Pax 2009

[Kielaran]

Hey hey hey! This is only if BK can't do it this year. She did awesome last year and if she'd like to do it again, I'd like her to have that chance. Although, at the point, she'll probably pass just to see Track deal with the headache.

Agreed.

You still seem to miss the mentality though. Oh, and the ID. They're pretty good at checking that in Seattle.

Yep. We got carded going into Shorty's and then again once we had stepped out with Bone and mightbe when they had a smoke we got carded goign back in again.

We'll just have to find some other giant Asian-Hispanic men hanging around the forums and get them to come ;)

I would like to see someone else try to use his ID. I doubt there are many who could pull it off. I think if it worked, I would have to buy that person a drink.

[pronounconnoun]

We'll just have to find some other giant Asian-Hispanic men hanging around the forums and get them to come ;)

Or if they look like a slightly toasted Asian guy, a Native-American guy, or a person of Latin descent.

[Dave]

If we end up going, I think we should organize an airport to the hotel carpool. Like Dave did at Vons the last night there. Last year rini and I spent at least a hundred dollars on cabs alone.

Fucking ouch, bro! That sucks. Carpooling definitely saves money.

I had a lot of fun going to the underground comic shop with you guys last year. I hope you can both come back again this year.

I'm not a baseball fan, but if anyone else is planning on going to a Mariner's game this year I'd like to go. (Just as a head's up to anyone out there.)

[Jackel]

Fucking ouch, bro! That sucks. Carpooling definitely saves money.

I had a lot of fun going to the underground comic shop with you guys last year. I hope you can both come back again this year.

I'm not a baseball fan, but if anyone else is planning on going to a Mariner's game this year I'd like to go. (Just as a head's up to anyone out there.)

Rogue was thinking of watching the game on Wed Night, so as long as you got in before then, you could probably catch that one.

[Dave]

I'll probably do as I did last year and fly in Wednesday night after work and then enjoy Thursday without concern and then it's PAX time on Friday.

Hey, as crazy as it was with me miscoordinating fly-in times and whatnot (and hanging out in the SEATAC USO for 10 hours), was that too much of a hassle for you guys last year? Or could we do this again this year?

Flying in and getting up with you before everything kicked off last year was definitely the way to go, but in retrospect I just wanted to make sure that that wasn't too much of a burden for everyone else that night.

[Psykoboy2]

Hey, as crazy as it was with me miscoordinating fly-in times and whatnot (and hanging out in the SEATAC USO for 10 hours), was that too much of a hassle for you guys last year? Or could we do this again this year?

Flying in and getting up with you before everything kicked off last year was definitely the way to go, but in retrospect I just wanted to make sure that that wasn't too much of a burden for everyone else that night.

Can't speak for Bone & Backseat, but it wasn't a hassle at all. I just hate you had to wait so long in the airport.

[Dave]

Son of a.....

Ha ha ha ha!!

That's funny.

How are BK and Bone doing? I just heard an episode of IGC where Scott mentioned them passing through and thought that was pretty cool. (They're good people, for those that might be reading this and haven't met them.)

[Bone]

Ugh... without going too deep into it, I am still recovering from what was termed "minimally invasive" spinal surgery, while Anjanette's been very busy at the "new" job (the one some of you guys heard her accept at PAX 2008). During my painkiller-and-muscle-relaxer-induced haze, I got word that my band was accepted to play South by Southwest (SXSW festival) this March- our first time and a HUGE deal for us.

Needless to say, we're not 100% positive we're coming to PAX. Even if we do, I'm not sure Anj wants to take the role of the organizer again. To be honest, it was more than a one-person job and we both ended up doing a lot of it last year. I'm not sure we have the energy for it but I won't speak for her. I'll just forward the thread to her and see what she thinks :)

Ultimately we still both want to go, so we'll see.

EDIT: as for the burden last year, there was none in waiting for you Dave. Meeting early with you and Scott was a nice way to begin the trip without being thrust into PAX immediately. If we go again we'll definitely need the extra day or two on either side as a PAX/reality buffer.

[pronounconnoun]

Ugh... without going too deep into it, I am still recovering from what was termed "minimally invasive" spinal surgery, while Anjanette's been very busy at the "new" job (the one some of you guys heard her accept at PAX 2008). During my painkiller-and-muscle-relaxer-induced haze, I got word that my band was accepted to play South by Southwest (SXSW festival) this March- our first time and a HUGE deal for us.
Awesome for both of you.

If we go again we'll definitely need the extra day or two on either side as a PAX/reality buffer.


I like how PAX is it's own dimension of imagination.

[Rogue_hunter]

Regarding the Mariners game, once there's a subforum, I'll throw up a thread with information. The more people, the merrier! And Beth is demanding that we get the tickets for the left field bleachers or better. Center field was alright, it was just the constant cloud movement, alternating between the bright sun and clouds that was annoying and blinding.

[Dave]

Ugh... without going too deep into it, I am still recovering from what was termed "minimally invasive" spinal surgery, while Anjanette's been very busy at the "new" job (the one some of you guys heard her accept at PAX 2008). During my painkiller-and-muscle-relaxer-induced haze, I got word that my band was accepted to play South by Southwest (SXSW festival) this March- our first time and a HUGE deal for us.

Needless to say, we're not 100% positive we're coming to PAX. Even if we do, I'm not sure Anj wants to take the role of the organizer again. To be honest, it was more than a one-person job and we both ended up doing a lot of it last year. I'm not sure we have the energy for it but I won't speak for her. I'll just forward the thread to her and see what she thinks :)

Ultimately we still both want to go, so we'll see.

EDIT: as for the burden last year, there was none in waiting for you Dave. Meeting early with you and Scott was a nice way to begin the trip without being thrust into PAX immediately. If we go again we'll definitely need the extra day or two on either side as a PAX/reality buffer.

Ha! That's cool. It might sound weird, but it's just one of those things where I wonder, you know? Because I just kind of showed up and all.

I saw the thing about you going to SXSW this year over on Facebook. That's pretty freakin' cool. I always see stuff about that over on Ain't It Cool News. I'm sure you'll have a blast.

This is the first I've heard/read about your surgery. I sure hope you're doing well and resting up/recovering. Hopefully everything worked out okay for you.

[Dave]

Can't speak for Bone & Backseat, but it wasn't a hassle at all. I just hate you had to wait so long in the airport.

Nah, no worries. That was kind of a miscalculation on my part, if anything.

Ideally, I'd like to be stateside a little before PAX this year. I figure if I can take 2-4 weeks of leave then I can get at least a week at home with everyone and then do PAX and then come home and hang out a little more before finishing this remote tour.

[Jackel]

Ugh... without going too deep into it, I am still recovering from what was termed "minimally invasive" spinal surgery, while Anjanette's been very busy at the "new" job (the one some of you guys heard her accept at PAX 2008). During my painkiller-and-muscle-relaxer-induced haze, I got word that my band was accepted to play South by Southwest (SXSW festival) this March- our first time and a HUGE deal for us.

Needless to say, we're not 100% positive we're coming to PAX. Even if we do, I'm not sure Anj wants to take the role of the organizer again. To be honest, it was more than a one-person job and we both ended up doing a lot of it last year. I'm not sure we have the energy for it but I won't speak for her. I'll just forward the thread to her and see what she thinks :)

Ultimately we still both want to go, so we'll see.

EDIT: as for the burden last year, there was none in waiting for you Dave. Meeting early with you and Scott was a nice way to begin the trip without being thrust into PAX immediately. If we go again we'll definitely need the extra day or two on either side as a PAX/reality buffer.


Congrats on getting into SXSW. Should be a lot of fun for you guys. Either way, I'm sure a lot of us really hope to see ya'll again at PAX!!

