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[EAST] 2nd Annual Boston GLBTQA Gamer Meetup! UPDATED 2/23/2012!
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Another quick update. First of all, because the attendance of this event now seems to be split between PAXers and non-PAXers (which is awesome), I've set up a central information page on my blog. I may still post updates here, but since this isn't STRICTLY a PAX event (though it is still PAX adjacent, and it's no coincidence that it's being held on the first night of the con), I don't want to wear out our welcome. So, for the very latest and most complete information, you should go to http://therandomfangirl.wordpress.com/2012-boston-glbtqa-gamer-meetup/ or just e-mail me at cassandra.lease@gmail.com
Second - in an effort to supplement our fundraising, I've set up a CafePress store. I know, I know...the quality can be kinda hit and miss there. But it's the fastest and least expensive way to get a storefront set up. You'll find a bunch of buttons and shirts on there now featuring the various 'badge' icons (the trans symbol, the bi triangles, the letter lambda, the lesbian labrys and the generic 'invader') as well as a point and click adventure game-inspired signature design. The best way to help the event right now is still to donate if you can - and to donate whatever you can, even if it's just five or ten bucks - but if you want a souvenir or something neat to wear to the event or the con, you might consider checking it out. The storefront is listed on the central information page. (Incidentally, if you go to said page, you'll also find some PayPal donation links specifically for the event - donate through one of those links and your contribution will be bagged and tagged with a minimum of fuss.)
As always, I'm available to talk if anyone has any questions, suggestions, concerns, etc., or if you want to volunteer or donate or set up some kind of sponsorship deal. Barring another trip to the hospital, anyway, but I'm hoping THAT'S not going to happen again in the next two years or so.
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Among tides of light and to shoals of dust
I will return to where I began
- Pax Prime checklist: -Hotel [ x ] -Travel [ x ] -Time off [ x ] -Cosplay 1[ x ]2 [ _ ] - Buttoneer buttons [ _ ] Challenge Coin [ _ ] -Forum Pin [ _ ] -Forum Badge [ _ ] -Pax Dice [ _ ]
Someone just asked me through e-mail if anyone was planning to meet up at the convention center before heading over...he doesn't know the area too well and he's not too sure he can find the place himself. I'm probably going to be at the venue working on setup at that point, but would anyone like to volunteer to lead a group over to Bocoup from the BCEC?
After time adrift among open stars
Among tides of light and to shoals of dust
I will return to where I began
(Though when I mapquested it we don't even need to go as far as south station to get there) and when we get close if there's a few of us at least one person will see the sign XD
Cosplay Check List: WOOPER [X]
WOOP WOOP!
Our absolute maximum capacity is 100, for the record. I'm holding a few tickets back in case I need those spots for special guests. If anyone needs to drop out, please inform me IMMEDIATELY so I can return your ticket(s) to the pool.
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Among tides of light and to shoals of dust
I will return to where I began
We're down to one ticket, and I recommend snatching it up quick if you were putting it off. I can MAYBE release five more tickets to the pool, but at that point we'll be looking at 100 registered attendees and that's the absolute maximum capacity for the venue. Next year I think I'll start fundraising really really early and try to get a bigger venue...this is INSANE.
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Among tides of light and to shoals of dust
I will return to where I began
I vote against an organized competition or contest. @Themiscyra you will probably be too busy to keep track of something like that and everyone will want time to say hi and thank you
Free play would be smoother to run and we wouldnt have to listen to the same songs over and over
According to GooleMaps Bocoup is only an 8 minute walk from PAX. Would anyone want to meet up and walk together?
Last time I checked there was one ticket left so if anyone is one the fence you should grab it now. I am so excited to meet all 99 of you! Next year we are going to need a larger venue!
LOL That is exactally what my mind went to :oops:
I can tell you that Phoenix Online will have a presence at the meetup - we'll be showing the trailer for Cognition and possibly some other video, and they'll be giving us some swag. And, of course, Harmonix will be helping us out as well, though I'm still discussing the finer details.
I have released the final five tickets to the pool, so we're officially going to have 100 people in attendance. Holy mother of...anyway, we could still really use donations. You can find the donation link on the event homepage listed in the OP. We currently have just over 300 bucks in the budget so this is gonna be tight.
If you weren't able to get a ticket, well, it's possible we'll have last-minute cancellations or that some folks will leave early and we'll end up being able to let you in. Shit, I'm probably going to need to use one of those hand-clickers they use in event queues and stuff. Anyway, I can't promise anything. Preference will obviously have to go to people who reserved a spot. If you can print out your confirmations and bring them to the event with you that will make things a lot easier on me.
15 motherloving days. My God.
After time adrift among open stars
Among tides of light and to shoals of dust
I will return to where I began
After time adrift among open stars
Among tides of light and to shoals of dust
I will return to where I began
Thanks for the reminder; I'm printing mine out now! <3
Going to PAX East? Challenge the PAX Pokemon League! (Check our website for more details)
After time adrift among open stars
Among tides of light and to shoals of dust
I will return to where I began
I may not be a disco freak, but I'll either be a wooper or Zoey from Left 4 Dead, regardless I'll be full of excitement
Cosplay Check List: WOOPER [X]
WOOP WOOP!
and you can find me easy because I'll be wearing 1 of 2 things
either a wooper hoodie thing,
or (likely) a team rocket shirt and/or an asian looking hat. (silk hat)
or any mix of those 3 things XD I'll probably be there until 5:40 maybe leave a little earlier then that, so yeah, in case anyone wants a buddy or group
Cosplay Check List: WOOPER [X]
WOOP WOOP!
Enjoy the rest of PAX, everyone!
After time adrift among open stars
Among tides of light and to shoals of dust
I will return to where I began
After time adrift among open stars
Among tides of light and to shoals of dust
I will return to where I began