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[PAX East] The Battle for HothPAX is Over

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  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
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  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    Abracadaniel wrote: »
    Also everybody make sure you update or install Spaceteam
    Look, we all know how poorly Spaceteam goes at PAX

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  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    They flew too close to the sun

    Works great over Bluetooth.

  • DysDys how am I even using this gun Registered User regular
    So what's a good plan for carrying stuff while at PAX?

    Last time I went my young and foolish self didn't bring anything, and man that was a mistake.

    I was thinking maybe it's time to invest in a decent messenger bag?

  • rhylithrhylith Death Rabbits HoustonRegistered User regular
    Dys wrote: »
    So what's a good plan for carrying stuff while at PAX?

    Last time I went my young and foolish self didn't bring anything, and man that was a mistake.

    I was thinking maybe it's time to invest in a decent messenger bag?

    That or a backpack, something light and easy to carry merch in should you buy anything.

  • Goose!Goose! That's me, honey Show me the way home, honeyRegistered User regular
    I usually carry a backpack. Its just easier to manuever with than a messenger bag for me

  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    I carry a slim backpack. It's not too heavy and doesn't cause issues in crowds. That and I hate messenger bags because over the course of pax they make my shoulder hurt.

  • MaddocMaddoc I'm Bobbin Threadbare, are you my mother? Registered User regular
    edited February 2015
    I usually carry a messenger bag around, but I'm thinking I might invest in a light backpack for PAX.

    Maddoc on
  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    I'll probably be bringing my Chrome bag since it's great to hold a couple water bottles plus a ton of other stuff.

  • NaphtaliNaphtali Hazy + Flow SeaRegistered User regular
    some kind of bag for sure

    the only downside is if you don't have time between the con & late night stuff to ditch the bag I guess

    Steam | Nintendo ID: Naphtali | Wish List
  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    ehhhh most restaurants or whatev ought to be willing to keep it in coat check or something

    also guys I made something go look at my twitter

  • Goose!Goose! That's me, honey Show me the way home, honeyRegistered User regular
    Abracadaniel wrote: »
    ehhhh most restaurants or whatev ought to be willing to keep it in coat check or something

    also guys I made something go look at my twitter

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  • rhylithrhylith Death Rabbits HoustonRegistered User regular
    Well I laughed.

  • SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    Hey hey here's my thing

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  • No Great NameNo Great Name FRAUD DETECTED Registered User regular
    Enjoy the snow

    Someone nab me an overwatch beta key... they'll have those right?

    PSN: NoGreatName Steam:SirToons Twitch: SirToons
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  • SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    NO SNOW ALLOWED

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  • PeccaviPeccavi Registered User regular
    Unfortunately, not going to be able to make it this year :(

    If anyone needs a Friday or Saturday pass, PM me (not giving them to a name I don't recognize)

  • Goose!Goose! That's me, honey Show me the way home, honeyRegistered User regular
    We're supposed to be getting snow on LI Monday night into Tuesday, 4-6 inches. Which means Boston is likely to be getting hit again Tuesday.

  • No Great NameNo Great Name FRAUD DETECTED Registered User regular
    Yep, 5-10 here tomorrow night so enjoy it 18 hours later!!

    PSN: NoGreatName Steam:SirToons Twitch: SirToons
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  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    There's going to be a blizzard localized entirely within the Cuttlefish Theater.

    Sheri, undaunted, will proceed to give a panel on snow sculptures.

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  • SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    Bobkins Flymo wrote: »
    There's going to be a blizzard localized entirely within the Cuttlefish Theater.

    Sheri, undaunted, will proceed to give a panel on snow sculptures.

    Gonna make yarn out of ice and crochet with it

    Bitches

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  • The Otaku SuppositoryThe Otaku Suppository Bawstan New EnglandRegistered User regular
    edited February 2015
    Brogey wrote: »
    Whoooo! 3 weeks out, and I'm so hyped to see you all again! :o

    What night are we going to Jillian's? @The Otaku Suppository any ideas for fancy dinner? I'm probably going to freeze to death since I don't have any winter clothes, but I can't wait to see all the snow!

    @DrZiplock will you have any free time for festivities this PAX?

    Also, I'm probably staying at the Omni Parker again, so hopefully will be having a Boston Cream every night. *drool*

    You should probably get some boots first and foremost. And then probably an elk-skin parka and ice pick and sherpa. Because at the rate we keep getting snow, I don't think there's going to be a city. You'll have to get around by dog sled.

