/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>7565194
Is anyone else getting a serious case of the nervous shits? I can't believe I don't even have the FABRIC for my cosplays ready.

Once again, bringing this here:

Is anyone going to the tea party? It looks like a shitfest

>>7565237
I'm feeling the same. I've got most of my supplies, but have yet to work on anything.

>>7565267
I was thinking of going to the tea party since I'm not going to A-kon. I haven't really read much about it though. Deets?

Where da drunken hotel parties at

Hopefully I can get up on the roof

>>7565293

The girl hosting has never hosted a tea party. There's no official page, no snacks or drinks... Nothing

>>7565278
>>7565237

Same, only most of my shit is done. I just have three more, really small things to do (finish a wig, put a design on a shirt, finish a prosthetic) and for some reason I can't get off my ass and get them done.

>>7565405
Aw hell yeah i'd love to get in on a roof party for my first Akon

This is my first time at Akon, I'm planning to have around $300, which will be used for membership as well for me and my boyfriend. So that'll leave me with around $200 for spending at the con. Will that be enough?

So fucked in terms of money for A-Kon. Hoping my fiance and friends will be benevolent in how quickly they need payment for my share of our room. I start my job tomorrow, I'm only going to have one paycheck before the con, which is going to my badge and food if I have anything to say about it. Fiance and I have had to change costumes, no more Kuragehime, alas. All the stuff for Kuranosuke didn't come in, so instead we will be Julia and Ed from Cowboy Bebop. I would make a Spike costume if I had enough time, so we could be characters that actually interact with each other, but I don't have a wig. I haven't worn my Ed costume in years, it's going to be a real trip.

>>7565742
Hate to break it to you, but Akon parties are code for furry orgies. Best avoid them.

>>7565237
Saaaame. I'm so close to being finished with one costume, but I keep making really dumb mistakes like getting extra trim in the wrong shade. And I still haven't started my other two (harder) costumes. Fuck me. W-we can do it, anons!

>>7565768
I think that should be plenty. What are you looking to buy at the convention?

If you're looking for official merchandises, it's better to buy them online (much cheaper!) but the A-Kon artist alley selection is not bad!

>>7565810
I buy figurines, but I only really order online. I may impulse buy one or two. Thanks for the tip!

>>7565787
wait.what?
haha i'm a big fan of parties, but furry orgies?
San Japan parties are great, any parties like that?

>>7565768
I'm driving from Lubbock and i have family over in Dallas
I'm taking about that much

>>7565237
A little nervous, but mostly hyped as fuck for the cosplay and idol contest.

>>7565860

Which Idol contest? Voice over or singing?

>>7566108
I'd also like to know
I'm a pretty decent singe
as long as its not anime songs lol im pretty shit at those

One of the Aikuro guy from last threat

Super excited, although two of my group members don't even have their cosplays yet. Speaking of which, I still haven't been able to find those "Scuba suit LED" nipple lights someone mentioned. Can anybody help me out with that?

>>7566170
If the singing contest is anything like previous years, you'll have to singing in a song from an anime that's almost completely in Japanese. No Vocaloid for whatever reason (was there an "incident" or something?).

>>7566264

Actually had to reread the rules to make sure they didn't change.

Looks like vocaloid just isn't allowed in auditions actually. And it looks like you have to pick a song that's like a certain percentage in "another language other then English" so songs from Elfen Leid would work according to the rules.

Also it says you can sing in English for auditions, so there's that. But I think all rounds songs have to be related to Japan so no kpop it seems.

Slightly ot but why is the mascot for an American anime con wearing Chinese traditional clothing,sitting in front of a Japanese torii? Am I missing somethimg?

>>7566333
Chinese Gossip-chan asking the real questions

>>7566333
It's symbolism for the staff being too incompetent to get actual Japanese industry members and having to settle for meh close enough people.

>>7566401
This.
The theme of the t-shirt design contest this year was originally just "25 years!", but after they realized having the exact same theme as their 20 year milestone generated really similar entries, they changed it a week before the deadline to "25 Years - Reflecting on the Past and Looking to the Future!", and FalseDelusion did her best to pay homage to the character in year 1's shirt (pic related).
A-Kon has never chosen a shirt with a character with proper kitsuke, it's embarrassing as hell. They'd much rather have gaping collars, cleavage, visible hourglass figures, and half-corsets in lieu of obi than give the impression they give a shit about accuracy.

http://www.a-kon.com/?p=938

Is there going to be a non-orgy meetup?

>>7565860
Yes, singing.

When you see a track suit Sanageyama singing BLOODY STREAM, you'll know who it is.

>>7566170
Yes, anime songs - good luck!

>>7568485
Replied to the wrong person the first time, meant -

>>7566108

>>7568485

Good luck dude (or lady). Looking forward to it.

yes but it will be kind of circle jerky
unless you have gone to one of my meetups before and know us

>>7568203

yes but it may be kind of circle jerkish
everyone that is going that I know of atm is cool as shit though

probably doing one meet up for those under 21 and go out to eat or something
then going to a bar or drinking in places for those of age on another day

If you don't like those things that are happening your welcome to do the usual /cgl/ meet up which is stand in a circle for 5 mins then walk away and talk about how disgusting trips are.

which will happen either way


I'll set up a groupme in a few days after I talk to some people to who are coming from out of town, out of state, and out of country. Then I'll finalize some plans.


if you don't know what groupme is it's just like mass texting with out people having your number. You can do it through an App or SMS. I use it a lot for /k/ meet ups and always works well.

Weird question, but does anyone know if we're allowed to carry backpacks into the dealers' room? I'm probably going to use a backpack as my main con bag this year instead of a purse, but I don't want to be stopped trying to go into the dealers' room.

>>7572064
No one has ever stopped me for wearing my Happy Berry backpack in the dealer's room, but it is sort of small and looks like a cosplay piece. Idk how well a full sized, regular backpack is going to go over tbh. Maybe a canvas tote would work better?

>>7572064
My fiance always takes a full-size backpack to cons to carry his tablet, water, a small first aid kit, etc, as well as small purchases we make. He's never been stopped for it, but he also always wears it with both straps on his shoulders and doesn't carry it in a suspicious way (as in, holding it open and in front of you while you walk in front of a booth).
You can always opt for one of those Japanese schoolbag style backpacks instead of a shoulder backpack, those seem to be more common these days (but they have fewer compartments).

>>7572064
I had a backpack last year and the only place I got stopped for a bag check was in the game room, but they never said anything in the dealer's.

Is there a list of photo shoots somewhere? I cannot find any information.

does anyone know what photographers are going to be there? it seems like it's hard to get people to schedule stuff sometimes

>>7574154
Try the coscom forums.

>>7574257
Cosplay.com?

>>7574263
yep

>>7565860
Just have fun and you'll go far. Actually sing well and you'll win.

Barely anyone has mentioned what they are cosplaying or if they're dressing in Jfash in this thread. I want to know what you guys are wearing!

A friend and I are going to be Sailor Mercury and Mars on Friday, and I'll be letting a friend put me in some Japanese fashion for Saturday. She hasn't told me what, though, so I'm half nervous half excited.

