Mega Super Awesome CONVENTION THREAD!!

[uglyduckbella]

HEY EVERYONE~! Anyone here going to Metrocon 2011 in Tampa, Florida? I couldn't find a meetup for the life of me, so I went ahead and made one. here's the facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197219380323804

ALSO any more Florida cosplayers around? :3 I was at Megacon and Florida Anime Experience earlier this year, planning for Otakon and Anime Festival Orlando in the coming months~

Here! I'll be going! I'm going to be either Terezi (normal or with Dave's shirt) or PM. not sure yet. I just posted on the facebook thing. Hope to see you there!
EDIT: I'm just going to be Terezi.

[Blueberry]

I don't immediately recall if anyone's posted yet, but is anyone going to GenCon in Indianapolis, the first weekend in August? It's primarily a tabletop gaming con, with "some video game stuff and some anime stuff and some general sci-fi/fantasy stuff" according to Lexxy. WHO WILL BE THERE WITH A TABLE IN THE ARTIST ALLEY.

some other cool bros might be there as well, including myself (maybe)!

WILL YOU???

[Lexxy]

I don't immediately recall if anyone's posted yet, but is anyone going to GenCon in Indianapolis, the first weekend in August? It's primarily a tabletop gaming con, with "some video game stuff and some anime stuff and some general sci-fi/fantasy stuff" according to Lexxy. WHO WILL BE THERE WITH A TABLE IN THE ARTIST ALLEY.

some other cool bros might be there as well, including myself (maybe)!

WILL YOU???

Argh I kept meaning to post about that but kept forgettiiiiiing! It's August 4-8. Pre-registration is still open, but only till the 18th! You can also get passes at the door, but they're more expensive and it's kind of a pain.

I'll have a table in the art show all four days. Not sure if I'm going to offer marker drawings this year, but I'll definitely have a bunch of prints to offer (including Homestuck ones, some of which I may not offer through my online shop!) as well as some other little doodads, and I'd be happy to do some derpy doodles for any fans that drop by! I'll also be cosplaying as blue dress Jade for at least one of the days :3

e: I'll also be at SDCC next month! That trip's almost purely for pleasure (unlike GenCon, which is mostly business for me), so I am totally down for meetups and such.

[waterbottles]

I don't immediately recall if anyone's posted yet, but is anyone going to GenCon in Indianapolis, the first weekend in August? It's primarily a tabletop gaming con, with "some video game stuff and some anime stuff and some general sci-fi/fantasy stuff" according to Lexxy. WHO WILL BE THERE WITH A TABLE IN THE ARTIST ALLEY.

some other cool bros might be there as well, including myself (maybe)!

WILL YOU???

Maybe? I live 2 hours southeast of Indy, so if I can earn some money and secure that job, I'll probably go at least one day.

Oh wait registration ends the 18th?

[Lexxy]

If you live near Indy and only want to go for one day, getting a pass the day of shouldn't be a problem. It's a big con, but it isn't as crazy as SDCC or Blizzcon, which sell out in a matter of hours.

[Iceblizzerd]

CCEE in Calgary is done and I was woundering who went? I met up with some people but I think only one has a forum account

[waterbottles]

If you live near Indy and only want to go for one day, getting a pass the day of shouldn't be a problem. It's a big con, but it isn't as crazy as SDCC or Blizzcon, which sell out in a matter of hours.

Cool times.
I think I'll drive up for Saturday, and hopefully buy lots of stuff from your table.
However, I noticed this con is pretty expensive to get in ($48 for one day past pre-registration), but hopefully I'll have a job secured by then, and can buy all the merch.

[complexTalent]

ALSO any more Florida cosplayers around? :3 I was at Megacon and Florida Anime Experience earlier this year, planning for Otakon and Anime Festival Orlando in the coming months~

I'm planning on AFO with a friend of mine, who's in Florida but not a forumite. She's working on Mindfang and Snowman for the two of us.

This is jumping the gun a bit but I'm hoping to go to Matsuricon at the end of August in Columbus, OH, closer to home for me. I hear there will be a Homestuck panel.

[Lexa]

ALSO any more Florida cosplayers around? :3 I was at Megacon and Florida Anime Experience earlier this year, planning for Otakon and Anime Festival Orlando in the coming months~

I'm planning on AFO with a friend of mine, who's in Florida but not a forumite. She's working on Mindfang and Snowman for the two of us.

