Personally, I plan on playing a lot of Guild Wars 2, perhaps some Planetside 2, and potentially Crysis 2 and Trine 2 (which I'm working on, lately). Though I have other games too (for instance, Call of Duty: MW1-3).
... Apparently I'm playing a lot of "2" games right now...
Good luck with those first two (pun not intended). At last Prime the network in the PC area was setup such that any mutliplayer games had to be played on LAN servers, so no MMOs. I imagine that will be the same at East, but @Vapok would know for sure.
That's good to know. I'll make sure to adjust my expectations accordingly.
That said, it has been my experience that MMORPGs, if managed properly, don't necessarily use lots of bandwidth. I haven't tracked this with GW2, however, but we'll see.
Anyways, this might give me reason to bone up on some TF2. Also, as I have previously been a bit of a Nexuiz fan when I was experimenting around with Linux, how is the latest incarnation? And does it show up much in LAN gaming these days? I believe that I recall it was featured at last year's PAX East. That's one that I've always enjoyed picking up and playing.
Does anyone know if BYOC passes are transferable? I bought mine at the same time as my PAX pass, but my buddies were not as on it as I was, and are now SOL. Guessing no announcement has been made for additional passes etc
Does anyone know if BYOC passes are transferable? I bought mine at the same time as my PAX pass, but my buddies were not as on it as I was, and are now SOL. Guessing no announcement has been made for additional passes etc
Like the PAX Badges themselves, BYOC Badges are not transferable. Obviously, there isn't anything stopping you from handing your badge to someone else, however, if there is a dispute or badge missing, proof of purchase, along with photo identification will be required. As for making additional passes available, it's my understanding that BYOC is sold out. Anything further, you'll need to ask the pax_questions@penny-arcade.com email address.
Does anyone know if BYOC passes are transferable? I bought mine at the same time as my PAX pass, but my buddies were not as on it as I was, and are now SOL. Guessing no announcement has been made for additional passes etc
Like the PAX Badges themselves, BYOC Badges are not transferable. Obviously, there isn't anything stopping you from handing your badge to someone else, however, if there is a dispute or badge missing, proof of purchase, along with photo identification will be required. As for making additional passes available, it's my understanding that BYOC is sold out. Anything further, you'll need to ask the pax_questions@penny-arcade.com email address.
One additional note. The badges are not transferable in that once you register, you are the registrant forever. The physical badges *themselves* do not have any information that ties them directly to you once you receive them.
Are we going to have a screen to watch main theater events like the keynote and omegathon final? Issues not withstanding, I thought it was really cool last year.
Are we going to have a screen to watch main theater events like the keynote and omegathon final? Issues not withstanding, I thought it was really cool last year.
I know I haven't really been on the Forums for well… quite some time. But I want that all to change!
I am going to be the new BYOC Contest Coordinator!
Some things about me:
I used to Manage Line Entertainment (you might have met me like this)
I used to attend BYOC back in the day.
I like things like TF2, Minecraft, and long walks on the beach.
I have some things planned for all you BYOC people to enjoy, so I hope we will have a good time this PAX East.
Now for other news!!
Group Seating is officially LIVE!
if your party is of 6 or more you can put in your request to:
pax_pc at penny-arcade dot com
For anything else, feel free to email me whatever you want at:
S7arbuck at gmail dot com
Folks, As @S7arbuck has said, he's the new BYOC Contest Coordinator!! He's filling in some pretty large BigRed shoes, but it's going to be awesome what he has planned.
ON THAT NOTE: As he said, Group Seating is live... We'll be posting the seating image shortly. Stay tuned for further updates!
Where is the catwalk//skywalk in reference to the group seating picture?
Skywalk is above to the left:
This year we're going to be next door to where we were last year -- the skywalk will be on the other side of the room. "Above and to the left" is indeed the right answer, but not because of the reference pic that I spoilered. Instead of being between (and above) PC and Expo, the skywalk will be between PC and Tabletop.
Are we going to have a screen to watch main theater events like the keynote and omegathon final? Issues not withstanding, I thought it was really cool last year.
That is currently the plan.
I can't speak to what screens may or may not be setup but I can say we will be streaming said content via twitch TV.
Are we going to have a screen to watch main theater events like the keynote and omegathon final? Issues not withstanding, I thought it was really cool last year.
That is currently the plan.
I can't speak to what screens may or may not be setup but I can say we will be streaming said content via twitch TV.
There will most likely be a block on all streaming media in the LAN area. However, we do have plans to ensure that the Twitch.TV broadcasts are available in the PC room. Most likely on big screens and projectors.
Please do not have the BYOC next to that booth that was blasting music all night. I had my headphones and volume cranked and couldnt hear crap. IT WAS BOGUS id rather walk some distance than listen to that crap again.
