John was gaming, Alison was dancing, and Liz was batty.

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Content warnings this episode: Wealth privilege (chapter 3)

• Letters of comment

• Chris Garcia

• Starter Villain review

• Post-convention report

• Alan Fleming’s report

• Site selection is open for Worldcon 2026

• John: The Beast

• Spoilery interview with George MacKay

• Cover art: “That Octothorpe Series” by España Sheriff

• Alt text: John, Alison and Liz stand in the transporter on a Constitution-class Federation starship. They are mid-transportation, made of sparkles instead of fully fleshed out. The words “Octothorpe 112” appear beneath them.