CoG @ PAX Information

[AniAko]

UPDATE! August 22nd We've settled on a PAX Group picture time! It will be Saturday between 5pm-6pm in the lobby of the Convention center, (if we have the PAX shirts done, you're encouraged to wear them). Yes, we used to do it in the morning. Yes, we used to do it in the hotel lobby. We figure Saturday is the day most of the PAX goers will be in attendance, and doing it in the late afternoon doesn't have us waiting on anyone to "get up at at them" preventing people from getting a good place in the queue. And we chose the convention center because we're pretty much all going to be there already!

UPDATE! July 26th
If you purchase a ticket to the Blue Skittle Pre-PAX party, the paypal transaction might forward you to a page that gives you an error after the transaction completes. This shouldn't affect your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email from Elaine(Oopy) about your tickets. Also we've forgotten about our farewell dinner! We typically get all the coggers together (even some newly recruited ones from PAX) and do dinner, drinks and laughs on the las day of PAX. See the itinerary below for more details.

UPDATE! July 19th
It seems we've gravitated towards Beluga for keeping in contact while at PAX. If you don't know what it is, it's slim, and easy way to get notified by a group of people through various methods SMS, email, Beluga App. We will be Beluga-ing(?) and tweeting. I would strongly suggest Beluga for anyone attending PAX. We're going to start a pod and sending out invites, and we encourage you to send them out as well. There's apps for iPhone and Android.

http://belugapods.com

If you can't get into our pod, PM me your cell phone # and I'll set you up with SMS notifications/updating or an email address for email notifcations/updating.

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PAX is a big event, REAL big, so big I've been there several times and still have yet to do it all. In this chaos we try to organize meetups for dinner, drinks, lunch, pictures, showdowns, playing in the LAN section together, etc. In the past we've done a phone list, twitter, etc. Nothing's ever fully worked, so we're doing mostly the same again.

This year there will be a Twitter Account CoGPAX you can follow to get updates about what's going down and when, or you can reply to the @CogPAX account about things going down in your area and we'll retweet them to the followers, and like before we encourage everyone to tweet all things PAX related with the hashtag #cogpax

http://twitter.com/#!/cogpax

For those new to the PAX experience, the veterans have some traditions we go through that we want to make aware to anyone attending. Most of these venues are for the over 21 crowd, not our doing mostly.

Wednesday Aug 24th (tentative):
Shorty's pinball bar (+21)
2222 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
(1 mile from convention center)
http://www.shortydog.com/

We had the great opportunity to hang out here before Adam Sessler showed up one year and now it's nigh impossible to get in the door during PAX. Really not his fault, the place is cool on it's own merit, and somewhere between a few hundred 40K people each year try to go there during PAX. So this year we're hoping to go well before PAX starts and take a fistfull of quarters and beat the crowd. So if you're in town this evening, we'll tweet under the cogpax account if coggers will be there.

Thursday Aug 25th (around 6pm-whenever):
Von's Roasthouse (All ages)
619 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington
(1 block from convention center)
http://www.vonsroasthouse.com/

The night before PAX we like to do a community meet-up at a place called Von's (which I believe has the world's best pot-stickers) They have been accommodating to the size of our group and our geeky ways for years. Here we get the chance to put faces and voices to CoG names. Good food good drink. LiquidRain is organizing this meet-up in this thread (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=22593).

Thursday Aug 25th (Confirmed: CoG members attending)
The Blue Skittle Pre-PAX party (+21)
Garage Bowling and Billiards
1130 Broadway Ave
(.8 miles, I think entirely uphill)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150581841681461

Oopy from the blue skittle has been hosting a pre-pax party as far as I can remember. It's a public event, but you do need to order tickets. We've traditionally had a group of Coggers that were interested in going, and if there are this year we can snag a bunch of tickets. This year it's at a bowling/billiards/bar.

Saturday August 27th (Confirmed: IT IS SHUT DOWN JUST FOR OUR PRIVATE PARTY!)
Marcela's Cajun Cookery
Special thanks to Ghostbear for "cooking this up" for us :D
106 James Street
(.9 miles)
http://www.marcelascreolecookery.com

This has now become a "private event" because we're that damn awesome (and numerous) I don't know if there's a cap, but if you want to attend, contact Ghostbear!