>>7574197
betcha $5 skypirate will be available

>>7574440
Cosplaying Nonon and Stocking, not sure which days though.

>>7574536
Is he still shooting at cons? I had no idea. How old is he even?

>>7574536

He hasn't done cons in years. He had to take a break to take care of his elderly parents.

>>7574536
Skypirate retired like 4 years ago bro

>>7574440

i'm cosplaying as a fat neckbeard with a broken wrist

>>7574440

Cosplaying Nagisa (Free!) on Friday, Pirate Norway (Hetalia) and Abel (Starfighter) on Saturday, still undecided about Sunday. May wear lolita or femme Norway.

>>7574440
I know I'll be in Sailor Jupiter on Saturday at least for the Sailor Moon photoshoot, and my other costumes depend on what friends want to do, but I'll probably have Utena with me at least.

Sorry if this has already been asked, but how heavy will the badge-policing be this year? A friend and I are probably going to drop by for a day just to walk around and neither of us are too interested in the dealer's hall or artist alley. I've always walked around without a badge for the past three or four A-kons I've been to, and I hope to do the same thing again this year.

>>7575591
Artist Alley and Dealer's Room are both badge-only areas this year. AA used to be an open space, but it has its own room now. Panels are badge only. I don't believe the swap meet needs badges, though, so you can get into that. Walking around the hotel is fine without a badge. I've never been to the gaming areas of A-Kon, so I can't say much about that. If you're planning to go to Doll A-Kon, that will require a badge as well. The "big" events like the cosplay show and raves obviously require badges, but that's a given.

tl;dr You can take photos of people walking around, but not much else.

>>7574440
As I said at >>7565779 me and my fiance will be Ed and Julia from Cowboy Bebop, and also the Monarch and Dr. Girlfriend from Venture Bros. Not sure which will be Friday and which will be Saturday. Sunday we aren't cosplaying.

Not sure if posted already, but there's going to be a cosplay break room this year. I figure /cgl/ would like this information, considering many of us are staying at overflow hotels.

Here's the description off of the official tumblr: "Because the new hotel has a lot of awesome photoshoot locations, we’re turning our dedicated photo room next to Cosplay HQ into a Cosplay Break Room. Absolutely no photography will be allowed in this room, so it will be a safe space to relax. DeSoto B will have plenty of chairs and tables, a full-length mirror, a water station, and cosplay repair supplies, so any cosplayers are welcome to come in and take a quick break."

What's everyone cramming in these last few days? I'm waiting on some AA prints to arrive.

>>7580231
Try to get through my first plugsuit because I'm a procrastinating idiot.

>>7580231
going to shit out a prop for a costume I had already finished. I'm taking it easy this year.

>>7580231
Working on one wing and I have half of a headpiece to finish. Not too bad. Having today off of work definitely helps.

>>7580231
Making a belt and styling wigs.

sup /cgl/, /fit/ here.

This will be my first con and I'm still unsure about the whole "anime convention" thing. I don't really LIKE anime (grew up watching your popular animes shown after school i.e. DBZ, Gundam Wing, etc) but my gf is a huge fan and got me interested in Attack on Titan. What can I expect at A-kon in particular? Is it going to be a total nerd fest? Will people be cool with me not knowing a damn thing about anime or will everyone be elitist/deserving to be sonic boom'ed to the face?

>pic related: who I will cosplay.

>>7581108
People don't really talk about anime anymore at A-Kon.

Lots of sci-fi and other nerd stuff around. Also should probably be prepared for all of the Attack on Titan stuff that will be there.

>>7581114
Alright awesome. I'm actually a nerd myself (love Star Trek), but didn' t know if I'd fit in because I know so little about anime.

Well, I guess I know about 4chan too, but who wants to admit they're on 4chan in real life?

>>7565405
Tell me more about these hotel parties you speak of.

>>7581108
What the other anon said, you should be perfectly fine, I know maybe a handful of anime and have attended a few cons with plenty of other interesting things to do. Also I'd love to see a picture or two of the guile cosplay, it's too rare to see someone actually fit do a SF character.

I would love to see this thread more active. The Facebook page is a mess.

>>7581228

people get drunk in hotel rooms the end

i usually get drunk and walk around the hotel

>>7583619
Sounds kinda lame. This same anon that's not too into anime and going cause gf into it. I'm really going because I'm really just looking for a good time. I'd love to hang out with cool people (21+ here) so hopefully I'll get to meet some of you cool people!

Also, does anyone know anything about the AMA Military Appreciation Luncheon on Saturday? I'm thinking about going to it, but couldn't find any more info on it on the main A-kon website.

>>7583667

THANK U FOR SERVICE

>military friend of mine offed himself monday
sry


anyways i only went cause i had some weeb friends who were going. be prepared for smelly people everywhere, especially the elevators. take the stairs when you can

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CThEflzSM4g

:3

>>7582631
I imagine everyone is in serious con crunch mode right now.

The app is out now, and it's organized. Any events or panels that stood out to /cgl/? I'm going to swing by the swap meet. I'm not doing much else on Saturday until it's time for me to get on stage. Wish me luck. I've had the worst uncontrollable diarhhea thinking about this cosplay contest along with nightmares. I don't even care about winning anymore. I just want to not throw up on stage.

>tfw first time being on stage in front of people...ever

>>7584082
This photo looks terrible; Like they just chucked it right off of the mountain right after taking the shot.

>>7584606

It seems scary, but honestly with stage lighting you can barely see the audience when you walk down the stage.

If you're a walkon it goes by in a flash. Just remember to take your time and pause for pictures. Take a little extra time when you pause as it will feel longer than it actually is. So many cosplayers just rush through so the audience can't see you long enough and photographers can't get awesome pics of you.

Just relax and remember its your time to shine and be awesome.

I don't know if this has been mentioned yet but if you are staying at the hilton bring everything you would think the hotel should provide because they wont.


Things you will want to bring:
Iron
Blow Dryer
Towels (takes years for them to get you towels)
Some rooms didn't even have ironing boards but that is hard to bring
bring your own pillow too, your rooms will suck.
I don't know if just this Hilton is awful or they just fuck it up extra hard for the con.
Our bed sheets last year had throw up on them as soon as we got the room. As in we get to the hotel and before we even set our shit down we have to talk to a manager about how fucking awful the hotel room was.
Also
Some plans for the meet up are finally starting to finalize now that there is a schedule out.


May be some stuff happening this Friday/Saturday as well for those in the DFW area.

>>7584753
This meet up you speak of: cool people hanging out, or an awkward gathering where people exchange pleasantries and then walk away. Awkwardly?

>>7584606
good luck on stage anon! I have some advice.

>try to eat something an hour or two before the show. Go for something like a protein bar or smoothie. Something that won't fill you up too much but give you energy. If you are like me nerves make you nauseous but try to eat anyway

> plan your performance in advance and practice.

> when you pose on stage, count to 3 slowly in your head. It makes sure you pause long enough for everyone to see your costume. It will feel like it goes by so quickly so slow down and move deliberately.

>be in character from the point you enter the stage to the point you exit.

Is anyone going to the swap meet, doll aKon, etc?

