Game On Expo

This event used to be good for AA and Vendors. This year they swapped buildings and increased the cost of tables for everyone. They promised a new layout and closer access to the front but all of us were in the very back beyond the celebrities, arcades and a weird wrestling arena. The staff this year was ok. I heard a lot of upset from cosplay friends about their contest organization. I witnessed some issues firsthand like the Maids booing the con and whoever the mc was narrating over the audio. I also heard about the line on Friday.

There was also a lot of confusion during load in and out. Some people were told no wagons or carts while others were allowed them. The space allocation was also rough. It just felt really rushed. Most didn't make their tables back so there's a lot chatter about not going back. I don't know, it was just a bit of a mess and the con itself doesn't seem to want to own up to their mistakes. It's not the only con in AZ having issues right now. Seems there are a bunch of owners making bad decisions that hurt us locals and artists.

We did fairly well at this convention. The attendance was good, the only problem was layout? Everything is thrown into one place, (artist alley, guests, cosplayers, etc) so the hall tends to be a bit loud. But otherwise attendance was strong!