Posts from Winter Championship for Heroes 3 [Kyiv-2014]

but as I understand it, the house will only be available from January 3rd, starting at 12:00 PM? The return train leaves from Kyiv at 1:20 PM on January 7th and arrives in Moscow at 5:33 AM. Is this time frame okay? Or is the house available until and including January 7th, with departure on the 8th?

The third expense is food, which is acceptable if you don't go to the central cafes. They will try to convince you that 1000 rubles for lunch is not expensive, but don't believe them, it's expensive, it's better to find a decent canteen. In general, budget around 2000 rubles for 4 days.

Then there's poker; some managed to lose all their money even on the train, before arriving at the destination, so it's better not to do that.

I don't know, I don't know, I think none of the recent events have gone without a late-night trip to a strip bar ;)
A sauna also seems like a good idea for this time of year and the circumstances...

I'll buy the tickets tomorrow. Departure from Moscow is on January 2nd at 16:57, arrival in Kyiv at 04:13, or departure from Moscow at 22:15, arrival in Kyiv at 11:26. Which time is better? Honestly, I prefer the train that arrives at 04:13, because you can go straight to sleep after the trip, and you won't have to go through customs at 3-4 am (as with the second option), but at 23:00. Also, the first train takes almost 3 hours less, but I understand that the house will only be available on January 3rd from 12:00? The return train leaves Kyiv at 13:20 on January 7th and arrives in Moscow at 05:33. Is this time arrangement okay? Or is the house available until January 7th, and the departure is on the 8th?

If we come, it will be just Napalm and me. I'm checking to see if I can make it, and who will be among the familiar faces. The downsides: only 4 days and Euromaidan (although for some, this is a plus)).
Who will be in charge of the judging questions? Vika won't be, and Tvaryna will be playing, as I understand.

What surprises me most about this event is that there was exactly the same Maidan about 10 years ago. I hope I don't have to tell you what happened then. A smart person learns from the mistakes of others, a fool learns from his own, but what should we call those who don't want to learn even from their own mistakes???)))
And Vic is right, there is little positive here.

You probably won't fit in a 2-room apartment for 4 days, especially with alcohol.
In Ukraine, from the 1st to the 7th are official holidays, and no state canteen will be open. And if you eat in a cafe, you won't be able to stay within 500 rubles a day (and even at non-holiday prices).
A relatively budget-friendly option is to eat at places like Puzata Hata, but you have to get there separately, and alcohol is prohibited there.


A real way to save on food is to cook yourself. But again, with holiday markups on products. It is then necessary to buy products in one place (preferably in a supermarket for a number of reasons). Choose a menu that suits everyone. And in general, is there a decent kitchen, utensils, and dishes in the house? And who will cook?...
Well, a big plus of this option is the ability to organize snacks right on the spot of the event =)

P.S. About poker. It is not necessary to play poker for real money. If you have a poker set (chips), it is interesting to play even without money. Or, as an option, play for favors, such as washing dishes or cleaning. And if you play for money, then for small amounts.

Come on over, we'll be glad to see you! :smile12: Regarding judging, let's see – as I understand it, Nagan will be in charge? I'll also be involved if needed. And if we get enough participants, I might not play, but focus solely on organization and streaming. As for 4 days – that's not too much, not too little. In this situation, it's optimal, in my opinion.

I'll say it, and Dust will confirm, that being an organizer is a very questionable pleasure... It won't work either way :rolleyes:

if it's 2 bucks for everything

I'm buying tickets tomorrow. Departure from Moscow is on January 2nd at 16:57, arrival in Kyiv at 04:13, or departure from Moscow at 22:15, arrival in Kyiv at 11:26. Which time is better? Honestly, I prefer the train that arrives at 04:13 because you can go straight to sleep after the journey, and you'll have to go through customs not at 3-4 am (as with the second option), but at 23:00.

Please don't post inaccurate information ;) We don't have any "holiday markups." Prices in stores/pubs, etc., are always fixed. I wrote about the prices in this thread; if needed, I can explain them again. In general, everyone decides for themselves how much they want to eat/drink and in what quantities.

Regarding the kitchen – there is a kitchen, dishes, and a grill. We don't have a cook yet. If such a person appears, it would be great!

In cafes and pubs, prices might still be fixed. But in stores and supermarkets, prices fluctuate wildly. Not for all products, but for example, the prices of meat or fresh vegetables consistently increase. And I'm not even talking about markets.

Regarding catering: Today, I'll talk to a chef I know. If he's available and agrees, I'll post the prices tomorrow. For now, we need to decide in principle: should we organize catering on-site (including barbecues, I think, and everything else), or do you prefer to eat at restaurants? Please share your opinions!

I can cook, and as for gastronomic preferences, I don't eat meat or fish (it's a habit from my raw food days), and I don't drink vodka at all. Surely there are some food delivery options?

...I don't drink vodka at all, so there must be some options with food delivery...

I was thinking of joining the trip, but after this clarification:
I don't see the point:mad:. I'll get there on my own.