My 1st Anthrocon

I can't help thinking there must be an article about this out there somewhere...but in brief, after you arrive you must check into your hotel room (this can be done by whoever is responsible for it) and pick up your registration package, which includes a conbook and an official schedule of events. Checking the schedule for things you would like to do first thing is always helpful. After that, it's nonstop hanging with people, wandering between attractions (panels, shows, and the dealer's den), and crashing at the end of each day. In that sense, it's like going to a Six Flags or Disney theme park. Lots and lots of people milling around...and even the occasional mascot! =^.^= Having a group to do things with, and at least a general plan, makes you less likely to feel stranded.

The thing I would caution any first-time congoer about with respect to the dealer's den is to try not to glance sideways while you're browsing an artist's wares, because you never know what the person next to you might be browsing through at the same time...though artists are pretty good about covering up and labeling "mature" material, it's a good rule of thumb--or dewclaw.

As sometimes happens, I fear I got on a tangent subject with respect to the original question...but I'll still stand beside what I said about checking the schedule and using it to make plans. They'll have the schedule decided before the con begins but not by much, and changes are inevitable.
Basically, there are a few main things that happen (not in this order): dances, opening ceremonies, closing ceremonies, and presentations by the guests of honor. Outside that, there are a multitude of seminars or "panels" for specific interests...and you are by no means required to attend any specific event. You're there to have fun, and while I find attending events makes the experience more meaningful, you pick your own path and there are limitless possibilities.

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bring somethign for the 2 hour downtime between 6 and 8pm, seriously it got REAL boring durign that time. When is ay downtime I mean the 2 hour gap in organized programming, and I believe at about that time the artist alley, constore, and booths are closed so you should bring somethign to keep yourself occupied; like a book or in line for the videogame room.

If you attend the opening ceremonies of a convention. (And they are usually like 20 - 30 mins for furry cons) you will learn all you have to know about the con. Grabbing the programs at the con will help help you fill in he gaps.

*And now for a Star Wars Quote*
Use the force, Luke.

It really is all you need to do.
Oh and Have fun . (That is THE reason to go...To have fun!!!)

It is my first too. I have gone to one other much smaller con last Halloween. I am taking what I know about cons from that one.

Sylverwolfe
The Heavy Metal werewolfe

Bang your head!!! Metal Health will drive you mad!