Not really sure where's best to post this thread but as it's related to Crimson Throne this kind of works? If it's really not at home here hopefully it can be moved?
As I was lucky enough to get the collectors edition of the new hardback Crimson Throne AP I thought it would be neat to try and gather signatures from the authors and artists who worked on it.
I know Wes Schneinder is heading to UK Games Expo and I've already asked him on Twitter if it's fine to find him and get the signature (he said yes), but as I am attending GenCon this year I was wondering how's best to go about finding other signatures there.
Firstly this isn't something I normally do so I am a little awkward about it, is there a general etiquette to requesting a signature from someone in the RP industry, or is just approaching, not interrupting conversations and politely making a requests fine?
Secondly what's the best way to find out what members of Paizo or freelancers will be at GenCon and then tracking them down once I am there?
I'm from the UK so this is kind of my one shot to get as many signatures as I can.
In my experience, the Paizo staff at Gencon is very approachable, including Wes. Adopting your general etiquette of not interrupting conversations and making your requests politely is the way to go.
I would say the best way to find out who is going to be there and where they are going to be is to ask the person you want a signature from directly, as you did with Wes. They may be able to tell you roughly when you could find them at the Paizo booth in the Hall or at certain seminars. In fact, just dropping by the Paizo booth in the Hall at times is a great way to see if any of the staffers you want to meet are around. Just be mindful that most of them have a tight work schedule they are following while there, even if it might seem like they are actually having fun!
I think it's awesome that you're traveling so far to make it to Gencon. I'll be there, too, and I hope you enjoy all that Indy has to offer!