Roll Call PAX 2009

[Psykoboy2]

Remove my name from the "maybe" list...

I don't wanna. *pouts*

[Thrak]

I think I forgot to post earlier, but I'm coming in late Wednesday around 11 PM, will definitely be going to Vons, and would like to go to BS if I can wrangle a ticket somewhere.

[Suave Peanut]

You know who's gonna be there? This guy:

http://suavepeanut.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/IMG00254-225x300.jpg

[astranoir]

You know who's gonna be there? This guy:

http://suavepeanut.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/IMG00254-225x300.jpg

I got my pass in the mail today :D

[pronounconnoun]

I guess I should start checking my mail. I want to be that guy.

[Sl1pstream]

That's a big pass, compared to last year's pass.

[Rogue_hunter]

Oh look what I got in the mail today!

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/8196/084u.jpg
That must mean I'm going!

[rinichanraar]

No fair. I had my pass shipped to my parents because I wasn't positive I'd still be at the same apartment around this time. The (apparently) customary PAX pass photo will have to wait till I visit my parents.

[TurboKinny]

So it turns out that the class I'm TAing for has it's first quiz that Friday. That means I'll be in Seattle Friday afternoon at the earliest, so you can take me off for Blue Skittle :(

I'll see if there is any way to transfer the ticket so someone else can get to go.

[wyeast]

*crosses 'Friday Breakfast in Bed for TK' off his list* :mad:

Yes, the pass is big. :eek:

[TurboKinny]

*crosses 'Friday Breakfast in Bed for TK' off his list* :mad:You can bring it to me in Pullman!! :cool:

[mightbe]

I see a small handful of names on the list that haven't ordered a shirt yet (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?p=339092). You have until Wednesday morning to get the order in.

PM me if you have any questions! The group picture at PAX will look much sexier if we all rock the same garb.

[Sl1pstream]

I see a small handful of names on the list that haven't ordered a shirt yet (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?p=339092). You have until Wednesday morning to get the order in.

PM me if you have any questions! The group picture at PAX will look much sexier if we all rock the same garb.

I might not be there for the group picture, depending on the schedule, which I haven't seen yet. :(

[mightbe]

What? I'll make sure we do it when you're there.

[shodan2020]

I see a small handful of names on the list that haven't ordered a shirt yet (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?p=339092). You have until Wednesday morning to get the order in.

PM me if you have any questions! The group picture at PAX will look much sexier if we all rock the same garb.

I Zazzled it, my good man. :)

[mightbe]

You are off the list of shame then! (lemme know if you want a cheap one ;))

[shodan2020]

Is there going to be a list of cell phone #s so we can keep in contact with each other or something?

[astranoir]

Is there going to be a list of cell phone #s so we can keep in contact with each other or something?

I think this is a very good idea, especially for those of us who haven't gone before/are going alone. I don't really want to post my number publicly, though, so I'm not sure what the best solution is.

[Mot Wakorb]

So it turns out that the class I'm TAing for has it's first quiz that Friday. That means I'll be in Seattle Friday afternoon at the earliest, so you can take me off for Blue Skittle :(

I'll see if there is any way to transfer the ticket so someone else can get to go.

Pfft! I have two classes to teach, one that Weds, one that Thurs. They'll do without me for a week!

[mightbe]

I think this is a very good idea, especially for those of us who haven't gone before/are going alone. I don't really want to post my number publicly, though, so I'm not sure what the best solution is.

We can start a google doc with everyone's number in it if you like. Just e-mail me/PM me your gmail address and number and I'll share the doc and add you.

Also, give me your real first name if you would.

If I already have your number, just give me your blessing to add it.

[Psykoboy2]

There's also twitter...direct messages text right to my cell phone.

[Sl1pstream]

There's also twitter...direct messages text right to my cell phone.

Data is expensive (more expensive than just texting).

[Suave Peanut]

I'll give my Google voice number to anyone who asks.

[wyeast]

I might not be there for the group picture, depending on the schedule, which I haven't seen yet. :(

When's the group picture? I still haven't lived down last year's pic being the day before donuts. :(

[Suave Peanut]

That's a big pass, compared to last year's pass.
It may just be the perspective. How about this?

http://suavepeanut.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/IMG00256-225x300.jpg

[Psykoboy2]

Your head is GIGANTIC!!!

[Alatheia]

I might not be there for the group picture, depending on the schedule, which I haven't seen yet. :(

Me too.

What? I'll make sure we do it when you're there.

Going to wait until both of us are off shift? :p

We can start a google doc with everyone's number in it if you like. Just e-mail me/PM me your gmail address and number and I'll share the doc and add you.

Also, give me your real first name if you would.

If I already have your number, just give me your blessing to add it.

You can put me on the list if you want Rob.

It may just be the perspective. How about this?

http://suavepeanut.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/IMG00256-225x300.jpg

The badge is bigger this year, attendees get big badges everyone else gets normal sized badges.

[TurboKinny]

Pfft! I have two classes to teach, one that Weds, one that Thurs. They'll do without me for a week!I just have to figure out how I'm going to grade 125 students' Gen Ed 110 map quizzes while at PAX. Maybe I should wait until we're at Shorty's and give everyone a handful ;)

[pronounconnoun]

I just have to figure out how I'm going to grade 125 students' Gen Ed 110 map quizzes while at PAX. Maybe I should wait until we're at Shorty's and give everyone a handful ;)

Yeah, get us liquored up and grade papers.

Student raises hand: "Uh. What kind of grade is a drawing of a penis and hairy testicles?"

[wyeast]

I just have to figure out how I'm going to grade 125 students' Gen Ed 110 map quizzes while at PAX. Maybe I should wait until we're at Shorty's and give everyone a handful ;)

I'll help you grade. :) I'm kind of a harsh grader, tho'. My students used to raise a fuss because I'd insert arbitrary units of measurement if they left it off. (like Furlongs per Fortnight, or Drams per Curie)

... usually they'd back off when I explained how that kind of error could kill people. Dunno if it'd really sell in GE110 tho. :o ;)

You'll get less flack (or at least it's easier to defend) if you rotate people through by question # rather than each doing a handful on their own. Then you can justify that grading was consistent... otherwise you get the people who got me complaining that all the other guys got were hairy ball pics and A+'s. :p

[shodan2020]

I just have to figure out how I'm going to grade 125 students' Gen Ed 110 map quizzes while at PAX. Maybe I should wait until we're at Shorty's and give everyone a handful ;)

Gimme an answer key and I'll see if I can drunkenly grade them in my hotel room later on. :p

[shodan2020]

We can start a google doc with everyone's number in it if you like. Just e-mail me/PM me your gmail address and number and I'll share the doc and add you.

Also, give me your real first name if you would.

