Anything I miss? Please feel free to share your tips, tricks, and advice!

14) Most important for last! - Have fun. :) Yes, there can be problems/drama, yes there can be anxiety and nerves, but ultimately, TwitchCon is about celebrating getting to nerd out with friends about things we love. Enjoy time with your crowd. <3

13) Last but not least, DON'T wait to follow-up w/those you network with, particularly sponsors/businesses. If the game dev or energy drink or whatever thing you like says "reach out and remind us we talked here", do that ASAP, because others will beat you to it otherwise.

12) You're gonna be walking a lot, talking a lot, getting a lack of sleep, eating poorly, & possibly drinking. HAVE WATER. And also, conventions can be overwhelming. Don't be afraid to take some time away in a quiet spot to sit down & lower the overstimulation.

11) For safety, consider only posting pictures/stories to socials AFTER whatever events (or even just after the con entirely), so that people outside your group cannot track what you are doing.

10) Streamers - have a media kit one-sheet made, like my pinned comment. Have a QR code link to it on your phone/biz cards, so when networking or talking w/ potential sponsors/partnerships you have an easy stat sheet to show them & so you remember what to pitch about yourself.

9) If you've been a streamer on Twitch for more than a few months, you -probably- already know anything they might teach you at the panels. Panels are enjoyable, but don't get FOMO if you miss any "educational" ones, it's overwhelmingly info you already know. Meetups > Panels.

8) There's TONS of parties/events, & numerous opportunities to drink. WATCH YOUR DRINKS. Watch your friends' drinks. Protect each other. Better yet, just don't drink in public and only do so in a safe environment with trusted company (it's cheaper anyway).

7) PLEASE respect people's boundaries. Don't assume you can hug, high-five, or get super close to people. Give people space, and if they offer to initiate, then you can reciprocate.

6) Ideally always have a buddy for safety, but it's ok to break off from a group! If you're super excited for a panel/meetup, but your group is not, GO ANYWAY if missing it will make you upset. Just make sure you have some sort of check-in system so you can keep each other safe.

5) Those going in groups, make it clear to all that getting separated happens. Miscommunications, huge crowds, surprise situations - things happen! 99% of the time, getting separated is not intentional. Your friend didn't ditch you. Plan how to stay in touch and regroup.

4) Related to 2&3, streamers owe you absolutely nothing, regardless of how much time or $ you spend on their channel. Hopefully they DO want to interact w/ their community. But you are not entitled to their time, affection, or whatever else. Don't be upset if they don't offer it.

3) If you're the type to crush on streamers, THEY DON'T WANT TO DATE YOU. TC is not your opportunity to "shoot your shot" or "get senpai to notice me". Please assume that everyone is happily taken & wants nothing but a chill, platonic interaction w/ you (if that).

2) Getting to meet someone does NOT mean getting to hang out w/ them. Don't attend TC to try to "hang out" w/a streamer (if not pre-planned w/ them). Assume you'll maybe get to say hey, -maybe- take a pic w/ them, then leave them alone. Don't assume you can tag along w/ them.

1) Streamers typically don't know who you are. If you say hi to someone at TC, always clearly identify yourself w/ your Twitch username, & don't be upset if their memory falters recalling you while in a new environment w/a face they don't know, & no chat history to look at.