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FWA 2018
7 years ago
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FWA was great this year. A return to the no-expectations, low-key kind of con I enjoyed in the past. Despite nearly not making it thanks to my first roommate having to back out (not his fault though), I was able to hook up with another friend of mine who had overbooked his room and somehow lucked my way into getting one of the last rooms available in the hotel, which my new roommate filled with his overflow and somehow arranged to be right next to his.
I get the sense it very nearly didn't work. I'm very grateful that it did.
Ordinarily, I probably would have sit this con out, but both the theme and the GOH made coming a requisite. There isn't much I can say about the con itself other than it was wonderful and I bought too much. FWA is trying new things, some for better, some....well, some things need the kinks ironed out. Exponential growth (5k+ this year in attendance) and a chronic ghosting problem in previous years have led to the con trying RFID wristbands instead of traditional badges. This was neat, but not executed in the best way perhaps. I was surprised to find that we had a sponsor again this year in Jones Soda similar to how Monster Energy sponsored the con at one point in the past, but this awesomeness was counter-balanced by the complete and total lack of music event. (besides the typical after-hours DJ sets)
Everything was great otherwise though. Went to a few panels, bought lots of stuff, made new friends...It was nice seeing people who were usually quiet and demure sort of come out of their shells more in our various group meets. Room parties generally sucked this year though; Really regretting the Carolina Furs one right now.
Now back to regularly scheduled programming, I guess. I am considering going to FursonaCon in the fall and may need a roommate and/or travel partner for that. If I decide to drive (probable) the trip will be a difficult one because of my ankle.
I get the sense it very nearly didn't work. I'm very grateful that it did.
Ordinarily, I probably would have sit this con out, but both the theme and the GOH made coming a requisite. There isn't much I can say about the con itself other than it was wonderful and I bought too much. FWA is trying new things, some for better, some....well, some things need the kinks ironed out. Exponential growth (5k+ this year in attendance) and a chronic ghosting problem in previous years have led to the con trying RFID wristbands instead of traditional badges. This was neat, but not executed in the best way perhaps. I was surprised to find that we had a sponsor again this year in Jones Soda similar to how Monster Energy sponsored the con at one point in the past, but this awesomeness was counter-balanced by the complete and total lack of music event. (besides the typical after-hours DJ sets)
Everything was great otherwise though. Went to a few panels, bought lots of stuff, made new friends...It was nice seeing people who were usually quiet and demure sort of come out of their shells more in our various group meets. Room parties generally sucked this year though; Really regretting the Carolina Furs one right now.
Now back to regularly scheduled programming, I guess. I am considering going to FursonaCon in the fall and may need a roommate and/or travel partner for that. If I decide to drive (probable) the trip will be a difficult one because of my ankle.
I spent too much, too. Although mostly I spent on food and materials to make fursuits with, unlike other cons where I buy art.
As always, it was great to see you (twice, if I remember correctly)
Now that I'm home and looking through everything, I don't think I spent as much as I thought I did. Definitely not as much as previous years. I did end up with some things I definitely didn't need though, and I believe I've finally hit the 'too many buttons' point. I need to buy strips of banner fabric so I can display them on my wall instead of just throwing them into a box when I retire them. Will probably hit up Michael's for that soon.