Editor’s note: This story is still developing as we reach out to people in the community for their reactions and perspective on this issue. We will update as needed. The promoter for Santa Fe Comic Con, Jim Burleson made comments on the con’s Facebook page this weekend in regards to requests he has received for … [Read more…]
Editor’s Note: Â First note, I know Rishi through Real Women of Gaming, and have been on stream with her several times. Â I started this series, way back, as a monthly feature intended to prove that women who game were not a myth. Â Over the years, especially the last two, I came to realize that I … [Read more…]
Continuing our coverage of women in gaming, fandom and the industry, I had a chance to talk with LaLuneVide from Real Women of Gaming. Â She shared with us her experiences, love of games, and a lot of positive thoughts about our shared fandom. F&B: What is your Gamertag and does it bear any special meaning? … [Read more…]
This year’s C2E2 was our 14th convention in Chicago, starting in 2001 with Wizard World, then Comic Con for a couple of years.  This year, like every year previous, I was pleased to note a greater increase in diversity in my beloved fandom.  Not just in fans, but in creators, artists, ideas, and books.  I truly believe … [Read more…]
The cosplay is always great at these gatherings, whether it be ComicCon, C2E2 or Gencon, but this year was especially a treat because we saw a lot of characters from our favorite RPG, Pathfinder. Â Our sister site and photographer’s blog, Artfully Distracted, will host most of the pictures, but I wanted to share one of … [Read more…]
Today is my birthday, and yesterday we were enjoying C2E2 and these two events came together in a surprising fashion.  See, a friend of mine is acquainted with the lovely cosplayer Ani Mia and she was kind enough to find us on the con floor to wish me a happy birthday.  Sadly I have to admit … [Read more…]
For part two of our feature I wanted to cover the second event a saw in my twitter feed, on the same day I saw the story about Grayson. Conventions are another thing close to my heart, as a collection of almost all of my interests all in one place. For anyone reading this that … [Read more…]
So, recovering from day three has gone better than expected. I’m sore, but I can walk. My back was on fire yesterday but not bad at all today. We spent the last day walking the convention floor, something I hadn’t done all in one shot on Friday or Saturday. I did some shopping, saw a … [Read more…]
This year saw C2E2, it’s fourth year in Chicago (we missed the first year) and bigger this year than in years past. The first year we went, year two, it was only half the size of this year, but in the same hall. We didn’t realize it until we had walked around for a bit, … [Read more…]