Author Topic: Masquerade Wonders! (Read 53678 times)

Kagome219 · « **Reply #450 on:** September 04, 2009, 11:05:16 am »

Memoryless's is done as well. x3

PaperRoxas · « **Reply #451 on:** September 08, 2009, 02:38:59 pm »

this was so fun! my sister ended up dancing with me when the song from chicago came on and was like throwing me around the floor xD

DemonSpawn · « **Reply #452 on:** September 08, 2009, 02:40:06 pm »

We left like 15 minutes into it and ended up watching Repo! The Genetic Opera in my hotel room.

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #453 on:** September 08, 2009, 02:42:47 pm »

The Dance was alright xD We left after The Chicago song , and the fact the Girls I was with we attacking poor Havoc (me) xD
LOL. I Failed at Dancing.

Kagome219 · « **Reply #454 on:** September 08, 2009, 02:55:37 pm »

We stayed for almost the entire time. d:

Just to throw this out there (THIS IS NOT FINALIZED YET!) the Masquerade Ball may not be a part of Kumoricon next year. At the Rant and Rave after closing ceremonies, they talked about taking it out next year because of various reasons including the fact that people refused to get online and read/apply the dress code, masks were a difficulty, and the mask-making workshop leaves FAR too much of a mess and no one is willing to run it. Many attendees say that they were upset about less time for the rave, but because of the commotion and all of the events going on that could only fit in that ball room time built up. If (and I mean IF) they take out an event, it would probably be the Masquerade Ball from what I have heard. And remember, there are always the mini events throughout the year that can be a formalized Masquerade Ball.

Kallika · « **Reply #455 on:** September 08, 2009, 05:34:20 pm »

I had fun..I danced with someone for the first time there..

animeotakujoanne · « **Reply #456 on:** September 08, 2009, 08:58:55 pm »

I loved the ball

I dont want it to be taken out!!!!!

Romo · « **Reply #457 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:02:55 pm »

I had fun at this for the first...twenty minutes or so. Then I got bored out of my mind and either wandered mindlessly or sat on the sidelines; half asleep. xD

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #458 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:32:35 pm »

I got to dance a lot with a Squall and Zidane and have antics with them. xD entertaining.

Sutie · « **Reply #459 on:** September 08, 2009, 10:52:15 pm »

Oh I enjoyed the mask very much! Great job staffers! ^^

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #460 on:** September 08, 2009, 11:14:53 pm »

One thing I found funny was Garnet(myself) teaching Squall the Dance to the Moon so she could meet up with a Rinoa and sort of reenact the dance scene from FFVIII xD

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #461 on:** September 08, 2009, 11:18:51 pm »

Thats Cute! x]
I know how that Goes since Havoc ( myself ) had to be taught that Tsngo and ..something else by Usagi ( Chelseahavoc ) Preeettty embaressing xD

Kisitiene · « **Reply #462 on:** September 08, 2009, 11:32:58 pm »

I had fun pushing Havoc {CLAP} around to Cellblock Tango from Chicago. XD

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #463 on:** September 09, 2009, 10:20:21 pm »

That was amazing XD We were singing at the top of our lungs to that song!
Though, then you guys included me DX

We didn't stay long, just not a dancer...And just hung around...(though, I'm glad we left, where else could have I pinned down Rikku to the bed ^^)

Shingami_lover · « **Reply #464 on:** September 09, 2009, 11:58:52 pm »

My knee was hurting so I did not enjoy it every much... but it looked like people were having fun.... Gatomon02 and I were trying to get people off the wall!

Hisuji_Bash · « **Reply #465 on:** September 10, 2009, 12:16:05 am »

Masquerade was fun! I was Rima off of vampire knight. I lost my glasses at the end of the dance, scared the pee out of me.@x@; but two hour's later they showed up at lost and found.^,^; I was soo happy. The DJ did a great job of music variety. lol, and here's a story for you all: So a little kid dressed as ouran's Honey, came up to me and asked "Hello, I was wondering if you would dance with my friend?". I asked who he was, but he was too far away so I couldn't see him, but I still agreed(I was too curious). He was tall, I didn't even come close to his shoulder(I'm only 5ft, but still). Turned out he was there against his will and didn't like anime that much, so after about 2 awkward minutes of dancing we parted way's. He was a big downer, I mean why dance with a girl in cosplay if you dislike anime so much? Though he was unenthusiastic, I went straight back to dancing with my friends. Now I have lots of funny story's to tell, the guy is just one of a few.>x< thanks to anyone who danced with us!