If I already have your number, just give me your blessing to add it.

Dude I sent you my number like a month and a half ago. You and Tracky both and neither of you have responded with your info! :)

[shodan2020]

Yeah, get us liquored up and grade papers.

Student raises hand: "Uh. What kind of grade is a drawing of a penis and hairy testicles?"

That's an F on my scale. I'm not going to get into what the better grade drawings would be in polite company. :)

[TurboKinny]

I'll help you grade. :) I'm kind of a harsh grader, tho'. My students used to raise a fuss because I'd insert arbitrary units of measurement if they left it off. (like Furlongs per Fortnight, or Drams per Curie)

... usually they'd back off when I explained how that kind of error could kill people. Dunno if it'd really sell in GE110 tho. :o ;)
Yeah, I don't know that units of measure are that important in Ancient Civilizations thru 1500 ;)

[wyeast]

I dunno. Seems the course of history might've changed if people misjudged how far the trebuchets would go. :D

[Sl1pstream]

I will probably be in the Raven theatre on all 3 days from 8am until 3pm. This is awesome.

[Sandman]

3 Day badges will sell out by the end of the week if you have been procrastinating on this. Less than 1000 left.

[LordDon]

Guess who also got their badges? Oh yeah!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/Lord_Don/6580_117145408639_773678639_2312536.jpg

[rinichanraar]

I think this is a very good idea, especially for those of us who haven't gone before/are going alone. I don't really want to post my number publicly, though, so I'm not sure what the best solution is.

You and I need to exchange numbers for sure. Last year, there were only two or three people who had my info, and the only person who would call me for updates was Rogue.

We can start a google doc with everyone's number in it if you like. Just e-mail me/PM me your gmail address and number and I'll share the doc and add you.

Also, give me your real first name if you would.

If I already have your number, just give me your blessing to add it.

Oh. This sounds like a pretty good idea to me if we can get it going. I am in, sir.

I'll give my Google voice number to anyone who asks.

EH! Suave. I'd be most impressed if your area code was "OOH."

[Ghostbear]

I setup a thread here (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=11294) for numbers. It basically says pm me your email address and I'll send you an invite to edit the google document. You can add your number there.

[wyeast]

You and I need to exchange numbers for sure. Last year, there were only two or three people who had my info, and the only person who would call me for updates was Rogue.


Didn't I text you at least a few times last year? *crosses arms* :p :o :D

[Rogue_hunter]

You and I need to exchange numbers for sure. Last year, there were only two or three people who had my info, and the only person who would call me for updates was Rogue.

I presume you still have my number from last year? Because I have no problem acting as your lifeline again :D

[xoanon]

No excuse for not posting earlier, but I'll be there starting Thursday and definitely want in on Von's. I couldn't spring for a Blue Skittle ticket at the time, so your stories will have to suffice. ThatAngryDwarf and his woman are post-averse, but I'll drag them with me too.

[Psykoboy2]

Ladies & Gentlemen....

The list is updated. If you see any inaccuracies please let me know. I know some information has been exchanged in other threads possibly about Blue Skittle tickets so that may not be shown here. Please post if that is the case.

Also, spread the word to those under the "Coming but not sure when", I imagine by now they probably know.

[wyeast]

Still working on nailing down an ETA, but it's gonna be Thursday. With donuts. :D

[pronounconnoun]

Totals so far
Vons: 36
BS: 20
PAX: 45

CoG rolls deep!

[Psykoboy2]

Still working on nailing down an ETA, but it's gonna be Thursday. With donuts. :D

And your status on Von's and Blue Skittle?

[TurboKinny]

Thrack is now going to Blue Skittle, he bought my ticket :)

[violent]

Thursday night. Von's and Blue Skittle.

[Psykoboy2]

Okay, so I just got off the phone with Von's.

After some confusion and conversation, I mentioned we were coming in for the gaming convention and he TOTALLY remembered us from last year. I told him we'd be arriving under a different name this year, but he still welcomed us.

I have to call him back in a little while with a more accurate head count, so please...make sure your info is correct or let me know ASAP. Thanks!

[wyeast]

No on Blue Skittle. Uncommitted on Von's (i.e. I'll be there if I'm in town by afternoon, tho' I'll have to bail for part of it to pick up a friend @ the airport)

What time are we going to Von's?

[Psykoboy2]

6pm...or so.

[txshurricane]

I'll be arriving Thursday on behalf of the Co-Optimus crew. I'll be at Von's and the Blue Skittle party.

[Psykoboy2]

List updated.

[wyeast]

I will endeavour to roll into town in time... probably a little earlier so that you guys can offload donuts into your hotel rooms before going to V's. :o

[TurboKinny]

Also, not sure when Sazime is showing up, but he'll be at BS for sure and I think at Von's too.

[Psykoboy2]

The guy at Von's - Joel - mentioned that PAX is the biggest convention to hit Seattle. Bigger than any other that comes to town with 46,000 in attendance. I imagine this doesn't count the concert festivals and stuff. But yeah, that's a lot of people.

He also remember Anjanette and was sad to hear she wouldn't be there this year.

[ShadokatRegn]

I will definitely be at the Blue Skittle Party - maybe a bit late (like, 9 late...is that still late in the party timezone?) I look forward to seeing CoG participate with Co-optimus to have a grand time!

[Jackel]

I will definitely be at the Blue Skittle Party - maybe a bit late (like, 9 late...is that still late in the party timezone?) I look forward to seeing CoG participate with Co-optimus to have a grand time!

I believe the open bar is from 8 - 11 so you'll have plenty of time to join us for the partying.

[pronounconnoun]

I believe the open bar is from 8 - 11 so you'll have plenty of time to join us for the partying.

Open bar!?

The only reason I wish I had five hands.

[Jackel]

Open bar!?

The only reason I wish I had five hands.

I've already got plans to sucker some poor soul who only drinks 1 at a time, to grab me extras...as I'm sure they'll cut me off.

[Bone]

Scott, I have Katie's number still if you want to invite her back to Von's. I'm sure she'd love to hang with you guys again.

[Psykoboy2]

Scott, I have Katie's number still if you want to invite her back to Von's. I'm sure she'd love to hang with you guys again.

I've got her number too. I plan on calling her sometime next week and see if she's up for a visit.

[AniAko]

SadiePepper, Barcardi, and I will be there Wednesday and be attending Von's and BS. :D

[pronounconnoun]

I've already got plans to sucker some poor soul who only drinks 1 at a time, to grab me extras...as I'm sure they'll cut me off.

You can say that the drinks are for the entire table and get away with it. Now we just have to bring our own tray. I might stop by the nearest college's cafeteria and see if I can score one. ;)

[Jackel]

You can say that the drinks are for the entire table and get away with it. Now we just have to bring our own tray. I might stop by the nearest college's cafeteria and see if I can score one. ;)

Yes. I like your thinking...together we shall clear out the open bar.

