MasterOfPastures
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If GAF is having a meetup, PLEASE check with the place if they are booked. Last year, Von Trapps got booked by EA on the day and I had no way of knowing until I got there.
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PAX Prime 2014 Thread: Meet-up details in OP
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Yep that was Rule #1. No EA stealing it. Hopefully deets soon. Still waiting on feedback from our Seattle Correspondent on location
Yup, I'll be working with him the entire show. Panel + Autographs + Walking him around the show floor + standard press stuff.
Brownmonkey
Neo Member
I know its very last minute but I have to cancel my plans to Seattle which means my cousin and I won't be able to attend this year. I would prefer not to let these tickets go to waste and would appreciate a GAFfer using them in my place. I Have 4 sets of Friday, Saturday and Sunday tickets. I'm looking for at cost or best offer pricing for the tickets. If interested let me know ASAP via PM. If there is anybody interested in the Orange County, CA area, i would be able to deliver them in person.
Dr Stabbingworth
Member
Has anyone played in a tournament at pax before? What's the sign up process like and do the slots fill up quickly?
I'll be there every day with a small group. Or at least most of the days, i can't always handle that much walking as I have a bad ankle. Unlikely we'll attend any GAF meetups but I'm sure we'll all be sharing pics and it'll be fun to see people I saw and visa versa.
Been to the last 2 PAX. I don't have much advice because I'm impatient and mostly just walked around with my wife checking out the sites and sounds, watching people play and jumping into short lines or no-line booths. Waited for 1-2 decently long things each PAX and always feel like I easily got my time and monies worth.
Different booths work differently, more or less efficiently, etc. Some demos are short, so long lines move fast.. some demos are long, so short lines move slow. Sometimes they'll adjust a booth mid-day or mid-conference and suddenly it'll be moving fast at the expense of a shorter gameplay demo for everyone. You might even get stalled out in a line because a booth has technical issues up ahead, or have your line cancelled from under you after waiting. Sometimes prizes run out.. sometimes things you are handed have already had the good stuff taken out by another attendee or maybe a PAX employee. A little bit of patience with the negatives goes a long way.
Been to the last 2 PAX. I don't have much advice because I'm impatient and mostly just walked around with my wife checking out the sites and sounds, watching people play and jumping into short lines or no-line booths. Waited for 1-2 decently long things each PAX and always feel like I easily got my time and monies worth.
Different booths work differently, more or less efficiently, etc. Some demos are short, so long lines move fast.. some demos are long, so short lines move slow. Sometimes they'll adjust a booth mid-day or mid-conference and suddenly it'll be moving fast at the expense of a shorter gameplay demo for everyone. You might even get stalled out in a line because a booth has technical issues up ahead, or have your line cancelled from under you after waiting. Sometimes prizes run out.. sometimes things you are handed have already had the good stuff taken out by another attendee or maybe a PAX employee. A little bit of patience with the negatives goes a long way.
Dr Stabbingworth
Member
Anyone?
iAmMaximus
Member
Find out which room the game is being played in and sign up in there--sign ups usually open when the floor opens. As for slots, it depends what game you're entering but you shouldn't have a problem.
Dr Stabbingworth
Member
Cool thanks
XANDER CAGE
Member
Is there a thread for people who are still looking for passes? Something came up and I can't go. I have two Friday and two Sunday passes I need to offload. Will sell at cost to anyone in the US, I can eat the cost of rush mail.
Fushichou187
Member
Would it be bad form to have a separate thread focusing solely on the indies slated to show up at PAX Prime, or should all PAX-related posts be stationed here?
ncsuDuncan
Member
If anyone has a spare Saturday badge for sale, I still need one.
Need one for a friend who asked last minute (after I promised all mine to other friends/GAF members) so I can grab that from you Friday at the event if it's available?
Oh man, that's awesome.
Seriously hope I get in line fast enough to get my FF7 case signed.
Coalition-PezRadar
Director of Community, The Coalition
Hey guys !
I'm panel plugging!
