Author Topic: Kumoricon Three Weeks Early: Take 2 (IMPORTANT UPDATE! 8/15/09) (Read 75353 times)

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #100 on:** June 29, 2009, 02:42:40 pm »

There's always final Fantasy to cosplay from *hinthint* There are tons of great characters who never see the light of cosplay, you should do one of them, haha

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #101 on:** June 29, 2009, 02:46:04 pm »

Yeah, but I'm on a tight budget. Sad day for me.

Yeah not Hojo, the guy's creepy enough and I'm doing him next year, I have to work on my Hojo laugh, then there's Lucrecia who's like a foot taller then me.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #102 on:** June 29, 2009, 02:59:04 pm »

heh, well there is a lot more to the world of Final Fantasy than Hojo and Lucrecia, lol, but I can understand being on a budget.

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #103 on:** June 29, 2009, 03:04:54 pm »

Yeah, thoes two were the first that poped into my mind

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #104 on:** June 29, 2009, 03:48:34 pm »

Have you played any of the FF games besides Dirge of Cerberus (I assume you've played that one because it is where Hojo and Lucrecia are featured prominently)? Just curious.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #105 on:** June 29, 2009, 04:02:51 pm »

I think I'll be there!
I'm actually pretty sure I will be.
I'm not sure if I'll bring anyone with me, but probably will.

ok,
Ai,
Katie

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #106 on:** June 29, 2009, 04:19:39 pm »

Yeah I've played Crisis Core, Before Crisis, Crystal Chronicals, DoC, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, X-2, and 12. I have Crystal Chronicals, DoC, 3, 9, X-2, and 12

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #107 on:** June 29, 2009, 06:49:49 pm »

Awesome, great to hear (and pretty rare I suppose), heh.

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #108 on:** June 29, 2009, 06:53:19 pm »

Yeah, I need to get a life. But hey, I like having no soul XDD

I'm desigining my Chibi Lolita Axel cosplay right now X3 it's adorable i wish i could post it

nikkiolie · « **Reply #109 on:** June 29, 2009, 10:28:37 pm »

Quote from: Konan-ChanX3 on June 29, 2009, 02:40:44 pm

Haha I know, I need to do something new for a change. Konan's being over used. The only problem I have with Axel is 1 the wig. Though I'll end up just using my real hair and then 2 the org. XIII jacket So i'll have to improvise with Axel if I end up doing him. Any ideas Nikki? I'm stumped [maybe lolita!Axel?]

You could do normal clothes and just use a plain black zip up hoodie and make your own beads. It isn't too hard.

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #110 on:** June 30, 2009, 01:07:35 pm »

I know it's not, I'm trying to find cheap stuff for it, cause unlike Nikki, I can't get a job to save my life. Xp either that or I'm just to lazy and procrastinating. Whatever the case, I'm going to go to goodwill again and see if I can find anything good for Axel.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #111 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:02:50 pm »

Psh, I'm jobless too, but financial aide is a cosplay-saver. Thanks Sallie Mae!

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #112 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:08:10 pm »

yeah, untill they crash again

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #113 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:09:52 pm »

Yeah, but I just got my last financial aide installment. Then I have to start paying it back, but at least I got help with one more cosplay before I go, heh (or they go...whichever comes first).

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #114 on:** June 30, 2009, 02:36:33 pm »

yeah, but I'm in no boat to be borrowing money I know I can't pay back. I used my kidneys and learned from my econ teacher like a good student :3

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #115 on:** June 30, 2009, 08:09:46 pm »

I'll see if I can go to this, I probably can.

Name: Katie
Will you cosplay?: No
If yes then who?: Not cosplay, but I'll probably wear lolita.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #116 on:** July 02, 2009, 05:34:06 pm »

I'm still trying to get information from reg staff. I've only heard second hand rumors. so I may not be too helpful there.

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #117 on:** July 02, 2009, 05:40:47 pm »

Aw nuts, fail. You should be moar asertive Tom, be the man I know you can be!