[Psykoboy2]

Just got off the phone with Joel at Von's....

If you get there and want to find us, just tell them you are with Colony Of Gamers and they'll bring you to the back with the rest of us.

By the way, 18% gratuity added to parties of 6 or more. :D

[pronounconnoun]

Yes. I like your thinking...together we shall clear out the open bar.

Bartender: "Aw shit, these fuckers are here again. Lets just make the drinks stronger and maybe they'll stop coming back."

[Suave Peanut]

Bartender: "Aw shit, these fuckers are here again. Lets just make the drinks stronger and maybe they'll stop coming back."

I believe that would be known as "backfiring."

[Uno Ill Nino]

Civil gave me his BS ticket, so as far as I know, I'm going. Though I haven't recieved an email from them or anything yet.

[Jackel]

Civil gave me his BS ticket, so as far as I know, I'm going. Though I haven't recieved an email from them or anything yet.

UWCrash e-mailed OOpy, and apparently they are going paperless now. So just make sure that they know that you switched and then bring your ID.

[rinichanraar]

Yes. I like your thinking...together we shall clear out the open bar.

I volunteer to be an accomplice. I'm pretty excellent at being small and getting to the front of the bar with relative ease. I realized just now that I only need four drinks to break even.

I wish there was a beer list on their website (http://www.rockbottom.com/Beer.php).

[Jackel]

I volunteer to be an accomplice. I'm pretty excellent at being small and getting to the front of the bar with relative ease. I realized just now that I only need four drinks to break even.

I wish there was a beer list on their website (http://www.rockbottom.com/Beer.php).

You know that I would be a fool to turn down that offer :)


edit: As always, I am drawn to beer like a moth to light: (http://www.rockbottom.com/DisplayBeerItemList.php?FKLocationID=10080)

[LordDon]

So me, being the gigantic idiot I am, decided to NOT by plane tickets when they dropped to $199 hoping they'd go lower. Currently they're sitting at $365. So we're probably driving up on Thursday, which means we may or may not make Von's depending on what time we get in.

[xoanon]

All I have to do is get through moving this weekend and it will be downhill to PAX.

[shodan2020]

UWCrash e-mailed OOpy, and apparently they are going paperless now. So just make sure that they know that you switched and then bring your ID.

OOpy?!?! No offense intended, but that's the funniest name I've ever heard! It's like oopsy without the s! :D

[TurboKinny]

OOpy?!?! No offense intended, but that's the funniest name I've ever heard! It's like oopsy without the s! :DIt's actually Ooopy. She and Kiki run the Blue Skittle party every year :)

[Alatheia]

The guy at Von's - Joel - mentioned that PAX is the biggest convention to hit Seattle. Bigger than any other that comes to town with 46,000 in attendance. I imagine this doesn't count the concert festivals and stuff. But yeah, that's a lot of people.

He also remember Anjanette and was sad to hear she wouldn't be there this year.

The concert festivals and "stuff" aren't in Seattle proper. The *BIG* ones are out in George, WA at the Gorge, great place.

So me, being the gigantic idiot I am, decided to NOT by plane tickets when they dropped to $199 hoping they'd go lower. Currently they're sitting at $365. So we're probably driving up on Thursday, which means we may or may not make Von's depending on what time we get in.

So want to park at the house? :cool:

[Kielaran]

The concert festivals and "stuff" aren't in Seattle proper. The *BIG* ones are out in George, WA at the Gorge, great place.

Funny story, last year when I was coming to PAX, I was wearing a Dave matthews Band shirt, since it was comfortable and nice to travel in. Waiting for my plane in Minneapolis, there were a lot of people wearing DMB shirts. Apparently he was playing at the Gorge that weekend and I was asked at least 4 times if I was going.

[wyeast]

The concert festivals and "stuff" aren't in Seattle proper. The *BIG* ones are out in George, WA at the Gorge, great place.

Maybe not *BIG* but I'd like to think Bumbershoot is at least decent sized. :o

[Scull]

Well, shit. Now I've done it. Gambit is coming to PAX again.

[TurboKinny]

Well, shit. Now I've done it. Gambit is coming to PAX again.What?? That liar just told me this morning that he's not coming! :p

[Alatheia]

Funny story, last year when I was coming to PAX, I was wearing a Dave matthews Band shirt, since it was comfortable and nice to travel in. Waiting for my plane in Minneapolis, there were a lot of people wearing DMB shirts. Apparently he was playing at the Gorge that weekend and I was asked at least 4 times if I was going.

Heh, yeah, he plays there pretty often.

Maybe not *BIG* but I'd like to think Bumbershoot is at least decent sized. :o

Bumbershoot, Folklife, Bite of Seattle, etc are little :p

[wyeast]

Bumbershoot, Folklife, Bite of Seattle, etc are little :p
100k - 150k over 3 days puts it at least the same ballpark as PAX. :p

[mightbe]

I will definitely be at the Blue Skittle Party - maybe a bit late (like, 9 late...is that still late in the party timezone?) I look forward to seeing CoG participate with Co-optimus to have a grand time!

I'll be arriving Thursday on behalf of the Co-Optimus crew. I'll be at Von's and the Blue Skittle party.

WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE?

... Just kidding. Welcome to the CoG party. It's the only way to PAX.

We may have enough people to do the wave at the bapenguin round table this year.

[Scull]

What?? That liar just told me this morning that he's not coming! :p
Yes, but a little over an hour ago I made him an offer he couldn't refuse. He'll be there Friday morning.

[mightbe]

I volunteer to be an accomplice. I'm pretty excellent at being small and getting to the front of the bar with relative ease. I realized just now that I only need four drinks to break even.

I wish there was a beer list on their website (http://www.rockbottom.com/Beer.php).

Dibs on sidekicking the destruction of the open bar.

[Bone]

Yep, still can't go. I have a list of demands (think of it as a scavenger hunt):

1. Argue/fight with a homeless man. Extra points if you get them to ramble incoherently.
2. Drink all of Ghostbear's beer, whether or not it's his Ghostbeer.
3. Get blotto, blackout drunk at Shorty's and play pinball for at least an hour. Extra points for any shot you set on fire. Instant win if Adam Sessler shows up and you can make him uncomfortable as he uses the ATM.
4. Make Von's regret our presence again (but make the money worth it) and make sure hot Katie shows up for the 3rd anniversary. Extra points if she shows you her tattoo. Oh yes- that one.
5. Tell Gambit to shut the fuck up- extra points for a taint punch.
6. Teabag Coop (Aniako). Extra points for actual contact.
7. Be a crude but loyal faction at any panels CoG members are on. Try to win PAX.
8. That's all I can think of. Come up with new shit so y'all have stuff to show me at the next PAX.

