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PAX 2008 Button Exchange! I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS.
redhalo
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Wow this has been crazy. Thank you all for participating and enjoying yourselves, without everyone's support this would have never taken off like it did. More directly I'd like to thank the assistance of Pure Buttons, lordthanda, Moe Fwacky, jonxp, Big Red, the rest of the excellent Enforcers, whoever the hell actually built the case, Recruit, and the Sheraton Security, We've learned a lot this year on how to better organize this for the next coming PAX, and I hope to see everyone playing again. I have several special ideas floating in my head that I'm going to work on during the next year.
Original OP
Original OP
For those new to this, if you haven't ordered your buttons yet, then you most likely not recieve them in time for PAX. Sorry, try again next year, we'll still be friends.
The concept:
Alright, here's the idea guys. We need a form of identification for forumers at PAX. As Moe has suggested, custom made buttons with our name/avatar or whatever would be a great option, but to extend this idea and make it more Penny Arcade-ish I suggest that each get a bunch of buttons and trade one for one when we meet each other. Thus making it a game of "gotta catch them all".
Frequently asked questions:
Q. How will I know if I've gotten all the buttons?ki
There will be a document made containing all the artwork and forum names so you know who you're trading with, and who you have left.
Q. Cool! How do I get my stuff on it?
[STRIKE]Easy, fill this form out. Include either the original artwork or a picture of the finished button (I suggest original artwork only, because we can crop it down, but this is up to whoever will be doing the printable checklist. Please let me know, and I'll change it!).[/STRIKE] The form for the check off list is closed. If you didn't add your name then you are too late.
Q. I don't see my name/pic in the OP list. Oh noes, what do I do!
If you think you've been overlooked then send a PM to redhalo. He's slow to update and smells funny, but he will get you added.
Q. I ordered my buttons, move me to the "Invested Players" list now!
Pics or it didn't happen. Seriously. With the number of people playing and the ease of anonymity it is likely and known for people to want to be moved on word alone when nothing was done on their part. Also, this is to motivate people into participating more thoroughly since the idea is to bring us together socially.
Q. How do I get a button? What are these "bonus buttons"?
The buttons fall in to two categories, the avatar or "main" buttons, and the "bonus" variety. While there are no set rules for trading them, these general guidelines are encouraged:
- Avatar buttons should be traded for other Avatar buttons, with no challenges or criteria expected to be fulfilled other than you are both Buttoneers.
- Bonus buttons may (or may not!) have special criteria for receiving them, and may go to people outside the button game who fulfill the criteria. This could be a challenge ("What is the flightspeed of an unladen swallow?"), a requirement ("You must be a member of the CEOs of America Club"), or one may just ask for one (remember to say "Please").
Q. I want to make people stand on their head, nude, while singing "Yankee Doodle" to receive my buttons! Can't I do that?
It is perfectly within your rights, but don't expect many people to trade their buttons back with you.
Q. With 55,000+ people, how will I find you all to get my trade on?
Many if not most of us will be attending various community ran events. Feel free to stop by the Pre-PAX Dinner, the Pre-PAX Movie, Pre-PAX Pubcrawl, or the Pre-PAX Breakfast. We'll be there in droves.
Q. I want to make sure I get EVERY SINGLE BUTTON I can, will there be a Buttoneer meetup?
YES. We plan to meet immediately following the closing of PAX in the Sheraton Hotel's Lobby. We'll be easy to find, there's gonna be a lot of buttons around. We can finish off our trade lists, and say our goodbyes.
Q. You said this is a game! How do we know who won?
Everyone is a winner! Especially you! You're so special, you know that?
Q. I heard about some secret button project that would be for...
HUSH! That is not to be spoken of here. See BigRed at the start of PAX (he'll be near/in the BYOC area) and he'll take care of you. Bring your buttons. Please do give him time to check all of the BYOCers in before you storm his location.
Q. Will I be able to fly with my buttons. Are they considered an instrument of death?
Participants to look out for:
I will add button pics as people post them in this thread
Button pictures [122]
Bonus round buttons:
These buttons are extra buttons that represent a shared interest, community or blatant site whoring. There may be special prerequisites to getting these.
