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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thunderfoot" data-source="post: 4381310" data-attributes="member: 34175">Great advice so far!  A few tips on hotel and accommodations and your stay in Indy pre- & post-con.1) The swag bag idea is awesome, make sure that you empty it every evening.  Seems like a simple no-brainer but after three days of carrying 201 pounds of junk around, you realize rational thought and con thought are two very separate and distinct animal.s 2)  Divide and conquer - your itinerary.  Having to wait to register isn't all bad, but you won't get a handle on things until you are there - take time to make a plan and try to stick to it.  Prioritize it so if two things overlap you know which one to ditch first.3)  Meet and greet the ENworlders.  I now have some of my best yearly occasional friends thanks to GenCon.  I look forward to running into to certain faces every year.  Also, it's nice to put a face with a handle.4)  Make time for the ENnies.  It's nice to see a social setting at GenCon that's all about games but has nothing to do with con mentality.  It's the Oscar's and Emmy's of gaming and it is a dress-up gala affair.  Also its a great chance to rub elbows with fellow ENworlders and industry professionals, who knows who you might end up sitting with.5)  Stay hydrated and well-fed.  Soda and beer are awesome, they don't however keep you hydrated, dehydration can lead to headaches, diarrhea, weakness and general malaise.  Drink plenty of water and stave off the brain cramps.  Likewise, hunger can lead to incoherent thought, not a good thing when deciding whether to bluff the troll or take it on with your +2 wet noodle of stupidity...6)  Have a great time!  Sounds simple but too many people try and MAKE GenCon great instead of letting GenCon BE great.  My first year I played in two games and had a pick-up run through at True Dungeon, the rest of the time I wandered around and did things on the fly.  I had a great time, because I didn't try to have a good time.  I suggest you do the same.</blockquote>

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