PaizoCon 2015 Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: January 16, 2015.

General Inquiries

When is PaizoCon 2015?

PaizoCon 2015 will be May 22nd-25th, 2015

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Where is PaizoCon 2015 held?

PaizoCon 2015 will be held at:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels, Seattle Airport
18740 International Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8600

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How much are badges?

Deluxe 4-Day Badges are $100 before the show and include a 4-day Badge and a Preview Banquet ticket. There are a limited number of deluxe badges available.

4-Day Badges are $75 before the show.

Kid's Badges are $40 and are for children age 10 and under who will be attending the convention. This badge allows access to kids events, event registration after the initial lottery has been run. (note: you must have purchased a full priced PaizoCon badge or have one in your shopping cart to add a Kid's badge).

Banquet Tickets are $35 and are limited in number. You can purchase them on a first come, first serve basis (note: you must have purchased a PaizoCon badge or have one in your shopping cart to add a banquet ticket to your cart).

We do not have individual day badges.

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Who will the PaizoCon 2015 Special Guests be?

For 2015, Brandon Hodge will be our Gaming Guest of Honor and Jason A. Engle will be our Artist Guest of Honor. You can learn more about them here!

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I have a question that isn't answered in the FAQ, where can I ask it?

If you have a question about PaizoCon and its not answered in the FAQ, you can contact us at paizocon@paizo.com.

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Where can I go to discuss PaizoCon with other Paizo Fans?

Head over to the PaizoCon forum on our messageboards where you can discuss things related to PaizoCon!

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Badges & Registration

How much are badges?

4-Day Badges are $75 before the show.

Deluxe 4-Day Badges are $100 before the show and include a 4-day Badge and a Preview Banquet ticket. There are a limited number of deluxe badges available.

Kid's Badges are $40 and are for children age 10 and under who will be attending the convention. This badge allows access to kids events and event registration after the initial lottery has been run.

Banquet Tickets are $35 and are limited in number. You can purchase them on a first come, first serve basis.

At least 4-Day Badge or Deluxe 4-Day Badge is required to purchase either Kid's Badges or Banquet Tickets.

We do not have individual day badges available.

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Where do I get my badge? Is my badge mailed to me?

Your PaizoCon badge will be available at the registration table at PaizoCon 2015 at the show. We do not physically mail out badges. You can view your badge status on your My E-Tickets page.

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Can I customize my badge?

Yes. Go to your My E-Tickets page and select "Customize Badge" to customize your badge. Please note that the "Real Name" portion of the badge pulls directly from the name entered on your paizo.com account and that photo ID is required at registration. To ensure your badge displays your real name, you can verify your account settings here.

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Are there Kid's Badges available?

We are offer Kid's Badges for $40. Kid's Badges are not eligible for the event lottery, but can sign up for events during open registration. Kid's Badges are intended for gamers under the age of 10 who want access to the show but may not be doing enough gaming as to need a regular 4-Day Badge.

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What do I need to pick up my PaizoCon badge at PaizoCon?

When picking up your PaizoCon badge you must bring a photo ID (state/province issued license or ID, passport, etc). To help alleviate any confusion during registration, please ensure that the name on your badge matches your photo ID. If you do not have a photo ID please contact PaizoCon staff so we can work out an alternative.

Kid's badges must have a parent or guardian present for pick up.

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Can I gift a badge or banquet ticket to another person?

Yes. You will need to make sure that they have a paizo.com account and that you know their email address associated with their paizo.com account or their main messageboard account name (not any of their aliases). Transfering badges and banquet tickets occurs after checkout. Just go to your My Account page and click on the section for My e-Tickets. You will then have the option to transfer badges or tickets to other paizo.com users. In order to use a transferred banquet ticket, the account holder must also have a 4-Day Badge, for privacy reasons we do not display if the account you are transferring to already has a badge or banquet ticket.

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How can I gift a banquet ticket if I do not have a PaizoCon badge?

Unfortunately we don't have a way to gift banquet tickets by themselves unless you have a corresponding 4-Day or Deluxe 4-Day Badge on your account, or you are purchasing one at the same time. You may want to consider purchasing the recipient a gift certificate so they can purchase a banquet ticket for themselves.

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What if I need to return my PaizoCon badge or banquet ticket?

If something comes up and you need to return your PaizoCon badge or banquet ticket, please contact customer service. Refunds can be issued back to your payment method up to two weeks before the convention. Refunds for badges that have been transferred to another user will be issued only at the request of the current badge holder and can only be refunded as store credit to the current badge holder's paizo.com account.

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When does badge pick up start at PaizoCon 2015?

PaizoCon 2015 badge pick-up will begin at 7:00 AM on Friday, May 22, 2015.

We will have an optional early badge pick up for some Venture Officers and volunteers with early Friday morning events. The schedule for this early badge pick up will be communicated directly to volunteers via email.

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PaizoCon 2015 Banquet

When is the Preview Banquet?

The PaizoCon 2015 Preview Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

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Do I need to buy a separate ticket for the banquet?

If you buy a 4-Day Badge you will need to purchase a separate banquet ticket ($35). If you purchase a Deluxe 4-Day Badge ($100), a Banquet ticket is already included in your purchase.

You may purchase additional banquet tickets separately, but must have purchased either a 4-Day Badge or Deluxe 4-Day Badge to do so.

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Am I guaranteed to sit with a Paizo employee at the banquet?

Because there are more tables at the banquet than there are Paizo Employees, we are unable to guarantee that every table at the banquet will have a Paizo employee or Special Guest. Seating at the banquet is on a first come, first serve basis.

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What is the banquet food like?

