[7] The convention estimated that attendance would be in the thousands for the first year, and instituted a 2000-attendee cap, but only registered 211 paid attendees.
[7][8] At times, the convention's halls were empty due to heavy panel attendance and the dealers suffered due to the frugality of the attendees.
[2][7][9] Positives included cash bars selling alcoholic beverages, the use of adult language, and full panel rooms with good Q&A's and discussions.
[7][8][6] The low attendance caused the convention to lose money and not return for the immediate future.
During this panel, several former members of PAC staff told the tale of how the convention came to exist, what went wrong, and the legacy it left behind.