For those new to this thread, if you haven't ordered your buttons yet, then you most likely not recieve them in time for PAX. Sorry, try again next year, we'll still be friends. Also, the cuttoff for adding your buttons to the upcoming official checkoff list will be 8/10/08. Please get on it before then.The concept:
Alright, here's the idea guys. We need a form of identification for forumers at PAX. As Moe has suggested, custom made buttons with our name/avatar or whatever would be a great option, but to extend this idea and make it more Penny Arcade-ish I suggest that each get a bunch of buttons and trade one for one when we meet each other. Thus making it a game of "gotta catch them all".
Frequently asked questions:Q. How will I know if I've gotten all the buttons?
There will be a document made containing all the artwork and forum names so you know who you're trading with, and who you have left.
Q. Cool! How do I get my stuff on it?
Easy,
fill this form out. Include either the original artwork or a picture of the finished button (I suggest original artwork only, because we can crop it down, but this is up to whoever will be doing the printable checklist. Please let me know, and I'll change it!).
Q. I don't see my name/pic in the OP list. Oh noes, what do I do!
If you think you've been overlooked then send a PM to redhalo. He's slow to update and smells funny, but he will get you added.
Q. How do I get a button? What are these "bonus buttons"?
The buttons fall in to two categories, the avatar or "main" buttons, and the "bonus" variety. While there are no set rules for trading them, these general guidelines are encouraged:
- Avatar buttons should be traded for other Avatar buttons, with no challenges or criteria expected to be fulfilled other than you are both Buttoneers.
- Bonus buttons may (or may not!) have special criteria for receiving them, and may go to people outside the button game who fulfill the criteria. This could be a challenge ("What is the flightspeed of an unladen swallow?"), a requirement ("You must be a member of the CEOs of America Club"), or one may just ask for one (remember to say "Please").
Q. I want to make people stand on their head, nude, while singing "Yankee Doodle" to receive my buttons! Can't I do that?
It is perfectly within your rights, but don't expect many people to trade their buttons back with you.
Q. I want to make sure I get EVERY SINGLE BUTTON I can, will there be a Buttoneer meetup?
YES. We plan to meet immediately following the closing of PAX in the Sheraton Hotel's Lobby. We'll be easy to find, there's gonna be a lot of buttons around. We can finish off our trade lists, and say our goodbyes.
Q. You said this is a game! How do we know who won?
Everyone is a winner! Especially you! You're so special, you know that?
Q. I heard about some secret button project that would be for...
HUSH! That is not to be spoken of here. See BigRed at the start of PAX (he'll be near/in the BYOC area) and he'll take care of you. Bring your buttons. Please do give him time to check all of the BYOCers in before you storm his location.
Q. Will I be able to fly with my buttons. Are they considered instrument of death?
I finally stopped by the airport here and talked to the TSA. 1' -1.5' buttons are not classified as an instrument of death even if you have a 100, and can be carried on or checked (they did say that depending on the TSA Agent you may be asked [forced at gun point] to check the buttons).
But remember this only applies to people whose flight originates in the US. If you are flying into the US with buttons make sure you check with your TSA equivalent before bringing them on a plane. The TSA people here also highly suggested that you check with US Customs (contact via your local embassy) before you try and bring them into the country (they indicated that the problem isn't with the button it's with what you could be hiding in the button).
Recap: If you’re in the US you can fly w/ buttons, if you’re not your probably better off mailing.
Participants to look out for:
I will add button pics as people post them.
After, and only after, you've ordered your buttons go here to add yourself to the upcoming printable check off list.Invested players! [64]
redhalo
VThornheart
Snickers
ukiyo e
LewiePs Mummy
Soups
*is unable to make it, but CaptainTapole will be trading buttons on his behalf.
CaptainTapole
super...
Atlus Parker
PeasantDave
Captain Cactus And The Water Preservation Squad
emorimiku
Moe Fwacky
mentok1982
Sakebomb
lordthanda
MarsChelios
jonxp
Pantheoungle
Liger
MaoChan
MasterHelios
The_Reflection
Haterot
skarsol
HotSake
Petesalzl
BrokenAngel
Mordored
Houn
MR.T
Lyanth
Strife23
Anngaricus
Cynd3rCyn
JonnyNero
Brian4120
GSpeezy
Queen Brewer
MoonVydeo
tr0tsky
Royale Wih Cheese
netcrusher88
Pat McRotch
LewieP
BigRed
kazuo
Yoshamano
Officer (Recruit, whatever)
MetaverseNomad
MissDizzyBee
Whytmage
RARGPHLAM
Coldbrew
sum10fishy
chaosisorder
LTAcosta
Rayman
MacCartney
Skittles
Fran Goat
Solid_Steve
mare_imbrium
Avid
Have design, buttons are in the future. [68]
Highfire
Had an image, where did it go?
