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Hey TXfags, get in here, lets talk about shit

>favorite cons
>least favorite cons
>things you're looking forward to next year
>cosplay plans
>convention plans
>whatever

>> No.6466294

Going to a-kon, anime fest, and dragon con. Might do san japan too if I can get that much time off. Cosplaying tsubaki and a friend is going to be black star for a-kon. Can't decide between nia or madoka though. And I'm going to get a table in artist alley for the first time at anime fest. Going to be a busy summer.

>> No.6466311

>favorite cons
Anime Matsuri. Last year was wonderful. I'm extremely disappointed with the change of location for 2013.
>least favorite cons
Delta H forever, Oni is pretty bad too.
>things you're looking forward to next year
Finding people that don't piss me off.
>cosplay plans
Various Vocaloids, mostly.
>convention plans
I'd like to go to Ikkicon (not this year though, travel issues). San Japan maybe, I've heard it's good.
>whatever
Alright.

>> No.6466314

Question from an outsider

Which Texas cons are worth coming to for cosplay? Specifically hall cosplay and photoshooting vs masquerade.

>> No.6466318

>favorite cons
A-kon, Ikkicon, Realmscon, Anime Matsuri
>least favorite cons
Oni-con
>things you're looking forward to next year
The cosplay groups my friends and I are planning!
>cosplay plans
Homostuck, ponies, more ponies
>convention plans
Ikkicon, hopefully Anime Matsuri, not too sure about A-kon
>whatever
I wish Miyu would come back into the scene :< Curious to see if PT makes an appearance at Ikkicon again this year.

>> No.6466320

Oh hey there.

>> No.6466326

>>6466318
>I wish Miyu would come back into the scene :<

Amen to that

>> No.6466334

>>6466318
>>6466326
jnig would have a heart attack.

>> No.6466337

>>6466320
Is your glorious PT gf gonna be at Ikki?

>> No.6466341

>>6466337
I don't go to ikkicon or talk to PT
I have better shit to do on new years eve.


But I may drop by austin to have lunch with generalivan.

>> No.6466342

>favorite cons
A-kon, Matsuri
>least favorite cons
Delta H (I apologize on behalf of my University)
>things you're looking forward to next year
not much really. Pretty Disappointed about Matsuri being dowtown as well. I guess it saves me hotel fees at least. Not a fan of the guests either
>cosplay plans
Nidalee from LoL
>convention plans
wanan go to A-kon
>whatever
bleh

>> No.6466469

>>6466314
Anime Matsuri & San Japan for competition and overall "good cosplay" in the halls (though AM just posted about some rule changes that are causing quite a stir)

For photoshooting, San Japan is still pretty good since the riverwalk is right there, The woodlands was amazing but AM moved again so no one is sure how this year will go. They did post some "shoot locations" though and it looks promising. A-kon surprisingly might turn out well for photos this year too because of the Anatole and it's huge courtyard. AND if you have a costume that would make sense at a beach, Oni-con.

>> No.6466562

What trips will be at ikki so I know who to avoid?

>> No.6466693

I wanna go to Ikki but I dunno probably not.

>> No.6467205

A-kon will be at the Hilton Anatole in 2013. I was there last month for an audit professionals convention and I must say that it's going to be pretty fucking awesome.

They have a MASSIVE Asian art collection spread out throughout the hotel. They also have a huge atrium with lots of space. The place is fucking massive as well. Plenty of space for the 20,000+ people they expect to show next June.

>> No.6467489

>>6467205
Yeah, the anatole is gorgeous, I was there years ago for a non anime convention and my first thought was, "damn, this is big enough for Akon", but then my second thought was "god they will destroy everything"

>> No.6467497

>>6467205
Another Texan auditor cosplayer?? What are the odds

>> No.6467522

Im very new to cosplay although Ive watched lost of anime. This year im hitching a ride to Ikkicon with my older friend and Id really like to try it out, but I have no idea who to cosplay and I only have a month to put it together. Any pointers?

>> No.6467540

>favorite cons
A-kon and Anime Matsuri
>least favorite cons
Kamakazecon (?) I don't think they've had it in years though...
>things you're looking forward to next year
nothing in particular. I guest the band preformance at A-kon
>cosplay plans
I haven't decided yet
>convention plans
Anime Matsuri, A-kon, and maaaaaybe San Japan
>whatever
k

>> No.6467560

>favorite cons
a-kon
>least favorite cons
afest
>things you're looking forward to next year
"Finding people that don't piss me off."

this made me laugh. i'm starting to feel old at the occasional con i still hit. lol.
>cosplay plans
whatever the gf wants to do, i usually pick something to match.
>convention plans
a-kon w/gf in tow. she's used to new england cons, so this should be a nice change.
>whatever
woo?

>> No.6467566

any REAL lolitas going to Ikki? San Japan was a huge dissapointment when it came to finding well-dressed lolitas

>> No.6467740

>favorite cons
Never been to any!

>least favorite cons
^
>things you're looking forward to next year
Cosplaying with my bf~

>cosplay plans
A few different RO and TF2 characters

>convention plans
None...Unless I happen to change my mind next year.

>whatever
Just got back from hobby lobby with some shit fabric to practice sew a cosplay. Feels good!

