Thinking of going to a Convention...

Sky Warrior Bob · 05-23-2006, 08:04 PM

Its been far too long since my last vacation, or any time off in fact, and I was thinking of hitting a convention. I got the idea in my head after seeing G4's E3 coverage.

Thing is, being a complete newbie to this whole convention thing, I was wondering if anybody out there had any advice.

The two conventions I'm currently considering are Iacon One, which takes place in Fort Wayne, IN & Comic Con, San Diego, CA. (Comic Con being hyped by G4 at the time of E3, and Iacon One being mentioned by Its Walky/Shortpacked author David Willis).

I'm currently leaning a bit more in favor of Iacon, simply because I've got a better chance of booking a hotel room. Plus, there won't be nearly as much jet lag involved. That, and its a bit shorter, which might work better for a con first.

But I wouldn't mind hearing what you people think. Maybe you might even give me some advice, or even better suggest some other good cons that are coming up that might be worth planning around.

SWB

PraetorZorak · 05-23-2006, 08:26 PM

Speaking from experience, plan it out. Plan how and when you're going to get there, what you're going to do for food, lodging, and transportation. Plan your itinerary from the convention preview guide.

And then plan on throwing all your plans out once you get there, because its going to be utter chaos.

Flarecobra · 05-23-2006, 08:28 PM

Comic Con? I might be there SWB. There's lots of hotels in and around San Diego.

Pollution · 05-23-2006, 09:24 PM

STOP RIGHT THERE!!!

Go to Inconjunction July 4th weekend. If the attendance isn't high, it won't run again...ever. The con has run for at least 16 years, and is THE highlight of my year.

Con admission is cheap. You have a good time, and the hotel's not that expensive either. If you were considering Ft. Wayne IN for a con, just go to Incon in Indianapolis instead. BELIEVE ME, there's more people there than the other one and it's FAR more fun.

And as a side note, I'm not saying people get so drunk that they have naked parties or anything, but people get so drunk that they have naked parties.

:P

www.inconjunction.org

Eltargrim · 05-23-2006, 10:21 PM

Water. Water, water, and more water. You don't want to be getting dehydrated out there. And it is a serious possibility.

Mashirosen · 05-23-2006, 11:36 PM

Be prepared for nerd stink no matter what show you end up going to. No matter how many times how many cons put oh hay guys basic hygiene is like totally fun-damental in their programs, the place is going to smell like the backseat of a used Crown Victoria where a naked fat man sits eating Funyuns. In July. This goes triple for the dealers' room.

Flarecobra · 05-23-2006, 11:40 PM

Yeah, I've also noticed that some people are fearful of spray deoderant. It's like pepper Spray to them.

And yes, I would reccomend bringing you own water. From what I'm told, drinks can be quite expansive.

Pollution · 05-24-2006, 09:58 AM

Ahhh, but the drinks are free at Inconjuction. BEAT THAT!

TheSpacePope · 05-25-2006, 01:04 PM

Quote:

drinks can be quite expansive

I'm sorry, just had to point out another reason why the NPF makes my day go but a touch easier.

I'm just glad they have a good selection
*ba dum bump bum*

Thank you.
The seven o'clock show is totally different than the five o'clock show

Sky Warrior Bob · 05-25-2006, 08:11 PM

Going to Comic Con. Yay me.

SWB

05-23-2006, 08:04 PM	#1
Sky Warrior Bob bOB iZ brOkeN Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a nice place to visit... Posts: 3,755	Thinking of going to a Convention... Its been far too long since my last vacation, or any time off in fact, and I was thinking of hitting a convention. I got the idea in my head after seeing G4's E3 coverage. Thing is, being a complete newbie to this whole convention thing, I was wondering if anybody out there had any advice. The two conventions I'm currently considering are Iacon One, which takes place in Fort Wayne, IN & Comic Con, San Diego, CA. (Comic Con being hyped by G4 at the time of E3, and Iacon One being mentioned by Its Walky/Shortpacked author David Willis). I'm currently leaning a bit more in favor of Iacon, simply because I've got a better chance of booking a hotel room. Plus, there won't be nearly as much jet lag involved. That, and its a bit shorter, which might work better for a con first. But I wouldn't mind hearing what you people think. Maybe you might even give me some advice, or even better suggest some other good cons that are coming up that might be worth planning around. SWB __________________ :bmage: Because breakdancing is evil, and so am I, you will click on this link: The power of evil compels you... You are in error. No one is screaming. Thank you for your cooperation. Yes I know the breakdancing BM link doesn't work, and I don't care.

05-23-2006, 08:26 PM	#2
PraetorZorak Locust of the Apocalypse Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 339	Speaking from experience, plan it out. Plan how and when you're going to get there, what you're going to do for food, lodging, and transportation. Plan your itinerary from the convention preview guide. And then plan on throwing all your plans out once you get there, because its going to be utter chaos. __________________ Evil Snickers = The Dark Chocolate :stressed: Proud member of The NuklearPower Advice Task Force. The Rise and Fall of Ronald McDonald

05-23-2006, 08:28 PM	#3
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	Comic Con? I might be there SWB. There's lots of hotels in and around San Diego. __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them.

05-23-2006, 11:36 PM	#6
Mashirosen Watch closely! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Imaginary tomorrowland Posts: 1,855	Be prepared for nerd stink no matter what show you end up going to. No matter how many times how many cons put oh hay guys basic hygiene is like totally fun-damental in their programs, the place is going to smell like the backseat of a used Crown Victoria where a naked fat man sits eating Funyuns. In July. This goes triple for the dealers' room. __________________ "Remember how we all thought the Jedi were, well, Space Knights of the Round Table? Well, as it turns out, they're a bunch of self-righteous virgins who kidnap kids to replenish their numbers."

05-23-2006, 11:40 PM	#7
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	Yeah, I've also noticed that some people are fearful of spray deoderant. It's like pepper Spray to them. And yes, I would reccomend bringing you own water. From what I'm told, drinks can be quite expansive. __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them.

05-23-2006, 09:24 PM	#4
Pollution Goomba Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4	STOP RIGHT THERE!!! Go to Inconjunction July 4th weekend. If the attendance isn't high, it won't run again...ever. The con has run for at least 16 years, and is THE highlight of my year. Con admission is cheap. You have a good time, and the hotel's not that expensive either. If you were considering Ft. Wayne IN for a con, just go to Incon in Indianapolis instead. BELIEVE ME, there's more people there than the other one and it's FAR more fun. And as a side note, I'm not saying people get so drunk that they have naked parties or anything, but people get so drunk that they have naked parties. :P www.inconjunction.org

05-23-2006, 10:21 PM	#5
Eltargrim Fifty-Talents Haversham Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FABULOUS Posts: 1,904	Water. Water, water, and more water. You don't want to be getting dehydrated out there. And it is a serious possibility.

05-24-2006, 09:58 AM	#8
Pollution Goomba Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4	Ahhh, but the drinks are free at Inconjuction. BEAT THAT!

05-25-2006, 08:11 PM	#10
Sky Warrior Bob bOB iZ brOkeN Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a nice place to visit... Posts: 3,755	Going to Comic Con. Yay me. SWB __________________ :bmage: Because breakdancing is evil, and so am I, you will click on this link: The power of evil compels you... You are in error. No one is screaming. Thank you for your cooperation. Yes I know the breakdancing BM link doesn't work, and I don't care.