Author Topic: pre-rigistration badges? (Read 64754 times)

Invader spleen · « **on:** January 29, 2008, 08:31:46 pm »

I wanna know when you get them? Does anyone know? I know it outta be soon, but my dad mailed the pre-reg forms on new years eve and we aren't sure if they made it. Last year they had a list of who is already registered... anyone know anything about that either? ^.^;

Mirithespazz · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2008, 08:35:08 pm »

I don't expect the badges to come out so soon (though I didn't register untill July last year)
And the list of people didn't show up untill the summer last year (unless I am mistaken, In which case someone correct me if I'm wrong)

COMaestro · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2008, 10:23:14 pm »

Actually, last year the badges for people who registered before the New Year went out before now. The next tier of pre-reg's went out a couple months after that. They're running behind this year, for some reason.

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2008, 10:31:04 pm »

I have mine already. (I registered at Mochitsuki)

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2008, 10:35:24 pm »

Quote from: totemo_oishii on January 29, 2008, 10:31:04 pm

I have mine already. (I registered at Mochitsuki)

Crafty crafty.

I registered at......what was it....Sakura Festival, the one right after Kumoricon 07. I was curious if they were going to be made anytime soon, but not curious enough to post, lol

superjaz · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2008, 10:54:40 pm »

Quote from: totemo_oishii on January 29, 2008, 10:31:04 pm

I have mine already. (I registered at Mochitsuki)

Kendo boyfriend: "Wait, you already have a badge?? I registered at K-con and I don't have a badge. No fair!"

melchizedek · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2008, 04:32:39 am »

I registered at Japan fest and still no badge

Evaldas · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2008, 01:18:41 pm »

Just curious, for all those who got their badges at Mochitsuki, what did you think of them. You like them?

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2008, 02:21:18 pm »

They're nice! I'm glad they're not paper badges anymore.

It's also nice having an adult badge. Woohoo~

Evaldas · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2008, 04:23:24 pm »

Glad to hear it!

Rathany · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2008, 07:24:16 pm »

I saw the stand with the sample badges at Mochitsuki and thought they looked great

Invader spleen · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2008, 08:01:49 pm »

Ohh, okay. Thanks guys. ^.^; My sister kept asking, so yeah. Thankie thankies.

systemdown · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:34:43 pm »

Ok so I guess I better get this out here.

As of last weekend we just got the registration system up and running. So we are now working on getting Tier 1 printed out. This will take a few weeks to get finished. As soon as we have Tier 1 printed we will have an envelope stuffing and send them out. We will also be printing out badges out at the Ball this weekend.

MichaelEvans · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:42:32 pm »

So the March meeting will have an envelop stuffing party afterwards? (WTF, is Firefox set to English-English spelling again?)

VampireFangs103 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2008, 07:59:20 am »

I registered way back in September at Uwajimaya. Does anyone know when they'll put up the list of registered people? lol

Evaldas · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2008, 08:13:54 am »

As mentioned above, you should know something within the next couple of months.

I am happy to hear the badges turned out well. Good feedback always makes a designer happy.

Mei Long · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2008, 10:28:11 pm »

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who was worrying about the badges (I registered at the Uwajimaya festival). Anyway, is there anywhere we can see the badges? I'd like to see their awesomeness. =D

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2008, 01:44:13 pm »

I could take a picture of mine...though I'm not sure if that's against any rules? Anyone?

Invader spleen · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2008, 02:18:24 pm »

I dunno, but I'd like to see them too. I took my 07 one to school and people said that it was really cute, and I guess this years is gonna be even cuter from what you guys are saying.

Mei Long · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2008, 07:55:34 am »

I certainly hope you can take a picture of it! I can't imagine why not... the only reason I can think of is they want the design to be a secret, but people have already gotten theirs so the secret is out (if that makes any sense... I've got a 102 temperature right now and for all I know I could be babbling, heh). o.o

Invader spleen · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2008, 03:44:41 pm »

Quote from: Mei Long on February 11, 2008, 07:55:34 am

I certainly hope you can take a picture of it! I can't imagine why not... the only reason I can think of is they want the design to be a secret, but people have already gotten theirs so the secret is out (if that makes any sense... I've got a 102 temperature right now and for all I know I could be babbling, heh). o.o

That sucks. 0.0 But don't worry, you made plenty sense. But also, someone might be able to take the picture or something and somehow make a fake id I think... but I don't think anyone would do that.

goatchild · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2008, 07:29:36 pm »

Quote from: Invader spleen on February 11, 2008, 03:44:41 pm

Quote from: Mei Long on February 11, 2008, 07:55:34 am
I certainly hope you can take a picture of it! I can't imagine why not... the only reason I can think of is they want the design to be a secret, but people have already gotten theirs so the secret is out (if that makes any sense... I've got a 102 temperature right now and for all I know I could be babbling, heh). o.o
That sucks. 0.0 But don't worry, you made plenty sense. But also, someone might be able to take the picture or something and somehow make a fake id I think... but I don't think anyone would do that.

Just take a really bad picture that still shows how cute it is. XD

Invader spleen · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2008, 07:57:02 pm »

Yes!!! XD Brilliant.

Mei Long · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2008, 09:59:58 pm »

Hahaha, kinda like a teaser image? You get to see it but you don't get to see it in crisp-clear-cuteness. =P

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2008, 10:04:17 pm »

In case it matters, I have an adult badge...

Kimiski · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2008, 11:46:25 pm »

I wanna see I wanna see it! I don't have mine, but me super excited! I finally get my first adult badge. Hurray for staying out late and looking at porn... I mean staying out late!!! xD Okay, maybe just some Yaoi.

MichaelEvans · « **Reply #26 on:** February 12, 2008, 12:54:59 pm »

Actually the convention uses a binary system for authentication, a valid badge and a valid lanyard. I suspect it's theoretically only cost effective to make good knockoffs of both when you're doing it in the kind of bulk that would be noticed anyway.

That's also why Yojimbo, and staff in general, should more often then not remind you to show both.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #27 on:** February 12, 2008, 04:37:09 pm »

Ohhh. I've learned stuff today 0.o

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #28 on:** February 14, 2008, 09:57:16 am »

I'll go ask the staff if its alright. I want to see the badges too.

Mei Long · « **Reply #29 on:** February 15, 2008, 02:34:36 am »

Yay! Thanks Tom! =D *keeps his fingers crossed*

Invader spleen · « **Reply #30 on:** February 15, 2008, 03:49:55 pm »

Hey... is Tom just like... a really common name or something? Cause all these sites have mods and stuff named Tom... like myspce. XD My cats name is Tom!!! : D

goatchild · « **Reply #31 on:** February 15, 2008, 05:26:39 pm »

Quote from: Invader spleen on February 15, 2008, 03:49:55 pm

Hey... is Tom just like... a really common name or something? Cause all these sites have mods and stuff named Tom... like myspce. XD My cats name is Tom!!! : D

Indeed it is. Like Sam. And Chris. And other such simple names. ^^

Invader spleen · « **Reply #32 on:** February 15, 2008, 06:56:42 pm »

Quote from: goatchild on February 15, 2008, 05:26:39 pm

Quote from: Invader spleen on February 15, 2008, 03:49:55 pm
Hey... is Tom just like... a really common name or something? Cause all these sites have mods and stuff named Tom... like myspce. XD My cats name is Tom!!! : D
Indeed it is. Like Sam. And Chris. And other such simple names. ^^

lol, my other cat is Sam. They're brothers. ~random~

MichaelEvans · « **Reply #33 on:** February 15, 2008, 08:31:05 pm »

Michael doesn't seem to be too common. In our convention we currently have only two, and thankfully one prefers to be called Mike instead. I remember a class (2nd grade) where we had three though. It wasn't a very large class either, maybe 30-35 max. Michael E. (and two other's who's last initials I forget.)

