Feudal Realms Player Gathering 2003
In an attempt to have the players and staff who have been on Feudal Realms, some for over 5 years, finally meet, a gathering has been planned for June of 2003 outside of Chicago. You might ask, "Why outside of Chicago?" That's simple, Terloch lives there and isn't travelling with a wife, and 1.5 children anywhere in a car for more than 50 miles without pulling his receding hair out. You might also ask, "Chicago, in June? Isn't it hot then?" Well, the other date was in August, and well, we won't go into what it's like here then. Ok, so if you are interested, read on for more details... |
| Who? | Any player or staff of Feudal Realms is welcome to come, and to come for whatever portion of the gathering they wish to come from (distance and travel allowing). |
| Why? | The real question is WHY NOT? This is a chance to meet the people who run and play Feudal Realms in a "normal" non-text based setting (as scary as that might be for some), have some fun, eat some good food (keep reading for more info), play softball, and more importantly, watch Terloch throw himself a perfectly good airplane (keep reading for that one too). |
| When? | June 27th through June 29th, the last weekend of June 2003. My wife is allowing me to take two additional days off on the 26th and 30th, so people who are flying in and out can use those days and I can play taxi service (within reason). |
| Where? | Casa de Terloch, Oswego, Illinois. Yes, I know you are thinking, "Where the HELL is Oswego, Illinois?" I will provide maps for people who need them. It's honestly not hard to get to and not in the middle of complete nowhere. |
What I will assume will be FAQ.
Q: |
Terloch, what's this I hear about you plummeting to your death from a perfectly good airplane? |
A: |
(Weather and my diet permitting) I will be skydiving on Saturday morning (the 28th of June). All are welcome to come and watch, and any brave souls who wish to join me may do so as long as I know WELL in advance so paperwork can be sent to you and you can send it back. Approximate cost is $190 (if enough people do it it's cheaper). |
Q:
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Terloch, how far is it from where I am to Os-wee-go? |
A:
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Here's some approximate distances from where some players are to where I am to use as a reference point... Peoria, IL - 134 miles |
Q: |
Terloch, please tell me we aren'g going to be fed mushrooms and grubs? |
A: |
I am going to prepare most meals (yes I can cook, shut up). If enough people wish to do so, we can go out to dinner and invade some poor local restaurant, but I don't want to exclude anyone due to cost, so assume all the meals will be at Casa de Terloch. |
Q: |
Terloch, will you play football with us? |
A: |
No, no, and no, I will not play football with anyone, regardless of how much you all plead, beg, and cry. My knees won't take it and I don't want to end up having surgery again. I will, on the other hand, play softball, so if you have one, bring a mitt and a bat with you. |
Q: |
Terloch, where do we sleep? |
A: |
For those who simply feel the need to sleep (weaklings), and depending on how many people come (we have a definite limit of people at Casa de Terloch), people can either crash at Casa de Terloch, or there's a couple decent cheap hotels close to here, and one even has a POOL (which Casa de Terloch does not). More than likely we'll see how many people come and see what happens with that one, I can get a group discount at the Holiday Inn Express that's close and we can bunk people together... |
Q: |
Terloch, what can we bring? |
A: |
Yourself. Munchies. Soda. Alcohol (not cheap rotgut crap sold in plastic bottles, and only if you can legally drink it). Softball gear (if you want to play). Anything that is in a smoked glass bottle and says "Grey Goose Vodka" on it. If anyone wishes to pitch in for groceries, by all means, donations are accepted (and appreciated). |
Q: |
Terloch, what can't we bring? |
A: |
Weapons, any random forms of contraband, drugs, or anything else that might possibly put me, you, or anyone else in jail. Trust me on this one, the police in this town are bored and would like nothing better than something to put some excitement into their lives for a weekend. In addition, leave any crappy attitudes, comments, and so on at home, we're getting together to have fun, not to break up fights over a game. |
Q: |
Terloch, I'm in, how do I RSVP for this amazing event? |
A: |
Send me an email to feudal_gathering_2003@hotmail.com please. For those who are coming, I will send out more information to and from that email address. |
Q: |
Terloch, can I just show up, or do you need me to RSVP by a certain date? |
A: |
Please, for my own santiy, do not just appear at my doorstep. RSVP deadline is June 13th, 2003. |
Q: |
Terloch, what if something I want to know isn't listed in your FAQ? |
A: |
Email me at the above address and I'll cover it there, if it's something everyone would want to know, I'll add it in. |
Disclaimer I: You cannot smoke inside
Casa de Terloch. Neither myself, my wife, my daughter, my dog,
nor my cats smoke, nor
appreciate breating in other people's toxins. You can smoke outside
as long as you don't make a mess. |
Disclaimer II: I have the right to
tell someone that they cannot come to the gathering, but I am not
anticipating
having to
do so, as I stated above, the gathering is for us to have fun,
not to have fights broken up. |