Your own con rules!

[garfieldelric]

Everyone has a set of rules that you must abide by whenever you go to a con. So, in this post, we shall share some of those rules that you may have. Let's start with mine.

-No political talk! This is a biggie here. Any anime con is NOT the time for talk about political issues. It would cause massive conflicts, is one reason why. And besides, you don't want to have your con ruined by all that. There is one exception to this rule, however: If it is done in a parody for a skit, then I will let it slide.
-It helps to have a sense of humor. Cons are meant to be fun. And by having a sense of humor, you're making it more fun for those around you. Who knows, you might score someone along the way.
-If ya want, greet people in Japanese. Some of you may disagree, but if you feel like it, it certainly helps put you in the mood, and reminds you where you are in a way.
-Have fun! 'Nuff said.

[shadoworganoid]

Well, personally, I dont think there should be too many rules other then 1 grand rule.

I think we can all agree that "USE COMMON SCENCE" is the best and main rule.

Why?
Because using common scence includes all of this;

-Act your age
-No rude comments
-No violence
-Common respect for others

ECT.

Sure cons and other events have their list of rules, but ultimatly, you can fit everything into one line by saying what I said.

If we all just use common scence, we are golden.

[~boogiepop~]

My only personal rules are...
- The age of consent is Oregon is 18, not 16.
- It's not assault unless they scream no.
- Bros before Hoes.
and my personal favorite...
- You can't abuse alcohol, but alcohol can abuse you.

Cheers!

[Man of the Public]

My only personal rules are...
- The age of consent is Oregon is 18, not 16.
- It's not assault unless they scream no.
- Bros before Hoes.
and my personal favorite...
- You can't abuse alcohol, but alcohol can abuse you.

Cheers!

I think these rules should be official.

[Sintrith]

My only personal rules are...
- The age of consent is Oregon is 18, not 16.
- It's not assault unless they scream no.
- Bros before Hoes.
and my personal favorite...
- You can't abuse alcohol, but alcohol can abuse you.

Cheers!

Haha! Nice!

I'll make sure to avoid you while I'm there. 

[Man of the Public]

More rules

Meet Glomps with Spiked Golf cleats.

Do not touch the cosplayers

Do not feed the cosplayers

Do not tap on the glass of the cosplayers

Zookeys are useless inside the con.

[kylite]

Hug a staff member, their attendees too and usually need it

Commen Sense is not common but please try...

[shanime_panda]

My rule:
shower.....everyday

twice if needed

[reppy]

My rule:
shower.....everyday

twice if needed

This is a good rule.

[fleur_fraise]

If you act like an idiot, expect to be treated like one.

[Cyprus]

My rule:
shower.....everyday

twice if needed

This is a good rule.

Exceptional Rule...I second this one

[shadoworganoid]

My rule:
shower.....everyday

twice if needed

I agree with this 100%.

But doesnt that fit into what I said; COMMEN SCENCE.

Its simple, if you use commen scence, that means you are doing things like maintaining a presentable image. Showing every day. At a large event like this, its almost allways needed. Brush your teeth. lol

No one wants to be crowded around with others that stink real bad. lol


Yup, I agree.

[Kimiski]

Don't feed the cosplayers? Awww... I would gladly take free food, LOL. I live off nothing all convention long. Thats the true convention experience!

I think that's more of a rule for the persons with the foods safety  ^___-

[Man of the Public]

Another Rule:

Eat some food, No one likes to starve.

Do not expect free food.

[The_Geek]

Which is why you set aside extra money for pizza!

[Mei Long]

Rule: Eat responsibly.

An entire weekend of mountain dew and other sugary substances may result in hallucinating on the drive back home.

For example: "WHAT'S A TRAIN DOING ON THE ROAD!?" ...Semi =/= Train

Plus it just trashes your body and you need that.

[Cyprus]

I typically eat really well at con...mostly tons of sushi.

[Kimiski]

Which is why you set aside extra money for pizza!

I'd rather spend my money on anime
Pizza= ew

I don't eat unhealthy, I just don't eat alot.
I haven't had candy and soda in over a year

[Cassiopeia]

Rule: Get some sleep.

