Pax 2009 [Archive] - Colony of Gamers

Rogue_hunter

10-01-2008, 04:52 PM

I'm coming to Seattle on Wednesday next year....I know now when people start arriving on Thursday I won't be able to do any sight seeing so I'll get that done then.

Seriously, that was the best idea I had. Seeing the Mariners game with DangerChan, her boyfriend Joey (DC: where is he? he should be here!) and mightbe was great. And dinner/happy hour at a BBQ place while we were in Seattle was bizarre, but really good.

Didn't do too much sightseeing, but that might change next year, depending on the baseball schedule.

iHap

10-01-2008, 04:54 PM

I'll be arriving a week or two early.

pheriannath

10-01-2008, 04:55 PM

I'll be there, and the missus will probably be tagging along.

Sl1pstream

10-01-2008, 04:58 PM

I won't be there :(

OrigamiPanther

10-01-2008, 05:06 PM

It's already booked on my calendar even though the official date hasn't been announced.

Erratic

10-01-2008, 05:48 PM

You should be Gambit.

.. I am Gambit?

Erratic

10-01-2008, 05:48 PM

i won't be there :(

why the fuck not?!

pomeroy

10-01-2008, 05:49 PM

By hook or by crook, I'm going this year.

Kielaran

10-01-2008, 06:14 PM

I won't be there :(

Really? Why?

On a happier note, I will be there.;)

Dave

10-01-2008, 06:17 PM

I won't be there :(

You've got a few months to change your mind on this; but it would be a better time if you were there, you know?

Rogue_hunter

10-01-2008, 06:20 PM

Just sayin', certain people will be kidnapped if they aren't there. They know who they are.

Bone

10-01-2008, 06:30 PM

If BK is expecting a mini-me by then, that will be the only reason I can predict why we would miss it. I know why Slip is missing it, and it's a very good reason as well. For many more PAXen to come.

Mdot

10-01-2008, 06:31 PM

Are they doing the Boston one this time? If so, I could probably swing that.

crazyD

10-01-2008, 06:35 PM

I'd like to go next year. We'll see what happens.

Rogue_hunter

10-01-2008, 06:35 PM

Are they doing the Boston one this time? If so, I could probably swing that.

2010, and wouldn't a Yankee fan such as yourself instantaneously burst into flames upon walking into the city?

Mdot

10-01-2008, 06:42 PM

2010, and wouldn't a Yankee fan such as yourself instantaneously burst into flames upon walking into the city?

Hah, I've done it before and it wasn't pretty. Fun city though.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb105/mattfedor/n8815386_36151280_4491.jpg?t=1222904722

Bad Buddha

10-01-2008, 06:52 PM

I'll stop by. Probably talk my son into coming along... He'll be 21 by then! Allright! :D

My wife will probably get pissed if I get him snot-hanging drunk with a bunch of internet gaming degenerates. :(

Time to start figuring out my alibi:

"He's 21! He doesn't need Daddy telling him what to do and not do!"

That just might work. :rolleyes:

pomeroy

10-01-2008, 07:00 PM

Alatheia

10-01-2008, 07:12 PM

WTH are you all talking about?

I'm already in Seattle :cool:

Next year, people, please save your money and use me to drive you from the airport to your hotel... all the other options cost too damn much!

Also, for people coming early, I'll go sight seeing too!! :D

Bad Buddha

10-01-2008, 07:13 PM

I haven't gone, so I've only heard, but what I heard was:

What happens at PAX, stays at PAX (unless it's about Gambit)

I live about 20 miles away from the convention center. I've got to bring him home and hose him off! Try explaining THAT!

UWCrash

10-01-2008, 07:18 PM

Yes, it's too soon. I'm still tired from this year.

But shit yes I'll be there. Track may be the den mother, but someone still has to take care of him at 2am Thursday night when he's stumbling around wasted. :D

Alatheia

10-01-2008, 08:40 PM

I live about 20 miles away from the convention center. I've got to bring him home and hose him off! Try explaining THAT!

But I'm only 10 miles from the convention center :p

Bad Buddha

10-01-2008, 08:45 PM

But I'm only 10 miles from the convention center :p

Could I stop by your place and hose him off before I take him home? :p

Scull

10-01-2008, 09:42 PM

I suppose I'll be working again. So yes, I'll be there, but I won't have time to hang out :(

OrangePulp

10-01-2008, 10:08 PM

I'll make it this next year. Isn't so bad for me because it's only a couple hours drive.

iHap

10-01-2008, 10:11 PM

I'll make it this next year. Isn't so bad for me because it's only a couple hours drive.
I'll be driving up from SoCal. I'll be going up the I think the 10 along the coast and have a nice few days.

Alatheia

10-01-2008, 10:14 PM

Could I stop by your place and hose him off before I take him home? :p

I'm in the south end, so I'm 30 miles from you :p

Rogue_hunter

10-02-2008, 12:20 AM

I'll be driving up from SoCal. I'll be going up the I think the 10 along the coast and have a nice few days.

Where are you in Cali? Because if it's the San Fernando Valley or south, I'd go up there with you, depending on when you went up. Help pay for gas, drive, etc.

iHap

10-02-2008, 12:36 AM

Where are you in Cali? Because if it's the San Fernando Valley or south, I'd go up there with you, depending on when you went up. Help pay for gas, drive, etc.

I live in Orange. If you really wanted to drive up there with me it would be possible to pick you up.

But this is all assuming that I'll be driving up there, I may just fly there since it's only about a 2 hour ride.

Whunpo

10-02-2008, 12:39 AM

I'd love to 09', but my real goal is set on 2010. I'll have graduated, and I really want to make this my last act before college.

astranoir

10-02-2008, 12:40 AM

I really want to go, but I really want to go every year. :(

Rogue_hunter

10-02-2008, 12:53 AM

I live in Orange. If you really wanted to drive up there with me it would be possible to pick you up.

But this is all assuming that I'll be driving up there, I may just fly there since it's only about a 2 hour ride.

Orange, eh...that's not all that far.../me goes to stalk iHap
The flight was roughly two and a half hours from LAX, and cost about $99 each way on Virgin America. If I fly, I'll be using Alatheia's offer of a ride from the airport.

I really want to go, but I really want to go every year. :(

Do what I did, made the decision to go in January, right before pre-registration. That way, I was pretty much locked in to go, regardless of what was going on.
Or you could follow Psykoboy2's example. Buy the pass, buy a plane ticket there, reserve a hotel, wait a few months, buy the return ticket. That helps you spread out the cost, as the hotel rooms were paid at checkout.

Or, third option, you get kidnapped and people take you to PAX. It wouldn't be your fault, and you'd get returned in a timely manner. (There are at least 3 people that are on this list of being kidnapped if they don't confirm they'll be going by July, people can easily be added to that list)

astranoir

10-02-2008, 01:01 AM

Or, third option, you get kidnapped and people take you to PAX. It wouldn't be your fault, and you'd get returned in a timely manner. (There are at least 3 people that are on this list of being kidnapped if they don't confirm they'll be going by July, people can easily be added to that list)

I like this option, though I will probably try to go with the first.

Dave

10-02-2008, 01:04 AM

Orange, eh...that's not all that far.../me goes to stalk iHap
The flight was roughly two and a half hours from LAX, and cost about $99 each way on Virgin America. If I fly, I'll be using Alatheia's offer of a ride from the airport.

Do what I did, made the decision to go in January, right before pre-registration. That way, I was pretty much locked in to go, regardless of what was going on.
Or you could follow Psykoboy2's example. Buy the pass, buy a plane ticket there, reserve a hotel, wait a few months, buy the return ticket. That helps you spread out the cost, as the hotel rooms were paid at checkout.

