PAX East 2012 BYOC Info/FAQ - Post-Event Feedback starts on page 14

BigRed · March 2012

mpizzi wrote: »

That is my only purpose is to use it on floor zero for the lan party, i dont plan on using it anywhere else but there.
Im assuming that is cool right?

That is what I said in my last post.

Tichinde925 · March 2012

I bought 2 seats. Since I have 4 Power Jacks available and the total cannot be over 7 AMPS, is it okay to connect my PC, Two Monitors and One Headphone Amp to the power jacks?

BigRed · March 2012

Tichinde925 wrote: »

I bought 2 seats. Since I have 4 Power Jacks available and the total cannot be over 7 AMPS, is it okay to connect my PC, Two Monitors and One Headphone Amp to the power jacks?

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.

Jonoseel · March 2012

Would you recommend bringing locks for our cases, monitors and peripherals?
and also how far is it to walk from parking to BYOC room, like for when carrying our equipment?

thr4sher · March 2012

Jonoseel wrote: »

Would you recommend bringing locks for our cases, monitors and peripherals?
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.

Tichinde925 · March 2012

Do I need to bring my AMP meter or is there one already there?

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?

Vapok · March 2012

Jonoseel wrote: »

also how far is it to walk from parking to BYOC room, like for when carrying our equipment?

thr4sher wrote: »

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.

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).

thorkon · March 2012

Just finished this and I will be bringing it along with the Link Pc. It's only a cell phone dock but I am sure people will get kick out of it

Or it will bring back horrible memories of house explosions...

sary · March 2012

ok, so. checkin is starting at 8a on friday. which would normally be fine, causing no problems other than the fact that i'd have to actually see that thing they call "morning" to get a prime seat.

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?

zerzhul · March 2012

sary wrote: »

ok, so. checkin is starting at 8a on friday. which would normally be fine, causing no problems other than the fact that i'd have to actually see that thing they call "morning" to get a prime seat.

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?

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.

jrdobbs · March 2012

If this is the floor plan, where exactly are you talking about?

Vapok wrote: »

Jonoseel wrote: »

also how far is it to walk from parking to BYOC room, like for when carrying our equipment?

thr4sher wrote: »

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.

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).

zerzhul · March 2012

jrdobbs wrote: »

If this is the floor plan, where exactly are you talking about?

Vapok wrote: »

Jonoseel wrote: »

also how far is it to walk from parking to BYOC room, like for when carrying our equipment?

thr4sher wrote: »

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.

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).

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".

ransim · March 2012

zerzhul wrote: »

sary wrote: »

ok, so. checkin is starting at 8a on friday. which would normally be fine, causing no problems other than the fact that i'd have to actually see that thing they call "morning" to get a prime seat.

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?

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.

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.

BigRed · March 2012

ransim wrote: »

zerzhul wrote: »

sary wrote: »

ok, so. checkin is starting at 8a on friday. which would normally be fine, causing no problems other than the fact that i'd have to actually see that thing they call "morning" to get a prime seat.

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?

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.

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.

Vapok · March 2012

sary wrote: »

ok, so. checkin is starting at 8a on friday. which would normally be fine, causing no problems other than the fact that i'd have to actually see that thing they call "morning" to get a prime seat.

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?

Check your private messages. =)

-Vapok

thr4sher · March 2012

so question... a friend of mine just got a 3-day pass off of someone he knows who is now unable to go. he really wants to come for the BYOC. the registration on the lanfest page is closed now, but the registration list shows a bunch of people still unpaid. if those people dont pay by a certain time will their seats become available again? if they do become available will the registration re-open on the lanfest page in order to sell them?

BigRed · March 2012

thr4sher wrote: »

so question... a friend of mine just got a 3-day pass off of someone he knows who is now unable to go. he really wants to come for the BYOC. the registration on the lanfest page is closed now, but the registration list shows a bunch of people still unpaid. if those people dont pay by a certain time will their seats become available again? if they do become available will the registration re-open on the lanfest page in order to sell them?

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.

jrdobbs · March 2012

It was not obvious that there was a room in that area. I only see rooms 050, 051 and 052A/B in the southeast corner. Is a room being partitioned on the main exhibit hall floor?

zerzhul wrote: »

jrdobbs wrote: »

If this is the floor plan, where exactly are you talking about?

Vapok wrote: »

Jonoseel wrote: »

also how far is it to walk from parking to BYOC room, like for when carrying our equipment?

thr4sher wrote: »

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.

