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Tips for 1st convention?
2 years ago
I haven’t decided which one, but I want to attend a con that’s both soon and close. That’s pretty much BLFC. What tips for a 1st time goer, that are normally overlooked? I’ve made a checklist so far:
1. Southwest Airlines is the only carrier between San Diego and Reno. They have multiple B737-700s per day, though I’m hoping to catch a flight on a 737-800. What time is best to arrive for the con? Early morning? Afternoon? Evening? I always prefer evening flights. Hate waking up early.
2. I guess I need to be prepared to spend hundreds, if not thousands? I can dedicate a few thousand to spend on non-hotel and non-flight spendings. Knowing Nevada.
3. I’m guessing I just need to be aware that while most are nice people, some can turn out to be psychos/narcissists/or even worse. Just need to be able to spot red flags, rather than befriend everyone blindly.
4. Mild concern about getting overwhelmed. I think I have ASD due to getting overwhelmed easily in social situations with a lot of people. I sometimes have panic attacks when alone. I can power through it most times tho
I don’t gamble, drink, smoke, or eat edibles.
I don’t know anyone IRL to go with. But I do have many online friends going
I do NOT want to room with anyone. I room for myself is a priority
Also, tips for someone who keeps saying they’ll go, but end up not going? I’m stuck in this cycle
1. Southwest Airlines is the only carrier between San Diego and Reno. They have multiple B737-700s per day, though I’m hoping to catch a flight on a 737-800. What time is best to arrive for the con? Early morning? Afternoon? Evening? I always prefer evening flights. Hate waking up early.
2. I guess I need to be prepared to spend hundreds, if not thousands? I can dedicate a few thousand to spend on non-hotel and non-flight spendings. Knowing Nevada.
3. I’m guessing I just need to be aware that while most are nice people, some can turn out to be psychos/narcissists/or even worse. Just need to be able to spot red flags, rather than befriend everyone blindly.
4. Mild concern about getting overwhelmed. I think I have ASD due to getting overwhelmed easily in social situations with a lot of people. I sometimes have panic attacks when alone. I can power through it most times tho
I don’t gamble, drink, smoke, or eat edibles.
I don’t know anyone IRL to go with. But I do have many online friends going
I do NOT want to room with anyone. I room for myself is a priority
Also, tips for someone who keeps saying they’ll go, but end up not going? I’m stuck in this cycle
i and basically everyone i know is on the spectrum so if you need a hand with anything in that department give me a shout.
as for the rest of this... cant help really. i havent even been to a con myself and ive been a furry now for over a decade
Find your friends, and ask to hang around as it is your first time. You'll have a blast!