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    ToemanToeman Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    BigRed wrote: »
    will call is only if you bought tickets but didnt recieve them in the mal, or if you bought them after the august first deadline.

    Im sure you are talking about just buying a ticket day of. No they wont sell out.

    Yeah, i meant to say day of :)

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    ElectricTurtleElectricTurtle Seeress WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    You can bet we're not going to max out the WSCTC... this year...

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    yomondo77yomondo77 Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Thank you ElactricTurtle :) cant wait see u guys there ( I will be mostly at Gears 2 and microsoft stuff) Hehe :p

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    JustinSane07JustinSane07 Really, stupid? Brockton__BANNED USERS regular
    edited August 2008
    Does Bank of America exist in Seattle?

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    SovietMudkipzSovietMudkipz Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Will the custom PAX08 consoles be available for purchase, or are they just for Omegathon?

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    whypick1whypick1 PAX [E] Info Booth Manager ~2' from an LCDRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Does Bank of America exist in Seattle?

    You tell me

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    MeeOkMeeOk Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Blargh. I feel like I shall miss a fair amount of the private parties, as I'm not twenty one. I really don't care about drinking, all my friends are of age, but I probably won't even be able to go to any of those things. *head desk* I'll be twenty on 08/30.. but that helps me not at all. *siiigh* :x

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    spydeyspydey Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Also, there's food courts in the convention center, right?

    Yes, but the lines are HUGE. You're better off walking somewhere.

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    LemanRuss666LemanRuss666 Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hi I was just wondering where the Queue Room, Main Theatre, Raven Theatre, Walrus Theatre, Wolfman

    Theatre, Serpent Theatre, Handheld Lounge B, and the Handheld Lounge A/C are also were would the

    Console Freeplay, Tabletop Freeplay, PC Freeplay be held

    thx for your help

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    whypick1whypick1 PAX [E] Info Booth Manager ~2' from an LCDRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hi I was just wondering where the Queue Room, Main Theatre, Raven Theatre, Walrus Theatre, Wolfman

    Theatre, Serpent Theatre, Handheld Lounge B, and the Handheld Lounge A/C are also were would the

    Console Freeplay, Tabletop Freeplay, PC Freeplay be held

    thx for your help

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    LemanRuss666LemanRuss666 Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Thx again

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    TheElk801TheElk801 Registered User new member
    edited August 2008
    I had to register to ask this, but I'm in a bit of a dilemma.

    I pre-pre-registered my ticket and got it in the mail when everyone else did. Problem is, I'm in Seattle now and I accidentally left my pass at home in Connecticut. I was wondering if there was some way for me to get another one before the convention starts so I don't have to shell out 50 dollars for a new one. I have multiple proofs of purchase, but I'm not sure who to contact about this.

    Please help!

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    lincicomelincicome Registered User new member
    edited August 2008
    I missed my chance to pre purchase my tickets. Am I still safe to get my tickets? i will be there plenty early to pick up my tickets if so. when is the earliest i can purchase my pass at the show?

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    BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    lincicome wrote: »
    I missed my chance to pre purchase my tickets. Am I still safe to get my tickets? i will be there plenty early to pick up my tickets if so. when is the earliest i can purchase my pass at the show?

    Theres already numerous answers to this in the forums ;)

    Yes you can buy tickets Day off. Registration will be open friday morning.

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    ASimPersonASimPerson Cold... and hard.Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hi I was just wondering where the Queue Room, Main Theatre, Raven Theatre, Walrus Theatre, Wolfman

    Theatre, Serpent Theatre, Handheld Lounge B, and the Handheld Lounge A/C are also were would the

    Console Freeplay, Tabletop Freeplay, PC Freeplay be held

    thx for your help

    1) It is not strictly necessary to double-space and wrap your post.
    2) You'll get a map and schedule when you enter PAX

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    geoffhomgeoffhom Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I know there are bracelets for the concerts, but what about other big events, like the Ken Levine keynote? What is the policy (either formal or informal) on friends holding spots in line? In particular, I wanted to check out the Exhibit Hall until maybe 4 pm, while my friends are in line for the keynote.

    I apologize if this was already asked. I didn't see it in the FAQ, and I didn't know how to efficiently search through 50 pages of replies.

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    HounHoun Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    geoffhom wrote: »
    I know there are bracelets for the concerts, but what about other big events, like the Ken Levine keynote? What is the policy (either formal or informal) on friends holding spots in line? In particular, I wanted to check out the Exhibit Hall until maybe 4 pm, while my friends are in line for the keynote.

    I apologize if this was already asked. I didn't see it in the FAQ, and I didn't know how to efficiently search through 50 pages of replies.

    The #1 rule of PAX, as stated so eloquently by our keynote speaker last year, is "Don't be a Dick". Let this maxim guide you.

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    WifflebatWifflebat Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    TheElk801 wrote: »
    I had to register to ask this, but I'm in a bit of a dilemma.

    I pre-pre-registered my ticket and got it in the mail when everyone else did. Problem is, I'm in Seattle now and I accidentally left my pass at home in Connecticut. I was wondering if there was some way for me to get another one before the convention starts so I don't have to shell out 50 dollars for a new one. I have multiple proofs of purchase, but I'm not sure who to contact about this.

    Please help!

    Hello fellow forgetful soul. I did this in 2006 and was able to get a replacement from the will-call line day-of. Good luck to you.

