PAX Prime 2010 pre-registration open! [Archive]

Rogue_hunter

04-02-2010, 08:26 PM

Badges (http://www.paxsite.com/paxprime/registration.php) and hotels (http://www.paxsite.com/paxprime/hotels.php). $55 for a three day pass, $35 for each individual day, raises to $60 and $40 respectively on the first day of the expo.

Go buy now!

LiquidRain

04-02-2010, 10:38 PM

Registered and hotel booked. I'm there this year. :)

Jackel

04-02-2010, 10:47 PM

Registered. My hotel arrangements are setup (but need to be paid lol)

wyeast

04-03-2010, 02:16 PM

3-day Purchased. In like Flynn, bitches! :D Accommodations to be planned at a later date. :)

Sl1pstream

04-04-2010, 11:17 AM

Skipping Prime this year (and quite possibly next year). Too many PAXes for me.

I need some alone time so I'm also leaving CoG for a while but I didn't really feel like making a thread for it. I'll be on facebook if anyone's looking for me.

Jackel

04-04-2010, 12:47 PM

Goronmon

04-04-2010, 01:48 PM

WTF, I just got back from a PAX and now I have to plan for another one? Boo that.

BigJonno

04-04-2010, 01:50 PM

If it wasn't for the stupid ocean in the way, I'd be there!

Sandman

04-04-2010, 03:31 PM

My reason for not going to PAX Prime this year:

8_anbEJsr6s

CFBunny

04-05-2010, 03:07 PM

*wanders in looking at his phone* Hey I'm Harold. Oh and I plan on going to PAX Prime(already orderred my 3-day pass). I wandered into your UNO's meetup at PAXEAST, and you all seemed like good people, and it was awesome meeting you all for a short time! Anyhow hey all, and maybe I'll get the chance to blindly wander into another bar you're all at in Seattle!

National Kato

04-05-2010, 04:01 PM

3-Day Pass purchased!

Please be gentle with my PAX cherry. ;)

EDIT: Sheraton room booked!

Rogue_hunter

04-05-2010, 04:12 PM

3-Day Pass purchased!

Please be gentle with my PAX cherry. ;)

You gonna get tenderly loved.

Jackel

04-05-2010, 04:13 PM

3-Day Pass purchased!

Please be gentle with my PAX cherry. ;)

You gonna get tenderly loved.

Rogue hunter will even dress up as Harry Potter for you!

wyeast

04-05-2010, 04:14 PM

Please be gentle with my PAX cherry. ;)

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1557/smithers4.png

No, really. Glad to have you guys aboard! :D

Oh man, Jackel's gonna have me dressing up as Hermione again, isn't he? :eek: :o

Jackel

04-05-2010, 04:43 PM

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1557/smithers4.png

No, really. Glad to have you guys aboard! :D

Oh man, Jackel's gonna have me dressing up as Hermione again, isn't he? :eek: :o

You know it!

edit: And I agree with Wyeast. It'll be great to see some new CoG faces (not that I don't love the old ones too :D)

Psykoboy2

04-05-2010, 09:37 PM

Goronmon

04-05-2010, 10:29 PM

Got a JetBlue flight from Portland, Maine with 4 nights in the Red Lion with a Deluxe room with 2 queen beds for $960 on Hotwire. Not a bad price at all, IMO.

CFBunny

04-05-2010, 11:01 PM

Harold!! Welcome to CoG!

I don't actually remember meeting you and I'm sorry about that. Which night did you meet us on since we went there twice?

Pretty sure it was the night before PAX, I wandered into the back while looking at my texts, most importantly the one from Kat, telling me where people were, and looked up to see the whole back table staring at me, and someone shouting, "Well you're walking back here looking at your phone, so who are you?" /deerinheadlights

Scary looking bunch of strange people when you jump out like that! But friendly!

