement for it didn't seem to arrive for it until May, and since I am in the UK.. I need to have things like this planned at least 6 months in advance, or I can't take part.

[martyr]

sorry hyncharas; we only started planning it in may. it was pretty late notice for us too

[Triggar]

Plan on the cost of attendance being somewhere in the ballpark of $400. Don't forget, Martyr and I have to pay our own way as well (we aren't rich), so we shouldn't go too far over that initial estimate.

Don't forget airfare and spending money.

And also, when we do release the final cost, I don't want to hear any of you screaming, "BUT TRIGGAR SAID IT WOULD ONLY COST $400". Everything and anything is subject to change, and if you don't like it, don't come :)

[Incompetent]

I am so going to this one.

[FreeTrialBoy]

if you guys do intend to have some sort of empire vs empire paintball game how would those among us with our own guns be able to get them there? last time my friend tried to bring a gun aboard they wouldnt let him on. wouldnt even let him put the gun in baggage i think. well as you start figuring things out and if paintball does become part of the plan please let me know.

[Infernus]

http://planetside-universe.com/forums/showpost.php?p=442452&postcount=85

Oh, and whoever it was that was saying they were the paintball god, Martyr and I decided that wherever we go for paintball, no attendee is allowed to bring their own gun. Rentals only. We want as level a playing field as possible so that it isn't one asshole running around screaming, "I PWND JOO!!".

[Triggar]

Thanks Infernus, saved me the trouble of repeating myself :)

[Infernus]

Thanks Infernus, saved me the trouble of repeating myself :)

:love:

Its an ok idea really... sure I wanted to bring my new Imp but it doesn't really matter... if the field we go to rents an A5 I'll be fine... thats what I've been using for the longest time =/

[firecrackerNC]

OMG OMG OMG You got an Imp? What kind/ color? Impys rules, Ive had mine for about a year and a half and man it rocks. Never breaks down, always reliable, always kicks the other persons ass. Mines the Rat Impy, color green with tapeworm and vision.

[Infernus]

I don't have it yet... I'm ordering it in a few weeks...

I'm getting a Game Face, Black, with Halo B.

[Triggar]

OI!

MAKE ANOTHER THREAD.

This thread is un-derailable.

[Infernus]

OI!

MAKE ANOTHER THREAD.

This thread is un-derailable.

Don't balme me... blame him... I was just saying that your idea was good... =/

[Strygun]

:brow:

PSUMB? Well, you know my answer to that.... I'm quite, quite there.

http://www.starbum.net/psumb.gif


:)
That is l33t starbum. Very.

I can't wait.

[ChewyLSB]

first, attendees of mobilization alpha get the first shot, meaning guaranteed spots.
second, our favorite outfits, meaning SoV and CDL
third, PSU community members
finally, public registration avaliable.

again, cap is at 40 people.

Guess that thwarts any chances of me going. :lol:

[ViperGTS]

If there is an open spot I am so fucking there.

[Triggar]

PSU people will have a very great chance of coming. I doubt all 30 people who came this year will come next year, and a bunch of the outfit people who would take up the next tier of spots would already be included in the original 30. If I thought you guys had anything to worry about - if I thought that PSU people didn't stand a chance - we would not have the system.

Again, John and I haven't finalised _anything_, so all this speculation can be for nothing.

[martyr]

Again, John and I haven't finalised _anything_, so all this speculation can be for nothing.

also true.

for example, if we gained anything besides headaches and ulcers from organizing this event, we'd raise the cap by a lot... but we don't and won't. sorry.

[Infernus]

you must remember that a small group of the 30 that came to MA are already inculded elsewhere...

Like I can be considered the PSUMA tier or the CDL tier... plus not all 30 will be going... geogrpahical location plays a big factor you must remember... plus my dad is "cutting me loose" of sorts cause it was proven that you're all not a bunch of internet rapists and/or murderers...

[martyr]

^obviously reducing the number of parent chaperones (we had three at alpha)

[SDM]

it was proven that you're all not a bunch of internet rapists and/or murderers...
Tell that to my probation officer.
















omg jk:lol:

[Triggar]

Tell that to my probation officer.

Our probation officers should have coffee sometime, mine's lonely.

[Infernus]

Our probation officers should have coffee sometime, mine's lonely.

So is that who kept calling you?