Ghostbear says: "... it's delicious, not too expensive and delicious." Take it from me, convention "food" is ok to keep you going, but it's not the kind of food you can really enjoy.

Saturday Aug 27th between 5pm-6pm
CoG Group Picture (All ages)
Lobby of the Convention Center

We tend to get together on day 2 or 3 for a group picture in our shirts because there's a good amount of overlap with people coming and going to the expo. You don't have to get a shirt to be in the picture, but if you order one, (and receive one) WEAR IT! More information in this thread here (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?p=862494)

Throughout PAX
Community Focus (PG-13)

I will be running around with my little camera and a unipod doing community interviews again this year. I like to do a short 2-3 minute interview to bring PAX home to Coggers unable to attend. I'd like to get as many people as I can throughout the show, so I'll be looking for those t-shirts we're making.

Sunday Aug 28th TBD:
CoG Farewell Dinner
Von's Roasthouse (All ages): Tentatively

We typically close out PAX where we start it, at Von's, but we do typically get together for one last "good time" Details will surface on this during PAX most likely.

Monday Aug 29th
Post-Pax Seattle Monday
Datul is buying peanuts and crackerjacks

I don't know when anyone is leaving, but Shadowmage and I are sticking around until Tuesday. As a wind-down after PAX, we plan on hitting up some of Seattle on Monday afterwards.
We are currently planning on going to the Mariner's game on Monday (7p local), and picking up tix day of the game - it's vs the Angels; a team I've never seen live at a ballpark I haven't been to yet.
Anyone interested in catching a Last Place team play some ball after the con?

More information in this thread here (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=24094)

As things come up or change this post will be updated until we're in Seattle, then things will be updated through twitter. Remember to follow the CoGPAX twitter account, so you can get updates once you're in Seattle.

If anyone is interested in sharing a phone list in googledocs or something, just set it up and send me the link I'll post it here.

If any other Coggers have already planned other meet-ups or party invites they want to share, please post it here we'll add it to the list

[Ravenlock]

I am a sad panda that I won't make either PAX this year, but you may rest assured I'll be following @CoGPAX on Twitter and being jealous the whole time. ;)

Play the shit out of Torchlight II for me, if that stupid game isn't out yet by then. I mean just never stop playing it.

[Bone]

Hey Aniako, cool starry bra. Seriously, thanks for collecting all this info here. One thing- have you ever used Beluga to get groups of people chatting? It's just a multi-user multi-platform chat/SMS app.

[destoo]

whoa... really organized this year.
Wished we did this for Pax East. (taking notes)

[Bone]

PAX Prime is a well-oiled machine at this point. Just don't look too closely at the lube.

[AniAko]

Hey Aniako, cool starry bra. Seriously, thanks for collecting all this info here. One thing- have you ever used Beluga to get groups of people chatting? It's just a multi-user multi-platform chat/SMS app.

I'm definitely looking into that tonight, it might work really well for us. I don't want to rely on people having smart phones, that's why twitter was natural to reach towards with its SMS functionality. Thanks for the tip man this could work wonders for us :D

whoa... really organized this year.
Wished we did this for Pax East. (taking notes)

As most people who know me, I'm all about the community and I don't want anyone to feel left out. :)

PAX Prime is a well-oiled machine at this point. Just don't look too closely at the lube.

We're Eco-friendly here, we recycle lube

[Jackel]

I'm on a different cell provider this year (verizon) so hopefully I'll actually be able to reach ppl / use my smartphone lol. Also definitely looking forward to seeing everyone again.

[Bone]

Looks like Beluga can also be used on laptops or any web browser. Aniako, maybe you and I can practice a bit. PM me an email address?

[Rogue_hunter]

Beluga works pretty well, but so does Google+ Huddle. Just another option for those with smartphones.

[AniAko]

Updated the first post about using Beluga in conjunction with Twitter for attendees. Thanks to Bone for the suggestion!

[Ravenlock]

So it seems like Beluga is entirely a Facebook driven thing now? I couldn't see a way to create an account accept "Connect with Facebook" which makes sense seeing as their frontpage says they were just acquired by Facebook.

Anyhow, I went ahead and did that, so if the way to get invited to the CoGPod is to PM my email address to Ani, I'll do that. Just a heads up for anybody who might hate Facebook or something, though.

