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Otakon 2010

Postby Mr. SmartyPants » Sun May 23, 2010 10:58 am

So yeah. This year, in about two months from now, there's another Otakon going on. I've decided to go cause... well... I like you all. =)

That and I can justifiably be nerdy.

So it's in Baltimore, Maryland, as usual, for all those fine individuals that will inevitably ask: "Where is it again?" XD

So who is showing up? I believe Nate, Peanut, Rushi-rwar, and the ever-so-absent Meboeck will be there. We're also trying to get Corrie to show up. So everyone tell her or to show. Threaten to steal her vinyl collection if she doesn't come to Otakon or something.

Any other lovely CAA people planning to show? And btw preregister if you haven't, I guess. XD
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Postby ClosetOtaku » Sun May 23, 2010 11:12 am

I will be there, very likely with my wife. Unlike last year, we won't be massively jet lagged (from the Japan trip), so we are looking forward to having dinner one evening, if that can be arranged.

See you there!
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Postby Mr. SmartyPants » Sun May 23, 2010 11:13 am

Woot! I'm down for that.
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Postby Peanut » Sun May 23, 2010 11:17 am

I will be there on Friday and Saturday but not Sunday because Church>Otakon...especially when you're interning...
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Postby choklit » Sun May 23, 2010 11:18 am

I'm 70% sure I'm going, along with my sister. The 30% that is excluded is because my mom's unsure whether to let a (happily) delirious 17 year old and adorable 12 year old loose in Otakon. So yeah. here's to hoping.
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Postby ashfire » Sun May 23, 2010 12:04 pm

I will be there do my regular checking out the things I want to see and do.
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Postby LadyRushia » Sun May 23, 2010 12:09 pm

I'm stoookkkeeeddd, but I've got a lot of work to do to get ready.
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Postby Htom Sirveaux » Sun May 23, 2010 12:24 pm

I'll be there, as will IchiTone and NekoChan_C.
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Postby Nate » Sun May 23, 2010 1:16 pm

Yeah I'll probably be there.

Um...anyone got a hotel room or something I can share with them to keep costs low? :\
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Postby yukoxholic » Sun May 23, 2010 3:07 pm

I've pre-regged but I'm unsure if I'll be able to make any CAA planned meet ups. >_> I'm helping a friend with a panel and a few other things but I will be around the con! XD
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Postby Tsukuyomi » Sun May 23, 2010 9:44 pm

Sounds like so much fun already ^O^

I look forward to stories when the con has come and gone ^__^ Have lots of fun and be safe ~<3
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Postby Blitzkrieg1701 » Sun May 23, 2010 10:17 pm

I ought to be there again this year, though I can't afford to make any concrete plans until Animazement is over (so next week then)
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Postby Beau Soir » Mon May 24, 2010 1:21 pm

I've gone for the last few years, and I hope to go again this year. I can't say I'll be there for sure though until we finalize things.
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Postby Gelka » Mon May 24, 2010 2:39 pm

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Postby Nate » Mon May 24, 2010 7:20 pm

I should go ahead and register probably.

Would still really appreciate someone being a bro and offering to share a room with me. Not to sound like...whiny or anything. ._.

I will probably cosplay as Tsukasa again at least one day I guess.
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Postby Mr. SmartyPants » Tue May 25, 2010 11:10 am

Nah it's not whiny. I understand your situation.

I'm not sure what's going on with housing on my end. We're moving at some point during the summer. Not too far. Not sure when, though.
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Postby Fish and Chips » Tue May 25, 2010 11:29 am

I had been planning on attending Otakon near the beginning of 2010, but current circumstances I'm afraid are forcing me to fold. Even minimizing the cost of con and plane tickets, I'd need to do something about housing, and I have no means of personal transportation on the East Coast.

Also, should any of my job lines get a bite, the majority of them would require me here, not taking a vacation on the other side of the country.
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Postby Nate » Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:23 am

Well I'll use THIS thread instead of the general convention thread to note that I have just now registered for Otakon, so my going is official. You may all stop celebrating the chances of me being absent. :p
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Postby minakichan » Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:32 pm

I'm trying to go (first time!!) but I need a place to crash. Does anyone know if security guards or the such get mad if you sleep on the floor or in chairs?
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Postby Fish and Chips » Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:43 pm

Fish and Chips (post: 1396555) wrote:I had been planning on attending Otakon near the beginning of 2010, but current circumstances I'm afraid are forcing me to fold. Even minimizing the cost of con and plane tickets, I'd need to do something about housing, and I have no means of personal transportation on the East Coast.

Also, should any of my job lines get a bite, the majority of them would require me here, not taking a vacation on the other side of the country.
DISREGARD THIS, I'm registered.

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Postby Etoh*the*Greato » Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:06 pm

Good gravy I need to go to these one of these years... AI happens around the same time, so I won't be able to this year. >.>
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Postby Htom Sirveaux » Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:29 pm

Nate, I'd like to be able to help you out again this year, but we'll have five, possibly six people in our room. Hope you can work something out, though.
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Postby Nate » Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:52 pm

minakichan wrote:I'm trying to go (first time!!) but I need a place to crash. Does anyone know if security guards or the such get mad if you sleep on the floor or in chairs?

I don't think they mind (lots of people sleep on couches and stuff there) but I don't know that you can spend the night there, I think the convention center does have hours it's closed. Plus, there's no showers there, so...yeah. :\

Also as an update, my room situation is resolved, I have someone I'm staying with. I'd offer to split a room with you, Mina, but I'm sure you don't want to stay in the same room as me. :p I'll ask the person I have arrangements with if they can fit you in, but since it's his house rather than a hotel, it might not work out. I'll still ask though.
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Postby ShiroiHikari » Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:11 pm

Wish I could come have fun with you guys, but as usual, it just isn't going to happen. Take lots of pictures and videos!
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Postby Doubleshadow » Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:35 pm

I wanna go! *bawls* But...
I am moving and it is pricey baby! XD My poor, poor bank account!
Grr... I'd been looking forward to it big time too! But I'll survive. *^*
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Postby Sheol777 » Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:11 am

*bump*

I will certainly be there this year and I hope to see you all again!
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