the selection seems to grow every year. basically you find something you want to play and then check it out. its run by enforcers. you go in grab a game then go to the checkout table. they document what game you take and then hold on to your ID. when your done you come back and turn the game in. then they give you your ID back. over the years I've had a chance to play many many games I'd never played before and probably have checked out close to 30 games this way. even got a full game of twilight imperium going one year with 8 players. took all night and we had a blast. bought the game the next month this year I will try dune out if its available. I've wanted to try that for the past 4 years and never seem to do it.
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Lines for credit cards usually move slower though.
Are there only certain lines that take credit cards for the special convention item(s)? If so, do the other lines take checks or just cash?
At East10, the Merch Booth used the W system of queuing. I assume they will use it at Prime this year too. There isn't much risk in using a card because everyone using cards generally slows the line for ~everyone. They probably have more cashiers than credit card machines so when all of the credit card machines are blocking, the extra cashiers will ask for people that wish to pay cash and the person with cash closest to the front will get to skip to the front.
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At East10, the Merch Booth used the W system of queuing. I assume they will use it at Prime this year too. There isn't much risk in using a card because everyone using cards generally slows the line for ~everyone. They probably have more cashiers than credit card machines so when all of the credit card machines are blocking, the extra cashiers will ask for people that wish to pay cash and the person with cash closest to the front will get to skip to the front.
Wow. I've thought a little about this stuff before, but I never knew it had its own field of theory (or that its theories were known by these names). Great read.
I am hoping to go to the keynote at Benaroya Hall and also get a band for the concert, so my question is this:
Since I have my 3-day pass, can I simply line up at Benaroya Hall, and not go to the main area, or do I need to go there first and then go to Benaroya Hall after?
It seems like, from what I can gather from the FAQ that I can just line up at Benaroya Hall straight away, but I wanted to confirm that just to be sure.
Thanks,
Whitewolfjm
P.S. Benaroya Hall is where the keynote and open mic with Jerry and Mike is correct?
I am hoping to go to the keynote at Benaroya Hall and also get a band for the concert, so my question is this:
Since I have my 3-day pass, can I simply line up at Benaroya Hall, and not go to the main area, or do I need to go there first and then go to Benaroya Hall after?
It seems like, from what I can gather from the FAQ that I can just line up at Benaroya Hall straight away, but I wanted to confirm that just to be sure.
Thanks,
Whitewolfjm
P.S. Benaroya Hall is where the keynote and open mic with Jerry and Mike is correct?
Yes, just line up at Benaroya early, hang around after to see Mike and Jerry. All with the wrist band you got from getting to the Benaroya early!
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No, there will be a line in WSCC to enter PAX and a line at Benaroya for the keynote/Q+A/whatever else in main theater.
ok and where is the line at now that the que room was taken over by the exhibitors?
I believe the new queue room was the main theatre last year.
wasnt that top floor?
...no
Queue room and main theater were next to each other last year on the 4th floor. Main theater moved to benaroya and queue room shifted over to where MT used to be.
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whypick1PAX [E] Info Booth Manager~2' from an LCDRegistered Userregular
edited August 2010
Yeah.
Top floor was satellite theaters, PC and Console freeplay rooms.
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edited August 2010
the 4th floor is often thought of as the top floor because it is at the top of the main waterfall escalators at the entrance of the wscc. the queue room shared a moveable wall with the main theater last year, now the queue room will simply be on the other side of that wall.
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No, there will be a line in WSCC to enter PAX and a line at Benaroya for the keynote/Q+A/whatever else in main theater.
ok and where is the line at now that the que room was taken over by the exhibitors?
I believe the new queue room was the main theatre last year.
wasnt that top floor?
...no
Queue room and main theater were next to each other last year on the 4th floor. Main theater moved to benaroya and queue room shifted over to where MT used to be.
ya i meant that to be the 4th floor lol, forgot there was another floor LOL, thanks.
I'm trying to organize a dinner with some former clanmates and their respective SO's. I've never been to Seattle and really don't know the area. Are there any good restaurants that take reservations in the area that people can recommend? I realize we're a week away and might be SOL but I felt like it'd be worth a shot to ask here.
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edited August 2010
This thread has some good recommendations on places to eat.
I posted this in the changes to PAX thread, but then realized it might work better here.
It's been pointed out before that large bags will need to be checked at Benaroya. Do we know what constitutes a large bag? I'm most specifically curious about a normal sized, not-overstuffed messenger bag. I know a lot of PAXers carry them around and I'm trying to decide between my standard shoulderbag and something smaller.
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At East10, the Merch Booth used the W system of queuing. I assume they will use it at Prime this year too. There isn't much risk in using a card because everyone using cards generally slows the line for ~everyone. They probably have more cashiers than credit card machines so when all of the credit card machines are blocking, the extra cashiers will ask for people that wish to pay cash and the person with cash closest to the front will get to skip to the front.
Wow. I've thought a little about this stuff before, but I never knew it had its own field of theory (or that its theories were known by these names). Great read.
I think Eric just made up "M system" and "W system" after McDonald's and Wendy's restaurants. I'm not sure what the Queuing Theory people formally call them.
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PAX will always be held on the best weekend for PAX. Sometimes that will be a bad weekend for you; I'm sorry.
I posted this in the changes to PAX thread, but then realized it might work better here.
It's been pointed out before that large bags will need to be checked at Benaroya. Do we know what constitutes a large bag? I'm most specifically curious about a normal sized, not-overstuffed messenger bag. I know a lot of PAXers carry them around and I'm trying to decide between my standard shoulderbag and something smaller.
