ACen 2009

[Glork]

Who is seriously interested in going to ACen 2009 (http://www.acen.org/)?

I can definitely get one room free for the weekend at any hotel from the Marriott family. I thought I was going to be able to get two, but that is looking unlikely now. Still, that means ~3 people can stay in Chicago for the weekend on me. If you'd like to pay me back, I take cash, food, booze... pretty much anything. :P

I'll be driving in from Columbus (OH). I would also be willing to pick up/carpool with people who live between there and Chicago, provided people are willing to chip in for gas money.




That said, who's in? How long do you want to stay in Chicago? Thoughts/Plans?

[CorruptDictator]

I am highly interested. For me, Chicago is home so unless my parents move in the next 8 months (ya never know) I would prolly just crash there for the weekend. Of course, I suggest several nights of unhealthy behavior including excess drinking and awesome food. I would be coming in from southeast MN.

[Tango]

I will be coming for sure! I already have a hotel booked and my badge reserved. I do not work at this convention, it's my party con!

To register go here (https://www.acen.org/registration/) use FireFox
by September 30, 2008 $35
by January 1, 2008 $45
by April 1, 2009 $50
by April 15, 2009 $55
**We can get a group discount**
put Stompfest in the group catagory.
If you have already registered you can give me your badge ID or your full name so I may invite you to the group. Please Join before Jan 1st!!

I am coming from St. Paul, MN, if anyone needs a ride.

[CorruptDictator]

Ya know, if a couple of us all go... we should cosplay as a theme group =P

[Tango]

Ya know, if a couple of us all go... we should cosplay as a theme group =P
like.....?

[CorruptDictator]

Well it would kind of depend on how many people were going/willing to dress up and what anime we all like.

[ASTROBLACK]

What are my chances of getting laid by lonely females

[Catas]

I'll be going, prolly attempt to see you guys every so often on the Saturday. I have other friends of mine I'll be meeting.
Not sure what my costume would be though.

Astro: Very slim unless you're into yaoi xD

[Glork]

What are my chances of getting laid by lonely females
Infinity and beyond.

[Catas]

Infinity and beyond.

You got it wrong. You need to drop the yaoi line first, THEN it's infinity and beyond. Otherwise it's slim and unlikely.

Girl: Hey
You: I like yaoi
Girl: DO ME NOW

[Glork]

You got it wrong. You need to drop the yaoi line first, THEN it's infinity and beyond. Otherwise it's slim and unlikely.

Girl: Hey
You: I like yaoi
Girl: DO ME NOW
Quit divulging my secrets. >=[

[masterlink43]

You got it wrong. You need to drop the yaoi line first, THEN it's infinity and beyond. Otherwise it's slim and unlikely.

Girl: Hey
You: I like yaoi
Girl: DO ME NOW

I tried the line and events proceeded so:

Me: I like yaoi
*i get maced in the eyes*
Me: AAHH, every god damn time!

[Catas]

I tried the line and events proceeded so:

Me: I like yaoi
*i get maced in the eyes*
Me: AAHH, every god damn time!

You're doing it wrong. They have to start the conversation first. Going up randomly to some person and saying you like yaoi...I mean, what if you said it to a crossplayer? Explains it alot, huh? =O

[Corey]

You're doing it wrong. They have to start the conversation first. Going up randomly to some person and saying you like yaoi...I mean, what if you said it to a crossplayer? Explains it alot, huh? =O

I'm going to assume by Crossplayer, you mean Cosplayer? I don't bean to be a dick, just curious. :O.

But, on any other note; if I could go to ACEN that would be pretty neat. Hopping on the TF2 bandwagon of cosplaying and all. I'd probably dress up as the Soldier. :D

Having moved out of my parents house only 4 months ago though, and I've still no job (I got an interview for a job on thursday, with me luck! :D), but I'll see what happens.

[Glork]

Are we definitely cosplaying TF2 characters, then?