Moonrush
Talison
MrBlarney
TNTrooper
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Veevee
AltDelete
Viscountalpha
Mustard Tiger
Theros
Sumi
Qs23
AtomicFreak
ariocksayssquee
Crimson Ghost
b0wser
Caelesto
CuZZa
Trichotomy
capnjack
ACC3SS
magiic
goddessofkats
Psychoish
Accalon
Teh Madd Hatter
shugarae
adio92
Chrisonfire
Earley
Gravy Robber
Reisaroni
Zephyril
proXimity
RedPikachu
groove
hottopicreject
Sable
apotheos
MojoDC
Yuritau
Chiparoo
Draknodred
DStalefish
PikaPuff
BigGuy
strangemusic
DJBreslin
PureNell
Kyouteki
PunkJr
B:L
FallenEverdark
Ryan_Rooker
Zealous One
kilaMOMjaro
Aliasunknown
Kittenfist
Rhevik
SlickShughes
HikariStarshine
giraffeoverlord
parabola
eye-shuh
TrainwreckX
Belisius
ShDragon
All talk. [23]
Imperfect
KittCandi
Aydr
Squirminator2k
Kwisatz Haderach
casper702
Shade
Beranabus
seraphex
risraels
Pinfeldorf
Labrack2401
Haikufrenzy
leaf
ninjowned
Hammy
Mystral721
Rocket Taco
waffleboi9
kingofpants
JoshEEE
Kalaylajayla
iFold
Bonus round buttons:
These buttons are extra buttons that represent a shared interest, community or blatant site whoring. There may be special prerequisites to getting these.
PAX 2008 Forums - redhalo
TWEWY player pin - redhalo
Cross Country Super Trip 2008 - Moe Fwaky
PA Team Fortress 2 Server - jonxp
PA Expo 2008 Forums - MaoChan
Random Access Podcast - lordthanda & Qs23
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Cookie Brigade - Anngaricus
No pic as of yet.
Epic Default Productions - JonnyNero
PAX 2008 Assassins Game - MarsChelios
WASD vs. Arrows - Pat McRotch
Lyanth Heterosexual Harem! - CaptainTapole
Random assortment of awesome - Petesalzl
Mr. Yuk
Donkey Kong
Twisp & Catsby
WaffelSquadronOmega.com - capnjack
The Grand Galactic Inquisitor - Houn & Snickers
Team Fortress - Solid_Steve
Cake is a Lie - chaosisorder
Why so serious? - LTAcosta
Halo Headshot - LTAcosta
Zerowing - LTAcosta
Rare Button - LTAcosta
Canadian Super Trip - Tr0sky
Gabe & Tycho - Houn
Piracy, Yarr! - LTAcosta
Aperture Science - Captain Cactus And The Water Preservation Squad
Companion Cube - Captain Cactus And The Water Preservation Squad
Chainsaw McNuggets - Gravy Robber
Dr. Horrible - hottopicreject
Fruit Fucker - skarsol
Professor Layton - sum10fishy
Bbble Bobble - SlickShughes
Warhammer - parabola
PA Ventrillo - PikaPuff
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Then again, if I have monies left over after making my cosplay, I might just indulge~
I dunno if we'd need 50 per person, how many people do we think would get involved? I'd think you could get by with buying how ever many you feel comfortable with. If you run out, then it makes that pin that much more of a collectable.
I, for one, will definitely be participating.
Agreed. I'll format up the OP better when I get off of work.
Thing is, if I buy buttons I'll probably want to get a custom avatar made as a commission from somebody... which would take both time and money. Maybe next year.
Should I add you to the list of participants?
I'm sure you could talk forumers here into doing some work for you for free.
And fixed! I am so in on this.
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I may want to re-vamp my image before I do this. There's so many FF VI sprites in my hard drive... what to craft, what to craft...
Speaking of which, if anyone wants a custom FFVI image for their pic, let me know. I've got enough sprites lying around that I can make pretty much any scene you'd want to have as your pic, as long as it fits the size restriction.
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"The power of the weirdness compels me."
You could wear a sash?
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