Discussion - City of Heroes Heads to Boston for PAX East!
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Posted on: 2010-02-18 16:14 in News, Events and Announcement Discussion
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Originally Posted by Energizing_Ion
Maybe split the difference and come to Richmond, VA?
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We'll always have Paragon.
This will be tricky...that's anniversary weekend...
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Boston is too far for us to go right now.
Now Dragon-con....
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Okay, first of all, I really do appreciate the fact that you're coming to the East Coast. This has been a sore bone of contention for me for a long time, that West Coasters have been able to get all of this fancy swag because NCsoft/Paragon Studios has been all up and down that coast. San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle... It's apparently really handy in-game perk-wise to have a zip code in the nines.
Having said that, I really do consider it a flub that you announced that you're going to be at an event only after it's impossible for us to actually be able get into the event. If I lived in Boston, I'd be very sorely disappointed if I couldn't get to this panel. Nevertheless, I'm really glad that you're having the meet-and-greet. And yes, to others who have posted here, I can't imagine that it would be at the event; it will almost certainly have to be at some third-party location where you don't actually have to have an event pass to attend.
Having said all that, I don't live in Boston, I live in Atlanta. It would be cheaper for me to get to Boston than the West Coast, but considering that I'd only be going for four hours or so of activities, I just can't justify spending the hundreds of dollars it would take for me to go. I'm not griping; on the contrary, what I'm getting at is that I hope that this is a new push towards trying to reach more fans.
If I can be a salesman for our fair city for a minute, Atlanta has a HUGE event every year called Dragon*Con over Labor Day weekend that would reach a large number of existing and potential new players, it is a major regional hub of the entire Southeast (Hartsfield-Jackson is the world's busiest airport; both Delta Airlines and AirTran are based here, as is UPS if you're really cheap ), it's spread out and easily accessible for a major city, it has a lot of nice amenities, the weather that time of year is just gorgeous, and there would be a TON of stuff for visitors to do other than convention-related stuff if they want to make an actual vacation of it (CNN world headquarters is within walking distance, as is the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and lots of other neat stuff).
Anyway, like I said, I really am glad to see Paragon Studios stepping a few degrees off the longitude they've been so huggy on in the past.
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I am going to take a guess Tony and say they are coming to PAX specifically because the event has sold out with a very large number of people. And PAX is a gamer expo, its a bit more closely related to what Paragon Studios and NCSoft does. |
Originally Posted by TonyV
Okay, first of all, I really do appreciate the fact that you're coming to the East Coast. This has been a sore bone of contention for me for a long time, that West Coasters have been able to get all of this fancy swag because NCsoft/Paragon Studios has been all up and down that coast. San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle... It's apparently really handy in-game perk-wise to have a zip code in the nines.
Having said that, I really do consider it a flub that you announced that you're going to be at an event only after it's impossible for us to actually be able get into the event. If I lived in Boston, I'd be very sorely disappointed if I couldn't get to this panel. Nevertheless, I'm really glad that you're having the meet-and-greet. And yes, to others who have posted here, I can't imagine that it would be at the event; it will almost certainly have to be at some third-party location where you don't actually have to have an event pass to attend. Having said all that, I don't live in Boston, I live in Atlanta. It would be cheaper for me to get to Boston than the West Coast, but considering that I'd only be going for four hours or so of activities, I just can't justify spending the hundreds of dollars it would take for me to go. I'm not griping; on the contrary, what I'm getting at is that I hope that this is a new push towards trying to reach more fans. If I can be a salesman for our fair city for a minute, Atlanta has a HUGE event every year called Dragon*Con over Labor Day weekend that would reach a large number of existing and potential new players, it is a major regional hub of the entire Southeast (Hartsfield-Jackson is the world's busiest airport; both Delta Airlines and AirTran are based here, as is UPS if you're really cheap ), it's spread out and easily accessible for a major city, it has a lot of nice amenities, the weather that time of year is just gorgeous, and there would be a TON of stuff for visitors to do other than convention-related stuff if they want to make an actual vacation of it (CNN world headquarters is within walking distance, as is the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and lots of other neat stuff).Anyway, like I said, I really am glad to see Paragon Studios stepping a few degrees off the longitude they've been so huggy on in the past. |
Dragon Con by comparison is just a Sci-fi/Fantasy event AFAIK, does it even get a large focus on gaming? I don't seem to get that feeling from the Dragon Con website.
They're also expecting 60,000 people for PAX East. Thats nearly double the 30K for Dragon Con.
As someone who works for a company that both runs and attends major trade shows and conferences its not cheap to do, its very expensive. It costs you labor time, travel cost and whatever the space fee is. Its a very tough call for companies to choose what events are worth attending.
There is also tons to do in Boston, its a great city, wonderful mass transit and a lot of history. I've been there twice myself and barely scratched the surface. Atlanta is way to darn hot, especially anytime near summer.
Oh boy, I see you finally come to the East Coast, in the city I go to almost every week, and when my friends asked me to go I said no, theres just not enough there to make me wanna go. Once I find out there is, they're sold out completely for the day you're there.
Any way around that that anyone can see, or am I gonna have to wait another 3 years?
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I plan to tweet from PAX and I'll probably see if I can manage a decent video camera by then, if not I'll be passing on anything that isn't under a NDA.
