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<blockquote data-quote="d20Dwarf" data-source="post: 2088872" data-attributes="member: 314"><p>It's not on your list, but I would suggest Friday and Saturday as the best 2-day period to go on, although Thursday-Friday is good as well. Sunday everything's winding down, everyone's exhausted, and it won't be as good an experience.</p><p></p><p>It'll be difficult to really enjoy the dealer's room in 1 day, it's just too big and crowded to be a comfy "walkthrough." Do it in two or three trips, with breaks in between to eat, gawk at and drop off the stuff you bought, and just rest. This will let you spend a leisurely amount of time at each booth, and not make you feel too rushed to play a lot of demos.</p><p></p><p>Play a lot of demos.</p><p></p><p>Get in a game. I know you haven't played in a while, but don't be shy, most people playing in the games don't know each other, so they'll feel the same way. It'll only take you a few minutes to be talking with them, laughing, and comparing characters like y'all were old friends from college. It could be one of the best gaming experiences you've ever had, and it will be a shame to miss out on it.</p><p></p><p>Try out the True Dungeon, it's a lot of fun, and looks to be even better this year.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, don't try to micromanage your time there. If you're always worrying about where you've got to be next, you won't enjoy where you *are* as much. This might be the #1 best piece of advice, in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>Have fun!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="d20Dwarf, post: 2088872, member: 314"] It's not on your list, but I would suggest Friday and Saturday as the best 2-day period to go on, although Thursday-Friday is good as well. Sunday everything's winding down, everyone's exhausted, and it won't be as good an experience. It'll be difficult to really enjoy the dealer's room in 1 day, it's just too big and crowded to be a comfy "walkthrough." Do it in two or three trips, with breaks in between to eat, gawk at and drop off the stuff you bought, and just rest. This will let you spend a leisurely amount of time at each booth, and not make you feel too rushed to play a lot of demos. Play a lot of demos. Get in a game. I know you haven't played in a while, but don't be shy, most people playing in the games don't know each other, so they'll feel the same way. It'll only take you a few minutes to be talking with them, laughing, and comparing characters like y'all were old friends from college. It could be one of the best gaming experiences you've ever had, and it will be a shame to miss out on it. Try out the True Dungeon, it's a lot of fun, and looks to be even better this year. Lastly, don't try to micromanage your time there. If you're always worrying about where you've got to be next, you won't enjoy where you *are* as much. This might be the #1 best piece of advice, in my opinion. Have fun! [/QUOTE]
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