[Tango]

Are we definitely cosplaying TF2 characters, then?
We definitely should.

[Glork]

Hm. Engie, Sniper, or Pyro? And would you be willing to make/sell props for me to use (since you seem to have some mad skill in prop-making)?

[Tango]

Hm. Engie, Sniper, or Pyro? And would you be willing to make/sell props for me to use (since you seem to have some mad skill in prop-making)?
Of course, I am always open for prop comissions. Nothing is made out of metal, since the convention would not allow it. Most of the props are made from pvc pipes, foamcore, wood, and other pieces. I am working on a sniper costume as well.

Engie Weapons
Oversized Wrench - $35
Pistol - $30
Shotgun - $45
Dispencer - $100
Sentry Gun - lvl1 $60 lvl2 $100 lvl3 $160

Sniper Weapons
Sniper Rifle - $100
Kukri - $40
SMG - $60

Pyro Weapons
Flamethrower - $150 (anykind)
Axe - $25 w/ safe barbed wire $40
Shotgun - $45

These prices do not include shipping. And if you meet me at ACEN you don't need to pay shipping! Huzzah!

[Glork]

I'm currently leaning towards Sniper. Are you going to be RED or BLU? (I ought to be the other...)

EDIT: And yes, I was thinking I could pick them up at ACEN.

[Tango]

I'm currently leaning towards Sniper. Are you going to be RED or BLU? (I ought to be the other...)

EDIT: And yes, I was thinking I could pick them up at ACEN.
I was leaning toward red, since i already have a blu medic costume.

edit: And i already have a red laser pointer for the gun.

[CorruptDictator]

Eh, isn't the TF2 group things kinda overdone by this point?

[Tango]

Eh, isn't the TF2 group things kinda overdone by this point?
It kind of is, but with weapon updates, it gives the costumes something new.

[Catas]

I'm going to assume by Crossplayer, you mean Cosplayer? I don't bean to be a dick, just curious. :O.

Crossplayer = Cosplayer who dresses up as the opposite gender, (crossdressing). Just saying.

I've met a few guys who made really convincing girls, sometimes I had to look for a long while till I finally could decide what the hell they were.

..

I might be a TF2 spy, but I think I'll prolly be a character from an anime. Last year I was Saiga from Speed Grapher =D

[Tango]

Last year I was mew from Jet Grind Radio. Security chased me around for the whole con since I was on roller blades. Everytime I bumped into one, they would say "Can you have those on?" Then get on their radio and say "Can she have those on-Hey where'd she go?!" zip!

[CorruptDictator]

Hmm... Any fans of Lupin III? That could be a fun and uncomplicated group cosplay.

[Tango]

Hmm... Any fans of Lupin III? That could be a fun and uncomplicated group cosplay.
I love Lupin. :D I bet I could rig a spring and a boxing glove.

edit: You know, when I meet you guys, I am calling you by your in-game handles.

[Glork]

edit: You know, when I meet you guys, I am calling you by your in-game handles.
...except me. :P

[CorruptDictator]

I will verbally abuse you until you refer to me with my real name. While there is a nickname I reply to outside of gaming, CorruptDictator is not it. I prefer Nick in all honesty.

I would love to be Lupin or Jigen.

[Glork]

I'm on a bit of a Bebop kick right now, as I am watching it again (with a friend who is experiencing it for the first time). I could be open to Lupin, though I've not watched it in several years.

[CorruptDictator]

Well, if we want to go with faves, I would have to dress as Gourry but I don't think I would have the time or patience to put that together (I am more technically inclined than artisticly unless you count my writing). I always though the sweetest costume possible for a cosplay would me Seshomarou (sp?). I don't like Inuyasha at all, but I love the way he looks.

[Catas]

If you guys do Lupin, I'd have to do Conan =<
There's a couple costumes I'd love to put together, and at least now I have the time to do it.

[Glork]

Catas, are you going to be staying with us, or just meeting up at some point? (Still trying to figure out logistics of hotels and whatnot.)