[AniAko]

Yep, still can't go. I have a list of demands (think of it as a scavenger hunt):

1. Argue/fight with a homeless man. Extra points if you get them to ramble incoherently.
2. Drink all of Ghostbear's beer, whether or not it's his Ghostbeer.
3. Get blotto, blackout drunk at Shorty's and play pinball for at least an hour. Extra points for any shot you set on fire. Instant win if Adam Sessler shows up and you can make him uncomfortable as he uses the ATM.
4. Make Von's regret our presence again (but make the money worth it) and make sure hot Katie shows up for the 3rd anniversary. Extra points if she shows you her tattoo. Oh yes- that one.
5. Tell Gambit to shut the fuck up- extra points for a taint punch.
6. Teabag Coop (Aniako). Extra points for actual contact.
7. Be a crude but loyal faction at any panels CoG members are on. Try to win PAX.
8. That's all I can think of. Come up with new shit so y'all have stuff to show me at the next PAX.

If I do #6, I win PAX.

[shodan2020]

It's actually Ooopy. She and Kiki run the Blue Skittle party every year :)

I'm sure she's a nice lady, but it's still hilarious to me.

[TurboKinny]

If I do #6, I win PAX.Yes. Yes you do.

[wyeast]

*shudders* :eek:

[pronounconnoun]

If I do #6, I win PAX.

I'm intrigued (intellectually more than homoerotically).

[Alatheia]

100k - 150k over 3 days puts it at least the same ballpark as PAX. :p

Where are you getting those numbers? I don't believe them!

If I do #6, I win PAX.

If you attempt this, there has to be video proof.

[Scull]

Where are you getting those numbers? I don't believe them!

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003243711_bumbershoot05.html

true the numbers are a few years old, but still valid for this discussion as they haven't gone down that much as far as I'm aware.

[shodan2020]

I'm intrigued (intellectually more than homoerotically).

Have you ever seen the inside slip of that Tool album, Lateralus? There's a picture of the band watching a dude suck on his own cock.

[LordDon]

So want to park at the house? :cool:

Are you just down the street from Von's?

[wyeast]

Where are you getting those numbers? I don't believe them!
Why would I lie to you? :mad:

Seattle Times (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2008158644_webbumbernumber04.html):

2007 attendance: 150k (approx)
2008 attendance: 142k (approx)

You don't believe me. :(

[Erratic]

Shut the fuck up Gambit will be present and accounted for :D
Every year man I swear I get in at the last second... Thanks again Scull!

[xoanon]

Yes. Yes you do.

Maybe more even than just PAX...

[Alatheia]

Are you just down the street from Von's?

Well, it is almost a straight shot from there to the house so technically yes :p

It's about 10 miles but it's free and I can drive you into the city and back out on Monday.

Why would I lie to you? :mad:

Seattle Times (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2008158644_webbumbernumber04.html):

2007 attendance: 150k (approx)
2008 attendance: 142k (approx)

You don't believe me. :(

I've been to them before, they don't have that many attendees, it's mostly the workers and volunteers :p

[rinichanraar]

Maybe not *BIG* but I'd like to think Bumbershoot is at least decent sized. :o

Beck performed at Bumbershoot last year, I think. I was so bummed because it was really cheap (and I love Beck), but it was during PAX hours so I didn't go. A week or so earlier, I didn't get to see him here in SF during Outside Lands, either, because it was too expensive for me at the time. I keep missing him.

[wyeast]

I've been to them before, they don't have that many attendees, it's mostly the workers and volunteers :p
Um. So have I. You must've only gone during the day, as the evening mainstage concerts can easily justify a good portion of that. Memorial Stadium is like 30k capacity, and it's usually pretty much full for the headliner shows.

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6858/10241048.jpg

:confused:

:mad:

:(

[Psykoboy2]

Oh that reminds me....I hate crowds.

[wyeast]

Oh that reminds me....I hate crowds.

Um, welcome to PAX? :confused: ;)

Crowds can be unnerving, but they can also deliver delicious comedy. One of my favourite old stories from Bumbershoot (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showpost.php?p=66956&postcount=32) from a couple of meatheads while waiting in line. :D

[Psykoboy2]

Um, welcome to PAX? :confused: ;)

The crowds only ever get like that picture during the concerts, and I avoid those by just staying in the back or not going.

The rest of the show floor is crowded, yes, but breathable. Granted this year is the biggest they've ever been so we'll see how it affects me.

[wyeast]

I thought they had more space this year, so I figured that it would "feel" about the same as last year. You should be alright. :)

[shodan2020]

Oh that reminds me....I hate crowds.

Me too, but I shall be with others I know, so it will be ok. I'll still be a little on edge though... good thing I'm bringing my cigs. :)

[Bad Buddha]

Oh that reminds me....I hate crowds.
That's pretty much why I'm giving it a pass this year. I'm turning into Grouchy Old Man®.

Last year my son wanted to go, so I went with him. Spent most of the time waiting in line.

The best part of the whole thing for me was seeing the look of excitement on my son's face when he got to play Starcraft II... That, and meeting MC Frontalot.

[Whunpo]

Shit guys, I just found out that the person giving me and EvD a ride is not looking to leave Portland till after 5 on Thursday. This means we'll both be missing Von's. :(
I haven't talked directly to her about it, but it sounds like me and EvD should be moved to "maybe to probably not" area.
Fuck!

[Alatheia]

Shit guys, I just found out that the person giving me and EvD a ride is not looking to leave Portland till after 5 on Thursday. This means we'll both be missing Von's. :(
I haven't talked directly to her about it, but it sounds like me and EvD should be moved to "maybe to probably not" area.
Fuck!

You should talk to wyeast (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/member.php?u=323) and see if he'd be kind enough to give you a ride from Portland :p

[Jackel]

That's pretty much why I'm giving it a pass this year. I'm turning into Grouchy Old Man®.

Last year my son wanted to go, so I went with him. Spent most of the time waiting in line.

The best part of the whole thing for me was seeing the look of excitement on my son's face when he got to play Starcraft II... That, and meeting MC Frontalot.

Hopefully you're still coming out for Vons!

[wyeast]

You should talk to wyeast (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/member.php?u=323) and see if he'd be kind enough to give you a ride from Portland :p

Should've asked how full my car was, sister. :p

It's possible, so long as you guys don't have much stuff. :o The donuts pretty much take up the entire trunk + part of the back seat (our order this year is now bigger than last year's :eek:), plus my stuff (sleeping bag, laptop, RB instruments), and possibly a cooler if I have to keep any donuts in the car for an extended amount of time.