[martyr]

don't listen to her, i have plenty of friends

[TheRealCyber]

I was wondering if the tips from PSUMA were helpful, were they?

If you are going to hold Delta (I'd skip C, Cappa, sounds ghey) in Florida again, then I'll join you. I was kinda in the middle of a storm right before PSUMA, but I was going to go with you guys those few days, if I remembered it :p

TRC out

[martyr]

I was wondering if the tips from PSUMA were helpful, were they?

If you are going to hold Delta (I'd skip C, Cappa, sounds ghey) in Florida again, then I'll join you. I was kinda in the middle of a storm right before PSUMA, but I was going to go with you guys those few days, if I remembered it :p

TRC out

charlie; and yeah, we got the storm (charley) too. roof's still leakin.

[Lartnev]

If you are going to hold Delta (I'd skip C, Cappa, sounds ghey) in Florida again, then I'll join you. I was kinda in the middle of a storm right before PSUMA, but I was going to go wih you guys those few days, if I remembered it :p

1)cappa is actually kappa
2)The third letter in the Greek alphabet is gamma
3)As martyr pointed out they're using the phonetic alphabet and not the Greek (they just both happen to start with alpha ;))

[Infernus]

K = Kappa

There is no stand alone greek C...

Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron (Omikron), Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega.

In English: A, B, G, D, E, Z, E (pronounced like the -ey in hey), TH, I, K, L, M, N, X, O, P, R, S, T, U, F, CH, PS, O (pronounced like the -ow in grow)

[Lartnev]

take you 10 minutes to look that up inf? :D

[Infernus]

take you 10 minutes to look that up inf? :D

Meh nope... I know the greek alphabet... I too used to call it mobilization Beta... It just took me ten minutes to care + write the post...

[Indecisive]

I still think we should skip PSU:MH and go to a cooler name

PSU: Mobilzation Hotel!

...

We better be going to like some 8 star hotel heh.

[Triggar]

Martyr and I were laughing at the possibility of holding PSU: Mobilization Quebec in Quebec... but that isn't for a looooooooong time.

[biodemon]

Hey triggar i wouldnt recomend holding a PSU:M event in europe , cause it would cost every one 2500$ or more for the air fair plus hotel , then you need a translator and a bunch of other stuff.

[Indecisive]

Quebec? That place scares the hell out of me. I think I might pass :p

[Triggar]

Hey triggar i wouldnt recomend holding a PSU:M event in europe , cause it would cost every one 2500$ or more for the air fair plus hotel , then you need a translator and a bunch of other stuff.

If we ever did, it wouldn't be for years still. The group cap would be at around 10 people who told me in advance they'd pay the high cost and the red tape would be astronomical... but PSU: Euro Tour would be r33t and I'd love to do it in a few year's time, when I myself could better afford it!

[Lartnev]

Hey triggar i wouldnt recomend holding a PSU:M event in europe , cause it would cost every one 2500$ or more for the air fair plus hotel , then you need a translator and a bunch of other stuff.

Oh, so it's alright for us lot to pay it is it? :P~

Nah seriously this is why I mentioned earlier that a Euro/Brit PSUM wouldn't work too well. I've just bought a massive piggy bank to save up :D

[Infernus]

If we ever did, it wouldn't be for years still. The group cap would be at around 10 people who told me in advance they'd pay the high cost and the red tape would be astronomical... but PSU: Euro Tour would be r33t and I'd love to do it in a few year's time, when I myself could better afford it!

I'm gonna take you and run away to sicily... :)

[ViperGTS]

I'm gonna take you and run away to Naples... :)
Ahh better.

[Triggar]

http://www.brentroad.com/photos/00025669.jpg

[biodemon]

I know this because im in the school band an every other year we go to europe and the cost is usually 2500 for 7 days.

[Triggar]

Yeah, it would be really expensive - no way in hell could I organize an event in Europe for any less than $2000. Like I said, I'll have to be approached by 10 or so people who are willing to pay upfront for the weekend before I'll do it. Frankly, I would love to do it - but not for a few years.

[Squeeky]

$2,000 :lol:

[Infernus]

My mom can't decide if she'll send me to San Diego let alone Europe... =/

[Indecisive]

By the time operation limey rolls around you will probubly be 18 dude, I know im gonna be 18 for SD :p

[Triggar]

I highly doubt that there would be any under 18's if we did a PSU: Euro Tour. I'd expect a handful of the older (i.e. "richer") members of the community.

