Pocket guide download - KumoriCon Schedule 2008

[mizushimo]

I don't mean to be a nag, but where is Kumori-Con's schedule? We're got 18 days until august 30th and I can only find mentions of its nonexistence in some mid-July forum posts.

The reason I'm pestering you about this is because my friend and I are planning to drive to portland for two of three days of the Con. If certain events, like the AMV contest, take place on Saturday, then my friend might have to take time out from work (she normally works Saturday).
 
If the complete schedule isn't ready yet, could you at least post a rough outline?

Pocket guide download:

http://www.kumoricon.org/files/kumoricon2008pocketguide.pdf

[nikkiolie]

I think this is something that everyone is waiting on. Unfortunately from what I hear it isn't done yet v.v

[vampirek_yaoi]

You will just have to wait. It's not ready yet, and they are trying there best to finish it. We the Yojimbo got a sample one to work with are shifts, but I'm afraid I can't post/share that, because it's not allowed. So the only thing I can tell you is have patience, and wait like everyone else.

[TomtheFanboy]

Yes, everyone is very eager to get ahold of the finished draft. I expect the we might see one Thursday or Friday, but I don't plan on worrying over it until the meeting on Saturday.

We'll probably all be given access to it there.

[Syd-chan]

I saw one somewhere. It looked pretty accurate to what I thought it would be. I mean, it was this year's and everything, but someone might have just slapped a '8' sticker over the '7'.

[nikkiolie]

YAY for getting the schedule out soon ^_^

[Jamiche]

The schedule is pretty much complete (there are always some last minute tweaks), and has been sent to the printer.  It should be posted on the website sometime this week, as soon as the web staff can get to it, but please keep in mind that these last couple of weeks are crunch time for us and people are doing what they can.

The AMV contest will be Saturday, with another showing Monday morning.  Cosplay will be Sunday.

[Negima]

If it helps, usually the main big events happen on the first and second day (Saturday and Sunday).

[TomtheFanboy]

Here's a schedule.
http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=6135.0

[xRIxKUx]

18 days.... Lolx...

[Antares]

One of the cons I go to (now in it's ninth year) only has the sched. printed on pieces of paper that are available each morning (i.e. Friday sched. is available Friday when you get there!) so I feel happy that we even have a pocket guide! (FYI said con also did not have con books available until the second day - woah. Makes us look like pros! Wait - we are pros!  )

[EveofAbyss]

Well, I can wait, heh. I have never seen the schedule ahead of time before, so if I don't this year, it won't be anything to throw me off 

I'm all about Friday night planning and schedule highlighting, lol

[Higuma]

Well, I can wait, heh. I have never seen the schedule ahead of time before, so if I don't this year, it won't be anything to throw me off 

I'm all about Friday night planning and schedule highlighting, lol

Same here, it would be cool to see it early but I can wait.

[JeffT]

Pocket guide download:

http://www.kumoricon.org/files/kumoricon2008pocketguide.pdf

Much of the pocket guide info, as well as event blurbs, will be posted in a web-browser viewable format on the main site in the next few days.

[oslapedo]

  YAY! *reads intently*

[EveofAbyss]

Sweet. Thank you! ^_^

[oslapedo]

Is it just me or is there a yaoi/yuri party listed for 18+ only? What about the one for minors? :<

[EveofAbyss]

The ones on the schedule are the traditional yaoi/yuri events. They are 18+ because they are after hours and only  those over 18 are allowed out after curfew, even in conspace. The yaoi/yuri event you all have been planning on here is unofficial and so it probably isn't on the schedule, that is just up to you all to figure out and plan and organize for yourselves. If you want it to be for all ages, though, it's gonna have to be during "all ages hours".

[oslapedo]

Oh my gosh thanks! I feel kinda foolish now xD

[EveofAbyss]

Just one thing I noticed (and it may not even matter, but I thought I'd bring it up anyway). The "bio", if you will, for The Slants is from 2007 when their album had yet to be released. So, it really doesn't make a difference, but I wanted to let you know if you hadn't caught that. ^_^

Oh my gosh thanks! I feel kinda foolish now xD

And no worries! It's fine, it's easy to overlook or misunderstand the situation with so much going on.

[oslapedo]

There really is a lot going on! Autograph sessions during the Host Club Tea Party for instance...!

[EveofAbyss]

Ah, so much awesome! Ninja Nonsense, Akihabara@DEEP viewings! Anime Hunters, The Slants Autograph Session and concert, Cosplay Photography. Saa, I'm already having scheduling conflicts, but oh well, this is gonna be amazing, lol. *happy shimmy dance*

[oslapedo]

I noticed the Ninja Nonsense too! I didn't really understand what Cosplay photography was though x)

And oh my friggin gosh, Kirk Thornton AND Richard Epcar. I love 'em both for their random .hack//G.U. roles. And they voice Jin (from Samurai Champloo) and Batou (from Gits) respectively! The fangirl in me is about to explode!

Also a fangirlish question! Will there be posters or something there that we have them sign, or do we get to bring whatever we want? :3

[EveofAbyss]

I noticed the Ninja Nonsense too! I didn't really understand what Cosplay photography was though x)

And oh my friggin gosh, Kirk Thornton AND Richard Epcar. I love 'em both for their random .hack//G.U. roles. And they voice Jin (from Samurai Champloo) and Batou (from Gits) respectively! The fangirl in me is about to explode!