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>>6467497
>Another Texan auditor cosplayer?? What are the odds

Yeah... about that "cosplay" bit... I actually only go to A-kon because one of my buddies is a staff head there so he and many of my other friends are usually there. I also greatly enjoy the people watching. I come to /cgl/ on rare occasion. I can't honestly say why, frankly. Boredom I guess... I'm more of a Hearn-weeaboo than anything else. Also, I do internal auditing. Not quite the same thing as normal auditing.

pic is from A-kon last year. Figured I might as well post something that vaguely resembles contributing to the thread...

>> No.6468571

>>6466693
Rika i just wanna say youre a kawaii sexypants, that is all

>> No.6468583

>>6468571
And shes single too. So got daum kowai

>> No.6468586

>>6467540
Last one was 2011. There wasn't a Kamikazecon in 2012 (insufficient funds? I don't know) but they have announced it for 2013.

>> No.6468596

>>6468583
dayum son

>> No.6468600

>>6468583
What she look like? Pics?

>> No.6468603

Howdy TX folks! I'm a Mississippifag, and I'm goin to Ikkicon this year. how is it? Anything particularly great or awful about it versus other cons?

>> No.6468634

>>6468603
Do you like tents and the lamest think you could think of on new years?


Come on down to ikkicon where everything is made up and the awards don't matter.

>> No.6468635

>>6468603
I usually go to A-kon and AnimeFest, but I'll be going to Ikkicon for the first time this year. I heat a lot of mixed things on it from a lot of people.

That said, are we doing a /cgl/meet up at Ikkicon?

>> No.6468642

>>6468571
T-thank you anon. BUT NOT AS KAWAII SEXYCREAMYPANTS AS YOU

>> No.6468644
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>>6468635
I would love to if possible. I'm gonna be working for another con at our fan table while I'm there. Pic related

>> No.6468653

>favorite cons
San Japan has been pretty great every year so far, volunteering sucked this year, but it was still a good con.
>least favorite cons
Realms con, the only other con I go to regularly, needs to get their shit together. But it's still small and growing so...
>things you're looking forward to next year
San Japan. Roomie and I can't decide if we want to go to A-kon or Anime Matsuri this year.
>cosplay plans
Dr. Horrible and Jack Frost (shut up, I know, I still love the character)
>convention plans
San Japan and Realms con for sure
>whatever
Okay

>> No.6468657

>>6466311
Anime Matsuri was pretty awesome last year, it was my first con outside of the same two I go to every year, I'm glad it was that one. What's wrong with the new location if you don't mind me asking?

>> No.6468662

>>6466314
A-kon is a biggie, but San Japan is a pretty great one too. Anime Matsuri had some pretty amazing cosplays too, looked great in person and what not.

>> No.6468672

>>6467522
Pick a character you wouldn't mind cosplaying, buy or make the cosplay, go have fun at a convention. It's easy, just try not to pick something too hard to pull together for your first couple of cosplays.

>> No.6468678

>>6468644

Well, I'm sure we can work something out unless everyone at Ikkicon is obnoxious and awful. Our Texas meetups have gotten split up into about three different cliques so it's kinda terrible.

>> No.6468681

>>6468678
I've never been to a /cgl/ meet before? Do people just organize em on here or what?

>> No.6468687

>>6468681

We usually organize on something else, like a social network of some sort. If we do it here we generally decide a meetup day and time and see who's going to be there. I don't think a lot of /cgl/ Texas even checks the board anymore though.

>> No.6468698

>>6468687
Most of em all know each other on facebook or wait around for true con season to start, then we get 250+ post threads for Akon and SJ generals.

>> No.6468712

>>6467489
Amen to that. Remember the elevators at AFest this year?

>> No.6468724
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>favorite cons
A-kon, AFest

>least favorite cons
Yule-con [Is dead now anyways]

>things you're looking forward to next year
New props, new cosplays

>cosplay plans
Stein [Soul Eater]
Grell [Kuroshitsuji]
Ronald Knox [Kuroshitsuji]
Envy [FMA]

>convention plans
All-con, A-kon, AFest, San Japan [Possibly more]

>whatever
Going to be hosting the Kuroshitsuji Q&A panel at A-kon.

>> No.6468750

>>6468642
Hnnnnnngh plz marry me

>> No.6468801

>>6468586
are you kidding me? why won't he just let it die.

>>6468603
It's pretty standard. Enjoy Austin while you're in town is my advice. Go off site and eat at legit austin restaurants. I'll give you some suggestions if you want. Also, if you are planning on entering the cosplay contest go read there rules, then be completely confused. Either way brace for a royal clusterfuck of a cosplay show this year (possibly worse than last...and that's impressive since last year's was in a tent.)

>>6468644
word of advice, if you are going to be promoting another convention on any level you do not want to associate yourself with 4chan. You can go to a meetup, you can post here but don't talk about the con you're working and definitely don't talk about how you post all over 4chan while you are working.

>> No.6468824

>>6468750
another time anon, but for now lets keep this thread on topic okay? <3

>> No.6468887

>favorite cons
San Japan

>least favorite cons
Anime Matsuri

>things you're looking forward to next year
WCS next summer, yeah I know.

>cosplay plans
Lady Hawk - DOA2, Miria - Baccano, LSP - AT, Moro - XXXHolic

>convention plans
Tokyo in Tulsa, San Japan, Dragon Con, possibly maybe Akon

>whatever

>>6466294
>anime fest, and dragon con

Uh...did Afest change their dates?

