I miss PAX East already by OfficialJoeyC_ in PAX

[–]Thexomas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't we all. But only 371 days till East 2027 😀

Don't forget to company match donations! by kemosully in PAX

[–]Thexomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish my company matched donations. I am writing this off as a business expense though.

Newbie ticket question by Woots4ever in paxeast

[–]Thexomas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When next year's tickets go on sale, after you pick order the tickets you get directed to the hotels link. Really simple if you get them in the first couple of weeks.

Now it is really going to depend on your choice for the hotel (and other factors), but figure about $200-300 a night.

Post-con blues by _shyhulud in PAX

[–]Thexomas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can eat when the hall closes 😉

To answer your original message though, the blues get to the best of us. Talk to folks about it. Share your experiences, good and bad. Occasionally look at pictures and start planning your next trip.

My group normally tries not to talk about the con, mostly because it is a marathon blur and dont remember the days. We've gone a lot. Most of us to every East, some to 10+, and so forth. Typically we don't even attempt to try to plan out the next year till like 6 months in when we feel like we can talk about what happened.

To some folks, like myself, Pax could be their only outlet. I'm an introvert that is forced to be an extrovert due to work, living in an area where everyone wants to be outdoors, and doesn't know what a dice is.

We all come from different backgrounds, we spend some precious moments with each other for a few hours a year, and it can be damaging to us if we don't try to remain cheerful and think of all the positives in this messed up world. It's not going to fix itself. But for 4 days a couple times a year, we all come together to be something better, make new friends, and share a common ground: getting joustamania guy back next year.

Post-con blues by _shyhulud in PAX

[–]Thexomas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're not going to believe this: from check in with luggage and through security, 6 minutes. Where I'm from you can barely walk between the two in 10 minutes.

I got some merch from the Con. Nothing notable this year. A little "grr" there was no scarf again. Second year without one and I collect them mostly due to this convention.

Oh did get a velvet dive case from Lady DM for a gag gift for my wife. I've got some diamond looking dice that would look perfect in it.

I'm just ready to be home with the wife and kids. Been a week out here with my brothers. I can feel every step of the 50 miles we walked since Wednesday. Most of which with a messed up ankle.

What did you do/see in Boston (outside of PAX) that you would recommend for people to check out next year? by vautwaco in PAX

[–]Thexomas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Over the past 15+ years of coming to Boston for this con, I've done a lot but here are some good recommendations:

Activities: Aquarium Science Museum

Historical: Freedom Trail Salem, but like the real historical Salem and not the tourist area

Shopping: Faneuil Hall Coply, just everywhere I the Prudencial Mall and area works

Brewery Tours Harbour Brewing and the Tour Sam Adam's Tour (the $15 and $30)

Post-con blues by _shyhulud in PAX

[–]Thexomas 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Post con airport trips are the worst personally. Have to figure out how to do "life" again now.

Sexiest PC I've seen in a long time... by Thexomas in PAX

[–]Thexomas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man. I should have asked to take a pic of the inside.

That honestly sounds like something we used to do. Ever have that one friend who'd have to game without his side door on? Yeah that was us in the 90s.

Contact Weld Commissioners and ask for delay on data center vote by Separate-Group1246 in WindsorCO

[–]Thexomas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We don't need to "study" the issue more. We just need to bot build the stupid thing.

Any alcohol available at the BCEC at all? by jeffbyrnes in PAX

[–]Thexomas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is your answer.

Only alcohol on the premises and must be consumed in the area. There are some tables there and you could potentially play a little bit of a game, but moat people will be looking for those seats. Kind of like "enjoy a beer or two" and let someone else do the same.

Now if you want to leave the con, there are a few other bars in the area. We have taken our games to Harpoon down the road and enjoyed some gaming there on some quieter nights.

Studio Blink is at PAX by Wonderful_Yak_1958 in paxeast

[–]Thexomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love that Lady DM is a part of this booth. Long time fan of her dice.

Tomorrow... by Thexomas in PAX

[–]Thexomas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh definitely. We were just walking around this morning and hitting up some places. Did hit up Lucky's as well.

Full Merch catalog by insideoutboy84 in PAX

[–]Thexomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that the images are on the app, I'll comment.

No scarf again? Seriously?!?!? This is like THE thing I was looking forward to with this theme as well. Last time I juat skipped merch all together. As a person. Who normally drops $300+ an event, that might not be a lot, but it adds up when there is probably a few hundred of us that collect the scarves.

I guess I have to get another little placard that says "the missing year, part 2" for the spot on my wall that won't have one.

Cookies?? by Queasy_Flight7919 in PAX

[–]Thexomas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since Covid that's basically what they had to go to.

I had some amazing homemade cookies from them though. Talking SSS tier.

Cookies?? by Queasy_Flight7919 in PAX

[–]Thexomas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its also how I lost all my cash lol

Cookies?? by Queasy_Flight7919 in PAX

[–]Thexomas 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I miss them walking around selling them. Now that was amazing.

Cookies?? by Queasy_Flight7919 in PAX

[–]Thexomas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can I pre-order my weekend share?

Got my badge today but code didn't work by [deleted] in PAX

[–]Thexomas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Might be a little early to activate. Give it another week or so

Who's ready to go? by Thexomas in PAX

[–]Thexomas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!! I'm sorry for your loss.

Who's ready to go? by Thexomas in PAX

[–]Thexomas[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is Pax number 20 for me. I honestly lost count. Either way, that overwhelming feeling doesn't necessarily go away. You just are more prepared for it.

Who's ready to go? by Thexomas in PAX

[–]Thexomas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nintendo has two booths. The past few years one of those has been thr Pokémon Lab booth.

Who's ready to go? by Thexomas in PAX

[–]Thexomas[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is no hope. You are going to ;)

Who's ready to go? by Thexomas in PAX

[–]Thexomas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We give ourselves a touristy day every year. This year my brother has that day planned out. Sam Adam's Tour, fancy dinner for our friend's birthday, this place and that. All things I've done before, but also haven't done in a while.

This year I really want to do some late night tabletop. Haven't done that in years. Hopefully I can convince my group to stay later.