I know a lot of people don't do this... But when I'm well-rested, I have more energy and can have a lot more fun during the con! I always do my best to get around 8 hours of sleep a night.

[nikkiolie]

Ask before taking pictures and glomping.

[The_Geek]

Which is why you set aside extra money for pizza!

I'd rather spend my money on anime
Pizza= ew

I don't eat unhealthy, I just don't eat alot.
I haven't had candy and soda in over a year

The pizza doesn't have to be meat lovers with extra cheese. It IS possible to find vegetarian or even vegan pizza, which is a healthier alternative in most cases.

[Kimiski]

Which is why you set aside extra money for pizza!

I'd rather spend my money on anime
Pizza= ew

I don't eat unhealthy, I just don't eat alot.
I haven't had candy and soda in over a year

The pizza doesn't have to be meat lovers with extra cheese. It IS possible to find vegetarian or even vegan pizza, which is a healthier alternative in most cases.

Then I would just rather have some veggies xD

[Konan-ChanX3]

Here are mine:
1. Keep the room an organized chaos
2. personal hygene is a must
3. stay hydrated
4. thank/hug your local Yojimbo, they're put through hell
5. bring food, cause starving isn't okay
6. don't stand in the middle of the walk ways
7. ASK before photos/hugs
8. respect other's personal space. [had some guy grad my ass several times in the span of 20 minutes]
9. don't forget your meds
10. deodrant is your best friend.
11. don't over load yourself with cosplays
12. make sure if you have a friend how has panic attacks and a bad habbit of not eating for 2-3 days is watched [this would apply to me, I need to be fed of I won't bother]
13. Keep your eye on your stuff, or have a friend hold it for you if your taking a picture.
14. don't get lost in the dealers hall
15. Most important, have fun
16. get names/e-mails/phone numbers/contact info from everyone you hangout with, it helps if someone took your picture, or became really good friends with to get in contact with.
>> yeah, a long list

[Kimiski]

Yes... walking into a hotel room that has cosplay and swag crap thrown all over the floor drives me insane.... -____-

[kylite]

Here are mine:
1. Keep the room an organized chaos
2. personal hygene is a must
3. stay hydrated
4. thank/hug your local Yojimbo, they're put through hell
5. bring food, cause starving isn't okay
6. don't stand in the middle of the walk ways
7. ASK before photos/hugs
8. respect other's personal space. [had some guy grad my ass several times in the span of 20 minutes]
9. don't forget your meds
10. deodrant is your best friend.
11. don't over load yourself with cosplays
12. make sure if you have a friend how has panic attacks and a bad habbit of not eating for 2-3 days is watched [this would apply to me, I need to be fed of I won't bother]
13. Keep your eye on your stuff, or have a friend hold it for you if your taking a picture.
14. don't get lost in the dealers hall
15. Most important, have fun
16. get names/e-mails/phone numbers/contact info from everyone you hangout with, it helps if someone took your picture, or became really good friends with to get in contact with.
>> yeah, a long list

I agree with all of this. and if you ever feel overwhelmed and need a quiet moment seek out the yojimbo office, were there to help

[reppy]

12. make sure if you have a friend how has panic attacks and a bad habbit of not eating for 2-3 days is watched [this would apply to me, I need to be fed of I won't bother

That sounds a lot like me (panic attacks, not eating if I'm distracted).  I didn't eat much the entire weekend.  I started to feel really dizzy on Sunday or so. ^_^; I had to go buy a bag of Peanuts ..

[shanime_panda]

COMMEN SCENCE. 

I don't want to come off as rude, but I think you mean common sense, not commen scence...
I'm sorry, it was bothering me... (and sorry if you were doing it on purpose?)

