Blue Skittle Pre-Pax Party

[AniAko]

There was a good number of EvAv peeps that went last year, so if people are interested again this year, you can order the tickets TODAY, June 22nd First come First serve

Start Time: Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 8:00pm
End Time: Friday, September 4, 2009 at 12:00am
Location: SEATTLE ROCK BOTTOM RESTAURANT AND BREWERY.
Street: 1333 5th Avenue
City/Town: Seattle, WA

Info on the event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=87484141725
http://www.theblueskittle.com/public/blog/?p=56

Gotta be 21 to go

Highlights:

Thanks to the support of TRITTON Technologies, the entirety of the $20 ticket cost will be donated to the CHILD’S PLAY CHARITY. Additionally, as a Thank You to the gaming community for their extensive support, TRITTON will sponsor a premium open bar at the event from 9pm to 11pm.


SadiePepper and I will be there for a little bit, if only for the free booze :)

Edit:
Highlights from last year were

RB2 (before it was officially released)
Rubbing elbows with Industry types (XBox Live, Sarcastic Gamer, GamerChix, Blue skittle)
Copy of Too Human for all attendees

Don't know what's in store for us this year, but I'm sure it'll be good.

[Psykoboy2]

SadiePepper and I will be there for a little bit, if only for the free booze :)

And hopefully another rock band concert.

[AniAko]

Yeah, if there's booze and rock band, there's a screaming AniAko running a muck with a microphone. I might be a little more behaved, the g/f will be there this time around. I didn't kick any babies in the face last year did I?

[Sandman]

Open bar? I'm there.

[Rogue_hunter]

Sorry, won't be there, will be pub crawling with PA forums people instead.

Odd that it's not at the Tap House this year, since that was right there. It made getting from Von's to the party that simple. To those going, have fun.

[Jackel]

Like I told you a month or so back in irc. Sign me up! Also I have a friend coming along with me so save him a spot (if you need a name let me know and I'll pm it).

[AniAko]

Sorry, won't be there, will be pub crawling with PA forums people instead.

Odd that it's not at the Tap House this year, since that was right there. It made getting from Von's to the party that simple. To those going, have fun.

Yeah, you should start a thread about that here so people new to PAX have choices with what they want to do with fellow CoGs. I don't know of any other events that Thursday night except the pub crawl and this.

It's not too far from the convention center, still within walking distance, but being right there at the TapHouse was nice

Like I told you a month or so back in irc. Sign me up! Also I have a friend coming along with me so save him a spot (if you need a name let me know and I'll pm it).

I fixed the post for you. You can order tickets June 22nd first come first serve. I might pick up 2 extra for any stragglers that show up last minute if a lot of people end up wanting to go.

[shodan2020]

Sorry, won't be there, will be pub crawling with PA forums people instead.

Odd that it's not at the Tap House this year, since that was right there. It made getting from Von's to the party that simple. To those going, have fun.

Bar crawl?! I'll be in Seattle on Thursday around noonish. I needs the info. I'll bring my traveler-in-crime too. He loves the beers.

[Jackel]

Bar crawl?! I'll be in Seattle on Thursday around noonish. I needs the info. I'll bring my traveler-in-crime too. He loves the beers.

Its a *harry potter* pub crawl, you'd be better off joining us at the Skittle Party.

[Ghostbear]

Its a *harry potter* pub crawl, you'd be better off joining us at the Skittle Party.

*snicker* :p

[Suave Peanut]

So this would be after the big dinner, right?

[Psykoboy2]

Probably, yeah. We all meet up at Von's that afternoon near 4:30, or 5. Wait on everyone to show and mingle. Then we head to the Blue Skittle party (for those who are going) or walk the streets and bar hop or whatever.

[AniAko]

So this would be after the big dinner, right?

The big dinner is great, I heartily recommend the pot stickers. We'll have the entire back room reserved at Von's! :D

[Jackel]

The big dinner is great, I heartily recommend the pot stickers. We'll have the entire back room reserved at Von's! :D

Does that include the other back section (that we didn't use last time?) since me thinks we're going to have even more people this year.