@Shingami_lover
Maki hurt her knee too so we stopped dancing a bit early.

Ottery · « **Reply #466 on:** September 10, 2009, 12:49:34 am »

I may go in just a nice gown and mask, but I think I'll try to cosplay (unless I can find a character that wears a nice gown). I may even go as Enma Ai in her kimono and put on a dark mask. *nods*

Lynx · « **Reply #467 on:** September 10, 2009, 04:46:16 pm »

I rather enjoyed the dance. Having my cosplay be an entirely appropriate outfit as it was. Where are you my dance partnerrrrr?

=D

Kokotankuu · « **Reply #468 on:** September 10, 2009, 08:40:08 pm »

I went in this

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #469 on:** September 11, 2009, 10:12:21 am »

i had fun at the maskball i was the princess serinity that like 37 people took pitures of at the begining with the tux mask xD

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #470 on:** September 11, 2009, 05:46:44 pm »

I loved your Serenity, Chelsea! 8D

camname21 · « **Reply #471 on:** September 12, 2009, 01:56:25 pm »

Quote from: Kagome219 on September 08, 2009, 02:55:37 pm

Just to throw this out there (THIS IS NOT FINALIZED YET!) the Masquerade Ball may not be a part of Kumoricon next year.

As a staffer watching over the dance, I too thought it went well. As for the comment above, there are some problems such as not having a mask panel before the dance, and improper attire due to people not reading THE RULES printed in the book or online ahead of time. While I was not doing line duty I did pop out to the line from time to time and the problem with costume/semi-formal wear did not seem that big of a deal. (sorry if you got told you couldn't enter)

I think the staff at R&R were over emphasizing their own personal dislike for the pre-planning of a Masquerade. The dance is not so much work as it is getting everyone to follow the rules without a lot of disappointed people turned away, but that's totally dependent on you all reading the rules. I know most of you on here were well aware of what was expected of you before you ever showed up to the convention, but not everyone likes to go through websites to find information. I personally liked the dance and would like to see it again next year.

That being said I'll see what can be done to keep it going. If anyone has ideas on how to make the dance better, such as music, attire, or dance events let the program director Jamiche or myself know. I would have loved to see 20minutes or so set aside for a group dance floor session with the dances preformed in the dance lesson events before hand. What do you all think? ^.^

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #472 on:** September 12, 2009, 06:14:46 pm »

Quote from: CLAP_attack on September 11, 2009, 05:46:44 pm

I loved your Serenity, Chelsea! 8D

thank you clap ^^

and i realy dont like the idea of the mask going bye bye i for one hate the raves

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #473 on:** September 12, 2009, 07:16:48 pm »

Quote from: chelseahavoc on September 12, 2009, 06:14:46 pm

Quote from: CLAP_attack on September 11, 2009, 05:46:44 pm
I loved your Serenity, Chelsea! 8D

thank you clap ^^

and i realy dont like the idea of the mask going bye bye i for one hate the raves

Mhm~ 8D I wish I couldve' danced better for you.

x] well im glad you showed up for it. hah I lost my mask DX

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #474 on:** September 12, 2009, 08:58:31 pm »

I still have my mask!!! And I'll probably end up selling it, since I worked so hard on it......

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #475 on:** September 13, 2009, 11:50:15 am »

im keeping my mask! i spent 15 bucks on that thing! and it works for belly dancer usagi

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #476 on:** September 13, 2009, 11:52:52 am »

Belly Dancer Usagi .. o uo

I thiiiink Havoc needs to be there to see xD

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #477 on:** September 14, 2009, 08:35:23 am »

xD its on my DA under sailor moon cosplay

makichan · « **Reply #478 on:** September 14, 2009, 11:20:21 am »

My mask was stolen D':
It meant a lot to me too, because I used it for senior prom.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #479 on:** September 14, 2009, 04:14:50 pm »

Aw, I'm so sorry, maki!!!
*hugs*
Have you thought to check the lost and found? They might have found it and kept it...?