Psykoboy2

04-05-2010, 11:17 PM

We were tweeting like mofo's trying to gather the group and figured we might get some stragglers. All were welcome. So, glad to see you here on CoG.

bapenguin

04-09-2010, 07:43 AM

Still not sure if I'm going - money is tight, vacation is thin, etc etc.

Jackel

04-09-2010, 11:59 AM

Still not sure if I'm going - money is tight, vacation is thin, etc etc.

blah blah....get your ass together and get on it. The tax write off will thank you :)

National Kato

04-09-2010, 12:19 PM

Still not sure if I'm going - money is tight, vacation is thin, etc etc.

At least drop the $55 on the 3-day tix and then you can work out the expensive pieces as we get closer to the event. Be nice to meet you in person, Nick!

Ten19

04-09-2010, 01:52 PM

3-day badge purchased, accommodations secured.

pronounconnoun

04-09-2010, 07:20 PM

At least drop the $55 on the 3-day tix and then you can work out the expensive pieces as we get closer to the event. Be nice to meet you in person, Nick!

I think I'll suggest to rinichanraar that we purchase our tickets now and see if we can go later. Not sure how money will be this time around, which is always the problem. Our main issue is transportation costs. They're fucking high this year.

KillerMcDead

04-10-2010, 01:39 AM

Man I'm struggling with the decision. I have the money and can get the time off work. The only problem is I can't seem to get any of my friends to commit to coming along. I've done my fair share of traveling, and if there's one thing I've learned about myself, its that I hate going on trips alone. I always meet cool people and I'm sure PAX would be no different, but its just not the same when you dont have somebody from home along to reminisce with after its done...Bah, but I really want to go, and I'm gettin' antsy waiting on them to come around. Think I might just go ahead and do it.

National Kato

04-10-2010, 11:48 AM

I think I'll suggest to rinichanraar that we purchase our tickets now and see if we can go later. Not sure how money will be this time around, which is always the problem. Our main issue is transportation costs. They're fucking high this year.

I feel your pain. I have to find a decently priced flight from Florida. :D

But if you and Rini can make it, that would be great as I'd love to meet you both in person and know we'd have a blast!

diablopath

04-10-2010, 07:03 PM

I want to go, so bad.
But I also have a weekend trip to Atlanta in November, and that'll probably take up my spare funds.

Damn!

pomeroy

04-10-2010, 08:42 PM

Part of me really, really wants to go. I want to meet some of you CoGers.

Then there's a part of me that thinks I'd probably go nuts being surrounded by so many nerds. Also, I'm not sure I'd want to blow $ and vacation time on it.

Decisions, decisions.

mister slim

04-10-2010, 09:03 PM

Is there going to be a CoG group ticket purchase this year? I'm just wondering if I should jump in now or wait for a discount.

pronounconnoun

04-11-2010, 12:05 AM

Okay. Rini and I just signed a lease to an amazing place, but it's two hundred dollars more than we pay now!

Might not be able to make it, but I'm going to try to make a spreadsheet of my funds and save for PAX. Wish us luck, maybe we'll see you all there.

digitalErich

04-11-2010, 12:14 AM

Okay. Rini and I just signed a lease to an amazing place, but it's two hundred dollars more than we pay now!
Awesome, me too as a matter of fact (new place, more money). We can have double the house warming parties now.

pronounconnoun

04-11-2010, 01:11 AM

Awesome, me too as a matter of fact (new place, more money). We can have double the house warming parties now.

We have a pool and bbq!

Still in Emeryville?

P.S. Move in date is in May.

wyeast

04-11-2010, 02:54 AM

Wish us luck, maybe we'll see you all there.

Good luck!

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/4957/prayz.gif (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/prayz.gif/)

:D

pronounconnoun

04-11-2010, 03:42 AM

Good luck!

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/4957/prayz.gif (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/prayz.gif/)

:D

I'm going to ask for a raise. If I get it, we'll definitely go...but if not, we might have to pass.

I do crave awesome burgers with awesome company.

