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Title: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Rathany on September 11, 2010, 01:59:26 pm
We are having an event at the Vancouver Hilton on October 30th!  It will be in cooperation with Gamestorm and Orycon.  It will be a completely free event! 

Umm... other details to follow as soon as we ... make them up.  But, being as it is Halloween weekend we will likely go with that theme and be expecting to see some awesome costumes!
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: AllyKat on September 11, 2010, 03:42:26 pm
*Watches Intently*

Oh, wait... I should probably be... helping plan this... shouldn't I?

*Shuffles off to go work on THE AWESOME EVENT!*
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: RemSaverem on September 11, 2010, 04:26:15 pm
I <3 Orycon, so, yay!
Oh wait, I need to save $ for Orycon, so...well...I'll try. Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: nikkiolie on September 11, 2010, 05:39:44 pm
OH I would be interested in going :3
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: superjaz on September 11, 2010, 07:16:38 pm
*watching noises*

*more watching noises which sound like cookies being nibbled*

Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Rathany on September 12, 2010, 12:22:58 am
Collaborative between Kumori, Ory and Gamestorm?  And Halloween themed?  Can I mash up the names and call it GoryCon?  Or GoriCon? 
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Washougal_Otaku on September 12, 2010, 12:53:27 am
I like GoryCon, myself.

The timing of the date is epically awesome, because the Clark Manga & Anime Club is going to be trying to do something at the college the day before for Halloween.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: DancingTofu on September 12, 2010, 01:28:26 am
But Vancouver's in WashyngCon, not OryCon ;P
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: reppy on September 12, 2010, 02:46:12 am
*dies*
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: RemSaverem on September 12, 2010, 09:40:54 am
One of our Webcomic submissions this year was in the Edward Gorey fandom. It could be fun to have cosplays themed on Gorey & have a GoreyCon.

(GoryCon, sans e, is a brilliant title.)
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Kimiski on September 12, 2010, 02:00:06 pm
@.@
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Washougal_Otaku on September 12, 2010, 04:01:20 pm
But Vancouver's in WashyngCon, not OryCon ;P

YAY PUNS!!!

...so?  Portland has assimilated Vancouver and the rest of lower Clark County as its own, despite a state boundary.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: CherryFrog on September 13, 2010, 12:26:19 am
>D
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: camname21 on September 13, 2010, 01:34:21 am
But Vancouver's in WashyngCon, not OryCon ;P

YAY PUNS!!!

...so?  Portland has assimilated Vancouver and the rest of lower Clark County as its own, despite a state boundary.
Apparently.  Somewhat disturbed washington is taking over our poor lil state's conventions.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Washougal_Otaku on September 13, 2010, 04:50:05 pm
YAY!!!
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Rathany on September 13, 2010, 05:05:12 pm
But Vancouver's in WashyngCon, not OryCon ;P

YAY PUNS!!!

...so?  Portland has assimilated Vancouver and the rest of lower Clark County as its own, despite a state boundary.
Apparently.  Somewhat disturbed washington is taking over our poor lil state's conventions.

Tell Portland to get some better event space!  Hopping back up to Vancouver with it's sales tax, registered agents and different laws is a complicated process.  We would not be taking this on again lightly :)
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Washougal_Otaku on September 13, 2010, 05:14:06 pm
But Vancouver's in WashyngCon, not OryCon ;P

YAY PUNS!!!

...so?  Portland has assimilated Vancouver and the rest of lower Clark County as its own, despite a state boundary.
Apparently.  Somewhat disturbed washington is taking over our poor lil state's conventions.

Tell Portland to get some better event space!  Hopping back up to Vancouver with it's sales tax, registered agents and different laws is a complicated process.  We would not be taking this on again lightly :)

You can say that again...
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: AllyKat on September 13, 2010, 06:23:22 pm
Yeah....

Promise you guys - and the board can back me up on this... I didn't look at VanHilt and go;

OOOHHH! SHINY! ME WANT!

*pounds fist in open hand*

I was analytical! I made CHARTS! And DIAGRAMS! And I weighed the pros and cons! We walked
the distance! And we talked about the difficulties! Trust us when we say, at current, Vancouver
has the best to offer Kumoricon to keep it going strong and fun! Of course, if you have questions
regarding the awesome event we plan to have in October, and want to help out with that, let us
know, we aren't sure of all the details yet but that will give you a great chance to experience the
Main Hotel well before con, if you haven't been there.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: RemSaverem on September 13, 2010, 06:57:46 pm
Ever hear "Alice's Restaurant", by Arlo Guthrie? I could totally see you with "pictures with arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one".