[AniAko]

I can only assume. In time we'll take over the whole restaurant, then a bigger one, then a whole building, then half the convention center for CoG-con!

[civil]

Er, what is this? I suppose I should read a link.

But what are the majority of CoG people doing? I'm like a fucking sheep with this PAX thing!

[AniAko]

We typically aren't ALL together at all times. But I'm sure a few people will be doing both. I know Rogue is active in the PA forums (only to infiltrate the ranks to colonize it!) You can count on us being at the dinner. I'm picking up 2 extra blue skittle passes in case there are people who change their mind at the last minute.

[Jackel]

Last year a majority of the folks went to the Blue Skittle event last year and it was a lot of fun.

[Psykoboy2]

Plus, most of us got a copy of Too Human.

[Jackel]

Plus, most of us got a copy of Too Human.

key word there is most.

grrr..

[AniAko]

Plus, most of us got a copy of Too Human.

AFTER I threw my purchased copy out. I proceeded to lose 2 more copies. I have a history with that game...

[AniAko]

Last year a majority of the folks went to the Blue Skittle event last year and it was a lot of fun.

Yes, and with free booze this year... god knows what will happen ;)

[Jackel]

Yes, and with free booze this year... god knows what will happen ;)

As long as I get free booze I will be happy. I forgot...does your girlfriend drink aniako, or will you have to hold yourself back?

[AniAko]

Oh no, she's used to my antics by now. I have a greenlight from her on "fun" at PAX :D

[shodan2020]

Probably, yeah. We all meet up at Von's that afternoon near 4:30, or 5. Wait on everyone to show and mingle. Then we head to the Blue Skittle party (for those who are going) or walk the streets and bar hop or whatever.

I'm a PAX noob so I'm gonna need the 411 on all this business. :)

[Dave]

If you can do without the plastic case/case-insert, which is probably in storage somewhere in Coloardo Springs--with the rest of my worldly possessions, I have a perfectly brand new (as in, I haven't even played it since getting it off of someone--Coop, was that you? Maybe it was Nick?) copy of Too Human that I could give you from last year.

Hell, I think I even have the instructions with me here in Greenland (so you may yet be in even better luck)! I just wanted some free schwag last year, and I've honestly heard that the game itself wasn't that great... but it's free. So if there's still an interest in it from someone that attended PAX last year, I'd be fine with regifting the free copy that was regifted to me (from someone who got a free copy last year). Ha ha ha!!

[AniAko]

Reminder: Tickets go on sale today.

The tickets aren't up yet, but Ooopy says they should be later today. Tickets are first come first serve.

[Suave Peanut]

Are they expected to disappear quickly? I'm going to be in a car today for 7 hours with no internets.

[AniAko]

To be honest I don't know. But I'm picking up a couple extra just in case for anyone that doesn't get a chance. If I can that is, I don't know that the limit per person is yet.

I'd say there was close to 100+ people last year, and they've changed venues, so maybe there will be more room.

[Suave Peanut]

If an extra could be procured for me, I would gladly repay with gratitude and cash monies.

[AniAko]

If an extra could be procured for me, I would gladly repay with gratitude and cash monies.

I will try but, no promises. I'll let you know if they cut me off on the amount I can purchase

[Jackel]

I gotta make sure I grab one.

[Sandman]

Where do I buy the tickets?

[rinichanraar]

Where do I buy the tickets?

They were supposed to be available at theblueskittle.com this morning, but they might be having technical issues or something preventing them from getting the ticket page up.

[Psykoboy2]

Waiting waiting waiting....

[Sl1pstream]

waiting²³4

[civil]

I'm staring at you all wait. I find it makes the time go by quickly here at work.

S|1pstream, get your finger out of your nose.

[Sl1pstream]

Just one? Which one?

[civil]

Wait a minute, that's no finger!






























It's a moon!