Edit: Rini too

civil

04-11-2010, 05:36 AM

Joey, I'm gonna try my damnedest to be there and I would be sorely, sorely disappointed if you two weren't there also. I haven't bought my pass just yet, but plan to soon.

Psykoboy2

04-11-2010, 11:00 AM

I'm still not sure on this. I should probably know better in the next month or so, but it all depends on my job, or my new job, or if I have a job.

Lotta things going on at the moment.

Backseat Killer

04-12-2010, 07:08 PM

I'm in this year guys! I'll have just gotten back from China Joy so I'll be needing a vacation!

I can wait to see all y'all again! It has been too long :)

wyeast

04-12-2010, 11:42 PM

Woot! :D

10char :p

digitalErich

04-12-2010, 11:47 PM

We have a pool and bbq!

Still in Emeryville?

P.S. Move in date is in May.
I move on Apr 30th and yep, still in Emeryville. My company is transitioning me to full time telecommute in May-June so instead of moving into the city like I'd planned, I opted to stay this side of the bay and use the extra money for more space...my new place has a proper home office. And I have a second story.

For those that aren't familiar with the SF Bay area, having a second story basically means I'm Jay-Z or something.

Where is your new place at?

KillerMcDead

04-13-2010, 12:36 AM

So I finally convinced a few friends and we officially booked our passes/hotels. Looking forward to meeting a few CoGgers.

On a related note, I have a question to ask regarding the acquisition of certain delicate materials one would not wish to be caught crossing the border with....I hope I'm not offending anyone by asking, I'm really quite ashamed.

Anyways if you think you could help answer a couple questions for me I'd appreciate it if you shot me a PM.

civil

04-13-2010, 06:03 AM

On a related note, I have a question to ask regarding the acquisition of certain delicate materials one would not wish to be caught crossing the border with....
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q135/tlots/CoG/H-1.jpg

I hope I'm not offending anyone by asking, I'm really quite ashamed.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q135/tlots/CoG/S-5.jpg

KillerMcDead

04-13-2010, 07:24 AM

I think I might have a new Avatar.

Goronmon

04-13-2010, 09:00 AM

I'm in this year guys! I'll have just gotten back from China Joy so I'll be needing a vacation!

I can wait to see all y'all again! It has been too long :)Awesome! Will be great to see you out there again.

KillerMcDead

04-13-2010, 09:03 AM

Ariba! Ariba!....Ariba?

pronounconnoun

04-13-2010, 09:38 AM

Joey, I'm gonna try my damnedest to be there and I would be sorely, sorely disappointed if you two weren't there also. I haven't bought my pass just yet, but plan to soon.

I was thinking of securing our passes and deciding at the last minute to go depending on funds. Then we can fill the convention center with the smell of tamales and refried beans together.

I move on Apr 30th and yep, still in Emeryville. My company is transitioning me to full time telecommute in May-June so instead of moving into the city like I'd planned, I opted to stay this side of the bay and use the extra money for more space...my new place has a proper home office. And I have a second story.

For those that aren't familiar with the SF Bay area, having a second story basically means I'm Jay-Z or something.

Where is your new place at?

Next to Japan Town off of Fillmore. Closer to the freeways and life in general.

Our place is pretty sweet too. I guess if you're Jay-Z, then we're like Mandy Moore or something.

wyeast

04-13-2010, 01:39 PM

Our place is pretty sweet too. I guess if you're Jay-Z, then we're like Mandy Moore or something.
You and DangerChan are cuter than Mandy Moore. *crosses arms*

civil

04-13-2010, 06:00 PM

I was thinking of securing our passes and deciding at the last minute to go depending on funds. Then we can fill the convention center with the smell of tamales and refried beans together.
Dodoitdoitdoitdoitdoitdoit!

Do it!

I just bought a 3-Day pass. If nothing else we can panhandle for change. Seriously. I'm winging it as things get closer.

Do it.

