Everfree Northwest 2014

All kinds of fun were had at Everfree NW 2014. Thanks so much to all the folks that made it absolutely the most inclusive and exuberantly friendly public event I have heretofore attended. This is an amazing group of people.

The logistic aspects were wonderfully managed, but I found the events themselves fell between somewhat interesting and kind of cringe-inducing. The writing and VA panels were excellent, with particularly good showings from Pen Stroke and Silver Quill. Both of them have amazing writing chops, and I found myself hanging on every word. I also got great advice and conversation at the Fanfiction hangout from Loyal Liar and tons of other folks, but I was so busy taking notes that I forgot to check their badges.

There was also this thing... an in-character advice panel. The three volunteers involved had a tremendous amount of courage in confronting what I theorized would be either hilarious or horrifying. I personally made it about thirty seconds before fleeing for my life. This is totally the fault of my preferences, though, and more power to ya. Right, friendly and inclusive. Okay.

I would have loved to find something to do during that time slot, but there was a severe shortage of events interesting to my particular brony self. Maybe group hangout-style screenings of actual episodes of the actual show the con is for. Or something.

I gotta mention the concerts. Best thing ever. Rebecca Shoichet's set was musically impeccable, full of attitude, and showed a stylistic range that made me fanboy like a crazy person. Rebecca, please be my baby's singing voice.

The whole experience was so new and amazing that I needed to rant somewhere, and this is as good a place as any. It's especially appropriate since I am feeling an implacable urge to write stories about horses. Fimfiction is the best place to keep alive the zenlike friendliness ponies can induce, and that I experienced firsthand at my first MLP convention. Thanks again to everyone who made it such a positive experience.