[Jackel]

Still waiting. If only they'd release so I can not wait.

[Psykoboy2]

Slippy has informed me that my rendition of Eye Of The Tiger is on the Blue Skittle PAX Party page...really a shame too as Strax's Care A Lot or AniAko's vocal styling would have been much more entertaining.

[Sl1pstream]

No comment

A: The no comment was about the nose situation.
B: BLAARGH!

[Psykoboy2]

It's up...go go go!!!!

http://www.theblueskittle.com/public/blog/?p=57

[Psykoboy2]

And done!

Me and Dave are all signed up and ready to go! Who else got in?

[Jackel]

Grabbed 3.

One for me, my buddy Wins7ow, and Ghostbear.

[Suave Peanut]

Ticket purchased. Opera Mini FTW!

[Sandman]

I'm in...ticket purchased.

[Sl1pstream]

2 Tickets have been purchased. Even if I'm not going, the money's still going to Child's Play.

[civil]

Motherfuck! How much is this stupid Nerd Fest going to cost me?

Ticket bought. Sheeeit.

[Jackel]

Motherfuck! How much is this stupid Nerd Fest going to cost me?

Ticket bought. Sheeeit.

2 words. 1 for 10$ each. Open Bar



(Or so I've heard)

[UWCrash]

Just ordered two tickets for myself and Mot, since he doesn't know what it is and is too busy to buy his own. :p

[Sl1pstream]

Motherfuck! How much is this stupid Nerd Fest going to cost me?

Ticket bought. Sheeeit.

The WiC release party was more expensive than this. :p

[AniAko]

We're colonizing blue skittle :)

[Sl1pstream]

Wait, how does this work? Do they have your name on a guestlist, I can't remember giving them an address to send it to.

EDIT: I'm fucked, apparently. Didn't see the return to donations coordinator at all.

[AniAko]

Bad news. I can't just pick up tickets, they're requiring ticket holders to register, and you have to be on the guest list to be admitted. SO... If you're planning to attend, or think of someone that might want to attend, they have to register and get on the guest list.

[Psykoboy2]

Hmm...I bought for Dave and myself and put our info in for it. That got us on the list then, didn't it?

[Jackel]

Wait, how does this work? Do they have your name on a guestlist, I can't remember giving them an address to send it to.

EDIT: I'm fucked, apparently. Didn't see the return to donations coordinator at all.

E-mail Oopy, she'll send you the link you need afterwards.

[AniAko]

Hmm...I bought for Dave and myself and put our info in for it. That got us on the list then, didn't it?

Yeah you should be set. If paypal barfs (like it did on me) you can get the url from ooopy to register, just send her an email

[Psykoboy2]

Just to be safe, I emailed her to confirm for me. That'll take care of things.

[Suave Peanut]

I registered, but I think PayPal gave them outdated information. I'll send an email tomorrow.

[rinichanraar]

Wow, I'm glad I'm not the only one who had to e-mail someone for a link to the registration page. I contacted Elaine, and she was very friendly and helpful.

I registered, but I think PayPal gave them outdated information. I'll send an email tomorrow.

I mentioned to her that my shipping address wasn't up-to-date, and she said it didn't matter since the tickets are being sent out by e-mail. So if that's what happened to you, then it isn't a big deal.

[civil]

Phew. I'm glad I read this again. I was about to send her an email saying that the shipping address they have hasn't been good for almost four years.

[bapenguin]

Got the whole Co-optimus staff tickets!

[Sl1pstream]

My paypal info isn't even outdated, it's just wrong. It uses my dad's name (which I didn't give them) and uses The Netherlands as my country, which is also wrong.

I checked my profile and that has the right info but the mailing address is still wrong.

[AniAko]

Got the whole Co-optimus staff tickets!

Man you co-op guys do EVERYTHING together. You guys co-op bathrooms too? :D LOL

[Jackel]

Man you co-op guys do EVERYTHING together. You guys co-op bathrooms too? :D LOL

Sounds like you're on to something there.