Plus there's logistics of my taking the kids to my folks' house in NE Vancouver on the way up. Ideally, if you guys could get up there (there's a big transit center at SR-14 and 164th) I can get you after I drop the kids + seats off. :o

Or you could tell your ride to quit balkin'. She can come to Von's too. :D

(This is all contingent, of course on my getting my own ass out of work on Thursday, which was looking a little dim as of last Friday) :mad:

[Whunpo]

Should've asked how full my car was, sister. :p

It's possible, so long as you guys don't have much stuff. :o The donuts pretty much take up the entire trunk + part of the back seat (our order this year is now bigger than last year's :eek:), plus my stuff (sleeping bag, laptop, RB instruments), and possibly a cooler if I have to keep any donuts in the car for an extended amount of time.

Plus there's logistics of my taking the kids to my folks' house in NE Vancouver on the way up. Ideally, if you guys could get up there (there's a big transit center at SR-14 and 164th) I can get you after I drop the kids + seats off. :o

Or you could tell your ride to quit balkin'. She can come to Von's too. :D

(This is all contingent, of course on my getting my own ass out of work on Thursday, which was looking a little dim as of last Friday) :mad:
Wow, not many people would be so kind as to offer two underage boys do not they do not know a place in their car. You sir, are a fine gentleman for doing what others would not. :p
All pedo jokes aside, I doubt either of us could swing that through our parents. They're worry warts, and I have not even told them I am meeting you guys at PAX yet because they'd freak. If I told them I was getting a ride, they'd have a conniption. :(
So while the fact that you would even consider helping us is totally awesome, I doubt that it would actually work out.

[wyeast]

*laugh"

"Uh, mom? Yeah, can we get a ride with this guy? No, we don't know him. But he seems nice, and he has a lot of donuts in the car."

:eek:

Is your ride one of your folks? If so, yeah, it'd be kinda hard to duck them getting up here. ;) I would suggest seeing if they'd put you on an Amtrak to Seattle, but then I could see that conversation going...

"Yeah, dad? We can ride the train up, and mom can meet us there when she gets there. Yeah, that's the place. We'll be with all the drunk people."

two underage boys
Don't buy Whunpo tequila poppers. Got it. :eek:

Just see what you can do to coerce your ride to come up early. If you can't make it, there'll be plenty of opportunities to hang with us hooligans the rest of the weekend. :)

[TurboKinny]

Don't buy Whunpo tequila poppers. Got it. :eek:
Oooh, what's a tequila popper? I'm intrigued.

[Alatheia]

Wow, not many people would be so kind as to offer two underage boys do not they do not know a place in their car. You sir, are a fine gentleman for doing what others would not. :p
All pedo jokes aside, I doubt either of us could swing that through our parents. They're worry warts, and I have not even told them I am meeting you guys at PAX yet because they'd freak. If I told them I was getting a ride, they'd have a conniption. :(
So while the fact that you would even consider helping us is totally awesome, I doubt that it would actually work out.

Is your ride one of your folks? If so, yeah, it'd be kinda hard to duck them getting up here. ;) I would suggest seeing if they'd put you on an Amtrak to Seattle, but then I could see that conversation going...

"Yeah, dad? We can ride the train up, and mom can meet us there when she gets there. Yeah, that's the place. We'll be with all the drunk people."

WELL... if you can get them to put you on a train you can say, "One of the Enforcers, those are the people that volunteer to work the convention, will pick us up and babysit us until it's time to go to Von's for dinner."

In actuality I'd pick you up and leave you with the first CoG person I found :p

[Bad Buddha]

Hopefully you're still coming out for Vons!
Oh, yeah!

Getting together for drinks is a lot different than spending the day in a poorly ventilated warehouse with several thousand gamers with suspect hygiene habits.

[Alatheia]

Oh, yeah!

Getting together for drinks is a lot different than spending the day in a poorly ventilated warehouse with several thousand gamers with suspect hygiene habits.

Going to sit next to me again then? :D

[Bad Buddha]

"Uh, mom? Yeah, can we get a ride with this guy? No, we don't know him. But he seems nice, and he has a lot of donuts in the car."

:eek:

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4825/freedonutvan.jpg

[Bad Buddha]

Going to sit next to me again then? :D
If there's room! With all of the fancy things that you've been knitting, I believe you'll be pretty popular! :D

[Alatheia]

If there's room! With all of the fancy things that you've been knitting, I believe you'll be pretty popular! :D

If I'm there before you I'll save you a spot! :D

[Whunpo]

*laugh"

"Uh, mom? Yeah, can we get a ride with this guy? No, we don't know him. But he seems nice, and he has a lot of donuts in the car."

:eek:

Is your ride one of your folks? If so, yeah, it'd be kinda hard to duck them getting up here. ;) I would suggest seeing if they'd put you on an Amtrak to Seattle, but then I could see that conversation going...

"Yeah, dad? We can ride the train up, and mom can meet us there when she gets there. Yeah, that's the place. We'll be with all the drunk people."


Don't buy Whunpo tequila poppers. Got it. :eek:

Just see what you can do to coerce your ride to come up early. If you can't make it, there'll be plenty of opportunities to hang with us hooligans the rest of the weekend. :)
Unfortunately, getting a ride with anyone other than my current ride is pretty tough to swing. Basically, this trip to PAX is a birthday present from two of my friends (two friends who don't post here, and don't want to go to Von's), and the parent of one of them is giving us a ride up. The plan is to have a big car trip kind of thing. Ditching them would kind of be a dick move, especially since they're paying for pretty much my whole trip. So if they can't make it up to Seattle with me in time for Von's, then none of us can. :(
But I definitely hope to meet up with all of you even if Von's isn't an option.
"Uh, mom? Yeah, can we get a ride with this guy? No, we don't know him. But he seems nice, and he has a lot of donuts in the car."
Are some of those donuts shaped like...penises?!?

[TurboKinny]

Are some of those donuts shaped like...penises?!?No, mom, they're rocket ships. Duh! ;)

[OrigamiPanther]

Sorry for the late post on this, but I'll be getting in on Thursday. Don't know if I'll make it to Von's, but I'll be at the Blue Skittle event.

[wyeast]

Oooh, what's a tequila popper? I'm intrigued.

Scene: Any Mexican Border Town.

Enter: Underage (i.e. <21) American college co-ed. Seated at a table with friends.

Enter: Bartender (male or female), clutching a bottle of tequila, and a bottle of 7up. Typically at the behest of one of the victim's friends. :D

Bartender starts blowing a whistle rhythmically as he/she approaches the table. Nearby patrons turn to witness the spectacle, cheering, hollering, etc.

Bartender approaches to stand behind the chosen (surprised) victim, much to the delight of the rest of the table. Bartender pulls out a small bar towel, and proceeds to tip the participant's head back in their chair.