>>6466314
For Cosplay, not Akon, their competition sucks like whoa, but I've heard great things about their new property so shoots should be good there. San Japan has a good competion, and Matsuri did, but their cosplay head just quit so, i'm doubtful that will carry on. Matsuri also had a great shoot location, but their move has changed that. Onicon actually has a good location for beach shoots and San Japan has the river walk so...

>>6468603
Are you over 21? Chances are the con will be lackluster at best, BUT its right next to 6th so its a pretty sweet place to New Years.

>> No.6468892

>>6468801
Honestly, there rules sound so terrible I'm tempted to enter just for the hell of it.

>> No.6468896

>>6468892
their*

>> No.6468999

>>6468892
the sad thing is that's after a revision, they made even less sense before.

>> No.6469352
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6469352

>favorite cons
San Japan, Animefest
>least favorite cons
Realmscon
>things you're looking forward to next year
My first Akon, it better be worth all the hype you bastards established.
>cosplay plans
Finishing any of the costumes in my pile 'o costumes I haven't worked on in 2 months.
>convention plans
Ikkicon will be my next one. It's like a glorious train wreck, more entertaining by the moment. That seeing my con buddies.
>whatever
AKon's hotel is way more expensive than I thought. Meh.

>> No.6469368

>>6469352
>mfw Audrey's still around
Well I'll be damned.

>> No.6469371

>>6469352
Better to find someone to crash with. If I didn't know someone with a spare bedroom and a pool to lounge around that week, I probably would be less likely to go.

>> No.6469382

>>6469368

Yep, been on toy lately, cgl's been rather dull as of recently.

>> No.6469450
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>favorite cons
A-kon

>least favorite cons
Anime-fest was meh

>things you're looking forward to next year
Meeting new people and just having fun

>cosplay plans
Gurren Lagann and Domon kasshu (picture is my progress for gurren lagann)

>convention plans
Ikkicon, Anime Matsuri, A-kon

>whatever
glad to see the kamen rider and tokusatsu love grow at a-kon, even if kamen rider wise we only get shotarou cosplayers (i am guilty of it as well)

gurren lagann will be done in time for ikkicon

>> No.6470689

>>6469450
Are you going to enter Lagann in the ikki contest?

>> No.6471070

>>6469352
>My first Akon, it better be worth all the hype you bastards established.

prepare to be disappointed.

>> No.6472541

>>6466311
Matsuri has nowhere else to go since they can't go back to the GRB. They're too big for the Woodlands. The Regency is nice but it'll be a tight fit.

>>6468586
Where? There is no way they're coming as the owner cut his losses. They lost a shit ton of money in trying to take on AM.

>>6468657
Downtown Houston is quite drab. Shuts down for the weekend after 5pm friday. Parking is a massive ripoff. You're pretty much stuck. Only good side is that the best Specs in TX is walking distance from the hotel.

>> No.6473395

>>6472541
>best Specs in TX is walking distance from the hotel.

really? well shit. If nothing else goes right at least we can get shitfaced

>> No.6473403

>least favorite cons
A-kon 23, and 22
Severe shit.
Like holy fucking horrible.
I cannot describe the degrading quality, never minding the repetitive "guests" who are either irrelevant or as overdone as Kyle Herbert.

>> No.6473410 [DELETED] 

>A-kon23
>vic fangirls everywhere
>landwhale land
>"MOOOOVE!" "MOOOOOOOVE!"
>asshole staff
>fucking elevators and crazy bitches
>degraded version of a-kon 22

Well, here's the last words to the poor Anatole, lovely hotel.

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>>6466341
it's not on new years eve this year

>> No.6474642

>>6469352
>My first Akon, it better be worth all the hype you bastards established.

It's really not anything super spectacular. Just a shit ton of people.

>> No.6475100

Anyone in here ever been to All con? Whats the size compared to Afest or Akon considering those are the only two i'v been to.
Is it pretty decent?

>> No.6475428

>>6471070
>>6474642
Son. Of. A. Bitch.
Although I kinda figured there would be no way it could be as good as what I'd heard.

>>6475100
Allcon's nickname is Awkwardcon. It has earned this name for good reason. All the fandoms sort've separate with the Star Wars people here, the Anime cosplayers here, the Who fans over there, etc. It's just a very odd/bad atmosphere and not worth the trip unless you're in town already or something. It's small-average sized.

>> No.6475735

>>6470689
the amateur one if i do, haven't decided if i am or not yet though

>> No.6475792

>favorite cons
>least favorite cons

I've only beent one con so far and that was Oni-con this past October. I liked it a lot though.

>things you're looking forward to next year

Making friends and talking with people.

>cosplay plans

I think I'll just go as Okabe again since it's easy and I like the character. I cosplayed as him at oni-con

>convention plans

I think I'll go to Anime Matsuri and Oni-con next year since I'm in the Houston area and they're close.

>whatever
I had a lot of fun at my first con and look forward to going to more!

>> No.6475813

>>6466268
shea pls go

>> No.6475832
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Not entirely /cgl/ related but is anyone going to the Dallas screening of the Madoka movies on the 29th?

>> No.6476298

>>6475428
But that is the appeal in getting to sample them w/o having to be in them. Downside is that the space is getting to be too small. They gotta move soon.

