Certain areas are considered off-limits for attacking other Assassins players. When a player is in one of these areas they cannot be eliminated. Below is a list of the safe zones in Assassins:
* Keynotes and Panels
* Concerts
* BYOC and PC Freeplay Areas
* Hotel Rooms
* Convention Tournaments
* Bathrooms
I've never been to PAX or any other gaming convention so I'm a little fuzzy about some of these areas. What do keynotes and panels include? Also what about Freeplay areas?
Panels are topics and demonstrations throughout the expo in rooms around the convention. Only the Keynote has been announced so far (Wil Wheaton FTW) but the panel times and locations will be in a handout you'll be given. Specific details on panels are usually announced shortly before the convention starts.
BYOC is an area of PAX where you can bring your computer to play games with other BYOCers. It requires a separate purchase to enter. More info on it can be found here.
Freeplay areas include the PC and Console Freeplay areas. These are places where you can use a provided PC or game console (and check out games to play on it). It's similar to BYOC but anyone can use it.
A map will be provided in the PAX handout explaining where all these areas are.
Hmm spies quite intrigued as to what the idea on this is. is this what the M game is for on the site?
Oh and have yet to register for this due to waiting on enforcer assignments to come out. As this could hinder me from participating the entire time and or make me an easy target.
I also have a suggestion for possibly getting more players. would love too see the game have more participants.
Hmm spies quite intrigued as to what the idea on this is. is this what the M game is for on the site?
The basic idea right now is to to have players or spy-only players able to give info on the location of others and to get points for giving information that led to a kill.
Project M's a completely new game. Unlike Assassins, that games idea is to bring in some story elements and let players work together. I'm hoping to have more info available soon and run some demos at PAX West.
Certain areas are considered off-limits for attacking other Assassins players. When a player is in one of these areas they cannot be eliminated. Below is a list of the safe zones in Assassins:
* Keynotes and Panels
* Concerts
* BYOC and PC Freeplay Areas
* Hotel Rooms
* Convention Tournaments
* Bathrooms
Why is PC Freeplay safe and not console freeplay?
Can one still get secondary points while still "alive?"
Will the large armband fit around a winter jacket that many people might be wearing in March in Boston?
As for increasing players, perhaps a referral system that after someone refers X number of people they get their next upgrade pack free. - This both promotes more people and gets existing players to come back.
Certain areas are considered off-limits for attacking other Assassins players. When a player is in one of these areas they cannot be eliminated. Below is a list of the safe zones in Assassins:
* Keynotes and Panels
* Concerts
* BYOC and PC Freeplay Areas
* Hotel Rooms
* Convention Tournaments
* Bathrooms
Why is PC Freeplay safe and not console freeplay?
Can one still get secondary points while still "alive?"
Will the large armband fit around a winter jacket that many people might be wearing in March in Boston?
We neglected to add the Console Freeplay areas into the rules last year, but they are considered safe zones and we'll update the rules for future games.
You can do the Secondary Tier at any time regardless of whether you've been assassinated or not.
The large armbands should fit around most anything. Both bands are elastic and adjustable. The large armbands are actually suggested to be used for jackets by the supplier, so this would eb the best fit for that situation.
Note that you're only required to wear the badge while you are in the convention center.
As for increasing players, perhaps a referral system that after someone refers X number of people they get their next upgrade pack free. - This both promotes more people and gets existing players to come back.
Thanks. That's a great idea! There are some updates coming to the site that should make it easier to add features like this.
I'd love to play, but Google Checkout is giving me the business; I just don't use actual credit cards anymore and it won't accept a virtual credit card number from PayPal. Any chance you guys could add a PayPal option? Or will you be signing people up and taking cash at the con?
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Updated OP on the prize for this year. Winner will receive a 3-day ticket to an upcoming PAX of their choosing!
I'll be posting about a contest shortly for people to get some free kits and i'm also looking at ways to make the game last a little longer for players since we'll probably not reach the same size as the West coast game.