Or, third option, you get kidnapped and people take you to PAX. It wouldn't be your fault, and you'd get returned in a timely manner. (There are at least 3 people that are on this list of being kidnapped if they don't confirm they'll be going by July, people can easily be added to that list)

While I don't disagree with Scott's method of madness, you know... you could always just start saving now. Yeah, maybe saving some eleven months in advance might not seem cool; but it's doable. You just have to be disciplined about it.

I've taken trips overseas twice in the past few years and each time it was due to me saving up way in advance. You guys can do it, you just have to find a method that works for you and stick with it.

Deadend

10-02-2008, 01:15 AM

I know I will make it, unless the job market here gets even worse.

Erratic

10-02-2008, 01:56 AM

I know I will make it, unless the job market here gets even worse.

We should wander around Seattle at like 2am again

TurboKinny

10-02-2008, 09:45 AM

I suppose I'll be working again. So yes, I'll be there, but I won't have time to hang out :(Yay you made it over here! :)

I plan to go to PAX next year, but assuming I get into grad school, it might be a shortened PAX experience :( Saturday and Sunday at PAX is better than no PAX at all, though!

wyeast

10-02-2008, 09:52 AM

it might be a shortened PAX experience :( Saturday and Sunday at PAX is better than no PAX at all, though!

<---- had to do the "shortened experience" this year. I agree, it's better than none, but I would've greatly preferred at least twice as much time with you bastids. :D

I like this option, though I will probably try to go with the first.

*jots note* arrange... kidnapping... ;)

astranoir

10-02-2008, 09:54 AM

*jots note* arrange... kidnapping... ;)

Haha, excellent ...

Rogue_hunter

10-02-2008, 10:40 AM

*jots note* arrange... kidnapping... ;)

Hey now, I have the master list, I do the jotting of the notes around here! And I can also reverse kidnap people so they won't be at PAX...<looks at wyeast>

/me adds a fourth and fifth person to the kidnap list...

wyeast

10-02-2008, 10:44 AM

Hey now, I have the master list, I do the jotting of the notes around here! And I can also reverse kidnap people so they won't be at PAX...<looks at wyeast>

/me adds a fourth and fifth person to the kidnap list...

If it makes you feel better, don't call it me kidnapping astra. It's me recruiting her to help me carry donut boxes. ;)

astranoir

10-02-2008, 10:46 AM

If it makes you feel better, don't call it me kidnapping astra. It's me recruiting her to help me carry donut boxes. ;)

Mmmm... donuts. Sounds like a good plan to me :D

Bone

10-02-2008, 10:50 AM

Mmmm... donuts. Sounds like a good plant to me :D

If scientists create a donut plant, we're doomed. Or blessed. I'm not sure.

astranoir

10-02-2008, 10:51 AM

If scientists create a donut plant, we're doomed. Or blessed. I'm not sure.

Oh no! You caught me... *goes off to edit post*

wyeast

10-02-2008, 10:54 AM

Its understandable if you want to plead temporary insanity because you were disctracted by the thought of donuts.

Sweet bacon-y donuts... :eek: :D

astranoir

10-02-2008, 10:55 AM

Its understandable if you want to plead temporary insanity because you were disctracted by the thought of donuts.

Sweet bacon-y donuts... :eek: :D

Of course! That must have been it ...

Rogue_hunter

10-02-2008, 10:58 AM

If it makes you feel better, don't call it me kidnapping astra. It's me recruiting her to help me carry donut boxes. ;)
Hey hey HEY! I was gonna "entice" her to come back to my lair, but you keep trying to ruin it for me! There are only so many gamer chicks that will actually talk to me, and you're trying to hog the one that I'm focused on right now! :mad:

Mmmm... donuts. Sounds like a good plan to me :D
Fixed that for you! (Ha, I think that's a first for the forum!)
and, you mean these doughnuts:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2820033525_7b2065ce69_b.jpg

Stupid image limit per post. Kept saying I had 7 when I only had 4! But yes, we had alot of doughnuts, thanks to wyeast.
Bacon doughnut picture later because I have class to go to.

wyeast

10-02-2008, 11:00 AM

Hey hey HEY! I was gonna "entice" her to come back to my lair, but you keep trying to ruin it for me! There are only so many gamer chicks that will actually talk to me, and you're trying to hog the one that I'm focused on right now! :mad:

Wait, what? You had a whole lair? Goddamn, the things I missed, and I was there! :o

Ok, how about this. You bring her to LA, then stop here on the way up so I can recruit her for the donut detail? :)

Stupid image limit per post. Kept saying I had 7 when I only had 4! But yes, we had alot of doughnuts, thanks to wyeast.
It's the smilies. They count against the image limit.

astranoir

10-02-2008, 11:03 AM

Oh noes! I am only loved for my gender :(

wyeast

10-02-2008, 11:05 AM

Oh noes! I am only loved for my gender :(

It's not just your gender, don't you worry.

It's your two ably donut-box-carrying arms. :D

;)

astranoir

10-02-2008, 11:12 AM

It's not just your gender, don't you worry.

It's your two ably donut-box-carrying arms. :D

;)

I'd better start buffing up, then. :p

Bone

10-02-2008, 11:36 AM

Practice with two-handed donut curls. Lift, nom. Lift, nom. 5 reps, and as many sets as you can handle.

Actually this will make you totally unable to carry anything more than a few feet. I never said I knew anything about physical fitness.

astranoir

10-02-2008, 11:41 AM

Alatheia

10-02-2008, 01:03 PM

You'll be having shirts made again right?

Should so have them sent to my house to save on shipping! :cool:

Rogue_hunter

10-02-2008, 03:45 PM

Oh noes! I am only loved for my gender :(

Not only your gender, but also your ability to play tabletop games, read books while looking artistic in the park, posting on forums, and having a webcam! Plus you like doughnuts and bacon, that means we have to be friends.
I take all my friends to my lair.

Though, no one here has actually seen it, as none of them live close enough to see my lair. I need to get on top of that whole kidnapping people and taking them to my lair thing.

Sandman

10-02-2008, 03:46 PM

Not only your gender, but also your ability to play tabletop games, read books while looking artistic in the park, posting on forums, and having a webcam! Plus you like doughnuts and bacon, that means we have to be friends.
I take all my friends to my lair.

Though, no one here has actually seen it, as none of them live close enough to see my lair. I need to get on top of that whole kidnapping people and taking them to my lair thing.

Skullcrusher Mountain?

Backseat Killer

10-02-2008, 03:52 PM

Oh no - am i on the kidnapping list Rouge?

Rogue_hunter

10-02-2008, 03:58 PM

Skullcrusher Mountain?
But I don't want to destroy the world with my army of robots. I just want people to play games with.

Oh no - am i on the kidnapping list Rogue?
Nice try on the spelling...
but you can bet your sweet ass you are on the list.
Only for Bone/Eric to read:
not meant in a sexual manner. Bone, please don't kill me for looking at your wife's ass. But I will still kidnap her, carrying child or not, to make sure that she is at PAX. Just a head's up.

The kidnapping list is not very complicated at the moment, but depending on how big it gets, I might have to leave for PAX 2 weeks in advance.
FYI, if you were at PAX 2008, you're already on the list

EDIT: Post 100!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It took me 3 months to do that at most other forums. And to have made #100 in the PAX thread makes it all kinds of special

Sl1pstream

10-02-2008, 04:20 PM

Considering the fact that it would cost me $1200 for just the flight, I'm pretty sure that I'm not on that list.

Screw you and your $99 flights. :p

iHap

10-02-2008, 04:28 PM

Rogue a car ride up there would cost around $400-$500 in a car that gets 20mpg, for gas up and down. now if we split that between a few people it could work out nicely.

Bone

10-02-2008, 04:31 PM

But I don't want to destroy the world with my army of robots. I just want people to play games with.

Nice try on the spelling...
but you can bet your sweet ass you are on the list.
Only for Bone/Eric to read:
not meant in a sexual manner. Bone, please don't kill me for looking at your wife's ass. But I will still kidnap her, carrying child or not, to make sure that she is at PAX. Just a head's up.

