My apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, but what is the policy on young children at Paizocon? Just to clarify, I'm buying badges for my wife and I to attend. But we'll also be traveling with our 5 year-old and 6 month-old as we're driving through to a family vacation at Cannon Beach. She will probably spend a fair amount time "entertaining" our kids with other pursuits outside of Paizocon. But for the relatively small amount of time I might have one of the kids with me, does the 5 year-old need a badge to wander around with me? I'm assuming the 6 month old wouldn't?

So long as the kids aren't actively participating in an event, you do not need a badge for them. Heck, if we get enough kids coming we might have to come up with some creative solutions to help beleaguered parents entertain their children whilst they game (says a beleaguered parent).

I hear Timitius make a darn good nanny!

Heck, if we get enough kids coming we might have to come up with some creative solutions to help beleaguered parents entertain their children whilst they game (says a beleaguered parent).

~One more beleaguered parent headed off to bed, with her open call submission in under the wire...yay!

Heh. I asked my wife last night if she'd like to come along and bring our three kids this year. Her response was less than enthusiastic. When we "vacation" like that, she prefers greater than 50% of the time devoted to family stuff not related to gaming. And, as she knows I'll likely be involved in seminars, games, etc. more than 50% of the time, she'd prefer to hold out for a "real" vacation later in the year. And that's okay by me. Two vacations rather than one! Though I'll be missing the family while in Seattle again.

Heh. I asked my wife last night if she'd like to come along and bring our three kids this year. Her response was less than enthusiastic. When we "vacation" like that, she prefers greater than 50% of the time devoted to family stuff not related to gaming. And, as she knows I'll likely be involved in seminars, games, etc. more than 50% of the time, she'd prefer to hold out for a "real" vacation later in the year. And that's okay by me. Two vacations rather than one! Though I'll be missing the family while in Seattle again.

SO, she couldn't care less about the gaming but she cares even less about visiting Indi... :D.

PS: Right afetr we talked about this she asked me: Make me a T-Shirt that says: I love my geek....

Heh. I asked my wife last night if she'd like to come along and bring our three kids this year. Her response was less than enthusiastic. When we "vacation" like that, she prefers greater than 50% of the time devoted to family stuff not related to gaming. And, as she knows I'll likely be involved in seminars, games, etc. more than 50% of the time, she'd prefer to hold out for a "real" vacation later in the year. And that's okay by me. Two vacations rather than one! Though I'll be missing the family while in Seattle again.

I hear Timitius make a darn good nanny!

BTW, Hugo....you heard wrong.

;-)

I have 8 goblin costumes that are 11 year old sized. They are complete with a couple of torches, masks, and dog-slicers!

I have 8 goblin costumes that are 11 year old sized. They are complete with a couple of torches, masks, and dog-slicers!

-Lisa

I just ordered my tickets - I'm super stoked!

We are going to come out a few days early and make a mini vacation of it. My 15 year old son will be coming, but he will be playing right along with me (yes, that's right, he is one of the next generation of D&D / Pathfinder fans :) )

That begs a kind of off topic question ... my wife is coming as well, but is not a gamer in any way. She will not be coming to the actual Con (she will be trying to find nearby antique shops etc to occupy her time during the Con). I'm assuming it's still OK to get her a ticket to the Preview Dinner, right?

Thanks!

...what is the policy on young children at Paizocon?

They must come preseasoned. We'll supply the bbq pit.

As much as I detest the thought of ever having children myself, they can be amusing at times. :) What about developing an interactive specifically designed for kids of a certain age range? That could not only keep those little buggers entertained, but could also get them hooked on Pathfinder. >:)

So long as the kids aren't actively participating in an event, you do not need a badge for them. Heck, if we get enough kids coming we might have to come up with some creative solutions to help beleaguered parents entertain their children whilst they game (says a beleaguered parent).

Unfortunately, unlike goblins with dogs and horses, there is no Kryptonite I know of strong enough to hold back my 4-year-old.....If you have any bugbear daycare staff, that MIGHT work....