[AniAko]

So it seems like Beluga is entirely a Facebook driven thing now? I couldn't see a way to create an account accept "Connect with Facebook" which makes sense seeing as their frontpage says they were just acquired by Facebook.

Anyhow, I went ahead and did that, so if the way to get invited to the CoGPod is to PM my email address to Ani, I'll do that. Just a heads up for anybody who might hate Facebook or something, though.

I signed up for it last night using a beluga account. You have to click on sign in, and then there's a link to sign up at the bottom.

[Ravenlock]

Ah. Okay cool. Good to know it's not FB-only. I'll try revoking access and signing up for a Beluga account.

EDIT: Nuts, looks like once it's done it's done. Ani, do I PM you my email to get added to the Pod?

[Jackel]

While I haven't tried them in a group setting yet, wouldn't huddles in G+ work better since most of us are already on Google whereas not nearly as many use Beluga?

[AniAko]

The huddle app doesn't allow you to add someone by phone#(SMS) if they have a G+ account in your circles. That doesn't work well for people who want to be contacted by SMS. I ran both with Bone a little bit the other night and Beluga seemed more polished and I had less issues with it.

Of course if everyone wants to do G+ huddles we can do that instead. I'm just being courteous to members who might not have smart phones. I actually have no worries about our "core" veterans staying in touch, I know some members have been left out in the past, because they didn't know anyone from our core group. We can put it to a vote, and I'm going to do a bit more testing with huddles.

That being said, Beluga is as simple as it gets.

[Bone]

Beluga also popped up like an SMS (and gave a notification buzz), where Huddle just added to the "inbox" tally on my G+ icon on the iPhone. I didn't notice Aniako had sent a Huddle message for awhile.

[Jackel]

Sounds like you guys have done your homework, and I certainly do think we should be as accomodating to those who lack a smartphone.

[wsuhoey]

Beluga appears to be currently unavailable for Windows Phone 7.
Since we don't want to leave out some folks (such as myself) from being unable to use Beluga (unless it works without a native app, e.g. via SMS only), perhaps we could utilize other alternatives that are available on all 3 major platforms?

I've done some searching and here are a couple of alternatives for WP7 people:

kik (http://www.kik.com/)- Available for WP7, iPhone, and Android
GroupMe (http://groupme.com/) - Available for WP7, iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, SMS, CONFERENCE CALLING!

What do people think? Any experience with kik or groupme?

[iHap]

No experience with groupme, but after setting it up on my phone. I like that you can invite from twitter, facebook, email, and phone. If you want to test out the groups send me a PM with your contact info.

You can also share your location which is a good thing to have. Don't know if Beluga has that but that's something that is a major plus for us.

[wsuhoey]

Wow, GroupMe has conference calling!

[wyeast]

I think we'll just end up having to plan for contingencies in either case. A lot of people end up out of signal/dead battery too. In past years the most reliable seemed to be what amounted to an SMS tree that people just spammed each other messages until it got through to everyone - and SMS's seemed to be a lot less sensitive to weak signal areas than anything that hinged on the phone's data connection.

"Location Sharing" is probably not as helpful for us since we'll basically be in various locations around the convention center - it's more useful when the locations are spread out throughout town.

I have beluga on this phone, tho I've never used it. I will try to check out groupme too.

[iHap]

The location sharing would be helpful if people are trying to meetup for the few gathering events we have. Looking at Beluga it does have the sharing too. I think Groupme is just better since it has a more wide range of phones the app is available to. Not everyone has a Android or iPhone. ;)

[wsuhoey]

Me and iHap are testing GroupMe. It seems to be working pretty well so far, but the WP7 app doesn't appear to have the location map integrated (yet?) which iPhone/Android may have. The WP7 app does have a "Preview" title which may mean it's a public beta.

[wsuhoey]

Wyeast, PM myself or iHAP and either of us can add you to the GroupMe group.

EDIT: It's cool that any member can add any other member, which would make it easy to adminstrate and add other CoG'ers.

[wyeast]

If either of you have the old PAX google doc, my #'s already on there.

[wyeast]

Testing groupme now w/ iHap and WSUHoey. Could use a non-smartphone and blackberry tester. :D

On Android 2.1 and lower, the app does not have push enabled, so it has to poll the servers. At least w/ my phone, I had to restart it to have changes take effect on various settings (alert tone, poll time, etc). Right now it's polling every 30, but on the next restart it'll poll every 10. I'm a little concerned with battery, as it appears to gobble it down whenever I'm in-app and texting/reading...

