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

[Ethernaut]

I'm seeing a lot of folks give specific impressions of people they met at GenCon. I'd love to do that, but I'm terrified of forgetting somebody. Not being a regular poster before GenCon means that I didn't have familiar screen-names to associate with faces. In fact, I remember some folks only by their real names.

But I appreciate that other people (like Rel) are doing it. It feels good to read my name in somebody's post and I'm humbled that folks would remember me. That's one of the many things that has impressed me about the EN World community... you folks make it easy for a newcomer to feel welcome.

Ethernaut - I didn't know him at all prior to going to the con except that he was pals with CL and wanted in on my Sky Galleons game. But after spending the drive from Charlottesville to Indy with him, I felt like I had a new friend and I hope he feels the same way. Honestly I never thought I could learn so much about how to make my own GMing better from someone else in such a short time. I very much hope he continues to be a presence here at ENWorld. We need guys like him.

Well, I certainly do feel the same way. I'm going to make every effort to make it down to the spring NC game day so that I can renew the relationship. And I'd love to meet your very lucky wife and daughter. With my baby due to arrive next month, I've been a bit worried about being able to manage family and gaming. Our conversations (and the fine example of Dextra and Hellhound) have relieved those anxieties.

Also, I'm sure I learned just as much from you and you did from me. Your Orcs! game was a brilliant example of a finely written comedy scenario. And once again, thank you thank you for letting me get my Steampunk fix in the Sky Galleons.

And yes, I'm sticking around.

 

[reveal]

And then there's Teflon Billy. Teflon Billy is just exactly as cool as you think he would be in person. He's just the essence of smooth but deep down a tremendously nice guy. He's a total badass with a heart of gold. Kind of like a Canadian Johnny Cash without all the constant singing.

Based on all the posts I've seen about how cool Teflon Billy really is, I've decided to use the following phrase in all my dealings in life: WWTBD? - What would Teflon Billy do?

 

[Mark CMG]

In fact, I remember some folks only by their real names.

I'm often lumped into that category...

 

[Piratecat]

And yes, I'm sticking around.

Good! Meeting you was a delight, and you're a blast to game with. There were some wonderful folks that I met who had been looking forward to seeing, but you were one of the few folks whose username I hadn't recognized.

 

[Rel]

Based on all the posts I've seen about how cool Teflon Billy really is, I've decided to use the following phrase in all my dealings in life: WWTBD? - What would Teflon Billy do?

Well I can't answer the question specifically, but the first thing he'd do is wear BLACK pants instead of those silly things you're wearing in your ENWorld pic.

 

[Piratecat]

Damn it, Rel, you stole my joke.

 

[reveal]

Well I can't answer the question specifically, but the first thing he'd do is wear BLACK pants instead of those silly things you're wearing in your ENWorld pic.

Either that or he wouldn't actually post that picture in public. Oh TB! What hast thou wrought?

 

[Rel]

Damn it, Rel, you stole my joke.

Damn it, Piratecat, your avatar stole my Mace Hunter schtick.

 

[Mark CMG]

Just remember, carry plenty of cash, because the questions that sometimes follow "What would T-Bill Do?" are "Which Way To The Gentlemen's Club?", "Who Needs A Round Of Drinks?", and "How Much For Bail?"

 

[Ethernaut]

Good! Meeting you was a delight, and you're a blast to game with. There were some wonderful folks that I met who had been looking forward to seeing, but you were one of the few folks whose username I hadn't recognized.

Believe me, the pleasure was all mine.

And next year, I'm definitely going to try to get into one of your games if you'll have me. Our Round Robin was next to your Adventure game and WOW, it sounded like a rip-roaring good time.