None taken. But if you kidnap my wife I better wake up in the same burlap sack, thinking "yep... it DID smell like ether".

rinichanraar

10-02-2008, 04:37 PM

Joey and I actually aren't sure if we're going to make it to PAX next year. Joey's looking for a new job, and I'm just looking for a job. :(

Mot Wakorb

10-02-2008, 04:48 PM

Joey and I actually aren't sure if we're going to make it to PAX next year. Joey's looking for a new job, and I'm just looking for a job. :(

C'mon, you've got a year to get that job, all the cool kids are doing it.

Alatheia

10-02-2008, 04:59 PM

Well, you won't have to kidnap me since I'm already in Seattle :p

Jackel

10-02-2008, 05:20 PM

Well, you won't have to kidnap me since I'm already in Seattle :p

You'd like to think that wouldn't you :)

astranoir

10-02-2008, 05:25 PM

pheriannath

10-02-2008, 05:30 PM

To answer a question from earlier, we will definitely have shirts made again.

My current plan is to do one "official" shirt (as I have an "official" duty to!), and to hold a contest for a community shirt design (or two!). We shall see!

wyeast

10-02-2008, 05:44 PM

Not only your gender, but also your ability to play tabletop games, read books while looking artistic in the park, posting on forums, and having a webcam!

Yes, all that too. Whoa whoa whoa. Webcam? There's an astracam and I haven't been informed? :mad:

Oh no - am i on the kidnapping list Rouge?
Not only are you at the top of his kidnap list. There's probably other lists floating around that all involve kidnapping Rogue just so the rest of us can have a chance to kidnap you before he does

None taken. But if you kidnap my wife I better wake up in the same burlap sack, thinking "yep... it DID smell like ether".
Don't have any ether. How about Bourbon? :D

Joey and I actually aren't sure if we're going to make it to PAX next year. Joey's looking for a new job, and I'm just looking for a job. :(
*adds to notes* Get DangerChan job up here... ;)

*grumbles* 4 smiley limit...

Rogue_hunter

10-02-2008, 06:38 PM

Yes, all that too. Whoa whoa whoa. Webcam? There's an astracam and I haven't been informed? :mad:
You clearly didn't pay attention in the mugshot thread

Not only are you at the top of his kidnap list. There's probably other lists floating around that all involve kidnapping Rogue just so the rest of us can have a chance to kidnap you before he does
Dude, stop looking at my list! And you guys won't be able to counter-kidnap me, as you'll never find my secret lair
it's my room, in my parent's house

Don't have any ether. How about Bourbon? :D
AGAIN! stealing my notes. But for Bone, I just need blue nehi. (btw Bone, that order is still in the packing phase, and some bonus goodies have been thrown in)

*adds to notes* Get DangerChan job up here... ;)
Again with stealing my notes and personal thoughts! Though, San Francisco has cooler jobs than Portland(blah, what a bland city. it even sounds bad. Portland). I mean, she can be a toll booth attendant for the Golden Gate Bridge, and also make sure people don't jump! There would also be plenty of downtime so she could play games on her DS or PSP (DC: you've got both, right?)

wyeast

10-02-2008, 06:49 PM

(blah, what a bland city. it even sounds bad. Portland).

Whoa whoa whoa, you did not just go there! :mad:

You are so getting a giant cock donut instead of your real order next year. :eek: :D

Rogue_hunter

10-02-2008, 06:52 PM

Whoa whoa whoa, you did not just go there! :mad:

You are so getting a giant cock donut instead of your real order next year. :eek: :D

As long as there is bacon, I will be fine. If you'd put bacon on that wang, I'll be fine with it.

astranoir

10-02-2008, 06:52 PM

As long as there is bacon, I will be fine. If you'd put bacon on that wang, I'll be fine with it.

Meat wrapped with meat. Hmmm... Delicious.

wyeast

10-02-2008, 06:53 PM

If you'd put bacon on that wang, I'll be fine with it.

I never thought this thread would go here... :eek: :p

wyeast

10-02-2008, 06:54 PM

Meat wrapped with meat. Hmmm... Delicious.

Gods dammit, I'm gonna run out of room for quotes in my sig! :D

astranoir

10-02-2008, 06:56 PM

Gods dammit, I'm gonna run out of room for quotes in my sig! :D

0.0 my first comment worthy of being sigged!

Kielaran

10-02-2008, 07:51 PM

If BK is expecting a mini-me by then, that will be the only reason I can predict why we would miss it. I know why Slip is missing it, and it's a very good reason as well. For many more PAXen to come.

So, do you expect her to be expecting, or did you just convince her condoms were unnatural?:eek:

rinichanraar

10-02-2008, 07:59 PM

C'mon, you've got a year to get that job, all the cool kids are doing it.

True. I'm just getting kind of worried about this job situation. Definitely need to find one soon.

*adds to notes* Get DangerChan job up here... ;)

*grumbles* 4 smiley limit...

Four smiley limit? Wow, I didn't know that. Where's Johan?

Again with stealing my notes and personal thoughts! Though, San Francisco has cooler jobs than Portland(blah, what a bland city. it even sounds bad. Portland). I mean, she can be a toll booth attendant for the Golden Gate Bridge, and also make sure people don't jump! There would also be plenty of downtime so she could play games on her DS or PSP (DC: you've got both, right?)

Haha, I'd be too afraid to work at a toll booth, though! It's kind of scary, though I hear they make pretty decent money. (And, yes, both!)

crispy951

10-02-2008, 08:00 PM

I've planned on going the last few years, but it has always fallen through. If it's true that they are gonna have a east coast PAX in 2010 I might just wait until then.

pseudopseudo

10-02-2008, 08:19 PM

I'll be there in 2009, if I have to murder someone.

Mmm... delicious murder.

Deadend

10-02-2008, 08:26 PM

If scientists create a donut plant, we're doomed. Or blessed. I'm not sure.

They already did... but the Master Chief blew them up.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d1/DeltaHalo.jpg
See... the metal is just what happens to frosting after billions of years.

Rogue_hunter

10-02-2008, 09:19 PM

They already did... but the Master Chief blew them up.

Damn that Master Chief, ruining our hopes and dreams.

pheriannath

10-02-2008, 09:21 PM

Mister Chief is a jerk. He took my donut.

Rogue_hunter

10-05-2008, 10:07 PM

Reviving thread to pimp my blog post (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/blog.php?b=108). Those were just my personal highlights, there was so much more awesome that week.

My parents are considering coming up with me that week to sight see. That might make any tentative plans moot, as I'd (obviously) be traveling and rooming with them (though I probably wouldn't get back to the room until late, just like this year).
I really want to go to a Mariners game again, it was fun just hanging out with DangerChan, Joey and mightbe, even though that took a big chunk out of the day.
More people at Shorty's is a must, though Kielaran doesn't have to pay for the full round of carbombs this time.

We must keep this thread alive until presale tickets go live! Then the subforum can be created!

TurboKinny

10-05-2008, 10:25 PM

Mashidar

10-05-2008, 10:47 PM

Depending how things go in the time leading up to the next PAX I might make it out there. While I don't know many of you that well, it would be a good chance to get to know some of you beyond the forums and gaming sessions.

Alatheia

10-06-2008, 12:55 PM

Psykoboy2

10-06-2008, 01:02 PM

I'll be there. Not that you had any doubt.

National Kato

10-06-2008, 01:04 PM

I've got higher hopes for my chances of attending 2009...

civil

10-06-2008, 01:05 PM

Kato, we're going man.

And we're gonna take some awesome photos. Awesome.

Straximus

10-06-2008, 03:10 PM

Becky and I are both planning on going.

Backseat Killer

10-06-2008, 03:12 PM

Becky and I are both planning on going.

