Author Topic: Mewcon? (Read 114720 times)

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #100 on:** September 12, 2008, 10:50:59 pm »

I wonder how the countdown is going to work. Are we all going to have drinks and clink at the end? or kiss the person next to us? lol. So many traditions.

DancingTofu · « **Reply #101 on:** September 12, 2008, 10:57:52 pm »

Just a heads up, 97% chance I will kiss the nearest person to me at Midnight. That hopefully won't be Laharlsama, but he's actually more likely to be the nearest person to me than anyone else. Hmm. :/

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #102 on:** September 12, 2008, 10:59:47 pm »

I'll kiss one person and then I'll clink glasses with everyone else, and give high fives, low fives, west wings, throw a hat, throw a person.....whatever people feel like doing, lol.

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #103 on:** September 12, 2008, 11:01:10 pm »

lol@ throw a person

sparkling cider, if I can't get alcohol!

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #104 on:** September 12, 2008, 11:03:55 pm »

Unless you get something really off-the-wall, sparkling cider is actually better, in my opinion. I don't like wine or champagne, so I would most likely be drinking some martinelli's on new year's, unless (like I said) I'd have something really crazy to drink, lol.

DancingTofu · « **Reply #105 on:** September 12, 2008, 11:36:44 pm »

Actually, the only wine I've tasted (da rentz were there it's cool) that was better than sparkling cider was some wine my dad made. Probably just tasted good for psychological reasons, but it was pretty neat tasting wine that had come from my back yard.

I'll probably have 20-50 bottles of Martinelli's with me at all times during the con. I drink that stuff like oxygen.

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #106 on:** September 13, 2008, 03:14:00 am »

Quote from: totemo_oishii on September 12, 2008, 09:54:41 pm

Quote from: Kahlan4 on September 12, 2008, 09:43:13 pm
yay i just booked our room!! * thanks to darkerlight for posting the code ^.^ *

I'm just curious, but how many nights are you guys staying?

i got the room for check in on december 30 and check out on january 1.

and yay sparkling cider!! though something alcoholic would be fun, sparkling cider is delicious >.O

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #107 on:** September 13, 2008, 08:19:34 am »

Ah, we're going down for pre-reg, gotcha. ^_^ It'll be another party, and not with nearly as much crap to haul around! lol (for me anyway)

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #108 on:** September 13, 2008, 10:05:53 am »

Alright, I might book those nights too. It kinda sucks making decisions when I'm not the ones driving to and from there...hm.

Darkerlight · « **Reply #109 on:** September 14, 2008, 04:05:41 am »

Quote from: totemo_oishii on September 13, 2008, 10:05:53 am

Alright, I might book those nights too. It kinda sucks making decisions when I'm not the ones driving to and from there...hm.

Yeah, maybe talk to the ones driving?

at least reservations can always be changed to have less so I guess its better to book more and then change your mind then book less and not be able to later. LOL.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #110 on:** September 14, 2008, 04:47:32 am »

I'm most likly not going >>
I mean why does it HAVE to be on new years...
Time to be with family -_-
Bad day to be messed with man...
I remember my new years...though I shouldn't...

nikkiolie · « **Reply #111 on:** September 14, 2008, 05:19:53 am »

Yeah that can be a time where a lot of people can't go

As for me I at least know I ca go for one day...not sure if I'll have the other off work (I doubt it)

Darkerlight · « **Reply #112 on:** September 14, 2008, 06:19:06 am »

Quote from: Sugarlat on September 14, 2008, 04:47:32 am

I'm most likly not going >>
I mean why does it HAVE to be on new years...
Time to be with family -_-
Bad day to be messed with man...
I remember my new years...though I shouldn't...

New Years, Christmas, and all holidays that I can think of have parades, festivals, parties, and fairs. Tradition is whatever you make of it, whatever is important to you and your family. K-Con started on Thanksgiving, a little more of a family holiday then New Years but it was still a great way to celebrate it. You could bring your family to MEW if they like that sort of thing, btw, traditions don't have to end with the ball dropping.

Bugmenot · « **Reply #113 on:** September 14, 2008, 06:56:26 am »

Going to miss most of the first day (work and all) but I'll be there for the count and for the second day

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #114 on:** September 14, 2008, 08:34:34 am »

I wonder if there will be some theme-specific variant on the "ball drop" at MEWcon. Like, "let's all get together and watch the pokeball drop!" or "Come on, it's almost time to count the Pac-man down!" lol

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #115 on:** September 14, 2008, 08:55:05 am »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on September 14, 2008, 08:34:34 am

I wonder if there will be some theme-specific variant on the "ball drop" at MEWcon. Like, "let's all get together and watch the pokeball drop!" or "Come on, it's almost time to count the Pac-man down!" lol

omg the pac-man would be awesome! it could be going down eating little white balls that represented the seconds being counted down... *pictures in head* amazing! lol, i wish that was possible

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #116 on:** September 14, 2008, 09:00:09 am »

Oh, it's totally possible. We should do it. ^_^

laurifer · « **Reply #117 on:** September 14, 2008, 09:42:19 am »

If you do it, you guys will forever be my heroes.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #118 on:** September 14, 2008, 10:39:30 am »

Omg I would LOVE to see that!
Have Styrofoam balls for pac-man to eat XD

nikkiolie · « **Reply #119 on:** September 14, 2008, 01:58:19 pm »

That would be really epic.....But how would you do it?

SpearXXI · « **Reply #120 on:** September 14, 2008, 02:26:10 pm »

Well you could do it with LED lights I suppose. Have a big pacman eating the dots down, until it reaches the bottom, where a ghost is waiting, and then pacman dies.... but then a new pac-man appears to signify the new year!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #121 on:** September 14, 2008, 04:43:25 pm »

that would be EPIC! XD

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #122 on:** September 14, 2008, 06:29:38 pm »

Yeah, we have a few ideas we're tossing around, but really we have no clue how we could do it yet. LED would be the best way (but I know nothing at all about that stuff).

nikkiolie · « **Reply #123 on:** September 14, 2008, 06:30:45 pm »

If I was still an Electrical Engineer I could suggest some stuff or even do it.....but the math was too hard and now I am a psych major

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #124 on:** September 14, 2008, 06:32:19 pm »

The fact that you even knew anything about that at one point is impressive. And Psych is crushingly difficult for me to get my mind around also, lol.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #125 on:** September 14, 2008, 06:38:56 pm »

I made a little LED thingy during my first term but I had no idea what I was doing XD (one reason I left)

But I love psych....it seems to come really natural to me.

others can help make pacman and I will analyze him XD

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #126 on:** September 14, 2008, 06:42:23 pm »

Sounds good. I'll keep thinking over the options, but I am liking the idea of LED, if anyone else knows about it and could help.

xxxchihiroxxx · « **Reply #127 on:** September 14, 2008, 06:52:04 pm »

I wish I could go, I have a big new years eve party with my friends every year (since we dont go to school with eachother its one of the few times we all get together) and I cant miss it ;.; if it ever changes its date I may attend.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #128 on:** September 14, 2008, 06:53:48 pm »

Well I am bet I will have to work one day....not sure when it is going to close New Years Eve....it might close early so I can make it to the countdown....I hope

Sugarlat · « **Reply #129 on:** September 14, 2008, 09:04:35 pm »

I'm gonna get on the forums for Mewcon now o-o

Darkerlight · « **Reply #130 on:** September 15, 2008, 11:31:57 am »

Quote from: Sugarlat on September 14, 2008, 09:04:35 pm

I'm gonna get on the forums for Mewcon now o-o

I see you!

dual forum Sugarlat!

KogaRyu · « **Reply #131 on:** September 15, 2008, 06:33:46 pm »

Im down for Mewcon, aside form that im also going to Aki-Con!

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #132 on:** September 15, 2008, 11:57:27 pm »

The Pacman idea sounds bomb. It could also be animated if LED is too difficult. but it should totally happen.

DancingTofu · « **Reply #133 on:** September 16, 2008, 12:55:05 am »

I'll actually consider it. I want something clever and gaming-themed for the Game Room count down, since we will be operating at the time. I'm not sure where I'd start as far as setting that up; I can do lighting and stuff but not timed lighting. :/

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #134 on:** September 16, 2008, 12:56:34 am »

You just have to give me credit for the idea...or Bawls.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #135 on:** September 16, 2008, 06:48:22 pm »

Quote from: Darkerlight on September 15, 2008, 11:31:57 am

Quote from: Sugarlat on September 14, 2008, 09:04:35 pm
I'm gonna get on the forums for Mewcon now o-o

I see you! dual forum Sugarlat!

Actually I'm sugarlat on other forums too o-o
I should change it to Kotoko1223 >> But peoples calls meh Sugah XD
I likies

oslapedo · « **Reply #136 on:** September 16, 2008, 08:42:35 pm »

Mewcon forums are like a deep abyss of emptiness

DancingTofu · « **Reply #137 on:** September 16, 2008, 10:57:54 pm »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on September 16, 2008, 12:56:34 am

You just have to give me credit for the idea...or Bawls.

How about both?