This is jumping the gun a bit but I'm hoping to go to Matsuricon at the end of August in Columbus, OH, closer to home for me. I hear there will be a Homestuck panel.

Zomg, AFO yes. My group and I are actually hosting a Homestuck panel there, so you should drop by! AFO is being a poop and not making their timetable so I can't actually tell you when, per se, but they have approved us and I'm waiting for the timeslot eagerly. 8D

[lunarIdealist]

ALSO any more Florida cosplayers around? :3 I was at Megacon and Florida Anime Experience earlier this year, planning for Otakon and Anime Festival Orlando in the coming months~

I'm planning on AFO with a friend of mine, who's in Florida but not a forumite. She's working on Mindfang and Snowman for the two of us.

This is jumping the gun a bit but I'm hoping to go to Matsuricon at the end of August in Columbus, OH, closer to home for me. I hear there will be a Homestuck panel.

Zomg, AFO yes. My group and I are actually hosting a Homestuck panel there, so you should drop by! AFO is being a poop and not making their timetable so I can't actually tell you when, per se, but they have approved us and I'm waiting for the timeslot eagerly. 8D

I'm not much of a forum person to be honest, but I was willing to join to reply to you guys.

I'm complex's friend! I'm working on Mindfang's outfit for her at the moment, and I'm going to start working on sn0wman's props and outfit soon! I might be Redglare instead on Saturday, though. I have that all complete, except for Redglare's horns. And, well, I need to alter these red glasses I got so they look more like hers. I'm probably going to be Redglare on Friday and sn0wman Saturday... IIII'm very indecisive, so it's subject to change!

I uh...well, complex and I wanted to make troll cuppycakes for the Homestuck people, whilst trying to hide them from the other congoers, if that's even possible, durr. When you mentioned of having a Homestuck panel, I was wondering if we could bring the cupcakes to the panel for you guys instead of walking around with them trying to find Homestuck people and risking people crowding around us wanting them. It just seems like a wiser idea, haha.

[complexTalent]

Zomg, AFO yes. My group and I are actually hosting a Homestuck panel there, so you should drop by! AFO is being a poop and not making their timetable so I can't actually tell you when, per se, but they have approved us and I'm waiting for the timeslot eagerly. 8D

Sweet! I'm all excited that panels are being done for Homestuck now. I've actually not attended any panels for old fandoms... I get to cons rarely since I live out in the country. Been to Ohayocon (Columbus, OH) only recently.

Yes, lunarIdealist (HAY I figured you'd join soon!) and I wanted to do zodiac cupcakes because we're awesome like that! Having them at the panel would be better than carrying them around, yeah. If that's allowed at a convention? I promise we're not crazies who would poison them, and we're also pretty good with desserts.

I didn't mention it before but the 5th is my birthday. Gonna be the best birthday.

[Lexa]

ALSO any more Florida cosplayers around? :3 I was at Megacon and Florida Anime Experience earlier this year, planning for Otakon and Anime Festival Orlando in the coming months~

I'm planning on AFO with a friend of mine, who's in Florida but not a forumite. She's working on Mindfang and Snowman for the two of us.

This is jumping the gun a bit but I'm hoping to go to Matsuricon at the end of August in Columbus, OH, closer to home for me. I hear there will be a Homestuck panel.

Zomg, AFO yes. My group and I are actually hosting a Homestuck panel there, so you should drop by! AFO is being a poop and not making their timetable so I can't actually tell you when, per se, but they have approved us and I'm waiting for the timeslot eagerly. 8D

I'm not much of a forum person to be honest, but I was willing to join to reply to you guys.

I'm complex's friend! I'm working on Mindfang's outfit for her at the moment, and I'm going to start working on sn0wman's props and outfit soon! I might be Redglare instead on Saturday, though. I have that all complete, except for Redglare's horns. And, well, I need to alter these red glasses I got so they look more like hers. I'm probably going to be Redglare on Friday and sn0wman Saturday... IIII'm very indecisive, so it's subject to change!

I uh...well, complex and I wanted to make troll cuppycakes for the Homestuck people, whilst trying to hide them from the other congoers, if that's even possible, durr. When you mentioned of having a Homestuck panel, I was wondering if we could bring the cupcakes to the panel for you guys instead of walking around with them trying to find Homestuck people and risking people crowding around us wanting them. It just seems like a wiser idea, haha.

