Otakon 2011: Pre-Reg is Open Now!

TheDoc · Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:11 pm Post subject: Otakon 2011: Pre-Reg is Open Now!

Also, surprised that a thread hasn't happened yet. Any of the usual suspects gearing up to go, or maybe some of the relatively new arrivals to the Forums?
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**Ryouko** · Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:00 pm Post subject:

Our usual group has our hotel rooms reserved, and we just submitted for this year's panel. :3
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Nazne · Shukei - Hakuteiken Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 1133

I would love to go just one year and actually see people from these forums IRL, but this summer I'll be working elsewhere, and the $65 dollar registration fee sounds a little steep - plus traveling and hotel fees.

Ryo, in general, how much does a hotel room cost when you're splitting it with however many people you have?

Hardcore Hecxz · Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:25 pm Post subject:

$65 isn't bad for what you get, especially normally the big concert acts and guests they have show up, plus I'm sure they taxed extra for the use of the Hilton as well for the con. It's overall a great experience for myself.

I plan on attending, I haven't pre-reg yet as I'm in the process of moving out of my apartment and living with my brother which he is giving me two of his spare bedrooms in his house so I'll be saving around $300-$400 a month, I just paid for the Utilities there Smile

So i'm sure i'm going to have cash for this trip. :D

I will also be lending my video skills on this year's panel Smile

so we should have a online video for all of you that are unable to attend or just want to relive it.

P.S. Ryo - If a spot in our block opens, don't forget I do have someone who would be willing to fill it Smile

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TheDoc · Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:26 am Post subject:

I'm not sure if I'll be able to lug my trusty Panasonic MiniDV camera this year, but I'll certainly be able to get stills at various parts of the convention this year - not leaving my Rebel behind this time!
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Dingo · Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:26 am Post subject:

Oh, I'll be there again this year.

With plans. OH, SUCH PLANS. >:D
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NetOperator Wibby · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:59 am Post subject:

Ahahaha, you sound so evil Dingo!
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Poochy.EXE · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:01 pm Post subject:

I'll be there this year. I'm already planning a new (not Rockman-related) cosplay, with a second idea in the back of my mind (which is Rockman-related, but would be a lot more complex to make).

**Ryouko** · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:13 pm Post subject:

For this year it looks like if we have 5 people per room, it'll be around $120 per person for Thursday through Monday. We always stay Sunday night just to goof off and relax in the hotel rooms - usually playing video games since someone always brings a Wii or somesuch. :)

I'm not sure what I'm doing cosplay wise this year. I have plans to begin Colonel.EXE but I don't know if budget or time will allow it to be completed in time for this year's con. In which case I'll probably dig out a previously used cosplay.

I'm doing some extra freelance design work to pay for my trip this year. :) Money is tight after moving across country and changing to a lower paying job (for the time being), so I'm thankful to be able to do work on the side.
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Nazne · Shukei - Hakuteiken Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 1133

Hmm. That's actually not as bad as I thought, for a convention this large. Did you have to reserve months in advance for these rooms, and was there a sign-up process for who's squeezing in with you guys, or is it just a group of friends gathering?

And oh god, cosplay. I'm definitely not going until I learn to sew, in that case - I have a fairly realistic Sharo-uniform shirt I found at a flea market, but actually attaching details to it (and the cloak!) is another thing entirely.

**Ryouko** · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:44 pm Post subject:

We generally have our rooms reserved for next year while we're still at the previous year's con. As soon as the con block is open online we book the rooms right away, since they sell out super fast.

As for roomies... those who stayed with us the prior year get first dibs on returning for the following year. If an empty spot opens up I usually advertise it here.
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Hardcore Hecxz · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:19 pm Post subject:

(Sticky Post? perhaps)

If anyone backs out, let me know Ryo, I do have someone lined up who would love to go this year Smile

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**Ryouko** · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:08 pm Post subject:

Yes I know. ^^; I'll let you know if anything changes.
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