The concept:
Alright, here's the idea guys. We need a form of identification for forumers at PAX. As Moe has suggested, custom made buttons with our name/avatar or whatever would be a great option, but to extend this idea and make it more Penny Arcade-ish I suggest that each get a bunch of buttons and trade one for one when we meet each other. Thus making it a game of "gotta catch them all".
Frequently asked questions:
Q. How will I know if I've gotten all the buttons?ki
There will be a document made containing all the artwork and forum names so you know who you're trading with, and who you have left.
Q. Cool! How do I get my stuff on it?
[STRIKE]Easy, fill this form out. Include either the original artwork or a picture of the finished button (I suggest original artwork only, because we can crop it down, but this is up to whoever will be doing the printable checklist. Please let me know, and I'll change it!).[/STRIKE] The form for the check off list is closed. If you didn't add your name then you are too late.
Q. I don't see my name/pic in the OP list. Oh noes, what do I do!
If you think you've been overlooked then send a PM to redhalo. He's slow to update and smells funny, but he will get you added.
Q. I ordered my buttons, move me to the "Invested Players" list now!
Pics or it didn't happen. Seriously. With the number of people playing and the ease of anonymity it is likely and known for people to want to be moved on word alone when nothing was done on their part. Also, this is to motivate people into participating more thoroughly since the idea is to bring us together socially.
Q. How do I get a button? What are these "bonus buttons"?
The buttons fall in to two categories, the avatar or "main" buttons, and the "bonus" variety. While there are no set rules for trading them, these general guidelines are encouraged:
- Avatar buttons should be traded for other Avatar buttons, with no challenges or criteria expected to be fulfilled other than you are both Buttoneers.
- Bonus buttons may (or may not!) have special criteria for receiving them, and may go to people outside the button game who fulfill the criteria. This could be a challenge ("What is the flightspeed of an unladen swallow?"), a requirement ("You must be a member of the CEOs of America Club"), or one may just ask for one (remember to say "Please").
Q. I want to make people stand on their head, nude, while singing "Yankee Doodle" to receive my buttons! Can't I do that?
It is perfectly within your rights, but don't expect many people to trade their buttons back with you.
Q. With 55,000+ people, how will I find you all to get my trade on?
Many if not most of us will be attending various community ran events. Feel free to stop by the Pre-PAX Dinner, the Pre-PAX Movie, Pre-PAX Pubcrawl, or the Pre-PAX Breakfast. We'll be there in droves.
Q. I want to make sure I get EVERY SINGLE BUTTON I can, will there be a Buttoneer meetup?
YES. We plan to meet immediately following the closing of PAX in the Sheraton Hotel's Lobby. We'll be easy to find, there's gonna be a lot of buttons around. We can finish off our trade lists, and say our goodbyes.
Q. You said this is a game! How do we know who won?
Everyone is a winner! Especially you! You're so special, you know that?
Q. I heard about some secret button project that would be for...
HUSH! That is not to be spoken of here. See BigRed at the start of PAX (he'll be near/in the BYOC area) and he'll take care of you. Bring your buttons. Please do give him time to check all of the BYOCers in before you storm his location.
Q. Will I be able to fly with my buttons. Are they considered an instrument of death?
I finally stopped by the airport here and talked to the TSA. 1' -1.5' buttons are not classified as an instrument of death even if you have a 100, and can be carried on or checked (they did say that depending on the TSA Agent you may be asked [forced at gun point] to check the buttons).
But remember this only applies to people whose flight originates in the US. If you are flying into the US with buttons make sure you check with your TSA equivalent before bringing them on a plane. The TSA people here also highly suggested that you check with US Customs (contact via your local embassy) before you try and bring them into the country (they indicated that the problem isn't with the button it's with what you could be hiding in the button).
Recap: If you’re in the US you can fly w/ buttons, if you’re not your probably better off mailing.
Participants to look out for:
I will add button pics as people post them in this thread
Button pictures [122]
redhalo
VThornheart
Snickers
ukiyo e
LewiePs Mummy
Soups *is unable to make it, but CaptainTapole will be trading buttons on his behalf.
CaptainTapole
super...
