PAX East 2010 - CoG Roll Call

[Ten19]

PAX East 2010 in Boston is only 85 days away! That's barely enough time to cull together a list of CoG'ers who will be attending. Feel free to post in this thread if your attendance status changes and I'll update it periodically.

As we get closer to the big day, this will help us set up gatherings and the like.

Definitely Going (i.e.: hotel/travel booked)
Alatheia
AniAko
bapenguin
Dark Prince
Dukefrukem
Goronmon
Food Nipple
Ink Asylum
jeffbax
Katslover
Klunka
mightbe
PathMaster
Psykoboy2
Ravenlock
Sadiepepper
Ten19
Voodoo
xoanon
Zrikz

[Suave Peanut]

Put me down as a maybe.

I'll go ahead and get my pass ASAP, and worry about the rest later. I'm sure I can find room for to stay with somebody, though I don't think I'll be sleeping in the floor for six nights again. And if worse comes to worst, I could drive up there.

[jeffbax]

I will be there.

[bapenguin]

I'm on a wait and see right now. Depending on Hotel costs anyway.

[PathMaster]

Registered (pass paid for), just waiting for a friend to do the same, then we will grab a hotel room to share. Hopefully sooner rather then later.

[destoo]

a definite maybe. The wife doesn't seem to be against it.

[hunterx280]

I wish, sadly I just don't have the available funds right now. PAX Seattle 2010 will be a defintely but that's still a ways off.

[Alatheia]

I'll be Enforcing it, so will be in Boston from 3/24-3/30.

[divinechaos]

Me and a friend, maybe. When exactly is it and how much will it be?

[Nameless]

Even though East Coast PAX would probably be significantly cheaper, I'm in no position to afford it right now.

I really want to go to PAX, though. Like, really.

I would do some terrible things.

[Ten19]

Me and a friend, maybe. When exactly is it and how much will it be?

http://www.paxsite.com

March 26 - 28, 2010.

Early Bird Pricing (Before December 31st):
Friday Only: $25 (Save $10)
Saturday Only: $25 (Save $10)
Sunday Only: $25 (Save $10)
3 Day Pass: $45 (Save $10)

At the Door Pricing:
Friday Pass: $35
Saturday Pass: $35
Sunday Pass: $35
3 Day Pass: $55

[Dark Prince]

Will definitely be there, as my name is already listed. ;)

Me and the gf are making a road trip about it since it will both be our first trip and first to Boston since we've never been there.

Should be fun meeting up with you guys if we can.

Can't remember the dates I'm staying from.....

[Jackel]

Ugh...I really want to go, but it will be right in the middle of finals time for my wife so I'll be on baby duty.

Who knows, maybe I'll find a way to snag myself some cheap plane tix.

[xoanon]

I'll be there.

[Zecon]

I'm hoping to go, having cleared it with the wife first. I just hope passes don't run out by the time I get to buying one.

[Purple Santa]

Definite maybe. Depends on how much hotel cost although there is the sleeping on floors/wall option :). I was really hoping to make it but have to see how finances are. At least I can drive...no airfare!

[Bandango]

I'm thinking about it. Need to make sure if I can go/can afford it.

[Sl1pstream]

I might be there, depending on stuff. It's the first one, so it's special. Not sure yet though.

[destoo]

Hmmm.. Hotel at 200$ per night.. What am I doing wrong?
If the wife comes along, this will become a mixed pax-notpax event, which should still be interesting.

[Alatheia]

Hmmm.. Hotel at 200$ per night.. What am I doing wrong?
If the wife comes along, this will become a mixed pax-notpax event, which should still be interesting.

Are you booking through paxsite.com (http://www.paxsite.com/paxeast/index.php)?

[PathMaster]

Try Hotwire or Priceline.

[Sl1pstream]

Hotwire & Priceline don't offer the PAX discount, which the official site offers. It could still be cheaper, but it probably won't be.

[PathMaster]

Hotel booked, tickets paid for. A friend and I will be driving down Thursday.

I booked through Hotwire and got in the Sheraton for $95 a night. Total cost is $460 for four nights.

[xoanon]

I booked through Hotwire and got in the Sheraton for $95 a night. Total cost is $460 for four nights.

Good show. This information is key for anyone else trying to pull off a stay at the Sheraton with Hotwire.

[bapenguin]

Alright, I'll be going. I'll only be there Thursday night, Friday and Saturday and leaving Saturday night.

Staying at the Collonade.

[Ten19]

Alright, I'll be going. I'll only be there Thursday night, Friday and Saturday and leaving Saturday night.

Staying at the Collonade.

Awesome! I look forward to meeting you and other CoG'ers there.

Anyone else firming up plans?

[Ink Asylum]

I was thinking about coming up Friday night and just doing Sat/Sun, but considering the money I'll be saving taking the bus and staying at a friend's place I may take Friday off, despite the hit to the paycheck.

Is it typically all day Friday? Or a late-afternoon/evening type of thing?

[Goronmon]

Apparently my buddy I was going to go with changed his mind. I can still stay with him, but it's not exactly right downtown, so I'll probably want to find a hotel room. Too bad they've already started filling up the hotels.

[Sl1pstream]

Still have a bed available from Thursday night until Tuesday morning. :)

Sheraton, so no passing through the cold to get to the convention center.

I was thinking about coming up Friday night and just doing Sat/Sun, but considering the money I'll be saving taking the bus and staying at a friend's place I may take Friday off, despite the hit to the paycheck.

Is it typically all day Friday? Or a late-afternoon/evening type of thing?


PAX Prime was all day this year, don't know about East, but I'd think so.

[destoo]

Still have a bed available from Thursday night until Tuesday morning. :)
Sheraton, so no passing through the cold to get to the convention center.


Count me very very interested.

[Psykoboy2]

Mulling it over.....heavily.

[ShadokatRegn]

I will be there, fo sho. Staying with Co-optimus at the Collonade!

[Jackel]

I need to check out my miles and see if I can afford to make it.

[Adam Blue]

I really want to go, but it depends on if I get a job and how much I'll be making and if I can get the time off.

...so, it's looking slim.

[AniAko]

SadiePepper and I are down as a definite now. Highway robbery on the hotel costs though. :(

[bapenguin]

SadiePepper and I are down as a definite now. Highway robbery on the hotel costs though. :(

It was the damn taxes on them - like 20%+ - that's ridiculous.

[PathMaster]

Huh, I think mine was around 14.5%. Still high, but could be much worse. I will say this about the prices. Priceline was accepting my bid of $50/night for a three star in the Back Bay area for the time period. Granted Priceline uses a much wider geographic area than Hotwire, but sometimes cost outweighs walking distance.