[Tobis A Good Boy]

Here are mine:
1. Keep the room an organized chaos
2. personal hygene is a must
3. stay hydrated
4. thank/hug your local Yojimbo, they're put through hell
5. bring food, cause starving isn't okay
6. don't stand in the middle of the walk ways
7. ASK before photos/hugs
8. respect other's personal space. [had some guy grad my ass several times in the span of 20 minutes]
9. don't forget your meds
10. deodrant is your best friend.
11. don't over load yourself with cosplays
12. make sure if you have a friend how has panic attacks and a bad habbit of not eating for 2-3 days is watched [this would apply to me, I need to be fed of I won't bother]
13. Keep your eye on your stuff, or have a friend hold it for you if your taking a picture.
14. don't get lost in the dealers hall
15. Most important, have fun
16. get names/e-mails/phone numbers/contact info from everyone you hangout with, it helps if someone took your picture, or became really good friends with to get in contact with.
>> yeah, a long list

lol I did get lost in the dealers hall for like 2 hours last year -w-. We had to stalk a Sepheroth till he told us how to get out.

My rule: Make sure you know how the bus system works if you've never been on one. Other wise you might end up in the bad part of Portland.....Like me and my little sister did.

[chelseahavoc]

1: sleep/eat/shower! they are rule number one for a reason
2: keep a close eye on your "con money" over drafting or running out of money sucks.like.hell.
3: dont ever let chelsea (me) try to give directions or put up as leader in any event.... you'll get lost and bad things can and will happen

[Kimiski]

1: sleep/eat/shower! they are rule number one for a reason
2: keep a close eye on your "con money" over drafting or running out of money sucks.like.hell.
3: dont ever let chelsea (me) try to give directions or put up as leader in any event.... you'll get lost and bad things can and will happen

lol
reminds me of the small ATM machine in the convention hotel in 2006 that ran out of money xD

[shadoworganoid]

COMMEN SCENCE. 

I don't want to come off as rude, but I think you mean common sense, not commen scence...
I'm sorry, it was bothering me... (and sorry if you were doing it on purpose?)

On purpose? I wish. lol
No, I was in a rush and got sloppy...sorry.
But the point remains the same.

[melchizedek]

I think most everything can be summed up with the golden rule:

1.)  Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you.

Blocking walkways falls into this, no one likes to have to squeeze to get where they want to go
Mean people suck
Just say no to con funk, we hate smelling it so don't be that guy.

[kylite]

heh us yojimbo have to "yell" at people grouping in the halls and always get hated for it

[Negima]

- Remember the "dinner table rules" people: No talks on politics.  This is a touchy subject that can flare up spontaneous real life flame wars.
- Shower and deodorant
- Assume every silly thing you do ends up on Youtube, which is why it's best to control the silliness and make it good silly, not stupid silly.
- Stash some cash as emergency reserve.  That's to make sure you can get back home.
- Shower and deodorant
- Look first, then move around.  No one wants to be crashed into by someone while wearing a delicate costume.
- Asking for photos politely almost guarantees a happy result.
- Shower and deodorant
- Support your local artists.  Buy something from Artist Alley even if it's just a bookmark.
- If there's drama, take it elsewhere.  No need to bring the rest of the con into it.
- Deodarant and shower

[J3l1yspy98]

I have a few!

-Keep some sort of identification on your person AT ALL TIMES!! Sometimes, you just don't know what kind of weird crap you'll get into during a con, so if something happens to you, people know who your are and can get the right help!
-Con money is secret money. Don't start wacing your money around like a rich bastard. 1) people hate that and 2) it's more likely you'll get it stolen. Try your best to keep most of it out of sit and only take it out when buying something. Also, keep it on your person AAT!! Again, less chance for it to get stolen.
-I know this has been said before, but it sucks when the guy next to you in line smells like B.O... SHOWER Regularly and USE DEODORANT!!
-Make friends! Sadly, at my past few cons, I didn't socialize and meet a soul! Try your best to be social! People at cons are nice and are into the same things you are!
-Be nice to staff! A lot of them have to deal with the con bastards and douchebags for most of their shift,so they're stressed out! Just follow the rules, be considerate, and give them a hug! They know they want one, and they really appreciate it :3
-Don't play your music too loud. Some people may not like the song and find it annoying. Try to remember other people are trying to have a good time. If you want to play music, try to keep it at a volume only you and your friends can hear
-If you find Waldo, TELL ME. I WANT TO FIND WALDO!!
-Like Mudflap brilliantly said in Transformers 2, Revenge of the Fallen, "MEAN ROBOTS SUCK". Same applies to people. Ignore the suckish people being douche bags and are trying to ruin everyone's con time
-Try not to lose the game to much. I've already lost 5, now 6 times today. Think about how bad it is at a cons?
-Ask for photos! You won't get a good shot just by swinging past and taking a stalker picture anyways...
 

