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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

In "All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions," your hosts Ben and Quarex discuss how to prepare for, how to get to, and how to have the best time at gaming conventions. We interview the people who attend, exhibit, and yes even run gaming conventions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:28

Episode 128: Origins Exhibit Hall Interviews, Part 1

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2025/06/24

Both Ben and Quarex were at Origins Game Fair for all five days of this historic 50th anniversary, and we spoke with so many great exhibitors. On this episode, we highlight some of the publishers with new and newish releases at Origins. Thanks to:Sabrina at Ludoliminal Games, who was releasing an early GOTC candidate "Uh Oh Dino"Heather at 9th Level Games, who just released the second edition of the Nazi-punching space opera Rebel ScumBreeze at Zephyr Workshop, whose Second Ignition of AEGIS:

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19:47

Episode 127: Call of Ctholumbhus

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2025/06/17

Are you ready for the 50th anniversary of Origins Game Fair? It's here on Wednesday morning!EVENTS!Origins Events: https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2025 Games on Demand: https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2025/schedule/1695 Blood on the Clocktower: https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2025/schedule/7160 Builders of Baldur's Gate: https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2025/schedule/6909They Keep Killing Thomas:

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26:57

Episode 126: Live Auction and Consignment Shops at...

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2025/06/10

On this episode, Ben and Quarex interview Josh Berling, who is the other TOVA auctioneer for the Gen Con Live Auction (link), as well as the magician behind the Valhalla charity auction on Saturday night in the Indiana Convention Center. Josh weaves tales about his first auction experience in Milwaukee, his favorite auction memories throughout the years, and why you'll want to be in the audience for the auction this year. But first, we also talk about the return of the Origins Consignment Shop

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11:04

Episode 125: Getting Ready for Origins 50

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2025/06/04

With Origins coming up this month, Quarex and Ben help you prepare for all the fun you can have at the 50th anniversary show. Highlights include: Tournament of Pieces (link)Paint and Take (link)Origins Special Guests (link)Attend trade day (link)Game Based Education Therapy Conference (link)And don't forget: Watch Quarex play “Heart of Darkness” with Origins special guest Andrew E.C. Gaska (link)Get tickets to our live recording on Thursday at 8 pm (link) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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33:03

Episode 124: Bringing Your Kids to Conventions

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2025/05/27

Ahead of a summer of massive Rushmore conventions, Ben and Quarex sit down to discuss whether and how to best bring kids to gaming conventions. Replete with real world advice from the preeminent podcasters on the topic, we're not joking when we say you won't want to miss this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:07

Episode 123: It's Never Too Early to Get Ready for...

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2025/05/22

While your hosts Quarex and Ben are gearing up for the 50th Anniversary of Origins next month, there are still plenty of things our dreamers want to know about Gen Con. We're talking shoes, shots, bags, and lockers. We're talking about our wish lists and dreams for the exhibit hall. We're talking thieves of yore and the shuttering of the forums. Most importantly -- we're talking the likelihood of another sell out—because the easiest way to miss out on the best four days in gaming is to wait too long

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18:01

Episode 122: Giving Blood at Gaming Conventions

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2025/05/20

On this episode, Quarex and Ben talk with Joe Smiddie-Brush, the blood drive chair of the Heinlein Society, who has partnered with Gen Con to arrange for the blood drive, which is entering its 19th year at the convention! Wow!!!Important links:The Heinlein SocietyGen Con Blood DriveThe Blood Drive's partner, Dscryb, who coordinates much of the swag for donorsDonate blood with last year's Gen Con blood drive partner, Versiti!The Notebooks of Lazarus Long, by the titular Heinlein himselfAnd if you're

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26:59

Episode 121: Gen Con on the Cheap

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2025/05/15

On this episode, Ben and Quarex share their tips and tricks on how to do Gen Con without spending too much money. Topics include travel options to Indy, lodging in and around the situation, food/drink/alcohol, free badges, low cost/now cost events and seminars, and things to do around the city. Even if you're not the most frugal attendee, you might be able to glean some insights from the combined experience of the hosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:03

Episode 120: Two Guarantees in Life—Convention...

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2025/05/13

On this episode, Ben and Quarex review the conventions we attended thus far in 2025... other than Gary Con, Adepticon, and Awesome Con. Congress of GamersWinter WarGamiConDreamationGameface ConMoComConUnpub FestKobold ConC2E2Chaosium ConFinal 3 ConDid you attend any conventions during this time that we didn't cover? You can send us a Dreamer Dispatch at the following link! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:24

Episode 119: Matt from Lurking Fears

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2025/05/08

On this episode, Quarex and Ben talk with Matt from the Lurking Fears GM Group! Matt regales us with his tales of starting and maintaining one of the best Lurking Fear website (link)Publishers they work with (link)Sign up to be a GM! (link) You can also catch a game with them at Origins Game Fair (link to Tabletop Events) and even Gen Con (link to event catalog)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:53