[destoo]

...but sometimes cost outweighs walking distance.

I'll think about that next time I see a pack of Deep Ones across the street.
This is Boston! We're just 20 miles from Innsmouth.

[PathMaster]

Boston does appear to have quite the public transit system.

[Jackel]

So I have an offer for free room / board / food / drinks if I make it to PAX East. My friend lives one subway ride !!

Gah, just need to find cheap tickets now.

[Ink Asylum]

Pre-ordered my pass for the show. The early-bird registration special ends on the 31st, so if you want to save a couple bucks get yours soon.

[miah]

I bought my ticket for PAX East last week, but the hotel costs are kind of brutal. Any other girls looking to share a room?

[Alatheia]

I bought my ticket for PAX East last week, but the hotel costs are kind of brutal. Any other girls looking to share a room?

Your best bet is to share a room with the guys. Even in the Enforcer rooms all girl rooms are hard as hell to pull off.

These guys aren't too bad, some of them snore something nasty though :eek:

[BLeeP]

Ah, forgot to post in here. Kat and myself are definitely going and I shall be making every effort possible to represent.

[Zrikz]

I believe a friend from work and I will be going, should know for sure before the 31st!

[Shadowmage952]

My brother and I (Shadowmage952 and Datul) just got our pre-reg taken care of and have our hotels booked so you can count us as being there. Can't wait. Haven't been able to make the past few PAX Wests so this is a welcome change.

[Deadend]

I'm bailing out, I don't think I can make it at this point, sorry.

[Ink Asylum]

Sorry to hear it.

[Alatheia]

I'm bailing out, I don't think I can make it at this point, sorry.

You suck :mad:

[Dukefrukem]

Since I live in Boston and all, I might as well attend this... haha

[Dukefrukem]

Holy shit. It's at Hynes Convention Center ? FUCKIN AWESOME. Right on Newbury St and Mass ave

[Dukefrukem]

Awe this thing costs money? Booo.

edit: I'll totally be down for going to this. Are we all gonna try and sit together? I did that at Quakecon with about 12 other people. Worked out awesome.

[Ink Asylum]

Sit together where? From what I gather there are all sorts of events and things to do so there's a lot more wandering around. Someone who's gone to a previous PAX with Coggers, though, can tell us how things tend to go down.

[Psykoboy2]

You can try and sit together during some of the panels but other than those, it's all wandering around the show floor playing games.

[Dukefrukem]

Sit together where? From what I gather there are all sorts of events and things to do so there's a lot more wandering around. Someone who's gone to a previous PAX with Coggers, though, can tell us how things tend to go down.



You can try and sit together during some of the panels but other than those, it's all wandering around the show floor playing games.

Oh you guys aren't brining your gaming rigs? I was talking about the BYOC area, sit next to each other when we game.

I just bought a 3 day pass btw, so I guess you can put me down as confirmed.

[Ink Asylum]

I typically bring my laptop when I travel, so I might bring it to the show one day for some gaming. Perhaps we can decide on a day where we all bring our computers to the BYOC area for some gaming.

[Dukefrukem]

I typically bring my laptop when I travel, so I might bring it to the show one day for some gaming. Perhaps we can decide on a day where we all bring our computers to the BYOC area for some gaming.

Well I was planning on brining my PC for all three days. If it's anything like Quakecon, and my guess it is, security is top notch. They make you write down EVERYTHING you bring it, and they check that list when you check out. You can't take out anything that's not on the list.

If you go with a group of people, you’re allowed to “save” seats of a sort, but you need to mention it in your registration. Since no one did that, I’m not sure how it’s going to work for PAX. I’d imagine they’d let you save. Worst case scenario is I could go early and get in line. The line at Quakecon was huge. But it was also free.

[Psykoboy2]

I don't think I have known anyone who's done the BYOC thing in any of the 3 past PAX's I've been to.

[Dukefrukem]

I don't think I have known anyone who's done the BYOC thing in any of the 3 past PAX's I've been to.

Oh. Well I thought we were LANNin it up. I realize there's gonna be events and stuff during the whole weekend, but there's gonna be a lot of down time in between. We got free beta keys to Quake Wars back in 07. Was awesome. EVERYONE was playing it.

Isn't PAX known for their giant LANs? Why go if you're not gonna LAN?

[Psykoboy2]

there's gonna be a lot of down time in between

There's really not. The best down time is spent on Sumos in the handheld lounge, or back at the hotel resting up. Other than that, you're at a panel, a concert, the show floor, or at local places to eat.

I think if it's your first PAX, you should skip the BYOC this year and just go and experience it. Then see if you want to do the BYOC next year.

[Dukefrukem]

There's really not. The best down time is spent on Sumos in the handheld lounge, or back at the hotel resting up. Other than that, you're at a panel, a concert, the show floor, or at local places to eat.

I think if it's your first PAX, you should skip the BYOC this year and just go and experience it. Then see if you want to do the BYOC next year.

I already know I want to LAN. Great LANs are hard to come by. Yeh I skipped events at Quakecon cuz I was lanning, but I had an amazing time, then when I wanted a break, I got up and walked around.

http://www.gameaddicthotline.com/podcast/Penny%20Arcade/PennyArcade_Day1%20013.JPG

[Psykoboy2]

Okay, man. I'm not knocking what you want to do, but PAX isn't Quakecon.

Go look at these pictures (http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=cog%20pax&w=all) and tell me how many you see taken in the BYOC place.

If LAN's your thing dude, go for it, but as for most of the other CoG'ers...they are likely to be elsewhere.

[Dukefrukem]

Okay, man. I'm not knocking what you want to do, but PAX isn't Quakecon.

Go look at these pictures (http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=cog%20pax&w=all) and tell me how many you see taken in the BYOC place.

If LAN's your thing dude, go for it, but as for most of the other CoG'ers...they are likely to be elsewhere.

Well I'm not gonna go for it if no one here is doing it. I'd be sitting by myself. I just thought that's what everyone was planning on doing.

Edit: those pics look just like Quakecon, only bigger.

[Ink Asylum]

I know for me the LAN gaming will probably be low on my list, though I'll probably want to get some in. Definitely will be spending a lot of time on the show floor. I got to go to two E3s years ago and I really miss that atmosphere, checking out games before they're released and talking to representatives from the game companies.

[Psykoboy2]

Yeah, I should say I've never been to Quakecon, so I guess I can't really say they are that much different.

[Suave Peanut]

Heh, the idea of having downtime at PAX makes me giggle.

