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In my opinion, I expected this TF Con to be the most busiest due to having James Roberts back and Peter Cullen but to be honest, it wasnt and kinda like last year: Ghost Halls. It was almost like a majority of attendees only bought a single day pass then vanished after getting what they needed or just came for the Peter Cullen part.

I also found the Cosplay Competition was fairly rushed compared to other years. It went from an hour event to like..20 minutes at most. They were already trying to pass onto the next constant before a cosplay was done being shown. I understand, TF Con isn't 'big' on cosplay but I hope for them to expand more panels on this subject, even invite cosplay guest, which can then be judges for the competition.

I believe attendees at TF Con are as interested in the idea of Cosplay as they are at buying things in the dealers room or making something in a workshop. I say this, because I get alot of cosplay related questions from attendees that either want to start themselves or are fascinated by the idea. Yes, there are other outlets to learn but it would be nice to have a place for it in the con as a regular panel.

I know they had a panel last year and I was hoping for it again this year but it didn't surprise me they took it off totally.

On another note, I was happy they opened Pre-reg earlier on Friday and it was organized. That was a huge plus for the con and I also found the aisles in the dealers room alittle wider. Now that could be because every time I made it to the dealers room/artist area, it was empty but it was nice to have breathing room. Other than that, I enjoyed both the James Roberts Panel, Live script reading and even though the Hotel switched over to a new name and it was HOT weekend, I still had a great time.

Even if its just a badge, I also found they cheaped out on them compared to previous years and the program guide was smaller but I do love the shirts. They were very comfy and thin for the weather. Checking in at the Hotel on Friday, it was nice for them to waiver the fee ($25) of 'Early' check in because we were with the con and free parking is always nice.

Hope to do it again all next year!