I have to think of what to do for a mask for next year...I'm gonna do Hughes for it...

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #480 on:** September 14, 2009, 07:11:56 pm »

Quote from: chelseahavoc on September 14, 2009, 08:35:23 am

xD its on my DA under sailor moon cosplay

o uo ... Pretty

makichan · « **Reply #481 on:** September 15, 2009, 01:45:58 am »

Quote from: nekovamp13 on September 14, 2009, 04:14:50 pm

Aw, I'm so sorry, maki!!!
*hugs*
Have you thought to check the lost and found? They might have found it and kept it...?

I checked lost and found on the last day and nothing showed up :/
Oh well, life goes on~

Felix · « **Reply #482 on:** September 15, 2009, 03:35:15 am »

I hope they don't cancel the masquerade. I enjoy the masquerades far more than the raves - this year I didn't even go to the raves. Besides, masks are so fun to make!

camname21 · « **Reply #483 on:** September 15, 2009, 05:07:33 am »

Hopefully next year we will have a mask making panel like the years before. And remember STICK masks MUST REMAIN up on your face (or close enough) at all times

Damn you 3 people with the stick masks this year making me scold you *shakes fist*

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #484 on:** September 15, 2009, 09:36:39 am »

^^ yes its very pretty. and stick maskes help if you have a cosplay wig that cant be smushed by a mask tie/eleastic

camname21 · « **Reply #485 on:** September 15, 2009, 10:08:10 am »

I'm fairly sure there are lots of ways around a wig that cant be smooshed without resorting to a stick. Such things would be covered in a panel if we had one..

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #486 on:** September 15, 2009, 04:54:29 pm »

Like having two ties...One on each side of the mask that just go around your ears. It's not that comfortable, but it works.

Jamiche · « **Reply #487 on:** September 15, 2009, 06:01:27 pm »

Quote from: camname21 on September 15, 2009, 10:08:10 am

I'm fairly sure there are lots of ways around a wig that cant be smooshed without resorting to a stick. Such things would be covered in a panel if we had one..

Actually, it wouldn't be. The mask panel we had the year before was simply a place for people to make masks. We provided plastic masks, glitter, feathers, sequins and glue, and let people at it.

There was no panel this year because a) no one to run it, b) made a huge mess, and c) supplies.

The con has just ended, and it's a whole year until the next one. Nothing is set in stone. Whether or not there is another masquerade is going to depend on what all is happening next year, and interest.

And yes, there is interest in the masquerade, and there were some great masks/outfits this year. But there is also just as many people who complain about the dress code, masks, and music. Even with the dress code being posted online well in advance, and in the con book, do you know how many people were turned away with the liberal dress code we did have? And how many complained about it?

So, we will just have to see what next year brings us

animeotakujoanne · « **Reply #488 on:** September 15, 2009, 06:13:07 pm »

complaints about the dress code irritate me, I mean, its not even that difficult to get a simple mask and a formal
the extension of cosplay being allowed already is a huge exception given to the dress code

as a fan of balls and how formal they are as well as how this ball turned out, I like the rules the way they are

btw, not picking a fight, I'm just saying that I dont think the masquerade should be taken away because of complaints from people who didnt read the rules that were posted everywhere, its taking the fun away from people who do

Jamiche · « **Reply #489 on:** September 15, 2009, 06:50:34 pm »

Oh, I agree that is not a reason to do so. But when we are limited on space in the schedule, and the number of complaints far outweigh the people who enjoyed it.... you can see where that might lead.