Though if you try looking me up in a public phone book... good luck.

John
Sam
Steve
Tom

Etc, probably with some bias on a generational basis.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #34 on:** February 15, 2008, 09:11:49 pm »

My dads middle name is Michael! My grandma calls him Mike. And I know a steve and like 5 johns... lol.... I love how horribly off topic we are. XD

Mei Long · « **Reply #35 on:** February 18, 2008, 01:27:10 am »

The names that are common where I live, it seems, are: Jessica, Chris, Jorge, Jennifer, Ian, and Rachel. The spelling variations make things loooads of fun too. x_x ("Okay, is this RachEl or RachEAL???"). XD

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #36 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:18:59 am »

TAKE A PICTURE!
Share the image, it's all good.

Rathany · « **Reply #37 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:24:11 am »

Per my talk with the reg manager over the weekend, we'd prefer badge pictures to be taken at an angle to be harder to use in forgeries.

I have a picture of all the sample badges that I hope to have online soon

babysugarbear28 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 18, 2008, 12:58:48 pm »

OMG The badges are soooo cute this year... kinda makes me sad that I don't get a normal adult badge but there are perks to having a staff badge in trade for losing my soul.... XD

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #39 on:** February 18, 2008, 02:11:38 pm »

[NEW PICTURE WILL BE UP SHORTLY]

babysugarbear28 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 18, 2008, 02:43:46 pm »

<3 Please put it at a bit more of an angle. It almost looks straight on from where I see it. <3 Thank you and sorry bout the inconvenience.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #41 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:12:37 pm »

LOL I just found pictures from motchisuki....

Hey look on the right edge! My map!

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #42 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:13:26 pm »

up close:

demonotaku · « **Reply #43 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:54:20 pm »

The Badge Looks Real Nice

laurifer · « **Reply #44 on:** February 18, 2008, 06:25:10 pm »

I like the badge layout a lot better this year

MichaelEvans · « **Reply #45 on:** February 18, 2008, 06:39:06 pm »

Indeed, it looks QUITE splendid.

The only real room for improvement, and they may have considered this, might have been a fuzzy sort of halo-shadow effect on the lettering (probably with a blue tint for it) to make the lettering easier to read where it goes over the white of the tail.

Mirithespazz · « **Reply #46 on:** February 18, 2008, 08:19:03 pm »

they are so awesome this year!
I'm looking forward to getting mine.

JeffT · « **Reply #47 on:** February 18, 2008, 10:37:36 pm »

Here are our badges:

Evaldas · « **Reply #48 on:** February 19, 2008, 08:07:02 am »

Quote from: MichaelEvans on February 18, 2008, 06:39:06 pm

Indeed, it looks QUITE splendid.

The only real room for improvement, and they may have considered this, might have been a fuzzy sort of halo-shadow effect on the lettering (probably with a blue tint for it) to make the lettering easier to read where it goes over the white of the tail.

I don't think the white is going to be much of a problem. I think they look great. Thanks for sharing the image. It is always exciting to see what the final product looks like in the end.

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #49 on:** February 19, 2008, 05:40:19 pm »

I like that light cloud design in the background, looks good.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #50 on:** February 19, 2008, 05:49:27 pm »

Those look fancytastic. I really like the background and different colors for ages. *thumbs up*

AnimeMatrix · « **Reply #51 on:** February 19, 2008, 05:51:14 pm »

Ohhh- the badges look so awsome! Great job!

But it won't look as awsome as staff badges

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AzuKyo · « **Reply #52 on:** February 19, 2008, 05:58:06 pm »

Those look really awesome.

Is there any info on what Panelist badges will look like?

Evaldas · « **Reply #53 on:** February 20, 2008, 07:54:34 am »

The panelist badges will look similar to the what you see here (of course with some changes). But I can't say too much since I haven't design them quite yet. Don't worry, it will be filled with just as much awesomeness as the rest.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #54 on:** February 20, 2008, 03:51:14 pm »

Wow I was gone a while. XD Those look amazing! I can't wait to get mine. Thanks guys!

systemdown · « **Reply #55 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:20:46 pm »

I don't know if these are any better then what you have already seen. But These are some low rez sample images.

Mei Long · « **Reply #56 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:27:03 pm »

Thanks all who posted pictures! The cloud design in the background is really cute and the different colors are nice! ^^ I like how there are different badges for child and minor.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #57 on:** February 22, 2008, 03:48:21 pm »

Yeah. But the green for the minors reminds me of split pea soup and the cloud design makes it even more so. XD

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #58 on:** February 22, 2008, 05:39:21 pm »

Quote from: Invader spleen on February 22, 2008, 03:48:21 pm

Yeah. But the green for the minors reminds me of split pea soup and the cloud design makes it even more so. XD

It's actually yellow, the picture makes it look weird.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #59 on:** February 22, 2008, 07:19:29 pm »

Quote from: TomtheFanboy on February 22, 2008, 05:39:21 pm

Quote from: Invader spleen on February 22, 2008, 03:48:21 pm
Yeah. But the green for the minors reminds me of split pea soup and the cloud design makes it even more so. XD

It's actually yellow, the picture makes it look weird.

Oh really? Good. XD I've never really liked split pea soup. lol

Namazzi · « **Reply #60 on:** February 23, 2008, 01:27:38 am »

The badges look really nice! I can't wait to see mine personally.

gothicadam · « **Reply #61 on:** February 27, 2008, 08:31:43 am »

The Badges look good, when are we gonna get them?

Nanao_chan · « **Reply #62 on:** February 27, 2008, 05:51:20 pm »

Excellent layout this year! Can't wait to get mine. I registered back in December and I'm crossing my fingers it gets here soon. Any word on when they will finish printing Tier 1's badges?

Invader spleen · « **Reply #63 on:** February 27, 2008, 06:55:17 pm »

My guess is tier one is done printing, and soon they're gonna be sent out... I dunno though. That's why I started the thread. XD But I hope soon!!! I registered in December too.

gothicadam · « **Reply #64 on:** February 28, 2008, 04:40:24 am »

I think i registered in November or December

Invader spleen · « **Reply #65 on:** March 17, 2008, 11:13:11 pm »

Soo... what's the latest news?

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #66 on:** March 17, 2008, 11:26:18 pm »

They didn't mention it on camera at the meeting but they shook the box of badges and said they'd be maybe be mailed out by the end of the week. It wasn't an official statement though so who really knows. $:-\$

Penumbra Shade · « **Reply #67 on:** March 18, 2008, 10:57:30 am »

Eh. It would certainly be snazzy and exciting to get the badges soon...but I personally am in no rush.

*Shrug*

Still, 'twould be delightful indeed if they were sent off sooner then later, o'course....

laurifer · « **Reply #68 on:** March 18, 2008, 03:58:59 pm »

I wouldn't mind getting them later...just means I have less time to lose it

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #69 on:** March 18, 2008, 04:21:14 pm »

I've been keeping mine in a safe place.