[Alatheia]

Hey, as crazy as it was with me miscoordinating fly-in times and whatnot (and hanging out in the SEATAC USO for 10 hours), was that too much of a hassle for you guys last year? Or could we do this again this year?

Dave, this year you'll just have to call me and you can sit around on my mom's couch for 10 hours :p

Regarding the Mariners game, once there's a subforum, I'll throw up a thread with information. The more people, the merrier! And Beth is demanding that we get the tickets for the left field bleachers or better. Center field was alright, it was just the constant cloud movement, alternating between the bright sun and clouds that was annoying and blinding.

That's because I'm smart enough to know the weather here is wacky and we want to have our backs to the sun so that we don't have bright... dark... bright :p

I'm also willing to bet that his "information" will include sending me the money for the tickets via paypal so I can just go down there and buy them all at once and get the mini discount for getting them before the day of the game :cool:

[Kielaran]

Ugh... without going too deep into it, I am still recovering from what was termed "minimally invasive" spinal surgery, while Anjanette's been very busy at the "new" job (the one some of you guys heard her accept at PAX 2008). During my painkiller-and-muscle-relaxer-induced haze, I got word that my band was accepted to play South by Southwest (SXSW festival) this March- our first time and a HUGE deal for us.

Congrats! If you get bored and want to chat, we always seem to have a party open on Live even when we are doing our own thing. Stop by and maybe it will keep you from getting cabin fever. :)

[Ghostbear]

Ugh... without going too deep into it, I am still recovering from what was termed "minimally invasive" spinal surgery, while Anjanette's been very busy at the "new" job (the one some of you guys heard her accept at PAX 2008). During my painkiller-and-muscle-relaxer-induced haze, I got word that my band was accepted to play South by Southwest (SXSW festival) this March- our first time and a HUGE deal for us.

Needless to say, we're not 100% positive we're coming to PAX. Even if we do, I'm not sure Anj wants to take the role of the organizer again. To be honest, it was more than a one-person job and we both ended up doing a lot of it last year. I'm not sure we have the energy for it but I won't speak for her. I'll just forward the thread to her and see what she thinks :)

Ultimately we still both want to go, so we'll see.

EDIT: as for the burden last year, there was none in waiting for you Dave. Meeting early with you and Scott was a nice way to begin the trip without being thrust into PAX immediately. If we go again we'll definitely need the extra day or two on either side as a PAX/reality buffer.

Well, I look forward to seeing both of you. I will cry if you don't. You don't want to see me cry do you? ;)

[Alatheia]

Well, I look forward to seeing both of you. I will cry if you don't. You don't want to see me cry do you? ;)

I don't know about him, but I want to see you cry :D

[Rogue_hunter]

I'm also willing to bet that his "information" will include sending me the money for the tickets via paypal so I can just go down there and buy them all at once and get the mini discount for getting them before the day of the game :cool:

Pfft, no. Though, the paypal thing is a good idea, because a few people said that they would be there for the game, but didn't even end up at PAX. It would save money this way rather than order a bunch of tickets for people that don't even show up.

Well, I look forward to seeing both of you. I will cry if you don't. You don't want to see me cry do you? ;)

Actually, yes.

[Rogue_hunter]

Since the advance tickets have gone on sale, I finally decided to check plane tickets. $79 each way on Virgin America from LAX. SCORE!

Still waiting on the group rate though. Who's gonna be the CoG PAX organizer this year?

[TrackZero]

Still waiting on the group rate though. Who's gonna be the CoG PAX organizer this year?

Thus far we're still hammering out the details on the back end.

[Sandman]

Thus far we're still hammering out the details on the back end.

That's what she said.

[wyeast]

Needless to say, we're not 100% positive we're coming to PAX.

Congrats on SXSW, Bone! :D

And you tell Backseat that there's a donut and a backrub waiting with her name on it. *crosses arms* :p


... that's all I got fellas. If that don't lure them over, I dunno what will. :o :(

[Backseat Killer]

You can always send me the donuts, Wyeast... I promise I wouldn't complain!

And I don't want Jeremy to cry. Well, not over this anyway. Even if I can't go I will still encourage Bone to go!

And yes, even if I do go, I really don't have the energy to coordinate anything this year. I nominate the den mother - Track!

[Bad Buddha]

My son just turned 21 in January so he might come along for the Thursday night drinking party.

Are we still planning on Von's?

[skwish]

i miss my beer shotglass with a handle

[Rogue_hunter]

Thus far we're still hammering out the details on the back end.

Good to know, but still gotta make sure it's actually happening. I remember that we could only get the group discount until mid March or so.

That's what she said.

Though, this is also an applicable response. Thanks for that.


And I don't want Jeremy to cry. Well, not over this anyway. Even if I can't go I will still encourage Bone to go!


Oh please, you know you want Jeremy to cry like a school girl.
I still hope that you can make it this year.

My son just turned 21 in January so he might come along for the Thursday night drinking party.

Are we still planning on Von's?

I would assume so. And I would also assume that we would have the post-PAX dinner there too. Though, I will warn you, we'd probably get your son right drunk.

[Alatheia]

Oh please, you know you want Jeremy to cry like a school girl.

I want Jeremy to cry like a school girl! :cool:

[Goronmon]

Well, booked my plane tickets out there. Couldn't find anything super cheap so went with my usual JetBlue. Still cost me $400. Boo that.

[pronounconnoun]

Since the advance tickets have gone on sale, I finally decided to check plane tickets. $79 each way on Virgin America from LAX. SCORE!

Still waiting on the group rate though. Who's gonna be the CoG PAX organizer this year?

Holy shit, just checked out the Virgin's prices from San Francisco to Seattle -- $120 round trip!

Depending on how much the hotel costs, Rini and I might be able to go this year.

[Bad Buddha]

Though, I will warn you, we'd probably get your son right drunk.
If you didn't do that, I'd stop hanging out with you guys. :p

[wyeast]

Depending on how much the hotel costs, Rini and I might be able to go this year.
I hadn't even considered the possibility that you guys weren't going. :eek:

*hyperventilates*

[Kielaran]

Holy shit, just checked out the Virgin's prices from San Francisco to Seattle -- $120 round trip!

Depending on how much the hotel costs, Rini and I might be able to go this year.

Good to hear it. I hope it works out.

[Jackel]

Good to hear it. I hope it works out.

Yeah...we look forward to seeing Both of you in Seattle.

[pronounconnoun]

We'll definitely try our best to go. It all comes down to the price of the room. If we can get it for peanuts, we're set!

I hadn't even considered the possibility that you guys weren't going. :eek:

*hyperventilates*

Yeah, sadly our financial situation doesn't look like it's getting better anytime soon.

[Rogue_hunter]

Just a little information/reminder. Today is the PAX Solstice. We are currently at the midpoint, the day exactly in between the end of PAX 08 and the beginning of PAX 09.

What festivities, rituals, and hallmarks should punctuate this noteworthy occasion?

[Backseat Killer]

Much drinking, gaming & Coulton must be consumed today!

[wyeast]

*twitches nervously*

[Goronmon]

I think you might wanna wait until they actually, you know, post the hotel room deals so people can work out real details.Except the rooms tend to sell out pretty quick. As in 24-48 hours from the time they are made available IIRC. Might not be a bad idea to organize stuff ahead of time so that people can actually get a room.

[pronounconnoun]

Is there a way that we can get a huge ass room deal? You know, make a deal with the hotel. I mean, if a school sports team can get a discount and we're rolling 30 deep we should be able to get the same discount, right? :p

[wyeast]

I scoped out some places online, and they're running $200-ish a night. Owwww... was it like that last year, too? :eek:

[Goronmon]

I scoped out some places online, and they're running $200-ish a night. Owwww... was it like that last year, too? :eek:Yeah, I think with the discount it was like $180 or $190 a night. Not too bad considering their location and that the hotels are pretty nice. Plus, split it with 3-4 others and it isn't too bad.

