#quadcon

Since the con was at Northwoods Mall, which is open to the public, attendance was free and there was no need to check in anywhere and get a hand stamp. Vendors were spread out through the upper level of the mall, as well as one of the empty storefronts near the food court. Card game tournaments were set up in the mall’s new comic store. There were video game tournaments scheduled for the same area, but they weren’t taking place while we were there (as far as I know, anyway)

.We wandered around a couple of times, saying hi to vendors that we knew, and browsing. We’d gotten to the con approximately 12:15 or so and planned to stay until the cosplay contest was over. Well before then, we were bored.

QuadCon attracts a great variety of vendors. It’s fun to browse and shop! But that can only entertain @lechevaliermalfet​ and I for so long. The card gaming tournaments weren’t of interest to us and there were no panels at this particular QuadCon. We were with friends, so we were able to pass the time by just talking/getting coffee/etc. Had we been on our own, we probably would have either gone home until the cosplay contest or gone to the Round One arcade on the lower level.

When the cosplay contest began, it was held on the lower level in the center court, so that it was visible from the upper level as well. Contestants were asked to strike a pose or two and then join a line for photos and a cosplay parade while the judges deliberated.

 We were on the lower level for this portion, and so it was easy to see and hear. We ventured to the upper level as the cosplay parade set off through the mall.

When awards were announced, we simply watched from where we were upstairs. However, it was very hard to hear who was winning what award over the general background noise of the mall on a Saturday.