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AC Post Mortem
13 years ago
So I actually haven't done this for an AC, and I figure I should do it now here. Its been an interest experience for me, for sure, but I'm still on the fence about going to next year's convention after this. So lemme break it down a bit.
The Good:
Logistics: Thankfully, rooms went by relatively well -- We did get split rooms in the end, but it seemed that it really did work out for everyone -- Everyone also already knew who they were rooming with, so the situation got covered almost immediately. People seemed to be able to get where they were, and I never had too much of a crowd problem for elevators this year either.
Food: So that Gyro place across the street? New favorite place. Also Hanlon's Cafe. Best, Fries, Ever. And the Vore Dinner. Great stuff.
Folk: The people this time was relatively great -- Last year was spent hanging out with the dragon crowd, and I never felt like I fit, and couldn't seem to really relax around them. This year, I was at least able to kinda relax at times (well, relax in terms of just being myself completely and totally). It was still a bit hectic though.
The Bad:
Games: Bringing the 360 wasn't the best idea. While it helped me tremendously in terms of being alone at times and just not feeling up for hanging out with people, bringing the games -I- played and enjoyed made me realize just how little others care about that. I did try a couple times to entice folk to play the games I play, but with 0 success for the most part. Next year if I go, I will have to debate bringing the 360 again.
Drifting: Some groups went by so fast that I didn't even realize they left -- And several times during the con people wouldn't bother to let me know they were moving, so before long, I'd end up alone wondering where folk went. Its interesting how I can get lost despite being near a crowd of folk, and sometimes I'm left to wonder if sometimes they intend to lose me. Regardless, I spend less time drifting this year than last year, but its still a problem. Rarely do I feel like I truly 'stick' to a group because no one really wants me to stick around.
The Special:
Pengo: In particular, Pengo really made my con. Thank you,
pengothylacine for really going out of your way to constantly find me. I don't have many words, but you'll -feel- the effects during this year, believe me!
Pyxaron: Another year, another missed opportunity to meet
Pyxaron! I swear to god, this is going to become a meme between us or something! Its not bad that I missed him, but I've managed to miss him all 4 years I've been at the con. At this rate, we'll meet 20 years later or something for the first time!
Gelus: Little else to say here besides thanks for letting me latch onto you most of the con. When I couldn't find anyone, you always let me fall back on hanging around you and wherever you were, which was really enjoyable. Plus I got to meet older folk, which is always cool.
Final Thoughts:
For those who I didn't mention, I didn't forget you -- Pretty much -everyone- at the Vulpine Hallow that was there, and several other more that were around, thank you. Apologies though to
draco18s for missing you this year and not getting to try out Velociraptor! Cannibalism! I'll just have to buy a copy for myself one day, then!
As for going to AC next year... I dunno. I can't seem to just enjoy doing the things I want to enjoy (playing my games, being a silly silly dragon, and snuggle up to people) as they never all mesh together at once. Rarely they do, at least. Its also very stressful taking a plane. I have a natural fear of them, despite knowing how safe they are. I go there to hang out with folk, but I never get the feeling that folk go to hang out with me -- It doesn't help that I'm particularly adverse to alcohol and smoking (which there's a -lot- of alcohol, and some smoke!). So I suppose, until I find particular people that want to hang with me instead of the other way around, I see little reason to go anymore. If I go next year, then it'll be with a new group of people, and a new (for better or worse) experience.
Thanks for reading! Hope whoever else went to AC had a good time!
The Good:
Logistics: Thankfully, rooms went by relatively well -- We did get split rooms in the end, but it seemed that it really did work out for everyone -- Everyone also already knew who they were rooming with, so the situation got covered almost immediately. People seemed to be able to get where they were, and I never had too much of a crowd problem for elevators this year either.
Food: So that Gyro place across the street? New favorite place. Also Hanlon's Cafe. Best, Fries, Ever. And the Vore Dinner. Great stuff.
Folk: The people this time was relatively great -- Last year was spent hanging out with the dragon crowd, and I never felt like I fit, and couldn't seem to really relax around them. This year, I was at least able to kinda relax at times (well, relax in terms of just being myself completely and totally). It was still a bit hectic though.
The Bad:
Games: Bringing the 360 wasn't the best idea. While it helped me tremendously in terms of being alone at times and just not feeling up for hanging out with people, bringing the games -I- played and enjoyed made me realize just how little others care about that. I did try a couple times to entice folk to play the games I play, but with 0 success for the most part. Next year if I go, I will have to debate bringing the 360 again.
Drifting: Some groups went by so fast that I didn't even realize they left -- And several times during the con people wouldn't bother to let me know they were moving, so before long, I'd end up alone wondering where folk went. Its interesting how I can get lost despite being near a crowd of folk, and sometimes I'm left to wonder if sometimes they intend to lose me. Regardless, I spend less time drifting this year than last year, but its still a problem. Rarely do I feel like I truly 'stick' to a group because no one really wants me to stick around.
The Special:
Pengo: In particular, Pengo really made my con. Thank you,
pengothylacine for really going out of your way to constantly find me. I don't have many words, but you'll -feel- the effects during this year, believe me!Pyxaron: Another year, another missed opportunity to meet
Pyxaron! I swear to god, this is going to become a meme between us or something! Its not bad that I missed him, but I've managed to miss him all 4 years I've been at the con. At this rate, we'll meet 20 years later or something for the first time!Gelus: Little else to say here besides thanks for letting me latch onto you most of the con. When I couldn't find anyone, you always let me fall back on hanging around you and wherever you were, which was really enjoyable. Plus I got to meet older folk, which is always cool.
Final Thoughts:
For those who I didn't mention, I didn't forget you -- Pretty much -everyone- at the Vulpine Hallow that was there, and several other more that were around, thank you. Apologies though to
draco18s for missing you this year and not getting to try out Velociraptor! Cannibalism! I'll just have to buy a copy for myself one day, then!As for going to AC next year... I dunno. I can't seem to just enjoy doing the things I want to enjoy (playing my games, being a silly silly dragon, and snuggle up to people) as they never all mesh together at once. Rarely they do, at least. Its also very stressful taking a plane. I have a natural fear of them, despite knowing how safe they are. I go there to hang out with folk, but I never get the feeling that folk go to hang out with me -- It doesn't help that I'm particularly adverse to alcohol and smoking (which there's a -lot- of alcohol, and some smoke!). So I suppose, until I find particular people that want to hang with me instead of the other way around, I see little reason to go anymore. If I go next year, then it'll be with a new group of people, and a new (for better or worse) experience.
Thanks for reading! Hope whoever else went to AC had a good time!
I see so many similarities it's not funny.
Can't drink, have asthma, tend to not go out and be all out and about too much.
I understand the drifting thing: My first con experience was like that and I was left with a blank look on my face as I look around cause I Was suddenly distracted. Oops.
Yarp.