[Suave Peanut]

Thursday-Sunday nights (4) x $200 per night / 4 people per room = $200 per person


Sounds reasonable. So, who's sharing a room with the Peanut?

[Shamrock Jimmy]

I'm probably going to be able to make it this year, and if anyone from oregon needs a ride I'll be going there first to get my car.

[Rogue_hunter]

Except the rooms tend to sell out pretty quick. As in 24-48 hours from the time they are made available IIRC. Might not be a bad idea to organize stuff ahead of time so that people can actually get a room.

Bingo.

Is there a way that we can get a huge ass room deal? You know, make a deal with the hotel. I mean, if a school sports team can get a discount and we're rolling 30 deep we should be able to get the same discount, right? :p

The discounts are negotiated with Penny Arcade, though the prevailing thought is that this year the hotels will have more rooms slotted for PAX, and there is also the possibility of a few more hotels added this year.

I scoped out some places online, and they're running $200-ish a night. Owwww... was it like that last year, too? :eek:

It was $165-169 for double occupancy (depending on hotel with the PAX rate), and then extra occupant fees were tacked on based on the amount of room keys requested.

[Alatheia]

I'm probably going to be able to make it this year, and if anyone from oregon needs a ride I'll be going there first to get my car.

We're offering parking at the house for people driving in so they don't have to pay obnoxious parking rates downtown. Let me know if you're interested :)

[Goronmon]

Anyone going to be staying Tuesday night? I was able to get a much cheaper flight flying out Tuesday morning, but for some reason it didn't click that would require me actually staying another night in Seattle.

[Sandman]

Flight is booked....arriving in Seattle at 5pm Thursday, meet you guys at Vons I guess.

[shodan2020]

I'll be there with a few of my friends from high school. I'm just waiting for a PAX registration
post on COG so I can register with my friends. :)

[Suave Peanut]

Still waiting on my tax refund before booking a flight. I also want to make sure I'll have a room to stay in if I show up on Wednesday!

[Sandman]

PAX hotels are up :

https://www.ttgcompass.com/compass/webdirect.cfm?code=PENNY09

I'm booked for the Sheraton.....single occupancy but I can probably get one or two more with me.

[Khrymsyn]

Is a car needed? I'd hate to miss out on Vons and such. =)

[Jackel]

As long as you stay in the downtown core, no car is needed. Everything is in walking distance

[mightbe]

Even if you're not a walker, cabs are easy to get and not at all expensive. Tim and I lazyied our way to shorty's one night and it was less than 15$ both ways.

[mightbe]

I'll have at least one guest staying in my room and I'm thinking of getting the Homewood Suites corner suite I had last year (so fucking epic). So, I may have room for one or two folks.

[Sandman]

Who else is in the Sheraton?

[Psykoboy2]

Me & Dave are booked for the Sheraton.

[bapenguin]

Booked the Grand Hyatt. They are actually cheaper than the Sheraton for double occupancy. And it's a much nicer hotel. IMO.

The Sheraton is good too. :)

[Goronmon]

So, who has space available for Thursday night through Sunday night?

[Suave Peanut]

Oh boy!

Exciting, but I want to be sure and line up my roommates before I throw money down for a room.

[pronounconnoun]

So if Rini and I book the cheapest hotel, fly Virgin Airlines, and buy tickets for PAX, it comes out to about $400 per person.

If we split a hotel with someone, it will be $300 per person. Well, I guess I'm proposing if someone wouldn't mind staying with a couple who shares one bed, let me know. I'm trying to see if it's economically feasible to go this year.

[civil]

Why do I pop into these threads? Why?

Oh man. Registration...airfare...liquor money...bail for mightbe...

Sigh. How much do balls go for on the black market?

[Suave Peanut]

So if Rini and I book the cheapest hotel, fly Virgin Airlines, and buy tickets for PAX, it comes out to about $400 per person.

If we split a hotel with someone, it will be $300 per person. Well, I guess I'm proposing if someone wouldn't mind staying with a couple who shares one bed, let me know. I'm trying to see if it's economically feasible to go this year.

Your inbox has a new PM!

[Khrymsyn]

So if Rini and I book the cheapest hotel, fly Virgin Airlines, and buy tickets for PAX, it comes out to about $400 per person.

If we split a hotel with someone, it will be $300 per person. Well, I guess I'm proposing if someone wouldn't mind staying with a couple who shares one bed, let me know. I'm trying to see if it's economically feasible to go this year.

I WISH it came out to 300 per person for me. It's looking closer to 450/500 for me (per person, so double... *sigh*) =(

[Dave]

Me & Dave are booked for the Sheraton.

Dave!! (You have to have at least 10 characters to submit a reply apparently. :()

[TrackZero]

..bail for mightbe...

Sigh. How much do balls go for on the black market?

I think you just answered your own dilemma.

[Rogue_hunter]

Hotel room sharing thread here (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=6739).

For me, room rate and flight looks to total to ~$540. Should be fun.

[Dave]

Hotel room sharing thread here (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=6739).

For me, room rate and flight looks to total to ~$540. Should be fun.

Nice. I'm discussing travel with Scott right now. This will be significantly more for me, but I think this will still be pretty damn fun.

[Backseat Killer]

Well, I just got part of my PAX fix in - this week I saw both Coulton and MC Frontalot! Wooo!

And Eric's SXSW show was fucking amazing!! That man can ROCK!

[mightbe]

Well, I just got part of my PAX fix in - this week I saw both Coulton and MC Frontalot! Wooo!

And Eric's SXSW show was fucking amazing!! That man can ROCK!
Sooo jealous!

Any bootlegs of Eric's show?

I can't find JoCo or the Front anytime soon near here.

But next month a few hours away is a cheap mc chris show. So this will have to work.

[Jackel]

Well, I just got part of my PAX fix in - this week I saw both Coulton and MC Frontalot! Wooo!

And Eric's SXSW show was fucking amazing!! That man can ROCK!

Yeah...I expect to see a youtube video of that shit.

[Backseat Killer]

Slippy took some video from Eric's show from last Wednesday but not from the official SXSW show. I hope someone took a video - I can't put into words how amazing it was... Eric is an honest to goodness rock star!

[Alatheia]

Slippy took some video from Eric's show from last Wednesday but not from the official SXSW show. I hope someone took a video - I can't put into words how amazing it was... Eric is an honest to goodness rock star!

You're his official groupie? ;)

Your scarf will be done this coming weekend btw :cool:

[Sl1pstream]

Video can be found here (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=264335483867143034). :)

[mister slim]

I like how Bone starts off with an arrogant rock star demand. What do you need a working monitor for anyway? :p

[Sandman]

I like how Bone starts off with an arrogant rock star demand. What do you need a working monitor for anyway? :p

Because he's really just playing Rock Band....why else?

and that was post #2000

[Rogue_hunter]

Any word on the group rate for passes, or do we just buy them on our own?

[Bone]

I like how Bone starts off with an arrogant rock star demand. What do you need a working monitor for anyway? :pHeh, no matter how nicely I ask, I always feel like a dick asking that. It's like I'm telling them they suck at their job (although, 9 times out of 10 they do). We had to use the house's guitar amps for this gig, to our dismay, but I think we did pretty well even though I was way over-distorted. It was just a warm-up for our big Friday night gig where we slew dragons.

The video is good, my favorite is our Led Zeppelin cover at around 20:30. Thanks Sl1p!!!

[TrackZero]

Any word on the group rate for passes, or do we just buy them on our own?

