Hot & Not @ the big G this year
Since it seems to be the trend:
Hot
Getting a lift so we don't have to wrangle the trains
Being pretty happy with my costume
The group I'm in being all very chilled dudes
The Lions once again being very awesome
The Lord Roan fight (which is the best fight I've ever ever had)
Looking Lord Roan in the eyes and not running 10 million miles away
Getting to use most of my spell cards each day
Buying Dave a shiny lammie
After an completely uneventful ritual circle guard: 'The Wolverines are here to relieve you -Oh, and the Akari are storming the front door...'
Getting 5 hits per loc on the final battlefield (which is a big deal for a healer)
Buying a shiny new spear (it's sexy!)
Getting to see some people I haven't seen since last year (Meg & Leanne)
The Caley!!!!
Not
The final battle being a bit disappointing and confusing
Losing 3 arrows
The weather being a bit crap at times
The group I'm in going to split next year so we will be fielding a massive 5 people
Not getting any recognition this year from Faction Command (Though I suspect this is because the Magpies didn't field too many people and we don't have a uniform)
Tiny uncomfortable tent (this will change next year!)
Having to buy food most weekend due to poor planning with gas canisters
Overall it was an awesome event, lots going on and some of the attacks on our gates were brutal! Dave took me dancing and that was brilliant!
Now that I'm in a faction I really click with, and a group who are all really great chaps, I'm enjoying the Gathering a ton more. The plan is for me to learn to drive so we could possibly make it to the 2 big events each year rather than just the Gathering, and bring a bigger tent and more luxuries like an airbed.
Also it's looking like I might be taking my bow next year to give that a go, it did look lots of fun. I reckon I'll be the only healer / archer on the field :P
Hot
Getting a lift so we don't have to wrangle the trains
Being pretty happy with my costume
The group I'm in being all very chilled dudes
The Lions once again being very awesome
The Lord Roan fight (which is the best fight I've ever ever had)
Looking Lord Roan in the eyes and not running 10 million miles away
Getting to use most of my spell cards each day
Buying Dave a shiny lammie
After an completely uneventful ritual circle guard: 'The Wolverines are here to relieve you -Oh, and the Akari are storming the front door...'
Getting 5 hits per loc on the final battlefield (which is a big deal for a healer)
Buying a shiny new spear (it's sexy!)
Getting to see some people I haven't seen since last year (Meg & Leanne)
The Caley!!!!
Not
The final battle being a bit disappointing and confusing
Losing 3 arrows
The weather being a bit crap at times
The group I'm in going to split next year so we will be fielding a massive 5 people
Not getting any recognition this year from Faction Command (Though I suspect this is because the Magpies didn't field too many people and we don't have a uniform)
Tiny uncomfortable tent (this will change next year!)
Having to buy food most weekend due to poor planning with gas canisters
Overall it was an awesome event, lots going on and some of the attacks on our gates were brutal! Dave took me dancing and that was brilliant!
Now that I'm in a faction I really click with, and a group who are all really great chaps, I'm enjoying the Gathering a ton more. The plan is for me to learn to drive so we could possibly make it to the 2 big events each year rather than just the Gathering, and bring a bigger tent and more luxuries like an airbed.
Also it's looking like I might be taking my bow next year to give that a go, it did look lots of fun. I reckon I'll be the only healer / archer on the field :P