Excited as hell. It's my first time going to Otakon. :>

is anyone NOT staying at the con hotels? I'm at a hotel about a 8 min cab ride away (totally sucks). I feel like I'll be missing out on room party potential by not staying at the con hotels D=

>>3344537
I'm missing out on costume potential for having a non-con hotel

Where exactly is the meet-up being held?

My shitty cosplay's almost done. I got my suitcase already packed. :3 FUCK YEAH I CAN'T WAIT!
Only disappointing thing is that I can't bring my kids.
Oh well, maybe next year.

>>3344531
Same!

I'm staying at the Sheraton Inner Harbor so I won't be far from the action. Besides, going to random con parties that are not in your own hotel room is great.

Though I'm arriving Friday evening via aeroplane so I'm missing Thursday and most of the panels on Friday.

I'll be riding light rail up on Thursday to pick up badges so I don't have to carry it around on Friday.
not staying at hotel cause I like 15 minutes south.

>>3344567
Seconding.

>>3344567
>>3344570
>>3344618

Ok we're meeting up at the east part of the convention center with the indoor fountains outside the entrance to the vidya game hall around 10:30pm. It's the same place as last year's meetup.

Brotakon 2k10, ya'll.

I'm getting in Thursday, cosplaying Suki, Maya and Firi and it's gonna be fab!

>>3344633
avatar right? I was going to cosplay as her last year, but ran out of time with the armor

this will be my first con. I have no idea what to expect. Im staying at the hampton inn, is that a "con hotel"?

>>3344652
Yup, I was gonna do Kyoshi version, but ran out of time. So I fixed up the things I hated about my old Fire Nation and now hope to get more than just one picture.

I'm hoping to work on Kyoshi Suki after Otakon after I get all moved in. Thinking about making beach outfit too.

I am so looking forward to Saturday's Silent Hill gathering. Y'all have no idea. NO IDEA.

>>3344696
Little Miss Nightmare?

My costumes aren't done and I work every day up until teh con and my apartment is a mess and I didn't even make the mess whyyyyyyyyyyyy

This weekend better be ballin'.

If I go, I'll probably be wearing my blue full body sentai suit.
Y'ALL MOFOS WON'T SEE ME

stayin' at the days inn, not too bad, too many costumes for my own good =__=

I have a few last minutes things left with my Talim costume

My handles won't stay glued to my ONE blade, and I ran out of thread and green material for my shoes, so in the morning after work I'll be running out and getting MORE supplies :[

And I might resew my Luppi costume if I get around to it. ( I get distracted alot hehe)

I finalized my costume order TODAY.
So many last minute issues.
And I'll be finishing my final costume tomorrow sdfajfldasasddff

Still working on my costumes, but everything is mostly under control on that front. Bringing Vanille, white Magnet Rin, and the movie version of Saki Morimi.
Aaaand hopefully signing the lease on my new place tomorrow so I can try to start moving before the con. D: Otherwise, I'm leaving cash with my roommates for a truck and bribe (read: pizza & beer) money and hoping for the best.

>>3344567
Meetup is at the fountain on the bottom floor. Or in that general vicinity.

>>3344718
FFFFFFfffffffffffffffffffffff I know. I've had so many setbacks it's not even funny. I've had 10 hours of sleep in the past 3 days.

>>3344696
YES. The SH gathering looks to be awesome. <3

Where is the CGL gathering? I'll try and see if I can make it. And of course attached is my costume list this year.

>>3344804
>Ukraine is wearing her SH4 outfit to Otakon
>joy is boundless

First time for me too. Gettin there Thursday can't wait. any advice from veterans?
I'm cosplaying as Red from the Pokemon manga

Almost done with my anon cosplay, but you will not see it on Friday's meetup. I'll be cosplaying as Kensuke for the Eva meetup and for the Evageeks panel event I'm attending.

Worse, I have not even packed for the con... good thing I'm leaving early on Friday.

>>3344811
A-Aw...thank you!

Derp, saw someone said where it is. Hope to see all you guys there! I don't know if I'll make any they're at midnight but I might try and make Fri

totally pumped. staying at the hilton this year, air conditioned walkways = score.

>>3344813
if you're picking your badge up thursday you're better off waiting until like 8pm. the lines will be much shorter and you won't be standing in the blazing sun for hours.

I'm so not even close to ready right now. AND I LEAVE TOMORROW NIGHT. So sad.

Look for Waldo!

>>3344835
Hey, the line is the best part sometimes.
Great tales, good cosplay pic opportunites.

>still need to pack
>get supplies
>friend trying his damndest to get me to go rolling for con bait with him
>wearing me down

i'm going by myself, staying at the marriot

is the /cgl/ meetup just for the trip fags

>>3344822
I'll go to the meet-up with you! We'll be in Ace Attorney cosplay then, won't we?

SO CLOSE TO BEING DONE..!

>>3344880

I'm coming to the meetup. I'm going as Izaya.

Where exactly is it though?

PS: staying at the Marriott 3 blocks away.

>>3344897

Oops. Didn't mean to quote that pose. Stupid Droid.

