Sunday - See You Next Year
Cards, dice, and miniatures alike have been packed away in cardboard for the long trek home. The best four days in gaming are over for another year, and the countdown to next year's Gen Con has started. That said, we've still got Sunday's share of action to share with you. One last day of insane costumes, characters, and concepts? Don't mind if I do.
Elsa-Zero! #cosplay #GenCon pic.twitter.com/OLKnnP2XaX
— Tranny Of Dragons (@OriginalOestrus) August 17, 2014
Quite tired this morning. But going to suit up in Jeleva and try to hit the convention floor hard!
— christine sprankle (@cspranklerun) August 17, 2014
(Adam) The masses right before the exhibitor hall opened on the last day of @Gen_Con. Wow. pic.twitter.com/5Lkd11Xl4B
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 17, 2014
(Adam) @UltraProIntl showed me some future products. The "cube" box internals look amazing for board gaming too. pic.twitter.com/wyn1eGMFWM
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 17, 2014
(Adam) Got a quick run through of @wizkidsgames upcoming @Wizards_DnD Attack Wing. I'm pulling the trigger October. pic.twitter.com/p2SdA47EbM
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 17, 2014
(Adam) Caught a friendly, quiet moment with @DreamtimeDrinne's Stocking Tiger. It's frenetic here in the hall! pic.twitter.com/LdOM8FPFG5
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 17, 2014
Jeleva sighted at #GenCon2014 #MTG events! (@cspranklerun is amaaaaaazing!) pic.twitter.com/4WggHhcGVv
— Aaron Hamer (@ahtweet) August 17, 2014
Briefly detained by TSA so that I could show my metal dice were not a threat to national security. #GenConProblems
— Jim Butcher (@longshotauthor) August 17, 2014
Little bit of Cosplay flavor at GenCon2014 - http://t.co/F7TffSXf9Z
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 17, 2014
(Adam) I'm looking forward to seeing the video on Captain's Wager. Gambling in a card game? Yes, @GreyFoxGames! pic.twitter.com/ZNp65ckKt4
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 17, 2014
Resting for a sec with @postrk #gencon pic.twitter.com/S92WYWLiPS
— christine sprankle (@cspranklerun) August 17, 2014
This child is EVERYTHING #cute #baby #pokemon #gencon http://t.co/ziI80yvuk0
— Andrew Magrini (@A_Magrini) August 17, 2014
(Adam) @TomLaPilleMagic is hard at work cubing. Seriously, it's part of his job in R&D for @wizards_magic! pic.twitter.com/BGOuYkj4Bd
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 17, 2014
(Adam) Winding down @Gen_Con behind the @CoolStuffInc booth. Goodbye everyone! pic.twitter.com/hwqWOHmbLw
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 17, 2014
Saturday - Game Time
Now we're into the thick of things. Gen Con is home to more games and cosplay than anyone knows what to do with. Characters and concepts from across genres and fandoms collide to create something truly exceptional. So take a look around at what people are seeing on the floor at Gen Con, and get a sneak peek at some of the games that will be coming your way soon, as well as the crazy characters playing them.
(Adam) I love the wild details that go into these oversized @Gen_Con models of tiny miniatures. pic.twitter.com/9iUF0r1rQO
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 16, 2014
(Adam) I tried @LegionSupplies game Foretold: Rise of a God. Was solid fun. Definitely picking it up soon. pic.twitter.com/k408n1mUMQ
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 16, 2014
Baby's First Gen Con. (Those chubby little legs! Love it.) #GenCon pic.twitter.com/PFImWq9KFX
— Tranny Of Dragons (@OriginalOestrus) August 16, 2014
(Adam) I've been looking for more #MTG cosplay at @Gen_Con. Instead, I was judged four times over. pic.twitter.com/UXu9bsoRYF
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 16, 2014
