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Anthrocon!
14 years ago
Why hello! Good to seeded you again!
Im on my way back from my very first convention, Anthrocon, and I had a pretty good time!
I sure experienced a ton of great things, including meeting some of my favorite artists, attending some amazing panels, wearing my fursuit for the first time, meeting other great furs, and drawing along side other amazingly talented artists. I learned a lot of what to do at cons and what not to do, and can't wait for the next experience.
But now Im gonna break the whole thing down so I can remember it all later and purrhaps help you other new con-goers in your pursuit of an amazing experience.
#1- Go to see your favorite artists! I got to talk with Blotch (who remembered me and a friend, Ragark from their stream) and that was the highlight of my trip. I am such a fanboy! All of my favorites were super nice, and I made a few more favorites along the way. Pro tip... support your favorite artists! They deserve your love and that money helps them to.continue making more awesome in the future.
#2- Make sure to make friends! I highly recommend making them early. If you are like me and don't know many people at the con it is imperative that you meet more to get the.most fun. This I kinda learned the hard way. Though I got to hang out with a great friend
midnightdraven and her posse we didn't always get to line up our schedules and sometimes you just can't meet up so it is good to meet new furs! I really regret not doing this more.
#3- If you are going to fursuit for the first time, get a good handler! Soooooo important! You need a dependable friend who wants to have fun while making sure to help you out when you need it. Also they can take pics of your suit for your scrapbook! I didn't get too many pics and was a bit overwhelmed by the whole thing. I was a bit disappointed here but MJ pulled through a couple of times. Next time I will make sure to bring a friend who wants to do this with me.
4- Go to panels! Learn about things that interest you! Watch your favorite artists! Such an inspiring thing! I learned from some very talented people and can't wait to get back home so I can put brush to paper.
5- AVOID THE DRAMA LLAMA. Super important! He can destroy your fun! Make sure to travel with people you enjoy, befriend your roomies, avoid conflict, and step back when things get heated. I had a rough experience with individuals that put a damper on my spirits. So beware! Enjoy the experience. And if you aren't, then find new people to enjoy it with! Don't keep on trying to force fun where it is not.
So I learned a ton. And people loved the food badges. I am pondering going to RMFC (the con in Colorado if I remembered the letters correctly) as a dealer. But I will for sure go to Mff! Hoping to drag more friends like Prowler, Dd, Dakota, and any other fur that can get time off!
Well 7 more hours until we get home! And then I immediately go to work... weee.. See you next time awesome furs!
Im on my way back from my very first convention, Anthrocon, and I had a pretty good time!
I sure experienced a ton of great things, including meeting some of my favorite artists, attending some amazing panels, wearing my fursuit for the first time, meeting other great furs, and drawing along side other amazingly talented artists. I learned a lot of what to do at cons and what not to do, and can't wait for the next experience.
But now Im gonna break the whole thing down so I can remember it all later and purrhaps help you other new con-goers in your pursuit of an amazing experience.
#1- Go to see your favorite artists! I got to talk with Blotch (who remembered me and a friend, Ragark from their stream) and that was the highlight of my trip. I am such a fanboy! All of my favorites were super nice, and I made a few more favorites along the way. Pro tip... support your favorite artists! They deserve your love and that money helps them to.continue making more awesome in the future.
#2- Make sure to make friends! I highly recommend making them early. If you are like me and don't know many people at the con it is imperative that you meet more to get the.most fun. This I kinda learned the hard way. Though I got to hang out with a great friend
midnightdraven and her posse we didn't always get to line up our schedules and sometimes you just can't meet up so it is good to meet new furs! I really regret not doing this more. #3- If you are going to fursuit for the first time, get a good handler! Soooooo important! You need a dependable friend who wants to have fun while making sure to help you out when you need it. Also they can take pics of your suit for your scrapbook! I didn't get too many pics and was a bit overwhelmed by the whole thing. I was a bit disappointed here but MJ pulled through a couple of times. Next time I will make sure to bring a friend who wants to do this with me.
4- Go to panels! Learn about things that interest you! Watch your favorite artists! Such an inspiring thing! I learned from some very talented people and can't wait to get back home so I can put brush to paper.
5- AVOID THE DRAMA LLAMA. Super important! He can destroy your fun! Make sure to travel with people you enjoy, befriend your roomies, avoid conflict, and step back when things get heated. I had a rough experience with individuals that put a damper on my spirits. So beware! Enjoy the experience. And if you aren't, then find new people to enjoy it with! Don't keep on trying to force fun where it is not.
So I learned a ton. And people loved the food badges. I am pondering going to RMFC (the con in Colorado if I remembered the letters correctly) as a dealer. But I will for sure go to Mff! Hoping to drag more friends like Prowler, Dd, Dakota, and any other fur that can get time off!
Well 7 more hours until we get home! And then I immediately go to work... weee.. See you next time awesome furs!
-snugs-
Please, DONT BE SHY. Nearly all of the suiters and many many goers are really fun, funny, cute, cuddly and simply awesome. I was super nervous my first 24 hours, then really started to open up, approaching many suiters and getting lots of hugs, FA account names and so many great tips and new friends. Please, don't be shy, there is nothing to be shy about!
I defiantly would love to hang out with you again, hope we do get the chance, and good luck with the suit, even though this one did turn out pretty good, first attempt or not.
PS: thank you so much for the badge ;) I love it.
Sincerely, Stode
Hope to see you at MFF! And a bunch more times before that Thanks for the tips