Bruce: wow that map is awesome. I guess you entered all the info by hand. If only new people could put themselves on the map and we could make it more public.
I did, actually. As you can see a lot of the pins don't contain the data I entered (my own pin, too!) Aardvark Map is finicky, lacks features, and requires someone -- Wobberjacky stepped up -- to maintain all of the new data entry. I was rather surprised to find that Google didn't already have a feature like you describe. Overall, Bruce has got the right ideas on how to keep the list organized, so long as there's someone doing the work. It'd be nice to have a Google map overlay that's as easy to use as Google docs. I'm rather interested in starting up a new project and this may just be it. Many web communities could find a use for it. How great would it be to just have a huge "world warriors" map sortable by individual board/fighting game?
:) It seems it was Soupbase that made the map. I just put the link to it "front and center" when I re-formatted the original post (previously it was at the bottom of the post). So I know of a website that tracks locations of things on a map. Not sure what web app they use for it. I'll check it out. It seems to me that the idea behind this thread could potentially make a nice addition to the SirlinGames.com Yomi section (or a universal player finder section or page for all Sirlin Games). But yeah, someone would have to maintain it. Perhaps, in that sense, keeping it sort of a community effort and just linking to threads like these on SirlinGames.com (where appropriate) would work better. We can see how things go. Lists are easily transferable. If we did have a "player finder" page for Yomi on the SirlinGames.com site, perhaps we could have a map built into the page, or even come up with some sort of "player finder" section that has more features and functionality, and isn't just a list, but something you can search through. I think that'd be a pretty cool feature to have. A tricky thing to account for is that we'd want people to be able to freely edit/change/update their details, so that makes things a bit more complicated in terms of implementation (really, though, you'd just need a good programmer... they seem to be good at making tricky stuff happen). That would be pretty frickin' cool. That would be the type of thing that would work well on a SirlinGames.com "player finder" page. One thing I've realised while working on community-building things for Yomi: we have lots of time to do stuff like this, so yeah, we can see how things pan out over time. A great thing that happens when you have a big community is that there are lots of passionate people with a broad range of skills and interests who are able to help do great things (like the project you mentioned, and things like that).
Thanks for the suggestions, Bruce; OP is now updated with better formatting. I'll finish updating the map tomorrow probably. The current map will work for now, but if anyone can find a better way of doing it, awesome. Manually entering everything in Aardvark is pretty tedious, especially since it doesn't actually interface with Google very well (why can't I type in Thelo's address and it put a marker on that exact spot?). The markers also move themselves around when you zoom in and out, though that may be a problem with Google. As for having a player registry on Sirlin's game page, that might be nice but it's always good to have something like this in the forum section too, since that's usually the center of the community. For a good example see Dustloop, which is the most helpful and best run fighting game community site, even if the game they play now kind of sucks.
Doesn't Google MyMaps fit the bill? It lets you put plots on a Google Map and you can set it so that others can edit it.
Hah, I was about to suggest that when I saw the original post about Aardvark, but figured I'd keep reading. I'm honestly baffled that Aardvark was someone's first choice over Google Maps. If no one's started transferring over to a Google Map when I get home, I'll handle it.
Hey, a number of people from MI. Wish I had known before I moved. Crow Austin, TX All Characters Other Games: T6, Melty Blood AA, SC2 (calibur, 2 only), KOF2002, SSF4 Waiting on my copy to arrive still, but i ordered the deluxe. Have a roommate that plays as well, and am planning to do weekly gatherings with a small group of 4 to 5 of us.
Hey, just joined seconds ago... I am currently waiting for my Complete Set (which I should be getting within the next few days). Just noticed I live pretty close to Thelo Here's my info: Michel/MiF Montreal, QC, Canada all characters (once I receive my complete set; planning to focus mainly on Geiger, Arg, Rook and Grave) other games: vidgames (not very competitively), shitload of CCGs, a lot of boardgames, too prefered FLGS: currently none (as I work nights), but I work close to Cartamagica, and Le Valet d'Coeur is on my way to work, as well EDIT: added info about nearby FLGS and characters I play
Google map is live! I've set it to allow anyone to edit the map, so please go in and adjust your pins, change your info, or whatever you like. I hand entered every entry from the thread, so the map is up-to-date as of right now. I make no promises after this point. Please add yourself to the map when you post in this thread.