There's a couple costumes I'd love to put together, and at least now I have the time to do it.I'm in the opposite boat -- no time whatsoever.

[Catas]

I like my personal space, so prolly not. I'll likely meet up with you guys at some point during the convention as I jump from my RL friends and you guys. I like to wander.

At most I'd stay at a hotel with one RL friend of mine, unless i can book a room somewhere all for myself. I somehow doubt this is at all possible. Bah, I'll figure it out =S

[CorruptDictator]

One nice thing about having family in Chicago, no hotel bill =P

[Catas]

Well, I do have family down in Cal City, but that doesn't really work considering it's a 45 minute train ride total from there to Rosemont. And ACen is there during exam week at Purdue =(

[CorruptDictator]

Heh, Rosemont is like 10 minutes from home. I used to go to Wizard World a lot when I was younger and Hockey games at the arena.

[lulzkiller]

I'd honestly go just to see Tango and Glork but there's no time for me to leave the business...

[Glork]

Do it. Seriously. You have more than half a year to plan ahead!

[CorruptDictator]

Glork has a point.

[lulzkiller]

Depends on how the housing market does. If it improves, then I finally take a vacation. However at the moment I simply cannot leave my business...

[PickleSurprise!]

I'd be down for going =D

[Glork]

How many people at this point plan on staying in a hotel room? I count myself, Tango, and PBA, as the CD/Catas are likely to stay with family.

If there are just going to be three of us, and Tango has space in her room and is wiling ot share, I don't see the purpose in my booking another room. I was under the impression from when this first came up that five or six people would be going and staying in hotels, but I may have been mistaken.


EDIT: Okay, add ClarkSurprise to that list.

[Catas]

I was saying I would stay with family, but it's too inconvinient to drive 2 hours, then have to take a 45 minute train xD

Either way, yeah. I'll probably try to get in a room with RL friends...so it doesn't matter anyway.

[CorruptDictator]

On a funny note, since Tango originally brought up a TF2 group, I just shaved my head and bought one of these http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5783/nerfct5.jpg
Now if i weighed a bit more I would be the perfect heavy, lol.

[Tango]

On a funny note, since Tango originally brought up a TF2 group, I just shaved my head and bought one of these http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5783/nerfct5.jpg
Now if i weighed a bit more I would be the perfect heavy, lol.
Hellz yes!
BTW, I was hoping at least 10-20 people wanted to go, since that is not the case, we will not be eligible for a group discount. That being said, I am not going to disband the Stompfest Group in the ACEN registration (https://www.acen.org/registration/). You can still be apart of the group, just put Stompfest in the group section. The group will no longer accept members after Dec 30. That doesn't mean you still can't come. Bring your friends!

Besides the Hyatt Regency O'Hare‎ (http://www.google.com/maps?near=9300+Bryn+Mawr+Ave,+Des+Plaines,+IL+6001 8&geocode=&q=hotel&f=li&sll=41.980656,-87.857958&sspn=0.012011,0.019312&ie=UTF8&hl=en&latlng=41980655,-87857958,15494846695727412948&ei=wu_nSMfQAY_EjQO1p_zyBg&cd=1), where the main convention rooms are held, there are two other hotels connected via skyway, which are: Hotel Sofitel Chicago OHare‎ (http://www.google.com/maps?near=9300+Bryn+Mawr+Ave,+Des+Plaines,+IL+6001 8&geocode=&q=hotel&f=li&sll=41.980656,-87.857958&sspn=0.012011,0.019312&ie=UTF8&hl=en&latlng=41979829,-87863185,10563208732624547853&ei=wu_nSMfQAY_EjQO1p_zyBg&cd=4), and the Doubletree Hotel Chicago O'Hare Airport-Rosemont (http://www.google.com/maps?near=9300+Bryn+Mawr+Ave,+Des+Plaines,+IL+6001 8&geocode=&q=hotel&f=li&sll=41.980656,-87.857958&sspn=0.012011,0.019312&ie=UTF8&hl=en&latlng=41978057,-87862609,15226595661946330714&ei=wu_nSMfQAY_EjQO1p_zyBg&cd=2) If you cannot afford a hotel room, please contact Glork or I for information reguarding open spaces in our rooms. Thanks!

