Author Topic: Having a ball next year?mabye (Read 17715 times)

applehat5 · « **on:** September 06, 2011, 11:28:25 am »

I just thought I would ask this question because I personally missed the ball this year. I understand there might be reasons it Wasn't there but I was still a little sad.

childofthemoor · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2011, 11:45:40 am »

I missed it too! And I had a cosplay with a dress this year!

Shadow · « **Reply #2 on:** September 06, 2011, 12:48:52 pm »

Agreed. There should have been one. The raves got old after awhile. Mixing things up with a Masq. would have been a wonderful idea.

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2011, 04:33:01 pm »

I wanted the ball. It would have been so fun.

JRock · « **Reply #4 on:** September 06, 2011, 04:48:56 pm »

Yea, I think I could've used a chill space to just relax and dance without going crazy XD If we have one next year, I will definitely get a tux/dress

It'd be cool to use masks. Didn't they make that a requirement in '09?

oslapedo · « **Reply #5 on:** September 06, 2011, 05:51:41 pm »

What I would love is a ball where you have to dress nice but a mask isn't required- that'd be the best.

BlackLaceAndPearl · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2011, 06:24:49 pm »

The ball was my favorite event of last year. I greatly missed it this year.

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2011, 09:40:14 am »

Ive never been able to go to a ball so i was looking forward to one this year, only to have my dreams dashed. Saddness

Wrath-Chan19 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2011, 06:39:55 pm »

I actually enjoy balls more then raves. Rave get boring after awhile and a ball got class.

and I love the Cinderella like feeling

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2011, 09:00:15 pm »

Quote from: Wrath-Chan19 on September 21, 2011, 06:39:55 pm

and I love the Cinderella like feeling

Chromophobic · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2011, 09:58:15 pm »

It would be awesome to have a ball! Though I think it wouldn't be masquerade because they had signs saying "NO MASKS" this year. Unless I was hallucinating... Which could be true because of the lack of sleep I had during the con. XD

reppy · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:41:44 pm »

Quote from: oslapedo on September 06, 2011, 05:51:41 pm

What I would love is a ball where you have to dress nice but a mask isn't required- that'd be the best.

That's how it was in 2010 afaik. I did dress check and I was told anyone with formal wear or cosplay was allowed in.

JeffT · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2011, 07:10:34 pm »

Quote from: Chromophobic on September 21, 2011, 09:58:15 pm

Though I think it wouldn't be masquerade because they had signs saying "NO MASKS" this year.

The no-mask rule was only in the hotel lobbies and parts of the hotel that are visible from the street, which is the rule in most hotels. It would be ok in an event room where the masquerade ball would be held.

Chromophobic · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2011, 07:12:35 pm »

^Oh! Thank you for the clarification on that. ^_^

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #14 on:** September 24, 2011, 03:07:40 pm »

I've actually been contemplating on whether or not I would submit the needed forms to run an official ball myself, so that we can have one. The idea of a ball is much more fun than a rave to me.

JRock · « **Reply #15 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:45:17 pm »

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on September 24, 2011, 03:07:40 pm

I've actually been contemplating on whether or not I would submit the needed forms to run an official ball myself, so that we can have one. The idea of a ball is much more fun than a rave to me.

Please~? I'd be willing to help, but I don't know what or how I could contribute :p

hikaru_maxwell · « **Reply #16 on:** September 25, 2011, 02:11:49 am »

Actually, our cosplay group, Cannot Unsee, is hoping to hold a Hetalia dance this year. Which would be open to everyone, really. We would basically be calling it the Congress Dance, in the vein of the balls held for the international congress at Vienna (in 1814) where they really just danced and didn't get much done. It would not have to be a masquerade. I'd love it if we could get together with anyone who is also thinking of hosting one, and try to get it to actually happen.

*pokes man-tune and says that he should find out her skype from fem!france so they can discuss it, maybe*

I would love to have a ball with formal or cosplay dress-code, and music that isn't rave music playing.

reppy · « **Reply #17 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:52:27 am »

Who is man-tune? ^^;

Wrath-Chan19 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 25, 2011, 07:11:44 pm »

Wa-kun, Washu, Manchiru, lady man that's ranma and slayers fan

hawk222 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 26, 2011, 10:23:52 pm »

This idea sounds like a lot of fun! I think I'll need to look on YouTube for some videos of it to get a better idea...

My girlfriend, if she's able to make it, would absolutely love this! Plus, if I can finish my Shizuo Heiwajima cosplay by then, I can wear that underneath my Org. XIII coat (my Luxord cosplay) for that enhanced formal-wear look! Brilliant!

