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Keeping it going.

Seagull meets are on Friday at 9:00 PM outside the West Hall, and another on Saturday at 5:00 PM somewhere. Saturday meet needs confirmation.

Raise your hand if you haven't even packed!

>> No.8442071

I haven't packed.

Who's ready for the 200 people signed up love live gathering??????

>> No.8442072

Please I want to lose my virginity! How do I fuck slutty con bitches?

>> No.8442073

haven't packed yet, I'm gonna have to wash my clothes tomorrow

>> No.8442074

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdWQXlDhYb0

I was planning on molesting some randoms, but now I know that it's not appropriate convention behavior. Thank you, cosplay senpais.

>Is this a joke? Who the fuck are these people?

>> No.8442078

good psa imo

>> No.8442084

>>8442074
As a photographer I take photo where ever I want, when I want at public event. I don't give a fuck. Pretty sure there are more laws protecting me than them.

>> No.8442086

>>8442072
lots of money

>> No.8442092

>>8442072
be 11/10

>> No.8442095

>>8442072
its not worth it, anon.

>> No.8442099

Anyway I can sell my AX pass? I cant go anymore since something came up and I would like to get my money back

>> No.8442108
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>>8442072
>thinks people at cons don't have standards

if you want to lose your virginity take 200 dollars and go to a full nude strip club.

>> No.8442113

Is anyone selling a Wagakki ticket?

>> No.8442115

Post the day zero meet in first post you fucking faggot. Its been confirmed since three threads ago.

>> No.8442122

500 big ones if a girl cosplays my waifu and lets me take lewd pictures

>> No.8442131

How bad is Day 1 badge pickup if I arrive at 6am?

>> No.8442141

>>8442072
onaholes are way better

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8442144

>>8442060

Badges: TBD
NGE ticket: secured
Bags: 80% Packed
Wallet: Bursting
Body: READY

>> No.8442149
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8442149

>almost midnight
>still have 2 wigs to style
>mashing green apple hi-chews to stay under calorie deficit but stress is building up more hunger
>fedex has some bullshit service interruption so overnight shipping wasn't actually overnight
>why am I still typing this instead of cutting more hair? I have no idea

Things are looking up!

>> No.8442156

How early to wait for autograph line?

>> No.8442167

>Last minute Amazon shopping
God bless living in California.

>> No.8442168

Only got 80 dollar budget left over for food and shit

Anywhere nearby the con where i can get some cheap food...preferably not fast food burger joints

>> No.8442182

the blue line can be taken from union station right?

>> No.8442184

>>8442168
there's a Subway a little over half a mile from the convention center, on Hill and 12th, and a Flame Broiler on Flower and 7th that you can take the Metro to. 5dollar footlongs and chicken teriyaki bowls, no msg

>> No.8442186
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8442186

I want to find a Momoka this year

>> No.8442189

>>8442182
no, the blue line connects to the red line that goes to the union station, so you'll have to transfer on 7th Street stop.

>> No.8442190

I'm actually packed, showered and ready to go. Procrastination is a symptom of degeneracy.

>> No.8442191

>>8442182
Get off 7th Street metro center from Union Station. Purple or red is fine

>> No.8442192
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8442192

Essentials are ready to go, so much hype.

>> No.8442194

>>8442168
If you're interested in making the walk, there's a Ralphs nearby which has a beer wine bar. Go further north and there's a Famima. There's good budget places to eat.

>> No.8442200

>>8442192
>grain alcohol
Fuck.

Play it safe tripfag.

>> No.8442205

>>8442192
>tfw uncut flip
Was gonna go but my group bailed out

>> No.8442209

>>8442192
wow...do you drink that straight? everclear burns my throat o_o

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>> No.8442219

what time should i aim to be there? Would i be fucked getting in line at like 7?
How well announced was the all night line? is everyone not going to know about it and end up lining up during the day so it wont be bad?

>> No.8442220

>>8442209
>everclear burns my throat
Who the fuck would drink this straight? I mix it with Coke Zero for quick and easy intoxication that lasts most of the night.

>>8442205
If you end up around the convention center for whatever reason, hit me up, flipanon

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8442223

My wig will arrive in LA by tomorrow... Right.....?
>>8442212
That's so unprofessionally presented

>> No.8442230

>>8442131
Also interested. Our group is planning on the same thing.

>> No.8442233

apparently people are already lining up? dafuq? any confirm on this?

>> No.8442239
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8442239

Despite being a fucking biology major with pet birds it somehow never occurred to me that my gigantic feather boa would be pointy as fuck in combination with my lewd cosplay.

>> No.8442240

why no pictures of the line yet??

>> No.8442241

>>8442230
>>8442233
pro tip: Don't line up until the line starts moving, you'll save a lot of time.

>> No.8442242

>>8442192
oh are you friends with Omocat?

>> No.8442245

>>8442242
No, I'm just inspired by Obasu.

>>8442230
With overnight badge pickup, I'd expect the line to be small or non-existent early in the morning on Thursday.

>> No.8442259

are there even good seats still left for the MCZ concert?

>> No.8442264

>>8442240
Only one I've seen so far

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8442266

>>8442264
>>8442240
Dropped pic

>> No.8442278

>>8442184
>>8442194
Thanks ill keep em in mind when hungry

>> No.8442280

>>8442266
hah wow. is this really necessary?

>> No.8442282

>>8442266
It has begun

>> No.8442283

got 3 momoclover z tickets to sell, friends n i changed plans..$40ea!

orchestra section 300 is the center area.