>>7584753
Does anyone know if this applies to the Fairfield Inn and Suites across the street? I plan on bringing towels anyway but would really like to know the iron + board situation.

>>7585223
Fairfield, like most decent hotels except the Hilton which perhaps is less decent and more survivable, will include irons and ironing boards. Most hotel irons are older, though, so if you have a nicer iron, bring that and be nice to your clothes.

>>7584753
The reason this stuff was taken away last year had to do with the hotel hearing horror stories about Homestucks trashing hotel rooms, ruining towels and blowing out blow dryers trying to dry their body paint. They also were concerned people might leave the irons on and burn stuff or themselves and create liability issues. Basically, thank 14 year old with no self control for why you can't have nice things.

>>7585218
I'll be at a few DollAkon panels, I guess. Some of the volunteers (not really the ones running it per sé) are super spergy.

I still need to look over the schedule. God fucking dammit, it's a little over a week away.

>>7585344

A-Kon had no idea this was happening as only part of the hotel had this issue. However, they have talked to the hotel for this year and it shouldn't be an issue from what I understand.

Basically A-Kon had no idea attendees weren't getting their amenities until about Friday night/Saturday. That wasn't agreed to in the contract. Hilton higher-ups screwed up and the problem has been addressed.

>>7585456
I'm still pissed about getting charged more than I would have on any other weekend and then not getting half the shit I would have got on any other weekend. I will be sure to break something expensive if at all possible.

>>7584628
n-no ;-;

>>7584753
>I don't know if just this Hilton is awful or they just fuck it up extra hard for the con.

dog you gotta realize there's like 10,000 people crammed in this hotel, staff is never prepared

>>7585550
There's your normal not prepared for a con, and then there's what happened last year. I expect to have to bring my own towels and pillows. My own iron, blowdryer, and a minifridge for my medication because staff refused to refrigerate it? I don't think so.

>>7585218
I'm hauling an assload of stuff to the swap meet. I don't have any dolls myself, but I might just stop by dollakon to see what those BJDs look like up close. I never feel comfortable asking to look at dolls when owners are walking around with them in the dealers room.

>>7584842
plan this year looks like
Hanging out, going out to eat, going to a bar. maybe karaoke. /cgl/ meet ups are usually the 2nd option but that sucks. Last afest meet up we ended up at what may have been a gay bar then getting lost in underground tunnels and finding a giant model train set. I should really set the groupme up soon. Probably have the all going tomorrow and finalize wtf were doing today.

>>7585223
I'd still bring my own iron if you value your clothes. Hotel irons can do terrible things to clothes because of terrible things people have done to them. I've known people to cook with them so yeah.

>>7585456
Please let this be true

>>7585550
Even if that was true, it doesn't excuse there being some strangers vomit on a bed where I was suppose to sleep.

Either it's me or this thread keeps disappearing from the catalog.
Switch to >>7585056
Or not.
Anyways, I'll be attending the swap meet as well.
Anyone else irked as to why they have the masquerade on thursday night? I don't generally attend those at the risk of contracting any weeaboo germs but their reasoning is literally just...?

>>7574440
Thursday night I'll be dicking around as Deidara, Friday I'll be Renge for my group's Ouran panel, with a brief interlude as Jill from Harvest Moon for the picnic meetup, Saturday I'll hopefully be cosplaying Ryuko for the KLK photoshoot, then changing into Ice Queen for a bit, Saturday will be fem!Briefers Rock with my genderbent Panty and Stocking group. Full schedule but I'm excited.

>>7585631
Ooh, what will you be bringing to the swap meet? I'm going to be bringing a load of stuff. The no cash-buy rule has been skipped through last few years, AKA, move outside, buy/sell, no one cares, except a few annoying fucks, but if you aren't seated next to them you should be good. Just watch your stuff at all times.

There's a Date A Live panel being hosted by Funimation, like it's an actual thing, like some recreation of the show.
I'm honestly not sure if it'll be weeb-bait or not but the description said free stuff, soooo.

Thursday night I'll be dicking around as Deidara, Friday I'll be Renge for my group's Ouran panel, with a brief interlude as Jill from Harvest Moon for the picnic meetup, Saturday I'll hopefully be cosplaying Ryuko for the KLK photoshoot, then changing into Ice Queen for a bit, Sunday will most likely be fem!Briefers Rock with my genderbent Panty and Stocking group. Full schedule but I'm excited.

>>7574440
Thursday night I'll be dicking around as Deidara, Friday I'll be Renge all day for my group's Ouran panel at 8:00pm, with a brief interlude at 2:00pm as Jill from Harvest Moon for the picnic meetup, Saturday I'll hopefully be cosplaying Ryuko for the KLK photoshoot, then changing into Ice Queen for a bit, Sunday will be fem!Briefers Rock with my genderbent Panty and Stocking group. Full schedule but I'm excited.

>>7586034
That's just because you're a fucking retard, anon-chan. The thread image has A-Kon on it. There's no title on this thread.

So. Anyone staying at the Double Tree next door???

>>7586172
Yup, me and my group are. I was the anon last thread who was excited about the cookies.

>>7586034

It's a little weird, but I think they posted an explanation on the Tumblr page.

Personally I'm happy it's on Thursday. I won't have to try and rush to change from cosplay into a ballgown and attempt to make it back down fighting the elevator lines. There are events I want to actually see on Friday and Saturday night so having it on a completely different day is convenient for me at least. Plus it gives me something to do on Thursday night with friends.

I'm still super new to the whole anime convention thing, but why do I get the vibe that everyone is super serious about going to a convention? Like people are cramming tons of people into rooms, bringing their own food versus trying out local restaurants, drama with people snapping your photos; what gives? Why so serious?

>are people going to be super elitist there because I'm NOT that into anime? Will people make fun of my attempt at cosplaying?

>>7586378

You came to the wrong neighborhood, motherfucker.

>>7586378

uh

there are no local restaurants within walking distance other than a constantly packed denny's afaik

there are food trucks and the hotel had set up a food court but that's a little pricey and always busy so as far as food goes, its just a lot more about convenience and price

honestly it sounds less like everyone else is being too serious and more like you aren't planning enough

>>7586378
It's not really "serious" as much as...
The room and food thing = people are broke/want to save money, some cons' hotels sell out so quickly it can be impossible to find a room, etc. Food because people might not want to eat fast food for every meal, it's expensive, usually have to wait or travel to eat (if you're stuck in panels or at a booth you can't just leave)...

Yeah there's gonna be cliques, but try to have fun with it.

>>7586429
>2014
>not being able to eat wherever you want to eat
>not being able to go to a con and do whatever you wanna do
>restricting yourself to "walking distance" when visiting a major metropolitan city and not taking in the sights and sounds of the city in your off time.

sounds like you should be planning your career/life more rather than how to penny pinch at cons anon.

>>7586453
Anon, the anatole is in the market center area of Dallas. You don't walk in that area, it's not like it's downtown. If you want to go anywhere you will have to drive and then you give up parking.

I agree that you shouldn't cheap yourself out of the food that's there. Eat at Nammi truck at least once. If you are really that cheap eat half for lunch and save the other for dinner. It's big enough.

