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Convention Events and Programming => General Kumoricon => Topic started by: PezCat on July 08, 2005, 06:31:21 pm
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Okay, there have been several threads in multiple places, so I'm going to just make one big sticky and say this is where it gets talked about. So if you have a registration question, please POST IT HERE, not in a new thread. Thanks in advance.
Now, the biggest issues as of late have been (1) nicknames, and (2) snail-mail registration confirmation. So I'm going to deal with those now:
In response to nicknames, I have this to say:
:P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P
In addition, here's my real answer. If you're sending in a snail-mail form, and for some reason there's no place for a nickname, just write it somewhere in the blank space. It'll work fine. As for electronic ones, well, you'll probably have to PM me if you want them in, since the electronic forms don't have a field for that this year. But I'll make sure they show up - I am keeping track of the ones requested - honest!
As for snail-mail confirmations, as of approximately 6 minutes ago, any snail mails received by registration prior to July 1 have been entered into the computer and replied to. So check your inbox. If you still have questions, or didn't receive confirmation for some reason (possibly an email typo), you may PM me or email kumoripez@hotmail.com . Both methods do in fact reach me, and I'll be happy to help.
Responses to these comments, or further registration questions, can be deposited in this thread. Thank you for calling!
PezCat
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Hello!
I have tried on several occassions to email publicity@kumoricon.org to inquire about press registration and each time had my emails returned to me with a "Undelivered Mail Returned to Sender" notice.
If there is another email address I should try to send my inquiry too please email me at: Gail@theOtaku.com. I would like to get this all squared away as soon as possible so I can make travel plans.
Thanks!
Gail Shimura-Brightbill
theOtaku.com
Site Administrator/Staff Reporter
Gail@theOtaku.com
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Acknowledged! =^~_~^= Email incoming!
PezCat
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I also fixed the alias so it points to the right address >.<
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I'm not sure if it belongs here but if you pre-register what is acceptable as i.d. to pick up your badge? My friend never got a school i.d. card from this last year but she has one from the year before that, would that work?
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Hmm... that's a toughy. Technically, whatever ID is used is supposed to be current. How old is said friend?
PezCat
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She's 14. She has other things like a credit card, library card etc., but she wasn't there for picture day so she never got an i.d. card
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Hm... if she goes to the same school, it should be okay. She'll need the parental consent form too, unless her parent(s) will also be attending. If she has all that stuff, she should be fine.
PezCat
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Okay, thanks very much! ^_^
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@ Goon-chan2
Okay, when exactly did you register, and did you register by snail mail or online?
PezCat
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OK so I didn't see this thread before.
real name Amber Berebitsky. Am I on the list?
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Uhmm I went to the meeting and I signed out the pre registration form and I paid....but uhh I forgot to put at the little box the amout paid...but I did pay so all beacuse I didnt write it I just wanna make sure I dont get ripped off my money all beacuse I forgot the to write the total amout paid
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i have a question.
On the maill form it has a spot for Name and Badge Name. Does the Badge Name have to be your real name? Or is the Bade Name your nickname? If not, i still have to put my nickname somewhere on the page right???
little confused, thanx.
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Enter the barrage!
First off, transferred from locked post:
>.> When registering, is the badge name simply what I want written on my badge, for my name? Or is that something entirely different?
<.< I'm Kind of new at this whole convention thing...TT.TT
.....and now for my Gaurdian/Curfew questions.
"All minors 13 and up must have permission from their parents or legal guardians to attend the convention in written form...A parent/legal guardian must be present at the convention site from midnight to 4:00 AM. All guardians must be 18 or over and have parental permission from the minor’s parent or legal guardian"
ookay...does that mean the gaurdian doesn't have to be at the con until midnight? (there is no way I could get any of my family members to be gaurdians if they'd have to be there all day)
Or does that apply only to people staying at the hotel (which i will not be). o.O?
"Minors aged 15-17 who are with their parental guardians may be allowed to stay unless the content of the event deems otherwise..."
So, if I am with a gaurdian designated by my parents, but not my parents I may not stay from 12:00 to 4:00am?
as for the orgeon curfew, the gaurdian shippy thingy used within the con is not valid for wandering around outside I would assume?