Still waiting to hear back on that Mr. Impatient. ;)

[Ghostbear]

What the fuck is PAX? ;)

[Alatheia]

What the fuck is PAX? ;)

Jeremy! I can't believe you :p

Also, is it a good or bad thing that I can pick out BackseatKiller's "wooo" in the crowd noise? :eek:

[Kielaran]

Also, is it a good or bad thing that I can pick out BackseatKiller's "wooo" in the crowd noise? :eek:

Heh, I caught that too. :)

[Backseat Killer]

It is a good thing! :) You know you want to "woooo" too watching that video!

[Sl1pstream]

She was also sitting right next to the camera, which might help. :p

[Alatheia]

She was also sitting right next to the camera, which might help. :p

Yeah, but I was thinking "oh that's BK" instead of "that's some loud girl" even when everyone was "woo"ing and not just her :p

[Bone]

I think the hippie slow-dancing through the Zeppelin song is just priceless.

In other, sadder, and more on-topic news... I don't think BK and I will make it to PAX this year.

[Jackel]

I think the hippie slow-dancing through the Zeppelin song is just priceless.

In other, sadder, and more on-topic news... I don't think BK and I will make it to PAX this year.

:confused:

Does that mean that a certain something happened...that might be the one light in this travesty of an announcement?

[Ghostbear]

I think the hippie slow-dancing through the Zeppelin song is just priceless.

In other, sadder, and more on-topic news... I don't think BK and I will make it to PAX this year.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/ghostbear1/NOOOO-1.jpg

[Bone]

:confused:

Does that mean that a certain something happened...that might be the one light in this travesty of an announcement?
No, that's something we'll keep working on. It's more of a combination of real-world crap: money, and lack of vacation days. Even if we make the money happen, there's only one way to guarantee both of our vacation days and that option is not a good one.

Maybe we'll attend via teleconference. I'll pay someone to wear a head-mounted camera and LCD screen :)

[Jackel]

No, that's something we'll keep working on. It's more of a combination of real-world crap: money, and lack of vacation days. Even if we make the money happen, there's only one way to guarantee both of our vacation days and that option is not a good one.

Maybe we'll attend via teleconference. I'll pay someone to wear a head-mounted camera and LCD screen :)

Sorry to hear you and Anj won't be making it.....we'll be sure to raise a toast to you guys at Von's.

In other, more positive news. Jackel might just get to try some Ghostbeer this year now :p

[Bone]

That's right, there will be an opposite of homebrew shortage without me there ;)

Glad to know you guys will miss us- because it was starting to feel like a family. There will always be 2010, the year we make contact again.

[civil]

I think the hippie slow-dancing through the Zeppelin song is just priceless.

In other, sadder, and more on-topic news... I don't think BK and I will make it to PAX this year.

Though I understand, that sucks.

I'm going to start practicing witchcraft to get you two over there. If weird shit starts happening around your house (dead rising, blood on the walls, etc) ignore it. That's just me ironing out the kinks. Soon you'll be on your way to Seattle and you can let the police deal with the screaming.

[Rogue_hunter]

There will always be 2010, the year we make contact again.

Horrible movie. No wonder you won't be going this year, you have bad taste in movies. You don't deserve the awesome that is PAX anymore.

[wyeast]

In other, sadder, and more on-topic news... I don't think BK and I will make it to PAX this year.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g302/ghostbear1/NOOOO-1.jpg
My sentiments exactly :mad: :( :( :(

I'll pay someone to wear a head-mounted camera and LCD screen :)
Send me one of these bad boys (http://www.amazon.com/Oregon-Scientific-Waterproof-Recorder-Capabilities/dp/B001A1U4AE/ref=pd_cp_p_1?pf_rd_p=413862901&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000F5FKHI&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=17QZSP70RHX5Q8HHG0SW). Hook it up to a laptop tethered to a cellphone and you're in business! :D

(edit: As I recall, signal is pretty spotty inside the convention hall, but I'm still willing to give it a shot. :p Just tell BK to look away when I go to visit the loo... or not... :eek: :o ;))

[Bone]

Though I understand, that sucks.Indeed. I was really looking forward to it again.

Horrible movie. No wonder you won't be going this year, you have bad taste in movies. You don't deserve the awesome that is PAX anymore.I have no idea what you're talking about. Movie-wha?

My sentiments exactly :mad: :( :( :(

(edit: As I recall, signal is pretty spotty inside the convention hall, but I'm still willing to give it a shot. :p Just tell BK to look away when I go to visit the loo... or not... :eek: :o ;))Perv. Hey, let's play some Uno!

[wyeast]

*laugh* Alas, I'm without the 360 a few more days. :p

[Backseat Killer]

Wyeast - my original comment still stand - you can send me donuts ANYTIME!!

Sorry we won't be making it... I get so little vacation and I have been soooo busy lately (loving it but busy still) that my vacation needs to be actual down time or I might go crazy!

[mister slim]

Heh, no matter how nicely I ask, I always feel like a dick asking that. It's like I'm telling them they suck at their job (although, 9 times out of 10 they do). We had to use the house's guitar amps for this gig, to our dismay, but I think we did pretty well even though I was way over-distorted. It was just a warm-up for our big Friday night gig where we slew dragons.

The video is good, my favorite is our Led Zeppelin cover at around 20:30. Thanks Sl1p!!!

Any video from the Friday show?

I quite liked the song right before Trampled Under Foot. That groove would be fun in Rock Band.

[Kielaran]

In other, sadder, and more on-topic news... I don't think BK and I will make it to PAX this year.
:(
:confused:

Does that mean that a certain something happened...that might be the one light in this travesty of an announcement?

That was what I was thinking too.

No, that's something we'll keep working on.

Woohoo!:eek:

Sorry to hear you and Anj won't be making it.....we'll be sure to raise a toast to you guys at Von's.

Definitely

Glad to know you guys will miss us- because it was starting to feel like a family. There will always be 2010, the year we make contact again.

Don't worry, everyone doesn't make it to the family reunion every year.

<3 multiquote

[Alatheia]

I'm willing to have my phone be the one passed around if you want to do a call when everyone is around ;)

Guess this means I'll have to ship the scarf instead of holding onto it to see the look on your face :(

[Rogue_hunter]

Word of warning, the number of passes is limited this year. Word from at least two credible sources are saying if you haven't bought now, buy now. Tickets WILL be selling out this year.

[wyeast]

Goddammit. I'd been holding out for a group buy! *shakes fist*

(edit: Purchased :D)

[wyeast]

Wyeast - my original comment still stand - you can send me donuts ANYTIME!!

But then I don't get to watch you eating it. :eek: :D

[mister slim]

But then I don't get to watch you eating it. :eek: :D

Personally the first thing I do is install cameras in the homes of my new stalkees.

[Scull]

Word of warning, the number of passes is limited this year. Word from at least two credible sources are saying if you haven't bought now, buy now. Tickets WILL be selling out this year.
Word from an Enforcer - This is a guarantee. We can fill all of the convention center to capacity with expected pre-sale passes alone. There will be none available for purchase in the near future.

[flogging.joey]

Word of warning, the number of passes is limited this year. Word from at least two credible sources are saying if you haven't bought now, buy now. Tickets WILL be selling out this year.

Aw damn it! I'm not even sure I'll still be in Seattle when PAX comes around this time...eh ill probably just buy one now and if I dont end up going, give it to anyone from COG who miss out...

[wyeast]

Personally the first thing I do is install cameras in the homes of my new stalkees.
I'm old school. I prefer in-person. Sometimes they enjoy seeing my reaction. :eek: :o :D

Word from an Enforcer - This is a guarantee. We can fill all of the convention center to capacity with expected pre-sale passes alone. There will be none available for purchase in the near future.
Any way they can ballpark that? Are we talking sellout expected in the next month, or in August (when I got my pass last year)? :confused:

[Rogue_hunter]

I believe estimates are anywhere from 58k (roughly last year's number) to 65k. It's mostly related to building capacity, and I also believe one of the annexes is going to be undergoing renovation during PAX, so that slightly limits how many people can be there. My best guestimate would be selling out near June, but that's just a guess.

