[PRIME] PAX 2009 Schedule + Show Map

kropotkin · August 2009

BigRed wrote: »

not sure when media gets in this year, but yes the opening time was moved up to 10am for everybody on friday.

Just got an email saying media get access from 8:30am. Early rise for me on Friday then...

BigRed · August 2009

Edited to include map:

http://www.destructoid.com/take-a-look-at-this-year-s-pax-show-floor-144132.phtml

Thistledown · August 2009

BigRed wrote: »

Edited to include map:

http://www.destructoid.com/take-a-look-at-this-year-s-pax-show-floor-144132.phtml

Great map, but like the original schedule, I wish it were easily printable several readable pages. I ended up splitting each image in half and rotating them so I could ultimately print 4 pages with the map so that it is readable. I'm making the file available to those that want it. If Destructoid wants me to take it down, I will. If they want to take it and re-serve it, that's fine.

PAX 2009 Maps

The_Reflection · August 2009

wow, thats kinda cool and weird. So basically the Skybridge/bandland and the BYOC room last year is now part of the expo hall.

I like it

Valander · August 2009

Thistledown wrote: »

I don't particular care for the visual style of the schedule. It's difficult to read (fit on a monitor), and it doesn't print well. To combat this, I've created my own alternative version of the schedule. I've used this same format for Star Wars Celebrations III and IV. It may have some typos, and obviously the schedule is subject to change. However, it should look good in print.

PAX 2009 Alternative Schedule (PDF)
PAX 2009 Alternative Schedule (XLS)

Gee, this looks awfully similar to the one posted here: http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showpost.php?p=11198365&postcount=13 (yes, earlier in this very thread). Note in particular the lack of a few tabletop and pc tourney times, which are identical...

jakeaidan · August 2009

Yeah, it's clearly a pdf version of that document with a few tweaks, the game times sync makes it obvious.

kantspell · August 2009

Coldbrew wrote: »

My team will be filming certain panels and will take suggestions from people on what panels they would want to us to film, so when I post the thread about it, go ahead and let us know, and maybe your dreams will in fact come true and you won't have to worry about missing panels.

Wasn't there a project like this last year? When/where would the videos of the panels be posted?

Thistledown · August 2009

Valander wrote: »

Thistledown wrote: »

I don't particular care for the visual style of the schedule. It's difficult to read (fit on a monitor), and it doesn't print well. To combat this, I've created my own alternative version of the schedule. I've used this same format for Star Wars Celebrations III and IV. It may have some typos, and obviously the schedule is subject to change. However, it should look good in print.

PAX 2009 Alternative Schedule (PDF)
PAX 2009 Alternative Schedule (XLS)

Gee, this looks awfully similar to the one posted here: http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showpost.php?p=11198365&postcount=13 (yes, earlier in this very thread). Note in particular the lack of a few tabletop and pc tourney times, which are identical...

Ouch. That hurts. I must have missed the Google Docs version as I skimmed the thread. My version is based entirely off my Star Wars Celebration III and IV schedules which I also released for free in 2005 and 2007. I didn't copy the google docs version despite the similar look. I also don't get any advertisement or other revenue from the links.

Valander · August 2009

Thistledown wrote: »

Valander wrote: »

Gee, this looks awfully similar to the one posted here: http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showpost.php?p=11198365&postcount=13 (yes, earlier in this very thread). Note in particular the lack of a few tabletop and pc tourney times, which are identical...

Ouch. That hurts. I must have missed the Google Docs version as I skimmed the thread. My version is based entirely off my Star Wars Celebration III and IV schedules which I also released for free in 2005 and 2007. I didn't copy the google docs version despite the similar look. I also don't get any advertisement or other revenue from the links.

Yeah, looking at it again, there are some differences for sure. I guess there are only so many ways to present something like this. I'll go fix some crow for dinner now...

nemaihne · August 2009

Back to scheduling, room clearing fracas- the only problem I see is that clearing the main theater between the keynote and PA Panel 1 would not only be horrifically difficult but also make people choose between which one of the two they would prefer. If the room is cleared, no one who went to the keynote would also be able to get back in because the line would fill out to max capacity outside.

Raiden333 · August 2009

nemaihne wrote: »

Back to scheduling, room clearing fracas- the only problem I see is that clearing the main theater between the keynote and PA Panel 1 would not only be horrifically difficult but also make people choose between which one of the two they would prefer. If the room is cleared, no one who went to the keynote would also be able to get back in because the line would fill out to max capacity outside.

This is my exact worry. I want to know in advance if I have to choose, so I don't get screwed if I go to the keynote.

