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[Oda]

Howdy there folks! Next week we're going to be doing a meet up in downtown los angeles while people are in town visiting for Anime Expo. Though we usually meet in front of the expo, I'd rather have the meet happen somewhere with better/more affordable parking than the LA Convention center and do lunch afterwards. I'll be bringing some stuff to give away, so I hope visitors to LA and locals will be able to join me!

 

If there's anything you'd like to see in Little Tokyo let me know! I'd love to point out the places of interest and help you find any items from Japan you might be looking for. 

 

The time: 11:30am is when the meet up happens! Then lunch around 12:30 or so.

 

The place: I'll be hanging out near the center fountain in Little Tokyo's Japanese Village Plaza. There's a bit of construction in town, so avoid First Street which is closed for Subway construction. There are several parking structures near to the Village Plaza, here's a map.  

 

 

Here's the Ebisu, a reasonably priced Japanese tavern with a authentic interior. Please let me know if you'll be coming and if you're staying for lunch  so I can reserve a table. Menu here. 

 

How to get to Little Tokyo: 

 

If you're coming from Anime Expo, you can take a free shuttle (when you present your badge) from the convention center to the Doubletree by Hilton, which is only a few blocks away from the meet up spot! 

 

If you have any questions about the meetup or how to get to Little Tokyo let me know in the thread!

 

 

 

[Yugacky]

Wow, that's like 20 minutes from my home. 

[Oda]

Wow, that's like 20 minutes from my home. 

Nice! You should come on down. You might be in range of the Gold Line. 

[Yugacky]

OK, but what time?

[Oda]

OK, but what time?

It'll be at 11:30am in Little Tokyo, hopefully that time works for everyone. I'll be hanging out in that area for a bit. 

[AtlasThunderbeef]

Really wish I could come! I hear GM Campitor is giving out free MvP Cards!

[2637140131190422163]

Hi !! <3 

where can i take the shuttle? and is it free with the anime expo badge?

(i got already my code for AX badge).

i just know how to travel to Convention Cente

Edited by 2637140131190422163, 29 June 2016 - 07:24 PM.

[ClickClickClick]

My common sense is tingling... This -_-'s a trap.

 

You all are gonna get over there, then they're gonna lock the doors and force you to listen to a presentation on why you should invest in tiki shirts.

Edited by ClickClickClick, 29 June 2016 - 08:32 PM.

[Pixvoly]

My common obsessive troll sense is tingling... This -_-'s a trap.

You all are gonna get over there, then they're gonna lock the doors and force you to listen to a presentation on why you should invest in tiki shirts.

Got a good laugh.

Edited by Lifiatansh, 29 June 2016 - 09:18 PM.

[ClickClickClick]

Got a good laugh.

 

I crack a joke, and get insulted.

 

Feel better?

 

Gonna give you an up vote, hope it improves your self-confidence a bit.

[Oda]

Hi !! <3 

where can i take the shuttle? and is it free with the anime expo badge?

(i got already my code for AX badge).

i just know how to travel to Convention Cente

According to this, you just need to take the Route 2 shuttle outside west hall to get to the Doubletree by Hilton in Little Tokyo. Says you just need to have a valid badge

 

When you get to that hotel, head East on 1st street until you get to the Japan village area. You'll see a giant red wood tower by it's entrance. 

 

http://www.anime-exp...transportation/

[yaguhLOLOL]

omggg Oda!

Should have notified folks hella earlier!

woulda def came thru.

 

[2637140131190422163]

OK! i printed the map already. Hope to be there on time to say hi!

 

[Penguins]

I'm definitely interested, but likely won't make it there until 1pm. How will I find and meet everyone?

[Oda]

I'm definitely interested, but likely won't make it there until 1pm. How will I find and meet everyone?

Around that time we may be getting lunch, I'll post updates on the RO twitter (@playragnarok) and in this thread if the cell reception's not too bad. 

[Penguins]

Thank you Oda for taking time out of your day to organize the gathering today and showing us around to some of your favorite spots. I greatly enjoyed meeting a few of the community that really enjoy this game.

[Ragnahrock]

I wish I checked the forums/FB page earlier.

 

I was in my Sura cosplay, walking around the convention trying to see if I could spot you Q_Q

 

(This is Red, one of the visitors that came on a Friday to the Gravity office) 

[Oda]

Thanks for everyone who came out on Saturday, I'm happy we had a good turnout...last year was pretty tough due to T-Mobile being completely out for me inside of the convention center. I'll get the pictures posted up soon! 

[Xandyzor]

Post some Photos.

[Oda]

Photos are posted up here! 

 

http://imgur.com/a/fTWVd

[2637140131190422163]

Hey Oda, but its missing the one we took together with you !! I think it is in ur movile !! Share it too plzz 

It was sooo amaizing to meet u all guys !! Thank you so much, I will look forward to the next time 

 

[Penguins]

Oh, I just remembered that Oda mentioned something about an exclusive headgear that's only given to those that meet a staff member in person. Are we still lucky enough to claim one these?

 

Is there a code I missed out on your giving away to us Oda?

[Oda]

Oh, I just remembered that Oda mentioned something about an exclusive headgear that's only given to those that meet a staff member in person. Are we still lucky enough to claim one these?

 

Is there a code I missed out on your giving away to us Oda?

If you wrote your name down on the sheet that was passed around I have added it to that character. 

[Penguins]

Just checked the character name I wrote down, nothing there for me. Maybe I had bad hand writing - or didn't sign *your* sheet?

 

I signed a sheet with server name and my character: Chaos // PenPenguin

[Oda]

Just checked the character name I wrote down, nothing there for me. Maybe I had bad hand writing - or didn't sign *your* sheet?

 

I signed a sheet with server name and my character: Chaos // PenPenguin

Ok, check again now.