Woooo! Bringing the wife! I don't want to be the only one again.... assuming I am going.

pheriannath

10-06-2008, 03:15 PM

I may have said it already, but my wife will be coming with me this year so long as the stars align.

National Kato

10-06-2008, 04:06 PM

Kato, we're going man.

And we're gonna take some awesome photos. Awesome.

Well, shit...that settles it.

divinechaos

10-06-2008, 04:08 PM

I would love to make it but i don't when or where it is.

Psykoboy2

10-06-2008, 04:10 PM

I would love to make it but i don't when or where it is.

Last weekend of August (28,29,30) and it takes place in Seattle, WA.

Sandman

10-06-2008, 04:11 PM

I think we're gonna need a bigger boat.

TrackZero

10-06-2008, 04:16 PM

I have a friend who lives up there who offered me a stay at his house.

Hey, lots of people met friends from elsewhere there, they still hung with the group. They knew a good thing when they saw it. ;)

Raen

10-06-2008, 04:22 PM

If I can raise enough money to come from the UK I'd come. It's not gonna happen. Maybe in 2010, East Coast is a little cheaper.

divinechaos

10-06-2008, 04:22 PM

Last weekend of August (28,29,30) and it takes place in Seattle, WA.

Damn, Washington?! That's the complete opposite way of where I am. I guess I'll have to wait till they decided to bring it closer to Virginia. *Sigh*

Rogue_hunter

10-06-2008, 04:27 PM

Damn, Washington?! That's the complete opposite way of where I am. I guess I'll have to wait till they decided to bring it closer to Virginia. *Sigh*

Pheriannath made it just fine this year. Virgin America flies from DC to LAX, then from LAX to SEA-TAC. Dunno how much it cost for him though, but he might post.

Psykoboy2

10-06-2008, 04:29 PM

Damn, Washington?! That's the complete opposite way of where I am. I guess I'll have to wait till they decided to bring it closer to Virginia. *Sigh*

Well, you're about to catch hell from a lot of East Coasters and one really awesome guy from Belgium.

Kielaran

10-06-2008, 04:30 PM

Pheriannath made it just fine this year. Virgin America flies from DC to LAX, then from LAX to SEA-TAC. Dunno how much it cost for him though, but he might post.

Yep. I made it from Pittsburgh without a hitch. Sandman flew out of Atlanta. Gaz made it from the UK and Slippy got there from Belgium.

Just book early and it is really cheap.

Bone

10-06-2008, 04:30 PM

A guy from Belgium who went to PAX twice so far and is about to make his fourth trip to the USA very shortly :)

Deadend

10-06-2008, 04:34 PM

Yep. I made it from Pittsburgh without a hitch. Sandman flew out of Atlanta. Gaz made it from the UK and Slippy got there from Belgium.

Just book early and it is really cheap.

Currently at $450 for me. Wonder if we will end up on the same return flight again.

Kielaran

10-06-2008, 04:40 PM

Currently at $450 for me. Wonder if we will end up on the same return flight again.

yeah that was great. Next time we should check early and see if we can get seated together.

Variable Gear

10-06-2008, 04:45 PM

I'm hoping to go this time around, but nothing's finalized yet.

Kielaran

10-06-2008, 04:46 PM

I'm hoping to go this time around, but nothing's finalized yet.

Nice! Like I said before, if you can plan far enough ahead, get you flight booked as soon as they officially announce everything and you can get tickets for really cheap.

Sl1pstream

10-06-2008, 04:48 PM

A guy from Belgium who went to PAX twice so far and is about to make his fourth trip to the USA very shortly :)

Yes! 9 Days left!

Slightly off-topic, but I will be avoiding the PAX part of the forums once we get closer to pre-registration. I really don't want to be tempted into booking a flight.

Sandman

10-06-2008, 05:00 PM

Looks like the plane tickets would be $450 for me at the moment. I'll probably wait till I get my tax returns to get them.

Rogue_hunter

10-06-2008, 05:06 PM

Yes! 9 Days left!

Slightly off-topic, but I will be avoiding the PAX part of the forums once we get closer to pre-registration. I really don't want to be tempted into booking a flight.

You know you're gonna buy the tickets anyways. Since you're in Europe, it'd be easier for you to get a loan to make the flight.

But again, there is the matter of kidnapping...
Is there anyone in Europe that will be going that could kidnap Wim? I don't think I'll have the money to fly to Belgium, kidnap Wim, then fly back to the US to kidnap other people

For people looking into tickets, Virgin America has sales all the time to encourage people to fly with them. Somewhat limited in terms of where they fly from, but they keep expanding it. Flights start at $79, and we can all act like we're at a rave and are the beautiful people from all those Vegas commercials! Also, Alaskan Airlines has their hub city as Seattle, so there is that option as well.

Sandman

10-06-2008, 05:10 PM

I'm somewhat limited as I have to make at least one Delta flight....having a local regional airport spoils me.

civil

10-06-2008, 05:26 PM

Well, shit...that settles it.
My second woo hoo of the day.

Sl1pstream

10-06-2008, 05:49 PM

You know you're gonna buy the tickets anyways. Since you're in Europe, it'd be easier for you to get a loan to make the flight.

I'd rather take out loans for when I really need it, buying a house for example. If all goes well, I won't have to take out a loan here, ever.

Secondly, it's not that I won't have the money necessary for PAX, it's just that I'm planning on using that money for studies. Considering the fact that those studies would cost around $45,000, I don't have a PAX budget for next year.

Really, I would love to go and if I didn't have the discipline I would, but I can't justify spending my money on PAX when I need the money this badly for other purposes.

civil

10-06-2008, 05:53 PM

Really, I would love to go and if I didn't have the discipline I would, but I can't justify spending my money on PAX when I need the money this badly for other purposes.
Well shit. We got some Scottish guy a PS3, can't we get some Belgie over here?

People, get organized.

pheriannath

10-06-2008, 05:54 PM

I booked late, came from DC, and still managed to pay a little under 700 dollars for my tickets. If I had booked sooner, it would have been about 200 less. Virgin America fuckin' rocks my socks, though.

Sandman

10-06-2008, 05:59 PM

I'm tempted to book the flight now but I know if I wait till tax return time I'll have the extra income for it and it will probably be cheaper.

Bone

10-06-2008, 06:13 PM

Well shit. We got some Scottish guy a PS3, can't we get some Belgie over here?

People, get organized.I subscribe to your newsletter and would definitely donate. But to make it really worthwhile, I think it would be up to Sl1p to decide if he wants to share a little more of his circumstances, as I know them well and am really glad he's taking the stance of saving his money.

Jackel

10-06-2008, 06:21 PM

If we get enough "wives / significant others going" I'm sure I'll be able to convince my wife to come.

Sl1pstream

10-06-2008, 06:22 PM

I'll blog about it tomorrow after I get back from work, I'm way too tired to create a coherent text at this time.

wyeast

10-06-2008, 06:25 PM

... assuming I am going.
Oh no you din't. :mad: *crosses arms*

:p :D

Allimonster

10-06-2008, 07:15 PM

If we get enough "wives / significant others going" I'm sure I'll be able to convince my wife to come.

I'm a "wife/significant other" (Pher's to be precise) and I'm planning on being there. Maybe one night we'll organize a "CoG Widows" get-together...

Alatheia

10-06-2008, 08:12 PM

I'm a "wife/significant other" (Pher's to be precise) and I'm planning on being there. Maybe one night we'll organize a "CoG Widows" get-together...

Nah, you'll be with me talking knitting talk :D

Allimonster

10-06-2008, 09:04 PM

Nah, you'll be with me talking knitting talk :D

Depends...are you going to take me to all the local yarn shops?

Hellbug

10-06-2008, 09:16 PM

This might be the first PAX I might have a chance of going to. Who knows? It could be fun.

Alatheia

10-06-2008, 09:51 PM

Depends...are you going to take me to all the local yarn shops?