Penumbra Shade · « **Reply #70 on:** March 18, 2008, 06:52:16 pm »

Quote from: laurifer on March 18, 2008, 03:58:59 pm

I wouldn't mind getting them later...just means I have less time to lose it

XD...last year both my sister and I were in the first bracket of the pre-registered, so we got them fairly early--but she can be pretty bad at keeping track o' things so she had me keep it in my wallet for her...for four months or so.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #71 on:** March 18, 2008, 08:04:27 pm »

I still have mine from last year, which is amazing that I know where it is considering we moved. XD I dunno how, it's a miracle... but I tend not to move things and my sister is anxious so I a, pretty psyched about getting them.

superjaz · « **Reply #72 on:** March 18, 2008, 08:21:25 pm »

last year i was the first ofical person to lose my badge but i found it

Invader spleen · « **Reply #73 on:** March 18, 2008, 08:38:54 pm »

was it a scar experience? XP

superjaz · « **Reply #74 on:** March 19, 2008, 04:17:31 pm »

yeah it had fallen from the shelf onto my books and it was in one of my school books, i almost sold it back to the school with the book

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #75 on:** March 19, 2008, 05:07:43 pm »

laurifer and I helped hand out swag bags and lanyards last year. I kept saying the usual "keep visible at all times" etc so fast I got my words all jumbled up!

Sugarlat · « **Reply #76 on:** March 19, 2008, 07:43:37 pm »

They mentioned at the Meeting the've been printed out already. I can't wait until they send it!

laurifer · « **Reply #77 on:** March 19, 2008, 07:54:29 pm »

I'd totally do that again...now that I know what I'm suppose to say and do haha

Sugarlat · « **Reply #78 on:** March 19, 2008, 07:59:17 pm »

That would suck...to be honest...It seems fun but at Megacon it was sooo crowded that we waited 1 hour for our badges....

Invader spleen · « **Reply #79 on:** March 19, 2008, 08:00:35 pm »

Yikes. That's a long time... I waited about an hour to get mine last year. It was rally cold out but I was so excited I sisn't care. XD Plus my dad made coffee and gave us donuts.

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #80 on:** March 19, 2008, 08:04:35 pm »

Kcon 06, I waited 3 hours in line... uwaa

Invader spleen · « **Reply #81 on:** March 19, 2008, 08:05:40 pm »

My older sister went to that. She said in line for the cosplay contest everyone started shouting (eventually) "We want pie!" XD

Sugarlat · « **Reply #82 on:** March 19, 2008, 08:06:34 pm »

o.O I didn't go cause I missed it. I found out there was on the night before!!!

Kotoumi · « **Reply #83 on:** March 19, 2008, 08:14:37 pm »

Getting a badge would be one of the best birthday presents ever.

...Especially considering I'll be on an airplane for half the day. ;-;
(I'm 17 on Monday!)

Sugarlat · « **Reply #84 on:** March 19, 2008, 08:21:30 pm »

Happy [Early] birthday!

Nanao_chan · « **Reply #85 on:** March 20, 2008, 10:20:55 am »

I found out last year that the best way to get in with no problem is to always pre-register and haul yourself to the con hotel the night before and pick up your badge rather than wait in line the next morning. I can't wait for our badges to be mailed out, concidering I've been waiting for about 4 months now >.<

Invader spleen · « **Reply #86 on:** March 20, 2008, 07:55:54 pm »

Yeah. I really hope I can get a hotel room!!! XD But I dunno if I can. lol The line was interesting... watching cosplayers try to waste time is interesting.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #87 on:** March 21, 2008, 08:41:14 am »

Quote from: Invader spleen on March 20, 2008, 07:55:54 pm

Yeah. I really hope I can get a hotel room!!! XD But I dunno if I can. lol The line was interesting... watching cosplayers try to waste time is interesting.

You should look into booking a room now, as they go unbelievably quick. I had to be certain I had the type of room I wanted for the time I wanted, so I booked like two months ago. Always good to be on the safe side.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #88 on:** March 21, 2008, 04:45:43 pm »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on March 21, 2008, 08:41:14 am

Quote from: Invader spleen on March 20, 2008, 07:55:54 pm
Yeah. I really hope I can get a hotel room!!! XD But I dunno if I can. lol The line was interesting... watching cosplayers try to waste time is interesting.

You should look into booking a room now, as they go unbelievably quick. I had to be certain I had the type of room I wanted for the time I wanted, so I booked like two months ago. Always good to be on the safe side.

Alas I have no money. XP I shall talk to my siblings about it though! I don't care if it's at the actual hotel. lol

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #89 on:** March 22, 2008, 01:59:00 pm »

Quote from: Invader spleen on March 21, 2008, 04:45:43 pm

Quote from: EveofAbyss on March 21, 2008, 08:41:14 am
Quote from: Invader spleen on March 20, 2008, 07:55:54 pm
Yeah. I really hope I can get a hotel room!!! XD But I dunno if I can. lol The line was interesting... watching cosplayers try to waste time is interesting.

You should look into booking a room now, as they go unbelievably quick. I had to be certain I had the type of room I wanted for the time I wanted, so I booked like two months ago. Always good to be on the safe side.
Alas I have no money. XP I shall talk to my siblings about it though! I don't care if it's at the actual hotel. lol

That's just it, you don't need the mone ywhen you book it, you only need money when you arrive at the hotel during the con. All you need is someone with a credit card (or yours if you have one) to book a room. No money required.

Syd-chan · « **Reply #90 on:** March 22, 2008, 07:51:27 pm »

Quote from: Sugarlat on March 19, 2008, 07:59:17 pm

That would suck...to be honest...It seems fun but at Megacon it was sooo crowded that we waited 1 hour for our badges....

1 hour? That's it? o.0 Wow....I think I had to wait.....4 hours. And that's because we decided to go for one day, last minute, no cosplay.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #91 on:** March 23, 2008, 04:14:37 pm »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on March 22, 2008, 01:59:00 pm

Quote from: Invader spleen on March 21, 2008, 04:45:43 pm
Quote from: EveofAbyss on March 21, 2008, 08:41:14 am
Quote from: Invader spleen on March 20, 2008, 07:55:54 pm
Yeah. I really hope I can get a hotel room!!! XD But I dunno if I can. lol The line was interesting... watching cosplayers try to waste time is interesting.

You should look into booking a room now, as they go unbelievably quick. I had to be certain I had the type of room I wanted for the time I wanted, so I booked like two months ago. Always good to be on the safe side.
Alas I have no money. XP I shall talk to my siblings about it though! I don't care if it's at the actual hotel. lol

That's just it, you don't need the mone ywhen you book it, you only need money when you arrive at the hotel during the con. All you need is someone with a credit card (or yours if you have one) to book a room. No money required.

Ooh, that helps! Thankies!

Nanao_chan · « **Reply #92 on:** March 26, 2008, 12:01:30 am »

When booking your room, make sure to split the cost XP Everyone saves money and has a place to stay ^.^
I booked my two rooms about a month and a half ago, so I'm wondering how many rooms are left at this point.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #93 on:** March 27, 2008, 01:25:29 pm »

I hope there is enough. XP My sister split with 7 people I think once, so it wasn't terribly bad. XD

superjaz · « **Reply #94 on:** March 30, 2008, 09:44:40 pm »

Ii know a great way to get you badge as soon as possible!!!
we have events called envelope stuffing (time place yet to be decided) we get together maybe listen to japanese music in background and stuff envelops, that are sent out to happy otakus everywhere
so keep ears perked for you chance to become a oofficial kumoricon volunteer

Invader spleen · « **Reply #95 on:** March 31, 2008, 04:08:29 pm »

I wish I could but I'm too young. XP

superjaz · « **Reply #96 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:44:46 pm »

Quote from: Invader spleen on March 31, 2008, 04:08:29 pm

I wish I could but I'm too young. XP

as I belive I have said before, no you are not too young so no using that as an excuse

tho unless you mean your parents wouldn't allow to go out by your self

you just can't be staff, and there is a differnce between staff and volunteer, in short:
staff sign up for a particular department and have specific responsibilities
volunteers chip in when they can and where they want to

Sugarlat · « **Reply #97 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:54:19 pm »

Ah, at the meeting they said badges are printing out smoothly! Going great and they should be out soon!