[Alatheia]

Just pretend I quoted a crapton of BYOC stuff.

**Space reserved for a bunch of BYOC info**

(Heading to work so can't type it all up right now, just know all your BYOC questions will be answered!)

[Dukefrukem]

I know for me the LAN gaming will probably be low on my list, though I'll probably want to get some in. Definitely will be spending a lot of time on the show floor. I got to go to two E3s years ago and I really miss that atmosphere, checking out games before they're released and talking to representatives from the game companies.

From what I understand, you're not gonna have a choice really. BOYC spots are first come first serve. When they run out, you get put on a huge waiting list which barely drops unless someone def knows they're not going. In which case they prob won't even bother to tell PAX they're not coming, which will result in people finding out about this at the door, rather than in an e-mail days before your flight.

The reason I'm saying this it doesn't make sense to take up a BYOC spot, go through the painful security process, setup your stuff, and then barely game.

Heh, the idea of having downtime at PAX makes me giggle.

Well there's obviously nothing gonna be going on when the floor closes for the day... what are you gonna do then? go back to your hotel room?

edit: maybe im wrong, the NorEast isn't as popular for gaming as it is in Texas and NorthWest, so maybe it will be very casual and plenty of spots. (I doubt it tho). Quakecon 07 and 08 were down right insane. And they're not even close to the size of PAX.

[Suave Peanut]

Well there's obviously nothing gonna be going on when the floor closes for the day... what are you gonna do then? go back to your hotel room?

The show floor does close, but there are still panels and concerts going through the night until around 2 AM. Then you get back up for the show to open again in the morning. I can't think of a single second during the weekend where I thought, "Now what am I going to do?" because we were always moving to the next thing, whether it was a panel, a meal, a signing, concert, or whatever. I have never been so exhausted, but it was the greatest weekend of my life and it just wouldn't seem right to spend all that time just playing the same old games like I would be during the rest of the year.

[Psykoboy2]

From what I understand, you're not gonna have a choice really. BOYC spots are first come first serve.

Yeah, but if you want to play in the PC Free-Play area, you just sign in and go...we've done that at two previous PAX's now. We had some time until the concerts started and we all went and played TF2 for about an hour, but NONE of us brought our own PCs.

[Dukefrukem]

Alrighty. Looks like you guys had made up your mind already.

edit: also i found this to be quite shocking.

On December 23, 2009, Mike Krahulik announced that the number of pre-registrants indicate PAX East Coast may exceed the number of attendees of any previous PAX

[Ink Asylum]

They underestimated all the metropolitan geeks in NYC and Boston who couldn't afford to fly out to Seattle in previous years.

[Sl1pstream]

Will you make it to PAX Prime, Deadend?

I don't really see how they're going to fit everyone in there if that quote is true. I need info now. :)

You suck :mad:

One less person to ignore, I guess.


Also, what's this crap about downtime and BYOC? Your day starts early lining up, then you're either in a panel or on the showfloor all day and when expo hall closes you're going either going to a concert, out drinking or watching a movie. If you're really lucky, you can squeeze in some time to go out to find food. Then you go to sleep and hope to make it through the next day. Downtime? Good luck with that.

[Dukefrukem]

Also, what's this crap about downtime and BYOC? Your day starts early lining up, then you're either in a panel or on the showfloor all day and when expo hall closes you're going either going to a concert, out drinking or watching a movie. If you're really lucky, you can squeeze in some time to go out to find food. Then you go to sleep and hope to make it through the next day. Downtime? Good luck with that.

If my impression changes I'll make sure you guys know it. But for right now, I'm expecting a bigger version of Quakecon in colder and much less humid weather.

I'll have a car too so if anyone wants me to show them around Boston I'd be happy to. Love giving tours.

[Sl1pstream]

If my impression changes I'll make sure you guys know it. But for right now, I'm expecting a bigger version of Quakecon in colder and much less humid weather.

I'll have a car too so if anyone wants me to show them around Boston I'd be happy to. Love giving tours.

Never having been to Quakecon, I assume that the LAN is a big part of it. It's not at PAX. There's BYOC, but that's just a really small part of PAX. PAX is mainly about three things: Expo Hall, Theaters (panels, presentations, keynote, ..) and concerts. There's other stuff to do (everything from tabletop to console gaming and sumo lounges) and while there is a LAN, there's already too much to see without sitting at a LAN all weekend.

If it's anything like Seattle, you might want to leave your car at home, it's going to be huge and traffic is going to be shit, especially if everyone decides to drive that weekend.

[Rogue_hunter]

Also, what's this crap about downtime and BYOC? Your day starts early lining up, then you're either in a panel or on the showfloor all day and when expo hall closes you're going either going to a concert, out drinking or watching a movie. If you're really lucky, you can squeeze in some time to go out to find food. Then you go to sleep and hope to make it through the next day. Downtime? Good luck with that.

Never having been to Quakecon, I assume that the LAN is a big part of it. It's not at PAX. There's BYOC, but that's just a really small part of PAX. PAX is mainly about three things: Expo Hall, Theaters (panels, presentations, keynote, ..) and concerts. There's other stuff to do (everything from tabletop to console gaming and sumo lounges) and while there is a LAN, there's already too much to see without sitting at a LAN all weekend.

If it's anything like Seattle, you might want to leave your car at home, it's going to be huge and traffic is going to be shit, especially if everyone decides to drive that weekend.

Both quotes are entirely correct. PAX != QuakeCon. Even in the larger LAN space this year, there was only 350 BYOC spots, and that was sold out in a week or so. It's not a matter of people made up there minds, it's such a minuscule part of PAX that time ends up being used elsewhere. Everyone I know that had BYOC passes used it more as a storage/rest area. Sure, the option is there to play all day, but in all actuality, you're going to be too busy to be sitting with about 350 other people playing games you play near everyday.
And I might be corrected, but I believe BYOC closes the same time the PC and Console freeplay areas close for the night.

[Alatheia]

Adding in the BYOC info here.

The reason I'm saying this it doesn't make sense to take up a BYOC spot, go through the painful security process, setup your stuff, and then barely game.

First off, there is nothing painful about it. When you check in you get stickers, the stickers get scanned, and you get your badge. When you leave and re-enter the area you're just asked to show your BYOC badge. When you check out the stickers get scanned again.

For East they haven't decided how many BYOC slots there will be or how much they will cost. People usually don't return their BYOC passes, they sell for more than 3-day passes when you're trying to buy them off of someone that can't make it.