[Indecisive]

bwahaha.

True. True.

[ViperGTS]

PSU:MY should be in Naples.

[Indecisive]

Negative, psu: my

as in my house

as in hammas house

as in party on the patio!

[Lartnev]

PSU:MY should be in Naples.

Naples sucks :p

Besides, Vesuvius will have errupted by PSUMY :D

[Squeeky]

Vesuvius will have errupted by PSUMY :D

How about during? :eek:

Pompei v2.0 :D

[Lartnev]

If vesuvius errupted during a Naples PSUM, half the attendies will be waiting battle islands :D

"OMFG EARTHQUAKE!"

[ViperGTS]

Naples sucks :p

Besides, Vesuvius will have errupted by PSUMY :D
You go to hell. You go to hell and you die.

[biodemon]

Me and my bro could pay 2000 if we had enouf time in advance to know, im going with the school band next year also to australia and i have to pay 2100 to go.

[Triggar]

No no - the trip to Europe won't be for yeeeears.

[biodemon]

Hmm even after planetside?

[Infernus]

Hmm even after planetside?

Thats the wonderful thing about PSU... I predict this community will remain very close even after the close of Planetside.

[Squeeky]

It's been said time and time again, no PlanetSide, no PSU. The good news is i dont think PS will be gone anytime soon :lol:

[ViperGTS]

It's been said time and time again, no PlanetSide, no PSU. The good news is i dont think PS will be gone anytime soon :lol:
:(

[Triggar]

To be entirely honest (and entirely corny), I think the bonds that have been established because of PSU will outlast the game. Maybe it won't be called PSU:Mobilization Whatever, but I'm sure a gang of us will arrange a trip each year to hang out with eachother!

Tupperware party at Elana's house, w00t!

[Infernus]

To be entirely honest (and entirely corny), I think the bonds that have been established because of PSU will outlast the game. Maybe it won't be called PSU:Mobilization Whatever, but I'm sure a gang of us will arrange a trip each year to hang out with eachother!

Tupperware party at Elana's house, w00t!


My mom sells those really expenisve baskets... =/ lets not give her ideas...

[Triggar]

Longaberger baskets are poo, they don't match my IKEA apartment, but I'm all for arranging a Tupperware party in Chicago with Elana ... I'm sure his wife would love that ;)

[Infernus]

Longaberger baskets are poo, they don't match my IKEA apartment, but I'm all for arranging a Tupperware party in Chicago with Elana ... I'm sure his wife would love that ;)

Wow... finally a woman that agrees with me about those damn baskets... tupperware is for teh win btw... without that I wouldn't be able to bring lunch to school and I'd be forced to pay :gasp:!

[Squeeky]

I agree with the bonds outlasting the game. I know i'd love to get together for some cappucino or something when we're all in our 30's lawl ^_^

[ViperGTS]

I agree with the bonds outlasting the game. I know i'd love to get together for some cappucino or something when we're all in our 30's lawl ^_^
Squeeky wtf...you will be exactly the same when your 30.... :groovy:

[Squeeky]

Squeeky wtf...you will be exactly the same when your 30.... :groovy:

Making penis, fart, and homosexual humor? Of course. I could only be so lucky to do something like that for a living.

[Triggar]

I'll move to Cali and have you nanny our kids.

Only you won't be allowed near their guns :lol:

[Infernus]

I'll move to Cali and have you nanny our kids.

Only you won't be allowed near their guns :lol:

guns or "guns"

[Squeeky]

Nanny your kids? What are you nuts?

[Indecisive]

Yeah, I wish everyone lived close together, that would own.

[JetRaiden]

Yeah, I wish everyone lived close together, that would own.

I live within an hour or so of Hamma and like 5 hours of infernus. :brow:

[Infernus]

I live within an hour or so of Hamma and like 5 hours of infernus. :brow:

5 hours driving... while I can spend roughly the same ammount of gas money to fly to you on Southwestern in 2 hours... $30 each way is for teh win...

[Corrosion]

I live 1 minute on bike from Eine.

[Infernus]

I live 1 minute on bike from Eine.

And that 1 minute is the hardest minute of travel in your life...

[Corrosion]

And that 1 minute is the hardest minute of travel in your life...
:nod:

[ViperGTS]

I live 2 hours away from inf baby.