Also a fangirlish question! Will there be posters or something there that we have them sign, or do we get to bring whatever we want? :3

Yeah, I'm not sure what Cosplay Photography is either, but hey, photography + cosplay, can't be bad! heh

And I'm sure the guys will sign anything you bring. I know when I went to the A-Key Kyo autograph session last year, they had posters and merch that they were selling with them, and then they of course signed it when I bought some. So, if anyone (like The Slants, for example) has their own merch then I'm sure they'd sign that, but I doubt anyone would turn you away if you brought something for them to sign instead.

[oslapedo]

Yay! ^_^ I'm so excited! I wish I had a Tachikoma plushie, I'd so have Richard Epcar sign that! Maybe I'll have Kirk Thornton sign the second volume of Samurai Champloo manga, the one with Jin on the cover. Oh geez I'm so pumped up I can't handle it!!!

[Sugarlat]

SO MANY EVENTS!!!
[/passes out]

[EveofAbyss]

Yay, return of the Polystyrene Prop workshop/panel! I missed it last year for something....don't remember what....but I'm stoked for that one. I am all about making top-notch props and making them durable, and I work with polystyrene immensely, so I'm looking forward to that one.

[oslapedo]

I feel your pain! *passes out also*

[Sugarlat]

I'm going to need to make a schedual...
It's hard when the panels aren't listed like the Ouran tea party plus our other planned events like ice skating and the photoshoots...
This'll be hard to plan...

[oslapedo]

The Ouran Tea Party is listed. It's 9am - 12 pm. And it overlaps the ooey gooeyness of Kirk Thornton and Richard Epcar! I'll have to miss some the the Tea Party for them.

I already made a makeshift schedule  And I'm happy because the DN photoshoot isn't overlapping anything, and we still get to pick a time for the MoHS one! :3

[Sugarlat]

Oh i didn't see that!
I'll have to pull up the photoshoot schedual...

[TomtheFanboy]

Oh noooo..... T_T

The food map got messed up, almost all of the numbers are wrong.....

Compare for yourself.
http://pockyclub.elite-otaku.net/2008_area_full.pdf

The later pages are provided for printing out the locations of the restaurants your want to visit.

[Jamiche]

Is it just me or is there a yaoi/yuri party listed for 18+ only? What about the one for minors? :<

The 18+ Yaoi/Yuri party is the adult panel... the Shounen-ai/Shoujou-ai panel before it is the the one for minors (the one being planned in the yaoi/yuri thread.) Yes, it is a little confusing, but both panels are being run.

Cosplay photography is a panel by a cosplay photographer, talking about how to get good photos of your cosplay.

[EveofAbyss]

Cosplay photography is a panel by a cosplay photographer, talking about how to get good photos of your cosplay.

Okay, that's what I was hoping it was. I could definitely use some pointers on that area.

[nikkiolie]

wait where is this? Is it just going to be on the schedule or is it a topic that I completely missed?

sorry let me clarify, the cosplay photography thingy.

[EveofAbyss]

wait where is this? Is it just going to be on the schedule or is it a topic that I completely missed?

sorry let me clarify, the cosplay photography thingy.

It is on page 14, Saturday afternoon, 1:30pm in Panel 3 room. And yeah, it is on the schedule (which is posted a couple pages back).

[nikkiolie]

wow......I didn't even know the schedule was posted x.x

[EveofAbyss]

heh, it's one of those rare times when staying up too late has its benefits.

[nikkiolie]

ok well I have to wait. I can't open PDF files without buying the program. A window pops up and ask me to buy it or enter the serial number....and i hate that program so much that I don't even want to buy it. So I can wait.

[EveofAbyss]

Hmm, that's weird. What program is it that you have (or don't have, actually)?

[nikkiolie]

adobe...... stupid thing....

[EveofAbyss]

Ah, that stinks. I've had some troubles with adobe also, though I thought the reader was free....I dunno.

But this site has a pdf reader that you can get for free, seems like a pretty decent program. http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader_2/down_reader.htm

[nikkiolie]

I figured out how to get it open. There isn't too much that I really want to see so thats good. I'll work on making a list of them tonight.

[TomtheFanboy]

Reader is free! I help people download it every day! 

http://www.kumoricon.org/files/kumoricon2008pocketguide.pdf
For people who missed it....


Anyway, I am a little cheered up despite the map snafu.

Forum Meet up and Pocky Club both got Panel 1! That means we get the big panel room and the projector! Mwahaha!

[Lin]

Pocket Guide brings me great joy!!!

[oslapedo]

The 18+ Yaoi/Yuri party is the adult panel... the Shounen-ai/Shoujou-ai panel before it is the the one for minors (the one being planned in the yaoi/yuri thread.) Yes, it is a little confusing, but both panels are being run.

Thank you so very much!!! My heart is so full of happiness at the prospect of KCon! 

And w00tness for the forum meet up panel! I'm so excited! Everyone here better go so I can meet all of you! *waves intimidating finger*

[laurifer]

Thank you Tom! So far, there's no schedule conflicts for me. Yay!