>>7586453
Do you even know how the parking situation is?
It's shitty. When it was by the train station, you could at least park at another station and play it like that.

I live in about thirty minutes from the venue and I'm probably not even going to go because it's going to be a huge hassle. At the old venue, I'd just take the train since I live next to a station. It was a lot of fun and a lot easier than worrying about high parking payments or getting a car towed.

>>7586464
>>7586467
I wasn't even considering parking. I'm actually staying at a hotel a ways a way (I think 10 minutes) and planned from the get-go to just take a taxi. That way:

a) I don't have to worry about driving in an unfamiliar city and paying high parking fees
b) I won't have to designate someone in my group to me a DD if need be.

Essentially, I'm just checking out this con, my first, to see what all the hubbub is (along with checking out Dallas since I'm not from there) and it seems to me, one not familiar with Otaku culture, that you guys take this way way too seriously, given all the other things one could be stressing over in the world. I mean aren't conventions inherently supposed to be lighthearted and purely for entertainment purposes?

But, that's just me.

>>7586453

anon i live in dallas. there's nothing there thats not going to be there when i don't have to worry about losing a parking space.

>>7586464

oh no i do like the nammi truck, and I'm pretty excited to eat from it again since I can't eat from them as frequently as i used to but eating exclusively from food trucks could get pricey, "penny pinching" or not

plus, i have food allergies so some are completely out as nonoptions.

>>7586482
I don't go for the con but the people and for something to do.
The set up is just too much of a hassle for me to even want to try anymore especially since a couple of my friends bailed.

If you're planning on using a taxi outside of just going to con and you want to experience Dallas, you're going to pay a lot. Most of the good stuff is 15-20 minutes away driving one way.
It's also all spread out in different areas with different cultures, some more underground than others like the hip hop scene isn't really easy to find unless you know people.

>>7586484
Ditto on the food allergies. I've recently developed a serious shellfish allergy, and much to my horror it involves anything that's been fried in the same oil used for shellfish, and also most Thai and Vietnamese food, because of the fish sauce and shrimp powder. I could cry. But yeah, I'm totally off topic.
Anyways, >>7586453
you sound like a massively sanctimonious asshole and I'll be glad to never know you better. A-Kon has moved to a silly location with sillier parking. You're not going to risk not getting your space back just so you can take in the "sights and sounds" of fucking Dallas, Texas. If this were Ikkicon or San Japan, you'd be right, but it's not. People plan on bringing food to this con for a reason, and it's because Dallas is not a walking city, and the con is not optimally located anymore for food or entertainment, outside of what is provided by the con. You're an outsider to this scene. Accept the fact that people who have been doing this for longer than you might actually know more than you.

>>7586197
Nice to meet you, anon. I'm one of the Aikuro's from last thread; group is obviously doing KLK. Maybe our groups will bump into each other.

Also, I kinda wonder if the double tree is going to put all the con people on one floor. I've heard that's a thing since I started lurking on this board.

>>7586499
Cool. Thanks for the tip!

Anyway, I'm just going to have a good time regardless. Enjoy your stressing over something that's supposed to be fun, eating ramen all weekend, and then complaining on 4chan about stuff that didn't go your way.

>>7586500
That would be nice!
Some of us are doing Cowboy Bebop, don't really know what the rest will be doing.

>>7586504
At least I don't come to 4chan with the express intent of using logical fallacies, inflamatory speech and dumb reaction images to purposefully try to get a rise out of nerds to fill the gaping void in my fat useless life.

>>7586464
Are you saying that in reference to like, distance or that the area is unsafe?

>>7586511
Quit derailing the thread, nerd. He's just wondering why we seagulls do what we do-- it's ok, it's not for everyone.

>>7586378
To answer your question Anon:
1) For a lot of us, this is a major passion and thus, we put a lot of time and effort into it. Maybe your passion is sports. Maybe it's reading. For us, it's cosplay.
2) I wanted to say that no, we as /cgl/ wouldn't be hostile towards outsiders and as long as you're having fun go for it, but as you can plainly see, /cgl/ is one of the more hostile boards. Forgive them, Anon, for they know not better.

>back on topic
Only about a week left! How's the costume coming along?

>>7586482
haha, anon tell me what you are planning on seeing? Were you only planning on hitting the con for a couple of hours or some shit because you cannot go frolic across the metroplex and attend the con in any real capacity.

>>7586514
distance mostly. I walked to and from the con from the holiday inn across the street last year and never felt unsafe. I mean, it is a major city but its, not like you are strolling through oak cliff or fair park.

>>7586522
Thoughts on the Holiday Inn? That's where we're staying.

>>7586129
No dumbass it literally doesn't show up.

>>7586514
Well, distance goes for almost anywhere in Texas. This is not the Northeast. You do NOT want to walk around in the middle of June in Texas for more than five minutes at a time. Take note, out of state attendees. You will sweat. You will burn. You might pass out.

The area is full of traffic and not pedestrian friendly by any means. Downtown Dallas honestly isn't even that pedestrian friendly, but the market district is something else.

>>7586378
A lot of us have gone through the take it easy route, and that just leads to disaster. Honestly, if it was any other city, I would totally agree with a lot of your points, but Dallas is one of those business-friendly, not tourist friendly cities.

No one will make fun of your cosplay attempts (to your face, sorry- catty community).

>>7586467
I haven't been to A-Kon in a few years, certainly not last year at the new place. Is parking really this heinous? If I show up Thursday, am I going to be unable to find parking at my hotel?

>>7586529
How fucking hard is it to either scroll through the catalog and find the photo or remember the phrase "a little over two weeks away" to ctrl+f?

This saturday me and some other seagulls are going to eat some kbbq then karaoke if you want to get to know us before con.

pls no spergs.

groupme posted tomorrow
2busy streaming video games atm.


Con plans are looking like around 6 on friday and then on saturday for those who dont care about cosplay contest were going to drink.

I feel like everyone in this thread needs to just like chill the fuck out like okay holy shit bring food with you no one will find out the hotel is not going to search your bags they never fucking do use your common sense.
Also get back to talking about the actual convention and not your shitty food preferences and how exotic you think food trucks are.

>>7586522
I see!

>>7586526
It's decent. I stayed there last year and staying there again this year. My room didn't have a fridge or microwave though so that sucked; dunno if other rooms have any though.

>>7586530
I'm not out of state, just out of town. We weren't supposed to walk, but my friend changed plans and now we're walking so yay. I'm preparing though.

>>7586467
I thought everyone just got dropped off by their moms or something every year like you're going to an anime convention you have no dignity you might as well??

>>7586532

i showed up 8am friday morning last year and it was fine

are they going to have strippers entertain us in the shitty pre reg line again

something tells me they just appeared there though

>>7565829
Heeeeey, it's gunna be my first A-Kon aswell and i'd be down for some hotel parties

>>7586556
You have two options:
1. Scream at 4am with the homestucks.
2. Orgy with the land-whale furries.

That is literally all I feel like if you try hard enough you'll find a room of hot people drinking shitty beer idk go with a plan and ask often during any of the late night events.

