Every Friday and Saturday is amateur night in DC; this is nothing new.
I get why everyone hates on new year's but I don't agree. I read
Tuthmosis' post on RoK and I think it was all valid and did a good job of pointing out the negatives, there are also some positives.
I've had success the past 2 new year's, and my formula was the same. I understand 2 times doesn't prove a thing, but I will share my thoughts nonetheless for you decide for yourselves.
Step 1: Get a hotel room or AirBnB apt that is somewhere nice and in a prime location. If you have any female prospects you haven't banged invite them and their friends there to pregame, this is a great opportunity to socialize with them and get comfortable. It also has a special occasion vibe. Both times I had a wingman with me.
Step 2: Find a bar that doesn't charge some bullshit cover for all you can drink because they will have 1 bartender for every 300 people and if you do ever get a drink it will probably be watered down. This is probably not a "mainstream bar" because most mainstream places will in fact charge an expensive cover.
Step 3: Get to the bar by 10 or you will wait in a line, even at a more low-key place. Screen a bunch of prospects, run usual game if you didn't bring any chicks with you, try to time it up so by midnight your target is in the crosshairs. It's more socially acceptable to be more physical and escalate because everyone will be making out; also there is something about reigning in the new year that reminds everyone of their own mortality, evoking reproductive instincts.
Step 4: well, you know the rest...
Maybe it was just luck. As for me, I will be applying the formula again, somewhere on the other side of the world.
Edit: also, if all the players are staying home, less competition... right?