National Kato

04-13-2010, 06:33 PM

That's what I like to hear.

civil

04-13-2010, 06:38 PM

Yes, now stop the harassment Kato. ;)

pomeroy

04-13-2010, 07:14 PM

Hmmm...I wonder if PAX will have enough burritos for all you guys?

KillerMcDead

04-14-2010, 10:31 PM

So I'm looking to book my hotels right away, and was wondering if anyone has some suggestions? A good friend of mine has attended PAX a number of times in the past and said the Sheraton is where a lot industry-types stay. Any thoughts? Anyone know where they're gonna stay yet?

LiquidRain

04-14-2010, 10:39 PM

Just use Google Maps to see the location of each hotel and shop by price. Really, they're all about the same, generic 3 or 4 star downtown hotels.

rinichanraar

04-15-2010, 12:00 AM

Unfortunately, I'd feel like a total poser going to PAX this time around since I haven't played a single game all year (and my Live account just expired, too). The last game I purchased was the Bioshock 2 (super expensive edition), and I haven't even played it. My life has been taken over by comics and work.

But if you and Rini can make it, that would be great as I'd love to meet you both in person and know we'd have a blast!

We'd totally have a blast. It's unlikely that we're going to make it this year, so, selfishly, I get a little bummed when I find out more awesome people are going.

You and DangerChan are cuter than Mandy Moore. *crosses arms*

I don't know about that one, Andy. Mandy Moore isn't my favorite, but she's pretty cute.

I was thinking of securing our passes and deciding at the last minute to go depending on funds. Then we can fill the convention center with the smell of tamales and refried beans together.
Dodoitdoitdoitdoitdoitdoit!

Do it!

I just bought a 3-Day pass. If nothing else we can panhandle for change. Seriously. I'm winging it as things get closer.

Do it.

This all reminds me of the time I called Joey "ese."

Ghostbear

04-15-2010, 12:24 AM

My life has been taken over by comics and work.

I've never been more attracted to you than I am right now. :p

rinichanraar

04-15-2010, 12:45 AM

I've never been more attracted to you than I am right now. :p

Ha! I have you to thank for this, actually! I've got about ten or so titles on my pull list, and I'm not even caught up with most of them yet. This whole comic book obsession happened so quickly (and recently). I can't remember how, but I'm positive it's partly your fault.

I looked on my Twitter page just now, and of the 20 most recent posts, 12 or 13 of them either reference to or are related to a comic (though, to be fair, some of it is a conversation with Alex Segura that took place during WonderCon).

This was all an elaborate ploy so you could be safe from me at PAX this year, wasn't it?!

Ghostbear

04-15-2010, 12:54 AM

Ha! I have you to thank for this, actually! I've got about ten or so titles on my pull list, and I'm not even caught up with most of them yet. This whole comic book obsession happened so quickly (and recently). I can't remember how, but I'm positive it's partly your fault.

I looked on my Twitter page just now, and of the 20 most recent posts, 12 or 13 of them either reference to or are related to a comic (though, to be fair, some of it is a conversation with Alex Segura that took place during WonderCon).

This was all an elaborate ploy so you could be safe from me at PAX this year, wasn't it?!
You'll never violate me again you really... small.. girl. Wait a goddamn second. :mad:

pronounconnoun

04-15-2010, 03:18 PM

Dodoitdoitdoitdoitdoitdoit!

Do it!

I just bought a 3-Day pass. If nothing else we can panhandle for change. Seriously. I'm winging it as things get closer.

Do it.

As soon as the pocket book is less stressed, I'll purchase the tickets. It looks like I'll have to wait for some better deals for flights. Hotels are a dime a dozen (more like 1/12 for 3000 dimes per night)

Hmmm...I wonder if PAX will have enough burritos for all you guys?

They never do.

Unfortunately, I'd feel like a total poser going to PAX this time around since I haven't played a single game all year (and my Live account just expired, too). The last game I purchased was the Bioshock 2 (super expensive edition), and I haven't even played it. My life has been taken over by comics and work.