[Bone]

This is why we liked Beluga- you can use it as pure SMS if you want, which seemed simpler. I'm open to whatever works for the most people though.

[wyeast]

I'm open to either. Like i said I may just resort to old fashioned texting if necessary. :) The question w/ beluga I think was if people could access it w/o an app? for (WP and non-smartphones?)

[Bone]

Yeah, from what Aniako said (and by seeing how it adds members) you can add phone numbers to effectively create group SMS. Also works as a web app.

[Psykoboy2]

For the Blue Skittle Party...only 150 tickets are available and it's $20 per person.

Here's more info: Please keep in mind that all attendees must be 21 or older.
Only 150 tickets will be sold so buy yours now!
Hope you will come join in on the fun!

Payment details!!

Details: $20 a person with cash bar
(shoe rentals not included).
Paypal Link (https://www.paypal.com/ca/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=Ln4H_h_PZOwIqGxUz0X_PVyQceH2_f3R0W-LJoziRYibEECEzwt2g0Kbmxm&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8deaa77efc6 3a6eb429928d42bdf5d9d2c)

A confirmation email will go out within 24 hours of your payment to paypal.
If you are using a different paypal email, please put in notes the email where you would like to have your confirmation email to go to or email
prepaxparty@theblueskittle​.com

[Bone]

That's Friday? I'm in. The link is busted though.

[Psykoboy2]

Fixed the link and it's on Thursday, not Friday.

[Bone]

OK, after Von's then. Should be an interesting evening :)

[KillerMcDead]

Anybody thinking of going to the Protomen concert at El Corazon Friday night?

[AniAko]

Anybody thinking of going to the Protomen concert at El Corazon Friday night?

Get us some details (link to details is better as things change) and we'll post it as a point of interest, so people can kinda break off into clusters and do things and meet back up and stuff.

[Bone]

I accidentally bought two Blue Skittles tickets (the site said there was an error, so I tried again and then got two confirmations). Anyone wants it, $20 when I see you.

[Psykoboy2]

I'll take it bone.

[Bone]

Sweet. BTW, that link is still jacked up. Trying it from a different computer, too. I had to follow the Facebook link you sent me, but not cut-n-paste the tinyurl. It's weird.

Can anyone else access the link (https://www.paypal.com/ca/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=Ln4H_h_PZOwIqGxUz0X_PVyQceH2_f3R0W-LJoziRYibEECEzwt2g0Kbmxm&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8deaa77efc6 3a6eb429928d42bdf5d9d2c) Scott posted?

[Bone]

Actually the tinyurl seems to work now:

http://tinyurl.com/prepaxp​arty2011

EDIT: WTF. Our site seems to strip off the "http://" when you click the link. If you get a TinyURL error, add the "http://" to the address bar and it should take you to the PayPal page. Very weird.

Or click here (https://www.paypal.com/ca/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=zAbEkGYcMXDUVdPjuK5HpYWVOQ7sHFhrWiverZlFLM rvqlvOyN2PQ4XlKjm&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8deaa77efc6 3a6eb429928d42bdf5d9d2c).

[AniAko]

Got 2 tix for me and Mrs. Ako. The paypal site forwarded me to a non-existing page, but I posted on the facebook event page about the troubles.

[Bone]

I think that's why I accidentally bought two. There are some major issues with the links they have provided. Should keep purchases low for a few days, so everyone get tickets! :)

[Dave]

If anyone can pick me up a ticket, I'd like to go to this too.

[Dave]

Nevermind. I think I just ordered one... but when the page reloaded I got some kind of HTTP 404 Not Found message. Waiting to see if I get an e-mail about this.

[Dave]

Okay. Looks like the donation to Elaine went through. So that puts me in, yes?

[Mot Wakorb]

UWCrash and I are signed up for the bowling fun.

[Bone]

Okay. Looks like the donation to Elaine went through. So that puts me in, yes?

Yup. Doesn't inspire the most confidence, but the eventual Paypal confirmation exists as proof :)

[Dave]

Yeah. Ha ha ha! ROCK!

