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

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  • PerzephonePerzephone Gamer, Cosplayer & Geek :3 SeattleRegistered User regular
    edited May 2011
    Cuddly, I already did that and nadda, I waited 5 minutes on all 3 browsers. :( I just thought I post this to them to let them know that they might want to fix that. As it will surely frustrate the ones who are registering.

    D: lol I just want my passes

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  • T4CTT4CT BAFTA-NOMINATED NAFTA-APPROVEDRegistered User regular
    edited May 2011
    Does anyone know if there's a way post-registration to check the box for Omegathon? I'm paying for someone else's ticket right now to make sure they get one and noticed the check box, I don't remember it being there when I bought my pass, but I kind of wanted to check it on the off chance I got picked. Is that something I can do, or is it too late?

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  • SpyPoetSpyPoet Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    T4CT, from what I remember, if you registered early enough, you were automatically registered for the Omegathon and there wasn't a box to check for it.

    This may be wrong, but that's what I remember hearing.

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  • PerzephonePerzephone Gamer, Cosplayer & Geek :3 SeattleRegistered User regular
    edited May 2011
    since my thread about my question on the registration site not showing, nothing but a blank screen. I didn't know that question was supposed to be in the FAQ's. Thanks for moving it to the right place.

    Do we know why it is not loading, showing a white screen but the url is showing. I let it load for 5 mins and nothing. Plus I did this in all the browsers, please help and let me know why it is doing this please.

    Thanks!

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  • Iceman.USAFIceman.USAF Major East CoastRegistered User regular
    edited May 2011
    So, how does one register if my shipping address will be an APO box?

    Follow-up...if the answer is "you don't" how do I bill my credit card if my billing address is an APO? I can ship the badges to my parents place.

    EDIT: SOLVED for me anyway. I had a credit card with my stateside address so that'll work. Still would be nice to have an APO address for those of us overseas with the military!

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  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited May 2011
    T4CT wrote: »
    Does anyone know if there's a way post-registration to check the box for Omegathon? I'm paying for someone else's ticket right now to make sure they get one and noticed the check box, I don't remember it being there when I bought my pass, but I kind of wanted to check it on the off chance I got picked. Is that something I can do, or is it too late?
    SpyPoet wrote: »
    T4CT, from what I remember, if you registered early enough, you were automatically registered for the Omegathon and there wasn't a box to check for it.

    This may be wrong, but that's what I remember hearing.

    This is correct. If you registered before the checkbox existed, you were auto-opted in.

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  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited May 2011
    Iceman.USAF wrote: »
    So, how does one register if my shipping address will be an APO box?

    Follow-up...if the answer is "you don't" how do I bill my credit card if my billing address is an APO? I can ship the badges to my parents place.

    EDIT: SOLVED for me anyway. I had a credit card with my stateside address so that'll work. Still would be nice to have an APO address for those of us overseas with the military!

    You can email pax_questions@paxsite.com with this concern. If they give you any info that's not in the FAQ, please post it back here.

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  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited May 2011
    Perzephone wrote: »
    since my thread about my question on the registration site not showing, nothing but a blank screen. I didn't know that question was supposed to be in the FAQ's. Thanks for moving it to the right place.

    Do we know why it is not loading, showing a white screen but the url is showing. I let it load for 5 mins and nothing. Plus I did this in all the browsers, please help and let me know why it is doing this please.

    Thanks!

    Edit: just realized you're likely still talking about the registration page not showing (pre-edit I was addressing this as a forum problem). Email pax_questions@paxsite.com if the issue persists.

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  • Iceman.USAFIceman.USAF Major East CoastRegistered User regular
    edited May 2011
    zerzhul wrote: »
    Iceman.USAF wrote: »
    So, how does one register if my shipping address will be an APO box?

    Follow-up...if the answer is "you don't" how do I bill my credit card if my billing address is an APO? I can ship the badges to my parents place.

    EDIT: SOLVED for me anyway. I had a credit card with my stateside address so that'll work. Still would be nice to have an APO address for those of us overseas with the military!

    You can email pax_questions@paxsite.com with this concern. If they give you any info that's not in the FAQ, please post it back here.

    Done and done...I'll report back when I get a reply! Thanks for the help.

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  • NullzoneNullzone Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    Chichen wrote: »
    Thank you for the info! I wasn't really worried about me but some people I'm going with are under 18 so yah.

    Now I just have to register...Going to have the money this week. Then I'm going to get hotel room and plane tickets.

    It's worth noting that while there's no entry restriction, the concerts don't specifically adhere to any particular age-appropriateness. At East '11, P&S made it a point to get the entire audience to give them the finger, and there were several jokes made that were arguably above PG-13.