That's your excuse every year, then you'll play [insert FPS] and will want to go.

civil

04-15-2010, 03:36 PM

Do it.

We'll sleep under bridges if need be. rini can...you know...strut her stuff.

wyeast

04-15-2010, 09:18 PM

rini can...you know...strut her stuff.

As if I wouldn't provide safe harbour for DangerChan. :o :D

... ok, Joey too. I need someone to eat that crazyass burger again. :D

pronounconnoun

04-16-2010, 02:07 PM

As if I wouldn't provide safe harbour for DangerChan. :o :D

... ok, Joey too. I need someone to eat that crazyass burger again. :D

Okay, first of all, let me explain that his two comments are not related. The "crazyass burger" was an actual hamburger.

...though if someone were to pay my way to and from PAX, as well as provide room and board, I may be willing to eat said burgers...sexually.

wyeast

04-16-2010, 03:55 PM

...sexually.
:eek:

Man, that would out-do the picture of you cuddling up to those street fighter controllers. :o

Suave Peanut

04-16-2010, 04:12 PM

I miss you guys so much. My Asian friend quota is way down these days.

KillerMcDead

04-18-2010, 07:17 PM

Man I'm so excited about going! I feel like Cartman waiting for the Wii.

rinichanraar

04-19-2010, 08:26 PM

I miss you guys so much. My Asian friend quota is way down these days.

I miss you, too! There is a definite lack of suaveness in my current circle of friends, and the only solution is more Peanut.

shodan2020

04-20-2010, 01:29 PM

I'm already registered. I just need to find a kind soul to share a hotel room with. :)

shodan2020

04-20-2010, 01:31 PM

You and DangerChan are cuter than Mandy Moore. *crosses arms*

I'll second that. One of my regrets from last year was not hanging out with those two more. :)

rinichanraar

04-20-2010, 07:48 PM

I'll second that. One of my regrets from last year was not hanging out with those two more. :)

I wish we could've hung out more, too! Hopefully, Joey and I make it this year. If we do, I fully expect to at least double my shodan time from last year.

Datul

04-20-2010, 08:17 PM

I really wish this was a different weekend. I so can't justify a trip to Seattle when Dragon*Con is local at the same time.

07 was perfect, PAX one weekend, D*C the next.

MagGnome

04-25-2010, 12:07 AM

Do it.

We'll sleep under bridges if need be. rini can...you know...strut her stuff.

We should totally take a road trip to Seattle. :cool:

cawblen

04-29-2010, 11:10 PM

National Kato

04-29-2010, 11:28 PM

I'm really interested in attending and meeting the lot of you but i have NO idea how to go about seeing if the trip is even feasible with respect to the cost of flight, accommodation, transport, etc.

Registration and accommodations can all be found on the official PAX (http://www.paxsite.com/paxprime/index.php) website.

As for flight costs, I'd check on the of the aggregate websites, like Kayak or Travelocity or Priceline and see how much the flight will cost you.

LiquidRain

04-29-2010, 11:35 PM

The flight should cost about $600-$700 and yes, there will be people coming from Toronto.

TrackZero

05-02-2010, 11:16 PM

Anyone making the trip from Toronto?
I've never been to PAX (or Seattle). I'm really interested in attending and meeting the lot of you but i have NO idea how to go about seeing if the trip is even feasible with respect to the cost of flight, accommodation, transport, etc.

Anyone care to share a few pointers to get me on the right track?

Per Liquid, flight is $600-700 (direct, to go and come back). Hotel is totally down to you. Depends where you're trying to stay, if you're sharing a room with people, etc. Hit up this thread and see if you can't work out something with someone:

http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=16980

Edit: Oh, and expect to see a LOT of people on those flights from Toronto to Seattle that are obviously going to PAX. It's easy to tell from the t-shirts alone. ;)

pomeroy

05-02-2010, 11:20 PM

It's easy to tell from the t-shirts alone. ;)

And the smell.

