/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Seagull pool party Thursday 8pm do it faggots

85% chance of going. Just need to make some cash for the hotel.

What can we realistically expect from this first year con?

>>7669443
Party party party. ALA 2.0

>>7669447
I can dig it

totally going. gonna drink and party. CA can always use another party con. as far as a first year con, could be worse.

Just registered last night but how does one find roomies? AX was my first con but I only went one day and obviously had no need for a room.

>unlimited free ramen

>>7669958
I wonder if they are really prepared for the crowd

>>7670485
They're saying they expect around 5000 people but are ready to adjust from only 1000 people and up to 9000.

But we'll see.

Sounds like people are going just for the potential partycon it may be

>>7669424
I bet it's gonna be a party con where people get smashed and don't go to panels, just bang each other all day errday. I mean who actually cares about English dub VA's?

Might go but ehhh

>>7670601
You should go anon! We need you there!

Time too sneak in copious amounts of alcohol and get all the cosplayers and weebs drunk then get kicked out again

Just look out for the autistic Guatemalan if you want some free booze

>>7670905
I'll hold you to that

>>7670910
Thinking of going through with the whole two 2 liter bottles full off vodka again
Might just mix one up with Jameson and Coke
Fuck bringing in beer again, fucking bottles and spilled beer everywhere too.

Chugged a couple of beer with some hairy nudisto beach guy
Shit was hilarious

>>7670905
Are you really Guatemalan? You could pass for some type of Asian.

>>7671013
when I get drunk I turn into a Filipino apparently

Oh snap, dude I'm the finn in that picture! We're definitely heading out to Anime CA. Not gonna lie, I do not remember taking that picture. HAHAHA

>>7671021
Yo, I saw you at the con, down to party, need a room. Wassup?

>>7670710
Eh fuck that

Can we wear inconspicuous seagull pins? I have a table at artist alley and I'd give out freebies if you flashed me a seagull pin.

>>7671598
I am thinking that I will go. I will get the trips together for a meetup, anons come out too.

>>7670905
Gutegz is that you??

>>7671183
I doubt I'll get a room for AC, ALA for sure.

>>7671614
I missed the cgl meetup
feelsbadman

Maybe, maybe not. Depends on if a trip to Arizona is happening and if it is then fuck this noise!!

They just tweeted that they hit 900 registrations

>>7670710
Still thinking about it but I'm leaning more towards going every day. Fucking post-con depression, shit. Also the other guy who replied was not me.
>>7671614
I met you at the cgl meetup at AX, I'm the Houka who was walking around. iirc, you were talking about how you hung out with one of the guys responsible for megaman and you later hung around a dude who had a color-changing sword. One of the guys has my number, I think.

>>7672918
That was decade. I did go around introducing myself and recall talking to you.

>>7669812
I am willing to room up. Anime Expo was my first as well.

>>7672906

.... 900? AHAHAHAHHAHAHHHAHHAHAHHAH

Just a couple of months ago they were touting an expected attendance of 5000 people, then they quietly changed their numbers down to 4000, and now they're only at 900 registrations a month before the con?

i still want to go, but this is going to be a VERY small event.

>>7674472
I'm not complaining. After linecon that was AX I can do with not standing around for hours

>>7669812
>>7674432

All you first timers were the reason that AX hit capacity this year. Was there any specific reason you all decided to come this year as opposed to all the years before that? I've been going since 2005 and this was the first year that i was legit scared that AX was too crowded for it's own good.

>>7674485
For me it was Yamakan and after wanting to go for quite a while, I finally had a job, vehicle, and I was planing to go last year, but I had been in a severe accident and had a pump on my arm that had to be charged every 5-8 hours.

>>7671598
>inconspicuous seagull pins

That actually doesn't sound too bad, I'd be happy to make a couple and hand them out.

>>7671598
Maybe have a seagull on you table and those who recognize it can say something.

>>7674531

Cute! I just got an idea for that. I wonder how many seagulls are staying all weekend. If the con turns out to be less than we expected, I'd hate to have wasted my money on a weekend badge and have nothing to do.

>>7674485

Hmm, well it was definitely KLK for me. I only recently got into anime and when I found out that Anime Expo was going to have the KLK event I just had to go.