And you can pretty much ballpark attendance based on the fact that the extended hotel discounts (Wednesday to Monday) are virtually sold out, and the link to the hotels hasn't even gone up on the main PAX site. It was just in the forums, and has pretty much been gobbled up. This year is gonna be packed like last year.

Long gone are the days where you could just show up willy nilly and buy your pass for PAX at the door. Buy your passes now to avoid heartbreak (or scalpers, which may be a possibility this year).

[Dave]

I think the hippie slow-dancing through the Zeppelin song is just priceless.

In other, sadder, and more on-topic news... I don't think BK and I will make it to PAX this year.

Well that really sucks. I'm sure you know that you'll be thought of by those that attended over the last two years though.

Maybe next year, right?

[Alatheia]

Long gone are the days where you could just show up willy nilly and buy your pass for PAX at the door. Buy your passes now to avoid heartbreak (or scalpers, which may be a possibility this year).

What's funny is that in Washington you're allowed to scalp, but can only sell the tickets for the printed price. So, if you *have* to buy from a scalper you can point out that you can report them if they try to charge more than the printed price :D

[Tayaya]

Word from an Enforcer - This is a guarantee. We can fill all of the convention center to capacity with expected pre-sale passes alone. There will be none available for purchase in the near future.

See, this kinda sucks for me, because I don't want to buy my tickets yet.

I may be moving to Japan in July, but I haven't heard yes or no from the JET Programme just yet. If I don't get accepted, then I'll be here and will definitely want to go to PAX, but since there's a good chance I'll be halfway around the globe, I don't want to buy tickets now and not be able to use them.

I know PAX likes to keep things local to Seattle, but my experience at their convention center tells me it's REALLY TINY. If that's the biggest place in the state, it's time to do a Chi-town PAX... we have McCormick Place, and it's HUGE.

[Psykoboy2]

For those of you on the fence, might as well buy them now. You can always sell them later if you can't go...especially if this thing sells out.

[Suave Peanut]

I bought my ticket the day they were available.

My major concerns now are how I'm going to get there and where I would stay.

[Alatheia]

I know PAX likes to keep things local to Seattle, but my experience at their convention center tells me it's REALLY TINY. If that's the biggest place in the state, it's time to do a Chi-town PAX... we have McCormick Place, and it's HUGE.

It's not the biggest, it's one of the smaller places. It's chosen for it's location and that it has multiple rooms of different sizes. The other bigger places are all one big room which wouldn't work well with having a bunch of different panels going on at the same time or they're a bit too far from the hotels to be "walking distance".

The convention center is the best place, and it isn't that tiny :p

[Scull]

I'm old school. I prefer in-person. Sometimes they enjoy seeing my reaction. :eek: :o :D


Any way they can ballpark that? Are we talking sellout expected in the next month, or in August (when I got my pass last year)? :confused:
I can't really give solid details, all I know is that we have already sold more in pre-sale than we sold all of last year in pre-sales. The expectation is currently that we will sell out well before PAX opens, and from the sounds of things that could mean in the next month or so, but don't quote me, and don't take anything I have said as concrete facts.

[wyeast]

all I know is that we have already sold more in pre-sale than we sold all of last year in pre-sales
Actually, this helps perspective a lot, since some people were speculating that this year's "capacity" would be probably around last year's total attendance - so we are running to that threshold quickly it would appear. Thanks!

[Kielaran]

Just bought my ticket. See you guys in September!

[Rogue_hunter]

...and from the sounds of things that could mean in the next month or so, but don't quote me, and don't take anything I have said as concrete facts.

That sounds about accurate. An ex-Enforcer that is now working for the group that "runs" PAX is giving us in the PA forums PAX IRC channel similar figures. Though, he's figuring it would sell out closer to June/July. We have been taking bets though, and the general consensus is late June.

[MagGnome]

I finally read through this whole thread. It sounds like you guys are going to have a great time this year. :)

I was planning on going, but unfortunately circumstances have changed and I doubt I will be there. Sorry guys. :(

[civil]

I finally read through this whole thread. It sounds like you guys are going to have a great time this year. :)

I was planning on going, but unfortunately circumstances have changed and I doubt I will be there. Sorry guys. :(
That is bullshit, Jacob. You must get your ass there. Even if it means selling it.

Too many people can't go this year. WTF economy, you're harshing my mellow. Bitch.

[MagGnome]

That is bullshit, Jacob. You must get your ass there. Even if it means selling it.

Too many people can't go this year. WTF economy, you're harshing my mellow. Bitch.

I was so excited about going, and I'm really sorry that I'll be missing out.

I was all set to go a few months ago, but now it just doesn't look doable. Buying a house is going to cost me a fair amount of money and time upfront, but save me a good amount of money in the long run. I was going to put off buying a home for a few more years, but the stars have aligned in my favor right now, and I might not get as good of a chance again for a while. Meanwhile, my cousin is getting married in Chicago in September, and that is going to cost me some money as well. Not much, but something, especially if I have to get a hotel room.

PAX is still a slight possibility, but as of now it's looking like a no. I still took the time off just in case. ;)

[civil]

I was so excited about going, and I'm really sorry that I'll be missing out.

I was all set to go a few months ago, but now it just doesn't look doable. Buying a house is going to cost me a fair amount of money and time upfront, but save me a good amount of money in the long run. I was going to put off buying a home for a few more years, but the stars have aligned in my favor right now, and I might not get as good of a chance again for a while. Meanwhile, my cousin is getting married in Chicago in September, and that is going to cost me some money as well. Not much, but something, especially if I have to get a hotel room.

PAX is still a slight possibility, but as of now it's looking like a no. I still took the time off just in case. ;)
I see what you're doing you emotional blackmailer:

Oh woe is me! I don't have money especially if I have to spend money to stay at a hotel in the city you live in, civil! Oh whatever shall I do to make it to PAX if I have to spend money to stay in a hotel in your city, civil! What? To? Do?

PM me already, you low-down-dirty-sneak.

[MagGnome]

I see what you're doing you emotional blackmailer:

Oh woe is me! I don't have money especially if I have to spend money to stay at a hotel in the city you live in, civil! Oh whatever shall I do to make it to PAX if I have to spend money to stay in a hotel in your city, civil! What? To? Do?

PM me already, you low-down-dirty-sneak.

Subtlety eludes me. :D

[Alatheia]

I see what you're doing you emotional blackmailer:

Oh woe is me! I don't have money especially if I have to spend money to stay at a hotel in the city you live in, civil! Oh whatever shall I do to make it to PAX if I have to spend money to stay in a hotel in your city, civil! What? To? Do?

PM me already, you low-down-dirty-sneak.

Subtlety eludes me. :D

You two are funny :p

[iHap]

Ticket purchased, just need to get a plane ticket for that weekend.

[MagGnome]

You two are funny :p

Can you believe that we are this good looking AND funny? It's a gift. :cool:

[Alatheia]

Can you believe that we are this good looking AND funny? It's a gift. :cool:

You're so sexy Mags <3

[MagGnome]

You're so sexy Mags <3

I knew I liked you for a reason. :D

[Dave]

For those of you on the fence, might as well buy them now. You can always sell them later if you can't go...especially if this thing sells out.

Just purchased these, so now that is done.

[civil]

PAX is still a slight possibility, but as of now it's looking like a no. I still took the time off just in case. ;)
Now that you can't bitch about having to get a hotel room in Chicago what's your excuse now, Gnome?! ;)

[aVaKus]

Purchased mine over the weekend. Can't wait! Still gotta book a hotel room, but that's gonna have to wait til next payday.

