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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MGibster" data-source="post: 8404172" data-attributes="member: 4534">I've wanted to go to Gen-Con since I was a teen, but once I could actually afford to go the sheer size of the event kept me away.  Just buying a ticket and getting a room can be overwhelming as everyone seems to be purchasing tickets and booking rooms at the same time.  And then there's no guarantee you'll be able to get tickets to the specific events you wish to attend within Gen-Con itself.  For me, Gen-Con would likely be a once in a lifetime trip that would cost me a pretty penny which I'd be willing to pay.  But over the years I've felt my time and money would be better spent pursuing other vacation destinations.  This kind of reminds of something Yogi Berra said.  When asked about a very popular restaurant he replied, "Nobody goes there anymore.  It's too crowded!"</blockquote>