Hey. Have you guys got some CDs that you could bring me? I don't think I ever asked about a website, but if you bring some to Seattle I'll buy them off of you. Also a t-shirt too, if y'all even have any. (Since I've yet to see y'all live and all.)

[Bone]

I'll try to bring a couple CDs and shirts if I can!

[Dave]

That'd be really cool. Normally I wear an XL.

Thanks, E!

[Jackel]

If anyone is able to get the link to work let me know. I'm unable to access it and would like to get 2 tickets.

[Bone]

Jackal, did you try my re-links?

[Jackel]

Neither re-links work for me unfortunately.

[Dave]

The one that worked for me was the one linked off of the Facebook page.

https://www.paypal.com/ca/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=ZCRas9lLfRaw5qCr2gIFWCuGpBUO8LFZ8jb-fX2UmDzcMyHz7-5_5rWc0MO&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8deaa77efc6 3a6eb429928d42bdf5d9d2c

[Jackel]

That one simply tells me "Fatal Failure"

[Dave]

Just sent you an invite on Facebook. Maybe try it directly from their page versus the link I just posted (although they should be the same one).

[Jackel]

That worked. Thanks Dave!

[iHap]

Jackel: Go to the Facebook page and then go through that tinyurl to the paypal page. That worked for me.

1 Ticket purchased. cya there!

[Dave]

Rock rock! ;)

[Dualshotty23]

ticket purchased.

[bapenguin]

Guys...a miracle has just happened.

I'll be attending PAX. Don't have my flight or hotel details yet - but I'll be there Thursday night-ish to sunday night-ish.

[iHap]

Guys...a miracle has just happened.

I'll be attending PAX. Don't have my flight or hotel details yet - but I'll be there Thursday night-ish to sunday night-ish.

Oh geez. YOU'RE coming. great. better cancel now!

I kid. That's good news, glad you can make it.

[wyeast]

Guys...a miracle has just happened.

I'll be attending PAX. Don't have my flight or hotel details yet - but I'll be there Thursday night-ish to sunday night-ish.

I knew you'd be jealous. :D

Welcome back to the PAX crew! :)

[Ghostbear]

Ok, I have beluga installed, what do I do with it now?

[AniAko]

I'll try to bring a couple CDs and shirts if I can!

Count me in for that :)

Ok, I have beluga installed, what do I do with it now?

have someone invite you to our pod. I think it will work well for staying in touch with the group as a whole. Like if someone finds a good place to eat that doesn't have a 2 hour line to stand in near the convention center

I'll be updating the 1st post with details on the Blue-skittle thing. It seems like if the paypal transaction goes through, you're good. The forward isn't supposed to be there, but Oopy will confirm your purchase.

[Ghostbear]

I think I'll pass on the Blue Skittle thing. Much rather do a low key something or other.

[Bone]

Aww. No bowling with Ghostbear.

[AniAko]

I think I'll pass on the Blue Skittle thing. Much rather do a low key something or other.

And that's what I'm hoping can help with the Beluga app. Useful for pairing off and getting back together.

[Ghostbear]

I am sure I can convince Drew to hang with me

[Bone]

I don't suppose it would help that they have billiards there too? Or beer? Food?

[Jackel]

Beer + Billiards is always a good time.

[Bone]

There should be some sort of graph to show how beer first makes you better, then makes you very bad at pool.

[Dualshotty23]

Nothing like a little aiming fluid. Ill be more down for billiards not that im any good.

Sent from my ThunderBolt using Tapatalk

[wyeast]

Whaaaaat? CoGGies hanging out someplace where there's Billiards? Food? BEER?? Outrageous! :D

[Mot Wakorb]

There should be some sort of graph to show how beer first makes you better, then makes you very bad at pool.

This rule also applies to darts.

[Dualshotty23]

id be careful letting jackel throw darts drunk, he does enough damage with quarters, i can't imagine what he would do with a sharp object.

[Ghostbear]

Bone, you have me wavering on my not going to the skittle party stance. Who all is going?

[wyeast]

id be careful letting jackel throw darts drunk, he does enough damage with quarters, i can't imagine what he would do with a sharp object.

Given the relative height difference between myself and Jackel, I figure any missed shots will go safely well above me. :D

[Bone]

Bone, you have me wavering on my not going to the skittle party stance. Who all is going?

