Chris Posted March 25, 2010 Jake and I would like to do some kind of PAX East meet. Since it's already super last-minute, anyone from the Boston area have some quick suggestions on potential places we could meet up to have a drink that are relatively close to the convention center and likely not to be too overcrowded? During last year's PAX meet, we ran into difficulty when our original venue was completely full. We lucked out with another one but that was probably a fluke. Also, since there's so little notice for this one, there will probably be fewer attendees than at last year's, so we shouldn't need a huge amount of space or anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xeneth Posted March 25, 2010 Bummed about not being in attendance, but wanted to keep the thread bounced high and encourage East Coast Thumbs to hook up (In a platonic way). If a bunch of people show up with musical instruments at least you'll know who to blame... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hermie Posted March 25, 2010 A Thumbs meet-up should be called a Thumbs Up, damnit! I will not rest until this comes to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpp Posted March 25, 2010 There are plenty of pubs around that area since it's so close to Berklee and Northeastern... SoulChicken might know something that's closer, I don't usually hang around that area. Another option are the sports bars near the Fenway Park, it's definitely within walking distance as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted March 25, 2010 SoulChicken volunteered his roof a while back. I distinctly remember requesting cocktail service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoulChicken Posted March 25, 2010 I'm going to ask around about this today and come up with a couple of suggestions. If the weather is good though we are going to my roof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted March 25, 2010 Cool. Sorry to keep harping on the roof, but it's pretty awesome that you have one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoulChicken Posted March 25, 2010 No not at all, it is awesome, its a shared roof for the building. It doesn't look like its going to be warm enough on Saturday evening but let's not give up hope. I can probably have stragglers over for video games and drinks after the meet though. We can have a Pikmin 2 tournament or 10 of us hotseating Far Cry 2. Given I've used the grill in the depths of winter, we would have something to eat too. Obviously not 40 thumbs but 10 or so of you can come over In the meantime, please tell me I am alright looking for a place that is over 21's only... Wherever we go, you will get carded in this town. I've got a good idea for a place near the convention center, I'll stop by this evening and scope it out. Also waiting to hear back from a couple of people, who I think will suggest a sports bar in Fenway, which might not be bad at all as its not a game night. I think my idea might be a winner though. Finally, looks like I have a spare pass for Friday and Saturday... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawru Posted March 25, 2010 I, sadly, will not be 21 until this coming May... blah. I ate at a place on newbury today named Joes american grill or something like that, asked the lady how large a group they could handle, she said about 15 max :s Food was pretty good though, price range was about 10-15$ish I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted March 25, 2010 I, sadly, will not be 21 until this coming May... blah.I ate at a place on newbury today named Joes american grill or something like that, asked the lady how large a group they could handle, she said about 15 max :s Food was pretty good though, price range was about 10-15$ish I think. Feel free to at least show up to the pre-meet at the convention center entrance at 7:15. We still haven't actually figured out where we're going after that. Hopefully we will have by then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonCole Posted March 25, 2010 I, sadly, will not be 21 until this coming May... blah. This is one of the main reasons why I don't too excited about these various conventions... sure, the actual convention is important, but the after-parties are often worth half the trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garple Posted March 26, 2010 (In a platonic way). Why be so conservative? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted March 26, 2010 PIKMIN 2 THE MAXXXX HELLS YES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpp Posted March 26, 2010 Fuck, I forgot my PAX pass at home... dammit Might not make to the first keynote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoulChicken Posted March 26, 2010 You'll make it! plenty of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bistromathics Posted March 26, 2010 i was going to go to PAX east, but some stuff came up and I won't be able to make it have fun, all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted March 26, 2010 Fuck, I forgot my PAX pass at home... dammitMight not make to the first keynote You and me both. Hooray for us! Except I wasn't going to the keynote I don't think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonCole Posted March 26, 2010 <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o50_ZlMnjqY&hl=en_US&fs=1&start=56"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o50_ZlMnjqY&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> I dug this up the other day and I was so happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpp Posted March 26, 2010 You and me both. Hooray for us!Except I wasn't going to the keynote I don't think. I managed to sneak out of work and get my pass... where's home in your case? CA or the hotel room? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xeneth Posted March 27, 2010 Conf-Greh-Nade! Conf-Greh-Nade! Conf-Greh-Nade! /chant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hermie Posted March 27, 2010 Conf-Greh-Nade!Conf-Greh-Nade! Conf-Greh-Nade! /chant Nono, this will (hopefully) be an Expansion PAX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted March 27, 2010 Blog updated with deets on the meets. ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sombre Posted March 27, 2010 Curse my English blood. Regardless, have a killer time tonight, wish I was there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salacious Snake Posted March 28, 2010 I'm the guy with the nautical hat. sorry about all the voxels and ray casting. It was pretty goddamn awesome to meet everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites