With my anal dentata, *ahem*, packed, 7 electronic gizmo chargers, and a toothbrush - I set out tomorrow to Indianapolis.
In spite of my attendance at such a grandiose gamer event I would still hesitate to qualify myself as an avid role-player/gamer*. From a marketing perspective I most definitely qualify within these bounds, having a long history of purchasing and using the products, but I fear I do not possess that same gamer gland - excreting so heavily, compelling them to bring pencil-to-paper and dice-to-table. I have "gaming" moods and I'm far too particular (read: bitchy) about games, game sessions, and players. (Dear God, will they find me out and tear my limbs from me?)
However, the event at hand seems as fundamental as a pilgrimage to Meccah. Gamers filling tightly confined spaces, elbow-to-elbow, seated at tables, drinking caffeinated beverages long into the night. I can't deny my absolute contact high being surrounded by absolutely passionate and socially-oblivious people making such a journey.
I will be equipped with a camera and a recently acquired camcorder to document this holy ritual. If any of it is deemed "adequate," you will surely find it in this space.
Image courtesy of Tobias Fnke Analrapist Design.
*I would, however, consider myself a console/PC gamer and TCG/CCG addict.
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nessagirl:
Nerd-Squad just hit!!! muhahahah...but seriously it was totally cool to have met you in the least likely of places....THE BUS..but seriously we should hang out some time. Kepp yourself up-dated and i'll help you along the way..oi! are you going to the Penny Arcade event this weekend? 
morgan:
Heh, one of the girls in the local booth wanted to add you, but I thought that having an interesting beard wasn't reason enough for a checkmark!