That chart doesn't look like it can seat 550 people , or does that number include both freeplay AND BYOC?
I just did the math and counted it up, there are 550 seats on that chart.
You fail at math yo
There are indeed no longer 550 seats there, we cut some because BYOC reg went up late so we wernt going to sell through all the way because PAX tickets sold out. Its about at 450ish seats now.
I counted the left side and then estimated the right because I was half awake.
That chart doesn't look like it can seat 550 people , or does that number include both freeplay AND BYOC?
I just did the math and counted it up, there are 550 seats on that chart.
You fail at math yo
There are indeed no longer 550 seats there, we cut some because BYOC reg went up late so we wernt going to sell through all the way because PAX tickets sold out. Its about at 450ish seats now.
I counted the left side and then estimated the right because I was half awake.
SC2, TF2, Battlefield bad company 2, L4D2, League of legends (since i hear its a tournament), Theres still a lot of call of duty 4 going on, Blur, The new worms thats coming out on steam the week before PAX, and Alien Swarm (Free!)
I'm going to out on a limb here and say starcraft 2.
I'm actually thinking it's going to be TF2. Starcraft is Starcraft, but it's still an old school RTS. Those are just not as popular as an FPS. And with two titans from each category I think we'll see a lot more TF2.
Not that it matters, since fun will be had either way.
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Is there ever any Quake 3 or Doom(II) action going down or is it primarily Valve/Blizz/<generic modern combat> games?
I've also got a handful of copies of Daikatana. You know you want to LAN that. :winky:
BYOC attendees will get to check into BYOC 2h before PAX opening, So you guys can get all situated and get your stuff setup. I will post info where that will be and other instructions later when more things are finalized. Although Just like last year, theres no guarantee the network or Internet will be up and ready before the PAX start time. You guys will also be required to remain in BYOC until PAX opening (no wandering about). This is basically just so you guys can get things setup before the craziness of PAX starts.
Q: Basically I'm not allowed to be in the queue room? How's that supposed to work? What if I bring my computer later like around noon?
(obv first time byoc)
murte on
PAX Prime 2011 (+) PAX Prime 3-day - In my hands! (+) PAX Dev 2-day - READY (+) BYOC - READY (+) Hotel - READY
Well you can if you want to, you will just have to check in your computer later in the day. Or you can go down to the queue room, but by the time you get checked in and hooked your stuff up you might be toward the end of that line :P
Any word on concert bracelets? 'cause waiting for those in the main lines will take away a couple of hours from my beauty sleep, trying to get one of those dam strips of paper and adhesive. Would like to know as to not be disappointed for Anamanaguchi.
Any word on concert bracelets? 'cause waiting for those in the main lines will take away a couple of hours from my beauty sleep, trying to get one of those dam strips of paper and adhesive. Would like to know as to not be disappointed for Anamanaguchi.
As my understanding is that the concerts come with byoc automatically.
murte on
PAX Prime 2011 (+) PAX Prime 3-day - In my hands! (+) PAX Dev 2-day - READY (+) BYOC - READY (+) Hotel - READY
Any word on concert bracelets? 'cause waiting for those in the main lines will take away a couple of hours from my beauty sleep, trying to get one of those dam strips of paper and adhesive. Would like to know as to not be disappointed for Anamanaguchi.
As my understanding is that the concerts come with byoc automatically.
Normally this is true however it has been stated that they dont know if they are going to have bracelets for BYOC this year.
Anyone have any idea when the Tournaments go live? Lanfest website says 1st August, and I'd quite like to buy/install all of the games before we travel across to the US next week!
(I saw the above list, but wondered if there was anything else, or anything I should 'train' in )
Anyone have any idea when the Tournaments go live? Lanfest website says 1st August, and I'd quite like to buy/install all of the games before we travel across to the US next week!
(I saw the above list, but wondered if there was anything else, or anything I should 'train' in )
As far as the BYOC only things, There will be an email that goes out to everyone signed up for BYOC with a summary of some of the things we are doing. Can also post it in this thread.