Invader spleen · « **Reply #98 on:** April 01, 2008, 06:15:56 pm »

Quote from: superjaz on March 31, 2008, 10:44:46 pm

Quote from: Invader spleen on March 31, 2008, 04:08:29 pm
I wish I could but I'm too young. XP

as I belive I have said before, no you are not too young so no using that as an excuse
tho unless you mean your parents wouldn't allow to go out by your self

you just can't be staff, and there is a differnce between staff and volunteer, in short:
staff sign up for a particular department and have specific responsibilities
volunteers chip in when they can and where they want to

Yay! I shall look into that! My friends would love doing that with me.

Quote from: Sugarlat on March 31, 2008, 10:54:19 pm

Ah, at the meeting they said badges are printing out smoothly! Going great and they should be out soon!

And even more yay! I told my mom to keep an eye out for them in the mail. :]

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #99 on:** April 02, 2008, 07:44:47 am »

Difference between being staff and being a volunteer is $40.
Trust me, no matter what else you hear about that's the only real difference.

laurifer · « **Reply #100 on:** April 02, 2008, 10:22:21 am »

I've never been to an envelope stuffing. I must go to one this year!

Invader spleen · « **Reply #101 on:** April 02, 2008, 04:51:40 pm »

$40? You have to pay to be staff or your paid to be staff? XD

Trumby · « **Reply #102 on:** April 02, 2008, 06:11:14 pm »

Staff reg is $10.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #103 on:** April 02, 2008, 08:10:27 pm »

Okie. X3

superjaz · « **Reply #104 on:** April 02, 2008, 08:27:29 pm »

Quote from: laurifer on April 02, 2008, 10:22:21 am

I've never been to an envelope stuffing. I must go to one this year!

once the date is set up for one you (and anyone else on my volunteer list)
will be the first to know...but mostly you first, then totemo

Kimiski · « **Reply #105 on:** April 03, 2008, 12:51:17 pm »

So... maybe Im being brain dead and missed it, but when do we get the badges in the mail?

Invader spleen · « **Reply #106 on:** April 03, 2008, 04:11:59 pm »

Quote from: superjaz on April 02, 2008, 08:27:29 pm

Quote from: laurifer on April 02, 2008, 10:22:21 am
I've never been to an envelope stuffing. I must go to one this year!

once the date is set up for one you (and anyone else on my volunteer list)
will be the first to know...but mostly you first, then totemo

Let me know too!

Mei Long · « **Reply #107 on:** April 09, 2008, 12:38:34 pm »

Quote from: kimiski on April 03, 2008, 12:51:17 pm

So... maybe Im being brain dead and missed it, but when do we get the badges in the mail?

I'd like to know as well. ^^ Espicially since I got an email some months ago that I accidently put I was a one year old. e_e;; (Instead of 1989 I put that I was born in 2007, how'd I make that mistake??? X_X; ) So I'm anxious to know that it was fixed. ^^;;

Invader spleen · « **Reply #108 on:** April 09, 2008, 05:01:32 pm »

I hope we get them soon... I've been thinking 'Any week now!' for quite some time.

laurifer · « **Reply #109 on:** April 09, 2008, 08:39:36 pm »

Quote from: superjaz on April 02, 2008, 08:27:29 pm

Quote from: laurifer on April 02, 2008, 10:22:21 am
I've never been to an envelope stuffing. I must go to one this year!

once the date is set up for one you (and anyone else on my volunteer list)
will be the first to know...but mostly you first, then totemo

Yay thank youuuu jaz :3

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #110 on:** April 09, 2008, 09:23:30 pm »

And I'll be here lurking as well, snamming info from people.

...I'll be lurking....

dakiro · « **Reply #111 on:** April 10, 2008, 01:53:42 am »

Quote from: Mei Long on April 09, 2008, 12:38:34 pm

Quote from: kimiski on April 03, 2008, 12:51:17 pm
So... maybe Im being brain dead and missed it, but when do we get the badges in the mail?

I'd like to know as well. ^^ Espicially since I got an email some months ago that I accidently put I was a one year old. e_e;; (Instead of 1989 I put that I was born in 2007, how'd I make that mistake??? X_X; ) So I'm anxious to know that it was fixed. ^^;;

i did the same thing xD

Nanao_chan · « **Reply #112 on:** April 11, 2008, 10:30:19 pm »

I recieved word today from the man-in-charge... here's what he told me:

"Sorry for the delay. We are going to be putting them all in the mail following the weekend after next."

According to what he said, I'm thinking they will be sent out by April 26th... or something to that effect. That means we should all start getting our badges around the 1st or so, depending on where everyone lives. This is great news!!!!

Mei Long · « **Reply #113 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:33:09 pm »

@ dakiro
No way! That is insane. Yet I feel better knowing I'm not alone. =P

Anyway, that is great news Nanao_chan! I look forward to getting our badges in the mail. Thank you!!! ^_^

goatchild · « **Reply #114 on:** April 13, 2008, 12:51:50 pm »

So will that just be the first batch of badges? Just wondering, cuz some of my friends ordered them in November and some did it a few weeks ago, so just wondering who all will be getting their badges in the next few weeks. ^^

Syd-chan · « **Reply #115 on:** April 13, 2008, 01:33:08 pm »

Quote from: goatchild on April 13, 2008, 12:51:50 pm

So will that just be the first batch of badges? Just wondering, cuz some of my friends ordered them in November and some did it a few weeks ago, so just wondering who all will be getting their badges in the next few weeks. ^^

Yeah, I ordered mine...Oh, maybe....Two months ago? During the second stage of pre-reg.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #116 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:33:15 pm »

Yaaay!! Can't wait!

Nanao_chan · « **Reply #117 on:** April 14, 2008, 09:11:16 am »

I'm thinking its just gonna be Tier 1 that will be getting their badges first (Don't quote me on that because he didn't give specifics.) But those who registered in Tier 2 should recieve them after the first round is complete. So hopefully we don't have to wait much longer! :-)

Invader spleen · « **Reply #118 on:** April 14, 2008, 04:18:43 pm »

Who is in tier one? Is there a way to know which you in before hand?

VampireFangs103 · « **Reply #119 on:** April 14, 2008, 05:18:21 pm »

I ordered mine at Uwajimaya a few weeks after the convention. lol

Nanao_chan · « **Reply #120 on:** April 16, 2008, 12:39:24 pm »

Those whose registered from after the con until dec 31st are tier 1.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #121 on:** April 16, 2008, 04:02:59 pm »

Okay! Thanks!

CardCaptorConnor-EX · « **Reply #122 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:49:00 pm »

Horray~!
I am so excited to see my badge!
I bet it will be very pretty~~

Sugarlat · « **Reply #123 on:** April 16, 2008, 09:34:13 pm »

Quote from: Invader spleen on April 14, 2008, 04:18:43 pm

Who is in tier one? Is there a way to know which you in before hand?

The meetings is one way to get information >>
Or talk directly to someone that is in the staff.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #124 on:** April 17, 2008, 04:03:20 pm »

Quote from: Sugarlat on April 16, 2008, 09:34:13 pm

Quote from: Invader spleen on April 14, 2008, 04:18:43 pm
Who is in tier one? Is there a way to know which you in before hand?
The meetings is one way to get information >>
Or talk directly to someone that is in the staff.