I personally don't think anime conventions are places for good parties at least in Texas, but like...I mean...Lights All Night is in December.

>>7586561
The "ask around" sounds like a good plan actually.
I think a party would be fun to hang out, with the right group of course. Homestucks are all 15-16 anyway, but i wouldnt mind finding the hotter cosplayers/con-goers.

What's your opinon on the A-Kon dances? And by the way, thanks for telling me about Lights All Night, i hadn't heard of it

>>7586556
Im the guy you rtplied to
some of the guys i'm going with are trying to put together a meetup of guys in the area or the con that are in our fraternity
so It'll be a bunch of musician dudes and their gfs
should be chill

lol if not landwhle orgy it is

I'm doing my friend a solid and picking her badge up for onsite registration while still picking up my own from Pre-reg.

What's the earliest I should be in line? Is 7:00am okay or earlier?

I skipped last year so I don't know the situation with lines but I'm assuming it's different from when it was in the Sheraton.

>>7586690
WOO, it is different indeed from the Sheraton. Last year was a disaster. The staff claims that won't be an issue this year, but they make many claims. Lines officially open at 9AM, so I'm not sure if you'll be stopped from lining up at 7AM. However, that's around the same time I'm showing up on Thursday, so let's hope everything works out.

>>7586587
My opinion...hmm...
THE A-Kon Rave is a joke compared to something like Lights All Night, although it is fun to watch. I think a lot of people af A-Kon misinterpret raves as a shitty clothing show too, so there's that.
Never been to the Masquerade, I'm sure that has to be some share of fun at the least.
That definitely doesn't mean attend them, if you go in wanting to have fun most likely you will.

>>7586522
Its fine, but if they are still offering the shuttle as a way to get to and from don't count on it. They only leave every hour from the hotel and every time I called to get picked up I ended up just giving up after half an hour. Rooms are standard hotel fare, all standard amenities.

>>7586543
Holiday inns don't have fridges standard. If you want a fridge book at an extended stay.

I just recalled how wide the Anatole is...I can already feel my legs breaking.
You know, suprisingly Con-Smell isn't common now because of how big it is though.

>>7587002
Eh, I can do without one, but now I know for future reference, thanks!

There is still no fucking info on the Lolita tea party

Is anyone actually fucking going? Because seriously, I'm tempted to drop my Lolita plans for old cosplays at this point.

>>7587085
Are you from outside of DFW? Otherwise just ask on the Metroplex Lolita page.

>>7587136

I am, yeah.

And not everyone is in the local comm. Making a page for out of town lolis is a bit more inclusive so everyone knows, rather than "ask metroplex"

Hell, I have a friend there who's IN the comm, and even she doesn't have details on what's going on

>>7587085
There's a Lolita Meet/Greet and Swap Meet, probably not the TP but there's that.

>>7587143

Meet n greet is run by someone who's not an idiot so it should be decent enough.

I didn't know there was a tea party.

>>7587239

It's Saturday, 10:30, and is providing "tea, sweets, and games for prizes"

Without telling what kind of sweets, what kind of teas, or what games to expect/if you should be corseted and in heels for that shit or not

Aka yes, I mad

>>7587085
metroplex lolis kind of stopped organizing things for akon a few years ago when things just went very poorly. There is no talk about meetups or events at akon in the comm.

If you want to wear it I'm sure you would get photos, but if you are looking for social gatherings try afest.

>>7574854
I can't wait to see the Abel, I haven't seen many Starfighter cosplays!

>>7566247
Johnny?

>>7587922
Not Johnny, but that is me. Forgot I had posted in this thread before >>7586172

I really cringe when I see A-kon rave videos...
Like it doesn't HAVE to be a "rave", it doesn't even qualify as one, firstly.

Any of you lovely cunts going to show up on Thursday?

Meetup by the pool perhaps?

(Also why doesn't /cgl/ have spoiler tags?)

>>7587943
>/cgl/ meet ups

>>7586544
Ok, I laughed pretty hard at that.

>>7586550
I'm really sad I missed this apparently. Like, legit strippers? What day/time was this?

>>7586532
I didn't have trouble on Thursday, and I imagine Friday morning would be fine too, like >>7586546 said. I'd start worrying after noon on Friday, I guess.

I'm getting a headache from looking at the schedule. Where/when is the swap meet? I have some shit I wanna get rid of. It was probably right in front of me but had some stupid ass title.

>>7588003
The stripper thing was Afest last year. They had some maids in the line for entertainment too.

>>7588047
If you have a smartphone download the A-kon schedule via there.
Saturday at 3 pm in the Obelisk Room (2nd floor – Atrium 2).

Side Note: Do they have the food room or convention suite this year?

>>7588083
*download the guidebook app and get the kon schedule from there.
Literally why the fuck couldn't we be A-Con. What the fuck is the "K" for???

>tfw when I have to chaperone my younger cousin and her friends and can't go to any parties or 21+ events

Any suggestions

>>7588210
How young? I mean, if they're not staying at the hotel you can always drop them off 9-10 and come back.
Are you going alone? Try to bring a friend or two as well.

Is no one going to comment on the terrible yearly guest lineup.
Like I think we've all stopped caring at this point.
But...I mean, like...come on.

>>7588090
Its a reference to the anime Project A-ko

>>7588047
Parking after noon on Friday is TERRIBLE. Try to get there early if you can. Hotel parking lot is pretty limited and restaurants/stores around the hotel with parking lot will call tow companies to take your car away.

I remember a lot of people got their car towed last year.

>>7587702
We're running a yaoi panel if your interested! Saturday night at 10.

>>7588320
*you're

Sorry, I cannot type properly on my iPads it seems.

>>7587702
I'm running a yaoi panel with my Cain if you're interested! Saturday night at 10.

>>7588327

>>7587943
We're driving in thursday night
im not sure what hotel we're gonna be at but i would be down

>>7588327
Lets get down and dirty friend

:^)

>>7588492

Any issues with the Hilton Anatole trying to cheat people? I got the Parlor Atrium hotel for 192.00 a night and tried to add a rollaway bed 1 week later. Now they say it'll be 359.00 a night(even though the rep told me nothing would change except for a 25$ a night charge). I keep calling the reps and they tell me the price has always been 359.00 even though the A-kon reservation site still shows the 192.00 a night. Please help, the butthurt is growing strong in me. :(

>>7588527
That's what the Anatole does. Call the Hilton higher ups and report the situation. Sometimes you have to threaten someone's job for them to do it right.

>>7587085
I've heard the tea party is pretty poor, so I wouldn't bother going. Join the meet and greet instead.

>>7587943
I'll be there in cosplay on Thursday to get my badge. I'd be down to meet some of you fags. However that's NOT gonna happen if I'm half way though the line when it happens. Speaking of, when would this theoretical meetup be taking place, Anon? Wanna give us a 1-2 hour window?

>>7588547
Thanks I'll have to speak with a manager tomorrow. Or do you recommend I speak with a hotel manager instead of a call center one?
The agents just seem to not care too much.

>>7588672
>>7587943
>some of you fags
>lovely cunts
is this why u guys are meeting on /cgl/

>>7588327
I'm this>>7588210 anon, so I maintain be going. I hope you have a lovely time, though!

