AnimeFest (GameFest) 2019 - Dallas TX

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Woo, last minute thread, but I figured I'd post here for anyone interested.

https://gamefest.org/

AnimeFest has long been a hub for indie VN developers, but this year is a liiiiittle bit different. They've split off into two cons that will be running at the same time - AnimeFest, and GameFest. The cons run in separate (but connected) buildings. AnimeFest is in the convention center, and GameFest is in the hotel. The same badge gets you access to both events (so if you have an AnimeFest badge, you're good to go). The schedules are also separate, so you'll have to look at both of them to get an idea of all the content running this year. GameFest is home to (nearly) all the visual novel content this year, so if you are only looking at AnimeFest materials, schedules, maps, etc. you will not be able to find VNs or any of the lovely devs who will be there. SO. Here's a handy guide to all the VN stuff and where to find it.

Panels:
Friday, Aug 16: 5pm Let's make a Visual Novel! (GameFest)
Sunday, Aug 18: 10am Not ALL H-Games: A Deeper Delve into VNs. (AnimeFest)
Sunday, Aug 18: 12pm Visual Novel Dev Q&A (GameFest)
Sunday, Aug 18: 12pm Intro to Visual Novels Programming Workshop (AnimeFest)
Sunday, Aug 18: 2pm Making Visual Novels for Beginners (GameFest)
Sunday, Aug 18: 3pm State of Ren'Py (GameFest)

Visual Novel Reading Room (GameFest)
4th floor of the Sheraton Hotel (Map and VN list)
A nice room with visual novels that you can come play for free. There will also be a small merch table for folks who like to buy keychains and stuff.

Friday, Aug 16: Noon - 8 pm
Saturday, Aug 17: 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday, Aug 18: 10 am - 8 pm
Monday, Aug 19: 10 am - 1 pm