Author Topic: Otakon 2011 - once more, with feeling! (Read 85298 times)

Edible · « **Reply #330 on:** July 22, 2011, 11:19:17 PM »

I should point out that last year's Mahjongg panel was completely full and it was really early, so I wouldn't count on it being empty. I'd worry more about you actually being able to make it.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #331 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:45:42 AM »

Yeah, Script Fairy's not confident we'll make it either.

I just sent the note to Bruce. We're pulling and hoping for a time we can make. If nothing opens up, then my preemptive apologies to everyone that was looking forward to it.

Edible · « **Reply #332 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:46:33 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 23, 2011, 01:45:42 AM

Yeah, Script Fairy's not confident we'll make it either.

I just sent the note to Bruce. We're pulling and hoping for a time we can make. If nothing opens up, then my preemptive apologies to everyone that was looking forward to it.

Situation is bullshit IMO. No need to apologize.

triangles · « **Reply #333 on:** July 23, 2011, 03:54:40 AM »

NOTE: THE ENTIRE DAY HAPPENED SINCE DRAFTING THIS REPLY

I don't think in theory that timeslot is as much of a problem as people fear - I've done a Friday 9am panel once and it was to capacity, and it was something academic sounding. Keep in mind that NOTHING ELSE is going on - no Dealers Room, Art Alley, guests, video games... it's only fan panels and some anime showings so you actually have *less* competition for relative newbies who want something to do right after getting in. It also may have come down to room size - you guys got the 2nd largest panel room that also hosts a number of guest events, which get first dibs on the schedule.

I dunno, as someone who has worked in panels/programming/etc at cons unless you put on your application OH HEY WILL NOT PHYSICALLY BE IN BALTIMORE FOR 9AM FRIDAY and still got that slot, I hope nobody makes a huge fuss at the con staffers for this :ohdear:

***AFTER READING WHAT I MISSED***

I was going to suggest option C) keep the slot but Dropbox any digital materials you can and see if you can find substitute panelists for any remaining spots up front so at least it runs in a somewhat familiar format. While there probably will be a panel dropout between now and con o'clock, odds are it'll be in the room with a little-to-way less capacity you'd have at the original slot. But guess I missed the suggestion boat on that :V

Momiji · « **Reply #334 on:** July 23, 2011, 05:40:56 AM »

Quote from: triangles on July 23, 2011, 03:54:40 AM

I dunno, as someone who has worked in panels/programming/etc at cons unless you put on your application OH HEY WILL NOT PHYSICALLY BE IN BALTIMORE FOR 9AM FRIDAY and still got that slot, I hope nobody makes a huge fuss at the con staffers for this :ohdear:

IMO, I still think they dropped the ball big-time on Kilga and Co. over this, especially considering how the other cons have treated their panels (especially like the holycraphugepanel at AB). Pretty inexcusable.

Ryuu · « **Reply #335 on:** July 23, 2011, 11:49:34 PM »

man my wig is so frizzy and I can't find my comb anywhereeeeeee

Raymoo · « **Reply #336 on:** July 24, 2011, 12:08:18 AM »

Quote from: Ryuu on July 23, 2011, 11:49:34 PM

man my wig is so frizzy and I can't find my comb anywhereeeeeee

Wait...how are you supposed to fix this? Wash+comb? cus I have the same problem. I heard about something like detanglizer/etc but I have no idea what to do.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #337 on:** July 24, 2011, 02:41:21 AM »

I had actually been considering leaving it there and just getting up at ass o'clock Friday morning so most, if not all, of us could be ready for 9. People commenting on full 9 AM panels did not go unnoticed, nor did the room size, and it also occurred to me that Friday 9 AM would be a useful vehicle for advertising the photoshoots (anyone who was the AB Toohoo events saw for themselves the gigantic leap in population from the Friday shoot to the Saturday shoot). But really, I didn't want to force that sort of early wake-up time on anyone.

We'll see what happens. The room we had last year was the smallest panel room they have IIRC, second-smallest at best. We have a decent shot at getting a bigger room than last year just by sheer chance, which is more important to me than keeping a death grip on Panel 6.

Ryuu · « **Reply #338 on:** July 27, 2011, 04:00:13 AM »

leaving in like ten minutes

see you all at the con <3

Momiji · « **Reply #339 on:** July 27, 2011, 04:09:21 AM »

SEE YOU HERE RYUU!!!!!!

Edible · « **Reply #340 on:** July 27, 2011, 12:57:49 PM »

Eff yeah, one more day (kind of).

triangles · « **Reply #341 on:** July 27, 2011, 01:07:16 PM »

Ohsnap it is true I leave tomorrow

Looking at the full schedule looks like most everything I want to do doesn't conflict huzzah! Shinkai signing overlaps a bit with Nobuo Uematsu so I'm hoping that will be in my favor so I can bolt in time to be with all the Madokas for that premiere.

Ahhhh so excited for this con!

Mushroom · « **Reply #342 on:** July 27, 2011, 06:28:25 PM »

This morning I was panicking that all of a sudden I don't have a ride to the convention for Friday... but I'm glad that that problem is all solved now and I am able to make the most of all three days of Otakon.

A few days ago I finished my whole Nue cosplay... Thanks a whole bunch to my friend (who unfortunately can't go as Shou this year because her cosplay will not come in on time so shes going as Phoebe from Pokemon)

1 month has now become 1 day until Otakon... wow.