[EveofAbyss]

Yep, I'll for sure be at the Forum Meet-Up. The only real scheduling conflict I'm having right now is between The Slants Concert and watching Akihabara@DEEP. What to do...what to do...heh

[oslapedo]

I don't really have any scheduling conflicts of things written on the schedule. But when you add in all the unofficial side stuff... I'll be quite busy

[laurifer]

Yep, I'll for sure be at the Forum Meet-Up. The only real scheduling conflict I'm having right now is between The Slants Concert and watching Akihabara@DEEP. What to do...what to do...heh

If you want I have a DVD with all the eps of Akihabara@DEEP if you wanna go to the Slants Concert lol

[EveofAbyss]

Yep, I'll for sure be at the Forum Meet-Up. The only real scheduling conflict I'm having right now is between The Slants Concert and watching Akihabara@DEEP. What to do...what to do...heh

If you want I have a DVD with all the eps of Akihabara@DEEP if you wanna go to the Slants Concert lol

Really? That's amazing. I have been trying to find that on dvd and got nothing at all, heh. Well, yeah, if I could borrow it or watch it while at the con, I'd appreciate it. ^_^ I can swap you for.....something you like or want to watch heh.

[Lin]

I can't wait to go write up my schedule plan!!!

[laurifer]

Yep, I'll for sure be at the Forum Meet-Up. The only real scheduling conflict I'm having right now is between The Slants Concert and watching Akihabara@DEEP. What to do...what to do...heh

If you want I have a DVD with all the eps of Akihabara@DEEP if you wanna go to the Slants Concert lol

Really? That's amazing. I have been trying to find that on dvd and got nothing at all, heh. Well, yeah, if I could borrow it or watch it while at the con, I'd appreciate it. ^_^ I can swap you for.....something you like or want to watch heh.

I dunno if it's on DVD...my cousin just burned me all the eps haha

[oslapedo]

I can't wait to go write up my schedule plan!!!

I'm doing that when my dad gets home so I can print out the pages and fanatically highlight and schedule everything I want to do

[Lin]

I can't wait to go write up my schedule plan!!!

I'm doing that when my dad gets home so I can print out the pages and fanatically highlight and schedule everything I want to do

Yush!!! I am using my copics for the highlighting!!! It will be very pretty when I am done!!!

[oslapedo]

All I have is colored sharpies xD But I'm determined!

[totemo_oishii]

Yay Tom! thank you~

[Neko_Chan]

I'm so sad! Our panel is 3-5 on Sunday... most people are in line trying to get good seats for the cosplay contest by that time, and by the time we clean up and everything if we did get in line, we'd be in the way back and there would be no point is watching anyway. So sad because victoria was gonna be in a skit. ;__;. And we're also not mentioned in the huge list of panels in the front either.

ayyiyi!

[LtCommanderRichie]

Seeing how much time the Cosplay Contest takes up, and how little the Zipper Crusaders have finished... I don't know if I can do that anymore. But at least now I can plan just what the heck I want to do on all the days!

[TomtheFanboy]

I think I figured out what happened. the 2008_area file has a ton of stuff on it. When I sent in the data had been working with a file that just showed food and a file that showed food and coffee and groceries. I might not have sent him the matching set.

This is to fix the food map!
1 Stanford bar and grill (fancy sit down place).
2 Quiznos and a cafe
3 Lloyd Ceneter food court (see 33)
4 BJ's Pizza and Brewery
5 J's Cafe (coffee and stuff)
6 Red Robin: 11am -11pm, Denny's: 24 hours, 0.3 miles
7 Safeway, 0.3 miles 6:00AM-1:00AM (Starbucks inside)
8 Village Inn, Sushi Mania
9 Big Town Hero
10 Burger King (drive thru), McDonald's is just south of this square.
11 Burgerville (drive thru)
12 Chinese Food (sit down restaurant)
13 Chipotle (Fast food)
14 KFC, Tacobell (drive thru)
15 Marsee Baking
16 Subway
17 Wendy's
18 Grand Central Bakery and Coffee(corner of 15th and Weidler)
19 McDonald's Starbuck's Coffee (drive thru) is across the street to the North East.
20 Starbuck's coffee (drive thru)
21 Windows (fine dining)
22 Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
23 Bakery
24 Bar
25 Koji's (Japanese Dining)
26 Peet's Coffee
27 Starbucks, Mcmenamin's is upstairs
28-North Pizza Schmizza and Pizzacato
28-East Cafe D'Art
28-South Panda Express, Sushiland, Noodle Company
29 Yuki (japanese dining)
30 Starbucks(probably an error
31 Sukothai (Thai restaurant)
32 Thai Poo (Another Thai Restaurant)

[FizzTheCarbonated]

I'm so sad! Our panel is 3-5 on Sunday... most people are in line trying to get good seats for the cosplay contest by that time, and by the time we clean up and everything if we did get in line, we'd be in the way back and there would be no point is watching anyway. So sad because victoria was gonna be in a skit. ;__;. And we're also not mentioned in the huge list of panels in the front either.

ayyiyi!

Ugh, going against cosplay is never any fun!  My boyfriend and I were thinking about doing walk-ons again this year, but decided against it when we saw the schedule.  "Let's see, maybe if we get out of the pre-meeting really fast, run over to the Richard Epcar Q&A, then get through the costume judging really fast, then go do our panel...  No.  Just...  No."

Good luck with your panel!

[Sugarlat]

I'm having conflicts...
HEY TOM IS IT OKAY IF I LEAVE FOR A BIT DURING THE HOST CLUB IF I'M A HOST!?

[oslapedo]

Omg... I'm so excited to meet Richard Epcar and Kirk Thornton. I wonder what I'll have them sign... *_*

[totemo_oishii]

I'm having conflicts...
HEY TOM IS IT OKAY IF I LEAVE FOR A BIT DURING THE HOST CLUB IF I'M A HOST!?

