Old DragonCon tips...still good today
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dragoncon_lj_archiveHi everyone,
A long time ago, some friends and I came up with a list of DragonCon survival tips for our gaming club. It's been a long time since they saw the light of day, so I thought I would get them out, dust them off and show to you again to make your DC experience a better one.
1. The first thing to do in the morning is to set your watch back 15 minutes. As the day progresses, set your watch back an additional 8 minutes every hour. By the time the evening events happen, you will be right on time.
2. Be sure to ask permission of everyone you take a picture of and do not be offended by any rude remarks. Some of these people dress like this everyday. Of course, if you dress like this everyday, expect your picture to be taken.
3.Do not expect to get into the consuite without a 15-minute wait (for cleaning and re-stocking), no matter what time you show up.
4. Unless you have $20.00 bills taped to you, NONE of the beautiful women who attend DragonCon are interested in you. Some of you may need $100.00 bills instead. You know who you are. I suggest drinking heavily instead.
5.If you are gaming, please do not brag about your character at home (how high-level he is, how many magic items she has, how many dragons you have killed personally, etc., etc.). All of us have great characters at home.
6. Most of the celebrities who attend DC are here to discuss their latest project. They are not here to listen to you talk about your latest screenplay, how you would change the show if you were on it, or ask what their motivation was while filming something 20 or more years ago.
7. Do not complain about "why are those people going into the concert room and I can't." It is because they are "with the band." Of course, why a band would need 487 people in it is beyond me.
8. Do not make rude and crude comments about the people in costume. At least they made the effort to dress up. Your lazy ass has been "meaning" to dress in costume for years, but hasn't had the "time" to create a costume. Exception: see rule 10.
9. The people who are selling things in the dealer's room are not interested in "cutting you a deal." They are there to make money. Be kind to them and to the people waiting behind you by paying the listed price.
10. If you are a "bigger-than-average" person, please do not cram yourself into an outfit that is 2 or more sizes smaller than you are. There are children present at this con and their parents will have a hard time explaining you to them.
11. Speaking of children, please do not expect special treatment because you have them. The handicapped get special privileges because they had no choice in their condition. You had a choice.
12. When a scantily clad hottie is in the area, just take your picture and go. Do not hang around blocking the view for the 187 other drooling maniacs who are there for the same thing.
13. The game and book company representatives are not there to hear about your great ideas for a new product, your gripes about the quality of their product, or how great it would be if you worked for them. There are ways of doing those things, instead of taking up their time while they are trying to show 35,000 other people their items. Move along!
14.If you think you can do a better job than the people who are working here can, VOLUNTEER FOR NEXT YEAR. Otherwise, keep your big mouth shut and let them do their jobs.
15. If you want an autograph from that famous person, most of them do autograph signings in specific areas. Please use these areas. Do not ask for their autograph while they are in the bathroom, riding the elevator, or about to put food in their mouth. Also, do not bring 40 items expecting to have them all signed.
16. Elevator conduct: Please refrain from the following: Eye contact, body contact, uncontrolled flatulence, maniacal giggling, or any discussion of a movie that ends in "Part 3 or greater". All of this is based on you actually riding the elevator though.
17. Please check all available sources for schedule changes everyday. Some panels and shows get canceled with very little warning. Also some celebrities are no shows.
18. To whom it may concern: Not everyone needs to wear spandex. Big clue-If you smell something burning while you walking, do not wear it.
19. If you are going 3 or less floors, stay the hell off the elevator. Use the stairs (or escalators) instead. It will raise your fitness level and flush some of the alcohol from your system.
20. The rules for the convention are there, because, sometime in the past, an IDIOT did that very thing you're griping about. If you don't want more rules, STOP DOING IDIOT THINGS.
I hope that these tips will assist you in making this a fantastic DragonCon for you and everyone around you.
A long time ago, some friends and I came up with a list of DragonCon survival tips for our gaming club. It's been a long time since they saw the light of day, so I thought I would get them out, dust them off and show to you again to make your DC experience a better one.
1. The first thing to do in the morning is to set your watch back 15 minutes. As the day progresses, set your watch back an additional 8 minutes every hour. By the time the evening events happen, you will be right on time.
2. Be sure to ask permission of everyone you take a picture of and do not be offended by any rude remarks. Some of these people dress like this everyday. Of course, if you dress like this everyday, expect your picture to be taken.
3.Do not expect to get into the consuite without a 15-minute wait (for cleaning and re-stocking), no matter what time you show up.
4. Unless you have $20.00 bills taped to you, NONE of the beautiful women who attend DragonCon are interested in you. Some of you may need $100.00 bills instead. You know who you are. I suggest drinking heavily instead.
5.If you are gaming, please do not brag about your character at home (how high-level he is, how many magic items she has, how many dragons you have killed personally, etc., etc.). All of us have great characters at home.
6. Most of the celebrities who attend DC are here to discuss their latest project. They are not here to listen to you talk about your latest screenplay, how you would change the show if you were on it, or ask what their motivation was while filming something 20 or more years ago.
7. Do not complain about "why are those people going into the concert room and I can't." It is because they are "with the band." Of course, why a band would need 487 people in it is beyond me.
8. Do not make rude and crude comments about the people in costume. At least they made the effort to dress up. Your lazy ass has been "meaning" to dress in costume for years, but hasn't had the "time" to create a costume. Exception: see rule 10.
9. The people who are selling things in the dealer's room are not interested in "cutting you a deal." They are there to make money. Be kind to them and to the people waiting behind you by paying the listed price.
10. If you are a "bigger-than-average" person, please do not cram yourself into an outfit that is 2 or more sizes smaller than you are. There are children present at this con and their parents will have a hard time explaining you to them.
11. Speaking of children, please do not expect special treatment because you have them. The handicapped get special privileges because they had no choice in their condition. You had a choice.
12. When a scantily clad hottie is in the area, just take your picture and go. Do not hang around blocking the view for the 187 other drooling maniacs who are there for the same thing.
13. The game and book company representatives are not there to hear about your great ideas for a new product, your gripes about the quality of their product, or how great it would be if you worked for them. There are ways of doing those things, instead of taking up their time while they are trying to show 35,000 other people their items. Move along!
14.If you think you can do a better job than the people who are working here can, VOLUNTEER FOR NEXT YEAR. Otherwise, keep your big mouth shut and let them do their jobs.
15. If you want an autograph from that famous person, most of them do autograph signings in specific areas. Please use these areas. Do not ask for their autograph while they are in the bathroom, riding the elevator, or about to put food in their mouth. Also, do not bring 40 items expecting to have them all signed.
16. Elevator conduct: Please refrain from the following: Eye contact, body contact, uncontrolled flatulence, maniacal giggling, or any discussion of a movie that ends in "Part 3 or greater". All of this is based on you actually riding the elevator though.
17. Please check all available sources for schedule changes everyday. Some panels and shows get canceled with very little warning. Also some celebrities are no shows.
18. To whom it may concern: Not everyone needs to wear spandex. Big clue-If you smell something burning while you walking, do not wear it.
19. If you are going 3 or less floors, stay the hell off the elevator. Use the stairs (or escalators) instead. It will raise your fitness level and flush some of the alcohol from your system.
20. The rules for the convention are there, because, sometime in the past, an IDIOT did that very thing you're griping about. If you don't want more rules, STOP DOING IDIOT THINGS.
I hope that these tips will assist you in making this a fantastic DragonCon for you and everyone around you.
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