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So now that yall have made the leap and managed to come to the East Coast does this mean we might get a similar style appearance at Dragon Con in Atlanta this year?
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Actually dragon con does have an MMO track and quite a following. The panel that was scheduled for City of heros during the last dragon con was standing room only and we didnt even have any official representation just some journalists as our panel leaders with no information fresher than what we the players ourselves knew from reading the boards. If there was going to be official representation and it was known well in advance i can see many east coasters making the trip to Atlanta for this opportunity making the attendence just for a COH Panel even bigger than it was last year.
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Originally Posted by ransim
I am going to take a guess Tony and say they are coming to PAX specifically because the event has sold out with a very large number of people. And PAX is a gamer expo, its a bit more closely related to what Paragon Studios and NCSoft does.
Dragon Con by comparison is just a Sci-fi/Fantasy event AFAIK, does it even get a large focus on gaming? I don't seem to get that feeling from the Dragon Con website. They're also expecting 60,000 people for PAX East. Thats nearly double the 30K for Dragon Con. As someone who works for a company that both runs and attends major trade shows and conferences its not cheap to do, its very expensive. It costs you labor time, travel cost and whatever the space fee is. Its a very tough call for companies to choose what events are worth attending. There is also tons to do in Boston, its a great city, wonderful mass transit and a lot of history. I've been there twice myself and barely scratched the surface. Atlanta is way to darn hot, especially anytime near summer. |
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We gots the intranet in the mid-west too 
How about a pit stop on your way to Boston?
I've been pre-registered for a while now, but PAX East just became approximately one billion times more awesome! 
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Thanks, I honestly know nothing about Dragon con beyond what I could get out of their website and wikipedia. I still think NCSoft going to PAX is probably related to the sheer number of people 60K since it almost matches the size of PAX West, and the fact that is a very narrow focus on gaming. 60K however is a gigantic number for a east coast event, especially in its first year. I mean NY Comic Con pulled 77K last year, but the first year they only managed 30K.|
Originally Posted by Zerlina
Actually dragon con does have an MMO track and quite a following. The panel that was scheduled for City of heros during the last dragon con was standing room only and we didnt even have any official representation just some journalists as our panel leaders with no information fresher than what we the players ourselves knew from reading the boards. If there was going to be official representation and it was known well in advance i can see many east coasters making the trip to Atlanta for this opportunity making the attendence just for a COH Panel even bigger than it was last year.
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So not trying to poopoo on Dragon Con, I've never been, but PAX is entirely focused on nothing but gaming. Its not a fan gathering, its not a comic event, its games. I honestly had zero idea anything gaming wise went on at Dragon Con aside from Sci-Fi or Fantasy based fan stuff, meet actors, discuss your favorite series, get autographs. They seem to advertise more as a fan convention then as a exposition. And thats probably the key difference.
Many moons ago, during the COV launch, I went on a press tour with the COH crew that included stops in Pennsylvania and New York. Had a great time, and I'm so glad we'll get the chance to visit the East Coast again next month. Really looking forward to the show and to seeing you guys at the Meet n' Greet. We've got so much juicy new stuff to share with you guys, and it kills me that I have to wait 'til the end of March to say anything else on the topic.
Anyway, see you then!
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Yay!! Finally some east coast love... but sadly they mentioned it so late all tickets were sold out. If they give out some super awesome code I will be miffed...
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So yea, when i saw the announcement I was set to go. My friend as well. But apparently this was announced too late, because all the tickets are sold out on Sat, as well as 3 day passes.
I live on Cape Cod, MA.... soooo this was really my only opportunity to attend something like this. And now I'm missing out?
PLZ tell me you're adding a second date... or there will be more passes given out.
Hey Everyone,
I wanted to clarify for everyone that you do not need a PAX badge in order to attend the Meet and Greet. I have updated the first post to reflect that as well.
Boston? BOSTON?!
::grabs globe of earth... scowls and throws it aside... grabs map of East Coast USA::
Hey... Maine isn't that far from Boston... two hour drive... hmmm... the way I drive figure an hour and a half... nah... two... gotta stop for Starbucks...
Wow... I think I'll actually be able to attend this one!
Hmmm... that means I'd better get a disguise... Lord knows they'll set up security to keep me out once they know Steelclaw is attending...
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Me, and about 8 other people in our posse bought our 3 day passes months ago. We will be there with cameras and Tweetings! So much tweetings!
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David will you be doing any art at PAX East?
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Originally Posted by David Nakayama
Many moons ago, during the COV launch, I went on a press tour with the COH crew that included stops in Pennsylvania and New York. Had a great time, and I'm so glad we'll get the chance to visit the East Coast again next month. Really looking forward to the show and to seeing you guys at the Meet n' Greet. We've got so much juicy new stuff to share with you guys, and it kills me that I have to wait 'til the end of March to say anything else on the topic.
Anyway, see you then! |
Any remote chance of you guys deciding to head up to Toronto or Montreal to meet with the eastern Canuck CoX players?
Count me in the "I live in Boston but had no idea this PAX East thing was coming up" group. It is a bummer I'll have to miss the event. I'll certainly try to make the Meet and Greet.
Heck I'll just hang outside Hymes and beat up a lone geek attendee and take his badge. There should be lots of candidates.
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Now if we could only get them to Origins or GenCon it'd be the bees' knees.
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