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My apologies. I understand where you're coming from-- financial considerations nearly torpedoed my plans this year too. I know it's difficult reading about everyone else partying when for whatever reason you can't.
Unfortunately, I think your request is at best... unrealistic. PAX, more than E3, VGL, GDC, or any of those other acronyms, is all about the players, the people behind the controllers. As such, people really get excited about it. It's hard to explain to someone who hasn't been there, but PAX gets inside you. When you leave, you immediately start thinking about how you can come back. Asking a gaming community- especially this one- not to talk about it is like asking Mario not to jump, or Bubsy not to suck. It just plain ain't gonna happen.
If it really bothers you that much, I'm really not sure what to tell you. think of it as hype for a game that you're not interested in and just let your eyes glaze over it or something. It'll all be over about a week or two after the show, once everyone's posted their pictures and videos and stuff. Until next year.
My apologies. I understand where you're coming from-- financial considerations nearly torpedoed my plans this year too. I know it's difficult reading about everyone else partying when for whatever reason you can't.
Unfortunately, I think your request is at best... unrealistic. PAX, more than E3, VGL, GDC, or any of those other acronyms, is all about the players, the people behind the controllers. As such, people really get excited about it. It's hard to explain to someone who hasn't been there, but PAX gets inside you. When you leave, you immediately start thinking about how you can come back. Asking a gaming community- especially this one- not to talk about it is like asking Mario not to jump, or Bubsy not to suck. It just plain ain't gonna happen.
If it really bothers you that much, I'm really not sure what to tell you. think of it as hype for a game that you're not interested in and just let your eyes glaze over it or something. It'll all be over about a week or two after the show, once everyone's posted their pictures and videos and stuff. Until next year.
I agree completely. I was on the edge of going when a wrench was thrown at me and blew my chances. Now I very well may avoid Dtoid for the month of September to not see "PAX WAS SO AWESOME!!" "Yes, thank you. Your home address would be nice so I can stab you to death now."
Holy fuck thank you for posting this. We get that you're all excited for PAX, and I for one really look forward to videos of the Dtoid community awesomeness that is sure to take place, but if those attending could cool it just a little, that would be great.
I've never been to a convention in my entire life, I'm a total convention virgin
so yeah, I share your pain
so yeah, I share your pain
I have to save all my annual leave so I can see my family next year. I'd love to go to PAX, but it's not happening this year, but hopefully maybe next year.
You think it's bad here? You should see my inbox on a morning. Every other email is some PAX-related chicanery.
I get it, game publishers. Your games are going to be at PAX. It's not even news at this point. EVERYTHING IS AT PAX!
I get it, game publishers. Your games are going to be at PAX. It's not even news at this point. EVERYTHING IS AT PAX!
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As press, I'm not even GOING to PAX, and I have to deal with the depressing realization that I can't afford it, AND I get the fucking 1K emails a day Jim does.
LOSE LOSE.
As press, I'm not even GOING to PAX, and I have to deal with the depressing realization that I can't afford it, AND I get the fucking 1K emails a day Jim does.
LOSE LOSE.
I'm sorry you feel this way, Brian, and I do understand that it is depressing for people that can't go. However, you have to understand that our readers (and the editors!) look so forward to this as a chance to finally meet or to see people again they really care about. I know it's hard not to be a part of that, but I think that's why you are hearing so much about it.
Hey, I'm in the U.K and would also love to attend but can't, but I feel you are wrong to rain on gamers annual pilgrmage parade. That's what PAX has become and its the kind of thing gamers have wanted for many years.
It would be wrong of me to comdemn coverage and joy of it, just because I can't go. You need to learn to listen, but also drown out the white noise when you feel it invading your brain, Brian. Its this way with any big event, a lot of it is bull with most events, but less so with PAX, because its about the regular gamer, whatever walk of life you are from.
Try to be happy for those that can go, because bitterness is a bad trait. If you can't go, wave your gamer flag at home. Intend to join in, listening to podcast coverage, and having a games night with friends. I guess you'll be crying into your soup, but that's your choice.
It would be wrong of me to comdemn coverage and joy of it, just because I can't go. You need to learn to listen, but also drown out the white noise when you feel it invading your brain, Brian. Its this way with any big event, a lot of it is bull with most events, but less so with PAX, because its about the regular gamer, whatever walk of life you are from.
Try to be happy for those that can go, because bitterness is a bad trait. If you can't go, wave your gamer flag at home. Intend to join in, listening to podcast coverage, and having a games night with friends. I guess you'll be crying into your soup, but that's your choice.
What Naim Master said, though I can understand why there's a million posts about it, it does get pretty annoying for us that can't go (but do want to).
@damn near everyone who posted here: Holy hell, I post something that is mostly tongue in cheek and a ton of people take it seriously. HAHA. Thank you for all the replies. While I am a bit bothered I can't go, I do wish everyone who is going to PAX a great time.
And here I thought the header image of the post said it all. :-p
And here I thought the header image of the post said it all. :-p
@Brian Keljore
It could of had something to do with the five dramatic blogs that surrounded yours last night. Maybe.
It could of had something to do with the five dramatic blogs that surrounded yours last night. Maybe.
What Jim said. Try having to decline invites to publishers' open bar parties on top of not getting to hang out with everyone.
Yeah..that's not going to happen.
I understand what you're saying but PAX is a force that can't be stop. This time next week you will be tired of hearing about PAX even more so than you are now.
I understand what you're saying but PAX is a force that can't be stop. This time next week you will be tired of hearing about PAX even more so than you are now.
@Brian
I knew it was mostly a joke, but yea, it does suck that we can't go: we'll have to suck it up :D
@Topher
I see your awesome invites and raise you "still getting the invites but can't even go".
I knew it was mostly a joke, but yea, it does suck that we can't go: we'll have to suck it up :D
@Topher
I see your awesome invites and raise you "still getting the invites but can't even go".
Yeah dude, this might be a tongue in cheek thing, but its basically the equivalent of a Jewish kid expecting other kids not to be excited for Santa just because he's Jewish. Ain't gonna happen.
