I'll be there all three days

as usual
Tip 1: get a group of friends to all go. That way someone can snag a table so y'all can have a place to sit if needed and go in rotations.
Tip 2: pick out key pannels you want to go to and show up 1/2 hour early at leased. Never try to go to back to back pannels
Tip 3: Theres some really cheap garages about 3 blocks closer to the water for Saturday and Sunday but they fill fast (like $5-$7 for the whole day)
Tip 4: Eat at odd hours (The creaps place right in front is cheap, fast, and good if you like creaps)
Tip 5: If you don't care about swag early Friday and Sunday are the best time to hit the vendor room to play the games you want.