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VThornheart is coming to PAX!

LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
edited August 2008 in PAX Archive
VThornheart wrote: »
Bah. =( It looks like the inevitable fact of me having to find another job is going to be an issue after all. I'll help out as much as I can with planning if people still want to do the Magical Mystery Tour, but I'm apparently going to have to pull a "cut and run" from PAX. =( My wife and I sat down yesterday to calculate how much money we'd have for a move with and without the PAX trip. We just won't be able to pull it off.... and after the week I've had at work, I don't think there's going to be a miracle come from behind victory for my company.

I'm sorry that I'm bailing on you guys... I'll still be on the forum, and I'll help to plan the itinerary and organize the trip if it'll help. I wish I could've gone, not just because of the tour or PAX itself but because there's so many people I've met in the forums here since I started posting regularly that I'd like to have met. Perhaps if circumstances find me in a better position next year, I'll be able to find myself at PAX.

=( I've got to go break the news to ElectricTurtle now. I was hoping to help volunteer to help out over there as well for the dinner. Bah... hopefully things are going to turn out better for my PAX plans next year. All I need is a stable job, a place to live, and some time off in August. Sadly, this August the first two seem too unlikely now for me to take the risk by going to PAX. =( Indeed, it is a festival of suck. =(

Anyways, I'll post some itinerary plans this weekend... I'm going to try and keep planning this as if I were going, so that hopefully it'll go smoothly. What we need, if anyone's up for it, is for someone to be willing to take over the actual "during event" festivities (and if you'd like to take over the itinerary planning and pre-organizing, you're welcome to it as well if it's the kind of thing you dig... but I'll be here in the forum at least, so I can help with that if you'd rather just to the actual event).

Anyways, I'll post again tomorrow with some preliminary plans... anyone who's up for the task, PM me or post here.

This guy right here. He is the hero of PAX.


In case you have missed his posts, he is not only a lovely person, kind and generous, but he is has also been influential in organising a whole bunch of community stuff.

Don't just take my word for it. Just a selection of random quotes, there are hundreds more of the same.
Snickers wrote: »
Without VThornheart, the Magical Mystery Tour would NEVER have happened. He is the backbone of that event! I believe PAX needs someone with his dedication to the community in attendance.
ElectricTurtle wrote: »
In addition to his work on the Tour, he's done other things in the past such as the Classic Console Night in his hotel room. He shows a willingness to help with things beyond the events he organizes, demonstrated by his interested in helping with the Pre-PAX Dinner. He has been one of the most active and helpful people in the PAX forum, trying to give those new to the event the proper context and background necessary to prepare for it.

Of those people who would have gone to PAX but for unfortunate circumstances, I can think of none more deserving.
LewiePs Mummy wrote: »
So, Evil Chris Priestly, please pick VT, he's a really wonderful man, who contributes massively to this community; he's kind (just check out some of his posts in H/A); he really cares about other people; he's still organising the Magical Mystery Tour even though he thinks he's not coming; he's responsible - he's sacrificing PAX without complaint; we will all love your company for ever and buy lost of your stuff; I'll paint you a picture (providing its not gory, violent or exploitative) without payment, gratis and for free (or then again, I won't just in case you don't like my paintings!); I'll bring you biscuits (cookies, I know, but I'm English) and marmalade and Lady Grey tea and Cadbury's chocolate. Please?
Raiden333 wrote: »
I have no camera equipment to contribute to this effort, but I am crossing my fingers for you VT.
kropotkin wrote: »
I'm not a religious person but I am praying for VT right now!
Lyanth wrote: »
Dangit VT! Stop being such a nice person!



Bioware ran a competition, and everyone rallied around to help VT win, particularly kropotkin and his mad video skills. You can see the winning video here.

PAX is the real winner.

Thank you to everyone at Bioware, in particular Evil Chris. Can't wait to see you at PAX VT.

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  • sobjwsobjw Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Yay!

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    You guys rock my socks! I couldn't have done any of this without you guys. I've never, ever met a nicer community on the internet. Perhaps after the Pre-PAX dinner, we can join up with the Pub Crawl and I can buy you all a round of drinks in celebration? =)

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  • TransparentTransparent Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I'm totally happy for you. Congrats.

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  • The_ReflectionThe_Reflection Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    PAX is now complete.

    Three cheers for VT!!!

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2008
    :^:

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  • HaikufrenzyHaikufrenzy Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    This was amazing to watch happen in real time....

    We all must also show some love for Bioware. Since they made the choice to give him the minion position. Come on everyone, LET US PLAY MASS EFFECT TO THANK THEM!

    (Unless you only have a PS3, in which case I feel sorry for you for missing out on the awesomeness of Mass Effect.)

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Woot! Three cheers for BioWare!!!

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Heh, I am in the middle of Mass Effect right now.

    VT, whilst minioning, could you see about a patch for fixing mako controls?
    :D

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  • jonxpjonxp [E] PC Security Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    w00t! Drinks will be had! (and I don't have to share a hotel room ;-)).

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  • HotSakeHotSake Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I said FUUUUUUUCK YEAH!

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  • spydeyspydey Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Congrads VT.