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #138 on:** September 17, 2008, 07:44:17 am »

Sounds like a dealio. ^_^

CMD Productions · « **Reply #139 on:** September 17, 2008, 10:21:12 am »

Quote from: Kahlan4 on September 14, 2008, 08:55:05 am

Quote from: EveofAbyss on September 14, 2008, 08:34:34 am
I wonder if there will be some theme-specific variant on the "ball drop" at MEWcon. Like, "let's all get together and watch the pokeball drop!" or "Come on, it's almost time to count the Pac-man down!" lol

omg the pac-man would be awesome! it could be going down eating little white balls that represented the seconds being counted down... *pictures in head* amazing! lol, i wish that was possible

It would be easier to use a projector and have someone animate that scene with your 30 sec time drop sync. You would only need a projector and a laptop that way. If you really want to use LEDs low res panels can be programmed using a conventional theatre style board with 1 second autofollow cues setting up a matrix for ease of programming. You could also use conventional lighting with Gobos and gellframes although depends on how many fixtures in your inventory and how animated you want your pac-man chomper to be. It would be possible to arrange a elipsodal with a dual gobo rotator with wedge shaped gobos to simulate your packman. Having one gobo with an open mouth static and having another with 1/8 wedges removed to be his mouth opening and closing. Gell it yellow and instant pac-man theatre style.

Good luck with your show.

makichan · « **Reply #140 on:** September 17, 2008, 03:23:52 pm »

Is there a place on the forums to start photo shoot meet-ups?
The forums throw me off a little compared to kumoricon's and Sakuracon's (Which I never go on btw pfft).

Shadow · « **Reply #141 on:** September 17, 2008, 05:15:09 pm »

Just joined the forums! =D My username is the same as here. But dang, the forums sure are confusing. DD:

nikkiolie · « **Reply #142 on:** September 17, 2008, 05:16:40 pm »

I also registered....same name ^_^

oslapedo · « **Reply #143 on:** September 17, 2008, 05:39:58 pm »

Quote from: Shadow on September 17, 2008, 05:15:09 pm

Just joined the forums! =D My username is the same as here. But dang, the forums sure are confusing. DD:

Seconded. I'm so used to the bountiful KCon forums that the Mewcon ones simply boggle my mind @_@

nikkiolie · « **Reply #144 on:** September 17, 2008, 06:23:06 pm »

its really not that confusing.....>_> I think it is very easy to get around

oslapedo · « **Reply #145 on:** September 17, 2008, 08:59:23 pm »

You adapt far easier than I

Shadow · « **Reply #146 on:** September 17, 2008, 09:07:50 pm »

Quote from: oslapedo on September 17, 2008, 08:59:23 pm

You adapt far easier than I

Ditto lol.

The forums seem so dead.. We gotta speed things up a bit! =3

nikkiolie · « **Reply #147 on:** September 17, 2008, 09:09:11 pm »

yeah,.....though I did notice that most of the people on the forum were on this forum as well... >_>

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #148 on:** September 17, 2008, 09:19:12 pm »

Quote from: CMD Productions on September 17, 2008, 10:21:12 am

Quote from: Kahlan4 on September 14, 2008, 08:55:05 am
Quote from: EveofAbyss on September 14, 2008, 08:34:34 am
I wonder if there will be some theme-specific variant on the "ball drop" at MEWcon. Like, "let's all get together and watch the pokeball drop!" or "Come on, it's almost time to count the Pac-man down!" lol

omg the pac-man would be awesome! it could be going down eating little white balls that represented the seconds being counted down... *pictures in head* amazing! lol, i wish that was possible

It would be easier to use a projector and have someone animate that scene with your 30 sec time drop sync. You would only need a projector and a laptop that way. If you really want to use LEDs low res panels can be programmed using a conventional theatre style board with 1 second autofollow cues setting up a matrix for ease of programming. You could also use conventional lighting with Gobos and gellframes although depends on how many fixtures in your inventory and how animated you want your pac-man chomper to be. It would be possible to arrange a elipsodal with a dual gobo rotator with wedge shaped gobos to simulate your packman. Having one gobo with an open mouth static and having another with 1/8 wedges removed to be his mouth opening and closing. Gell it yellow and instant pac-man theatre style.

Good luck with your show.

projector idea is great! thanks ^.^ all the other stuff you said sounds awesome, but i don't understand any of it... lol. the projector seems like the easiest and best way, so maybe we'll go that route

DancingTofu · « **Reply #149 on:** September 17, 2008, 09:33:02 pm »

Quote from: makichan on September 17, 2008, 03:23:52 pm

Is there a place on the forums to start photo shoot meet-ups?
The forums throw me off a little compared to kumoricon's and Sakuracon's (Which I never go on btw pfft).

Panels and Events would be a good place to start.

Pac-Man
It would be really simple to use a projector and just flash or .gif animate it, but it would have a lot less novelty to it that way. A big light-board would be a really neat thing to have that we could set up and take down and re-use every year.

I want to figure out the timing settings for PacMan if we do use a projector, because if we use a projector, it's going to be a legit PacMan map which will be systematically cleared in 20 seconds, and PacMan will eat a ghost for 5, 4, 3, and 2, then eat a fruit at 1, then clear the map at 0

It would require some research, but if I can't do the LED, I can definitely do it with a projector.

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