[violent]

And I officially have a ticket. Hope you people can hold your liquor.

[Suave Peanut]

Why do I get the feeling that we are going to own this party?

[Sandman]

I count around 15 or so for us already....is that right?

[AniAko]

And I officially have a ticket. Hope you people can hold your liquor.

I start pre-gaming at dinner. I highly suggest a flask for trips between the bar and between establishments :)

[civil]

Ah, good violent. I was going to point you towards this thread.

Seems like CoG is going to bring it this year.

[Psykoboy2]

Do we have a number yet on who all is going to PAX (not just this pre-PAX party)?

[Suave Peanut]

I think we need an official "The List" thread for PAX attendees.

[Alatheia]

I count around 15 or so for us already....is that right?

I'll be there too so you can make the guess number even.

I think we need an official "The List" thread for PAX attendees.

Do it :)

[Psykoboy2]

Did it. Done. Go. Post. Confirm.

[Jackel]

If I'm anything like last year, I will almost certainly hold my own in the drinking.

[AniAko]

If I'm anything like last year, I will almost certainly hold my own in the drinking.

Yeah, a lot of your beers looked like used tranny fluid or used motor oil. All I ask is you leave the Rum to me ;)

[TurboKinny]

Sazime and I got our tickets :)

I'm going to have class until 5 on Thursday nights, and it's about 5 hours away from Seattle, but I'll definitely be there for part of it!!

[Jackel]

Yeah, a lot of your beers looked like used tranny fluid or used motor oil. All I ask is you leave the Rum to me ;)

Whatever gets the job done. Am I right? ;)

Sazime and I got our tickets :)

I'm going to have class until 5 on Thursday nights, and it's about 5 hours away from Seattle, but I'll definitely be there for part of it!!

Great to hear you guys will be making it!!

[bapenguin]

I start pre-gaming at dinner. I highly suggest a flask for trips between the bar and between establishments :)

Ooh, thanks for reminding me. I will start looking for a good one now.

[Jackel]

Ooh, thanks for reminding me. I will start looking for a good one now.

We should get CoG/ Co-optimus branded flasks. How awesome would that be.

[AniAko]

T-shirts and flasks for everyone!

[Dave]

T-shirts and flasks for everyone!

That would be hilarious.

[Jackel]

I'm actually serious...anyone know a place we could get flasks designed with the CoG logo ?

[Alatheia]

I'm actually serious...anyone know a place we could get flasks designed with the CoG logo ?

www.eflasks.com (http://www.eflasks.com/) offers discounts on bulk orders and does engraving

[Jackel]

Would anyone else be interested if I bought one ?

[Suave Peanut]

Would anyone else be interested if I bought one ?

I might if the price is reasonable.

Although I already have a flask (with my initials on it, a 21st birthday gift) that I don't really use. I keep mouthwash in it.

[AniAko]

www.eflasks.com (http://www.eflasks.com/) offers discounts on bulk orders and does engraving

They can't do logos

I might if the price is reasonable.

Although I already have a flask (with my initials on it, a 21st birthday gift) that I don't really use. I keep mouthwash in it.

I've got 151 proof mouthwash I used to keep in mine... ;)

[Jackel]

Just found this one.

Flasks w/ logos (http://www.cellphoneflasks.com/flaskwithlogo.html)

How many people would be interested in buying them if I had them designed. (Would need a number to figure out the pricing etc.)

[AniAko]

I'd be interested. I'd like to see a couple logos on there though (I know, I"m a pain) The CoG cog and the PAX09 logo would be great. Not to mention the slogan going on in the t-shirt thread. "Bonding. Brotherhood. Bacon."

[Jackel]

I'd be interested. I'd like to see a couple logos on there though (I know, I"m a pain) The CoG cog and the PAX09 logo would be great. Not to mention the slogan going on in the t-shirt thread. "Bonding. Brotherhood. Bacon."

Well Damn,

You are just wanting to make things difficult for me aren't you :p

[Sandman]

You know, you can always pick up a flask in Seattle. I think a liquor store some of us went to last year had some.

