PAX East 2010 BYOC Info/FAQ - BYOC REG LIVE

BigRed

HAY YOUS GUISE

BYOC for PAX east is LIVE

http://www.geforcelan.com/

GROUP RESERVED SEATING INFO!

Sorry this took so long, I was hoping BYOC would be sold out by now.

Heres the chart of BYOC:

Spoiler:

Groups of 6 or more can PM (or post here, or email me @ reasonablylucid@gmail.com) where they want to sit and we will reserve the seats for you. What I need from you guys is gamer handles (and/or names) of each person in the group, and what row/seat# you want for the group, also a group/team name that I can put you guys under.
I suggest if you are sitting in a group that you show up as early as possible, cause its likely ill be checking in the seating groups first.

Groups:

Spoiler:

#paforums_pax IRC Group = A1-6
Team Friendslist = A19-24
Lurking Evil = D1-D3
Lurking Evil = D19-22
The Little Lebowski Urban Achievers = G19-25
Medical needs seat = H36

UPDATE:

BYOC REG CLOSES MARCH 22ND!
GET YOUR PASSES WHILE YOU CAN
We might have day of pass sales, depending on how many noshows there are, but dont count on it, get your pass now

Previous post contents:

Spoiler:

BYOC REG GOES LIVE IN ABOUT A WEEK

Woo First time on the east coast.

Heres some general info so far:

• BYOC Will cost $30
• BYOC reg will be done via Intel's LANFest site again.
• There wont be a seating chart this year, Seating is first come first serve. So if you want to sit next to your friends be sure to be in line together.
• BYOC attendees will get to check into BYOC 2h before PAX opening, So you guys can get all situated and get your stuff setup. I will post info where that will be and other instructions later when more things are finalized. Although Just like last year, theres no guarantee the network or Internet will be up and ready before the PAX start time. You guys will also be required to remain in BYOC until PAX opening (no wandering about). This is basically just so you guys can get things setup before the craziness of PAX starts.
• Since only a few of us PC people from the west coast could make the trip out to Boston for PAX East, The folks over at LPANE are helping us in the PC room this year. Local new england peoples should check them out http://www.lpane.net

Thats it for now, next post will be the FAQ which I'm still updating from relevant questions from last year.

sofur

Just to point out; headsets only, no speakers correct?

David Coffman

Correct!

xoxradiocambodia

Are there going to be any prized tournaments by chance once the games list is decided????

David Coffman

In the PC area there's really two sets of tournaments/prizes.

On one hand, there are the official PC Tournaments (which anyone can enter, byoc or not), and we'll be giving out really sweet official PAX medals for those winners. On the other hand we have a series of contests and games exclusively for our BYOC audience. The prizes there tend to be a bit more freeform, and it will depend on what we gather from sponsors. We also expect to have some random drawings from that same prize pool.

mentok1982

I suppose I could really consider doing BYOC now that I am driving a short distance.

I have three options.

1. I could bring my desktop setup, play games, and demo Nvidia's 3D Vision for my pals and BYOC neighbors.
2. I could bring my laptop for playing games like Left 4 Dead 1 & 2 and TF2.
3. I could not do BYOC.

I am going to talk to some of my PAX friends to find out if they are going to BYOC.

BigRed

Oh hay, see OP. BYOC Reg is live.

Rdr

Nice. Now hopefully there will be spots available when I get paid Friday.

Creepo

So, you need to register at the LAN Fest site separately, correct? My PAX ID and pw didn't seem to work there.

David Coffman

Creepo wrote: »

So, you need to register at the LAN Fest site separately, correct? My PAX ID and pw didn't seem to work there.

Correct, it's a different system entirely.

itzerokewl

Just signed up and paid...w00t!

Creepo

David Coffman wrote: »

Creepo wrote: »

So, you need to register at the LAN Fest site separately, correct? My PAX ID and pw didn't seem to work there.

Correct, it's a different system entirely.

Cool... I'm in! :rotate:

sary

it's my first pax and i'm a little anxious about making sure i get everything right. so...

The BYOC website says

You MUST RESERVE YOUR SEAT to confirm your spot at Intel LAN Fest. Simply paying your balance is not enough. If all seats are filled, those that paid but failed to reserve a seat will be refunded. For instructions on reserving your seat, check the Main Page for your event.

and

If you are displayed under "Confirmed" on the BYOC List (check your event's BYOC Page) and a BYOC seat is detailed next to your name, you are in good shape for the event.

but you say there's no seating chart, there's no instructions on the main page (that I can see, but I've been known to miss the blatantly obvious), and that list linked on the main page is blank.

Do I need to worry about this? Or am I all set (My balance is indeed $0.00)?

BigRed

There is no seating chart, seating is first come first served at day of checkin. If you want to sit next to friends be sure you guys are together in line.

Knoland

I just registered and payed, paypal said it was from ESPORTSSERVICES LLC, is that the right place?

Also, is the confirmation email sent to your paypal email or you Intel LANFEST email?

David Coffman

Yep, I've updated the faq, thanks for bringing it to our attention!

I'll see if there's something wrong with the "confirmed" list.

"I just registered and payed, paypal said it was from ESPORTSSERVICES LLC, is that the right place?"

Indeedy-doodley!

Wingedillidan

Registered & Paid! Can't wait.

benswimming

Me and my two friends I am bringing have registered and paid also. I just got done building a NEW PC to bring with me to BYOC!