•When registering, "Badge Name" is for your nickname. But all registrations require first and last real names as well. If your registration form does not differentiate, you may put both your real name and badge name down - you should be fine at that point. If you have further difficulties (I.E., the online form does not take badge names), you can PM me and I will make sure it's taken care of.
•RE: Guardians: If you are, via consent form, signed over to be your own guardian, your parent/guardian does NOT have to be on-site unless it is between the hours of 12am-4am. Bear in mind that if you are under 13 years old, you must be with a guardian at ALL TIMES. Permission slips gained for the con do NOT cover you when it comes to city or state laws, but I believe that con policy DOES fall within those limitations.
PezCat
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And now for the other questions...
@Blackjack
You aren't in the database for online reg or mail-in reg, so as far as I know, you aren't registered.
@Miyoko
If you don't put a name for "Badge Name," your real name goes on your badge. Otherwise, whatever nickname you choose as your "Badge Name" will go onto the badge. But "Badge Name" is your nickname.
@MikaRin
Don't worry. If we took your money, you're registered, so it's all good. Promise! =^~_~^=
Rawr!! =^~_~^= 8)
PezCat
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Crapdaddies. I'll have to mail it in then.
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Alright then thanks ^^
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I noticed there is no spot for DOB in the online registration forms. There was last year. I recall last year the badges were color coded by age (I though that was a really good idea, no kid, you CANNOT look at my hentai!). Is this an oversight and should we pm you with our DOBs?
OOH! Forgot. Also, when/where will we be able to pickup prereg badges the night before(friday night) as was done the previous year? I greatly enjoy that. My crew and I are going to be coming up friday so we'll sleep before the con (cause sometimes I tend to skip the first 2 days of sleep....) and get all psyched up (doesn't take much for this thing!) and like the idea of a smaller line and no waiting saturday morning : )
EDIT: Added second question.
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Yeah... that's something I threw many a fit about, regarding the date of birth. We will still be color-coding the badges this year, as ID is required to pick them up, and age will be double-checked at that point.
As for picking up badges the night before, we will be doing that again this year, though the exact location is to be determined. I'm only 80% sure where registration is going to be at this point, and I don't want to tell you "go here" if we're across the hotel the next day. But we will be doing night-before badge pickup (though we will NOT be doing night-before on-site registration)
PezCat
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Yeah... that's something I threw many a fit about, regarding the date of birth. We will still be color-coding the badges this year, as ID is required to pick them up, and age will be double-checked at that point.
As for picking up badges the night before, we will be doing that again this year, though the exact location is to be determined. I'm only 80% sure where registration is going to be at this point, and I don't want to tell you "go here" if we're across the hotel the next day. But we will be doing night-before badge pickup (though we will NOT be doing night-before on-site registration)
PezCat
so we need an ID to pick up our pre reged badges the night before and/or the day of. because I have a military ID if that will work.
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Yes on both counts! =^~_~^=
PezCat
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This is pretty urgent please reply a.s.a.p.
Can we pre-register and then turn in our parent consent forms on location?
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In a word: Yes.
Is 8 minutes ASAP enough for ya? =^~.~^=
PezCat
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Hmm do we get the badges in the mail or where do we pick them up....Uhmm what kinda of ID works I have an 8th grade one as my most recent one....but that was almost 2 years ago ^^;;
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Badges will be picked up at the desk if you pre-registered (we'll have a separate line for pre-regs). ID with a photo on it is required for badge pickup - Failing that, if you have a parent with you who can prove who they are, they can generally speak for their kid...
PezCat the Dead-Tired
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Ok so they will just have to speak up for me....do they have to show any proof or anything and what day do I pick it up?
Sorry for the trouble >.<
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You can pick up badges the evening of (times TBD) Friday Sept. 2, or anytime after the convention opens.
And yes, your parent(s) will need to have their ID (so we can prove who they are) before they can vouch for you, but otherwise all is well.
