Newark Summer 2015

Advanced Expert Poster Joined: Jul 30, 2003 Posts: 178

Hey guys I wanted to start a thread for the summer tourney. There are several nice D2ers that live in the area that have graciously offered to show us around. I for one have never been in the area but have always wanted to. This should be a fun one. I am thinking of coming in late Wednesday and having Thursday and Friday to explore. There are a ton of things to see in the area. There are more things i'd like to see than time but i'll be happy doing whatever. I know on chatz there were others interested. I can start a list of attendees and things to see here.

Somethings that have been mentioned are:

Time Square
The Exchange
Natural History Museum
Marmaduke's BBQ
NY Style Pizza / Dogs
Sushi
Arms and Armor
Manhatten
I'm sure I have forgotten some..

Let us know what you think..

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 4:54 pm

Wish I could go, I've always wanted to see NYC. Marvel Comics would have to be on my list of stops.

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:59 am

As people respond to this thread we can start to put a list of people together for Weds-Friday excursions ...

I will be more than happy to help as a guide.

Also , I work on the New York Stock Exchange , so if anyone wants to see that post here so I can make a formal request with the exchange to bring people on.

ArchMaster Poster Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 2958

I'd be happy to show people to a few of the sites, particularly the Museum of Natural History, the Arms & Armor exhibit at the Met, and the WTC Memorial, along with some NY style pizza along the way.

I'll probably be staying at home and commuting to the tournament site, but should be able to avoid working on Thursday and Friday and head out to the hotel in the morning to meet people and lead them into the city.

Advanced Expert Poster Joined: Jul 30, 2003 Posts: 178

We will do updates on this post.

Offered to be Guides

Floyd Wed- Fri (offered New York Stock Exchange visit)

OAB - Thu-Fri (Offered Museum of natural History, WTC Arms and Armor, NY Pizza)

Floyd needs to know the interest level as soon as possible for visiting the NYC Exchange.

AOD would be interested Floyd, Fri works for me

Oab Thurs could work for your tour.

Thoughts?

*I will update this post as we go forward*

ArchMaster Poster Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 2958

I'm free to show people around whenever. I could also lend a hand in helping them find the stock exchange where Floyd will be working. :)

I would suggest touring the stock exchange and maybe visiting the WTC memorial on the same day (if people are interested in that), since they are in the same part of town. And maybe the two museums on a different day, as they are up in the same general area, although separated by Central Park.

My part requires zero planning or advanced notice, though. The museums of NY will not turn anyone away, nor will the pizza joints.

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:50 pm

If I do make it out there I'd like to see both of these. Statue of Liberty as well The museums are always good as well.

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:07 am

Do plan to make it to the FTF Fri.
Will skip "excursions" this round.
Hoping to bring my wife to the area for a couple of days in the early fall.
Will seek advice of the local mentor group then.

GOOD LUCK and FUN to all.

Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 11:56 am

I'm arriving late Thusrday, so Friday I'm available for activities. Primarily, I'm thinking lunch at Katz' deli. Who's in?

Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 12:05 pm

By the way, any New Yorkers know the best way to get from Newark to Manhattan?

Posted: Wed May 13, 2015 2:17 pm

From the hotel ..

Take shuttle to airport ... take Path train from airport to NYC.

Takes about 45 minutes all in.

Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 9:56 am

According to PATH they don't stop at the airport. Have to get to Newark Penn Station.

Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 3:07 pm

We're going to get in around noonish on Friday. After we grab some rollups it will be time to head into NYC for some touristy goodness. Want to hit the Met and then... FOOD!

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If you try to get the group rate (REA) and it tells you no rooms are available, please book your room at the best rate offered and then email me your confirmation code. I should be able to change your room rate to the group rate if we do it ahead of time.

If you wait, though, there may be no availability at all.

See you soon!

ArchMaster Poster Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 2958

NYC activity update:

It looks like I have a class on Thursday so I may not be able to show people around on that day.

Floyd needs to know if anyone plans to tour the NYSE on Friday, as he needs to submit a list to the exchange soon. If you want him to give you a tour, you need to let him know.

Duel2 update:

The tournament announcement has gone out and post-freeze minis are available (in case anyone hasn't gotten them yet).

Prize is three potions of max skill bonus, just like six months ago in Tempe.

The only surprise in the announcement is a change in the Primus Stylemaster awards, which go to the best record of each style in the Primus class (not including the TC or anyone of his style). Traditionally the reward has been a +1 bonus potion that can be used on a member of the winner's style in the Primus arena. This time the prize is 1 ZAPP potion, which offers a roll of the dice at changing damage, a particular skill bonus, or a particular favorite.

Looking forward to competing against everyone in Newark!