This is a collection of tips for everyone going to Quakecon for the first time.

1. It's hot outside. Really hot. Wear shorts and tee shirts & light colored clothes.

2. Wear comfortable shoes (ladies, I am looking at you). There will be a lot of walking. Nobody has ever walked across the hotel without having to stop and eat at least once.

3. Bring an empty backpack. They give you lots of free stuff. You will need a place to put it where you will have your hands free to catch more stuff and fend off smelly nerds.

4. Bring a waterbottle. Fill it with water or Bawls.

5. Bring some cash. Some vendors will not accept credit cards.

4. Consider bringing some food. The food at the hotel is really expensive. Ever eat a $525.00 individual pizza? You will at Quakecon!!

5. Print out your registration form at home before you arrive. I know, you think you will just take care of it at the show. DON'T!!! There are three main lines at Quakecon:

A very long line for people bringing their computers to the BYOC. Only there is no BYOC - just the line.

A line for people who have not registered. This line does not move forward. Most of the people at the end of this line are still there from the previous Quakecon.

A short line for people who came prepared.

6. Bring a picture ID. Don't leave it in your car. You will need it to get inside.

7. Lock your car doors and don't leave any goodies visible inside. Nevermind, you are in Dallas your car has already been stolen.

8. Don't bring any young children to Mystery Pancake Theatre. Although the movie might be G rated, the extra content is not.

9. (Ladies Only). Dating at Quakecon is easy. Just pick one. But remember: the odds are good but the goods are odd.