I was a host last year, and I think it would be fine - however, it might depend on how many hosts and "customers"  there are. It was pretty  chaotic last time @__@ uwaaa

[Neko_Chan]

I'm so sad! Our panel is 3-5 on Sunday... most people are in line trying to get good seats for the cosplay contest by that time, and by the time we clean up and everything if we did get in line, we'd be in the way back and there would be no point is watching anyway. So sad because victoria was gonna be in a skit. ;__;. And we're also not mentioned in the huge list of panels in the front either.

ayyiyi!

Ugh, going against cosplay is never any fun!  My boyfriend and I were thinking about doing walk-ons again this year, but decided against it when we saw the schedule.  "Let's see, maybe if we get out of the pre-meeting really fast, run over to the Richard Epcar Q&A, then get through the costume judging really fast, then go do our panel...  No.  Just...  No."

Good luck with your panel!

Thanks! Good luck with the tea party, I was one of the girls who helped it last year... how tiring. I hope you did better turning people away than I did, it was really hard and frustrating.
In all years past though, its only been 1 hour and even then it seemed to just go on... and on. xD You can only eat for so long! What are you planning to do for two hours if you dont mind me asking lmao

[oslapedo]

Is there anything special we should do to get in? I really want to go for the first little part, before Kirk's QA starts.

[TomtheFanboy]

Mustash is in charge of the Host club! not me!

I think it'll be OK though.

[FizzTheCarbonated]

Thanks! Good luck with the tea party, I was one of the girls who helped it last year... how tiring. I hope you did better turning people away than I did, it was really hard and frustrating.
In all years past though, its only been 1 hour and even then it seemed to just go on... and on. xD You can only eat for so long! What are you planning to do for two hours if you dont mind me asking lmao

Talk about tea?  Haha.  Actually, my boyfriend works at a tea shop so he was going to talk about the teas we're serving, I'm going to have drawings for door prizes and maybe I'll bring some board games.  If people want to leave early, then we'll just have more time to clean up afterwards.

I should come up with some lolita-themed party games.  Name That Brand!  Lolita Jeopardy!  Pin the Cake Hat on the AP Model!  I dunno.  I throw tea parties at my house and they always seem to last for more than two hours, so it seemed like a good time limit to me.  *shrugs*

[Kimiski]

I'm so sad! Our panel is 3-5 on Sunday... most people are in line trying to get good seats for the cosplay contest by that time, and by the time we clean up and everything if we did get in line, we'd be in the way back and there would be no point is watching anyway. So sad because victoria was gonna be in a skit. ;__;. And we're also not mentioned in the huge list of panels in the front either.

ayyiyi!

Ugh, going against cosplay is never any fun!  My boyfriend and I were thinking about doing walk-ons again this year, but decided against it when we saw the schedule.  "Let's see, maybe if we get out of the pre-meeting really fast, run over to the Richard Epcar Q&A, then get through the costume judging really fast, then go do our panel...  No.  Just...  No."

Good luck with your panel!

T__T I know!
My Favorite panel in the whole world (Fangirl/boy panel) I'm going to have to miss cause I'll be in line for the cosplay contest, I always line up when they start doing sound check and all that about 3-4 hours ahead of seating, but I can't bear to bring myself to only wait till there's 1 hour before it to go and line up.

I can't wait for the host party this year! I'm getting in line early for that as well

[TomtheFanboy]

Again, a repost....
http://www.kumoricon.org/files/kumoricon2008pocketguide.pdf
For people who missed it....

The post where I correct the map


I'm still scheming as to how I can do a skit and still bail out of the contest a half hour from the end, I gotta film the Foglios radio show.

[nikkiolie]

I wont be able to go to the host party ;_;

The Naruto photo shoot is at 9 am and by the time it's over the party will be at full capacity. It's ok I guess. I am going to try to BE a host at Sakuracon.

[Sugarlat]

I'm going to the Naruto photoshoot but since I'm also going to be a host at the tea party 15 minutes of my time will only be sacrificed for the photoshoot.
I mean what's Naruto without sai? XD
I might skip a bit and go to how to wear a kimono or skip it and host the entire time XD
If i go to the kimono thing I'll come back as Hunny in a pink Kumono if I can make one in time DXX

[nikkiolie]

I guess I could do that, but I want to get in on the full photo shoot, plus I bet it will take 15 minutes just to get everything set up and ready to take pictures x.x

[oslapedo]

You actually get a kimono at the make a kimono workshop? That'd be pretty awesome.

[EveofAbyss]

heh, I can't stop looking over this pocket guide, lol. It is so exciting! It is pretty much the best pdf I have opened all year. ^_^

[oslapedo]

I printed it out, and scribbled and doodled all over it

[Lin]

Ack for a second I thought you said you drooled on it! XD But I too did much scribbling!

[nikkiolie]

she could have been so happy that it was out that she really did drool on it O.o

[oslapedo]

Well you'll never know

[LtCommanderRichie]

I really should find a way to get this thing printed so I can go through it with a highlighter and a big purple pen so as to mark everything I want to go to.

Is there a map of the dealer's hall and a list of vendors?

[oslapedo]

I wish. That would have been sooooo convenient, but alas, it doesn't exist within the pocket guide. I hope I don't get lost in the dealer's hall ^_^,,

[LtCommanderRichie]

I got lost last year, at one point. I couldn't find my way out of the farthest-left aisle once I got there.