If you come early I'll talk you to some of them!

I'm still nerdy enough to not want to miss PAX and I need someone to knit in line with while the others are playing on their DSes and such :cool:

Everyone vs Dinosaurs

10-06-2008, 09:54 PM

Next time I go, I will actually attempt to find any/some of you guys.

TheSilentDeath

10-06-2008, 10:13 PM

You know I just realized that if everything goes to plan next year I won't be able to make it to PAX. But if I balance what I want to do I think studying abroad in Japan trumps going to PAX.

Rogue_hunter

10-06-2008, 10:14 PM

This might be the first PAX I might have a chance of going to. Who knows? It could be fun.

You should come, it was more than just fun.

I'm a "wife/significant other" (Pher's to be precise) and I'm planning on being there. Maybe one night we'll organize a "CoG Widows" get-together...

The more the merrier! And you can tell us embarrassing stories about Mike.

Depending how things go in the time leading up to the next PAX I might make it out there. While I don't know many of you that well, it would be a good chance to get to know some of you beyond the forums and gaming sessions.

You'll get to know us pretty well.

I've got higher hopes for my chances of attending 2009...

And it will be all the more awesome.

Kato, we're going man.

And we're gonna take some awesome photos. Awesome.

You know there isn't any bad cosplay at PAX, right? NoName (he WILL be going too) would automatically win the cosplay fight between you two.

Becky and I are both planning on going.

It was a given you would be there, but Becky coming along is gonna be awesome!

Next time I go, I will actually attempt to find any/some of you guys.

You should have, assuming that you were over 21. We got our drink on ALOT.

You know I just realized that if everything goes to plan next year I won't be able to make it to PAX. But if I balance what I want to do I think studying abroad in Japan trumps going to PAX.

No it doesn't. PAX is way more than just a gaming convention. Japan will always be there, PAX is only once a year.

I think our group will surpass 100 people this year. We will own PAX. Hell, Destructoid didn't have that many people, yet they commandeered a panel and turned it into a D-toid circle jerk. We could have done that this year, next year it would be guaranteed.

Alatheia

10-06-2008, 11:46 PM

Will we take over a panel or two? :eek:

mightbe

10-07-2008, 12:15 AM

I will be there. And hopefully a native.

pomeroy

10-07-2008, 01:12 AM

Whoa whoa whoa, you did not just go there! :mad:

You are so getting a giant cock donut instead of your real order next year. :eek: :D

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w53/pomeroy_bucket/24g0to1.gif

Whunpo

10-07-2008, 01:36 AM

If I go, you guys are so going to find some way to party with me. I'm not going all the way to Seattle if I can't party.
I owe a few beers, and a few are owed to me.

Sandman

10-07-2008, 03:08 AM

If I go, you guys are so going to find some way to party with me. I'm not going all the way to Seattle if I can't party.
I owe a few beers, and a few are owed to me.

You must have missed the pic of our bill from the last night we had in Seattle.

Sandman

10-07-2008, 03:14 AM

ah, here it is.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2820008900_e48d87a0f8.jpg?v=0

Allimonster

10-07-2008, 08:26 AM

If you come early I'll talk you to some of them!

I'm still nerdy enough to not want to miss PAX and I need someone to knit in line with while the others are playing on their DSes and such :cool:

Oh, likewise. Seattle is such a struggle for me, since most of my college friends live there and will be bugging me for quality time with them. I would need to come for two weeks to fit all this in!

National Kato

10-07-2008, 08:52 AM

You know there isn't any bad cosplay at PAX, right? NoName (he WILL be going too) would automatically win the cosplay fight between you two.

civil and I aren't talking about cosplay. Oh, no. We're talking about putting magic on film. I don't mean some sort of wizardry or fey conjuration in the dead of night: I'm talking about literal transmogrification of light and form into fucking magic.

Mark these words. Mark them well.

civil

10-07-2008, 09:28 AM

civil and I aren't talking about cosplay. Oh, no. We're talking about putting magic on film. I don't mean some sort of wizardry or fey conjuration in the dead of night: I'm talking about literal transmogrification of light and form into fucking magic.

Mark these words. Mark them well.
There will be blood.

Oops. I mean magic. Heh. Silly me. I meant magic. Tee hee.

And I fully intend to make that alcohol tab at least twice as long.

Alatheia

10-07-2008, 10:25 AM

Oh, likewise. Seattle is such a struggle for me, since most of my college friends live there and will be bugging me for quality time with them. I would need to come for two weeks to fit all this in!

No problem with that! Make a whole vacation out of it :D

xoanon

10-07-2008, 11:30 AM

I'm definitely going again next year, and I'll drag ThatAngryDwarf with me if it all possible. Hopefully Alaska will still have cheap tickets to SEATAC.

Jackel

10-07-2008, 11:39 AM

Xoanon...buy the tickets now. Alaska air is having their PFD fund discounts..tix are really cheap.

Sl1pstream

10-07-2008, 11:58 AM

I'll blog about it tomorrow after I get back from work, I'm way too tired to create a coherent text at this time.

I just quoted myself...

...while linking to my own blog (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/blog.php?b=180)!

Alatheia

10-07-2008, 04:34 PM

You are a nerd Wim :D

Backseat Killer

10-07-2008, 04:38 PM

You are a nerd Wim :D

Pot, have you met Kettle?

Sl1pstream

10-07-2008, 04:44 PM

You are a nerd Wim :D

Proud of it too.

Alatheia

10-07-2008, 04:48 PM

Pot, have you met Kettle?

Of course I have! :D

Sandman

10-10-2008, 10:33 PM

so....I'm watching a wrestling show tonight and guess who I see in the crowd.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/djsandman/dave.jpg?t=1223696178

Psykoboy2

10-10-2008, 10:36 PM

Dave!!!!!!!!!!!

pheriannath

10-10-2008, 11:08 PM

Haha, Dave!

Sandman

10-10-2008, 11:18 PM

I should probably mention that's from August 2nd in NYC's Hammerstein ballroom.

Rogue_hunter

10-10-2008, 11:22 PM

dDave with his goofy grin! Can't wait to see him next year.

Psykoboy2

10-10-2008, 11:25 PM

Motherfucker is so damn happy in his element.

Rock Bandit

10-11-2008, 09:24 AM

Short of selling my testicles to science, I will find a way to be there.

Rogue_hunter

10-11-2008, 09:14 PM

Short of selling my testicles to science, I will find a way to be there.

You've got two for a reason, just like you have two eyes, two hemispheres to your brain, two kidneys, two lungs, etc.

pseudopseudo

10-11-2008, 09:15 PM

Short of selling my testicles to science, I will find a way to be there.

1. Sell your testicles. (Making you impotent.)
2. Become a man-whore.
3. ???
4. Profit!
5. GO TO PAX.

mister slim

10-12-2008, 01:10 AM

I take all my friends to my lair.

Though, no one here has actually seen it, as none of them live close enough to see my lair. I need to get on top of that whole kidnapping people and taking them to my lair thing.

I've seen it. I've even got pictures of you playing games in there... *Rubs hands together creepily.*

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2933860022_0794b6f97b_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2933860010_0ca9c36cb2_o.jpg
:p

Okay, not really stalking you.

Rogue_hunter

10-12-2008, 01:21 AM

I've seen it. I've even got pictures of you playing games in there... *Rubs hands together creepily.*

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2933860022_0794b6f97b_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2933860022_0794b6f97b_o.jpg
:p

Okay, not really stalking you.