[emasik]

My additional 2 cents. I most definitely agree with all that's been said so far. xD

1) If it's not yours, don't touch it. (Ask first, lest you face the wrath of an angry congoer.)

2) Carry breathmints or gum on your person. (It'll be hard to flirt with that hot Mimuru if your breath stinks.)

3) If you're old enough to go to a con, you are old enough to pick up after yourself. (The staff don't appreciate us throwing trash everywhere.)

[LexManos]

Just a note, all staffers love to see appreciation remember we do this for you <3, but just like with any other attendee make sure it's an appropriate time.
Being glomped from behind while dealing with an aggravated attende was not helpful. (Though she[the glomper] was cute )

[Mr Silmero]

It sounds like it was all forgive with that one point there, Lex...


sucker for a pretty face Mr. Big/Bad Yojimbo?

[kylite]

sucker for a pretty face Mr. Big/Bad Yojimbo?

Always!

[LexManos]

It sounds like it was all forgive with that one point there, Lex...
sucker for a pretty face Mr. Big/Bad Yojimbo?

<.< >.>
But you get my point!

[snowshoedtiger]

Hello!
And welcome to the unwritten rules of con going topic!

Here you can tell everyone what you think should be apart of con going rules wither they be trivial, funny or completely serious. This may be something you think new con goers should be told, things to always bring or how to go about doing the many different activities. So have at it!

I'll be keeping a running list of what people think should be on the unwritten rules of con going bellow.

Be kind
Don't put others personal rules down
Have fun! 

[snowshoedtiger]

The unwritten rules...well not anymore xD
#1 Bath every morning
#2 Eat at least one decent meal a day

[superjaz]

Eat at least 1 decent meal once a day!

[Shadow]

There's already a thread for this: http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=12719.0

[acton]

The most important rule in con going is the 6-2-1 Rule.
6 Hours of sleep per night.
2 good meals per day.
1 Shower daily (soap and water are your friends)

[Kimiski]

Don't know if this has been said:

Two rules that co-exist with each other
1) Walk AROUND someone trying to take a picture of a cosplayer, not through it D<
2) At the same time, do not block a huge space just to get a picture

[legoman60]

If a staff member tells you to do/not do something, its probably a good idea to listen to them.

[Kimiski]

6 Hours of sleep per night.

That's about my accumulative sleep for the entire con weekend. xD

[Imposer12]

Don't have any. The con committee have enough rules in place.

[saki-sempai]

Lol, I love some of the rules that people have up here.
But mine are pretty simple.....>>
1) For the love of all that is holy, shower! Don't make me send the axe ninja on you! (A friend did that at anime oasis. lol)
2) Ramen is cheap. Eat it. It's at least -some- nourishment. Wanna know what's better? Peanut butter and jelly. It'll cost you 5 bucks to get the stuff for it, and you just fed yourself for the entirety of the convention.
3)Watch your money. If at all possible, keep it in a zipped up bag, or somewhere you can always feel it. Thieves do prowl.
4)Please don't run around at 4 in the morning through hotel hallways. People don't appreciate being woken up by you. Go onto the main con floor, if you must. Hotel staff needs entertainment, right?
5) Water, water, water! ramune is good, sure. But it dehydrates you, just like any other soda. Carrying a bottle of water is helpful. -especially- in hot costumes. This one is from experience....
6) watch your costume. If it trails, get a friend to carry it for you. You don't want your hard work ripped, right?
7)Don't hug/glomp/attack the painted person. Any damage that happens to your costume is your own fault then.

[Mr Silmero]

7)Don't hug/glomp/attack the painted person anyone without asking. Any damage that happens to your costume is your own fault then.

I like my version better. 

[saki-sempai]

XD true. But normal people have been heavily discussed. No one ever thinks of the poor painted people. X3
Lol, that's just from experience. The person nearly ripped my opening binding too. >> I was livid.