>> No.6476464 [DELETED] 

>>6475832
I didn't know about it, where's it at? I will probably goooo

>> No.6476470

>>6475832
If I didn't have to work

>> No.6476513

favorite con
> well i've only been to afest it was pretty fun
least favorite con
> there was this really good dad egbert cosplay who was pushing people out of the way at the homestuck photoshoot
next year
> stop my friend from getting into a fight with the world of warcraft nerds
apparently they called her gumi cosplay inaccurate and she was having none of it that day
plans
> dave strider (and if i did the math correctly its already at an estimated $280), and my friend will be choosing what i cosplay as to a-fest
>crossing my fingers to hope she doesnt choose something shitty
plans
>a-kon and afest

my friends waited in line for 2 fucking hours while my dad waited in line for 30 minutes cause we purchased our tickets online
then when they finally got to the booth my friend wanted 'castiellover' on her badge and they fucking put castlelover
i fucking laughed my ass off

>> No.6476703

>favorite cons
A-kon, Animefest (*****)
>least favorite cons
Houston ones
>things you're looking forward to next year
Having new stuff to sell
>cosplay plans
I don't sew cosplay so much anymore...
>convention plans
Runnign my AA table at A-kon and Animefest.
>whatever

>> No.6476726

Has anyone noticed, most Texas cons seem to have become...boring? Stagnant?

>> No.6476751

>>6476726

It's because you don't party with me and my entourage.

>> No.6476758

>>6476513

>dave
>$280

what the hell?

>> No.6476983

>>6476751
Unless you've got liquor, fireworks and cream pies, I think I'll pass.

>> No.6477033

>>6476983
Everything but the fireworks.

>> No.6477049

>>6477033
You don't know what fun is until one of your roommates lights a roman candle and throws it in the bathtub/shower and casually walks out into the hall before it goes off.

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So, anyone up for an Ikkicon meet up? Let's organize this shit and get some approximate numbers so we're not trying to fruitlessly find each other and then have no idea what to do when we do get together.

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Never been to a con, would like to go,which ones in Texas are good, and maybe closer to Houston?

>> No.6477555

>>6475100
all con is tiny compared to those two, they get hundreds of people, not thousands.

>>6475832
I AM SO SAD that it is the same weekend as Ikkicon or I would be there

>>6477324
Anime Matsuri is the best con close to houston. San Japan is the best con period (IMO at least)

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6477695

iv only been to AO as the red soldier maybe some of you remember me..
il be at ikki this year, look for the 14th century knight chilling with commander shepard and Solaire

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>>6477695
red soldier again
so for ikkicon iv decided to be a nameless rank and file knight from the berserk movie, think that will fly in the costume contest, my armor is incredibly similar to some used in the movie just a different color and only my body armor at that
short guy in the middle with the round face
pretty much what i got

>> No.6478029

>favorite cons
Ushicon, A-Kon, San Japan, A-Fest, Aetherfest (steampunk con, still one of my favorites)
>least favorite cons
Oni-Con, Delta H Con, Wizard World Comic Con (they travel, but every one I've been to in Texas has been TERRIBLE)
>things you're looking forward to next year
Not technically next year, but I'm hosting the cosplay contest at IKKiCON, along with a three-hour burlesque show and running the gogo team for the Friday night rave. Lots of cosplay, lots of performances, lots of basically awesome shit.
>cosplay plans
Borderlands, Fable, Dissidia, LA Noire
>convention plans
Working nine out of the ten cons I'm going to, but still looking forward to getting out and having a blast.
>whatever
Yo momma.

>> No.6478083

>>6478029
>but I'm hosting the cosplay contest at IKKiCON

don't fuck it up, and I hope to god you can pronounce japanese shit.

>> No.6481604

Texasfags: San Japan announced today that their cosplay show is under new management. Discuss.

>> No.6481619

Going to ikkicon.
is there a meet up? and by meet up I mean I won't go if there is unless we are drinking.

Summary: Who wants to go drink?

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>>6481604

I suppose this is what you're talking about?

>> No.6481655

>>6481641

that's not exactly new management hasn't that person been on staff for a long time

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>>6481604

>> No.6481680

>>6481619

Yes Plox.

>>6481641
>>6481655
She has. And she's pretty much been running the show as well so it likely won't be to different as far as stage management goes at least.

>> No.6481806

>>6481641
So the couple won't be running it?

>> No.6481820

>>6481806
Nope.

>> No.6481868

>>6481641
she's essentially been running the show for the last two years anyway, if anything it will improve now that she doesn't have someone above her to get in the way.

>> No.6481904

>>6481868
I hope they'll have a better halftime show next year.

>> No.6481909 [DELETED] 

>>6475832
29th of what month? I have seriously not heard about this at all. Please explain.

>> No.6482025

>>6481904
Since the pony thing was all the former coordinators idea, if you didn't hate the ocarina guy then yeah, they will.

>> No.6482334 [DELETED] 

>>6481641
>$500 JoAnn gift cards

I'm entering. I have idea what, but I'm entering.

>> No.6482339

>>6481641
>$500 JoAnn gift cards

I'm entering. I have no idea what, but I'm entering.

>> No.6482578

My cons in 2013 will be Dallas Comic-Con, A-Kon & Animefest for sure, but my only set in stone cosplay so far will be Brett Booth's Superboy concept.

