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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MarkAHart" data-source="post: 2024534" data-attributes="member: 20415">I have yet to attend GenCon Indy, but I've attended GenCon at Milwaukee numerous times, so hopefully some of these comments are nominally useful...Some games fill up really, really fast, while others never fill up.  I know this is a pretty generic comment of limited use, but the popularity of events is difficult to anticipate.  In past, I have found it is always better to register sooner rather than later if you want to participate in specific games or events.In regards to hotels, again, sooner is better than later for reservations.  In past GenCons, I made the mistake of getting an inexpensive hotel some distance from the convention center.  I saved in hotel expenses, but my enjoyment of the con suffered as a result.  If you can afford it, I highly recommend a hotel as close to the convention center as possible.  That way, you can drop off purchases at your room rather than lug heavy bags of books around all day.  Also, if you need to rest your feet or enjoy some quiet, a nearby room is worth the added cost.I have found GenCon tends to get pretty warm with so many people around in the middle of August...and you reach a point where you are thirsty enough to spend $3 for a small Coke.  You might consider having a cooler for your room (or a room with a small fridge) to store snacks, soda, waters, etc.  Con food prices are similar to those of ballgame parks.When you first go to the dealers' room, consider taking a trip through it without buying anything.  It helps to have an idea of what all is available before spending any money (unless you are loaded with cash)...the first visit to that room is pretty awe-inspiring and overwhelming because of the size, the crowds, the noise, and the options.</blockquote>

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