Yes, that's totally fine! :3 I'm actually really excited to see Redglare since I'm Terezi for the panel So yay ancestors! But yes, we're fine to have you bring 'em to the panel, as long as you don't disrupt the shenanigans on stage. We've got some cool stuff and hopefully some games (along with a Q and A session, so bring your questions for the characters!) We've got a full troll and kidcast and maybe some extra surprises as well, so make sure you come by! ;3

This is to complexTalent as well, I just didn't want to quote two posts sfuygbsd also I think we might be the first Homestuck panel and good gog I am so excited. I need to plan another meetup for my cast so we can talk more. I want to talk it up, hahahaha.

ALSO HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY today is my birthday.

[complexTalent]

Yes, that's totally fine! :3 I'm actually really excited to see Redglare since I'm Terezi for the panel So yay ancestors! But yes, we're fine to have you bring 'em to the panel, as long as you don't disrupt the shenanigans on stage. We've got some cool stuff and hopefully some games (along with a Q and A session, so bring your questions for the characters!) We've got a full troll and kidcast and maybe some extra surprises as well, so make sure you come by! ;3

This is to complexTalent as well, I just didn't want to quote two posts sfuygbsd also I think we might be the first Homestuck panel and good gog I am so excited. I need to plan another meetup for my cast so we can talk more. I want to talk it up, hahahaha.

ALSO HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY today is my birthday.

Excellent, I sure can't wait to see these shenanigans. Ancestors need to harass Terezi.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! So awesome. I meant that mine is August 5th, not July, if that was unclear. XD Getting to a convention on my birthday in sunny Florida is about the coolest thing!

[lunarIdealist]

ALSO any more Florida cosplayers around? :3 I was at Megacon and Florida Anime Experience earlier this year, planning for Otakon and Anime Festival Orlando in the coming months~

I'm planning on AFO with a friend of mine, who's in Florida but not a forumite. She's working on Mindfang and Snowman for the two of us.

This is jumping the gun a bit but I'm hoping to go to Matsuricon at the end of August in Columbus, OH, closer to home for me. I hear there will be a Homestuck panel.

Zomg, AFO yes. My group and I are actually hosting a Homestuck panel there, so you should drop by! AFO is being a poop and not making their timetable so I can't actually tell you when, per se, but they have approved us and I'm waiting for the timeslot eagerly. 8D

I'm not much of a forum person to be honest, but I was willing to join to reply to you guys.

I'm complex's friend! I'm working on Mindfang's outfit for her at the moment, and I'm going to start working on sn0wman's props and outfit soon! I might be Redglare instead on Saturday, though. I have that all complete, except for Redglare's horns. And, well, I need to alter these red glasses I got so they look more like hers. I'm probably going to be Redglare on Friday and sn0wman Saturday... IIII'm very indecisive, so it's subject to change!

I uh...well, complex and I wanted to make troll cuppycakes for the Homestuck people, whilst trying to hide them from the other congoers, if that's even possible, durr. When you mentioned of having a Homestuck panel, I was wondering if we could bring the cupcakes to the panel for you guys instead of walking around with them trying to find Homestuck people and risking people crowding around us wanting them. It just seems like a wiser idea, haha.

Yes, that's totally fine! :3 I'm actually really excited to see Redglare since I'm Terezi for the panel So yay ancestors! But yes, we're fine to have you bring 'em to the panel, as long as you don't disrupt the shenanigans on stage. We've got some cool stuff and hopefully some games (along with a Q and A session, so bring your questions for the characters!) We've got a full troll and kidcast and maybe some extra surprises as well, so make sure you come by! ;3

This is to complexTalent as well, I just didn't want to quote two posts sfuygbsd also I think we might be the first Homestuck panel and good gog I am so excited. I need to plan another meetup for my cast so we can talk more. I want to talk it up, hahahaha.

ALSO HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY today is my birthday.