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  • MissDizzyBeeMissDizzyBee Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hooray, I get to meet vthorn at PAX!! <33

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  • AstayonixAstayonix Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I'm a little late to the party, but VTHORNHEART WELCOME TO PAX 2008! WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! <3<3<3

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  • LTAcostaLTAcosta Boston, MARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    now we just need to find some way to get you in to the BYOC lol

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I am completely overjoyed! =) Woooooooooot! =)

    lol jonxp! =) Aye, I'm glad it turned out this way as well! I don't know if I could've made it given transportation and ticket costs even with the hotel offer (which was ultra-awesome of you to offer however! =) )

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  • LyanthLyanth Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Congrats VT! I've actually been checking the forums through my sleepless stupor just for you ^^

    Can't wait to see ya there!

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  • ElectricTurtleElectricTurtle Seeress WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    LTAcosta wrote: »
    now we just need to find some way to get you in to the BYOC lol

    I could send him a 386 for the BYOC contest... :P

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  • TimeCruiserMikeTimeCruiserMike Past Organizer of the West Coast Train Trip San Fernando ValleyRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    /gratz

    you deserve it!

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  • The_ReflectionThe_Reflection Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    so, you are totally gonna wear the wrex mask while at the bioware booth, right?

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  • TransparentTransparent Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Bioware just got a few more points in my book for this.

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Aye, I'll 100% be wearing the Wrex mask! =) I told them that I'd be willing to do the hula in a grass skirt as well though, so if they take my challenge I'll be donning both a Wrex mask and said skirt. ;)=)

    BioWare definitely rocks my socks!

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    grats VT. I'll see you at the dinner/pub crawl :D

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Definitively tr0tsky!

    To all IRC-bound Forumites: Celebrational Starcraft is ON tonight! =)

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  • CaptainTapoleCaptainTapole Awesome in the Possum - Yee-Haw! Northern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    VT will be there. VT will be there.

    ..Now where are all the Ghettofied-White-Booty-Shakers to go bump-bump in the confetti??

    .....Yeah, I know. Weirdo imagination.

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  • mare_imbriummare_imbrium Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    So as a Bioware minion what exactly do you have to do besides wear a shirt proclaiming your status and take video of PAX?

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Go around being either absolutely evil or absolutely kind. Never in between.

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  • PetesalzlPetesalzl vorpal blade in hand Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Have to say, couldn't have happened to a better fella, congrats and hope to see you there.

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  • WhytmageWhytmage Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    OMFG WAY TO GO OMG!!!!!

    I just got home and found out. That's so awesome! Way to go!!!

    I am always down fror drinks.

    Do you know when you get in and all?

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  • WhytmageWhytmage Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    This is so awesome. VThorn won the contest, I got a promotion at work. Things are so splendid!

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  • JonnyNeroJonnyNero Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Sweetness!!!!!

    THIS IS GOING TO BE THE BEST PAX EVER!

    :P

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  • Mystral721Mystral721 Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Whoo, congrats! I love a happy ending!

    (Well, not THAT kind of "happy ending".....what am I saying, that kind too!)

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  • nemaihnenemaihne Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hi, I've been following this whole thing as a lurker because I didn't want to butt in where I don't know people. But I just have to say I'm really excited for you and am totally stoked that you won. I've been quietly keeping my fingers crossed and your being able to go makes me feel as if I'd won, too. From what I've read, all of Pax did just by virtue of your being able to make it as well. :)
    You've been a class act all through this and it couldn't have worked out better. Gratz!

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  • proXimityproXimity Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    VT, FUCK YEAH!
    Comin' to PAX to save the motherfucking day yeah!

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Whytmage wrote: »
    This is so awesome. VThorn won the contest, I got a promotion at work. Things are so splendid!

    WOOT! Congrats Whytmage!!! =) Excellent!

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  • redhaloredhalo Also a Professional Alcoholic Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Oh snap, I knew you'd make it out VT! Now I get to take the pleasure (truly) of handing you back your buttons.

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  • BrokenAngelBrokenAngel Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Congrats VT! ^.^

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  • SnickersSnickers Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I come home from a partially dismal day at work... To find out that VT WON! This just totally made my day!

    Congrats VT for winning what you rightly deserve! Congrats BioWare for picking the best minion and representative you could! And BIG kudos to Tr0tsky for all his hard work!

    Let the celebration commence!
    Celebrate!

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    nemaihne wrote: »
    Hi, I've been following this whole thing as a lurker because I didn't want to butt in where I don't know people. But I just have to say I'm really excited for you and am totally stoked that you won. I've been quietly keeping my fingers crossed and your being able to go makes me feel as if I'd won, too. From what I've read, all of Pax did just by virtue of your being able to make it as well. :)
    You've been a class act all through this and it couldn't have worked out better. Gratz!

    You're always welcome around here nemaihne! =)=) You're too good to me. =) Now, if you have Starcraft you should join the IRC channel tonight and introduce yourself to the group via some Zerg-on-Protoss action! =)

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    redhalo wrote: »
    Oh snap, I knew you'd make it out VT! Now I get to take the pleasure (truly) of handing you back your buttons.

    I'm looking forward to being able to meet you in person, and hopefully buying you a pint! ;)

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  • ColdbrewColdbrew Down in Front Productions Lake Stevens, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    hmm, a Starcraft celebration tonite? That's a damn good idea! Now to grab an irc client and join. :P
    Gratz btw, and don't forget to get your pins from redhalo cuz i'll be after one!

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