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Well, this may be a bit late since Nikkiolie already announced it :) and some of you have already sent in forms, but...
Rules and registration forms for this year's Cosplay Chess can be found here: Rules (https://www.kumoricon.org/cosplay-chess-rules) Registration Form (https://www.kumoricon.org/files/forms/2013/cosplay_chess_2013_registration.pdf)
We are looking for 32 pieces and a couple of chess masters. You do not have to know how to play chess to be a piece (it is much appreciated if you are wanting to be a chess master, at least the basic moves, since they are controlling the game.)
This is an unscripted, just-for-fun game. My preference is that every one gets to participate, so don't be expecting the best game of chess ever... just entertaining ;)
This is Cosplay Chess, so you character cosplay will be the deciding factor in who gets to participate. This is not a first-come, first-serve sign-up, so you don't have to worry about submitting your form right away... it is more important that your cosplay is complete, and preferably well-known characters. This is a separate event from the Cosplay Contest, so you will not be judged on the quality of the cosplay, or whether you made it yourself - you just need to be a recognizable character.
To sign-up to be a chess piece, you need to do the following:
- Read the rules (https://www.kumoricon.org/cosplay-chess-rules)
- Fill out the registration form (https://www.kumoricon.org/files/forms/2013/cosplay_chess_2013_registration.pdf)
- Submit the form and photos of your cosplay to chess@kumoricon.org
You must include photos of you in your cosplay, or of your cosplay itself (I can't reiterate this enough, guys... if you don't send pics, you don't get to play). Images of your character will not suffice. Since this is not first-come, first-serve, you have time to wait until your cosplay is complete... there is no penalty for being one of the last ones to register. You are also allowed to submit more than one cosplay (just submit a separate form for each.)
Also... if your "piece" is more than one person, please submit one form for each person, but indicate on your form that they are one "piece". Due to space constraints on the board, I will limit the number of such pieces that will be accepted, and no more than 3 people to one "piece".
If you are interested in being a chess master, or want to help out in another way, please let us know by posting here or emailing chess@kumoricon.org.
Sign-ups will be open until August 24th. Players will be notified of their team and position the week before con, and will be required to attend a pre-meeting before the event, which will be on Monday. Please keep in mind... the timing of the pre-meeting is usually during hotel checkout, so factor that in to your plans.
If you have any questions, please post here or PM me.
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stupid question the probably doesn't need to be asked, but what if its a char that is recognizable by the items it uses? to be specific. i want to enter my own form of "the mayor/villager" from animal crossing new leaf. (im trying my hardest to get clothes and accesories as close as possible to items you can buy in game) i have great attack ideas for it but im not sure how recognizable it would be with out it being THE villager from the new smash bros games :/
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I sent you an email about a friend and myself being Chess Masters. I haven't heard anything back yet and just wanted to know if you got it.
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I sent you an email about a friend and myself being Chess Masters. I haven't heard anything back yet and just wanted to know if you got it.
I did. I am still going through the emails I've recently received, so you should be getting a response soon. As we get closer to con things start get really busy. Thanks for all your patience :)
stupid question the probably doesn't need to be asked, but what if its a char that is recognizable by the items it uses? to be specific. i want to enter my own form of "the mayor/villager" from animal crossing new leaf. (im trying my hardest to get clothes and accesories as close as possible to items you can buy in game) i have great attack ideas for it but im not sure how recognizable it would be with out it being THE villager from the new smash bros games :/
I think it will depend on what you put together. Give it a shot, and send your pics in :)
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just sent in my form cant wait for cosplay chess this year hoping I make it in ^_^ and hoping to see a good vs evil it this years gonna be so fun
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I think I'm going to sit the game out this year, but I'd love to help with crowd control or organizing or something. I could be a ninja 8D
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My little sister and I are almost finished filling out the forms to be a chess piece. But we don't have our badges yet. :(
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If you don't have a badge yet to fill in the badge number, just put N/A for now. And when you email your forms in, just state that you don't have your badges yet, but will have them by Kumo. That's all they need to know is that you will have your badge for Day 3 confirmed so they can know you'll be there.
