VISIONCON, Inc.

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Visioncon, Inc.
PO Box 1415
Springfield, MO 65801-1415
Phone (417) 886-7219
Fax (417) 881-1203
E-mail

Glossary! The following are just a few words that you might not understand. They are spoken with frequency at most conventions. If you know of a word that is not listed below, please submit the word (with definition).

A B C D E F G H I J K L M

N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A
Anime A term used for Janapense Animation films or shorts.
C
Crack (or smoking crack) This is a term used for various obssessions (such as a particalar game or show)
F
Fan Boy (or Fan Girl) This is a term used to describe a gentleman (or lady) who is obsessed.
Filking Folk singing in a sci-fi/fantasy genre.
Filkers Those who sing.
G
Gopher These are the volunteers who work at a convention doing everything to assist the staff and the patrons.
H
Huckster Someone who sells product (also known as a "Dealer" or "Vendor").
L
LARP Live Action Role Playing (not sitting at a table but actually behaving as your
character).
LARPer Someone who plays LARP.
Live Steel A sword or blade that has a "sharp" edge.
M
Melvin(s) Unwanted people who make themselves a pest.
Mundane Someone who is not a participant.
P
Piece Bonding This is a simple piece of string tied around a weapon to keep it in its sheath.
R
Recreationist A person who enjoys recreating the past.
Role Playing Improvisational (off the top of the head) acting using a character fact sheet.
S
SCA Society for Creative Anachronism
T
Trekker A fan of the television show -- Star Trek
Trekkie A member of a Star Trek Club (or someone who wishes to be).