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[EAST] Pre-PAX East 2012 Gaming Night - Thursday, April 5, 2012 - Westin Waterfront Hotel
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I look back at my 30's as Liver Training for my current drinking technique. What's the use in being an adult if you can't make up for the sobriety of your youth?
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I wasn't sober most of my youth, hah!
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FWIW, the Metal Gear actually got in around 8 last year, despite being scheduled for 9:10, so if that trend continues you'll have plenty of time.
I'm definitely interested, I'll probably bring some games with a high inventory-space-to-player ratio like Bang, 7 Wonders, and Innovation.
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Our demands:
Meeting space
Tables
A note on a lobby sign directing folks to the spot. (the rooms are under the mezzanine opposite the starbucks entrance)
If they want to make more $ off of things, I'd suggest they have a server who is willing to check in on the room every 15min or so. That person would probably make good tips for low effort that night if they're cooperative.
In exchange we offer:
Organization on the forums.
To have a volunteer check the lobby every 15 or 30 minutes to invite uninformed PAX'ers into the game room to free up lobby space.
To encourage participants to order their food and drinks from the hotel. (we could keep menus on hand if they provide them)
I would help organize, but I'm going to be on the Pub Crawl that night.
I'll be in touch with the manager a little closer to the event to hash out some more details, and will make sure to include the questions that folks have asked here as well, like how they feel about folks bringing in outside drinks, how they want to direct folks to the mezzanine, or anything else that comes up here.
I've already suggested tentcards or trifolds on the tables in lieu of larger signage (which could be expensive and/or invasive); he didn't love the idea but he didn't say no. The fun thing about doing that is that the hotel could include a polite message to the customers with any requests they have, AND they could list out some fun themed gaming drinks or noshies as a weekend special offering.
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Even me too!? I'm relatively new on the forums as well, just started becoming active in the past month or so! I usually end up going with a friend or sister to just roam around with so figured I might as well take the time to get to know new folks who not only go to Boston for this, but Seattle as well!
Well, I guess we can get to know you too.
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YES!!!! I'm LinkSmash. I like average length walks mostly to and from my car where I end up driving to Sonic's during their happy hour times because I do enjoy their slushy drinks....
I started becoming active on the forums a bit recently as well. Welcome! I'm nataliepi and you should be friends with all of us!
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Sonic has happy hour? Oh dear.
Nah, just show up!
Don't be shy about hanging around a table, or inviting people to play at yours - it's just a bunch of your friends that you haven't met yet.
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I will most definitely do my best to be friends with all of you!!! There's tons of folks though >.<!
Oh hell yes they do! All the drinks are 50% off so I just sit there and chug....then get brain freezes...then do it again...
this. the food is alright... but the cherry limeade is to die for.
...is there a Sonic in Boston? Pre-Pre PAX East Gaming night meetup? haha.
EDIT: Sadly, the closest one is in Peabody... 12 miles out. le sigh
I don't think you'll have any trouble finding people at PAX to play a mainstream wargame like A&A. If it were something obscure, that takes 100 hours, like Battle of Verdun or whatever, that might be different. If I'm free, I'd probably be up for joining you, but no promises given the uncertain train schedule.
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That's true, and I'm considering that. Its just that there is so MUCH at PAX I'm not sure if I want to spend 4 hours playing A&A when I'll be missing so many things that I can only do/see at PAX. So a pre/post gaming night is appealing in that regard.
But thanks for the replies, I'll definitely look into bringing down my game to this event if a few are interested in playing. I've had it for a few months and don't really have any friends that are into board games so I'm itching to really dive into it since I've only played twice.
Sad day...
I'd rather get hopped up on caffeine from the Starbucks in the lobby so we have more times for games!
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I'm going to be bouncing off the walls with all the caffeine I plan on consuming. More energy to play ALL games possible!
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In 2010, I pretty much blew off freeplay for the same reason. I wanted to do all the things, and I can play games any old time! But then I found myself really stressed and worn out by PAX, and missing some of the social aspects, and in 2011 I was all about tabletop. And I found that hanging out in tabletop freeplay was awesome...
- Late at night when most activities are over
- When you didn't get into the panel you wanted to, and have a little time before the next one
- After you've stood in line after line and waded your way through the Expo Hall for hours, and just want to rest your feet
- When your friends are looking for a place to meet up and they're all coming from different places at different times
- When you've been curious about a new (or new to you) game and want to playtest before buying it
- When you are itching to play your favorite game(s) and want to find people on the spot eager to play with you
agree. it's tempting to just go full blast and do all the things, but making a little time for chilling out in a freeplay area or handheld lounge can go a long long way to keeping you happy and rested and having a great time. it's so nice to slow things down now and then and just relax and appreciate where you are.
Thanks for the replies. And I have a feeling I will react the same way, with getting tired and wanting to relax for a bit. It was just the thoughts of an excited first timer!
This will be going long after the PPD is over, so even if you do go you can come afterwards!
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Oh noes! Not coffee! No coffee high! Maybe I'll do the dew. hehe Either way, cannot, cannot, cannot, cannot wait for PAX!!!!
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