Penny Arcade Forums› PAX General Discussion› PAX Archive
The new forums will be named Coin Return (based on the most recent vote)! You can check on the status and timeline of the transition to the new forums here.
The Guiding Principles and New Rules document is now in effect.

PAX East networking

swiftorswiftor Registered User regular
edited March 2010 in PAX Archive
Wassup. Any gaming community leaders want to meet up for some networking and introduction? Figured it would be a great opportunity to meet up with some of you guys and gals while out here in Boston.

That means if you run a popular blog, youtube channel, podcast, show, forum, gaming site, or anything where it's not just your mom posting comments, we should meet up.

A bit about me: I host a show on Justin.tv which ties into our GameOn community forums and I'm also the community manager for the very awesome OMGPOP.com. It would be cool to meet up with other folks who are involved in managing and growing gaming communities.

Whose down?

NOTE: While this is networking, I don't want this to be too business-y, were here to have fun and hang out, so please, no sales pitches and what not. My goal is to get to know some other folks who lead and manage gaming communities.

Rock on Child's Play
Part of the GameOn Community http://swiftor.com
Community Manager for OMGPOP.com
swiftor on
«1

Posts

  • X3R0 9X3R0 9 Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    RejectedGamer.com will be at PAX East in full force. Two of my writers and myself will be attending. I'm totally down for meeting up with other community leaders to hang out and have some fun.

    X3R0 9 on
  • atiariatiari Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Uberleak.com will be out with one of the biggest staffs around I think. We're still in the midst of getting content together for launch (having issues scoring some review copies so I'm scraping together cash to buy a bunch of the games to get going), but should be running by the time PAX hits. Our core contingent will contain an editor, cameraman, audio person, cue card/teleprompter intern, and a note taker. On Saturday, we'll be swelling to 7 people as there will also be a potential intern there, along with my father who wants to learn more about the indusry.

    Would love to meet up at one of the industry parties that are almost certain to happen and talk about the industry, and share our experiences since we've joined. It would be very interesting.

    atiari on
  • ZeroHourHeroZeroHourHero Allentown, PARegistered User regular
    edited February 2010
    I dont have one particular site, I just do graphic design for some here and there, do I count?

    ZeroHourHero on
  • kropotkinkropotkin Forum Badge Creator London UKRegistered User regular
    edited February 2010
    We of Silver Hound Productions will be at PAX East. We've attended the last 2 PAX Primes in full force and will have a contingent at PAX. I can certainly see the benefits of networking with other independent media whilst there. Let us know where and when it's o take place and I'll do my best to come along.

    kropotkin on
    ryr7xy0i2ynw.png





  • BerserkerBarageBerserkerBarage Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    A few H3ITWP people will be going to PAX-E. That number will probably double if Bungie decides on going to PAX-E.

    We are still playing around with the idea of running a HCE LAN if people show enough interest.

    ~B.B.

    BerserkerBarage on
  • MockduckMockduck Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Hi everyone! Jerry here with DDOcast.com. I'm extremely excited to be going to PAX East, in fact, my first PAX after years of attending GenCon (which I will be attending again this year.)

    DDOcast is a podcast about the MMO Dungeons and Dragons Online, published by Turbine. Since Turbine's going to be there, so will its biggest fan-created podcast!

    Really looking forward to it and would love to hang out with other podcasters.

    Episodeimage150.jpg?a=39

    Mockduck on
  • NickTheNewbieNickTheNewbie Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    The promo street team for MAGFest, Music And Gaming Festival, will be there in full force.

    We're basically an annual video game music party down in the washington DC area.

    NickTheNewbie on
    MAGFest, the Music And Gaming Festival.
    eW7bOmh.png
  • DaNerdDaNerd Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    The team of The Comedic Void should be here for this as well. Recently started, but we should have the ball rolling by PAX.

    Mainly a blog, but we organize local LAN parties as well.

    Is there someone working on a time/place?

    DaNerd on
    Buy a small corporation and use it to manufacture love. Then give the love to her at a bulk discount
  • kevbayerkevbayer Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Well... my wife writes for Massively, and she and I tinker with our own podcast. I'd love to network.
    Maybe the podcasters could all exchange voice work for each other!

    kevbayer on
    Find me at:
    My book reviews, twitter, FB.
  • RdrRdr Rider Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    I plan to start a podcast in April/May so I wouldn't mind attending to build up some connections.