There is a possibility that there will be a seating chart, there have been seating charts in the past. When a seating chart is used the slots are either when you buy the pass or when you check in.

Of course you aren't going to have any BYOC pictures in the CoG flickr stuff because none of you were in BYOC...

I can tell you that BYOC is not dull or boring, East will be a bit different because THE CHAIR isn't making a cross country trip. There are private contests, events, and tournaments that happen in BYOC.

BYOC closes when the convention closes. At the end of the day, after the concerts when everyone is kicked out of the building, that is when BYOC closes as well.

[Dukefrukem]

Never having been to Quakecon, I assume that the LAN is a big part of it. It's not at PAX. There's BYOC, but that's just a really small part of PAX. PAX is mainly about three things: Expo Hall, Theaters (panels, presentations, keynote, ..) and concerts. There's other stuff to do (everything from tabletop to console gaming and sumo lounges) and while there is a LAN, there's already too much to see without sitting at a LAN all weekend.

If it's anything like Seattle, you might want to leave your car at home, it's going to be huge and traffic is going to be shit, especially if everyone decides to drive that weekend.

The LAN is a big part of it, but the panels, concerts and presentations are huge too. Remember Quakecon is where they announced Quake Live, showed the first Rage video, announced the iD package on steam, and some of the best gamers in the world come to Quakecon for the tournaments. I know Boston well enough to have my car around. It's not gonna be a big deal, ESP in the area it's in.

[Dukefrukem]

I can tell you that BYOC is not dull or boring, East will be a bit different because THE CHAIR isn't making a cross country trip. There are private contests, events, and tournaments that happen in BYOC.

BYOC closes when the convention closes. At the end of the day, after the concerts when everyone is kicked out of the building, that is when BYOC closes as well.

THAT sucks... Quakecon is 24.7 and it's free to attend.

[Ten19]

THAT sucks... Quakecon is 24.7 and it's free to attend.

I think it's been made pretty clear that PAX != QuakeCon, continually trying to compare the two seems... unproductive.

[Deadend]

Sl1p, I am not sure if I will be able to make PAX Prime anytime soon, as money just sucks here in the D.

The difference between PAX and Quakecon is that PAX is about a celebration of gaming culture and you may play some games while there. Quakecon, however is about a LAN party with some side events. I love LAN parties, been to some huge ones, but PAX is quite different from any LAN.

Quakecon is also aimed at the ultra-hardcore crowd while PAX is just for the... hardcore I'd guess? I saw Actors, musicians and many game designers when I was there, and 75% of my memories do not really revolve around holding a controller in my hands there.

So I think you should do the BYOC thing Duke, but expect to be leaving your PC alone quite often as there is so much to do.

[Ghostbear]

Why would you go and play multiplayer games when you can do that over the internet everyday? I can't go to panels and drink beer with CoGgers everyday.

[Psykoboy2]

I think Duke is just kind of confused on the whole PAX thing. All he has to relate it to is Quakecon, even though they are totally different. Duke...if you are going to PAX just sign up for BYOC and bring your gear, but keep in mind we'll be wanting you to hang out with us outside of the BYOC area....a lot.

[Alatheia]

Um, guys, I think you're all a little confused.

PAX is a convention for the people. The people like LANs so there is a LAN, the people like playing table top games so there is a TableTop area, people like concerts so there are concerts, people like hearing people talk so there are panels, people like looking at and trying new stuff so there is an expo hall...

Just because you like one thing and not another does not mean everyone likes the same thing. Prime 2009 was the first year PAX as a whole sold out while BYOC has sold out and gotten larger every single year.

We have an insane amount of fun in the BYOC area, most of you just don't know about it because you weren't there.

**EDIT** One of the brand new attendees that also got a BYOC badge for his first PAX was selected for one of the contests that were held in BYOC. He talked to me for quite a bit because he followed some of the BYOC enforcers downstairs on our smoke breaks. He said at one point that without the BYOC area he would not have had as much fun. He absolutely loved the contest he was in.

BYOC is a community, if you're not a part of it, you just can't understand what goes on there.

[Ten19]

No one's confused. I think dukefrukem was, but I think he has all the facts now.

Anyway, if you guys want to argue about BYOC at PAX, do it in another thread, this is supposed to be about who's attending :p

[Dukefrukem]

I think it's been made pretty clear that PAX != QuakeCon, continually trying to compare the two seems... unproductive.

I already said when my impressions differ from what I experience you guys will be the first to know. As far as I'm concerned, they're both LANs with extra stuff going on.

Why would you go and play multiplayer games when you can do that over the internet everyday? I can't go to panels and drink beer with CoGgers everyday.

It's a LAN. Do you know what a LAN is? Why does anyone go to a LAN then?

I think Duke is just kind of confused on the whole PAX thing. All he has to relate it to is Quakecon, even though they are totally different. Duke...if you are going to PAX just sign up for BYOC and bring your gear, but keep in mind we'll be wanting you to hang out with us outside of the BYOC area....a lot.

I'm not brining my stuff anymore. Seems pointless.

[Psykoboy2]

I'm not brining my stuff anymore. Seems pointless.

Hey man, just as long as you're there. I only advised as I did because the majority, if not all, of us from CoG will spend VERY little time in the BYOC. Just like Beth mentioned above about PAX West, none of us were there this year, or previous years either.

[Dukefrukem]

Hey man, just as long as you're there. I only advised as I did because the majority, if not all, of us from CoG will spend VERY little time in the BYOC. Just like Beth mentioned above about PAX West, none of us were there this year, or previous years either.

I'm cool. I just was lookin forward to a solid LAN. Didn't LAN at all in 2009.

[Ghostbear]

Um, guys, I think you're all a little confused.

PAX is a convention for the people. The people like LANs so there is a LAN, the people like playing table top games so there is a TableTop area, people like concerts so there are concerts, people like hearing people talk so there are panels, people like looking at and trying new stuff so there is an expo hall...



BYOC is a community, if you're not a part of it, you just can't understand what goes on there.

People who accuse us of theft and property destruction don't get to lecture us on anything.

[Suave Peanut]

I already said when my impressions differ from what I experience you guys will be the first to know. As far as I'm concerned, they're both LANs with extra stuff going on.
I'm still trying to understand your insistence that PAX is fundamentally a LAN.

They have a LAN there, but that's not what it is. Burger King sells fish, but you wouldn't call it a fish joint.

[Ink Asylum]

He said "as far as he's concerned," meaning to him that's what it will be because that's what he's most interested in.

[Dukefrukem]

It will be great to meet some of you finally.