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  • T4CTT4CT BAFTA-NOMINATED NAFTA-APPROVEDRegistered User regular
    edited May 2011
    zerzhul wrote: »
    T4CT wrote: »
    Does anyone know if there's a way post-registration to check the box for Omegathon? I'm paying for someone else's ticket right now to make sure they get one and noticed the check box, I don't remember it being there when I bought my pass, but I kind of wanted to check it on the off chance I got picked. Is that something I can do, or is it too late?
    SpyPoet wrote: »
    T4CT, from what I remember, if you registered early enough, you were automatically registered for the Omegathon and there wasn't a box to check for it.

    This may be wrong, but that's what I remember hearing.

    This is correct. If you registered before the checkbox existed, you were auto-opted in.

    Beautiful, I bought my pass the day of, so it should work out.

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  • ChichenChichen Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    Nullzone wrote: »
    Chichen wrote: »
    Thank you for the info! I wasn't really worried about me but some people I'm going with are under 18 so yah.

    Now I just have to register...Going to have the money this week. Then I'm going to get hotel room and plane tickets.

    It's worth noting that while there's no entry restriction, the concerts don't specifically adhere to any particular age-appropriateness. At East '11, P&S made it a point to get the entire audience to give them the finger, and there were several jokes made that were arguably above PG-13.

    That's fine. The youngest coming with us is 15 and it should be fine. We just wanted to make sure they could go to the concert.

    I now have everything booked now too. Plane tickets, Hotel Room, Passes. Everything. I'm ready.

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  • taksertakser Registered User new member
    edited May 2011
    Has the amount of media been toned down this year? I know in years past I've seen some people who were DEFINITELY not working reporters with media badges. (Some looked way too young, and some of the badges read "jims-videogame-blog.blogspot.com. Just seemed silly).

    Also, will there be a media hour or media line this year?

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  • hml151hml151 Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    Last year there was a media line to get into pax. The medical pass line was next to it. Also on Saturday the media and medical passes got in an hour early.

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  • heelsheels Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    takser wrote: »
    Has the amount of media been toned down this year? I know in years past I've seen some people who were DEFINITELY not working reporters with media badges. (Some looked way too young, and some of the badges read "jims-videogame-blog.blogspot.com. Just seemed silly).

    Also, will there be a media hour or media line this year?

    1. The media requirements have been reworked to screen out people who should not have media passes, we have also cut down the total number of media passes available. More information here: http://prime.paxsite.com/registration.php

    2. Media will still have an hour early access on one day of the show.

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  • DreamwriterDreamwriter Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    The registration page says "You must have a printer ready to print your registration." We've never needed this in the past, did it change? Are we really expected to keep a printout for 4 months?

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited May 2011
    Nothing has changed, that text has always existed and always only applies to people who are picking up passes at will call (and can be printed from the confirmation e-mail at any time).

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  • SmallLadySmallLady Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    SmallLady wrote: »
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE HAVE PASSES THREAD

    Typically 3-4 weeks before PAX, we allow a thread to allow people seeking passes after sellout from people who bought tickets, but can no longer attend. This will still be allowed to happen with one exception: From here forward, all passes must be made available at face value (at current that is $60 for 3-day passes and $35 for single day passes). Anybody who wishes to sell their passes for more than face value must do so off site (i.e. ebay, craigslist, etc).
    Posts will only be allowed from people who HAVE a pass they are selling, there will be NO MORE posts asking for passes.

    If somebody tries to sell you a pass through this thread above face value: Either PM Moe Fwacky or report his/her post or private message. Appropriate action will be taken to preserve this rule.

    When will the have a pass thread be going up?

    Once 1 days passes are closer to selling out, we'll post the thread. Please hold on to your passes until this thread goes up. Thanks.


    Important updated information.

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  • SielleSielle Registered User new member
    edited May 2011
    So with the 3-day badges sold out just as I was going to pick one up, I decided I'll only attend a single day. (I live locally). With that in mind, which day would be the best day to attend, in other people's opinions? Thanks.

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  • SirChaosSirChaos Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    I'm going on Friday and Saturday (since 3 days are sold out). Too little hours on Sunday to make it worth while.

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  • SmallLadySmallLady Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    Sielle wrote: »
    So with the 3-day badges sold out just as I was going to pick one up, I decided I'll only attend a single day. (I live locally). With that in mind, which day would be the best day to attend, in other people's opinions? Thanks.

    I would imagine that Saturday or Friday would be a good day, as those have the longest hours.