>> No.8442284

>>8442122
w-who

>> No.8442288

>>8442283
are the seats random?

>> No.8442297

>>8442288
when I paid just says will call section only.. have to get the tickets after I pickup my badge.. dont know how the seats are decided, thought someone said its first come first serve whomever gets that area?

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>>8442266
Lol what the fuck? Seriously?

>> No.8442308

>>8442239
>lewd cosplay
Do tell.

>> No.8442328

>>8442266
I will never understand why they do this. Line up at midnight and wait like 12 hours to get their badges? Or go later and only wait like two? Why do they do this......

>> No.8442338

>>8442305
m8, it's gonna be one hell of an AX.

>>8442328
Because no life. Hey, they're the ones paying for almost one week of hotel, food and parking.

>post yfw the new system works and eats linecon in like 2 hours

>> No.8442341

>>8442192
beanie kun good taste in the anime trash swag

>> No.8442344
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8442344

>>8442308

>> No.8442346

Hey is the Hmong dude from fanime here? Pls hit me up on skyp: nmbja7

>> No.8442349

>>8442338
how is the new system going to be different from last year's?

>> No.8442350

>>8442284
Misaki Nakahara

>> No.8442360

Anyone have room in their room or a floor space

>> No.8442373

>>8442099
How much?

>> No.8442381

>>8442328
The smell begins...

>> No.8442443

>>8442245
Beanie-kun do you browse /a/ and tripfag there as well?

>> No.8442449

is Liz Lisa going to have a booth in the exhibit hall this year? i know they're guest starring in the fashion show, but they're not listed on the website

>> No.8442492

>>8442182
bus fare is $1.75

>> No.8442496

>>8442373
75 bucks

>> No.8442503

I'll be in line in a few hours
Will try to update with pics

Pick up started at 12 tonight right?

>> No.8442516
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>>8442266
>mfw drive by shooting

>> No.8442524

>>8442266
I'm praying to every based god that they have the same bullshit Day 0 problems like last year. Fucking no life cunts.

>> No.8442537

>>8442524
>no life cunts
I'd forgotten normies generally had intense social plans at 3am on wednesday.

>> No.8442538

>tfw you are skipping AX this year to focus on Comic Con next week

G-ganbatte /cgl/!

>> No.8442543

Is it faster to get your badge day 0 or day 1 morning?

>> No.8442546

>>8442328
Same concept as Black Friday.

>> No.8442575

>>8442546
Except there is no benefit to getting your badge early.

>> No.8442585

Anyone know what time the concert ticket pickup will end on Day 0?

>> No.8442592

>>8442575
>what is you don't have to deal with the eventual bullshit later.

>> No.8442602

>>8442592
>>8442328
>Line up at midnight and wait like 12 hours to get their badges? Or go later and only wait like two?

>> No.8442609

anyone have floor space for day 0? I can offer you booze and cash!

>> No.8442630

>>8442609
Floor space?

>> No.8442632 [DELETED] 

>>8442630
not him but if you have room id love to throw you some cash for floor space

>> No.8442633

>>8442630
A room with floor space on day zero. We would be out by the morning.

>> No.8442637

Does anyone have floor space for the duration of the con? im coming down from sf and as of now i have 200 dollars.

>> No.8442689

I live like 2 blocks down from the con, and the line has been starting since like wednesday morning so good fucking luck getting your tickets on day 0 or day 1

>> No.8442693

>>8442602
>implying AX doesn't find a way to fuck things up.

>> No.8442700

>>8442689
>oh how it is gonna feel like when ppl realize the new systems will work as intended.

>> No.8442749

>>8442633
>>8442637

>Age?
>Gender?
>How many of you?
>Any hotel? The hotel is not super close to the convention center.

>> No.8442757

>>8442633
>>8442637
>>8442749

Also, I'm going to have to check if its cool with my group if they're ok with a random staying in our room. If they're ok with it then I name the cost, my rules or you're out and you must meet me sometime during Day 0 so I can make sure you aren't a rapist.

>> No.8442777

>>8442749
2 males, 21 and 22. Any hotel is fine.

>> No.8442785

>>8442777
Expect an answer between 10am and 11am. If you don't receive one then no dice, sorry.

>> No.8442787

>>8442777
Not him/her but wow, that's hilarious. My friend and I are in a similar situation and might end up stranded in downtown LA. We are the same age as you and might also be in need of a place to stay during the con

>> No.8442795

>>8442787
Want to meet up and split a cheap hotel? I am staying in the marriot with the rest of my group during the con, but just need one for tonight.

>> No.8442826

>>8442637 is me. Still looking for a room or floor.

>> No.8442863

>>8442449
I recall them being listed on the site, at least last time I checked.

>> No.8442864

Am I able to pickup my concert wristband at badge pickup?

>> No.8442866

it's happening.

>> No.8442970

>>8442538
>tfw you are doing both

Fucking kill me.

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>>8442689
>the line has been starting since like wednesday morning
This is Wednesday morning

>> No.8443003

Anyone know when the dealer's hall opens on Day 1?
Good look to any line-chans that might be lurking this thread, hope the new system works!