[Suave Peanut]

He said "as far as he's concerned," meaning to him that's what it will be because that's what he's most interested in.
Yeah I know. I just really wanted to put that fish analogy out there. :D

[Ink Asylum]

It will be great to meet some of you finally.

Since you live up there be sure to scope out the convention center in advance. If the zombie apocalypse happens that weekend we'll need to know the best room to camp out in so we can hold off the horde of undead geeks for as long as possible.

[Dukefrukem]

Since you live up there be sure to scope out the convention center in advance. If the zombie apocalypse happens that weekend we'll need to know the best room to camp out in so we can hold off the horde of undead geeks for as long as possible.

I've been there a few times actually. The location is simply amazing. It's in the dead center of the biggest shopping location in Boston, view of Fenway Park/Mass Pike, surrounded by three colleges, MIT, Berkley, NEU, (I went to NEU).

[Ink Asylum]

The 'dead center' you say?

[Dukefrukem]

The 'dead center' you say?

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/funny-pictures-lol-squid.jpg

I assure you, I didn't set that up.

[Alatheia]

People who accuse us of theft and property destruction don't get to lecture us on anything.

I was told the theft thing so got more info about it, after I figured out what actually happened I apologized. When did I say anything about property destruction?

[Zrikz]

My friend and I pre-ordered our tickets yesterday and we made reservations to stay at the Midtown Hotel which is about half a mile from the convention center.. costs a little more, but I would rather be able to walk there =/

[Sl1pstream]

People who accuse us of theft and property destruction don't get to lecture us on anything.

Also: Talking about community when you're ignoring everyone the entire weekend

I was told the theft thing so got more info about it, after I figured out what actually happened I apologized. When did I say anything about property destruction?

Funny how apologizing involves telling me I was too drunk to remember what I said while I know that I wasn't. Followed by completely ignoring me for the rest of PAX and coming up with the excuse of "being on a mission", whatever that means.

[Goronmon]

Yup, definitely looks like I am going to have to get a hotel at this point. Boo that. Was hoping for a cheap and easy trip.

[destoo]

So much drama.. So little time to plan.
tw, a buddy who's a convention vet told me that usually, they pack as many people in the same room and split the cost, that that's what he's done for the past few years.

I still have the budget for a room but hey, more people more fun, or at least more beer money.

Offer still stands for anyone needing a ride from Montreal to Boston.

[Sl1pstream]

Apparently sakuracon screwed that up. What I've been hearing is that Sakuracon attendees have tried to put too many people in the same room and that the Sheraton and other hotels (at least the Seattle ones) are now being more careful with how many people they're letting in.

I guess that it's still possible, but I wouldn't recommend more than 4 people in the same room.

[Goronmon]

Was able to book a room at the Sheraton. Have a spot available if anyone wants to split the cost.

[PathMaster]

So much drama.. So little time to plan.
tw, a buddy who's a convention vet told me that usually, they pack as many people in the same room and split the cost, that that's what he's done for the past few years.

I still have the budget for a room but hey, more people more fun, or at least more beer money.

Offer still stands for anyone needing a ride from Montreal to Boston.

I don't need a ride, but out of curiosity, what route are your taking down? South to Albany, then East, or meandering through Vermont? I think I will be driving across VT then down, but that all depends on the weather.

[destoo]

I don't need a ride, but out of curiosity, what route are your taking down?

I'll just trust Google.
I'm in St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, so Quebec's 35 becomes the 133, then I-89 for 300 Km.

[miah]

The possibility of me coming to this just evaporated. My tip to you kids is NEVER get a roommate. So pissed right now.

[Kelegacy]

I would have liked to attend as I'm in Maine and could have taken the train down, but I'm gonna have to pass. My wife probably would have accompanied me too. She asked if I was still going to the convention thingy recently and I told her no.

It would have been even better if it was in summer or during the spring when the Sox were playing. But with a baby I don't think we could afford a hotel, train, the convention and food for a weekend. I do need to trek to Boston to take her to a game, however, since she's never been and is a huge Red Sox fan.

[xoanon]

Does anyone have a line on a Vons analog near this convention center? I only know places to go in Cambridge.

[Sl1pstream]

Fuck Vons. They were being dicks about my identity card and alcohol. The taphouse is where it's at now. They have both better beer and better food.

[Voodoo]

Alright! I am booked at the Sheraton! Arriving to Boston on March 25 and leaving on March 29. I'd do the week long stay like I did in Seattle BUT I have to save vacation days to visit Quito this summer.

[xoanon]

The taphouse is where it's at now. They have both better beer and better food.

That they do, and I wholeheartedly support spending time there during PAX Prime.

What we need now, though, is a place to congregate for PAX East. I will look for leads.

[inmostlight]

Oh yeah, I have a 3-day ticket and will be going. Allegedly a place to stay, too, though it's one of those "Friend of a friend" things booking the hotel so I really hope this person I've never met is not a flake.

[miah]

Last night Scott convinced me... So I booked my hotel room. Expect awesomeness.

I got in at the Buckminster (http://www.bostonhotelbuckminster.com/) the rooms are cheap there and its a OK hotel from what I remember. Its one T stop away from the Hynes and a cab should cost less than $10 to get back and forth. Here is the YELP (http://www.yelp.com/biz/buckminster-hotel-boston) review for it. I am staying from the 24th - 28th and its costing me about $100/day for a room with a queen sized bed. Much cheaper than the hotel near PAX that I looked at for about $200/day =)

If anybody is worried about what bars and stuff to go to in Boston, dont. Its a college town and there are more bars than people. =) Though I was always a fan of Peoples Republik (http://www.yelp.com/biz/peoples-republik-cambridge) in Cambridge and The Burren (http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-burren-somerville) in David Sq. If you want to get sloshed I recommend the Hong Kong (http://www.yelp.com/biz/hong-kong-at-harvard-square-cambridge) in Harvard Square, where you can get a few scorpion bowls and forget which hotel you were staying at.

[Psykoboy2]

Mightbe and myself will be attending.

[Ghostbear]

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend. I plan on hitting E3 with Scott, then Comic Con in July and then PAX. Plus my friends up in WA convinced me to visit in March. That will be a much cheaper trip :) So, I must apologize for the lack of my radiant presence.

[Inverarity]

The Burren is indeed an excellent place (if not quite as insanely awesome on weekends as it was in the late 90s, when the Tarbox Ramblers played every Saturday night). Davis Square in general is a good place to spend time.

I expect you'll do fine with the Buckminster, Miah, aside from having to wade through crowds of BU students. You can very easily walk to the Hynes from there (three blocks east, two blocks south, two blocks east) and it's very possible that you'll get there faster than you would in a cab.