The banquet food is set up buffet style. There will be a variety of dishes to choose from including vegetarian options. We cannot guarantee that food will be allergen free. You are not required to eat the banquet food to attend the banquet, however the food is included in the Preview Banquet ticket price and we do not offer discounts.

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What if I need accommodations to attend the banquet?

We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations for attendees with disabilities. Please contact PaizoCon staff so we can work with you directly to determine how we can best assist.

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Exhibitors and Third Party Publishers

Can I have a table to sell my gaming wares at PaizoCon 2015?

We do have a limited amount of space in the PaizoCon store for exhibitors. Please contact paizocon@paizo.com for more information.

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I am a Third Party Pathfinder Publisher and would like to have a presence at PaizoCon 2015. What do I need to do?

PaizoCon is a fun opportunity for everyone in the Pathfinder and Paizo community to meet, game and network and this includes our Partners and Third Party Publishers. For more information please email paizocon@paizo.com.

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What other Publishers or Gaming-Related companies will have a presence at PaizoCon 2015?

    The following companies are planning an official presence at PaizoCon 2015:
  • Kobold Press
  • Lone Wolf Development
  • Frog God Games
  • Green Ronin
  • Legendary Games
  • Paizo Fans United (Wayfinder Fanzine)
  • Run Amok Games
  • Necromancers of the Northwest

If you represent a gaming company who would like be included on this list, please email paizocon@paizo.com.

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Can I run games or other events at PaizoCon 2015?

Yes! More information and submission requirements will be available soon.

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PaizoCon Events

Can I run an Event at PaizoCon?

If you would like to run an event, be it seminar, game or workshop, check out our PaizoCon Event Submission page.

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Volunteers

Does Paizo need volunteers to help with PaizoCon?

Yes! The official call for PaizoCon 2015 volunteers can be found here: PaizoCon 2015 Volunteer Blog.

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Do volunteers get complimentary badges?

Complimentary badges for PaizoCon will be granted to qualifying individuals who volunteer a for a minimum of 5 schedule slots.
We do not include complimentary Preview Banquet tickets with volunteer badges.
Complimentary volunteer badges will be eligible for registering for the event lottery.
If your volunteer event conflicts with an event from the lottery, the volunteer event will take precedence if we are unable to resolve the scheduling conflict.
If you have already purchased a PaizoCon 2015 badge at the time we grant volunteer badges, just let customer service know and you can receive a refund. If you purchased a Deluxe badge you will receive a $65 refund (badge price minus the cost of an individual banquet ticket).

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I am supposed to get a complimentary badge for volunteering, but I do not have it on my eTickets page OR I have received a free ticket and have not been refunded for my original badge purchase.

Volunteers should email Mike Brock with regards to the status of their volunteer ticket or refund for a previously purchased ticket. Customer service will not grant a free ticket or refund unless Mike has contacted us with the information.

Venture-Captains should email PaizoCon staff with regards to the status of their volunteer ticket or refund for a previously purchased ticket.

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Hotel & Area Information

Is there a discount for rooms booked at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel?

Yes! Call (206) 246-8600 or book online referencing our group code: PCO.

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Which hotel is PaizoCon 2015 at?

PaizoCon 2015 is in a new location! This year we will be at:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Seattle Airport
18740 International Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8600

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How do I get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Seattle Airport?

The hotel is fairly close to the airport (driving map from pick-up zone). Taxis are generally available from the airport and it is also possible to walk (roughly 0.8 miles).

Guests of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Seattle Airport may have access to a complimentary hotel shuttle. Please contact the hotel for more details.

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PaizoCon Store & Paizo Subscriptions

What kind of products are sold in the PaizoCon store?

We definitely bring all the books or other products we are releasing at or around the show. Specifics on new releases near the show and/or any PaizoCon Exclusives are To Be Announced.

Additionally we try to bring a nice variety of products to the show including our Roleplaying Game hardcovers, Campaign Settings, Player Companions, Map Packs, and even miniatures. There will also many products from other publishers available.

If there is a specific item you are hoping to see at the show, email paizocon@paizo.com. While we are happy to take suggestions for the products we bring to PaizoCon, we aren't able to make guarantees about the availability of specific things at PaizoCon for specific people.

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Can I place an order to pick up at PaizoCon? Can I request a specific item for Paizo to bring to PaizoCon?

Unfortunately we are just not able to accommodate order pick up. If we offer subscription pick up for PaizoCon 2015, any items waiting to be shipped with a subscription will be automatically moved to ship with the first available subscription shipment after PaizoCon. Subscription pickup availability/details are currently unconfirmed for PaizoCon 2015.

If there is a specific item you are hoping to see at the show, email paizocon@paizo.com. While we are happy to take suggestions for the products we bring to PaizoCon, we aren't able to make guarantees about the availability of specific things at PaizoCon for specific people.

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Does my Pathfinder Advantage discount work at PaizoCon?

Yes, with the caveat that our cashiers need to know who you are to look up your account. Each PaizoCon Badge has a barcode on it which helps to identify your account during checkout at the registers. You can also give your email address to the cashier to identify your paizo.com account.

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Can I pick up my subscriptions at PaizoCon?

At this time we have not yet determined if there will be a subscription released in a timeframe that would allow for subscription pick up at PaizoCon. If we have subscription pick up at PaizoCon we will email subscribers to let them know the option is available prior to the convention.

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Will I be charged sales tax for subscription items and purchases at PaizoCon?

Purchases made at the PaizoCon store as well as subscriptions picked up at PaizoCon will have Washington state and local sales tax applied. The current combined state and local sales tax for for purchases is 9.5%.

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What are PaizoCon Exclusives?

PaizoCon Exclusives are items or scenarios that are released specifically at PaizoCon. They may or may not be sold on paizo.com after PaizoCon. PaizoCon 2015 exclusives have not yet been announced.

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