Though I really regret not getting to know the people at the convection better, especially those I played Firefly freeform with. I guess I just was afraid of getting too attached knowing that it’d be time to part our ways soon. It’s always like that after a very good gaming: time totally exhausted, happy and sad that it’s over, yet every time it’s somehow different.
Participating in a ‘Firefly: Showboat!’ is my most treasured experience. I’d been really hesitating when applying to play River Tam, and then felt really excited when I got the role.
The heaviest part of playing River character probably was her boots (good thing I didn’t have to carry them to the convention myself :)) All the rest was sheer delight!
Besides it’s the first time I had to play completely in English. The experience turned out to be partly successful: I found myself understanding everything what people were saying, but at the same time unable to pronounce something like “adequate vacuuming systems”. Besides I had to repeat some things twice before I was properly understood. Anyways I guess it’s a good start.
The players were fantastic! They were able to create an atmosphere that was so close to the show that I completely forgot we were in the hall of an ancient castle, and not on board spaceship. That’s one of the best games I was ever a part of (the other one being Альманах авторских сказок 2002). The crew of Serenity made it real, others made it challenging and every minute worthwhile.
And of course it would be newer possible without the game masters. Eternal gratitude to you for your efforts! You made at leat one soul very happy.

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