Seconded!
I'm going to have a drawstring bag, and I didn't even consider that it wouldn't be allowed in Benaroya...
The official word on whether or not DNF is still alive and gearbox has it, is supposed to be announced at PAX. Does anyone know what panel or event it will be at? I want to make sure I am there to capture it.
They usually give you your swag bag when you first get in, right? I did BYOC last year, so I missed how they do the normal check in. Since the keynote is at the other theater, I guess they would do it there as well. Anyone know?
They usually give you your swag bag when you first get in, right? I did BYOC last year, so I missed how they do the normal check in. Since the keynote is at the other theater, I guess they would do it there as well. Anyone know?
so i want to get in line ass early friday so i can get a concert wristband! but seeing how there is two lines friday morning, will they be giving wristbands at both the que room and the line for the keynote? or just the keynote... i am confuse! plz halp!
this was kinda addressed earlier on the last page but it was kinda just a guys saying sure i think you can....anyone know for certain? i dont like to get fucked outta seeing the concerts
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edited August 2010
There will be a total of 2000 wristbands handed out on friday and saturday to the first 1000 people in each line. Lines open up at 8am. There is no line before this time, and it is likely people hanging out much earlier will be dispersed.
There will be a total of 2000 wristbands handed out on friday and saturday to the first 1000 people in each line. Lines open up at 8am. There is no line before this time, and it is likely people hanging out much earlier will be dispersed.
what if i do some miming? i mean mime fights obviously want to be avoided, so you probably wouldnt want the mime to be dispersed because he would get disorderly... lol
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btw, I'm curious if a seller sells his/her badge after orchestrating private bidding war over it, but they posted it to sell for face value, will that be ok?
Moe FwackyRight Here, Right NowDrives a BuickModeratormod
edited August 2010
No. If you posted the pass for sale on this forum, you are obligated to sell it for face value, or subject to disciplinary action.
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jaberwockynmtPAX Info Booth ManagerRenton, WARegistered Userregular
edited August 2010
Swag Bags: There will be bags at both Benaroya and Queue Room on Friday. It's possible that one place or the other may run out before Saturday morning; ask any Line Management or Info Booth Enforcer and we'll know or find out for you.
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Wow. I've thought a little about this stuff before, but I never knew it had its own field of theory (or that its theories were known by these names). Great read.
I am hoping to go to the keynote at Benaroya Hall and also get a band for the concert, so my question is this:
Since I have my 3-day pass, can I simply line up at Benaroya Hall, and not go to the main area, or do I need to go there first and then go to Benaroya Hall after?
It seems like, from what I can gather from the FAQ that I can just line up at Benaroya Hall straight away, but I wanted to confirm that just to be sure.
Thanks,
Whitewolfjm
P.S. Benaroya Hall is where the keynote and open mic with Jerry and Mike is correct?
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ok and where is the line at now that the que room was taken over by the exhibitors?
I believe the new queue room was the main theatre last year.
wasnt that top floor?
...no
Queue room and main theater were next to each other last year on the 4th floor. Main theater moved to benaroya and queue room shifted over to where MT used to be.
Top floor was satellite theaters, PC and Console freeplay rooms.
ya i meant that to be the 4th floor lol, forgot there was another floor LOL, thanks.
Does that go the same for BYOC? Cause of the 2 hours early thing, no time to line up?
I fired off an email to pax_questions@paxsite.com over a week ago now, and I have not received a response.
Here's the deal. I purchaed a one day badge for Saturday.
I have osteoarthritis of my left hip and this last flare up has been so bad I cannot attend.
I want to sell my ticket, but because I purchased it online, I do not have a physical ticket.
I don't know who else to contact and I need some help.
Please!
A contact name, phone number, etc. anything!
Thanks!!
No, BYOC will be brought up at least at 7am to line up on the 6th floor.
It's been pointed out before that large bags will need to be checked at Benaroya. Do we know what constitutes a large bag? I'm most specifically curious about a normal sized, not-overstuffed messenger bag. I know a lot of PAXers carry them around and I'm trying to decide between my standard shoulderbag and something smaller.
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I think Eric just made up "M system" and "W system" after McDonald's and Wendy's restaurants. I'm not sure what the Queuing Theory people formally call them.
"We know that the moment we slip, it will be taken away... and so it is of the utmost importance to be worthy of it constantly."
PAX will always be held on the best weekend for PAX. Sometimes that will be a bad weekend for you; I'm sorry.
Seconded!
I'm going to have a drawstring bag, and I didn't even consider that it wouldn't be allowed in Benaroya...
Found an even better one: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/evg/1922592129.html
Height and boob size requirements FTW! Oh, wait...
remind me to steer clear of that site...:?
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Yes, you pick it up at the start of the line.
this was kinda addressed earlier on the last page but it was kinda just a guys saying sure i think you can....anyone know for certain? i dont like to get fucked outta seeing the concerts
what if i do some miming? i mean mime fights obviously want to be avoided, so you probably wouldnt want the mime to be dispersed because he would get disorderly... lol
There will be bags at both Benaroya and Queue Room on Friday. It's possible that one place or the other may run out before Saturday morning; ask any Line Management or Info Booth Enforcer and we'll know or find out for you.
"We know that the moment we slip, it will be taken away... and so it is of the utmost importance to be worthy of it constantly."
PAX will always be held on the best weekend for PAX. Sometimes that will be a bad weekend for you; I'm sorry.
the identity of anyone who will report sellers like that will be confidential right?