@Riot - Thank you for your presence at PAX.

Lady Luck·9/3/2014, 6:17:39 PM·21 votes·5,760 views

This year was my second PAX and I have to say that Riot really helped make it amazing.

Your cospitality lounge was amazing. Some of my props were damaged flying up to Seattle. So the first thing I did was head there on Friday morning in hopes I could make some repairs. I was happily able to do so and was ecstatic that there were bobby pins to better secure my wig as well (I had left mine at home). I was surprised how many different repair items were available. Even nail polish (which I used to keep my stockings from running further the second day.) If I had requests for the future: Add LCS viewing on a TV, more mirrors and maybe some skin codes available. It was amusing that a group would be huddled around a 7 inch tablet to watch LCS, but alas... It's not a good view. I was so happy to have a place I could relax and take off my wig without feeling awkward though. Not to mention the Rioters that were in the cospitality lounge were amazing. They were all so friendly. One even helped me paint my nails on Monday morning. I had just pulled out my nail polish to watch the LCS next to her (on that tiny tablet) and she offered to do them for me. A big thank you to her! (I forgot her name... I remember the numbers 135 and it started with an O. I think.)

Of course, LCS was wonderful. I am so glad you got a bigger room this year. Though, it did get a little difficult to get in at times still. Having standing room in addition to chairs was lovely as well.

And I loved that Rioters were 1v1ing people in the PC Freeplay area :D Winning a 1v1 against Bao as Mafia MF while dressed as Mafia MF made me so happy. It was a close fight! Thank you Bao. (Though I'm so sorry about all my issues with the keybindings initially.)

Riot has been solidified as my favorite company - largely thanks to the cospitality lounge and the friendliness of all the staff that I spoke with.

Thank you.

PS - I love my Amumu plushie. His head makes a great pillow.

27 Comments

RiotSargonas9/3/2014, 6:59:37 PM10 votes

So glad you had a great time! We love hearing feedback on this stuff so we can keep making things awesome, and knowing that you guys go away with a smile!

I'll make sure Opus135 sees this as well for you!

RiotRiot Baconhawk9/3/2014, 9:21:07 PM6 votes

Thanks for coming, and your Mafia MF cosplay was awesome!! Glad we could make PAX a bit more comfortable for you. <3

RiotCombatCube9/3/2014, 11:16:04 PM4 votes

The cospitality lounge was an oasis. It was the Summoner Fountain for cosplayers. Every time something on my costume broke off or needed adjustments, I could Recall back here and refresh my health and mana (fix costume and drink water). It was also Opus 135 who helped me safety pin my Shaco costume in place Sunday and Monday!

According to KTGoldWolf, they did try to get an LCS TV in there, but the people at PAX claimed the stream would be choppy (yet people were watching on their laptops just fine...) And, to my understanding, skin codes were made available only in the LCS area so the peacefulness of the lounge wouldn't be compromised by general attendees.

It was a very welcome addition to my PAX experience as a cosplayer, and I look forward to attending future events with one!

Bao9/4/2014, 12:35:43 AM3 votes

Hi Lady Luck!

Thanks so much for your message. Seeing messages at this make me really happy; this has made my day in a summoner 4 !!

Good job beating me! I got your friend but apparently I couldn't handle two MF's haha.

ShadowKnight12249/3/2014, 8:32:34 PM3 votes

I find this completely adorable, thanks for sharing your positive experiences for those of us who can't go to PAX.

I'm sure your cosplay was awesome, it sounds like you put a lot of care into it.

TenSlashTen9/3/2014, 7:45:42 PM3 votes

No cosplay pictures? D: Wonder what the rioters did this year, I haven't gone to a pax event since season 1 beta area for the black ali/pax jax and tf lol

Zelilah9/4/2014, 12:25:27 PM3 votes

Thanks for sharing your awesome experience! It's nice to see someone saying thank you to Riot as opposed to all the flack they normally catch over their servers getting ddos'd etc. The cospitality lounge sounds amazing and I'm happy you (and everyone else) had a great time! It's also awesome that the Rioters are being sweet and commenting on your post!

Eroica9/12/2014, 7:17:49 AM2 votes

Opus135 here, making my first red post!

The Cospitality Lounge has been one of my favorite interaction to produce since it gives me opportunities to interact with players in person for longer than I'd be able to in a crowded booth. The giant booth experience is exciting in a different way, but I've gotten to befriend so many awesome/kooky cosplayers this year through the Cospitality Lounge. It was fun (and relaxing for me!) to get to know you and paint your nails. I love doing it! Will do it for anyone, especially boyz.

As 2015 approaches, the Community team will continue to improve the Cospitality Lounge experience, and cosplayer feedback is always welcome! We did consider putting in screens for LCS viewing but for a HUGE gaming con like PAX Prime, we knew it would be really crowded and if many cosplayers stayed at the lounge watching LCS for an extended period of time, the cosplayers who really need to fix their costumes, change, or relax wouldn't have optimal space. Plus, internet connectivity at convention centers are rarely reliable :( But again, it's still a cool idea that might work for a different venue/event.

I had an awesome time meeting you MissFortune and all the other cosplayers who visited the Lounge and hope to see you at other Cospitality Lounges to come. <3 <3 <3

...Also, does anyone know who started the giant Thank You card? A little birdy told me DrMundo Soraka but I wasn't there at the time!

Hyrum Graff9/5/2014, 12:25:00 PM2 votes

Out of curiosity, do you play TF?

I imagine, Lady Luck is smilin' would be really fun to hear.

Rhyto9/3/2014, 6:27:48 PM1 votes

That's a nice story, thanks for sharing.