At least me and Scott, I think Aniako and Jackel and any number of degenerates in this thread!

I'm less in it for Blue Skittle and more for CoGs to hang out in a cool place after Von's.

[iHap]

I'm also going to the blue skittle event.

[Bone]

So ihap, and Dave, and Mot Wakorb and UWcrash and DualShotty.

Bap, you coming? I realize you may miss Von's but we'll be leaving Von's for this at some point.

[Ghostbear]

I dunno, last time I went there, I blew a blood vessel in my eyeball.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2499/3908768118_0763cf0505.jpg

[Bone]

Goddamit that is some cautionary shit right there. They should have to stick your eyeball on all alcohol sold if they're going to put cancer pics on cigarettes.

Let's try and restrain a little this year... maybe no carbombs or stoplights or Pukemakers, and just drink good ol' beer and have conversations? I don't want to die in 2011, I'm saving it all for the Mayan party at the end of '12.

EDIT: Fuck, man, did that hurt? Was it like "POP" "Oh hey, my eye just fucking exploded" or was it more like "Holy shit Jeremy, your eyeball is bleeding inside!!"?

[Ghostbear]

All I had was beer Eric. granted it was at least 16 of them.

[Bone]

Holy shit, that's like three servings!

:)

EDIT: Also, part of my comment was lost. Did that hurt? Did you hear a POP and suddenly scream "My eyeball just exploded!" or was it something your drinking buddies noticed and said "Hey Jeremy, your fucking eye is bleeding on the inside"?

[Ghostbear]

I felt like I was gonna die that day.

Edit: I didnt feel anything in my eye. Of course all I felt was misery from what was the worst hangover in my life. I think Jackel pointed it out. It happened because I was puking so hard my eyeball couldn't take it apparently.

[iHap]

You looked dead that day.

[Jackel]

All I had was beer Eric. granted it was at least 16 of them.

That was quite the epic night, wasn't it!

[AniAko]

Bone, you have me wavering on my not going to the skittle party stance. Who all is going?

So ihap, and Dave, and Mot Wakorb and UWcrash and DualShotty.

Bap, you coming? I realize you may miss Von's but we'll be leaving Von's for this at some point.

And the Missus and I will be attending.

[Ghostbear]

Ok, I bought a ticket for me and my pal. He is not a gamer, but he is a hell of a drinking buddy, plus he is hooking me and Track with a place to stay.

[Psykoboy2]

Dave and I will be attending this Blue Skittle Bowling Pool Beer Drinking Maybe Dart Throwing Air Hockey Mega Fun Party Time Awesome.

[Psykoboy2]

By the way...today marks one month until PAX.

[Dualshotty23]

By the way...today marks one month until PAX.

Let the training begin.

[iHap]

2 hours of sleep a night, hangovers every day. got it.

[Thrak]

I felt like I was gonna die that day.

Edit: I didnt feel anything in my eye. Of course all I felt was misery from what was the worst hangover in my life. I think Jackel pointed it out. It happened because I was puking so hard my eyeball couldn't take it apparently.

I think you need an Odwalla. That was what I bought, right?

Also, I registered for Blue Skittle, and got the Paypal receipt, but no other email from Oopy. Should I have gotten another email?

[iHap]

I think you need an Odwalla. That was what I bought, right?

Also, I registered for Blue Skittle, and got the Paypal receipt, but no other email from Oopy. Should I have gotten another email?

You should eventually get an email like this.

Hi [name]

Just to let you know your payment was received and your on the list for the RSVP list for the party.

We'll see you then.

Elaine
aka Ooopy

[AniAko]

Dave and I will be attending this Blue Skittle Bowling Pool Beer Drinking Maybe Dart Throwing Air Hockey Mega Fun Party Time Awesome.

Ohhhhhhh, air hockey... bapenguin and I used to have wicked air hockey battles.

[bapenguin]

So ihap, and Dave, and Mot Wakorb and UWcrash and DualShotty.

Bap, you coming? I realize you may miss Von's but we'll be leaving Von's for this at some point.

Blue Skittle is Thursday night? If so I'll come, just need to get a ticket somehow.

Update: Got a ticket.

[Ghostbear]

I am getting pretty excited. I am glad I am going, but christ I've gone to 3 shows this year already, feels like that's all I do, heh.