Any word on concert bracelets? 'cause waiting for those in the main lines will take away a couple of hours from my beauty sleep, trying to get one of those dam strips of paper and adhesive. Would like to know as to not be disappointed for Anamanaguchi.
This is also awfully important to the hubbsters and I, as it will significantly change our plans if they are not to be provided to BYOC peeps. Hope to hear soonly!
Oh, thought of a question: It was sort of accepted by BigRed by ignoring it earlier in this thread, but I'd like an explicit answer to this:
The security of personal belongings aside, will coolers be allowed to slouch around in your BYOC space indefinitely? Like, that guy was sayin' that he's temped to stock up on supermarket food and have a cooler - Will there be any foreseeable issues with that practice, aside from people possibly filching your cheddar and Tab? Like, I'll be allowed in with my [Icebox of Bottomless Provision], yes?
Any word on concert bracelets? 'cause waiting for those in the main lines will take away a couple of hours from my beauty sleep, trying to get one of those dam strips of paper and adhesive. Would like to know as to not be disappointed for Anamanaguchi.
This is also awfully important to the hubbsters and I, as it will significantly change our plans if they are not to be provided to BYOC peeps. Hope to hear soonly!
Oh, thought of a question: It was sort of accepted by BigRed by ignoring it earlier in this thread, but I'd like an explicit answer to this:
The security of personal belongings aside, will coolers be allowed to slouch around in your BYOC space indefinitely? Like, that guy was sayin' that he's temped to stock up on supermarket food and have a cooler - Will there be any foreseeable issues with that practice, aside from people possibly filching your cheddar and Tab? Like, I'll be allowed in with my [Icebox of Bottomless Provision], yes?
Well I can announce there will be *SOME* wristbands, but if there will be enough for every person in BYOC... we dont know yet.
As far as a cooler... I will inquire with a couple people.
So I got word, like as soon as I made my last post, lols.
I will start with the bad news:
I will only have 100 wristbands for BYOC.
So... The first 100 people who ask for a wristband during check-in on Friday morning will get one.
I am going to be harsh here, but if you forget to ask for one during your check-in at the BYOC Desk then you missed your boat. Have to do this due to the low supply.
So you have to ask for one during checkin when we put your barcode on your badge, not before or after
one wristband per BYOC attendee who does the above
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!!!
GET YOUR BYOC SEAT BEFORE THE CLOSE OF BYOC REGISTRATION AND YOU WILL RECEIVE AT NO EXTRA CHARGE...
In BYOC this year, we will have a video/audio stream from the main theater at Benaroya.
There will be a couple projectors throwing up Concert main theater content and audio will be over ventrilo.
So unless you really want to see stuff in person, you could just hang out in BYOC to view the concerts.
Edit:
It looks like it will just be concert stream. The other main theater stuff is 50-50 right now. So it might be there or it might not, no promises.
Any word on concert bracelets? 'cause waiting for those in the main lines will take away a couple of hours from my beauty sleep, trying to get one of those dam strips of paper and adhesive. Would like to know as to not be disappointed for Anamanaguchi.
This is also awfully important to the hubbsters and I, as it will significantly change our plans if they are not to be provided to BYOC peeps. Hope to hear soonly!
Oh, thought of a question: It was sort of accepted by BigRed by ignoring it earlier in this thread, but I'd like an explicit answer to this:
The security of personal belongings aside, will coolers be allowed to slouch around in your BYOC space indefinitely? Like, that guy was sayin' that he's temped to stock up on supermarket food and have a cooler - Will there be any foreseeable issues with that practice, aside from people possibly filching your cheddar and Tab? Like, I'll be allowed in with my [Icebox of Bottomless Provision], yes?
Well I can announce there will be *SOME* wristbands, but if there will be enough for every person in BYOC... we dont know yet.
As far as a cooler... I will inquire with a couple people.
COOLERS:
Rules on coolers:
We will go with no
Although I highly suggest you PM/IM me to ask :P
In BYOC this year, we will have a video/audio stream from the main theater at Benaroya.
There will be a couple projectors throwing up Concert main theater content and audio will be over ventrilo.
