Day 2 Saturday the 21st began earlier than Friday did, with the convention opening. My first even of the day was a 10:00 a.m. panel hosted by Hunter Kay Walace titled, “Book Covers with Canva.” Miss Wallace’s panel explored what kinds of image sizes and styles Canva can create, how to determine which visuals toContinue reading “Montana Midsummer: MisCon 39, part 2”
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Montana Midsummer: MisCon 39, part 1
Introduction Greetings everyone! I hope that the summer months are treating you kindly. Last weekend, from June 20th to 22nd, I traveled all the way to Missoula, Montana for MisCon 39. This is my first convention outside of Wyoming or Colorado. It’s part of my plan to explore more of geekdom. I was both excitedContinue reading “Montana Midsummer: MisCon 39, part 1”
Anew in Aurora: GhengisCon 2025
Introduction Greetings readers, and happy new year! We are back for another TTRPG convention blog! This time we are back to GhengisCon in Aurora. I will admit that I’m very excited about 2025. I’ve done research into more conventions and look forward to visiting conventions in Montana, Nebraska, and Utah in addition to my familiarContinue reading “Anew in Aurora: GhengisCon 2025”
Third time’s the Charm: Cheyenne Gaming Convention 2024
Introduction It is late April, and my convention calendar has flipped over into a new year. With this turnover comes the visit to where it started for me: Cheyenne Gaming Convention. Taking a long weekend away from the humdrum of work to recharge the social batteries is excellent. Each time I have visited, there areContinue reading “Third time’s the Charm: Cheyenne Gaming Convention 2024”
Return of the Khan: GhengisCon 2024
Introduction Greetings readers and happy new year! Yes, I know that we almost one quarter of the way into it now, but better late than never. I wanted to post something closer to the start of 2024, but I wasn’t exact sure about what to say. I digress though. It is mid February which meanContinue reading “Return of the Khan: GhengisCon 2024”
Press Start to Play: Vincon 2023
Background My last convention of the year has come and gone. It was a fantastic weekend of video games representing all stages of creation and a menagerie of pop culture memorabilia in all shapes and sizes. celebrating the medium’s history. It was an excellent reminisce of bygone times. It was Vincon. I’ve actually attended lastContinue reading “Press Start to Play: Vincon 2023”
Gamer Girl Second Act: TactiCon 2023
Introduction Welcome back readers to another convention experience. This one will highlight TactiCon, the other convention hosted by Gamer Girl Games alongside its sibling GhengisCon. If you’ve read my post about that convention or others, you’ll likely see some familiar names in this one. I hope that you enjoy the perspective and insight I giveContinue reading “Gamer Girl Second Act: TactiCon 2023”
Coming Full Circle: The 2023 Cheyenne Gaming Convention
Introduction Time to return to where it started on the friendly grounds of the Red Lion Hotel. The one year anniversary of convention reporting and the first convention I’ve gone to. After spreading my wings a little bit for Fort Collins Comic Con and GhengisCon, it almost felt like a homecoming. Now it was timeContinue reading “Coming Full Circle: The 2023 Cheyenne Gaming Convention”
Amazement in Aurora: GhengisCon 2023
A new year has appeared on our calendars and we are already one quarter of the way done. I hope that you’ve started the year off on a good foot. For me, the new year means new knowledge. Specifically, the times and dates of more conventions which I could visit. And this is one ofContinue reading “Amazement in Aurora: GhengisCon 2023”
From the PCRT Archives: Hofrock and Ferguson present: Cinema West
Originally published in the Platte County Record-Times April 20, 2022 WHEATLAND, WY -– The renovations are almost complete. The opening movie has been selected. The popcorn is finally perfect. Cinema West, located at the corner of Gilchrest and 10th Streets, will be reopened and ready for business April 22. Cinema West is under the operationContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Hofrock and Ferguson present: Cinema West”