By the way, you are looking at one of your Chess Masters!!!
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YAY FOR CHESS MASTERS CONGRATS! -high fives :D-
I'll be submitting my form, along with my friend's, soon~ We'll be doing Dogs (myself as Haine/Heine and my friend as Badou) and hopefully we'll be pieces this year <3 so excited for this year!
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sent in one i finally decided on @.@ woooooooo!
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If you don't have a badge yet to fill in the badge number, just put N/A for now. And when you email your forms in, just state that you don't have your badges yet, but will have them by Kumo. That's all they need to know is that you will have your badge for Day 3 confirmed so they can know you'll be there.
By the way, you are looking at one of your Chess Masters!!!
Oh nice congrats if i make it in as a chess piece I hope I am under your control since I was on your team last year ^_^
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Entered as Momiji from Fruits Basket!! This year, I'll definitely be there on time!! READ: The hotel I'm staying in is NOT 10 miles away from the con again!!! >:C
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I want to enter Rivaille, 3-D moving gear and all, if I can finish him before the deadline. Otherwise I'm not sure who I'd enter. >_>;;
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I want to enter Rivaille, 3-D moving gear and all, if I can finish him before the deadline. Otherwise I'm not sure who I'd enter. >_>;;
DO EEET! I JUST ENTERED SASHA!
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I must be crazy, going to a convention the week before I move cross-country...but yay, lets have fun y'all! :D
Three words - Darth No Face 8)
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I really want to submit my moogle mascot as a chess piece with its humanized form underneath as a special EX mode transformation...but alas, both aren't completely ready yet for photos (the head's taking a while). Maybe another week (hopefully!), so I'm probably gonna submit my entry just under the wire.
The mascot will still look like the cute moogle everyone's used to, but he fights with underhanded tactics (shanking with a Tonberry's knife, smashing the opponent over the head with his save sign, fake out to scare the opponent then finish off with a headshot execution, suffocation against his body, throwing a moogle doll, etc), so I'm kinda hoping he'll be placed on the evil side. (^o^)
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Took me forever, but I finally applied as the evil Medusa Gorgon! Who is evil. And did I mention she's evil?
*crosses fingers and prays for good vs evil this year*
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I want to enter Rivaille, 3-D moving gear and all, if I can finish him before the deadline. Otherwise I'm not sure who I'd enter. >_>;;
I"m doing Zoe if I can finish the gear in time WOULD YOU WANT TO TEAM UP FOR A PIECE IF WE BOTH CAN?
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I want to enter Rivaille, 3-D moving gear and all, if I can finish him before the deadline. Otherwise I'm not sure who I'd enter. >_>;;
I"m doing Zoe if I can finish the gear in time WOULD YOU WANT TO TEAM UP FOR A PIECE IF WE BOTH CAN?
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF WE CAN ALL JOIN TOGETHER! If I make it in as Sasha I have a titan that said he would be my special attack.
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I want to enter Rivaille, 3-D moving gear and all, if I can finish him before the deadline. Otherwise I'm not sure who I'd enter. >_>;;
I"m doing Zoe if I can finish the gear in time WOULD YOU WANT TO TEAM UP FOR A PIECE IF WE BOTH CAN?
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF WE CAN ALL JOIN TOGETHER! If I make it in as Sasha I have a titan that said he would be my special attack.
AMG YEAH LMAO I"M LAUGHING CAUSE IF YOU AND I WERE TO MOVE AROUND AT THE SAME TIME PEOPLE ARE GONNA CONFUSE SASHA AND ZOE YOU HAVE A TITAN? THAT'S REALLY COOL.
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I want to enter Rivaille, 3-D moving gear and all, if I can finish him before the deadline. Otherwise I'm not sure who I'd enter. >_>;;
I"m doing Zoe if I can finish the gear in time WOULD YOU WANT TO TEAM UP FOR A PIECE IF WE BOTH CAN?
