First convention memories (Or Plans?)?

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First convention memories (Or Plans?)?

Postby Hobo2323 » Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:18 pm

I'm about to go to my first con myself, so I wanna know: How was your first con?
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Postby TallonKarrde23 » Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:26 pm

it was..fine? :? sucked though cuz i THOUGHT i had a good amount of cash...but i was unprepared :cry: this year im going with...a LOT of money...atleast for me...dunno how much a lot to spend at ONE time is to you guys but like almost a thousand bucks, if not more, is a lot to spend at a single place at a single time to me =/
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Postby Scintilla » Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:26 pm

My first con was Otakon 10 (2003). My father took the whole family, minus my mother, plus Cyanna.

I've got a lot to say about it, but it's too much to remember right now.

I will say, though, that my dad took a picture of the screen in Video Room 1 when the title screen for my video came up, and he doesn't mind including it in a big ol' binder full of various family pix that gets shown to friends and relatives.

I spent a long time after that whining about the audio balance in Video 1, but Matt later offered a formal blanketed apology here on the Org forums, and I'm glad to have even made the finals, so all is good.
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Postby Scintilla » Fri Jan 30, 2004 11:28 pm

Scintilla wrote:I will say, though, that my dad took a picture of the screen in Video Room 1 when the title screen for my video came up, and he doesn't mind including it in a big ol' binder full of various family pix that gets shown to friends and relatives.

I should have said that, while he doesn't mind, I mind immensely.
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Postby Cyanna » Sat Jan 31, 2004 11:38 am

Scintilla wrote:My first con was Otakon 10 (2003). My father took the whole family, minus my mother, plus Cyanna.


It was my first con as well. I had an absolute BLAST. Seriously, I've never had that much fun in one weekend (except in Disney World).

At the time I was just getting into anime and had not seen much (not even NGE, though I had read so much about it I was able to fool people into thinking I was a fan) so I didn't feel the need to go into it full force. I didn't wear a costume. I wasn't in a contest or even just to show off something. I didn't own any anime/manga. I never had Pocky.

Well I left with some Love Hina and I did get my first taste of Pocky thanks to a Gendo I was sitting next to at the cosplay. Next time I go, I may even dress up for the heck of it. Nothing impressive or anything. Just something fun. :)

I know that there are people who say that Otakon 2003 wasn't as good as some of the others. But if THAT wasn't a "good" con then I'd love to see what is. Even as a non-quite-anime fan, I just had so much fun.
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Postby ladydx » Sat Jan 31, 2004 1:25 pm

1st con...AWA9...Had a blast..(Till I caught the Wonka diesease :P )
I actually got my husband to cosplay of his own free will (A day to record in the annuals of history I tell you!) I cosplayed the whole weekend..got to meet lots of people from the org ^^ as well as see some great AMV's and projects like the NES project. Would have spent a ton of cash in the dealers room had my credit card not gotten jacked up because of the hotel... ><. And can't wait to go to the next one!
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Postby Hobo2323 » Sat Jan 31, 2004 11:41 pm

Yep, I'll go to the Sakura-con this year, If my grades are in the right mood.(Bs)

And this made me laugh...

You know its out there: the dreaded smell of unwashed bodies. At Sakura-Con, it's called H.O.B.O: Horrible Otaku Body Odor. We here at Sakura-Con have declared the convention a "No H.O.B.O. Zone. " To enforce that, we have provided a checklist that will help you keep that smell to an absolute minimum, and your Con experience will be much more pleasant. Please remember to bring these things with you!


Check it out! My Screename is in there!
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Postby Hobo2323 » Sat Jan 31, 2004 11:49 pm

Oh No! It's a No Hobo Zone! I wonder if I can still go....
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Postby Declan_Vee » Sun Feb 01, 2004 7:17 am

My first con. AVCon 2002
Fried one of the screening machines, lost my voice and collapsed near the end... Great experience.
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Postby dokool » Sun Feb 01, 2004 2:11 pm

First Con: Anime Boston 2003. My first AMV contest, which was the inspiration for the jump in quality that you see between my first two videos and everything's that's come after. Running the AMV Panel with Ashyukun was fun as well, and we're making that a recurring trend. Meeting Tiffany Grant *squee!*.

My family (parents and sister, it'd worked out so that this was the weekend that I had to return to school, so everyone came up for the con and we dropped me off across the state on Sunday) had these deer-in-the-headlights looks for the entire weekend. Even after my parents had insisted that "Oh, we've seen Trekkies, this should be nothing." Buahahahahahaha.

