Ok here is the rub: I hate to travel. Well I hate to travel because my company pays for me to travel all around the world. But I want to go to a con in 2008. March is out due to the fact that my L5/1 disk went out on me and i will be in bed torturing everybody from my laptop. o what is the good drop zones for 2008
Christian

Read this first:

http://forum.alienslegacy.com/viewtopic.php?t=2796

Then we can tell you which would be best.

Although DCon would most probably get the vote.

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"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."

If I could only attend one convention a year for the rest of my life...

It would be Dragon Con!


It is the only US convention I go to (and have ever been to for that matter).

San Diego Comic Con would probably be number two- however the difference usually is described as: SDCC is a business venture while D-Con is a non stop party.

I have always said to people who have never attended D-Con-

You will love it! Even if it sucks and is the worst D-Con in history, you're still gonna love it! It's like stepping into another world!

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I told you I'd shoot, but you didn't believe me! WHY DIDN'T YOU BELIEVE ME!?!

Yeah. Everything that Kevin said. Seriously...DragonCon or nothing!

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http://www.tentaclechris.com

This past August was my first DragonCon, and... holy cow. Words can't describe it!

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DRAGON CON



Mike

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There is nothing more impressive than a bloody big Alien wiggling on the end of a sharp stick!

Lear welcome to the club same one went out on me 2 years ago.

I would have to say D-con like everyone else.

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Michael Larson
Minnesota-USA

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DragonCon sounds interesting. Maybe I'll go there to enjoy the peace and quiet of spending time with some other Aliens fans in a low-key, subtle environment.

Is it the kind of convention that allows you to bring a camera?

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-Spat

Oh yes! They love to have costumers line up in a public place and take pictures of them!

However, it is a very dry con. No alcohol, no drugs. I think it's run by Mormons.

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Then it's perfect for me! I'll have to forgo my normal half a glass of wine before I read the bible for an hour and then go to bed, but it's ok. It will leave me plenty of free time to sit in my hotel room and watch TV.

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-Spat

Oh and they also forgo all temptations by disallowing any scantily clad females or minors. In fact, I believe all women have to wear Burkas.

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Mmm... Burka Burka Burka!

And if you, or anyone needs more info about DragonCon, be sure to check out one of the infamous Spat Gone Wild DVD's!

Available now at http://www.spatcave.com/spatstore1.htm

Own yours today!

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-Spat

Count me out then. Im not into a drunken party. I think I will book the bible retreat instead.

My friend Roger is an avid church goer, bible reader and a school teacher. Awesome guy.
He came to D*Con last year and I don't think he's stopped talking about it to be honest.

So sorry Spat.....that doesn't wash with me

But I'd recommend Dragon Con.
Biggest social convention in the US, possibly the world.

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Don't get us wrong, just because WE go crazy and party our brains out, it's a big enough con that there's something for everyone. If you want a quiet time, you can have it, and if you want to party like it's 1999, you can do that as well.

It's not like we walk the halls pouring alcohol down random people's throats, or spend our nights cross dressing, or grabbing stranger's boobs, or just licking tattoo's onto girls chests for hours at a time. We're not those kinds of people.

Oh wait... yes we are!

God, I miss DragonCon!

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-Spat

Speak for yourself, Leeloo
I prefer the drinking part (oh yeah, the boobie part, too sshhhhhh!!!)

Mike

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There is nothing more impressive than a bloody big Alien wiggling on the end of a sharp stick!

3 years running I've been to D*Con.

Panels attended - 0
Q&A's attended - 0
Autographs - 1 (Cynthia Scott)
Fun had - off the scale

Anyone can have a good time there, truly.

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So, YOU'RE the guy who never attends any of my panels or Q&A's!!!

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-Spat

Honestly Spat would you truely want us to.

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Michael Larson
Minnesota-USA

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This year's drop will include heckling Spat!

I've never done a panel or game. Shopping and autographs yes.

And hanging out with the best dang costuming group there!

The 501st! Oh wait not... what's the polar opposite? Oh right us...

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Ive never been to Dcon but from all this hype I should consider getting my ass in gear. You know in the spec ops community everything done the first time was a case a beer. Looks like I'll be buying a few while there. half naked women

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"What the hell are we gonna use man....harsh language"!!!

There is no other choice- DragonCon all the way! My first DCon was a life-changing experience!! Seriously, it is one fantastic time. You have read that it is a surrealistic experience...it truly is!

The Colonial Marines at DragonCon- it is an experience that needs not just a few words to describe it, use all the adjectives you can find, and they won't be enough to adequately describe the experience of DragonCon.

Seriously, my first DCon was overwhelming...and it was awesome!

Sat. Morning / Afternoon is Colonial Marine Day-
Parade- Colony Sweep- Priceless!

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USCM- The Colonial Marines- A Brotherhood of Bad Asses!

OK so Dcon it is. My industrial grade liver will be intact but I think I might pass on the cross dressing! How is the Marriott for a hotel choice?

Think it's sold out

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Michael Larson
Minnesota-USA

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Being a Marriott Platinum member has its advantages. So the Marriott Marquis is close to the action?