Otakon 2008 - Why is the rum gone?!

RubyChan · Joined: 22 May 2005 Posts: 39

For everyone rooming in the Ruby-tachi room have a deadline of August 1, 2008 to submit payment. Please stop by my site http://purplerubyred.com for further details. If you are in need of some crash space for Thurs-Mon, please let me know asap. We are in need of two more roomies.

Thanks!

Poochy.EXE · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject:

I just had a random idea: OtaRockman Caramelldansen!

Using a camera on a tripod, take one picture with everyone sticking their hip out to the left and hands flopped down on their foreheads, then another standing straight up with hands pointed up, and finally one like the first but with everyone sticking their hip out to the right instead. After the con, put them together as the three frames and put it to the music!

Also, it's confirmed, I should be there this year.
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**Tabby** · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:37 pm Post subject:

I brought that up in the other thread.

Also, more people need to buy t-shirts :< there's no love for the con shirts yet
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Anime Master ZERO · Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject:

So what kind of swag is everyone looking to buy at Otakon?

I'm planning on getting the following:
- an L necklace
- a Vongola Ring of Sky
- Tsuna Sawada's X-Gloves
- Red vs. Blue DVD box set

Anything else I get I'll probably just decide on the spot while I'm there.
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Marisa · Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject:

I really don't care about swag anymore. I go to the con for the people... I might splurge on a few doujinshi, but other than that, most of the stuff in the dealer's room you can get at any mall these days, only at cons they're at ridiculously high prices.

I prefer to shop in the artist's alley. You can get more unique stuff there, at much cheaper prices. <3
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**Izumi** · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:51 am Post subject:

I'm there for the people a well. There's nothing in the dealer's room that I can't get in Japan (or off Yahoo auctions) for considerably cheaper, lol. Even in the past, though, I've usually just bought artwork.
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**Ryouko** · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:23 am Post subject:

Yeah, I'm always all about artist alley. And Otakon's is HUGE. n.n;

So, we have one more space open in our Otakon rooms, since Sol had to go get a job and now can't go. :P So if there is anyone interested in joining us, let me know. The cost is $155 for Thursday - Monday at the Days Inn.
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RubyChan · Joined: 22 May 2005 Posts: 39

I'm all up for the Caremell Dansen!
I'd like to find some more doujinshi. There's a few i know that are out there, but cannot find online. I'm also looking for Viral(TTGL) and Gash Bell items.

Shakai · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject:

Ugh. >_> My mom's prohibiting me from going to Otakon because of my current situation.

Sorry, guys. -_-
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Dingo · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:28 pm Post subject:

Payment sent.

I still blame Hecxz for any room shenanigans. Razz

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Hardcore Hecxz · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:16 pm Post subject:

Well, after last year's Stealth Sneaking Operation into the Admin's Room, your sure bound to witness more antics this year Razz

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**Tabby** · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:32 am Post subject:

You sneak in that box again, this time I'll punt you out >:O
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GM_Link · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:09 am Post subject:

Should I start selling tickets to said event now, or wait till Hecxz decides to actually do it?

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Mei Qiao · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:13 am Post subject:

After reading posts here, I get the feeling the con's going to be a very crazy place. (And I need to get on Zia and my parents' backs about hotel payments. xD; )

But as long as I leave with a Code Geass Lancelot figure/model/whatever, I will be a very happy fangirl. |D

..any last minute tips for an Otakon newbie? Like sleeping times? I have no idea what to expect there, so I'm asking like the n00b I am. 83;
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Yuriko · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:09 am Post subject:

Tip 1: get your badge the day before, prefrably in the late evening when there isn't as long a line.

Tip 2: If there is particular merch you are looking for, get to the dealers room on friday, especialy if it is a popular serise. If you want cheep merch, wait till sunday, grab bags are your friend.

Tip 3: It dosn't matter when you go to bed, 7am is always a reasonable time to wake up. Depending on who you have a room with/around will genaraly dictate your sleeping habits.

Tip 4: The convention center is a very big place, pack light, or you will regret it, the only things I can think you would absolutly need is wallet/moneies + ID, ID, con badge, and if you have one, a camera is always your friend.

Tip 5: While the dealers room is nice and all, but the stuff in the artist's alley is always worth parusing, you never know what your going to find there.

That's all I can think of for now.

Hardcore Hecxz · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:39 pm Post subject:

Oh you wouldn't kick a Snake in a box now would you, Tabby? Razz

As for Otakon tips for the newbs

1) If I take this is your 1st time in Baltimore, especially at the Inner Harbor, try not to go out alone, try to always be with a group if you wander off away from the Convention center or the Hotel (etc, grab food, go shopping at a local store). Day time not so bad, but Night time is a must!

2) Try not to take any shortcuts (alleyways, behind buildings, etc) Always remain as much as possible in a public surrounding

3) Conserve your money, don't go and blow it all in the Dealer's room! Decide a reasonable spending amount and save the rest for food or a emergency.

4) As for money, don't flash it around in Public (especially outside the convention center, a lot of homeless are out, and potential wrongdoers)

5) Pack lightly when going to con, take really what you need, and make sure your belongings, especially the vitals (cellphone, wallet, money, etc) are secured in your pockets.

6) Be polite and have fun! Im sure you know how to act in public, so act like you have some sense, dont want to cause problems when your far far away from home!

7) Last thing I can say, is read over Otakon's rules, just to make sure on if you cosplay if it's ok on what you cosplay or what you use as props.

I hope that helps somewhat
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Mega Man.EXE · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject:

Attention all Otakon attendees: Preregistration for Otakon is due by July 11th! If you want to save $10, then register by then~

GM_Link · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I'm actually having some problems pre-reging. When I sign up it keeps saying how I've already registered for Otakon and to go to the Members Only section to check my status. I go there, it says I haven't registered, and to "click here to register." I feel an endless loop coming on.

Already sent a note to Otakon. Hopefully I'll hear from them soon. Anyone else having this problem though?

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Nenji · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:43 pm Post subject:

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