How do I love GenCon? Let me count the ways!

[Buttercup]

That's true. And you are lovely, generous and charming as well. But just remember that the only times we talked that you weren't shoo-ing me away or insulting the judges' outfits to their faces, you told me a heartwarming story about spitting and then dancing on someone's grave. Of course, that's not to suggest you weren't in the right in those situations.

I hope and trust that Crothian wasn't offended by my comment, since I was just ribbing him. He knows I hold him in high regard.

As for the heartwarming story, trust me, any sane person would have felt the same, had they walked in my shoes.

But this is a thread of celebration, so let us not dwell on less-than-happy things. Next year I'll make a point of not scaring you so much.

 

[Buttercup]

Yup. That's our ButterCup.

:taps foot: You are in such trouble, Francine.

 

[DaveStebbins]

I don't have much to add that hasn't already been said. Tonya and I had a great time. We especially enjoyed Rel's ORCZ adventure and had a blast gaming with Piratecat, Ethernaut, Fusangite (whose screen name I always used to read as Fungasite - sorry Stuart ) and Frukathka. We also enjoyed hanging out with Rel, Ethernaut, Cthulhu's Librarian, der Kluge (special thanks to der Kluge for letting us share his hotel room) and Teflon Billy. Dinner with Buttercup, FickleGM and Mrs. FickleGM was delicious and it was great seeing you again at the ENnies. We'll also be looking forward to seeing Carlzog, TruthSeeker, SteveJung, Glassjaw, Dextra, Hellhound, jgbrowning, Suzi Yee, Crothian, Psion, etc., etc., etc., again next year.

-Dave
Apologies to those whom I met but cannot remember right now. Forgive me, I'm old.

 

[fusangite]

But this is a thread of celebration, so let us not dwell on less-than-happy things. Next year I'll make a point of not scaring you so much.

Who said I didn't enjoy it!? You made one of the best impressions on me of anyone at the convention. And sorry about bringing you down regarding the grave dancing story. Just like all the other stuff, it made me like you more -- there is no doubt I'd have done the same in your shoes.

 

[Crothian]

I hope and trust that Crothian wasn't offended by my comment, since I was just ribbing him. He knows I hold him in high regard.

And not two minutes after you make fun of my shirt Queen D walks over making fun of my shoes....

 

[fusangite]

Note to moderators:

This thread should really be merged with the 2-3 other threads doing exactly the same thing right now.

 

[Mark CMG]

Sorry if I missed anyone, it was a sizable crowd...

...that also included Fusa(mumble-mumble-mumble...), dwarf02D and the Gnome, e-Naut, C's Librarian, S. Jung, and The Steb!

 

[WhimsyTheFae]

ohh jeez i think i am going to cry ...

arrgh - romp, I know that I met you, but I am blanking (were you in the Paranoia game?)...

My apologies for my faulty memory.

 

[Teflon Billy]

That's true. And you are lovely, generous and charming as well. But just remember that the only times we talked that you weren't shoo-ing me away or insulting the judges' outfits to their faces, you told me a heartwarming story about spitting and then dancing on someone's grave. Of course, that's not to suggest you weren't in the right in those situations.

I'm in loooove

Gertie and Phil(I know his name is not Phil, its a place holder cause I am completely drawing a blank, someone correct me!),

MIK!

After attending the excursion, and acquitting himself with panache in the eyes of his fellow brethren, Mik is the newest full-blooded member of Teflon Billy's Rapscallions.

Hail brother and well-met!

This was, without any doubt at all, the berst Gen Con I've been to.

• Firstly, as has been mentioned before, I have declared this...
  
  THE YEAR OF REL
  
  They guy was an omnipresent EN World force of nature...running games with extensive, elaborate homemade terrain (games I didn't get to play), attending every single schmoozy meet-and-greet any of us held (and yes, Rel is another Full-Blooded Rmember of the Rapscallion Nation after presenting me with his 8-Ball tie after we were both well liquored on the Rapscallions yearly excursion. Such generosity of spirit), and just generally being a little "ray of sunshine"...and not in a weak-ass, cloying way either. Cool. Positive. That was Rel.
  
  
• Next up, what else needs to be said about the Hellhound/Dextra team? They are fast becoming the focal point of the EN World community at Gen Con. They are incredibly cool, incredibly nice, mindbendingly generous, folks who have bred two children whom they should be incredibly proud of.
  
  You are all probably aware that Dextra was the Puppetmaster (mistress?) of the ENnies this year, but it is probably not common knowlege that she arranged for the Little Canadia suite to be up and running, all of the Stage Mamangement of the Awards show itself, the stocking and furnishing of the booth, and about a million other things while ensuring that her kids not only had a fun time, but won the talent/ costume contest for the third year running.
  
  If you get a second, drop her a line and send her some love
  
  
• I had a really good time with the Nothinglanders playing Call of Cthulu People at NTL raved about the GM'ing ability of Keeper of Secrets, and they were not exaggerating. The guy is the real-deal. Marshmallow, Boz, Obryn, Buttercup, PQ, And Whirligig (thanks for the shirt)...thanks for an awesome game. Best fo the Con (sorry PC)
  
  
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• I was expecting to see Devilbat, Stone Angel and TRS Chris...but none o fthem showed as near as I can tell. Alas.
  

There'll be more to come, as I had a wicked time with a lot of you guys this year and recapping is one of my favorite parts fo Gen Con, but I just walked in the door, and I smell like I've been on the road for 12 hours

 

[francisca]

:taps foot: You are in such trouble, Francine.

Your threats won't remove the hair from my chest or the **CENSORED**

Well, maybe some things should be left to NTL......