Which works! *thumbs up* I'd love to go to the meetings if I ever can. : ) I think I'll try to go to the next one.

superjaz · « **Reply #125 on:** April 20, 2008, 08:23:28 pm »

Quote from: Nanao_chan on April 11, 2008, 10:30:19 pm

I recieved word today from the man-in-charge

okay this is why I waited to check with the con chair before posting to make sure it was okay and to avoid spreading mis-information
here is the reason for the delay of tier 1 badges

for the badges to get sent we need to have an envelope stuffing, we have been trying to set one up but finding space to hold the event and day and time havent been going well since other events have taken precedence, such as sakura con, sakura festival, and the staff retreat that is occuring next weekend and just dealing with everyones differnt schedules.

So please bear with us as we figure it all out and set up a stuffing, and I will update as I am able to.
And know this, if you show up for the stuffing, once aranged, you should be able to get your badge imediatly as long as you fall with in the tier.
Feel free to PM me with any question I will do my best to get the right answers

laurifer · « **Reply #126 on:** April 20, 2008, 08:39:23 pm »

Quote from: superjaz on April 20, 2008, 08:23:28 pm

Quote from: Nanao_chan on April 11, 2008, 10:30:19 pm
I recieved word today from the man-in-charge
okay this is why I waited to check with the con chair before posting to make sure it was okay and to avoid spreading mis-information
here is the reason for the delay of tier 1 badges

for the badges to get sent we need to have an envelope stuffing, we have been trying to set one up but finding space to hold the event and day and time havent been going well since other events have taken precedence, such as sakura con, sakura festival, and the staff retreat that is occuring next weekend and just dealing with everyones differnt schedules.

So please bear with us as we figure it all out and set up a stuffing, and I will update as I am able to.
And know this, if you show up for the stuffing, once aranged, you should be able to get your badge imediatly as long as you fall with in the tier.
Feel free to PM me with any question I will do my best to get the right answers

Which tier will the envelope stuffing be for?

superjaz · « **Reply #127 on:** April 20, 2008, 09:28:40 pm »

first

Invader spleen · « **Reply #128 on:** April 20, 2008, 09:32:29 pm »

Count me in on Envelope stuffing! All I need to know is when and where, and I can probably go. :]

Kimiski · « **Reply #129 on:** April 20, 2008, 09:44:36 pm »

I'd like to help if it takes place somewhere I can get a ride too.

harukenshin · « **Reply #130 on:** April 20, 2008, 09:49:10 pm »

i'll help i just need to know where and when..........

-Kenshin/ichigo

Mirithespazz · « **Reply #131 on:** April 21, 2008, 09:16:09 am »

i'm up for helping with stuffing as well

Desu-the-sinner · « **Reply #132 on:** April 21, 2008, 05:42:37 pm »

I got in last saturday at the Sakura Festival. I fill the paper but I don't have my badge.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #133 on:** April 23, 2008, 10:21:35 pm »

I could help with Evelope stuffing.
If someone I know is going, I'll go with them.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #134 on:** April 23, 2008, 10:22:53 pm »

I can probably rally about... two other people besides me, maybe even 3... Yay help. : )

Mr_Phelps · « **Reply #135 on:** April 28, 2008, 07:13:22 pm »

Tier One is IN THE MAIL!!!

Tier Two should be in the mail by next week!

The early Tier Three badges will be following Tier Two soon.

If you were Tier One and do not get your badge by the beginning of next week, let us know and we can make sure your badge was mailed.

Thanks for your patience and we look forward to seeing you all Labor Day weekend!

Invader spleen · « **Reply #136 on:** April 28, 2008, 07:16:30 pm »

: D I win!!!

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #137 on:** April 28, 2008, 07:58:00 pm »

Yay, badge no. 2!

Himeno · « **Reply #138 on:** April 29, 2008, 01:22:54 am »

Why are you sending out badges in the mail? Every convention I’ve been to or heard about that sent out pre reg badges in the mail turned into a big disaster for registration. Just the time and manpower requirements before the convention for a start, not to mention the problems on the day with everyone who lost, forgot, never got, damaged etc their badge.
It's not like it saves any time either because anyone with a mailed out badge still has to line up anyway to 'check in' and collect any program book and/or show bag.

Rainfeather · « **Reply #139 on:** April 29, 2008, 04:14:13 am »

@Himeno - That's why they have the option of picking either to have it mailed to them, or picking it up at the con. I honestly prefer to have mine on hand, and so do other people. In the last three years I've attended, they've always sent it out via mail, or able to pick it up at the con.

Can't wait to get my own badge, and see what the number is. I honestly hope it's 17, that's my favorite number. XD

dakiro · « **Reply #140 on:** April 29, 2008, 04:57:27 pm »

weeee got me badge

excuse the bad webcam quality

superjaz · « **Reply #141 on:** April 29, 2008, 06:07:05 pm »

Quote from: Himeno on April 29, 2008, 01:22:54 am

Why are you sending out badges in the mail? Every convention I’ve been to or heard about that sent out pre reg badges in the mail turned into a big disaster for registration. Just the time and manpower requirements before the convention for a start, not to mention the problems on the day with everyone who lost, forgot, never got, damaged etc their badge.
It's not like it saves any time either because anyone with a mailed out badge still has to line up anyway to 'check in' and collect any program book and/or show bag.

it does save quite a bit of time our lines moved really quickly this last year, and we sent out our badges last year and it wasnt a problem

did the badges sent out include the people who registerd at con?

Kotoumi · « **Reply #142 on:** April 29, 2008, 06:08:16 pm »

Got my badge today, too~

It's so cute. owo

edit -
And it came almost in May...which is when Ariadne should come home...OwO! <3
(Ariadne is a ball-jointed doll I ordered on the first of March - thanks to the Chinese New Year backup, the place I ordered from didn't get her until just now, and then they have to paint her face and pack everything else I ordered with her. Couple more weeks, and hopefully Customs won't do anything stupid and hold it up. [She's coming from China])
tl;dr: May will be the best month ever.
</ramble>

Mirithespazz · « **Reply #143 on:** April 29, 2008, 07:40:23 pm »

sweet! got the badge today!

Kimiski · « **Reply #144 on:** April 29, 2008, 07:42:33 pm »

Woot! Got mine!
Someone post what the underage badge looks like! :O

Mr_Phelps · « **Reply #145 on:** April 29, 2008, 07:44:25 pm »

At con badges would have been counted in the Tier One group, so yes, they should also be arriving. Tier 2 will go out hopefully by the beginning of next week.

VampireFangs103 · « **Reply #146 on:** April 29, 2008, 08:47:41 pm »

Got my badge too. ^^ I was so excited. lol.

Quick random question. What's the signifigance of the different badges? I mean, why do some look different than others? Just random thought tugging at my mind. lol

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #147 on:** April 29, 2008, 10:01:17 pm »

Okay, I know this really doesn't matter in the least, but I am curious what (if anything) numbers reflect? At first I was under the impression that they reflected registration "order", if you will, the earlier you registered the lower the number was, and so on. But it looks like it may be something else. So, I am just a curious guy posting a curious question. ^_^ That is all.

goatchild · « **Reply #148 on:** April 29, 2008, 10:06:23 pm »

Quote from: VampireFangs103 on April 29, 2008, 08:47:41 pm

Got my badge too. ^^ I was so excited. lol.

Quick random question. What's the signifigance of the different badges? I mean, why do some look different than others? Just random thought tugging at my mind. lol

I think the different badges are for the different age groups, so it's easier to tell who's a minor and who's not. I could be wrong, though. >>

Invader spleen · « **Reply #149 on:** April 29, 2008, 10:35:41 pm »

Quote from: goatchild on April 29, 2008, 10:06:23 pm

Quote from: VampireFangs103 on April 29, 2008, 08:47:41 pm
Got my badge too. ^^ I was so excited. lol.