[Ghostbear]

Just a reminder if you're going to PAX signing up for Beluga (http://belugapods.com/) (and having someone in the "pod" invite you) is a really good idea if you want to be kept abreast of what everyone is doing.

[Ghostbear]

I've also got the same google document from last year with phone numbers and such. Many of you have access right now, but you may want to check and see if your info is current. If you want to be added to the list so you can see the document and add your information let me know in a PM.

[wyeast]

So are we officially going with beluga over groupme?

[bapenguin]

Just a reminder if you're going to PAX signing up for Beluga (http://belugapods.com/) (and having someone in the "pod" invite you) is a really good idea if you want to be kept abreast of what everyone is doing.

I'm in, linked to my Facebook. Invite me! :)

[wyeast]

Yeah, how does one get into this pod? :confused:

[Ghostbear]

If you want, PM me your email address and I'll shoot you an invite.

[Bone]

So are we officially going with beluga over groupme?

I think yes, since Beluga supports smartphone, dumbphone (via SMS) and even a web-based interface if you have no phone but access to a laptop or internet cafe.

[CES]

I think yes, since Beluga supports smartphone, dumbphone (via SMS) and even a web-based interface if you have no phone but access to a laptop or internet cafe.

The third option interests me since I have a UK phone and it's effectively shut down in the US (because like hell am I paying the obscene charges Three seem to want), I'll just need to use it like a iPod Touch and see if I can't steal wifi from somewhere.

[wyeast]

The third option interests me since I have a UK phone and it's effectively shut down in the US (because like hell am I paying the obscene charges Three seem to want), I'll just need to use it like a iPod Touch and see if I can't steal wifi from somewhere.

There should be at least pockets of signal, like near the handheld gaming area, and nearby Starbucks, etc. In a pinch you can try to tether off someone's phone if they have WiFi tethering. :). (assuming they also have signal, which may not necessarily be true...)

[ElektroDragon]

Where the heck was all this stuff and all this organization last year? Sigh.... I'll probably be incognito this year, I've said too many things to piss people off on here since last year.

[AniAko]

Where the heck was all this stuff and all this organization last year? Sigh.... I'll probably be incognito this year, I've said too many things to piss people off on here since last year.

It's because I didn't go last year ;)

[Ghostbear]

That's right, you have some people going this year that are all about getting everyone together.

[Psykoboy2]

I think last year there wasn't very many of us from CoG going. And honestly, there's some bit of truth behind AniAko's words. Guy's fucking organized as is his awesome wife.

Also, keep in mind that most of us going this year have been multiple years in the past so we kind of know what needs to be done on the organization part. And it's nothing against those who went last year and tried to organize, I just think with this many more people and getting such a head start on it all, it's really come together much more coherently.

Anyway, don't not come to the gatherings just cause you think you've pissed off a few people on the forums. Everyone here is welcome to join us at Vons and everywhere else. More the merrier as they say.

[danielOut]

I only keep up with a few select threads on this forum, so you probably haven't pissed me off.

Unless you hate Dwarf Fortress, in which case you can die on Pike Street after I hit you with my car.

(too soon?)

[Psykoboy2]

I love Dwarf Fortress!! Not too keen on that Notch guy that devs for it though.

[hunterx280]

We are Borg, resistance is futile!

[Ghostbear]

So I am thinking for Saturday night about getting some people together at Marcela's Cajun Cookery, it's delicious, not too expensive and delicious. I was originally going to go with SUnday, but they are closed then. Save room for desert!

[Bone]

I'm in for Cajun cookery.

[Dualshotty23]

So I am thinking for Saturday night about getting some people together at Marcela's Cajun Cookery, it's delicious, not too expensive and delicious. I was originally going to go with SUnday, but they are closed then. Save room for desert!

Im down. I dont know when but i would like to try some good fresh fish at some point as i've never had anything freshser than a few days old.

[AniAko]

Im down. I dont know when but i would like to try some good fresh fish at some point as i've never had anything freshser than a few days old.

There is a really good place down at the market we've been to a few times for lunch. I can never remember the name, but I know it when I see it.

[Jackel]

Is that the one we went to back in 09?

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[AniAko]

Is that the one we went to back in 09?

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Yeah I think so, I know for sure we went in 08 and 07. It's in the market, you order off a big chalkboard, and take a number and go sit somewhere with a view of the harbor.