>>7674561
I have seen a couple here saying they are 'almost' certain they will be going. I am going to see how it will turn out and I don't live that far from there, just a 30 minute drive.

In the end, I didn't take my DJ equipment to AX. Fast forward to Day 3 and I saw a guy with a Mixtrack Express mixing tunes and all I remembered was AX staff sending me a message to not bring anything because "it wasn't allowed."

If I can bring tunes to Anime Cali, I'll swing more towards going.
>tfw went to DJ Meet&Greet at AX Day 1
>some of the guys talking smack about hardcore
>fast-forward to AX dance
>Mainstream EDM and the amount of anisongs can be counted with one hand
Man fuck that, what does it take to change this?
>>7672954
You guys were a pretty cool bunch, it was a pleasure meeting you guys. Apologies for not remembering your names well, though. It got really hectic at that time for me and my group, as I had to keep track of peoples' phones running out of battery.

>>7674485
My sister begged me to take her to meet her Tumblr friends. I ended up being more into it than her once I ditched her and went to some panels though I couldn't make it to many unfortunately.

>>7674432
Sweet. Spam email posted.

>>7675791
>Hardcore
Do you Endymion, Art of Fighters, and Neopyhte harcore?

>>7676300
Alright, just emailed you.

How long until all the rooms get booked?

>>7676911
Gabba and Hardstyle is good too, but I'm mostly into Japanese indie scene, like RoughSketch, Massive New Krew, USAO. I also like J/UK-Hardcore like DJ Shimamura, kors k, Redalice, Noriken, etc.

If you know Hardcore Synergy in the midwest, my taste is like that.

>>7676981
Ah man, I like you. And sorry to ask this, but besides those that you mentioned, would you mind suggesting some other indie artist? I am alway looking for new things.

>>7677117
Right now my current flavor is you (ForYouSound) hurce, Moro, 3R2, DJ Myosuke. (J-Core, Makina, Nu-Gabba, UK-Hardcore, Gabba/Hardstyle, respectively.)

Old time favorites are Alabaster, M-Project, Technetium.

I'm not a professional DJ, but I really want to expose japanese hardcore original and remix music.

should I staff?

So what are the worst case scenarios that can happen here and how do you plan on dealing with them if they do happen?

>>7677208
Go for it, seems like it could be fun for this con.

>>7677198
Thanks for the suggestion and wow, Japanese Hardcore, I didn't know that was a thing. I will certainly be checking that out.

Just bought my pass for the weekend! A couple of friends convinced me to go, and so far it's looking pretty sweet. Kinda like a mini ALA. Is there a pool?

Seeing that Dashcon thread has me worried for this con

>>7679495
This seems to be run by competent people at least. They aren't from tumblr, they have that going for them at least.

>>7679506
Still, I will have that worry in the back of my head until I actually see it for myself.

At least Downtown Disney is only a shuttle away

Anyone book their room yet?

>>7682283

I got my pass, but no room unfortunately. i'm hoping i can bump into a fellow seagull and throw money at them to let me stay in their room.

So is AC related to the failed AM2 at all? I generally do artist alleys at cons and all my AA friends are skipping out on AC because all of them are convinced that it's run by the same people that ran AM2 a couple of years ago.

>>7683569

No, it's completely different people. There was an AC thread months ago that outlined everything about the con, from the "ceo" to the free ramen. It's a legit new con by new people.

>>7683521
Email if you are still interested. Another Seagull and I are getting a room and are looking for more people.

>>7683826
How many people are you looking to room with? I'm still contemplating on whether I should go or not since it's my first con that I'll be venturing out solo.

>>7685167
4 people would probably be ideal. That's the amount they technically allow per room and each person would be paying about $50 for two nights.

>>7685211
>technically

We've had a lot more than 4 people in a room for AX. They never check anyways, much less at a smaller con i think.

>>7685211
I'd be willing to room. I'm still figuring out whether this con is worth attending to or not.

>>7685562
As >>7685211 we are looking at 2 more guest. The basic room goes for 109+tax, so it would be around 218+tax for the two nights and between 4 that would roughly put it at 50 per person.