Quick random question. What's the signifigance of the different badges? I mean, why do some look different than others? Just random thought tugging at my mind. lol

I think the different badges are for the different age groups, so it's easier to tell who's a minor and who's not. I could be wrong, though. >>

Yeah, then you can easily see who is alone when they aren't supposed to be, and who can go into adult panels without asking to see if it's right. : P

laurifer · « **Reply #150 on:** April 29, 2008, 10:45:39 pm »

Quote from: Invader spleen on April 29, 2008, 10:35:41 pm

Quote from: goatchild on April 29, 2008, 10:06:23 pm
Quote from: VampireFangs103 on April 29, 2008, 08:47:41 pm
Got my badge too. ^^ I was so excited. lol.

Quick random question. What's the signifigance of the different badges? I mean, why do some look different than others? Just random thought tugging at my mind. lol

I think the different badges are for the different age groups, so it's easier to tell who's a minor and who's not. I could be wrong, though. >>
Yeah, then you can easily see who is alone when they aren't supposed to be, and who can go into adult panels without asking to see if it's right. : P

Or to check out who you can legally hit on. JUST KIDDING XD

Himeno · « **Reply #151 on:** April 30, 2008, 02:23:30 am »

*blinks* Are those "real" names I see on those badges in addtion to the 'badge' name?

I hope not, my so called 'legal' name makes me somewhat depressed. $:-\$

dakiro · « **Reply #152 on:** April 30, 2008, 03:23:40 am »

yes those are real names

Trumby · « **Reply #153 on:** April 30, 2008, 06:59:53 am »

Quote from: Himeno on April 30, 2008, 02:23:30 am

*blinks* Are those "real" names I see on those badges in addtion to the 'badge' name?

I hope not, my so called 'legal' name makes me somewhat depressed. $:-\$

Real names are on a lot of con badges, but yes your real name will be on it.

Regarding the differences in badges: We'll have differently colored badges for 12 and under (red I believe), 13-17 is yellow, 18+ is blue. Staff, guests, exhibitors, and the like also have different badges.

Not a clue how the number factors into our badges but most of the time it is in registration order.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #154 on:** April 30, 2008, 07:22:10 am »

Quote from: Trumby on April 30, 2008, 06:59:53 am

Quote from: Himeno on April 30, 2008, 02:23:30 am
*blinks* Are those "real" names I see on those badges in addtion to the 'badge' name?

I hope not, my so called 'legal' name makes me somewhat depressed. $:-\$
Real names are on a lot of con badges, but yes your real name will be on it.

Regarding the differences in badges: We'll have differently colored badges for 12 and under (red I believe), 13-17 is yellow, 18+ is blue. Staff, guests, exhibitors, and the like also have different badges.

Not a clue how the number factors into our badges but most of the time it is in registration order.

Yeah, that's what I figured, but Kahlan and I were the second and third to register, but our numbers are in the 200's. Odd, heh

goatchild · « **Reply #155 on:** April 30, 2008, 11:13:10 am »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on April 30, 2008, 07:22:10 am

Quote from: Trumby on April 30, 2008, 06:59:53 am
Quote from: Himeno on April 30, 2008, 02:23:30 am
*blinks* Are those "real" names I see on those badges in addtion to the 'badge' name?

I hope not, my so called 'legal' name makes me somewhat depressed. $:-\$
Real names are on a lot of con badges, but yes your real name will be on it.

Regarding the differences in badges: We'll have differently colored badges for 12 and under (red I believe), 13-17 is yellow, 18+ is blue. Staff, guests, exhibitors, and the like also have different badges.

Not a clue how the number factors into our badges but most of the time it is in registration order.

Yeah, that's what I figured, but Kahlan and I were the second and third to register, but our numbers are in the 200's. Odd, heh

Perhaps it's the order in which they were printed? Cuz mine is 57, and I registered sometime in November I think. XD

Rathany · « **Reply #156 on:** April 30, 2008, 02:44:21 pm »

Quote from: Himeno on April 29, 2008, 01:22:54 am

Why are you sending out badges in the mail? Every convention I’ve been to or heard about that sent out pre reg badges in the mail turned into a big disaster for registration. Just the time and manpower requirements before the convention for a start, not to mention the problems on the day with everyone who lost, forgot, never got, damaged etc their badge.
It's not like it saves any time either because anyone with a mailed out badge still has to line up anyway to 'check in' and collect any program book and/or show bag.

Well, when you hear about it, it's usually becuase something went wrong, not right. One con that does mail outs sent them all out about 10 days before the con. I forget which con.

Anyway, for us it has worked out really well so far.

babysugarbear28 · « **Reply #157 on:** April 30, 2008, 02:59:35 pm »

I thought since I am reg assistant manager I should make a few clarifications

OK So this is the way it is....

Colors are for age grouping, Red -child under age 13, Yellow- Minor under 18, Blue- Adult 18+. The color scheme makes it easy for Yojimbo and other members of staff to identify people who might be out after hours or who need to be with their registered adult. It is a safety issue for younger con goers, not to mention a legality issue for minors out beyond midnight (even staff fall under this rule, underage staff still have to be in their rooms the same time as underage minors) This works far better imo than other con's that use stickers or stamps to identify minors because it is far more visible than stamps/stickers and is something unable to be altered by a congoer (this happened at sakuracon)

Numbers make it far easier to find you guys in the registery system and YES certain numbers like the first 200 or so are for the first people who registered very first and it isn't all in order because we work with two systems, the online system is updated at regular intervals with the one that is on a hard system. So for events like Sakuracon or the Uwa. festivals we have to make space for those people as well as those registering at any given point in time on the online site. So you may not be in exact order, for instance someone who registered online after Sakuracon may have a smaller number than someone who registered at Sakuracon.

Also for the person who asked about mailout. Have you been to Sakuracon? The wait time for pre-registration the night before the con starts is insane and I would rather go through our check in than theirs. I love sakuracon but reg is insane and I do believe that they may end up taking a leaf out of our book. By sending out hard copy badges with people's names and badge names (nicknames) this gives congoer's more incentive to buy early not to mention it makes check in a great deal easier. By doing this a person simply walks up with their badge and identification and gets checked into the system in a timely manner (less than fifteen minutes last year, a far cry from the two+ hours in line at sak) and they are given con issued swag and other identifying material that shows you've been let into the convention. For those who choose willcall, it takes a bit longer to find the badge and get everything altogether (Trust me I worked willcall last year). Besides this prevents us from having to do the icky paper badges which can be easily copied, and it also keeps families/groups together because if you've got a kid with a diferent last name eg. Swift and another who's last name is say Alder, then they can remain in the same line instead of having to break apart to get their badges and it just over all takes far less time to deal with.

ALSO Please anybody that takes a picture of their badges, please do so by taking an angled picture if you are going to put it up on the web. I generally don't mind the pictures but it is a thing that must be done because the big bosses say so. <3

Anyway <3 I hope you all get your badges in good time. Take care all I hope to see you all soon.

BSB28
Assistant Reg. Manager
<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

Himeno · « **Reply #158 on:** April 30, 2008, 03:28:10 pm »

Quote from: babysugarbear28 on April 30, 2008, 02:59:35 pm

Also for the person who asked about mailout. Have you been to Sakuracon? The wait time for pre-registration the night before the con starts is insane and I would rather go through our check in than theirs.

I was there in 2005. It took me all of 20 mins to get my badge. Have you been to Otakon? They process about 12,000 people through the pre reg pick up night in under 3 hours.

