daishichi Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hi All, Thought I would feel this idea out here in General... While this online community is nice to see and super-helpful, many of the groups go months without a new comment or discussion. I'm a 36 year-old guy, and my fiancee does not share my excitement at pending titles like Assassin's Creed 2. I was wishing I had some local, adult buddies to meet with occassionally, to discuss games over a beer and maybe compete a little on achievements. I used to run a bookstore/cafe where we did a "Book of the Month"; folks would commit to read a particular title and meet to discuss it over coffee. Now, I realize this would only work in major cities, but I'm in Brooklyn and already in a group of "New York Gamers". I was thinking that, even if it was only 3 or 4 people, it would be nice to meet up once a month at a bar or cafe. We could vote on a new game to buy or rent, and the following month we could swap reviews, trade tips, and pick the next one. Maybe the first player to 1000 (or whoever has the closest to it) gets his beer bought for him next time. I post this here in General because maybe Clubs from different cities can compete a bit. Just a rough sketch, thought I would guage the response before creating a group that no one would join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppelin315 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 This sounds like a great idea i support your cause, how are we gonna decide the game of the month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daishichi Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 I figured that, if you got 5 or more people, a vote would probably settle it since there will likely only be 2-3 games worth playing coming out that month. If you only get 3 people in a Club, a 3-way tie is likely, in which case you'd pick a title out of a hat or do rock-paper-scissors. One reason to do this kind of thing is to get people playing games they normally wouldn't...I haven't played a racing game since PS2, never go for sports games, but I would give 'em a shot if my clubmates recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32Degrees Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I vote Arkham Asylum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armoxial Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 That's a pretty cool idea, too bad I'm all the way across the country. Good luck with it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalkah Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Good idea but if you do a simple voting system it would become favourite game of a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice in Wonderland Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hi All, Thought I would feel this idea out here in General... While this online community is nice to see and super-helpful, many of the groups go months without a new comment or discussion. I'm a 36 year-old guy, and my fiancee does not share my excitement at pending titles like Assassin's Creed 2. I was wishing I had some local, adult buddies to meet with occassionally, to discuss games over a beer and maybe compete a little on achievements. I used to run a bookstore/cafe where we did a "Book of the Month"; folks would commit to read a particular title and meet to discuss it over coffee. Now, I realize this would only work in major cities, but I'm in Brooklyn and already in a group of "New York Gamers". I was thinking that, even if it was only 3 or 4 people, it would be nice to meet up once a month at a bar or cafe. We could vote on a new game to buy or rent, and the following month we could swap reviews, trade tips, and pick the next one. Maybe the first player to 1000 (or whoever has the closest to it) gets his beer bought for him next time. I post this here in General because maybe Clubs from different cities can compete a bit. Just a rough sketch, thought I would guage the response before creating a group that no one would join. Come to Moscow and I'll join this =D But seriously, Since it's not in my country I won't be there but it's a really nice idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daishichi Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Well, we'd vote on a game about to come out, and commit to playing it competitively/cooperatively. For instance, if we met today we might choose between Wet and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, both coming out 9/15, and come Tuesday we all buy or rent it. We'd Friend each other on Xbox Live and swap friendly advice (i.e. "How'd you get past that boss?") via messages or a Social Group on this site, and race each other to 1000 gamerscore. Every now and then we'd realize we picked a loser, but the conversation and competition would help make up for it. At the next meeting, we trade reviews, discuss upcoming games, and each offer up a nominee for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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