engage thy brain

Seriously, the coolest thing about not going to Gencon is seeing the interesting individual reports afterwards, especially the little hints of drama and change that is occurring, but seeing it from sort of an off in the distance vantage point. You can easily pick out the big winners of the con and good buys. Of course, a game can get good buzz at Gencon and still end up disappearing. But the additional stuff is seeing the shift in relationships and energy, like John Wick and Jared Sorensen's soon(?) dissolve of Wicked Dead Brewing Company or the wistful departure of Ryan Dancey from the game scene. It is an interesting dynamic all in all and probably a little different to view when you aren't caught up in the emotional experience of the con.