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« on: May 14, 2010, 05:59:35 PM » |
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Montreal's always been known as something of a hot spot for the larger game companies. It's about time we have an indie scene to match. To that end, user Six (of Glorious Trainwrecks) and I would like to start having regular meetings to bring together some of our local indies: coders, artists, musicians, anyone interested in the creation and discussion of indie games. The idea is to have demo nights, brainstorming, feedback, and basically just be inspired by our fellow indie geeks. And possibly round it off with a cold mug of ale. We're planning to hold our first meeting in two a few weeks' time, at l'Amère à Boire, on Tuesday May 25th Wednesday, June 2nd, at 7pm. This first gathering will be rather informal, just to gauge interest and discuss ideas and timing for future events. If you'd like to swing on by, drop us a line! À bientot! |
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2010, 07:28:34 PM » |
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absolutely.
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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2010, 03:50:52 PM » |
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I just moved to Montreal for a job, and am crazy interested in this. I miss Ottawa where we just started forming Dirty Rectangles www.dirty-rectangles.com. I'd be interested definitly. |
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The Monster King
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« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2010, 12:26:28 PM » |
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me and renowned pixel artist FrankieSmileShow will be there, suddenly your little event just got big
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« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2010, 12:56:41 PM » |
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Yea ill totally be there!
I'll also bring my undercover superstar friend here mr. the king of monsters, pictured above posting about coming to the meetup.
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2010, 04:57:18 PM » |
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Awesome!
Looks like we have to push back the date to the 2nd of June, unfortunately. Otherwise, same Bat-Time, same Bat-Channel.
Ntero, I hadn't heard of Dirty Rectangles before -- looks cool! It'd be awesome to get a regular jam going here too, eventually.
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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2010, 10:28:24 PM » |
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june 2nd!!!? that is very far away!! i'll do my best to be there but the possibilities have gone down, how long do you think you'll be there? I have a job at La Ronde of all places so at least it wouldn't be too long to get there after work!
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2010, 01:02:50 PM » |
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haha.
i worked at la ronde one summer.
at subways.
best job ever.
like a teenage movie it was.
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« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2010, 02:19:53 PM » |
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Phil Fish i am walking in your footsteps... (except i'm not gonna work at a subway instead i will probably do cool stuff like clean toilets!!!!!!!!!! ok not just that thankfully)
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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2010, 03:28:55 PM » |
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Awesome!
Looks like we have to push back the date to the 2nd of June, unfortunately. Otherwise, same Bat-Time, same Bat-Channel.
Ntero, I hadn't heard of Dirty Rectangles before -- looks cool! It'd be awesome to get a regular jam going here too, eventually.
Yeah, it's pretty new, and we've been so busy making sure the events happen we've not really gotten around to getting much attention out about it. We basically just decided that if the 4 of us kept planning events others would participate, and it started happening. It's super fun though. And it'd be badass to know something like it in Montreal. |
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« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2010, 03:54:31 AM » |
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Huzzah! We now have a Facebook event set up for the occasion. Attend early...attend often! |
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« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2010, 06:01:04 PM » |
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i have confirmed my facebook presence (i am the good looking one and by good looking i mean the one who looks like a hobo (haha it is a joke we are indie game makers we all look like hobos))
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« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2010, 10:13:43 PM » |
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Yeah, it's pretty new, and we've been so busy making sure the events happen we've not really gotten around to getting much attention out about it. We basically just decided that if the 4 of us kept planning events others would participate, and it started happening.
It's super fun though. And it'd be badass to know something like it in Montreal.
For sure! Let's talk about it at the meet. i have confirmed my facebook presence (i am the good looking one and by good looking i mean the one who looks like a hobo (haha it is a joke we are indie game makers we all look like hobos))
OHSHI- Hey M. Roi-des-Monstres, you should bring your TOJam game too! It was hilarious. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2010, 10:02:44 AM » |
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i definitely will!
i keep forgetting to fix the damn thing but i have to for this week don't i
it'll take an afternoon
it should be even better
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who are you by the way
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« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2010, 10:53:59 AM » |
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can anyone post the event details here?
because i am always ahead of the avant-garde, i have deleted my facebook account.
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« Reply #15 on: May 23, 2010, 11:49:40 AM » |
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too many fish stalkers huh
Date:
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Time:
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
Brasserie Artisanale L'Amère à Boire
Street:
2049, rue Saint-Denis
City/Town:
Montreal, QC
It's time for Montreal's independent games community to come together! Join us for an evening of demos of upcoming games by local indie developers -- not to mention inspiration, brainstorming, and maybe even a beer or two.
Musicians, artists, designers, coders, and aspiring game-makers of all feathers are welcome!
The inaugural meetup will feature a demonstration by No Fun Games (Pax Brittanica, Norwegian Wood) of their latest, Tea Time Quarrel -- a freewheeling multiplayer game of majority rulemaking, gentlemanly dispute resolution, and gross mistreatment of ungulates. Awesome!
This event has 20 confirmed guests (twenty! will we even fit!!?)
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« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2010, 09:14:46 PM » |
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fanks
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« Reply #17 on: June 01, 2010, 05:00:45 AM » |
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Reminder time!
We're looking forward to meeting, discussing, and raising a glass with you all tomorrow night! This first meetup may be fairly informal, but shouldn't lack in inspiration, comradery, and at least one gentlemanly game demo.
Once again, those details are...
Where: Amère à Boire brewpub, 2049 St.-Denis (just below Sherbrooke). We'll be on the very top floor, where we have a reservation for teeming masses.
What: See above.
When: 7pm (7:30 in Newfoundland)
À demain!
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« Reply #18 on: June 01, 2010, 11:47:04 AM » |
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If only I can find a cheap way out of Ottawa... I really want to come check this out. I'm counting on Ntero to show up and fill me in.
Ottawa and Montreal needs more cross community awesomeness. We're so close it's such a shame not to take advantage of that!
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« Reply #19 on: June 02, 2010, 06:17:15 AM » |
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Tonight's the night! See you all there!  And sugarbeard, you can rest assured that collaborations will happen. |
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