ConsimWorld Expo 2008

Discuss any tips you would like to share on how to best prepare and enable the best CSW Expo 2008 experience possible.

I'm going to be authoring an article on recommended suggestions to help everyone prepare for the best Expo experience possible. I will probably limit the article to a "Top 10 Tips" piece. Given the limited scope of my coverage, I would welcome hearing from past expo attendees on what their advice to others would be.

Pretty much all the food near the hotel is very good, but for a tight budget, try Fatburger, which is just on the other side of the street, or Jack in the Box down the street a few blocks. I haven't been to Consimworld in a couple years, so there might be some other options now. There is a Taco Bell, but you'll need a car to get there. I'll have my truck there, so I'll be making some runs to Taco Bell if anyone wants to make a "run for the border".

Hints by Ric:

1. Bring a Hat. No kidding! The first year I was there I didn't really understand how HOT it is there (I'm from Michigan). I didn't wear a hat when I went out in the sun and it was a killer for me. Not sunburn, I was sick. Now I make sure I have a hat and stick to the shade as much as possible when I'm out doors.

2. I find a brisk walk up the Butte behind the hotel in the early morning each day is an excellent way to get me ready for a good gaming day. Just make sure to do it early! Before breakfast is best.

3. Don't be shy to ask about a game that you haven't played before and see others playing. I find everyone is more then willing to chat about the game they are playing, just so long as you don't "butt into" the game.

4. Bring a copy of a game you'd like play, even if no one signed up for it. Sometimes games wrap up early and it's nice to have a backup.

5. Be ready to play! If it's a game you haven't played before do all you can to get ready. Find a copy of the rules and at least give them a once over. If you have the game, set up something and push things around a bit.

6. Have FUN!! This is the greatest war gaming event in the world, and its great because YOU are there!

My absolutely favorite lunch place is across the street and it's called something like 49ers Sandwiches or something along those lines. It's a sub place and they are cheap and absolutely delicious. I generally get a sandwich there each day for lunch and bring it back to eat alongside the free pasta salad, chips, and drinks offered in the snack hut. Can't be beat. With the free buffet breakfast (or factored into the cost of attending and room rates and paid for ahead of time anyway) you really only need to pay normal prices for dinner!