Also, the KH group (KH PJ Party {2010} and KH 101 {2011} panels) was wanting to try to do a dance for Kcon 2011, but we decided on a panel instead. Oh well...

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #20 on:** September 28, 2011, 01:20:11 am »

Quote from: JRock on September 24, 2011, 05:45:17 pm

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on September 24, 2011, 03:07:40 pm
I've actually been contemplating on whether or not I would submit the needed forms to run an official ball myself, so that we can have one. The idea of a ball is much more fun than a rave to me.

Please~? I'd be willing to help, but I don't know what or how I could contribute :p

Well, when we get closer, (assuming that it'll be me doing it at all) you'd have to remind me that you'd be willing to help out.

Quote from: reppy on September 25, 2011, 10:52:27 am

Who is man-tune? ^^;

Quote from: Wrath-Chan19 on September 25, 2011, 07:11:44 pm

Wa-kun, Washu, Manchiru, lady man that's ranma and slayers fan

Well, it's nice to see that I can be summed up in one sentence, I guess...

Su Lu · « **Reply #21 on:** September 28, 2011, 10:23:55 pm »

A ball would definitely be better than a rave.

Lady In Red · « **Reply #22 on:** September 29, 2011, 11:23:54 pm »

Having a ball next year would be amazing.
this past k-con was my first con, along with most of my friends, and we we're really bummed that there wasn't a ball, mostly because we'd heard so much about it, and we even took the time to do some formal cosplays.

If there's a ball this year, I will cry of happiness ;*;

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #23 on:** September 30, 2011, 07:24:42 am »

Well, then I've decided. I SHALL SUBMIT THE PAPERWORK NEEDED FOR HOSTING A BALL!!!

I'm guessing that the paperwork won't be available until January or so... I'm hoping to get enough ideas from people by then to know what to aim for.

<-- Reaction to this decision.

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #24 on:** September 30, 2011, 10:00:35 am »

i've never liked raves and realy wanted to go to the ball but there wasnt one ;-; i want one but there has to be a person cap cuz it was WAY to crowded 2010

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 30, 2011, 10:07:29 am »

Yay! If its decided that we are indeed having one, i think a fall themed ball would be cool. Or a masked ball, ive always wanted to do to one.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #26 on:** September 30, 2011, 01:42:17 pm »

I wsa thinking about a masquerade ball, too. However, once the paperwork is submitted, I was also thinking about making a thread for people to make recommendations for themes, and such.

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 30, 2011, 04:00:59 pm »

Thats a good idea

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #28 on:** October 02, 2011, 04:20:46 pm »

Thank you. It will probably be in the Panels area though, once I get things rolling.

JRock · « **Reply #29 on:** October 09, 2011, 09:31:18 pm »

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on September 30, 2011, 07:24:42 am

Well, then I've decided. I SHALL SUBMIT THE PAPERWORK NEEDED FOR HOSTING A BALL!!!

I'm guessing that the paperwork won't be available until January or so... I'm hoping to get enough ideas from people by then to know what to aim for.

<-- Reaction to this decision.

YESS~

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on September 28, 2011, 01:20:11 am

Quote from: JRock on September 24, 2011, 05:45:17 pm
Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on September 24, 2011, 03:07:40 pm
I've actually been contemplating on whether or not I would submit the needed forms to run an official ball myself, so that we can have one. The idea of a ball is much more fun than a rave to me.

Please~? I'd be willing to help, but I don't know what or how I could contribute :p

Well, when we get closer, (assuming that it'll be me doing it at all) you'd have to remind me that you'd be willing to help out.

Don't worry, I will

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on September 30, 2011, 01:42:17 pm

I wsa thinking about a masquerade ball, too. However, once the paperwork is submitted, I was also thinking about making a thread for people to make recommendations for themes, and such.

Yea, I was going to suggest getting another thread going. I think we should just start one now; the earlier the better, you know?

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #30 on:** October 09, 2011, 11:16:38 pm »

BALL BALL BALL!

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 10, 2011, 10:46:30 am »

*throws a ball for teddy* go get it!

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #32 on:** October 11, 2011, 03:24:16 pm »

I spoke with the Director of Programming recently. She told me that the form for the ball this year will have themes and other things listed that will help determine which Ball will happen. Even though I said that I'll host the ball, I'd like to encourage anyone who thinks they could do the job to fill out the form, once it becomes available. The more people that submit a form, the more likely it is that a great idea will be found.

