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Under Construction

Under Construction

يوليو 27, 2003

The convention center was mostly done. This picture is unfair; it was really just this skywalk that had problems.


Also Under Construction

Also Under Construction

يوليو 27, 2003

But I don't mind being unfair twice.


Registration Lines

Registration Lines

يوليو 27, 2003

This picture is totally fair. The line went out the door and down the block. May I advise preregistration? You'll thank me.


A Little Shadowfist

A Little Shadowfist

يوليو 27, 2003

Note the quarter, included in this picture for scale. Paul Gerardi is mad.


GMing

GMing

يوليو 27, 2003

The mysterious M. Grasso engages in Buffy GMing.


Shadowfist Draft Prep

Shadowfist Draft Prep

يوليو 27, 2003

Julian likes stacks of cards. I was hyper. Photo ensued.


More Draft Prep

More Draft Prep

يوليو 27, 2003

In fact, two photos ensued. But who's Julian?


Julian Lighton

Julian Lighton

يوليو 27, 2003

This is Julian, ruling czar of the Shadowfist world.


My Winning Attack

My Winning Attack

يوليو 27, 2003

This is me dominating a completely meaningless draft game. I cleverly controlled the game in order to get 14 tie-breaker points, despite being mathematically eliminated from the finals. My Shadowfist play sucked this weekend.


The Card Room

The Card Room

يوليو 27, 2003

Yep. About that crowded. Yep.


Cool People

Cool People

يوليو 27, 2003

I found out from the Indianapolis Star that these were Tzimisce costumes. Well done stuff.


The Same Cool People

The Same Cool People

يوليو 27, 2003

Just as cool the second time around.


Secret Society

Secret Society

يوليو 27, 2003

I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. Richard there bought me martinis. Yay Richard!


Legendary Aussie

Legendary Aussie

يوليو 27, 2003

Elle's way cool, and I'm glad she came over to the States. Next: Patrick.


Licking and Such

Licking and Such

يوليو 27, 2003

Bleys, do not lick the Canadian. Unless he enjoys it. I guess it's legal up there, anyhow.


She's Happy

She's Happy

يوليو 27, 2003

And cheerful! Probably cause Elle's around; see her there in the background?


Magic Shows Off

Magic Shows Off

يوليو 27, 2003

This is a banner of all the Magic cards ever printed, in order, actual size. Ye gods.


Zoom In

Zoom In

يوليو 27, 2003

This is a little chunk of the Magic banner.


Alpha, In Dim Memory

Alpha, In Dim Memory

يوليو 27, 2003

Actually, the lighting just sucked. But there's where it all began.


Wideangle Cards

Wideangle Cards

يوليو 27, 2003

Big big big card city. Lots of cards. There have been an awful lot of failed CCGs over the years.


Yet More Cards

Yet More Cards

يوليو 27, 2003

The card city was gone Sunday morning. One shudders. Glad I wasn't on cleanup.


Spires of Cards

Spires of Cards

يوليو 27, 2003

Yet more of the card city. Cardopolis or something like that. Actually, now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure destroying it was a prearranged event.


Die, Lifesized

Die, Lifesized

يوليو 27, 2003

Not quite as tall as me. WotC was showing this one off.


Catan, Not Lifesized

Catan, Not Lifesized

يوليو 27, 2003

Nifty big Settlers of Catan game. I thought this was cool.


WotC Booth

WotC Booth

يوليو 27, 2003

The WotC Booth was way big, way spiffy, and way without any particular Gen Con release. Pfeh. Oh, I guess 3.5 counts, but come on. It's been in bookstores for a week!


Upper Deck Booth

Upper Deck Booth

يوليو 27, 2003

Upper Deck grabbed the other big booth spot. They were showing off a Spongebob Squarepants CCG and a Marvel CCG. Kind of undertrafficked for the size.


Forge Booth

Forge Booth

يوليو 27, 2003

The Forge, home of indie RPGs from all over. Darned fun place to hang out.


AEG Goes Wild

AEG Goes Wild

يوليو 27, 2003

AEG had a lot of floorspace and a big banner and plenty of stuff to sell, even if they didn't have some spiffed up booth. Other big spaces: Wizkids, White Wolf, and the big Atlas/SJG/whoever combine. Oh, and Kenzer. And someone else I've forgotten.