>>3344897
>>3344877

I'm also staying at the Marriot, and trying to figure out if they've taken anything out of my account yet (stupid bank website is down. fuckers.) Anyone know?

Costumes done, first time doing all the work on my own and came out great. Staying at the Sheraton right by the convention.

>>3344880
ffff that's right, we'll be in AA garb. If you're up for it then I'll totally go.

>>3344897
Someone posted that its at the fountain at the bottom floor, so I'm guessing the big indoor one?

I'm staying at the Quality Inn. How is it? My mom told me it's decent for how cheap it is and it's close, but my mom is crazy.

>>3344936
Yeah! I'm sure catw1ngs will join us as well : D

>>3344957
I'm not sure if anyone else would really want to join us on this one. Maybe trickssi but we don't have to worry about banging on the door and waking anyone up this time.

>>3344975
Yeah, she might want to come. And haha oh God I felt so bad about the door banging incident...

>>3344987
Pffft don't, she was asleep like right after she let us back in. Don't worry. And like I said, we don't have that problem this time around.

I'm going and staying in a suite at the Hilton on a government discount.

Fuck, I still gotta pack.

Third Otakon here, TF2ing it up, little bit nervous because I'm not looking forward to running into the tf2chan psychos. OH WELL.

so 10:30PM for the meetup but which day?

>>3344813
Don't leave the Inner Harbor area.

>>3344912
They usually don't charge you till you check out.

I doubt I'll remember to goto the meet up. if you see a drunk guy with a 3ft moon say hi and tell me where the parties are at

This'll be my first Otakon. Anything I should be prepared for? Also...
FUCK YA YOSHIDA BROTHERS

>>3345319
a shit ton of homeless people
lots of expensive food unless you go at least 2/3 blocks away,
huge lines for concerts/autographs,
theres usually a section of "free hug people" feel free to be as rude as possible to them
Rave full of sweaty fat dudes

>>3345385
So regular con stuff + homeless people. Got it.

Once I again let point out the location and time.

This picture shows with the red circle on the lower left hand corner is where we are meeting. The meetup is at 10:30pm on Friday.

>>3345319
Cosplayers, Cosplayers Everywhere...

But seriously, Otakon 2010 is THE largest anime convention on the East Coast. It's worth going to alone for the Cosplay Square.

>>3344880
>>3344804

Oh hiiiii my darlings~ I just finished my "Not So Fast!" panties for the Ace Attorney shoot, ahaha. I wish I'd gotten into SH so I could better enjoy the shoot--I saw some of those photos from the late night derp fest at Ohayo in another thread and lol'd at the memories. I'll try to stop by Ota's SH if I can!

>>3345779
If you do you need to protect us from random drunk ass dudes again ;D

I'm going but at this point I'm so frustrated with my friend that I don't think I'll be able to enjoy it. I swear every since we planned this trip in late may her and her friends have been putting me through so much hell that I can't even begin to go into details.

I'm honestly to the point that I don't even want to go anymore.

/rant

i wish i could go.

>>3345779
o haaaayyy

>>3345808
lol I can't believe I didn't notice them!

>>3345808
>>3345829

You betcha! I'm nothing if not protective of my friends. And this time if I push them over the railing, I'll just blame my character, fufufu. That guy was such a creeper. And don't worry, you weren't supposed to notice. Is mah job.

>>3345824

>ditch your friend

>find awesome people

My gallery from last year's Otakon:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MistahDozo

My other computer has the pictures from the gathering, but it's down right now D:

>>3345846
>>3345829
Its because they were mostly bothering Leesers from what I remember. I was just close enough to hear what was going on.

Apparently there are already people lining up for otakon today.

>>3346552
>Apparently there are already people lining up for otakon today.
>lining up for otakon today
>lining up today
>IT DOESN'T START TILL FRIDAY.
>my face

>>3346561
technically they're probably lining up for pre-reg, which starts tomorrow, not Friday. But still fucking ridiculous. I thought it was bad that I was just arriving in the city early Thursday morning.

>>3346561

I'm assuming their lining up for Thursday pick-up, but it still doesn't make it any less stupid.

>>3346584
Oh, a bit more understandable, but still. WTF.

I had to drop a costume I was working really hard on and looking really forward to wearing because I just don't have enough time to finish without making myself miserable. Feels really bad man, but I also like to sleep and not spend half the weekend in the room finishing shit

>>3346552
Holy crap lining up for pre-reg already? That's insane. I wonder how insane it'll get tomorrow then...

>>3346552

Forgot to mention that some of them are in costumes as well

>>3346680
>in costumes as well

Granted, I'm not even one to cosplay on the actual PRE-REG day.

>>3346632
You know what, I was in your position and I forced myself to finish.

Guess what? I got to the con, I wasn't happy with my rush job - and I got so sick I lasted a few hours there before keeling over. I was there all the way from Canada too, huge waste of money.

Just relax, take a breather and remember it's all for fun - what's the point in spending the money to go if you're sick or barely see the convention? You'll finish it some other time.

>>3346694

ILU anon, I actually feel a lot better knowing you're totally right. <3

>>3346856
Even worse, since I forced myself to finish and didn't enjoy the convention at all - I don't have any pictures or even feel like REWEARING said insanely detailed costume that took forever.

