[JE Sarge]

Though typically a gaming, science fiction, and fantasy convention; we have always seemed to carve out a little niche for ourselves. Taking the liberty to wear our period best, don our sword leather, and polish the armor; we always have a great time meeting with others of similar interests.

Anyone else in the forum attending this year? If so, contact me and I will give you my number so we might be able to meet and down some mead together at some point over the weekend.

[Matthew Amt]

Oh, I wish I could go! I went once, a few years ago, and mostly hung around with the Lord of the Rings folks. Never been to anything like that (well, a couple much smaller cons), and it was mind-boggling. I've been way too focused on straight history for most of my life, and could hardly identify (much less understand!) even a quarter of what I saw there, but it was all fabulous. All kinds of incredible lectures and boards and workshops, too.

Have a great time!!

Matthew

[Ed Toton]

I've wanted to go for quite some time, but have never managed to make it down there. The close proximity to WMAW's dates also doesn't help.

Some of my R2-droid friends will be there. Here's one of our group photos from earlier this year at another con:

[JE Sarge]

Well, there is only 24 hours or so left in this Con, and it's proven to be a blast thus far. Historical accuracy aside, Dragon*Con has always been a blast and gives a great chance to educate, mingle, and discuss. I must have talked with 500 people so far about the differences between fantasy/movie armor and weapons versus historical accuracy - all of which seemed to be fascinated.

Not quite as fascinated as they were with the Steam Punk X Men or lifesize transforming robotic Bumblebee, but pretty damn interested all the same.

[Bryan W.]

Wish I had seen this thread before I left for it...it was a fun time!