Ever Shambling Onwards...

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KapCon 24 in Wellington was, at roughly 18,800 kilometers, probably the furthest I’ve travelled for a spot of gaming, given than I’d have to leave the planet to go further (or find a convention in Dunedin or Christchurch, which are technically further).  I’m game for going further, but I suspect budget and convention availability would be a hindrance.

This was my first KapCon (but not K’s – she’s a regular) – and I enjoyed it immensely. I’m unlikely to be there every time as it’s a bit far to go… but I fully intend to go again.  If the logistics were easier, I’d even be interested in having a crack at running games (hell, even getting involved in helping with the flagship LARP – that kind of thing is in my wheelhouse, after all). Next time I come along, I’ll certainly have a crack at running something, though.

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Originally published at Eggwhite's Eggbox. You can comment here or there.

Pre-Flight Checks

A couple of months ago, my employers decided that it would be a good idea to send me out to India at some point to talk user interface and user experience with the team members out here. Always keen to do such things (and not averse to going to india on the company dime) I said “okay”.

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