On Saturday at 1:30pm in the Hedgehog Theatre (Grand Hyatt), you should check out the Robot Entertainment panel. We are gonna be talking about the days of Ensemble Studios past all the way to the inception of Robot (if you didn't know, Robot Entertainment = Ensemble reborn) and we will talk about Orcs Must Die! and our new game Orcs Must Die! Unchained along with some never before seen stuff in the game.
The stories will be good, you may hear some new things from the past and you will hear new things for the future as well! I highly recommend checking it out!
Also... we are going to have tons of giveaways. In fact, everyone that comes will walk out with quite a lot of physical stuff and some special surprise giveaways at the end of the panel
We are also hosting a "Meet the Devs" drink-up that night at Rock Bottom. It's at 6pm - 9pm and we will have free drinks from 6pm - 8pm. There is no RSVP... Just show up and say hi!
Info is below...
I'm panel plugging!
On Saturday at 1:30pm in the Hedgehog Theatre (Grand Hyatt), you should check out the Robot Entertainment panel. We are gonna be talking about the days of Ensemble Studios past all the way to the inception of Robot (if you didn't know, Robot Entertainment = Ensemble reborn) and we will talk about Orcs Must Die! and our new game Orcs Must Die! Unchained along with some never before seen stuff in the game.
The stories will be good, you may hear some new things from the past and you will hear new things for the future as well! I highly recommend checking it out!
Also... we are going to have tons of giveaways. In fact, everyone that comes will walk out with quite a lot of physical stuff and some special surprise giveaways at the end of the panel
We are also hosting a "Meet the Devs" drink-up that night at Rock Bottom. It's at 6pm - 9pm and we will have free drinks from 6pm - 8pm. There is no RSVP... Just show up and say hi!
Info is below...
Coalition-PezRadar
Director of Community, The Coalition
Unfortunately we won't have a booth space at Prime. It can be hard being the small guy trying to get space. We had it at East but couldn't get something locked in time for Prime.
I can say that people who do come to the panel will get access to our closed beta to try it out
rockman zx
Member
I wonder what Inafune will announce this year.
Sent you a PM.
I'm working on it. Hopefully info tomorrow.
i wont be into seattle until the 28th at 5pm or so. if anyone wants to go out for drinks message me
We should be there for a couple hours, so I think you should be good so long as you are okay with a line.
If anyone needs a set of passes (Friday-Monday), I'll have at least one set available, possibly two if one of my friends bails (I'll know for sure on Thursday). Happy to sell them at cost ($140 for each set).
I'll be in Seattle on Thursday morning and can meet up wherever and whenever you'd like at the event or otherwise. PM if interested!
I'll be in Seattle on Thursday morning and can meet up wherever and whenever you'd like at the event or otherwise. PM if interested!
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Deleted member 17706
Unconfirmed Member
So this will be my first year going to PAX despite living in Seattle.
I'm not sure if I'll be going any day other than Saturday, but I definitely want to check out some panels. How does it work? Do you just find the location and line up?
Specifically, what's the best way to get in to the Giant Bomb panel? Does it typically have people lining up well in advance?
I'm not sure if I'll be going any day other than Saturday, but I definitely want to check out some panels. How does it work? Do you just find the location and line up?
Specifically, what's the best way to get in to the Giant Bomb panel? Does it typically have people lining up well in advance?
They'll have maps to tell you the location of the "theaters" and the schedules.
For something like Giant Bomb you'll want to get there well in advance, like an hour. Even if they aren't letting you line up yet just loiter in the area. Bring something to play!
For Giant Bomb I'd show up 2 hours early.
At least
DarkChronic
Member
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Deleted member 17706
Unconfirmed Member
Thanks for the responses, everyone!
If I end up on just going on Saturday, I may have to skip Giant Bomb, then. It would be awesome to see the show live, but waiting in line for two or more hours seems like a bit of a waste if I'm only there for one day.
If I end up on just going on Saturday, I may have to skip Giant Bomb, then. It would be awesome to see the show live, but waiting in line for two or more hours seems like a bit of a waste if I'm only there for one day.
DJ Lushious
Member
Hooray! I've made it to Seattle! On the Link light rail, heading to the hotel. I am stoked to experience this city tomorrow.