So unless you really want to see stuff in person, you could just hang out in BYOC to view the concerts.
Edit:
It looks like it will just be concert stream. The other main theater stuff is 50-50 right now. So it might be there or it might not, no promises.
In BYOC this year, we will have a video/audio stream from the main theater at Benaroya.
There will be a couple projectors throwing up Concert main theater content and audio will be over ventrilo.
So unless you really want to see stuff in person, you could just hang out in BYOC to view the concerts.
Edit:
It looks like it will just be concert stream. The other main theater stuff is 50-50 right now. So it might be there or it might not, no promises.
THAT is awesome!
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In BYOC this year, we will have a video/audio stream from the main theater at Benaroya.
There will be a couple projectors throwing up Concert main theater content and audio will be over ventrilo.
So unless you really want to see stuff in person, you could just hang out in BYOC to view the concerts.
Edit:
It looks like it will just be concert stream. The other main theater stuff is 50-50 right now. So it might be there or it might not, no promises.
In BYOC this year, we will have a video/audio stream from the main theater at Benaroya.
There will be a couple projectors throwing up Concert main theater content and audio will be over ventrilo.
So unless you really want to see stuff in person, you could just hang out in BYOC to view the concerts.
Edit:
It looks like it will just be concert stream. The other main theater stuff is 50-50 right now. So it might be there or it might not, no promises.
Darn, that option does look appealing, but I HAVE to get to the JoCo concert... speaking of which, how will distribution go for Saturday? First 100 to ask when you walk in, in the morning wins?
For Saturday lets do the first 100 BYOC people who ask the BYOC desk at PAX opening.
note:
for Saturday you guys dont line up on the 6th floor. you can just hang out anywhere and head straight up when PAX opens.
Just wondering, but if I'm really keen to get one of those Saturday wristbands I could wait out side the entrance to the BYOC are right?
No you cant. You guys wont be allowed to get up to the 6th floor until PAX opens on saturday. So you either have to wait in the queue room or mill around in the public areas (by the tullys/subway) until opening.
No you cant. You guys wont be allowed to get up to the 6th floor until PAX opens on saturday. So you either have to wait in the queue room or mill around in the public areas (by the tullys/subway) until opening.
All right. I will probably just go line up in the big line on Saturday morning and maybe duck out once I get my wristband.
Also I just wanted to say thanks for all the answers in this thread! It's really helpful for a first timer.
Although I ask if you are a BYOC attendee and you manage to get a wristband in line to not try and get a 2nd from me, they are in highly limited supply and would prefer them to go to as many BYOC people as possible.
This is also awfully important to the hubbsters and I, as it will significantly change our plans if they are not to be provided to BYOC peeps. Hope to hear soonly!
Oh, thought of a question: It was sort of accepted by BigRed by ignoring it earlier in this thread, but I'd like an explicit answer to this:
The security of personal belongings aside, will coolers be allowed to slouch around in your BYOC space indefinitely? Like, that guy was sayin' that he's temped to stock up on supermarket food and have a cooler - Will there be any foreseeable issues with that practice, aside from people possibly filching your cheddar and Tab? Like, I'll be allowed in with my [Icebox of Bottomless Provision], yes?
Duct tape a laptop to it and call it an outboard chiller.
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You're not math.
I want to get them pre-installed :-)
just what i could think of off the top of my head
I'm actually thinking it's going to be TF2. Starcraft is Starcraft, but it's still an old school RTS. Those are just not as popular as an FPS. And with two titans from each category I think we'll see a lot more TF2.
Not that it matters, since fun will be had either way.
"Read twice, post once. It's almost like 'measure twice, cut once' only with reading." - MetaverseNomad
I've also got a handful of copies of Daikatana. You know you want to LAN that. :winky:
Its mostly newer games that are played. Im sure you can probably get some quake 3 arena going though...
Q: Basically I'm not allowed to be in the queue room? How's that supposed to work? What if I bring my computer later like around noon?
(obv first time byoc)
(+) PAX Prime 3-day - In my hands!
