In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and PAXes.

In mid-April, thousands of gamers will embark on a pilgrimage to Boston for the Penny Arcade Expo and the opportunity to spend an exciting weekend standing in line for a $9 hotdog. Barring any unexpected IRS audits, I'll be wandering around the beantown convention center looking for fellow Bungie fans to share a cold beverage with.

Sharing means caring, so if you're going to PAX East please follow the link below and help me figure out the best time to call the banners:

Dinner Survey

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Of course, there's more to life than eating good food with good friends. I haven't quite figured out exactly what that is yet, but the rally points below should be a good place to start.

Rally Point Alpha
What: Rooster Teeth (Panel)
When: Friday 4/11 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Where: Main Theatre
Why: Rumor has it these people used to play Bungie games.

Rally Point Bravo
What: Dinner with DBO!
When: TBA (Friday or Saturday evening, most likely. Fill out the survey to help me pick!)
Where: TBA
Why: Because the best thing about PAX doesn't require waiting in line.

Rally Point Charlie
What: Games User Research: Studying games for science! (Panel)
When: Sunday 4/13 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Where: Arachnid Theatre
Why: The list of panelists includes Bungie User Research expert Jennifer Ash.

(As usual, the best way to spot your fellow DBO members is to look for a group of highly attractive people wearing Bungie Store t-shirts. We'll probably be standing near them.)

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How many of you will I see at PAX East?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArPYlx1x9LSedGhFeE9LaUZVQ2ZuYmRkSGhERTdiamc&usp=sharing

get to it B.org!

I'm looking forward to PAX East as always! Should be a blast!

I'll email you my phone number, I try to avoid sharing it publicly online.

To be fair though, my number is posted on the ceiling of a bar in Raleigh - but that's a story for another day.

I'll email you my phone number, I try to avoid sharing it publicly online.

To be fair though, my number is posted on the ceiling of a bar in Raleigh - but that's a story for another day.

Heh, I bet I can guess which one.

I'm the same way about my number. You've got it, Paddy. I don't have a problem sharing it, if a _BOer asks me for it.

Post if you're going, though. I'd like to see what the turn out will be.

new to DBO! But I know some of you. Looking forward to meeting more in Boston. Thnx.

new to DBO! But I know some of you. Looking forward to meeting more in Boston. Thnx.

Welcome! Meet you soon.

Any plans for This Guardian Life?

LOL. Not at the moment, but it's tempting, isn't it?

The DBO/HBO dinner is 7pm Saturday at the Bertucci's near Faneuil Hall. (Address: 22 Merchants Row) I texted everyone on my list I had numbers for, but I'll also send an email tonight with this info.

Sorry for the late notice, I decided to find a new venue after realizing there was going to be a crowded Celtics game near my first choice.