PAX 2009 DVD AVAILABLE NOW!

Robert Khoo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EO7fF9t9b4

This is coming out later THIS MONTH.

I know. Crazy.

But it's true, and it is without a doubt the best PAX DVD set we have ever produced, to the point where we are considering making THIS the official one. Forever.

We finally got it right.

Coldbrew

Robert Khoo wrote:

We finally got it right.

For once I can agree, I'm really glad to see you guys have 2 Player Productions working on this. I haven't been too impressed with the last two sets, but this looks really promising. Great job!

ACC3SS

Robert Khoo wrote: »

This is coming out later THIS MONTH.

I don't get it...
This month next year?

:winky:

The_Reflection

Coldbrew wrote: »

Robert Khoo wrote:

We finally got it right.

For once I can agree, I'm really glad to see you guys have 2 Player Productions working on this. I haven't been too impressed with the last two sets, but this looks really promising. Great job!

I thought the last two sets were great, especially the 2007 with the Main documentary by Mega64.

Coldbrew

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying they were bad or anything, and the crews that worked on them deserve a lot of credit, it's time consuming work putting these things together. I just notice little things and have a desire for more content, which it looks like there's going to be this time around. The "more content" part was one reason I started my project, which I'd like to get more community involvement in now.

mentok1982

This thread is relevent to my interests.

I just shared the Gabe and Tycho QnAs from the PAX 2007 DVD with some friends during our road trip.
They did not fail to please and amuse.

Perco

Will there be a digitally distributed version of this?

KaitouAyashi

True, with as much stuff that happens at PAX the other sets have been lacking in actual content and a certain "feel" for the event overall. The Mega64 stuff was only fun for people who are fans of Mega64. It was a way for them to get additional exposure at PAXs expense, imho.

Cerrato0426

Ordering my copy right now!! I'm glad this became available so soon.

Does anyone know if the 50% off older DVDs works after I submit my order or do I have to buy them at the same time? I can interpret the 01/11/10 update two ways haha.

EDIT: It would seem that you have to buy them at the same time. Poor me

GPIA7R

Do the DVD's have the entirety of the concerts and panels?

mentok1982

I just bought mine. I can't wait to watch the panels on my big screen.

Order Now!

David Coffman

GPIA7R wrote: »

Do the DVD's have the entirety of the concerts and panels?

Yes on concerts, no on all the panels...there's several panels there, but no...not all. There's far too many for that to be reasonable. =/

TheFathomist

I had read on the main page that the 2009 PAX DVD will probably be the last. As a long time Penny Arcade fan I am begging the powers that be not let this happen. You may say that the 2009 DVD is definitive and could never be topped, but there's one thing that it won't be. It will never be my PAX.

I've always wanted to go to PAX but have never been able to due to time restrictions, money, distance, or other factors. But I know that the first year I am able to, I WILL be going. There is no if, and, or but about it. I am going. And when I do go, you can bet that I'm going to want to remember the whole damn experience, and I'll pay good money to remember it too. I know it may be expensive and a huge hassle to produce, but I really think the fans who were there will love it if there was some way to document the unique experience of PAX every year. Maybe you don't need to make a 6-disc set every year, but just a little something that we can pop into the DVD player whenever we want and say "I remember that year. That one was AWESOME."

If anyone else feels the same, please post in this thread. And if there is some other reason why you guys won't be making future DVDs, please let us know. I really hope you won't stop them. Thanks.

Wormdundee

Just ordered mine. Really looking forward to seeing the Coulton concert again. It was glorious to see that live.

ZeroHourHero

Maybe you make one more, with East on it, since East is a first?

Coldbrew

After just reading the front page, I see that Mike did say they might not make any more. This is likely by far the best set they have made so far but this move still surprises me. However, if that's the case, then my crew will just have to improve the work we do and grow larger. Click the banner in my signature for details on the project I run. It's essentially a lower-quality-yet-more-content community-driven version of the official DVD. We're planning for PAX EAST and PRIME this year and the years to come, so if they stop producing an official DVD set, then people will at least have ours.

The whole thing still surprises me though... I'm glad you pointed it out anyway.

The_Reflection

TheFathomist wrote: »

I had read on the main page that the 2009 PAX DVD will probably be the last. As a long time Penny Arcade fan I am begging the powers that be not let this happen. You may say that the 2009 DVD is definitive and could never be topped, but there's one thing that it won't be. It will never be my PAX.

