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Best cons to go to other than Origins and Gen Con

Started by Walking Paradox, July 08, 2011, 09:32:18 AM

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Walking Paradox

July 08, 2011, 09:32:18 AM
Exactly what the subject line says. :) What are the best game conventions to go to, other than the two that are the oldest and the most famous?

dsivis

#1
July 08, 2011, 03:46:36 PM
All my con experiences have been generally positive:
Gamicon in Iowa City
Con of the North in St. Paul
CONvergence in Minneapolis
Only the former 2 are primarily for gaming.
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two_fishes

#2
July 08, 2011, 03:49:22 PM
Hammercon!

Come! Invite your friends!

languagegeek

#3
July 08, 2011, 09:40:10 PM
Quote from: two_fishes;467265Hammercon!

Yeah, I had fun at Hammercon last year and now have new additions to the gaming group from people we met there.

Philotomy Jurament

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July 08, 2011, 10:20:27 PM Last Edit: July 08, 2011, 10:21:50 PM by Philotomy Jurament
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enelson

#5
July 08, 2011, 10:43:47 PM
I use to enjoy Archon in St Louis but that was 30 years ago. Anyone know if it is still going?
 

GeekEclectic

#6
July 08, 2011, 10:59:45 PM
Dragon*Con is freaking awesome!

They have lots of great scheduled games from 9am to 1am, and an open gaming room that's open 24 hours a day. Plus parties, panels, and whatever else you could possibly want to do when you're not gaming.
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joewolz

#7
July 08, 2011, 11:30:44 PM
Quote from: enelson;467318I use to enjoy Archon in St Louis but that was 30 years ago. Anyone know if it is still going?

Yes it is .  This year is Archon 35.
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RPGPundit

#8
July 09, 2011, 04:26:47 PM
You could come to Continuara, here in Montevideo.  Its not that great a con, really, but if you've gone to all the trouble to come down to South America, you'll have a good time for sure!

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#9
July 09, 2011, 11:27:52 PM
GameCon Memphis! Of course..

Memphis has two other Conventions during the year also, MidSouthCon and ShadowCon.

Chainsaw

#10
July 09, 2011, 11:31:37 PM
Quote from: Philotomy Jurament;467316My picks:

North TX RPG Con
GaryCon

Seconded. Have been to both and had a really great time. They're small enough to feel intimate and hobbyist, but large enough to have a good selection of games (mostly OSR focused) and even a few guys from the old days (if that's important to you - it's not to me).

KrakaJak

#11
July 10, 2011, 03:00:30 AM
White Wolf has the Grand Masquerade. It's really bad ass if you like White-Wolf stuff or parties.
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jhkim

#12
July 10, 2011, 04:23:19 PM
On the west coast, the best convention in my opinion is AmberCon NorthWest in Portland - which has plenty of non-Amber gaming.  Games are all assigned in advance, and it has a very social atmosphere - hosted at a historic hotel and brewery.  

Of the rest, I think that KublaCon is the best - though I only know southern California conventions (Gamex/Gateway/OrcCon) from years ago and most Northwest ones second-hand (Game Storm, PAX).  I also have enjoyed Pacificon, but I think it has gone downhill in the last few years.

jeff37923

#13
July 10, 2011, 07:27:54 PM
Quote from: greylond;467475GameCon Memphis! Of course..

Memphis has two other Conventions during the year also, MidSouthCon and ShadowCon.

I never knew these existed. I live in Knoxville, so a road trip may be in my future.
"Meh."

greylond

#14
July 10, 2011, 08:29:18 PM
GameCon Pre-registration closes Aug 31st! We need Gamemasters and Volunteers, there is a discount if you volunteer or GM based on how many hours you put in.

And yes, I'm part of GameCon Memphis. ;)
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