2016 Megacon Orlando Experience

Admin/ June 1, 2016/ Anime, Books, Movies, Video Games

I finally made a return to Megacon Orlando this year.  And while my costume was pretty lacking, (lame Sith Inquisitor Costume) I got a chance to take photos with plenty of Cos-players that did characters justice.

Some of my favorites were: (Yes that hideous man in the dark robes is me)

Edea (Final Fantasy 8)

Zero/Lelouch Lamperouge (Code Geass)

Robin (Fire Emblem Awakening)

Roy Mustang (Fullmetal Alchemist)

Morrigan (Dragon Age)

Like I said above, my cosplay sucked

But that was not all I did.  As I explored the convention and braved past the hordes of Deadpools, Captain Americas, and Poison Ivys, I met with individuals who like myself are looking to create works of art.

One group that I want to give a shout out to on this blog post would be PWNs: A Game of Strategic Mayhem.  It is a really fun strategy game that take place on a board and feels like a new game each time.  If you want to check them out,  do so here.  This is a Kickstarter that I have already contributed to, and you should as well.

I am hoping that with me being so close to getting work of my own published, that my next major destination will be Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA. I have been told that Megacon is nothing in comparison to this much larger event.  I have plans to volunteer as knowing who runs the machines at this vital meeting of talented individuals may help me get to a better future, which in turn allows me to do my part to help other aspiring artists.

I certainly enjoyed my time at Megacon 2016, but there is a dark side to the fun.  I was alerted before I entered the convention that the workers had been especially mistreated this year.  their pay had been cut, and the number of individuals working had been shafted.  This translated into some oddities at the event, and hearing complaints of patrons that was directed at the workers who were not the real culprit left a sour taste in my mouth.  Remember how hard these people work to make these events the unforgettable experiences they are.

Thanks for the fun this year.  Dragoncon, I’m coming for you next