OMG I would love that ;u; I'm starting to wonder if I'll have all my outfit done by the deadline to enter though...it's soo soon bawww
But I'm also 5'7" and unless you're super tall I'll look strange standing next to you because Levi isn't tall ._. /saddu.
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I want to enter Rivaille, 3-D moving gear and all, if I can finish him before the deadline. Otherwise I'm not sure who I'd enter. >_>;;
I"m doing Zoe if I can finish the gear in time WOULD YOU WANT TO TEAM UP FOR A PIECE IF WE BOTH CAN?
OMG I would love that ;u; I'm starting to wonder if I'll have all my outfit done by the deadline to enter though...it's soo soon bawww
But I'm also 5'7" and unless you're super tall I'll look strange standing next to you because Levi isn't tall ._. /saddu.
OH FFF oh man I'm only like 5'1 I'm so short I better go find some elevator boots LOL
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I want to enter Rivaille, 3-D moving gear and all, if I can finish him before the deadline. Otherwise I'm not sure who I'd enter. >_>;;
I"m doing Zoe if I can finish the gear in time WOULD YOU WANT TO TEAM UP FOR A PIECE IF WE BOTH CAN?
OMG I would love that ;u; I'm starting to wonder if I'll have all my outfit done by the deadline to enter though...it's soo soon bawww
But I'm also 5'7" and unless you're super tall I'll look strange standing next to you because Levi isn't tall ._. /saddu.
OH FFF oh man I'm only like 5'1 I'm so short I better go find some elevator boots LOL
LOL oh mannn
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I want to enter Rivaille, 3-D moving gear and all, if I can finish him before the deadline. Otherwise I'm not sure who I'd enter. >_>;;
I"m doing Zoe if I can finish the gear in time WOULD YOU WANT TO TEAM UP FOR A PIECE IF WE BOTH CAN?
OMG I would love that ;u; I'm starting to wonder if I'll have all my outfit done by the deadline to enter though...it's soo soon bawww
But I'm also 5'7" and unless you're super tall I'll look strange standing next to you because Levi isn't tall ._. /saddu.
OH FFF oh man I'm only like 5'1 I'm so short I better go find some elevator boots LOL
I was going to say though, if you don't mind that I don't mind pairing up. Just lemme know. I'm not sure how that works in the application process, though. I'm probably going to be submitting Saturday but I'm determined to get this done!
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I want to enter Rivaille, 3-D moving gear and all, if I can finish him before the deadline. Otherwise I'm not sure who I'd enter. >_>;;
I"m doing Zoe if I can finish the gear in time WOULD YOU WANT TO TEAM UP FOR A PIECE IF WE BOTH CAN?
OMG I would love that ;u; I'm starting to wonder if I'll have all my outfit done by the deadline to enter though...it's soo soon bawww
But I'm also 5'7" and unless you're super tall I'll look strange standing next to you because Levi isn't tall ._. /saddu.
OH FFF oh man I'm only like 5'1 I'm so short I better go find some elevator boots LOL
I was going to say though, if you don't mind that I don't mind pairing up. Just lemme know. I'm not sure how that works in the application process, though. I'm probably going to be submitting Saturday but I'm determined to get this done!
LOL I'm not sure if I'll get it done in time but if I do I"ll let you know;; My gear will probably be really simplified since I"m running lower on time and materials
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Last day to submit Cosplay Chess forms is tomorrow!
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I CAN MAKE IT IF I JUST FIGURE OUT WHAT TO MAKE THE BELT OUT OF TO HOLD THE GEAR TOGETHER LOL ;;
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ooohhhh im so excited now just this weekend and next week to suffer through and then the wonderfulness happens hehehe im starting to get all tense wondering if chess will be good verses evil this year it will awesome if it is
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I'm definitely very excited to see if either of my cosplays get picked. If I get picked, I'm definitely gonna put some work in towards drafting some good battle ideas.
