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Sovereign Court

Question ... how does one take a shot out of a sippy cup?

Shadow Lodge

Strong lungs.


Lilith wrote:
I have a set of those too.

~winces~ Ohhhh!!! You are EVIL Lilith! EVIL!!!


Lilith wrote:
TriOmegaZero wrote:
Lilith wrote:
thunderspirit wrote:
With sufficient quantities of alcohol, drop bears are not unheard of. (Not drop beers, though, cos that's alcohol abuse.)
Among my friends, we have a standing rule that if you abuse alcohol by dropping, spilling, or otherwise not drinking it, you have to drink out of a sippy cup for the rest of the weekend.
Oooh, harsh. I like it.
Hello Kitty cup, with as many sparkly, glittery stickers as we could put on it.

Can I use that cup even if I don't spill my drink?


If you ask nice enough


Hrmmm ... vacation time requested ... now it's wait and see

Dark Archive

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Just bought my badge, will be buying the banquet ticket next check and the plane ticket next month. Can't wait!

Room Reserved!!!

Liberty's Edge

Badges and banquet tickets buyed.
Hotel room booked.
Now to find an airfare that isn't $2500+

Liberty's Edge

Kyle Baird wrote:
Lilith wrote:
TriOmegaZero wrote:
Lilith wrote:
thunderspirit wrote:
With sufficient quantities of alcohol, drop bears are not unheard of. (Not drop beers, though, cos that's alcohol abuse.)
Among my friends, we have a standing rule that if you abuse alcohol by dropping, spilling, or otherwise not drinking it, you have to drink out of a sippy cup for the rest of the weekend.
Oooh, harsh. I like it.
Hello Kitty cup, with as many sparkly, glittery stickers as we could put on it.
Can I use that cup even if I don't spill my drink?

Kyle with a sparkly cup would mean everyone else would spill their drinks

Sovereign Court

Ezekiel 25:17 wrote:
Kyle Baird wrote:
Lilith wrote:
TriOmegaZero wrote:
Lilith wrote:
thunderspirit wrote:
With sufficient quantities of alcohol, drop bears are not unheard of. (Not drop beers, though, cos that's alcohol abuse.)
Among my friends, we have a standing rule that if you abuse alcohol by dropping, spilling, or otherwise not drinking it, you have to drink out of a sippy cup for the rest of the weekend.
Oooh, harsh. I like it.
Hello Kitty cup, with as many sparkly, glittery stickers as we could put on it.
Can I use that cup even if I don't spill my drink?
Kyle with a sparkly cup would mean everyone else would spill their drinks

Bedazzled sippy cups for EVERYONE!!!!!


Anyone know what time the con wraps up on sunday? Want to see if I need that last night of hotel costs or not.

Thanks

Paizo Employee Developer

xJoe3x wrote:

Anyone know what time the con wraps up on sunday? Want to see if I need that last night of hotel costs or not.

Thanks

Previous years it has wrapped up in the afternoon. Some people fly out that evening, but some stay that night, play games and socialize, and then fly out the next morning at a more casual pace.

Grand Lodge

Pathfinder Adventure, Rulebook Subscriber

We Be Goblins at 11 PM was pretty awesome.

Paizo Employee Customer Service Happiness-Inducement Imp

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Adam Daigle wrote:
xJoe3x wrote:

Anyone know what time the con wraps up on sunday? Want to see if I need that last night of hotel costs or not.

Thanks

Previous years it has wrapped up in the afternoon. Some people fly out that evening, but some stay that night, play games and socialize, and then fly out the next morning at a more casual pace.

To back up what Daigle has said a bit... while we are a long ways from figuring out the programming, what has traditionally happened on Sunday is that the official events wrap up in the afternoon, and the rest of the day is given over to post-con socializing amongst attendees, guests, and Paizo staff. While you certainly do not need to stick around, IMO, that last day is one of the best parts of the con. :)

RPG Superstar 2009, Contributor

Cosmo wrote:
While you certainly do not need to stick around, IMO, that last day is one of the best parts of the con. :)

Ditto that. I've made it a point to stick around that last evening rather than fly out early and it's even more enjoyable than the faster paced days of the con itself. Same deal for flying in a day early to get settled and meet a few folks ahead of the full press on opening day.


If I'm able to get the time off ... I plan on staying through Sunday night and flying out Monday morning ..


Adam Daigle wrote:
xJoe3x wrote:

Anyone know what time the con wraps up on sunday? Want to see if I need that last night of hotel costs or not.

Thanks

Previous years it has wrapped up in the afternoon. Some people fly out that evening, but some stay that night, play games and socialize, and then fly out the next morning at a more casual pace.

I liked Aberzombie's dungeon on Sunday. :)

Contributor

Hotel booked!
Badges, yes (Kobold Press booth minion!)
Banquet tickets--um, how can booth minions get banquet tickets, guys?
Plane tickets--in a few months.