[oslapedo]

That's quite worrisome for a n00b like myself... Buddy system it is then!

[TomtheFanboy]

There is no map of the Exhibitor's Hall.
Be Brave.

[LtCommanderRichie]

I will have to play Indiana Jones music as I traverse the many stalls in search of wares.

[EveofAbyss]

If I remember right there was a map of vendors last year, right? Is it possible to look at that map/list again? There are a few companies I want to keep tabs on and I always forget their names.

[Satsukicosplayer]

dang now i'm getting scared of the Exhibitor's Hall. the buddy stystem didn't work very well at sakura con.

[oslapedo]

Ahhh! I'm scared now too! But I really want to look at shiny anime merch bargains...

[Higuma]

I will hit up the sake/beer tasting!

[mizushimo]

Thank you so much for getting that schedule out! YAY! *savages printout with highlighter pen*.

[EveofAbyss]

I will hit up the sake/beer tasting!

Yeah, that was one I forgot about. I definitely want to stop by and check that one out.

[nikkiolie]

I sadly can't......I would love too but can't v.v ONE MORE YEAR!

[EveofAbyss]

Ah, well yeah, whenever it is your birthday, we can go out for sake. ^_^

[nikkiolie]

Its June 9th.....so its less than a year away but still kinda far, and it will be in the middle of finals weeks so I'll have to wait.

[EveofAbyss]

Ah, well yeah, after we're both done with finals we can go out for celebratory sake 

But yeah, back on topic, I think the few panels I'm really excited for are J-Rock Revolution, Polystyrene Props, Forum Meet-Up, The Slants Autograph Session, Religion in Anime, and probably some other stuff too, heh.

[Lin]

Anyone willing to go into the Exhibitor's Hall with a ball of twine to map it out?

[Lin]

Hmm about 9 more months till I can drink sake and such! XD XP

[EveofAbyss]

I'm sure the panel will be back next year so hopefully you all won't miss it for too long.

[Lin]

Weeee! Although I will probably still be more of a ramune fan! 

[oslapedo]

Anyone willing to go into the Exhibitor's Hall with a ball of twine to map it out?

I'd surely die if I tried to do that!

[Lin]

Well its either we all get lost in there or someone goes in with a rope tied to them so we can drag them back! XD

[oslapedo]

So we need a human sacrifice... I elect you! ^_^

[Lin]

Noooo!!! I bring glow sticks and Mana Potions don't sacrifice me!!!*huddles in a corner*

[EveofAbyss]

Dont get so intimidated, after a couple visits to the Vendor Hall I am sure you will get a feel for the place. No human sacrifices will be necessary! ^_^

[oslapedo]

Okey dokey then! You get to live another day Lin!

[EveofAbyss]

Not to mention, you'd all probably get daggers stared at you and shouted to death if you actually went dragging a wire, rope or anything into the Vendor Hall, lol. Everyone would be tripping and....it'd be bad, lol.

[Lin]

Okey dokey then! You get to live another day Lin!

Yay!*hops around happily*

[Lin]

Not to mention, you'd all probably get daggers stared at you and shouted to death if you actually went dragging a wire, rope or anything into the Vendor Hall, lol. Everyone would be tripping and....it'd be bad, lol.

True. So if you died we could never be sure if it was a simple case of getting lost or if the other con-goers got rid of you out of annoyance! XD

[nikkiolie]

MUST FIND THAT POTION >_< (not off topic it was in the vendors hall at Sakuracon so I am hoping they have it here)

[Lin]

Want me to bring a spare bottle for you in case they don't have it?

[nikkiolie]

that would be nice ^_^ I am hoping they do have it....I was going to look for it on ebay to show everyone.

[nikkiolie]

woot I found it
http://cgi.ebay.com/FINAL-FANTASY-VII-10TH-ANNIVERSSARY-POTION-ONLY-1-77777_W0QQitemZ350089532241QQihZ022QQcategoryZ348QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Lin]

Ooooh pretty I thought you were speaking of the mana potions!

[nikkiolie]

no its a FFVII potion that I saw at sakuracon last year. It came with a book too and was about $100 but when I went back it was gone v.v

Thats the only thing that I want to buy

[LtCommanderRichie]

So many things to do, so little time.

[EveofAbyss]

no its a FFVII potion that I saw at sakuracon last year. It came with a book too and was about $100 but when I went back it was gone v.v

Thats the only thing that I want to buy

Yeah! That is the one I have had in mind for some time now. I have never seen anything even close to that awesome at Kumoricon, but hopefully they will surprise me this year and have (at least) 2, heh.

[nikkiolie]

I know. 13 days left until pre-reg 14 till the con ^_^

Yes two would be good....if not then I'll get it at Sakuracon

[oslapedo]

Oh you FF fans! The only way I would ever, ever buy FF junk would be if it was Auron junk. He's the beastliest guy in that entire ironic series.

Not to mention, you'd all probably get daggers stared at you and shouted to death if you actually went dragging a wire, rope or anything into the Vendor Hall, lol. Everyone would be tripping and....it'd be bad, lol.

True. So if you died we could never be sure if it was a simple case of getting lost or if the other con-goers got rid of you out of annoyance! XD

That's such a frightening thought! Are first cons always this brutally violent for everyone? XD

[EveofAbyss]

Oh you FF fans! The only way I would ever, ever buy FF junk would be if it was Auron junk. He's the beastliest guy in that entire ironic series.

