L4D/L4D2, MNC, TF2 sound good. Games I can jump into and out of if I need to leave and join up with friends outside of the BYOC seems appropriate. Though I do love an RTS in a lan party setting.
Due to a new twitter policy (relating to non-PA controlled twitters) I had to axe the pax title from the twitter account the BYOC area has been using since just before PAX07. Sorry guys... BUT! It seems a lot of people wanted two accounts anyway so they didnt have to unfollow the single account if they wernt there, so I created @Prime_BYOC and @East_BYOC
Follow the one(s) you are planing to be at for continued instant updates relating to the BYOC room.
I apoligize in advance for any east info/spam on the Prime account while the transition takes place. It will only be super important things that will also appear on the forums
was it because it was about pennyparcadeexpo or because of its similarity to other PAX monikers?
[tiny]because i liked my @pennyarcadeexpo_byoc idea but i guess it's a bad idea since twitter uses 160 characters and such a name would take up a lot of them everytime you wanted to RT or @ it[/tiny]
Not yet, likely will happen after the first week in feb.
Although be warned that seat reservations are only held for a few hours after doors open, your group will have to get there before then (say.. 2pm on Friday)
speaking of hours, any word on if doors are opening earlier this year than they did last year?
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First time looking into the BYOC events. I understand BYOC is sold out, does that mean I will not be able to participate in any PC game tournaments at PAX East? I was interested in participating in any Starcraft 2 tourneys, but didn't know to look into the BYOC component so ahead of time
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The tourneys that will be listed in the PAX schedule take place on PC Freeplay machines, so BYOC is not a requirement. BYOC has some of its own tourneys/competitions/shoe-stealing* for its own set of prizes as well.
Discussion on what games will be in the freeplay area has already started, would probably be a good place to look. I know last year, there were tables outside the freeplay where you could signup for certain tournaments.
Would there be an interest in a minecraft server? If nobody else is planning on running one, I can easily put one up and run it from my pc - it should be beefy enough to handle 32 or so players while playing any other games I plan on playing. Sound like a good idea?
If we bring a laptop, will there be wifi access to the LAN even if we didn't get in to the BYOC registration in time?
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The WiFi won't connect to the BYOC/PC Freeplay network. If you want to play with people on that network, you'll have to step into PC freeplay and use one of those computers.
Would there be an interest in a minecraft server? If nobody else is planning on running one, I can easily put one up and run it from my pc - it should be beefy enough to handle 32 or so players while playing any other games I plan on playing. Sound like a good idea?
I think there would be interest in having a minecraft server. The nice part about that server would be the freeplay machines could get access to the server too so we could have a true "Community" map, which as pointed out before could be totally awesome, or could end up as nothing more than a smoking crater!
I highly suggest that for PAX related things (and BYOC) that you check the forums once a week after that PAX Goes live.
Guy is just making a suggestion to make sure the reality of what is going on meets the information in the FAQ.
And BigRed is making a suggestion towards enhancing guy's (whose name is kladams707) future endeavours.
And since this is the way we have always done it... if you are really interested in something you should check on it often.
I am sorry there wasn't enough space for all the new people coming into PAX BYOC this year but its sold out. complaining about it isn't going to suddenly conjure up more seats. It sucks but thats the way it is. The only takeaway for the new peeps who missed Reg is to just check the forums once a week (Or you can follow PAX_BYOC on twitter and setup mobile updates on your phone) for next year after the PAX tickets go on sale for your best shot at getting in on this.
Again, please keep the thread on track. This is now going into sustained engineering mode to answer questions from those who are going this year.
I shouldn't post this, but I can't help myself. How about just a sincere, honest apology?...rather than these smug, backhanded "well, you should've been checking the site and Twitter if you really cared...sorry, I guess" statements. *You guys* screwed up, not us...act like it.
You guys put on an outstanding event and I know it's a ton of work, and things like this can happen. That's totally understandable. But just..you know...actually *be* sorry at least. It would make it a little bit easier.
I highly suggest that for PAX related things (and BYOC) that you check the forums once a week after that PAX Goes live.
Guy is just making a suggestion to make sure the reality of what is going on meets the information in the FAQ.
And BigRed is making a suggestion towards enhancing guy's (whose name is kladams707) future endeavours.
And since this is the way we have always done it... if you are really interested in something you should check on it often.
I am sorry there wasn't enough space for all the new people coming into PAX BYOC this year but its sold out. complaining about it isn't going to suddenly conjure up more seats. It sucks but thats the way it is. The only takeaway for the new peeps who missed Reg is to just check the forums once a week (Or you can follow PAX_BYOC on twitter and setup mobile updates on your phone) for next year after the PAX tickets go on sale for your best shot at getting in on this.
Again, please keep the thread on track. This is now going into sustained engineering mode to answer questions from those who are going this year.
I shouldn't post this, but I can't help myself. How about just a sincere, honest apology?...rather than these smug, backhanded "well, you should've been checking the site and Twitter if you really cared...sorry, I guess" statements. *You guys* screwed up, not us...act like it.
You guys put on an outstanding event and I know it's a ton of work, and things like this can happen. That's totally understandable. But just..you know...actually *be* sorry at least. It would make it a little bit easier.
They didn't screw up anything, they just sold out, which happens with many major events. Selling out isn't screwing up.
But... but... I thought this was the no spin zone???
True, I'm just kidding! I know for a fact that BigRed will be at East. The question is, will he have big buttons again or was that just a Prime thing? I don't remember.