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #118 on:** July 02, 2009, 06:53:35 pm »

Quote from: Konan-ChanX3 on July 02, 2009, 05:40:47 pm

Aw nuts, fail. You should be moar asertive Tom, be the man I know you can be!

RAAR
SMASH KONAN!
*splosions*

OK, the escalators are narrow, but the stairs are ok. I still haven't explored the emergency exits properly so I'll make sure to do that before the tour.

As for doing stuff outside, I must beg people to not go to Pioneer Courthouse Square. Please, seriously.
there is going to be way to many people doing stuff down there, if you want a park go WEST to the ACTUAL PARK BLOCKS! Look at the map....

See the green? The BEAUTIFUL GREEN!?!?!?!

You get a real park down that way with plenty of room and grass and trees for shade. Also, you get to go by the local Scientology HQ, so ya know, photo-op for the /b-tards!

Oh, and the reason I'm not on the ball as I was last year is that I'm busy preparing for the San Diego Comic-Con, which I have like, two weeks to finish my costumes for!

EDIT: I thought of some other things....
Don't jaywalk, there's cops hiding all over downtown now waiting to give you a $200 ticket. Kumoricon doesn't need that kind of reputation, Kumoricon needs your money!

Don't bring the giant Lavi hammers. Believe me when I say that the upstairs is cramped. we will be going through areas that the hammer cannot pass. unless you want to have somebody guard it in the lobby during the tour leave it at home.
I do suggest bringing something as WIDE as the hammer on one face, like a giant piece of cardboard you can fold up. that way you can practice moving something that size through the entryways and you'll know where you can and can't go.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #119 on:** July 02, 2009, 10:48:42 pm »

Sad....I thought pioneer court house would be a great place for a photo shoot

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #120 on:** July 02, 2009, 11:13:42 pm »

Well, we'll just have to find a new spot. There are plenty of them, park blocks could be good, but no matter where we go, there will be crowds. Downtown PDX will never be empty enough to have a crowdless shot or photo shoot, unfortunately.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #121 on:** July 02, 2009, 11:16:16 pm »

Yeah that is unfortunate....but we will figure something out.

NightLotus · « **Reply #122 on:** July 03, 2009, 10:22:17 am »

there are so many photo op areas around there! it won't be hard at all to find some convenient good ones ^^

nikkiolie · « **Reply #123 on:** July 03, 2009, 10:31:52 am »

Yeah I am not too worried about it either. I'm sure we will be able to find lots of spots.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #124 on:** July 03, 2009, 10:56:57 am »

We'll have a good walk looking for places on Pre-Con day. I just hope it isn't too hot, lol.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #125 on:** July 03, 2009, 11:27:04 am »

Yeah. We can also check out the parks during this meet-up.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #126 on:** July 03, 2009, 11:39:29 am »

Oh I'm not saying that we shouldn't go down there for this event, I meant DURING the con itself. There's always going to be people down at the square, but on Labor Day there's probably going to be a concert or something and not just the usual vendors, street rats, and homeless.

I just want to discourage big groups over there during the con, if you thought the glomp circle creepers were a problem before....

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #127 on:** July 03, 2009, 11:51:17 am »

Yeah, that'd definitely be asking for trouble. I had figured Pioneer Square would be packed, even without the holiday encouragement.

Definitely think a shady park would be better for the Mock-Battle, there's even a little court part of the Park Blocks with a statue/arch that could be nice for photos.

All can be sorted out during the pre-con of course.

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #128 on:** July 03, 2009, 03:41:51 pm »

Pein and I were scouting out areas for photoshoots and stuff [mainly for when we got our AkuRoku cosplay finished] I'll ask him for the list next i see him.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #129 on:** July 03, 2009, 06:33:11 pm »

Oh my geez...my brain can't process that map XD
Well just have to see when we get there 8D Well I will xD

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #130 on:** July 03, 2009, 06:34:16 pm »

No Tom, don't smash me! Smash Pein!

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #131 on:** July 04, 2009, 02:22:37 pm »

I hope it isn't hoooot....cause it's hot right now.

