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@anteumbra@yiff.life whenever you get the chance, take a look at the event line up and figure out what you're interested in going to! CostCo! Absolutely make a trip to the nearest CostCo if you can! Grab as many snacks and sandwich stuff as you can to eat in your hotel room! It will save you a lot of money. Speaking of money, it's almost certainly going to end up more expensive than you think it is. Estimate how much you think you need to save up, then save up more! Don't impulse buy in the Dealer's Den on Day 1 unless you see something you really want selling out super fast. Try to make a trip around to see what else is available so you don't end up with Buyer's Remorse (you almost certainly will anyway, but you'll have less if you do this). Go with a friend you trust! Going alone is kinda ass. And don't bet on meeting up with friends you're not rooming with; everybody is going to have 20 things they wanna do and that means 10 of them aren't happening. And that's not personal, that's just how the con goes. So going with somebody guarantees you won't be going alone and you'll have a lot more fun. Try to be there for Day 1 when not a lot is happening, and even before you register, just take the time to wander around the venue and get a feel for the layout. This will make it easier to find your way around when it's crowded, harder to see and especially if crowds make you anxious. Building on that top point, find places that are less crowded and less noisy, especially if you're rooming outside of the main venue. Furry cons are overstimulating, so finding places you can decompress when you can't/don't want to go back to your room can help a lot. If you can't get a room in the main venue, it is, in my honest opinion, worth paying a premium to stay within easy walking distance. Did this at TFF this year and it made things a lot better. And finally, bookmark any of these comments you found helpful for easy reference if/when you get to go a con! I'd also love to hear how it goes for you and if any of my rambling was helpful to you. ​:heart_nb:​