Anyone going to AX tomorrow or anytime this weekend?Also the site is down an I forgot to buy my ticket for Saturday
Yup. Been here since Wednesday.https://www.facebook.com/events/324411834304865/
>>6000249there's a meetup huh?that's pretty neat, are you going to any of the shows?
Just got to AX today with friends, feet hurt like fuck from that damn badge pickup
>>6000265was today day 0?
>>6000276yeah
>>6000283anything fun happen?
>>6000290nah, they had some opening ceremony stuff but we didnt go to any of that..we just got our badges then went to eat. Honestly, it seems nice since its AX and all but it's pretty dull this year performance/ guest wise.
>>6000307How is it so far with the X-Games being next door? I'm assuming things aren't going to get better as the week rolls on.
Hey, guys? Does /cgl/ usually do threads for the Nico streams? I'm used to participating in them from /a/ but during Sakura-Con, the threads there kept getting spammed and deleted. They're so much fun though!
>>6000323surprisingly it has alot of people attending still its just their performances that are lacking...none are sold out or anything like last year (even things other than Miku) the only thing I even look forward to going to is. LiSA and Danny
goddammit the site is back up and now tickets are $25 instead of $20
>>6000333...Guys?
>>6000333you stay with us on /a/. the stream is awful enough with /v/ in there
>>6000388It'll be hard if they keep deleting the threads.Another thing, it says >※There will be no MC for this program, so please comment!So does that mean no hosts like Ryo and whoever else? Isn't that kind of boring? Now I'm worried that the whole thing will suck.
why the hell is AX so expensive?Wondercon was only $10
>>6000339I've been to Danny Choo's panel the last two years and they are the same. He just gives a quick overview of himself and how he started his company. It's pretty much a motivational speech since he's pretty much a motivational speaker.
>>6000390the mods will give up, they always do. did you see what happened during NYCC? People just kept making threads. Ryo said he'll be at LAX and I am sure he will make an appearance at least once during the 4 days. If there really is no MC then it's going to be awful. There was a huge 1 hour gap back during NYCC where Ryo left to get lunch and it was just random con-goers just staring at the screen.
I WAS going to go for all 4 days, but my friends all bailed at the last second...I guess my only option is to go alone like the loser I am, hahahaha. It really doesnt help that I'm somewhat shy either. Looking forward to the gundam workshop though!
>>6000392>why the hell is AX so expensive?LACC is way expensive then Anaheim and they are more then a million dollars in the red.
>>6000414LACC is or AX?isn't LACC due for a huge remodel and that's why E3 is abandoning ship?
>>6000397He'd better be there.And stay there.
>>6000421If you're talking about Farmer's Field, it's on life support and it looks like there won't be a deal to build a stadium.The plan is that they would have to build a new hall prior to demolishing the West Hall so the city can avoid lawsuits from groups like the SPJA and IDG which would be a breach of contract or something like that.The rent is higher at the LACC and AX is not doing anything to ease hotel prices ever since they moved to LA 4 years ago. Everything keeps going up and it's discouraging people to not go and that's why many people want it to return to Anaheim.
>>6000437but didn't AX split into two parties that hate eachother?AX remained in LA and the other one...I forgot it's name went to Anaheim
>>6000333Do these streams actually get onto the actual Nico Nico Douga? I remember walking by the booth last year and just looked a screen of scrolling text and people were just mesmorized by it.
>>6000442It's Nico Nico Live, but viewers from everywhere can watch. There's both and English and Japanese versions of the site, so...
>>6000441AM2? They're shooting themselves in the foot due to Chase Wang's idiotic ego. Last year, they went head-on against AX being on the same weekend. It had so many problems, but I let it go since it was first time and it taught them a lesson never to be on the same weekend as the bigger con. This year, they were sandwiched between Fanime and AX. Vendors and Artists didn't make anything because people just showed up, walked around, and left because those Vendors and Artists would be at AX later on.
>>6000448yeah AM2 exactly, so it's a pretty big failure huh?
>>6000452If they don't adjust next year, they might as well give up and fold. They're now advertising pre-registration for next year so you now know the convention is not free.Same with AX, this is there last year in the LACC. Many people are hoping they move back to Anaheim next year.
>mfw the best thing that happened to anime expo occured before even the convention startedyes, no jnig to shit up the place. thank you based con gods!
>>6000499Is her face and bio still printed on the program?
>>6000499> No JNigWhoa whoa whoa. What happened?
>>6000864Apparently she has family issues going on and can't make it to AX.