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    geoffhomgeoffhom Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Houn wrote: »
    The #1 rule of PAX, as stated so eloquently by our keynote speaker last year, is "Don't be a Dick". Let this maxim guide you.
    Good advice. I had read that in the guide, and I must have just thought to myself, "Well, I'm such a nice guy, I've naturally got that covered." I'll try to apply Rule #1 more intently. Thank you.

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    kawgarikawgari Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    ok, So tomorrow I will arrive. Now, do I need to go anywhere special to get in? or do I just 'go in' any of the entrances? I know they used to have lanyards? (the thingies that go around your neck), do we get those at the door? Do we even need them?

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    DreamwriterDreamwriter Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Walk in the main entrance out front - that area is open to the public, so you can head in there at any time. If you are arriving before the show, then you'll want to head upstairs (escalator) to (I believe) the third floor. From there head through the large doorway to your left and the room where everyone lines up in will be on your left (if it's like last year, the will-call booth will be on your right, but you can ignore that).

    Everyone in line will be given stuff, and that'll include a lanyard.

    If you are not arriving before the show, you can just walk in, make sure your pass is visible, there will be security outside every PAX area checking passes. Not sure how you'd get a lanyard then, but there always seems to be at least one booth at these events giving out lanyards.

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    kawgarikawgari Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    So I dont have my pass quite yet, but tonight I'm meeting with someone from Craigslist. Now I am very paranoid about stuff like this. I mean, whats stopping that person from just giving me something he photocopied from kinkos! How can I tell that I'm getting an official pass?

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    GameOver!GameOver! Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Just to make sure: When I show up tomorrow do I need anything besides by badge, or will that be enough to get me in? I get sort of scared that for some reason Ill be denied enterance when I do stuff like this..

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    TheElk801TheElk801 Registered User new member
    edited August 2008
    Wifflebat wrote: »
    TheElk801 wrote: »
    I had to register to ask this, but I'm in a bit of a dilemma.

    I pre-pre-registered my ticket and got it in the mail when everyone else did. Problem is, I'm in Seattle now and I accidentally left my pass at home in Connecticut. I was wondering if there was some way for me to get another one before the convention starts so I don't have to shell out 50 dollars for a new one. I have multiple proofs of purchase, but I'm not sure who to contact about this.

    Please help!

    Hello fellow forgetful soul. I did this in 2006 and was able to get a replacement from the will-call line day-of. Good luck to you.

    Really? Awesome! I hope the will call line isn't as long...

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    EtheallmightyEtheallmighty Registered User new member
    edited August 2008
    Ok so say I want to walk in there the day that I go (Sunday), find the "place" :) where you get tickets, buy them, and enjoy!

    what would be my route to take after I come in the front/main entrance? (ex: take left, go up elevator,etc.)


    also, seeing videos like this:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRK9mRDIle0&feature=related

    is there always a giant line outside like this/ what is it for? I just want to know so that when I want to buy my tickets the day of, if I
    A: walk in (past) a big line like this and into some other ticket booth room, or
    B:if this is that line, or
    C: this is THEE main line that everyone must pass in order to enter the greatness that is PAX :) no matter which day you go/time

    thanks, and sry if I sound clueless

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    DreamwriterDreamwriter Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Actually, none of that was outdoors. The front of the line at that point was in the hallway on the third floor (it's just lit real well there with plenty of windows and plants), and then it stretched into the line room. And I think that's only on the first day (Friday) that it's that bad.

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    PureSinnPureSinn Registered User new member
    edited August 2008
    Can you go Friday morning and pick up passes for Saturday?

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    kniggeknigge Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I'm thinking of showing up at 1 today. Do you guys think I'll be able to get a bracelet for the concert? Or is that shit insanely packed by then?

    *edit*
    Nevermind. I guess I'll find out soon enough.

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    WillethWilleth Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Sorry if this has been asked before, but I'm in line with my laptop and can't browse the forums easily - I'm looking for somewhere where I can trade in a game to buy the Rock Band drums. From what I understand, this is either EB/GameStop, Game Crazy, or an independent. Can anyone recommend a place/provide directions?

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    PikaPuffPikaPuff Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    westlake center is pine and 4th i think.

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    kenpachisankenpachisan Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    I don't know if anyone can fix this but I bought 2 t-shirts at the stand and I asked for 3x for both, the black guy on the cash side gave me a 2x pax08 shirt... I want my 3x shirt who can fix this for me considering this was not my fault since he knew it was 3x because my other shirt was 3x. He was just being lazy... I'm beyond pissed. The ONE thing that I got from pax that I was happy about and it too was worthless to me... Can someone from PAX make this right please? I live in Seattle and work downtown if i could come swap it somewhere... or get it mailed to me.

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    HounHoun Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    I don't know if anyone can fix this but I bought 2 t-shirts at the stand and I asked for 3x for both, the black guy on the cash side gave me a 2x pax08 shirt... I want my 3x shirt who can fix this for me considering this was not my fault since he knew it was 3x because my other shirt was 3x. He was just being lazy... I'm beyond pissed. The ONE thing that I got from pax that I was happy about and it too was worthless to me... Can someone from PAX make this right please? I live in Seattle and work downtown if i could come swap it somewhere... or get it mailed to me.

    Whoa, chill dude. Never assume malice where mistake will suffice. Most likely, there was just a 2x in the 3x stack, because really, the lazy move is to grab two shirts off the 3x stack. So lay off with the accusations, I'm sure it wasn't intentional.

    That said, bitching on the forums won't help this one. You should probably send a polite e-mail to Khoo or the like. I'm not really sure who's the optimal contact on this one. Anyone have a thought?

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