BlackDragon480 · August 2009

Alright, my preliminary panel schedule after seeing the line up:

Friday:
Omegathon Rd 1
Keynote
Exhibit Hall roaming
Spike Sneak Peaks (If Schafer is there, I'm there)
Designing for Failure

Saturday:
G4 (could be fun, and not a whole lot else happening early)
Old Republic demo (Must see)
Halpin and Sessler (again, could be fun. I talked with Sessler for a few minutes last year when he wasn't filming, pretty nice guy)
Harmonix Panel (another must for me. Will gladly skip the second half of Halpin and Sessler to line up. Plus JoCo will be there)
Saturday Concerts (Freezepop and JoCo, yes please)

Sunday:
Omegathon Connect Four (could be epic)
Localization panel
PA panel #2
Wil Wheton Awesome Hour
Omegathon Final round

Nikolis · August 2009

I don't think anyone needs to worry about choosing between the Keynote and PA Panel. They are in the same colored box and there is no gaps between start times. I think anything with an hour gap or more between start times will have the theater cleared out.

nemaihne · August 2009

Nikolis wrote: »

I don't think anyone needs to worry about choosing between the Keynote and PA Panel. They are in the same colored box and there is no gaps between start times. I think anything with an hour gap or more between start times will have the theater cleared out.

It's quite a logical assumption, but I don't think I'll make plans on seeing the keynote 'til PRD or Khoo or someone says that's the case.

Coldbrew · August 2009

kantspell wrote: »

Coldbrew wrote: »

My team will be filming certain panels and will take suggestions from people on what panels they would want to us to film, so when I post the thread about it, go ahead and let us know, and maybe your dreams will in fact come true and you won't have to worry about missing panels.

Wasn't there a project like this last year? When/where would the videos of the panels be posted?

Well I did the project last year, but it honestly wasn't all too great. You can find the thread about that project here, download links and such are there too.

As for this year, it will all be in DVD form again, but I'm going to talk to my friend who's running a certain website with me and see what we might be able to do about having them viewable online or something. Check the banner in my signature for my thread for this years project.

MaxSteele · August 2009

In a press release, it states:

"LucasArts will showcase the first stateside live demo of Star Wars: The Old Republic and sponsor a cantina for community members to meet various staff and developers"

What I'm trying to find out is, are they saying you will need to be a member of the LucasArts and / or TOR community in order to get into this cantina?

And if that is the case, is there a sign-up post located somewhere to get your name on a list in order to get access to this?

I have posted asking this on both the LucasArts and Old Republic forums. No one has any idea about it.

What has made me wonder if there will be controlled access even more is the fact that this cantina will not just be a part of the exhibition hall. It has its own room on Level 3 according to the Expo map layout for this year....

Does anyone have any concrete information on how the cantina is going to be handled?

parabola · August 2009

I checked their website under events...
http://www.swtor.com/events

Washington on September 4th - 6th where members of The Old Republic team will be showcasing a public gameplay demo of Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ to attendees.

Check out The Old Republic booth and meet members of the Star Wars: The Old Republic team. Throughout the convention, we’ll have Star Wars: The Old Republic giveaways!

Make sure to stop by and check out the fun!

So unless they have a separate booth AND this cantina thing. I'm guessing by community members they basically mean fans of the game. Or the PAX community.

Either way yay for TOR being demoed and giveaways. If I score a beta pass, i'll consider this PAX a success.

whypick1 · August 2009

I'm guessing they're probably just renting a bar somewhere in the area. Devs have done that for previous PAXii. White Wolf had one last year for EVE Online (well...not really), Sierra for World in Conflict in the Annex (won't happen again since that's the tabletop area), Turbine for the first couple.

parabola · August 2009

whypick1 wrote: »

I'm guessing they're probably just renting a bar somewhere in the area. Devs have done that for previous PAXii. White Wolf had one last year for EVE Online (well...not really), Sierra for World in Conflict in the Annex (won't happen again since that's the tabletop area), Turbine for the first couple.

No, they are actually renting an entire room for themselves. I think it was a freeplay room last year.

whypick1 · August 2009

Guess I was taking "cantina" too literally...I could use a drink.

parabola · August 2009

It'll probably have Cantina music.

BlackDragon480 · August 2009

parabola wrote: »

It'll probably have Cantina music.

Will it have sleazy drunks with the death sentence on 12 system?

MoreGrease · August 2009

What is "evening freeplay"? At first I thought it meant extra time to go around and look at all the booths and wares and things, but the Expo Hall closes much earlier than the nighttime freeplay.

Raiden333 · August 2009

They have areas with a bunch of TVs, video game systems, and a desk where you can check out games to play.

MoreGrease · August 2009

Raiden333 wrote: »

They have areas with a bunch of TVs, video game systems, and a desk where you can check out games to play.

So just another area for console freeplay, basically? Fair enough.

Lokiale · August 2009

I didn't know PAX was so big! Wow!!!

They really want you to feel the kid in a candy store effect huh? I can't wait!