[Spider]

Martyr and I were laughing at the possibility of holding PSU: Mobilization Quebec in Quebec... but that isn't for a looooooooong time.

Awww... I know just the perfect time to do it too... in about 2 weeks or so in my region there's going to be a balloon festival... afterwards you move out to montreal and go to La Ronde (amusement park... I can translate eh). After that... Tagball in ottawa and lastly in montreal clubbing, shopping and the Red dragron tavern (cool medieval restaurant... expensive thought).

[Squeeky]

And Then We Can All Dress Up And Play Everquest In The Forest!!!!!!!

[AztecWarrior]

I live 2 hours away from inf baby.
I live at least four hours from any active forum member.

[BUGGER]

And Then We Can All Dress Up And Play Everquest In The Forest!!!!!!!
no.

[JetRaiden]

if thread stays around until mobilization bravo, it could quite possibly be the longest thread evar.

[ChewyLSB]

Well... this thread was started yesterday, and it has 150 replies. If it continues at this rate and assuming the mobilization is early July, this thread would have... 27,000 posts.

[Corrosion]

I live at least four hours from any active forum member.
Trigg, mart, and Gohan included?

[AztecWarrior]

Trigg, mart, and Gohan included?
That's them.

[biodemon]

Hmm i was just thinking if we do go paint balling, and every one in the gropup does decide they want to, that would make it 40 people. And do the paint ball places have enouf guns to accommodate our large number?

[biodemon]

Hey Trigga could you send the bus driver an invite to the next event to drive us places, he was suppppper cool guy.

[biodemon]

Some things that look like fun i found on google.

http://www.miramarspeedcircuit.com/
http://www.ultrazonesandiego.com/
www.sandiegozoo.org
www.seaworld.com


http://www.seeyouinsandiego.com/attractions.asp

[JetRaiden]

Hey Trigga could you send the bus driver an invite to the next event to drive us places, he was suppppper cool guy.

Im pretty sure he only works in florida.

Hmm i was just thinking if we do go paint balling, and every one in the gropup does decide they want to, that would make it 40 people. And do the paint ball places have enouf guns to accommodate our large number?

shouldnt be a problem. depending on the field, everyone should be able to get fully equipped at the field. besides, some of us already have paintball gear.

[biodemon]

Right but she specifically said ONLY RENTAL GUNS.

[Ivan]

Right but she specifically said ONLY RENTAL GUNS.
She did? And if so why?

[Dharkbayne]

1. Balanced playing field

2. Getting a paintball gun through secuirity would be a bitch, I mean, if they think a LAPTOP is a bomb...

[ChewyLSB]

Or thinking that a WWII Veteran with a Medal of Honor could easily use the said Medal of Honor as a weapon.

[EineBeBoP]

Some things that look like fun i found on google.

http://www.miramarspeedcircuit.com/
http://www.ultrazonesandiego.com/
www.sandiegozoo.org
www.seaworld.com

Yes.
Yes.
No.
..Maybe.

SOE tour for teh win!

Rental guns only is to keep the playing field as fair as possible.


I gotta start sweet-talking my parents up for this... this is a biggie.

Trig/Marty. I could definatly ask my dad to cahpperone (sp?) if you need. Honestly, I'd prefer not... but it would make it a lot easier to get to PSUMC. So your choice. If you need the adults, Im sure I could talk dad into it.

[FreeTrialBoy]

:love:

Its an ok idea really... sure I wanted to bring my new Imp but it doesn't really matter... if the field we go to rents an A5 I'll be fine... thats what I've been using for the longest time =/


i doubt a field will ever rent out a5s. if your lucky they will have 98 customs.i was just gonna bring my 98 custom that i just installed a flatline on but o well. doubt i would even get a chance to get in.

[Ivan]

Well, the gun doesn't really make the player, but that's a whole other thread to disscuss that. :D

Best way to travel with paintball gun is to UPS or FedEx it to where you're going.

[Lartnev]

I'd assume it's not the gun that makes the player, it's more along the lines of if it's your own gun, you know the gun well, accuracy, trigger pressure etc. So that would give you a massive advantage over the rest of us who haven't played paintball much (or not at all?) who would have not only get used to a new gun, but also have an inferior gun?