I'd love to play, but Google Checkout is giving me the business; I just don't use actual credit cards anymore and it won't accept a virtual credit card number from PayPal. Any chance you guys could add a PayPal option? Or will you be signing people up and taking cash at the con?
We will have some extra kits at the convention. Shoot me a PM and I'll send you an email as we get closer on how to contact me to get one.
PAX EAST 2011 Omegathon Finalist - PAX East 2012 Omeganaut After time adrift among open stars
Among tides of light and to shoals of dust
I will return to where I began
I was browsing these forums to learn more about PAX, (this is my first PAX) and was super exited to see this.
I'm ordering my kit now, sounds like fun.
I was browsing these forums to learn more about PAX, (this is my first PAX) and was super exited to see this.
I'm ordering my kit now, sounds like fun.
Awesome, great to have you and thanks for playing!
When are kits being mailed out? I saw my card was charged, just want to make sure I havent missed somthing in the mail.
Kits will be mailed 2-3 weeks before the show.
Is this still accurate? I'm flying off to Boston the Saturday before PAX, so I'm slightly concerned that I may not be around to receive it, especially since mail tends to take an extra day or two to get here.
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When are kits being mailed out? I saw my card was charged, just want to make sure I havent missed somthing in the mail.
Kits will be mailed 2-3 weeks before the show.
Is this still accurate? I'm flying off to Boston the Saturday before PAX, so I'm slightly concerned that I may not be around to receive it, especially since mail tends to take an extra day or two to get here.
Question bump.
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"Riding a mongoose reminds me of having sex with a man, which is something I do frequently because I am gay!" -Gabe
When are kits being mailed out? I saw my card was charged, just want to make sure I havent missed somthing in the mail.
Kits will be mailed 2-3 weeks before the show.
Is this still accurate? I'm flying off to Boston the Saturday before PAX, so I'm slightly concerned that I may not be around to receive it, especially since mail tends to take an extra day or two to get here.
Yes, kits should ship out tomorrow. I can hold it and get it to you at the convention if you dont think it will arrive in time, just send me a PM.
hey quick Q - is it necessary if you're playing second tier to do the updates as you identify people? or can you just write em all down and update at the end of the day? i imagine it's going to be pretty hard to get good data access with all the smartphones likely to be at pax...
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"The bass, the rock, the mic, the treble, I like my coffee black just like my metal." - MSI
hey quick Q - is it necessary if you're playing second tier to do the updates as you identify people? or can you just write em all down and update at the end of the day? i imagine it's going to be pretty hard to get good data access with all the smartphones likely to be at pax...
Good question! You can input Primary Kills or Secondary Attacks whenever is convenient for you. Also, we keep the registration system up for Secondary kills for a few days after PAX to allow you to enter any Secondary Attacks you've gathered, though the Primary Kill registration system will be disabled Monday.
hey quick Q - is it necessary if you're playing second tier to do the updates as you identify people? or can you just write em all down and update at the end of the day? i imagine it's going to be pretty hard to get good data access with all the smartphones likely to be at pax...
Good question! You can input Primary Kills or Secondary Attacks whenever is convenient for you. Also, we keep the registration system up for Secondary kills for a few days after PAX to allow you to enter any Secondary Attacks you've gathered, though the Primary Kill registration system will be disabled Monday.
good to know, thanks!!
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"The bass, the rock, the mic, the treble, I like my coffee black just like my metal." - MSI
Hey, I was about to order kits for me and all my friends today, but I wasnt able to order an upgrade kit along with non upgrade kits... Is there any way for me to do this so that I save money on shipping?
I feel like a total noob, but I'm having trouble registering. I keep running into 404s and sites looking for Wordpress logins. I have no idea what's going on. Halp!