>>7588221
Around 15, I think. We're going to be staying at a hotel that's pretty far from the con because we're going to be sightseeing in the city, too.

>>7588672
>>7588445
7 PM good for you shitstains?

>>7588224
They don't even have Vic Mangina this year, and they usually have him EVERY year. (Not that I care about him, I just had the pleasure of slamming a door in his face last year.) It's been really lackluster since mid-early 2000s, aside from decent bands.

>>7588083
Thank you, based anon.

>>7588210
I've never had a good time when I had to babysit younger family members. They're a hassle to keep up with.
>won't call to check-in when they're supposed to
>create drama in the room
>refuses to shower or even fucking clean up after themself
>get sick from blowing all their money on dealer's room snacks and then not having money to eat REAL food with

Don't let relatives do the "BUT ANON, THEY SAVED UP FOR A YEAR TO GO TO THIS" card. I'm sure it's possible to have fun if they weren't Homestuck-Brony-tier shits, though.

>>7589363
I'll swing by, and have a look, but if you guys are fat or ugly, I'm out.

>>7589745
What about being black and ripped?

>>7589864
As long as you're not a butterface.

>>7589868
?

>>7589426
What happened with Vic McNugget?

>>7589875
You aight.

>>7589864
do u like dick

>>7589893
No sorry.
>>7589875
Thanks :')

>>7589745
This

c u nerds by the pool.

Sanageyama fag still.

why does every half decent convention thread turn into a shitty /cgl/ meetup thread

Still better then the Facebook group.

However, this thread is also turning to shit.

Change of topic:
What events/panels are you attending?
I'm attending:
- Funi
- Aniplex
- Swap Meet
- DollaKon
- Not sure what else (?)

>>7590218

Because we're sad, lonely people.

>>7586975
yea, i've been to a few raves at a local venue here in houston and they dont really compare to any con raves i've been to.

That said: I still enjoy all of them, the music and the atmosphere is just awesome.

>>7590261
This is my first Akon (Frat guy from last thread)

but by looking at the Guidbook Im pretty interested in
-Fighting game tourneys
-Ani-idol (learned a K-On Song on my guitar and down to sing)
-Might check out the maid cafe with bros if its not too sperglike
- might get dragged to "how to publish your own manga panel" by friend whos trying to "publish his own manga"
- Definitely gonna go to the rave/dance
SATURDAY
-Karaoke/Senran Kagura/Ben-to!
-Dealers/Japanese Grindhouse/Otaku Acoustic

Any other Stuff recommended? MUST TRY events/food trucks?

>>7590455
>must try food trucks

Nammi hands down. Crazy Fish is also good. Butchers son and gandolfos are both fairly standard NY deili fare, but butchers son has some unique sliders and the must try curry tots. Cool haus is good if you need ice cream. Guinness chip is my favorite.

I am pretty sure all of them were there last year. I can't remember between akon and afest.

>>7590692
Nammi seconded, hands down.

>>7590261
>DollAkon
>Swap meet
>Maybe concert
>Cosplay propmaking
>Cosplay makeup
>Maybe Watercolor in comics and cartooning
>Probably the doll mold-making and casting course. Last year's had some great ideas. I wanna see what Donn does.

>>7590988
I keep hearing about DollAkon
What is it?
Also, >>7590455
here.
I just found out My group is at the Renaissance Hotel
Anyone have any experience with that place lol
This entire time I was sure we were staying at the hilton

>>7586515
>Only about a week left! How's the costume coming along?

I'm finally gonna maybe start working on stuff...maybe tomorrow. Procrastination at its best!

>>7587943
>>7589363
I should be in Thursday, as well, but one of my friends told me the pool is gonna be closed? I haven't called the Hilton yet to comfirm...I should, but I'm being lazy on doing it. Regardless, I was gonna have like a swimsuit shoot on that day with some buds, so like I hope it is open. I also haven't been to A-kon in two years due to schedule conflicts, so I'm gonna have to get acquainted with the new hotel and all.

LOL that's cute, spoiler tags on ceeg. I'd maybe be down for meeting some of you gays. I haven't really been to a TX cgl meet since the (sorta??) SJ one, though I wish we had as rad ones as the ones at ALA/AX/Fanime.

>>7591176
dollakon is their ball jointed doll programming. Its honestly kind of dumb they give so much time and space to something so niche.

>>7589278
That sucks. Hope you can make it. We also do panels at Afest if you don't make this one.

>>7588492

I can promise we WILL live up to the 18+ rating.

>>7591399
I'm surprised you actually replied to that after a day or whatever.

But on another topic, I feel like an idiot because my friends and I might have no way to make it to the convention on Saturday, so I might have to find some way to stay there over night without having it planned already.

How would that even happen and why would anyone care to help me?

>>7565405
Nigga, quit posting us.
You're supposed to be at my house right now bitch. Get here.

>>7574755
Horsehead #1. GTF off the computer. Get over here.

>>7591399
What exactly goes on there that lives up to the 18+ rating ??

>>7591176
I've never been to the Renaissance, but what I've heard is basically that it's fancy as fuck. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

bumping

>>7591176
We stayed at the Renaissance last year, the room was a good size and all of the amenities were readily available. The staff was a little annoyed by our presence and the hotel restaurant was extremely expensive, but the food was good and the drinks were strong so I can't complain too much!

>>7592033
would you say good size for around 6 people?
Because it's starting to sound like its gonna be that much...this is the first time i've crammed a room like that for a con..would i need to bring extra pillows n shit?
we're bringing our own alcohol but ill keep it in mind!

>TFW you were asked by 3 different communities to host 3 different photoshoots and get them all organized, all of these requests having been made 4 months ago.
>TFW a catty bitch and a faggot show up literally last week in 2 of these groups and demand that the times be changed because they cant make it
>TFW they bring their friends in then just make their own photoshoots and tell everyone that those are the real photoshoots

I'm kind of glad I don't have to host 2 of them now, but seriously fuck these people.

>>7592098
People being bitches at you especially when you're offering an assumed free service...lame.
I rarely do photoshoots but when I do I check that the cosplayers and their group if there is one are all on check and with their shit together.

So fucking indecisive. I got all the fabric for either a male Phoenix from Xmen (Closer to the movie Jean Grey outfit, or one of the newer Phoenix Force/Five style costumes) and for my TERA Castanic. Thanks to work and helping a friend with her Bombshell Batgirl, I have the 2 days off and a spare few hours after work each day this week until I go on Saturday & Sunday. I will only have time for one, and I have to wear it both days or go casual on Sunday. If I do my TERA Castanic, I won't have weapons but it'll be easy.. If I do my Phoenix, I have a feeling I'm going to cry over that Phoenix upper body. Fuck fuck fuck. I have to decide today. Either way I have to somehow get my black boots I let my friend borrow last year for a cosplay I made him last minute, and he can't find them.

Also, after 3 years of making cosplays for tons of people, this is actually my first time cosplaying myself and my first convention. Eeeek.

>>7591411
Find someone to have sex with, stay the night, leave first thing in the morning.

