So for those that do not know Dragon*Con is a convention in Atlanta, Georgia that encompasses most everything nerdy. There is superheros, anime, sci-fi, animation, board games, Real science, and so much more.
During the first night there (Thursday night), I did what most people do before Con officially starts and that is people watch at the Marriott while enjoying a nice beverage. It was here I spotted a robot dog, lots of pirates, and the best cake and companion cube costumes ever (see below).
Then on Friday I had the privilege to be one of the pandas standing in the Big Damn Hero's (firefly) line that did not get turned away and made it into the building.
Long line!
I was pleased to see that Adam Baldwin(Jane) had actually made it to the con this year after teasing us all i the past! I was equally pleased to see Jewel Staite (Kaylee) and Sean Maher (Simon). The panel was interesting to listen to even if it was repeatedly interrupted by Nathan Fillian (Mal) calling in A LOT!
That evening I went down to the game room in the Hilton where they have MechWarriors! I had to play a round after watching a few others do it. It was awesome I highly recommend it! It was a little hard for me being a panda to reach the petals but easy mode renders them useless so it was okay. Sadly, henti was full this evening so that experience will have to wait until next year.
(Robin Piloting a MechWarror!)
The next day was full of panels like "is popular science reliable science", Mythbusters with Grant Imahara!, larping, and an epic voice acting panel that included Billy West(lots of Futurerama characters, and Stimpy), Bob Carter (Mortal Kombat, tekken, video game voice actor), Richard Horvitz (Zim, alpha 5, daggett from angry beavers), Rikki Simons (Gir), and Robert Paulsen (Pinky from pinky and the brain, raphael, yakko from animaniacs). This panel was awesome! I had a blast. "Now the Longer Version!" If you ever get a chance go to a panel like this one it is well worth it.
The day ended for me again in the game room at the Hilton playing K2. K2 is a board game where you are climbing a mountain (why are you climbing the mountain?). While climbing the mountain you encounter bad weather and altitudes that make you use more air then normal. When you run out of air you die, this meaning you have to manage your risk and how much air you will use as you race to the top. It was fun.
Sunday, I went to more panels. This day there was the Invador Zim panel (which was really funny, fecal sculpting anyone?), reading rainbow, and Tesla vs Edison. If you are interested in history look at the feud between Tesla and Edison it is pretty interesting, as well as entertaining. I then made it to Gonzo Quiz Show in the evening, which is always a fun time.
(Gonzo Quiz Show)
It is always fun watching people sing and answer random questions and it definitely made me laugh.
I then made my night slightly educational by going to the "Not your grannys pot" panel put on by the science track. This panel exceeded my expectations by going into the science of medicinal marijuana without bringing debates into it. It showed the benefits of marijuana being used correctly for medicinal purposes and I would loved to of heard more.
I ended my night with a concert by Frenchy and the punk and Cruxshadows. Dancing my night away and enjoying good music.
Sadly the next morning was just packing up and getting ready to go home. No more Dragon*con till next year.
Sorry this was kind of long, Dragon*Con was awesome and I could probably just keep writing more.
Next adventure will be at the MD Rennisance Festival for Pirate day! arrrrr..... and maybe a comment on the game of thrones board game before that, so keep an eye out.
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