    You think I'm kidding, but seriously, there is about 80+ inches on the ground at this point that hasn't gone anywhere since it's fallen since it's never gotten above freezing. The "snow farms" where the snow can be dumped are basically full and we just got like a foot today and it's about -8 outside. And we're supposed to get more Tuesday and possibly next Sunday.

    Also, yes, I have an idea for a dinner in the works.

    The Otaku Suppository on
  • UsagiUsagi Nah Registered User regular
    At this point if the snow doesn't stop my Boston-area interview may actually get pushed back to PAX weekend....

  • DysDys how am I even using this gun Registered User regular
    I'll tough out the snow in sneakers.

    Fuuuuuck clomping around PAX in boots.

  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    We're gonna have so many snowcones this year

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  • agoajagoaj Top Tier One FearRegistered User regular
    Are they still going to have the bag inspection this year?

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  • MaddocMaddoc I'm Bobbin Threadbare, are you my mother? Registered User regular
    I feel like invasive security measures never actually go away once they're put in place

    They just stay as is, or escalate, depending on shenanigans

    So my guess is yes there will be bag inspections again

  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    The Otaku Suppository wrote: »
    Brogey wrote: »
    Whoooo! 3 weeks out, and I'm so hyped to see you all again! :o

    What night are we going to Jillian's? @The Otaku Suppository any ideas for fancy dinner? I'm probably going to freeze to death since I don't have any winter clothes, but I can't wait to see all the snow!

    @DrZiplock will you have any free time for festivities this PAX?

    Also, I'm probably staying at the Omni Parker again, so hopefully will be having a Boston Cream every night. *drool*

    You should probably get some boots first and foremost. And then probably an elk-skin parka and ice pick and sherpa. Because at the rate we keep getting snow, I don't think there's going to be a city. You'll have to get around by dog sled.

    You think I'm kidding, but seriously, there is about 80+ inches on the ground at this point that hasn't gone anywhere since it's fallen since it's never gotten above freezing. The "snow farms" where the snow can be dumped are basically full and we just got like a foot today and it's about -8 outside. And we're supposed to get more Tuesday and possibly next Sunday.

    Also, yes, I have an idea for a dinner in the works.

    Donner, party of 8

  • KwoaruKwoaru Registered User regular
    Peccavi wrote: »
    Unfortunately, not going to be able to make it this year :(

    If anyone needs a Friday or Saturday pass, PM me (not giving them to a name I don't recognize)

    booooooo

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  • Goose!Goose! That's me, honey Show me the way home, honeyRegistered User regular
    South did not have bag inspections. That might be a BCEC requirement, which means I doubt it's going to go away.

  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    The bag inspections were a City of Boston thing, not a PAX requested thing.

  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    It's a direct response to the 2013 bombing, and is not likely to go away anytime soon.

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  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    I hope my shoes are suitable for the weather :|

  • The Otaku SuppositoryThe Otaku Suppository Bawstan New EnglandRegistered User regular
    Abracadaniel wrote: »
    The Otaku Suppository wrote: »
    Brogey wrote: »
    Whoooo! 3 weeks out, and I'm so hyped to see you all again! :o

    What night are we going to Jillian's? @The Otaku Suppository any ideas for fancy dinner? I'm probably going to freeze to death since I don't have any winter clothes, but I can't wait to see all the snow!

    @DrZiplock will you have any free time for festivities this PAX?

    Also, I'm probably staying at the Omni Parker again, so hopefully will be having a Boston Cream every night. *drool*

    You should probably get some boots first and foremost. And then probably an elk-skin parka and ice pick and sherpa. Because at the rate we keep getting snow, I don't think there's going to be a city. You'll have to get around by dog sled.

    You think I'm kidding, but seriously, there is about 80+ inches on the ground at this point that hasn't gone anywhere since it's fallen since it's never gotten above freezing. The "snow farms" where the snow can be dumped are basically full and we just got like a foot today and it's about -8 outside. And we're supposed to get more Tuesday and possibly next Sunday.

    Also, yes, I have an idea for a dinner in the works.

    Donner, party of 8

    He's on to me.

