Bloodstained meet-ups!

Agreed. Talking about gaming and hanging out in person usually ends up being much more fun and satisfying. Even if you never see the person again, it's still good to have that interaction with them... unless you're encountering some middle school students that notice you're wearing a Game Grumps shirt and they unironically call you a "cum(censored)" in public over and over again because they think referencing moments from their videos like that is funny when it's really just embarrassing.

I'm actually heading to San Antonio for PAX South at the end of the month and if anyone from here is willing to hang out, I'd be cool with that. As of now, I'm planning on arriving Thursday evening just to enjoy the town and I'll be at the con for all three days.

Heh, this is my favorite post ever. This really makes my day. It would be really cool to hang out with the forum folks. Maybe we need a feature where if you want to you can place a dot on a map with your forum profile linked to it.

Anyway, as far as meeting the perfect Castlevania lady, I know one that is single, but I've never met a guy I think could deserve her.

lol! You saw Riesbyfe and thought "hey, that's the character on that one dude's avatar...WAIT, that IS THAT ONE DUDE?!"

Too good. The Melty comp there was ridiculous, btw, I've been to majors that were easier. You know it's pretty serious when LK gets 3rd (in a $1 tournament? hahaha). Gear was great, too. One of my scene buddies won Xrd.

I played in a GG tournament at MAGfest last year, actually. Potemkin Dan won and I got...3rd I believe? I had a very close match with him, and I think VR Raiden was second, who I always have close matches with. I had beaten him at the last Fraudsgarden, but this past time I ate some Fafnirs.

XombieMike , I know what you mean. It eats me up when a girl I know well is in a bad relationship. Some guys don't seem to know what they have. ...I don't think I've ever gotten very far in relationships because I'm perceived as too safe/boring. Just kind of like a low risk investment. I might find someone when I'm older when people are actually more looking for that...but well, I keep saying that and I'm 30 already. lol.

Yeah, I got that was what you meant, I just wanted to add something relatable of my own. I don't have a sister and the gamer ladies I personally know are taken ;p

I hadn't done forums myself in like a decade. Used to be big on them a long time ago, discussing fandoms and doing RPGs. Social media kind of did away with all of that.

Well, it sounds like it would be a shame if she doesn't find someone, though. I think we should want people that are that special to us to be happy with someone. Tall order, I know lol

I am really looking forward to Gamescom in August: I hope Bloodstained team (Inti Creates/Fangamer) will have a booth/panel here since it's the last large gaming expo besides TGS until Bloodstained release!

+1 for this. I don't know if anyone actually put this in a poll or if it's available yet, but more Castlevania friends would be awesome! I am the only Castlevania fan I know in my area sadly. 

Anyone plan on going to MegaCon this year? I'll be going as a First Order Riot Control Stormtrooper (as I'm sure, many will also be...)

I love this. I used to go to a lot of conventions in the east coast. When I went to AnimeNEXT in New Jersey one year, I actually saw someone wearing an Alucard shirt. Maybe he's on the forums?

I also went to MAGfest twice. Both times were awesome. Somehow drinking along the way, I ended up in the Canadian Embassy room where they kindly offered ketchup chips and beers. Good times.
Perhaps Bloodstained will be at some of the bigger cons this year. I'll be tagging along when we do

This post relates to me on so very many levels. So my response will be lengthy. Be warned!

So.

*Deep breath*

Here goes.

About 5 or 6 years ago, I belonged to a small anime forum. Chatted it up with loads of fellow anime fans, gamers, mangakas, programmers, and more. Then I came across this lass. She had the username of "Doom", and I thought she was gonna be some emo kid. I Have never been more wrong in my entire life. She's a huge gamer in some genres; but disinterested in others. Being a fan of music she's taken up mastering a few instruments. An awesome photographer, up and coming author, head of fine arts for the USA in writing. The scary part was how young she was back when I met her. At just barely eighteen, she'd accomplished as much as a seasoned pro; but she still had, no HAS dreams. She's a kindhearted spirit, and I can't even begin to imagine a guy that could possibly deserve her.  I'm very protective of my own, and of the folks I care about. You wanna see what a real life Alucard, Richter, or Soma would look like?  That's an idea or my levels. I'd tear down an eternally refoerming castle with my bare hands for them, overthrow Hell, and flip the world on it's side like a cheap coffee table.



Anywho, that's just one tiny part of what makes her epic.  She got her start as a regular forum user chatting it up about her passions; so she's a bit opposite of the lass you know, XM.

Now? Well, now she's about to graduate college and head for a masters in the arts. There's no describing how awesome it was watching her carve her path out of a hellish road of adversity. She raised her own siblings when she was just a kid, never really knew her dad, but found him later in life. Had a single mom raising her and three kids but not ever being there as a mom, tended to a full farm and all the livestock, helped heal the broken hearts of no fewer than 20 people, lights up a room wherever she goes, helps run a fine arts theater, and more. She's simply amazing!



As for the perfect Castlevania lass... Heh. I know another who'd fit the bill.


Thing is, she's not single (sorry ladies and gents); but married. She's been working on cosplaying Shanoa for a good while now, and has the skill to pull it off at a paid for photo op level.  A former model, huge Castlevania fan, and super in touch with her instincts and skills. She's another well placed and talented author in the science fiction, cyperpunk genre.  She's amazing at culinary, talented with herbal medicines, holds a degree in psychology, and has a family history steeped in deeply placed European roots. She's visited Romania, and she's had a lot of spiritual energy reactions during her visits to German castles and historical war sites (some creepy stuff, let me tell you); but she's got a bubbly personality that most people would love. She's familiar with the root lore of vampires on a very deep level, knows more than a good bit about daemons, angels, spirits, pagan gods, ancient religions, dead languages... the whole thing. Everything that makes traditional Gothic culture and the spirit world tick.
If an ideal Castlevania gal existed, I can say she'd fit the bill. Heck, she'd certainly make a play for the throne. To top it off, she'd give succubus a run for her money when ti comes to looks.

But yeah... she did get hurt pretty badly. It happened while I was at work, and out of town. I'll spare you the details... But I can tell you I'm not letting that happen again. Not from any source.



Nevertheless, I must say, people are amazing creatures. They seem to overcome anything thrown at them, and help others overcome difficult times.  After learning that from them and seeing it firsthand, I've had one hell of a life.  It's led me here, and they've helped with that a lot. Those are two of my closest friends (one like a sister, the other like a best friend); and without their nerdy and awesome natures, I wouldn't be here helping with such an awesome project, chatting with you amazing people!



As for in person encounters? Well... Maybe. I'm a bit of a lion at social gatherings. I tend to go where I feel comfortable, but also tend to be selective. I guess we'll see, though! Maybe after this project has released, we can all hold an after-party or something?

I don't think it will happen to me here xD

I'm basically alone most of the time which is something I'm very used to, so maybe I'd get a heart attack if I meet someone from here ? I can only dream ( I mean I doubt if anyone is from the middle east or philippines here ) XD