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petrea_mitchellWhen Orycon announced it was going virtual, people were encouraged to get on its mailing list for updates on the replacement, OR-eCon.
There were no updates. But, the day before it was supposed to start, a schedule popped up on the Web site with a promise that full panel descriptions would follow shortly, which they did not. There were also instructions for joining another mailing list for Zoom links, which did work.
There was no Discord or other freeform social space, just a couple tracks of panels and readings, and another Zoom room for filk.
The highlight for me was a Q&A with next year's GoHs, Phil and Kaja Foglio, live from Phil's studio. It was neat to get a look at that, plus the Foglios are a very entertaining couple of people. Although I've given up reading Girl Genius, I'll look forward to seeing them on the program in person at Orycon next year.
There were no updates. But, the day before it was supposed to start, a schedule popped up on the Web site with a promise that full panel descriptions would follow shortly, which they did not. There were also instructions for joining another mailing list for Zoom links, which did work.
There was no Discord or other freeform social space, just a couple tracks of panels and readings, and another Zoom room for filk.
The highlight for me was a Q&A with next year's GoHs, Phil and Kaja Foglio, live from Phil's studio. It was neat to get a look at that, plus the Foglios are a very entertaining couple of people. Although I've given up reading Girl Genius, I'll look forward to seeing them on the program in person at Orycon next year.
