Any idea why the 176 train costs more than the other trains with similar arrival times?
When I originally bought my ticket it was $74? So not bad -- is it more now? It's always best to buy early.
Well, I was looking at the ticket prices about a month ago. Maybe I was looking at the wrong train number, but I remember two tickets costing $99. For two, we spent ~130.
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...To be fair, it's not like you'd ever wear it. I mean you can't wear it on the train, or you're "that guy," and after? No one wants to wear it after.
Hah, agreed! Maybe if I were traveling with a dozen people that I'd been going to PAX with for years and years... For someone who's group just gets together in Boston, I imagine it has less value.
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I dunno, I think you underestimate who would wear the shirt. There's no reason not to. As long as it's a good design, I wear my commemorative shirts all over the place, esp if I'm with other gamers.
I'm going to follow the Keep It Simple Stupid principle and just aim for the last car. I'm fine being in conversation range of other people and am also fine with gaming on the 3DS.
I'll do plenty of board gaming at the Westin or over the weekend.
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I dunno, I think you underestimate who would wear the shirt. There's no reason not to. As long as it's a good design, I wear my commemorative shirts all over the place, esp if I'm with other gamers.
Agreed, I wear my PAX, SOELive, Creepers Ruin Everything and a ton of other game and convention related shirts. They're actually decent conversations starters.
I'll actually be on the train LINE, but not this train. I'm on Train 172, which leaves Philly at 9:18 AM, so I'll be much earlier than you folks. If anyone else will be on the 172 PAX-bound, PM me!
Doesn't look like I'll be able to make this train. I'll be on the 94 Northeast Regional which leaves Philly at 3:57pm. Anyone else going to be on that one?
W00t I am taking a train to PAX East this year (usually I drive), so excited for the PAX Train Alliance
Name:FireWater aka John
Twitter:@FireWaterFX
Location:Monmouth County NJ
Boarding Stop:Metro Park, Iselin, NJ Train # 176
Ticket Round trip all set
Games I'm Bringing: I have a pretty beast gaming laptop, I plan on Bringing that, I play FireFall and Planetside2, I'm happy to join in other card/dice games and learn if that is acceptable.
Quick Question:
I am getting on around 2:47 PM, what are the odds of me getting into the Cafe Car with a table for my Laptop?
Name: Sam Twitter: ElSantos Location: Connecticut Boarding Stop: New Haven, CT Ticket Purchased: Yep Games You're Bringing: Sadly, I think I'm going to be DS-less. But I will have a netbook and an android phone (those have games I think?), and I might be able to grab Munchkin Bites.
Haven't been to PAX in a few years, looking forward to this. Last time (2010) I remember someone had a fruit fucker flag to show people where to board. Any chance of that going down, or just head to the back car?
Name: Eric Palakovich Carr + 7 (maybe more) Twitter:@bigsassy Location: Rockville, MD Boarding Stop: Union Station Ticket Purchased: Yep Games You're Bringing: Pandemic + expansion, Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart DS
We have a TON of people going - this is great! Maybe we do need a flag... anyone (preferably coming on at DC or Balt) have one handy? Or maybe I should just wear my buttoneering scarf and try to sit near the front? Wave it out the door when reach a station? It will have about 100 buttons of my avatar on it. Thoughts?
Also, HUGE list update coming soon. Also, @bigsassy, I am super looking forward to playing the Pandemic expansion!
Well, I've typically stood out on the train platform, since I get on at Union Station. I'll try and make a flag or something for this year too. And @Lady Amalthea, you should be! The expansion is awesome
Hey anyone here going to the Seaport Hotel and would like to share a cab?
If I understand the train station where everyone gets off (which is actually different than the one I've been using it seems), it should be within walking distance.
I believe there are two stations in Boston, and the first one is further away from the Convention Center. I could be wrong, though.
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@BigSassy, happy to let you keep the tradition! Can't wait to see everyone again!
And @FireWater, the seaport is two stops on the T - which is a $2.00 above ground ride. It's much easier just to do that and walk a few blocks from there.
Probably #sonicline, #paxtrain may be confusing for the others in the alliance.
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Name: Dave Kushina +1 Twitter:@GodDamnitDave Location: Southern NJ Boarding Stop: Philadelphia Ticket Purchased: Yes Games You're Bringing: Probably just my iPad so whatever is on it
I will be on train 170, departing Philly at 6:46am on Friday. Just wanting to see if my friend and I are the only ones.
@DKTheArcadeRat - This is for train 176, though there were a few people who posted about earlier trains - I don't think anyone who is going as early as the 170...