Alternatively, ask around on forums or the facebook page.

>>7592279
I vote Castanic, buuuut you do what you like, and I hope you have heaps of fun and aren't too overwhelmed by A-Kon as your first.

>>7565829
> San Japan
> great

Yeah, no. Nothing about San Japan is great. Totally mediocre at best. Oh and art theives too.

is anyone selling a pass?

>>7592510
>art thieves

Fuck off Jerry. San Japan is regularly regarded as the best con we have. Its nit perfect, put its better than most of the shit in the state.

>>7592887
This isn't a SJ thread go away.

Masquerade outfits?

>>7591567
Well I guess compared to Afest, we can actually show genitals and intercourse. We will also be talking about 18+ things, so it's the nature of the discussion and the pictures. We have a Facebook event for the panel up if you're interested.

Heya guys! It's going to be my 21'st birthday on Friday of Akon, so I would like to meetup with /cgl/ and party my ass off!

When is that going on? Is there anyone I can get in contact with on that shit?

>>7588327
My buddy and I run the Fetish Panel if you're interesting in coming to that!

>>7593021
its not a thread for you to start whining about your shitty videos either. If you don't want it to be about SJ don't make useless posts about how much it sucks.

>>7592479
Hahaha, oh wow -

I'd consider that if I wasn't such a weenie.

>>7593242
What the hell are you talking about? I'm a random anon fuck off and make a "I give a shit about what you think of anime conventions" you lonely whale

>>7593192
Genitals and intercourse....animated ones or what?
I'm down for going if there are gonna be hot dudes there, all for a party or something after as long as everyones shit is together. Messenger or anything?

>>7593373

Sorry I seem so vague! I just know cgl hates yaoi so I wanted to be more chill about it, but I'm just glad to get some interest in the panel. This isn't your standard yaoi panel. I know A-kon has done Yaoi fest in the past which from what I understand was just showing yaoi anime. Which is cool, and I do love a good con bonding over porn. But I feel like most fujoshi have seen all of the anime and short of showing something for shock value (like Samurai Fantasy), simply watching yaoi doesn't do much for a panel at a con.

We have decided to talk about yaoi more in-depth/academically. There will be a segment about bara, as well. We're sandwiching these presentations between some yaoi games (there are prizes, too). So animated/2D 18+ hot men on display, yes.

If you want more info, I've included our group email. We are a local yaoi club, so if you live in DFW, we're always happy to add another fujoshi to the group.

>>7592047
Ehhhh, we had six people in our room last year and it was pretty cramped. I don't remember which room size we booked, but it had two queen beds and a couch (not a fold-out). We only had two cosplayers and one lolita with three guys who pack light, but still. I'd bring your own pillow and probably a blanket too, depending on your bedding situation. If you don't want to cram three people in a bed, I'd say let one have the couch and someone bring a small air mattress.
We had our own alcohol too, but like Hell I'm going to a nice restaurant like that and not having a cocktail with dinner lol.

>>7592479
Cosplay sex sounds magical. Doubtful I'll get lucky at my first con though.

>>7593985
Can't seem to find the e-mail. Is this mainly girls or what?

I haven't seen anyone else suggest anything, so for International Lolita Day would any girls like to arrange a meetup on Saturday?

>>7594397

I put the email in the email field on the reply form, but maybe I don't know how to 4chan. Right now, we're an all-girl club. I saw on our Facebook event that some guys are attending the panel. We're definitely open to guys who like yaoi, just haven't had any try to join the club yet.

>>7595047
You did have the email in both posts, yes.

Now that we seem to be done advertising the hell out the yaoi panel, any plans for how to stay sane during Thursday pass pick up?

Who gave this thread to the furries and the "fujoshis"

>>7595113

Admire the art before it gets smeared in grey paint.

>>7595121
i see u

>>7595193

Wasn't an issue last year. There were stupid people sure, but none of the art was damaged as crazy as that sounds.

>>7595244
(He was being sarcastic)

Is this autosaging or just dead?

And is that pool meetup Thursday night still going to happen?

>>7595955

Going with dead or people are rushing to fishing their shit up

>>7595986
both, actually

2 more days left, considering Thursday is Day Zero.

>>7596355
And I still haven't started on my cosplays!

>>7596449
>tfw started 3-4 days ago
>was gonna go w. cousin
>cancelled yesterday bc her dad is too busy to take her

>>7595955
I'm still dropping by the pool. And yeah, I'm guessing people are busy with cosplay. I still haven't finished styling my wig. Also-
>ordered contacts last week
>coming from South Korea
>had to do priority shipping
>mfw they still aren't supposed to be here until 10 a.m. on Thursday

bump

C'mon guys, post some of your cosplays or last minute things!

Hey, what is the temperature like in the con? I know it's in Texas but I've never been to the state or this con's hotel. Is the air con turned up high? I get cold easily (basically am a lizard).

>>7597738
It's a huge nice hotel, you rarely will have any "con smell" unless nearby a walking piece of sin.
I'd suggest bringing a light jacket, also a water bottle. Lots of walking.
Make sure clothes is comfortable, not ugly, but comfy. Lots of walking will be done.
But yeah, otherwise the temperature in there is very nice, and the hotel is veeeery spacey.

Panels Attending?

>>7597551
I got wrecked by a sunburn this Sunday so I might not be cosplaying anymore at all!

Not yay.

>>7597738
Like >>7597762 said, please, please bring a water bottle. You can expect the weather outside to be in the high 90s for the next few days, and at night in case you end up waiting in a food truck line) you can still expect high 80s. I vividly remember how freezing the Anatole was in some spots, so bring a jacket for the indoors. If you have some running shoes, this would be the con to wear them. The hotel is massive, lines are long, and you will end up taking stairs instead of the elevator at least once during the con.

>>7597551
Update from >>7596922
Now on top of my own problems, one of my group members, who is gender-bending Ryuko, had his wooden scissor blade broken at the handle by his five year old brother today. We've got two days to clean up the break, gorilla glue it back together, sand down the excess glue, and re-touch the paint... Wish us luck seagulls.

>>7597929

Also, heads up it's been VERY humid here in DFW the last couple of days. Usually the heat isn't too bad since it's dry, but it just keeps refusing to actually rain. As of today, weather.com is saying low 90s for high and chance of rain on Sunday. Looks cloudy and windy on Saturday, so take care with wigs, short skirts, and delicate cosplays.

>>7575227
>>7586049
What's the time and place for the photoshoots? And where are people getting this information? I'm checking the facebook and tumblr and missing it or something...

>>7597551
I'm nearly done with my handmouths for Deidara. I just need to finish making the little teeth.

>>7598212
Guidebook has most of them and coscom

>>7598219
Oooh, me like.

>>7595113
Are you going to be with friends? Maybe bring cards or a portable handheld game system?

>>7598604
Oh my gosh yes, everyone bring your 3DS this convention is spotpass galore.

Going as Doflamingo. I hated stitching all those feather boas on.

>>7597551
Finishing up a plugsuit. I keep making bad choices in construction and having to do it over again in a hurry so it looks like slightly less ass. Gonna be remaking a lot on it after this first run. I'd just put it aside until my next con, but a friend bought a 150$ coat just to cosplay together, so I'd feel like a dick if I showed up empty handed. Not too much left to go, though!

do i need a pass for the tabletop room?