Oh, pff. I won't disrupt your silly shenanigans on stage. We'll probably set them aside on a table somewhere...anywhere. Or behind you guys so no one sneaks an extra cupcake or is disruptive or whatnot. WE HAVE A LOT OF BAKING TO DO, COMPLEX. And woo, Terezi! Can't wait to see you there~ Do you guys happen to have a group on facebook per chance? I thought I saw one, but I didn't want to ask to join because I didn't want to seem like a creep and it was private, so I figured it was just for the people in the group. And I rarely use facebook. :'D

I am so excited now! AND HIPPY BARTHDAE

[nocturnalTantrum]

First time gathering the nerve to post, so please stone me to death gently~

So. The San Diego Comic-Con. The big Kahuna. The Con to end all cons at least until it happens again next year. Has it already been mentioned somewhere and I'm just mind-numbingly oblivious, or is this a good time to bring it up?

I'm going as Robin, green panties and all, some days (Shhhhh, I'm a teenage girl, so it's not as creepy as it would otherwise be) and others I'll be Aradia. I WANT TO MEET YOU GQMFS.

And if it has been brought up elsewhere, please direct me! *shamed back into hiding*

[Lexa]

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ALSO any more Florida cosplayers around? :3 I was at Megacon and Florida Anime Experience earlier this year, planning for Otakon and Anime Festival Orlando in the coming months~

I'm planning on AFO with a friend of mine, who's in Florida but not a forumite. She's working on Mindfang and Snowman for the two of us.

This is jumping the gun a bit but I'm hoping to go to Matsuricon at the end of August in Columbus, OH, closer to home for me. I hear there will be a Homestuck panel.

Zomg, AFO yes. My group and I are actually hosting a Homestuck panel there, so you should drop by! AFO is being a poop and not making their timetable so I can't actually tell you when, per se, but they have approved us and I'm waiting for the timeslot eagerly. 8D

I'm not much of a forum person to be honest, but I was willing to join to reply to you guys.

I'm complex's friend! I'm working on Mindfang's outfit for her at the moment, and I'm going to start working on sn0wman's props and outfit soon! I might be Redglare instead on Saturday, though. I have that all complete, except for Redglare's horns. And, well, I need to alter these red glasses I got so they look more like hers. I'm probably going to be Redglare on Friday and sn0wman Saturday... IIII'm very indecisive, so it's subject to change!

I uh...well, complex and I wanted to make troll cuppycakes for the Homestuck people, whilst trying to hide them from the other congoers, if that's even possible, durr. When you mentioned of having a Homestuck panel, I was wondering if we could bring the cupcakes to the panel for you guys instead of walking around with them trying to find Homestuck people and risking people crowding around us wanting them. It just seems like a wiser idea, haha.

Yes, that's totally fine! :3 I'm actually really excited to see Redglare since I'm Terezi for the panel So yay ancestors! But yes, we're fine to have you bring 'em to the panel, as long as you don't disrupt the shenanigans on stage. We've got some cool stuff and hopefully some games (along with a Q and A session, so bring your questions for the characters!) We've got a full troll and kidcast and maybe some extra surprises as well, so make sure you come by! ;3

This is to complexTalent as well, I just didn't want to quote two posts sfuygbsd also I think we might be the first Homestuck panel and good gog I am so excited. I need to plan another meetup for my cast so we can talk more. I want to talk it up, hahahaha.

ALSO HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY today is my birthday.

Oh, pff. I won't disrupt your silly shenanigans on stage. We'll probably set them aside on a table somewhere...anywhere. Or behind you guys so no one sneaks an extra cupcake or is disruptive or whatnot. WE HAVE A LOT OF BAKING TO DO, COMPLEX. And woo, Terezi! Can't wait to see you there~ Do you guys happen to have a group on facebook per chance? I thought I saw one, but I didn't want to ask to join because I didn't want to seem like a creep and it was private, so I figured it was just for the people in the group. And I rarely use facebook. :'D

I am so excited now! AND HIPPY BARTHDAE

I TRUST YOU WILL NOT I had some disruptions during the Hetalia panel last year but that was over quickly, so not even bothered. So pleased to know we have fans uguuu ;u; I promise not to lick them too hard. But there will be a lot of licking.

Uhhh we do have a private group for the people in the panel, hahaha XD But that is just for us. Sorry man. Feel free to add me on facebook though :3 I can be found under the name Alexandra Friedman and my profile pic is a cosplay shot of me as Tavros with a bunny.

