I was lucky enough to get one of the VIP tickets, and I loved the experience. The first hour with demos, free drinks, and light chatter with GB folk was splendid. Got a good seat for the panel, and one of my questions even got asked. Having merch available to purchase on-site was great, and made me feel like I could give back for such an awesome event. The following Rock Band night was a bit of a shitshow, but I think that was to be expected (if not the point).
That all said, I do wonder how the non-VIP experience must've felt. My ticket was obtained through blind luck, and it seems like they sold out near-instantly. I noticed that there weren't enough seats in the theater for everybody who came, and it would've been disappointing to watch that panel on a bar TV (especially with the mic issues). While Parlor's close location definetely made it convenient to attend, I wonder if it was big enough for the number of people who wanted to attend. I know finding the right spot must've been difficult though (especially when renting out a space for a weekend), so I wonder if a bigger venue would've even been feasible.
My other big complaint has to be the scheduling of events on Friday. I really wanted to attend Mario Party Party 5, but I couldn't justify spending four hours of my limited PAX time (especially when the show floor was still open) to watch it in person. Which sucks, because it seemed like a blast from the video. I really wish I didn't have to make that sort of choice - PAX has enough panels going on in the afternoon as is. Maybe hold Mario Party Party 6 in an evening slot?
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