/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I'm going to go no matter what. If the con ends up being a half-hearted disappointment, I'll go hang with local friends and skip the con. I haven't seen them for three years and I've had enough.

How is Sakura con usually? Me and my roommate are probably gonna go, I'm assuming there's gonna be very little guests and probably 0 Japanese guests

>>10718838
It be chill usually. Not bad if you hit up the social events or just check out whatever interests you and your friends. Only part I didn't like was the glomp circle outside where all the smokers are and the air is thick with weed.

I don't know if I can handle another three hour line with the added benefit of possibly catching a corona variant while in hell line. Last time I went a literal slow in the mind was running my registration line and I still haven't recovered.

>>10718838
>probably 0 Japanese guests
If Sakura Con gets 0 Japanese guests, then the other big anime cons will likely not be getting any either.

>>10719070
10 bux say they get Kaho Shibuya =|

>>10719085
Nah she's about to livestream today from her quarantine hotel in Japan I think.

>>10719070
I mean I saw that previous years they had big names like matsuoka and such, but I'm just assuming this year guests will probably be sparce
Also, do they not have a normal masquerade like every other con? Is it just the masquerade ball?

W-we're gonna make it...

Tfw I bought my tix and flights already
place your bets now

>>10718577
Did anything even happen at this convention?

Anyone know why there's no information about hotel blocks this year yet?

>>10728511
Ask and ye shall receive, room blocks are now open

>>10728982
Anon I see nothing new on their site, you got my hopes up.

>>10729028
Check their Facebook page

>>10729031
What a mess. thank you <3

>>10729028
Sorry about that, I really expected them to be on top of things on their website and not just social media. Asking for too much I guess.

So I registered. This my first time going to this con.

>>10730536
What a terrible first impression to give yourself.

>>10730576
first impression for the thread?

>Can't go since I refuse to get the jab
>Can't get a refund for my pre-registration from years ago

>>10730706
Literally a non-issue.
>All attendees age 12 and over must either provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative test. All attendees ages 6 to 11 must provide proof of a negative test. We will be providing guidance of the timing on negative tests closer to the event.

Unless, of course, you're 11 and what is this

>>10718577
GIRUGAMESH

>>10730706
>refund for pre-reg from like 2019

That's on you man, you should've e-mailed and asked for a refund when 2020 canceled, or filed a chargeback. Your laziness and inaction isn't their fault.

Looks like attendance has been capped for now

https://twitter.com/SakuraCon/status/1498559670889299969

>>10736990
Thanks for the heads up, I'll wait for attendance capacity to get lifted then.

>>10736990
It says pre-reg ended. They normally end pre-reg early, and anyone who didn't pre-reg has to get their badge at the door. I don't think that necessarily means attendance is capped, but they obviously need to clarify.

looks like they closed at-the-door registration too.

>>10736990
>>10737007
>>10737044
>>10737234
https://twitter.com/SakuraCon/status/1498799044159750149
Back opened

>>10730576
What were highlights from past years?
Is there any good yearly panels?

>>10737262
SAO was constantly featured for a couple of years if you're into it. It was literally SAOkura-Con.

Mint Neko announced today https://twitter.com/SakuraCon/status/1499112307778998273

Also ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D is on the guest list http://sakuracon.org/guests/

>>10737691
ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D was already at Sakura-Con 2019, so it's almost like they got booked back-to-back. I suppose they're the only JP musical guests available, since they're technically on hiatus in Japan?

>>10737262
The only consistent panels I'm aware of are the Zapp panels which are worth going to at least once, Todd Haberkorn showing up every other year to be obnoxious, and Johnny Young Bosch showing up with Todd to remind you he was a power ranger. Fan panels are 90% garbage, lots of "inclusivity" panels.
Past highlights include: The ugliest couple you've ever seen getting married at a Zapp panel, the yearly swimsuit contest that died in 2013, the legendary female VA panel in 2017 or 2018 (it's all a blur at this point), Teddyloid definitely getting turned away at SeaTac and not being used as a ploy to draw more attendance in 2018, and any time John Swasey shows up. Oh and Mana did a fashion show in 2018. 2018 was a pretty good year.

