2011

The Coolness Scale

After a jam-packed-busy Friday for this reporter, Saturday has been my “easy” day so far. Having a lull in panels to review and having lost the fight for the last slice-of-life-cake, I will now add some non-dairy-whipped-topping-fluff to the Daily Dragon content. Let us presume, for argument’s sake, that the only important measure of worth in our society is not… Read more →

Dragon*Con 2011 Charity Auction

Up for auction at this Dragon*Con: Gold Leaf Special Edition Pathfinder Core Rulebook. Only 100 copies of this book were produced. Originally only given to members of Paizo’s staff at the time of product launch. This copy has been autographed by of the fine folks at Paizo Publishing.  Sun, 10AM Regency V, Hyatt. At the Silent Auction, Sun 8AM, Galleria,… Read more →

The Parade: It’s All Elemental

Everyone should have the opportunity to be in the Dragon*Con parade. It’s a great way to be part of the con and meet a lot of cool people. This was my first year in the parade, even though it’s my eighth year at the con. I wanted to branch out and try something new. There was a call for participants… Read more →

Celebrating 35 Years: Terry Brooks and Del Rey

In Hanover C-E (H) was bestselling author Terry Brooks and Del Rey’s senior editor Betsy Mitchell. It was obvious there was a wonderful working relationship between the two.  Brooks, now in his 35th year as a published author, talked about his writing. He sees himself as an “adventure writer” rather than a SF writer. His new series, Legends of Shannara,… Read more →

Be A Part Of Science Fiction History Next Year!

The 2012 World Science Fiction convention, Chicon 7, will be held in Chicago over Labor Day weekend. Stop by their fan table in the Hyatt (by the Art Show) to learn how you can participate in WorldCon without missing Dragon*Con! Learn about the Hugo Awards and how you can help decide the winners!

Doctor Who: Davies vs. Moffat

Doctor Who: Davies vs. Moffat

The “Doctor Who:  Davies vs. Moffat” panel in the Brit Track took place in the Hilton Crystal Ballroom at 7:00PM on Friday night. Panelists Caro MacCully, Alan Siler, and Robert Bowen began the proceedings by engaging the audience in a group performance of the Torchwood theme song while a Captain Jack cosplayeress stood up high and tried to look very… Read more →

Blood Drive Figures for Friday

We are smashing last years numbers! Dragon*Con people are the best bleeders! 878 people attempted to give whole blood. 777 people successfully donated resulting in 2,249 units of blood gathered. 752 successful whole blood gathered. Our two-day total is 1764 people! Y’all rock. Keep it up!

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