Momiji · « **Reply #343 on:** July 28, 2011, 04:17:50 AM »

Okay, just to reiterate. The panel is currently canceled, so I guess we can use the photoshoots as a surrogate meetup. The photoshoots are still as they were:

Friday 9PM, Indoor Fountains (far east side of the BCC)
Saturday 3PM, 3rd Floor Outdoor Terrace (outside the cafe, east side of the BCC)

triangles · « **Reply #344 on:** July 28, 2011, 07:19:35 AM »

I was about to ask if there was any news on the panel, but I assume at this point if no one else dropped it's a no-go

Were there any other common events people were eyeballing? I'm set on Madoka premiere and Shinkai stuffs if anyone wants to band together.

Zakenna · « **Reply #345 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:52:18 AM »

Quote from: triangles on July 28, 2011, 07:19:35 AM

I was about to ask if there was any news on the panel, but I assume at this point if no one else dropped it's a no-go

Were there any other common events people were eyeballing? I'm set on Madoka premiere and Shinkai stuffs if anyone wants to band together.

yeah I'm pretty set on the Shinkai autograph, panel and the premiere. the Shinkai Q&A panel is at the same time as the saturday Touhou shoot though... As for Madoka I'm probably going to hop in near the end to catch Episode 3 (THE BEST EPISODE) and the Q&A session. I think the Madoka photoshoot supposed to happen after too.

triangles · « **Reply #346 on:** July 28, 2011, 12:56:31 PM »

Yeah after the Madoka premiere/panel there's a shoot, so I'm going to do the World's Fastest Costume Change to do that and then Touhous at 9pm :derp: (and am I nuts for thinking of wearing Meiling first Friday, switch to Mami for Madokatimes, then change again?)

MJP tells me there's a promotion if you buy 5cm/sec from the Bandai table first 100 people get a Shinkai autograph token, anyone else hear this? We don't own that movie yet so we're doing that :V

Yucari · « **Reply #347 on:** July 28, 2011, 01:41:18 PM »

I have a private photoshoot set up for Friday at 5 for me and my Momi... other than that I think I might go watch Kamen Rider V3 on Friday, and Utena on Saturday.

Menorah Jams, Pham · « **Reply #348 on:** July 28, 2011, 02:07:56 PM »

Who wants to make me feel less like a pathetic loser and more like a BRO AMONG BROS by going to the K-On concert and/or moe panel with me? ;_;

Momiji · « **Reply #349 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:48:11 PM »

- Check in the hotel at 4:30am
- Get to the hotel at 8:00am
- Crash for 3 hours

YEAAAAHHHHH

Jana · « **Reply #350 on:** July 28, 2011, 07:22:26 PM »

wait momi i didn't know you were here already you should have told meeeeeee

i'm so lonely right now ;-;

So i stood in the heat for 2 hours, except that the line was only for pre-reg, so I have to stand outside tomorrow. On the plus side, the hotel room has free wifi!

Quote from: Meiling's Juicy Ponytail on July 28, 2011, 02:07:56 PM

Who wants to make me feel less like a pathetic loser and more like a BRO AMONG BROS by going to the K-On concert and/or moe panel with me? ;_;

I'll consider it, depending on the time!

Reddyne · « **Reply #351 on:** July 28, 2011, 07:36:08 PM »

Slow day at work, so postan's safe for now.

20 more minutes and I'm free. After that, it's the 100m dash to the car then the 400m run to the T station after a short trip. After an 7 hour ~~nap to make up for all the sleep I should've gotten instead of goofing off~~ train ride, I get to step in the car of a strange older man in a place I've never been to before.

Oh bother. This year's preparation for Otakon has had more trouble surrounding it than I care to mention.

Ryuu · « **Reply #352 on:** July 28, 2011, 07:41:18 PM »

On way to hotel right now and then shower and prereg lineup. SO EXCITED

Yucari · « **Reply #353 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:51:11 PM »

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE

Panel's BACK ON.
11:30-12:30, Panel 2, Sunday.

Hope to see you there~

Momiji · « **Reply #354 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:53:54 PM »

Been running around collecting everyone, and only got a 3 hour nap in the hotel room this morning. So tired. =.=

Also, looks like I'll be Momi-ing it up three days. Kind've a stretch but oh well.

Yucari · « **Reply #355 on:** July 28, 2011, 11:08:32 PM »

Triangles and her crew are in the room NEXT DOOR TO MINE out of pure coincidence.
This hallway is now Touhou alley.

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #356 on:** July 28, 2011, 11:14:29 PM »

Hey! Jana and MJP and triangles are RIGHT NEXT TO...

* UncertainKitten sees the post above her

OHHHHHHHHHHHHh...

Grimarg · « **Reply #357 on:** July 29, 2011, 12:51:32 AM »

Aw man, I wish I could be there, but, you know, I live in the other side of the world...

Ryuu · « **Reply #358 on:** July 29, 2011, 01:32:37 AM »

I'll be herp derping tomorrow and sat as mokou so if you see me before the photoshoot, say hi ' 3'

helvetica · « **Reply #359 on:** July 29, 2011, 03:11:04 AM »

I totally got in to my hotel around 1pm and slept until like 6, was totally burned out. I didn't do much except go out to eat at Cali Tortilla and pick up my brother's badge.

My hotel is in the middle of nowhere and it sucks, I'm all the way up by Mercy hospital and it has to be at least a 10-15 block walk to the con. It's nowhere near the light rail or any other transit options.

At least the room is nice and I'm not paying for it :V