Yeah, it works without invites. Just login to any Google account and click the Edit button in the topright of the player list to switch to edit mode, then you can move stuff around and type embarrassing stuff over people's pins. Works like a charm.
I didn't know about Google MyMaps. Nice suggestion. It has a permission-based editing system, too (like Google Docs), so that's awesome. If people start doing not-ideal things to the map, we could always revert to manually adding entries to the map, perhaps with a team of people doing it (instead of allowing everyone to edit), so there's less work for one person. I think the current system should be okay for now, though. I checked out the other site I mentioned (the one that tracked locations on a map) to see what map web app they used, and I learned they use the Google Maps API, which Google let you use on your website. I'm not 100% sure if you can use it for free on commercial-related sites. I'd check, but it seems we have a solution for now.
Andy Manchester, NH all ten character decks other games: Puzzle Strike, 7 Wonders, and many other board & card games preferred gaming store: Myriad Manchester
This is a great feature. I just entered myself on the map (Greensburg, PA). I'm trying to introduce the game at the local gaming store, The Vault. I played through five games last night (enough to look at all ten characters) and my opponent promptly asked the store to order him the full set when we were done. I think you could take that as a positive sign!
Just a note to those editing themselves onto the map: you should also post in the thread so it's easy for other players to contact you.
Sergio, From Spain I do live on Alicante, Spain, ordered Yomi complete edition as soon as it was available and at this moment I m waiting for the game everday. I do use to play boardgames with a good bunch of friends, I m hoping I will be able to turn some of them on my next Yomi oponents and hopefully, "spread the yomi word". The game price (130$ with taxes and postage) is high but not prohibitive, so I put this game order as my own Xmas gift (what a shame it didnt arrived on Xmas time). I have been reading Sirlin´s blog for more than 5 years and I really appreciated most of his content. Keep doing that awesome job David, best wishes for your games.:) P.D. Best wishes for Fantasystrike yomi server people that has explained countless doubts to me via chat (specially the "Yomi hermit" also known as Vivafringe.
Hey All, I'm in the Chicago Suburbs. I just ordered Yomi. I'll be splitting it with a friend. Not sure what decks I'll be keeping yet. It would be cool to meet up with people to play, pretty busy with work but can find a way to get to a gamestore to play. Gamestores near me: Fair Game Store - Downer's Grove Dean's Dugout - Naperville GD360
Location: Fairfax, VA Decks: All ten character decks Other games: Various Eurogames, SSF4, HDR Preferred gaming store: Nova Comics (Saturday night board gaming), across from the mall in Springfield, Virginia
That's within walking distance of where I live! I didn't even know that place existed! I'll have to check that out soon.
Yomi in manchester england Hi Guys, I've got a demo copy plus my copy for people to play and learn in the shop Fanboy3. (city centre google us) Just drop in and challenge the staff, plus as soon as we can there will be a league set up with wensday night being a drop in a play night (7 till 11pm). We have a load of copies of the game if you wanna buy it too. Right off to loose again. Fill FB3
Johnny New York, NY All ten character decks Other Games: SSF4, HDR, GGXXAC, BBCS, AH3, MTG, D&D Preferred gaming store: The Compleat Strategist in NYC.
Orlando, FL All ten character decks. Completely new, but I like it quite a bit. Typically play at Coolstuff Games or at people's houses. Drunken Monkey is also a cool place to play.
Scott Alameda-East Bay, CA Complete Edition (another local non forum member has 4 decks) Other Games: Many types of board/boxed games Preferred Store: End Game
Guido Ostermundigen, Switzerland - working in Bern Soon a second copy of the complete edition (for mirrors) Other games: A few
Chris Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Complete edition x2 Preferred gaming store: "Comic Hunter" on Main St. Moncton
andrew Falls Church, VA Just 4 decks, but always interested. Preferred store: Compleat Strategist, Victory Comics Also play: General Euro-games, HDR and most fighters Xbox Live: HeiligekuhAC
Brian Sacramento, CA About to order the complete set. Other Card Games: Weiss Schwarz, Universal Fighting System Other Games: Arcana Hearts 3, Melty Blood, Super Street Fighter IV, Virtual On Oratorio Tangram, Virtual On Force, PSP (Monster Hunter, etc.), DS (Pokemon, Mario Kart, etc.) About our playgroup for Yomi: I play Yomi with my friends at CSUS. Our group is about 6 members strong. Me and another member are going to probably buy 2 complete sets soon. I've been introducing the cardgame to a lot of people I meet.