Hey guys CEO Jeff here for AC. If you have any questions or concerns about us feel free to ask (verify me here www.twitter.com/FavionCast). I know there's concern from the whole dashcon and am2 deal, but hopefully you guys aren't scared off by that. They were both run poorly and mishandled.

Also thanks for the pictures of who to look for when I see minors drunk! :P

>>7686316
Will we be getting a ballpit?

Who /staff/ here?

Safety master race reporting

I don't know how to reply to a post... Fail.

Maybe, I might have to raise 17 grand first. Those things are expensive.

>>7686316
You reply to someone by clicking on their post number.

When do you expect the program schedule to be up?

>>7686368
Safety first son!

>>7686382
Thanks. It was supposed to go up yesterday, but it should be finalized and posted tonight or tomorrow morning along with masquerade judges and rules.

>>7686316

It's ok to have a tripcode if you're a known person, jeff. It's nice to know that con staff actually lurks here.

i'm hoping the AA tables turn out to be a good thing, i want to see who ended up buying tables.

>>7686402
Sorry I'm super new to 4chan, I have no idea what that means. I googled it and it said something about a password for identity. But yeah our AA sold out really quickly, I'm excited to show off our list!

>>7686385
Y-y-you safety too?

>>7686375
You should get a trip since we can know who you really are. Also, a little Q/A would be nice. People might be iffy about AC, partly because of the dashcon fiasco (unfortunately) and having you here to answer any question might quell some peoples doubt. Either way, can wait to see AC.

>>7686420
Yeah son, lets be safe together!

>>7686316
Does the hotel have a closing time for their rooms where events are held? Will there be any 3am anime screenings where only 5 people are there?

>>7686422
If you guys know how to get one I'm down :). I'd be totally willing to do a Q&A, I usually do one when I stream too on Twitch and do giveaways for badges.

>>7686560
I am on mobile, but hope this helps.

>>7686560
Some unasked-for advice for you is to refrain from using smilies. It's rather frowned upon since it's indicative of a younger, still-on-an-anime-hugbox-forum crowd that hasn't learned how to properly express themselves.
Let your words do the talking.

>>7686583
Understood my bad.

>>7686316
When are people who sent in press emails going to get a response? I know a few people who have sent them in and haven't heard anything since sending them last month.

>>7686316
How much people will get registered by then? I assume it will be at least 2k.

I'd drink with jeff irl

>>7686944
We'll all drink at AC

That's probably what I'll be doing

>>7686963
That fucking fur suit in the back.

>>7686978
Watch out it has lustful eyes it might pop out and get you.

>>7687033
Don't scare me like that man. You will give me nightmares.

>>7686060
Do you guys already know each other or are you guys seagulls as well?

>>7687131
Just two seagulls.

>>7686735
I'm working in them tonight and tomorrow, I have a lot to go through I'm going to attempt to streamline the process a bit more, I know it's frustrating sorry.

>>7686944
Realistic expectations at this point are around 2.5k for the weekend currently. Honestly I'm happy with that number, more than that we would start feeling like sardines in that hotel.

I have the money and time to go but I would like to get someone to room with me just for getting a cheaper room. Probably gonna cosplay as Swole-doka again or Rei from Free!

>>7670905
>tfw look exactly like you only taller
>also Guatemalan
Holy shit are you me.

>>7688520
We are looking for people to room, email if interested.

>>7688520
Oye voz!
Who'd you cosplay for AX?

>>7690153
Gualtematecos also say "voz"?

>>7688561
Saved, I'll e-mail you in about a week once I have money saved up.

>>7690153
The Boulder!

>>7690213
No idea. I know people straight from the country call each other chapin or something.

>>7690213
Yeah, the vos/vosotros is used alot in Spain but also in some parts of Central America
I sorta picked it up due to my family always saying that shit.

>>7690324
Damn you must be a big ass nigga
>tfw no weeb chapin friend to eat comida guatemalteca with

I'm kind of torn between going here and Japan Expo.

How are smaller conventions like this for going solo?
One of the things I don't like about larger conventions is that I have trouble making conversation, because my voice is too soft.
Usually end up repeating myself three times, then thinking 'fuck it,' shouting 'nice cosplay,' and walking away.

