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Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: lapwin on January 14, 2003, 10:16:55 AM
(http://www.1strof.com/lapwin/EuroCon/2003/clog.jpg)

Exciting times ahead for the flightsim pilot. IL-2 will launch its "Forgotten Battles" in
february. Warbirds 2.77 and Warbirds III can be played on eurobased servers in
Germany soon. Low pings for sure and many are looking forward to this new playground
so close near our homes. Aces High deploys update after update. Their servers
are more crowded than ever. HTC is doing a hell-of-a-job! WW2OL takes it step
by step, but the future looks bright, especially for the pilots. Better damage and
flightmodels are on the to-do lists. Events will play a major role in building a mature
community for the sim as well. And last but certainly not least a new flightsim based
in the PTO will go open beta. Ofcourse I am talking about Target:Rabaul, I'm pretty
confident we will see many Euro pilots flying Corsairs, Zero's and Emily's in the
Conroom


But no matter what game we play, we all share a passion for ww2 aviation and
air-combat. This 'thing' we have in common is beyond the game we play. And
there's nothing more enjoyable than meet your virtual friends and enemies face
to face... in real life... Scary thought huh?
Its for the third time in a row that the 1st.ROF Dutch squadron organises the
Euro-Convention. A couple of days filled with playing, discussing games, advanced
combat maneouvres; with one hand in the air visualising that killer-ace move and
a beer in the other.

Its this relaxing character of the EuroCon which made it 'famous'. An event you
just have to attend. And we, the Orange Dweebs have so much fun organising it
all for you. We are working hard to create yet again a great program for ya,
the Euro-Cart championships ofcourse, the 2v2 duels, and a few new things
are being added to the schedule. Which will ofcourse be announced when the
time is ripe. This year the EuroCon will be in April, excact date is TBA. Probably
one day longer (arrival on thursday) and for the same price as you payed last
year. But on a different location. The management from the former location
of the EuroCon in Driebergen asked way too much money, which will result in
spending less money for beer. And that ofcourse may never happen :)

Well, this is just a brief note to make you aware we are on full throttle and
finalizing the preparations needed to organise this 4 day event. I will post
the definite schedule, location, EuroCon fee and dates by the end of january,
after the Finnish Convention and ofcourse the new website will go live around
the same time.

Fly safe, and don't plan anything important in April this year :)

The EuroCon 2003 is brought to you by the pilots of the 1st.ROF Netherlands.
Click here (http://www.1strof.com/lapwin/EuroCon/group_hug.jpg) to view a group picture of last year's EuroCon guests.
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: wipass on January 14, 2003, 10:36:31 AM
lap

a very nice, diplomatic and well thought out announcement.

I hope I can attend,

wipass
Title: Re: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: gatso on January 14, 2003, 11:22:57 AM
Quote
Originally posted by lapwin
.....and for the same price as you payed last
year.  
Sounds like a great event. Just out of interest, what was the price last year?

I might be tempted, depends what springs up between now and then.

Gatso
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: Revvin on January 14, 2003, 12:12:46 PM
Lapwin
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: lapwin on January 14, 2003, 02:45:24 PM
Heya Wip and Revvin :-)

Price for 4 days, including breakfast, dinner, cart event, and
a bed for approx 170 Euro.

Spread the word!
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: blitz on January 14, 2003, 02:49:56 PM
Ahoi Lapwin  :)

I definately look horrible on that picture after 3 days of fun & drinkin ;)

Looks like i'll be able to make it it again this year.

Better ask our amercan friends from Ramstein to bring some amphetamine from their long range buff guys to the con if ya planning on 4 days without sleep this time ;)

Regards Blitz
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: beet1e on January 15, 2003, 12:15:58 AM
I'll be there - again! ;)
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: BUG_EAF322 on January 15, 2003, 01:10:52 AM
Il try to make it this year.
:)
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: lapwin on January 15, 2003, 03:28:02 AM
Blitz, scrmbl, bug! You're very much welcome :-)
Oh and Bug..? Planning a nighttrip to Amsterdam again? hehehe

AH pilots!
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: Swoop on January 15, 2003, 03:43:46 AM
Heya Lap,


is it in Driebergen again?    Please say it's closer to the airport this year.....


(http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/extern/626629.jpg)
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: fffreeze220 on January 15, 2003, 04:49:21 AM
GREAT !!!!!!  I try to  make it :-))
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: Heater on January 15, 2003, 08:57:28 AM
This year I hope I am in country long enough to attend!!!

HiTech, get your butt on a plane and fly over here!
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: Duckwing6 on January 15, 2003, 09:22:42 AM
Boy oh boy !!!

In April i might be close enough to make it this year!!!

I'd certainly like to see a few of the dudes again ..

Grendl bringing the FPO again i hope :D

Cheers
DW6
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: BUG_EAF322 on January 15, 2003, 11:10:56 AM
No nighttrips this time
Gonna disable that by drinking more flakpanzer oil.

:D
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: Alino on January 15, 2003, 12:39:26 PM
Uhhhhhhhhh, that sounds good to me. I hope i can make it and see all you crazy`s live ;-)
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: blitz on January 15, 2003, 01:44:19 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Swoop
Heya Lap,


is it in Driebergen again?    Please say it's closer to the airport this year.....

I got a car.

Blitz :)
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: lapwin on January 15, 2003, 04:56:34 PM
Nope not closer to the airport, approx 90 min drive.
But very close to an Air Force base... now go find out
which one :)
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: Ozark on January 15, 2003, 05:09:40 PM
Great photo Lapwin! :)

I started my EuroCon 2005 fund. :)
I always wanted to be the first Euro-Hillbilly flight sim dweeb.
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: Heater on January 16, 2003, 06:17:30 AM
Quote
Originally posted by lapwin
Nope not closer to the airport, approx 90 min drive.
But very close to an Air Force base... now go find out
which one :)


Soesterburg ??
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: lapwin on January 17, 2003, 03:40:23 AM
Nope... not Soesterberg... keep researching :)
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: fffreeze220 on January 17, 2003, 04:07:49 AM
plz tell me Groningen and i love u :D heheheheeeeee
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: Duedel on January 17, 2003, 04:31:49 AM
Say Groningen or Enchede and i'll be there!
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: lapwin on January 17, 2003, 05:17:31 AM
Hey guys... Its more closer to Groningen than to Enschede :)

Btw: have a look at last years website to get an idea
about the Eurocon: http://www.angelfire.com/bc/EMCiAgency/whots.the.use.of.getting.sober.html
Title: EuroCon 2003 pre-announcement!
Post by: Heater on January 17, 2003, 08:16:54 AM
Well, it must be this one

http://www.luchtmacht.nl/leeuwarden/