I've always wanted to go to PAX but have never been able to due to time restrictions, money, distance, or other factors. But I know that the first year I am able to, I WILL be going. There is no if, and, or but about it. I am going. And when I do go, you can bet that I'm going to want to remember the whole damn experience, and I'll pay good money to remember it too. I know it may be expensive and a huge hassle to produce, but I really think the fans who were there will love it if there was some way to document the unique experience of PAX every year. Maybe you don't need to make a 6-disc set every year, but just a little something that we can pop into the DVD player whenever we want and say "I remember that year. That one was AWESOME."

If anyone else feels the same, please post in this thread. And if there is some other reason why you guys won't be making future DVDs, please let us know. I really hope you won't stop them. Thanks.

I was gonna write something about how I don't think this should be the last dvd, but you said everything I wanted to say, and you said it better than I ever could.



Keep the dvd's coming, please. We will continue to pay you for them.

Noray

So I was going to order this, but I need to know this first: Is it region free? I live in Europe (PAL, region 2 I think), so if it's region 1 they're no good to me. Have the past ones been region free? thanks

2 Player Productions

Noray wrote: »

So I was going to order this, but I need to know this first: Is it region free? I live in Europe (PAL, region 2 I think), so if it's region 1 they're no good to me. Have the past ones been region free? thanks

It's region free, but it's NTSC.

Dr. Noh

Is there a full rundown of every feature on the DVDs? Is there any footage from the Pitch You Videogame panel?

2 Player Productions

Dr. Noh wrote: »

Is there a full rundown of every feature on the DVDs? Is there any footage from the Pitch You Videogame panel?

The description on the shop page sounds complete. Unfortunately we did not have the time during the event to cover the panels, though i'm sure other groups may have.

Niptacular

I hope they won't show me sleeping!
I fell asleep at one of the panels and woke up to a camera right in my face! I don't know if that's one of the cameras used for the DVD.

The_Reflection

Just got my dvd delivered. Is it okay to feel nostalgic about an event from 4 months ago?

mentok1982

The_Reflection wrote: »

Just got my dvd delivered. Is it okay to feel nostalgic about an event from 4 months ago?

My DVD was waiting for me when I got home! Squee!

It feels very absolute.

Oh noes! Discs 3, 4 and 5 were not securely nestled in the packaging! I hope they are okay.

The_Reflection

the only complaint i have with it is that the PAX documentary was only 20 minutes long. Other than that,


The perfect dvd?

mentok1982

The_Reflection wrote: »

the only complaint i have with it is that the PAX documentary was only 20 minutes long. Other than that,


The perfect dvd?

Did you check out the Commentary on the PATV pilot? That is new, never heard before content for everyone!

Wormdundee

Nyurghh, I wants mine now that you guys are talking about it, no tracking number makes me sad.

SeaSkyShore

Mine just got here! I have been tracking that thing like mad online. It is taking all my will power to not watch it until my husband gets home form work.

GPIA7R

So far, only complaint is the sometimes terrible angles during the concerts. I mean, look at the balloons in the crowd once, maybe twice, but not fifteen times. Also, the crowd is almost pitch black, why cut to them so often?

Cerrato0426

I had the same thing happen as Mentok. A few discs didn't stay secure in shipping and came falling out when I opened the case. Weirdest packaging ever. Other than that it is pretty good. Yay for being on camera for a few seconds. That's right everyone, I am completely famous.

Moe Fwacky

Somebody told me I was visible on the DVD during the Wil Wheaton Awesome Hour. Is there any truth to this rumor? I haven't ordered my set yet, because other things need paying for first.

2 Player Productions

Cerrato0426 wrote: »

I had the same thing happen as Mentok. A few discs didn't stay secure in shipping and came falling out when I opened the case. Weirdest packaging ever. Other than that it is pretty good. Yay for being on camera for a few seconds. That's right everyone, I am completely famous.

This is unfortunate. The disc trays are a new design that are supposedly more resistant to breakage during shipping. Hopefully this problem won't effect too many people, but please everyone be careful opening your set just in case.

mentok1982

2 Player Productions wrote: »

Cerrato0426 wrote: »

I had the same thing happen as Mentok. A few discs didn't stay secure in shipping and came falling out when I opened the case. Weirdest packaging ever. Other than that it is pretty good. Yay for being on camera for a few seconds. That's right everyone, I am completely famous.