[Mr Silmero]

I can only imagine, any repercussion from you or was the paint bad enough?



luckily all my clothing this year is rather durable, and I have a fancy non-breakable prop to say hello to any random glomper!*





*Any statement made within this topic should be taken as sarcasm and not as the actual opinion of Kumoricon, Its staff or any attendee including this poster.

[saki-sempai]

XD I think the paint did it, honestly. of all the times not to have a set on....>>  I was more worried about fixing the duct tape, ya know? No flahsyflashy wanted.

And I know what you mean! It's so nice. No paint, no blood, and I'm always in a suit that buttons up somehow.

[Mr Silmero]

you better keep that hydration going then- Suits are nice and all but in September with all those congoers...I am so glad I am not wearing a big black pleather jacket this year.

[saki-sempai]

Of course, of course. And the nice thing is, short of Claire, I can just strip down to the undershirt and still be in character. And I come from Colorado, lol, I'm good with dealing with heat. My home con was always in September too.

[Washougal_Otaku]

I like these rules, myself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maOk2inUjLg

Note: there's a little bit of swearing, but not too much.  (Three, I think)

Simply put...
Rule one - NO SMOKING!
Rule two - Have ID (drink resposibly) (no underage drinking)
Rule three - No weapons (NO GIANT MONSTERS)
Rule four - SHOWER!!!
Rule five - No drugs

[LtCommanderRichie]

RULE ONE: Just because someone is dressed as your waifu/husbando, does not mean that they are your waifu/husbando. Odds are you do not know that person, so just going right up to them and treating them as such is going to get you some very painful results.

RULE TWO: Try not to stare at people. If they notice it's really, really creepy and some people might run and go tell someone in their group that happens to compete in bodybuilding competitions and that will not end well for you.

RULE THREE: Card 'em first.

RULE FOUR: The game is over. If you tell me I lost the game you are a Poozer. If you get the reference you're still a Poozer.

I could probably think of more, but they would all involve swearing and rage so I won't.

[Washougal_Otaku]

Rule One: Unless you have jurisdiction to order me around, don't order me around!  (This is more of a staffer-to-staffer rule, but I feel it's important enough to point out).

Rule Two: Sacrifice a maiden (virginity in tact optional) to Haruhi once at the beginning of each con day.  The sacrificing shall be taken care of by three members of Con staff, and will be done in public.  (Because Haruhi finds more humor with more wittnesses).

Rule Three: Feed me.

Rule Four: Twilight is BANNED!!!  FOREVER!!!

Rule Five: Make at least one bid in the Charity Auction, whether you hope to get something or not.  Participation is part of what makes the event meaningful.  (That, and it's for a good cause).

Rule Six: Feed me again.

[Kimiski]

Speaking of sweating.....

I always make sure to wear a tank top and shorts (if costume had a skirt) under my cosplay. It really doesn't make that much of a difference as far as warmth and that way you have fabric between your body and your cosplay.

[JeffT]

I've just merged the thread "The Unwritten Rules of Con Going! What are Yours?" into this one, since they were so similar.

[legoman60]

Thanks Jeff

[camname21]

My only personal rules are...
- The age of consent is Oregon is 18, not 16.
- It's not assault unless they scream no.
- Bros before Hoes.
and my personal favorite...
- You can't abuse alcohol, but alcohol can abuse you.

Cheers!

LOL............  They are so cute however no touchy

[snowshoedtiger]

On the subject of stincky people. I volunteered at Scream at the Beach for a few years and we always had 1 to 2 people who didn't bath before coming to scare the pants off of people. This was a problem because scaring people turns out to be quite the workout and so while scaring people they'd also severely offend the customers with their scent and we get complaints. So one of our lovely lady directors decided to have a person walk around with a large bottle of fabreeze. I wish we could do that T^T It works wonders when you go up to someone with a bad odor and spray them with fabreeze...

[Hawk_Gyrl]

1. stepping inside the con space does not make you Japanese
2. stepping inside the con space does not make you immature, that is just you so stop
3. stepping inside the con space does not make you cool
4. stepping inside the con space does not make you popular
5. getting a glomp does not mean you are the best cosplayer ever
6. getting a glomp does not mean you are going to get raped
7. getting a glomp does not mean you should return flying glomps to everyone, from behind
8. stop being a child and act your age! (unless you are a child... then act older!)
 