I expect to be around for PAX, but I don't know how much yet- it'll depend on work and other obligations. BTW, a few of us have been tossing around ideas for hangouts and other recommendations here (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=14891)...

[Sl1pstream]

Oh yeah, I have a 3-day ticket and will be going. Allegedly a place to stay, too, though it's one of those "Friend of a friend" things booking the hotel so I really hope this person I've never met is not a flake.

If it doesn't work out, call me, I still have a floor available (Thu-Tue).

[miah]

The Burren is indeed an excellent place (if not quite as insanely awesome on weekends as it was in the late 90s, when the Tarbox Ramblers played every Saturday night). Davis Square in general is a good place to spend time.

I expect you'll do fine with the Buckminster, Miah, aside from having to wade through crowds of BU students. You can very easily walk to the Hynes from there (three blocks east, two blocks south, two blocks east) and it's very possible that you'll get there faster than you would in a cab.

I expect to be around for PAX, but I don't know how much yet- it'll depend on work and other obligations. BTW, a few of us have been tossing around ideas for hangouts and other recommendations here (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=14891)...

Ya, I lived in Boston for about 5 years. It'll be a fun visit I haven't been there since 2006!

[mightbe]

Mightbe and myself will be attending.

We are bunkin' at the love sha.... errrrr... Hilton Boston Back Bay (http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/BOSBHHH-Hilton-Boston-Back-Bay-Massachusetts/index.do)

[Deadend]

I'm cool. I just was lookin forward to a solid LAN. Didn't LAN at all in 2009.

Month late on this but.. man, I feel you there. I didn't do one LAN in '09 and only did 1 in 2008, no one runs them in the state anymore.. and no new games support LAN-play really, nor do any upcoming games really support it from the looks of things.

Also, best place to drink is hanging around in a large area at a hotel where you bring your own beer/booze. Last hotel I was at with a large group, we sat around outside at night around tables drinking beer. So if someone is willing to have 20 people sit in their hotel room drinking, it's the best.. until someone spills.

[Sl1pstream]

Except that there seems to be some law that doesn't allow you to bring your own alcohol in. :/

[Dukefrukem]

Month late on this but.. man, I feel you there. I didn't do one LAN in '09 and only did 1 in 2008, no one runs them in the state anymore.. and no new games support LAN-play really, nor do any upcoming games really support it from the looks of things.

Also, best place to drink is hanging around in a large area at a hotel where you bring your own beer/booze. Last hotel I was at with a large group, we sat around outside at night around tables drinking beer. So if someone is willing to have 20 people sit in their hotel room drinking, it's the best.. until someone spills.


2006 I drove to South Carolina to LAN with my former CAL:M Counterstrike: Source team. ;)
2006: We have a huge Intel facility up here and they hosted a huge LAN called the Nor'Easter. Was fun as hell.
2007: Quakecon
2008: Quakecon & Sourth Carolina again.
2009: Nothing. :(

[Ravenlock]

Late to the party coming to this thread, but I'm on the "definitely coming" list.

Arriving Friday late morning, leaving Sunday afternoon. Staying at the Sheraton.

[Goronmon]

Still have a spot available in my room if anyone is still looking for a place to stay.

[miah]

Ok. I'm depressed now. I'm not going to be able to make it to PAX East. Too many personal issues and I'm financially strained at the moment. I am going to make it up to PAX Prime instead.

[Zrikz]

Still waiting for my name to be put on the definitely going list =/

[inmostlight]

So it turns out I can't go after all, which means I do have a 3-day pass for sale. See this thread for more details. (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?p=502444#post502444)

[Ten19]

Still waiting for my name to be put on the definitely going list =/

You could have just PM'd me or posted casually about it, no need to wait around with a slanty face! :D OP updated.

[modeps]

Hey folks. I'll be headed to PAX East in case any of you want to meet up at some point to say hello. Only going for Friday and Sunday though so my time is limited. I may stick around Saturday morning but I've got to drive home for the day (the planning of PAX just happened to fall on my girl's birthday).

[Psykoboy2]

I'd really enjoy meeting you. We'll have to work out where we'll all be and when, but yeah, keep in touch and lets get a beer or something.

[modeps]

Sounds good Scott. Despite living close by, I'm not familiar with Boston. I'm sure we'll find somewhere to get beer though.

[Jackel]

Hey folks. I'll be headed to PAX East in case any of you want to meet up at some point to say hello. Only going for Friday and Sunday though so my time is limited. I may stick around Saturday morning but I've got to drive home for the day (the planning of PAX just happened to fall on my girl's birthday).

Does this mean we'll be seeing a wave of red and black shirts at PAX this year? Or could Evav only afford to send one of you?

[shodan2020]

Ok. I'm depressed now. I'm not going to be able to make it to PAX East. Too many personal issues and I'm financially strained at the moment. I am going to make it up to PAX Prime instead.

I'm planning on going to Prime again this year too. It will be fun meeting you! :)

Also, Alatheia: I will not be needing a ride from the airport this time. I'm telling you this now so that there's no confusion later.

[modeps]

Does this mean we'll be seeing a wave of red and black shirts at PAX this year? Or could Evav only afford to send one of you?

Not entirely sure how many people are coming, but I'll be joined, at least at the show, by my podcast co-hosts and several other folks I know personally. We thought about doing the shirt thing, but I'm poor. The only reason I'm going in the first place is because I can drive there.

[mightbe]

If anyone still needs to buy a 3-day pass, I have one for sale.

[Psykoboy2]

If anyone still needs to buy a 3-day pass, I have one for sale.

WHOA!!!!

You're still going right?

[Voodoo]

If anyone still needs to buy a 3-day pass, I have one for sale.

http://i47.tinypic.com/30d8k8h.jpg

[mightbe]

Of course I'm going! I bought an extra for my girlfriend but she's not going now. Too busy getting ready for our move!

[Ghostbear]

Sounds good Scott. Despite living close by, I'm not familiar with Boston. I'm sure we'll find somewhere to get beer though.

Heh, I figure you'll act like you're gonna hang with us and when someone offers you some sort of leadership role you'll bail on CoG.

[modeps]

Heh, I figure you'll act like you're gonna hang with us and when someone offers you some sort of leadership role you'll bail on CoG.

You sure know how to make a girl feel welcome.

[Jackel]

You sure know how to make a girl feel welcome.

Maybe when you reach 25 posts you can make a blog post about it.:D

[modeps]

Yeah, I kind of expected this general response. Oh well, it was worth a shot. Scott, if you're still interested, I'll meet up with you at some point, but it's fairly clear I'm not welcome. Later guys.