Ironically the problem I have is that I rent a hybrid for commuting, to reduce my carbon footprint, but it only has unlimited mileage if I stay within the state of Oregon. So I would have to park somewhere in Portland and either catch a ride or public transit (or walk the bridge?) or pay vastly more.

That said: Is there easy public transit to the new sites?

Also, this is a rumor going around: Is there going to be a shuttle between them? I told the person who mentioned such that I could not imagine KC taking on that kind of liability. He said one of the hotels might be providing it. ??? Maybe for GoH's or for people with physical disabilities?
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Kimiski on September 13, 2010, 09:49:49 pm
Without the details- I'm already working on getting a ride :D
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Negima on September 14, 2010, 02:57:11 pm
I feel like a hawk with this thread.  Can't wait to see what happens.

Ever hear "Alice's Restaurant", by Arlo Guthrie? I could totally see you with "pictures with arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one".
You just earned cool points in my book for knowing that.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: opalhawk on September 15, 2010, 06:25:27 pm
I shall have to keep an eye on this. :D
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: RemSaverem on September 15, 2010, 07:05:42 pm
I feel like a hawk with this thread.  Can't wait to see what happens.

Ever hear "Alice's Restaurant", by Arlo Guthrie? I could totally see you with "pictures with arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one".
You just earned cool points in my book for knowing that.

Woohoo! Cool points!
Well you have had them in mine ever since winning my first manga contest!
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Washougal_Otaku on September 16, 2010, 07:40:08 am
Is there easy public transit to the new sites?

Yep!
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Taikei on September 21, 2010, 10:21:20 pm
America now stalks this thread >u>
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Washougal_Otaku on September 22, 2010, 08:50:44 pm
^ Um,... okay.  Is America coming to the event?
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Taikei on September 22, 2010, 10:11:55 pm
^ Um,... okay.  Is America coming to the event?

POSSIBLY. There is a small possibility there would be a bunch of Hetalia there...I leaked this thread to the UN >u>

MY AWESOMENESS AND I WILL HAVE TO FIND A WAY THERE. Since it is in Vancouver the probability is 90%, and with my annoying pestering..I'm sure Obama (my mother) will let me go :D

SuperGenericVampire!America GO!
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Washougal_Otaku on September 23, 2010, 07:08:54 am
Okay, I'm gonna be honest with ya; I'm not a huge Hetalia fan, but you sound awesome!  (Is this how America acts in the show?  He wasn't in the episode that I saw, so I don't know).  I hope you'll come by!
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Taikei on September 23, 2010, 08:56:40 am
(America in the show is super full of himself and very energetic. XD >u> So yes~)

It won't be a party without me ;D

Just no scary movies...; n ; Unless Japan is there.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Washougal_Otaku on September 23, 2010, 08:22:53 pm
^ (Unfortunately, that sounds like America...)

Oh, I'll be making sure that there's a scary movie, or 5!!!  MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!  (And I think I know which one to use,...)
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Taikei on September 23, 2010, 09:20:11 pm
OH GOD D:

Japan, save me from the grudge ; A ;
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Washougal_Otaku on September 24, 2010, 06:32:32 pm
No, I was not thinking about Ju'on... although that is a pretty good one.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Kimiski on September 27, 2010, 04:20:24 am
Still suppppper excited for this (though I still don't know what exactly it is)
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Rathany on September 27, 2010, 12:55:51 pm
More definite info will go up soon, but, what was announced at the Annual Meeting:
From 9 AM to 10 PM  (Or maybe 10:30?  But around then...)
Video Gaming, Custome Contests with Prizes, Anime Viewing, LARPing, Gamestorm's game library, Munchkin Bites Tournament, Photoshoot Area ...

This event is being put on jointly by Gamestorm and Kumoricon.  Orycon will likely also have some involvement.  The categories for the costume contests will go up very soon :)  
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Kimiski on September 27, 2010, 02:10:00 pm
^ hmmmm.... *is not a big gamer*
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Rathany on September 27, 2010, 02:28:08 pm
Well, we are hoping for a big turnout for the costume contests.  I think we have like 7 catagories ...?  I'll see how quick we can get that all confirmed.  I know we are doing 3 'Con Chair Picks'.  The Chairs of all three cons will pick the best costume relevant to that con's topic.  (Gaming related for Gamestorm, Cosplay or Asian for us, Fantasy/Sci Fi for Ory ...) 
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: StarryShay on September 27, 2010, 09:07:58 pm
^ Um,... okay.  Is America coming to the event?