PezCat the Very Dead-Tired
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Sorry for being so troublesome but I've got another problem ^^; My brother may not be able to go to the Kumoricon (He's sure he won't be able to go) so my mom wants to accompany us. She says it will be o.k. because she already paid the admission fee for four. I'm still worried. If my mom goes in my brothers place, should she also fill out a paper with her information (or is it too late ^^)?
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okay.....sorry again but what if your parents cant come to pick it up..Am I sort of uhmm not able to get in.....I mean I can say the address my name my phone and everything that I wrote to prove that..thats me.
Thanks in advance
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@ Moraela
That should be fine, assuming that it's the same last name for all involved. If not, let me know via PM who I'm dealing with, and I'll make a note of it.
@ MikaRin375
Technically you're supposed to have some form of ID, whether it's your picture ID, or it's your parents there. So if you don't have one of those things, I can't guarantee you'll be able to pick up your badge. What you might want to do between now and the con is just get your parents to go down to the local DMV and get an ID card - you don't need to have a driving permit to get one, and it will suffice to get you your badge.
PezCat
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I have already preregistered for 2 tickets online. Do I print out the email that I got back, or do I just remember the confirmation number?
thanks.
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You should only need to bring photo ID if you have registered, as our database is name-based. If you want to bring additional information "to be safe", there's nothing wrong with that.
PezCat
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Nn...again so even if i paid but I didnt write on the pre registation that I paid I'm still able to get a badge right? I didnt mail it in though I did it at the last meeting in July when all those other people were pre-registing. Thanks again
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If you turned it in, you should be set, we usually make sure you've paid, even if you didn't mark it down (something about little gnomes that check those things for us).
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Oh and where is the exact place I pick the badges up....sorry if Im bothering you again.
(Ahh okay those must be some pretty smart gnomes ^.~)
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Friday night (time yet to be disclosed), there will be a pre-con badge pickup for pre-registrations ONLY. New badges will not be sold that evening. Once the con opens at 8am on Saturday, badges can be picked up at the registration desk (don't worry, it will be marked fairly clearly).
Registration will be located just inside the doors of the doubletree across from the entrance to the parking structure (NOT just inside the main entrance and lobby - though you can get to registration fairly easily from the lobby).
PezCat
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I accidentally sent the wrong age with my registration. I thought the con was going to be the second weekend of september but it's the 3,4+5 days and I won't turn eighteen until the 8th of september. What do I do and how do I change that? I have no clue what I'm supposed to do. I tried to e-mail registration but I got that there was no receiver found to be sent to.
I'm at a loss.....
They should call me lostaivivi....
If you need to know my name, e-mail me at finaljudement@yahoo.com
make sure you get the spelling right or it won't work.
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@ lostaivivi
Okay, here's what you're going to need. First, make sure you have a parental consent form. It sucks that you're gonna get hosed by a few days out of not needing one, but it will be necessary (that whole legal reasons thing). Second, did you register by snail mail or email? Third, either email kumoripez@hotmail.com or PM me on this forum, about this situation (be sure to include your full name), and I'll make sure it gets taken care of on our end.
PezCat
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^^;; My friend Corey is going to the con, and his parents are going to be in portland with him, and they're staying in a diffrent hotel... For the Minor consent form, would they just have to put themselves as the gaurdians, or does that only apply when the gaurdian will be attending? ._,;; Sorry if it's confusing!
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The consent form has to refer to an attending guardian. Guardians have to pay for admission, and must be present at the convention (otherwise the consent form doesn't mean a lot, since the guardian won't be, well, guarding).
PezCat
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Thank you! ^_^
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Hunh? I can be a guardian of myself right? As long as I get one of my parents to sign it, right?
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Short version: yes.
Long version is available in the con policies.
PezCat
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If I bring a metal briefcase as part of my cosplay, will I have to get it peacebonded...or not?
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Names Talena Yallup. I pre-registered by internet and credit card. I printed out the parent consent forms but I don't know what to do with them after they were signed....
ummmm....
yeah....
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Names Talena Yallup. I pre-registered by internet and credit card. I printed out the parent consent forms but I don't know what to do with them after they were signed....
ummmm....
yeah....
What I've heard is you just hand them in along with picking up your badge...
