Spritecon

Spritecon
A group of game abstractions have a conference.
Story by	Phil Gibson
Art by	Hanni Brosh
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Spritecon was the fiftieth Paradox Space story.

Story

The story begins with a numerous crowd of game sprites in a typical convention-scene, with Nannasprite making an announcement in front of a crowd of other sprites. Nannasprite welcomes everyone to "Sprite Con" and reports that there will be a number of panel time and location changes in the con's schedule, but she refuses to clarify for the audience, seeing no fun to be had in it. The sprites show disappointment and anger, but Nannasprite insists on them figuring it out themselves.

Davesprite takes over the stand to address the agitated sprites. He tells them that even though it's in the sprites' nature to be coy with information, the con will go smoothly, and he gives them updated schedules. The convention goes on as planned, but when Nannasprite refuses to give out information of where the next con is, an agitated Davesprite gives up after he finds out the planning committee consists of Poppopsprite, Nannasprite, Sassacresprite, and another famous detective/riddler.

Trivia

• More notable characters have appeared in Spritecon than in any other Paradox Space comic, albeit all in sprite form. A full list can be found on the List of Paradox Space characters page.
• Poinko makes his second appearance on page 4 of this comic, awarding Calliesprite in what is likely the costume contest.
• Different titles of the 12 events can be seen behind Nannasprite, including:
  • "You've Been ??? with ??? Nemesis" (Possibly "Prototyped with your")
  • "What to Expect When You're Expecting A Null Session"
  • "Costume Contest!"
  • "Beep! Pew! Universe Birthing Video Games Aren't Just For Kids Anymore!"
  • "Signing: That Orange Weirdo"
  • "Alchemy Workshop"
  • "Horrorterrors of the Furthest Ring and YOU"
  • "Cryptic Wingdings: A Lesson in Parsing Sprite Speak"
  • "Red Herrings: An Afternoon with Dr. David Brenner"
  • "Riddle Workshop," which is supposedly about "How to hold back just enough information so that your player doesn't think your useless"
  • "Prospit Vs. Derse Chess Club Meet-Up"
  • Signing: Oh Hey.... Hey There, Cal