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OMG IT'S HUGE! The Destructoid Cincinnati NARP event

1:27 PM on 05.16.2008, DtoidCincinnati 104 comments

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NARPs started out as a way for community members of Destructoid to get together and expand on already-great friendships. They have grown and branched out over the past few months, with organized NARP groups popping up across the United States and the world. On May 31, 2008, NARPs will get a whole lot bigger.

The May 31st Cincinnati NARP is sponsored by Buffalo Wings and Rings and Budweiser with more sponsors to be announced next week. We will have games on three projectors and on five 37" LCDs. We will have a live DJ and live performances from two of our very own community members; GuitarAtomik, who won the Destructoid Theme Song Contest, and CosbyTron, who was one of the runner-ups with his original song called "Super Terrific". Ninoog3, the facility organizer, who was another runner-up with the first ever Dtoid rap song, will also be there. The only finalist from the contest who won't be there is king3vbo, who will be too busy failing to make it out. We have contests, prizes, drink specials, and a bunch of surprises lined up.

There are over 70 Dtoiders confirmed for this NARP, which makes it the largest gathering of Dtoiders in the history of the site. We expect close to 100 confirmed by the 31st. We have six staff members confirmed and more have their finger on the button. On top of that, over 400 gamers from around the Cincinnati area have given confirmation that they will be attending, and that number is growing every day. It has gotten so big that the owner of the Buffalo Wings and Rings is putting a fence out into the parking lot to expand the venue and accommodate such a large crowd.

For details on who will be at the party, where it will be, how to RSVP and much more, hit the jump. 

Who/what will be there

Torpex Games has jumped on board to allow you to get your hands on the upcoming XBLA game Schizoid. TN Games will also be there giving a demo of their 3rd Space Gaming Vest. Gritty Games, a local developer working on a title that will be hitting XBLA and PSN soon, will be there previewing their game. More sponsors will be announced next week. Gamers will also be able to compete in Call of Duty 4, Rock Band, Grand Theft Auto IV, and more. At this point, I think it's safe to call this an event.


Who
If you want to come out to this event, you MUST email me and get on the guest list. At this point, we cannot guarantee entry unless you RSVP.

To get on the guest list, email me at joe@destructoid.com and provide the following information:
-Real name
-Dtoid name
-Phone number
-Email address

If you want to sponsor or have your games/products featured, contact Ron Workman at ronworkman@gmail.com.

What
All you need to bring is money. There is a $5 cover (free for preregistered Dtoiders). There will also be drink specials, including $1 beers and $1 jello shots. Finally, it's cool to wear a videogame shirt or a bad-ass Destructoid shirt at a bar.

Where
Buffalo Wings and Rings
Fairfield, OH (Cincinnati, OH)

Parking will not be an issue.
You must be 21 or over to drink.
Under 21 permitted.

Hotel reservations can be made at the Cincinnati North Hotel. All Dtoiders from across the country will be staying here, so the fun will begin on Friday evening and continue into Sunday. The hotel phone number is 513-671-6600.

When
10pm-2am EDT
May 31, 2008

There will be an after-hours party for Destructoid community members from 2am to 4am.

Why
It is being hosted by Joe Burling, Ron Workman, and Mourad Dibbini, but everyone coming has helped in one way or another. We believe this is the first event ever created for gamers, by gamers.

There is only one reason why people are traveling across the country just to hang out at a wings bar, and that reason is the community. If you are a lurker or a reader and don't understand what I'm talking about, come out to this NARP and see for yourself why so many gamers call Destructoid home.

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MaxVest's Avatar
MaxVest at 05/15/2008 23:26
I try not to use the word epic, so instead I will say
NARP = No Apparent Reason Party.

Yes, this will be awesome.
Coonskin05's Avatar
Coonskin05 at 05/15/2008 23:28
I came.

Coincidentally, I'm also coming to this event.

CWUTIDIDTHER?
Ninoog3's Avatar
Ninoog3 at 05/15/2008 23:28
This is going to be the craziest NARP ever!!!!!!!!
DtoidCincinnati's Avatar
DtoidCincinnati at 05/15/2008 23:33
Reaprar, I don't have you on the list. Have you emailed me yet?
tazarthayoot's Avatar
tazarthayoot at 05/15/2008 23:33
Most amazing of amazing amazings!
Ninoog3's Avatar
Ninoog3 at 05/15/2008 23:40
Hey tazar, do you still feel kinda unclean in that special female spot?
AgentMOO's Avatar
AgentMOO at 05/15/2008 23:43
oi I gotta make me arrangements!
Joe Burling's Avatar
Joe Burling at 05/15/2008 23:43
Reaprar, I was just informed you are in the UK. You tell LIES!
Macca's Avatar
Macca at 05/15/2008 23:57
Make this shit annual. Next year, I'll be there. God damn New Zealand shit.
Puppy Licks's Avatar
Puppy Licks at 05/16/2008 00:24
You americans get to have all the fun :(
Jinjo's Avatar
Jinjo at 05/16/2008 00:47
but non amaerican Robots fart? wow. your lucky.
MATTFOO's Avatar
MATTFOO at 05/16/2008 00:52
HELL YEA.
Quisling's Avatar
Quisling at 05/16/2008 01:07
Coonskin, you'll be there? Workmeng? What about concelmo? Can I get some chad love?