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I love sakuracon but reg is insane

Then they have problems in reg and need to fix them. (I am on staff for two conventions, I have a good idea about these things)

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By sending out hard copy badges with people's names and badge names (nicknames) this gives congoer's more incentive to buy early not to mention it makes check in a great deal easier.

While increasing total req manpower and time requirements and also adding many potential problems should mail get lost or not get collected by the right person or should the person forget, lose or damage their badge.

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Real names are on a lot of con badges, but yes your real name will be on it.

I haven't seen it on that many, and most of those that I have seen it is not in a large visible position on the badge.
In that case, I hope you don’t mind seeing black marker all over that depression causing name.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #159 on:** April 30, 2008, 03:35:45 pm »

Quote from: Himeno on April 30, 2008, 03:28:10 pm

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Real names are on a lot of con badges, but yes your real name will be on it.
I haven't seen it on that many, and most of those that I have seen it is not in a large visible position on the badge.
In that case, I hope you don’t mind seeing black marker all over that depression causing name.

I'm sure the real name is of some importance, otherwise it wouldn't be on there. So, instead of permanently marking over the name, I'd suggest just slipping a piece of paper in front of the name inside the lanyard-thing. May prove better in the long-run.

Hawkeye · « **Reply #160 on:** April 30, 2008, 04:36:17 pm »

That is precisely correct. It makes a yojimbo's job easier to detect who can and cannot go into a panel room. I would also like to mention that we may require government issue identification (it's not set in stone yet) to get into an age-restricted panel or event (18 and over) to prevent badge-swapping for those attendees who are underage and try to sneak in. Also, if you are escorting a red-badge attendee, just a reminder that you cannot leave your child outside in the hallway while you attend the event, as red-badge attendees must stay with their guardians at all times.

babysugarbear28 · « **Reply #161 on:** April 30, 2008, 05:42:37 pm »

Quote from: Himeno on April 30, 2008, 03:28:10 pm

Quote from: babysugarbear28 on April 30, 2008, 02:59:35 pm
Also for the person who asked about mailout. Have you been to Sakuracon? The wait time for pre-registration the night before the con starts is insane and I would rather go through our check in than theirs.
I was there in 2005. It took me all of 20 mins to get my badge. Have you been to Otakon? They process about 12,000 people through the pre reg pick up night in under 3 hours.
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I love sakuracon but reg is insane
Then they have problems in reg and need to fix them. (I am on staff for two conventions, I have a good idea about these things)
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By sending out hard copy badges with people's names and badge names (nicknames) this gives congoer's more incentive to buy early not to mention it makes check in a great deal easier.
While increasing total req manpower and time requirements and also adding many potential problems should mail get lost or not get collected by the right person or should the person forget, lose or damage their badge.

Quote
Real names are on a lot of con badges, but yes your real name will be on it.
I haven't seen it on that many, and most of those that I have seen it is not in a large visible position on the badge.
In that case, I hope you don’t mind seeing black marker all over that depression causing name.

oky dokey.... I am glad Otakon has the man power do achieve such a feat, but as I have a limited number of staff and a limited amount of space at the convention itself processing pre-reg at our level is still far faster when we mailout badges. Last year as far as I know the longest wait in pre-reg was 45 min and that was because the congoers got into line 45 minutes before we opened pre-reg. As for the rest of the time it only took about five minutes or so to get through the line and fully processed.

Like I said though, Sakuracon is actually considering doing some of the things that Kumoricon does to make reg go alot quicker.

Manpower during the convention year is not a problem, during the convention itself it really is. People get really worn out if you throw a large load on them all at once but since there is a good at least 9 months in which we have time to do mailouts and what not its really not that bad. Volunteers do an awesome job when it comes to stuffing envelopes and my dedicated superior has put a good amount of time into printing out all the envelopes and badges.

Lost/Damaged/Forgotten badges aren't that hard to replace and for a small fee can be done in a relatively short amount of time. I am not entirely sure what the exact price of the fee is but that is why we always have the option to pick your badge up at the convention itself.

As for the black marker over your name on your badge. I wouldn't suggest it, chances are your badge might be taken away if we can't read your name. It is a safety issue for one, if something were to happen to you it makes it a great deal harder to find you in the system without your name, which means it takes longer to get your emergency contact number and what not. Also because we do use gov't issued id's for those over the age of 18 to verify who you are it might be advisable to have your name visible.

I don't know if you can get away with having a piece of paper covering your name but that is probably your best bet at this point.

Can't wait to see you all at the con <3
BSB28

superjaz · « **Reply #162 on:** April 30, 2008, 06:12:18 pm »

eccoing baby suger and hawkeye

At kumoricon the safety of our attendees the the most important aspect of the con.
and having names on the cards make it just plain easyer to find people when we need to, like in the case of a lost child or family emergency

and once again we mailed out badges last year no problem infact people who had them got into last years mini con 5$ cheaper for having it

and yes people lose things but as badge are an important piece of ID they should be taken care of and put in a safe place until the convention. Look at oregon drivers licences they come in the mail no problem and somehow people manager not to lose them

i should know cuz i was the first person to lose one of the new kumoricon badges, badge #7, within 3 hours of reciving it, luckly i found it, it fell into a math book and i almost sold it back to the school with the ID in it ...almost

Invader spleen · « **Reply #163 on:** April 30, 2008, 10:15:34 pm »

My sister and I got ours yesterday. It's happy stuff. : D

Sugarlat · « **Reply #164 on:** April 30, 2008, 10:56:21 pm »

o.O I haven't gotten mine yet T_T when were they sent out?

dakiro · « **Reply #165 on:** May 01, 2008, 12:26:33 am »

over the weekend i think they said but depends where live it mite take longer to get to you. thats snail mail for you

Himeno · « **Reply #166 on:** May 01, 2008, 01:03:33 am »

Quote from: babysugarbear28 on April 30, 2008, 05:42:37 pm

It is a safety issue for one, if something were to happen to you it makes it a great deal harder to find you in the system without your name, which means it takes longer to get your emergency contact number and what not. Also because we do use gov't issued id's for those over the age of 18 to verify who you are it might be advisable to have your name visible.

I'm 25.
Any ‘emergency contact’ I might provide wouldn’t be able to do anything anyway. You’d have to dial 0011 61 (2) 625* **** to contact them anyway. Even then, they’d be off on their own trip and you wouldn’t be able to reach them. If anything were to happen to me, you’d end up having to call an ambulance and let my travel insurance deal with it. (I live in UTC+10, 17 hours ahead of PST)

Hawkeye · « **Reply #167 on:** May 01, 2008, 01:36:36 am »

Quote from: Himeno on May 01, 2008, 01:03:33 am

Quote from: babysugarbear28 on April 30, 2008, 05:42:37 pm
It is a safety issue for one, if something were to happen to you it makes it a great deal harder to find you in the system without your name, which means it takes longer to get your emergency contact number and what not. Also because we do use gov't issued id's for those over the age of 18 to verify who you are it might be advisable to have your name visible.
I'm 25.
Any ‘emergency contact’ I might provide wouldn’t be able to do anything anyway. You’d have to dial 0011 61 (2) 625* **** to contact them anyway. Even then, they’d be off on their own trip and you wouldn’t be able to reach them. If anything were to happen to me, you’d end up having to call an ambulance and let my travel insurance deal with it. (I live in UTC+10, 17 hours ahead of PST)

Obviously your situation is unique, however, if you have anyone within the US that can be a valid emergency contact that would help us greatly. Since you're traveling overseas, make sure you have your passport with you though, as I had mentioned for age-restricted events we will likely need government-issued identification with birthdate on it for entrance.