Atlus Parker
PeasantDave
Captain Cactus And The Water Preservation Squad
emorimiku
Moe Fwacky
mentok1982
Sakebomb
lordthanda
MarsChelios
jonxp
Pantheoungle
Liger
MaoChan
MasterHelios
The_Reflection
Haterot
skarsol
HotSake
Petesalzl
BrokenAngel
Mordored
Houn
MR.T
Lyanth
Strife23
Anngaricus
Cynd3rCyn
JonnyNero
Brian4120
GSpeezy
Queen Brewer
MoonVydeo
tr0tsky
Royale Wih Cheese
netcrusher88
Pat McRotch
LewieP
BigRed
kazuo
Yoshamano
Officer (Recruit, whatever)
MetaverseNomad
MissDizzyBee
Whytmage
RARGPHLAM
Coldbrew
sum10fishy
chaosisorder
LTAcosta
Rayman
MacCartney
Skittles
Fran Goat
Solid_Steve
mare_imbrium
Avid
ariocksayssquee
Sumi
Minja
Theros
CuZZa
HAklowner
hottopicreject
strongesthylian
apotheos
Chrisonfire
zombiebot
Draknodred
plusone
groove
adio92
magiic
Mustard Tiger
bigwah
MrBlarney
Infidel
Kyouteki
Psychoish
shugarae
Dimp
DJBreslin
proXimity
Blain
PunkJr
leeesher
Teh Madd Hatter
Rocket Taco
RedPikachu
AltDelete
PikaPuff
waffleboi9
Belisius
nemaihne
ACC3SS
Porkfry
Gravy Robber
Reisaroni
TrainwreckX
capnjack
HikariStarshine
Yuritau
Archeious
fuzzirella
Mystral721
nephthys
FallenEverdark
Kalaylajayla
eye-shuh
Sable
RoyceSraphim
jadragon
Big Guy
B:L
MojoDC
Prof. Pangloss
Mr_Snuffle
JoshEEE
frankie23
Doc Holliday
kingofpants
Design pictures [37]
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DStalefish
Highfire
Talison
TNTrooper
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Veevee
Viscountalpha
Qs23
AtomicFreak
Crimson Ghost
b0wser
Caelesto
goddessofkats
Accalon
Earley
Zephyril
Trichotomy
Chiparoo
strangemusic
PureNell
Ryan_Rooker
Zealous One
kilaMOMjaro
Aliasunknown
Kittenfist
Rhevik
SlickShughes
giraffeoverlord
parabola
ShDragon
Aydr
Hammy
Raptor
Kilgore
Loxly
ninjowned
Ravenger
Havn't posted any pictures. [15]
Had an image, where did it go?
Moonrush
[/QUOTE]
Imperfect
KittCandi
Squirminator2k
Kwisatz Haderach
casper702
Shade
Beranabus
seraphex
risraels
Pinfeldorf
Labrack2401
Haikufrenzy
leaf
iFold
BlameMonkey
KittCandi
Squirminator2k
Kwisatz Haderach
casper702
Shade
Beranabus
seraphex
risraels
Pinfeldorf
Labrack2401
Haikufrenzy
leaf
iFold
BlameMonkey
Bonus round buttons:
These buttons are extra buttons that represent a shared interest, community or blatant site whoring. There may be special prerequisites to getting these.
