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PAX PRIME 2011 Information and FAQ (READ THIS FIRST, THEN ASK ALL QUESTIONS HERE)

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  • NathenReynoldsNathenReynolds Nathen Sphincter, MissouriRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Heya, I've got a small group of friends (like 6) heading up out of Sedalia, MO to the Cross Country Super Trip most likely. I don't know what the details yet are exactly, but feel free to keep in touch. We're definitely nerd friendly and cool people. I'll be around on the CCST thread when it gets started mostl likely as well.

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  • NathenReynoldsNathenReynolds Nathen Sphincter, MissouriRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Today, 01:25 AM
    Heya, I've got a small group of friends (like 6) heading up out of Sedalia, MO to the Cross Country Super Trip most likely. I don't know what the details yet are exactly, but feel free to keep in touch. We're definitely nerd friendly and cool people. I'll be around on the CCST thread when it gets started mostl likely as well.

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  • midorigreen95midorigreen95 Registered User new member
    edited April 2011
    Hi, I'm Cat, and my friend Apalla and I are planning (not for sure but we're very hopeful) to attend PAX this year ^^.
    We're very excited and nervous at the same time. I have never been to a gaming con (though I have been to an anime con in South Dakota), and I had some questions:

    Apalla and I are under 18, will we be kept out of some panels/gaming?
    Where in the area can you find the cheapest food?
    Around what time does it start on Friday?
    When does it end on Sunday?
    How many people cosplay?
    Is there a dealer room?
    How much money should I bring to the convention center itself?
    What's the age demographic here? Are there alot of people our age (14-17)?
    Will we be kept busy the entire time?
    What can Apalla's parents do while we are at PAX? (One or both of them is coming to Seattle with us)

    Your help is greatly appreciated ^_^

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  • WingedillidanWingedillidan Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    The FAQ thread answers a lot of those questions.

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  • midorigreen95midorigreen95 Registered User new member
    edited April 2011
    Ah, I read it but I must have missed a few things, sorry... ^^'

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  • ElgaladwenElgaladwen Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    midorigreen95 wrote: »
    Apalla and I are under 18, will we be kept out of some panels/gaming?
    Sixth post of this thread, bottom line.
    Where in the area can you find the cheapest food?
    Try this thread: http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=140607
    Around what time does it start on Friday?
    When does it end on Sunday?
    Very first post of this thread. But it starts at 10am Friday and ends at 7pm Sunday.
    How many people cosplay?
    Not quite as many people per capita as a typical anime convention, but still a decent amount. This is the cosplay thread if you want to see what others are planning: http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=129084
    Is there a dealer room?
    Yes, it's referred to here as the exhibitors hall.
    How much money should I bring to the convention center itself?
    That depends on if you plan to buy anything or not. I would at least have enough for food at any given time. I don't buy much in the way of merchandise myself, so I am not sure beyond that. Many of the companies in the expo hall give away things, but may also sell games, books, etc.
    What's the age demographic here? Are there alot of people our age (14-17)?
    There are people of all ages at PAX. While the average age might be slightly above that, I don't think you'll have trouble finding people within that age-range.
    Will we be kept busy the entire time?
    Yes. Unless the majority of PAX doesn't interest you.
    What can Apalla's parents do while we are at PAX? (One or both of them is coming to Seattle with us)
    Seattle is a big city with tons of stuff to do, so I am sure they can find something, if they don't want to be at PAX. Some suggestions from earlier in this thread were to visit the Pike Place Market, Experience Music Project/Sci-Fi Museum, Museum of Flight and The Space Needle.

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  • xtcdukesxtcdukes Registered User new member
    edited April 2011
    I've been wanting to go for years, and finally the planets aligned for me this year (i.e. I have money). So, I'll be packing up the little red wagon, driving up from California to annoy friends for four days and drag them with me.

    Hoooray!

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited April 2011
    I'm glad you're excited for PAX, but this thread is for the asking and answering of questions. If you would like to discuss your excitement, there are many threads here that would better suit such a post. Please keep this thread on topic.

    Thank you.

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  • MoonrushMoonrush Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Where is the opt in for omegathon registration? Am I stupid or somthing? I swear I did not see it when I registered.. :?

    I have my fingers crossed for this year...

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  • ElmoFuntzElmoFuntz Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    It says in the tickets are available thread here that you are automatically opted in for the Omegathon until they get the checkbox added.

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  • Steve From ShippingSteve From Shipping Registered User new member
    edited April 2011
    Would it be worth it to bring a box of Magic the Gathering cards (Approx. 1000 cards) for trading purposes, or just to bring a few decks for playing purposes?

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  • ReedtekReedtek Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Steve From Shipping wrote: »
    Would it be worth it to bring a box of Magic the Gathering cards (Approx. 1000 cards) for trading purposes, or just to bring a few decks for playing purposes?

    I haven't seen much card trading going on, but definitely bring a couple of decks for playing.

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  • SmallLadySmallLady Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    SmallLady wrote: »
    I have an amazing idea for a panel!! Who should I contact?!?