Sorry to those that missed it, but PAX is/has become just as much of a phenomenon as Comic-Con. Tickets for the next year's Comic-Con basically sell out immediately following the event nowadays.
If you want to get in and be a part of something cool, you have to take initiative and proactively seek things out. I had all sorts of reminders and checks in place so I wouldn't miss PAX Hotels, BYOC, etc, and therefore I got sorted within the first 24 hours of everything becoming available. Learn from your misses this year (I didn't get to do BYOC last year) and have a good time. Next year you'll know to be on the lookout for stuff.
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Dear complainers and whiners gather around,
I'll tell you how my pax got flipped upside down.
I'd like to take a minute then you'll see,
Why Im not mad that I missed out on BYOC.
See PAX was coming fast, sooner than you think,
and byoc sold out before I could blink,
The problem isnt the limit, its the name of the game,
BYOC and PAX, They sell out fast just the same.
I waited, sat and thought, even postulated,
Waited for my tax return then became elated,
That I finally had the money to head to Mass,
Now comes the worst part of this selling out class,
I put off BYOC until the end,
Then I found out I cant get a pass again,
Instead of complaining I accepted my fate,
and realized, I waited until to late.
So thats my story, sad but true,
Im telling it so it doesnt happen to you,
before I depart, I have one bit of wisdom, bro.
The fact is that like pax, BYOC sells out yo.
Dear complainers and whiners gather around,
I'll tell you how my pax got flipped upside down.
I'd like to take a minute then you'll see,
Why Im not mad that I missed out on BYOC.
See PAX was coming fast, sooner than you think,
and byoc sold out before I could blink,
The problem isnt the limit, its the name of the game,
BYOC and PAX, They sell out fast just the same.
I waited, sat and thought, even postulated,
Waited for my tax return then became elated,
That I finally had the money to head to Mass,
Now comes the worst part of this selling out class,
I put off BYOC until the end,
Then I found out I cant get a pass again,
Instead of complaining I accepted my fate,
and realized, I waited until to late.
So thats my story, sad but true,
Im telling it so it doesnt happen to you,
before I depart, I have one bit of wisdom, bro.
The fact is that like pax, BYOC sells out yo.
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I never finish anyth
Follow the one(s) you are planing to be at for continued instant updates relating to the BYOC room.
I apoligize in advance for any east info/spam on the Prime account while the transition takes place. It will only be super important things that will also appear on the forums
[tiny]because i liked my @pennyarcadeexpo_byoc idea but i guess it's a bad idea since twitter uses 160 characters and such a name would take up a lot of them everytime you wanted to RT or @ it[/tiny]
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speaking of hours, any word on if doors are opening earlier this year than they did last year?
No man should have that kind of power.(Twitter)
*Not joking
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=134232
Discussion on what games will be in the freeplay area has already started, would probably be a good place to look. I know last year, there were tables outside the freeplay where you could signup for certain tournaments.
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i really wish they had more slots available for the byoc. i was able to work at the dust-off booth last year, but wanted to attend the byoc! ;'[
ah well, maybe next time
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I think there would be interest in having a minecraft server. The nice part about that server would be the freeplay machines could get access to the server too so we could have a true "Community" map, which as pointed out before could be totally awesome, or could end up as nothing more than a smoking crater!
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I shouldn't post this, but I can't help myself. How about just a sincere, honest apology?...rather than these smug, backhanded "well, you should've been checking the site and Twitter if you really cared...sorry, I guess" statements. *You guys* screwed up, not us...act like it.
You guys put on an outstanding event and I know it's a ton of work, and things like this can happen. That's totally understandable. But just..you know...actually *be* sorry at least. It would make it a little bit easier.
They didn't screw up anything, they just sold out, which happens with many major events. Selling out isn't screwing up.
There might be some huge BYOC news coming around Friday... or Monday... OR NEVER!
Yay! Let the wild totally inaccurate speculation being!
I'll go with Blizzard will personally hand all of BYOC advanced copies of Diablo 3 (a boy can dream)O_o
Tables in BYOC will be imported from Candy Island.
No man should have that kind of power.(Twitter)
For the first time ever, Big Red will not physically assault BYOC Attendees.
Gasp!! BigRed isn't coming to EAST?!?!?!
*spins up the rumor mill*
Vapok
But... but... I thought this was the no spin zone???
True, I'm just kidding! I know for a fact that BigRed will be at East. The question is, will he have big buttons again or was that just a Prime thing? I don't remember.
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If you want to get in and be a part of something cool, you have to take initiative and proactively seek things out. I had all sorts of reminders and checks in place so I wouldn't miss PAX Hotels, BYOC, etc, and therefore I got sorted within the first 24 hours of everything becoming available. Learn from your misses this year (I didn't get to do BYOC last year) and have a good time. Next year you'll know to be on the lookout for stuff.
I'll tell you how my pax got flipped upside down.
I'd like to take a minute then you'll see,
Why Im not mad that I missed out on BYOC.
See PAX was coming fast, sooner than you think,
and byoc sold out before I could blink,
The problem isnt the limit, its the name of the game,
BYOC and PAX, They sell out fast just the same.
I waited, sat and thought, even postulated,
Waited for my tax return then became elated,
That I finally had the money to head to Mass,
Now comes the worst part of this selling out class,
I put off BYOC until the end,
Then I found out I cant get a pass again,
Instead of complaining I accepted my fate,
and realized, I waited until to late.
So thats my story, sad but true,
Im telling it so it doesnt happen to you,
before I depart, I have one bit of wisdom, bro.
The fact is that like pax, BYOC sells out yo.
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