/v/ here. That Bane and Two-Face should switch outfits, lol.

Don't worry about drama, man. Really. If you're a pretty chill, friendly person and you don't tend to associate with socially dramatic people, then it's really no problem. Cosplay IS fun, and the vast majority of cosplayers just want to hang out and meet fellow fans, so don't be too worried.
If you've never been to a con before and you're going to Comic-Con (I'm assuming SDCC?) you may be a bit overwhelmed by the crowds and sheer largeness of it all, just saying. Safety-wise, keep yourself fed and hydrated, and use common sense.

don't be attractive.

>>4187730
also
don't be ugly
don't be fat
don't be good at cosplay
don't be bad at cosplay
don't win awards
don't date people
don't hit on people
that's about it I think

>>4187734
bascially

>>4187734
oh wow..screw this then. Maybe cosplay isn't for me :(

Honestly, don't worry about the drama. Unless your costume is INSANELY bad or you're incredibly ugly then you're fine. If you're just going to events for fun and cosplaying there, you're more than likely going to just fly under the /cgl/ radar and therefore avoid drama. Most people that cosplay don't get posted here. The ones that do are usually e-famous in some way or have done something to deserve the ridicule (although sometimes it does go a bit far).

tl;dr, do it, don't worry, have fun.

>>4187787
or, go to a con, have a fantastic time, some bitch will post you to /cgl/, you'll never know about it, who gives a fuck

toughen up, drama =/ serious business

>>4187795
I think it's the opposite. It's all the pretty bitches with the well designed costumes that are the center of the drama. The ugoz and fatties are alright in my book.

just don't be e famous

Easy. Don't post with a trip on here, don't post your pictures on here, don't post anything on Deviantart.

/co/mrades are the best.

Go to SDCC, cosplay, and you probably won't show up on here at all. /cgl/ mostly doesn't give a shit about /co/splay (unfortunately) unless it's incredibly horrific and Batman or Wonderwoman related.

I love /co/splay. Between that and /vg/ cosplay, I hardly ever want to cosplay anime again.

Is it too late to get a ticket / room for SDCC?

My friend just told me last minute that he would like to go.

>>4187966
way late sadly. sorry dude...

>>4187992
Oh well, there's always next year.

Are there any other big comic book conventions coming up this year? I'd like someplace to wear this Shredder costume I'm making.

>>4187998

It's my first year trying /co/splay, too. I've done anime stuff for years.

If you don't mind a multi-fandom convention, one of the best places to cosplay is Dragon*Con in Atlanta. There's lots of /co/ representation and it's a lot of fun. Hotels might get tricky at this point but there's still badges available.

Otherwise, I can think of MegaCon, HeroesCon, C2E2, and the Wizard World events.

>>4187692
It's pretty easy I think. I've been posted a couple of times here (in con related photo dumps) and no one bats an eye.

If you're average looking, you're safe. If you look horrible and do a horrible job, your photo might eventually find its way in a Terrible Cosplay thread, but no actual drama will actually stir unless you act all butthurt and/or try to white knight yourself. If you look good and do an awesome job, just don't get all cocky or whatever.

If you buy your costume, don't tell people you made it and for god's sake, don't enter a contest. Don't constantly post your pic here looking for praise, don't take photos that are obviously attention whoring, and don't act like an annoying self-absorbed cosplayer. I mean, yeah. Obviously cosplayers want attention, but you don't really have to try and get it when you're dressed up in a costume.

/co/splay sucks anyways

>>4187998
Dragon con is on labor day weekend, just don't expect to get a hotel booking. Shit's crazy, yo. May be too much for a first time con goer, but if you're the type that wants to cannonball in the pool instead of tiptoe at the shore, than dragon con is a pretty fun con all around.

Don't even worry about it. The people who have drama here tend to be the ones who bring it on themselves- and the vast majority of /co/splayers I've seen never get posted here.

Just wear your costume and have fun. Fuck the haters.

Who are you planning to /co/splay?