Please do not have the BYOC next to that booth that was blasting music all night. I had my headphones and volume cranked and couldnt hear crap. IT WAS BOGUS id rather walk some distance than listen to that crap again.
You couldn't have said it better. Yes, the expo side was a little bit loud.. OKAY.. a lot loud. We recognized that and have strategically ensured that we are not exposed to that type of loud, booming noise. I can assure you that the expo hall is not behind BYOC like last time.
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I remember last year there was discussion on the forums of tighter security at BYOC. Did anything happen?
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I remember last year there was discussion on the forums of tighter security at BYOC. Did anything happen?
There was discussion of a possible "coat-check" type system for keeping valuables, but it wasn't feasible.
BYOC Security is as good as other large LAN's of it size. PAX BYOC Security Enforcers will ensure that no one gets into the BYOC without the proper badges. My team will also make sure that we have a record of the more expensive items that you bring into the room via our check-in/out system. We will also be a presence in the room/area to hopefully deter people from being dicks. (Don't be a dick.) That said, there's only so much we can do. At the end of the day, it's up to the attendee to make sure they feel as though their stuff is secured.
Sage advice from the past years: If you win a prize, swag, or gift, that is of value to you... Take care of it. Either keep it on your person or take it back to your hotel room. Also, don't leave personal items such as wallets out in the open on the table. We obviously hope that others won't take advantage of easy opportunities such as that, but unfortunately, even Level 1 Munchkin Monsters have Bad Stuff that happens.
I remember last year there was discussion on the forums of tighter security at BYOC. Did anything happen?
There was discussion of a possible "coat-check" type system for keeping valuables, but it wasn't feasible.
BYOC Security is as good as other large LAN's of it size. PAX BYOC Security Enforcers will ensure that no one gets into the BYOC without the proper badges. My team will also make sure that we have a record of the more expensive items that you bring into the room via our check-in/out system. We will also be a presence in the room/area to hopefully deter people from being dicks. (Don't be a dick.) That said, there's only so much we can do. At the end of the day, it's up to the attendee to make sure they feel as though their stuff is secured.
Sage advice from the past years: If you win a prize, swag, or gift, that is of value to you... Take care of it. Either keep it on your person or take it back to your hotel room. Also, don't leave personal items such as wallets out in the open on the table. We obviously hope that others won't take advantage of easy opportunities such as that, but unfortunately, even Level 1 Munchkin Monsters have Bad Stuff that happens.
I've been debating in my mind whether or not to do anything like install full-disk encryption on my PC before bringing it in. Of course it'll be off when not in use and password-protected anyway, but not having been to a LAN event before, and this being a multi-day thing as well, with a LOT of participants, would it be worth it? Of course I'll at least have full-disk backups at home, at least.
I've been debating in my mind whether or not to do anything like install full-disk encryption on my PC before bringing it in. Of course it'll be off when not in use and password-protected anyway, but not having been to a LAN event before, and this being a multi-day thing as well, with a LOT of participants, would it be worth it? Of course I'll at least have full-disk backups at home, at least.
I think it's important that you take whatever precautions you think you need to. However, that being said, the BYOC portion of this event is a secured area. Only other BYOC participants, authorized exhibitors, and event staff are allowed into the area. That's what I'm in charge of. So, while there are 100 million PAX attendees, only 350 of them will be in the BYOC area.
Personally, I've been to ... well I lost count... LAN events where I've brought my equipment, rig, and other things. Like anything, there's a mutual respect of others equipment by all those participating. I've never had an issue with my personal stuff being taken, and I do not do hard drive encryption, though now that the cats out of the bag guess I will! (HA!).
Seriously though, it's a LAN... probably not going to have an issue. But keep valuables, wallets, prizes... close at hand, and take them to your hotel room. That stuff unfortunately does grow legs. (It's not frequent, but mean people do suck.)
Will the drop off point / entrance for early BYOC'ers be in the same location as last time (in the back past the parking lot) or will it be somewhere else?
I strongly recomend you get zone alarm free or some equivalent for the weekend. It wont stop everyone, but it helps keep honest people honest.
My best recommendation is you back up your system, disable your regular user and create a temp user for the LAN. And for god sake, do not log into an account with admin rights while connected to the lan, unplug, login, do what you got to do, log out, sign in as temp user. Nothing says "SCREW ME OVER" quite so much as an open admin account on a public lan.
I strongly recomend you get zone alarm free or some equivalent for the weekend. It wont stop everyone, but it helps keep honest people honest.
My best recommendation is you back up your system, disable your regular user and create a temp user for the LAN. And for god sake, do not log into an account with admin rights while connected to the lan, unplug, login, do what you got to do, log out, sign in as temp user. Nothing says "SCREW ME OVER" quite so much as an open admin account on a public lan.