This is unfortunate. The disc trays are a new design that are supposedly more resistant to breakage during shipping. Hopefully this problem won't effect too many people, but please everyone be careful opening your set just in case.

Mine was not broken. The design is interesting but some discs broke loose from their retention devices.
It happens with more traditional designs as well.

Moe Fwacky wrote: »

Somebody told me I was visible on the DVD during the Wil Wheaton Awesome Hour. Is there any truth to this rumor? I haven't ordered my set yet, because other things need paying for first.

I am pretty sure I saw you in there. Our buttons are on Jerry's neck for the entire show btw...

I can be seen asking my question to Scott and Mike at the beginning of the Make a Strip panel and
you can spot me during the first round of the Omegathon.

GPIA7R

When I opened the casing, all but two discs were strewn about. Didn't hold very well, but no damage.

Neat packaging, though.

A little disappointed that they didn't record the encores for the Coulton show.

the_stamy

Our copy arrived yesterday, with only one of the discs having moved during shipping. Finally got to see the Q&A session we missed while waiting in line for Wil Wheaton, as well as the early rounds of the Omegathon.

Good stuff, now I'm even more ready for it to be March...

Superbagman

GPIA7R wrote: »

When I opened the casing, all but two discs were strewn about. Didn't hold very well, but no damage.

Neat packaging, though.

A little disappointed that they didn't record the encores for the Coulton show.

I was pretty disappointed by that as well, but they may not have been able to include the encore because he did other artists songs. I so very much want his cover of Birdhouse In Your Soul...

GPIA7R

Superbagman wrote: »

GPIA7R wrote: »

When I opened the casing, all but two discs were strewn about. Didn't hold very well, but no damage.

Neat packaging, though.

A little disappointed that they didn't record the encores for the Coulton show.

I was pretty disappointed by that as well, but they may not have been able to include the encore because he did other artists songs. I so very much want his cover of Birdhouse In Your Soul...

I highly suggest downloading the recording of his 10/10/2009 Park West performance. Someone recorded the entire thing, including the Flood show by him and Paul & Storm. I went to this show, it was amazing. The recording was plugged directly into the soundboard with permission by Coulton.

Thread on his forums: http://www.jonathancoulton.com/forums/comments.php?DiscussionID=1305&page=1#Item_0

Download link in the first post.

Very worth it. Right before Mr. Fancy Pants, you'll hear two people in the audience yell "YARRRR"... that's my friend and I :P

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But yeah, I guess since he did Sweet Caroline and whatnot... might not be kosher to put on the DVD. I got a very good recording of the encores from PAX (I was as close as you could possibly be to the stage), so my YouTube channel has those if you're interested in seeing them again.

Edit: Oh, and here's a picture of the DVD's as I received them. Thumbnail goes to larger pic

Superbagman

GPIA7R wrote: »

Superbagman wrote: »

GPIA7R wrote: »

When I opened the casing, all but two discs were strewn about. Didn't hold very well, but no damage.

Neat packaging, though.

A little disappointed that they didn't record the encores for the Coulton show.

I was pretty disappointed by that as well, but they may not have been able to include the encore because he did other artists songs. I so very much want his cover of Birdhouse In Your Soul...

I highly suggest downloading the recording of his 10/10/2009 Park West performance. Someone recorded the entire thing, including the Flood show by him and Paul & Storm. I went to this show, it was amazing. The recording was plugged directly into the soundboard with permission by Coulton.

Thread on his forums: http://www.jonathancoulton.com/forums/comments.php?DiscussionID=1305&page=1#Item_0

Download link in the first post.

Very worth it. Right before Mr. Fancy Pants, you'll hear two people in the audience yell "YARRRR"... that's my friend and I :P

Awesome! I will certainly check that out, thanks for the heads up!

mentok1982

GPIA7R wrote: »

Our tables look really similar. So I did a recreation of your pic.

Suff0cat

Just got mine today, it's totally awesome BUT I do have one complaint. The audio on Freezepop is way quieter than the rest of the the concert sets I've watched.

Aside from that though, I'm loving it.

Mr2001

The DVD set is pretty good, but I'm very disappointed that the Jonathan Coulton concert was cut off.

Come on, "Mr. Fancy Pants" was one of the highlights of that show! What gives? If the issue is royalties for sampling and covers, then why did I hear "The Final Countdown" in a couple of the features?