Your new-game rituals

[Mopy]

Heyas,

On pretty much every gaming board I see, just before release of a game there's a thread about props and rituals people carry out when they first log in. I've seen some pretty strange ones in my time.

What if any rituals have you prepped for the launch of Vanguard?

Just as an example, lets see what I have here.. 1x2 litre bottle of Dr Pepper, 20 smokes, a 25g pack of baccy, and a chicken salad sandwich bought from the store - all of which are going to be consumed, at least in part within the first hour.

Has anyone else got anything like this going on at their desk?

P.S. 1 hour 40 minutes to go

[Ikkarub]

I've grown unsatisfied with the caffiene selection in this country... fortunately, for anyone who's insane enough to chuck away too money they can't really afford (read: me) there's the option of shipping Mountain Dew and Jolt Cola halfway across the world. I'll also be bringing as much pre-made and microwavable food as possible home with me from work... (why oh why does the server go live at the same time as I start work? The gods hate me!)

I've prepped an extra computer here for IMing, emailing and forums without having to alt-tab out of Vanguard (heaven forbid!). Set up a clock next to the computer in PST. And made sure anything that might need doing has been done already. I'm as ready as I'll ever be!

(perhaps I'm taking things a bit too far, but hey, Vanguard only launches once! (well, twice if you count the real release))

[Devious]

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Full pot of cofee downstairs.

Leftover pizza from last night.


I normall create 2 chars right away to grab the names . the crafter and the fighter. I will then dink around learning stuff for 3-4 hours (was only in beta 1 day) and thenn ill start lvling the fighter. I usually do one day fighter one day crafter so that there progression is equal.

[Calren]

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Large skins
Golden Virginia
Corona 6 Pack
Second PC fired up, Firefox open on VGS WIKI and forums.

Fried Chicken & Salad:
- 1 Shallot
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 2 Fillets, chicken breast
- Black Pepper and Sea Salt
- 1 Red pepper
- Red Wine
- Rocket, Gem and Iceburg letteuce
- Fried halloumi

Setting up for my long night glued to the screen loving every minute of the Vanguard experience, escapism at it's best. One more hour!!!

[Eldest]

A case of Dr. Pepper and 3 packs of smokes. I'm all set
Oh, and my laptop next to me to help if someone calls and wants info on a house or something when I am playing.
Love being self employed!

[Kirizan]

I'm going to explore the hell out of the area. I only played on day on beta, and I changed races from then to now.

[Kethra]

Hi guys. Fun thread, but please refrain from mentioning illegal substances. Offending posts have been edited for content. Thanks.

[Calren]

Kethra : That's an understandable precaution to take, thanks for dealing with it in a respectable manner, really makes me appreciate this community's ethos.

[Eyse Gage]

First I release the contense of my bladder. Then it's on. I need a case of full throttle, case of beer, ramen noodles, comfortable sweatpants, sweatshirt, my slippers, my lucky hat, and a pillow for resting my wrists on.

What else...i think that'll do it....the perfect start to a long weekend of gaming.

[Ysharros]

I made sure I'd paid the electricity and ISP bills.