WOAH HOLY- Damnit, why are you all there? srlsy Maritimes thread on SRK is really "Southern NB and Halifax" ):
Seattle Andrew Gross andrewgr both here and BoardGameGeek Seattle, WA. USA I own both Yomi Complete First Edition and Fantasy Strike. I have several groups I game with, I've taught Yomi and Fantasy Strike to all of them. I don't game at stores, though. In addition to playing locally, I also attend Origins, Gencon, and BoardGameGeekCon every year, and some years attend Dragonflight, WBC (World Boardgaming Championships), and/or the U.S. Go Congress. The games I play most frequently are Go and Titan. I'm currently pretty obsessed with Yomi-- usually these phases come and pass, Titan and Go are the only two games that have kept my attention for multiple thousand plays.
Ryan Newark, DE No decks, not in the budget... =( Other Games: Puerto Rico, Settlers, Space Alert, Pandemic, etc. Store: The Days of Knights - Newark, DE
Jean~ Yomi: Currently have Gwen, Setsuki, Argagarg, Midori and Valerie proxies, hoping to finish Degray, Grave, and Geiger by tomorrow Other TGS: I've recently picked up 40k and Magic again, I don't own very many board games, but I do enjoy playing them. Video Games: I currently play Dawn of War: Dark Crusade, Guild Wars, Blazblue: Calamity Trigger (PC Version), and Competitive League of Legends. Preferred Gaming Store/Meetup Location: Third Place Books (Lake City), Card Exchange (on Aurora), Ernie's Games (Woodinville)
Rod Antioch, CA Complete 1st Edition, with an extra Geiger and Valerie Other Games: video game nut, but delving into the boardgamegeek realm My Stores: Gamer's Guild in Antioch and Black Diamond Games in Concord
Chris Charlotte, NC All ten decks Preferred stores: Above Board Games (Fort Mill, SC) or Games HQ (Charlotte)
Ryan Hoffman, Twin Cities, MN Right now I just own the Grave/Jaina 2-pack but I'm saving for the full set. Trying to get my friends into the game as well. I don't play a lot of games anymore. I've played the Street Fighter II, III and IV series, as well as some MK and Tekken. Outside of fighting games, I like RPGs and sports games. I play a fair amount of World of Warcraft and a fair amount of Madden. My preferred gaming store is Twin City Comics in Columbia Heights, MN, where I used to run UFS tournaments before the game died locally. I am hoping to drum some interest in Yomi and hopefully get some play going there.
Idea: Maybe you can add links to each of the meetup threads that are being created to the Yomi player finder. E.g. There's a meetup thread for Chicago, but no current listing for that area on the Yomi player finder list, so it seems like a good place for a link to the meetup thread. Here are links to the current meetup threads: New York area Weekly Meetup (America) by Kamui Seattle area Meetup (America) by [~♥~] 隣 Chicago area Meetup (America) by PeterBB
I live in Japan (Fukui-ken) and own both Yomi and Puzzle Strike. I play SSF4 and now MvC3, and 3rd Strike when available.
Michael Reno, NV I have Yomi (all decks), Puzzle Strike, and Flash Duel I play MvC3 and soon MLB 2k11, and my friends and I also play MtG, Poker, Monopoly, and Risk. If there is ever a meetup or a tournament in Norcal, I may be able to make it.
Jakarta Indonesia Name: Bunch of guys really (Ivan, Albert, Eko, Gery, Adi, Adit, etc) Place: Jakarta, Indonesia Main Hangout: Gamer's Ground, Mall Artha Gading, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara We have Yomi all decks, also boardgames and miniatures: mercs and warmachines mostly
Ryan Richmond BC, Canada All 10 decks Open to new games, own a few like Dominion, Carcassonne, Runebound, etc. Game Store: The Connection
Jim Wilde Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Complete 1st Ed. (10 decks) Mainly an RPG player... couple times a month. Like playing Ghost Stories... Game Store: Mission Fun and Games in St. Albert
Hey all, don't have any decks yet, just got introduced to the game last night, it's great! Name: Auggie Loc: Cincinnati, OH (west side) Decks: Don't have any yet Other games: SSF4 fanatic (just finished my first custom joystick), mtg, I really miss VS. . . Preferred store: anything in Cincinnati I see there's some others from the Nasti Nati, y'all still playin Yomi? Let's make it happen!