Participant's head back, mouth coaxed wide open by the bartender. In pours the tequila and 7up side-by-side until the mouth is full.

Bartender closes participant's mouth, holding the bar towel over their mouth. To the rhythm of the music and whistle blowing, the bartender proceeds to shake the participant's head vigorously. :D

Participant attempts to down the fizzy concoction without spewing (chances of which can vary depending on how far along the night is). Audience applauds, party resumes.

/scene.

[spcialk]

Also, I will be at Von's PAX and I live here

[astranoir]

I'll be in too late to make it to Von's but I am confirmed for Blue Skittle, though I'll be a little late.

[wyeast]

astra - when are you expecting to be in? (so I can arrange for donut delivery) :)

[astranoir]

astra - when are you expecting to be in? (so I can arrange for donut delivery) :)

9:00? It probably depends on how confused I get :o

[wyeast]

Confused... at the airport, or are you driving?!?

[astranoir]

Confused... at the airport, or are you driving?!?

I should get into the airport by 8:20, but then I need to get to my hotel and figure out how I'm getting to Blue Skittle and such.

[AniAko]

Oh, yeah!

Getting together for drinks is a lot different than spending the day in a poorly ventilated warehouse with several thousand gamers with suspect hygiene habits.

SUSPECT?!?! :eek:

I should get into the airport by 8:20, but then I need to get to my hotel and figure out how I'm getting to Blue Skittle and such.

It is rather far from Von's isn't it? We gonna get a convoy of taxis to the BS Party, or hoof it?

[Psykoboy2]

I vote hoof!

[Alatheia]

It is rather far from Von's isn't it? We gonna get a convoy of taxis to the BS Party, or hoof it?

If you can't walk from Von's to the BS Party you have no business coming to Seattle. It's all of 0.3 miles. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=619+Pine+Street,+Seattle,+WA+98101-1711&daddr=1333+5th+Ave,+Seattle,+WA+98101-2600&hl=en&geocode=%3BFc501gIdeVS1-A&gl=us&mra=ls&sll=47.609038,-122.334087&sspn=0.010199,0.014205&ie=UTF8&z=17)

[AniAko]

If you can't walk from Von's to the BS Party you have no business coming to Seattle. It's all of 0.3 miles. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=619+Pine+Street,+Seattle,+WA+98101-1711&daddr=1333+5th+Ave,+Seattle,+WA+98101-2600&hl=en&geocode=%3BFc501gIdeVS1-A&gl=us&mra=ls&sll=47.609038,-122.334087&sspn=0.010199,0.014205&ie=UTF8&z=17)

See, when I see city blocks like that I almost always think NYC city blocks.

[Alatheia]

See, when I see city blocks like that I almost always think NYC city blocks.

Geography fail :p

[wyeast]

I should get into the airport by 8:20, but then I need to get to my hotel and figure out how I'm getting to Blue Skittle and such.

Are you on Alatheia's ride sheet? If not, I have a crony coming in at 8pm, so I might be convinced to give you a lift. :o

[astranoir]

Are you on Alatheia's ride sheet? If not, I have a crony coming in at 8pm, so I might be convinced to give you a lift. :o

Alatheia said I'm too late to get a ride, so this would be awesome! I was really worrying about getting a taxi for the first time ever, and all by myself :( Please be convinced!

[wyeast]

Done. :o PM me flight info so I can check on your arrival that day. :)

Saves me the trouble of hunting you down to give you your donuts. :D

[Alatheia]

I'll be drunk! You don't want me driving!

[wyeast]

woo drunk :D

[astranoir]

I'll be drunk! You don't want me driving!

Haha, excuses, excuses ;)

[Voodoo]

If you can't walk from Von's to the BS Party you have no business coming to Seattle. It's all of 0.3 miles. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=619+Pine+Street,+Seattle,+WA+98101-1711&daddr=1333+5th+Ave,+Seattle,+WA+98101-2600&hl=en&geocode=%3BFc501gIdeVS1-A&gl=us&mra=ls&sll=47.609038,-122.334087&sspn=0.010199,0.014205&ie=UTF8&z=17)
Wow! My hotel is damn close to the BS Party! Score!

[hunterx280]

Beck performed at Bumbershoot last year, I think. I was so bummed because it was really cheap (and I love Beck), but it was during PAX hours so I didn't go. A week or so earlier, I didn't get to see him here in SF during Outside Lands, either, because it was too expensive for me at the time. I keep missing him.

HA! Funny story about Beck last year. One of the local radio stations was holding a contest. If you won, Beck would write a song about you. All you had to do was write a short story about why your life is interesting. Well my roommate won by blatantly lying. I'll see if I can get a copy of the CD with the song Beck wrote about him. It's something like 25 minutes long.

[Bad Buddha]

woo drunk :D
Hooray drunk chicks! ;)

[SenatorSpacer]

I'll be there on Sunday only.

[Ravenlock]

So I was considering making a thread about this, but I can probably just do it here:

This will be my first PAX (and for that matter, my first con), and I'm coming with a coworker who has also never done a con: how does a day at PAX usually break down? How much time do you find yourself seeing stuff on the floor vs sitting in on panels vs chilling out and playing games with people?

For that matter, how much time should I plan to spend waiting in line to see the Giant Bombcast or Wil Wheaton or Omegathon rounds, etc? I don't really have a sense of how many things it's realistic to plan to attend each day. I'm planning to have my iPhone and DS with me, at the least... should I try to keep things pocket-carryable, or should I just bring a satchel bag along?

I feel like a "so you're going to PAX" guide would be helpful for convention noobs. :p

(Obviously, everybody has different interests, so I'm just looking for any helpful "If I had known <x> the first year, I would've done <y> differently" type of information you guys might have)

[Sl1pstream]

So I was considering making a thread about this, but I can probably just do it here:

This will be my first PAX (and for that matter, my first con), and I'm coming with a coworker who has also never done a con: how does a day at PAX usually break down? How much time do you find yourself seeing stuff on the floor vs sitting in on panels vs chilling out and playing games with people?

For that matter, how much time should I plan to spend waiting in line to see the Giant Bombcast or Wil Wheaton or Omegathon rounds, etc? I don't really have a sense of how many things it's realistic to plan to attend each day. I'm planning to have my iPhone and DS with me, at the least... should I try to keep things pocket-carryable, or should I just bring a satchel bag along?

I feel like a "so you're going to PAX" guide would be helpful for convention noobs. :p

(Obviously, everybody has different interests, so I'm just looking for any helpful "If I had known <x> the first year, I would've done <y> differently" type of information you guys might have)

Lines can get very long, depending on what's going on (Wil Wheaton and everything that has Gabe & Tycho in them can get quite long, as well as the morning lines).