I dunno that's my take on that matter...... SOE HQ Invasion for the win :D

[Indecisive]

Full support of Ultrazone lazer tag.

They had one in tampa, but it was kinda hidden, diddnt get enough buissness, and shut down :(

Best laser tag ive ever done. evah.

And apperantly each one is different, and the SD one is a post apoctaliptic city. Sounds reet.

[Spider]

Oh... one more thing: Legal drinking age in quebec is 18...

That should convince alot of you :lol:

[Lartnev]

But Quebec is French O_

[Triggar]

We won't do a Mobilization in Quebec for a few years yet. It isn't even on the agenda at the moment.

[biodemon]

Hey triggar can you make a post saying that rental guns only no acceptation.
Cause what you say goes.

[Triggar]

If we end up doing paintball, the rule will be that there will ONLY be rental equipment allowed.

Of course, we don't even know if there will be paintball. We haven't actually started planning the event yet.

[Hamma]

Quebec sucks, I would not attend that one :p

[Infernus]

Quebec sucks, I would not attend that one :p

QFT

[Indecisive]

[Large blue text].


Yay for large blue text.

[JetRaiden]

If we end up doing paintball, the rule will be that there will ONLY be rental equipment allowed.

Of course, we don't even know if there will be paintball. We haven't actually started planning the event yet.


NEVAR!

[Triggar]

Then you'll NEVAR be allowed to come :lol:

[JetRaiden]

Then you'll NEVAR be allowed to come :lol:

:tear:

I dont wanna use rental guns....

[Triggar]

I don't want you all to bring your own, deal with it, we ain't changing our rule! :)

[Indecisive]

bah, leave your elventy seven billion dollar toy at home that we know you have.

[Ivan]

:tear:

I dont wanna use rental guns....
Indeed. :tear:

But think of it this way, you can prove your l33t paintball skillz by pwn'n with a r3nt4L Gu|\|.

OMG! I think I just had a "l33t" relapse. Sorry folks, I'll up my meds.

[AztecWarrior]

It's more realistic: instead of having a Suppressor match, how about we let those people with MCGs bring them?

[Hamma]

Would they even let you bring a paintball gun on a plane? :lol:

[AztecWarrior]

FAA regulations let you carry an unloaded gun as cargo. I think then that a non-lethal paintball marker can be carried. For good luck, you would probably want to disassemble it first and declare it and everything. There would be lots of red tape.

[JetRaiden]

Would they even let you bring a paintball gun on a plane? :lol:

I could have it shipped to squeeky's house or something a couple days beforehand. :p

[Squeeky]

I could have it shipped to squeeky's house or something a couple days beforehand. :p

Squeeky's Import/Export has a flat fee of $1,000 for any/all cargo shipped to my house. I accept paypal.

[SDM]

If somthing is shipped to your residence, it is legally yours.

[Squeeky]

Squeeky's Import/Export is now free for any/all cargo shipped to my house.

[Triggar]

Squeeky's Import/Export is now free for any/all cargo shipped to my house.

:lol:

[Ivan]

I have a few good articles in some paintball mags that give good tips and legal rights about flying with paintball guns. But best bet is to ship. I might be able to find online versions of them, or scan them.

[Infernus]

I need a way to get my new impy from Philly to Rhode Island...

[JetRaiden]

shit...I guess I could have it shipped to whatever hotel we stay at or something. whatever works.

edit: inf ship it to my house. I promise I wont claim it for my own. :D

[Infernus]

shit...I guess I could have it shipped to whatever hotel we stay at or something. whatever works.

edit: inf ship it to my house. I promise I wont claim it for my own. :D

FEDEX OVERNIGHT! For teh win!

[Triggar]

ARE YOU ILLITERATE

If you're coming to the event and desire to attend the paintball deployment (assuming such a deployment exists - remember, everything is STILL a hypothetical), you will be using rented equipment or you will be watching the game from the sidelines.

/me ends discussion

[Squeeky]

LEARN TO READ BUTTFUCKERS

[JetRaiden]

ARE YOU ILLITERATE

If you're coming to the event and desire to attend the paintball deployment (assuming such a deployment exists - remember, everything is STILL a hypothetical), you will be using rented equipment or you will be watching the game from the sidelines.

/me ends discussion

wtf. :sob:


actually trig inf is gonna come visit sometime later this year for some mad paintballage, and he wants to bring his new impulse.

