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SkeleVader
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PAX PRIME 2014 CHALLENGE COIN
After what has seemed like an eternity waiting for badges, it is time to start this year’s Pax Prime challenge coin. A challenge coin is a unique souvenir that will display your participation in this year’s event. Each Pax an unofficial coin is designed specifically for the event by this community.
HISTORY:
This will be the ninth Challenge Coin this community has produced:
Prime 2010, East 2011, Prime 2011, East 2012, Prime 2012, East 2013, Prime 2013, East 2014
DESIGN:
Update September 3, 2014
Orders for the challenge coin are now closed. A big thank you to all those who helped & participated. It was another great coin.
If you would like to be notified when we start working on the next Prime coin please fill out this survey: Pax Prime 2015 Challenge Coin Notice Sign Up
At Pax this year I got about $50 in donations to put towards the die fee for next year, and a few promises to donate once the link goes up. You all have been great, can't wait to do it again.
Old Design info:
Update June 30, 2014
The 'Go Fund Me' site is live.
Update July 15, 2014
The pre-order page is now live for domestic orders:
http://phoenixchallengecoins.com/shop/pax-prime-seattle-2014-paramount-theater-custom-coin-phoenix-challenge-coins-pre-orders/
Order before JULY 27th July 29th to get your coins by PAX, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Right now each coin is $8 and shipping looks to be $11.60 for your whole order.
For international orders, you can use the link above & pay the high shipping, but I am guessing a better option would be for me to order the international coins & schedule a pick up / drop off at PAX.
Since WePay has closed their store, the best way I see to collect money is to just send it though PayPal.
For International Orders Only:
When ordering, please include your forum name & contact information in the notes. If you are staying at a hotel and want me to drop the coins off at the front desk please include the hotel information as well. Once you know your room number you will need to PM me here and let me know.
Coins are $9 each for international orders to cover any fees.
Again, for international orders only, send $9 per coin to my PayPal at matthewryanallen@hotmail.com with your contact information by July 25th. I will then place the order and have them shipped to me.
Keep in mind that you are responsible for meeting up with me / getting me the correct Hotel information. If you don't meet up with me at PAX you will need to pay for shipping to get your coins.
gofundme.com/awbeq8
We need $300 to get the die made. The faster we can fund this the faster we can get to ordering the coins.
Update June 12, 2014
Results of the voting:
Pinball: 28
Coin Slot: 19
Thanks to all that voted.
We only have about two weeks to finalize our design, so I will work on getting the pinball mock up finished.
In the mean time we need to pick a final image for the Paramount Theatre. I have sent an E-mail to the owner of the first image I posted and will let you know if I hear from him soon. Even if we don't, I think we may be modifying the image enough to not have to worry.
I also stopped by the Paramount this past weekend to try to get a few pictures.
iPhone + bad lighting + construction + in a hurry = not great pictures, but here is the album anyway: imgur.com/a/w5g2P
Update June 9, 2014
Since it looks like we have two generally liked ideas for the face of the coin, I would like to go ahead and vote for which one we should use.
Obviously, these are just basic ideas & not meant to be the final product.
Pinball
The idea here is the white would be replaced with simple 2D graphics & the other items would be 3D.
Coin Slot
The fingers would be removed & the quarter face would be replaced with the simple forum crest. The imagery on the slot can also be changed.
Please vote here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WYRYvr2x_3SljcPJJ7ufbNVy4DUEHAiqmm6yedELy4g/viewform?usp=send_form
Voting is due by Thursday June 12th at 10:00am PDT
Update June 3, 2014
Paramount Theatre has won the vote and will be used as the Seattle landmark.
Update May 29, 2014
Since we have had several good ideas posted for the Seattle Landmark, and in the interest of time, I have gone ahead and created the voting form:
Vote for the Seattle Landmark to be used on the Pax Prime 2014 Challenge Coin
The choices are in Alphabetical order:
- Century Link Field
- Fremont Troll
- Monorail w/ EMP
- Paramount Theatre
- Pink Elephant Car Wash Sign
This is the Alternate Voting method. If your first choice comes in last then that item is eliminated and your second choice gets your vote. This continues until one item has at least 50% or there is only one left. This will help eliminating the need for multiple votes.