    Rdr on
  • WaterbornWaterborn Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    2old2play will be at PAXEast in full force, so count us in as well. BTW, be sure to check out our free party at LIR on Saturday.

    The Details are at
    http://www.2old2play.com/News/2o2p___PAX_East____The_Details

    Waterborn on
    http://www.2old2play.com/Blog/Waterborn
    East Coast Correspondent for 2Old2Play.com
  • AcidityTomAcidityTom Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    I'm pretty sure some of the rooster teeth staff will be there.(at pax-e)..

    AcidityTom on
    voDnI3Z.png
  • OmegasquashOmegasquash Boston, MARegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited February 2010
    I'd actually like to connect with anyone looking for any writing that needs to be done. I wrote previously (as in a few years back) for two smaller websites, and stopped to focus on another career/have a baby. My wife did the latter bit.

    Either way, an informal chat with like-minded people would be GREAT. Granted I'm not what the OP lays out, but hey, I fish for opportunities where I can. I can do filler reviews, blogs, daily updates, etc. Thanks for your time!

    Omegasquash on
  • DrakmathusDrakmathus Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    swiftor wrote: »
    anything where it's not just your mom posting comments, we should meet up.

    My mom leaves very insightful and constructive comments. :cry:

    Drakmathus on
  • ColdbrewColdbrew Down in Front Productions Lake Stevens, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Three of us "videographers" for the Unofficial PAX Community DVD will be there getting all the big stuff on film, doing interviews, etc. I think it would be cool to meet up with you all at some point before or after PAX. There's isn't much time for us before PAX, but afterward on Sunday evening would be good.

    Any ideas as to what, when, or where?

    Coldbrew on
    NSw0gum.png
  • atiariatiari Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    I'm still scouting out good food places nearby that serve drinks, but I'll find somewhere near the CC for us to get together.

    atiari on
  • chupamiubrechupamiubre Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    atiari wrote: »
    I'm still scouting out good food places nearby that serve drinks, but I'll find somewhere near the CC for us to get together.

    Hey i know i don't have a horse in this race but the Cactus Club Restaurant says they have food and drinks and is open to all ages. Also the margaritas come recommended by a local and its across the street from the con.

    chupamiubre on
    <ZeroHourHero> I have a tiny penis
    <Qs23> I just need to get my dicks in a row
    <prox> i work for dicks
    #paforums_pax, all about the dicks.
  • papaprinnypapaprinny Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    chupamiubre wrote: »
    margaritas

    Sold.

    papaprinny on
    paxeast2010dvdsignowout.jpgForumSig1.jpg
  • atiariatiari Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    chupamiubre wrote: »
    atiari wrote: »
    I'm still scouting out good food places nearby that serve drinks, but I'll find somewhere near the CC for us to get together.

    Hey i know i don't have a horse in this race but the Cactus Club Restaurant says they have food and drinks and is open to all ages. Also the margaritas come recommended by a local and its across the street from the con.

    There's nothing saying you aren't welcome. In fact, we can try and make it the semi-official hub for networking after the last moments of the show if that is something everyone else is cool with. So long as the food is good, I don't care where we eat XD

    atiari on
  • ColdbrewColdbrew Down in Front Productions Lake Stevens, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Yeah I'm not too particular either, but i probably wouldn't mind some alcohol when PAX is all said and done. :winky:

    Coldbrew on
    NSw0gum.png
  • DaNerdDaNerd Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    I'm rather liking the idea of the Cactus Club Restaurant myself, especially since it's so easy to get to.

    DaNerd on
    Buy a small corporation and use it to manufacture love. Then give the love to her at a bulk discount
  • WaterbornWaterborn Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    I third (or fourth? ) the Cactus Club. Great Casual place to grab some grub and drinks.

    Waterborn on
    http://www.2old2play.com/Blog/Waterborn
    East Coast Correspondent for 2Old2Play.com
  • mad_typistmad_typist Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Sounds fun. I'm one of the hosts of the Across the Nerdaverse podcast, and I'd love to meet some fellow podcasters, swap tips, etc.

    mad_typist on
  • NickTheNewbieNickTheNewbie Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    So should we schedule something?

