Birmingham Retro-Gaming Night | 08.02.11 | RESULTS

[gdh82]

At 8bit lounge we are here to immerse you in a world of retro, futuristic, and experimental electronics.

Confirmed:
1. Steve E
2. Jon G
3. Garry C
4. Dan N, ENG, KOA Debut
5. Rick S, ENG, KOA Debut
6. Tom P, ENG, KOA Debut

With live music from Thee Moths why not join us for the 8-Bit trip.....

[Tripod]

Way cool!

[gdh82]

Cheers Alex. Although unfortunately Si has had to pull out of the event due to changing work commitments, we're still looking forward to the night. We'll try to complete the quartet and if there's interest out there, do get in touch.

Whatever happens I'll be very interested to check out the 'improvised electronica' of Thee Moths, especially after seeing this youtube video....

[suttydroitwich]

sorry gents im a no no, have a good one!

[gdh82]

No worries matey - we always knew it was a long shot, Gra. Next time!

About to return to the retro-zone anytime now actually.......

[gdh82]

Another fun and eventful visit to the Hare & Hounds last night where us three KOA'ers were challenged by three newcomers for the prestigious 8-Bit Cup! Results and more details soon.

[Steve1977]

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Jon G    6 - 5  Garry C
Dan N    0 - 1  Tom P
Rick S   6 - 7  Jon G
Tom P    1 - 3  Steve E
Jon G    2 - 1  Steve E


[Steve Camber]

Rick S 6 - 7 Jon G

Very interesting! What can you tell us about the newcomers?

[gdh82]

Rick S 6 - 7 Jon G

Very interesting! What can you tell us about the newcomers?

Good spot, Steve. The newcomers were complete beginners but great fun! When I entered Rick's name into the Cup Fixture Generator I couldn't help but think of Wonka of course. Would there be any similarity? I'll reveal all later tonight when I'll post my tourney write-up but, needless to say, players agreed measures to level the playing field...

[gdh82]

Just as last year drew to a close so our 2011 tournament activity opened with a return to the 8-Bit Lounge. Though it almost didn't happen! We arrived at the pub to meet Alex of Thee Moths outside who'd just been told the whole event was off!! All due to to the mystery disappearance of co-organiser, DJ Leon? The five or so of us there began chatting about a new date and just as it seemed we were about to call it a night, in walked Leon! 8-Bit Lounge reloaded....

With Si having to pull out, this time around we were the three amigos - and with one less amiga too, after Steve's hardware malfunction the night before. On top of that we had the return of the floodlight failure, though we managed a workaround, resulting in B&W KO2, and with shades of '66 Ste changed that the teams names to England v West Germany. hehe We kidded ourselves that our mission for the night was to encourage/attain/abduct a 4th player by all means necessary! The first guy I approached firstly didn't like football, and secondly didn't like fast-paced video games!!! Not a good start.

Perhaps due to this recruitment distraction, I regret that I didn't take more notice of the performance by Thee Moths , and only in fact remember the one track, a pulsing, droning oboriginal-like sound that built to a attention stopping cruscendo! Anyway, other players came and went but we weren't giving up that easily and later a bunch a three guys came over, and two of whom played a friendly together. Despite having not played before, their fun was obvious, especially the ribbing they were giving each other. Their enthusiasm was contagious and we were thrilled when they accept our invitation for a knock-out competition and just as we were due to kick off, another newcomer, Tom, decided to join in. As everyone around here knows, scoring KO2 goals as a newcomer is some challenge, so us three regulars offered to play without keepers against newcomers to make it more interesting!

The draw done, my QF battle was against Jon! The ex-UK Champ started well, calving out an early lead but I felt I got stronger as the game went on, but the goals just wouldn't come including a gilt-edged diagonal run across and into the box where I completely failed to connect with the ball when I was a 'cert' to score. Still, I took some consolation with a 5-6 defeat and looked forward to spectating the remaining matches. Tom, applying his Sensible Soccer skillz of old, edged his QF against to complete the SF line-up. Sure, you'd expect the experienced players to prevail but taking your foot off the gas can be a dangerous game. Both Ste and particularly Jon had their moments, especially with the unfamiliarity of playing without a keeper, but both made it through to the final. They had hoped to put on a goalfeast for our newcomer friends but surprisingly Fisher claimed man of the match, and with a paltry 2-1 final score, Jon claimed his the 8-Bit Fun Cup honours!

The fun wasn't quite over when Rick and Dan decided to play one last friendly, complete with keepers this time. As each player entered the penalty box, shouts of 'SHOOT' echoed around the place followed immediately by various insults as Fisher prevailed! Perhaps inevitably the score remained 0-0 and it eventually went to penalties. Even with spot kicks, there's a knack of course to getting the direction and power just right. Although they were getting closer the score remained 0-0 after the first 4 kicks and, hilariously, Dan somehow managed to hit the crossbar not once, not twice, but three in three times and still didn't score. Everyone was in stitches! He had the last laugh however when he converted the last two to seal his first unofficial KO2 victory 2-1 on penalties. Sweet! The guys had been great sports but the truth was they'd added to the fun of the evening for all of us.

[gdh82]

Incomplete but come across this from the other night...



... think i can make out some KO2 whistles in the background!

[alkis21]

Garry, this is Birmingham XXVII (27), not Birmingham XVIII (18) as you wrote in the Calendar. Please correct it.

[gdh82]

Typo corrected.

Btw got confirmation today that the next 8-Bit lounge takes place on Tuesday 12 April from 8pm. You know where we'll be if anyone out there is interested....