>> No.8443013

>>8443003
Day 1 (July 2) : 12 PM ~ 6 PM
Day 2 (July 3) : 10 AM ~ 6 PM
Day 3 (July 4) : 10 AM ~ 6 PM
Day 4 (July 5) : 10 AM ~ 3 PM

>> No.8443015

So far, the line is much quicker than it was last year, so that's a plus

>> No.8443033

>>8443015

what

i thought they were gonna start giving out the badges at 12 pm

>> No.8443037

>>8442060
Saturday meet at 5, same general West Hall area (probably over in the shady bit to the side).

>> No.8443039

>>8443033
I dunno, the line just seemed shorter to me. Came around the same time last year, but at that time I was off the sidewalk. Now, I'm on the sidewalk, under the pillars. Hopefully there won't be another printer mishap

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8443041

>first time going day 0 for badge

Currently waiting in line, they keep moving us one line up but nobodys getting badges yet

>> No.8443048

>>8443041
keep updating anon

>> No.8443063
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>>8443048
Lines come at a stand still, but luckily the sun hid behind the clouds so it's not hot looks like it might rain?

>> No.8443069

>>8443063
it won't rain, humidity is in the high 40s but it won't rain today.

how are you guys prepping for the hot weekend?

>> No.8443074

>>8443069
Sunscreen, lots of drinking water, and Urban Decay's "De-Slick" to keep my makeup from melting. I swear by that stuff.

Most of my cosplays have short skirts or shorts, but I'll still be wearing tights, and they all have long sleeves. Good for sun protection, bad for sweat. The humidity is going to be especially killer.

>> No.8443096

Question: How many spot passes are you guys getting

>> No.8443103

I pulled an all nighter packing and working on cosplay and I'm the one driving GG

>> No.8443110
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8443110

Got in at a relatively good place. woo~

>> No.8443116

>>8443110
that fucking haunted house game

>> No.8443118

>>8442637
Alright we have room for you only. Its $125.88 for the whole weekend. The hotel has free Internet and breakfast. Lets meet. Im in line. How can i contact you?

>> No.8443123

>>8442283
>>8442297
hey it's >>8442288 again, did you guys find someone to buy your ticket already?

>> No.8443127

gonna be headed out there at around 1pm.
hoping that the line would be more "productive" than if I was to pile up when the line wasn't moving.

Would lower my wait time exponentially.

>> No.8443141

>>8443041
Ask the guy in the beanie if he wants to date me

>>8442443
Only cgl

>> No.8443151

>>8443118
Yo another anon here. I need a place to stay at. I have the funds but I'm not showing up until later tonight or sometime tomorrow. Do you have an email on where I can reach you?

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8443156

>tfw has an exhibitor pass

No linecon for me today, though I will be sad to miss out on the mini 3ds parties

>> No.8443158

>>8443151
Age and gender?

Are you in line? We are in line. Give me a detailed description of what you look like so I can find you.

>> No.8443163

Got my badge.

>> No.8443164

>>8443163
Did you camp out, anon?

>> No.8443166

>>8443158
I'm 22 male but I'm not going until later.

>> No.8443171

>>8443166
Mitsubishicchilancerevolution@gmail.com

Heres a throwaway you can contact me through.

>> No.8443187

is badge pick up only for day 1? Im missing day 1 only

>> No.8443191

>>8443187
you can pick up a badge any day.

>> No.8443194

>>8443171
I'll send an email in a bit.

>> No.8443210

>>8443156
Do exhibitors have a different line?

>> No.8443218

>>8443156
Tfw had to setup booth and it's humid inside

>> No.8443221

so what hotel yall nignogs stayin at?
Marriot residental inn here.

>> No.8443233

>>8443221
Hotel Figueroa. I try to get Marriot but every room is book.

>> No.8443236

>>8443221
[spoiler]Home. I live a few minutes away from the convention

>> No.8443237

>>8443221
La Quinta

>> No.8443238

>>8442060
Should I still go if all my friends bailed and I'm pretty much going alone?

Also I don't cosplay

>> No.8443245

>>8443238
Come by and meet /cgl/. Come and make new friend and if you wan to spend the night you can stay at this>>8443236 Anon house.

>> No.8443248

>>8443238
Yes, hang out with random anons.

>> No.8443250

>>8443245
I live nearby, about an hour away.

>>8443248
I don't know, do 4chan meetups ever go well.

>> No.8443253

>>8443171
Email sent.

>> No.8443255

>>8443250
Yeah, seagulls are pretty chill and nice for the most part.

>> No.8443265

>>8443255
I have a feeling that every seagull is white and attractive and a fat Asian is going to be out of place.

>> No.8443266

>>8443250
They do. We talk and then everyone when their way and you're alone again.

>> No.8443269
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Current line

About 2 more lines until first major coil is full

>> No.8443270

>>8443265
>tfw you're fat, asian, ugly, and out of place

Why must you remind me of Vietnam?

>> No.8443272

i hope i dont see that pink pony cosplayer. Every years she somehow finds me and cringe ensues.

>> No.8443285

>>8443270
HEYO! You Vietnam too bruh?

>> No.8443291

>>8443269
Debating whether or not to leave for Day 0 right now or wait until tomorrow to save money on parking.

>> No.8443292

Who /bonerventure/ here

>> No.8443299

>tfw only worry is finding parking
should have gotten a room out there but I can justify it since I live 30 minutes out from LA

where can I find parking for a reasonable price or does anyone know what they'll be charging?

>> No.8443300

>>8443253
Replied

>> No.8443301

>>8443299
Would also like to know.

>> No.8443304

>>8443299
If you are fine with walking check parkopedia and do prepaid parking

>> No.8443314

How long does it usually take to get badges on Day 0?