You're doing the right thing, so have fun and don't feel guilty! It's the smart decision in the short and long run!

>>3346680

Also it's about 94 degrees in Baltimore today. So Just imagine standing in line all day and wearing a costume for an event that doesn't 'officially' start til Friday.

>>3344537
I'm staying at one that's about that far away, too. This is my second Otakon. I need to make some friends this year, because none of mine are going.

>>3347479
Dawww, I'll be your friend. I'm always up for making buddies. :3 lol
>captcha: kinder if
>lulz

I had a horrible underwear malfunction or something last year because I ended up with raw inner thighs. Goddamn that sucked.

Will I kill myself if I wear lolita in the pre-reg line?

Meeeeee.

I just finished everything for both of my costumes. Now I just need to pack. >_< God I hate packing.

>>3346561
I believe it. I've never been downtown on the Wednesday before but I have been downtown during the day on Thursday like around 10 am and there is usually already a line formed.

>>3347520

Depends on how many layers you're wearing. Everytime I wait in the pre-reg line it starts out hot and then gets better once the sun goes down...but since they changed pre-reg to last from 3-11 this year, it depends on what time you get there. Baltimore during the summer is pretty grueling but the good news is the weather forecast for this week is pretty nice. A high of ninety all weekend...however we are expecting sparse showers throughout (which I'm okay with, beats the ungodly hot).

But all y'all cosplayers might wanna bring an umbrella =3 Just in case. Wouldn't wanna get your costumes all wet.

I can't find my tabi socks... FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

The website says that airsoft guns aren't allowed, but mine has no battery and no ammo. Do you think I'll be legit to bring it into the con? I feel like my Sheva costume NEEDS it.

Fuck. I have so much shit left to do. I need to get off the internet, I neglected school and work far too much not to finish.

>>3344813
Don't leave the Inner Harbor, and don't walk around alone at night. There aren't many police around at night, which is unusual for a convention. They seem to just be there during the daytime to direct traffic.

>>3348162
No. I had to take out my toy gun last year. It was a toy. Never could have shot anything, and the only moving part was the trigger.

...Strangely, I was dressed in Sheva last year when it happened. Otakon staff are real cocks to Resident Evil cosplayers, by the way, because the faggots who dress up in tactical gear and slap STARS patches on their shirts act like a bunch of assholes around the con and ruin it for the rest of us.

This is my fourth Otakon.

It will also be my last Otakon.

My costume isn't ready, and it doesn't feel like the con is tomorrow. I'm not even excited, because it doesn't feel real. I have to get my ass downstairs and work on this shit, but I can't get myself there mentally because it just seems like I still have weeks and weeks left to work on it.

Someone scream at me to get my ass into gear and start workin. I have to be up in a few hours so I can drive to the con, so this shit has to get done!

>>3348241
Ugh. So not even my TOY gun will be allowed? I don't understand. I mean, the trigger doesn't even move. And it's clearly a toy. I feel like that's incredibly unfair, especially when there will be plenty of other cosplayers with giant weapons that could do more damage than my pitiful plastic gun.

>>3348267
It'll be fine if there are absolutely NO moving parts. I'm not really sure what Otakon's butthurt is over moving parts, but that's the dealbreaker for them. I've also heard stories of people having glued everything down in place so that it couldn't move, and Otakon staff fucking broke the damn gun just to make it move and have it taken out of the con.

I'm using rubber training guns for my costume this year because of it. It's just not worth the headache of dealing with shitty con policies. Sorry, bro, I wish I could give you better news.

>>3348255
Ugh that's how comiccon felt for me this year. And when I got there I STILL wasn't excited, even after staying up and spending the effort to finish my costume.

I think that was my last comiccon too. I guess thats how you know never to go back? lol.

>>3348307

Well, it's going to be my last Otakon because I'm moving to the west coast after I graduate college-- not because I dislike the con or anything. :( I'm actually really going to miss it.

I just think this is some sort of mental block of denial over the fact that I'm probably never going to go to Otakon again. IF I DON'T THINK IT'S REAL, IT'S NOT REAL LALALALALA~~

>>3348162
One more thing, I haven't been in a couple years but I think fake guns at otakon HAVE to have that orange plastic bit on the end. :(

>>3348317
You could just paint the tip, dude.

>>3348316
Well .. have you ever been to any west coast cons? If not, you have a whole bunch of NEW cons to go to! Look at it like that!

This will probably be my last Otakon too. It's just not fun to me anymore. Right now I should be excited, and instead I'm just upset because my costume isn't finished.

>>3348317
>>3348281
>>3348267
>>3348241
>>3348162
Thanks for the heads up. I was thinking of bringing a prop gun for my cosplay, but now I'm not so sure. It's not like it needs it or anything...

>>3348317
>>3348281
>>3348241
Thanks for being awesomely helpful. I'm very upset that my Sheva costume isn't going to be is awesome as it could have been now, but at least I won't have to deal with the douchebaggery of Otakon staff. She was also just my secondary costume. My primary's a bird and a butterfly splicer from Bioshock. If they give me hell over the fake plastic pipe I'm carrying, I'll kill them with it.

tl;dr: Thanks and see you there as a splicer.

