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tracker7

Erin and Andy go to GenCon

Aug 12, 2006 21:44

Today was our one-day visit to GenCon.

We arrived in Indianapolis around 7:45 and got registered quick as a wink. Found a quiet corner to peruse our program books, and watched people.

Indianapolis is very easy to navigate, and the convention center hosting GenCon is frackin' huge.

We found a little table in the center's food court and plopped down, ( Read more... )

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Comments 6

maxsilver August 13 2006, 04:29:53 UTC

I'm debating between GenCon and DragonCon for next year. I've never been to either (I thought I'd been to GenCon, but was mistaken). I suspect I would enjoy GenCon more, though.

And, Protectorate of Menoth? Fanantic! Yay, Cygnar! (The IK game I've been in lately has been one of the most enjoyable RPGs I've played in in awhile.)

tracker7 August 13 2006, 11:53:45 UTC

I liked GenCon a lot more than I expected I would. It has a lot more going on now than just gaming gaming gaming. Three of the Mythbusters are there this year (and, lest I forget, we saw Kevin Sorbo), the Indianapolis Symphony performed two concerts of music from video games, and more. I always had a blast at DragonCon, too - there's just too much to see, though.

As for the Iron Kingdoms/Warmachine factions ... yeah. Menoth for the great mech designs and kick-ass-for-the-Lord philosophy, Cygnar for the colors and society and government.

fishxxiii August 14 2006, 11:22:47 UTC

Wheee!!!! Brain still not online. Stay tuned for sensical comments later.

I did enjoy meeting you and the Girl. Very much a highlight of this year. :+)

cc_wolff August 15 2006, 01:44:06 UTC

I loved Gencon and was really disappointed that we didn't get up there this year.

I share your concerns about Archon. I think that DieCon might roll up to be the heir apparant, but it's still a little too early to say for sure. I don't think that Archon will make it to another "0" anniversary if they adopt the permanant August date.

tracker7 August 15 2006, 11:21:11 UTC

I'm starting to think that Archon's committee may be getting into the Concave mindset - "We don't want these cruddy gamer kids messing up our pristine writing and filking and panels."

I don't think anybody stays away from Archon because of gaming, but I know plenty that won't go if there's no gaming.

cybogoblin August 16 2006, 21:44:01 UTC

I'll say it only once .. it's a kilt :p

At least I'm man enough to wear one ;)

Anyways, it was good to meet you, even if I wasn't told who you were until afterwards! Gorram Fish.

As for cons changing, I heard a rumour that there would be a lot more PC/console gaming at GenCon '07 to make up for the cutting back of E3. That might makes things very interesting.