After getting off the plane and settling in, J and I wandered to the convention hall. She mainly caught up with people (she missed last year), and after some introductions I got in a few games.
Taluva looks great, sort of a mix between Java and Attika. But I'm not too fond of the action point system, so I think I'll just stick with Attika. On the plus side, this was much faster than Java.
I briefly taught Yspahan to a few people. Still a great game. Sadly, as I was doing this I got to witness some people playing Through the Ages. I think I'll be able to get up a game later tonight or tomorrow.
Lots of people were playing Die Saulen von Erde (the english edition), but my experiences with BSW made that an easy pass. Instead I got in two games of Medici vs. Strozzi. Might be worth a purchase.
It's always nice seeing old faces and new people (I think I met Ted Alspach, but I can't remember). More later.
Update: OK, this was a joke (the real Gathering starts tomorrow), but the comments are worth following. Real posting later this weekend, assuming no more plagues!