[Triggar]

I think Martyr and I are going to hire Squeeky to be the de-sugar-coater for PSU:MB.

Me: "Yeah, I don't think we'll really be able to go swimming tonight."
Squeeky: "Because of you pig fuckers humping eachother in the pool last night and that one kid who took a dump, we are never allowed in that pool ever again, ever."

[JetRaiden]

I think Martyr and I are going to hire Squeeky to be the de-sugar-coater for PSU:MB.

Me: "Yeah, I don't think we'll really be able to go swimming tonight."
Squeeky: "Because of you pig fuckers humping eachother in the pool last night and that one kid who took a dump, we are never allowed in that pool ever again, ever."

:rofl: I think that romantic saturday evening scarred squeeky for life.

[Squeeky]

Dude, can i put that on my resume?

Serious: PSUMB, San Diego, my turf. You need anything, you holla atcha Squeek Daddy kk?

[JetRaiden]

Dude, can i put that on my resume?

Serious: PSUMB, San Diego, my turf. You need anything, you holla atcha Squeek Daddy kk?

:lol: got it.

[Squeeky]

:rofl: I think that romantic saturday evening scarred squeeky for life.

Like i said, my online persona is different from my IRL one. I may have ridiculously homosexual behavior online, but IRl i'm all business. Getting humped in the pool is not my idea of fun.

[Triggar]

kekekekekeke

^_^

I think I'm going to put that on the t-shirts for next year.

Don't worry folks, I'll be taking care of those this time... not Sony :lol:

[Squeeky]

Ya, Sony got $400 for T-Shirts and we got zilch, stupid pig fuckers.

As for T-Shirts, put "I'm a banana" on the front and "nuh uh you liar, you aint no bananner" on the back. I'd buy a dozen.

[Triggar]

Did I tell you guys that Sony actually _did_ send us a box of swag?

Too bad they sent it to the wrong friggin hotel!

[JetRaiden]

Like i said, my online persona is different from my IRL one. I may have ridiculously homosexual behavior online, but IRl i'm all business. Getting humped in the pool is not my idea of fun.

:lol: yea, I was very, very surprised how down to earth you were. I thought you were gonna be "OMFG GHEY LOL!!"ing the whole time.

that would be funny if SDM turned out to be a regular guy. :scared:

[Squeeky]

Did I tell you guys that Sony actually _did_ send us a box of swag?

Too bad they sent it to the wrong friggin hotel!

:rolleyes:

eff sony in their stupid ayez

edit: JK :love: Sony Online

[Triggar]

:lol: yea, I was very, very surprised how down to earth you were. I thought you were gonna be "OMFG GHEY LOL!!"ing the whole time.

that would be funny if SDM turned out to be a regular guy. :scared:

a) He actually DID say "OMFG GHEY!!" when he was around me, as well as saying "kekeke" whenever we walked by someone asian.

b) The thought of SDM being normal is a little creepy. Because I wouldn't believe it. He'd be that creepy great uncle who seems really nice and you don't know why your mom said not to be in the room alone with him.

[Infernus]

I was quite suprised at a lot of things... =/

My dad didn't drink at all... and he actually managed to laugh... sure he was laughing AT someone... but it was a laugh...

[Squeeky]

a) He actually DID say "OMFG GHEY!!" when he was around me, as well as saying "kekeke" whenever we walked by someone asian.


Asian people make me laugh, i dont know if you remember, but i saw some asian lady at the airport in line for chik-fil-a and just started roffling. I dont know why, they are just funny looking.

[Triggar]

I wish she'd stared you down like a 22-year-old on a 5-year-old, and made you fall off the curb like that 5-year-old did.

[Squeeky]

:rofl: :rofl:

For those who werent present, Triggar was giving the evil-eye to some 5 year old and the 5-Year old kept eye contact and started backpedalling as she passed us then tripped and fell off a curb. :lol:

[martyr]

it was awesome

[JetRaiden]

:rofl: :rofl:

For those who werent present, Triggar was giving the evil-eye to some 5 year old and the 5-Year old kept eye contact and started backpedalling as she passed us then tripped and fell off a curb. :lol:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

when and where was this?!

[Squeeky]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

when and where was this?!