  • hsuhsu Registered User regular
    The Otaku Suppository wrote: »
    You should probably get some boots first and foremost. And then probably an elk-skin parka and ice pick and sherpa. Because at the rate we keep getting snow, I don't think there's going to be a city. You'll have to get around by dog sled.
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  • NaphtaliNaphtali Hazy + Flow SeaRegistered User regular
    The Otaku Suppository wrote: »
    Abracadaniel wrote: »
    The Otaku Suppository wrote: »
    Brogey wrote: »
    Whoooo! 3 weeks out, and I'm so hyped to see you all again! :o

    What night are we going to Jillian's? @The Otaku Suppository any ideas for fancy dinner? I'm probably going to freeze to death since I don't have any winter clothes, but I can't wait to see all the snow!

    @DrZiplock will you have any free time for festivities this PAX?

    Also, I'm probably staying at the Omni Parker again, so hopefully will be having a Boston Cream every night. *drool*

    You should probably get some boots first and foremost. And then probably an elk-skin parka and ice pick and sherpa. Because at the rate we keep getting snow, I don't think there's going to be a city. You'll have to get around by dog sled.

    You think I'm kidding, but seriously, there is about 80+ inches on the ground at this point that hasn't gone anywhere since it's fallen since it's never gotten above freezing. The "snow farms" where the snow can be dumped are basically full and we just got like a foot today and it's about -8 outside. And we're supposed to get more Tuesday and possibly next Sunday.

    Also, yes, I have an idea for a dinner in the works.

    Donner, party of 8

    He's on to me.

    We were all on to you after the deathmarch across Boston man

    Steam | Nintendo ID: Naphtali | Wish List
  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    I'm traveling to Boston via team of sled dogs.

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  • AphostileAphostile San Francisco, CARegistered User regular
    Naphtali wrote: »
    The Otaku Suppository wrote: »
    Abracadaniel wrote: »
    The Otaku Suppository wrote: »
    Brogey wrote: »
    Whoooo! 3 weeks out, and I'm so hyped to see you all again! :o

    What night are we going to Jillian's? @The Otaku Suppository any ideas for fancy dinner? I'm probably going to freeze to death since I don't have any winter clothes, but I can't wait to see all the snow!

    @DrZiplock will you have any free time for festivities this PAX?

    Also, I'm probably staying at the Omni Parker again, so hopefully will be having a Boston Cream every night. *drool*

    You should probably get some boots first and foremost. And then probably an elk-skin parka and ice pick and sherpa. Because at the rate we keep getting snow, I don't think there's going to be a city. You'll have to get around by dog sled.

    You think I'm kidding, but seriously, there is about 80+ inches on the ground at this point that hasn't gone anywhere since it's fallen since it's never gotten above freezing. The "snow farms" where the snow can be dumped are basically full and we just got like a foot today and it's about -8 outside. And we're supposed to get more Tuesday and possibly next Sunday.

    Also, yes, I have an idea for a dinner in the works.

    Donner, party of 8

    He's on to me.

    We were all on to you after the deathmarch across Boston man

    Only the strong survive.

    Nothing. Matters.
  • zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited February 2015
    Info re: the T and snow.
    http://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/comment/31902508/#Comment_31902508
    cky71321 wrote: »
    The MBTA announced today that 100% service will not be in place for at least 30 days - with that number becoming larger if the area is hit with another snowstorm. Should some restrictions be in place for PAX, it won't hinder downtown travel too much - but could be a major inconvenience for anyone staying a fair distance from the BCEC. Based on current conditions, this is how the subway system currently looks:

    Cheap MS Paint MBTA Map

    Anything with a black line through it is a stop that is currently out-of-service or being covered by shuttles. If there's something you want to see in those areas (examples include the Sam Adams Brewery, BC, BU, Assembly Row, etc.) and the subway is in a similar state during PAX - think twice before going. I have coworkers that have brutal subway commutes at the moment - up to three hours for what is normally a 30 minute trip. This has been the state of the system for the past few weeks, and with nowhere to put the snow, may not be better anytime soon. Many key locations are within the "safe zone", so to speak - the BCEC, Copley, Fanueil Hall, the North End, Fenway, the Commons, and downtown.

    On the plus side, anyone flying in should not be heavily impacted. Airport Station (Blue Line) has been fully open, and the Silver Line has no major issues (it has no tracks and remains underground for most of its trip). For anyone staying on those outlying points - have a backup plan in mind, such as Uber, Lyft, etc. The shuttles that replace the trains are very slow and tend to be very, very crowded - the addition of the PAX crowd will only slow things down more.

    zerzhul on
  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    We're flying into Portland and driving down to Boston. Think the snow is going to cause issues there?

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