[Ghostbear]

Hey Jackel:
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/ghostbear1/highfiveshirt.png

[Jackel]

http://tehresistance.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/914_2_walk_into_the_sunset.jpg

[TrackZero]

Yeah, I kind of expected this general response. Oh well, it was worth a shot. Scott, if you're still interested, I'll meet up with you at some point, but it's fairly clear I'm not welcome. Later guys.

I'm confused why you believed you would be. Shove that innocent attitude and hit the road, any fault lies with you.

[Jackel]

Return to your Evil Master MAD Cat.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4OYGjUrdllo/ScMLh9HBofI/AAAAAAAASXQ/2CjCgGuuL20/s400/23.jpg

[Ghostbear]

Yeah, I kind of expected this general response. Oh well, it was worth a shot. Scott, if you're still interested, I'll meet up with you at some point, but it's fairly clear I'm not welcome. Later guys.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/ghostbear1/web%20hosted%20pics/defconm.jpg

[Psykoboy2]

Yeah, I kind of expected this general response. Oh well, it was worth a shot. Scott, if you're still interested, I'll meet up with you at some point, but it's fairly clear I'm not welcome. Later guys.

If you some how check in on this thread, we need to figure out a way to coordinate and find each other out there. I can't create an account at EvAv so I can't PM you over there or even respond in a post. Not trying to be an ass, just saying I can't contact you there so, if you happen to pop in and see this, shoot me a PM here and we'll go from there.

As for being welcome, you are actually. I mean, you aren't banned from here like so many of us are from there. Not saying you personally banned us, but you're more welcome here than the majority of us are welcome there.

Just, you know, something to think about. I'd still like to meet you though and hang out a bit while there so, shoot me a PM if you come back and see this.

[Zrikz]

You could have just PM'd me or posted casually about it, no need to wait around with a slanty face! :D OP updated.

... but that's just my usual smiley face! ;)

Is there going to be a CoG meetup of any sort somewheres? I'll mostly be hanging out with my friend who isn't really a CoG member, but I'm sure he would be down for joining in on a meetup... if there is alcohol involved, even better =/

[Voodoo]

... but that's just my usual smiley face! ;)

Is there going to be a CoG meetup of any sort somewheres? I'll mostly be hanging out with my friend who isn't really a CoG member, but I'm sure he would be down for joining in on a meetup... if there is alcohol involved, even better =/

We coordinate via Twitter. Be sure to follow those going prior to arrival.

[mightbe]

SaddiePepper is the best pax coordinator EVAR.

[shodan2020]

We coordinate via Twitter. Be sure to follow those going prior to arrival.

I've never liked that. I don't have a smart phone, that's why I was always late to things last year. That and Ghostbear lies. :)

[mightbe]

You can always hang out with someone who does! It's silly to try and set an itinerary an entire convention that flows like that.

[shodan2020]

You can always hang out with someone who does! It's silly to try and set an itinerary an entire convention that flows like that.

I had the phone number of most everyone that went. I texted or called. Results were fair. :)

[destoo]

We coordinate via Twitter. Be sure to follow those going prior to arrival.

I need precise instructions.. how does that work? who do I follow?

[Voodoo]

I need precise instructions.. how does that work? who do I follow?

Well, what we did last PAX is we created a Google Doc that contained everyone's phone # (they said which way is best to contact them) and their Twitter account. Those with smartphones and Twitter access followed everyone on that list. Those without keep in contact with several people on that list via txt to keep in the loop. We don't have a set 'social schedule' for PAX because it is such a dynamic event with many things going on.

For example, if I were at PAX today and I decided that I was going to have lunch at 11, I would pop a Twitter post up saying so and ask if anybody else would like to join. I'd always get a response and we would then coord via Twitter or Txt.

If you haven't got Twitter at all then you are going to have to be pro-active in txting to find out what's going on. Those updating the Twitter feeds won't also be sending out Txt broadcasts. At least this was the case in Seattle.

[bapenguin]

Hey folks. I'll be headed to PAX East in case any of you want to meet up at some point to say hello. Only going for Friday and Sunday though so my time is limited. I may stick around Saturday morning but I've got to drive home for the day (the planning of PAX just happened to fall on my girl's birthday).

Would love to meet up as well, I'll be there on Friday and Saturday.

[Ravenlock]

Well, what we did last PAX is we created a Google Doc that contained everyone's phone # (they said which way is best to contact them) and their Twitter account. Those with smartphones and Twitter access followed everyone on that list. Those without keep in contact with several people on that list via txt to keep in the loop. We don't have a set 'social schedule' for PAX because it is such a dynamic event with many things going on.

For example, if I were at PAX today and I decided that I was going to have lunch at 11, I would pop a Twitter post up saying so and ask if anybody else would like to join. I'd always get a response and we would then coord via Twitter or Txt.

If you haven't got Twitter at all then you are going to have to be pro-active in txting to find out what's going on. Those updating the Twitter feeds won't also be sending out Txt broadcasts. At least this was the case in Seattle.

The other really simple step is to make sure that you search for the #COGPAX tag on Twitter. Pretty much every planning Tweet that went out had that tag attached to it.

[Voodoo]

Would love to meet up as well, I'll be there on Friday and Saturday.

I'm game too. modeps. I'll be in Boston from Thursday afternoon until early Monday morning.

[Sl1pstream]

Also, Alatheia: I will not be needing a ride from the airport this time. I'm telling you this now so that there's no confusion later.

This made me lol.

Also, the whole twitter thing doesn't work for me either. I can maybe access it in the convention center itself, if I can access a wi-fi network, but I'm not going to pay data roaming charges just to access twitter.

[MagGnome]

Damn, there's more drama in this one thread than half of the Lounge!

I hope that everyone has a good time at PAX East! I'm hoping to make it to Seattle this fall.

[PathMaster]

No twitter, no smartphone..hmmm.

Although if the Nexus were to come out a day or two earlier it might have worked.

[Dukefrukem]

Where's this google doc i've heard so much about?

[Voodoo]

I don't think you've made it yet, Duke. When you do, share it with us. My email is clayton.cannon at gmail dot com. Thanks much.

Pathfinder, what do you suggest?

Duke, if you'd rather I do it that's fine. Ill need an email address to share the doc to.

[PathMaster]

I don't think you've made it yet, Duke. When you do, share it with us. My email is clayton.cannon at gmail dot com. Thanks much.

Pathfinder, what do you suggest?