I'm hoping this becomes the annual vacation scene for the Stiles family.

Grand Lodge

Pathfinder Adventure, Rulebook Subscriber

Hotel reserved, badges bought, banquet tickets too.

Sovereign Court

Sunday afternoon and evening has always been a great wrap up to the Con between the pick up games and socializing.

Actually getting a full night's sleep before hopping onto a plane for several hours has it's advantages as well. ;)

Dark Archive

I planned on staying Sunday night and leaving on Monday for all of these reasons. I cannot wait to meet and converse with everyone for the sake of having a wonderful time. Sharing a few drinks with attendees, guests, and Paizo staff would be amazing. Getting Excited!!!

Lantern Lodge Customer Carebear

Christina Stiles wrote:


Banquet tickets--um, how can booth minions get banquet tickets, guys?

As long as you have the badge on your account you should be able to add a banquet ticket: http://paizo.com/products/btpy8vwk (as long as they aren't sold out).

Contributor

Sara Marie wrote:


As long as you have the badge on your account you should be able to add a banquet ticket: http://paizo.com/products/btpy8vwk (as long as they aren't sold out).

Technically, the badge isn't on my account yet. I just talked to Wolfgang about being able to work his booth yesterday. I'll see if he can't run something up the flagpole. :) Thanks.

Silver Crusade

For the gaming part of it, the schedule for those slots are going to release in the first part of the new year, I'm assuming?

Webstore Gninja Minion

Sarrick wrote:
For the gaming part of it, the schedule for those slots are going to release in the first part of the new year, I'm assuming?

Probably not until closer to the convention itself.


Liz Courts wrote:
Sarrick wrote:
For the gaming part of it, the schedule for those slots are going to release in the first part of the new year, I'm assuming?
Probably not until closer to the convention itself.

Thanks for the help! :)


Sarrick wrote:
For the gaming part of it, the schedule for those slots are going to release in the first part of the new year, I'm assuming?

The slots are usually:

Friday 8-1, 1-6, 7-12
Saturday 8-1, 1-6, Banquet
Sunday 9-2

The schedules for those games came out around May last year if I remember right.

Liberty's Edge

Pathfinder Battles Case Subscriber; Pathfinder Maps, Pathfinder Accessories Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Charter Superscriber; Starfinder Charter Superscriber
Painlord wrote:

Fine. I'll come again. Why not?

I'll get another chance to make an ass of myself. I can never pass that up.

-Pain

You also can't avoid it...It come natural for you...;)

Liberty's Edge

Pathfinder Battles Case Subscriber; Pathfinder Maps, Pathfinder Accessories Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Charter Superscriber; Starfinder Charter Superscriber

THis year is going to be a bit differnt... Someone else (Frog God Games) is buying my ticekts and Hotel Room, so it will be the first time I won't have a Hotel Room Mate...

Dark Archive

Because this will be my first PaizoCon, can anyone explain to me how the lottery works? Is there a first, second, and third choice option for each day?

Paizo Employee Publisher, Chief Creative Officer

Jim Groves wrote:
thunderspirit wrote:

w00t!

I have to ask: was there a major problem with the Redmond Town Center Marriott this year? I acknowledge there were logistical issues and certainly space problems last year, but the flip side was the myriad dining choices a short walk away. I, for one, will certainly miss that this time around. (Not gonna stop me from planning to go, though.)

I am curious as well.

My wife came with me last year, and though she didn't participate in the Con, she got a mini-vacation. She liked walking around the shops and there was plenty to do within walking distance. She was a little disappointed and is sending me by myself.

While this hotel is not adjacent to a shopping complex, it is very near a Link Light Rail station that's only a few stops from downtown Seattle, which is WAY, WAY, WAY more interesting than Redmond Town Center. Significant others looking to make a mini-vacation out of their partner's con are a bit more distant from a semi-decent strip mall, but they now have access to Pike Place Market, two enormous downtown malls, scores of world-class shops and boutiques, the waterfront, and just about the whole downtown area.

It requires a bit more of an adventurous spirit, perhaps, but the appeal for the day-tripper should actually be greatly enhanced by this change in venue.

I even think it's a good idea to organize some off-campus events for spouses, so that folks can head out together, perhaps with a local guide or two, and tour the city in style.


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Vacation approved ... con tickets purchased ... now to arrange the flights ..

but yayyyyyyyyy I get to go to PAIZOCON!!!!!!!!!!!!


Flights booked. Hotel booked. Badge bought. This will be my first PaizoCon. So very excited.


Pathfinder Adventure, Adventure Path, Lost Omens Subscriber
Erik Mona wrote:
Jim Groves wrote:
thunderspirit wrote:

w00t!