[Jackel]

You know, you can always pick up a flask in Seattle. I think a liquor store some of us went to last year had some.

Fuck Sandman, thats a weak attitude. What are the chances that they'll have a CoG Flask in Seattle?

[Sl1pstream]

I'd be interested too. I was going to pick one up anyway so I might as well get a CoG flask if they're not too expensive.

[hunterx280]

OK, so either I'm blind and/or stupid (both quite possible) but I don't see any link to buy tickets. I'm guessing that it's now sold out considering how late it is after they've gone on sale. If they aren't, could someone post a link for the mentally impaired?

[AniAko]

This was what was up on the site

Direct Registration for the Pre Pax Party is now closed
*** Please contact Ooopy at ooopy@theblueskittle.com if you are interested in attending but did not register. New registrants that contact ooopy will be put on a waiting list and contacted if a spot becomes available.. ***

[Psykoboy2]

All of you wanting in should get on the waiting list. Many times people buy tickets with the intent of attending but can't for whatever reason. Also, almost always, there is reserved tickets held back for whatever reason. So get on the list now as there is a chance you can still make it.

[UWCrash]

The confirmation email I received when I ordered tickets (for myself and Mot) said that tickets would be emailed out in mid-August, and you would need to print them for admission to the event. I've had Mot ask in IRC a couple times (I can't use IRC from work), but it sounds like nobody has received these elusive tickets yet.

I just sent Ooopy an email to check up on if this is still happening, or if these tickets won't be required any more. I'll post again when I hear something back.

[TurboKinny]

The confirmation email I received when I ordered tickets (for myself and Mot) said that tickets would be emailed out in mid-August, and you would need to print them for admission to the event. I've had Mot ask in IRC a couple times (I can't use IRC from work), but it sounds like nobody has received these elusive tickets yet.

I just sent Ooopy an email to check up on if this is still happening, or if these tickets won't be required any more. I'll post again when I hear something back.I don't know about them emailing tickets this year or not, but last year I forgot mine and they just checked me off their list.

[Dave]

Colony of Gamers,

I just found out that I will not be returning to the U.S. tomorrow (thus also terminating my plans to attend this year's Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, Washington) and would like to offer up my Blue Skittle ticket to anyone that might be wanting to go and might not have initially purchased one.

Since Psykoboy2 (Scott from In-Game Chat) purchased my ticket for me, and I have yet to pay him for the ticket), I would advise contacting him over purchasing my ticket. I'm sure that it will be an awesome time and that you will have lots of fun.

Thank you very much, and I hope that you all enjoy this year's Penny Arcade Expo.

Dave

[Jackel]

Colony of Gamers,

I just found out that I will not be returning to the U.S. tomorrow (thus also terminating my plans to attend this year's Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, Washington) and would like to offer up my Blue Skittle ticket to anyone that might be wanting to go and might not have initially purchased one.

Since Psykoboy2 (Scott from In-Game Chat) purchased my ticket for me, and I have yet to pay him for the ticket), I would advise contacting him over purchasing my ticket. I'm sure that it will be an awesome time and that you will have lots of fun.

Thank you very much, and I hope that you all enjoy this year's Penny Arcade Expo.

Dave

Damnit Dave!

This is very sad news...was looking forward to seeing ya again.

[civil]

Wow, this year's PAX is cursed man. First all these people can't go and it turns out violent can go. What's next?

[Dave]

Damnit Dave!

This is very sad news...was looking forward to seeing ya again.

You have NO idea.

It is beyond out of my hands right now, and I am just very frustrated that I can't do anything to change the situation.

[AniAko]

You have NO idea.

It is beyond out of my hands right now, and I am just very frustrated that I can't do anything to change the situation.

Fuck man :( SadiePepper isn't going to be happy

[UWCrash]

Just got mail back from Ooopy:

"I know I know i'm sorry, i'm doing a paperless ticket this year, you won't need and actual ticket, just will need your id. I'll be sending out a confirmation to everyone, if you can just pass the word on."