>>6000499I honestly feel bad, there were neckbeards on her fb saying "I bought a ticket just to see you"Poor guys, lol.
how is the parking??
tfw when you make an agreement with your sister 1 week prior to take you at 9amtfw when your sister has yet to be ready and its 943 tfw your sister is taking 5 minutes to check sig alerts when she could of been ready and in the cartfw your sister uses the excuse i didnt have to take tfw your sister is angry because you are upsettfw your sister is now saying we arent leaving till 10:30tfw your sister says 3 hours traffictfw you could of gone with your friend but you wanted to see specific panels but now arent arriving till maybe 11-12am
>>6000965seconding this.
>>6001006>>6000965parking at the convention center is never an issue AX is not a really huge event, or at least it wasn't a few years ago when I went.You can always take the subway it drops you off 1 block away
>>6001013there is still parking at the convention center?? :'D
>>6001015errrr....yes why wouldn't there be?and no road closures this week except for today, yayhttps://www.lacclink.com/lacclink/pdf/Misc/XGames%20-%20StreetClosureMap.pdf
>>6001013I think maybe the concern has to do with the X-Games going on at the same time at around the same place ..?I usually park in the lot across the street from the convention center.
>>6001031Yeah, so do I, we're all just afraid all of the close parking lots will be full of xgames people.Can anyone actually there give us an update on parking? lol
>>6001036>>6001031see>>6001029
We were suppose to leave at 9am but due to the drivers dog being sick and needing a bath we wont leave until after 130...stupid LA traffic( we live 2 hours north of LA and we check in to our hotel today at 3) ...and since we wont get there until after 5 or so I am not even gunna put my cosplay on. I dont wanna go thru all that pain putting my make up on and etc to not even run around the center...
>>6001042Bakersfield?
>>6001046Naw Ventura County
>>6001029How high have they jacked up parking prices?
mfw I'm not going on day 1 even though I planned for it mfw a costume and half of my 4-day ticket is wasted >>6001056woah! Ventura County bro! sup
>>6001058dunno, their website is kind of shithttps://www.lacclink.com/lacclink/default.aspxI can't find any good info
>>6001059ah nothing much. Still waiting for Petco to give the dog up lol. Cuz she is sick they kennel won' take her so a family friend is gunna watch her until we get home. I hope traffic isnt bad either on the 101 or PCH 1. I stayed the night at a friends house and I want to swing by mine to grab my phone charger... i forgot it..
>>6001062>>6001058no, wait, I found it $12https://www.lacclink.com/lacclink/maps_directions.aspx
>>6001066Fuck yeah! That's the same as it was last year. Yay, so they haven't jacked it up at all.Thanks!
>>6001083will there still be any when you get there tho?? good luck lol
>>6001085take the subway then
>>6001085Anon further up the thread said there was still parking but yeah I'd like a second opinion if possible lol.Also can anyone report on the volume of xgames people yet? How crowded is it?
Anyone doing the badge trick this year?
>>6001108no more parking anywhere ):
>>6001123Aw I figured as much .. thank you for letting us know.
>>6001115Curious. What's the badge thread.
>>6001152derp I mean "trick"
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>>6001244I've never seen South Hall that crowded. Are they waiting to get inside the Exhibit Hall? It looks like AX is already fucking things up.
How is the arcade there?Is it full of neckbeards sweating over every girl they see or is it sane.What vidya do they have?
>>6001267Yeah it looks like they're waiting for exhibit hall.
>Going to AX>homos>lesbians>ugly bisexualspick 4
>>6001419WTF? DId they just mad rush everyone in at one time? It wasn't like this the past several years.
>>6001244holy shit this is getting fucking ridiculous.
>>6001244>>6001453It's either that or suffer outside in the heat. It looks like another bad AX in LA. I'm glad this is there last year there. I hope they announce they'll be moving back to Anaheim next year.
>>6001531If they ever had AX in Anaheim I would go and combine it with a Disneyland vaca
guys I'm here with my girlfriend and we are really bored... ):what do??
>>6001445They opened it 30 minutes late.
>>6001833Typical. They are definitely taking 2 steps back into 2010. >>6001610Already? Go home or check out the X-Games.
>>6001610eachother
>>6001843At least they're leting you sit...
>>6002130Are security being dicks by calling any cosplayer standing a fire hazard?
>>6001610You could always take a bus to nearby Little Tokyo or Chinatown and have some nice lunch/dinner there.>>6002138Not this year. It's only a fire hazard when there's a crowd of people surrounding the door or an exit, like the Legend of Zelda meetup that was today.>someone brought a bow and arrow with real arrows>metal bats
>>6001531>>6001531Sauce on this? I would be extactic if they took it back to Anaheim. Best location hands down, so I hope you aren't trolling.
Anyone notice what color the stupid piece bonding zip ties are this year?
