The Good:
- thursday badge pickup was smooth and easy. we arrived around 6pm with a line out the doors but got through everything in under 25 minutes.
- artist alley had an amazing selection this year and the interactive map online/app was very helpful in locating the artists i wanted.
- bag check only on thursday or for registration. i was worried about getting hassled for bringing water but there was no bag check for registered attendees.
The Bad:
- lack of water coolers in common areas/the video game hall. my group had to leave early saturday night to get hydrate