diff --git a/content/posts/too-many-games-2024/index.md b/content/posts/too-many-games-2024/index.md index 95c335f..2e3558b 100644 --- a/content/posts/too-many-games-2024/index.md +++ b/content/posts/too-many-games-2024/index.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ summary: "In which I drive to Philadelphia and play a bunch of games." --- ## Driving there -The drive in was really exceptional. It took about six and a half hours, but in light of the 10-14 hour white-knuckle hauls I've had to undertake, it was a dream. The weather was warm but not sweltering, and frequent cloud cover and light rain kept the temperature mostly within reason. +The drive in was really exceptional. It took about six and a half hours, but in light of the 10-14 hour white-knuckle hauls I've had to undertake, it was a dream. The weather was warm but not sweltering, and frequent cloud cover and light rain kept the temperature mostly within reason. The real highlight of the drive was a really tiny boat on a trailer named "Toot Toot". Good luck out there, Toot Toot. My packing checklist made sure I didn't miss anything I needed, so as soon as I got on the road it was a genuinely enjoyable trip. @@ -20,4 +20,66 @@ I thought my friends booked an AirBnB, but they just booked a regular BnB, some The farmhouse has wireless, hot water, a fridge, and air conditioning so I can't complain. We picked up our badges and got some food, nothing interesting to note. ## Day 1 -The convention center didn't open until mid-afternoon so I took the time to do some grocery shopping. Rice for the stir fry I prepped, some firewood for smores, nothing extravagant. +The convention center didn't open until mid-afternoon so I took the time to do some grocery shopping. Rice for the stir fry I prepped before I left, some firewood for smores, nothing extravagant. + +### The Schedule +My schedule for the first day is pretty light, mostly because the convention opens at 2PM on a Friday. My priorities were board game play/testing, filling in gaps spectating on tournaments. + +#### Friday +The tabletop offerings didn't really line up with my schedule, I wanted to spend th evening mostly with my friends while we had the time + +##### Character Study, Writing, and Creation - Rachel and Guinevere +- What Drives a character? + - goals + - allies, who qualifies? + - background/upbringing + - who is in their life? friend? family? lovers? + - personality +- What is their motivation? + +- Character analysis + - Astarion + - Trilla something from Jedi stuff + +- Character creation + - who are they? + - what kind of world do they inhabit? + - who is in their life? friend? family? lovers? + - personality? + +- How does analysis help with creating a character? + - character goals? + - how did they get here? + - why do they want what they want? + - How do their interactions with other characters affect the story + - Why do they act the way they do? + +- Ways to get in tune with your character + - pinterest board + - playlist + - collage + - find an aesthetic that suits them + - list of inspiration sources + - pick out a birthday + - likes and dislikes + - draw, make a paper doll, visualize the character + +#### Saturday +I only signed up for a Saturday game of Ten Candles. + +- [ ] 1100: Convention Opens +- [ ] 1100: THPS2 High Score Competition +- [ ] 1100: Board game freeplay +- [ ] 1100: Board game playtesting +- [ ] 1130: MtG Draft Pods +- [ ] 1200: Burnout 3: Takedown tournament - hall C +- [ ] 1200: Twilight Imperium ( game ) +- [ ] 1300: Gaming through Generations - Emerald stage +- [ ] 1300: Warhammer 40k +- [ ] 1400: Wandering Towers Demo ( game ) +- [ ] 1400: Cosplay pro wrestling +- [ ] 1430: Alternative tabletop wargaming - Hall C +- [ ] 2200: Convention closes + +#### Sunday +Checkout from the BnB is 1100, so I made the command decision to just leave straight for home.