On the people-watching side... My Fav to see at the con are the teens / preteens that don't have $3000.00 to blow on an amazing 40k outfit... but make theirs using whatever they find and rep their fav anime... game.. etc... It warms my heart when I see them just walking... talking .. having fun with friends or family. Zero cares.. zero worries for 4 days. These folks are the ones to shape the gaming future.. or keep alive the old games.
looking forward to trying some new games, building my events list, and generally "doing Gencon" with my group as we have previously. I always try to do at least a couple "non-gencon" gencon events such as the beer tour or pedal-bar, and if those are back, i think they'll be even more popular this year.
The auction/consignment store will be missed though. :(
And if things don't work out with Gencon, well, i guess i can look forward to attending my first colts game.