Author Topic: Limited time to be at con >< (Read 4897 times)

NightLotus · « **on:** August 28, 2008, 04:07:51 pm »

If i do come to con... it will be for a few select hours and i will have a non-escapable parent possie ><.

Should i even take the effort to go in cosplay? it seems kinda pointless, and I could save my costume of a different con or next year.
I just wonder what i should do

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:09:45 pm »

Well if it is a costume that requires a lot of hassle, I'd say just save it. If you are already going to be uncomfortable with your parent posse, there's no point in making it potentially worse for yourself.

Either way, I'm sorry to hear of the bad turn of events. Hope things work out better for you this year, or next year.

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:12:18 pm »

well that's lame, the link duo was cool at the picnic. you might try and come and at least have your parents get used to going to cons? Dunno, hope to see you around though

lychee-twist · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:22:14 pm »

Inescapable parent posse... yikes. I already commented earlier, but you never know. Maybe your parents will loosen up and let you kind of go on your own. Is there like a cousin you wouldn't mind going with that's older? What about the parental release slip?

I don't blame you for not wanting to cosplay in front of the folks. My mom asked me to dress up so she can get photos before I leave, and I'm kinda hesitant about it. I'm thrilled that she wants to since she's a little less understanding than my dad on the matter, but its still embarrassing.

Con goers are one thing, but folks are a different beast. It's up to you, Lo. We won't judge you either way. For sure. We'd all love to see you there, though. Maybe you can wow your folks since I'm sure so many people will want to take your picture.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:30:48 pm »

I hope you can come. it wont be the same without you. Even if your parents are around you would still have a lot of fun. I mean there is so much to look at and your costumes look so good.

NightLotus · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:34:51 pm »

yea... i guess... but i have to pull out of the skit contest, and cosplay chess ><
If i'm just doing a walk on instead of a full blown skit, but i already signed up for the skit, who do i talk to to change that?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:54:07 pm »

Who ever is running the cosplay contest. I don't know who it is.....

Thats too bad about the chess team and the skit v.v

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2008, 05:08:08 pm »

I am very sorry to hear that! D; it really sucks when your parents follow you around (cept if their into anime) i hope you enjoy what you can of the con

lychee-twist · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2008, 05:54:52 pm »

what is this... "walk on" I read about?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2008, 06:04:13 pm »

Its part of the cosplay contest. You don't have to have a skit if you don't want but you can just walk onto stage and have the judges judge your costume.

kylite · « **Reply #10 on:** August 28, 2008, 06:57:51 pm »

hint: if your dealing with overly protective parents, seek out the glomp circle and join in.

nothing scares parents away faster then a big circle of cosplayers hugging

nikkiolie · « **Reply #11 on:** August 28, 2008, 06:59:59 pm »

lol that might not be a bad idea XD

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #12 on:** August 28, 2008, 07:01:05 pm »

Aww. I hope you still enjoy yourself okay?

NightLotus · « **Reply #13 on:** August 28, 2008, 07:18:28 pm »

Quote from: kylite on August 28, 2008, 06:57:51 pm

hint: if your dealing with overly protective parents, seek out the glomp circle and join in. nothing scares parents away faster then a big circle of cosplayers hugging

pure genious

I just have to figure out when i'm going to come... since i don't get to stay for very long when i do ><
thanks... i feel a lot better and... i'm pretty sure i can still have fun now!

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2008, 10:17:42 pm »

Neko_Chan had this problem in 2005, a bunch of paranoid parents with "their girls going into the BIG CITY"

There's thousands of people around with staff all over, it's not a big deal.
Grrr... dumb parents.

There are people calling and demanding refunds because they decided their kid would be doing something else this weekend.
Or even better, they didn't even know what the kid bought tickets for with their credit card!

I hope your parents get here and the psychic energy of the convention makes them chill out and let you enjoy the con while they got to the mall..... for three days...

lychee-twist · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2008, 10:34:13 pm »

Quote from: NightLotus on August 28, 2008, 07:18:28 pm

Quote from: kylite on August 28, 2008, 06:57:51 pm
hint: if your dealing with overly protective parents, seek out the glomp circle and join in. nothing scares parents away faster then a big circle of cosplayers hugging
pure genious
I just have to figure out when i'm going to come... since i don't get to stay for very long when i do ><
thanks... i feel a lot better and... i'm pretty sure i can still have fun now!

Well, depending on your parents, having random, unknown strangers hug their daughter might end up being a bad thing.
I would keep low for the first day to see if they'll give you the "ok" and then do what you want the following days

Explain to them that any adult thing is ID checked for 18+ and also about all the yojimbo walking around. Security is usually found everywhere in my experience. Plus, if someone's giving you crap, nothing like a bunch of pumped-up fangirls and fanboys to kick some ass and take some names.

melchizedek · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2008, 12:32:01 am »

Yeah, it is the sadness, you should at least be there for zelda photoshoot.

Hawkeye · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2008, 01:12:56 am »

If it makes your mother feel better, there are many yojimbo around that way we can look after your safety.

NightLotus · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2008, 09:45:58 am »

cuz i don't have much time to be at con on sunday, but I AM doing a walk on for my costumes, does anyone know what times i HAVE to be there for, and what i can skip?? ><

kylite · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2008, 10:37:18 am »

check the pocket guide/schedule thread

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