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i was curious

TGC BitterSweetTGC BitterSweet Registered User new member
edited August 2006 in PAX Archive
I have 3 people, including me, who will be attending the PAX gaming event that will be happening between August 25th-27th. But the thing is, we werent able to Pre-register before hand, when we really wanted to. So we're going to have to buy the passes at the door, we will only be attending on Saturday.
So my question is, would anyone really have an approximation of how long the lines used to be or might be when we get there? Is there a certain required time that we should get there besides 9:00 in order to buy the passes? We would like to get the passes as soon as possible to make our gaming experience go along quite well.

Hopefully someone can answer me back, i also would like to know what to expect while getting the passes at the door? Do we need to bring any specifics beside the amount to pay for it? How will they take us through the process of getting the passes/tickets?

Thanks for reading!

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  • ctishmanctishman Registered User regular
    edited August 2006
    Get there at 8:00. It's worth it.

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  • Robert KhooRobert Khoo Registered User, ClubPA staff
    edited August 2006
    Both the pre-reg line and the day-of lines were insane last year. Expect more of the same. :)

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2006
    Robert Khoo wrote:
    Both the pre-reg line and the day-of lines were insane last year. Expect more of the same. :)

    I would reccommend getting there at 6am, tomorrow and waiting in front of the Meydenbauer center for the rest of the week to make sure you're first in line.

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  • TGC BitterSweetTGC BitterSweet Registered User new member
    edited August 2006
    Moe_Fwacky wrote:
    Robert Khoo wrote:
    Both the pre-reg line and the day-of lines were insane last year. Expect more of the same. :)

    I would reccommend getting there at 6am, tomorrow and waiting in front of the Meydenbauer center for the rest of the week to make sure you're first in line.
    alright! i'll be there, first thing..tomorrow morning!! :D

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  • Robert KhooRobert Khoo Registered User, ClubPA staff
    edited August 2006
    Someone wrote me and said they would be showing up at 6 AM on Wednesday. :shock:

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2006
    Robert Khoo wrote:
    Someone wrote me and said they would be showing up at 6 AM on Wednesday. :shock:

    That guy is my hero.

    I will buy him lunch.

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2006
    BigRed wrote:
    Robert Khoo wrote:
    Someone wrote me and said they would be showing up at 6 AM on Wednesday. :shock:

    That guy is my hero.

    I will buy him lunch.

    Wow, and here Spook thought he could be first if he camped out on Thursday night. Guess he was wrong.

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2006
    On my way to work on wednesday im going to swing by the MBC to see if anybody is there, lol.

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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu PIGEON Registered User regular
    edited August 2006
    Although the lines are epic, they aren't stagnant; they move at a pretty nice clip once things get going. Unless this year is going to be different.

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  • doczerodoczero Registered User regular
    edited August 2006
    And it's a party while you're waiting.
    Bawls and Tshirts for the front of the line!

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  • NephirijNephirij Registered User regular
    edited August 2006
    I shall be in or near the front this time.

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2006
    Robert Khoo wrote:
    Someone wrote me and said they would be showing up at 6 AM on Wednesday. :shock:

    LIES!

    I just drove by the MBC ready to buy those guys breakfast for being awesome but nobody was at either entrance.

    Punks.

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  • ÄlphämönkëyÄlphämönkëy Registered User regular
    edited August 2006
    BigRed wrote:
    Robert Khoo wrote:
    Someone wrote me and said they would be showing up at 6 AM on Wednesday. :shock:

    LIES!

    I just drove by the MBC ready to buy those guys breakfast for being awesome but nobody was at either entrance.

    Punks.
    Props to BigRed for stopping by though.

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2006
    Im going back there after work to start on some PC freeplay setup stuffs so I better see people camping or ELSE. :P

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  • Mo1sonMo1son Registered User regular
    edited August 2006
    How about Pre-Reggers, what time should we show up to expect to be decently close to the front of the line?

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2006
    Mo1son wrote:
    How about Pre-Reggers, what time should we show up to expect to be decently close to the front of the line?

    The people that evidently are getting there so early ARE the pre-registered people.

    The prereg line will be huge, but will move very quickly once the doors open. Id say get there EARLY on friday, like 8am if you want to be toward the front :P

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  • DocDoc Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2006
    Are they doing the same thing with concerts wristbands this year? Will the be more room in the concert halls? Getting in wasn't a problem last year, but this year is going to be much bigger, right?

    I'm willing to participate in a bloodsport-esque tournament if need be.

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2006
    Doc wrote:
    Are they doing the same thing with concerts wristbands this year? Will the be more room in the concert halls? Getting in wasn't a problem last year, but this year is going to be much bigger, right?

    I'm willing to participate in a bloodsport-esque tournament if need be.

    Yes on wristbands. No on concert hall bigger. Its in the same room, might be setup slightly differently though.

    GET TO THE PREREG LINE EARLY IF YOU WANT INTO THE CONCERTS!

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  • DocDoc Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2006
    Weak sauce. Oh well, I'm sure I will manage to get into the concert somehow.

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  • QuizMasterQuizMaster Registered User regular
    edited August 2006
    Robert Khoo wrote:
    Both the pre-reg line and the day-of lines were insane last year. Expect more of the same. :)

    Errr, what about for the will-call desk for people who didn't get their passes mailed to them? Do you expect that line to be bothersome? Or is that the same line for day-of people?

    After an email from a friend today, I'm suddenly concerned. I apologize if I am being a pain.

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