Jimmy Nails Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) Hey mates Am keen to get a thread going so we can get some info out for anyone thinking of going to Pinburgh 2018. At this stage there is around a dozen people from the greater Netherworld family keen on going and competing. Would love to get a show of interest to see if anyone else is considering going and some advice from those that have been before. Will be an intense month as the Brisbane Masters is the weekend before. My plan would be to fly to the US as soon as possible after the Masters to get acclimatised to the time zone. After the event I will probably hit up New York or Chicago or both to find as many arcade bars as my brain can handle. I will update this initial post with any important info over the next couple of months for those that are interested. Things I know so far: Pinburgh Dates - Thursday 26th to Saturday 29th July 2018 Tickets & Cost - $120US for Pinburgh - $100US for general admission to Replay FX - you must buy both so total is $220US - Tickets will go on sale Feb 24, 2018 at noon USA-EST Notes - each registered player receives an identifying number and this number is used to track his or her play - all players must check in by 9:30 am on Day 1. Players who are not checked in by 9:30 am may be removed from the tournament - online pre-registration is required Quick Overview Pinburgh’s match-play format offers a social experience as players from all over the world compare skills during a series of multiplayer matches spanning the first two days. On Thursday, each player will compete in five rounds, each consisting of four, four-player matches to determine the appropriate skill division for all players. Divisions will be marked as A / B / C / D, with Division A being the most skilled. On Friday, players will compete against other players solely within their own skill division in order to determine seeding for the final rounds. On Saturday, the top 40 in each division will compete in separate divisional finals Useful Links https://replayfx.org/tickets/ https://papa.org/competitions/pinburgh-match-play-championship/pinburgh-rules/ http://replayfx.org/schedule/ http://pinburgh.com/ Edited December 29, 2017 by Jimmy Nails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhank Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Im keen on going i just have to sell my motorcycle and parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I'm planning on going. Will probably hang out in San Francisco before and after the event. New York isn't too far away, so this might be a good opportunity to check out some of the famous places there. Michi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfclark Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Things I know so far: Pinburgh Dates - Thursday 26th to Saturday 29th 2018 Do you know the month? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhank Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Do you know the month? ;) July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGR Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I did a complete write up of the event here: https://www.aussiearcade.com/showthread.php/57646-Pinburgh-III-here-we-come!!!?highlight=pinburgh The problem is that photobucket stopped hosting free pics so not sure what I can do other than pay $500 to be able to show them again online... Would like to go btw but highly unlikely Not sure about the others but for me I recommend getting to LAX or SF and staying the night there before travelling internally. Its aboout 13 hours flight time and all the stuff in customs so you would be awake for 20 hours or so on the first day. Find a motel and stay the night before getting on a domestic flight and going to Pittsburgh which is another 6 hours or so flight time. As for a hotel, I thought Extended Stay in Carnegie was good, however Pinburgh is in town rather than it being at the PAPA venue. If someone can tell me a good way to upload a few hundred pics and link them to this thread, I will do that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collin_m Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Flights already booked. Arriving in Pittsburgh Monday the 23rd giving myself a few days to adjust, as last time I was a bit jetlagged having flown in the night before the comp started. The Replay Foundation (Papa) normally offer discounted hotels around the Convention center I'm guessing will go on sale the same day tickets are on sale (Feb 24th). The Pirates are also in town that Weekend if anyone wanted to watch the baseball with tickets already on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhank Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Flights already booked. Arriving in Pittsburgh Monday the 23rd giving myself a few days to adjust, as last time I was a bit jetlagged having flown in the night before the comp started. The Replay Foundation (Papa) normally offer discounted hotels around the Convention center I'm guessing will go on sale the same day tickets are on sale (Feb 24th). The Pirates are also in town that Weekend if anyone wanted to watch the baseball with tickets already on sale. Not entirely sure what im doing yet but im keen to split a room with someone if they are interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGR Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Actually what I will do is create an album on facebook and upload them all there. Which they have now been. Edited December 31, 2017 by RGR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhank Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 @chopchop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Would love to go but too much travel already booked this year. I'm hoping next year I'll be going to the USA for something, but it might be for CAX. Not sure yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhank Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Ill need a traveling buddy too is sort that out with someone when the date gets closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulJuke Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Howdy folks, outside of AA i'm actually a travel agent & have been for the past decade. If anyone wants help arranging travel for this happy to assist. Just message me and I will have a look. Tempted to go myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhank Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Ill need a traveling buddy too im keen to sort that out with someone when the date gets closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulJuke Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Howdy everyone Was just looking at some airfares to the US for a client in July and came across a good fare that would fit you Pinburgh peeps. It is especially good for those not just wanting to get to Pittsburgh, but also get to see a bit of the USA while you are there See below Air New Zealand NZ136 Sunday 22nd July 2018 Brisbane - Auckland 12:20 - 17:25 Air New Zealand NZ8 Sunday 22nd July 2018 Auckland - San Francisco 19:45 - 12:55 *********2 DAYS IN SAN FRANCISCO********* Air