>>7690381
>Damn you must be a big ass nigga
I can always get bigger.

Body dysmorphia is a hell of a thing to have. Also I'm pretty sure there's a picture or two me floating around somewhere.

>tfw no friends at all
>went by myself
>bought way too much shit
B'^)

>>7690399
I go by myself most of the time. It's nice, no one whining about not wanting to go to this/that panel, no one bitching about the heat, etc. My voice is pretty soft too for my body, so I don't really talk much to people.

>>7690399
I'm going to AC by myself. Hoping to loosen up and actually converse with strangers this time. It was impossible to do that at AX for many reasons.

Any cute gay guys going and want to cosplay with me?

>>7690406
post em nigga

Lets be friends and get drunk and get chased around by Jeff while he scolds us for drinking in the con
I didnt buy shit at AX, I usually never do.
I wanted to buy an onahole but eh

>>7690528
buy it in the comfort of your own home
/jp/ be all up in that shit

>>7690528
Do that your house amigo. Go to /jp/for some quality shit man.

What do you guys think about our masq judges? http://animecalifornia.com/cosplay

>>7691837
Dustbunny a cutie and Geo is pretty good looking.

Will this be a party con considering the location? Mini 2.0 ALA perhaps or will it just be a shitfest?

I have the money to go. I'm just deciding whether it's actually worth my time.

>>7692126
Is ALA a party con? Never been to it.

>>7692126

Considering all these posts in the thread, i highly think so. Imagine ALA like back when it was only 2k people. Awesome times. The multiple pools is what is going to let all the bikini cosplays be acceptable.

>>7669447
>>7670568
>>7669538
>>7670601

>>7692158

ALA is basically /cgl/con. You must be new here.

>>7690528
>post em nigga
>they never e-mailed me the pictures and I never got the girls names
Th-Thanks autism.

Look for the guy who looks like you with red glasses at AC then. :^)

Who gonna be up at 2am looking out their window with drink in hand here?

Convince me to go guys ;_;

This would be my first con that I'd be attending solo but usually it's more fun if you cosplay. Sadly, I don't have the budget to do that. So far I'd know I'd just drink some liquor and take some pictures of the cosplayers but aside from that I wouldn't know what to do by myself.

>>7693063
Make your own mind, you aren't little babby anymore.
However, I will give you my experience. I went to my first con alone, friend got sick couldn't go. No matter, I will make the best of it. I got there and realized that I can do what I want, stop and take pictures of who ever I wanted to, and in the end I wasn't alone. I always ended meeting people at the panels and hanging out with them for a bit. It is fun as long as you aren't boring.

>>7692897
I'll keep an eye out man

>>7694324

Were you with the Kuroko group that was having way too much fun (and possibly inebriated) in the concourse?

I was so jealous.

>>7694356
yeah, you shoulda joined in man
We coulda gotten drunk together and taken pictures with all the cosplayers
I was pretty fucked up at that point though, I couldn't even stand straight lol

>>7694371
Large groups of people are intimidating ;_;
+ there were so many cute guys there~

>>7694375
>I missed out on the chance to get drunk with a spaghetti gay guy at AX
Man, that woulda been fun as fuck

>>7694381
Spaghetti gay guy and cute Asian Kuroko cosplayers are now what I'm most looking forward to at AC, thanks.

>>7694550
I-I'm not gay tho
I only like traps

>guaranteed replies

>>7694580
Wow, maybe if I stop eating protein I'll be able to hemorrhage my gainz and become a cute trap in time for AC.

>>7694324
>>7692897
Can a Mexican join you Gualtematecos?

>>7694730
anon pls you're beautiful just the way you are

>>7695032
The more the merrier

Looks like there are some new additions to the site

>>7696833

I guess I'll end up going if my cosplay materials end up shipping in time.

>>7696833

I still don't have enough money for a room! Just one more work week and i'll have enough for me and a friend. Will hotel rooms still be available by next week???

>>7696835
tabletop gaming? now im sort of interested. itll probably just be a bunch of fags playing magic but maybe somebody will play squad leader with me.

>>7697706
What is that?

>>7697624
Mate, book now, they won't charge you until you show up at the hotel.