[MagGnome]

Now that you can't bitch about having to get a hotel room in Chicago what's your excuse now, Gnome?! ;)

I might be going after all. A very nice man gave me a place to stay in Chicago, and another very nice person made a very nice offer for my lodging in Seattle.

Just promise me you'll be gentle when collecting your "payment".

[Alatheia]

I might be going after all. A very nice man gave me a place to stay in Chicago, and another very nice person made a very nice offer for my lodging in Seattle.

Just promise me you'll be gentle when collecting your "payment".

You'd better be here! :p

[MagGnome]

You'd better be here! :p

It's a distinct possibility. :p

[civil]

Mags, King of the Freebies.

[Suave Peanut]

Mags, King of the Freebies.
You think he has all those posts for his health? No, no, they are like a currency.

[MagGnome]

Mags, King of the Freebies.

A guys gotta get by somehow. ;)


You think he has all those posts for his health? No, no, they are like a currency.

Unfortunately they don't have as much purchasing power as you'd like to think. :p

[Sl1pstream]

I'll probably call someone who's going during PAX to say Hi and stuff. :)

[mister slim]

Yeah, I hope to distract someone during whatever is 2009's equivalent of Left 4 Dead.

[SilentScreams]

I'm actually seriously considering making the trip out there.
I'm trying to get some idea of what a plane ticket + hotel + whatever would actually cost.
Early estimates suggest it won't be cheap. :D

[MagGnome]

I'm actually seriously considering making the trip out there.
I'm trying to get some idea of what a plane ticket + hotel + whatever would actually cost.
Early estimates suggest it won't be cheap. :D

I'm sure the total expense will make you scream, silently. :p

[LordDon]

Me. Tickets. Purchased. Today!

[MagGnome]

Me. Tickets. Purchased. Today!

Great! I really need to register myself.

[civil]

Great! I really need to register myself.
<HomerSimpsonVoice>

::shakes fist:: Do it.

</HomerSimpsonVoice>

[TrackZero]

I'm actually seriously considering making the trip out there.
I'm trying to get some idea of what a plane ticket + hotel + whatever would actually cost.
Early estimates suggest it won't be cheap. :D

Really depends yeah. For me, $760 for flights, $1000 for the hotel for 5 days.
That'll hurt the pocketbook, but it's worth it.

Now you can hotel for very cheap if you find someone here to share with or crash on their floor, or who doesn't feel the need to be at the Sheraton.

[Kielaran]

Umm...I have no idea what you are talking about civil. :p

[civil]

Kielaran, Ninja Edit before anyone wakes up this morning.

[TrackZero]

Umm...I have no idea what you are talking about civil. :p

You forget I got the e-mail this morning. And I can see through time. ;) But I can take a joke Kiel, heh.

[Jackel]

Something tells me we're missing an inside joke. Thankfully I have the leverage against Corey to find out :D

[pronounconnoun]

You forget I got the e-mail this morning. And I can see through time. ;) But I can take a joke Kiel, heh.

So three Canadians walk into a bar...

[MagGnome]

Why did Kielaran edit his post? It didn't seem bad to me. :p

[Kielaran]

You forget I got the e-mail this morning. And I can see through time. ;) But I can take a joke Kiel, heh.

Why did Kielaran edit his post? It didn't seem bad to me. :p

Yeah, I didn't think it sounded too bad, but after civils post, I looked at it again. It was too early to think and I just assumed it sounded far worse, or that it sounded like I was propositioning SilentScreams, which was not my intent. I would of course save that for when we were in person. :p

[TrackZero]

So three Canadians walk into a bar...

Is one of them from Alberta? That'll change the outcome of the joke. ;)

[mister slim]

Or there's the alternate version: Two Canadians and a Québécois walk into a bar...

[Bone]

Is one of them from Alberta? That'll change the outcome of the joke. ;)
I'm intrigued. What makes an Albertan funnier?

[mister slim]

I'm intrigued. What makes an Albertan funnier?

They're like the Canadian equivalent of a Texan.

[Jackel]

I would mumble something about the best Canuck jokes being about Neufie's but who am I kidding. Everyone already knows that.

[LordDon]

Great! I really need to register myself.

So help me Gnome, if you don't get on this right now I'll... I'll... (thinks quickly about what would hurt Mags most, notices top poster on main page) have Track revoke posting privileges for each day that goes by without PAX tickets.

[civil]

I'll go you one better, Lord: Mags, if you don't buy your tickets you can't stay at my place in September!

We'll see how long the little weasel lasts. ;)

[Backseat Killer]

They're like the Canadian equivalent of a Texan.

And.....? What are you trying to say here?

[National Kato]

And.....? What are you trying to say here?

Just that Texans are the American equivalent of Albertans.

[Bone]

SO you're saying Albertans are kick-ass and everyone else in Canada is secretly jealous of them.

[Ghostbear]

SO you're saying Albertans are kick-ass and everyone else in Canada is secretly jealous of them.

The delirium is spreading! Its Texan Flu!

[civil]

SO you're saying Albertans are kick-ass and everyone else in Canada is secretly jealous of them.
I'm pretty sure he was saying Albertans have sex with cows and goats. Unless I misread something.

[pronounconnoun]

They're like the Canadian equivalent of a Texan.

And.....? What are you trying to say here?

Just that Texans are the American equivalent of Albertans.

SO you're saying Albertans are kick-ass and everyone else in Canada is secretly jealous of them.

I'm having a bad day at work, but I read this and suddenly felt over 9,000 times better. :)

[Bone]

Most of the responses to my last post confirm my assumptions about jealousy. We all know it's people from Mississippi who have sex with cows and goats (it's just science, people).

In other words, it must be great to be an Albertan!

[mister slim]

Hey, at least you live in the Edmonton of Texas.

[MagGnome]

So help me Gnome, if you don't get on this right now I'll... I'll... (thinks quickly about what would hurt Mags most, notices top poster on main page) have Track revoke posting privileges for each day that goes by without PAX tickets.

That would be great actually! Think of all the other things I could get done. :D


I'll go you one better, Lord: Mags, if you don't buy your tickets you can't stay at my place in September!

We'll see how long the little weasel lasts. ;)

Surely you aren't serious?!? :eek:


I might as well just come out and say that I'm not going. I've crunched the numbers several times now, and I just can't afford it, free hotel room or not. I'd really love to go, but I just don't see it happening. Sorry guys. :(

[Jackel]

That would be great actually! Think of all the other things I could get done. :D




Surely you aren't serious?!? :eek:


I might as well just come out and say that I'm not going. I've crunched the numbers several times now, and I just can't afford it, free hotel room or not. I'd really love to go, but I just don't see it happening. Sorry guys. :(

Sorry to hear that Mags. We'd love to see ya...hopefully next year!!

[wyeast]

I might as well just come out and ...

But wait a minute, you already... :confused:


Nevermind. :D

Sorry you can't join the debauchery, Mags. :(

Stupid economy :mad:

[MagGnome]

Sorry to hear that Mags. We'd love to see ya...hopefully next year!!

PAX 2010, woohoo! :cool:


But wait a minute, you already... :confused:


Nevermind. :D

Sorry you can't join the debauchery, Mags. :(

Stupid economy :mad:

I know, I'm really bummed that I won't be there. If I wasn't buying a house I'd definitely go, but in the end I really can't afford both. Once I'm actually in the house I'll be saving money, but I have to spend a lot of money upfront in order to buy one.

I could probably whip out a credit card and charge the whole trip to Seattle, but I'm really trying to clamp down on my finances as much as possible.

Can you still send me some vegan donuts? ;)

[wyeast]

Can you still send me some vegan donuts? ;)
I'll probably start setting up the order thread in the next month or so. I'm sure something can be arranged with shipping donuts to those of you saps who aren't coming. :mad: :)

I'm not sure the gigantor cock donuts will ship well, though. So you and Backseat will have to do without those, at least. :p :D

[MagGnome]

I can't imagine that any donut would hold up well during shipping. At least not any donut that I'd want to stick in my mouth. :p

You never know though!