But, like I said.. nothing is set in stone yet.. there is still a long time to make those decisions

(Although, it is nice to hear the complaint annoy others as well

)

Kisitiene · « **Reply #490 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:11:48 pm »

I would so do a mask making panel if I could...
I think it could be fun! Setting up some examples, giving advice for certain cosplays...
If we had more than just that day it would be nice to give paper mache options. Maybe if the panel would be on that registration Friday then have the mache that day and the rest of the days would be just normal masks or small amounts of the mache.

camname21 · « **Reply #491 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:02:08 am »

Like you said the people who complained obviously never cared to look for them, not even browse the main con book 2 PAGE SPREAD on the ball.. If you miss that you are more blind then me at the ball with my glasses fogging up under the mask. (contacts would have been a help hehe) As for the complainers, I've read more people say they like it on these forums then say it was suck, you aren't likely to just read one thread to see everyone's voice. Next year I'd run the mask booth, if its just a hear you go thing that makes it easy. And I'm a little neat freak so keeping it under control *hopefully* would be easy enough. That's 2 of the 3 problems SOLVED! weeee. Sadly getting the materials is the hardest problem (what about space?), and I got no ideas :/

As for a panel, I bet we could showcase a lot of different ways to make masks out of easy items. No they wouldn't get to make them, they would be stuck with most the free stuff that the Con provides (unless we actually got a limited supply for different masks) but they would be more stoked about making there own for next time.

If anyone wishes to form a panel about making masks send me a PM! I'm not saying its going to happen, its still a year away, but we can at least get a discussion going about possibilities and I can bring any ideas we think of to the board at our general meetings.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #492 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:06:07 am »

Also, if you have a mask making panel, you should quickly include what is required to go to Masque. Like pictures of what is appropriate for the girls and guys to wear. And worn them that if they don't, they will be turned away.

camname21 · « **Reply #493 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:13:53 am »

Right, It would cover the entire ball I think. Just focusing on the masks for the most point, but along with clothing rules and Etiquette there would be advice on dancing and locations to learn dance. Things like this would/could all be encompassed into the mask making "Masquerade Ballroom functions and functional wear" panel

Or something like it...

CLAP_attack · « **Reply #494 on:** September 16, 2009, 08:22:16 am »

I love formal wear D8...especially when cosplaying 8D . ANNND masks despite how hot it gets.

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #495 on:** September 16, 2009, 10:14:38 am »

the only thing that bothers me is that i dont remember anything on the rules posted online about tummy showing being not alowed

oslapedo · « **Reply #496 on:** September 16, 2009, 11:00:42 am »

Quote from: chelseahavoc on September 16, 2009, 10:14:38 am

the only thing that bothers me is that i dont remember anything on the rules posted online about tummy showing being not alowed

Yeah! As far as I knew you had to be in formal wear OR cosplay. I was in my Meiko cosplay but they wouldn't let me in until I borrowed a jacket to wear over my cosplay so that my "midriff" wouldn't be exposed. Wth.

camname21 · « **Reply #497 on:** September 16, 2009, 07:35:10 pm »

Quote from: oslapedo on September 16, 2009, 11:00:42 am

Quote from: chelseahavoc on September 16, 2009, 10:14:38 am
the only thing that bothers me is that i dont remember anything on the rules posted online about tummy showing being not alowed

Yeah! As far as I knew you had to be in formal wear OR cosplay. I was in my Meiko cosplay but they wouldn't let me in until I borrowed a jacket to wear over my cosplay so that my "midriff" wouldn't be exposed. Wth.

http://www.kumoricon.org/?page_id=301

Attire

Non-formal fabrics such as flannel, denim, and mylar shall not be allowed. At least half of your body must be covered in fabric—bare midriffs or bare chests are not allowed. Formal/semi-formal attire from Asian countries is acceptable.

I think that is a stupid rule myself but I'm not the dress code dungeon master making these rules.

(It is semi-FORMAL however so..?)

ladyknightsgrace · « **Reply #498 on:** September 16, 2009, 08:15:27 pm »

I had a great time and the masquerade was definitely one of the highlights of my experience at kcon this year...

The only hiccup was when me and my friend were almost turned away because we cosplayed a lesser-known sports manga...well, that was quickly resolved, thanks! The other person at the door let us in. Otherwise it was awesome and I'd be very sad if it wasn't gonna happen next year.

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #499 on:** September 16, 2009, 08:33:29 pm »

I loved teaching Squall the waltz to the moon for her Rinoa. xD Definately fun~ I love the masquerade!

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Author Topic: Masquerade Wonders! (Read 53678 times)

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