>>3348325

No, I never have, and that's true! I'm excited to finally hit AX and SDCC once I get out there. :) But I've met so many wonderful people through Otakon, and Ota is the one time of the year I actually get to hang out with them in person. I'm going to lose that, and it's really kind of depressing to think about.

I should go out with a bang, though, huh? Have a bitchin costume and just fuckin own it. I think I'm ready to fire up the sewing machine now. Thanks, anon!

Is it a bit dorky that I wanna bring Silly Bands to give to people that I meet? lol

>>3348382

DO EEEET! I'll trade you for some dinosaur ones I have =3

Though come to think of it, I might not be wearing them if I'm in costume >.<

I'm going to Otakon friday morning.

I'm staying at the Sharton Inner Harbor hotel.

I don't think I wanna meet any of you. I'm a jelious fatty. Truth be told I wanna meet some of you (the women) But if we aren't going to fuck, I don't really care.

But I mean. I hope you all have a really really good time. I know I will either way.

pic unrelated.

>>3348408
I'm gonna totally rock them in mine. I'll just say Ed's kids gave them to me. lol
I got unicorns, faeries, and miscellaneous ones. My kids stole all the cool ones from my desk. So now, I have like 15 whereas they have about 40 each. I don't have the heart to take them back. lol

Did anybody ever figure out the mystery of who writes the word "awesome" on the otakon ceiling with duc tape every con?

Surely some of you know what i'm talking about and might have info.

>>3348422
wait so you're a jealous fatty who is a lesbian?

>>3348423

You going to the gathering? Depending on what I'm doing at the time I think I might go. Maybe we can do trades =3 I'll just hide them under my gauntlets.

raging so hard right now, i was totally pumped to pack for ota today but i ended up being violently ill all day and not getting out of bed until 9pm. i still have to put the finishing touches on my coat and pack everything before i go to bed since i have class in the morning and am leaving directly after class.... ahahhjdfklkkgj

/praying i'm not sick this weekend

also: the fuck recaptcha? that's not even a goddamn letter.

>>3348439

No i'm a guy. Guys can be fatties too.

I mean, i'm sure you guys are cool and all of that. But i don't tripfag here, thus theres not a point to going to a /cgl/ gathering where EVERYBODY knows each other.

I'm not even going to be in cosplay, I'm going to just enjoy myself.

>>3348432

I DON'T GET IT EITHER.

Pic related. My friend took the picture.

Got Nino's stripes on, the zipper isn't horrible, I'm cleaning up the inside, and I've just realized..

I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH FABRIC FOR THE SHOE COVERS.

AAAAGGHHHHH.

>>3348456

You and I should meet up and do a stake-out at night surveying the roof of the con center to try and catch the guy in the act, maybe get a pic of him and use it as blackmail to get some money off of him.

my bf and i are driving down tomorrow ^_^ anyone coming from ny or nj??

>>3348472
A group of friends and I are coming from PA.

>>3348472
Me and two friends are coming from CT. Close enough to NY imo

>>3348472
Coming from NY, although my friend and I have stopped off in NJ before leaving for the con tomorrow.

>>3348501
Me and some friends are headed down from PA too.

>>3348501
>>3348551

Philadelphia PA fag here. me and a group of friends are driving up friday morning.

I know there're quite a few people coming from Morris County, NJ.

And I know quite a few of you guys waited until after 4pm today to work on your costumes.

>>3348330
Same here. You know its time to move on when the convention is tomorrow and you're not even excited about it.

>>3348571
Yeah we're >>3348551 Philly Phags too, just north actually in the burbs. We're headed down tomorrow afternoon.

>>3348330
>>3348581

Is it just Otakon that isn't fun or is it cons in general?

If its just Otakon please tell me why.

>>3348606

I think it's all the FUCK I'M NOT READY stress? Iunno.

SICK DAMAGE DOT COM CANT WAIT TO CUM TO OTAKON.SEE YALL THERE. <3

polite sage for old stories

>>3348281
oh, yeah, that was a friend of mine. I was told to walk mine to my car on account of the extending stock.

>>3348241
>because the faggots who dress up in tactical gear and slap STARS patches on their shirts act like a bunch of assholes around the con and ruin it for the rest of us.
Well, really, it's not just RE cosplayers, it's anyone who looks vaguely geared up. I know I was behaving myself when I went in 08, and the friends i went with last year kept to themselves.

>>3348612

I get like that sometimes, I think OMG OMG OMG i'm not ready. Once I get settled in i'm fine.

>>3348606
Personally, the crowd's getting younger, and for some reason no one taught them how to behave in a public setting. Everyone thinks it's ok to be obnoxious now.
Oh and /b/ fits in there too somehow I guess?

>>3348664

No I understand. Listen i'm a REALLLLLLLLLL old otaku. I went to anime cons before they were HUGE. I remember only the most fucked up elitist otaku used to go.

But those days are sadly in the past. Its not that I feel like I should grow out of it, its just my hobby has been taken over by tweens.

I know there are a few other neckbeards like me at otakon but we are far and few.

