Multiplayer Moe, week 13~

pitman: To sum up these sessions

Still going strong since last week.

What is it? Multiplayer Moe is a weekly anime series watching event where we get together on a Mumble server and talk about the series we're watching (also about unrelated stuff). The first session is at 13 UTC, the second at 18 UTC and the third at 21 UTC. Full description at the bottom of this post.

Short recap of this week: The first session got cancelled because it was just Dongimin2 (who wanted to talk more than watch moe) and myself, however we more than made up for that in the third session -- having some guests from the Anime and Moe IRC chat really added to the fun! Plus, we caught up with the first session, keeping the schedule from falling apart somewhat. Second session was kinda quiet compared to the previous weeks but it's a busy couple of weeks, I understand :P

• Next week, the fifth of January, the moe returns! Azumanga Daioh ep 12, Ichigo Mashimaro ep 11 for session 1. K-On!! ep 3 (season 2) and Acchi Kocchi episode 4 at the second session. Finally, Usagi Drop ep 8 and its special 8.5, and Joshiraku ep 4 for the third session.

Something to think about: when Ichigo Mashimaro finishes, what do you want to watch after that? Suggestions so far have been Yuru Yuri and OreImo.

Also, do you think r/anime would be interested in this sort of thing for a broader audience? Like, say, multiplayer Angel Beats! or Clannad or Black Lagoon or Outlaw Star or Steins;Gate?

As always, feedback is welcome. Also, here's some bonus moe!

Mumble info:

• The Mumble client is available for download here. You're not required to use a microphone if you don't have one or don't want to use it, as text chat is there as well.
• It's easiest to click this link, to tell your client to connect without having to fiddle with ports and such.
• Password = spAce57 - Register yourself with the server to avoid having to enter it each time it changes. (Self -> Register)

If that somehow fails, enter this information in the Connect window:

• IP = mumble-3.verygames.net
• Port = 50066
• Username = [insert username here]
• Password (it'll ask once you click Connect) = spAce57 - Register yourself with the server to avoid having to enter it each time it changes. (Self -> Register)

Long description of Multiplayer Moe, aimed at newcomers: Multiplayer Moe is a weekly event (each saturday) in which we join a Mumble server together (details below) at the same time. We then start watching episodes of moe series at the count of 3 so we're all in sync and then we talk about how this is our favorite intro ever, funny events, say "aww" a lot, and generally have a lot of fun. This is split up into 3 time slots: the first of which is at 13 UTC, the second at 18 UTC and the third at 21 UTC; we watch different series at the three timeslots so that there's not a lot of rewatching, not more than necessary anyway. Each session should last for approximately an hour (usually waiting for more people for 5 minutes, then watching an episode for 25 minutes, 5 minute break then the second episode), although I recommend sticking around afterwards for further moe, games or other internet-social activities.

PS: If you only have time to catch up with one series, catch up with Usagi Drop. It has the strongest story and the series is therefore best enjoyed if you've caught up.

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