arisia | Random Arisian Impressions (Reply)

Wow, that was Really Good Programming. I was struck by how many different things I wanted to see this time, causing almost Worldcon levels of indecision. :)

Also I have to give props to the program people for finding me excellent panels to be on with little time to spare after my questionaire went walkabout.

The Dresden Dolls concert was amazing.

Mechanical thingies in the art show were Way Cool.

Two minor critiques:

Scheduling the Tom Smith concert against Tim Powers' GoH speech was unfortunate. Indecision is one thing, but I almost sprained something. :)

Masquerade broadcast to rooms ended up missing a lot of stuff.

And a suggestion for next year: add a smoking con suite, like they do at Darkover, or at least a smoking lounge? Newly strict Boston law (no smoking in bar/lobby as in the past) and exceptionally cold Boston weather combine badly, and even the heat lamps only do so much. It would be a Great Good Thing to be able to pop in someplace for a cigarette without having to schlep a parka around or risk pneumonia. I would volunteer to work this, but business trip conflicts make me miss Arisia sometimes.

Thanks to everyone who worked on it, you guys give great con.

Mer