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Looking back at this amazing weekend I just want to repeat what has been said on all of the podcasts on the Retroids Network. That message is and has always been what a fantastic community we have. As someone who is a little introverted and doesn't say much because he's afraid of saying the wrong thing I found myself to be very comfortable with the company of the community. I met a ton of people this weekend and it's nice to finally match a face to a gamer tag or voice. Here's a small blurb about everyone I got a chance to meet over my day and a half at MGC all meant in good fun!!!

Nermassa - Was kind enough to pick me up from the airport and be a someone I would be proud to call a friend.
Vladrek - Very cool guy and proud owner of Helgast helmet with glowing eyes!
RPT - Super nice guy from Australia (duh!) who hates men at work and is a proud owner of a 3DS!
Nabeshin186 - I'm proud to say I finally met the man responsible for all those crazy Indis VM's. Keep 'em coming!
Savory Cade - Looking forward to more online button mashing and swapping stories of fatherhood.
SinfoniaSam - Never met someone who could make me laugh so hard over lunch meat.

Indis Crew
Shino - A totally cool dude and an awesome Karaoke singer. I'm definitely looking at going to Indisfest now!
Travis - Knows how to run a Madden Tourney and I enjoy the fact we both HATED Spider Man 3.
Goffey - Had a total blast hanging out with you hope to do it more in the future!
Nikko/Projekt2501 - Who would have thought an Autobot could be friends with a Decepticon!!
Tawnee - She plays a mean silent scope and laughs at my horrible punchlines.

On Tap
Gruel - It was great to finally meet you and your brother I definitely want another crack at No Mercy!!!
RoadKill/Shrelana - I had a lot of fun playing Maro Kart 64 with you guys and it was a hoot getting to you better!

Gamers Only Older
TheSau31 - I'm glad I was finally able to meet you. You have a lovely wife and a beautiful daughter!
Adam - Did you get some DW9 time in while you were downstairs? I'm glad you were able to find food on Sat!
Vassi - It was nice to put a name with the face. Hope you feel better.

PSNation
Torgo - Thanks for helping me out during the trivia and ending the Saturday night with Piano Man.
PJF/Josh - I was completely wrong Philly Sports fans are nice people!
Fivespot/Joel - Thanks for the copy of Star Ocean I wish we had more time to chat!

360 Nation
Randum - Thanks for letting us hang out in your room Saturday Night sorry about the box o' ice!

Terry/Ken - The setup downstairs was awesome I'm definitely looking to come back next year!
SaberG - My Sack Girl made it home in one piece. It was great to finally meet you and the other SIG's!
Silrayne - Thanks for making me an Honorary SIG!!
9-Volt - Had an awesome time hanging out with you. I'm writing Fuddruckers regarding your chicken sammich!
Krakerjak - It was nice to me you and your wife. Congrats on being a father to be!!
thejusts - You play a mean Fei Long - can't wait to see you again!
Two_Hands_Revy - Glad we were able to break your Fuddruckers cherry!!
Sirius_Cross - You play a mean game of Madden and of course Farve blew it in the 4th
Gamerdad - I'm sorry I bowed out of Slambolt Scrappers at the last minute.
Musky25 - I had fun chatting with you during the after party. Enjoy your NES/SNES/Genesis system!
ShadowHado - I look forward to getting destroyed by you in future SSFIV matches

Hopefully next year's list will be longer. Thanks again for making this a weekend I'll never forget.