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Hey guys,
I have FINALLY responded to all the chess piece applications I have received, so if you didn't get a response, I didn't get your form.
If you have not sent in your form yet, just a reminder that you have until midnight tonite to do so. And please, make sure you send in pictures of your cosplay. If I don't get them by the time I start picking teams, I won't be able to consider your cosplay.
We have some good looking pieces this year... oh decisions, decisions...
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I got a response email and responded to it like asked so I'm good hehe
AAAAHHHH from tomorrow through the entire week I'm gonna be checking here for the teams list im so excited this year is gonna be so funny
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I hope my sister and I get to be chess pieces!!! It will be EPIC!!! Can't wait for team postings!
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I'm going to be flouncing about as Luna. And sparkly. Prepare for sparkles.
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eeeeeee so excitedi dont even. got my reply :)
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When you say you got your reply, does that mean the teams have been chosen already, or that your application was successfully received?
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Just that the application was received. Most of the time the teams will be posted on the forums then Jaki will send out emails saying that you got in.
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Just that the application was received. Most of the time the teams will be posted on the forums then Jaki will send out emails saying that you got in.
Thanks for the clarification!
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I sent it right at 12 last night. @______________@ Attached the application and three photos of my Levi cosplay. I hope it got to you, cuz I worked my butt off yesterday and the day before trying to get this thing done lol ><;;
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sk_chan: You made it just on time QvQ! GJ!!
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I am quite certain that I sent in my application before midnight, but I haven't received a reply all weekend...Antsy this little moogle is, kupo.
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Prince McKupo: Same is happening with me I'm sure they got it though;;
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I got my prop finished just in time to get pictures done, I was so happy!! However, my photographer's cemera died on my second photo shoot so I didn't get as many pictures as I wanted. I still got my application in on time which makes me really happy but now playing the waiting game which sucks.... Chelsea!! I can't wait to see ya girl!! I hope we get on the same team this year, that will be so cool!!
Vanna The Angel Coaplay
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Kumoricon is THREE DAYS away!
*cue moon with creepy face*
Please, please tell me that the team postings are going to appear today! Or tomorrow, at the very latest, because team postings the day before Kumoricon (I'm counting day 0) will absolutely fry my nerves!
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Yeah, I definitely hope the announcement comes today, I want to be able to have time to prep some battle lines if I'm chosen...
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The days can't go by fast enough I can't wait I've been thinking of lines to say as well if I get picked and I'm glad you finished your scythe savanna I'm excited to see how it turned out I'm sure it its gonna look great just hope its not to heavy hehe
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I'd like to know what to pack. LOL I don't think I will take Date if he doesn't get in. There are a lot of parts to that costume and I want to remake lots of it x.x
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Aaron and I need to figure out jokes...
Hopefully we'll know tonight so we can do some research
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sk_chan: You made it just on time QvQ! GJ!!
Thanks!! >u< Hopefully we made it in =3
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I still never received any reply for my application... Guess no moogle for chess this year, boo-hoo-kupo... :'(
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I entered as Reno, still waiting to see the teams!! So amped for this! :D
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Made a difficult cosplay this year, so I'm super excited to see the teams!
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The days can't go by fast enough I can't wait I've been thinking of lines to say as well if I get picked and I'm glad you finished your scythe savanna I'm excited to see how it turned out I'm sure it its gonna look great just hope its not to heavy hehe
Brice, I started my scythe and it went wrong. Melted part of it.. I made a new prop. Much lighter.
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I still never received any reply for my application... Guess no moogle for chess this year, boo-hoo-kupo... :'(
You never know you could of been picked or even maybe put on the list for possible chess pieces if someone does not show up to the pre-meeting time. I remember last year there was quiet a few people who didn't show up and those who didn't even put in an application but who did show up for the meeting got to be a chess piece. This year for sure I am going to make sure I get action shots this year and some recording because last year I didn't get any... Tear, Tear... I am so excited!!!
Vanna
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sk_chan: You made it just on time QvQ! GJ!!
