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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Greatwyrm" data-source="post: 2084617" data-attributes="member: 479">I'll give you the same advice I give all first-time conventioneers.  None of it is really Origins specific.1.  Don't buy anything on your first trip through the dealer's room.  You'll see all kinds of cool stuff and spend too much money too early.2.  You will be walking, LOTS.  Plan accordingly.  I strongly recommend getting some Dr. Scholl's heavy duty insoles unless you already have a job where you're on your feet 8 hours a day.3.  In relation to 2, don't carry any more than you must in your backpack.  A few dice, a couple pencils, clipboard, scratch paper, and one or two books at the most.  It doesn't weigh much at first, but once you've carried all that all day, it'll feel like a ton.4.  Take some of your favorite pain medication with you.  Ibuprofin and antacids of some sorts generally.5.  Keep careful track of your cash.  There were ATMs at Origins when I was there, but they weren't always filled.6.  Bathe regularly.  Unfortunately, you will find a number of people who have chosen to ignore this piece of advice.7.  Sign up early, but not for too much stuff.  There are always neat things that aren't well advertised in advance.8.  Scout around outside the convention center for places to eat.  You can almost always find a hotel restaurant or fast food place that gives much more value than the food at the convention.</blockquote>