Not to mention, you'd all probably get daggers stared at you and shouted to death if you actually went dragging a wire, rope or anything into the Vendor Hall, lol. Everyone would be tripping and....it'd be bad, lol.

True. So if you died we could never be sure if it was a simple case of getting lost or if the other con-goers got rid of you out of annoyance! XD

That's such a frightening thought! Are first cons always this brutally violent for everyone? XD

I don't think you'll ever find Auron's junk on the market.....lol 
And yeah, the series is pretty ironic but hey, I don't think I'll ever not dig it.

And no, the cons are not actually that brutal, it is just not advised to make yourself that much of a hindrance in a public venue like that. Realistically, you would not even be let in if the staff noticed you dragging a taut rope or any rope behind you.

But no, you have nothing to fear. The con is an amazing, fun environment, as long as everyone follows the rules and doesn't act.....dumb, lol.

[nikkiolie]

It is very fun but the staff is trying to make it fun for everyone as well. Trying to keep people from getting hurt.

As for the Auron stuff I'm sure there has to be something there.....

[EveofAbyss]

It is very fun but the staff is trying to make it fun for everyone as well. Trying to keep people from getting hurt.

As for the Auron stuff I'm sure there has to be something there.....

Yeah, seriously though, there are the 12" Auron figures usually at several places. But if that's all you're interested in, I'll be sure to hide all of them and make you have to buy some other FF goodies. *evil laughter*

[nikkiolie]

ooooooh I like that plan I want in ^_^

[EveofAbyss]

haha, the Super FF Squad strikes again! 

So I made a list of all the events that I wanted to check out last night, and it looked like Sunday is definitely going to be the most packed day. The three Photo Shoots back to back really fill the day, heh.

[nikkiolie]

I only have two....I was thinking about going to the big weapons photo shoot....Albel's sword is really long maybe that would qualify. >_>

[EveofAbyss]

If you have the time, you should. I'm sure you'd fit just fine.

[nikkiolie]

Well I am going to be going from Naruto to RPG and I'll have to change costumes there....I may only just pull the wig on over my hair because I plan on being Temari for that day

[EveofAbyss]

And it's pretty easy to style your hair like Temari's, right? Just two pigtail/puffs?

[oslapedo]

Pshaw! If you hoard away all of the Auron figures I will simply not buy anything FF I wish that there was more .hack stuff though, we have hardly any merch of the G.U. saga ;_;

[nikkiolie]

I want more Loveless stuff I couldn't find a lot before. I got really simple things. I did find a Ritsuka shirt at Sakuracon though ^_^ and I made a Ritsuka plushie out of a Rukia plushie

[EveofAbyss]

I'd be stoked to find this Zeiram figure I saw last year. I didn't get it last year when I saw it, because I went with a Moi Dix Mois DVD instead. If I saw it this year, I'd probably get it though. Outside of music, there aren't many anime related items I think I'd really be dying to get. My main focus is always music merch and memorabilia. Moi Dix Mois, Juka, Malice Mizer, Nightmare.....lots of good, rare Visual Kei and J-Rock finds.

[oslapedo]

I'll be on the prowl for TMoHS genderbended things, like fanart and doujin. I can't think of much else though, but I am really interested in doujin in general since I've never seen any before :3

Oh! Higurashi stuff would be amazing too ^_^

[nikkiolie]

I am going to be looking for Star Ocean stuff too....I would DIE if I found an Albel figure.

[oslapedo]

No don't die! How could you enjoy it's Albel-y goodness if you were a corpse?!

[nikkiolie]

I guess your right....even if I can't find the merchandise I still have me.

[TomtheFanboy]

This is a thread about the schedule.

I do not want to have to lock it. Seriously guys.
We have a person that reports a thread almost every day.

[oslapedo]

Sorry Tom 

I really do love me some schedule though! I wonder what I'll have Kirk Thornton and Richard Epcar sign... *_*

[Sapphira]

is anyone else a bit upset with the schedule? Those under 18 only get one hour of the dance for the entire con! Also, the Karaoke Audition times don't line up with the time on the rule page, and where is the competition itself on the schedule?

[oslapedo]

Nope! The curfew has been extended to 1am on Saturday and Sunday so we can have more time to dance. So that means we get from 11pm - 1am on Sat, and 10pm - 1 am on Sun (if you include the masquerade). That's 5 hours of dancing! W00t! 

[Jamiche]

The curfew for minors has been extended until 1am for the dance only... so you have 2 hours Saturday, and 1 hour after the Masquerade Ball on Sunday.  I'm not sure what time you are referencing for the auditions, but the contest will be held in Live Events Saturday, 3:30pm.

[shikyo]

Yeaaaa, theirs yaoi panel!!  Man I can't wait!

[EveofAbyss]

So it's looking like Monday is going to be my slow day. I mean, I know the con ends that day, but I really only have three events noted that I need to attend. So I can either wander about for most of the day, or try to focus on taking tons more photos. I'll probably end up doing that last one no matter what else I'm doing, heh.

I'll use that day to try to break my thousand photo limit, lol.

[nikkiolie]

Monday is a slow day for me. Just the chess is all I want to see. I'll check out the dealers room too (if I get a change). I just want them to announce the teams already >_<

[Sapphira]

The curfew for minors has been extended until 1am for the dance only... so you have 2 hours Saturday, and 1 hour after the Masquerade Ball on Sunday.  I'm not sure what time you are referencing for the auditions, but the contest will be held in Live Events Saturday, 3:30pm.