Duke, if you'd rather I do it that's fine. Ill need an email address to share the doc to.

Hmm, I wonder if a Nexus One will be in a VZ store while in Boston.

[Dukefrukem]

I don't think you've made it yet, Duke. When you do, share it with us. My email is clayton.cannon at gmail dot com. Thanks much.

Pathfinder, what do you suggest?

Duke, if you'd rather I do it that's fine. Ill need an email address to share the doc to.

Oh i missed this post. ssry.

[Voodoo]

Hmm, I wonder if a Nexus One will be in a VZ store while in Boston.

Sorry, Nexus One is only sold at http://www.google.com/phone no matter the carrier.

[PathMaster]

Sorry, Nexus One is only sold at http://www.google.com/phone no matter the carrier.

I had just read this and my hopes were up (via BGR (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/03/06/verizon-already-training-some-employees-on-nexus-one/)):
some curious customers and some rather knowledgeable reps, but it certainly looks to us as if Verizon has begun training — at least some of its employees — on an EV-DO variant of the Google Nexus One. A tentative release date has not yet been communicated trough the chain of command, but apparently this sucker will be sold in Big Red’s retail stores across the country once it’s available. Again, this is about as confirmed (or unconfirmed) as it gets

Anyone else get their pass yet?

[shodan2020]

This made me lol.


Boo hoo then, ha ha now. :)

[Ink Asylum]

Got my pass in the mail today. Woo!

[Zrikz]

got my red pass in the mail too!

[Mayhem]

I'm attending! OHHHHH Boy! Look out bars...Mayhem is about to get unleashed in Boston baby! I hope I have enough for bail!

[Ink Asylum]

Uhh...not that I'm going to say no to tits, but is this the right place for them?

[MagGnome]

Did I miss some titties?

Darn. :p

[Generation ABXY]

Did I miss some titties?

Darn. :p

"This must be what going mad feels like."

[xoanon]

Got my badge today!

Was someone talking about tits and breasts?

[Goronmon]

http://art.penny-arcade.com/photos/760306504_mD2ZG-L.jpg

[Food Nipple]

Just got my 3-day pass in the mail, add me to the list!

[Sl1pstream]

<marvinbot> it's only 12 days, 19:05:22 until PAX lands in Boston (2010/03/26, 11:00:00)

Hurrah!

Also, is there anything planned for Thursday night? My plane lands pretty late so I don't know if I'll actually be able to make any hypothetical visit to a bar, but at least I can try to make it. I'm hoping on getting the early shift, which means that the first time I'll be able to catch up with anyone will be Friday afternoon.

[Datul]

I plan to start drinking before I leave Atlanta, Crown Room FTW! When my bro and I land mid afternoon on Thurs, we'll check in at the Sheraton and probably blast the COGites on Twitter with something thoroughly intoxicating.

See you in 7 days.

[AniAko]

I got notified of this event going on just across the street from the convention center. SFX 360 is throwing a free party Saturday Night at 8pm Here's the details for anyone interested. I *might* be attending so far.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=266314501952

[Sl1pstream]

I'm not going to that party. Front's playing on Friday which means that Coulton and Paul & Storm are playing on Saturday. Also, morning shift.

[SadiePepper]

There's really not. The best down time is spent on Sumos in the handheld lounge, or back at the hotel resting up. Other than that, you're at a panel, a concert, the show floor, or at local places to eat.

I think if it's your first PAX, you should skip the BYOC this year and just go and experience it. Then see if you want to do the BYOC next year.

I effin' LOVED the sumo lounge...some of the best convos and laughs were had there and the Snorlax was the BEST by far. Never laughed so hard in my life!

[SadiePepper]

SaddiePepper is the best pax coordinator EVAR.

You're the sweetest Mightbe lol, and to think Aniako bitches for me and my tweeting but it does come in handy from time to time. ;)

If you want to know where all the CoG PAX East meet ups will be follow me on Twitter - @SadiePepper - I tweet about all the good stuff ;)

[mightbe]

Twitter - @SadiePepper - I tweet about all the good stuff ;)

This. This lady is like a personal assistant for paxing if you follow her on twitter. You won't miss anything good while she's a-tweeting.

[Suave Peanut]

I'm going to have to be on a twitter blackout lest you all depress me with news of your shenanigans!

[mightbe]

I will miss you, rockbanding buddy. Sunday I shall shed a tear in your absence.

[Suave Peanut]

I will miss you, rockbanding buddy. Sunday I shall shed a tear in your absence.

Here's to us!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4456426467_ee1669776a_o.jpg

[Ravenlock]

I really can't believe this is 3 days away. I am so completely unprepared. :p

[Klunka]

I will miss you, rockbanding buddy. Sunday I shall shed a tear in your absence.

Does this mean there's a spot open in the CoG band?

[mightbe]

Peeeeeeerhaps.

If you'd like to be part of the PAX East 2010 impressions rodeo (similar to the pax prime feature from last year here (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=12033)), I need your e-mail address so I can invite you to the google document containing a list of games in which you can leave small blurbs.

A few guidlines/things to know:

Stick to the format outlined at the top of the document (for my sanity, please).
I won't use all of them.
I reserve the right to edit them slightly (for frontpagedness).
Keep them to two sentences or so.
Use your own words.
Mention things that normal coverage may not include.
Keep in mind where the game is in development.
Be honest.
Don't be afraid to have a bit of fun with it.


I'll send out the first round of invites tonight once I finish the preliminary game list.

[Voodoo]

I will miss you, rockbanding buddy. Sunday I shall shed a tear in your absence.
I've been playing quite a bit of Rockband 2 & Beatles for the past 2 months. :) I'm ready to jam at PAX. :D

[Rejuvenile]

I'm a little late to the roll call, but I'll be at PAX East as well. Hope to run into some COG'ers.

[Sl1pstream]

Dude, everyone's a little late for the roll call. That thing hasn't been updated in a long, long time. Which kind of defeats the purpose of having this thread in the first place.

[Ten19]

Dude, everyone's a little late for the roll call. That thing hasn't been updated in a long, long time. Which kind of defeats the purpose of having this thread in the first place.

And by long, long time you mean a few weeks. I think the thread served a purpose in the months coming up to the event and was recently (and correctly so) superseded by Voodoo's google doc. If you're just miffed that I overlooked you that's fine, but you could have PM'd me or something :p

[Sl1pstream]

I'll pm you because I love you.

PS: I'm not going to pm you right now. I will definitely pm you at some point in time, quite possibly when you least expect it.

[Dukefrukem]

Does anyone have the PAXEast photo??