Womp womp. I missed out and I'm taking a different train out of Richmond, VA on Thursday morning (6am, ughhh). Anyone taking the 86 Train up to Boston on Thursday?
Womp womp. I missed out and I'm taking a different train out of Richmond, VA on Thursday morning (6am, ughhh). Anyone taking the 86 Train up to Boston on Thursday?
I had to change my train so now I'm taking the 86.
I had to change my train so now I'm taking the 86.
Where/when will you be getting on? We've got 5 people in our group. Only 2 of us are going to PAX but we will be playing lots of games on the ride there.
Where/when will you be getting on? We've got 5 people in our group. Only 2 of us are going to PAX but we will be playing lots of games on the ride there.
Womp womp. I missed out and I'm taking a different train out of Richmond, VA on Thursday morning (6am, ughhh). Anyone taking the 86 Train up to Boston on Thursday?
I'll be on the 86 as well with two other people, getting on in DC.
Philadelphia 30th Street Paxengers, unite! I'll be at Bridgewater's pub for lunch if anyone wants to meet up.
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2 Days! Union Station 176ers - when are you planning on arriving?
Probably around noon:30. I'd like to get there early enough to have lunch at one of the crappy locations in the station. However, I'd be up for an earlier lunch at the pub across the street if people want to meet there.
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Well, I was looking at the ticket prices about a month ago. Maybe I was looking at the wrong train number, but I remember two tickets costing $99. For two, we spent ~130.
If only I had the time, talent, and creativity...
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To be fair, it's not like you'd ever wear it. I mean you can't wear it on the train, or you're "that guy," and after? No one wants to wear it after.
Hah, agreed! Maybe if I were traveling with a dozen people that I'd been going to PAX with for years and years... For someone who's group just gets together in Boston, I imagine it has less value.
Twitter: @APacManSays
I'll do plenty of board gaming at the Westin or over the weekend.
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Agreed, I wear my PAX, SOELive, Creepers Ruin Everything and a ton of other game and convention related shirts. They're actually decent conversations starters.
I'll actually be on the train LINE, but not this train. I'm on Train 172, which leaves Philly at 9:18 AM, so I'll be much earlier than you folks. If anyone else will be on the 172 PAX-bound, PM me!
Name:FireWater aka John
Twitter:@FireWaterFX
Location:Monmouth County NJ
Boarding Stop:Metro Park, Iselin, NJ Train # 176
Ticket Round trip all set
Games I'm Bringing: I have a pretty beast gaming laptop, I plan on Bringing that, I play FireFall and Planetside2, I'm happy to join in other card/dice games and learn if that is acceptable.
Quick Question:
I am getting on around 2:47 PM, what are the odds of me getting into the Cafe Car with a table for my Laptop?
Twitter: ElSantos
Location: Connecticut
Boarding Stop: New Haven, CT
Ticket Purchased: Yep
Games You're Bringing: Sadly, I think I'm going to be DS-less. But I will have a netbook and an android phone (those have games I think?), and I might be able to grab Munchkin Bites.
Haven't been to PAX in a few years, looking forward to this. Last time (2010) I remember someone had a fruit fucker flag to show people where to board. Any chance of that going down, or just head to the back car?
Twitter: @bigsassy
Location: Rockville, MD
Boarding Stop: Union Station
Ticket Purchased: Yep
Games You're Bringing: Pandemic + expansion, Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart DS
Also, HUGE list update coming soon.
If I understand the train station where everyone gets off (which is actually different than the one I've been using it seems), it should be within walking distance.
I believe there are two stations in Boston, and the first one is further away from the Convention Center. I could be wrong, though.
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And @FireWater, the seaport is two stops on the T - which is a $2.00 above ground ride. It's much easier just to do that and walk a few blocks from there.
Twitter: @APacManSays
Name: Dave Kushina +1
Twitter:@GodDamnitDave
Location: Southern NJ
Boarding Stop: Philadelphia
Ticket Purchased: Yes
Games You're Bringing: Probably just my iPad so whatever is on it
I will be on train 170, departing Philly at 6:46am on Friday. Just wanting to see if my friend and I are the only ones.
I had to change my train so now I'm taking the 86.
3DS Friend Code: 2449-5711-0640
Where/when will you be getting on? We've got 5 people in our group. Only 2 of us are going to PAX but we will be playing lots of games on the ride there.
I'm getting on in DC
3DS Friend Code: 2449-5711-0640
I'll be on the 86 as well with two other people, getting on in DC.
Put it in your ear holes.
Twitter: @APacManSays
Probably around noon:30. I'd like to get there early enough to have lunch at one of the crappy locations in the station. However, I'd be up for an earlier lunch at the pub across the street if people want to meet there.
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