[EAST] Pre-PAX East 2012 Gaming Night - Thursday, April 5, 2012 - Westin Waterfront Hotel

tvethiopia · January 2012

LexiconGrrl wrote:

Good News! Below is the email I just got back from the Manager at the Westin:

It is exciting as we get closer to the PAX event. Thank you again for your suggestion. I agree that a gaming area is a fantastic idea and will go ahead and stage tables and chairs on our Mezzanine floor overlooking the lobby.
I think this will be a fun area since people at the tables will be visible from the lobby and help create a fun buzz.

Travel safely and we will see you soon.

There was no clarification as to whether we'll be expected to only sit in that area or not, but I'll pose that question a little closer to the event. I've sent him quite enough email recently, methinks.

really, thanks for handling all this stuff. it makes me happy to know we have the hotel management's blessing. maintaining a good relationship between paxers and the businesses we overtake is so important and benefits everyone. so thank you, lexicongrrl!

Arigh · January 2012

I'll definitely be there, and I'ma bring Bang! and Munchkins Cthulhu.

LexiconGrrl · January 2012

tvethiopia wrote:

really, thanks for handling all this stuff. it makes me happy to know we have the hotel management's blessing. maintaining a good relationship between paxers and the businesses we overtake is so important and benefits everyone. so thank you, lexicongrrl!

And thank YOU, tvethiopia, for being generally all-around awesome.
(it's a girl thing)

Holyyakker · January 2012

Not sure if anyone had considered seeing whether or not the Westin had a conference type room available for rent? The reason I mention this is because last year on one of the nights I hosted a "Arkham Horror" night at the hotel where I was staying. For a couple hundred bucks we got a private room with tables and chairs. We bought some food, some other people brought some soda and chips, we put out a "pay for the room" cup and everyone threw in a little cash.

It was hardly a "high class" event or anything fancy. But it is something to perhaps consider for the future? Again, I'm not sure how much space the Westin has for such events, what their rates are, etc. I just know that it worked out well for us last year and made for an enjoyable evening where we could game in a semi-private setting.

I'm really looking forward to being at the Westin this year and taking part in this evening. I'll have an amazing array of games available to bring if there is interest please let me know what you'd like to try:

Dominion
Dominion: Alchemy
Pandemic (hopefully)
Weinhandler
Ticket to Ride
Ticket to Ride Card Game
Five Crowns
Settlers of Catan (with 5/6 player expansion)
Carcassone (with River expansion for 6 players)
Yinsh
Trichess (three player chess board)
Small World
Arkham Horror
More Munchin Games than you can tolerate
Ascension

zerzhul · January 2012

yeah, the Westin itself has a bunch of rooms, but if they're willing to set up tables for free that seems like a good way to go.

LinkSmash · January 2012

haha Crimes of Humanity!? Damn! There's a bunch of folks at my job who sit around playing it during lunch almost everyday. It's fun to hear the laughs and crazy things they end up saying! Would definitely be up for this! Assuming I get in at a reasonable time.

Nullzone · January 2012

Yeah the mezzanine is pretty big, I think there will be plenty of room for gaming if some people don't mind sharing tables (2-3 man games taking half a table each and such).

LinkSmash: You mean Cards Against Humanity?

I don't know that I'd play that in public, or at least not in a hotel lobby. Unless you just want to snigger quietly to yourselves, anyway. But I'm sure some people there will have it, it is quite fun.

Chorazin · January 2012

Wooo, I should have my copy of Miskatonic School for Girls by PAX East! I'll deinfitely be bringing that with me.

Creamsteak · January 2012

Chorazin wrote:

Wooo, I should have my copy of Miskatonic School for Girls by PAX East! I'll deinfitely be bringing that with me.

This I've wanted to play.

Chorazin · January 2012

Creamsteak wrote:

Chorazin wrote:

Wooo, I should have my copy of Miskatonic School for Girls by PAX East! I'll deinfitely be bringing that with me.

