Ten Years of AFK and What it Takes to Keep it Going
PAX East 2024 marks a momentous occasion in Take This’ history: the 10th anniversary of the AFK Program. It’s also the 10-year anniversary of my own attendance at PAX and–get…
Posts filed “Conventions”
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EGC2024 – From Avoidance to Action: A Call for Open Dialogue on Hate, Harassment, and Extremism
Read MoreAt this year’s Ethical Games Conference, Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer had the opportunity to present work they conducted with Dr. Rachel Kowert and Zeynep Aslan. You can see the talk below,…
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Staying Safe at Conventions – COVID and Beyond
Read MoreHowever you chose to approach the COVID pandemic, it’s evident that it has dramatically changed how we assess risks when participating in social activities. With many conventions having re-opened their…
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How to Survive (and Even Thrive at) Conventions
Read MoreConventions can be amazing! We sometimes wait all year for our favorite convention, and some people spend thousands of dollars to travel to attend. For some of us, conventions mean…
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Managing Overwhelm at Conventions
Read MoreIf you’ve been to a large convention before, you’ve probably had an experience like this: You’re midway through the weekend. You’ve seen some great panels, explored the expo hall, and…
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Harassment at Conventions
Read MoreArticle preface: Topics including forms of harassment, consumption of alcohol, and similar ideas are covered in this content. Yay, I’m going to a convention!! Attending a games convention is exciting!…
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How to Handle Con Crash Like a Pro
Read MoreYou waited for your favorite con all year. You followed it on Twitter and Facebook. You had three screens ready to rapidly refresh and get your tickets as soon as…