[spoiler]i'm 39[/spoiler]

>>3348241
I'm only 23. Going this year? I never go in costume but I live close and Otakon always gets me excited to see other people who arn't normalfags. It's depressing when so many are rude and ignorant, but still at least they're not normals.

>>3348794
>>I'm only 23.
>>but still at least they're not normals.

>>3348813
What does my age have to do with my abnormality or aversion to average people?

>>3348827
>>my abnormality or aversion to average people?

>>3348834
>:C stop it your hurting my feelings

>>3344957

fuck year I'll join in! Gawd I'm so excited...I really hope I can sleep tonight lol

i better see like, fucking new characters this year

tired of noticing otakon is like 3 years behind when it comes to anime cosplay

>>3348443
Depending on how things go, I might come. I'm so scared/nervous right now! I'm so not gonna sleep tonight. >:3

This is my first anime con. The only other con I've gone to was ECA; East Coast Aflame, which is a christian conference.

This is my first Otakon, and my first convention, but yeah, I'm excited....except...

I only have one costume D:

Will I look awkward and completely out of place if I'm going in a regular shirt and cargos? Except the shirt would probably be anime / internet related...:(

normal bro here
Imma be sopping up all the Grade A pussy, sorry nerds
yeah if you reply to this, its implied that YOU MAD

>>3349076
Then we will be the one-costume-having-first-time-con motherfuckers.

>>3349104
I like the sound of this.

>>3349104
>>3349076

Same here.

I will be going to otabutts and banning anyone who i think deserves to be banned or wants a giant red stamp
i am not expecting much from this otabutts

>>3349235
Just outta curiosity, why aren't you expecting much?

>>3349076
>>3349226
Normal clothes are OK.
I have 0 costumes. I am going to a convention to have fun, and for me wearing costumes has gotten in the way of that.

Mostly packed. Costumes finished. All I need to do is finish packing tomorrow night and get there on Friday!

I can only hope that Otakon will be half of what AX was. My vuvuzela app is ready to go.

>>3349300
people travel that far for a convention? The fuck i'm reading

>>3349235
...Am...am I going crazy or is that first line flashing...?

>>3349314
Nah, it is flashing. I think only mods can do stuff like that. Freaked me out too.

>>3349246
many years of declining interesting things

>>3349310
>implying that I go to conventions for the convention

>>3349300

>vuvuzela

I guess the meet up is the board title now?

What does the red text update mean. "Big plans"? Are we allowed a panel again...?

>>3349318
Whew, thank god. I've been seeing all kinds of weird things today so I'm glad that this one is actually real :'D

>>3349314
>>3349318
oh good, I thought I was going insane...

>>3349323
Where's that DBZ fistbump picture? CAUSE THAT MERITS A BROFIST.

>>3349300
I FUCKING LOVE THAT PICTURE.

>>3349345

>>3349300
>My vuvuzela app is ready to go.

I will kill you myself...

my friend and i made two costumes in two and a half days... derp

>>3349349
Lol! I cannot wait to see everyone at Ota. Make sure to say hey, trips and anons alike - I have a pretty open schedule, so I'm down for hangout time. :D

'Til then, here's another picture that actually does have to do with cosplay but you may not know why.

Alright, I'm done.

I'll be there. I'm really excited too, as I just finished a costume I made all by myself, with no help whatsoever and it turned out pretty snazzy so I can't wait to wear it. Plan is to do mostly FF stuffs as it's all new costumes and Envy so I can scare young children, newbies and the locals. Dunno where I'm staying, my bf has the directions, but nearby.

My main plan is just to run around and take pictures...

Jerseyfag here. No costume, just going to relax and enjoy the con with some good friends.

Staying at the Marriott. What's good for this weekend?

anyone else notice that cgl's title is now about this otakon meet? Lol. Is moot going or something?

I'll be late as Afghan Star doesn't get out until 10:45.

>>3349393
Yeah, I see it too. Something big is going down, trust me. This will be no ordinary /cgl/ meetup.

>>3349636
I agree. I've never seen them do this for any other con.

>>3349076
Dude most people attend cons without dressing up. You don't have to go in cosplay.

>>3349636
WHAT IF I FORGET AND LEAVE MY DICK AT HOME D:

>>3349688
YOU CAN BORROW MINE. I BOUGHT 50 OF THEM OFF OF eBAY.

>>3349700
oh sweet. Are you using all 50 or can a borrow one? I love fresh dicks!

>>3349711
I'm only using 5. I'll lend the other 45 out. Charging rent and everything. Gotta make money somehow

>>3349714
So just how much would it cost me to get a hold of one of your dicks?

>>3349781
Hrm...21.00 for 3 nights. I need parking money.

>>3349658
>>3349636
>>3349393

Oh my God, I'm terrified now o.o

>>3349815
Shush. You're getting Silly Bands outta this meet-up. lol

>>3349820
I want a jelly bracelet. I am a large bearded man, and I expect you to give me one. I will say "thank you sir", then you will know it was me.

I'm a'bringin' mah dicks.

>>3349842
lol seriously? I'll be the fat chick in the no jacket!Hawkeye cosplay.

>>3349853
what's up bro haven't seen you in this neighborhood in a while

>>3349860
He's too busy with Midnight Snacks to ever come around these parts.

