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Missing PAX This Year
Gwyddia
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We recently found out that there shall be no PAX for us this year. Something about being 7+ months pregnant and the doc not wanting me to fly cross-country. Meh. So, PAX-ians, how can I suffer through this and not have this be the worst Labor Day Weekend ever? Should I try to stay up to date via Twitter and friends, or avoid it altogether for fear of sadness and shame. What do you think?
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Then drive across country :P
Go gnome or go home.
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For two days on minimal sleep?
We'll all take pictures, report and perform shamelessly whatever we can do to keep you as near to PAX as possible.
Do I speak well for everyone else?
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In the 3rd trimester you get minimal sleep anyway XD
You could to a train ride. Its not to rough or difficult. It would just be long.
I suggest you hover around the following gaming related websites to get your PAX goodness without leaving the comfort of your own home:
All Games Radio
All Games Radio is an internet radio station that broadcasts podcasts and video game music 24/7. I must admit that this is a bit of blatant self plug here as I host 2 of the podcasts on their roster, so forgive me for this! Nevertheless every year All Games Radio does broadcast live from PAX. We had over 8 hours of broadcast time during last years PAX and we plan to do something similar this year. You can therefore get a taste of PAX by tuning into the station. For more details go to: http://www.allgames.com
Game Trailers
Game trailers had quite a presence at last years PAX and I fear this year will be no different. I suggest you hover around that site to see what they put up video wise there.
Platform Nation
A podcast collective that also has a strong presence at PAX. They, like All Games Radio broadcast live from the show floor. For more details head to Platform Nation
Eat-Sleep-Game
Springing from the ashes of 1UpFM comes Eat-Sleep-Game, the people behind the stupidly successful Rebel FM podcast. I have heard a very strong rumour that they will be at this years PAX so you'd do well to see what they put up during this year's gaming fest. Go to eat-sleep-game.com to find out more.
Gamercast Network
Yes yet another podcast collective. Their flagship show is I believe the Sarcastic Gamer series of podcasts but I may be wrong on that. They will have a strong presence at this years show no doubt, similar to last years, so go take a look here for more info.
Twitter
I suspect within 2-3 days of PAX the Twitter whale will be a common sight and will remain so for most of PAX. Nevertheless Twitter has become the defacto method of communicating and it will prove to be the most reliable and dynamic source of information on the internets. Whilst its up that is! For more info please go to this thread.
I trust the above is of some use to you. Oh and congratulations to you and your significant other in your new little person. I'm sure he/she will grow into a resplendent gaming personage, especially considering the fact that the little mite spent its time in Mummy's womb listening to gaming podcasts from the PAX'09show floor!
Minivan + other drivers.
You = pregnant w/ feet propped up in the backseat, giving orders and/or directions.
Or, you can always subscribe to the PAX twitters. I'm sure we'll be tweeting and posting video uploads on youtube.
True story.
Psh. Back seat = plenty of room to spread out a giant ass map, put your feet up, and bark orders to your cohorts.
And anyway, I was just trying to give her the feeling that she was participating in the driving, since, ya know, she would be sprawled across the back seat relaxing the whole time.
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Map, shmap- Any true geek would have a GPS device and know the EXACT route and know how not to get lost.
Shouldn't a geek believe the map quest gods, not need to know the way, and follow it to the ends of the earth despite knowing the computer is trying to kill you by driving you into the ocean?
I have a map of the country that my parents used to use to travel before I was born. It's never gotten me lost. It has, actually, gotten me found after map quest/technology got me lost.
I believe in the power of the road map.
So, we got them on the phone, and slowed down a bit to allow them to turn around and catch up. The irony? The GPS told them to get off at the next exit, and get on the onramp for the westbound side of the highway.
tl;dr know where you're going before you turn on the GPS
http://www.asylum.com/2009/03/26/gps-leads-driver-to-cliffs-edge/
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/110296
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Nevermind.
(I am kidding and am so sorry for my sick mind.)
Congrats!
I refer you to the other thread with the solution.
Thank you.
1) seeing Seattle, a city where I've never been (and obviously, a con I've not yet experienced)
2) the possibility of meeting RetroforceGo at PAX
3) getting to Pink Godzilla
I dunno if those three things are worth about $400 more. I'm planning to decide yes or no in the next few days...
Atlanta < Seattle
Flying$ > Driving$
The math here is irrefutable.
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All those Destructoid podcasts are terrible. They don't know how to do sound levels at all.
Retronauts is where it's at.
I used to listen to Retronauts, but I felt its cynicism level was over 9000, so I stopped listening to that podcast.
Taking Amtrak or a car to Seattle would take days. It might be cheap, but I'm not sure if I can spare that much time.
Things I liked when I was at Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA) 2007:
* plenty of internet celebrities I like.
* a balanced crowd -- not too many obnoxious teens, /b/tards, or elitist old school fans. And also not as overwhelmingly male as one small comics con I attended.
* few long lines.
* tons of fan made videos.
* video rooms with lesser known and rare shows.
* not-too-pricy food nearby.
* serious and silly panels.
* a separate arcade room (which, compared to other con aspects, skewered male).
* relatively safe location.
* nearby hotels didn't cost too much.
* modest airfare.
...So yeah, unless I find some amazing, well-hidden flight and hotel bargains soon, I'll take a pass on PAX (as well as Dragon Con).
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On a sad but happy note, I'll be at the East Coast one next year. I have family and some close friends in the Boston area that I'll be staying with.
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