Thanks!! >u< Hopefully we made it in =3
LOL Yeah I guess we'll see;;
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I still never received any reply for my application... Guess no moogle for chess this year, boo-hoo-kupo... :'(
You never know you could of been picked or even maybe put on the list for possible chess pieces if someone does not show up to the pre-meeting time. I remember last year there was quiet a few people who didn't show up and those who didn't even put in an application but who did show up for the meeting got to be a chess piece. This year for sure I am going to make sure I get action shots this year and some recording because last year I didn't get any... Tear, Tear... I am so excited!!!
Vanna
Kupopo! Thanks, I kinda needed that ounce of reassurance! So, I can continue to hold my breath until the teams are posted... (^o^)
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"Historically" tonight has been the night the list was posted. Part of me wants to stay up...
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The days can't go by fast enough I can't wait I've been thinking of lines to say as well if I get picked and I'm glad you finished your scythe savanna I'm excited to see how it turned out I'm sure it its gonna look great just hope its not to heavy hehe
Brice, I started my scythe and it went wrong. Melted part of it.. I made a new prop. Much lighter.
dang sorry the scythe melted but i do have something for you for when i see you i worked on your birthday and i havnt had time to bring it over to you ive been working extra hours and summer term kicked my butt lol - but i got a prop for you that you might like i worked on it on dericks work bench since we cleaned the back porch off finally i hope we get in this year its gonna be so much fun
---- also to those who have not got a reply i would not panic to much jaki is awesome so im sure you didnt get missed and i agree with you toonafeesh im am already planning on staying up tonight so ill be checking in here between episodes of a certain scientific railgun ^_^
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The days can't go by fast enough I can't wait I've been thinking of lines to say as well if I get picked and I'm glad you finished your scythe savanna I'm excited to see how it turned out I'm sure it its gonna look great just hope its not to heavy hehe
Brice, I started my scythe and it went wrong. Melted part of it.. I made a new prop. Much lighter.
dang sorry the scythe melted but i do have something for you for when i see you i worked on your birthday and i havnt had time to bring it over to you ive been working extra hours and summer term kicked my butt lol - but i got a prop for you that you might like i worked on it on dericks work bench since we cleaned the back porch off finally i hope we get in this year its gonna be so much fun
---- also to those who have not got a reply i would not panic to much jaki is awesome so im sure you didnt get missed and i agree with you toonafeesh im am already planning on staying up tonight so ill be checking in here between episodes of a certain scientific railgun ^_^
No need to give me a gift plus you wouldn't of been able to come over because I've moved. I've only been stopping by my parent's house to get more boxes here and there.
Vanna
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The days can't go by fast enough I can't wait I've been thinking of lines to say as well if I get picked and I'm glad you finished your scythe savanna I'm excited to see how it turned out I'm sure it its gonna look great just hope its not to heavy hehe
Brice, I started my scythe and it went wrong. Melted part of it.. I made a new prop. Much lighter.
dang sorry the scythe melted but i do have something for you for when i see you i worked on your birthday and i havnt had time to bring it over to you ive been working extra hours and summer term kicked my butt lol - but i got a prop for you that you might like i worked on it on dericks work bench since we cleaned the back porch off finally i hope we get in this year its gonna be so much fun
---- also to those who have not got a reply i would not panic to much jaki is awesome so im sure you didnt get missed and i agree with you toonafeesh im am already planning on staying up tonight so ill be checking in here between episodes of a certain scientific railgun ^_^
No need to give me a gift plus you wouldn't of been able to come over because I've moved. I've only been stopping by my parent's house to get more boxes here and there.
Vanna
hehehe im surprised your even up still at this hour your not much of a night owl sometimes but i sent you a pm so we dont clutter the post up
*narrows eyes* come on jaki were is that teams list lol
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*waiting-waiting-waiting*
Soooo tempted to make a new set of teeth for my No Face, will have to see if I can fabricate them in time... ::)
*cleaning-making-painting*
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I'm sooo excited!! Can't wait to see the teams :)
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Yeah, sure hope we see the teams soon!