Remeber ACEN is not until May 8-10, 2009
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[CorruptDictator]

Grr... my brand new super awesome nerf gun already broke. I looked into it and apparently I am not alone. I am going to return it now and I do not plan on opting for a replacement It kind of saddens me since usually Nerf guns are well made and hold up to a lot of abuse. All I did was fire off the chain mabe five times before the rotator jammed.

[Glork]

Bump.

Six, Y/N?

[Six]

Put me on the spot I see. Just because I have posted like 5 times today, thereby increasing my total number of posts to 6, does not mean I am an active and regular member. That said, since its only 2 hours away, I feel its divine inspiration to join.
The good news is, if i decide to dress up, the difference between the Vash the Stampede costume and Edward Elric Costume is minimal. However, I am pretty sure I could not grow a pony-tail in time for this.

[Tango]

Hair extensions? lol

[Catas]

What about a wig?

[Racing Jag]

Hmmm.... to bad I dont have a car(for money reasons) or i would soooo totaly go but I highly doubt anyone would be willing to come to Marland and pick me up sooo sry cant go sound fun tho.

[CorruptDictator]

I am still trying to figure out what I would want to go as...

[Six]

What about a wig?

I am not above spiking my hair straight up as appropriate for Vash, but wigs are pretty much out of the question. I may be crazy, but...
....
I'm not sure how to finish that sentence...

[Tango]

I am not above spiking my hair straight up as appropriate for Vash, but wigs are pretty much out of the question. I may be crazy, but...
....
I'm not sure how to finish that sentence...
oo, can I spike your hair? I've gotten really good at it over the years.
I use industrial hairspray and a flatiron, looks wicked, plus it won't fall down like gel does.

[Six]

Sounds good by me. I was probably going to just gel the hell out of it, but your alternatives sounds so much better. Now to get a red trench-coat, a ridiculously large gun, and incredibly buff.

[Tango]

Sounds good by me. I was probably going to just gel the hell out of it, but your alternatives sounds so much better. Now to get a red trench-coat, a ridiculously large gun, and incredibly buff.
Good luck on all those things
At least you're giving yourself plenty of time

[Glork]

and incredibly buff...as if I didn't have enough of a mancrush on you already.

[CorruptDictator]

Hey Tango, I am thinking of doing IlPalazzo, would you like to be my Excel if I can put the styled wig and shoulder together?

[Glork]

I am still likely going to be a Sniper.

EDIT: Or Spike, because I'm on a huge Bebop kick, and I fit the build pretty well.

[Tango]

Fluffy: I'd love to be your Excel. After Halloween I'll pickup a smexy wig. Huzzah costume sales. Would you call her hair orange? Let me know if you go through with it.

Glork: I am putting together a Sniper as well, you can borrow my rifle if you play nice. :D

[CorruptDictator]

Hard to say if her hair is orange or an off shade of blond, really depends on the picture you look at. I would really love to do IlPalazzo since it is not a very complicated costume (and I LOVE Excel Saga) so for my first I think it would be a good choice, but I won't have the time and money to work on it until after Christmas.

[Six]

Well, I hit the part of my tv series watching where I begin the Anime binge. Just now started watching Death Note, which is just mind-blowingly good. Afterward, I'll most likely hit up Trigun and Berserk, the latter being perhaps one of the strangest ending to a series I have ever seen. Time to begin the half year preparation.

[Catas]

Spoiler: The Death Note kills people.

[Glork]

Ahahahahah Berserk.


The Death Note manga was much better than the anime, IMO... the anime effed around with timelines a bit.

EDIT: I ought to find and watch Blue Seed sometime soon. I remember that being one of my favorite anime series back several years ago, but I can hardly remember a damned thing about it.