[Suave Peanut]

Can you crunch the numbers again?

[MagGnome]

Can you crunch the numbers again?

I'm too busy crunching my abs. ;)


Sorry Peanut, I know how much you were looking forward to sharing a hotel room with two gay guys. :p

[Alatheia]

Mags... :confused:

You're not supposed to make your gf cry! :(

[Suave Peanut]

I'm too busy crunching my abs. ;)


Sorry Peanut, I know how much you were looking forward to sharing a hotel room with two gay guys. :p

I had images in my head. Sexy, sexy images! There were going to be such parties!

[civil]

Well that's retarded. :(

Maybe we'll organize some secret benefit concert for him to come.

And yeah, I was kidding about you staying here in September. Maybe.

We'll see if you change your mind about certain conferences. :eek:

[MagGnome]

Mags... :confused:

You're not supposed to make your gf cry! :(

I'm used to making girls cry. They always weep when they realize that I will never give them teh sex.


I had images in my head. Sexy, sexy images! There were going to be such parties!

We probably would have kept you up all night with our gay antics. :p


Well that's retarded. :(

Maybe we'll organize some secret benefit concert for him to come.

And yeah, I was kidding about you staying here in September. Maybe.

We'll see if you change your mind about certain conferences. :eek:

I'm not sure what conference you are alluding to, but I can assure you that you will still let me stay with you in September. ;)

Edit - I will keep looking at flights guys. I just didn't want to get anyone's hopes up. I know you were all looking forward to seeing how uncool I am in the real world. :p

[wyeast]

I can't imagine that any donut would hold up well during shipping. At least not any donut that I'd want to stick in my mouth. :p

You never know though!

Overnight or 2-day it'd probably hold up ok. I've sent baklava cross country and it was well received on the other side. :)

[SilentScreams]

Overnight or 2-day it'd probably hold up ok. I've sent baklava cross country and it was well received on the other side. :)

I'd never heard of baklava before now, but after Wiki-ing it, I want some.

[Bone]

I'd never heard of baklava before now, but after Wiki-ing it, I want some.
Baklava is so awesome. Flaky, sweet, and sticky, like your prom date.

[Psykoboy2]

I was totally bettin' he'd go the mom route, but he took prom date instead. You just can never tell with Bone.

[SilentScreams]

Baklava is so awesome. Flaky, sweet, and sticky, like your prom date.

The jokes on you. I didn't have a prom date! Ha!

...wait...

:(

[civil]

I was totally bettin' he'd go the mom route, but he took prom date instead. You just can never tell with Bone.
I thought for sure my sister was gonna catch some shrapnel.

That's our Bone, always keeping us and our families on our toes!

Or is that knees? I forget.

[Bone]

If you ask some, they'd say goats. But I only like them for their cheese.

But yeah, I like to mix it up. Too much moms and sisters can get tiring, let's ratchet things back to high school, ya know? Besides, if you didn't have a prom date, you could substitute "hand", and the flakiness is even more disturbing.

ANYWAY. I'm just killing time before Psykoboy finally responds to my acquisition of a pinball machine. I expect a wave of hatred any day now.

[MagGnome]

Overnight or 2-day it'd probably hold up ok. I've sent baklava cross country and it was well received on the other side. :)

Good point - I'll be expecting those vegan donuts then!


The jokes on you. I didn't have a prom date! Ha!

...wait...

:(


I had a gorgeous prom date, but I had no desire to find out if she was sticky or not. :p

[shodan2020]

Baklava is so awesome. Flaky, sweet, and sticky, like your prom date.

Wait, isn't that "Shake n' Bake" chicken?

Is some kid helping?

[MagGnome]

It's Shake 'N Bake and I helped. :D

[shodan2020]

It's Shake 'N Bake and I helped. :D

Oh, so you're the one.

Also, is there any news on COG T-shirts for PAX? I'd love to order one with my name all over it, so people can find me and give me hugs, presents, and other assorted things. :)

[Psykoboy2]

You'll notice a lot more PAX discussion....


....after E3.

[Sandman]

When is this E3 thing you speak of?

[Psykoboy2]

E3 is the first week of June. Although I need to correct myself....you'll be hearing more about this PAX thing and t-shirt thing probably next week or so.

Keep an eye out.

[shodan2020]

You'll notice a lot more PAX discussion....


....after E3.

Ok, Scotty, fine. Have your E3. :)

[Kielaran]

We've got a present for folks that pre-reg early...

Any guess what it is?

[pronounconnoun]

Any guess what it is?

Man, if I somehow miraculously pull plane and hotel fare out of my butt and go to PAX I am saddened by the fact that I will not get a special pre-register gift.

[Sandman]

According to a new news article over at IGN 60,000+ are expected this year with pre-registration expected to close very soon.

[Voodoo]

As it turns out, everything is lining up for me to be free to come to PAX. :)

[Jackel]

As it turns out, everything is lining up for me to be free to come to PAX. :)

Awesome new Voodoo. Any chance you'd bring your PC? I'd love to find some interest in a few ppl for the BYOPC.

[mightbe]

Awesome new Voodoo. Any chance you'd bring your PC? I'd love to find some interest in a few ppl for the BYOPC.

My laptop is a fine gaming stallion and it will be present. Lemme know if we get a fleet of CoG together and we can have a block of Immortal Machines.

[Jackel]

My laptop is a fine gaming stallion and it will be present. Lemme know if we get a fleet of CoG together and we can have a block of Immortal Machines.

If we get enough people I'll ship my desktop, otherwise my laptop does a dandy job in a pinch to get some gaming done (as long as I bring a mouse with me).

Maybe I'll make a post and see who is interested.

[Voodoo]

Awesome new Voodoo. Any chance you'd bring your PC? I'd love to find some interest in a few ppl for the BYOPC.
I'd definitely be bringing my gaming laptop.

[civil]

Hey, good news Voodoo.

Now I've really got to make sure I don't piss you off before then. ;)

[Voodoo]

Flight and room is all set & booked!

[shodan2020]

Flight and room is all set & booked!

Nice, I'll see you there! :)

[mightbe]

Due to an awesome coincidence, I'm actually going to be there this year. Badge grabbed, hotel and flight are coming soon.

God I love you bitches.

CAN'T WAIT!

[Sandman]

Due to an awesome coincidence, I'm actually going to be there this year. Badge grabbed, hotel and flight are coming soon.

God I love you bitches.

CAN'T WAIT!

That is indeed awesome.

[Alatheia]

Due to an awesome coincidence, I'm actually going to be there this year. Badge grabbed, hotel and flight are coming soon.

God I love you bitches.

CAN'T WAIT!

Yay! Rob will be here!

Bringing your gf? :D

[flogging.joey]

I will be there as well, with laptop in possession, ready to TF2 it up.

[civil]

Due to an awesome coincidence, I'm actually going to be there this year. Badge grabbed, hotel and flight are coming soon.

God I love you bitches.

CAN'T WAIT!
I am compiling a list of exceptionally dark and crass jokes for Sharing Fun Time.

[bapenguin]

Due to an awesome coincidence, I'm actually going to be there this year. Badge grabbed, hotel and flight are coming soon.

God I love you bitches.

CAN'T WAIT!

Sweet!! We need to put the "official" list together soon of who is all going.

[Kielaran]

Due to an awesome coincidence, I'm actually going to be there this year. Badge grabbed, hotel and flight are coming soon.

God I love you bitches.

CAN'T WAIT!

Let's see if you can have a repeat PAX-winning performance. :)

I will be there as well, with laptop in possession, ready to TF2 it up.

Good to hear it Joey.