Some Planeswalkers made an appearance at #GenCon Can you guess who is behind the costume? #mtg pic.twitter.com/SG9mX2fc1C
— Elaine Chase (@ElaineChase) August 16, 2014
Elspeth wants to know what is going on #GenCon #mtg pic.twitter.com/rwSaHsDSEp
— Elaine Chase (@ElaineChase) August 16, 2014
(Adam) @privateerpress always has an oversized awesome of one of their miniatures. I love these things. pic.twitter.com/S1MtghUAqN
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 16, 2014
(Adam) While writing in the press room some of the best cosplay I've seen at @Gen_Con wandered in. Epic. pic.twitter.com/znmIESaLlv
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 16, 2014
Lady Ajani, looking FEROSH! #GenCon #rawr pic.twitter.com/4tBXVcGcWc
— Tranny Of Dragons (@OriginalOestrus) August 16, 2014
Saw a demo version of @jhager's Captain's Wager, coming soon from @GreyFoxGames pic.twitter.com/9SCK2wNP1J
— Jonathan H. Liu (@jonathanhliu) August 16, 2014
Breaking Bad Cube lives on at #GenCon! pic.twitter.com/qGeYMqG3GU
— Eric Klug (@klug_alters) August 16, 2014
Balloon LEGO Man! #cosplay #GenCon pic.twitter.com/7ybLkUagQM
— Tranny Of Dragons (@OriginalOestrus) August 16, 2014
ALL HAIL THE GLOW CLOUD. pic.twitter.com/a8xSIBeYxk
— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) August 16, 2014
(Adam) Playing @KillerRobotGame's hilarious Legendary Showdown with @THEJRRR at @Gen_Con is sweet. pic.twitter.com/qeYtStoG6q
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 16, 2014
But first! Let me take a Worldwaker selfie! #mtg #gencon pic.twitter.com/jNIcldlTaA
— christine sprankle (@cspranklerun) August 16, 2014
Khaaaaaaaan! http://t.co/r0Tx0fwgMt
— Brian Kibler (@bmkibler) August 16, 2014
"What kind of pose should we do?"
"We'll wing it... That's a bat pun."
#cosplay pic.twitter.com/zXE7Xok0AE
— Gavin Verhey (@GavinVerhey) August 16, 2014
(Adam) @THEJRRR gave me a nice wooden deck box from @geekchiclabs. Unexpected but awesome! pic.twitter.com/QkJlghISOe
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 16, 2014
(Adam) The bourbon bread pudding at @Harryandizzys is out of control. A great way to end another day of @Gen_Con. pic.twitter.com/HWcl7YvoOr
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 17, 2014
(Adam) This one's for you, @Marshall_LR. pic.twitter.com/lWPXw5QZj1
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 17, 2014
Friday - Gen Con Proper
Now Gen Con has begun in earnest. Games of every kind as far as the eye can see. Old favorites, shiny new toys, and thousands of new friends to play them with. Here we've collected just a few of the personalities, possibilities, and promises that Gen Con has in store.
If you're a magic the gathering art fan check this out. pic.twitter.com/CR0ALObCWP
— brian (@propsofprophecy) August 15, 2014
If you're at GenCon and haven't gotten one of these yet then go pick one up from Jeff Menges in artist alley! pic.twitter.com/RgxHnCFDmC
— Jason (@RealEvilGenius) August 15, 2014
Got to see @DreamtimeDrinne and Stocking Tiger over @Max_protection's Booth at #2539 pic.twitter.com/xouJkRpLsN
— DirectDamageCast (@DirectDamCast) August 15, 2014
We found @cspranklerun again. She's has an amazing Liliana Vess cosplay today. Find more at http://t.co/vvNJjO2KOW pic.twitter.com/qOKo8iM70z
— Pastimes (@pastimesonline) August 15, 2014
(Adam) In non-#MTG awesome I tried Conquest of Speros by @GreyFoxGames. pic.twitter.com/WbpvNxMrVD
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 15, 2014
(Adam) It's hard to see but it's hand management and resource control with meeples. pic.twitter.com/XKjKZ0sDat
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 15, 2014
(Adam) In the end I narrowly lost by 1 point. I'm hooked. Thanks @GreyFoxGames. pic.twitter.com/O5Z0tZOBT7
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 15, 2014
An entire city is being built out of trading cards #gencon http://t.co/LUVe2yXYeA