>> No.8443316

>>8443314
Depends on where you are in line. Lining early nets 5 ish hours of waiting time. The later you arrive the more time you wait

>> No.8443319

>>8443210
Exhibitors get their badge early so they can setup their booth / stuff

>> No.8443326

>>8443319
You don't even need badge atm for setup. Nothing to see right now but people putting things together.

>> No.8443327

>>8443316
Thanks I'll be in line around 1 pm.

>> No.8443344

Look like they starting early

>> No.8443349

Am I able to pickup my concert wristband at badge pickup?

>> No.8443361

>>8442192
My aesthetics. Bring to ycon and we'll twin.

>> No.8443367

>>8443299
convention event parking is $20 flat all-day.

regular lots within a 3 block radius will run between 7-15 depending on how close you are to the convention, the closer you are the higher they charge.

i personally park at a lot on Olive and 9th. it's $5 all day, and even though it looks far on google maps it's about a 15 min walk to the convention taking grand to pico.

friend also does a valet app service called zirx if you want to check that out.

>> No.8443380

What's this about the JW Marriott requiring wristbands?

>> No.8443388

>>8443380
Lolwut? Need confirmation and picture of alleged wristband

>> No.8443390

>>8443388
Are you drinking everyday? I need a drinking buddy. Sadly, my hotel mates aren't alch friendly.

>> No.8443394

>>8443380
My guess is for the day 0 MacroZ event or whatever it's called.

>> No.8443399

>>8443394
Really wish I had known there would be a MCZ event there sooner. I have a room at the JW but not for days 0-1 and I'm skipping badge getting today

>> No.8443401

>>8443367
thanks, will keep that lot in mind

>> No.8443402

>No over night parking

I fucking hate valet parking. Already pay too much for the hotel why am I paying for parking? Fucker.

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Fuck I'm gonna have to line up today alone, my friends are going in an hour, but I won't be able to get my badge til 6pm.

I really hope the people next to me in line are that cool kind of friendly.

>> No.8443413

>>8443210
yes, and thankfully a lot shorter.

>>8443218
not looking forward to unloading, but my display is small this year so hopefully it won't be too bad.

>> No.8443415

They're letting us in early! Lines moving rather quickly, high fives are everywhere

>> No.8443419

Some guy lost his premier badge lol

>> No.8443420

>>8443415
Start that stopwatch and let us know how long it took you to get your badge

>> No.8443422

>>8443250
The /cgl/ meet ups never do. They have no intention of hanging out with you. They think they are celebs and your going there for an autograph. Every other board meet up goes extremely well. Have made good friends from other boards meets.

>> No.8443425

>>8443390
All day e'ryday, anon.

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>>8443411

>> No.8443444

>>8443422
that's because 50% of every cgl meetup is randoms who don't cosplay or go to many cons. most of us know each other and meet up at parties, but we don't want randoms who aren't cgl tagging along

>> No.8443448

>>8443431
>2pm to 3pm

I'm going to the line at 6pm if I'm lucky. The rest of the con is fine to be alone at, people tend to flock to one another.

>> No.8443450

>>8443388
>>8443394

My intel said something about the JW requiring wristbands to use the elevators, but I'm guessing he was misinterpreting a comment about the MCZ Day 0 event.

>> No.8443456

>>8443444
>randoms who don't cosplay
hey it's not my fault that the convention board is gone now. I've probably been here longer than you

>> No.8443458

So it turns out if I want to go to AX I gotta go alone. Any tips? I got bad social anxiety and feel like people will be looking and laughing saying "hey there goes that lonley sperg". Thinking about it puts me close to a panic attack. Fuck......

And before someone tries to invite me to a meet up, pls dont. I am very boring and dont know how to talk to strangers so I just want to keep to myself and be on the down low.

>> No.8443459

>>8443431
Charge your damn battery

>> No.8443467

>>8443458
>keep to myself and be on the down low

So your fine being alone apparently. Last year I went to the AX alone and I had a blast, took photos of cosplayers played smash and Pokemon with strangers, went to panels. It was fun, it's as fun as you make it out to be.

>> No.8443469

>>8443420
I'm in and about to get my badge but there's a problem with me getting mine, friends got theirs tho, that literally took only 22 I was in Line #4

>> No.8443473

>>8443444
>tfw
I'm just weeb from /sp/, I don't have the talent to make a proper cosplay, hell I decided to go last minute. I'd love to meet some of you and maybe I'll get the courage to make a cosplay next year.

>> No.8443474

>>8443469
So it's moving pretty damn fast

>> No.8443475

>>8443444
Nope. Comes from this boards past of trips basically being efamous. If u were a trip here back in the day u were practically a celebrity in this board. The meet ups were just glorified jerk off contests. You even said it yourself. You show up then just leave to go party and then have the audacity to say people who show up are "randoms". No shit thats the fucking point. You meet people and hang out with them to get to know them. Not meet someone and then leave them hanging. You fuckers have your heads so far up your ass its unreal.

Also if thats true whats the point of having meet and greets here then? Keep it in your circle and don't go to meet ups. Just goes to show the mentality this board has.

>> No.8443476

>>8443458

Nobody cares. Just realize that. There's way too many people bumping and crowding into each other for panel lines, restroom lines, or the exhibit hall line to give even one shit about you. They will never remember you, let alone notice you.