This I've wanted to play.

It's awesome, my friends and I met the devs (they only live about 30 min from me) and we playtested a close to final version.

LexiconGrrl · January 2012

zerzhul wrote:

yeah, the Westin itself has a bunch of rooms, but if they're willing to set up tables for free that seems like a good way to go.

On the other hand, if there are MASSIVELY more people who want to play than can fit within the available seating, I'm sure the hotel would be willing to accomodate a paying overflow room. I've never known a hotel to say no to money.

Ironically, I may be too drunk to attend. Sigh. It's tough having to drink so much.

Handgimp · January 2012

LexiconGrrl wrote:

It's tough having to drink so much.

It's a hard life, but someone has to do it.

Chorazin · January 2012

LexiconGrrl wrote:

zerzhul wrote:

yeah, the Westin itself has a bunch of rooms, but if they're willing to set up tables for free that seems like a good way to go.

On the other hand, if there are MASSIVELY more people who want to play than can fit within the available seating, I'm sure the hotel would be willing to accomodate a paying overflow room. I've never known a hotel to say no to money.

Ironically, I may be too drunk to attend. Sigh. It's tough having to drink so much.

I think I'm just gonna do the Thursday game night and not do the PokeCrawl, I just can't drink like I used too. Too much drinking in college makes me adverse to it now.

Blade Fusion · January 2012

Oh man this sounds awesome! Totally down for this.

ishtra · January 2012

LexiconGrrl wrote:

Good News!

That all Is good news! Getting more and more excited

We played some games at the Renn bar last year, which was nice, but would be cool to join the official hotel fun.

LinkSmash · January 2012

Nullzone wrote:

Yeah the mezzanine is pretty big, I think there will be plenty of room for gaming if some people don't mind sharing tables (2-3 man games taking half a table each and such).

LinkSmash: You mean Cards Against Humanity?

I don't know that I'd play that in public, or at least not in a hotel lobby. Unless you just want to snigger quietly to yourselves, anyway. But I'm sure some people there will have it, it is quite fun.

Whoops. Yes. That's what I meant! My mind was elsewhere! Maybe not hotel lobby as we could get a whole lot loud and disturb guests... I'd suggest the actual convention lobby but they'll most likely be close. Playing outside somewhere would be cold....the mall, maybe? Hmmmm...

bigo2mags · January 2012

This thread makes me all the more excited about booking early at the Westin. I think I'll have to play it safe and bring a few of my MTG decks just in case....

LexiconGrrl · January 2012

Nullzone wrote:

You mean Cards Against Humanity?

I don't know that I'd play that in public, or at least not in a hotel lobby. Unless you just want to snigger quietly to yourselves, anyway. But I'm sure some people there will have it, it is quite fun.

I would TOTALLY play that in public. Loudly. And plan to. But I'm like that.

I'm sure worse things have been heard in the Westin lobby. Besides, if there's a dedicated gaming area on the Mezzanine, the ambient noise would probably drown out any 'uncomfortable' answers past more than a couple of feet distance.

adias.angel · January 2012

Were in! I think we are only doing pre-pax dinner (maybe pokecrawl). How late was everyone gaming last year?

ishtra wrote:

We have Dominion (classic, intrigue), Catan (made it out of cookies at a previous event - will bring just classic this time ^_~), Blokus (anyone??).

Catan AND Blokus? Yes please! Blokus is by far one of my fav games.

Chorazin · January 2012

adias.angel wrote:

Were in! I think we are only doing pre-pax dinner (maybe pokecrawl). How late was everyone gaming last year?

Until the weee hours of the morn, if I remember correctly.

ottoman673 · January 2012

Chorazin wrote:

adias.angel wrote:

Were in! I think we are only doing pre-pax dinner (maybe pokecrawl). How late was everyone gaming last year?

Until the weee hours of the morn, if I remember correctly.

