Author Topic: QuakeCon 2008 (Read 14419 times)

Jay Dolan · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2008, 10:06:00 AM »

Quote from: Disco Ditto on July 14, 2008, 05:32:50 PM

are u and R1CH gonna 1vs1 on quake2world and r1q2 with 5 maps each on each client, jdolan?

I'd pay a million bucks to see that.

Hehe, nice. Well, we've already had a 1v1 on OpenTDM. I hope R1CH is up for some Q2W; I mean really I hope to get quite a few Q2W games going with the whole TS bunch

[BTF]Jehar · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2008, 04:41:49 PM »

Everyone, it'd be good to share #'s either through pm, irc, or something so we can all make sure we find each other in the byoc. I'll have my tastyspleen sign-of-the-ghetto just in case

http://jehar.tastyspleen.net/Pics/Quakecon/Awww.jpg

Jay Dolan · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2008, 03:54:47 AM »

I'm flying in early Wednesday. I figured I'd jump on IRC either from the hotel, or just via my BlackBerry, to see where everyone else plans to setup.

But yea, sharing phone numbers isn't a bad idea. I'll /msg you mine on IRC.

fanny · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:58:22 AM »

Which ever one of us gets in the BYOC first on Wed night should save a table like we did last year. The con allows table saves (to a point anyway)

Jay Dolan · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2008, 06:33:26 PM »

I'm not in the BYOC. I'm not sure what that means as far as my seating.

[BTF]Jehar · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2008, 06:43:22 PM »

Either you're considered to be really really special, or you're just going to be waiting in line on thursday to fill the slots of the people who didn't show up.

Jay Dolan · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2008, 04:15:19 AM »

Well, I am pretty fuckin' special. But I also have no interest in participating in the BYOC. I imagine I'm still allowed to setup my laptop somewheres and participate in random pickup games etc, right?

quadz · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2008, 05:30:25 AM »

Quote from: Jay Dolan on July 30, 2008, 04:15:19 AM

I also have no interest in participating in the BYOC. I imagine I'm still allowed to setup my laptop somewheres and participate in random pickup games etc, right?

...... but quakecon is the BYOC. I'm not sure what you thought the BYOC was, but that's precisely where you would set up your laptop and participate in random pickup games, etc.

Besides the BYOC, there's just an area with vendor booths, and the occasional scheduled events such as (for ex.) John Carmack's talk.

The BYOC == the giant 24/7 lan party room, the heart of quakecon.

(Edit: There's also of course an area where the tournaments are being played, but unless it's different this year, you'll still need BYOC access to get to the tournament area.)

Regards,

peewee_RotA · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2008, 06:21:09 AM »

OH NO!!!!

...

Hey gang, Jube here! Unfortunately Pappy-R is unable to attend QuakeCon as planned this year due to health issues. He's doing fine but will be out of action for a couple of days, and obviously is unable to travel to the event. In the meantime you are stuck with me.
http://planetquake.gamespy.com/fullstory.php?id=152773

I wonder if his plane tickets are still available?

Friar, this is your chance to take over all his interviews

Jay Dolan · « **Reply #24 on:** July 30, 2008, 06:29:33 AM »

Wow I feel so utterly pwnt. I thought the byoc was some organized subset of games/tournaments. I figured anyone who registered and checked off the "bringing my pc" box was welcome to come and play there. Shit. Anyone have experience with the waiting list? If I don't get to setup there, I'm basically wasting my vacation time and a lot of money in airfare and lodging, heh. In all seriousness, I'd pay off the guy at the door tonight..

adz1La · « **Reply #25 on:** July 30, 2008, 12:04:57 PM »

quadz · « **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2008, 12:32:43 PM »

Quote from: Jay Dolan on July 30, 2008, 06:29:33 AM

Anyone have experience with the waiting list?

The couple times I've been (2005, 2007) the BYOC has never reached 100% capacity. (Despite it being booked solid on the website.) So everyone on the waiting list got admitted by sometime Thursday afternoon.

So if this year is similar, you'll be fine. (Indeed, if one were positive the BYOC would not fill up to capacity, there would be little point in actually waiting in line... just show up Thursday afternoon and walk right in.)

Regards,

quadz · « **Reply #27 on:** July 30, 2008, 12:53:42 PM »

Quote from: Jay Dolan on July 30, 2008, 06:29:33 AM

I figured anyone who registered and checked off the "bringing my pc" box was welcome to come and play there.

Errrr..... actually, checking the "bringing my pc" box is the BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer.)

So if you did check that box, then your View My Registration page at quakecon.org should say one of two things:

Either,

Bring Your Own Computer
You may bring a computer. A spot was reserved for you.

Or,

...something about being on the waiting list if you registered after the slots were all full.

Regards,

quadz

The Happy Friar · « **Reply #28 on:** July 31, 2008, 11:53:35 AM »

Quote from: peewee_RotA on July 30, 2008, 06:21:09 AM

Friar, this is your chance to take over all his interviews

Dude, WHO?!?!?!? Guess I won't look for him now though.

OS: Where's the BTF/TS table? Been all through the BYOC & don't see a sign.

fanny · « **Reply #29 on:** July 31, 2008, 06:08:00 PM »

B22, the whole row is TS / BTF

Author Topic: QuakeCon 2008 (Read 14419 times)

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