I'm not trying to be rude or anything. I'm just really trying to stress the point that people will not be doing that. There's a shit ton of people there, and even if you're in a line, you don't have to talk to anybody - though I do recommend so in case you have to leave the line for any reason such as for the restroom. Stop stressing out, and have a good time.

>> No.8443480

>>8443458
My best AX experience was when I went alone. You are going to be sitting on the carpet for hours waiting for panels, movies, etc. Bring something to read/play and you are ok, people won't go out of their way to talk to you.

>> No.8443481

>>8443458
what days are you going? You can tag along with me and my friend if you want, we usually just shoot the shit and oogle the cosplayers, you don't have to say a word if you don't want

>> No.8443483

>>8443431
I might be able to drop by after I get settled in the Luxe. Sense I'm a premierefag I'll be hanging out at the JW for my FFXIV fix when you guys head to line.

>> No.8443485

>>8443473
That guy is a fucking tool along with most people here. Im from /sp/ too i got you bro.

>>8443456
You don't have to cosplay. Fuck that guy.

>> No.8443486

>>8443458
Are you fucking kidding me? Conventions are the only time when I *don't* care about other people or what they think of me. You've gotta learn to switch off when you're with other people who like the same shit you do

>> No.8443492

>>8443486
Yeah the cosplay whores who began for 10facebook likes and trash talk everyone make for a bad experience. Avoid em and you'll have a great time! Cosplay is for fun. Nothing else. There is no money or competition involved. Cosplay for fun and stop being assfags.

>> No.8443499

So this year, AX nickel and dimed every little thing one can do at the convention so I originally decided not to go.

Now I actually want to go because my plans this weekend got fucked over, but I really don't want to pay 115 bucks. I don't care about any panels or anything. I just want to take a few pictures to get the con bug out of my system. I've gone to AX for many years, but this would be my first year going without a badge.

Any tips on where I can go about without a badge? I heard a lot of people actually get away with not having a badge before.

>> No.8443500

>>8443475
This literally only happens on /cgl/ because the vast majority is female

>> No.8443507

>>8443499

the year before last i would ask sympathetic randoms to go to the lost & found and report a lost badge, then use their replacement to get in and pay them 20bux/party favors. there's a max number of times you can report lost badge though.

if you're interested, i have a friday-only badge~

yeah, pretty annoyed that AX is charging separately for the events, and i wasn't planning on getting a pass either but what the fuck, i'm celebrating my birthday.

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>>8443474
Surprisingly yes, as soon as I got in, they added in more people to help so it's gonna go even faster!

>badges aren't printable paper anymore

>> No.8443517

>>8443499

By the way, even though I just asked on how to go about the con without a badge, I have advice for those who are in my situation, but don't even know how to get in.

I wouldn't rely on the free exhibit pass after 3:30PM this year. Supposedly, AX has over 100k attendees even though the Fire Marshall last year capped the whole con at 80K max. So somebody's lying, and Marc has a history of lies. Go in through the parking lot, or the long way around where people usually hold Site 2 and Site 3 for outdoor cosplay shoots. Basically, when outside of the LACC, walk past and underneath the connecting tunnel between the North and South hall, and then make a right. Go up stairs, and either way will lead you inside the con. Cheers.

>>8443507

Thank you for the advice, but that doesn't work any more. AX has gotten so greedy they charge you practically the same price as a regular badge if you lose it now. One of the biggest reasons why I didn't want to go this year is because there's so many issues still going on after all this time.

>> No.8443520

>>8443458

Just drink a little. I'm not even kidding. It should help with the anxiety and allow you to keep a low profile as long as you're not belligerent when you drink.

>> No.8443523

>>8443515

Be careful with that badge, fella. People are going to be stealing left and right this year since it's expensive as hell just to get a replacement, and that one badge you're holding is as good in your hand as it is in any other. I know the earlier badges didn't do jack shit to prevent what I just said, but at least we had names on them.

>> No.8443528

>>8443515
Apparently you can also get your badge outside of WEST HALL lines are relatively shorter going out to confirm right now

>> No.8443530

>>8443467
>>8443476
>>8443480
>>8443486
Alright thanks guys. I know know its all in my head. Its just this is my first time going and now suddenly I am going alone which was something that kept me from going previous years. I take showers and try not to dress colorful or do anything that can make me stand out, but even so when I am in a room full of people feels like others are laughing at me.

>>8443481
Thanks for the offer man, but I think I'll keep to myself at least for the first day to see how things are. Are you cosplaying or going to wear something that can identify you? If by chance I run into you I would like to say hi at least.

>> No.8443540

>>8443517
being a non-profit org, i'm almost certain the inflation is tied to the rising costs of hosting at LACC, and am very sad that SPJA won't be bringing it back to Anaheim for another 3 years. thanks for the tip, anon!

>>8443515
lol wtf not even a name????

>> No.8443542

>>8443530
Are you going multiple days? I'm also going to be heading out alone but I can't decide if I should buy the 4 day ticket and just get a cheap roach motel room a few miles from the convention or just head out 1 day just to hang out for the day and drive back home the same night. It's a 1.5 hour drive back and doing that dead tired is going to suck.

>> No.8443544
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>>8443530
I was in your shoes last year, had tons of fun. I'm not that guy, but if you wanna celebrate existence with me I'll be at AX every day, I'm some dude with straight long brown hair, and I'll be wearing a long striped shirt around my waist like pic related every day.

