2009 Blizzcon...!

[Mirina]

Got my 2 tickets this weekend, will be my first time going.

Any pointers for a first time visitor to blizzcon?

I was also kinda wondering.... I get serious hate on Twisting Nether for running the 4 sham's around (one in particular said he would stab my face- my reply was my address and told him not to come during dinnertime) is there a really distinct attitude when you let out that you multibox? If I need to bring my sack of door knobs I would like a heads up!

Anyways I am really stoked and am hoping to meet some more boxers and see different views of the art.

Wear comfortable shoes :>

But seriously, there's a Target close by--I would recommend stopping in (assuming you're flying and not local) and grabbing some water and some granola bars to keep in your hotel room. The food is incredibly expensive at the Hall (to be expected). If you have a car, there's a GREAT shopping center right down the street with PF Changs, CPK, M&S Grill, Cheesecake Factory, etc. I went there several times for dinner. PACK COLD MEDICINE. You will need it because you are bound to catch something being around a ton of people with different hygiene expectations than yourself. I caught a nasty cold after the first day, and seriously wanted to shoot myself on the flight back home--I've never been in such pain in my life. Best airport (if flying) to fly into is SNA. It may cost a little more, but it's a very convienent airport.

The Hilton is a decent hotel. You pay for the "decency," but it's nice. There's a lot of events that people throw there too--there was a pool party last year, and a lot of the Blizz employees crash there too--they were hanging out in the bar after the Con wrapped in the evenings, and Neth checked in right after me (and she's sooo damn cute!). Try to NOT eat at the Hilton (also a given) because you get raped on the cost of food.

On the first day, I would wait about an hour after the doors open before heading over. The line was WHOA long last year, and I think I toured every part of the building while winding around to the front doors.

No laptops allowed in the halls. They do search bags. I took my work laptop (only thing small enough to fit in my luggage, my alienware is too big) and stuck it into the in-room safe when I wasn't there.

I didn't advertise that I multiboxed when I was there--I know Vyndree had bags made last year (was slightly behind her in the store line) and I'm sure that people would get pissed (gogo nerdrage) but I didn't really deal with any yambags about it. The only thing you'll have to probably deal with are the PvPers going on about how leet they are

Have a good trip!