THANKS FOR THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY it was awesome. 18 now woo~

[Gordongaming]

Anybody in Alberta, Canada going to the Animethon 18 convention in Edmonton? I only know like 1 person that is going as Vriska there, but there has been other trolls there before

[lampostAssassin]

Is anyone by chance attending AFO 12 next month in Orlando?
Several of my friends and I will be hosting a Homestuck panel there (Kanaya debut/first time going to AFO/first time going to a con with full on legit cosplays, kinda nervous/excited/fdhafsjhadsugigj everywhere) :3
Haven't the faintest idea on the date or time though, since the mods probably don't assign times until a week or two beforehand. But it'd be fun to see people around regardless c:

[lampostAssassin]

ALSO any more Florida cosplayers around? :3 I was at Megacon and Florida Anime Experience earlier this year, planning for Otakon and Anime Festival Orlando in the coming months~

I'm planning on AFO with a friend of mine, who's in Florida but not a forumite. She's working on Mindfang and Snowman for the two of us.

This is jumping the gun a bit but I'm hoping to go to Matsuricon at the end of August in Columbus, OH, closer to home for me. I hear there will be a Homestuck panel.

Zomg, AFO yes. My group and I are actually hosting a Homestuck panel there, so you should drop by! AFO is being a poop and not making their timetable so I can't actually tell you when, per se, but they have approved us and I'm waiting for the timeslot eagerly. 8D

I'm not much of a forum person to be honest, but I was willing to join to reply to you guys.

I'm complex's friend! I'm working on Mindfang's outfit for her at the moment, and I'm going to start working on sn0wman's props and outfit soon! I might be Redglare instead on Saturday, though. I have that all complete, except for Redglare's horns. And, well, I need to alter these red glasses I got so they look more like hers. I'm probably going to be Redglare on Friday and sn0wman Saturday... IIII'm very indecisive, so it's subject to change!

I uh...well, complex and I wanted to make troll cuppycakes for the Homestuck people, whilst trying to hide them from the other congoers, if that's even possible, durr. When you mentioned of having a Homestuck panel, I was wondering if we could bring the cupcakes to the panel for you guys instead of walking around with them trying to find Homestuck people and risking people crowding around us wanting them. It just seems like a wiser idea, haha.

Yes, that's totally fine! :3 I'm actually really excited to see Redglare since I'm Terezi for the panel So yay ancestors! But yes, we're fine to have you bring 'em to the panel, as long as you don't disrupt the shenanigans on stage. We've got some cool stuff and hopefully some games (along with a Q and A session, so bring your questions for the characters!) We've got a full troll and kidcast and maybe some extra surprises as well, so make sure you come by! ;3

This is to complexTalent as well, I just didn't want to quote two posts sfuygbsd also I think we might be the first Homestuck panel and good gog I am so excited. I need to plan another meetup for my cast so we can talk more. I want to talk it up, hahahaha.

ALSO HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY today is my birthday.

@Lexa: OH LOOK WHO I FOUND. lDDDDDDDD

[impetusPhantasm]

Sooooo is anyone going to AWA or Dragon*Con? :O

[Lexa]

@lampostAssassin: HI BRITTNEY. 8D

Yeah, we totes had the same idea.

[flutterShy]

YOUMA-CON Woooo!

Huge update along with people/cosplays on the youma-con forums here

I'm gardenGnostic over there, btw.

TL;DR:


Photoshoot Saturday @ 2 or 3
Location: Hart Plaza (should the weather permit) We'd all most likely meet up at the fountain in the middle of it.

[Steev]

Matsuricon over here too, hi complexTalent o u o

They're planning the meetup for 4:13 PM Saturday over on the con forums, so if you want in on the hot action then that's the place to go. I'm going as Gamz once again and bringing the most adorable Nepeta, everyone is going to want to give her hugs. I'm also bringing a veritable Faygo bar. It's gonna be a partayyy

[arrogantGambler]

I'll be at GenCon!

Looks like I will be one of...uh...five Homestuck fans total there.

Bad Indiana.
Worst state.

[waterbottles]

I think you're underestimating a bit, but I only know a couple other people who are going.

I'll be at Gencon, but only for Saturday.
Just kidding, I can't go. Can't really afford the badge/justify spending $50, when all I'm really interested in was meeting and buying stuff from Lexxy anyway (after buying the badge, I wouldn't be able to afford to buy anything from Lexxy!). Maybe I can meet Lexxy another time and perhaps some of the cool stuff she'll have will be available on her site in the future?