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>>8443528
confirmed

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>>8443548
West hall line shorter but they are still setting up, line isn't moving at all

Regarding the name, QR code is your name, if you scan it, you should pop up, you can write whatever you want on.the back but I doubt most people will

>mfw persona

>> No.8443565

>>8443530
I'll be there Saturday, offer stands if you change your mind; I'll be in a grey polo and green pants.

if you play Pokemon, let me know, I'm up for a battle and wanted to give away Porygon2s that day

>> No.8443569

Right now there's a story of some guy offering one hundred bucks for his missing Premium badge that he lost in the line somehow.

Poor bastard.

>> No.8443572

>>8443569
why doesn't he just go get a copy?

>> No.8443577

>>8443569
He can just get a new one inside... If he has his ID he doesn't need to pay $100.

>> No.8443578

>>8443572
>>8443577
I don't have the papers on me, but I think I read in the letter that came with the premium badge that it's a $125 replacement fee.

>> No.8443593

>>8443572
He's offering $100 because it costs $125 to re-print the badge.

There is a small chance that someone will return his badge to him or that he'll find it in the lost and found, but he should really just eat the $25 and move on.

>> No.8443594

>>8443578
>>8443572
>>8443577

Dear lord, boys. If Freeman's right, then even the Premium people are getting screwed.

>> No.8443595

>>8443562
Are they having the Persona dance booth at AX too?

>> No.8443596

>>8443578
that's pretty steep but if he's already offering 100 for his lost one, why not just shell out the extra 25 to guarantee it?

>> No.8443612

>>8443596

Paying 125+ on top of the Premium price really sucks.

That's also 25 bucks saved, and a 100 bucks going into a good person's pocket rather than another 125 bucks going to AX when they should've replaced his premium badge for a much cheaper fee at the very least.

>> No.8443620
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Confirmed $125 for a reprint. Not a bad deal if you go for a 2 for 1 and it becomes $175 each for you and a friend...

>> No.8443624

>>8443612

Also, the lines are supposedly moving super fast.

They opened early, have multiple lines, and are moving out the lines quickly. That's a really great thing. My question is, the hell they didn't do this earlier? I know they have this new system, but they could've done all these things anyway...

>> No.8443636

>>8443542
Yeah man I am going all 4 days

>>8443544
Thanks for the offer man, hope to see you there

>>8443565
Yeah man I'd be up for a few pokemon battles.

>> No.8443637

Estimate of how long the line's taking, anyone?

>> No.8443645

Can someone pls tell me, where can I park for under $10 without fear of getting hit with an overnight charge if I happen to leave at 1 am

>> No.8443661

Heading over to the line right now. See ya'll in an hour at the meetup. Look for a skinny white dude with a giant laptop bag.

>> No.8443663

I hope other hotels arent requiring elevator wristbands. If so I'm just gonna plan to make it look like I'm just taking my "guest" up for a "good time"

>> No.8443667
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8443667

Great way to kick off the con. Never a dull moment during anime expo.

>> No.8443669

>>8443661
See ya there professor I'll be in the tall guy in a gray champlo shirt and black trucker hat

>> No.8443681

Anybody know where the meet is at/time?
Wanna check it out but might chicken out instead because of spaghetti reasons


>mfw Really hungry
>Capcha not helping

>> No.8443684

>>8443663

what hotel is doing this?

>> No.8443687

>>8443681
Read the OP.

>> No.8443712

will bringing a lawn chair for the line get me judged

>> No.8443715

>>8443667
holy shit thats awful!
>>8443684
JW

>> No.8443717

>>8443667
Is that you Kitty?

>> No.8443725

>>8443712
I'm bringing one no matter what looks I get from the dirty weebs sitting on the floor. I need to keep my energy for this fucking con.

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>>8443645
8th and Figeroa. By macys plaza, there's a nice pizza place there called Pizza Next Door.


>PROTIP:
Fatburger a shit. Don't eat there.

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>>8443667
taped it back together with packing tape. good as new

>> No.8443740

>>8443475

Maybe if you weren't a creep people would talk to you

>> No.8443741
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Won't be able to get to the con til later. Hear lines are bad. Sadness

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>>8443735
For the future try using heavy duty zipties
Mfw bored outta my mind.. being a super creep checking out hot asian guys coming into the starbucks I am sitting at

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8443755

tripfriend from another board here. my friends and I are going to disneyland but we will see you seagulls later on day 1, hope everyone has a great time!

>> No.8443759

We are near Santa Monica about to hit the 10 I think hows linecon? We gotta drive all the way back to oxnard after

>> No.8443768

>>8443731
Fuck you fat burger is amazing, you just salty the title of the restaurant describes you.

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>>8443768

>> No.8443777

>mfw the JW is enforcing the 4 guests per room policy by using the wristbands
>mfw I am staying at the Residence Inn which is owned by Marriott and may be enforcing the same thing...
>mfw I have no face

>> No.8443788

>>8443715
>>8443777

How is it any different than issuing 4 keycards?

>> No.8443793

>>8443788
If you lose a keycard, you can get it replaced. Not so much with wristbands.

>> No.8443795

>>8443754
I like you, anon. Let's be friends.

>> No.8443796

>>8443731
>8th and Figeroa. By macys plaza
Would you mind posting the address specifically please? Or the name of the lot?

>> No.8443823

>>8443796
806 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017

>> No.8443825

If anyone at the JW has less than four in their room, get the extra wristband(s) and barter with me.

>> No.8443828

>>8443796
It's a giant outside parking lot right on the corner, you can't miss it. It's a few blocks away from the convention center but on the same street.