POSSIBLY. There is a small possibility there would be a bunch of Hetalia there...I leaked this thread to the UN >u>

MY AWESOMENESS AND I WILL HAVE TO FIND A WAY THERE. Since it is in Vancouver the probability is 90%, and with my annoying pestering..I'm sure Obama (my mother) will let me go :D

SuperGenericVampire!America GO!
BELARUS WILL STALK YOU THERE.

Loljk, if I go I'll probably go as Pikachu or Alois~ * u *

BUT YEAH, SO COMING, SOUNDS FUN
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: X[D_ubaga] on September 28, 2010, 05:45:20 pm
i am so going, hope its fun (which it will be)
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: frogger on October 04, 2010, 06:29:16 pm
I GET TO GO!! I GET TO GO!!  wooohoooo ;D
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Washougal_Otaku on October 04, 2010, 07:30:42 pm
Well, we are hoping for a big turnout for the costume contests.  I think we have like 7 catagories ...?

Are any of these categories relating to crossdressing?
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: StarryShay on October 05, 2010, 06:47:39 am
Is there's a crossplay category I might just have to go as Len.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: AllyKat on October 06, 2010, 05:47:04 pm
*rushes in, out of breath*

So! Guess what! The Slants (you know those awesome people who like... play music and stuff?) have offered us some tickets to their awesome show on Halloween with the BOOM BOOM SATELLITES!

We are going to have 2 Pairs of Tickets to giveaway, one of which will most likely be Beau's Top Prize for the Costume Contest at the Mini Con/Game Day!

I still haven't come up with a way contest for the 2nd pair... but... AWESOME!

Here's a link to info about the concert: http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3ATWS%3APROS10%3APGRI1031%3A&linkID=twspok

And also if you want to buy tickets to go see these awesome bands!

Well, thats all I had to say... I'm off to run around some more!

*rushes out*
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: DemonSpawn on October 06, 2010, 08:46:44 pm
I want to go to this! I will try! I'm excited now!
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Rathany on October 06, 2010, 08:58:32 pm
I want to go to this! I will try! I'm excited now!

Spread the word!  The more people come to these, the more we can do with them :)
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Kimiski on October 08, 2010, 05:24:48 pm
If I go- two van's full of friends will follow
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: AllyKat on October 12, 2010, 10:17:43 pm
ALRIGHT YOU GUYS!!! ARE YOU READY FOR THE DETAILS???

Introducing the Kumoricon and GameStorm Event....

GameDay/MiniCon

October 30th 9AM - 10PM

Events Include;

Munchkin Bites Tourney
Costume Contests with Several Categories
LARPing
Manga Donation Raffle
RPG's & Board Games
Video Viewing & Video Games
Fun with friends and other fans!


Bring everyone to this FREE event for an awesome time and you will be glad you did!

Oh wait, did I mention the Slants?

Thats right, our awesome friends the Slants are giving us a pair of tickets to their Concert at 8pm on October 31st at the Roseland Theater. This will be the top prize for the Costume Contest given by Beau, our fearless leader for the best Asian Flavor costume! For more info on the concert, check out www.roselandpdx.com

Alright, thats all I have for now, keep checking back for updates and cool stuff! This Mini-Con is gonna ROCK!
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: frogger on October 12, 2010, 10:21:26 pm
im so excited and i just cant hide it
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: camname21 on October 13, 2010, 03:11:51 pm
Thanks for the info.

I made a ride share thread for anyone who needs a ride, or has extra room to take people.  http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=14243.0 (http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=14243.0)
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Romo on October 13, 2010, 05:15:50 pm
This is so awesome...I really hope I get to go to this!!!!
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Pots on October 13, 2010, 08:35:42 pm
Oooh I am so going to this : )
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Kimiski on October 14, 2010, 09:04:50 pm
>< trying to decide....
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: SgtGhostAlecMW2 on October 16, 2010, 09:29:11 am
Is it optional to come in cosplay at minicon?
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: zoki on October 16, 2010, 03:39:23 pm
im so excited and i just cant hide it

zoki is going!! and zoki might even bring more poeple with frogger
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Rathany on October 16, 2010, 05:20:03 pm
Is it optional to come in cosplay at minicon?

