D&D General Who’s going to GaryCon? Ticket sales are live

[darjr]

Who who’s going? Want to have an ENWorld meetup?

Wanna get shirts made? @Morrus would that be OK?

 

[billd91]

Some day I’d like to go back, but it ain’t happening any time soon because the site just isn’t accessible enough to someone with a mobility disability (like my wife).

 

[Birmy]

You (maybe) know I'm there.

Still 1000+ regular ("Silver") weekend passes left as of this typing, though I suspect they will eventually sell out like last year.

 

[CellarHeroes]

The last couple of years, I have said that I wouldn't go back...but then I end up going again.

This year the amount of people was just too much for me. Honestly, that was my only complaint about this year. Well, I guess going along with that, there were quite a few people who were unable to leave their egos at the door.

If there are any badges left in October I may get caught up in the hype and purchase one.

 

[Retreater]

I think my wife and I will be there. It would be her first time. Still haven't ordered tickets. Need to wait until we can sit down and do it. Hopefully Thursday.

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

As much as I had a blast at Gary Con this year, it was such a plague pit that I can't see going again anytime soon.

 

[Birmy]

The last couple of years, I have said that I wouldn't go back...but then I end up going again.

This year the amount of people was just too much for me. Honestly, that was my only complaint about this year. Well, I guess going along with that, there were quite a few people who were unable to leave their egos at the door.

It was noticeably much more crowded and hectic this year! I wonder if that's the new norm or a combination of the 50th anniversary year/the Gygax kids amping up their hustle. I love the Grand Geneva as a venue, though Gary Con now seems to push its resources to the limit.

What does "egos at the door" refer to? I spend most of my time there in the same few rooms, so I don't run into too much of celebrities, "celebrities," and streamer/influencer culture, if that's what you're getting at. The worst I had was some attitude from... a certain breed of OSR folk.

As much as I had a blast at Gary Con this year, it was such a plague pit that I can't see going again anytime soon.

Both of my con roommates got the flu right after, but I somehow dodged that bullet.

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

Both of my con roommates got the flu right after, but I somehow dodged that bullet.

I started displaying flu/respiratory symptoms on Sunday and had to cancel my last event. My brother came down with Covid the day after he got back. Not a good time.

Origins, on the converse, neither of us got sick, though we were much more cautious there.

 

[CellarHeroes]

It was noticeably much more crowded and hectic this year! I wonder if that's the new norm or a combination of the 50th anniversary year/the Gygax kids amping up their hustle. I love the Grand Geneva as a venue, though Gary Con now seems to push its resources to the limit.

What does "egos at the door" refer to? I spend most of my time there in the same few rooms, so I don't run into too much of celebrities, "celebrities," and streamer/influencer culture, if that's what you're getting at. The worst I had was some attitude from... a certain breed of OSR folk.

Regarding egos, I've never had a problem with the folks I consider to be the "real celebrities", who have always been gracious and generous with their time. There were quite a few podcasters and streamers who felt that they didn't need to wait in line for coffee or a beer. The only reason I knew they were "internet famous" was because they felt the need to announce it to everyone within earshot. Very much a "do you know who I am?" sort of vibe.

As far as pushing resources to the limit, I was very happy to see the school bus shuttles. The added bonus was that every driver I encountered were great people and very accommodating to families and folks who needed assistance.

 

[payn]

I am going to Adepticon which moved to Milwaukee this year. I was thinking maybe taking a week from work and doing Gary con too, but folks are not making it sound very nice here.