We hit the dealer hall for awhile, checking out some of the newer things coming out. HaloClix looked good, along with Zombie Fluxx and Infernal Contraption.
Brandon and I then headed for the Firefly LARP. We did not have tickets, but instead planned on crashing it. Dan and Danni Bayn run a great LARP, and we were allowed to participate in both that were running that day (The group was so big, they split the game in two). We showed up as the mysterious "Two by Two, Hands of Blue", and caused many difficulties for the characters that were secretly members of the resistance. We even recruited a zombie from the LARP next door to be a Reaver for us to neutralize. Needless to say, it was damn fun.
"The Force is everywhere. It surrounds us...binds us...like duct tape it is."
So, Brandon got to meet George Lucas on the first day before the con...
Of course, we were at The Ram and George was nothing more than a total look-alike. But that didn't stop Brandon from questioning him.
The best part was that when Brandon was in the restroom, we convinced "George" and the manager of The Ram to be in on the joke. When Brandon started to question "George", the manager came up and let him know that they do not allow patrons to bother the celebrities that show up to the pub. Brandon was absolutely convinced of the situation, much to the mirth of Brian, Jacob, Chris and myself. Brandon was convinced that it was really George Lucas, considering the guy's badge even said "George Lucas". Damn, that was good!
The first night before the con was a blast! We drank many good beers, met up with old friends and new friends alike. Star was there to greet us and hang out as well.
We will be reporting tomorrow on the progress of the con.