That having been said, have fun.
By The Way, do we need to bring cat5 cables ?
I don't understand why? Because of hacking? I have a firewall, antivirus, and uac enabled. My computer will be locked or off when I'm not around.
Yes, please make sure to bring cat5 cables. Depending on seat you may need 6 feet of cat5... You may need 25 feet.
Drop off location still TBD, but I would assume it'll be nearly the same. (Possibly different outside door, but same side)
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On that note: where was the drop-off last year? I thought we had a separate entrance to lug our machines in, but security at BCEC screamed at my group to go through the main entrance, in the long-ass line, carrying rigs the size of a small British commuter car. Though we most likely misunderstood in the first place and tried to get in the wrong area...I blame lack of coffee.
Hopefully there's something arranged so BYOC people coming from the subway/on foot can get their rigs checked in easily. (Or make the instructions simpler for us thicker attendees. )
PAX East 2015 checklist: 3 Day Pass [X] Accommodations [X] Travel [ ] Time Off [X] BYOC [X]
On that note: where was the drop-off last year? I thought we had a separate entrance to lug our machines in, but security at BCEC screamed at my group to go through the main entrance, in the long-ass line, carrying rigs the size of a small British commuter car. Though we most likely misunderstood in the first place and tried to get in the wrong area...I blame lack of coffee.
Hopefully there's something arranged so BYOC people coming from the subway/on foot can get their rigs checked in easily. (Or make the instructions simpler for us thicker attendees. )
Last year we were allowed to use the North West Lobby 1 entrance on the west side of the convention center. In effect, if you were driving, you had to drive along the west side of the BCEC, go down the ramp in the back, back up the ramp in the back, and then down the east side of the BCEC, until you hit Lobby 1. The change this year, and I still have to clarify this, I think will be NW Lobby 2. for BYOC attendees we'll have the doors open at 8AM.
We will have a little secured area just inside of the lobby where you can drop your equipment off to take care of any car that you have.
My personal recommendation, and I realize this may not work for everyone, is that if you're planning on arriving by foot, spend a little extra money, and have a cab take you from South Station to the BCEC and directly around it to the NW Lobby entrance. I think this will save you a lot of walking and hassle. Just my two cents.
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Hey, I submitted a group seating request via email back on Feb 13th, but it still hasn't been updated, just want to make sure it got to the right place, or if I need to re-submit.
Hey, I submitted a group seating request via email back on Feb 13th, but it still hasn't been updated, just want to make sure it got to the right place, or if I need to re-submit.
Hey, I submitted a group seating request via email back on Feb 13th, but it still hasn't been updated, just want to make sure it got to the right place, or if I need to re-submit.
Hey, I submitted a group seating request via email back on Feb 13th, but it still hasn't been updated, just want to make sure it got to the right place, or if I need to re-submit.
Hey Vapok, sadly, still don't see my group represented :P, I just resent the email in case the first one got lost, let me know, and I can pm the info as well if need be.
Hey Vapok, sadly, still don't see my group represented :P, I just resent the email in case the first one got lost, let me know, and I can pm the info as well if need be.
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That's good to know. I'll make sure to adjust my expectations accordingly.
That said, it has been my experience that MMORPGs, if managed properly, don't necessarily use lots of bandwidth. I haven't tracked this with GW2, however, but we'll see.
Anyways, this might give me reason to bone up on some TF2. Also, as I have previously been a bit of a Nexuiz fan when I was experimenting around with Linux, how is the latest incarnation? And does it show up much in LAN gaming these days? I believe that I recall it was featured at last year's PAX East. That's one that I've always enjoyed picking up and playing.
Like the PAX Badges themselves, BYOC Badges are not transferable. Obviously, there isn't anything stopping you from handing your badge to someone else, however, if there is a dispute or badge missing, proof of purchase, along with photo identification will be required. As for making additional passes available, it's my understanding that BYOC is sold out. Anything further, you'll need to ask the pax_questions@penny-arcade.com email address.
Hope this answers your question.
Vapok
It does, thank you much! see you there.
That is currently the plan.
Vapok
I know I haven't really been on the Forums for well… quite some time. But I want that all to change!
I am going to be the new BYOC Contest Coordinator!
Some things about me:
I used to Manage Line Entertainment (you might have met me like this)
I like things like TF2, Minecraft, and long walks on the beach.
I have some things planned for all you BYOC people to enjoy, so I hope we will have a good time this PAX East.
Now for other news!!
Group Seating is officially LIVE!
if your party is of 6 or more you can put in your request to:
pax_pc at penny-arcade dot com
For anything else, feel free to email me whatever you want at:
S7arbuck at gmail dot com
ON THAT NOTE: As he said, Group Seating is live... We'll be posting the seating image shortly. Stay tuned for further updates!
