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

[RangerWickett]

- The realization that if you switch the first letters in Ranger Wickett's name you get Wanger Rickett. I'm still laughing.

Someone needs to explain the circumstances around this. While it was demonstrated several times at this con that just because it was funny at the time doesn't mean you can make it sound funny later (case in point, the White Wolf ENnie powerpoint snafu), I am curious whether this is just something silly, or if you think I'm a wanker.

Man, I'm glad I don't have work today. I need a chance to bask in the memories. Heck, I think I could write a movie just about this Gen Con. Starring Tom Hanks as RangerWickett.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Someone needs to explain the circumstances around this. While it was demonstrated several times at this con that just because it was funny at the time doesn't mean you can make it sound funny later (case in point, the White Wolf ENnie powerpoint snafu), I am curious whether this is just something silly, or if you think I'm a wanker.

Man, I'm glad I don't have work today. I need a chance to bask in the memories. Heck, I think I could write a movie just about this Gen Con. Starring Tom Hanks as RangerWickett.

I believe that what happened was:

Truth Seeker messed up your name and said Wranger-Rickett. The Universe then said, "Actually, if we swapped the letters, he would be Wanger Rickett." His statement was followed by many laughs.

So far as I know - there isn't anyone that thinks you are actually a wanker. I certainly don't, that's for sure!! You're a very fun, entertaining, un-wankery sort of guy that is just cool to hang around. I just think that Wanger Rickett sounds funny.

 

[Desdichado]

Of course not. Wanger and wanker are completely different words altogether.

 

[Pielorinho]

You know, I can understand saying something to the effect of, "It's going to be tight fitting this adventure into the four hours we are allotted, so let's try to move things along," but if that was described accurately (and I have no reason to believe it wasn't), it sounds like the DM was a total goob.

Yeah, he was pretty goobery. However, I don't think that reflects on the entire RPGA at all. Heck, last Gencon I ran three sessions of an RPGA game myself, so I HOPE it doesn't reflect on all of them.

Of course, when I ran it I summarized the flavor text, and just chose a monster to be the default Random Encounter monster, and made spot rulings to keep things balanced between different characters, and I know that at least two of the players I had were extremely unhappy with my lack of reverence for running the adventure exactly as written (note that I didn't do any major changes). So it may just come down to personal style; and in this case, his personal style, i.e., running the game like a total goob, was different from my preferred playstyle.

At any rate, that was my only bad experience there; all my other games were fantastic.

Daniel

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

Of course not. Wanger and wanker are completely different words altogether.

Two different words, but very similar meanings.

 

[GlassJaw]

I'm still remembering all the cool stuff at GenCon. I would be remiss not to mention Varianor's (Bill) Book of Dragons Arcana Evolved game:

This was one of the best games I played at the con (and I played a lot). We had a great group although we didn't only split up, we split into 3 groups! We made Varianor run three separate battles in the vaults below the library. Some highlights of the game: bandoleers full of alchemist fire (brilliant!), the utter destruction of demonic book, and a battle against flying dragonic creatures in the spires of the library tower.

Glassjaw shares the Queen's and my love for Iron Kingdoms. It was a source of endless entertainment.

And I hope you guys get your Warmachine armies ready for next year. I'll be bringing mine for sure!

It's the single best thing about going to GenCon. We get to spend time with all of our ready-made friends. Other people go to a con. We go to a reunion.

I couldn't agree more. It's also the main reason why I'll be going next year as well! (and the year after, etc)

 

[Rel]

Wow. Just...WOW.

I made it home about an hour and a half ago. We drove through the night and I'm happy to report that myself, Cthulhu's Librarian and Ethernaut all made it home safely.

I'm amid the chaotic return to my family right now and don't have a lot of time to post but I just have to say that GenCon was an absolute awesome time from start to finish. Really just wall to wall fun of a magnitude that I've not experienced in a long time. It's just like the total thrill I get from the NC Game days only continuiously for 5 days.

I'll post more later but just a few quick highlights:

The ENWorlders are THE reason why I went to GenCon and I was not disappointed. As I mentioned yesterday, you couldn't swing a dead cat (which is frowned upon by the security staff incidentally) without hitting a half dozen cool ENWorlders there. Awesome, fun, cool people are thick on the ground near the ENnies booth and I had fun talking and gaming with each and every one of you.

To cite three specific examples with the promise of many more later...

Dextra and Hound are amazing at keeping things organized with some excellent help from Buttercup.

Piratecat is just a cool as you think he would be and yet he's so warm and friendly that you stop feeling nervous about meeting him within just a few minutes and feels like he's been your friend forever.

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.

Truly it was an honor meeting and gaming with all of you and I'll promise to post more very soon. Right now, Samantha wants to play with her new sword...

 

[Psion]

And then there's Teflon Billy. Teflon Billy is just exactly as cool as you think he would be in person.

Has anyone related fusangite's take on why he (fusangite) got involved in ENWorld? I'm wondering if I should. I thought it was funny...

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.

BTW, Rel, I really feel like I missed out on your games (espeically given the tales I have heard of them). But by the time it became clear my game wasn't going to pan out, yours were full.

 

[Crothian]

For those who missed it, TB declared this the Year of Rel. Of all the EN Worlders that were new to the Con this year, Rel really stole the show.

 

[Staffan]

TELEGRAM
Gen Gen good.
me tired.
must sleep.

Worst. Haiku. Ever.

Yeah yeah, I'm just jealous of you guys who got to the con.