Deadline for voting is Monday June 2nd at 10:00am PDT.
The 'Go Fund Me' site is live.
Update July 15, 2014
The pre-order page is now live for domestic orders:
http://phoenixchallengecoins.com/shop/pax-prime-seattle-2014-paramount-theater-custom-coin-phoenix-challenge-coins-pre-orders/
Order before JULY 27th July 29th to get your coins by PAX, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Right now each coin is $8 and shipping looks to be $11.60 for your whole order.
For international orders, you can use the link above & pay the high shipping, but I am guessing a better option would be for me to order the international coins & schedule a pick up / drop off at PAX.
Since WePay has closed their store, the best way I see to collect money is to just send it though PayPal.
For International Orders Only:
When ordering, please include your forum name & contact information in the notes. If you are staying at a hotel and want me to drop the coins off at the front desk please include the hotel information as well. Once you know your room number you will need to PM me here and let me know.
Coins are $9 each for international orders to cover any fees.
Again, for international orders only, send $9 per coin to my PayPal at matthewryanallen@hotmail.com with your contact information by July 25th. I will then place the order and have them shipped to me.
Keep in mind that you are responsible for meeting up with me / getting me the correct Hotel information. If you don't meet up with me at PAX you will need to pay for shipping to get your coins.
gofundme.com/awbeq8
We need $300 to get the die made. The faster we can fund this the faster we can get to ordering the coins.
Update June 12, 2014
Results of the voting:
Pinball: 28
Coin Slot: 19
Thanks to all that voted.
We only have about two weeks to finalize our design, so I will work on getting the pinball mock up finished.
In the mean time we need to pick a final image for the Paramount Theatre. I have sent an E-mail to the owner of the first image I posted and will let you know if I hear from him soon. Even if we don't, I think we may be modifying the image enough to not have to worry.
I also stopped by the Paramount this past weekend to try to get a few pictures.
iPhone + bad lighting + construction + in a hurry = not great pictures, but here is the album anyway: imgur.com/a/w5g2P
Update June 9, 2014
Since it looks like we have two generally liked ideas for the face of the coin, I would like to go ahead and vote for which one we should use.
Obviously, these are just basic ideas & not meant to be the final product.
Pinball
The idea here is the white would be replaced with simple 2D graphics & the other items would be 3D.
Coin Slot
The fingers would be removed & the quarter face would be replaced with the simple forum crest. The imagery on the slot can also be changed.
Please vote here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WYRYvr2x_3SljcPJJ7ufbNVy4DUEHAiqmm6yedELy4g/viewform?usp=send_form
Voting is due by Thursday June 12th at 10:00am PDT
Update June 3, 2014
Paramount Theatre has won the vote and will be used as the Seattle landmark.
Update May 29, 2014
Since we have had several good ideas posted for the Seattle Landmark, and in the interest of time, I have gone ahead and created the voting form:
Vote for the Seattle Landmark to be used on the Pax Prime 2014 Challenge Coin
The choices are in Alphabetical order:
- Century Link Field
- Fremont Troll
- Monorail w/ EMP
- Paramount Theatre
- Pink Elephant Car Wash Sign
This is the Alternate Voting method. If your first choice comes in last then that item is eliminated and your second choice gets your vote. This continues until one item has at least 50% or there is only one left. This will help eliminating the need for multiple votes.
Deadline for voting is Monday June 2nd at 10:00am PDT.
Original:
Here are the known design elements:
Size: 1.75"
Finish: Antique bronze
Edge: Reeded
Face theme: Arcade
The unknowns we will figure out here:
For the face of the coin we will use the standard Welcome Home / pac-man / Numquam Mentula Es encircling a design. The design is always something that relates to Pax / Gaming.
Prime 2010: Hand holding up a DS (like is done during Pax concerts).
East 2011: Dice & cards to signify tabletop gaming.
Prime 2011: A D-pad for console gaming.
East 2012: Arcade cabinet with space invaders on the side.
Prime 2012: Monitors surrounding the WASD keys and a mice for PC gaming.
East 2013: Linked Game Boys representing handheld again.
Prime 2013: Meeple & dice representing board games.
East 2014: Array of Next Gen controllers.