    Email pax_panels@paxsite.com with your pitch!

    I’m an Indy Developer! I want to submit my game for the PAX 10!! What do I do?

    Submit your game proposal to pax_10@penny-arcade.com Make it good, the competition is FIERCE!


    faq updated.

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  • StupidStupid Newcastle, NSWRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    I know the official schedule for 2011 has not yet been released and will likely not see the light of an LED until mid- to late-July at the soonest. However, I know that the old schedules (or at least PDFs of them) are "out there". Would it be possible for someone to PM me a link to the 2010 schedule? I'm trying to convince a few friends to buy a pass and they want to see what kind of events go on during the weekend before making the commitment.

    Thanks!!

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  • RamokkRamokk Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Stupid wrote: »
    I know that the old schedules (or at least PDFs of them) are "out there". Would it be possible for someone to PM me a link to the 2010 schedule? I'm trying to convince a few friends to buy a pass and they want to see what kind of events go on during the weekend before making the commitment

    Did some digging on Google, found the old Expo Hall map:
    http://prime.paxsite.com/expohallmap.pdf

    Based on that URL, I then guessed that "schedule.pdf" would be the right answer, so here you go:
    http://prime.paxsite.com/schedule.pdf

    The schedule is from 2009, does anyone have the 2010 one? I'm not sure which year the Expo hall map is from. I haven't been to PAX yet, but I have been to CES and E3 (so the Expo floor looks small by comparison, but PAX will obviously have much more to do outside of the Expo floor.)

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  • alphasquidalphasquid Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Does anyone know, historically, what time on Friday Pax Prime usually starts and what time on Sunday it usually ends?

    I'm trying to plan my flights, any help would be appreciated!

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  • CommanderTonyCommanderTony Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    I believe it's 10am to 2am on Friday and Saturday and ends at 7pm on Sunday, don't quote me on that though.

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  • alphasquidalphasquid Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Thank you!

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Next time read the FAQ and you will locate many answers: http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=139422

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  • alphasquidalphasquid Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    I'm registered for PAX and looking to book a (cheap) hotel, preferably somewhat close to PAX. This is difficult though, since I have no idea where in "Downtown Seattle" PAX is going to be.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated. :D


    (Or if anyone has a spare bed I could rent for cheap, that would be cool too. I'd even pay for rides to PAX, woo!)

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  • dyaballikldyaballikl PAX Main Theatre House & Security Manager • PAX Community Cartographer Gold Coast QLD AustraliaRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    alphasquid wrote: »
    I'm registered for PAX and looking to book a (cheap) hotel, preferably somewhat close to PAX. This is difficult though, since I have no idea where in "Downtown Seattle" PAX is going to be.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated. :D


    (Or if anyone has a spare bed I could rent for cheap, that would be cool too. I'd even pay for rides to PAX, woo!)
    As BigRed suggested, the answers are in the original posts: Washington State Convention Center

    And there is a hotel room share thread. It's stickied. Should be adjacent to this one.

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  • DaftCapybaraDaftCapybara Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    what kind of time will I have to buy tickets? before they sell out i mean? I won't be able to buy before Thursday at the earliest.

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  • CaptainTapoleCaptainTapole Awesome in the Possum - Yee-Haw! Northern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    DaftCapybara wrote: »
    what kind of time will I have to buy tickets? before they sell out i mean? I won't be able to buy before Thursday at the earliest.

    To be honest, it varies from year to year, but the amount of time it takes from open registration to selling out three-days shorten each time. Best suggestion to purchase as early as possible.

    You have a the very least a month. If you have Twitter--or even on the forums here--some (or a lot) of folks will inform us if there are less than fill-in-the-blank number of three-day badges left.

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  • heelsheels Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    CaptainTapole wrote: »
    DaftCapybara wrote: »
    what kind of time will I have to buy tickets? before they sell out i mean? I won't be able to buy before Thursday at the earliest.

    To be honest, it varies from year to year, but the amount of time it takes from open registration to selling out three-days shorten each time. Best suggestion to purchase as early as possible.

    You have a the very least a month. If you have Twitter--or even on the forums here--some (or a lot) of folks will inform us if there are less than fill-in-the-blank number of three-day badges left.

    You do indeed still have time, but I just did some math and it looks like tickets are selling even faster than before, I highly suggest picking up passes before the end of July.

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  • thegh0ststhegh0sts Sydney, NSWRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    OK, I know this is OT but if you're from either Portland or Eugene can you give me ideas of what to do?

    preferably via PM: don't want to clog the thread with more crap!

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  • Cuddly AardvarkCuddly Aardvark Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    This is going to be my first time going to Pax. I checked the first page and didn't see anything relevant to question, I apologize now if it is and I missed it. I read somewhere, I think it was the Advice for Newcomers thread, that you should drink lots of things like Odwalla, Gatorade, and other drinks like that during Pax. What are the rules on drinks in the WSCTC?

    Also, most of the hotels I've stayed at and brought my console to had a Tv that you couldn't plug into. Does anyone know if you play on these? Specifically the Sheraton.