>>10738556
>>10737262
Fuck you just stirred my memories of the annual Easter Sunday mass led by Vic Manginananana. I don't know if they killed it in 2019 but it was at least a regular thing before then.

Will Vic be there as an unofficial "guest" this year?

>>10737262
Ian Sinclair usually does a very casual Q&A and storytelling panel that's fun. Like, no moderators just him with a mic shooting the shit and it avoids a lot of the cringiness of regular "anime VA Q&A" panels somehow.

Experiences with and finding roommates to share hotel?

>>10738760
Assuming this is because you're broke, just get an Airbnb and if you can't afford one near the con, get one near a light rail station.

>>10738801
I was worried about airbnb because of like bedbugs or something but that might just be the option

>>10738556
>John Swasey
Hats off to him for being the only man with balls large enough to host a convention in a major city in 2020, but after March. Anime Dallas was my first out of state event ever, and the catalyst for me traveling ever other week for one (including this coming Sakuracon). Also he gave a funny story at a panel about voicing a guy who's calling in to a sex hotline. Only after the fact did he realize the person voicing the girl was his daughter.

>>10730806
I haven't heard of sakura con ever since that

>>10730806
The commercial is now...12? 13 years old? I wonder how everyone has been doing since

>>10738855
Most of my group gets Airbnb's and they've all been exceptionally clean. They're not as cheap as they used to be but still cheaper than a weekend at the Sheraton.

Any panels/parties/meetups that you must check out? This will be my first big con.

>>10739331
they haven't posted the schedule yet.

>>10739337
sorry I'm just super bored with life right now, I'm actually just procrastinating for an exam by watching con videos.

>>10737262
2017 was a great year imo, Thunderbolt Fantasy was one of the headliners and it was amazing to see the puppets up close and moving around. I was hoping Urobuchi and staff would be back to shill season 3, but alas.
Previous Anon mentioned Zapp panels, which can be unexpected fun. I remember him posting here previously, so if you see this, hope you're doing alright dude.

>>10739343
it is okay. I am wondering if I should even get a room to stay for the late night stuff. Is it worth it?

good portion of the late-night panel lineup is far more enjoyable than the inclusivity ones they push during the day.

>>10739493
I have no clue, it's my first time getting a hotel out of my state

Mid 2010's there was a brand lolita booth, I think Angellic Pretty. Have they or other Japanese brands come back since then? I know there's some western indie that were fairly regular back then but they were never my taste.

>>10737272
So if I'm an SAO fag should I be excited?

>>10739844
Probably not anymore? It was huge when it was airing and fresh and new, but I don't even know if Aniplex will have a big presence at the con anymore after the pandemic hit, much less hosting guests or events for SAO.

>>10739890
i mean they had the big VR event and progressive is getting plenty of shilling right now, id fucking kill to see matsuoka and tomato at a con

>>10740133
>Matsuoka
I saw him once at Sakura-Con and he was a ball of introverted awkwardness. he didn't seem like he really wanted to interact with lines of fans and talked off of a script. And he was so short. The guy's like 5'5" or less.

Is this convention worth $1000+? Speaking from someone from the East Coast who needs to fly and hotel.

>>10740506
Absolutely not

Obligatory.

https://youtu.be/XP5lz2CYNR4

>>10740742
I wonder what everyone in the video is up to now

They must be like working adults (I hope)

Is there a listing for all the cosplay gatherings happening

>>10740769
Saturday, 10 PM: Femboy Cosplay Strip Show @ my hotel room

>>10740773
Aren't the femboy meetups usually in one of the men's restrooms?

>>10741016
I witnessed a femboy meetup in the men's room during the rave one year but I don't think it was scheduled as there was only one femboy and it happened in one of the stalls.