Totally optional :) 
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Rathany on October 16, 2010, 05:21:04 pm
Details are up on the website here: http://www.kumoricon.org/calendar?kcmonth=10&kcyear=2010&kcday=30

Though, expect an update soon about a raffle we are doing :)
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: DemonSpawn on October 18, 2010, 06:32:29 am
O.O MIGHT GO BUT IT DEPENDS.

My friend might be having a partay. :c
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Kimiski on October 18, 2010, 01:13:04 pm
Blah, yeah sorry I'm baling. >< My friend's having a party that day.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: SgtGhostAlecMW2 on October 20, 2010, 04:57:03 pm
Ok then I am going in my naruto cosplay
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Washougal_Otaku on October 20, 2010, 06:28:50 pm
So! Guess what! The Slants (you know those awesome people who like... play music and stuff?) have offered us some tickets to their awesome show on Halloween with the BOOM BOOM SATELLITES!

We are going to have 2 Pairs of Tickets to giveaway, one of which will most likely be Beau's Top Prize for the Costume Contest at the Mini Con/Game Day!

I can get the word spread out at Clark; I know some people like the Slants there that (to my knowledge) aren't really into anime.  they might come just for this.

RPG's & Board Games

Who can I talk to about getting a Slayers RPG game as part of the schedule?
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Lizzie on October 20, 2010, 09:12:55 pm
Oh yay! I'll probably go...because it only requires walking a few blocks.  ;D
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: StarryShay on October 22, 2010, 06:16:55 pm
I'll probably pop in for a bit as Pikachu > u <
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Pots on October 24, 2010, 05:31:06 pm
I will come, but only to test my new camera : ).
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Washougal_Otaku on October 24, 2010, 05:36:25 pm
I am really looking forward to this.  I'm thinking that I'll be leaving around 10:30 or so for the CMAC meeting, then I'll be back around 2:30, I think.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Chan_Highwind on October 25, 2010, 09:27:14 am
I'll be there sometime around 3pm due to work.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Nando-KiT on October 26, 2010, 02:41:55 pm
me and a bunch f me friends are commen to this as Canada (me) Axle or Gaara, some KH People and more hetalia people!!! yay cant wait >w<
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Taikei on October 26, 2010, 07:40:29 pm
Can't wait to see ya there Canada ;D
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: TurboSaiyanJason on October 26, 2010, 11:10:08 pm
I'll probably pop in for a bit as Pikachu > u <
That reminds me, I need to find a couple yellow feather boas to serve as hair for my Pikachu coasplay.
<------- Hoping to have it done by MEWcon.

Other than that, I can appear as SS Goku and maybe carry Naruto as a backup.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: ironmonkey on October 27, 2010, 08:18:42 pm
Would anyone be interested in posing for a mini-photoshoot at the mini-con?  I have a bunch of other things to go to elsewhere that day, but I could probably drop by for a little while, say 3:30-4:30pm, to take some photos.

Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: Taikei on October 27, 2010, 09:32:04 pm
@IronMonkey: I'd be willing to do it, unless you want some new models this time XD I will be in a different cosplay~ If there are multiple peoples interested, than I'll prolly just get like two nice shots and then let others go X3
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: ironmonkey on October 28, 2010, 07:40:11 am
@IronMonkey: I'd be willing to do it, unless you want some new models this time XD I will be in a different cosplay~ If there are multiple peoples interested, than I'll prolly just get like two nice shots and then let others go X3

Sure, that sounds good since you'll be in a different cosplay.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: StarryShay on October 28, 2010, 08:28:01 pm
I am coming as Pikachu with one of my friends from school~ :3
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: kylite on October 28, 2010, 08:53:03 pm
I shall not be in attendance.
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: ironmonkey on October 28, 2010, 09:58:12 pm
I am coming as Pikachu with one of my friends from school~ :3

Shay,  I'd like to get a photo of your Pikachu cosplay.  Will you be there around the 3:30-4:30pm time window?
Title: Re: October 30 - watch this space
Post by: JeffT on October 29, 2010, 12:16:12 am
So that the discussion is in one place, please continue in this thread:

http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=14329.0