Oh, right. Yes. play Burnout: Paradise (ps3 version, of course), and you get to see my lair.
You'll also get to see my calendars. I happen to have the nerdcore 2008 calendar. Naked ladies in superhero outfits! I might be adding this (http://www.myzombiepinup.com/) for 2009 as well. And, if astranoir wanted, she could see my Star Wars boxers...how you doin'?

astranoir

10-12-2008, 01:24 AM

Oh, right. Yes. play Burnout: Paradise (ps3 version, of course), and you get to see my lair.
You'll also get to see my calendars. I happen to have the nerdcore 2008 calendar. Naked ladies in superhero outfits! I might be adding this (http://www.myzombiepinup.com/) for 2009 as well. And, if astranoir wanted, she could see my Star Wars boxers...how you doin'?

The term 'lair' is so great.
Ooooh, Star Wars boxers, oh my.

mister slim

10-12-2008, 02:25 AM

Oh, right. Yes. play Burnout: Paradise (ps3 version, of course), and you get to see my lair.
And more. Goddamnit, I have no idea how I managed to embed the same picture twice, but it's fixed now:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2933860022_0794b6f97b_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2933860010_0ca9c36cb2_o.jpg

You animal.

Psykoboy2

10-12-2008, 02:39 AM

Achievement Unlocked!

Sl1pstream

10-12-2008, 02:48 AM

so....I'm watching a wrestling show tonight and guess who I see in the crowd.
*snip*

I like how, while everyone else is looking at what's happening behind them, Dave's just smiling at the camera.

Backseat Killer

10-12-2008, 09:06 AM

Just Dave smiles in his sleep!

mightbe

10-12-2008, 09:13 AM

1. Sell your testicles. (Making you impotent.)
2. Become a man-whore.
3. ???
4. Profit!
5. GO TO PAX.

Switch up the order and it's a lot more profitable.

1. Sell your testicles. (Making you impotent.)
2. Become a man-whore.
3. GO TO PAX
4. Profit!
5. ???

Dave

10-12-2008, 10:25 PM

so....I'm watching a wrestling show tonight and guess who I see in the crowd.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/djsandman/dave.jpg?t=1223696178

So I'm at dinner with In-Game Chat (minus Jeremy & Dennis) tonight, and Scott brings this to my attention via his iPhone... you know, since I'm now without the Internets and all.

Pretty hilarious.

It still cracks me up that you saw this and identified me, though.

You must have gotten a pretty good laugh out of this. I know I couldn't stop laughing when Scott showed it to me.

What can I say? I like pro wrestling.

Dave

10-12-2008, 10:28 PM

Dave!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for bringing this to my attention tonight.

It's like I've been caught red-handed or something, you know?

"Look! It's that Dave guy, and he's sitting there grinning like an idiot... at a wrestling show."

Ha ha ha ha ha!!!

Dave

10-12-2008, 10:38 PM

I should probably mention that's from August 2nd in NYC's Hammerstein ballroom.

Death Before Dishonor VI, in case anyone was really curious.

http://www.rohwrestling.com/shoponline.asp?point=moreinfo&id=2772

Dave

10-12-2008, 10:44 PM

dDave with his goofy grin! Can't wait to see him next year.

I can't wait to see you guys next year.

It should be interesting, given my upcoming situation/move; but I'm planning on using leave for PAX next year.

I had a really good time, and wouldn't want to miss that now that I've had a chance to check it out and meet so many good people.

Dave

10-12-2008, 10:45 PM

Motherfucker is so damn happy in his element.

Well, yeah! :D

Dave

10-12-2008, 10:48 PM

I like how, while everyone else is looking at what's happening behind them, Dave's just smiling at the camera.

You know, it's too bad that there's not video of this; because I was like that most of the night and I'm sure that wasn't the only time where everyone else was doing something else and I'm just standing there grinning and having a good time.

Dave

10-12-2008, 10:51 PM

Just Dave smiles in his sleep!

Ha ha ha!

This has yet to be confirmed... ;)

Sandman

10-12-2008, 11:39 PM

So I'm at dinner with In-Game Chat (minus Jeremy & Dennis) tonight, and Scott brings this to my attention via his iPhone... you know, since I'm now without the Internets and all.

Pretty hilarious.

It still cracks me up that you saw this and identified me, though.

You must have gotten a pretty good laugh out of this. I know I couldn't stop laughing when Scott showed it to me.

What can I say? I like pro wrestling.

I don't think I would have recognized you without that grin....well you were well placed to be on camera too but you'd blend in without the grin.

Psykoboy2

10-13-2008, 12:11 AM

Just Dave smiles in his sleep!

He didn't with me (then again, who does?). But we'll have to check with Daniel and Jeremy.

Dave

10-13-2008, 01:01 AM

I don't think I would have recognized you without that grin....well you were well placed to be on camera too but you'd blend in without the grin.

Any footage of me beating the shit out of the cheap metal that they have hanging off of the railings during any of the entrances/exits?

We were at the show in Manassass, VA that weekend too, if you happen to have that DVD as well.

Dave

10-13-2008, 01:03 AM

He didn't with me (then again, who does?). But we'll have to check with Daniel and Jeremy.

Ha ha ha!

Yeah, I figured Slutty Dave would come up at some point... sleeping with all of the members of In-Game Chat who attended PAX this year, and whatnot.

rinichanraar

10-13-2008, 01:09 AM

Dave! I just laughed out loud right now because I saw six of your posts in a row. It was epic/awesome. :p

Have you tried out the multi-quote function yet?! It's one of my new favorite things. :D

Jeffool

10-13-2008, 01:10 AM

I'm absolutely interested in going. That said, I'm horribly poor, so, probably not.

Deadend

10-13-2008, 01:24 AM

This thread is so epic now.

Dave

10-13-2008, 11:11 AM

Dave! I just laughed out loud right now because I saw six of your posts in a row. It was epic/awesome. :p

Have you tried out the multi-quote function yet?! It's one of my new favorite things. :D

No way! It was part of my plan to level-up, before finding out that I could just update that feature through my profile. Ha ha ha!! (Thanks to Scott for that one!)

I'm at my parents house and they still (STILL!!!) have dial-up. This is killing me, but I haven't played or tried to play with the multi-quote function yet. Maybe once I get back to a decent connection, and can tweak more things I'll give it a go. Right now, though, it's just one thing at a time. Ha ha!!

xoanon

10-13-2008, 12:14 PM

Xoanon...buy the tickets now. Alaska air is having their PFD fund discounts..tix are really cheap.

Good advice, but I don't know for certain where I'll be flying from.

Rogue_hunter

10-18-2008, 01:30 AM

I got an email from Virgin America about a sale they're having right now. Sadly, tickets can't be booked this far in advance. And doing the fare searches, it's 330 days from your trip that you can book flights for most airlines. Only 2 or 3 airlines with fares to the first of August, and those are all ~$330 from LAX to SEA-TAC. Hopefully VA will have a sale in June like they did last year so I can get the flight for $200.

Rogue_hunter

01-31-2009, 07:18 PM

Bumping thread because I have word that tickets and hotels should be going up soon. And that word also that the hotels might be offering better discounts than last year, but there will also be more demand because they're anticipating a higher amount of people attending.

PAX subforum please!

Sandman

01-31-2009, 07:21 PM

I buy my plane ticket next paycheck....I think I may handle my own room this time around...not sure though.

Everyone vs Dinosaurs

01-31-2009, 08:58 PM

I buy my plane ticket next paycheck....I think I may handle my own room this time around...not sure though.

Have you looked at about how much it would be to pay for a room that is semi-near the center?

I'm curious.

pseudopseudo

01-31-2009, 09:32 PM

If I don't pick up a full-time job sometime soon, going to PAX this year is going to be impossible. :(

Sandman

01-31-2009, 09:36 PM

Have you looked at about how much it would be to pay for a room that is semi-near the center?

I'm curious.

I think it was ~100 - 150 a night at the Sheraton right in the middle of things.

Alatheia

02-01-2009, 01:44 AM

I think it was ~100 - 150 a night at the Sheraton right in the middle of things.