I have other cosplays I want to do, but really deciding what fits in my budget/schedule for the next few months. Gonna have less time with work, school, and starting gym in a few weeks.

>> No.6483025

I'm new to Texas (moved from Alabama a few months ago) and plan on going to A-kon, AnimeFest, and hopefully San-Japan. I'm going to keep toting around my various Norway cosplays to cons, but this year I also hope to do Holo (Spice & Wolf), Shieme (Blue Exorcist), and Yoshino (Blast of Tempest).

Kinda unrelated to cons, but I'll admit, I'm a Hetaliafag. So anyone have the scoop on the infamous DFW Hetalia group? I've scoured the internet and am not turning anything up except dead links to the drama here and some vague tumblr posts.

Exactly what happened? It's even more fishy now that I can't turn up info on them. Please, I don't want to have a hate thread on one person. In general, what are these events that have made the group so infamous? I need to know what I could be getting into being a Hetaliafag in Dallas (even if I don't join them).

>> No.6484593

So Ikkicon is roughly two weeks away.

For those going, got any plans? There website has almost nothing on it and their forums are dead, I'm seriously wondering what is going on. There was more buzz on there last year and that was "tent con".

>> No.6484713

>>6483025
got any pix of your cosplay?

>> No.6484714

>>6484593
ikkicon is crap and barely anyone is going this year. i would just skip it.

>> No.6484724

>>6484593

Gonna go there, see if we can meet some cool people, then go to karaoke or grab some drinks. You're welcome to join if you're not creepy as fuck.

>> No.6484743

>>6484714
ikki is awesome, I go ever year. It is awesome and a lot of fun.

>> No.6484766

>>6484593
IMO ikkicon is getting worse every year.

Oh, long shot, but what is that guy's name who always volunteers at Austin/Dallas conventions. He goes to UTA. Looks like there is something wrong with him. Super tall. Buzz cut.

>> No.6484774

>>6484766
Lol last years was BAD, the year before was ok. The year before that was ok. It hasn't been AMAZING in like three years, but that is ok, neither has A - kon. Honestly last years was awful because of the drama with the Hilton and them moving to the convention center. It also did not help many normal dealers did not show up, or could not, because for starters there were no weapons allowed to be sold. No porn either, and all the dealers had pretty much the same stuff. If that happens again this year I would be pretty pissed. However, over all the people made it a lot of fun, and so did the amount of games and panels there. So I will give it a chance, there is no way it could be worse than last years.

>> No.6484775

>>6484774
YES
Well, I'm going regardless also.

Someone should start an Ikkicon thread...

>> No.6485038

>>6484593
I'm going and debating trying to make something new. I know I'll want something to help occupy my time when I'm stuck with family.

>>6484774
> because for starters there were no weapons allowed to be sold. No porn either

chances are that was not Ikkicon's decision and it was a rule the ATT center had. Since they are back at the hilton, if they had those things there in the past they will probably have them this year.

I've always liked Ikkicon, and even after "tentcon" I've still managed to attend much worse conventions, plus I just like having an excuse to go to Austin.

>> No.6485131
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6485131

>>6484713

Sorry for the bad con pic on Pirate!Norway, I haven't had a chance to get it shot professionally. These were taken back in Alabama, but I did go to Micro A-kon with Pirate!Norway... and realized it was the biggest weeaboo fest I've ever seen.

But does anyone know about the drama? I'm dying to know what happened. I heard they got kicked out of a museum, but I want details.

>> No.6485157

>>6484714
They sold out the hotel though. What the fuck is that about?

>> No.6485170

>>6483025
Okay, keep in mind this is coming from a Houston Hetaliafag, but here's the deal with DFW Hetalia: they had a lot of people with personality clashes. That's it. People fought with each other, were extremely petty and rude, and just in general unpleasant people to each other. There were a lot of accusations tossed around that the group was "elitist" and "not welcoming to newcomers" but from an outsider's perspective, I don't think that was the case. They had a tendency to be clique-y, yes, but that is literally every cosplay group ever.

Nowadays, I hardly hear anything, because a majority of them have moved on to other fandoms, especially Homestuck. I like to think that means that they've calmed down, but who knows for sure?

>> No.6485212

>>6484775
done: >>6485187

>> No.6485231

>>6485170

Thanks for the info. That seems to be indicative of Hetalia fandom in general. I'm hoping the new anime revs up the old base, since I kinda miss how things used to be back in like '09 when Hetalia was still this cool, underground movement.

Random question, if you cosplay Hetalia, do you carry your flag and how big is it? A lot of the cons I've gone to recently there haven't been many cosplayers with the large 3' x 5' flags like I have. I wondered if they're going "out of style" for the fandom?

>> No.6485264

>>6483025
http://www.youtube.com/user/dfwhetaliacosplay
I'm surprised you didn't stumble upon this in your search.
I'm a Houston Hetafag as well, and my experiences with DFW mirror their YouTube channel.
I never found them elitist, just extremely annoying.

>> No.6485293

>>6468887
I'm 21. How's the late night/room party scene?

>> No.6485294

>>6485231
Noooo I've never carried around any of the flags, it just seems like a recipe for disaster, largely because I have a tendency to forget I'm carrying things. But even if it is going out of style, I'd say it still works well for all the pirate version cosplays!