Whoo hoo! That makes me happy! Especially as midnight is really early for me anyways.(I'm noctournal and would be perfectly happy for the con to happen entirely at night!)

Ah.. Okay, I had thought the contest would happen in the Karaoke room.. As for the auditions, apparently I misread the rules.... '^_^ You simplu have to check in a half-hour before they start if you entered before the con..(So, I'll have to be there at 10:30am...)

[Teuvan]

Relatively speaking, Sunday is slower than Monday for me. I mean, there's Cosplay Chess, Closing Ceremonies, and two photoshoots that I'm interested in on Monday. That adds up to around 6-7 hours of activities within half a day. On the other hand, all day Sunday I've only got 10.5 hours, with a much weaker lineup of events, aside from the hentai panel.

[nikkiolie]

Three photo shoots for me Sunday. I'll be done around 1 but still from 9 to 1 I am going to be running around like a crazy person.....I may even have to change costumes in a 30 minute gap x.x

[Neko_Chan]

I'm attending The Slants concert, the Rave, my own Panel (Cute Crafts! Check it out in the Panels board.. </shameless plug>), the wapanese for weaboos for the lulz and maybe the cosplay contest. 

I dont know what I'm going to do the rest of the con! xD i expect walking... lots of walking... and hopefully I'll find cute stuff in the dealers room! I always have extra cash because I think there will be lots of cute things... only to find 8 million naruto or bleach related items.

[Cornstarch]

So did anyone notice looks like things shut down between 2am and 8 am?? Am I looking at it wrong? The dance only goes till 2am too?

[Sapphira]

So did anyone notice looks like things shut down between 2am and 8 am?? Am I looking at it wrong? The dance only goes till 2am too?

I think that may be an attempt to get rabid otaku's to get some sleep.. Some of us go through the entire con on nothing but caffiene..(Not me! Caffiene makes me sick... give me bishies!)

[oslapedo]

Well, that's when the con closes XD

[nikkiolie]

It closed about the same time last year too. Some cons close and others don't ^_^

[Sapphira]

It really is a bit sad that Kcon closes so early though.. Atleast Sakura-con stay open until.. I think it was 4am? And then it opens again at 6am..(Not that I  get to stay the whole time anyways...*grumbles about the under 18 curfew*)

[Cornstarch]

I think that may be an attempt to get rabid otaku's to get some sleep.. Some of us go through the entire con on nothing but caffiene..(Not me! Caffiene makes me sick... give me bishies!)

I still sleep plenty between 4am and 10am. I just think 2 is a little bit early to stop the party I guess. But oh well.

----------------------------------------------------
I really hope no one is planning on doing that. Its EXTREMLY UNHEALTHY

After 18 of not sleeping - your attention span is that of someone who has had a few shots of whiskey.
After 24 hours - your concentration is like that of someone who has drank an entire bottle of whiskey.

Please guys- take care of yourselves and your friends. Make sure your eat and sleep during con.

[nikkiolie]

It really is a bit sad that Kcon closes so early though.. Atleast Sakura-con stay open until.. I think it was 4am? And then it opens again at 6am..(Not that I  get to stay the whole time anyways...*grumbles about the under 18 curfew*)

Sakuracon never closed.....at least they were showing anime all night long so no one was forced out >_>

[Teuvan]

It really is a bit sad that Kcon closes so early though.. Atleast Sakura-con stay open until.. I think it was 4am? And then it opens again at 6am..(Not that I  get to stay the whole time anyways...*grumbles about the under 18 curfew*)

Sakuracon is 24 hours, actually. At the last one, I stayed up all Sunday night at an unofficial panel, till' 8AM (when I had to leave). That said, I would very much support longer Kumoricon hours. So would the makers of "5 Hour Energy Drink."

[xxxchihiroxxx]

least there letting us minors stay up for the raves... i got a friend in myroom this year though so the party wont stop when we have to leave xD likely we will be on my labtop ooying and ahhing untill late into the mourning where we sleep and i push her out of bed and into her cosplay...

[Sapphira]

least there letting us minors stay up for the raves... i got a friend in myroom this year though so the party wont stop when we have to leave xD likely we will be on my labtop ooying and ahhing untill late into the mourning where we sleep and i push her out of bed and into her cosplay...

True... Hah, I have friends in my room aswell. Sadly the laptop my dad's bringing is a piece of junk.. The thing was made in the 1990's I think, and weighs about 20 pounds. You can't really watch videos on it, because it stutters, and pictures take a long time to load.. It'll be decent for forum checks though.

[xxxchihiroxxx]

ah labby was my christmas present 2 years ago.. hes still fairly new and i love him <3 pretty fast and pretty imune to the virsus circling around on the net for some reason o.o

ah well this con will be fun for me... im intendin to buy like 2 cases of ramune at uwaji's before we go and have a party with my friends the first night xD

[nikkiolie]

I'll have my laptop *is staying at home* and i got mine because my other one slipped out of my hands while studying.....and by that I mean I was trying to watch anime and it kept freezing so I threw it at the ground >_> ............

it was old anyway

[xxxchihiroxxx]

I'll have my laptop *is staying at home* and i got mine because my other one slipped out of my hands while studying.....and by that I mean I was trying to watch anime and it kept freezing so I threw it at the ground >_> ............

it was old anyway

god arnt you nice to your electronics? xD

[nikkiolie]

I'm nice to this one ^_^

[xxxchihiroxxx]

till its not great then you will discard it like all the others *sheds a tear* this is what an electronic heart braker looks like people

[nikkiolie]

Yup. I'm sure I'll do the same thing with guys........or girls

[xxxchihiroxxx]

i already do o.~ jk i wish... i aprently am very unatractive to the male sex and i have no clue why O.o

[nikkiolie]

I have had a few guys after me but I am just not interested at the time. I don't want a relationship till after I'm out of school

[xxxchihiroxxx]

smart girl ~_~

gar i gotta wait one more hour till i get to anounce the day count again ;.;

[nikkiolie]

I MADE IT ONTO THE CHESS TEAM! *dances* I am so happy about it now ^_^

[oslapedo]

Oh my gawsh I'm so happy too! The white team will be unbeatable!!!

