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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DaveStebbins" data-source="post: 3344956" data-attributes="member: 1427">GenCon advice, OK.Don't overbook yourself. If you pre-book every minute of your weekend you'll run yourself ragged and miss lots of things you hear about later.Personal experience - signing up for EN World games end up being more fun than official GenCon events. Official events tend to be hit or miss, some are great, some aren't, some never get off the ground. EN World events (which will be set up through the inevitable sub-forum here sooner or later) tend to have a higher ratio of great times. Plus, you may recognize some people who you've been interacting with in the community here and generally things are just more friendly, relaxed and fun in the EN World games.General stuff, try to get some sleep, don't carry too much junk (August in downtown Indy can be wilting and you'll be doing lots of walking), and for goodness' sake wear comfortable shoes. Enough sleep and eating reasonably well are important because with thousands upon thousands of gamers ina confined space, many come down with the GenCon Crud during the weekend. Being sick during your vacation, or for a week after you get home, is not fun. Running your body into the ground is a good breeding ground for he Crud.Bathe or shower every day. You'd think it goes without saying. You'll be surprised at least once by the 'gamer funk' as someone walks by.Decide what you really want to do there. I try to give myself lots of time to wander the dealer hall during the weekend because it is like a freaking football field sized toy store. Also, I enjoy hanging out with folks I've gotten to know from this board, so I make sure I'm free for parties, dinners, TBR, etc. I also sign up for zero official events (except the occasional free seminar), spending all my time with friends instead and it's the most fun I'll have all year.There will be some food and drink available on-site but it is ballpark pricing, so be prepared. To some people it means eating offsite, carrying snacks, or just budgeting extra, whatever works.Don't be afraid to say 'hi.' There will be an ENnies booth where many EN Worlders will hang out from time to time. Someone will probably take on the task of making up EN World badges with our screen names and real names on them. So you'll recognize some folks. Strike up a conversation! The ratio of quality people and the number of geniune friends I've made from this board at GenCon (and Game Days) is very high. But if I'd never participated and stepped forward, I wouldn't know lots of these wonderful people.That's all I can think of for now. I'm sure others will have good advice to add.</blockquote>

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