On the way back from the pool Saturday night

[Infernus]

:rofl: :rofl:

For those who werent present, Triggar was giving the evil-eye to some 5 year old and the 5-Year old kept eye contact and started backpedalling as she passed us then tripped and fell off a curb. :lol:

:rofl: :rofl:


And later I walked to the pool to get a water bottle... and the spanish people that we're playing volleyball walked by me and we're shouting "DOODY! DOODY!"

[Ivan]

Wait... did something involving poop and the pool happen at PSU:MA? If so please tell. I'd love to hear it.

[JetRaiden]

Wait... did something involving poop and the pool happen at PSU:MA? If so please tell. I'd love to hear it.

I know the general story, but I wasnt there. Ill leave this one to squeeky or infernus.

[Squeeky]

When we left, we all ran out of the pool screaming "DOOODIE!!!!!!!!!"

[Ivan]

When we left, we all ran out of the pool screaming "DOOODIE!!!!!!!!!"
Oh, a la Caddy Shack.

[Infernus]

Oh, a la Caddy Shack.

Pretty much...

[Dharkbayne]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[biodemon]

I say we run DNA tests on the pice of pooo to find out who did it.

[Triggar]

There wasn't actually a turd in the pool, it was more of a scare tactic than anything else :lol:

[Lartnev]

Ah! SO IT WAS YOU! :D

[Triggar]

oops: It was a BabyRuth, I swear oops:

[Diviant]

Isn't Sony's Metreon down in San Diego? That would be pretty cool.

[Indecisive]

Negative, thats san fran, just checked.

[Infernus]

O MAI! I completely forgot to tell you...


After leaving the fountain on monday and while waiting for the tram to Terminal B some random person on the platform noticed my Planetside Poster... we had a lengthy discussion about the game... ...he started to hit on me... I giggled...

[OneManArmy]

I swear, you think everyone is trying to hit on you. :rolleyes:

[Infernus]

Ok... maybe he wasn't and I just wanted him to... but still the fact remains... just some random person in the airport started to talk to me about planetside...

[Ivan]

I swear, you think everyone is trying to hit on you. :rolleyes:
:nod: :rolleyes:

[Indecisive]

Its called a common intrest. You best damn believe that everyone at PSUMA wasnt hitting on you.

[elana]

just some random person in the airport started to talk to me about planetside...

You mean other people do play this game? Wow, I had no idea! :)

For such an addictive game most people I've met have never heard of .

[Triggar]

You mean other people do play this game? Wow, I had no idea! :)

For such an addictive game most people I've met have never heard of .

ELANA'S IN DA HIZZOUSE!!!

:groovy:

[Lartnev]

Who? :D

:hug:

[Triggar]

The following message pertains to the following people (in no particular order):

- Dharkie
- SDM
- Oddfish
- Ivan
- 1024
- Frag
- Lartnev
- Hezzy
- Frog
- Kalta
- AztecWarrior
- Everay
- Eine
- Corrosion
- Sputty
- EarlyDawn

If you bitches don't come to PSU:MB, I swear to Isis that I won't plan Charlie EVAR!!!

[Infernus]

The following message pertains to the following people (in no particular order):

- Dharkie
- SDM
- Oddfish
- Ivan
- 1024
- Frag
- Lartnev
- Hezzy
- Frog
- Kalta
- AztecWarrior
- Everay
- Eine
- Corrosion
- Sputty
- EarlyDawn

If you bitches don't come to PSU:MB, I swear to Isis that I won't plan Charlie EVAR!!!

Indeed... I'm gonna force earlydawn to come... I swear...

[xmodum]

Im not on that list? /me cries
I might try to come this time.

[Infernus]

Im not on that list? /me cries
I might try to come this time.

I'll pay for you to come...

[Derfud]

Will you pay for me? Remember how much hawter I am than him?

[MattxMosh]

So Im not good enough for the list?

[Triggar]

Shuush all of you :lol:

[Lartnev]

If you bitches don't come to PSU:MB, I swear to Isis that I won't plan Charlie EVAR!!!

Yes miss :tear:

[EineBeBoP]

Oh Gnoes

JUST PLAN THE DAMN THING EARLIER SO I CAN ACTUALLY GO THIS TIME AND I WILL!!1

<3

Oh, and if my parents wont let me go, you may have to call multiple times :)

[Infernus]

Will you pay for me? Remember how much hawter I am than him?

but I love him

[Corrosion]

Inf, pay for me, yes?