I’ve been rather critical of Tekkoshocon before, but this year we’ve decided to try it out again. We’ve been told by folks that went last year that a lot of the things we complained about had been fixed; so we’ve decided to give it another shot after going to Baltimore’s Otakon last year.
But not only that, we’ve gone two steps further: I’m going to be hosting two panels at Tekko this year. As it looks right now one panel, on Japanese History related to the anime/game series Sengoku Basara, will be Friday afternoon at 2pm in Panel Room 3. The other panel on the History of the Three Kingdoms Era of China as related to the game series Dynasty Warriors will be held the same day (Friday) at 6pm in Panel Room 2.
I’ll let you all know as soon as I do if the times change.
We’ll be giving away door prizes at both panels as well, including books and computer games, and of course the chance to listen to me talk about two of my favorite subjects for an hour a piece.
So if you’re going to be at Tekkoshocon this year in early April, feel free to come on down and see either or both of my panels.
The door prizes alone are pretty nice, we’ve got some decent games to give away: Europa Universalis 3, Majesty 2, a few Uno games, a book on Ninjutsu in the Sengoku Basara panel, and who knows what else!
Oh I know what else; that’s right. Anyway…
We’d love to see our adoring fans (maybe even both of you!) come on down to see us, especially if you’ll be there anyway.
~RCS
Richard C. Shaffer 