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  • Jenny_SpaghettiJenny_Spaghetti I am 3 ginger midgets in a trench coat. Calgary, CanadalandRegistered User regular
    edited May 2011
    Pssst... I think 3-day passes were $60 this year. :)
    SmallLady wrote: »
    SmallLady wrote: »
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE HAVE PASSES THREAD

    ...(at current that is $55 for 3-day passes and $35 for single day passes). ...


    Important updated information.

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  • SmallLadySmallLady Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    thanks! I fixed it.

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  • goodcallgoodcall Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    Sooo I just payed $120 for two 3-day passes and when I went back to the main page I saw a post that was put up before my purchase that they were sold out of 3-days. Did I just pay $120 for nothing???

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  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited May 2011
    No, there were a couple refunds so you got lucky

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  • heelsheels Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    goodcall wrote: »
    Sooo I just payed $120 for two 3-day passes and when I went back to the main page I saw a post that was put up before my purchase that they were sold out of 3-days. Did I just pay $120 for nothing???

    No worries! We *just* had some refunds go through and you lucked out! You managed to buy 3 day passes to the show, everything is peachy.

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  • goodcallgoodcall Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    Awesome!! When I saw that post on the home page I was devastated but now I'm delighted! August can not come fast enough!

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  • SmallLadySmallLady Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    heels wrote: »
    FYI hotels are about 80% sold out at this point.

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  • just1legendjust1legend Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    Is there going to be a thread for giving away passes i.e the 3 day passes and such.

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited May 2011
    SmallLady wrote: »
    SmallLady wrote: »
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE HAVE PASSES THREAD

    Typically 3-4 weeks before PAX, we allow a thread to allow people seeking passes after sellout from people who bought tickets, but can no longer attend. This will still be allowed to happen with one exception: From here forward, all passes must be made available at face value (at current that is $60 for 3-day passes and $35 for single day passes). Anybody who wishes to sell their passes for more than face value must do so off site (i.e. ebay, craigslist, etc).
    Posts will only be allowed from people who HAVE a pass they are selling, there will be NO MORE posts asking for passes.

    If somebody tries to sell you a pass through this thread above face value: Either PM Moe Fwacky or report his/her post or private message. Appropriate action will be taken to preserve this rule.

    When will the have a pass thread be going up?

    Once 1 days passes are closer to selling out, we'll post the thread. Please hold on to your passes until this thread goes up. Thanks.


    Important updated information.

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  • robo_antrobo_ant Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    What if I have a three day pass and only want a attend for two days can I gave my pass to another person and will be able to get in PAX?

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  • RamokkRamokk Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    robo_ant wrote: »
    What if I have a three day pass and only want a attend for two days can I gave my pass to another person and will be able to get in PAX?

    Yes, the passes don't have your name on them.

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  • SmallLadySmallLady Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    SmallLady wrote: »
    Travel


    Flight Discounts! What?

    IGDA has secured a 5% discount via Virgin America for travel to and from PAX. Use Promo Code VXPAXPRIME for these PAX Travel Dates
    • To SEA: 8/29 - 9/1
    • From SEA: 9/5 - 9/9


    updated!

    Edit: Just realized that the dates for this discount are for the week after pax. Looking into it.

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  • emperorsargosaemperorsargosa Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    Last year there was the Triwizard thing that I had to miss (boo). Hoping I can actually make the bar crawl this time. Any news on it yet?

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  • SmallLadySmallLady Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    AtlusParker is the one in charge of the TriWizard. He'll be making a post in the next few weeks I'm sure.

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  • emperorsargosaemperorsargosa Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    Cool beans. I got some new folks to take the bite, so trying to convince them to fly in early enough to join the crowd :)

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  • SmallLadySmallLady Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    awesome! The Triwiz is always lots of fun :D

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  • ReparadocsReparadocs Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    So...Halofest...Im 16... Does this mean I can't participate? :(

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  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited May 2011
    Reparadocs wrote: »
    So...Halofest...Im 16... Does this mean I can't participate? :(

    Halofest is being run by those that make and promote Halo. I would try hitting up their boards for more info on Halofest.

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  • SirJohnBearSirJohnBear Registered User regular
    edited May 2011
    I ordered 10 sets of 3 day passes in two different transactions on April 15th for myself and friends who are attending Pax Prime.

    I received two order confirmations (because I had to make two orders) and my debit card was charged two payments of $300 ($600 total).

    This morning I decided to check on the tickets on the interactive ticketing website and I tried to enter my confirmation codes. One worked, the other one did not and it is only showing the transaction of one set of tickets.

    Now like I said, I was charged two payments of $300 for a total of 10 tickets. So whats the deal? There is no contact email from interactive ticketing nor a telephone number I can call. Does anyone know how I can get in touch with someone.

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