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PAX East 2012 BYOC Info/FAQ - Post-Event Feedback starts on page 14
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That is what I said in my last post.
Yes, as long as you dont go over your power draw its fine.
Also make sure you sit where both seats are on the same power circuit. If you have questions about this ask me at the event.
and also how far is it to walk from parking to BYOC room, like for when carrying our equipment?
I ALWAYS lock my stuff up at any LAN. Pax has great security, but its always better to be safe than sorry. Personally I use security screws on my case which require a special tool to remove, this will make sure nobody tried to open ur case and swipe a video card or something. I also highly recommend using a laptop lock. You can lock down an entire PC/monitor with just one laptop lock. Most LCDs have a spot in the back for you to lock them down with a laptop lock, so what I do is secure the cable to the case first by looping it thu itself (if your case has a built in handle, or holes in the back for water cooling tubes you can use that to secure the cable to the case). Then I wrap the cable around a table leg a couple times and secure it to the back of the monitor. Nobody will be walking off with any of your gear that way =)
as for the distance to the BYOC room from the parking lot... last year it was a pain. There is a bus that takes you from the parking lot around to the entrance but it was quite a haul. Im bringing a little $20 luggage cart I picked up at walmart to move my gear this time.
How will I know I am not exceeding power?
Also, my headphone amp use an obnoxious power brick. Is there enough room to accommodate said brick?
The BYOC room is /NOT/ in the same location as last year. It will be on Level 0 / Expo Hall B1 on the West side of the building. This provides several pro's, one of them being that you'll have access to drive up to the loading dock area on Friday morning, and walk your equipment directly into the PC Room without having to go all over creation. Sunday Afternoon will be a bit different, but we still plan on using the loading dock (just might have to walk a tad bit further).
Vapok
Or it will bring back horrible memories of house explosions...
BUT I was just informed I need to be at the info booth at 830a on friday for official Omeganaut biz-nezz. and who knows how long that'll take.
so i beg for advice - how do i:
- avoid seemingly having to lug my BYOC stuff around the entirety of the BCEC
- get a prime seat (next to my friend brian and flatline (and i think flatline's friend is going to be there too) besides)
AND
- be on time for the Omega-meeting?
normally i wouldn't be adverse to bending time and/or space, but, wouldn't you know it, BOTH my TARDIS and time turner are in the shop. sooooo.... suggestions?
PAX East 2012 Omeganaut. Awesomest. Time. Ever.
I would guess that given your Omega-commitments, the BYOC Security team would likely help you get in as early as possible. As far as seating goes... I'm not sure what the minimum is for group seating, but I would think group seating would be available soon if they're still doing group seating this year.
JR
See where it says "loading dock" on The Exhibit level? See Expo Hall B1? It will be on the side that is towards the "west service road".
The minimum is 6, though I don't think they're accepting groups yet. I've been eagerly awaiting the announcement to submit group info.
I am working on this, waiting on one thing first.
Check your private messages. =)
-Vapok
Vapok
Nope, unpaid people don't count toward the total or tickets sold number. You have to pay to get a seat (Just like a concert...) Registration is closed.
If there is enough noshows there is a slight possibility we could sell BYOC passes at the door but that is very unlikely.
JR
Yes, space is being partitioned off from the Expo Hall B1.
Pax East '12 checklist: [x] 3 day pass, [x] hotel booked, [x] byoc seat registered, [ ] cookies baked, [ ] omegathon won.
nollie, if you're in Group Seating already, your seat will be reserved in the area of your group. However, if you're worried about it, feel free to come find me early on Friday morning after 7am, but before 8am, and we'll make sure you're good to go. =)
Vapok
I probably have you down for 8-Bit Chips, please check our website and verify I have the appropriate name to use when I submit the list to BigRed.
I can host LAN Servers with no worries!
Yay!
Just dont run folding while playing BF3 and you should be fine
alrighty tyvm
Pax East '12 checklist: [x] 3 day pass, [x] hotel booked, [x] byoc seat registered, [ ] cookies baked, [ ] omegathon won.
PAX East 2018 4-Day Pass [X] BYOC Pass [X] Hotel Reservation [X]
See y'all at PAX East 2018!
According to the first post... it hasnt
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if not i have a group i need to add...
QUESTION:
what time is will call on Thursday?
It just went up yesterday
I hate you so much right now
I wanted to get one but I will be short on cash until after PAX is done with. My bar tabs runneth over!
I will find out times for willcall for you.
Edit: eta for that will be tomorrow, need to ask during EST business hours.
Oh well, perhaps when Ivy Bridge comes out and I've had a chance to save up a bit... it will be glorious!
Are we aloud monitors arms/supports that clamp on to the tables?
In the past we have not allowed this due to possible damage to the tables which are not PAX property. Plus they don't work on most convention center tables, not enough table for them to clamp onto cause theres usually a metal ledge 1" inward.
Just re-attach the base
No.