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What are you looking forward to at PAX Prime 2015?
forbiddenvoid
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I for one am excited to spend some time in Tabletop freeplay and checking out the indie games. I've got a few panels I'm hoping to hit up (and that I hope happen). And there's the MTG party Saturday night, too.
What are you excited to experience at PAX this year?
What are you excited to experience at PAX this year?
PAX. PAX. PAX. Boom.
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For anybody who wants to do Tabletop at PAX Prime and either hasn't before:
I will second these sentiments. The situation is significantly worse after the Expo Hall closes each evening, because a lot of people head down to tabletop or other freeplay areas.
PAX. PAX. PAX. Boom.
I'm in the same boat as you... however I feel like they are going to 'titanfall' it. I am mostly excited to participate in the parties at PAX this year... Last year was the first year I tried Panels and this year will be the first year I try the parties.
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I also personally love the panels with smaller devs who give their advice on how to get in to the games industry. I find them super inspiring and always a great time. PAX got my sister interested in game dev too, so I love watching her interact with people. Because we go with our dad (who is in his 60's and just loves seeing how gaming has changed) we make it our family trip of the year so it is all great fun.
Essentially, I'm just looking forward to going and spending time with family and friends. Its what PAX is for me. Playing unreleased games is just extra awesome.
Prime: '10, '11, '12, '13, '14, '15
West: '16, '17
East: '14, '15, '16, '17
South: '15, '16, '17, '18
One thing I will argue is that there is usually a good amount of space at the off-site tabletop areas. Sure, you've got to walk a block or two depending on where it's at, but the only space available isn't the few small rooms in the main convention center.
PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAXXXXXXXXXXX!
EDIT: And Duke Nuke Forever 2. A man can dream can't he?
Also, I concur with Zelda. Though I'm not sure I'm willing to brave the crowd at the Nintendo booth.
I'm a little concerned that they won't have anything for Zelda, given Nintendo's recent announcement that the game won't be launching in 2015. I am hoping, though.
PAX. PAX. PAX. Boom.
Make sure you watch for the PA autograph session! They often don't have much time to interact directly after panels due to their schedule so you're at least guaranteed a signature if you try there, at least for Mike and Jerry.
Thanks for the heads up!
As someone who will be new to Pax, are there known huge lines for certain panels?
It really depends on the panel. Something like the Giant Bomb panel usually gets filled to capacity but something lesser known will typically have room. The plan I used, and have seen other people preach, is to plan for the panels you want to go to and plan a back up in case it fills up.
Also watch PAX lines on twitter. For panels that are new or are unsure about they do a pretty good job letting you know when the queue is getting full.
Anything with Mike and Jerry, Gearbox, Bioware, Giant Bomb, and any time a well known dev speaks. And maybe look at the history for PAXLines on twitter and see which lines they are announcing.
That being said...y'all should give this noob a rundown on what we simply can't miss!
There is so much going on, odd are you will miss something you want to see or do. Take it all in and relax. Do what you can with the time you have. Make sure you meet people and interact. It's easy to get caught up in everything and forget other people are there. Some of the best things come from the people you meet.
Also don't forget that a lot of PAX happens outside the convention. Pre and after parties. Game nights etc. Don't get caught in the expo hall all day every day.
If you are planning on going to Acq. Inc. then you had better plan ahead.Last year the line was full over an hour before it started.
Also I would suggest looking into getting a folding stool or seat, not a big one because the lines have to be compacted.
The nightly post-pax board game gatherings in the hotel lobbies were probably my favorite thing about 2013. It was a great way to meet new people and try new games.
As for more PAX-related things, the big ones for me are always tabletop, concerts, community events, and enforcing.
Too soon?
I'm sure once E3 comes around, I'll start figuring out what games are likely to be at PAX and what I'll give a shot. I can't wait to see the concert line up, I'm (always) hoping for JoCo to play. Also, anything community related, those are usually the best and most memorable things!
Other than that I'll probably wander and go to panels that catch my eye when I'm not going to parties since I'll finally be 21 and not having to drive back out of the city every night.
Depending on what you do, PAX can turn into a line simulator. After a couple of them, I've realized that you either have to plan to hit the stuff you want on days/times when the lines are less, or just skip the less important stuff. Standing in line to play the Transistor demo two years ago for 2.5 hours was more than worth it after I ended up next to an enforcer and a group that played MK7 with me and we got to have a great in depth discussion with the devs about their studio. But that may not be the case for all lines; waiting in line for Project Spark to get the pin was tedious at best.
I'm looking forward to being more casual about PAX. Now that I'm on my third PAX, I feel like I can relax and go with the flow more since I understand more of its secrets. But here's to my first Prime!!
Attending: PAX Prime 2016
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MTG World Cup
Indie Games
Pin trading (have pins from past 3 years!)
if the games are there:
Overwatch
Zelda
Star Wars Battlefront
We should just do the show together because these are exactly the most important things to me, as well!
Attending: PAX Prime 2016
Twitter @Pogoplay
PAX West 16, 17
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Also, it will be the first time I can get an honest drink, as the previous times I've had my son along. (Don't worry, I just gave him the choice of Prime this year or East next year, because I can't pull him out twice in a single school year for PAX. he chose East.). So, I'm looking forward to the Schlitzkreig, the Pre-PAX game night, seeing @nuka and @AtomicGaryBusey, and making new friends, as I always seem to do at PAX.