I'm very, very excited. This is fucking epic.

Epic.
LarkOhiya's Avatar
LarkOhiya at 05/16/2008 01:08
hmmm. narp is good. but i'll have to see Mattfoo? oh dear.
Namelessted's Avatar
Namelessted at 05/16/2008 01:09
fuck shit i want to go. god damn money and fuck cock ass mother fucker.
Paul Soth's Avatar
Paul Soth at 05/16/2008 01:22
Tempting, an only a short drive. Where can we stay?
Kryptinite's Avatar
Kryptinite at 05/16/2008 01:24
Holy shit, GA is going? I'm going to have to hit him up to see if I can ride up with him. Damn this is going to be so epic.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar
Samit Sarkar at 05/16/2008 04:08
I am trying my damndest to make it to this EVENT.
Tactix's Avatar
Tactix at 05/16/2008 04:33
wow...very cool guys! That is why this is the best gaming community ever!
Takeshi's Avatar
Takeshi at 05/16/2008 05:13
Please please make sure this event is Stickam enabled!

also:
"You must be 21 and up to drink."
Whahaha, how I love Amsterdam (16+ for beer, 18+ for spirits)
wardrox's Avatar
wardrox at 05/16/2008 05:25
FLY ME THERE!!!
DtoidCincinnati's Avatar
DtoidCincinnati at 05/16/2008 07:11
Paul Soth, hotel information is in the post. Don't forget to email me if you come! Hope to see you there!
Joe Burling's Avatar
Joe Burling at 05/16/2008 07:13
wardrox, if we flew you there you'd just complain the whole time and call people such names as "wankers" and "bloddy cuntbiscuits".

Dammit! Now I really want you there!!!!!
Hoygeit's Avatar
Hoygeit at 05/16/2008 07:40
Will be there! Seriously can't wait!
Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 05/16/2008 08:24
You're coming Hoygeit? Hell yeah!
blehman's Avatar
blehman at 05/16/2008 08:24
Cannot wait two weeks for this!
PetiePal's Avatar
PetiePal at 05/16/2008 08:54
I love you Joe. I love you Destructoid.
BigPopaGamer's Avatar
BigPopaGamer at 05/16/2008 10:56
Kryp, you are coming?? Yes!! I love Destructoid.

This thing is going to be so epic that it will you will blow your mind and your load at the same time.

Legends will be made there. Come and see.
ETron's Avatar
ETron at 05/16/2008 11:31
Tron will be up in that humpty bumpty.


cant wait!
weedgan's Avatar
weedgan at 05/16/2008 13:22
Where the fuck is cincanatti?
JACK of No Trades's Avatar
JACK of No Trades at 05/16/2008 13:31
Well im in wichita ks, ohio is only about 20 hours away.
SuitcoatAvenger's Avatar
SuitcoatAvenger at 05/16/2008 13:31
And thus, living in Cincinnati finally bears fruit. See y'all there.
big filth's Avatar
big filth at 05/16/2008 13:34
COCK FEST!!!!!!

sweeeet!! :)

Im a bit too far to come out, but I wish you all the best. If I was closer I would be there!!

lets get a Miami NARP one day.

Also, a little advice. BRING CHICKS.

<3
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 05/16/2008 13:38
If I could but afford the airfare, I'd be there.

Have a good one though guys, sounds like you pulled out all the stops.
Senisan82's Avatar
Senisan82 at 05/16/2008 13:52
wish I could go...damn you Massachusetts and your invisible walls!
Cowzilla3's Avatar
Cowzilla3 at 05/16/2008 13:59
Panda and i are working on it.
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 05/16/2008 14:02
Can't wait.
mix's Avatar
mix at 05/16/2008 14:03
Holy crap!

I wish I could go to this :(
gotdurnrite's Avatar
gotdurnrite at 05/16/2008 14:05
Humpty bumpty?

This sounds like a lot of fun.
kintaeb's Avatar
kintaeb at 05/16/2008 14:05
Wow, I can't believe you picked Cincinnati. Why would you pick this awful, awful city? Lol, I kid. But really, I would love to come up but not sure I would have time to attend. So awesome that the largest gathering of Dtoiders is going to be right in Cincinnati. :D
Tino's Avatar
Tino at 05/16/2008 14:05
I'm very there. Anyone coming from NY/Jersey wanna carpool?
kintaeb's Avatar
kintaeb at 05/16/2008 14:07
Also, for anyone flying into Cincinnati, yes, our airport is in Kentucky.
LarkOhiya's Avatar
LarkOhiya at 05/16/2008 14:08
oooh! thats me in that picture for real.
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 05/16/2008 14:20
If I didn't live in South Jersey and I wasn't 10 hours away by car and I could drive, I'd be there. Sigh. Why must I live just barely out of reach of all the cool stuff? :(
Wexx's Avatar
Wexx at 05/16/2008 14:22
I wish I could go. Damn being broke :(
necrozen's Avatar
necrozen at 05/16/2008 14:25
This is 10 minutes from my house! I am definately going to be there!
superflossy's Avatar
superflossy at 05/16/2008 14:27
Sharpless, I want to organize a real NYC NARP sometime later this summer. So we can show these muthas how we partay on the East Coast. I'm gonna talk to power-glove about it... and see if there's a bar here that will host it.
keener's Avatar
keener at 05/16/2008 14:29
will be there. pumped.
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