>>10740773
not really my cup of cum despite being a dude in a skirt

>>10740769
At least for the past several years photoshoots and meetups have been handled externally rather than in the official schedule or guidebook. I don't understand why, some sort of inter-personal politics?
The Facebook page is called "Sakura-Con Photoshoots/Gatherings (Unofficial)". You don't need a fb account to view any of the events.

>>10741418
I remember reading up on the reasons why it's unofficial and apparently it's because of monetary matters. Sakura-Con is officially non-profit. There are photographers and cosplayers alike soliciting paid photoshoots in the group, so that is at odds with Sakura-Con's stance.
I believe at one point it came down to either the group had to go completely free of monetary transaction posts OR must mention it's unofficial, thus unaffiliated with Sakura-Con, and the group admin chose the latter.

Does anyone know when/how long the badge pickups are open for based on <2019s?
I'm trying to pick the right flight, one has me arriving at 740PM and I'm not sure if the badge pickup would be closed by then. The line for ANYC went on for at least 5+ hours so that gave me a bit of PTSD.

>>10742667
If you're arriving Thursday it closes at 10. Not sure how many people are paying to go this year so you might have some luck with badge claim if its 8-9 by the time you get there

>>10742692
Going by Sakura-Con increasingly desperate call for volunteers and announcement of certain rooms no longer opening, sounds like they're going to be even more short-staffed than usual this year. Badge lines might end up horribly slow.

>>10742667
I don't understand why absurdly long lines for anime conventions are considered acceptable. Literally no other kind of convention has five hour lines

>>10742692
Do you have the time chart by chance? I might just have to go for an earlier flight that has me arriving @5PM but has me leaving at midnight

>>10742720
Too many people and because of the COVID vaccination requirement. I don't want to start a covid talk here though. For ANYC we needed vaccine wristbands on top of badges so there were multiple hour+ lines for either badge, wristband, or both so many people waited in 30 degrees for hours to get it. It was annoying as shit and horribly mismanaged.

>>10742714
Ah.... I hate that they don't mail the badges out, did they use to do it in the past?

>>10742793
>Too many people and because of the COVID vaccination requirement.
But I don't mean just covid, pre covid I went to Sakura con and had to wait two and a half hours in the line. I go to all sorts of other cons both for work and other hobbies and nothing else is like this. But if it's an anime convention for some reason it has multiple hour line lines

>>10742793
Not just COVID, pre-COVID the lines were already terrible at times and it's a common problem for multiple large-scale cons. You'd think they'd improve logistics after one year's shitshow but it never improves permanently. With COVID protocols, the wait times are even worse.

>>10742720
>Literally no other kind of convention has five hour lines
Please go to overseas once.

>>10742941
wtf I've gone overseas but not to go to anime cons. Also who cares, I am comparing cons in America to other cons in America, idgaf what they do elsewhere. And actually I did go to cons in Canada and they didn't have insane lines

>>10742941
...cons overseas aren't even like US weebfests, they're trade shows and don't have insane TSA checkpoints.

>>10742909
>>10742930
Oh man, was this the Thursday before the con starting? If that's on Thursday then I need to come much earlier then...

Anons, hows this hotel? a friend wants me to share this one with him. It's also my first time using a hotel so I have no idea what I'm getting into.

>>10743001
Go check out reviews. It has a 4.2 rating. Some complaints about small room size. Though it seems quality has dropped since the pandemic.

I've never stayed at it but it looks like a typical one of the independent ones downtown. First time using a hotel... ever though?

I usually am the one who books my group for the Hilton Homewood suites but none of them are going this year and I just got the time off work so luckily got in on someone else's room at the Olive 8 Hyatt. I also really need to figure out cosplay plans asap. This is probably one of the latest decisions to go to a con I've made but fuck it, I need it.

I've heard that the area near the convention center is getting increasingly violent with a lot of crime just within the last few weeks. Is it still safe to go?

>>10740742
GIRUGAMESH

>>10740743
I just know the "and manga!" girl streams as Edobean on Twitch

>>10743420
Avoid 5th and Pine, 3rd and Pike, and just stay in groups/pairs.