But hell yea, glad you're going!

>>3349853
come on me bro

>>3349860
I drift in and out about caring about cosplay, considering I don't often cosplay, myself.
I figured stopping by before Otakon would be wise.

No girls ;_;

>>3349869
is that his radio station? I used to listen to that every week when he'd sticky it in /b/
good times

is the meetup just for the name people that know each other or for like everyone, is it gonna be awkward if i don't already know who people are?

>>3349887
Everyone's invited, I guess.

>>3349887
Don't worry, you don't have to be a tripfag to come. The last meet up was a mix of tripfags and anonymous /cgl/'ers, so please come!

>>3349897
Why are you such a fucking creep?

>>3350148
lol

>>3349887
You don't have to trip, just, y'know.. be social. I don't want another meetup where everyone just stands around. Talk to people!

That goes for all of you!

wasn't planning on stopping by, but I might for sillybracelets...

>>3350617
There are going to be silly bracelets? Maybe I should bring mine.

Chilling in the Marriot lobby right now waiting for them to let us check in. It'll probably be like 6 more hours, Actually, in my group of four, I'm the only one awake. Whatever, better than waiting in line outside if you ask me.

pic related. Here's to hoping they don't see I posted this here. harhar.

Also, I'm super intrigued by these 'big plans'. Anyone got any predictions?

>>3350624
What are you doing there sooo early? Is it busy already?

Since I live in Ellicott City, the con is just a 20 minute drive away and I'm depending on finding parking -somewhere-

Eleventh doctor costume is almost done. It's three separate costumes which is killing me. Both the red and blue sets of his normal outfit, then the episode 1 raggedy doctor. I still need to tatter stuff.

It's my husband wearing it, not me, but it's my project. He's just a good model. (if he didn't go and get his long hair cut two inches shorter than Matt Smith's. Grr)

>>3350627
Nono, not at all. In fact, I think I've seen a grand total of 4 otakon atendees come in, two of which were only using the bathroom. That's just me judging on looks though, so who knows.

The only reason we're here so early is because it's the only time we could catch a bus. The next one would arrive here around 10 tonight. No good.

>>3350637
Okay, good. I'm leaving in like an hour and I was a bit worried.

>>3350640
depending on how long it takes you to get here, they'll probably still be passed out on the couch. If I wasn't so against sleeping in public places, I'd join them. We've been getting some scared looks on the three wig heads we have already. Wait until these people realize they've picked the wrong weekend for a business trip.

>>3350649
scratch that, security found us out. They didn't like the sleeping shenanigans, so now everyone's up.

>>3350658
"how about you let us check into our hotel room then?"

>>3350660
meh, it was a sweet, young security guard. Not his fault that the hotel ... HOLD THAT THOUGHT.

They just let a huge group check in. Going to rage at the concierge now.

So I heard theres a new skyway between a new hotel or something, what part of the con center is it at?

>>3350665
Just in case anyone cares, we got a room. And it's extra excellent because we're close enough to the lobby for free wifi,

>>3344521
God, my hearts racing when reading about Otakon yet i'm not even going and have never gone to a Con before. Shame I live in Wales.

Have a good time guys!

Acen attedees on the road and posting on an iphone.

We're halfway there and psyched.

Lookout for otacon at otakon.

I only slept two hours and it's not even time yet :3c

Ps: I am bringing my dick(s.)

Went to do some last minute shopping and got talking to a guy about his buddy going to Otakon wearing a maid's outfit.
Feels good man.

Also, do I REALLY have to bring a dick? I don't own one. I'll bring some yaoi; that should satisfy the penis need. :3

>>3350884
I've been up 26 hours, that's if you don't include the 5 min. nap I had on the bus.

P.S. Dear Captcha,
"wiseliest" isn't a god damned word.

Anyone have any idea where I can snag a wig cap close to the BCC?

I 'm still comfortably sitting at home doing finishing touches, loling at the people waiting in line outside while there is a big thunderstorm over baltimore right now. 1.5 hours left until they let them in.

I'm heading out later today.

My hotel is waaaay over in towson. It's far but it's way cheaper than anything in the inner harbor even when you account for the cost of parking since I'll have to drive over to the con.

riding the light rail up to the center around 230-3. Getting my passes today. see you faggots there!

>>3351007
This; people have been there since early this morning too. What a bunch of derps.

So is the barcode line gonna be separate from the main line? If so where will it be?

Everybody in this thread - EVERYBODY - better take a fucking shower every night for this or I am going to have to punch all y'all in the face.

OH LOL IT'S THUNDERING OUTSIDE BTW
Everybody best bring they umbrellas

Today is just for picking up your preregistered badge, and honestly that line moves WICKED fast. You'll be in and out in about a half hour.
Joining in on the lulz at the retards standing in line.

Also please do not wear cosplay on the line to actually register tomorrow, you will pass out.

>>3351099
Took one this morning, went outside for a few hours, took one again.
Trust me, I hate stinky motherfuckers as much as you do.