>>7599175
Yes. Everything is requiring a badge except anything out in the open. Even artist alley.

>>7599210
Fucking jews. Maybe if their registration process was better more people would shell out their overpriced badges

Thanks for giving me advice and insight on the temperature around the con! It helped me decide what to pack.

>>7599436
I know you can get in the swap meet without a pass.

>>7586464
Honestly I rather not have to park again and just pay for over priced con food, which as of last year really wasn't that bad. The Dennys was really packed, but it had good options and was not super expensive. The food the hotel offers is a little more. Look online at their menu prices, some items are not too bad, then again I am one of those people who doesn't mind paying 6 dollars for a sandwhich at star bucks and a coffee that costs even more. Honestly I get you, I saved up a bunch of money to spend at the con on things (the room is already paid for in advance has been for months) and I still do not wanna pay that much. Everyone enjoys holding on to their money, but in my own opinion, isn't it worth more to just eat at the hotel and enjoy the extra time that you would have spent driving and reparking at the con with friends instead. Talking with all the amazing people and the average ones at A-KON is why I like going. Looking forward to seeing everyone there in my purposely awful drag cosplay.

Can we not pick up badges before 6 PM tomorrow? Or does that apply to something else?

>>7599785
Thursday badge pickup is from 9 am to 9 pm.

>>7599811
Awesome, thanks.

If you all see a sunburned Sanageyama starting Friday, pls no bully. I'm dying over here.

>>7599823
RIP

>>7599826
If only one of the Elite Four was a lobster.

groupme for meet up is up


notifications will be on tomorrow

groupme.com/join_group/8587105/xLHT2F

Phone: +1 4248887424 GroupMe ID: 8587105

either join through app or SMS

>>7599902
to use SMS do it through the website

Friday @ 6 is meet
I'll post a message on board and on group as to where

I'll be arriving thursday night, will have the gurren helmet on. not bringing gurren lagann or silver knight, don't feel like dragging armor with me, but i am suppose to be volunteering at the bluefin tamashii booth and i will be cosplaying as Ramba Ral from Build fighters so if you see me say hello!

how will the gaming be at the con?

- /v/ & /tg/

I'm nervous I won't have enough time to finish painting my prop. Still have one color + clear coat and it needs to be done tonight after work. Send me lucky vibes seagulls!

>>7600456
Gamin Schedule is all on the website + guidebook app.
I'd say it's pretty simple.

I know you faggots are in this line.
How you holding up, thoughts?

Is day zero even worth the extra $160 for a night at the hotel? I mean, I know people use it to pick up badges but otherwise I never see anyone doing much of anything.

Why do people bother going out and cosplaying and heading up there a day early if nothing's happening?

>>7600470
How is the line? Heading over soon.

>>7600475
Masquerade, meet ups, photoshoots before it gets crowded, some of us actually have careers so $200 extra isn't a big deal, etc.

>>7600480
The shade.

Are the Go-Go dancers in line?

What is this shit??

>>7600571
>It's hot in here

>>7600475
For me, driving in from several hours away, I do it so I can enjoy Friday of the con without having to wake up at the asscrack of dawn to start driving.

>>7600571
>glitzy geek girl
jesus christ it's 2014 stop this shit

>>7600477
pre regarding long on site no line

>>7600688
pre registering* thanks auto-correct


meet up tomorrow will be in the same spot as last year only its easier to find this year.

In front of the reg room there is a weapon check, probably just meet up in front of that by the restraunt.

I hate the anatole; the sheraton was a much better venue. i'll probably be there friday/saturday; not cosplaying though

>>7600884
the Sheraton is a piece of shit and it was way too small 5 years ago. Pull your head out of nostalgia's ass. If you miss it go to anime fest.

>>7600571
The con must not suck too bad for lines like that to keep forming every year.

>>7600571
Tomorrow is going to be worse.

>>7600950
It's way better without you around :)

Got our badges in 5 minutes hahahah
God bless onsite registration

>>7601075
This

Me and four friends just waited for over two hours in the Pre-Reg line.

God bless.

>>7601075

>>7601069
See you next week. :)
>>7601075
Thank god people pre-reg. Makes on site reggers lives much easier.

The girls in front of us in line kept crossing the words "pussy" and "weeaboo" saying they were "hateful words and "gross"

>>7601180
What the fuck why are you going to be in California
Aren't you skipping akon because you're broke

>>7601482
I'm skipping A-Kon because it's gotten worse every year. Also...
>Masquerade update: Any pre-reg person who could not get their badge today can show their confirmation email at the door. We have no info for those who could not get to on site registration.
You mean it's gotten to the point to where people can't get their badge on a thursday?! Dear god...

>>7599902
>>7599914
What's going to happen in the meet up?

So how do you guys socialize at these? How do you meet new people?

Hey y'all. I'll be showing up Friday night for hotel parties and buying a badge hunger over for Saturday. I have planned nothing and am not the biggest anime fan anymore (too much moe shit). The only thing I plan to do is see the cosplay event, which I'm willing wont be worth my time, and following my brother and his girlfriend around. Anyone know of any events/parties I have to go to Saturday if I want to slay a cat girl before the night is over? Thanks.

The badges are paper this year. Find a buddy, go to Kinko's.

$65 for this shit?

Would anyone like to meet up or having meet ups? My job requires me to travel across the US and I just happen to be back in town for this event but I don't have friends willing to attend this with me. I'll have tons of booze and no one to drink with.

No sunburned Sanageyama yet for me.

Tomorrow will be blue Hawaiian shirt instead of red.

Did anyone snag a picture of the qt Tokyo Mew Mews from earlier? I just popped in for on site registration and didn't get one.

>>7601589
YAS

Careful if you've already booked the Parlor Atrium, guys. Your price may have jumped an incredible 200 dollars without being notified.

>>7601751
Forgot the picture.

>>7601487

More like people just not getting here until after reg hours. That was the main issue.

Good morning /cgl/!!

I'll be headed over tonight as I'm just now getting in from Hawaii. Did I miss anything good on Day Zero?

>>7602011
Just the masquerade and waiting in line. I was in the Thursday line for 3.5 hours, so I'm going to pray for everyone waiting in the Friday pre-reg.

Tina here! Almost to the hotel, paid my room in advance so no troubles! But is prereg that bad this year? First time prereg after last years four hours in line.

If you don't have anything you absolutely need to go to, last year I got in line around 5-6 and waited 30 minutes for pre reg on Friday. I figure Im either in line for 4+ hours or I can walk around and hang out with people until the line dies down.

I invite all of you to look at the dealers room/AA line.

Prereg is hellish glad I am not in my fat princess drag yet.

>>7601589
Anyone have the badge picture?

>>7602506
why would anyone here give that to you. If I have to wait 4 hours in line you do to.

>>7601525
things

I haven't seen any fire emblem cosplays here. Can we have a meetup or something?

anyone staying at the Renaissance hotel and figure how to change these LG tv inputs? it seems to be blocked