#convergencecon

[thexturtle]

Gonchorov in meatspace

CONvergence panel sign-up just started and there are already three people onboard for a Goncharov panel.

I love everyone in this bar.

[faorism]

"EVERYONE IS INVITED" suggests @convergencecon as this year's theme. and yet! the picture on the inside of the souvenir program booklet—which that people use to navigate the con all weekend—is this:

i was sent this because i am a fan of the series (and specifically wyll/astarion) by a black fan who hasn't played the series. immediately, i understood the wtf-ness of this. they and all con goers have to encounter throughout the entire weekend the image of a black man in a cage, being laughed at by a white man (who should be able to get him out). i get the ciritcal fail joke of it, but (1) there's never a moment in game when someone is caged and (2) it still leaves people (esp those out of the loop) looking at a black man in a damn cage.

a distasteful image already, and then you add in the layer of bringing in popularity and the VAs. wyll is the least popular origins. the creators think he's boring and don't like him, and they push out official animated shorts that frustrate many wyll fans for their takes on the character. in fan content he is constantly pushed aside for white characters who aren't even playable in group shots. his VA also gets overlooked on panels, in content about bg3, and in terms of viewership post-game release.

and then while he's down you had to make the other dialogue also dunking on him. why kick a man when he's down (and in a cage)?

CVG usually puts a lot of effort into accessibility, and there are clear, printed guidelines about what counts as harassment and how to report it. the first core value is "we believe in treating ourselves, each other, and our diverse community with respect." but this is an instance where you failed to build an inclusive community.

[gargoylespodcast]

It’s our 50th episode! Recorded on Friday, July 5th, 2024 at 2:00 pm CST. Live from CONvergence 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota from the Hyatt Regency in the Nicollet Ballroom, Jennifer and Greg welcome back to the show series creator, Greg Weisman; Thom Adcox (the voice of Lexington); Brigitte Bako (the voice of Angela); and we welcome to the show for the first time, Zehra Fazal – the inspiration and voice of Shari!

We talk about Zehra going from fan to pro and how she influenced the creation of Shari in the SLG and Dynamite comic books. We also discuss Thom Adcox’s influence on how gargoyles sound, Brigitte Bako and her time in the industry as an actress, a writer, a producer, and a series creator all her own (and her hilarious Breaking Bad story!). Greg Weisman discusses working with all of these people, striving for representation on Gargoyles and his other shows. All of this and more!

Jennifer and Greg also celebrate fifty episodes and what doing this podcast has meant to them.

Special thanks to Tanya Brody, Anthony Karna, and the rest of the staff of CONvergence for making this possible – especially Connie! And special thanks to Zach Joiner and the rest of Spideydude for building the site that made this possible: Joshua Lapin-Bertone, Donovan Morgan Grant, Gerard Delatour II, Jason Hendricks, Brandon DiPerno, Adam Schingle, Ashley Renee, Brian Cochran, Chris Denmead, Javi Trujillo, Josh Pchajek, Kelly McDaniel, Neil Bogenrieder, and Paul Hermann. And thank you to Frances M. Cabanellas for our graphics!

And thank you to all of the listeners and fans that have supported us on this journey! We’re far from done!

Available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible, Spotify, and your podcatcher of choice! And join us on Patreon at SpideyDudeNetwork for the Exclusive Video Edition! Though the video edition of this episode is free!

Follow us on Twitter at: @FromEyrie Visit Jennifer L. Anderson’s online stores at: Angel Wings and Demon Tails Visit Greg Weisman at: Ask Greg Check out CONvergence at: CONvergence-Con Follow CONvergence on Twitter at: @CONvergenceCon Visit Zehra Fazal on her personal website: zehrafazal.com Follow Brigitte Bako on Instagram Check out Thom Adcox on his personal website Everything you ever wanted to know about Gargoyles at: GargWiki

[aerialsquid]

Extremely specific niche piece (that I forgot to post after finishing). It's the symbol you see at Falcon's Nest that Aymeric puts up to symbolize the end of the Dragonsong War (and also at the end of the Moogle Tribal quests in Bahr Lens), and is basically an older symbol indicating friendship between men and dragons.

I had a friend photoshop out the image itself from a screenshot, printed it, traced it onto white fabric using my lightbox, embroidered the outline, and then filled it in over the course of about four not particularly rushed months with either variagated floss or just shifting the colors over where I felt like it.

IDK what to do with it. Maybe sell it at the @convergencecon art show if there's even a market for something this random.