[Jackel]

Its good to see so many familiar faces going to PAX this year. Definitely looking forward to seeing everyone again...and Mightbe...I think you and I have a date with a bottle.

[Psykoboy2]

Medium pace fellas...remember that.

[Psykoboy2]

New information: PENNY ARCADE REVEALS PAX 2009 EXHIBITORS AND FIRST PROGRAMMING DETAILS
Headliners include Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Blizzard and Wizards of the Coast

SEATTLE - Aug. 6, 2009 - The organizers of the sixth annual PAX gaming festival today announced key details of the upcoming show to be held Sept. 4-6 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. This year's exhibition hall will offer PAX attendees hands-on time with highly anticipated games and products from nearly 100 exhibitors, including top publishers Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Blizzard and Wizards of the Coast (see below for a complete exhibitor list).

In addition to seeing an enormous number of pre-release games on the show floor, attendees can expect a slew of panels, the Omegathon gaming competition, tournaments and more. First details of PAX 2009 programming include:

* The first live US demonstration of LucasArts' Star Wars: The Old Republic and a sponsored cantina where LucasArts community members attending PAX can mingle with staff and developers

* Demonstrations of Ubisoft's hottest titles, including Assassin's Creed II and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction

* The PAX 10 independent games showcase

* Sponsored parties throughout Seattle's downtown core

* Two nights of beguiling concerts featuring the best artists in nerdcore

"PAX IS SO GREAT," said Robert Khoo of Penny Arcade. "SO GREAT"

Aug. 15 is the deadline for "mailed" pre-registration, so if you want to have your badge delivered directly to your doorstep, pre-register now at http://paxsite.com. Registrations after that date will have to be picked up on site during the show.

Complete List of PAX 2009 Exhibitors:

- 1up
- 2K Games
- Aeria Games & Entertainment
- Alienware
- Alteil
- Ankama Games
- Antec
- Astro Gaming
- Atari, Inc.
- Bethesda Softworks LLC
- Big Fish Games
- Bioware
- Black Sheep Studios
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Capcom Entertainment, Inc.
- CCP Games
- CDV Software Entertainment USA
- Chessex
- Disney Interactive Studios
- Dolby Laboratories
- ECA
- Electronic Arts
- Eminence Group Pty. Ltd.
- Fallen Earth LLC
- Flying Frog Productions
- Flying Lab Software
- Frogster America
- Funcom
- Garage Games
- Geek Chic HQ
- Gunnar Optiks
- Harmonix Music
- Hi-Rez Studios
- Hothead Games
- Hudson Entertainment
- iGlove Inc.
- Ignition Entertainment
- ITT Technical Institute
- Jones Soda Co.
- Klei Entertainment
- Mana Energy Potions
- Mega64
- Microsoft
- Microsoft-XNA
- Mythic Entertainment
- Namco Bandai Games America inc
- Namco Networks America Inc.
- NCsoft
- Nexon
- Nintendo of America Inc
- NVIDIA
- Omni Consumer Products (Tru Blood)
- Oni Press
- Patriot Memory
- Phantom EFX, Inc.
- Pink Gorilla LLC
- Playlogic Entertainment Inc.
- Privateer Press
- Riot Games
- Rockstar Games
- Rooster Teeth Productions, LLC
- Runic Games
- SEGA
- Sony Computer Entertainment America
- Stardock Entertainment
- SteelSeries
- Sweet Kitty
- Swell Games / Simon Fraser University
- Telltale Games
- The Behemoth
- The Dreaming Comics and Games
- The Guildhall at SMU
- THQ
- TN Games
- Tozai, Inc.
- Tritton Technologies
- True Games Interactive
- Turbine
- Turtle Beach
- Twisted Pixel Games, LLC
- Ubisoft Entertainment
- Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc.
- Upper Deck Entertainment
- Valve Software
- Vancouver Film School
- Wacom Technology
- Warner Bros. Games
- Wizards Of The Coast
- Y-Bot Classic Video Games
- Zalman USA Inc.

[AgtFox]

Hah...was just about to post this since I saw it come in my mailbox.

I see Sony will be there, but not Activision (but Blizzard is).

[Bad Buddha]

Sweet Kitty!

[Sl1pstream]

THQ!

Meh, BK is offline, I'll send her a message on facebook. :p

[wyeast]

*goes off to stalk on Facebook* :D

:o


:D

[Backseat Killer]

No need to stalk me on Facebook - I'm here!

And THQ is a HUGE company... most corporate marketing guys will be there. I still don't know aboot my trip but I will start asking/bugging my boss starting this weekend! I really, really, really hope I get to meet up with all ya'll!

[Sandman]

Give me the schedule damnit.

[wyeast]

No need to stalk me on Facebook - I'm here!

As if I would be satisfied to stalk you at just one place. :p :D

[TrackZero]

aboot my trip

I'm glad people can get so much amusement out of such a simple thing. ;)

[Backseat Killer]

i didn't know if anyone caught that or not! I miss canadialand...

[Alatheia]

No need to stalk me on Facebook - I'm here!

And THQ is a HUGE company... most corporate marketing guys will be there. I still don't know aboot my trip but I will start asking/bugging my boss starting this weekend! I really, really, really hope I get to meet up with all ya'll!

You'd better be here!

[Psykoboy2]

Omeganauts Announced!!!

* Darin Blanchard
* Noah Callaway
* Matt Carmack
* Thaddaeus Engelmann
* Jackson Foster
* Alejandra Garcia
* Grace Hoang
* Mary Jacobson
* Rachel Kraft
* Ken Lindas
* David Medwid
* Daniel Merritt
* Eric Moran
* Sean Morris
* Mark Petcavage
* Alexander Rakoczy
* Ryan Taylor
* Neal Torres
* Hans Wuerflein
* Isha Zubeidi

And the games they'll be playing:

* ROUND 1: Mario Kart ® Wii
* ROUND 2: Bookworm ® Adventures
* ROUND 3: Halo 3: ODST
* ROUND 4: (a rhythm game)
* ROUND 5: CONNECT FOUR
* FINAL ROUND: ???????

[Sandman]

I would have been out in round 1.

[Suave Peanut]

Why are none of those names mine?

[Rogue_hunter]

I know 5 of those names through general interaction, total of 12 were active on the PA forums beforehand, several others have since joined. I actually have people to root for this year.

Surprising there's no PC game this year, and that the FPS round is ODST. It was usually a PC FPS, earning the nickname "ladykiller" because most of the women would lose at that point.

[shodan2020]

So ummm... any news on the COG shirts?? Fellas???

[Suave Peanut]

So ummm... any news on the COG shirts?? Fellas???
You're late. (http://www.zazzle.com/colony_of_gamers/gifts?cg=196215948212258534)

[Sandman]

Official_PAX (http://twitter.com/Official_PAX) Omeganauts have been chosen, exhibitor list has been released, and our full schedule will go live this week -- only 26 days until PAX!37 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/Official_PAX/status/3201404758) from web

Via Twitter.

About damn time on the schedule.

[shodan2020]

You're late. (http://www.zazzle.com/colony_of_gamers/gifts?cg=196215948212258534)

Goddamnit, you're right! I was checking the design threads.. but thanks for pointing this out to me. I gotta get one of those babies ordered! :)

[Sandman]

Goddamnit, you're right! I was checking the design threads.. but thanks for pointing this out to me. I gotta get one of those babies ordered! :)

STOP!

We are working on a cheaper alternative!

[pseudopseudo]

STOP!

We are working on a cheaper alternative!

I was just looking at those, and thinking: "DAMN! $30 for a t-shirt? I love this community but... DAMN!"

[Sandman]

3.5 weeks to go!

[Psykoboy2]

Shedule's up (http://www.paxsite.com/schedule.php)!!

[Sandman]

Shweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.