[CorruptDictator]

I think my all time favorite series is prolly Slayers, which I have yet to finish watching, lol.

[Tango]

seen it
seen it
seen it

Blue Seed is about blue seeds that give demons power, they look like half ying yangs and alot of sexual tension between the main male demon and his female cohort, whom conveniently wore different patterned underwear each episode.

I reccomend, instead, Blue Gender. XD

[Glork]

*BUMP*

Haven't booked my room yet at the DoubleTree, because I don't quite have enough points. Availability doesn't seem to be a problem at this point, and I'm hoping that by the new year, I'll be able to book.


Also, just to continue the ever-changing cosplay discussion... Six and I most recently discussed me being Captain Hammer and him being Dr. Horrible for a day. I know it's not anime, but it should still work. And I could probably still do the Sniper deal (and Six can do Vash).

[Halfwit]

Ya know, if a couple of us all go... we should cosplay as a theme group =P

this was a good thread until ^ you bunch of nerds you !!! reminded me of this


Pt 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugk37TvIR8E

pt 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCtz4trJr_g&feature=related

god that shit is soo funny

[CorruptDictator]

gh, I could never stand Triumph the Insult comic Dog. I just find it to be very annoying no matter what they use him for.

[Glork]

On another note, when exactly are people planning on being in town? I'm trying to figure out what nights I should be booking....

[CorruptDictator]

I will prolly come in the night of the 7th and leave early Sunday afternoon.

[Taiken]

I live in the Chicago area, so I'll be there the whole time. Maybe this year I'll be in cosplay. :)

[Glork]

Taiken, when I saw your location and avatar, I was wondering if you'd potentially come. You should definitely stay with the SF crew! As Tango mentioned earlier, be sure to register before January 1 under the group name Stompfest! :D

[Catas]

Speaking of registering. I paid early, and will be recieving the badge in the mail. I'm avoiding that damn line at all costs!

[Tango]

Speaking of registering. I paid early, and will be recieving the badge in the mail. I'm avoiding that damn line at all costs!
Last year 50% of mail-badges did not get recieved on time. The staff found out and all went on strike a day before the con. No staff and those that didn't have a badge had to wait for 3+ hours in line, pay an extra $5, and then get their $5 back after they sent back their late badge. Lame, right?
Every year I've gone to Acen it's been different, the year before Pre-reg was a faster line, the year before that was the opposite. Now I just get a badge from Digital Discs and work security for them for a few hours while drinkin beer, good times! Also, if you're leaving early on Sunday, sell your badge for $10 to some poor smoe at the boxoffice. You make money and they get in, huzzah! btw.. never repeat any of this. XD

[Glork]

Last year 50% of mail-badges did not get recieved on time. The staff found out and all went on strike a day before the con. No staff and those that didn't have a badge had to wait for 3+ hours in line, pay an extra $5, and then get their $5 back after they sent back their late badge. Lame, right?
Then again, after a murder, the scene of the crime is usually the safest place to be....

I can p much guarantee you that NOBODY will want that to happen again, and getting badges out on time will be a point of focus, probably to an unreasonable degree.

[Catas]

Yeah. BUT, one of my friends who came on Friday that didn't preorder his badge had to wait 6 hours in line. 3 hours is better than 6. Then he had to go for a wedding on Saturday and missed the whole day. Poor NeoMikey. At least his AMV got 2nd place.

[Glork]

3 hours is better than 6.Fuck you and your logic.

[CorruptDictator]

Ugh, I have to magically pull extra money out of thin air this year. Unless sometime comes up I WILL be going to ACEN... but I also want to see Phantom of the Opera that same month (assuming I am still living in Minnesota).

[Catas]

I forgot to mention that even then, only half of the people had to wait 3 hours. Which means there would be a 50% chance I wouldn't have to wait at all by paying an extra dollar. ;D

But you're right. Things will probably go well this year.