Vapok
Vapok
Vapok
Skywalk is above to the left:
This year we're going to be next door to where we were last year -- the skywalk will be on the other side of the room. "Above and to the left" is indeed the right answer, but not because of the reference pic that I spoilered. Instead of being between (and above) PC and Expo, the skywalk will be between PC and Tabletop.
Make sense?
I can't speak to what screens may or may not be setup but I can say we will be streaming said content via twitch TV.
There will most likely be a block on all streaming media in the LAN area. However, we do have plans to ensure that the Twitch.TV broadcasts are available in the PC room. Most likely on big screens and projectors.
Vapok
You couldn't have said it better. Yes, the expo side was a little bit loud.. OKAY.. a lot loud. We recognized that and have strategically ensured that we are not exposed to that type of loud, booming noise. I can assure you that the expo hall is not behind BYOC like last time.
Vapok
There was discussion of a possible "coat-check" type system for keeping valuables, but it wasn't feasible.
BYOC Security is as good as other large LAN's of it size. PAX BYOC Security Enforcers will ensure that no one gets into the BYOC without the proper badges. My team will also make sure that we have a record of the more expensive items that you bring into the room via our check-in/out system. We will also be a presence in the room/area to hopefully deter people from being dicks. (Don't be a dick.) That said, there's only so much we can do. At the end of the day, it's up to the attendee to make sure they feel as though their stuff is secured.
Sage advice from the past years: If you win a prize, swag, or gift, that is of value to you... Take care of it. Either keep it on your person or take it back to your hotel room. Also, don't leave personal items such as wallets out in the open on the table. We obviously hope that others won't take advantage of easy opportunities such as that, but unfortunately, even Level 1 Munchkin Monsters have Bad Stuff that happens.
Vapok
I've been debating in my mind whether or not to do anything like install full-disk encryption on my PC before bringing it in. Of course it'll be off when not in use and password-protected anyway, but not having been to a LAN event before, and this being a multi-day thing as well, with a LOT of participants, would it be worth it? Of course I'll at least have full-disk backups at home, at least.
I think it's important that you take whatever precautions you think you need to. However, that being said, the BYOC portion of this event is a secured area. Only other BYOC participants, authorized exhibitors, and event staff are allowed into the area. That's what I'm in charge of. So, while there are 100 million PAX attendees, only 350 of them will be in the BYOC area.
Personally, I've been to ... well I lost count... LAN events where I've brought my equipment, rig, and other things. Like anything, there's a mutual respect of others equipment by all those participating. I've never had an issue with my personal stuff being taken, and I do not do hard drive encryption, though now that the cats out of the bag guess I will! (HA!).
Seriously though, it's a LAN... probably not going to have an issue. But keep valuables, wallets, prizes... close at hand, and take them to your hotel room. That stuff unfortunately does grow legs. (It's not frequent, but mean people do suck.)
Last but note least: Observe Wheaton's Law
Vapok
My best recommendation is you back up your system, disable your regular user and create a temp user for the LAN. And for god sake, do not log into an account with admin rights while connected to the lan, unplug, login, do what you got to do, log out, sign in as temp user. Nothing says "SCREW ME OVER" quite so much as an open admin account on a public lan.
That having been said, have fun.
By The Way, do we need to bring cat5 cables ?
I don't understand why? Because of hacking? I have a firewall, antivirus, and uac enabled. My computer will be locked or off when I'm not around.
Drop off location still TBD, but I would assume it'll be nearly the same. (Possibly different outside door, but same side)
Vapok
Hopefully there's something arranged so BYOC people coming from the subway/on foot can get their rigs checked in easily. (Or make the instructions simpler for us thicker attendees.
Last year we were allowed to use the North West Lobby 1 entrance on the west side of the convention center. In effect, if you were driving, you had to drive along the west side of the BCEC, go down the ramp in the back, back up the ramp in the back, and then down the east side of the BCEC, until you hit Lobby 1. The change this year, and I still have to clarify this, I think will be NW Lobby 2. for BYOC attendees we'll have the doors open at 8AM.
We will have a little secured area just inside of the lobby where you can drop your equipment off to take care of any car that you have.
My personal recommendation, and I realize this may not work for everyone, is that if you're planning on arriving by foot, spend a little extra money, and have a cab take you from South Station to the BCEC and directly around it to the NW Lobby entrance. I think this will save you a lot of walking and hassle. Just my two cents.
Vapok
Probably the same Enforcer manning it, too (aka me)
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I'll check with @s7arbuck
Vapok
CRAP. My fault. Getting it taken care of.
8-)
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PM me the info that you emailed.
Vapok