— Andrew Magrini (@A_Magrini) August 15, 2014
(Adam) Did someone say #InVintage? At @Gen_Con, it was @Sarterus. #MTG pic.twitter.com/zoPYLjtcOp
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 15, 2014
Commander at #gencon! http://t.co/OtFNPDEACJ
— Andrew Magrini (@A_Magrini) August 15, 2014
(Adam) @Squirrel_Token was happy to pick up a play mat as a winner. "Gotta do double thumbs up." @Gen_Con is awesome. pic.twitter.com/KgvjUle3eX
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 15, 2014
(Adam) Just lost 12 24/24's and 12 14/14's. I deserved it. #CMDR pic.twitter.com/7c4AlBZKfE
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 15, 2014
(Adam) Elesh Norn after Martial Coup for 13 was enough. 2 hour #CMDR ends at some point. @Gen_Con is so much fun. pic.twitter.com/G3zvhYWTMo
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 15, 2014
(Adam) Today, @cspranklerun is Liliana. She was looking forward to unleashing her power upon @Gen_Con. pic.twitter.com/T38gfaXBDI
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 15, 2014
(Adam) Paul has been coming to @Gen_Con for over 10 years, but started playing #MTG and #CMDR 2 years ago. Loves it. pic.twitter.com/cLCoCot9z6
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 15, 2014
(Adam) Saw #MTG nails here at @Gen_Con. I look forward to what @EspionageMakeup might do in the future. (Rancor FTW!) pic.twitter.com/M6usG9HHpB
— Adam Styborski (@the_stybs) August 15, 2014
I am the Easter egg of #gencon. #GenCon2014
— rk post (@postrk) August 15, 2014
(Adam) Resleeving a double sleeved #CMDR deck is rough. At @Gen_Con at least there's people to talk to! pic.twitter.com/JwJ9rnoD03
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 15, 2014
d20Pro touchscreen gaming table from Mesa Mundi.https://t.co/4BsYd0IqIj @T1Forest @propsofprophecy
— Jason (@RealEvilGenius) August 15, 2014
(Adam) @GavinVerhey giving an on-the-fly ruling while @klug_alters and more team draft #MTGCNS. Only at @Gen_Con. pic.twitter.com/PTJqHdTiHK
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 15, 2014
(Adam) Over at the @Wizards_DnD area, my favorite Forgotten Realms character Drizzt looks epic. pic.twitter.com/eQ54h2YATG
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 15, 2014
My godfather impression, lording over the cocktail shrimp of @Harryandizzys with @AlteredCity, @A_Magrini, and more. pic.twitter.com/WSVmGu5yrk
— Adam Styborski (@the_stybs) August 16, 2014
How to propose to your GF at GenCon step 1: get a custom dice bag made in her favorite colors. pic.twitter.com/LSYcvveUKj
— Jason (@RealEvilGenius) August 16, 2014
How to propose to your GF at GenCon step 2: add a nice dice set to the bag (I used crystal caste dwarf metal dice) pic.twitter.com/a58p7bQfaq
— Jason (@RealEvilGenius) August 16, 2014
How to propose to your GF at GenCon step 3: add ring box to dice bag pic.twitter.com/Qi1M1TWXqD
— Jason (@RealEvilGenius) August 16, 2014
How to propose to your GF at GenCon step 4: ask your GF to permanently join your adventuring party while she opens the dice bag.
— Jason (@RealEvilGenius) August 16, 2014
After dinner was even better #GenCon pic.twitter.com/Eytpi3WRki
— Jason (@RealEvilGenius) August 16, 2014
Thursday - And So It Begins
Thousands of gamers have made their way to Indianapolis for Gen Con. The result? An incredible melting pot of communities, passions, and opportunities. There are games of all kinds, cosplayers and artists to meet, and all kinds of experiences you can only have at Gen Con. Not only that, but there are thousands of people there looking to share an incredible weekend with each other in Indianapolis. When this many people come together and share the things that they're excited about, there's no limit to the kind of awesome things that can come out of it. Today is just the beginning.