Wingedillidan

benswimming wrote: »

Me and my two friends I am bringing have registered and paid also. I just got done building a NEW PC to bring with me to BYOC!

Same... except December of last year, unfortunately I was dissapointed to see some new options open up for processors recently (corei7 n' stuff), makes me sad . But went with a semi-budgeted machine and AMD (cause they're cheaper than Intel)! Not modded , but I like how it looks anyways ;p

spydey

I got mine.

Knoland

Three questions:
So just for clarification, unlike last year, we are NOT selecting seat prior to the event(y/n).

Once inside the BYOC room can we not leave at all, or just not go into the rest of the convention?

Can I use my desktops dual gigabit LAN to hook up my laptop, or would that count as an outside networking device?

BigRed

Knoland wrote: »

So just for clarification, unlike last year, we are NOT selecting seat prior to the event(y/n).

Also, once inside the BYOC room can we not leave at all, or just not go into the rest of the convention?

There is no seating chart, you dont select your seat before the event.

Once you are inside the byoc room during initial checkin before PAX opening on friday, you cant leave the byoc room until PAX opens.

Although if you want to go stand down in the main line after you check your stuff into byoc you are allowed to do that.

GenXer

All paid up and ready to rock! So excited

Knoland

BigRed wrote: »

Once you are inside the byoc room during initial checkin before PAX opening on friday, you cant leave the byoc room until PAX opens.

Although if you want to go stand down in the main line after you check your stuff into byoc you are allowed to do that.

Ok, so I can leave to go pick up the room key from my dad? (under 21 RAGE)

ZeroHourHero

Knoland wrote: »

BigRed wrote: »

Once you are inside the byoc room during initial checkin before PAX opening on friday, you cant leave the byoc room until PAX opens.

Although if you want to go stand down in the main line after you check your stuff into byoc you are allowed to do that.

Ok, so I can leave to go pick up the room key from my dad? (under 21 RAGE)

BigRed wrote: »

Once you are inside the byoc room during initial checkin before PAX opening on friday, you cant leave the byoc room until PAX opens.

So yes, after PAX Opens.

MRAvido

A couple buddies of mine and I are going down are are looking to see what PC games people are LANing, my friend and i would be interested in a Dom 3 tournament, no prizes, just adventagious ass-kickery, any want in let me know, looking forward too it. gonna be good meetin a more nerds then i can throw a spell at, pace!

Avido

sary

I still can't see the list of attendees... is it just me? All the page says is "BYOC_SEATS" and that's it.

David Coffman

It's not just you, we're looking into it.

Wingedillidan

Uhm.. if this is for the BYOC/Freeplay, maybe you should post here. If not, when and where are two very valuable questions.

Sounds interesting, might have to go... after I buy it ;p

HotSake

Sweet, signed up! Look forward to seeing the usual suspects there.

[H]olyGeekboy

First-timer for Pax, confirmed my Pax badge registration and BYOC is paid and confirmed.

Can someone tell me what to expect as far as getting my PC into the BYOC room (when on Friday I should do that), how that room flows to the rest of the convention, etc?

There is no "event schedule" posted at the PAX site yet, so I honestly have no idea what I'm doing other than, I'm driving 10.5 hours with a PC and a conference badge and staying in a hotel from Thursday night through Sunday.

Wingedillidan

Jonathan Coulton is good enough for me ;p. But this is a new coast, meaning a new convention center, so the flow may be different than other years... I looked at a map for this center and noticed it only has about 4 levels (I believe), so at least you don't have to climb 6 levels.

PeasantDave

My girlfriend and I are signed up.

MarsChelios

I'm in

Knoland

Does the BYOC payment confirmation e-mail go through Intel, PayPal, or PAX?

David Coffman

Knoland wrote: »

Does the BYOC payment confirmation e-mail go through Intel, PayPal, or PAX?

It should go through Intel. When in doubt, just make sure your balance is at zero...before the payment goes through, if you've signed up, your balance will be at -$30.

Jubei

Ahem, I don't mean to sound like an old-geezer (I'm 30 btw) and it's not such a big deal, but I've never been to a big lan event so I really don't know if it's an issue or not. It just popped in my head so I thought I'd ask. I was wondering therefore if there will be some sort of age-related separation in the LAN area?

The reason I'm asking this is that well... kids get excited and tend to be loud sometimes (I know I was loud when I was 17). What do you guys think about a sort of segregation between saay.. U-21 and then the rest?

Just a thought.

BigRed

Jubei wrote: »

Ahem, I don't mean to sound like an old-geezer (I'm 30 btw) and it's not such a big deal, but I've never been to a big lan event so I really don't know if it's an issue or not. It just popped in my head so I thought I'd ask. I was wondering therefore if there will be some sort of age-related separation in the LAN area?

The reason I'm asking this is that well... kids get excited and tend to be loud sometimes (I know I was loud when I was 17). What do you guys think about a sort of segregation between saay.. U-21 and then the rest?

Just a thought.

The average age at pax has been mid twenties.

I doubt we will segregate the LAN, if you want to be around older peoples, then get a group seat going when I can get the signup for that live.

Cerrato0426

Is there a specific reason why the seating chart was dropped for PAX East? Is this something that will be carried over to PAX Prime this year? It might be a little early for the Prime question but I was just curious.

David Coffman

Generally we just don't feel like the PAX audience has made good use out of it, and overall prefers the simplicity of first come first serve seating. The main advantage to the seating chart is getting groups together, and that's something BigRed can still easily help you with for groups of 6 or more.

Rdr

Just finished registering.