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@lostaivivi
Neko_chan is correct. They can indeed be brought with you and delivered at the registration desk when you pick up your badge. I've made a note of the age situation in the database, so that is okay too. You're all set!
PezCat
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Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
I'm all happy now... Yay!!!
I am registered here but just too lazy to log in.
I'm Aivivi if ya want ta know.... okay
laterz
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Peacebond question - I am bringing a metal briefcase to cosplay with as Roger Smith so....will I have to get it peacbonded because it can harm people or no.
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While not technically live steel in the purest sense of the term, it would be helpful if it were peacebonded, just to put some of the security team at a little more ease.
PezCat
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@PezCat
Ok thanks since that will stash my ALMIGHTY POCKY STASH MUAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH.... :shock:
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Mental note: Steal Kyuubi's briefcase.
PezCat
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Mental note: ambush PezCat once he has metal briefcase
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Note to Kyuubi...
...invest in a pair of handcuffs to secure the Pocky-case to your wrist. That's how couriers run cases full of money and valuables without them getting snatched by hungry hands. :wink:
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ehehe ^.^ Oh yeah...would I be able to stay in a hotel....or do I have to be 18 or have someone older with me T.T
Oh and are you a girl or a guy @.@
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For Pezcat guy or girl?
:3 He's a guy. -giggle- I have a picture of him from the back...
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@Mika-Rin
That's a question for the hotel, actually. I can't help you on that one.
And yes, I'm male. =^~.~^=
PezCat
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Mental note - smack anyone with briefcase that eyes it.
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o0o0 okie...Hmm so the whole convention is going to be at the hotel @.@ (Yes this is my first time attending a con :oops: )...besides those people at the counter are scaryyy...they have these deadpan faces and I dont think they like answering my questions. Were you at the Kumoricon meeting..both of them? Sorry off-topicness and sorry if I'm bothering you with questions >.< Thanks
Hmm you do play warcraft right? Frozone throne or WoW?
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Menetal Note: Perform security inspection of metal briefcases.
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Will you post something here in the forum or on the front page when you know whrre we can pick up our badges on the 2nd?
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Where: Ballroom Lobby
When: When Pezcat's set up, so if you get there, and we're not setup, you're officially recruited to help setup. I expect that we'll start setting up everywhere around 3pm Friday, reg might be ready by 6 or 7.
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@ Kei Kei
What Evil Monkey said.
@ MikaRin
>Were you at the Kumoricon meeting..both of them?
Both of them? I've been at the last two, specifically, but there's definitely been more than two.
>Hmm you do play warcraft right? Frozone throne or WoW?
Frozen Throne, and mostly at work. Want to try Wow at some point though (a friend has a 10-day trial disc he's going to give me)
PezCat
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My dad sent out me and my best friend's papers for the convention a while ago and I'm worried 'cause I never got a comformation e-mail. I know my dad sent it out 'cause I watched him put it in the mail box.
Do me and my friend have to pay at the door for new badges when we get there? I'm worried on wether or not I need a badge.....please reply as soon as you can.
Thank you
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When picking up my badge, can I use my drivers permit? It doesn't have a picture on it. I may be getting my license before then so that I'd have a picture with it, but I'm not sure. I don't have a recent school I.D. because I lost it :/
Also, I was wondering where I could find out if I'm registered for a badge or not.
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@ Midori
Um... I can check, but I do need more info than "you and your best friend" in order to look you up in the database. If you PM me with both of the full names/registration info I'm looking for, I can check for you though.
@ Hatake_Kakashi
You're technically supposed to have an ID with your picture on it. As for whether or not you're registered, read the response to Midori for the how-to.
PezCat
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@PezCat
Oh, crap. I really don't have any picture I.D. All I have is my permit, and I don't have my picture on that because I didn't have my birth certificate with me when I went to get it :/
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You'll probably be okay, but it definitely makes it easier to deal with things if you have photo ID.
PezCat
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I might be able to get a new permit before the con, so I'll be able to have a photo on it. I might be getting my license, so all the better ^__^
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A NOTE TO ALL CONGOERS!