[xxxchihiroxxx]

god i cant wait to watch it this year xD its going to be hella fun!

[Sapphira]

I'll have my laptop *is staying at home* and i got mine because my other one slipped out of my hands while studying.....and by that I mean I was trying to watch anime and it kept freezing so I threw it at the ground >_> ............

it was old anyway

Staying at home? As in... not coming to the con?!

[xxxchihiroxxx]

no as in not staying in a hotel xD

[Sapphira]

no as in not staying in a hotel xD

ah... lucky... *can't do that as it's a 6 hours drive to Portland..*

[nikkiolie]

no as in every night I will sleep in my own bed. I am SO going to the con. I can't wait. :3 especially now that I know I am on the chess team.

[xxxchihiroxxx]

xD personnaly i am tired of getting up at 5 every mourning and then driving over to the con early in the mourning to get in the line and then leaving early to get home on time

[Sapphira]

xD personnaly i am tired of getting up at 5 every mourning and then driving over to the con early in the mourning to get in the line and then leaving early to get home on time

heh, I'm staying at the Double Tree. My da and I got reservations soon after they posted the codes... I had been watching the hotel page for it.

[xxxchihiroxxx]

i did it before the codes came out actually ; i dont even know if we ever entered the codes O.o i think im just under a regular guest

[nikkiolie]

I am going to try to get up or be at the con by 5 am on Saturday because i wont be able to sleep.

[EveofAbyss]

I am going to try to get up or be at the con by 5 am on Saturday because i wont be able to sleep.

Nice. You can haunt the conspace with all the other insomniacs (I will surely be up, if I even go to sleep at all that night, heh).

[nikkiolie]

I am going to try to go to sleep but we'll see how well that goes over. At least I'll be in my own bed ^_^

[xxxchihiroxxx]

xD ill be up too getting dressed in my mel... well maybe im still deciding the order of my cossplays >.<

i got three... Blue Chocobo, Mel, and Kairi....

and sleep well nikki

[nikkiolie]

I got three too.....maybe two. Not sure. I have Hikaru, Albel, and Temari.
I know I am wearing Temari Saturday and Monday (and till about 10 am Sunday), Albel will be Sunday and maybe Friday (if I don't wear Hikaru)

[Sapphira]

Wait.. HIKARU?! Hikaru-chan! Are you on the Sakura-con forums? If so, I do believe I have been talking to you! *is a future Suzuka*

I have possibly three costumes aswell.
Cure White, Sugar snow fairy, and Summoner Yuna.(Not sure if I'll wear the last one. May just put on a few pieces of my cure white like I did at the Sakura-con.)

[nikkiolie]

.......I have been on the Sakuracon forum under the same name (and its Hikaru Hitachiin from Ouran....just to clarify)

[xxxchihiroxxx]

man i used to go to the sakura forums xD years ago, i was well known for cleaning out the game boards faster than anyone else!

[Sapphira]

.......I have been on the Sakuracon forum under the same name (and its Hikaru Hitachiin from Ouran....just to clarify)

Ah.. well then, I may have to find and glomp you then!*likes the Hitachiin twins.. and Hikaru most of all* I wasn't sure what Hikaru you meant.. for some reason the only one I could think of was Hikaru from Angelic Layer..

[nikkiolie]

Yeah that is why I clarified. I have been talking the most in the ouran topic and star ocean topic ^_^

[xxxchihiroxxx]

wait your wearing your hikaru to the con? i thought that was just goin to be for the car wash

[nikkiolie]

I am wear it to Sakuracon and maybe to pre-reg on Friday. I'll wear the date outfit to pre-reg and I'll have the school outfit done by Sakuracon.

[xxxchihiroxxx]

Ima take a picture with you then cause me loves hikaru >:3

[nikkiolie]

I'll be there on Friday but I think that will be the only day I wear that costume ^_^

[xxxchihiroxxx]

well i will find you, and tackle you, and be like "NIKKI ME NEEDS PICTURE!"

[nikkiolie]

Alright I will be waiting.....maybe scream before you tackle me that way I have some warning.

[Sapphira]

Alright I will be waiting.....maybe scream before you tackle me that way I have some warning.

I suppose I should scream aswell... I should be getting down to the con on Friday..(Currently a problem's come up that puts my con in jeopardy..)
If I manage to see you as Hikaru, I'll probably scream something along the lines of HIKA-CHAN!!!!!

[nikkiolie]

Alright good to know. I am going to be wearing a white vest and red tank with headphones. The hair should be easy to spot plus I am kinda loud >_>

[TomtheFanboy]

You darn spammers!
Get off my general discussion thread!

[kylite]

edited the topic and posted a sticky here so that people can find this with ease.