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PAX Prime 2012 BYOC - Group Seating Live!
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Lots of people bring laptops. I would suggest that you buy a laptop cable lock if you are leaving it there.
Echo BigRed, plus (assuming this part hasn't changed) major equipment, such as a PC and Monitor, is tagged with a bar code and number that you put on your badge. So, assuming it wasn't hidden under a coat or something, the enforcers at the door would be checking bar codes and such, so they'd have to get your badge and laptop to get out the door, or be very sneaky or lucky.
That said, lock your stuff, like BigRed says.
I think I've heard of one thing getting accidentally picked up in the last few years. Those closer to the events decribed, please feel free to correct me. I think that was a keyboard that BYOC'r A asked BYOC'r B to pick up from his spot, BYOC'r B knew the kind of keyboard and roughly where BYOC'r B was sitting, but accidentally grabbed BYOC'r Y's keyboard that happened to be similar. All was sorted quickly, if I recall correctly. We've lost stuff, of course, but I lose stuff at home, too. BYOC'r's are pretty cool, I think we all cherish this more than the temporary benefit of stealing something as opposed to getting kicked out and probably banned. That's aside from any criminal charges, which are always fun.
That said, again, lock your stuff, like BigRed says.
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Well spoken, sir.
Except at East where it seems there are far more less honest types
I would store expensive non-tagged Items in your hotel room though.
One of my staff had a job where he was able to borrow a ton of cable locks that we let people check out.
He doesn't have that job anymore
That will be right next to expo
I can't to show off my keyboard this year. I'm growing it myself.
BAM.
Will we be able to go straight from BYOC into Expo when it opens, as we did a few years back when BYOC was right next to the hall, or will we need to reroute around to the Line Room?
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I am hoping and going to push for that to be the case.
I was thinking a regular cardboard box, and use towels or my clothes as padding.
Any other ideas?
You'll wanna check your airline's checked baggage policy too... When I flew back to East I noticed some fine print that actually said you were not allowed to check any "computer equipment". Shipping it is probably your best (but expensive) option.
IANAL, and YMMV, but unless you were flying out of the country, my guess is that's more of a way for them to Cover their asses in case it gets busted (then they can say "we're not paying for it since you weren't allowed to pack it in the first place.") So I doubt they'd pull it from your bag but if something goes wrong don't expect the airline to come to your rescue with payment.
All of that being said, (with insurance) is likely the best bet to be sure it makes it in once piece (or at the very least so you don't have to pay for it.) Most UPS/Fedex stores even do packing these days.
The best option is to do a case upgrade. When you buy a new case it comes in a nice box with foam buffers. Be careful and take the new case out of the box and don't destroy the foam. Put the parts in the new case and put it back into the foam and box. Viola. Custom packing for your computer!
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My best advice is to make sure everything is ziptied very well and tight. When I took my tower to a LAN the power supply was knocked free but because of my ziptie job it stayed in place. Also take out the things you can with ease (ram CPU cooler video card)
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[ ] Pre-PAX Dinner Tickets [ ] Girls Meetup Tickets [ ] Waiting Patiently...
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Tournaments are separate from BYOC, they will be announced later. For BYOC Activities, I typically don't announce these in advance. Mainly cause I dont want people specifically bringing items required, finding hax, or practicing them in advance.
Schedule will be filled with "BYOC Activities" That you will find out about when the previous one ends.
I posted a similar thread over on Reddit, if you feel like duplicating any responses over there, please feel free.
EDIT: I have not actually purchased the badge yet, I am posting this to get some information about it before I commit.
EDIT 2: Things I have learned: It's a LAN sort of environment?
Although it would be rather lame if you bought a BYOC pass and never used it.
Also, someone on Reddit kind of "informed" me that it's more of a LAN, which I didn't realize.
It's a very relaxed LAN. There are tournaments, contests, and just general "things" happening all the time, however people tend to come and go often.
A lot of folks use BYOC as a place to game while waiting for the next panel/event to happen. It's especially great for after the expo hall closes so you can play all night*.
* All night meaning I'm going to kick you out at 2am
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Yes it is a LAN party. Plus its only BYOC people that are allowed into the space. The general public isnt allowed into BYOC.
it always takes longer after 3days are sold out
This year I am doing far more game things than previously (But will still have quite a bit of non tech stuff like normal)
Including a bunch of mini-tourneys of either serious or batshit crazy nature.
About half of which will require BF3 or Starcraft2.... The rest will likely be free games.
This is what I am talking about