After Thursday night, I will no longer be available to answer your questions, as I will be not networthy during my packing and travelling to Kumoricon the following Friday. So make sure that if you have a question or concern that you voice it prior to 11:59 pm on Thursday, September 1. The instant the date turns to Friday, September 2, I cannot guarantee I will be able to answer any more questions (and in fact, I can pretty much guarantee that if you don't ask before then, I won't be availble for answers until at least badge pickup on Friday night).
So, last call for questions and concerns! Otherwise, enjoy the convention!
Convention in T-Minus 86:23:00
PezCat
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x_X Well I just tried the online registration, and it said that the registration time limit for this event was over.. or something of the sort- short and simple, it won't let me register.
Help me out?
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x_X Well I just tried the online registration, and it said that the registration time limit for this event was over.. or something of the sort- short and simple, it won't let me register.
Help me out?
Pe-registration online was over a while ago. Now you'll either have to buy a 3 day pass or if you're only planning to go on either saturday/sunday/monday a one day pass (On that day.) 3 day passes (Go the whole time! ^^) are 40 dollars.
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x_X Well I just tried the online registration, and it said that the registration time limit for this event was over.. or something of the sort- short and simple, it won't let me register.
Help me out?
Pe-registration online was over a while ago. Now you'll either have to buy a 3 day pass or if you're only planning to go on either saturday/sunday/monday a one day pass (On that day.) 3 day passes (Go the whole time! ^^) are 40 dollars.
So how much are the one day passes? Thats the one Im most curious about ^_^ (BTW thanx for the quick reply <3 )
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x_X Well I just tried the online registration, and it said that the registration time limit for this event was over.. or something of the sort- short and simple, it won't let me register.
Help me out?
Pe-registration online was over a while ago. Now you'll either have to buy a 3 day pass or if you're only planning to go on either saturday/sunday/monday a one day pass (On that day.) 3 day passes (Go the whole time! ^^) are 40 dollars.
So how much are the one day passes? Thats the one Im most curious about ^_^ (BTW thanx for the quick reply <3 )
One day passes are 20 dolars for both Sunday and Saturday. :3 The price drops to 15 on Monday beacuse there's less happening beacuse of the con ending. ^_^ And no problem. I'm glad to help.
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-_-;; The damn forum bot won't send me my new password.. I thoughd Id forgotten my SN so i asked for a PW recovery..and turns out i knew it...x_X and now ive been waiting for almost a half an hour for my new PW to log in with T_T~~
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o.o w00t~
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A note to everyone who's worried about their Photo ID cards~
I didn't have one with a photo last year, but my mum came alonge with me, and she had hers with her, so it was ok. I don't think I even ahd to bring an ID... hmm, well all the same they let us in xD for all they knew we couldve been terrorists >0~
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x_X Well I just tried the online registration, and it said that the registration time limit for this event was over.. or something of the sort- short and simple, it won't let me register.
Help me out?
Pe-registration online was over a while ago. Now you'll either have to buy a 3 day pass or if you're only planning to go on either saturday/sunday/monday a one day pass (On that day.) 3 day passes (Go the whole time! ^^) are 40 dollars.
So how much are the one day passes? Thats the one Im most curious about ^_^ (BTW thanx for the quick reply <3 )
One day passes are 20 dolars for both Sunday and Saturday. :3 The price drops to 15 on Monday beacuse there's less happening beacuse of the con ending. ^_^ And no problem. I'm glad to help.
:0 you be awsum, spankj00
>_>;; I'm spmaming...ain't i?
EDIT: Soo...its 20$ for saturay, and 20$ for sunday? The 20$ isn't for both days? Duh Aya...*slaps self* v_V;
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x_X Well I just tried the online registration, and it said that the registration time limit for this event was over.. or something of the sort- short and simple, it won't let me register.
Help me out?
Pe-registration online was over a while ago. Now you'll either have to buy a 3 day pass or if you're only planning to go on either saturday/sunday/monday a one day pass (On that day.) 3 day passes (Go the whole time! ^^) are 40 dollars.
So how much are the one day passes? Thats the one Im most curious about ^_^ (BTW thanx for the quick reply <3 )
One day passes are 20 dolars for both Sunday and Saturday. :3 The price drops to 15 on Monday beacuse there's less happening beacuse of the con ending. ^_^ And no problem. I'm glad to help.
