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Title: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Edible on August 07, 2016, 03:29:46 AM
It's that time again.

Otakon's moving to DC next year, so come on by this year to say farewell to the Inner Harbor as we do our usual shit one last time.
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Kilgamayan on August 07, 2016, 01:54:06 PM
Touhou Panel is currently on the website as scheduled for 1:15 PM Sunday, but since I will have been gone for over an hour by that time, we got it rescheduled for 10:15 AM the same day.
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Edible on August 07, 2016, 02:20:26 PM
Nice.  Also means it doesn't overlap with the concert!
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Shizumarashi Mayuzumi on August 08, 2016, 04:46:39 AM
HEY OTAKIDS
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: triangles on August 08, 2016, 12:23:57 PM
HEY OTAFRIENDS

The panel does overlap with the Live Art Auction though, I've made it in the last two years as does my super talented friend and crafter-in-arms and I have a feeling this year's gonna be good in that regard...
(https://65.media.tumblr.com/05af1b9545c2d0bd36d07cefd00387d0/tumblr_oblbbi0gdX1rauc1yo1_540.jpg)
(cat not for sale sry)

(http://65.media.tumblr.com/3ff2845217b6547d601fa267c06a7221/tumblr_objtcin4VT1rauc1yo1_1280.jpg)


Also I think this is the first year I'm not bothering to cosplay????????  Maybe I'll throw Time Mage in the suitcase if I'm feeling sassy.
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Reddyne on August 08, 2016, 12:40:45 PM
HEY OTAKIDS
HALLO FRINDS

This year's Otakon is neatly overlapping with lots of general life busy-ness and moving so all of my costumes are either packed away by choice, lack of free time, or are too hot to  justify wearing in Baltimore's summer heat. Guess I'm just up for hanging out this year? ?\_(ツ)_/?
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Suwako Moriya on August 08, 2016, 12:43:00 PM
I expect that only Captain America and The Superior Hifuu will be making an appearance for me this year. I might throw in Orange as a third if I have room but I don't really expect to want to. I've no idea what state Miko is in, only that she was oddly uncomfortable at AB, so I'm not in a rush to drown in my own sweat while wearing her.
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: RuneDevros on August 08, 2016, 06:10:30 PM
Yui Makino Hype
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Suwako Moriya on August 08, 2016, 06:52:30 PM
http://kilgamayan.tumblr.com/post/148646623821/touhou-project-at-otakon-2016

beeboop
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: triangles on August 08, 2016, 06:54:25 PM
And a schedule that is not for ants! (https://www.otakon.com/events_schedule.asp)
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Shizumarashi Mayuzumi on August 08, 2016, 07:52:37 PM
*boop*

(http://66.media.tumblr.com/cc837fe378c315f0478887200375c8b5/tumblr_ob9fwsQ52K1rle8ajo1_540.png)

(I literally planned which when around "I can take the jacket off for Shizuma when I go foods on Friday and pack a nice non-cosplay for Forno on Saturday", lol. And then it ended up that the proper shoots for each are the other way around orz. Though the Touken Ranbu shoot is noon-thirty on the terrace on Friday so fuck no I have no desire to stand around out there like that either day given the forecast.)
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Edible on August 08, 2016, 08:10:48 PM
Someone else watched Prince of Stride? :V :V

Edit: Wait.  Lotus Juice and Shihoko Hirata are performing at the Matsuri?

Holy fuck, how did I miss that?
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Suwako Moriya on August 08, 2016, 10:01:11 PM
>LoGH panel mid-day Friday

Your people are calling you, Red.
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Shizumarashi Mayuzumi on August 08, 2016, 10:16:14 PM
Someone else watched Prince of Stride? :V :V

Only reason I didn't instabuy the game when it came out last August was my (still-extant) ridic backlog. I'm glad the anime ended up being real good too, I enjoyed it so much this past winter season.

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Edit: Wait.  Lotus Juice and Shihoko Hirata are performing at the Matsuri?

Holy fuck, how did I miss that?

idk man but I'm totally going. And pondering Cheesecake Factory if I want dessert after? :V
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Reddyne on August 08, 2016, 10:23:02 PM
>LoGH panel mid-day Friday

Your people are calling you, Red.
I noticed. Peace on Heinessen, true freedom for all men.

On a related note, a lot of the good panels I scoped out are either before noon or after midnight all throughout the con. At least I'll be light on my feet this year.
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: triangles on August 09, 2016, 01:09:54 PM
Guidebook is up!
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Jq1790 on August 11, 2016, 03:30:36 AM
Have fun all attendees!  Don't any of you go dying of heatstroke before the next con I get to go to with you all, ok?
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: triangles on August 11, 2016, 02:37:52 PM
On the NJ Turnpike with a MJP and a Reddyne.
(http://i.imgur.com/A64pXnf.jpg)
75% of my art auction fodder.  Come check it out!
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Edible on August 12, 2016, 04:14:21 AM
Lotus Juice/Shihoko Harata were amazing.  Too bad about that laptop <_<
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Kilgamayan on August 12, 2016, 06:14:50 AM
My con's already a success, with a new Super Metroid 100% Glitchless & Exploitless PB of 1:48.
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Mao on August 12, 2016, 11:27:29 AM
Okay, so now that you guys are all there....

I want each and every one of you to pester Kilga to go to it'sugar and buy me a ton of the energy drink gummy bears!! He refuses to do it! What a meanie-pants!!! Go sneak caffeinated candy into his suitcase, please.
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Tengukami on August 12, 2016, 01:25:22 PM
Hope everyone has a great time in my hometown, the City of Dreams. I'll be there in spirit!
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: triangles on August 12, 2016, 01:31:11 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/935gwHC.jpg)
I love anime cons
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Ruka on August 14, 2016, 08:00:22 PM
That's the first and last time I bring my mahjong set. Getting stopped at security is both hilarious and frustrating for something they have never seen before.
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Chebinger on August 14, 2016, 11:08:07 PM
Leaving an important part of your costume at home does not make for an amazing cosplay, I speak from experience.
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Reddyne on August 15, 2016, 01:10:31 PM
As simple and tame as my con experience was, I still had a fun time. I still miss making stuff and showing off my work, though.
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Hainiryuun on August 15, 2016, 02:06:39 PM
Here's the pics I got from the two photoshoots. Didn't take any from the panel, though, sadly. Was too in awe of the brand new touhou player nearly perfecting Stage 1 Normal of DDC No Focus ("Hold shift to move more precisely!" *dies*)

http://imgur.com/a/1A9zl

And of course, the great performance from the Prismriver Sisters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qdFxwLwyc4
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Suwako Moriya on August 15, 2016, 02:48:20 PM
I didn't hop on IRC last night to tell everyone, but I did indeed make it home safely. o/
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Chebinger on August 15, 2016, 07:54:12 PM
Ok, note to self; when crocheting pants, make them not look too bulgy next time.
Title: Re: Otakon 2016 - A Farewell to Baltimore
Post by: Firestorm29 on August 15, 2016, 10:09:24 PM
This Otakon was a blast for me, saw lots of cool cosplays, even did one myself for once, and it felt like I had a hard time standing still with so many interesting things about.

Oh, and thanks Kilga for my new title, I loved that one at the photoshoot. :3