>>6002342Yeah, it's a bit of a shame but something happened and we had to get weird colored ones. We really want to get custom ones like Fanime has.Hopefully this giant 3DS that came by the Peacebonding table makes you happier.
>>6002350It even came with a game preloaded into it.
>>6002335It's true that this is their last year on contract with the LACC. There is a panel on Day 2 called The Future of the SPJA and AX. I would seriously recommend going to that since they'll be announcing some stuff. If they don't announce anything at that panel, I would wait and see on Day 4 of the Closing Ceremony.
>>6002364
>>6001584>if they everIt was up til 2006. I went in 04 and 06; I would gladly go back if it was back in Anaheim.And damn right, the latter year we went to Disneyland on the last day.
Anyone see the Blackthorn Morganna/get pictures?
no parking huh?So the subway it is then
Should I bring a backpack or anything to the expo if i wanted to bring bottled water or what ever or is the food not as expensive as I think it is.Do they give bags to carry all the shit I may buy?Posters and such.
>>6002697Take a bag, nigga, the flimsy shit they give you doesn't hold a whole lot. Did anyone see the X games crash?
>>6002764http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=5_BQ_riCDJcOh fuck.
>>6002838>http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=5_BQ_riCDJcHOLY FUCKING SHIT! HE BEEF'ED IT LIKE MY HOT WHEELS TOYS!!!
>>6002838That's crazy! Me and my friends were walking to their hotel when we heard a bang. It didn't even sound that loud, but then we saw the smoking car.
>>6002861Did the driver live?`
Did anyone else see the miku concert?
Hope it stays at the LACC. Easier to get to and I don't have to deal with Disney traffic.
Took the bus today but it was a bit of a pain from where our hotel is. How early do you think we'll have to be there tomorrow to get parking? x games ended today, right? So it might have cleared up...
Party at the Westin! Where you guys at?
So What do i need to buy to be able to walk around in the area?
>>6003019ARGH! And of course I had to leave way earlier due to stupid other crap going on. This is my first con so, what're the parties like!? Any good?
Tired as fuck. Was at convention for 12 hours. Ugh.
Made it up to my parents house tonight yo take the train from Pasadena. I'll be wandering around with my boyfriend and one of his friends, but feel free to say hi.
meetup at 12 noon is west hall again?
>>6003062It's awesome! So far we have 3 30 packs, 4 bottles of jägermeister, 2 bOttles of brandy, and a bottle of vodka! We've got music and we've get steve fucking Blume next door to us. We're seeing if he'll come over!!!
>>6003073No fucking way! Damn! I'd put in for some booze too! Keep me updated on if he really does it or not! That would rock!
Tomorrow at exhibit hall and lobby.Going in Khezu angle bowing "armor" with a poogie from monster hunter.Will be accompanying a kid Icarus and Pokemon red Would you like to find me?
>>6003123Even if I managed to find you, I'd probably be too shy to say anything to you. But okay, I'll look for you anyways! Nice taste in cosplay by the way!
>>6003153I made it last year, improved it a bit this year, will continue to improve it.Should scream "pow love poogies" and I'll know it is a /cgl/ lol
>>6003158Alright, wont promise anything, but if anything. Someone on this site will find you and say it. hahahahaha!
Stream was lovely todayWish someone was recording it
To whoever cares, huge party at the western bonaventure tomorrow. Come through! I would love to meet some /cgl/ people and get to mingle! Think of it as the /cgl/ party! We'll have some mix drinks and music! If you're interested, then meet me at the staircase by the entrance to the west hall, just right of the main entrance to the expo (from the street side) at 2 o clock. Hope to see you guys there!
>>6003076Aww really? Dang it. Oh well, there's always tomorrow, right?
I have it on good authority that animeweeblord420 will be there. No word if he's cosplaying, though.
>>6003271How much booze we talking about?
Why were the Saint Seiya guy so shy?
Alright /cgl/, I've got a bit of a problem. Me and a few friends have drinks and want to get a little tipsy tonight. The problem is, for reasons that don't matter, we can't drink in our room. Any /seagull/ willing to open up their room to us, we'll pay you with booze.
Who wants to swing by my AA table tomorrow and give me a massage I will whiteknight you on /cgl/ for one year and also maybe even give you a shitty doodle. Pretty sure this is all your dreams come true, guys.Holy fuck this con is kicking my ass.
>>6004009http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLaTJZrAadM
So how is the 4chan scene at these convention meetups? I figure it would be kind of awkward meeting people from the internet who partake in online memes, but would feel rather stupid admitting to that stuff in real life. Do you guys lean on your internet knowledge or do you just try being your normal everyday selves to each other?
>>6005105At least the ones that know about the current ones and aren't stupid don't act like faggots about it.We leave that up to you east coasters.