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).

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".

zerzhul · March 2012

jrdobbs wrote: »

It was not obvious that there was a room in that area. I only see rooms 050, 051 and 052A/B in the southeast corner. Is a room being partitioned on the main exhibit hall floor?

zerzhul wrote: »

jrdobbs wrote: »

If this is the floor plan, where exactly are you talking about?

Vapok wrote: »

Jonoseel wrote: »

also how far is it to walk from parking to BYOC room, like for when carrying our equipment?

thr4sher wrote: »

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.

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).

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".

Yes, space is being partitioned off from the Expo Hall B1.

nollie · March 2012

I'm having the same problem as I'm in the omegathon too, but I think i'm already down for group seating with the 8-bit chips so would that resolve the problem? Would I be able to have a seat saved for if I check in a bit later?

sary wrote: »

ok, so. checkin is starting at 8a on friday. which would normally be fine, causing no problems other than the fact that i'd have to actually see that thing they call "morning" to get a prime seat.

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?

Vapok · March 2012

nollie wrote: »

I'm having the same problem as I'm in the omegathon too, but I think i'm already down for group seating with the cookie brigade so would that resolve the problem? Would I be able to have a seat saved for if I check in a bit later?

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. =)

ransim · March 2012

nollie wrote: »

I'm having the same problem as I'm in the omegathon too, but I think i'm already down for group seating with the 8-Bit Chips so would that resolve the problem? Would I be able to have a seat saved for if I check in a bit later?

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.

Tichinde925 · March 2012

I am scurred that I might go over 7 AMPs. BF3 says 5.53 AMPs but you never know

I can host LAN Servers with no worries!

Yay!

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BigRed · March 2012

Tichinde925 wrote: »

I am scurred that I might go over 7 AMPs. BF3 says 5.53 AMPs but you never know

Just dont run folding while playing BF3 and you should be fine

nollie · March 2012

Vapok wrote: »

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. =)

alrighty tyvm

Trandescent · March 2012

Only 15 days. Excited as hell for BYOC.

thr4sher · March 2012

so did the group seating open up yet? ive got quite a large group =)

BigRed · March 2012

thr4sher wrote: »

so did the group seating open up yet? ive got quite a large group =)

According to the first post... it hasnt

check back late tonight.

BigRed · March 2012

Group seating is up! gogogo!

benswimming · March 2012

"The Titanic Swim Team" represent!

jugernught · March 2012

Hey, looking for at least 2 individuals to complete group for the group seating. I have 2 seats and currently have 'jarhed' and '>/dev/null' as well that makes four. PM me at [email protected] Thanks

mijit88 · March 2012

did group seating close already?
if not i have a group i need to add...

Jonoseel · March 2012

Nvidia just released there GTX 680 today and i just bought EVGA times two to go in my case that going to BYOC cant wait to put them to action.

QUESTION:
what time is will call on Thursday?

BigRed · March 2012

mijit88 wrote: »

did group seating close already?
if not i have a group i need to add...

It just went up yesterday

Not closed yet. It will likely close the Tuesday before PAX.

Jonoseel wrote: »

Nvidia just released there GTX 680 today and i just bought ASUS times two to go in my case that going to BYOC cant wait to put them to action.

QUESTION:
what time is will call on Thursday?

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.

hendusoone · March 2012

BigRed wrote: »

Jonoseel wrote: »

Nvidia just released there GTX 680 today and i just bought ASUS times two to go in my case that going to BYOC cant wait to put them to action.

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 hear ya, man... the reason I didn't order one today is I need to pay off all the climbing gear and gym membership I just purchased. Also the bar tabs.

Oh well, perhaps when Ivy Bridge comes out and I've had a chance to save up a bit... it will be glorious!

Jonoseel · March 2012

Question:

Are we aloud monitors arms/supports that clamp on to the tables?

BigRed · March 2012

Jonoseel wrote: »

Question:

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

Jonoseel · March 2012

BigRed wrote: »

Jonoseel wrote: »

Question:

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

Ok i will do that

also are we aloud more than one monitor just as long as we can fit in our 36inch space?

BigRed · March 2012

Jonoseel wrote: »

Ok i will do that

also are we aloud more than one monitor just as long as we can fit in our 36inch space?

No.

BigRed · March 2012

btw, we will be at registration on Thursday 8am-8pm for BYOC badge pickup. If you are unable to grab your BYOC badge then, you will have to get it at PC Security when you check your stuff into BYOC

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