>> No.8443831

PURPLE WRISTBANDS ARE NOW WORTH MORE THAN A GIRL + HANDEL AT A PARTY

>> No.8443837

>>8443831
Post pictures of said wristband if possible

>> No.8443844

So how fast are the lines going? Will I be ableto go and not see a lime if I get there at 8pm?

>> No.8443857

>>8443844
is petty fucking fast for me it was 20min

>> No.8443865

>>8443777
Really? That's unfortunate. It's not that much to add more people, though. Dunno why people don't just pay.

>> No.8443868

>>8443825
Rooming solo so might be able to finagle one. If I can't find a use for it, I'll let you know.

>> No.8443869

Anyone got their momoclo tickets or 18+ wristbands, cuz nigga at the front of south hall would rather lie to me than tell me straight up he doesn't know

>> No.8443871

>>8443795
We're already friends as seagulls we can work together in attacking pigeons(normies) in defending our trash (cute boys)

>> No.8443878

Is the 2 pm meet up out of South hall started? Miku Expo shirt kun please reply

>> No.8443885

how's luxe for parties?

>> No.8443888
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8443888

So sad I won't be able to go till later who all meet me and hang while I wait in line later?

>> No.8443893

Oh shit, what's this about the JW? I thought the wristbands were for the MCZ event

>> No.8443899

>wristbands are required just to get on elevators

All the research I've looked at says you need wristbands to get into the pool. Are there really elevator nazis? Because looking at each wristband is going to add so much time getting off an elevator, and that's going to piss off guests, AX or not. And shit, you could just bribe the operator with a 20, that's more than what he's getting for 1 hour anyway/

Plus, it's a shit way to stop parties, because I can just get my cardio on via stairs. Plus, there's that whole "relay wristbands thing".

Could you imagine it?
>Hi, I'm staying at the penthouse for weekend
>sure fam don't forget your grape wristbands so we know you ain't sneakin parties n shit

>>8443893
Hopefully, it's just /cgl/ memeing it up again.

>> No.8443900

>>8443857
How far back in the line were you?

>> No.8443903

>>8443878
Im here at the convention center. I saw miku shirt guy walking away from the con in a group. Want to meet up while we wait for them? I don't really know the layout of the convention center. I'm leaning against a pole on the opposite side of the con with a big messenger bag and a small Mexican. Find me if you want

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8443904

say it ain't so

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>>8443899
>Maximum Guest Room Occupancy, There is a maximum of 4 guests allowed per room. Only guests that have their Hotel provided wristbands will be allowed guestroom access.

>> No.8443913

>>8443899
They are stupid if they think this will stop the parties. People will figure out a way also grape wristbands 4 real?

>> No.8443915

>>8443904
>>8443908
There go my chances of being invited to a room party.

>> No.8443920

>>8443903
Okay its not a pole. Its giant sign

>> No.8443924

>>8443904
>>8443908
Well shit. Do you think they check wristbands on the way down the elevator? I don't remember there being stairs

>> No.8443925

>>8443908
Ugh, I have six for my room, and you can pay extra for five. I hate that party people ruin things for us old farts who just want a nice place to sleep.

>> No.8443927

>>8443871
Hello hi I am an Asian guy.

>> No.8443941

>>8443915
there are other hotels that people are staying at, like The O, Luxe, and Figueroa! you still have a chance, Anon!

>> No.8443943

>>8443927
Will you be our trash, anon?

>> No.8443950

AX /cgl/ orgy details when?

>> No.8443952

>>8443908
>>8443904

Yeah and? There's no method of enforcing it, outside of having staff at every elevator and guest door.

How are they applying wristbands, when everyone checks in? What if you have a later guest arriving?

>> No.8443954

>>8443943
I don't even know what that means.

>> No.8443956

Just got done a little while ago, took less than 5 minutes to run through the line. Fucking amazing.

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>>8443871
in your experience what's the rating for the avg asian guy at Anime Expo? pic related, my 10/10

>> No.8443962

ne1 got pics of the wristbands yet?

>> No.8443963

>>8443594
Comic con charges a lot for replacement too. It's a 275 item they don't want people jus saying lol I lost it so that's an incentive not to

>> No.8443966

>>8443952
Any anon staying at the JW tonight should let us know what the situation is. I'm a bit worried/annoyed.

>> No.8443973

>>8443925
I'm at the Luxe, but might be able to get two or find bootleg. I'll let you know later, if your sixth still needs one.

>>8443795
>in defending our trash (cute boys)

>> No.8443974

>>8443952
Add to reservation and they hand over a wristband with id check for the name

>> No.8443975

>>8443962
They're plain purple straps with notches. I'm on my phone and can't grab an image.

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8443980

Yo, I just got here at the Westin

What the fuck?! Where did Johnny Rockets go?

>> No.8443981

>>8443904
BTW the "excessive cleaning fee" deposit is $250.

>> No.8443983

>>8443975

Like these?
http://www.partycity.com/product/purple+paper+wristbands+250ct.do

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>>8443975
Here

Okay, I just have one question. I reserved a room at the JW but not through AX's website. If I'm considered to be a "normal guest" will I be exempt from JW's new shitpile of precautions?

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>>8443983

>> No.8443997

>>8443990
Wait, so if you're staying at the JW you have to wear that tacky fucking thing all weekend?

>> No.8444000

So where the meet up? I been walking around and can't find you guys

>> No.8444003

>>8443990
I was given green armbands at the JW Marriott.