[Rogue_hunter]

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg741/scaled.php?tn=0&server=741&filename=umzyn.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[iHap]

Mine came yesterday too.

http://db.tt/MYknfD1

[bapenguin]

Yeah I think so, I know for sure we went in 08 and 07. It's in the market, you order off a big chalkboard, and take a number and go sit somewhere with a view of the harbor.

Lowell's is the name of the place. Awesome chowda and great breakfast.

[AniAko]

Lowell's is the name of the place. Awesome chowda and great breakfast.

Thanks! I'll be sure to forget that (again) when I arrive looking for it ;)

[CES]

What's the significance of the [red] part on the PAX 11 badge? According to Fedex, mine won't arrive for another two days.

[iHap]

Red badge means 3 day. There's also I think the colors are White, Blue, and Pink badges signifying Day passes for Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

[Dorkandproudofit]

I'm definitely going now. I'll be at the Sheraton the first (Thursday) night, then on Friday morning I'll check out of that hotel and move down to the Hilton for the rest of the time.

Hope to see you guys there!

[Ghostbear]

you coming to our thursday night gathering?

[Joshkdmw]

If anyone suddenly can't go and wants to unload a ticket, get ahold of me - I might be able to go last-minute. And I would of course pay some monies.

[AniAko]

If anyone suddenly can't go and wants to unload a ticket, get ahold of me - I might be able to go last-minute. And I would of course pay some monies.

I have an extra 3-day pass. If you can make it, just let me know I'll hold on to it for you.

[Joshkdmw]

I have an extra 3-day pass. If you can make it, just let me know I'll hold on to it for you.

Really! I need to do some serious research, here. What am I looking at cost wise for the ticket?

[Joshkdmw]

Actually, never mind. I'm dumb, and forgot I need a passport to get into the states now. Processing time if expedited is ten business days - not including mailing time. Never gonna happen in time.

You all have fun... *wailing sobs*

[Ghostbear]

Jeez, I am going to be useless this week and part of next at work.

[Mot Wakorb]

Jeez, I am going to be useless this week and part of next at work.

Already there. I have three days left this week and I'm on vacation. I'm already useless at work.

[Dorkandproudofit]

you coming to our thursday night gathering?

I wouldn't miss it for the world. :D

[Lima Beans]

Headed to PAX for the first time this yer!

Unfortunately, probably getting in too late Thursday night to get to the CoG pre-party.

But, I should be at The Riot Booth most days, if anyone wants to come and say hi. Just ask for Lima Beans or Cmac, and let me know you are a CoGer ;)

[mightbe]

Thanks much AniAko for putting this stuff together for us. You (and your lady) are my heroes.

[AniAko]

Thanks much AniAko for putting this stuff together for us. You (and your lady) are my heroes.

It's been (mostly) a pleasure :) I appreciate everyone who has been helping pitch in, it's one of the main reasons I love doing this stuff (special thanks to Ghostbear!) :D

[mightbe]

Headed to PAX for the first time this yer!

Unfortunately, probably getting in too late Thursday night to get to the CoG pre-party.

But, I should be at The Riot Booth most days, if anyone wants to come and say hi. Just ask for Lima Beans or Cmac, and let me know you are a CoGer ;)

I'll be swinging by to beg for Dominion beta access and say hi!

You know we really should work out a swag trade at some point...

[mightbe]

It's been (mostly) a pleasure :) I appreciate everyone who has been helping pitch in, it's one of the main reasons I love doing this stuff (special thanks to Ghostbear!) :D

How do you know that's not who I meant when I said "your lady"?

[AniAko]

How do you know that's not who I meant when I said "your lady"?

Ghostbear might be the snuggly little spoon, but he's no lady that's for sure

[Bone]

He's part ghost but ALL bear.

[AniAko]

We've settled on a PAX Group picture time! It will be Saturday at 5pm in the lobby of the Convention center, (if we have the PAX shirts done, you're encouraged to wear them). Yes, we used to do it in the morning. Yes, we used to do it in the hotel lobby. We figure Saturday is the day most of the PAX goers will be in attendance, and doing it in the late afternoon doesn't have us waiting on anyone to "get up at at them" preventing people from getting a good place in the queue. And we chose the convention center because we're pretty much all going to be there already!

More info here
http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?p=862494