>>10740743
The first girl is Asuka's English VA

Do you guys recommend driving or taking an uber? Public transport isn't an option because I'm chaperoning 2 teens whose parents would not be too pleased if we did that. We would be coming from Ballard

>>10744465
uber so you don't have to worry about parking and having your car broken into.

Vegas anon here. I've been meaning to visit Seattle since I can't stand the desert. Any recommendations for places to stay? I'll probably be staying upwards a week.

>>10744536
Depends on what you want to do on days other than the con. The con is downtown and pretty close to a lot of the tourist areas with close access to bus and light rail service to go to other areas.

>>10744554
Mostly to scope the area. I have a better paying job so I can afford to be closer to the coast. However I'm stuck in the Pacific Time Zone so my options are extremely limited.

>Think for months I'm getting a free place to stay, 15 minutes away on foot
>Oh hey sorry my mom's in town that week and you wouldn't get along with her so better luck next time!
Yeah, there's a really cheap place close by, but it's still really annoying that I'm getting slapped with another couple hundred I thought I was dodging till right now
>>10744465
Well, you've given yourself two options: pay out the ass with Uber or pay out the ass for parking and give yourself the worst liability possible for a con, let alone anything in a major downtown area by bringing your car. Well, and truly, unironically, take public transit. I would have added the caveat of "unless they're like in middle school", except even that's ridiculous as Seattle has the cleanest, nicest and safest public transit I've ever seen by a gigantic margin. Plus, not listening to parents' advice immediately gives some free bonus cool points. This is certainly how I'd do it anyway.

>>10744465
The lightrail has a station 2 blocks from the event, it's pretty hard to miss.
>>10744579
If you just need a room, check out the green tortise hostel. I think a few anons are doing that this year since it's cheap at like 35 dollars a night.

Hear me out.

>Get an Airbnb
>Open up Tinder or Hinge put in 3 mile radius
>Get girls
>If I get no girls I get to go to a con for the 2nd time this year

Yay or nay?

>>10745258
seems alright ya.

I heard gameworks is closed, did anything worthwhile replace it?

>>10745410
Nothing in the space yet afaik, the building's directory site still lists Gameworks. It's a pretty big space and real estate there has gotta be expensive so it might sit empty for a little while longer.
There was some misinformation going around that it turned into an NFT museum, but that's in an unrelated location about a mile away.

First time going, only been to PAX before this. Anything to expect?

>>10746239
Expect to be harassed outside the con center by soundcloud rappers selling CDs.

>>10746241
We had that happen when we visited Gameworks. Are there many local people coming to these? We live in the area so we don't really have a great idea on the crowd.

Is there a rave? That's something we've always wanted to check out too.

>>10746242
It's probably about 60/40 WA natives/out-of-staters. There is a rave but it's pretty shit if you actually go to raves. Better for people-watching than dancing. There may or may not also be ballroom dancing. It's been a staple of past cons but this year nobody really knows what will and won't be happening.
Besides all that just expect shitty fan panels and rampant virtue signalling. You also won't make friends but if you live here then you already know that. Ignore the dealer hall until Sunday unless you find a single example of something you absolutely must have.

>>10746249
>There is a rave but it's pretty shit if you actually go to raves.
Sakuracon is one of the only con raves that is actually run by and books real ravers though.

Post 'em.

>>10746249
I've never been to a rave so I have no expectations.

>Ignore the dealer hall until Sunday
Why is that, the crowds?

>>10746263
tfw just barely enough time to even put together one cosplay. I'm new to making stuff so my first homemade one was insanely basic. I went to this last PAX and some absolute hero happened to be walking around with a MUCH better version of the mask my character was wearing and he gifted it to me.

>>10746265
>Why is that, the crowds?
Prices drop dramatically overall and vendors are suddenly open to negotiation. They'd rather sell shit at cost then pack it all up again.