>>7697718
autism. generally played on a platoon (3-5 squads) level its a ww2 wargame using little square cutouts with stats on them like weapon range, firepower, morale, carrying capacity and other things. I was introduced to it by a bunch of guys who played it since it first existed and whose names are in half the books as testers and they play it on a regimental level which is closer to a hundred squads or more. this is a pic of a game we played. its really in depth but it can be a lot of fun if you know the rules. those counters on the top are all tanks that are niggering, and that is the actual term for it, along the edge of the board to avoid AT fire from some pak 40's. most of the stuff in the center is infantry clustered in buildings waiting for the smoke from artillery to clear so they gun down any invaders at close range.

>Our formal dance will give you the chance to make new friends, waltz together, and have fun in this extraordinary social gathering. Anime and video game waltzes and other slower (and perhaps a few faster) dances give you a chance to meet people, dance together, and have fun while wearing your best formal outfit. Dress code requires a minimum of "business casual": no jeans, no ripped things, no shorts, no crocs, no horseheads, you get the idea. Formal cosplays are okay, for example formal Sebastian.

>>7698094
Yeah, this sounds terrible.

>>7698094
is a maid uniform considered formal? I want to show up as a maid with a unicorn head

>>7698094
formal Gaston, here I come

>>7698154
Only if I can call you "m'lady" and ask you for a dance

>>7698094

Cringe worthy I know, I'm sorry. This was a filler our web guy threw into the event page that was never removed or changed. We might not even have a formal dance.

>>7698230
>We might not even have a formal dance.

But how am I supposed to court ladies with my supreme gentlemen ways now?

>>7698247
You can be my supreme gentleman any day, anon~

>>7698251
M'lady, I...

>>7698247
For you anon, I will try to plan one. Also, the maps are going to be updated soon guys. MOST of it's correct, but we're fixing up some stuff. Nothing too major, just my office and etc.

>>7698230
So at what time will the con be closing?

>>7698094
ive actually had a lot of fun at one of these before. i took waltzing lessons in college so i can actually dance pretty well and it was fun to impress some girls who either never dance or have only twerked or some bullshit. great place to pick up chicks.

>>7698284
2 AM is current plan with the dances. We -might- be keeping game rooms open 24 hours, but this is a really big might.

>>7698363
24 hour game rooms are the best. Most fun I ever have at a lot of cons is playing soul calibur or some armored core till the rest of the con starts up again and then going shopping with my new friends. If the game room isn't open 24 hours you'll have people who are bored and don't know what the fuck to do at night since they're alone.

Is anything planned for people going solo to meet other people going solo?

Approaching groups of people is awkward, and I'm always iffy about conversing with people after taking their picture, in case they were on their way to a panel or event or something.

>>7698420
I'll see you at the bar

I'll be the guy who is alone

>>7698420
>>7698421
lonely alone people at the bar meetup when?

>>7698494
all day err day

>>7698499
it makes me sad because its true.

>>7698420
Come fine me at my office. Just come say hi and I'll do my best to help you find some people to hangout with. If anything, I think the best way to make new friends at anime cons is just by volunteering at the con.

>>7698500
Nothing wrong with drowning the loneliness with dark alcohol

>>7698532
Jeff, If I were to buy you a drink would you drink with me?
I've always wanted to get drunk with a weeb CEO

>>7698617

Didn't he used to post on /soc/

>>7698420
Once I have my hotel room sorted out I will put up a facebook event for a cgl meetup. Only the local crew is going to this con, so it will be easier to hang out etc.

>>7698675
Would it be weird for a new person to join the meetup?

>>7698802
No, it happens all the time. I was anon once too

>>7698626
Dunno man
rarely post on /soc/ but I sorta known of there from their tc's

>>7698825
Yo Dr. Scientist, do you guys get really drunk at the meetups or is it just a sober meetup?
I don't wanna be the drunk guy coming up to you guys with a bottle of jameson and telling you guys to take shots with me
Though thats what ill probs do

Just booked a room for the weekend. I wonder how early I'll be able to show up on Friday.

Just waiting on that seagull meet up now.

What's everyone bringing with them to the con?