[camname21]

@snowshoedtiger -  That's mean, I hate fabreeze.

[Washougal_Otaku]

On the subject of stincky people. I volunteered at Scream at the Beach for a few years and we always had 1 to 2 people who didn't bath before coming to scare the pants off of people. This was a problem because scaring people turns out to be quite the workout and so while scaring people they'd also severely offend the customers with their scent and we get complaints. So one of our lovely lady directors decided to have a person walk around with a large bottle of fabreeze. I wish we could do that T^T It works wonders when you go up to someone with a bad odor and spray them with fabreeze...

That's a good idea.  I used to threaten smokers I worked with at Taco Bell with that.  btw It's FeBreze.  no "a"'s.

[storkparanoia]

stay hydrated
nap when ever you can
eat often (carry snakes and water on you so if you have down time you can revamp)
drink caffeine when ever you can to keep awake
eat lots of sugar (but don't over do it)
be polite
empty viewing rooms are you friend, lay down when you can and rest your feet
know your limit, there may be a point when you've had enough and you need to take a break
pre-register, and pick up info night before so you can plan your day.  i use a highlighter so mark things i want to see or do so i where i need to be

[Animeman73]

Hey folks I just saw this subject and thought this is an awesome idea. Here's a short cut to a blog post of mine on some rules I have and you should too that'll help keep you safe.

http://scififantasyanimeman.wordpress.com/2009/08/15/how-to-stay-safe-at-a-convention/

[camname21]

stay hydrated
nap when ever you can
eat often (carry snakes and water on you so if you have down time you can revamp)
drink caffeine when ever you can to keep awake
eat lots of sugar (but don't over do it)
be polite
empty viewing rooms are you friend, lay down when you can and rest your feet
know your limit, there may be a point when you've had enough and you need to take a break
pre-register, and pick up info night before so you can plan your day.  i use a highlighter so mark things i want to see or do so i where i need to be

Unless you are a vampire, I believe we are suppose to carry snacks and water with us to re-energize ourselves.

[MamaKat]

Follow the 6-2-1 Rule

6 hours of sleep a day. I know this sounds impossible, but even if it is in small blocks, 6 hours out of 24 is a must to stay healty, and moderately sane, during the con

2 decent meals a day. A meal does not consist of pocky and a Ramune! I mean real food, something with protein in it, veggies, and complex carbs. Also, orange juice can be a life saver. 
 
1 shower a day! Really, shower, please. If you don't have a room, borrow a friends key and take a quick shower, using soap. Then put on deodorant. (Foamy's rules for A-Kon is a must see, google it or surf over to You Tube).

So Remember 6-2-1 For Kumoricon Fun!

MamaKat

[camname21]

Aww mamakat, you know I think I would do a 10-5-2 if I had a hotel.  You should take naps on peoples laps when you are a bit out of energy (even if the staff don't want you too, hehe).  If you run around a lot you are going to need lots of food and at a shorter intervals.  Bathing is your friend when you are in a room with 300+ people all dressed up in warm layered (or furry) clothing and all exited, they even have a pool that you can have fun in.  Swimming is not a substitute for a bath, however. 

Sadly I'll be traveling to and from the con so it might be more like your 6~2.5~1.

[Washougal_Otaku]

Follow the 6-2-1 Rule

6 hours of sleep a day. I know this sounds impossible, but even if it is in small blocks, 6 hours out of 24 is a must to stay healty, and moderately sane, during the con

2 decent meals a day. A meal does not consist of pocky and a Ramune! I mean real food, something with protein in it, veggies, and complex carbs. Also, orange juice can be a life saver. 
 
1 shower a day! Really, shower, please. If you don't have a room, borrow a friends key and take a quick shower, using soap. Then put on deodorant. (Foamy's rules for A-Kon is a must see, google it or surf over to You Tube).

So Remember 6-2-1 For Kumoricon Fun!

MamaKat

Would think that the 2 should be showers and the 1 should be an awesome big meal.  Then again, that's kind of the way that Jews used to live; a big breakfast and some small meals during the rest of the day.