[TrackZero]

Wow, this year's PAX is cursed man. First all these people can't go and it turns out violent can go. What's next?

You're behind the times civil. Violent IS going now. ;)

[civil]

You're behind the times civil. Violent IS going now. ;)

Wow, this year's PAX is cursed man. First all these people can't go and it turns out violent can go. What's next?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bfnp7M6EVUU/RsJDfzYJCXI/AAAAAAAAAAk/5a6--xJzKjw/s1600/bloglogo.bmp

[violent]

There's plenty of me to fight over, ladies.

[UWCrash]

You know, I bumped this thread so I could provide an update on the Blue Skittle tickets and then you bastards had to go and invoke Violent's name.

Damn you all to hell.

[AniAko]

Wow, this year's PAX is cursed man. First all these people can't go and it turns out violent can go. What's next?

You're behind the times civil. Violent IS going now. ;)

Canadians see contractions everywhere

[TrackZero]

Canadians see contractions everywhere

We also can't apparently read during stressful days at work. ;)

[Jackel]

We also can't apparently read during stressful days at work. ;)

Thankfully we do have a very important vacation coming up that should help w/ that stress.

[shodan2020]

Wow, this year's PAX is cursed man. First all these people can't go and it turns out violent can go. What's next?

I wouldn't go that far. Sure, there are a few people who can't make it and a few who have had plans change at the last second, but I'm actually really looking forward to PAX and meeting the people that can make it. I'm sure I'll see the others that can't go at a later PAX.

Don't be such a Negative Nancy, civil. :)

[civil]

I wouldn't go that far. Sure, there are a few people who can't make it and a few who have had plans change at the last second, but I'm actually really looking forward to PAX and meeting the people that can make it. I'm sure I'll see the others that can't go at a later PAX.
I guess you missed the part where I said I wasn't going. Me. Not there. There should be weeping, gnashing of teeth and rending of clothes.

Don't be such a Negative Nancy, civil. :)
Let me reiterate: I won't be there. You should be so sad you can't even type. WTF is wrong with you?!

[shodan2020]

I guess you missed the part where I said I wasn't going. Me. Not there. There should be weeping, gnashing of teeth and rending of clothes.


Let me reiterate: I won't be there. You should be so sad you can't even type. WTF is wrong with you?!

Nothing! Maybe that's why I'm not that broken up about it? Maybe you should be the sad one? Missing out on all of the other Coggers that are going? :)

[Dave]

Fuck man :( SadiePepper isn't going to be happy

I read... over in that thread I made.

I think now that I'm almost twenty-four hours removed from canceling all of my plane tickets though, that I'm almost a little better. That's really when it sunk in last night. That, and when I walked by the flight line on the way back from the gym this afternoon.

I had a lot of fun shit planned, you know? Fuck I hate that.

You guys have an awesome time for me, Coop. Seriously. Walk her all around that part of Seattle, and then when she thinks "Okay. Enough already!" walk her around some more.

That was a lot of fun last year, and it's sucking a fat one that I can't go and have to spend next weekend stuck here, being just another warm body on a place that's not meant to be inhabited by man.

I dare not promise anything for next year, but should Scott find himself out there next year (and I'm thinking he may just do both Boston and Seattle, because he's Scott) I'd like to go and make another trip back out to Seattle.

[Psykoboy2]

Just got my email about the party. Seems if you gave your ticket to someone else, you have to contact Ooopy and let her know by 9/2 otherwise, that person cannot get in.

[Erratic]

Kinda wish I was going in with you guys on this one :( Oh well at least I'll be at PAX

[Uno Ill Nino]

I got an email from them today. Thanks again, Civil. Songs will be sung in your honor! Drinks will be drank! Asses slapped!

[civil]

Glad to see they contacted you UIN. Just my way of giving back to CoG, I s'pose.

Now if you're going to slap asses, make sure Voodoo is on that list eh?