>>7698844
We try to be at least a little discrete, getting kicked out of the venue is no fun.
p.s. we all have flasks
>>7698856
Usually its at 9pm, I will consult the bird council to see if most ppl are free then.

>>7698874
Well yeah, I'm not gonna charge in there with a bottle of jameson out in the open, I'll at least hide it.
What i was meaning to ask was if the seagull crew is down to drink basically, like get fucked up and stuff, assuming everyone is crashing at the hotel or nearby
I don't want anyone drinking and driving

>>7697967
Wow, not going to lie, that seems really fun. Kind of like a cooler Risk. Wouldn't mind learning to play this game.

>>7698928
Pretty sure most here are.

I just reserved rooms, but I'm splitting the bill.
Bad idea?

>>7700418
As long as you trust the other person. If you aren't sure, don't split it. Find someone here. Anon tends to be a chill person to room with.

>>7698928
Welcome to cgl.

>>7700461
Nice.

>>7700461
You gonna share at AC?

>>7700461

>and not a single qt3.14 grill is going to show up anyways.

If I only go 2 days what days should I go?
Are most of you sticking all 3 days?

>>7700606
Checking in on Friday
Checking out on Monday

>>7700606

arriving friday morning to set up table.
leaving sunday night.

>>7700658
Are you artist alley anon?

>>7700606
Checking in on thursday, checking out Sunday.

>>7700896

Yep, no information has been sent so far though and it's a month until the con. It's getting kind of nerve wracking to be honest.

>>7700949
Email Jeff again if you already have. Being completely honest, I really want to buy something from anon, so I hope you get a response.

>>7700450
It's two people for now. I'd be willing to split it with 2 others max, and I can trust Anon as long as they don't make fun of me for being a pleb. at cons.

>>7701248
Cute Asian pleb~?

>>7701248
What are your check in and check out dares?

>>7701798
No
>>7701936
check in is the 22nd, check out is the 24.

>>7702110
What was the total you will have to pay?

>>7702370
218 total, so 54.5$ each for four people and 72.5$ if there's three.

>>7702384
Wow, that is pretty cheap, if I can find others, I will get one.

>>7702384

you obviously have never booked a hotel before. the actual total for 2 nights PLUS taxes is $255.

>>7702808
You are correct.

>>7669424

Officially one month before the con and almost no information is out on the event.

I'm kinda getting worried here.

>>7669424

Just went to check out the hotel today since I live nearby! I think it'll be alright. I can't imagine the logistics of having thousands of sweaty people walking around the place, but i'm sure the con staff will have it all figured out.

>>7705925
Have a room, looking for 3 more, max 5

Halp we're sinking

>>7709454
soon

Did the registration count hit 2k yet?

>>7709454
>LoL-inspired maid cafe gets denied because of the hotel
It begins

>>7710119
Their twitter says otherwise

Bad feeling already, fuck I really wanted to go to the cafe, fuck you Jeff.

Where are you guys hearing that the cafe is cancelled?

>>7710237
They said so on their facebook.

>>7710683
Good because it was a godawful idea.

>>7710683

I don't see anything on their facebook, and their twitter says it's not cancelled as of 14 hours ago.

>>7710933
It is a sticky, open you eyes man.

>>7710966

>>7710933

word on the net is that the hotel didn't like the idea of the event and said it had to go or no con.

>>7710973
It would make sense seeing what the Cafe said and what Jeff posted.

soon.

>>7714019

Just got an email about artist alley. It just said to wait for more information in the coming weeks. The con starts in 4 weeks though, soooooooo, I have no idea what they're planning.

Are they going to require/enforce sellers permits?

Are they going to require/enforce black-grey-market item bans?

Will there be electricity? WiFi? Table skirting?

I need to know these things now!

>>7714158
>Are they going to require/enforce black-grey-market item bans?

I was hoping they wouldn't bring this up. Not that I'm selling anything that would be considered illegal. I just don't want to be bothered by the "hey your art looks too much like the actual source material" thing. It sells a LOT more than the more typical fanart stuff.

>>7714158
This is starting to seem sketchy as hell. Here hoping we don't have another Dash Con

>>7669424

New Thread!
>more official and shit.
>>7715162