BlackjackGabbiani · « **Reply #168 on:** May 01, 2008, 03:19:43 am »

So I got mine today but my name's misspelled. What can be done about this?

babysugarbear28 · « **Reply #169 on:** May 01, 2008, 01:40:56 pm »

please send me a pm with your name and badge number and I will pass the info along to the man with the printer. ^_^ We can see what we can do about getting it printed correctly. Are you by chance going to Kumoricon Lite or the Uwajimaya Fest. on the 10th or the 17th? If you are we could possibly get you a faster printout if you bring your badge and Photo ID to one of those events. Like I said pm me and let me know so we can get you a badge with correct information.

BSB28 <3

superjaz · « **Reply #170 on:** May 01, 2008, 03:40:53 pm »

Quote from: BlackjackGabbiani on May 01, 2008, 03:19:43 am

So I got mine today but my name's misspelled. What can be done about this?

hee hee it happens, it happend to me before we should start a club!!!

BlackjackGabbiani · « **Reply #171 on:** May 01, 2008, 04:11:14 pm »

Quote from: babysugarbear28 on May 01, 2008, 01:40:56 pm

Are you by chance going to Kumoricon Lite or the Uwajimaya Fest. on the 10th or the 17th?

10th possibly, but I'll be at Otafest on the 17th.

babysugarbear28 · « **Reply #172 on:** May 01, 2008, 04:15:05 pm »

Quote from: BlackjackGabbiani on May 01, 2008, 04:11:14 pm

Quote from: babysugarbear28 on May 01, 2008, 01:40:56 pm
Are you by chance going to Kumoricon Lite or the Uwajimaya Fest. on the 10th or the 17th?

10th possibly, but I'll be at Otafest on the 17th.

Try hard to get with us on the the 10th and we will get you a new badge printed out, just make sure you bring your ID and the misprinted badge. ^_^ Sorry for the inconvenience!

BSB28

Syd-chan · « **Reply #173 on:** May 01, 2008, 06:49:34 pm »

Quote from: kimiski on April 29, 2008, 07:42:33 pm

Woot! Got mine!
Someone post what the underage badge looks like! :O

I will! XD Once I get mine. I think it'll be yellow....

Sugarlat · « **Reply #174 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:09:07 pm »

I just got mine, It's green, I'll post it up soon, I was stupid and had my name printed on it twice XD

Invader spleen · « **Reply #175 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:18:37 pm »

Quote from: Sugarlat on May 02, 2008, 09:09:07 pm

I just got mine, It's green, I'll post it up soon, I was stupid and had my name printed on it twice XD

How do you manage that? 0.o

Sugarlat · « **Reply #176 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:19:27 pm »

Uh the part where it said put name twice i actually put it twice XD

Invader spleen · « **Reply #177 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:21:39 pm »

lol, that's really special. Is it all in one line, too? XP

Sugarlat · « **Reply #178 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:27:28 pm »

No i think there was two...I donno that was like Christmas time when I sent it!

Sugarlat · « **Reply #179 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:31:15 pm »

Now here's my superly awesome minor age mistake due to me!

Invader spleen · « **Reply #180 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:32:14 pm »

That's when I sent mine... and 2 months later I started getting paranoid cause I wasn't sure if who mailed it remembered to put a stamp on it.0.0 I was scared. And yeahh, that makes sense. Lol, Now you can't go into adult panels, huh?

Sugarlat · « **Reply #181 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:34:25 pm »

...Uh I assume so? My friend and I were freaking out also because we didn't get our for a couple of months. He was all like "Did you get yours yet?" And I was like. "No did you get yours?" "No." Almost like every week...It was horrible. But this is my first Kumoricon and Badge so I'm bretty excited~!

Invader spleen · « **Reply #182 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:36:01 pm »

It's my first pre-reg. I went last year. Your gonna have fun!!! : D And I was worried about the badge too, cause eventually they put a list of pre-reg up and I wanted to see it but it wasn't there. It's also gonna be my first cosplay. :]

Sugarlat · « **Reply #183 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:39:20 pm »

Not mine, I cosplayed as Kikyo for Megacon like 2 years ago in Florida...some dude in a sailor moon cosplay asked me for a hug because he thought i was hot o.O

Invader spleen · « **Reply #184 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:42:39 pm »

*cough* creepy... I fee like I'm stalking you! XD Sorry. I just have nothing else to do but post. Anyway, I'm going as Kari from KH2 And I hear not a lot of people don't like her as much, so I'm safe.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #185 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:46:16 pm »

True another option is wearing a banana suit with shades and a plastic machine gun...but at Kumoricon a lot of people wanted to take a picture of him...INCLUDING ME XD

Invader spleen · « **Reply #186 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:47:34 pm »

Then there were the tetris blocks, and pacman! : O

Sugarlat · « **Reply #187 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:48:29 pm »

o.O were so off topic XD I tend to do that often

Invader spleen · « **Reply #188 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:50:19 pm »

(Me too, heehee) So we get the lanyards and stuff at the con, right?

Sugarlat · « **Reply #189 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:52:21 pm »

I donno, I kinda wanna poke a hole through mine and stick a lanyard through it now XD

laurifer · « **Reply #190 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:52:54 pm »

Quote from: Invader spleen on May 02, 2008, 09:50:19 pm

(Me too, heehee) So we get the lanyards and stuff at the con, right?

Yup! When you check in you get your lanyard and swag bag

Sugarlat · « **Reply #191 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:55:48 pm »

Look it's Lauri-chan!
Good, I don't have to poke a whole though it then XD
I think it was the same for Mega-con.

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #192 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:57:05 pm »

Quote from: laurifer on May 02, 2008, 09:52:54 pm

Quote from: Invader spleen on May 02, 2008, 09:50:19 pm
(Me too, heehee) So we get the lanyards and stuff at the con, right?

Yup! When you check in you get your lanyard and swag bag

Yup we helped handing 'em out last year.

laurifer · « **Reply #193 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:57:40 pm »

Quote from: totemo_oishii on May 02, 2008, 09:57:05 pm

Yup we helped handing 'em out last year.

We should do it again~

Sugarlat · « **Reply #194 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:58:36 pm »

It's Tote-chan also XD
I wanna help too! It sounds fun!

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #195 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:59:01 pm »

Quote from: laurifer on May 02, 2008, 09:57:40 pm

Quote from: totemo_oishii on May 02, 2008, 09:57:05 pm

Yup we helped handing 'em out last year.

We should do it again~

Yeah, especially since we're staying in the hotel this year.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #196 on:** May 02, 2008, 09:59:57 pm »

Quote from: totemo_oishii on May 02, 2008, 09:57:05 pm

Quote from: laurifer on May 02, 2008, 09:52:54 pm
Quote from: Invader spleen on May 02, 2008, 09:50:19 pm
(Me too, heehee) So we get the lanyards and stuff at the con, right?

Yup! When you check in you get your lanyard and swag bag

Yup we helped handing 'em out last year.

Yeah! It would be fun to help. : P And that's good to know, now I won't have to think about finding some things on my own.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #197 on:** May 02, 2008, 10:01:26 pm »

o.O not far! I'm car pooling with Jacob so we'll be going back and forth!
XD It sucks not to be able to drive!

Invader spleen · « **Reply #198 on:** May 02, 2008, 10:07:42 pm »

My dad is cool, so he is driving. He'll take us whenever we like- unless we just get a hotel room.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #199 on:** May 02, 2008, 10:30:56 pm »

(Sugarlat, I had no clue there was a 6 message limit so um, either one is good for me and I'm signed onto both. I sent you an AIM.)

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