You will need to register first this will give you a wordpass account and should be able to order. MarsChelios may have to hand deliver it for you as well. If your still having issues after registration make sure you contact MarsChelios
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Just because i haven't seen the topic brought up, what is everyone bringing for loot (for your assassin to loot off of your dead body)? last year, i gave away a PAX 08 Death Adder mouse. Year before it was a FFVII zippo. I haven't decided yet what to bring this year.
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Panels are topics and demonstrations throughout the expo in rooms around the convention. Only the Keynote has been announced so far (Wil Wheaton FTW) but the panel times and locations will be in a handout you'll be given. Specific details on panels are usually announced shortly before the convention starts.
BYOC is an area of PAX where you can bring your computer to play games with other BYOCers. It requires a separate purchase to enter. More info on it can be found here.
Freeplay areas include the PC and Console Freeplay areas. These are places where you can use a provided PC or game console (and check out games to play on it). It's similar to BYOC but anyone can use it.
A map will be provided in the PAX handout explaining where all these areas are.
The game starts 2 hours after doors open so you can nom in peace.
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Actually we're working on something like that but it may not be in by the PAX East game.
Oh and have yet to register for this due to waiting on enforcer assignments to come out. As this could hinder me from participating the entire time and or make me an easy target.
I also have a suggestion for possibly getting more players. would love too see the game have more participants.
The basic idea right now is to to have players or spy-only players able to give info on the location of others and to get points for giving information that led to a kill.
Project M's a completely new game. Unlike Assassins, that games idea is to bring in some story elements and let players work together. I'm hoping to have more info available soon and run some demos at PAX West.
Yeah, any ideas for getting more people would be appreciated.
The real question though is if its a spy only who will get to be the spy
See your PM for my ideas if i think of more depending on what they are i will post them.
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Awesome! Great to have you guys in the game!
Why is PC Freeplay safe and not console freeplay?
Can one still get secondary points while still "alive?"
Will the large armband fit around a winter jacket that many people might be wearing in March in Boston?
As for increasing players, perhaps a referral system that after someone refers X number of people they get their next upgrade pack free. - This both promotes more people and gets existing players to come back.
We neglected to add the Console Freeplay areas into the rules last year, but they are considered safe zones and we'll update the rules for future games.
You can do the Secondary Tier at any time regardless of whether you've been assassinated or not.
The large armbands should fit around most anything. Both bands are elastic and adjustable. The large armbands are actually suggested to be used for jackets by the supplier, so this would eb the best fit for that situation.
Note that you're only required to wear the badge while you are in the convention center.
Thanks. That's a great idea! There are some updates coming to the site that should make it easier to add features like this.
After time adrift among open stars
Among tides of light and to shoals of dust
I will return to where I began
I'll be posting about a contest shortly for people to get some free kits and i'm also looking at ways to make the game last a little longer for players since we'll probably not reach the same size as the West coast game.
We will have some extra kits at the convention. Shoot me a PM and I'll send you an email as we get closer on how to contact me to get one.
After time adrift among open stars
Among tides of light and to shoals of dust
I will return to where I began
I'm ordering my kit now, sounds like fun.
Kits will be mailed 2-3 weeks before the show.
Awesome, great to have you and thanks for playing!
edit: kit purchased! huzzah!
"The bass, the rock, the mic, the treble, I like my coffee black just like my metal." - MSI
Yes, kits should ship out tomorrow. I can hold it and get it to you at the convention if you dont think it will arrive in time, just send me a PM.
Great! Thanks for playing!
"The bass, the rock, the mic, the treble, I like my coffee black just like my metal." - MSI
Good question! You can input Primary Kills or Secondary Attacks whenever is convenient for you. Also, we keep the registration system up for Secondary kills for a few days after PAX to allow you to enter any Secondary Attacks you've gathered, though the Primary Kill registration system will be disabled Monday.
Ditto that.
good to know, thanks!!
"The bass, the rock, the mic, the treble, I like my coffee black just like my metal." - MSI
I bought a kit. Hope more folks sign up.