I hung around until about 12:30...

adias.angel · January 2012

ottoman673 wrote:

Spoiler:

Chorazin wrote:

adias.angel wrote:

Were in! I think we are only doing pre-pax dinner (maybe pokecrawl). How late was everyone gaming last year?

Until the weee hours of the morn, if I remember correctly.

I hung around until about 12:30...

I am thinking after traveling that morning, midnight is probably my max.

Chorazin · January 2012

adias.angel wrote:

ottoman673 wrote:

Spoiler:

Chorazin wrote:

adias.angel wrote:

Were in! I think we are only doing pre-pax dinner (maybe pokecrawl). How late was everyone gaming last year?

Until the weee hours of the morn, if I remember correctly.

I hung around until about 12:30...

I am thinking after traveling that morning, midnight is probably my max.

After 7 hours of driving, I should be able to pull at least 2 in the morning, don't need to be up that early for PAX unless there is a really amazing keynote speaker.

ottoman673 · January 2012

adias.angel wrote:

ottoman673 wrote:

Spoiler:

Chorazin wrote:

adias.angel wrote:

Were in! I think we are only doing pre-pax dinner (maybe pokecrawl). How late was everyone gaming last year?

Until the weee hours of the morn, if I remember correctly.

I hung around until about 12:30...

I am thinking after traveling that morning, midnight is probably my max.

Last year i flew out of GRR at 9:30 and got to Boston around 1.
My full plan was to get in early Thursday night for the first day of PAX... I ended up at the Westin until 12:30, and the InterContinental lobby around 3.

Sleeping never goes according to plan, but that's okay. It's PAX.

slamonella · January 2012

I'm staying at the Westin so I'll definitely be there!

LinkSmash · January 2012

LexiconGrrl wrote:

Nullzone wrote:

You mean Cards Against Humanity?

I don't know that I'd play that in public, or at least not in a hotel lobby. Unless you just want to snigger quietly to yourselves, anyway. But I'm sure some people there will have it, it is quite fun.

I would TOTALLY play that in public. Loudly. And plan to. But I'm like that.

I'm sure worse things have been heard in the Westin lobby. Besides, if there's a dedicated gaming area on the Mezzanine, the ambient noise would probably drown out any 'uncomfortable' answers past more than a couple of feet distance.

What about at an airport? Could totally get away with making so much noise and madness until the wee hours of the night? haha

Kiki_lou · February 2012

Staying at the Weston this year (yay!!) and since I missed out on the pre-pax dinner tickets.....gaming at the Westin it is!!! I'll have zombie dice, munchkin (original) and I can bring last night on earth if anyone wants :-)

malicious nerd · February 2012

I am definitely interested.

Malgaras · February 2012

I'm on the PAX train but as soon as I get in and get my room sorted, I'll be up for some gaming. I've got Puerto Rico and dominion with a few expansions.

Chorazin · February 2012

Kiki_lou wrote:

Staying at the Weston this year (yay!!) and since I missed out on the pre-pax dinner tickets.....gaming at the Westin it is!!! I'll have zombie dice, munchkin (original) and I can bring last night on earth if anyone wants

Hmm, if you're DEFINITELY going to bring LNoE, maybe I'll not bring mine. Mine spans two boxes since I have all the expansions, it'll be a pain to transport.

Kiki_lou · February 2012

Chorazin wrote:

Kiki_lou wrote:

Staying at the Weston this year (yay!!) and since I missed out on the pre-pax dinner tickets.....gaming at the Westin it is!!! I'll have zombie dice, munchkin (original) and I can bring last night on earth if anyone wants

Hmm, if you're DEFINITELY going to bring LNoE, maybe I'll not bring mine. Mine spans two boxes since I have all the expansions, it'll be a pain to transport.

I'll know closer to the date if I want to bring it or not. Will depend if I feel like playing it that night or not....will let you know though! I, however, don't have any expansions.