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 11, 2011, 06:09:51 pm »

I may do that then. And i was thinking, what about a wonderland theme?

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #34 on:** October 11, 2011, 06:54:09 pm »

I would do it if others would do it with me

I love the wonderland theme.
Kingdom Hearts wanted to do the ball this last year but it was a no go.
theres a disney theme too maybe?

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 11, 2011, 07:00:19 pm »

Oooh! Teddy gave me an idea! Why not just do a disney theme? That way anyone can dress up as a disney character and come. And kingdom hearts would work too, cuz disney and square enix both own rights over the game (right?) I love you teddy!

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #36 on:** October 11, 2011, 07:04:25 pm »

I love you too Tala!

i'll admit that i think it would be cool to do a Pokemon hosted ball xD

but i'll ask doe if she wouldn't mind us doing the kingdom hearts ball thing.

EDIT: A CROSSOVER BALL?

Chromophobic · « **Reply #37 on:** October 11, 2011, 07:11:56 pm »

I think a crossover ball would be cool.

If you stuck with one theme, it'd give people a wrong idea. I say just a simple Cosplay Ball. Themes would just cause possible limitations for people who don't have cosplay for that theme.

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #38 on:** October 11, 2011, 08:03:08 pm »

Its more like a hosted thing more than a theme.

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 11, 2011, 08:22:59 pm »

From what i remember, anyone in cosplay can attend, but the theme is just like a guideline rather than a must. I just think disney would be great, cuz then we can have all the disney remixes playing, and disney movies playing on a screen in the background. And then decorations could be like fog and stars and such.

Chromophobic · « **Reply #40 on:** October 11, 2011, 08:41:57 pm »

Oh. That makes more sense. ^^;; I do apologize for sounding like a [censored].

The ideas are great! ^^

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #41 on:** October 11, 2011, 09:07:07 pm »

XD did you censor yourself?

Chromophobic · « **Reply #42 on:** October 11, 2011, 09:34:05 pm »

@Tala: Yes, I censored myself so I won't get in trouble. XD

TalaRedWolf33 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 12, 2011, 01:16:07 am »

@chromo lol! It should censor on its own but i loved that you did it yourself

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #44 on:** October 12, 2011, 01:38:28 pm »

This conversation has gotten extra amusing since my last post...

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #45 on:** October 12, 2011, 05:54:48 pm »

Luvan1me was planning on seeing about the ball for KH this year.

JRock · « **Reply #46 on:** October 15, 2011, 01:03:29 am »

Quote from: TalaRedWolf33 on October 11, 2011, 08:22:59 pm

From what i remember, anyone in cosplay can attend, but the theme is just like a guideline rather than a must. I just think disney would be great, cuz then we can have all the disney remixes playing, and disney movies playing on a screen in the background. And then decorations could be like fog and stars and such.

I love this idea. It sound like so much fun XD

But a question: Who will be the faces of the event? Spokes person, for lack of better wording. During the Ouran ball a couple years back, they had the entire Host club kind of be the centerfold of the crowd; they were the talkers, the introducers, and, well, the hosts. For a Disney themed, what character would we want to take on that role, and who'd be willing to dedicate a cosplay for it?

Teddy_Bearxx · « **Reply #47 on:** October 15, 2011, 09:07:08 pm »

Well don't forget hun,
Luvan wants to try and do the Kingdom Hearts Host Ball again this year.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #48 on:** October 20, 2011, 04:03:56 pm »

Personally, I think a con ball shouldn't focus on a single series, ya know? I know for me, if the ball has an emphasys on something I don't know, or like, I probably wouldn't want to go.

I was thinking about having my theme being more diverse, perhaps having it focus on 90's anime music, or classic ball music that has been remixed to sound more video game friendly.

GregAtlas · « **Reply #49 on:** October 20, 2011, 04:40:41 pm »

I agree. While it would be cool to have "hosts" and such, that puts responsibility on the people cosplaying that series and it also could cause confusion to people cosplaying other series. If I were cosplaying a fancy Cantarella Kaito cosplay it would probably ward me off having a Disney theme. Not that I don't like Disney, but I would #1 not really fit in with a specific theme so probably avoid it #2 People who don't follow the forums and just look at the schedule might just see "Disney Ball" and think only Disney characters are allowed and not even read the description (assuming there is one) describing anybody could come.

Though... maybe there could be a way to do it with a theme, like having the room decorated like the ball room in Beauty and the Beast. **shrug** either way, that's my 0.02 dollars.

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