Episode 118: The Biggest Gen Con Event Catalog Ever

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2025/05/06

On a day where the fourth might have been with us, the Gen Con event catalog definitely joined in all its Midichlorian glory. When you can find all the events on the official page (link) or the Gen Con 2025 Event DB page (link), your hosts Quarex and Ben picked out some events you'll want to check out:The Necromancer's Curse for Fabula Ultima (link)Deathwise5E, the Thousand Dollar experience (link)Coffee Klatch with Michael A. Stackpole (link)Punch Nazis on Mars (link)Bees, Beer, and the Hip: a

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13:17

Episode 117: All About Cruise Cons

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2025/04/29

On this episode, your hosts Quarex and Ben discuss the latest phenomenon in gaming conventions -- con cruises! We discuss the why, the whether, and the cruises you can book, including: JoCo Cruise Dice Tower CruiseD3/B3 at SeaCongress of Gamers Cruise Session... and more! And don't forget that after over a decade of promising, Real ID is taking effect in May! You won't want to miss it, especially if you are flying anywhere between now and Gen Con. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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28:44

Episode 116: May We Interest You in Some Conventions...

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2025/04/24

On this episode, we talk about the conventions you want to know about between May 1 and September 2, including:Buckeye Game Fest, Midwest Games Fest, Farmageddon, Congress of Gamers Spring Session, Shirecon, Dungeon Con, PAX East, Geekway to the West, OrakCon, Game Market (Chiba City, Japan), Thy Geekdom Con, Fargo CoreCon Halfoween, Balticon, StrategiCon Gamex, Rooks Con, LinCon,ChupacabraCon Gaming Convention, KublaCon, Dream Con, CanGames, UK Games Expo, Magstock, SaltCON Summer, CNY RPG Con,

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28:41

Episode 115: Convention Recruiting

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2025/04/22

In the furious vortex of March and April conventions, Quarex and Ben carved out some time in the recording schedule to discuss how you can convince your friends to join you at gaming conventions. Whether your reasons are selfish, altruistic, or somewhere in between — listen in to learn how to convince your friends and family into entering the lifestyle of gaming conventions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:59

Episode 114: Adepticon *and* Awesome Con?

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2025/04/15

On this episode, your hosts Quarex and Ben talk about their time at Adepticon (Milwaukee, WI) and Awesome Con (Washington DC) as members of the gaming media. We also introduce the Dreamer Dispatch, where if you tell us about your time at a convention, we may read your dreams on a future episode of the show. Drop your Dreamer Dispatches at the following link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:11

Episode 113: Origins is Coming

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2025/04/08

The 50th anniversary of Origins Game Fair starts June 18, 2025... which is so much sooner than you think! Your hosts Quarex and Ben walk you through everything you need to know now to make the convention the great time it can be, including: BadgesHotelsEvent ScheduleSpectacles like the Film FestivalEvents on StageSpecial GuestsAnd don't forget our just early enough recommendations for events you should sign up for: Motley KidsMatinee AdventuresKingdoms of KeshanarBuild a Shadowdark Adventure Live

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19:33

Episode 112: The Impeccable Vibes of Gary Con

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2025/04/01

On this episode, Quarex regales your other host Ben with all the things he missed by not attending Gary Con XXVI.But first: have you ever wondered what the Gygax Convention Industrial Complex is? Your hosts grapple to define a term of their own making without being hoisted by their own petard. Referenced conventions include:North Texas RPG Con (link)Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo (link)CNY RPG Con (link)... in addition to obvious Gygax conventions like Gary Con and EGG Con (link).And remember: if you

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25:46

Episode 111: Tag Teaming Old School Interviews

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2025/03/25

On this episode, Quarex and Ben release the interviews you want to hear from Gary Con and Gameface Con. Michael of Night Noon Games (link), whose successfully funded a zine on Shadowdark monster conversions that you can still make a late pledge for Dave from Smuggler's Coffee (link), a coffee shop in Dyer, IN that's best known for nerdy grounds (and their Malort barrel aged coffee)Laura from Extra Life (link), a fundraising arm of the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Bill Slavicsek (link),

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19:41

Episode 110: Celebrating a Life Well Played by the...

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2025/03/18

On March 20-23, the Gygax Convention Industrial Complex is returning to its roots for the 17th Gary Con! Much like Waldo, Quarex is able to be found at the convention, and of course your hosts are talking everything Gary Con in a digestible 20 minute dose.If you're going, don't forget to check out:The charity auction (link)Tales of the Valiant with Chris Hays (link)Katacombs and Kidventurers (link)Legends: Dawn Patrol (link)Legends of Roleplaying: Recall the Beginning (link)Legends & Lore:

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7:04

Episode 109: Digging the Perfect Gamehole

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2025/03/11

The Gamehole Con housing portal opens up on March 15. If you want to attend, this is the first step to the Gamehole Con of your dreams! More information on the Gamehole Con website (link), and we review the broader administrative schedule you need to know. You won't want to miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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