About ready to open!! #gencon http://t.co/n4QP1TeGlP
— Andrew Magrini (@A_Magrini) August 14, 2014
I like that Marchesa (@cspranklerun) is wandering the #MTG hall at @Gen_Con. pic.twitter.com/8KWbwOC2Hp
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 14, 2014
Got some new shirts this year including The Affordable Cleric Act designed by @dmeconis #ThanksObama #gencon2014 pic.twitter.com/Qu2QMME7sB
— Table Titans (@tabletitans) August 14, 2014
Iello's Zombie 15' display had an impressive level of detail #GenCon pic.twitter.com/9fjn4yen0y
— CoolStuffInc.com (@CoolStuffInc) August 14, 2014
If you want a @thedecktease sticker and a hug, I have big, red hair, a black shirt, and a sticker on my badge. Come say hello! #GenCon
— Erin Campbell (@OriginalOestrus) August 14, 2014
Star realms is ready for GenCon. Let's see how long it lasts! #starrealms #gencon2014 pic.twitter.com/vFBChvyZot
— Darwin Kastle (@DarwinKastle) August 14, 2014
I MET R.A SALVATORE! #gencon has been utterly amazing! Going to hop into a commander pod in a bit :D pic.twitter.com/cqGuzPT99Z
— christine sprankle (@cspranklerun) August 14, 2014
Give that we don't have to go through airport security, this may have happened. #MrPGenCon pic.twitter.com/bCUW2YZ628
— Mr. P (@thingsMrPthinks) August 14, 2014
Loving the food truck set up at @gen_con! Got a ren faire style turkey leg. http://t.co/afg0abOXpP
— Brian Kibler (@bmkibler) August 14, 2014
The exhibitor hall has shut down, but we're going to catch up with @GreyFoxGames tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/CoZEjcfhw5
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 14, 2014
So glad I got to see @cspranklerun in the dealer hall at #gencon2014. Can't wait to see tomorrow's cosplay! pic.twitter.com/o9E1SF6iJ5
— Corey Krause (@phkz24) August 14, 2014
(Heather) I want all the things @the_stybs is seeing at #gencon2014 but mostly these: pic.twitter.com/nwfGqG4Yty
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 14, 2014
If you want to have @tnielsenart sign for you at @Gen_Con tomorrow, this is what to expect from today: Always a line! pic.twitter.com/u4mKzWdYl5
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 14, 2014
Fixin' to roast @klug_alters's Pro Tour cube at Gen Con. pic.twitter.com/e0boz6qvBe
— Kranny (@kstube) August 14, 2014
Wednesday - Pre-Gen Con Bash with Gathering Magic
It's the eve of Gen Con. Thousands of gamers are flocking to Indianapolis for the best four days in gaming, where there's no end to the awesome experiences to be had over the course of the weekend. Gen Con may not have started, but there's no reason we can't start the weekend off with a bang at the Gathering Magic Party at Kilroy's Bar n' Grille. Take a quick peek inside the Gathering Magic Bash and check back throughout the weekend for more awesome people, games and stories from Gen Con, both here and on Twitter.
I'm @Gen_Con bound! See you at @kilroysindy tonight for @GatheringMagic's hangout! pic.twitter.com/wKn0BwLkyq
— Adam Styborski (@the_stybs) August 13, 2014
(Adam) We're getting set up to see you at @kilroysindy for our pre-@Gen_Con bash. See you here in an hour! pic.twitter.com/c28jm1y275
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 13, 2014
The few arrived a half hour early. We had something for then anyway. #GMatGC2014 pic.twitter.com/Of9G56KBdL
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 13, 2014
The @GatheringMagic party is packed! Amazing people amazing food going to be an amazing night!
— christine sprankle (@cspranklerun) August 14, 2014
Our table at the Gathering Magic party. :D pic.twitter.com/7k8zK3utLU
— Jason (@RealEvilGenius) August 13, 2014
Having made it to the @GatheringMagic #GMatGC2014 bash, Mr. P prepares to try to make friends. Oh dang. #MrPGenCon pic.twitter.com/hEDc0hyUZ8
— Mr. P (@thingsMrPthinks) August 13, 2014
Longtime readers will remember @bweisko and @AlteredCity. pic.twitter.com/v6ClDYZmAS
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 14, 2014
The trio of @DreamtimeDrinne, @OriginalOestrus, and @cspranklerun are having fun. #GMatGC2014 pic.twitter.com/qR9aOHtbr3
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 14, 2014
If you left earlier you missed out on meeting @tnielsenart. #GMatGC2014 pic.twitter.com/YG2nJWv3Kl
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 14, 2014
Hanging with @GavinVerhey and @uselessend, friends for over a decade with each other. #GMatGC2014 pic.twitter.com/PyJMbNc4rF
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 14, 2014
GenCon!! pic.twitter.com/Bi3aTvM7m4
— Helene Bergeot (@HeleneBergeot) August 14, 2014
Hanging with @tnielsenart, @HeleneBergeot, @cspranklerun, and more at @GatheringMagic's party. Just awesome. pic.twitter.com/nin2To44Ro
— Adam Styborski (@the_stybs) August 14, 2014
Wonderful evening with @tnielsenart @cspranklerun @HeleneBergeot #GenCon pic.twitter.com/qvH27eObAp
— Andrew Magrini (@A_Magrini) August 14, 2014
Hall of Famer @bmkibler arrived just as the crowd thinned out. #GMatGC2014 pic.twitter.com/XVMtoprYZp
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 14, 2014
"This was the most wonderful night." Well thanks, @tnielsenart. #GMatGC2014 pic.twitter.com/kCxNHD387S
— Gathering Magic (@GatheringMagic) August 14, 2014