PAX 2008 Forums - redhalo
TWEWY player pin - redhalo
Cross Country Super Trip 2008 - Moe Fwaky
PA Team Fortress 2 Server - jonxp
PA Expo 2008 Forums - MaoChan
Random Access Podcast - lordthanda & Qs23
[/QUOTE]
Cookie Brigade - leeesher
Epic Default Productions - JonnyNero
PAX 2008 Assassins Game - MarsChelios
WASD vs. Arrows - Pat McRotch
Lyanth Heterosexual Harem! - CaptainTapole
Random assortment of awesome - Petesalzl
The Grand Galactic Inquisitor - Houn & Snickers
Team Fortress - Solid_Steve
Cake is a Lie - chaosisorder
Why so serious? - LTAcosta
Halo Headshot - LTAcosta
Zerowing - LTAcosta
Rare Button - LTAcosta
Canadian Super Trip - Tr0sky
Gabe & Tycho - Houn
Piracy, Yarr! - LTAcosta
Aperture Science - Captain Cactus And The Water Preservation Squad
Companion Cube - Captain Cactus And The Water Preservation Squad
Chainsaw McNuggets - Gravy Robber
Dr. Horrible - hottopicreject
Fruit Fucker - skarso
Professor Layton - sum10fishy
Bbble Bobble - SlickShughes
Warhammer - parabola
PA Ventrillo - PikaPuff
Pre-PAX Drunkard @ Shorty's - Misterioso
PAX West Coast Train Trip - DStalefish
Doctor Who - Officer
Phalla - MrBlarney
Captain Hammer - proXimity
Green Tortoise - nephthys
Questgiver Loot - Kimog
Keebler Revolution/Corporate Tyrants (lolwut?) - Belisius
Cookie Brigade - leeesher
Mr. Yuk
Donkey Kong
Twisp & Catsby
WaffelSquadronOmega.com -capnjack
Donkey Kong
Twisp & Catsby
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button event rules: event spirit is much appreciated however you need neither be drunk or drinking to receive a button
Also, bludot
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PAX Prime 2014 Buttoneering!
Anyways, I just got home from vacation... I can't wait to see my buttons... they are in my dads car lol... AND supposedly I should be getting some of my bonus buttons in the mail today, so I will post pictures if that does happen
Yeah, lets not. I was tired of coming home from work and having 3 new pages to go through (not an exaggeration by the way). :P
And, since I failed to mention this really early this morning, don't worry Costa, you, Strangemusic, and of course Lyanth herself are all on my special LHH list.
Also. Just now realised that I had Soups name and stuff so I'm gonna fill out the form for him. If he is repeated on there, Thanda, my bad.
BTW, ordered some bonus buttons a few days ago as well.
WCTT 2008 baby!
Also, some of my friends are not providing updates for some reason- Hatter received his buttons, and Kilgore hasn't even registered. I don't know what their deal is.
Edit: 130? Wow. Well, looks like not many people will be getting my buttons. I've got 64 Dr. Faustus, and probably about 50 'I am Giant' buttons.
The twin suns sink beneath the lake,
The shadows lengthen
In Carcosa.
Yeah i'm probably only going to get 49 other buttons
Same, and only 49 other people have a chance to get them from me... so that makes it hard for the people that want all of them ;_;
YOU GUYS ARE MAKING ME FEEL GUILTY! NOW I'M TEMPTED TO BUY MORE! ;_;
As mentioned in the last few pages or so in the other thread, once the List is completed; highlight or emphasize the buttons you want more and set those aside.
Yay, Im special
...I dubbed you Costa, already, though! >.<!! :x ...Fine...
As long as we're stating names, my name is Faustus, and you are free to refer to me as such.
I think moe said that in the spirit of spiritedness or something he'd extended the registration to the tenth. Also, depending on where you live, you may still be able to get the buttons in time. I live in the Seattle area, and I got mine in just under ten days, no rush shipping or anything.
The twin suns sink beneath the lake,
The shadows lengthen
In Carcosa.
...Blame American Gothic for my obsession over this man...
It's still cheaper to use Purebuttons with a rush on the order than it is to use those guys... Purebuttons=Pure win
Oh, and look what came in today:
Im still waiting for the rest of them
In the other thread I asked if anyone was planning for next year already
I hope we do it again! I didn't get to make my pin this year because of time constraints so I had a buddy help me out.
I'm coming to you first.
haha, yeah, those are one of my bonus buttons, so theres only going to be 25 of them, and I'm not sure the stipulations yet :P
Both of them are Doctor Who-ish.
And this one.
I'll gladly trade you a limited edition GGI button, for the Ring of Who's! I also rather like the Dalek one. I want them both!
Well, I will be doing both question and answer style stuff for either and also totally willing to trade as well!
*Keels. Dies. WANTS BOTH*
I am willing to hand over an LHH Button for one of those. (Maybe both since you are super-hot like that. ...So I've heard BA state... *Shifty-eyes; avoiding a beat-down from BA for adding words in mouth*)
I've only ordered 100 buttons - looks like I need to get more.
HOW DARE Y... Wait... well.... okay yeah, he is XD
Oh you... tee hee.