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The convention season is almost ready to get started.  Here is the short list of events that I am planing on attending this year.

Dreamation – Feb 18-21

Dreamation will be in Morristown NJ.  The PEL is almost ready to be released, (around Feb 8th).  Dexsposure conventions are known for their diverse lineup of games from historical to sci-fi.  That includes BattleTech where in the past up to four different Commando’s/Gamers host events.

Another great thing about Dexposure Cons is the constant supply of candy, cookies, chips, and carbonated beverages available in the Con Suite, all for free with your registration.

Cold Wars – March 11-14

The first HMGS event of the year will be in Lancaster Pa.  Expect plenty of BattleTech to play and a wealth of other great games.  Lancaster is a tried and true venue and despite it’s faults always puts on a great show.

Historicon – July 8-11

Historicon was on the verge of making a drastic venue change to Baltimore but things fell through and the event will now be held in Valley Forge Pa.  Regardless of the destination, Historicon has a well deserved reputation for one of the largest and best dealer rooms, second only to GenCon.  I would argue though, that the density of wargamer specific sellers make Historicon the better deal.  That and the con food is much more reasonable.

As with all HMGS events, Mark “Speck” Yeungling will be on hand with his crew to bash ‘Mechs all convention long!  Mark does a great show every time I’ve been in attendance.

I don’t have any experience with the Valley Forge location so it will be an exciting trip.

GenCon – August 5-8

The mother of all conventions, GenCon is the place to be every summer!  Expect more good things from the folks at Catalyst who are now a bigger player in the industry.

GenCon is an experience and something every gamer has to do at least once.

And Maybe More?

That leaves quite a gap after GenCon and I’ll be on the look out for a local convention that I could attend easily that is reasonably affordable.  If you know of a convention featuring BattleTech in the NJ, Connecticut, Massachusetts area drop me a line and let me know.