LiquidRain

05-02-2010, 11:38 PM

Edit: Oh, and expect to see a LOT of people on those flights from Toronto to Seattle that are obviously going to PAX. It's easy to tell from the t-shirts alone. ;)
It was ridiculous. I swear half the 20-30 year olds on that plane were all going to PAX. I'm half tempted to shout out "WHO'S GOING TO PAX" if it happens again this year.

Sl1pstream

05-05-2010, 12:43 PM

You could just start Pictochat on your DS and see how many people pop up.

Or not...

http://art.penny-arcade.com/photos/215554049_kesRm-L-2.jpg

Also, I finally made my mind up and won't be at PAX Prime.

KillerMcDead

06-20-2010, 12:04 PM

Ghostbear

06-21-2010, 12:27 AM

not really, no.

KillerMcDead

06-21-2010, 09:57 AM

I guess I am alone.

I doubt if I'll be able to force myself to leave PAX before it ends, so I'm leaning towards Meat Puppets on Monday. So psyched!

Sl1pstream

06-23-2010, 10:11 AM

If you do get a chance to see them play, go for it. Saw them at SXSW last year and they were pretty great.

Bone

06-23-2010, 10:23 AM

Yep, Meat Puppets are still awesome.

Scull

06-24-2010, 06:41 PM

You aren't alone, but the only thing there that I'd miss PAX for would be Dylan. Plus it looks like they've finally wised up about Mainstage passes and are including them with a ticket, so it may be doable.

rinichanraar

06-24-2010, 08:34 PM

http://bumbershoot.org/

Was anyone else aware of this? Damn...There so many killer bands. Top amongst them for me would be Weezer on Sunday or Meat Puppets on Monday...Might have to extend my trip an extra day, or somehow try an pull myself away early on Sunday...Damnit!

Anyone else interested in seeing anything?

One of my big regrets is not seeing Beck when he was at Bumbershoot during PAX '08. I mean, what the fuck. I absolutely love Beck, but for some reason I didn't think to leave the convention center to see him at an extremely cheap concert. It still makes me upset thinking about it.

And not to turn this into a thread about music, but I used to love Weezer. Now, I don't think I'd pay to see them in concert anymore.

National Kato

06-28-2010, 08:39 AM

And not to turn this into a thread about music, but I used to love Weezer. Now, I don't think I'd pay to see them in concert anymore.

That's because after Pinkerton, Cuomo stopped making interesting songs.

ElektroDragon

06-28-2010, 01:43 PM

I will be there all 3 days.

shodan2020

07-01-2010, 05:23 PM

That's because after Pinkerton, Cuomo stopped making interesting songs.

I'd say after the Green Album.. but whatevs. :)

pronounconnoun

07-02-2010, 01:40 AM

I'd say after the Green Album.. but whatevs. :)

I'm partial to Maladroit, but Pinkerton was definitely their best.

Jackel

07-02-2010, 12:30 PM

Looks like I won't be making it to PAX this year my hotel arrangements fell through.

wyeast

07-02-2010, 01:46 PM

Looks like I won't be making it to PAX this year my hotel arrangements fell through.

*puts away the Hermione costume* :(

Scull

07-03-2010, 02:09 AM

Looks like I won't be making it to PAX this year my hotel arrangements fell through.
You still in Boise? If so I have room for one more in my car, and assuming everyone in the car is okay with it, probably floor space at the hotel.

Ghostbear

07-03-2010, 02:10 AM

Scull, talk to Shodan2020 he needs a place to crash for PAX

Jackel

07-03-2010, 06:38 AM

You still in Boise? If so I have room for one more in my car, and assuming everyone in the car is okay with it, probably floor space at the hotel.

Yeah. I am. I'm definitely interested, Loki mentioned it to me earlier but I wasn't sure if you were full or not so I didn't ask. I'm going to be out fishing for 2 weeks but consider me in if the rest are ok with it. I might occasionally get wireless when we're in port so I'll pm you my # and you can text me the details so I can paypal you whatever funds are needed.