Con over, heading home
March 8th, 2009So, “Fear the Con 2″ is all over, and I’m heading home today. I was able to upload the photo’s I took over the last two days and post them to Flickr – see them here.
Fear the Boot" hosts, during their "live recording" of an FtB episode. Chris, Dan, Chad, and Pat ... now joined by John at the far right side.
Gamers playing in the main room (Chris Hussey)
Examining the map and making a plan during "And a child shall eat them: one year later", an "All Flesh Must Be Eaten" game, Slot Three, Day One
In retrospect, I probably should have skipped “Watchmen” – it just took too much out of me and zonked me out during Day Two. Further, I wasn’t prepared for how hard I was going to be hit by allergies. Finally, I should have DEFINITELY volunteered to run at least one, if not two games during the convention. Not only would it have been easier then I assumed (especially based on the discussion topic of the FtB live recording) but also to get access to the amazing prize support table!
I did have a lot of fun, and the most amazing thing was how friendly, open, and congenial everyone was. If they ever read this, I want to send a very special thanks to Hyrum and Josh, up from Salt Lake City. They hauled my butt around in their rental van for three (3) days and were great company. Thanks, guys! Also, it was great playing Earth Dawn with you two.
I was pretty excited to attend FtC, and now that I have, I have some great memories. I’m also seeing some of my own limitations – of age and health and interest. Will I attend next year? I’m not sure. I’ve spent more then I planned and just couldn’t keep up with the young people. Even the sudden influx of caffeine into my system didn’t help much. If I do come back next year, it’ll be with a better plan, my own vehicle (probably a rental) and definitely my own games to run.
Now, though, I’m just looking forward to getting home and back into the routine of my own life with my own loved ones.
Runester,
My only complaint about FtC2 was that there was too much in the schedule, namely the Watchmen movie. Even those of us who didn’t go to the midnight show were hit by the wiped out players and GMs Saturday night.
It was a heap of fun, though. And it was great meeting you, man.
Thanks! Further, it was much cooler meeting you in person then just online.
I must take some of the credit / blame for Watchmen. I was the one who started the thread on FtB forums asking about it, and encouraging a group outing. At the time it seemed like a cool thing to do, and lots of con weekends are sans sleep. Well, I’ve learned! Next time (if there is a next time), I’m going to make sure that I get as much sleep as I need!
I completely agree with your observation. I don’t think we’ll do something like the Watchmen viewing next year. It was just too much, too late at night. And, as you said, even people that didn’t go suffered from the wiped out, unfocused individuals that did.
Hey Steve, It was a pleasure to drive yo around. You were great company, and if you want you can haul me around next year.
I liked the Watchmen event but I could have done without it.
Next year at the WaHo (pours out some syrup for his peeps that couldn’t make it)
Thank you So Much for taking all of those pics. I just downloaded a bunch of them and they are great!