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Is PAX an experience worth going to alone to?
So I've been to PAX once before. My first time was back in 2011 at Pax Prime (Pax west) and I generally enjoyed the experience. There was tons of awesome "SWAG" and it was fun playing the beta versions of the games. But, it was also somewhat awkward as I was alone and didn't know anyone. I'm not good at socializing. In fact, I have social anxiety. I couldn't even gather the courage to ask cosplayers who were wearing these amazing works of art if I could take a picture of/with them. I even snuck in a photo without consent because I didn't know how to ask(that's bad of me, I know). But anyways, I've stayed away from PAX (its the only con I go to) because I feel sad telling people that I go by myself. I'm a huge gaming nerd but didn't really make friends from gaming on the internet and I definitely have no one IRL.
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I know it can be hard to strike up conversations with perfect strangers. Although, I have found it is easier to interact with people I know I will never see again (think I won't see again, because sometimes you end up spending 18 hours over three days with someone out of pure chance) than with minor acquaintances. This forum is a great way to begin interacting with other PAX goers. And, if you feel comfortable with it, go to some of the community events next year and put names to faces. I now have more than a few IRL friends that I met through the forums.
Long story short: It is totally okay to go to PAX solo.
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Rhea you just need to play games with the rest of us locals