The exhibition hall will probably be the first place to go, it's where the games are. After that, it really depends on you. Every day ends with either concerts or the Omegathon finals. As these tend to fill up really fast, there are alternate activities.

What you want to do is get there early, since the first x amount of people get concert wristbands. If you don't have one of those it really depends on how many people are in there. If there's room, you should be able to get in. That really depends on fire code stuff though, so it also depends on how many wristbands that they're giving away.

[wyeast]

Raven: How your day breaks down is entirely up to you. Some people cruise the panels, others spend all day bouncing from demo to demo to demo.

The more popular stuff the lines can get kinda long. Helps to have a buddy so you can have someone to chat with or hold your place while you go to the loo.

I mostly just watched, not having to stand in lines to play helped free up more time so I could do extracurricular stuff (like last year I went to do stuff like take some friends to see Bruce Lee's gravesite, dinners out, etc). This year I'll be there longer so I'll probably end up in some lines to play stuff.

Most important? Comfortable shoes. And carry a snack in case you end up stuck in a line when you need a surge of blood sugar. Food in the convention center can be difficult to get in a timely fashion. Given the alternative is hoofing it a few blocks away, either way you're not always gonna be able to "just grab a bite" between panels.

[Ghostbear]

I bring a backpack, keep a couple of granola bars in it. Other than that, see what you want to see :) there will be plenty of folks to hang out with.

[Uno Ill Nino]

Ravenlock:

For panels, plan on getting in line for them about one hour before their scheduled start time. For the Giant Bomb and Brodeo panels, I'll be checking the line 2 hours before each one starts. If the lines are small to non-existant, I'll go do stuff and come back an hour before the start and get in line at that point. Will Wheaton and Penny Arcade panels, I'd say start scoping out the lines 3 hours in advance.

Aside from the panels, you shouldn't have any serious amount of time in line for stuff. Maybe if you want to buy food, but if you want to play games in the expo hall, lines aren't that bad and depending on the game, could have multiple stations available.

Now the only other line I'm really concerned about is the Friday morning admission line. I want to get in and buy a SFIV stick, so I have to be up near the front of the line. I'm guessing maybe I want to get in line about 7AM? I'm not sure. I was going to ask around at Von's/BS and see what people have to say.

And wyeast was totally right to tell you to bring a backpack with some snacks. Food lines can get long and its nice to be able to produce a snack on demand. Also, backpacks are really nice for carrying whatever free shit you may have gathered during the day.

If you have any other questions, holler! See you there!

[TurboKinny]

Raven: Don't get too bogged down in what you're planning to do. It will change. Instead, pick out two or three big things you really want to see, make sure you hit those, and play the rest by ear. Half the fun is getting to hang out with some really awesome people and see cool things with them.

[Ravenlock]

Just the sort of feedback I was looking for, guys, thanks. Keep it coming if there's anything else you think we should know. :)

[Alatheia]

You want to get into the big ass line on Friday as early as possible. The goodie bag, it is worth it. :p

I think there are going to be 4k wristbands handed out for concerts this year, I could be wrong though.

I'd have more than just a snack in my bag if I was you, the lines are insane to buy food and beverage.

[hunterx280]

I'd have more than just a snack in my bag if I was you, the lines are insane to buy food and beverage.

I plan on bringing all my food for the day and putting it in a lunchbox. I'll probably bring my backpack just so the stuff is easier to carry. I tend to make all my own food anyway so it's nothing different.

[shodan2020]

I plan on bringing all my food for the day and putting it in a lunchbox. I'll probably bring my backpack just so the stuff is easier to carry. I tend to make all my own food anyway so it's nothing different.

I've got like 19 granola bars and 18 packets of crystal light and 5 packs of cigarettes all loaded up into the bag I'll be lugging around. I'm good to go. :)

[pronounconnoun]

5 packs of cigarettes all loaded up into the bag I'll be lugging around. I'm good to go. :)

I was thinking of getting 4 (for both rinichan and myself). You are hardcore; me, not so much

[Kielaran]

Just the sort of feedback I was looking for, guys, thanks. Keep it coming if there's anything else you think we should know. :)

Any food places remotely near the convention center will run out of food before you even think about getting something to eat. I think all 3 days Subway was out of meat before 11:00.

I would suggest figuring out what is a high priority for you and planning around it. For everything else, playing it by ear was the most fun. Also, if you are looking for a lot of free swag, do that first thing on Firday, because limited stock and what not can go quickly.

[Ravenlock]

By "first thing on Friday", are we talking "get in line at 8AM", or are we talking "be there by 5:30"? I mean, I love hanging out with cool people waiting for things to happen, and I camped out overnight playing Munchkin with people to get a Wii, but I also understand it is to be chilly and rainy pretty much all weekend in Seattle. ;)

[LordDon]

By "first thing on Friday", are we talking "get in line at 8AM", or are we talking "be there by 5:30"? I mean, I love hanging out with cool people waiting for things to happen, and I camped out overnight playing Munchkin with people to get a Wii, but I also understand it is to be chilly and rainy pretty much all weekend in Seattle. ;)

What he said.

[xoanon]

The letter that came with my badge asked people not to arrive before 8 on Friday, but I don't know what measures they'll take to keep a line from forming outside before then.

[Scull]

We have campers every year, but the "normal" early shows arrive around 7AM, and by 9 or so the line is ridiculous. If the line is too long or interfering with traffic, the police will break it up and send folks on their way, but as far as PAX is concerned, we'll not stop you.

[AniAko]

Raven: Don't get too bogged down in what you're planning to do. It will change. Instead, pick out two or three big things you really want to see, make sure you hit those, and play the rest by ear. Half the fun is getting to hang out with some really awesome people and see cool things with them.

Yeah, I overbooked last year and missed over 70% of my panels. You got to have a lot of time b/w them to get in line.

It doesn't take any time to learn you don't want to stand in a 500ft line for subway. Even just a block away there are food establishments.

[rinichanraar]

Aside from the panels, you shouldn't have any serious amount of time in line for stuff. Maybe if you want to buy food, but if you want to play games in the expo hall, lines aren't that bad and depending on the game, could have multiple stations available.

Hmm, I don't know... last year, the L4D line was constantly very long. But I guess it's probably 'cause it was L4D.

[wyeast]

lines for fallout 3 were pretty out of control, too...

[TurboKinny]

Aside from the panels, you shouldn't have any serious amount of time in line for stuff. Maybe if you want to buy food, but if you want to play games in the expo hall, lines aren't that bad and depending on the game, could have multiple stations available. ...Were you at PAX last year? I may be mixing you up with someone else, but I thought this was your first time.