Just donned on me I will be down there for classes most of the week anyway, lol.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #132 on:** July 04, 2009, 02:23:47 pm »

I hope so too. I may end up wearing Kuja to this after all. I think it would be best to test out how easily I can move in it during the practice mock battle

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #133 on:** July 04, 2009, 02:25:17 pm »

Good idea. I am still probably not going to cosplay.

At least there will be some people (at least me) who know Portland well enough to not have us wandering about aimlessly, haha

nikkiolie · « **Reply #134 on:** July 04, 2009, 02:43:41 pm »

For your costume I don't think it is a huge deal but mine....things may come undone if I move around too much. I want to protect against that

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #135 on:** July 04, 2009, 02:54:19 pm »

Yeah, that makes sense. Much better to test out ahead of time.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #136 on:** July 04, 2009, 02:59:48 pm »

I found something to do

I still need to style the wig for kuja. The back is done and I am working on the front right now. Since there isn't too many good face shots of him I am using the art work of Dissidia to style his hair. http://thelifestream.net/wp-content/uploads/dissidia_artwork_kuja.png I'm working on the little side burns that rest on his cheek right now. I think they look good. I just hope it doesn't bother me.

And now I know that I will wear Kuja to this

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #137 on:** July 04, 2009, 04:01:05 pm »

Here are a couple, but there are some good shots if you go to the game footage:
http://bluelaguna.net/viewimage/ff9/images/62.jpg
http://bluelaguna.net/viewimage/ff9/images/76.jpg

If you go through the FMV's and pull your own screenshots, you could get some good images, I'm sure.

bou12345318 · « **Reply #138 on:** July 04, 2009, 08:58:12 pm »

Name:
Andrea
Will you cosplay?:
Not sure

Sugarlat · « **Reply #139 on:** July 04, 2009, 10:21:28 pm »

Lul i forgot to fill this out XD

Name: Monica
Will you cosplay: Yuh
If yes then who: Secret 8D

nikkiolie · « **Reply #140 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:08:12 pm »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on July 04, 2009, 04:01:05 pm

Here are a couple, but there are some good shots if you go to the game footage:
http://bluelaguna.net/viewimage/ff9/images/62.jpg
http://bluelaguna.net/viewimage/ff9/images/76.jpg

If you go through the FMV's and pull your own screenshots, you could get some good images, I'm sure.

Yeah I have seen those. Thanks for posting them.

Sugar are you cosplaying who I think you are cosplaying?

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #141 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:09:27 pm »

I imagine so. I don't reckon she has two secret cosplays, heh.

Glad to have you with us, Sugar!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #142 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:12:10 pm »

i hope so......yeah maybe since....things we will be doing at this meet-up >_>

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #143 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:13:57 pm »

haha, yeah, whatever we end up doing - it should be a blast. Just be awesome to see y'all again. ^_^

nikkiolie · « **Reply #144 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:15:40 pm »

Yeah I miss you too. I will be happy to see everyone. It will be a great meet-up I think

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #145 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:18:16 pm »

I agree. On the food/snack front, anything people have on their palate? I can start planning spots out now if there is anywhere people want to visit.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #146 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:20:42 pm »

I think Pioneer square would be good, they have those little carts with food there.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #147 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:21:51 pm »

Yeah, just be sure to bring cash. I have always wanted to eat there but never had cash on me while I am in the area.

BigGuy · « **Reply #148 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:23:08 pm »

I will need to talk to David our facilities liaison and Tom(hopefully at the next meeting) about rescheduling this for one of the general meeting dates at the Hotel and having David,Tom and a hotel guide showing everyone around. Please remember the Hotel is not a public space and their main business comes from doing weddings and Business functions there which we do not want to interrupt.
This is a good idea and I'm glad people are excited about con, but we also have to show the hotel our best side as Con goers, I think a mob of cosplayers showing up early and unexpectedly might freak the hotel staff out a bit.
I will be asking around for the best way to make this happen, but for now I ask for your patience and understanding.
Thanks, Beau.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #149 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:24:23 pm »

Definitely understood, Beau. Will do. Thanks for explaining the situation.

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