>> No.6485557

>>6485157
They sold out their room block, it doesn't mean they sold out the hotel. Anon is probably full of it though, they'll probably have at least as many people as they did last year

>>6485293
Dude, its 2 blocks from 6th. Even if you can't find a party there are 10+ bars down the street

>> No.6485617

>>6485170

You're right that most of the group has moved on.

Thankfully there is a pretty large faction of the group that now realizes ending friendships and whining up and down Facebook over costumes and panels is pretty fucking dumb. To the newbie: Do what I did. If you want to make lasting friends in the group, just be a wallflower for a while, and be acquaintances with everyone. Don't commit, and wait for drama. The people who roll their eyes and denounce it whenever drama comes around rather than frothing at the mouth are the people you want to hang around.

And wait for real drama to happen, everyone says omg I hate drama it's so dumb but half of them will step aside and refuse to get involved when it does happen and the other half will sit there and talk shit and spread rumors. No one likes to think they're the reason drama used to be so prevalent in the group.

Hope that helps.

>> No.6485676

>>6469382
It's been going to shit after carry died/left/whatever the fuck happened to him. Like seriously, I miss all the shitstorm threads. They were actually fun.

>> No.6485683

DON"T WORRY GUYS! I'm going to be at Ikki! Even though they wouldn't let me DJ for them. D:

>> No.6486298

>>6485676
I agree, we used to have such ridiculous shitstorms.
Remember when he had everyone thinking Moot hated /cgl/ and that he was going to delete the board if it wasn't cleaned up? Place was better than coscom for like a week straight, it was hilarious.

>> No.6487630

>>6486298
Fuck yes, that was the best. Then the tripfags started that thread trying to get him to be a mod; fuck I miss old /cgl/.

RIP carry bro, you're trolling with God now.

>> No.6487726

>>6485617
last i heard they were still shitty people but whatever

>> No.6487757

>>6485264

Will check it out. I can only imagine the horrors.

>>6485294

I'm thinking of downsizing. It's a hassle to always keep track of it to make sure it's not touching the ground, and the pole is seriously cumbersome in panels. Something smaller would be great, even though I love the look of the big flags.

>>6485617

Thanks for the tip. In general, are they comprised of a lot of teenagers, or are there some adults in the mix too? Even if they've calmed down, I'm only interested in joining or interacting with members who are post-college (no offense to those still in school) and actually work. Again, nothing against the college kids or even the teens, but my group back home was full of these types and as a recent college grad, I can't relate to people who's greatest problem in life is what to wear to Homecoming.

Btw, which character do you cosplay/or is your favorite?

Sorry for all the questions.

>> No.6487769

>>6487757
How about those of us who are still in college and "actually work" to support themselves? Because I consider myself a pretty level-headed adult in my mid-20s.

Going to Ikkicon next, then All Con, A-Fest, San Japan, etc. Usual con lineup for the year unless something changes. No big cosplay plans yet, just the usual until another fandom grabs me by the throat.

>> No.6488052

>>6487769

If someone is mature enough, yes. I guess the type I'm thinking of is people who have no direction in general. I had bad experiences at my group back home even with the people in college, same age as me. Incredibly immature: one girl was in school with a self-designed major to be a voice actress... and flunked out because all she did was play video games and not go to class/do her homework.

It's mainly more of an issue of being able to relate. I know some teenager or regular college student can't relate to me as a working adult, just as I cannot relate to them (beyond liking the same anime, I mean). I've also heard from a source that the DFW group seems to be one where people constantly need rides. I just want mature, adult Hetalia fans. People who can love it immensely, but are chill and realistic about life.

I wouldn't discount being friends with someone still in school, but maturity is the deciding factor.

>> No.6488062

>>6485683
Holy shit Stefan, you are not a fucking DJ so quit trying to act like you are. Playing your shitty weaboo as fuck and ponyfag remix and turning the funking sync button on does not make you a fucking DJ.

>> No.6488065

>>6487769
>mid 20's
>still goes to anime conventions
>mature

Howabout a no.

>> No.6488108

>>6488065
>franceslogic

>> No.6488150

>>6488052
I know exactly the kind of person you're talking about. The kind of person who sees nothing wrong with living off their parents' dime and usually can't hold down a job because of some kind of bullshit about anxiety or ADD or fibromylagia or Attentionus Whorititius.

I dated a guy like this, who constantly whined that his life wasn't going anywhere. When I tried to offer solutions like federal financial aid for college or job fairs or whatever, he'd bitch about how nobody would hire him because he had a GED instead of a diploma and he'd never get into college. I tried to tell him community colleges didn't care and he whined about how companies don't hire community college graduates. He spent all his time sitting on his mom's couch smoking pot and bitching about his life. I dumped him after only two months, and good riddance to the dead weight.

>> No.6488173

>>6488150

I've run into a lot of fibromylagia attentionus whorititius sufferers lately. It makes dating and meeting new people at conventions very hard. I'm assuming both are contagious with how widespread it's becoming.

>> No.6488178

>>6484724
oooooo, were are you going for Kareoke? Because if your undecided, I would recommend Egos. They are right on the other side of the river, have inexpensive drinks and a kickass song selection. That is if you don't mind singing in front of strangers and aren't going for weeaboo music.