I have to ask: was there a major problem with the Redmond Town Center Marriott this year? I acknowledge there were logistical issues and certainly space problems last year, but the flip side was the myriad dining choices a short walk away. I, for one, will certainly miss that this time around. (Not gonna stop me from planning to go, though.)

I am curious as well.

My wife came with me last year, and though she didn't participate in the Con, she got a mini-vacation. She liked walking around the shops and there was plenty to do within walking distance. She was a little disappointed and is sending me by myself.

While this hotel is not adjacent to a shopping complex, it is very near a Link Light Rail station that's only a few stops from downtown Seattle, which is WAY, WAY, WAY more interesting than Redmond Town Center. Significant others looking to make a mini-vacation out of their partner's con are a bit more distant from a semi-decent strip mall, but they now have access to Pike Place Market, two enormous downtown malls, scores of world-class shops and boutiques, the waterfront, and just about the whole downtown area.

It requires a bit more of an adventurous spirit, perhaps, but the appeal for the day-tripper should actually be greatly enhanced by this change in venue.

I even think it's a good idea to organize some off-campus events for spouses, so that folks can head out together, perhaps with a local guide or two, and tour the city in style.

Thanks for the response, from both you and from Vic.

I don't deny downtown Seattle is far more interesting than downtown Redmond; my wife and I took in some of Seattle (including Pike Place Market, yay!) and even toured Safeco Field last year. For anyone who hasn't seen the city, I heartily recommend taking the time and doing so, particularly using the city's mass transit system.

My issue is much less one of shopping and sights and more one of meal choices, of which the Town Center had many. But again, it's not enough to keep me home. :-)

Liberty's Edge

Pathfinder Battles Case Subscriber; Pathfinder Maps, Pathfinder Accessories Subscriber; Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Charter Superscriber; Starfinder Charter Superscriber
Purple Fluffy CatBunnyGnome wrote:
now to arrange the flights ..

Shit!!! I have not done that yet...

I am just waiting on the Ticket and Hotel Confirmation from Frog God Games, then I will get the Airline Tickets.


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Tickets acquired, banquet tickets purchased, hotel reserved, scotch collected -- Fire Mountain Games will be at PaizoCon in force.

Gary McBride
Fire Mountain Games

Grand Lodge

About this time last year I was considering PaizoCon 2012. I had been recently introduced to Pathfinder (and tabletop roleplaying in general) and really didn't know what to expect from a Con. Lets just say that it exceeded all of my best expectations.

I really look forward July 5th, 2013, thanks Paizo!


Does anybody know the food situation at/near the hotel? Hotel food is far too expensive for me. Anything nearby?


Spencer's, at the hotel next door, seemed very good the two times I ate there. It is hotel food and not inexpensive though.

Dark Archive

Wildebob wrote:

Does anybody know the food situation at/near the hotel? Hotel food is far too expensive for me. Anything nearby?

via FAQ:
How do I get around to area restaurants or shopping?

Guests of the Seattle Airport Marriott have access to a free hotel shuttle servicing restaurants within 1 mile of the hotel (includes the SouthCenter Mall). Details on this shuttle service are To Be Announced.

I do believe there is a Jack In the Box, Starbucks, Denny's, Mango Thai Cuisine & Bar, Subway, Sharps Roadhouse via Google Maps. All within one mile of the hotel.


Pathfinder Adventure Path, Rulebook Subscriber

Will the Meet and Greet be somewhere onsite now? or is there a nearby alternative?


Another question (sorry, first Con), if I wanna play some PFS then do I just show up with a PC or do I have to sign up somewhere?

Grand Lodge

Pathfinder Adventure, Rulebook Subscriber

There will be a event signup page here on the Paizo site once the schedule has been announced. You can register yourself for events there. If people don't show, they fill tables with unregistered players.

Grand Lodge

Wildebob, the signups won't be available for a few more months. If I'm not mistaken Paizo will send out an email to ticket holders.


waltero wrote:
Will the Meet and Greet be somewhere onsite now? or is there a nearby alternative?

Meet and greet was cool.

Grand Lodge

Pathfinder Adventure, Rulebook Subscriber

What should I do if I may be AFK when the call for volunteer GMs goes out?

Liberty's Edge RPG Superstar 2008 Top 32, 2011 Top 16

What's the parking situation at the hotel for those of us who are local and won't be staying at the hotel? Can we pay the day parking rate and park at the hotel, or is that for guests only?

Designer, RPG Superstar Judge

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One really neat thing for non-gamer spouses to do in Seattle is the Chocolate Indulgence Tour.

Hell, I live here and I've done the tour four times. It's worth it.


TriOmegaZero wrote:
What should I do if I may be AFK when the call for volunteer GMs goes out?

Carry your keyboard with you EVERYWHERE!

Grand Lodge

Pathfinder Adventure, Rulebook Subscriber

They don't allow that at the National Training Center. :(

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