    NickTheNewbie on
    MAGFest, the Music And Gaming Festival.
    eW7bOmh.png
  • DaNerdDaNerd Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    PAX closes at 7 on Sunday. Meet at the Cactus Club at 7:30? This should give everyone time to hit their hotel, drop off swag and calm down a little after all the excitement.

    DaNerd on
    Buy a small corporation and use it to manufacture love. Then give the love to her at a bulk discount
  • atiariatiari Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    7:30 sounds perfect. Late enough to ensure we get to stay till the end of PAX, early enough for us to linger and still catch public transport back to our hotels!

    atiari on
  • ColdbrewColdbrew Down in Front Productions Lake Stevens, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2010
    7:30 sounds pretty good. I'll look forward to it.

    Coldbrew on
    NSw0gum.png
  • atiariatiari Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Excellent. Should one of us contact the Cactus Club and see if we can get them to squeeze some tables together and seat us together?

    atiari on
  • RdrRdr Rider Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    I'll try to make it.

    Rdr on
  • atiariatiari Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Rdr wrote: »
    I'll try to make it.

    Thanks Rdr!

    atiari on
  • KoalaKoala Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Apparently I'm going to be a representative for machinima.com :S

    Got it hooked up for a forum I do the art for. A few of us are attending and one of the admins is a machinima director and is in the talks with them to get us to be their representatives.

    the forum is forums.zantive.net by the way.

    Koala on
  • X3R0 9X3R0 9 Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Would've enjoyed meeting you guys, but my flight out is at 7pm Sunday.

    X3R0 9 on
  • kropotkinkropotkin Forum Badge Creator London UKRegistered User regular
    edited February 2010
    X3R0 9 wrote: »
    Would've enjoyed meeting you guys, but my flight out is at 7pm Sunday.

    I fear this will be happening to a lot of people, so to schedule it for Sunday evening will have most running off 10 minutes after it starts! I'm actually not leaving Boston until Monday evening, so Sunday is fine for me. I just fear I'll be in the minority.

    kropotkin on
    ryr7xy0i2ynw.png





  • WaterbornWaterborn Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Definitely. Friday & Saturday will be difficult for me. What does everyone think about doing this on Sunday?

    Waterborn on
    http://www.2old2play.com/Blog/Waterborn
    East Coast Correspondent for 2Old2Play.com
  • RdrRdr Rider Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Waterborn wrote: »
    Definitely. Friday & Saturday will be difficult for me. What does everyone think about doing this on Sunday?

    In the above posts it is being scheduled on Sunday at 730pm at the Cactus Club.

    Rdr on
  • WaterbornWaterborn Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Er sorry, for some reason when I viewed the update, I didn't see that. DOH! Count me in for Sunday.

    Waterborn on
    http://www.2old2play.com/Blog/Waterborn
    East Coast Correspondent for 2Old2Play.com
  • def PDdef PD Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    New to the forum here.

    I would love to meet more fellow gamers and people passionate about gaming (and the industry) in general.

    Ideally I'd love to end up having a career working in the industry with sales and/or marketing, as that's what I've been working as a career and went to school for.

    def PD on
    This is why we can't have nice things!
  • atiariatiari Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    def PD wrote: »
    New to the forum here.

    I would love to meet more fellow gamers and people passionate about gaming (and the industry) in general.

    Ideally I'd love to end up having a career working in the industry with sales and/or marketing, as that's what I've been working as a career and went to school for.

    Anyone is welcome to come, but we're focused on the journalism side of things it seems so it may not be exactly what you are looking for.

    atiari on
  • ColdbrewColdbrew Down in Front Productions Lake Stevens, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Sunday evening is the only time my crew would be available for this, we're all arriving late Thursday and leaving Monday.

    Coldbrew on
    NSw0gum.png
  • atiariatiari Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    Coldbrew wrote: »
    Sunday evening is the only time my crew would be available for this, we're all arriving late Thursday and leaving Monday.

    We've already set this for Sunday at 7:30 at the Cactus Club. No need to get concerned :)

    atiari on
This discussion has been closed.
Penny Arcade Forums› PAX General Discussion› PAX Archive