The bill for the room Goronmon got was for $750ish I think and it was for four nights, so about $185/night

Everyone vs Dinosaurs

02-01-2009, 01:47 AM

I think it was ~100 - 150 a night at the Sheraton right in the middle of things.

Whoa, so hot damn.

I suppose that is why all the room sharing is going on.

Variable Gear

02-01-2009, 02:01 AM

If I don't pick up a full-time job sometime soon, going to PAX this year is going to be impossible. :(
Same here, which sucks, but I'll try to double-dip in 2010 to make up for it. :o

BLeeP

02-01-2009, 02:26 AM

Same here, which sucks, but I'll try to double-dip in 2010 to make up for it. :o

You best be at PAX East Coast, because that's where Kat and I will be at. And it will be awesome.

Variable Gear

02-01-2009, 02:36 AM

You best be at PAX East Coast, because that's where Kat and I will be at. And it will be awesome.
Yes, it will be awesome.

Jackel

02-01-2009, 04:06 AM

I'll have a look at the discounts, but considering how great a deal our apartment was...I'll probably be getting that again.

Kojak

02-01-2009, 04:25 PM

Rogue_hunter

02-01-2009, 05:17 PM

Hell, one of the enforcers is from Australia, as is one of the guys in the PA Forums PAX IRC channel, and he's been to all of them. There's quite the contingent of people coming from England (Krotopkin for sure, and maybe this year he'll actually hang out with us, or at least drop by to say hi), and there's also the CCST and WCTT that offer a somewhat cheaper alternative for international people.

Last year there was Jackel from Alaska, Gaz from England and Sl1pstream from Belgium. No one can really say it's too far, and we're 7 months out, there's plenty of time for planning how to get there.

pronounconnoun

02-01-2009, 05:41 PM

Seriously, that was the best idea I had. Seeing the Mariners game with DangerChan, her boyfriend Joey (DC: where is he? he should be here!) and mightbe was great. And dinner/happy hour at a BBQ place while we were in Seattle was bizarre, but really good.

Didn't do too much sightseeing, but that might change next year, depending on the baseball schedule.

I'm right here!

I won't be there :(
Sadness.

If BK is expecting a mini-me by then, that will be the only reason I can predict why we would miss it. I know why Slip is missing it, and it's a very good reason as well. For many more PAXen to come.
Awesomeness.

Joey and I actually aren't sure if we're going to make it to PAX next year. Joey's looking for a new job, and I'm just looking for a job. :(
I don't know about you, but I'm planning on going. We can do it if we just budget ourselves. You know, no souvenirs or food and we should have enough to get there and back.
If I can go to PAX this year then fucking NO ONE is allowed to used the I live too far away excuse anymore. Come on, someone pick me up from the airport. I'll have no idea where the hell I am and how to get places.
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.

Sl1pstream

02-01-2009, 05:52 PM

Suave Peanut

02-01-2009, 06:08 PM

Do we need a roommates thread or can we handle that in here? Because I need somewhere to stay.

Sandman

02-01-2009, 06:59 PM

214.17:00:15

:)

Alatheia

02-01-2009, 07:03 PM

If I can go to PAX this year then fucking NO ONE is allowed to used the I live too far away excuse anymore. Come on, someone pick me up from the airport. I'll have no idea where the hell I am and how to get places.

You see, I will be more than willing to do airport to hotel/apartment trips for a fee less than the cost of a cab or the shuttle. Not cheaper than the bus, but a lot better and safer. :p

I'm hoping that enough of you will take me up on $5-$10 for airport transportation so that I'll be able to pay to have my car in the hotel garage this year (it was $30/day last year) instead of calling mom to bring the van down to take all the people we could fit into it to the airport/up to another area/kidnap. :cool:

I'm even planning on making a silly banner sign thing to stick in the windshield of my car so people will know which car is mine when picking people up.

I even offer the service of a place to park for the people driving into Seattle. We have a huge front yard/driveway with enough room to park at least five vehicles other than mom's van. Scull can attest to this, he parked here last year. :eek:

Lastly, I'd like to say that Seattle is way too far for me to travel. The 10 miles from house to convention center is just too much.

Rogue_hunter

02-01-2009, 07:24 PM

Do we need a roommates thread or can we handle that in here? Because I need somewhere to stay.

That will be a different thread in the PAX 2009 subforum. And hotels haven't been announced yet. Once they're announced (which should have better discounts compared to last year), then we can start planning groups.

I call dibs on Ghostbear, so I can have all the Ghostbeer to myself!

Alatheia

02-01-2009, 07:31 PM

I call dibs on Ghostbear, so I can have all the Ghostbeer to myself!

Speaking of Ghostbear... You want to park here and donate a little to my parking fund Jeremy? :D

Suave Peanut

02-01-2009, 07:45 PM

That will be a different thread in the PAX 2009 subforum. And hotels haven't been announced yet. Once they're announced (which should have better discounts compared to last year), then we can start planning groups.

I call dibs on Ghostbear, so I can have all the Ghostbeer to myself!

How long before the PAX subforum? BK needs to get that going.

I've already got my money set aside in the bank, there's no way I'm missing again this year!

Everyone vs Dinosaurs

02-01-2009, 09:55 PM

Man, this thread is forcing me to help bind together a rag-tag team of Highschoolers to make the Trek up to Seattle. Damn you for ruining my pocketbook!

Rogue_hunter

02-01-2009, 10:01 PM

How long before the PAX subforum? BK needs to get that going.

I've already got my money set aside in the bank, there's no way I'm missing again this year!

Dunno, probably about the time that the hotels go up (well, at least, that's what I expect, I don't know)

Man, this thread is forcing me to help bind together a rag-tag team of Highschoolers to make the Trek up to Seattle. Damn you for ruining my pocketbook!

You're a highschooler, you have no pocketbook. And it's called "your parents."

Everyone vs Dinosaurs

02-01-2009, 10:22 PM

Dunno, probably about the time that the hotels go up (well, at least, that's what I expect, I don't know)

You're a highschooler, you have no pocketbook. And it's called "your parents."

Pshhh, my parents wouldn't pay for any of it. :o

Jackel

02-01-2009, 10:28 PM

Glad to see so many people are lined up for PAX again. Going to be a blast.

When is everyone thinking of heading down. I'm tempted to head there early and do some relaxing (maybe gameworks?)

Psykoboy2

02-01-2009, 10:30 PM

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.

Everyone vs Dinosaurs

02-01-2009, 10:36 PM

Glad to see so many people are lined up for PAX again. Going to be a blast.

When is everyone thinking of heading down. I'm tempted to head there early and do some relaxing (maybe gameworks?)

Gameworks is awesome.

Did you go to the LOTRO shindig they had? I don't play the game, but I went and bummed some food. Pretty sweet place.

pseudopseudo

02-01-2009, 10:40 PM

Gameworks is awesome.

Eek. Not the one in Vegas.

The one here constantly smells like a hot mixture of foot odor, piss and vomit. Half of the newer machines are broken, and most of the older ones are so beat-up that they just take up space, basically.

The food is okay, but eating good food in a place that smells like that... just doesn't work.

The bowling alley is the one redeeming factor of the one here - and the smell still messes that all up.

Sandman

02-01-2009, 10:42 PM

Eek. Not the one in Vegas.

The one here constantly smells like a hot mixture of foot odor, piss and vomit. Half of the newer machines are broken, and most of the older ones are so beat-up that they just take up space, basically.

The food is okay, but eating good food in a place that smells like that... just doesn't work.

The bowling alley is the one redeeming factor of the one here - and the smell still messes that all up.

It's Vegas....what do you expect from a place where you put money in machines that don't have a chance to spit more money back out at you? :D

Everyone vs Dinosaurs

02-01-2009, 11:06 PM

Eek. Not the one in Vegas.

The one here constantly smells like a hot mixture of foot odor, piss and vomit. Half of the newer machines are broken, and most of the older ones are so beat-up that they just take up space, basically.