:0 you be awsum, spankj00
>_>;; I'm spmaming...ain't i?
EDIT: Soo...its 20$ for saturay, and 20$ for sunday? The 20$ isn't for both days? Duh Aya...*slaps self* v_V;
Yes, thats right, 20 for saturday plus 20 more dollars if you want to come back on sunday. x_x Sorry if it wsa confusing.
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x_X Well I just tried the online registration, and it said that the registration time limit for this event was over.. or something of the sort- short and simple, it won't let me register.
Help me out?
Pe-registration online was over a while ago. Now you'll either have to buy a 3 day pass or if you're only planning to go on either saturday/sunday/monday a one day pass (On that day.) 3 day passes (Go the whole time! ^^) are 40 dollars.
So how much are the one day passes? Thats the one Im most curious about ^_^ (BTW thanx for the quick reply <3 )
One day passes are 20 dolars for both Sunday and Saturday. :3 The price drops to 15 on Monday beacuse there's less happening beacuse of the con ending. ^_^ And no problem. I'm glad to help.
:0 you be awsum, spankj00
>_>;; I'm spmaming...ain't i?
EDIT: Soo...its 20$ for saturay, and 20$ for sunday? The 20$ isn't for both days? Duh Aya...*slaps self* v_V;
Yes, thats right, 20 for saturday plus 20 more dollars if you want to come back on sunday. x_x Sorry if it wsa confusing.
XD; No no youre fine, I'm just an idiot.
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Hi! My friend and I are registering at the door this year. I'm going Sat. morning, but my friend doesn't get off work until 3pm. Can I buy her pass when I get mine or does she have to register in person? Thanks!
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She will have to register in person.
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A note to everyone who's worried about their Photo ID cards~
I didn't have one with a photo last year, but my mum came alonge with me, and she had hers with her, so it was ok. I don't think I even ahd to bring an ID... hmm, well all the same they let us in xD for all they knew we couldve been terrorists >0~
If I had a parent going, it would be so easy ... but I don't. Would a designated gaurdian work? :/ This is making me learn the hard way not to wait last minute.
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The usual consent form rules apply here, and said guardian would have to have ID, but I don't see why it wouldn't.
PezCat
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The usual consent form rules apply here, and said guardian would have to have ID, but I don't see why it wouldn't.
PezCat
Ok, cool. I've totally got the consent form down, so, yay! Thanks ^__^
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She will have to register in person.
Thanks for the quick reply! I thought that might be the case. She just cancelled on me, so I guess it doesn't matter now anyways. :cry:
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ATTENTION!
As of now, I depart, and will not be available for questions until sometime tomorrow night when pre-registration badge pickup goes online, probably at 7-ish. Hope I helped as much as I can, and please
ENJOY THE CON!
PezCat
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tomorrow night when pre-registration badge pickup goes online, probably at 7-ish.
Pre-reg's can pick up badges tomorrow? YIPPEE! I'm so excited for this weekend ;D
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Does anyone know if there is any sure fire way for me to see if I'm registered or not? Because I'm not sure anymore. I don't know I got a confirmation for it or not and I really need to know. I know this is last minute and all, but my mother just told me today about it so I'm freaking out about why she didn't tell me earlier and if there as any way to check that I am.
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alright. first of all, i heard that there's two different places for the reg. and the pre-reg. is that true?..... if so, where's the pre-reg? one more thing, you pick up your badges there, ne?
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alright. first of all, i heard that there's two different places for the reg. and the pre-reg. is that true?..... if so, where's the pre-reg? one more thing, you pick up your badges there, ne?
Pre-registration was on the homepage and then at the Kumoricon meeting's and via snail mail. It's over now. ^^;;
You'll have to buy the 3 day pass for 40 dollars or if your only planning to go one day then 20 for saturday and sunday (The 20 dollars for both days, not as a group) and 15 for Monday.
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Seeing as we are no longer accepting any registrations for Kumoricon 2005 :D I'm locking and unstickying this. If you have any questions or concerns we haven't addressed here, apologies, go ahead and make another thread. Thanks.