• Iced Raktajino@startrek.website
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    4 days ago

    As a con virgin, any highlights for what it’s like? Do you just walk around the venue and chat with other fans? Stand in line for autographs/photo ops? Shop for merch? Do the guests do talks or Q&As?

    Like I said in my other comment, I’m seriously considering attending this one since it’s close and I really would like to add and cross this off my bucket list. Also, like you said, I don’t particularly care for massive events or extended travel to Vegas so a regional one that’s also pretty close to me sounds perfect.

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      4 days ago

      Getting into the panels / speaker sessions was always my top priority.

      Sometimes they have sessions with production or other behind the scenes creatives. Those are always amazing.

      The vendor hall is always worth checking out and it’s fun to mill about and see the cosplayers.

      Depending on whether you like that sort of thing or not, paying to meet and get a photo with a cast member or to get an autograph (usually two separate things) is a popular activity.