Live chatting with friends!
https://www.youtube.com/live/6k0AhObM_5U?si=Lkf7_VKfPmmvouSH

Live chatting with friends!
https://www.youtube.com/live/6k0AhObM_5U?si=Lkf7_VKfPmmvouSH

My first corporate convention
When it comes to nerd hobbies, the convention scene is bifurcated. There are local, volunteer-driven cons that put a lot of effort into building content from enthusiasts around the area. There are also the massive, national affairs that bring attention and revenue to their parents. Gaming cons moved quickly into the latter category, even if the initial efforts were modest; both GenCon and Origins came to prominence after their alignment with TSR and GAMA, respectively. And now thereโs a massive leader in the corporate con sphere: Penny Arcade Expo, or PAX. [โฆ]https://cannibalhalflinggaming.com/2025/11/27/my-first-corporate-convention/
Trying my best today to write personal emails to people I met at PAX. It was such a cool time, and I hope I'm coming across as genuine. It's getting late in the day right before a holiday though, so I'm taking a break until the weekend. I got like 1/3 of the way through this stack of business cards, zines, and games. Shit rules

3 days of PAX Unplugged was wild. I'm absolutely exhausted, barely have a voice, knees hurt, and regret nothing. Thanks for everyone who let me yell elevator pitches for @meldar16 's games, showed and played their games with me, chatted about future game concepts, and spent part of their con budget on our stuff. I'm so grateful to @alewoodgames for inviting us along for the ride, and thrilled thinking about going back next year.
PAX Unplugged Will Return to Philadelphia December 4 - 6, 2026 #paxunplugged
Another wonderful year at PAX Unplugged!
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