Is this a joke? Does JW not know about GamerGate?

>> No.8444007

Just got my badge. Couldn't find any other seagulls. Playing Smash outside the west hall

>> No.8444008

>>8443990

>this is the precaution

You can just make them big that your wrist to slide off. Then you can just get more people in, 3 people max per round, it's a fucking joke. From the looks of it, you can take it on and off in the first place.

>> No.8444009

Lol it took ua 5mins becuz we had a handicap fuck yes lol now a 2 hour drive back home cuz fuck westin not having a room.tonight

>> No.8444022

>>8443960
8/10 because I have the fever, otherwise 6.5?/10

>> No.8444025

Any word on other hotels doing it? Like the courtyard?

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So JW is jewing people, Bonaventure hasn't let me in since my check in at 9 am it's 3pm now... Atleast badge pickup want too bad. If you're in the Bonaventure lobby come say hi.
>pic is me

>> No.8444028

How big is the line right now? What would you guys say is the average wait time to get your pass?

>> No.8444033

>>8444003
green? can anyone else confirm non-purple colors?

>> No.8444037

>>8443990
theres no markings on it?

>> No.8444038

>>8443973
Thanks Beanie!! I may need to take you up on that if my husband can't sweet talk them.

>> No.8444040

someone out there randomly has a bunch of purple wristbands and is gonna make a killing this weekend

>> No.8444045

>>8444028
For me it was instant. There's no line anymore

>> No.8444053

>>8444033
Does the JW have two towers? I thought it was all one. Alternatively, they could be color coding non-AX guests

>> No.8444060

>swear off buying badges because of the shitfest last year
>mfw I read >>8444045 and now filled with mild regret

>> No.8444062

>>8443927
Read that in the me me me tone I have a problem. Lol
>>8443960
Holy shit 11/10 would creep on outta 1000 needs glasses to be my ideal fetish..... :(
>>8444022
So bored still and hanging at spectrum doing errands... and in Irvine still waiting.
Can't wait to finally meet people later cause I am just bored right now waiting and being a creep still. Want to make friends cause I am a shutin normally

>> No.8444064

>>8444053
The taller tower is the Ritz Carleton I think

>> No.8444080

>>8444064
this is correct

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I just called the JW since I was tired of waiting on hearsay. The person who answered said that normal guests (i.e anyone who reserved a room through the JW site so it's not part of the AX block) will not be affected by wristbands or any of the other shit. Fingers crossed that I have no problems in my suite, I guess I'll find out tomorrow

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So is today going well with line for passes? I cant get mine till tomorrow morning so im wondering if it will be a shit-fest..

also if i wanted to find a qt.trap or at least slightly passing how would i go about this...

>> No.8444097

Did the Day 0 meet never happen or am I missing something?

>> No.8444099

>>8444091
This makes zero sense.

>> No.8444102

>>8444095
They obliterated the lines this year. My friends and I were speed walking through the queue.

>> No.8444104

>>8444102
How far in the back were you once it started fully moving?

>> No.8444105

>>8444091
I wonder how that's enforceable. Maybe all the AX rooms are together.

>> No.8444109

>>8444099
Shit if I know. I pretended I was in town for something else and said I'd be appalled if I were to be treated like "those kids watching their Chinese cartoons"

I'd like to confirm, did everyone who got a wristband+paper form reserve their room through AX's site? Or alternatively, did anyone who got a room normally and at full price receive any wristbands?

>> No.8444117

>>8444105
That's normally how they do it, but not sure how they would enforce that without separate elevators.

>>8444095
Afaik all of the passing traps are taken or not into hookups

Someone make a new thread and include meetup info, I'm on phone with no pic

>> No.8444127

Residence Inn is not doing wristbands, thankfully. Was really worried there for a moment.

>> No.8444152

>>8444104
It was moving when we got there, we had to jog to catch up to the "end of the line" sign guy, then walked quickly back and forth along tape about 4 times right outside the entrance and went in. Took like 3 minutes.

>> No.8444168

when you pick up your badge, do they ask you for your email even though you have your tickets printed or is it just the printed ticket and I.D?

>> No.8444169

>>8444168
Just printed ticket and ID.

>> No.8444170
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>>8444097
There was me, Miku shit guy, and 2 others till they decided to hit the line at 2:30.

>> No.8444171

>>8444117
Hooked up with a trap but the experience was awkward as fuck because he had performance anxiety because I was his first woman... then in the morning he threw up in my room like a fucking casual...

>> No.8444177

>>8443123
not yet... my friends and I chalk it up as a loss, first time going ax, didnt realize schedule added more panels after the fact..

posted an ad on craigslist if interested to send easy anon email through there if want it.. the cost is like a buy 2 tickets get 1 free deal lol.

>> No.8444180

>>8444171
That's cute. Except for the fucking casual part.

>>8444170
>FFXIV

Someone still needs to make a new thread with meetup info

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We're on auto-sage, don't know if beanie will can make a new thread so..

NEW THREAD
>>8444176
>>8444176
>>8444176

NEW BREAD
>>8444176
>>8444176
>>8444176

CREW DED
>>8444176
>>8444176
>>8444176

>> No.8444200

>>8443620
>Not a bad deal
>No names on badges
>Legitly reprinted
oh dear, we found an exploit.

>> No.8444208

>>8443731
oh man.. if you just block the lower half from her elbows down...

>> No.8444398

Missed my fucking flight. I am angry.