Blain · August 2009

How is that Bonus Round taping supposed to work? They start taping a live show at 10AM and fans wander in to sit down during the taping? Is it press only?

jonxp · August 2009

I made a Google Calendar format version of the calendar: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hf5tn8qidv42qjk7futkpi6clk%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

To add it to your Google Calendar, use the link in the lower right hand corner.

Also, the ics link if you want to import it into some other calendar software (iCal, Outlook, Sunbird).

whypick1 · August 2009

Sweet, calendar should work splendidly with my Android.

PimpMethod · August 2009

I don't think I can go to every one on my list so here I go.

Friday:

Working with fan to create better video games

Prepare to drop (Halo 3:ODST A.K.A. Halo Recon)

Live on stage demo: assassin creed 2 / *splinter cell conviction

Saturday:

Medium is the Massage:story Matter

Enforcement on Xbox: Tales from the din

Hal Halpin and Adam Sessler Talking Games

Sex in videogames: a comparatie study

I Got Next - Screening and Panel

Sunday:

The future of gaming: You Don't Know What You're Going to Get

Game Culture: How Gamers Impact Society & How Policy Affects Gamer Culture

Murder, Sex and Drugs

WTF is the matter with videogames?

* It has been pust back next year

DMmagic · August 2009

I have a question about the panels at PAX.

As it turns out, there are quite a lot of them I want to attend, but with 75,000 people registered, how hard will it be to actually get into any of them? If I schedule two back-to-back, will I be able to get into the second? Or do I need to allow 1-2 hours before each panel to get in line?

My only real experience with conferences with panels were professional ones where there would be 10+ at a time, so there was generally room for attendees. With only 2-3 at a time and so many people attending, I'm worried I won't actually be able to get in.

I imagine I'll have to drop some of these to eat, or see stuff elsewhere in the conference, and that's fine. Here's what piqued my interest at first glance, though:

Spoiler:

Custom Special · August 2009

MrPulsar wrote: »

No Guitar Hero or Rock Band tournament this year, eh?

That's a shame, always my favorite thing to do at PAX. Anyone know the exact reasoning for that?

Pulsar, I have nothing to do with organizing PAX, I attend.
However, my guessing is that Beatles Rock Band just hit, and funny enough Guitar Hero 5 will drop Sep. 1. My guess would be that they just aren't showing anything because it's already out. But, it would still be good for them to come just because of the sheer number of people. Good advertising, especially being able to play the games.

Edit: err...thought you were talking publishers. Missed the 'tournament' part.
Rock Band tourney thread is now here:
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=98269

cocowoushi · August 2009

So.. this is what my schedule is looking like so far..

Friday:
10 - Get there, roam around, get lunch.
12-1 Working with fans to create better games
1:30-2:30 Aion Panel
2:30-3:30 Why game communities suck
3:30-6 - Check out expo floor, get early dinner.
6-7 Culture wins in Game Marketing
7-8 Design for Failure, Why winning sucks
9-10 Psychology, Video games, and Kids

Saturday:
10 Meeting up with various forum people. Lunch.
12-1 Now what? Keeping Community engaged
1-2 What recruiters and hiring look for.
2 and on - Visiting the Expo floor

I might try to catch the Rooster Teeth and Omegathons Saturday but something tells me I won't be leaving the expo floor except to eat and when they finally kick me out. Friday night also depends on if I can get in on the Aion launch party, which might fudge up my plans in the evening - but it'll be worth it.

I'll check out the concerts if I can get to them and they interest me.

Spokane_SnowMan · August 2009

1 Page printable exibit hall map

http://www.mediafire.com/file/gnmzmiomwv4/Exhibition Hall.pdf

Dryak · August 2009

Where can I find the booth layout plans?

chupamiubre · August 2009

right here

http://tinyurl.com/lk6bls

Hypernetic · August 2009

I just heard about L4D2's new campaign being shown off at PAX. I hope we get to play some of it, that would be cool. Either way, I'm excited about it.

Aside from that, I'm taking the same approach to PAX as I do to just about everything. I'm just gonna show up and see what happens. There are some things in Seattle I want to see while I'm there, outside of PAX too.

Senicks · September 2009

Ah, I just went to the print shop to print out the schedule but I didn't realize that there was a map available.

Is PAX planning to give out maps of the convention center? I would appreciate it if it happens.

whypick1 · September 2009

There's programs in all of the swag bags attendees get.

Raykefire · September 2009

jonxp wrote: »

I made a Google Calendar format version of the calendar: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hf5tn8qidv42qjk7futkpi6clk%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

To add it to your Google Calendar, use the link in the lower right hand corner.

Also, the ics link if you want to import it into some other calendar software (iCal, Outlook, Sunbird).

Thank you so much! Now I can use either my google calendar or the PAX safari App on my iphone.

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