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My First PaizoCon

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

I have a confession to make—it's been 7 years since my last convention. But that dark time in the desert will soon come to an end, because in just two months, I'll be going to PaizoCon!

I'm really looking forward to meeting some of the writers and artists whose work I've been breathing in for the last few months, such as Wayne Reynolds (whose owlbear guards the entrance to the editorial pit), Wolfgang Baur, and Greg Vaughan.

I'm also totally excited to meet our fans, the people I ultimately work for—both because gamers are a fun bunch, and also because the better I know how you all think and talk about Pathfinder, the better I'm able to ensure that our content, and particularly its language, will make sense and appeal to you. (Side note: did you know that gamer English has been held up as an example of language evolution? It's true! The phrase "to sleep someone" got a shout-out in Pinker's The Language Instinct.)

I'm determined to get in on at least one or two games, too (remember, there are just two more days to post event submissions!). On that note, I'm off to browse the event listings. I could swear I saw a reference to the Arkham Boy Scouts in there somewhere...

Judy Bauer
Editor

baron arem heshvaun

Apr 13, 2010, 12:21 AM

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Ahh Paizocon, elusive temptress !

Judy, I could activate a Runewell with the amount of envy I have toward you and others who will be rolling dice with the best of them ...

And a fair warning:

Beware Greg Vaughan, for he non too sublte and quick with charm.

Spoiler:

I have met both Gregs, but I have only seen one in his underwear. 'sigh' ;)

Zen79

Apr 13, 2010, 01:40 AM

Judy Bauer wrote:

... Wayne Reynolds (whose owlbear guards the entrance to the editorial pit) ...

Wayne Reynolds made an Owlbear illustration? In what book?

Joshua J. Frost

Apr 13, 2010, 10:29 AM

Event submissions are due Friday the 16th!

Judy Bauer Editor

Apr 13, 2010, 12:41 PM

Zen79 wrote:

Wayne Reynolds made an Owlbear illustration? In what book?

Ah, this is a sketch that Wes and Sarah evidently sweet-talked him into drawing for us at a past Gen Con, not one from a book.

Zen79

Apr 14, 2010, 03:21 AM

Judy Bauer wrote:

Zen79 wrote:
Wayne Reynolds made an Owlbear illustration? In what book?
Ah, this is a sketch that Wes and Sarah evidently sweet-talked him into drawing for us at a past Gen Con, not one from a book.

OK, I already thought I missed a new Wayne Reynolds illu.

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