[TurboKinny]

Hmm, I don't know... last year, the L4D line was constantly very long. But I guess it's probably 'cause it was L4D.Just long enough to meet someone wonderful :D

[Uno Ill Nino]

Its my 2nd time. First time was '06. Granted, it was a smaller joint back then, but I'm guessing not much has changed in terms of lines.

[Sandman]

I'm at the airport :)

[wyeast]

Packing the car...

[Goronmon]

Its my 2nd time. First time was '06. Granted, it was a smaller joint back then, but I'm guessing not much has changed in terms of lines.Yeah, good luck with that, haha. They had to have something like 8-10 systems playing Left4Dead (last year?) and there had to be at least 30 people waiting in line at most times. Popular panels only had room for half the lines that would be waiting at times.

Perhaps things will ease up a bit this year with more space, but I'd be ready to wait in a decent line for anything reasonably popular.

And btw, sitting in JFK in New York waiting for my connecting flight. The new JetBlue terminal is pretty nice.

[Bad Buddha]

I don't know what measures they'll take to keep a line from forming outside before then.
Fire hoses and Electro Bolt Plasmids.

[Backseat Killer]

The guy at Von's - Joel - mentioned that PAX is the biggest convention to hit Seattle. Bigger than any other that comes to town with 46,000 in attendance. I imagine this doesn't count the concert festivals and stuff. But yeah, that's a lot of people.

He also remember Anjanette and was sad to hear she wouldn't be there this year.

Dude - not as sad as I am! We hooked them the fuck up last year! Have so much fun there guys - I want to see tons of pics (maybe someone can use their PS skills to make it seem like I was there?)

[mister slim]

You guys have an awesome time. Drink an extra round for me. If Sunday tickets hadn't sold out I would have snuck up for the day. Also, mightbe, thanks for the shirts.

[Bone]

I'm drinking like I'm at PAX, right now. Woo!

[mister slim]

Fuck, I'm going to find some beer and a cigar. Forget your stupid expo! I'm gonna make my own! With hookers! And blackjack! In fact, forget the expo!

[Bone]

Now I'm drinking with a cigar. How's that for dapper, bitches!

[xoanon]

Pretty fucking dapper. Howdy from Von's.

[iHap]

Right now i am looking over a beautiful sunset over a river about to eat dinner. I'll share pics later but OMG guys, if you've seen Jackels pictures of where he leaved in Alaska, think 10x better.

[Bad Buddha]

Just got back from Von's! I had a chance to talk with the legendary Voodoo and got hugs from Danger Chan & Alatheia! Good to see all of the faces from last year and it was a honor to meet Mightbe's Mom! Had a nice talk with Xoanon and his buddy (We didn't have tickets to The Blue Skittle party!)

Have a wonderful time at the Great Gathering Of The Unwashed folks!

[xoanon]

Judging by the condition of Ghostbear yesterday morning, Buddha, I think we got it right. ThatAngryDwarf and I had a great time hanging out with you and were only lightly hung over.

[Alatheia]

Judging by the condition of Ghostbear yesterday morning, Buddha, I think we got it right. ThatAngryDwarf and I had a great time hanging out with you and were only lightly hung over.

Yeah, GB was a bit... off.

[Sazime]

/wave Nice seeing everybody. I need to pay attention to this forum much more next year. :)

[mightbe]

Good seeing you again. Tell Sara we all hope she feels better!

[Whunpo]

It was nice to meet all of you! My ride had us leave early so I wasn't able to go to Nicks panel, but the concert last night was fun. Everyone Vs. Dinosaurs is sorry he never actually got to meet any of you, but it's probably better for the rest of you, heh.

[Ravenlock]

So Bandango asked me to put together a piece of first-time impressions of PAX for Immortal Machines and CoG, and I'm more than happy to oblige but I think it would be a little more fun as a team exercise. I'd like to lead a small discussion podcast with folks who were newbies to PAX, talking about what our expectations were, how they were met / exceeded / thwarted, and how we felt about the convention as a whole (perhaps leaving out the whole rampant illness thing, or perhaps not, who knows).

Other CoG'ers who were attending PAX for the first time, would you be interested in joining me for that? If so, shoot me a PM and I'll try to coordinate a time when we could get together on Skype and record. For manageability I'd need to keep a group discussion somewhat small, but I'll see how many interested participants I get and go from there. If there's a bunch, who knows, maybe I could do a series of really short one-on-one interviews strung together or something. :)

EDIT: If people feel this needs its own thread I can make one, but since I figured most PAX-going CoG'ers are probably subscribed to this thread and I'm asking for PM responses, a new thread might be unnecessary. I been wrong before, though.

[SadiePepper]

So Bandango asked me to put together a piece of first-time impressions of PAX for Immortal Machines and CoG, and I'm more than happy to oblige but I think it would be a little more fun as a team exercise. I'd like to lead a small discussion podcast with folks who were newbies to PAX, talking about what our expectations were, how they were met / exceeded / thwarted, and how we felt about the convention as a whole (perhaps leaving out the whole rampant illness thing, or perhaps not, who knows).

Other CoG'ers who were attending PAX for the first time, would you be interested in joining me for that? If so, shoot me a PM and I'll try to coordinate a time when we could get together on Skype and record. For manageability I'd need to keep a group discussion somewhat small, but I'll see how many interested participants I get and go from there. If there's a bunch, who knows, maybe I could do a series of really short one-on-one interviews strung together or something. :)

EDIT: If people feel this needs its own thread I can make one, but since I figured most PAX-going CoG'ers are probably subscribed to this thread and I'm asking for PM responses, a new thread might be unnecessary. I been wrong before, though.

ooo oooo ooooo I'm interested :D lemme know what you need from me.

[mightbe]

I've currently got a google doc going if I could get you guys to add a few sentences about the games you played at pax it would be fantastic!

[Ravenlock]

Happy to help, mightbe. PM on the way.

[Whunpo]

I've currently got a google doc going if I could get you guys to add a few sentences about the games you played at pax it would be fantastic!

I'd love to. You have my email, so go ahead and just send me an invite.

[Kielaran]

Count me in Rob.

[Backseat Killer]

Thanks again for the phone call from Von's - made me feel like I was a part of that with ya'll. I WILL be going next year! I have had a few people promise to make that happen :)

[SadiePepper]

Thanks again for the phone call from Von's - made me feel like I was a part of that with ya'll. I WILL be going next year! I have had a few people promise to make that happen :)

If you dont come, Coop and I may have to come and kick your butt ;)

[Backseat Killer]

If you dont come, Coop and I may have to come and kick your butt ;)

I'm in Austin - come on down! ;)

[shodan2020]

Thanks again for the phone call from Von's - made me feel like I was a part of that with ya'll. I WILL be going next year! I have had a few people promise to make that happen :)

I will try my best to go again next year. I'll know more around Jan/Feb of next year.