Don't be so ignorant and naive as to think that saying "im going to mlg" is as clear cut a decision as saying something like "im going to waba." There are too many mitigating factors in play to just outright state I'm going to an oos, 2, possibly 3, day tournament.
You're really going to verbally attack me for a sentence? As you see I don't take kindly to that.
First of all, nothing I said could label me as ignorant or naive. You're talking to a person who goes out of state very often in comparison to the bulk of the community. I know what additional "mitigating factors" (which you need to check your definition of mitigating btw) there are and I even supplied some of the extra information to solve those factors in my post (cost and ride). The other ones I conveniently go over below.
If you just wanted me to clarify MY verbal attack ("Stop saying you want to go to Raleigh and go, wtf") then all I was meaning was stop wishing for things and make it a reality. If you guys want to go so bad, make the right preparations starting now and go.
If you wanted me to apply more useful information then how about this... I'll baby some of you who need it in order to resolve all these "mitigating factors".
Information for MLG Raleigh:
1)
Date: Friday-Sunday, August 27-29
2)
Address: 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
3)
Hotel Nearby: Raleigh Marriott City Center
- Discounted Group Rate: $119/night
- Deadline: August 5th
- 1. Call the hotel at 1-919-833-1120 and inform them you're with MLG OR
- 2. Book Online using the group code "MLGMLGA"
- I would NOT recommend this one however.
4)
Nearest Airport: Raleigh Durham Airport
- 14 miles from venue
- Shuttle: $17 each way
- I'd recommend getting a ride from a local or nearby source if possible instead of flying.
5)
Potential Cars: Lounis will be driving as of now and potentially Scatz
- People guaranteed for Lou's car already: Lounis, Micaelis, and TuRtL (as I know)
- Possible Spots Left: 2
6)
Cost:
- 35$ for pass into the venue (includes promotional benefits such as all you can eat Dorritos, Hot Pockets, etc.)
- Hotel Room: Potentially around $20 per person if you get enough people to share it.
- Food: Assuming $5 a meal (you won't spend that much) then around $30-$40. My true guess would be around $20 if even.
- Gas Charge: This changes depending on your ride. Approximately $5-$10 usually.
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Total: ~$100
7)
Scheduling:
- The tournament's early check-in begins at 10:30 AM on Friday Aug. 27
- The tournament is scheduled to conclude around 11:15 pm on Saturday Aug. 28 (Singles)
- You will most likely be able to leave either very early Friday morning or late Thursday evening.
- You will most likely return either very early Sunday morning or late Sunday evening.
8)
Helpful Tips:
- If it's your first time going out of state, contact a more experience member in the community such as myself or Lounis.
- Start planning now. It is less than a month away and many preparations need to be made.
- If parents are a problem, try making deals with them or getting them to get the specifics/details/itinerary from your possible driver. Presenting this much information will also show them you can plan and be responsible and will help your case.
- Start saving now. Do extra jobs or find a way to make some extra cash in the next 4 weeks.