    Thanks.

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  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited April 2011
    As long as you're not selling them, you can bring your own food/drink into the WSCTC within reason. The main reason people mention those drinks is that it's very important to stay hydrated. Most people aren't used to the sheer amount of water loss from walking around a con ALL DAY.

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  • bob101910bob101910 Registered User new member
    edited April 2011
    "I have an amazing idea for a panel!! Who should I contact?!?

    Email pax_panels@paxsite.com with your pitch! "

    If I pitch an idea and it is accepted, does that mean I have to set it up and stay there all day or would somebody else do that? I only have an idea, not time or money to run a panel.

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  • SmallLadySmallLady Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    bob101910 wrote: »
    "I have an amazing idea for a panel!! Who should I contact?!?

    Email pax_panels@paxsite.com with your pitch! "

    If I pitch an idea and it is accepted, does that mean I have to set it up and stay there all day or would somebody else do that? I only have an idea, not time or money to run a panel.

    naw, just email them with your idea.

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  • dyaballikldyaballikl PAX Main Theatre House & Security Manager • PAX Community Cartographer Gold Coast QLD AustraliaRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    bob101910 wrote: »
    "I have an amazing idea for a panel!! Who should I contact?!?

    Email pax_panels@paxsite.com with your pitch! "

    If I pitch an idea and it is accepted, does that mean I have to set it up and stay there all day or would somebody else do that? I only have an idea, not time or money to run a panel.
    Just some insight on personal experience:
    Panels at PAX run the gamut from 1 guy sitting behind a table in front of a crowd with a microphone talking about stuff and fielding q&a to live plays being acted out, and industry pros demo'ing gameplay and such. The table is provided, the mic is provided. No idea about costs, but for most panelists, not much setup is required.

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  • heelsheels Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    bob101910 wrote: »
    "I have an amazing idea for a panel!! Who should I contact?!?

    Email pax_panels@paxsite.com with your pitch! "

    If I pitch an idea and it is accepted, does that mean I have to set it up and stay there all day or would somebody else do that? I only have an idea, not time or money to run a panel.

    If its just an idea shoot an email over to pax_panels@paxsite.com, if you were thinking of running a panel you would go to panels.paxsite.com and fill out the form there :)

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  • ElmoFuntzElmoFuntz Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    thegh0sts wrote: »
    OK, I know this is OT but if you're from either Portland or Eugene can you give me ideas of what to do?

    Could you be more specific what you are looking for?

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  • clarinetlvrclarinetlvr Registered User new member
    edited April 2011
    I recently bought two 3 day badges for my fiance and I and I didn't see anywhere to select wanting to be eligible for the Omegathon. Does anyone have any information about this?

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  • SmallLadySmallLady Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    clarinetlvr wrote: »
    I recently bought two 3 day badges for my fiance and I and I didn't see anywhere to select wanting to be eligible for the Omegathon. Does anyone have any information about this?

    until the button is fixed, everyone is auto opted-in.

    you're good :)

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  • thegh0ststhegh0sts Sydney, NSWRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    SmallLady wrote: »
    clarinetlvr wrote: »
    I recently bought two 3 day badges for my fiance and I and I didn't see anywhere to select wanting to be eligible for the Omegathon. Does anyone have any information about this?

    until the button is fixed, everyone is auto opted-in.

    you're good :)

    oh cool! this should be FUN!

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  • SilvertwinnSilvertwinn Going on 40. "Get off my lawn!"Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    I don't think this has been asked yet, but when does PA post who their guests will be? Closer to August?

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  • heelsheels Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Silvertwinn wrote: »
    I don't think this has been asked yet, but when does PA post who their guests will be? Closer to August?

    The keynote and musical guests are announced during early summer, the schedule and panel content has traditionally come out the first week of August in the past few years.

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  • HeyJoeHeyJoe SeattleRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    I've submitted an app to be an enforcer for Prime this year. How long should I wait to hear back from them yea or nay? I'm worried if I wait too long there will be no more passes available for purchase if I don't get the enforcer gig.

    Thanks!

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  • oxfroggyoxfroggy Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    HeyJoe wrote: »
    I've submitted an app to be an enforcer for Prime this year. How long should I wait to hear back from them yea or nay? I'm worried if I wait too long there will be no more passes available for purchase if I don't get the enforcer gig.

    Thanks!

    i would go ahead and buy a pass. there will be no shortage of people needing a pass once they sell out.
    last year was our first year enforcing, and we had bought passes ahead of time. we sold them once we found out we made it in less than a week.

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  • thegh0ststhegh0sts Sydney, NSWRegistered User regular
    edited April 2011
    ElmoFuntz wrote: »
    thegh0sts wrote: »
    OK, I know this is OT but if you're from either Portland or Eugene can you give me ideas of what to do?

    Could you be more specific what you are looking for?

    more like is it a good idea to go watch a college football game on my own cos it'll be a new experience for me. plus i have no affiliation i just want to go to experience what it's like to be in the stands.

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