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PAX East 2012 BYOC Info/FAQ - Post-Event Feedback starts on page 14
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If you've already signed up, paid, and have your Confirmation email, stating such, you're all set. =)
Vapok
edit: just re read the part where only the person with the BYOC pass can get in, so this leaves me with the question of renting a lan pc.
There are not boxes to rent provided by the con. You might be able to work something out with another attendee though.
Hi Tratnula,
BYOC is just that, "Bring Your Own Computer." So, unfortunately, we don't have or provide computers that people can rent for the purposes of the BYOC room. Having said that, LAN Activities are abound at PAX, and the PC Freeplay Area will have a very large number of gaming computers available that you can use free of charge for a set period of time. Many of the same games that might be happening in the BYOC area are definitely happening in the PC Freeplay area. So, while we don't allow badge sharing for BYOC, and we don't "rent" computers for the purposes of BYOC, there will be a plethora of LAN activities that you'll be able to participate in located in our PC Freeplay area.
Looking forward to seeing you at PAX! I hope I was abe to answer your questions.
-Vapok
Vapok
And how many prizes will there be and what will they be?
Friday morning check-in will start at 8:00AM. You'll be able to queue up probably a bit earlier, but we'll start Check-In on Friday at 8AM.
As for the prizes, well, I can't answer that. =)
Vapok
Thanks!!! That answered my question
Just an FYI, if you bring that, BigRed is going to have to ride it.
After dragging around a 225 pound steamer trunk last year, I had to do something more... nimble.
No, that's not a problem as far as I know as long as you're observing the rule about no ice, and not taking up any space outside your allotted area. Nobody is going to care what's in your backpack.
Though, all food must be shared with Teh Vapok. Only then will I allow it.
Just kidding! Lunch boxes and backpacks with munchies is fine. What we don't allow are actual coolers (the kind the doesn't fit into your backpack), but doesn't sound like this is an issue for you. =)
Also, as Zerzhul mentioned, ICE is no bueno. (That's "No Good" in Spanish). =) If you want to keep stuffs cold or cool I recommend those reusable blocks that you can freeze and refreeze.
Vapok
lol
Next year do an RC Car case mod so you can drive it in.
This must happen.
I might have to steal this idea for Prime.
Have at it! You think I haven't done the math? It's possible, but the components for something powerful enough to raise its computing *and* battery weight are extremely cost-prohibitive without outside funding, not to mention the safety factor. Or should I say, the complete lack of safety in flying a compu-copter around hundreds of sleep deprived BYOCers.
Story of my life.
The only case related project I have coming up is to clean out my case and organize + tie all the different output wires that I had to stuff inside.
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Naw its cool. A lot of my spare gaming machines are OEM rigs that I got for cheap with upgraded components.
Indeed, kick-ass watercooling setups, custom paint, neat lighting are fairly common but not universal, and true ground-up customs usually number only a dozen or less... at least at the last two PAX Easts.
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Thats not a BYOC question since PC tournaments don't have anything to do with BYOC.
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Some places I see a cooler is allowed like a small igloo, as long as there is no liquids and doesn't have wheels on it. Is this correct?
I would also like to clarify a small dolly / or cart to lug in the equipment vs making a ton of trips from the car, I read that it is allowed and other places state due to unions we can not use a 2 wheel dolly or cart can you correct this please.
I also reserved 2 spots for the BYOPC and my buddy reserved one for space so we can use our 28in monitors, We should be allotted 3 outlets each since we have 3 total spots between us, so I can plug in my G19 Keyboard correct?
- Handle on BF3 is Unrealized1977
Correct, you are allowed a small lunch sized cooler that doesnt have water ice.
You are allowed to use a 4 wheeled cart on the expo floor only, otherwise 2 wheeled handtruck/dolly is fine everywhere else.
That should be fine, be sure you guys sit on the same power circuit though, if you have questions where you can sit so you are on the same circuit ask me or my staff at the event.
We just dont know what the circuit layout will be until its actually setup
http://www.amazon.com/Magna-Cart-Flatform-Wheeled-Truck/dp/B002TITK8O/ref=pd_sim_sg_1
You said that was cool right?
Any idea if we want to part @ the expo what time we should leave and get there by to actually get onsite parking?
Will be interesting, im mostly playing battlefield 3, I hope that you have a metro server running w/no smaw/rpg and 320... otherwise it just becomes a frag fest.
There wont be space to store the cart in BYOC that isn't your seat. Id suggest putting it back in your car.
That cart is fine for anywhere in the BCEC (2 wheels is legit)
that cart is only legit if you are using the loading dock and keeping it on floor 0 (expo hall). You will not be allowed to use that cart on any other floor.
Im assuming that is cool right?