>>6485293
You know I host a New Years party every year and don't actually go to the con during the night because of it. I will be this year though, so we can both find out.
And as >>6485557 mentioned, 6th street is right there.

>> No.6488188

>>6488173
After the first two people I met at con turned out to be self-absorbed losers, I vowed not to date anyone else I met at a convention. It may seem like a good idea because you have at least one interest in common right off the bat, but as a 21-year-old college graduate with a career, it was always depressed that everyone else my age was either a basement dweller or had some mysterious mental ailment that only acted up while they were on the job (Read: Attentionus Whortitius).

Lucky for me, I met a wonderful man outside of con who turned out to be an enormous nerd, and we're now happily engaged.

>> No.6488239
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6488239

>>6488178
>he thinks 6th street is the party center of Austin

yeah, okay.

Protip coming from an Austinite; do some research before coming here. There's a lot of awesome shit going down, and none of it's on 6th Street.

>> No.6488278

>>6488239
Where is it then? I spent a lot of time in Austin, and nothing seemed very cool and different. I guess for people in Texas it's neat, but the center of Austin is like Spencer's gift ship and a cowboy had a terribly unimpressive baby

>> No.6488285

>>6488178

I'll keep that one in mind! I'm not sure where we're going, since a friend of mine knows the place, not me.

>> No.6488288

>>6488278
>I spent a lot of time in Austin, and nothing seemed very cool and different. I guess for people in Texas it's neat, but the center of Austin is like Spencer's gift ship and a cowboy had a terribly unimpressive baby


Dude what? Have you even been to Austin? The shit you are describing is like far off guetto east 6th, and around UT. You need to seriously check out some other venues.

>> No.6488320

>>6488278
Mon Dec 31 Speakeasy's New Year's Eve Bash! @ Speakeasy, Austin

Mon Dec 31 New Year's Eve at tenOak @ TenOak, Austin
...

Mon Dec 31 The New Year's Eve 2012 Moustache Masquerade Ball @ HandleBar, Austin

Mon Dec 31 Mt Eden LaZona Rosa, Austin

Mon Dec 31 Winter Wonderland NYE Party @ Suite 101, Austin

Mon Dec 31 A Family Affair New Years w ROXY ROCA, Bavu Blakes, Ulovei at Holy Mountain @ Holy Mountain, Austin

Mon Dec 31 NYE at ROOFTOP on SIXTH @ The Rooftop on 6th, Austin

Mon Dec 31 One World NYE @ The Belmont, Austin

Dream City Beneath 4: NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION! - The Alley, Austin


Just to name a few places.

>> No.6488321

>>6488239
Maybe you missed the part where I'm not on 6th for New Years because I'm busy with my own party?

>>6485293 asked what the late night drinking party scene was like at Ikkicon. I'm not familiar with said scene, but I thought I could at least give other options. Figuring they would want something close by I mentioned 6th. Personally, I only ever went to 6th to dance. Since they closed all of the good dancing clubs because of that drug bust earlier this year I don't get down there much anymore.

I by no means know all of the best late night spots in the city, but since YOU appear to be an expert on the subject, I would be interested in hearing where you party.

>> No.6488330

>>6488321
I wasn't talking to you. I was talking to everyone else wondering where to go. 6th Street is way to trashed up on NYE

>> No.6488334

>>6488321
>Since they closed all of the good dancing clubs because of that drug bust

Meh, those clubs were too tryhard to be called good. There are better places in Austin.

>> No.6488344

>>6488320
>>6488321
>>6488330
>>6488334

I think we can all agree at least that Elysium is shit though.

>> No.6488351

>>6488239
>he thinks anyone said 6th street was the party center of austin.

You're cute thinking that you know so much but all anon wanted to know was what the party scene was like at the con. Anon might not have access to a car, or might not want to deal with a cab or a bus fucking new years weekend. All anon wants is a place to get wasted and 6th street has too many bars to count and you can walk there. Take your head out of your ass and contribute or fuck off

>> No.6488359

>>6488351
If you're going somewhere on New Years just to get drunk, you might as well just buy a bottle of whatever and drink in the hotel. People go out to party on NYE, not just drink at some place they can at any other day of the year.

Also, pretty much everything else is in walking distance, so you sir, fuck off.

>> No.6488361

>going to Ikkicon in Austin
>not going to Lights All Night in Dallas

Do you even fun?

>> No.6488368

>>6476758
Binder are 80 bucks and I'm making his time tables too
I just don't want to look like one of those striders that slapped on a shirt, glasses, and a blonde wig

>> No.6488373

>>6488368
Where are you getting that binder from?

>> No.6488377

>>6488361
>spending 90 bucks to party
>probably won't even have a bar

>> No.6488386

>>6488373
I was just going to get one offline
http://www.t-kingdom.com/index.htm
woops turns out it isn't that much but still
also, I don't have very much knowledge of buying them though since this is my first time cosplaying a dude
it seems that /cgl/ hugest pet peeve against people is them not wearing binders.
I'm really open to any suggestions you have though

>> No.6488388

>>6488377
A-Are you serious bro? Please tell me you are trying to troll right now.

>> No.6488396

>>6488361
You know, the past couple of years, LAN was fucking dubstep bro-cancer and I was about to be a dickhead, but I looked up the lineup and it looks fucking sick this year. Jelly.