>>3351103
THANK YOU. You don't have to shower like 50 times a day or whatever. Once a night, every night, lots of deodorant, smellin so fresh and so clean.
ALL Y'ALL BEST BE READING THIS SHIT I SWEAR TO GOD
I WILL YELL
"WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT SMELL"
I WILL SHAME YOU
TAKE A FUCKING SHOWER

just checked into the hyatt hotel gettin ready to stand in line for pre reg

>>3351122
seriously you don't have to wait in line for hours and hours, that prereg line moves so fucking fast. just go to the line at 5

>>3351113
AS A FAT FUCK, I SWEAR ON MY FAT ROLLS I WILL FUCKING SMELL LIKE A GODDAMN VANILLA PLANT IS GROWING ON MY HEAD.
I WILL NOT BE SHAMED!
I WILL SMELL GOOD!

I, however, cannot vouch for two people that I'm rooming with...I am unaware of their hygiene habits.

>>3351126
SHAME THEM

captcha history wigwag
hahahaha what

I'm fallin asleep guys! KEEP ME MOTIVATED!
Also, is there really going to be a /cgl/ meetup at the fountains, or are we all getting trolled? That damned >>3351079 has planted doubts.

>captcha says 'resign leaving'....hope this isn't an omen.

I want to know what "We've got big plans for Otakon this year. Stay tuned!" is about.

>>3351193
I dunno, but I'm still going to bring Silly Bands and trade them like a motherfucker with people. That's MY plan. lol

>>3351193
Read at the top of the title of this board in the red text.

That's the big plan.

>>3351232
I was under the impression that there would be something more than the meet-up, but if that's it, HEY! I'M HAPPY.

>>3351237
There has to be something more. It wouldn't say that on every board if it was just the cgl meet.

>>3351246
Hivemind. I was just about to type that. lol

>>3351246
Do you really want the /b/tards to find out about this here? They can enjoy their Justin Bieber music shit.

>>3351261
No, and that's probably why the cgl meet is only posted here. The "We've got big plans for Otakon this year. Stay tuned!" thing is posted on every board. I wouldn't call a cgl meet "big plans" or something that you need to "stay tuned" for, would you?

>>3351335
Same thing like this happened last year where a global announcement was made on all boards about Otakon and nothing happened except for the /cgl/ meetup.

I don't expect moot to be at Otakon this year after he said no more cons in several threads with one archived. Then again, he changed his mind on the Captcha...

are there any good places to change into costume at the con center?

>>3351394

there are changing rooms right inside the Charles St lobby- by the video gaming room.

man, i was up at Lexington Market when that big fucking storm hit. i wasn't planning on being stuck there for so long- my GOD, the panhandlers. it's a really big, really awesome food court, but it's super full of grabby people, so watch yourselves.

i ended up in the prereg line just because i didn't want to go back to my hotel dripping, got my badge SUPER fast. i mean, i got in line at 2:30, and had my badge in hand at 3:15.

I'll be on my way down tomorrow morning, can't wait to go. I'm going to see alot of you there, i'm going to hate every single one of you fags.

But I hope you all have a good time. If I talk to you and you tell me you are from anything related to 4chan. I'm out.

>>3351611
There was no line by the time I got there. Entered the building at 7:10 and was out at 7:12. There was a short line for anyone without a barcode.

GRIGUMESH!

Did anyone get a picture of the "no vuvuzeala" sign? I could post a scan of the one in the book otherwise.

>>3352868
not the best, but hope it helps

BTW, which fountains? The ones outside by the harbor or the ones at the convention floor? :/

>>3352962
convention floor.

>>3352957
Thanks Anon. I've never seen something as ignored as The World Cup have this much impact. Those South Africans are massive trolls.

>>3352957
This is amazing and it made my night.

Urgh.Got pulled over, stuck in traffic, and my friend didn't pre-reg me.
Shit sucks man, BUT FUCK YEAR I'M HERE! WOOT! I looked like hell when I came in. Being stuck in a car for 4 hours will do that to yah.

>>3353247
>4 hours
was stuck for around 12 coming back from canuckistan. start going insane.

I just realized that I left my shoes for Hibari at home...
Back in CT...
Goddamnit.

>>3353262
Damn man. My ride should have only been 2 hours, but shit got crazy. It SUCKED man, SUCKED. :(
Well, welcome to Americana! I hope you enjoy your stay!

>>3353247
>12 hours,
since 5 am this morning.
Don't complain!

>>3353275
forgot my trip there. I went up there to visit some friends in Queensland. I'm flying from now on I think.

hey guys where's the nearest convenience store to the con and is it still open?

Sooo, any pics yet? I don't have a camera and my phone is shitty as hell.

>>3353307
7-11 on Light st. There's also a CVS but it's closed. What do you need? I might be able to help. lol

about a 12 hour ride from atlanta cramped in a small car with 5 other people.... holy shit my ass never hurt so much in my life. Now I am sick cuz my friend who shared a drink with me failed to mention she just got over the flu.... no pre-reg... tomorrow morning will be a .... BLAST. I will try not to spew my acid puke everywhere.

went on a date at the aquarium today and then picked up a badge and food after. finally home and my fucking period starts AND i fucked up my feet really bad (4 blisters, hurt like hell)

.... bandaids and advil, hoooo

Can anyone in this thread help me? I'm sneaking in on Saturday and Sunday (didn't want to pay for 3 days when I could only go 2) and I'm unsure what I'm going to be able to do without a badge besides not being able to get into the dealers room.