Frugus · February 2012

One of the reasons I picked the Westin was for this type of meetup. I'm hoping to drop by late in the evening however. I figure there will be enough twitter activity for me to know where to show up.

TabooPhantasy · February 2012

I'd be down for this! Do you think there would be a problem if I brought a 6-pack as long as I kept the bottles covered (like, with bottle jackets/coozies)?

ottoman673 · February 2012

TabooPhantasy wrote:

I'd be down for this! Do you think there would be a problem if I brought a 6-pack as long as I kept the bottles covered (like, with bottle jackets/coozies)?

I'm not certain the hotel would appreciate that. They have a bar downstairs and they're already being generous enough to let us use the mezzanine. Overpriced? Yes, but we should be considerate for them opening the doors to us when in all reality a good chunk of us won't even be staying there.

zerzhul · February 2012

ottoman673 wrote:

TabooPhantasy wrote:

I'd be down for this! Do you think there would be a problem if I brought a 6-pack as long as I kept the bottles covered (like, with bottle jackets/coozies)?

I'm not certain the hotel would appreciate that. They have a bar downstairs and they're already being generous enough to let us use the mezzanine. Overpriced? Yes, but we should be considerate for them opening the doors to us when in all reality a good chunk of us won't even be staying there.

Yeah, this is good advice. Soda or other soft drinks would be acceptable but bringing booze would likely be frowned upon.

JerYnkFan · February 2012

Chorazin wrote:

Wooo, I should have my copy of Miskatonic School for Girls by PAX East! I'll deinfitely be bringing that with me.

That looks so awesome. Would love to pick up a copy of that.

Frugus · February 2012

Chorazin wrote:

I think I'm just gonna do the Thursday game night and not do the PokeCrawl, I just can't drink like I used too. Too much drinking in college makes me adverse to it now.

I'm also skipping the crawl (no offense) in favor of this, though I'll be arriving after I did a bit of walking around Boston once the Pre-PAX dinner is done.

Age is slowly creeping up on me. For me it's no more than two glasses of wine else I'll get all kinds of stupid. It's crazy when you think that, back in the day, I could chug anything down like I had a CyberLiver 2000.

LedaXI · February 2012

I had tons of fun at this last year, and I'm really looking forward to it this year. I would love to play Miskatonic School for Girls, although Cards Against Humanity looks pretty awesome, too. Decisions, decisions...

JerYnkFan · February 2012

Frugus wrote:

Chorazin wrote:

I think I'm just gonna do the Thursday game night and not do the PokeCrawl, I just can't drink like I used too. Too much drinking in college makes me adverse to it now.

I'm also skipping the crawl (no offense) in favor of this, though I'll be arriving after I did a bit of walking around Boston once the Pre-PAX dinner is done.

Age is slowly creeping up on me. For me it's no more than two glasses of wine else I'll get all kinds of stupid. It's crazy when you think that, back in the day, I could chug anything down like I had a CyberLiver 2000.

LOL...I know how you feel. I am on this medication that if I have more than 2 beers, I am ready to fall asleep.

Frugus · February 2012

JerYnkFan wrote:

Frugus wrote:

Chorazin wrote:

I think I'm just gonna do the Thursday game night and not do the PokeCrawl, I just can't drink like I used too. Too much drinking in college makes me adverse to it now.

I'm also skipping the crawl (no offense) in favor of this, though I'll be arriving after I did a bit of walking around Boston once the Pre-PAX dinner is done.

Age is slowly creeping up on me. For me it's no more than two glasses of wine else I'll get all kinds of stupid. It's crazy when you think that, back in the day, I could chug anything down like I had a CyberLiver 2000.

LOL...I know how you feel. I am on this medication that if I have more than 2 beers, I am ready to fall asleep.

It's called "Near or over your 40's". There is no cure.

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[EAST] Pre-PAX East 2012 Gaming Night - Thursday, April 5, 2012 - Westin Waterfront Hotel

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