- BaghdadBean
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Roll with the hits, not under them.
No, you can't have it. But thanks for asking!
A great way to go to conventions without breaking the bank is to volunteer. If it weren't for volunteer networks I would never get to attend any conventions. Most volunteer groups for the conventions have room shares and floor space amongst local members for those folks who are on a shoe string budget, and the culture behind the volunteer groups is very rewarding, tight, and fraternal in the best of ways. I've even seen volunteers get together to pay the plane ticket of a person who wanted to work a con but otherwise couldn't afford to attend. The first thing that pops up in my mind, of course, is the PAX Enforcer network (most likely because I've been a PAX Enforcer for a few years now). RTX, in Texas, is another great example. Comicons have a very tight volunteer network as well, and serve as a great way to get your foot in the door so that you can make a reputation for yourself and get assistance in joining one of the larger gaming conventions.
If you (or anybody here) is interested in finding out more about working conventions to attend conventions, please feel free to PM me. I'm always happy to help recruit newbs to the ranks of the volunteer networks I belong to.