For the reverse we always use a prominent feature of the host city. For Prime we have used the Space Needle, Convention Center, Pike Place Market & a Ferry. For East they have used the Paul Revere statue, the USS Constitution, the Zakim Bridge, & Make Way for Ducklings statue.
NOTE: Since this is an unofficial coin we cannot use any Pax logos or any images of Gabe, Tycho, & PA without prior approval.
MANUFACTURING:
Phoenix Challenge Coins will be used again this year. We should be able to order them direct so we will not have the distribution issue.
SCHEDULE:
This is a rough schedule to make sure we stay on track and we all get the coin before PAX. Last year we had a major bump that derailed that goal & with the late start this year we will have to stay focused. (I will update with more specific dates after talking to PCC).
Design Finalized on our end; submit to artist for any modifications needed: June 27
Final design submitted, die production started: July 4th.
Coin production starts / orders placed with PCC: July 18th.
Coins ship out: August 8th.
QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions please post them here.
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I have not had a chance to make a mock up yet, but my idea was to make the face resemble a pinball field with elements from Pax. Not sure what it would look like, but I'll put something together.
Back: Fremont Troll
Edit: removed front suggestion because SkeleVader has a most excellent idea already.
"Brilliant! Oh wait, if we were meant to fly, we would have been born with little bags of nuts."
clt
We could use Century Link Field as the landmark for the back though.
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I can't wait to participate in this, i've been dying to for years.
clt
For previous coins the places represented locations that an average attendee would go. Something like the EMP museum or top pot doughnuts would be a lot more relevant.
Although as a die-hard Broncos fan, this is going to be a slightly painful coin to own.
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Yes, it has to relate to gaming as that is the tradition. And due to the time crunch I have selected Arcade as the theme this year, which also happens to stick to our rotation history.
If I read the schedule correctly there is a Sounders home game on Saturday the 30th... so the average attendee might actually go there. #gohawks!
clt
There is also a Hawks preseason game there Thursday night.
Also, the stadium is a major part of the horizon for most coming to Pax as the Train lets out right at the stadium, the light rail has a stop at it, and it's hard to miss driving from the South.
But a few people liking the idea does not a final decision make.
I will post a Voting link in a few days so we can decide.
As for the landmark, there are valid arguments for and against using the stadiums. I wouldn't mind if CenturyLink was on there because of the Super Bowl relevance, but could Safeco field considered as well? We had a lot of fun seeing the Mariners/Angels game in 2012 and I'm sure other PAXers go to Mariners games as well. It is also completely understandable if people don't want a stadium on there, and would rather go with a more general landmark.
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Yes, per tradition the landmark has to be in the host city. In this case Seattle.
Cost is variable year to year, but expect them to be around $10 per coin with probably $5 shipping.
This will all depend on how we do the production & distribution, but it is a good metric to go by.
What about King Street Station (or just the clock tower) itself? It's been part of the city for over a hundred years and they just finished a renovation last year.
On kind of the same note as the sculpture I would be on board with the elephant sign.
Got a bit pumped, but checked and it looks as if that game is at Oakland...
clt
Damn, your right.
I guess my mind just assumed it would be in Seattle because there was one there last year at Prime.
"Brilliant! Oh wait, if we were meant to fly, we would have been born with little bags of nuts."
Other somewhat cool ideas for the back.
Paramount Theatre
Pink Elephant Car Wash (like Dr.Rocktipus mentioned)
Monorail (I don't think this was ever done?)
Seattle Great Wheel
and some other places I can't think of right now.
Leaving work now - if I think of anything else I'll update.
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YES. If not one of the previous coins, a coin with the Pax Community crest on it? If that's too big/complicated for the small size you could go with the little Pax Community shield with the year like they did with the dice set last year.
As for some comments about the stadiums, I don't think Safeco should be ruled out for future uses since it is another landmark, but the Clink had its time to shine this past year. I wouldn't necessarily put the hawks logo prominently on there or anything since it's not particularly related to gaming, but the stadium itself is a landmark for the area.
Yes, we looked at it last year, and probably the year before.
Here is the mock up I did for it last year:
Something like that angle, minus the fingers, the 25cents, and the..space squid? and add a better coin and just "Insert Coin to Play"