
Laithoron |

Disclaimer: Long-time customer, 1st-time poster...
Greetings all,
Being that we are all gamers and/or Sci-Fantasy fans here, I was hoping to pick Your brains about something...
Even though I've played D&D for many years and visited ren faires for almost as long, I've never had the opportunity to attend any actual conventions. While at the GA Ren Faire this past weekend, I met a few "rennies" who were planning to attend Dragon*Con in Atlanta this year. Sadly, since the faire was ending and everyone had to go their separate ways I didn't have time to learn more about the Con. Since Dragon*Con lacks any forums more modern than UseNet groups *shudder* and my acquaintances mentioned they visited these forums, I thought I'd try here instead.
Since I've only visited ren faires so far, is it appropriate to wear a costume when attending Dragon*Con or is that sort of thing only done at the anime', Star Trek and Star Wars conventions? Honestly, I love opportunities to get dressed-up and as an elven prince, I have quite a large wardrobe to choose from. However, if I'd be the only guy there in "garb" (as we rennies call it) then that would be just a wee bit awkward. ;-)
BTW, if any of You attend either the Charlotte, Raleigh or Atlanta ren faires, I have some photo albums on my website's forums and would love to catch-up and share photos or stories with You:
http://forums.worldsunknown.com/index.php?board=62.0
Nai eruanna Ilúvataro maruvalyë,
(May it be that the grace of Ilúvatar comes to dwell with You,)
—Laithoron Aernelóth, aka Michael
Prince of Loch Thallen
Ambassador to the Atani
www.worldsunknown.com

Lilith |

Not a "renrat" (and I mean that in the nicest possible way) but I can understand the dress code question (being in the SCA myself). Haven't been to a convention, either, so I don't know how I can help out.
But, what I can say is if they can't take a person walking around in a cloak, then whatinhell are they playing roleplaying games for? :-D No matter what you do or what clothes you plan to wear, have fun!!

DarthMTS47 |

Dragon*Con has a website at: www.dragoncon.org
If you check out the "Links/Photos" link on the left Navigation bar, and select any of the links under "Fan Photo Galleries" you will see that there are quite a few people that attend Dragon*Con dressed in costumes (some not hardly dressed at all!). Personally, I have seen quite a few Ren costumes in the past (as my wife is one of them).
I hope that helps to answer your question - I plan on being there in costume, just not sure what yet...
-DarthMTS47

Shadowcat7 |

Just to reinforce the previous post, it would not be out of the ordinary at all to dress up at DragonCon. I've been going for the past 10 years or so & have only seen the number of different costumes there increase.
One thing, though. It is much more a "pop culture" convention rather than a gaming convention. Don't let that keep you away, though. You'll have a blast no matter what part of the "culture" you're in to.
And, of course, there is plenty of gaming going on as well...

Laithoron |

EDIT: (Where did the edit button go?)
Speaking of good company, something led me to peruse garenfest.com again and I had a happy discovery: the last day of Atlanta's ren faire is June 4th, *not* Memorial Day!
Which is to say, that's one last rally of costumed fellowship before the siege of summer sets in. If any of You live close enough, I hope to see You there on Saturday and Sunday. Otherwise, perhaps we'll meet up at DragonCon. :)