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The anticipation is actually killing me.
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I want to see who my winning team is >A<
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TROLLING FORUMS WAITING FOR ANOUNCEMENT
jackie i love you ;-; please post soon......
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Time's current, place me in your whirlpool! Hastega-kupo!
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I've been stalking the forums every day for the past week... I'm desperate for team announcements!
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I've been stalking the forums every day for the past week... I'm desperate for team announcements!
I've been refreshing the page every 20 minutes.
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ive been checking back after every episode of the anime im watching lol jaki is probably sitting in her chair reading these post laughing at the thought of us waiting on her in excitement
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ive been checking back after every episode of the anime im watching lol jaki is probably sitting in her chair reading these post laughing at the thought of us waiting on her in excitement
It doesn't show her as being online......... JAKIIII WE LOOOOVE YOUUUU <3
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ive been checking back after every episode of the anime im watching lol jaki is probably sitting in her chair reading these post laughing at the thought of us waiting on her in excitement
It doesn't show her as being online......... JAKIIII WE LOOOOVE YOUUUU <3
hehehe jaki is like a ninja she can be online and we would never know *starts clicking through the forums in search of her* i has no ninja finding skills *remains to this forum in ninja jaki finding defeat* hehe the fun of 1:00 am and excitement
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Jaki was looking like she was going to bed...but I do believe she is still entering in teams...could be any minute now....doot-doo-doot!
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Finally!!! Some info on Jaki, lol. Been checking all day! :)
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TEAMS ARE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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C'mon guys, you know how much I enjoy torturing you :D
Teams are now posted here: 2013 Cosplay Chess: Team Assignments
(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=18159.0)
If you submitted your form on Saturday - I did read them, and they were considered for the teams. I just didn't get a chance to reply to them like I usually do (sorry about that.)
And a reminder - if you submitted a form and did not get picked (we had a lot of good entries this year), don't despair! Come to the pre-meet on Monday. If a chosen piece has to back out, alternates (and that would be you) are the first on the list for replacements. Plus, we are always looking for stage ninjas to help out, or maybe someone is looking for that special attack :)
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Ah man, I wasn't picked :(
I suppose I will still show up to the pre meeting and hope I get lucky...
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Bleh...Ditto-kupo... :'(
Well, nothing to stop me from at least coming to the pre-meeting too to see if someone can't make it because they've apparently been mauled by a ferocious, yet super cute fluffy white figure... *walks into the meeting with a bloody Tonberry knife*
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Hey, Moogle person, since I'm Reno, I might be able to use you as a summon or something. XD We can talk to the folks running it at the pre-meet.
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Hey, Moogle person, since I'm Reno, I might be able to use you as a summon or something. XD We can talk to the folks running it at the pre-meet.
I don't see any reason not to! Even if I might replace a missing piece, I'd still be a summon for you. I have tons of special moves waiting to be unleashed!
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Hey, Moogle person, since I'm Reno, I might be able to use you as a summon or something. XD We can talk to the folks running it at the pre-meet.
I don't see any reason not to! Even if I might replace a missing piece, I'd still be a summon for you. I have tons of special moves waiting to be unleashed!
Well, if you get to be your own piece, I don't think I could summon you. But that's fine, because being a piece is better, since you get to be on the board and all. XD
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Hey, Moogle person, since I'm Reno, I might be able to use you as a summon or something. XD We can talk to the folks running it at the pre-meet.
I don't see any reason not to! Even if I might replace a missing piece, I'd still be a summon for you. I have tons of special moves waiting to be unleashed!
Well, if you get to be your own piece, I don't think I could summon you. But that's fine, because being a piece is better, since you get to be on the board and all. XD
You could still summon them if they end up being a piece, it'll just be more of a co-op attack instead. I had something similar my first year where a Cloud cosplayer and I(as Squall) teamed up for his attack despite us both being pieces on the board. Just make sure that it's talked about first so others know what's going on.