A few in progress images:

[twincitiesgeek]

Cosplays from #CVG2024: Avacyn (people's choice winner at Masquerade), Button and Bobbin, Ghostbusters, Sokka and the Moon, dino dance party Photos by @madeleine.mpls. If you're pictured and want to be tagged, comment or message us! #convergence2024 #convergencecon #cosplay #mncosplay #mncosplayer #mnconventions

[convergencecon]

New this year! CONvergence has worked with the Minnesota Twins to offer Discounted tickets to @twinsbaseball Baseball games July 2nd through July 7th! While you are in downtown Minneapolis for CONvergence 2024: Everyone's Invited, take a break to enjoy some Baseball at Target Field. Each game will include exclusive giveaways to the first fans through the doors. ⚾️

Get discounted tickets 👉 https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/Convergencecon

[liaonyxrayne]

For anyone attending @convergencecon this year, look for my art in the Art Show and Marketplace! Nine different postcards up for sale!

[badassjfro]

My #convergencecon cosplays. Photos by @perfectaimphotography & Jsix. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch1R61JMbtd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theevilnae]

Are you at @convergencecon? Are you perhaps a dragon in disguise? Then do I have the shirt for you! In fact we have an entirely new line of apparel products for the dragons, the evil, and the gay. Limited supplies are available so come find me and @shadesfindings in the vendor room to get yours. #cvg2022 #convergence #convergencecon #dragon #dragonshirt #begayrolldice #evilisastateofmind #shirtdesign #geekytshirt #digitalartist #comicartist #conventionartist https://www.instagram.com/p/ChKdDShuDy5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[threadmancerembroidery]

Come join our crew at our second annual mermaid party! Excellent raffle prizes, merch, food, and drink will be present! All $ goes towards the CVG2018 party room- the cost of the room booking, bed removal, props, beverages, games, etc. We’re consistently one of the con’s favorite rooms, and we can only get more awesome with more help! Can’t attend the party? Consider donating something instead or offering to help at the convention! Event info also has direct donation links via PayPal and YouCaring. 

[thefanspov]

#Regram from @dlg_cosplay featuring @sara.rae16 at @CONvergenceCon in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA ・・・ Supergirl: @sara.rae16 Photographer: @dlg_images (moi) Editing: moi . #cvg17 #cvg2017 #convergence #convergence17 #convergence2017 #convergencecon #cosplay #cosplayers #cosplayer #kawaii #comiccon #CosplayMinnesota #cosgamers #superherofriends #cosplaygirls #cosplaying #CosPlayaf #animecosplay #cosplayworld #cosplaygirl #cosplayguy #fandom #cosplaynation #midwestcosplayers #supergirl #supergirlcosplay

[vaspider]

Looking amazing! 💗🏳️‍🌈 repost via @instarepost20 from @tangleroot_eli And so goodbye to @convergencecon for another year. So good to be back after two years away, and I’m pretty tickled about the new venue. See y’all next August! . Photo courtesy of @leoraalida. Agender pride skirt courtesy of @nerdykeppie. Laugh courtesy of @maelynnwolertz. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzob3NEhly7/?igshid=1750s66liqfr1

[jamespowellart]

Thanks to all the (often literally) magical people, staff, elves, anime characters, hero’s and villains who made @convergencecon as great as it was. Definitely one of my favorite shows and put together so well in its new Minneapolis home. Now back to real life I suppose.......... #cvg2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzo79k4AgsN/?igshid=xwl6pwdt5nxx

[clockworksteve]

CONvergence 2017: To Infinity & Beyond is six months away! I can see the conference hotel from the parking lot where I work, and it reminds me that while it's -9°F this morning, summer isn't really that far away. #cvg2017 #CONvergence2017 #cosplay #scificonvention #convergencecon #convention #scifi #fantasy #steampunk #minnesota #capturemn #twincities #minnstagramers #captureminnesota #minnstagram #captureminneapolis #mnphotographers #mnphotographer (at DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington Minneapolis South)

[twincitiesgeek]

#cvg2024 The Boys meetup! See our Facebook album for the uncropped versions plus a group photo. Photos by @madeleine.mpls. If you're pictured and want to be tagged, message us! If you were at this meetup and have a question about possible outtakes or extras featuring your cosplay, email madeleine@twincitiesgeek.com. #convergence2024 #convergencecon #cosplay #theboyscosplay #mncosplay #mncosplayer #mnconventions

[convergencecon]

Masquerade at #CVG2021 will be a little bit different, but it is still the best way to show off your costume to the con and to all the people watching at home! Check out the Masquerade page for more info, and to sign up!