>>3353188

>>3353361
Why does anyone actually buy a badge? Borrow a friend's, go to Kinko's. I don't remember the last time I paid for a con.

this is gonna sound bad: anyone have Tums that's staying in the Holiday Inn? I haz heartburn bad :(

>>3351123
I've visited the convention center yesterday and I can tell you pre-reg is a lot better than last year. Not to mention I took some cosplay photos on that day.

Any good places to get breakfast near the Hilton?

I'm not about to pay $14 for some pancakes and sausage.

>>3354037
We get complimentary breakfast over here at the Hampton. I don't know if or how you could manage to find your way inside though. I'm sorry, Anon.

Just got out of the shower, feeling awesome. I have to sew a couple bows at some point tomorrow afternoon, but I'm ready to go and super excited I finally get to relax and just have fun for a few days. See you guys around. I'll be Vanille tomorrow if anyone cares.
>>3351611
I think I need to get your phone number for conventions. It's always hit or miss if we'll run into each other.

>>3353400
this is exactly the time to be dialing down to the front desk

>>3354826
>4 hours ago

>>3354835
maybe they're not dead yet!

I'm up.... who's up... wonder if it's too early to go to the center...

It's way too early. Doors don't open for another few hours.
Just go at 7:30~ is you really want to be early, and take a nap/explore Baltimore.

>>3355156
doors open at 8? Now is too early.
I leave at 7:00 on the 60-90 minute commute to Baltimore from my house.

Still no /con/?

>>3355181
>>3355180
I didn't pre-reg.... I fear the line.

DAMNIIIT LINE

>>3355330
FUCK how big... I haven't left.

>>3355330
pic

In the car and on my way to Otakon. So boooored. Anyone know how big the lines for pre-reg are?

>>3355455
I would say very small.

Besides, I haven't departed from my airport yet. :(

on boltbus to baltimore. This bus is packed with con goers. There's a Phoenix Wright cosplayer in here. See you kids tonight!

really curious about the line! I wont be able to be there till 12:30

Can anyone confirm how long is the wait for the at the door line?

I arrived at the hotel about an hour ago, so I do not know how the line is right now. I will go down to the convention center in the next few minutes.

>>3355549
finally someone helpful

>>3355583
The at the con line is still long. All the way to the point where the end is parallel to the candem yards light rail station.

i'm going to otakon 2011. how much will it cost?

I ate then went in line. 15 min wait man. Feels good, but the Mustang badges were all gone ;_;

Dealers room was/is pretty shit.

con staff this year makes me want to kick a small child down a flight of staris. nobody has any fucking clue what's going on.

had three massive clusterfuck lines in the rave area for dealer's room, autograph and another line that didn't go anywhere except to a dead end where you had to turn around and walk halfway back across the convention center to find the REAL line.

asked a staff member what the line was for, "i dunno maybe some guest i think". jesus christ.

that and the fact that everything opened late today. otakon i am disappoint.

>>3356419
agreed. complete waste of time imo.

Was looking forward to going this year had it not been my wife's birthday on Sunday. Haven't been in 7 years and I really miss the scene.

In the morning I saw the bigass line to get in. I went upstairs and walked in through the skywalk entrance. Good times.

I saw WT Snacks wearing a naruto HAUS shirt.

>>3356666
fukken lol, I came to this thread wondering if anyone posted about seein me, you silly faggots.
ps lolwut naruto????

>>3356714
you were telling my friend about your shirt because he recognized where it was from. the whole time i was like "that can't be snacks. i'd be a total faggot to ask him if he was"

I'm on my way (at the airport of origin) see you there!

we're giving out lulzy prizes tonight. there are two of us wearing goth loli, and we have 'cool' backpacks of totoro and a pink bunny. So try to win us over and we'll give you a special prize ;)

anyone going to the otaku beach party tonight?

>>3356833
what is this?

>>3356860

theme'd party at a local club called "Orpheus"

check their July 30th event list: http://blogs.myspace.com/club_orpheus


should be fun!

>>3356574
What time of morning and which skyline entrance? I've used this before but there was a guard there this time.

>>3357562
just give the guard lemon aid and he'll let you through.

I haven't been to Otakon in years. And I saw the article for it in today's Sun paper.

>all guns are banned (including water pistols and squirt guns)
>water pistols and squirt guns
>banned

They've really beefed up the weapons policy since last I went it seems.

Jkid is coming to Otakon.

Keep an eye out for the fliers.

Otakon's such a party con! Other cons, you can't party it up without waking up pilots and NORPs.

>>3357573
LIBERALTOWN WITH ANTI-GUN AGENDA HOSTS CON THAT HATES GUNS.

IN OTHER NEWS: RED-HOT METAL BURNS IF APPLIED TO SKIN

>>3357591
I'm back at my hotel room to get ready for the cgl meetup that will happen in about 50 minutes. The con is going great right now.

Also, what fliers?

Today was a great day, much better than I could have hoped for
Also, wtf was up with the Lego man? he was awesome