Miskatonic University Podcast

MUP Ep 292 – Convention Survival Guide

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This episode, Keepers Dave & Bridgett discuss attending conventions, especially as a first timer. Plans are starting for various 2024 cons and it’s a great time to start planning.

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And thank you to our editor Max for editing this episode. Thanks Max!

Bridgett’s Pet Pick Shout Out

I’d like to shout out kittuh from Chad Bowser, Yelena! This gorgeous kittuh of in a hat. What’s that type of hat called? With the wings? Anyway, caption says, “Let it snow!! I’m staying inside anyway.” And I’m delighted. Photo in the show notes!

Main Topic — 

First time conventions

  • Both your first time ever going to cons
  • And your first time at a particular con

    • Things to consider

    • What is your focus?
      • Professional, volunteering, panels
      • Games, people, buying
      • What and where is the convention?
        • City and travel
        • Hotel and location
        • Size and convention focus – gaming versus hobby
        • Friends and community –
          • who do you know, and how will you find them?
          • 5/3/1 is key
          • Food Food Food
          • Regulate and hydrate
          • Finally, what games are you going to play?

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