(+) PAX Dev 2-day - READY
(+) BYOC - READY
(+) Hotel - READY
(+) PAX Prime 3-day - In my hands!
(+) PAX Dev 2-day - READY
(+) BYOC - READY
(+) Hotel - READY
Would it be possible to leave the BOYC area and head back to the lines if I wanted?
Yes there are, but you need a three day pass to PAX as well and those sold out a long time ago.
Thank you
(+) PAX Prime 3-day - In my hands!
(+) PAX Dev 2-day - READY
(+) BYOC - READY
(+) Hotel - READY
As my understanding is that the concerts come with byoc automatically.
(+) PAX Prime 3-day - In my hands!
(+) PAX Dev 2-day - READY
(+) BYOC - READY
(+) Hotel - READY
Normally this is true however it has been stated that they dont know if they are going to have bracelets for BYOC this year.
(I saw the above list, but wondered if there was anything else, or anything I should 'train' in
These are the PC tournaments:
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=125389
As far as the BYOC only things, There will be an email that goes out to everyone signed up for BYOC with a summary of some of the things we are doing. Can also post it in this thread.
I told my Boss that the Friday of PAX is a religious holiday.
This is also awfully important to the hubbsters and I, as it will significantly change our plans if they are not to be provided to BYOC peeps. Hope to hear soonly!
Oh, thought of a question: It was sort of accepted by BigRed by ignoring it earlier in this thread, but I'd like an explicit answer to this:
The security of personal belongings aside, will coolers be allowed to slouch around in your BYOC space indefinitely? Like, that guy was sayin' that he's temped to stock up on supermarket food and have a cooler - Will there be any foreseeable issues with that practice, aside from people possibly filching your cheddar and Tab? Like, I'll be allowed in with my [Icebox of Bottomless Provision], yes?
Well I can announce there will be *SOME* wristbands, but if there will be enough for every person in BYOC... we dont know yet.
As far as a cooler... I will inquire with a couple people.
So I got word, like as soon as I made my last post, lols.
I will start with the bad news:
I will only have 100 wristbands for BYOC.
So... The first 100 people who ask for a wristband during check-in on Friday morning will get one.
I am going to be harsh here, but if you forget to ask for one during your check-in at the BYOC Desk then you missed your boat. Have to do this due to the low supply.
So you have to ask for one during checkin when we put your barcode on your badge, not before or after
one wristband per BYOC attendee who does the above
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!!!
GET YOUR BYOC SEAT BEFORE THE CLOSE OF BYOC REGISTRATION AND YOU WILL RECEIVE AT NO EXTRA CHARGE...
In BYOC this year, we will have a video/audio stream from the main theater at Benaroya.
There will be a couple projectors throwing up Concert main theater content and audio will be over ventrilo.
So unless you really want to see stuff in person, you could just hang out in BYOC to view the concerts.
Edit:
It looks like it will just be concert stream. The other main theater stuff is 50-50 right now. So it might be there or it might not, no promises.
COOLERS:
Rules on coolers:
We will go with no
Although I highly suggest you PM/IM me to ask :P
THAT is awesome!
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Internet High-Five!
Darn, that option does look appealing, but I HAVE to get to the JoCo concert... speaking of which, how will distribution go for Saturday? First 100 to ask when you walk in, in the morning wins?
note:
for Saturday you guys dont line up on the 6th floor. you can just hang out anywhere and head straight up when PAX opens.
I approve!
Just wondering, but if I'm really keen to get one of those Saturday wristbands I could wait out side the entrance to the BYOC are right?
No you cant. You guys wont be allowed to get up to the 6th floor until PAX opens on saturday. So you either have to wait in the queue room or mill around in the public areas (by the tullys/subway) until opening.
All right. I will probably just go line up in the big line on Saturday morning and maybe duck out once I get my wristband.
Also I just wanted to say thanks for all the answers in this thread! It's really helpful for a first timer.
Although I ask if you are a BYOC attendee and you manage to get a wristband in line to not try and get a 2nd from me, they are in highly limited supply and would prefer them to go to as many BYOC people as possible.