Last weekend, I attended KupoCon Pom2 in London.
Small and intimate by design, its the ultimate gathering for Final Fantasy fans.
KupoCon was first announced in 2016 and now has at least one event held internationally each year.
They werent kidding when they said it was intimate.
The atmosphere was infectious, and it was hard not to get caught up in the excitement.
Everyone from staff to other visitors were super friendly throughout the day.
It was like being on a big school trip.
The crowning glory of KupoCon was the quest log.
The Hunt Marks were even more engaging because you had multiple options.
While KupoCon celebrates the entire Final Fantasy series, there was a massive turnout for Final Fantasy 14.
Maybe it stems from my own disconnect from my online personality.
Im more vocal behind my keyboard, hiding behind my Warrior of Light in a virtual space.
Im a bit more hesitant in the real world, especially alone.
But it wasnt just in terms of the quest log that people were helpful.
After the opening ceremony, I headed outside to set up my tripod and start getting some footage.
I politely interrupted them to ask if I could film them, and they were happy to oblige.
It felt like Id stumbled onto some NPCs in-game.
I had more cosplayers I could film.
Once more, it made me think of parallels between the real world and the game.
In the process, we make unforgettable memories to cherish.
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