RPGLB17 Shoutouts

Yeah, so let's just ignore the negative stuff.

If you weren't tied to the negative stuff, and you're wondering why you don't have a specific mention here, don't take that personally. I could do about 100 entries of, "It was great to meet you and see you, can't wait for the next time.". I would hug the absolute tar out of you regardless.

BOWIEtheHERO - Good to finally talk to you at the absolute tail end of the marathon man. http://pastebin.com/mzNsB6Jv . The end credits of FF9 was one of the highlights of RPGLB, full stop.

KirbyMastah - I never got to see you and Terriermon together. I need to hug Terriermon. Oh, and I think meeting you was a treat as well, after years of memeing at each other on Twitter. I still stand by Amelia as a General btw.

Dowolf - Fuck you, Double Hitler. <3

MetaSigma - It's not an exaggeration that you're one of precisely two reasons I'm involved in Twitch in the first place. Which means you share some of the blame for the people on Twitch who hate me. But for me, thank you. I don't know where I'd be without Twitch. Probably richer financially, but god damn would it be boring. Meeting you was one of the biggest driving factors to going to RPGLB, no lie. Also, this community loves and cares about you. No one will dispute that you're every bit the Warrior of Warriors you portray yourself as, but even the greatest warriors in history either had help or failed alone.

Rizu-Kun - May we never stop hating each other. But for all the hilarity of that, I don't know anyone in the community who's worth half a shit who has anything bad to say about you. Absolutely no one. And I don't think you'll believe me or agree with me, but that simply means you're wrong on this one.

HeroicSpiritGamer - Thanks for letting me into the room. If you're not on staff next year, in responsibility even if not in title, RPGLB is doing a disservice to themselves.

Kyoslilmonster - Good to meet you dude! Your cake got me a good amount of laughs before you showed up... those folks who thought Happy Birthday Soloman would be a one day affair had no idea what was in the pipeline... but I did.

Essentia - If no one has told you lately, thank you for what you've brought to the community and your contributions to it. I know finding enough hours in the day to take care of both what you *need* to do and what you *want* to do is impossible, and unfortunately I can't give you a 30 hour day. I *can* pay your children in plushies to help you more though. And if your children think I'm joking with my threat... I suggest they try me. ;)

Denton - See the shoutout for BOWIE for the recipe link as well. I have full confidence you'll have to teach me some new ways to use the syrup and flour in a few weeks though.

Mango - Or Cloud. Or Justin. Whatever. You're truly the straight man to Brossentia's comic, and it was great to meet you in person. Don't hesitate to ask me if you have liquor questions, but I suspect a quick drive to Idaho might be cheaper for you first.

Brossentia - You already know I love the hell out of you, and it's always a disappointment to me to be at a speedrunning event without you. So what I'll say is that when it's time for you to grab the bull by the horns, there's two groups of folks. Everyone who will know and understand, and the folks you never gave a damn about anyway. Fuck you and your puns, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Vulajin - For as many headaches as I've caused you, I think I owe you either a meal at Fogo de Chao, a fine bottle of Bourbon, or a fine bottle of Scotch. I also know you don't need people buying you things, and the one thing you truly need I can't buy you no matter how much I earn. And by that I mean a nap. If at some point during a marathon you just punched me either for stress relief or something I did, don't worry, I'll understand.

Mike Uyama - I knew the myth, I knew the legend, and it was a pleasure to know that the man was every bit as great to meet and get to know. Y'know, for those hours you were awake anyway.

Wrambunxious - My apartment space, all of my local friends, and my wallet might not appreciate it, but thank you for teaching me Dominion. Next year, we'll all have to find a place that offers flights of beers, but in the mean time, check out St. Bernardus Abbey Ale. It's a Belgian Quad with creamy, fruity, and spicy notes... it's also 10% alcohol by volume. I don't know if it's around you, but I found it easily in a chain liquor shop. You're welcome.

Obdajr - Who'da thunk that there's other folks we can rant to about our work AND our hobby? You know how to find me man, I might work different jurisdictions, but I definitely know your pain.

Drifting Skies - You need a Twitter, dammit. I know you said the idea of folks wanting to talk to you is a foreign concept, but believe me, this community's better for your involvement. If you ever want to get food, it's not a hard drive to get you. If you don't hear from me monthly about local events, call me out for being a forgetful bastard.

Yagamoth - If Caeshura throws you in a closet, you should know that walls in Japan are even flimsier than they are in America. I think a good shoulder tackle will break them down. Also, a reminder to myself, I need to hit the gym to give both of you two a lifting hug at AGDQ18. Also if I haven't subscribed in a week from now, call me out on my shit. Please. yagaHappy
Edit: I wrote that on the airplane yesterday. We good now.

Spiriax - From Battle Kid 2 to Alundra? I'm terrified of what poor game you shred into itty bitty pieces next. I'm glad you flew halfway around the world to meet us. If you ever need a host... well, we've worked together once. I'm your Huckleberry. And yes I'm aware you'll have to look up what that means. Get over it.

CosmyktheDolphin - I'm glad it seems like you figured out where the fuck you want to live. Finally. Here's to hoping that next year you can run back Saturday Morning RPG at 1AM Saturday... Japanese time. Fuck it, close enough, it's Saturday Morning somewhere, stop your bitching audience. Also you're not PJ, you can't break anything other than yourself.

Puwexil - I said it and I meant it. I don't know how I'm percieved within staff these days, but you guys can ask me to do damn near anything and I will move Heaven and Earth to make sure it happens. I can't contribute to marathons with gameplay, so I will make sure I am ready and willing to contribute however else I'm needed.

StingerPA - You have a job to do. Rest assured, I take no offense from you doing your job. If you're at SGDQ, let me know. Food/Drink/Both on me man.

DarthYoshiBoy and Bladidah84 - You guys are adorkable. Sorry to bundle y'all together! Thank you for showing me what Utah residents think Sonoran food is... if you're ever in the area I'll make sure to take you and your family to an actual Sonoran restaurant. And yes, that's my treat, you don't get a choice in the matter. Also if your kids need more ninja training let me know. Although they're pretty far along already...

ThatIdiotUHate - Your username is as appropriate as if I made mine "WhiteGuyWhoSmokesWeed". That is all.

BobtheNinjaGoldfish - 1. Ding.
2. If you do take up a staff position for RPGLB, your official job title should be "Sage". They give you a two sided placard. One side is "The Sage will entertain inquiries" and "The Sage has no time for your shit.". That is your job.

KeyPaladin - Remember, running and electronics is a bad combination. It's not often that I find folks who out energy me. We'll see how long it takes for you to burn out of your 10 year supply of energy like you said though. It was good to meet you dude.

I'm going to cut the list of mentions off here. If you're wondering if you're not on this list because I dislike you, the answer is no. I never hide if I dislike someone. There's a good chance your blurb would just be "Was great to see you, you're fucking awesome, can't wait to see you again." Or I'm an asshole and completely forgot to mention you at all. That's a reasonable possibility.

Anyway, until seven weeks from now when we get to do this list for SGDQ, take care and peace people.