New Zealand NZ9391 Tuesday 24th July 2018 San Francisco - Pittsburgh, PA 09:00 - 16:52 ****** 7 DAYS IN PITTSBURG********** Air New Zealand NZ6838 Tuesday 31st July 2018 Pittsburgh, PA - Houston 18:00 - 20:22 Air New Zealand NZ29 Tuesday 31st July 2018 Houston - Auckland 22:05 - 05:55 Arrives two days later Air New Zealand NZ135 Thursday 2nd August 2018 Auckland - Brisbane 09:20 - 11:05 Total Cost: $1370 Including taxes This airfare would basically give you a couple of days in San Fran, get you into Pittsburg before the event - then you can return via Houston. To add to this, if you wanted to extend your time in Houston to get a chance to explore Austin, this can be added for NO EXTRA CHARGE. If you are from NZ and have family/friends in Auckland, a stopover in one of either direction, for only an additional $50-60 worth of taxes is also an option. So essentially for roughly $1400 you can get an itinerary that includes Auckland, San Francisco, Pittsburgh & Houston. If neither of San Fran or Houston grab ya Bob's - then another option could be Los Angeles. Essentially AIR NZ transit through Auckland + through the US in San Fran, Houston or LAX which means as long as the right booking class is available on your preferred date to get the special fare - you can combine any combination of those (only 1 in the US from each direction) and fall into that $1350-$1450 ball park. Please note Air NZ do not have a flight though LAX-Pittsburgh, so if that was an idea for you - you might have to consider some "open jawing" What is an open jaw? An open-jaw ticket is an airline return ticket where the destination and/or the origin are not the same in both directions. Car hire is a cheap way to travel in America - the Greyhound buses are cheaper again, although that comes with a massive disclaimer of you may be raped, shot or stabbed. You might laugh, but the Greyhound buses over there are like the Mos Eisley Cantina with wheels. Its a pretty cool fare, especially for those that want to of more than just Pinburgh. Another idea worth considering is that Pittsburgh pretty much sits between New York, Philly, Boston & Chicago, among other great cities. So if while over there you wanted to check out one of those places as well (i.e. TNT in Philly ), we can re-arrange it to look a little bit like this - using "open jaws" Air New Zealand NZ136 Sunday 22nd July 2018 Brisbane - Auckland 12:20 - 17:25 Air New Zealand NZ8 Sunday 22nd July 2018 Auckland - San Francisco 19:45 - 12:55 ****2 days in San Fran**** Air New Zealand NZ9391 Tuesday 24th July 2018 San Francisco - Pittsburgh, PA 09:00 - 16:52 ****Pittsburgh over Pinburgh**** ***Open Jaw from Pittsburgh to Philly by either rented car ( approx 4 hour drive ), local train/greyhound or additional internal US flight (don't recommend flight as very expensive comparitively for a direct service ) Air New Zealand NZ6867 Thursday 2nd August 2018 Philadelphia - Houston 08:00 - 10:45 ***5 days in Houston*** Air New Zealand NZ29 Tuesday 7th August 2018 Houston - Auckland 22:05 - 05:55 Arrives two days later Air New Zealand NZ135 Thursday 9th August 2018 Auckland - Brisbane 09:20 - 11:05 Cost: $1375 Confused yet? Just to really stuff with your heads, using :openJaws: on this airfare, what about something looking a lil like this ...................... Air New Zealand NZ732 Thursday 19th July 2018 Brisbane - Auckland 08:45 - 13:55 Air New Zealand NZ6 Thursday 19th July 2018 Auckland - Los Angeles 19:30 - 12:35 *** Stay in LAX & few days & do some theme parks*** ***OPENJAW from LAX to San Francisco -( approx 6 to 7 hour Drive down the coast)*** *** Stay in San Fran a few days*** United Airlines UA2229 Tuesday 24th July 2018 San Francisco - Pittsburgh, PA 09:00 - 16:52 ***Do Pinburgh*** ***OPENJAW from Pittsburgh to New York City -(approx. 6 to 7 hour drive)*** Air New Zealand NZ6687 Thursday 2nd August 2018 New York (La Guardia) - Houston 12:15 - 15:35 ***Few days in Houston*** Air New Zealand NZ29 Sunday 5th August 2018 Houston - Auckland 22:05 - 05:55 Arrives two days later Air New Zealand NZ135 Tuesday 7th August 2018 Auckland - Brisbane 09:20 - 11:05 Cost: $1,425 Clear as mud? good. obviously this is getting really confusing & that is pretty much the whole point. If you are flexible and wanting to get the most out of your time in America there are some really great options out there to consider by being creative with your itinerary. For approx $1450 + a rented car (or 2) with your mates you can essentially get New Zealand, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, New York, Houston - IF you are flexible and take advantage of the right deals. Sorry to confuse the shit out of you all but saw this one come up and thought to myself - damn you could make a pretty sweet trip for Pinburgh for a really good price on this type of ticket :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collin_m Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Pinburgh entries raised from 800 to 840 this year. Tickets on sale Sunday morning 25th Feb 4am Sydney time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopchop Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Bit disappointing. Thought it was going to get to 1000. I’ll be there with bells on! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collin_m Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I am in ! sold out in around 6-7 mins. Who else was lucky enough to get entry to Pinburgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Nails Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Yep me to. Happy days!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGR Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I am in ! sold out in around 6-7 mins. Who else was lucky enough to get entry to Pinburgh lol wtf.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 All tickets were in the hold queue within 45 seconds. A handful became available again after the fifteen minute timeout, and that was that. It really sold out in less than a minute. I'll be there. Michi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGR Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 how big is the waitlist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collin_m Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Anybody have any luck getting a room at the Omni William Pen with the discounted rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetaste Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 All tickets were in the hold queue within 45 seconds. A handful became available again after the fifteen minute timeout, and that was that. It really sold out in less than a minute. I'll be there. Michi. 45 seconds they say. How did you do it, Michi? What is yr technique for success? I want to go next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 45 seconds they say. How did you do it, Michi? What is yr technique for success? I want to go next year. No trick or anything. I just waited until it was 3:00 am and bought the tickets. Was really anticlimactic, sorry. Michi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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