>> No.6488401

>>6488386

It all depends on your cup size and the costume. If you're A/B range you can get away with a sports bra, providing if you're a B cup that the shirt you're going to wear isn't too tight. Loose fitting clothes will hide any boobs the sports bra doesn't flatten out. I'm a B and still wear sports bras, though I need a binder since the sports bra doesn't work for me anymore.

If you're anything above a B/C you are going to need a binder. I've seen them for $40 or so. It depends on what type you get. Just look for MTF binders for people who are transitioning.

Personally, as long as you make an effort, I think it doesn't matter as much. Now if you're a DD and obviously didn't bind for a crossplay... that's where I would take issue. But do what feels comfortable, too. If it's painful, don't do it. And never, never use Ace bandages.

>> No.6488404

>>6488401

Derp, FTM. Wrong transitioning.

>> No.6488444

>>6488401
i know about the ace bandage thing, im a small b/large a
I heard that I wear 1 sports bra forwards and then another one backwards
is that really necessary? ???
do i get a really fancy one or just any average one,
i have wide hips and a big butt if i get guy pants will this eliminate all this?
does it even matter??
(((((thanks for the advice youve been a huge help)))))

>> No.6488463

>>6488444

I've tried to wear two sports bras and the straps KILL ME. But I'm in need of a new one and a binder since I'm a larger B now (stupid college weight gain). Sports bras, like any bra, need to be of a decent quality. No need to get the $100 bra, but don't go to Wal Mart, essentially. If you want a sports bra, try one from a sports store and a good brand, like Nike or something. It'll last longer, too.

http://ftm.underworks.com/ is a good site for reasonably priced binders. Unlike a sports bra, a binder will give you more of that male look. Sports bras on B cups tend to give you more of "hills" and a kinda rounded out "peck" if you will. Which would work if your guy was really beefy, but in the end it just looks weird and like your boobs have been compressed. So if you're worried, go with a binder. I've never used one so I can't vouch for comfort, but I'd imagine if they're designed for everyday use by individuals in transition, they can't be that bad.

Well, get pants that flatter you and are true to the character. But if the character wears really tight pants... like say, Edward Elric. I cosplay him and have a pair of really tight pleather pants. Probably wouldn't be the most flattering on someone who has really big hips. If your character wears general guy pants (not too loose, not too tight) getting actual men's pants would be good. Go to the thrift store to get some cheap. Pants from the men's section will be better than larger women's pants because women's pants have the crotch a lot closer and more fitted. But in general, it's all about fit and style.

Cosplay what you love and who you love, but keep in mind what's flattering. You're free to do whatever you want, but if you want to look good and not end up in a bad cosplay thread, use the same rules you would when you dress normally (get something to fit your figure and FLATTER you).

And you're welcome. Just want to make sure your first crossplay is good!

>> No.6488515

>>6488359
bro, con's not on new years this year. New years eve is Monday. Try again

>> No.6488671
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6488671

I popped my con cherry at Onicon this year. If anyone saw a tall, handsome, blonde chap with /fa/ hair and grey cat ears, that was me. Really looking forward to Anime Matsuri, seeing as how I live right next to it.

I'm either blacking out my hair and going as Phoenix Wright, or staying blonde and going as an SS officer, if my financial situation allows it.

>> No.6488726

>>6488671
>going as an SS officer

don't

>> No.6488736

>>6488065
>12 year old logic

>> No.6489247

>>6488671

Is the SS office from any particular series? If not.... I would definitely advise against that. If you do, try and remove some of the offensive insignia, otherwise you're pretty much asking for drama. Even if inside the con people are okay with it, being around outside... just know your surroundings. You may be fine with dressing as an SS officer, but I can guarantee there are people who will not be and will be incredibly offended by your choice of outfit.

Also, why not get a wig for Phoenix Wright? No need to dye your hair. Unless your hair already could be styled like his anyway, you'll need a wig.

>> No.6489255

>>6489247
so what if they are offended? he should dress as an SS officer and not give a fuck. if people have a problem with it, its their problem and not his.

>> No.6489278

>>6489255
you are a gigantic asshole.

It's a fucking stupid idea no matter which way you slice it. Saying he should be able to wear it and it's their problem not his~ dose not change the fact he will likely get called out or harassed for being a major douche bag.

>> No.6489295

>>6489255

There is a difference between wearing and doing what you want and doing something completely insensitive. I feel you really cross a line with this type of outfit and would bear some sense of responsibility for anything that happens because of this costume choice. This is exactly the kind of stuff fandoms advise against doing. All it's going to do is cause wank.

Yeah, he do what he wants to do, but this outfit would cause serious issues. Probably not worth the risk of getting heckled by congoers, possible staff, and definitely anyone outside the con. I mean, who would want to be "that guy"? It's a recipe for being infamous.

>>6488671

If you really insist on wearing it again, the uniform itself may be offensive but won't be nearly as much as any Nazi or SS insignia. Though in a completely objective light, it's a historical representation and inherently, it's just a uniform. But skip the swastikas.

Also a good idea to research the con surroundings. Are there Holocaust memorials or synagogues nearby? Is the convention happening on or around a Jewish holiday. To avoid a repeat of certain incidents in years past, if you're going to do this, at least make sure you're not being completely ignorant. Still insensitive though, and not worth the shitstorm.

It's your call, but just be prepared and don't make it worse than it already is (no Sieg Heils)