The food is okay, but eating good food in a place that smells like that... just doesn't work.

The bowling alley is the one redeeming factor of the one here - and the smell still messes that all up.

The one in Seattle isn't all that bad. (The food was, O.K but it was also free, so what the hell)

There is no bowling alley

There are a shitton of videja games though, so that is a plus.

(And a bar, although I wasn't interested)

Rogue_hunter

02-01-2009, 11:07 PM

Jackel

02-01-2009, 11:18 PM

pseudopseudo: that actually perfectly describes the one that was across from the Sheraton. Pretty much all of the good games were broken.

Jackel: I'm likely to go up Wednesday morning and see the Mariners game that afternoon. Thursday is mostly for meeting with people as they get in, as well as meeting some of the PA PAX forums people. If someone happens across pre-party invites, I'd like to go. If not, there is the Tri-Wizard Drinking Tournament (http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=80926) with PA forum people. According to the planners, the drinking tourney won't be interfering with the pre-PAX dinner that the forum people do.

Ooh...a Mariners game might be fun. Maybe I'll try to get in either Tues / Wed. Same thing about the pre-party...that one last year was awesome and I'd love to go again (if the crowd here goes)...we'll see though...don't forget we have the flaming Lamboghinis too. (maybe we could get the stuff wed night, try them out, and then thurs or friday share the wealth along with ghostbeer.

(I was telling my wife...I am way too excited about this considering it is quite a few months away).

Ghostbear

02-01-2009, 11:47 PM

That will be a different thread in the PAX 2009 subforum. And hotels haven't been announced yet. Once they're announced (which should have better discounts compared to last year), then we can start planning groups.

I call dibs on Ghostbear, so I can have all the Ghostbeer to myself!

I may already have two roomates, one confirmed so far.

pomeroy

02-01-2009, 11:49 PM

(And a bar, although I wasn't interested)

Aren't you like 10? Even if you were interested, it wouldn't have mattered.

Rogue_hunter

02-01-2009, 11:59 PM

I may already have two roomates, one confirmed so far.

. . . <eyes narrow>

WHAT?!?!?!

Though, it always ends up cheaper the more you have in a room. We got 4 pretty comfortable in the Sheraton.

We needed the PAX roommate thread already started!

Everyone vs Dinosaurs

02-02-2009, 12:03 AM

Aren't you like 10? Even if you were interested, it wouldn't have mattered.

Not ten, but underage yes :D

And I suppose you are right.

(If I recall, the bar was at the far end of the joint anyway)

TurboKinny

02-02-2009, 02:13 AM

I am hoping I get to go, but it will all depend on if I'm in school and where I'm living. We'll see (and everyone keep your fingers crossed that WSU will throw money at me so I'll be able to be there!)

Kielaran

02-02-2009, 06:04 AM

(If I recall, the bar was at the far end of the joint anyway)

That bar was really expensive. Not worth it, but I guess they need to make moeny some way. Pre-partying in our room before going there worked just fine though.

TrackZero

02-02-2009, 08:01 AM

How long before the PAX subforum? BK needs to get that going.

Who's BK? Everytime I see that, I think "Burger King"? AFAIK we'll be making a PAX subforum as we get closer to the event (it's still....8 months off).

TrackZero

02-02-2009, 08:06 AM

We needed the PAX roommate thread already started!

I think you might wanna wait until they actually, you know, post the hotel room deals so people can work out real details.

Sl1pstream

02-02-2009, 08:26 AM

The one in Seattle isn't all that bad. (The food was, O.K but it was also free, so what the hell)

There is no bowling alley

There are a shitton of videja games though, so that is a plus.

(And a bar, although I wasn't interested)

That's a good thing. You can watch all the stuff while everyone is out drinking. It's not as if they'll let you into bars anyway. :p

Sl1pstream

02-02-2009, 08:26 AM

Who's BK? Everytime I see that, I think "Burger King"? AFAIK we'll be making a PAX subforum as we get closer to the event (it's still....8 months off).

Anj, I think.

TrackZero

02-02-2009, 08:42 AM

Anj, I think.

Ah thanks Sl1p, there I am missing the obvious again. ;)

Suave Peanut

02-02-2009, 08:51 AM

Come on, TZ! Gotta keep up with the shorthand.

Psykoboy2

02-02-2009, 10:46 AM

Someone should find out if BK will be taking lead on the organization again this year. She volunteered for last year, but, as is always the case, things are different now. However, if she passes on it, I nominate TrackZero - den mother of the group last year.

TrackZero

02-02-2009, 10:49 AM

Jackel

02-02-2009, 12:04 PM

Son of a.....

I think you'd be the perfect candidate. Kind, Caring...

Everyone vs Dinosaurs

02-02-2009, 12:08 PM

That's a good thing. You can watch all the stuff while everyone is out drinking. It's not as if they'll let you into bars anyway. :p

All I gotta do is get into some meth to get rid of my boyish face.

I got the height, and the huge muscles. :p

THEN I will be golden.

Alatheia

02-02-2009, 12:18 PM

Kielaran

02-02-2009, 12:31 PM

I second the nomination :D

That's a vote I can get behind! :)

Ghostbear

02-02-2009, 12:52 PM

Nomination passes.

Psykoboy2

02-02-2009, 12:59 PM

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.

TrackZero

02-02-2009, 01:05 PM

Sl1pstream

02-02-2009, 03:39 PM

All I gotta do is get into some meth to get rid of my boyish face.

I got the height, and the huge muscles. :p

THEN I will be golden.

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

Alatheia

02-02-2009, 04:16 PM

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

Only some places and if you have facial hair you can avoid it unless you're Goronmon and I'm with because I make him get carded whenever I get carded. :cool:

Whoever does the organizing this year, save money, have the shirts sent to my house instead of somewhere else then brought with to PAX. I'll take care of them :)

pronounconnoun

02-02-2009, 04:19 PM

pseudopseudo: that actually perfectly describes the one that was across from the Sheraton. Pretty much all of the good games were broken.

Jackel: I'm likely to go up Wednesday morning and see the Mariners game that afternoon. Thursday is mostly for meeting with people as they get in, as well as meeting some of the PA PAX forums people. If someone happens across pre-party invites, I'd like to go. If not, there is the Tri-Wizard Drinking Tournament (http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=80926) with PA forum people. According to the planners, the drinking tourney won't be interfering with the pre-PAX dinner that the forum people do.

I think if I get to see the Mariner's game, fine. But if I don't, also fine. I hope they at least have a shot in the AL West so we can see these guys hustle a little bit.

And remember: NO CENTER FIELD BLEACHER TICKETS.

Sl1pstream

02-02-2009, 04:25 PM

Only some places and if you have facial hair you can avoid it unless you're Goronmon and I'm with because I make him get carded whenever I get carded. :cool:

Whoever does the organizing this year, save money, have the shirts sent to my house instead of somewhere else then brought with to PAX. I'll take care of them :)

I had facial hair! Some at least. I still got carded at most places we went two years in a row.

MalReynolds

02-02-2009, 04:26 PM

when is it again ? ill be in Ontario this year sooooo maybe :)

pronounconnoun

02-02-2009, 04:28 PM

If I get a drivers license (don't laugh) by the time PAX rolls around, I could let some lucky guy borrow my ID for the weekend, since I'll have two.

Alatheia

02-02-2009, 04:38 PM

I had facial hair! Some at least. I still got carded at most places we went two years in a row.

Your facial hair is more like Shaggy from Scooby Doo though :p

TurboKinny

02-02-2009, 05:07 PM

when is it again ? ill be in Ontario this year sooooo maybe :)Labor Day weekend

If I get a drivers license (don't laugh) by the time PAX rolls around, I could let some lucky guy borrow my ID for the weekend, since I'll have two.We'll just have to find some other giant Asian-Hispanic men hanging around the forums and get them to come ;)