Ikano

You know you could’ve come down and asked us for one, we would’ve been happy to give one to you. As far as “notification” ...from what I recall last time we got unique lanyards like these, they are donated to us from industry -and very last minute/close to con. I myself (and I’m sure other staff) were just as surprised they had FGO lanyards when we sat down to start working on Thurs. Heh, even commented a few times I was a bit jealous over it, lol....but I digress...

Like Clutch mentioned, depends on what you carry. I’ve personally never even once considered a backpack because I’m more likely going to overpack it and end up in the middle of a crowd rummaging through it because it has too many compartments and in that panic won’t remember where I put stuff. Really I picture myself only needing money/wallet, phone and/or ipad, small bottle for water, maybe mini umbrella....so, my point being- think real hard about what you REALLY need to carry around.... In my opinion...packing another empty bag (like a drawstring bag or something similar) into your messenger bag should cover for anything that you DO end up buying/picking up at the con that won’t fit in the messenger bag (granted you don’t get something crazy bulky)

Last I heard Marquis does not have anything.

I'd support this part of the sentence more the moment trolling stops being a thing. (Not necessarily here but you know they're out there)

IMO...seems more effective to have “official persons” than an “official place” especially when it comes to something that is potentially very active like discord or any other chat/instant messaging. While the idea seems interesting enough, I think there are already other better ways to get an “official answer” if the need really arises...