Rooster Teeth’s annual nerd convention RTX Austin 2018 is just around the corner, taking place from Aug 3 – 5. Alongside plenty of panels, autograph signings, and events, there is going to be a lot of stuff taking place that weekend for the event! That is why the company wants to make sure everyone is prepared.
In a recent blog post to the site, RTX Events Coordinator Patrick Matthews detailed the 10 things you need to know before you go (to RTX). Below is a list of those 10 things, summarized for conveniences.
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Meeting Venues
- Austin Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, Panels, Autograph Sessions, Nighttime Programming
- JW Marriott – Animation Festival, Nighttime Programming
- Hilton Austin – RTX Panels
- Fairmont Austin – RTX Panels
- Paramount Theater – Screenings
- ACL Live – Jeff Williams’ Freelance Orchestra
- The North Door – RTX Presents: A Kinda Funny Comedy Night
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Registration & Exhibit Hall Hours and Locations
- Mailed Badge – Attendee Bag Pick Up Location
- Thursday – Exhibit Hall 2
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday – Solar Atrium of the ACC
- Onsite Badge Pick Up
- Solar Atrium
- Have confirmation email and valid photo I.D.
- Exhibit Hall Hours
- Thursday, August 2nd – 10:00AM – 5:00PM
- 12:00PM* – 6:00PM – 9:00AM – 5:00PM ( *11AM for Platinum, Weekend PLUS, Media, & Industry)
- Registration Hours:
- Saturday, August 4th – 9:00AM – 6:00PM || 8:00AM – 5:00PM
- Sunday, August 5th 9:00AM – 6:00PM || 8:00AM – 1:00PM
- Mailed Badge – Attendee Bag Pick Up Location
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Download the RXT APP
- Check lines, events, and all of your other RTX needs
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RTX Animation Festival
- Takes place at the JW Marriott featuring the talent and events below:
- Cyanide & Happiness
- Mondo Media
- Studio Yotta
- Titmouse Neebs Gaming
- Mashed
- Creators of Brickleberry
- Hang in the Machinima Chill Lounge
- Saturday’s Cosplay Contest
- Tabletop gaming each night with Mothership Games
- Takes place at the JW Marriott featuring the talent and events below:
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Nighttime Programs and Events
- Thursday, August 2
- 5:30PM – 7:00PM – FIRST Night Screening | Paramount Theater (not open to the public; first come, first serve with RTX badge)
- 8:00PM – 10:30PM – Let’s Play Live | Austin Convention Center (SOLD OUT ticketed event)
- Friday, August 3
- 7:00PM – 8:30PM – Blood Fest Exclusive Screening | Paramount Theater (SOLD OUT ticketed event)
- 7:00PM – 8:30PM – Theater Mode Live | Austin Convention Center (SOLD OUT ticketed event)
- 9:00PM – 12:00AM – Platinum Party | Downtown Austin | 18+ (Platinum only event; emailed out details to all Platinum badge holders)
- Saturday, August 4
- 7:00PM – 8:30PM – Always Open Mixer | Rain | 18+ (SOLD OUT – ticketed event)
- 8:30PM – 10:00PM – Jeff Williams Concert | ACL Moody Theater
(ticketed event – https://ticketf.ly/2mCXD7U) - 9:00PM – 10:00PM – RTX Presents: A Kinda Funny Comedy Night | The North Door 18+ (SOLD OUT ticketed event)
- 10:00PM – 12:00AM – The Rave at RTX ft. GRIMECRAFT | Hilton Austin (free ticketed event – www.universe.com/rtxrave)
- Thursday, August 2
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HP Z/Workstations
- A workplace to create digital designs
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Autograph Sessions
- Begin and end promptly
- Check the RTX app for time frame
- Conformation of sign up
- No need to arrive early (ticketed only event)
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RTX Merch Exclusives
- 17 exclusive items on Sale in RTX RTX Exhibit Hall Store
- 60 debut items
- The Coop Pop-Up Shop (located across the street from the ACC at The Sunset Room)
- 65 exclusive items available ONLY at The Coop during RTX
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Weapons Policy
- No – guns, swords, knives, clubs, or other weapons that may cause harm, including anything metal or sharp
- Security – large props, and/or a fake/simulated weapon, it will be subject to examination
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Weather
- Wear deodorant, carry around water, and wear the most comfortable shoes you own
For a complete list of RTX Austin 2018 locations, times, and other details listed in the blog, head over to the full post here.