Good times, good times. Despite the fact that I live in Philadelphia, I still count AB as my home con. I'm co-hosting three panels this year and participating in a fourth, and despite the fact that I'll have just returned from Tokyo (knock on wood) next April, I'm still planning on heavily participating in AB2005 in May. Unfortunately, in 2006 when I'll be finishing my thesis work, I may not be able to stay for the whole weekend...

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Postby Fungie½ » Sun Feb 01, 2004 3:41 pm

Shoujocon 2002 was my first convention and first experience in an AMV contest, and holy mother of god, it was so much fun! I'm an incredibly quiet, shy person and when I was there, I just got to feel so open and got to express myself ^_^ It was also a blast seeing my video on a big screen and hearing applause from the audience.

It was also the first time I had met any other AMV creators. There I got to meet Meri and Mike, who are still my good friends, as well as Anneke, which ended up with me joining her studio, Scott Melzer and Jon Miller, two great guys, and Silvercat, who was such an awesome person ^_^ I still try and keep up with all of these people regularly.

My biggest piece of advice is be prepared for the worst. During conventions, things can indeed go wrong. Your favorite panel may end up being cancelled. The AMV contest may be played upside down. The dealers room may be the size of your bathroom. So yes, never think it's going to rock your socks off, because even though it might, you may end up being disappointed ^_^;;

So keep yourself full of food and water and have one good time!
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Postby Scintilla » Mon Feb 02, 2004 12:14 am

dokool wrote:Despite the fact that I live in Philadelphia, I still count AB as my home con. I'm co-hosting three panels this year and participating in a fourth, and despite the fact that I'll have just returned from Tokyo (knock on wood) next April, I'm still planning on heavily participating in AB2005 in May. Unfortunately, in 2006 when I'll be finishing my thesis work, I may not be able to stay for the whole weekend...

I must admit I don't understand the concept of "home con" as I've seen it used here and in other places.

Also, how does one get involved in such panels (not that I'd ever want to myself)?
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Postby dokool » Mon Feb 02, 2004 1:46 am

Scintilla wrote:I must admit I don't understand the concept of "home con" as I've seen it used here and in other places.

Also, how does one get involved in such panels (not that I'd ever want to myself)?


A "home con" is generally a con in your backyard, something that you've been going to since you first started going to cons, etc. AB is really a quasi-home con because it's close to my school (just across the state). Being in Philadelphia, Otakon's really the closest big con to me until Kosaikon switches to a weekend format.

As far as getting involved in the panels, it really depends. Last year, I was an ambitious little prick (having 2 AMVs in all, both mediocre) and wanted to help run a panel, Ashyukun was there and we teamed up. This year we're running two bigger panels (90 minutes instead of 60), and it should be a blast. Usually panel-runners are looking for panelists, so if you email them saying you're interested, you may just be a panelist. Although I think panels at big cons (Otakon, for example) are more invite-only...

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Postby dwchang » Mon Feb 02, 2004 2:23 am

dokool wrote:
Scintilla wrote:I must admit I don't understand the concept of "home con" as I've seen it used here and in other places.

Also, how does one get involved in such panels (not that I'd ever want to myself)?


A "home con" is generally a con in your backyard, something that you've been going to since you first started going to cons, etc. AB is really a quasi-home con because it's close to my school (just across the state). Being in Philadelphia, Otakon's really the closest big con to me until Kosaikon switches to a weekend format.


I'll agree with the second statement, but not the first. I consider my "home-con" Anime Central, but I am in Austin, TX which is > 1000 miles away (hardly my backyard). However, it was (as you said) my first convention and the one I attended in college. Also helps that I'm "teh Iron Chef" there and am forced :-P to go :).
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Postby genestarwind21122 » Mon Feb 02, 2004 8:03 am

My first convention was Otakon 9 (2002). It was a lot of fun. I dressed up as one of my own anime characters that I created. And I brought some stories I wrote along with me for people to see what plans I might have if I did want to create an anime series. I really enjoyed the skits and the amv's. I remember the Otakulese challenge from that year. It was good. I was actually apart of it. We lost in the first round playing the Pika pocky polt. Then after that round was over I went ahead and rock bottom the Pikachu. Followed by the people's elbow. Then last year at Otakon 10 (2003) I did it again except without the rock bottom and stuff. Instead I kicked the Pikachu and it hit the celling. At Otakon 10 I was Gene Starwind from Outlaw Star. When your at a convention just have fun. That's what I do. No one will know who you are unless you tell them or it is one of friends.

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