>>10746242
Sakuracon raves is probably the best con rave i've been to. Maybe i was drunk just enough, but I was in the middle of the crowd jumping around having a blast random people and i hate crowds.

>>10746359
Sounds fun, how late do they usually run and do they have a bar there or are you expected to pregame?

Do people from here usually meet up?

>>10746524
No alcohol inside the con center and no bags are allowed inside the rave but they don't pat you down before entering so if you can hide it on your person there's nothing stopping you from bringing it in. I always fill a coke bottle with whiskey and just enough coke to make it cola-colored and nobody's batted an eye in 8 years.

>Do people from here usually meet up
There's a discord server for that: https://discord.gg/bhpFsQ5

>>10746632
Is this a 4chan Discord?

>>10745410
there's a Round1 like 20 minutes south.

Where do people post to find people to room with these days? Usually shit is figured out long ago but the girl booking our hotel room suddenly can't go and one of the others can only do one day now. I hate zoomers.

I would ask here but don't want to end up with creeps or guys and it's too convenient of a hotel to lose the room.

>>10747264
I mean that is a bit far for most people coming to Seattle, but I guess you can take the light rail relatively close to it and take an uber. Maybe.

Where do I go to just talk to people?
Where do I not go to talk to people (people at this location want to be left alone)?

Who’s dressing up? I’m going as DMC5 Dante

>>10747453
My roommates and I are going as Jigen, Goemon, and Lupin. I'll keep an eye out for you.

>>10747453
Still figuring out what and when but will be Pink Jacket Lupin at least some of Saturday.

>>10747371
>Where do I go to just talk to people?
A different state.
>Where do I not go to talk to people (people at this location want to be left alone)?
The con.

>>10747331
Just like most all cgl discussion that actually involves doing something, discord or social media. Post COVID cgl I wouldn't bother with doing room meets on anymore.

>>10744687
Somehow I missed this till now, despite religiously scanning this largely dead board. That was the place I was eyeing already. Shame I have no idea who these people are, cause we could have booked a room to ourselves if I did.

Preliminary schedule is out!

http://sakuracon.org/programming/schedule/

Can't wait to see true capacity cap. I'm surprised Sakura-Con is actually going to hit it (ETA sell-out: April 7)

How bad is it going to be? Will there be scalpers? Will it be a mad mess?

Oof, I would say it's the capacity with restrictions but if there actually are no capacity limits on the WSCC or the con anymore then yeah, it's going to be a big year.
Thanks for posting this though, I was waiting to get my pass once I'd figured out the rest of my logistics but I got mine now just to be safe.
If Sak has scalpers like ECCC it's going to be pretty weird but it is possible. I imagine dealer's hall, panels and everything will be more packed than usual.

>>10748867
>How bad is it going to be? Will there be scalpers? Will it be a mad mess?
Outside of a few clueless people showing up day 0 to buy and getting turned away, probably won't be noticeable

Is it difficult to transfer tickets or buy scalped ones for this con? I'm not going to be able to commit to being there until probably day of, never been before, and didn't want to spend on a pass I still am not even sure I'll be able to use.

>>10749029
>Is it difficult to transfer tickets
They are onsale now
>buy scalped ones for this con
Literally just look on their reddit page/facebook page. Someone is always selling.

> I'm not going to be able to commit to being there until probably day of
Hate to say this, but if you aren't committed to the con by now you're setting yourself up for a potentially bad time. Sakuracon is thinking they will sell out by the end of this week with the remaining tickets they have. If you aren't going to buy now, it's hard to say what to expect other than a headache of a time getting one.

>>10749029
Echoing what >>10749032 said, if you don't get it now online, it's very, very, very unlikely you'll be able to get one on-site. Sakura-Con even did the monster math for you and forecast a April 7 sell-out day, so basically within these 3 days.

Think of it this way, if they don't sell out on the 7th, they'll probably sell out on the 8th, and the probability goes up exponentially for every day after that up to April 15.

>con next week
>con stating they are just about out of tickets
>HEY GUYS DO YOU THINK I SHOULD BUY? THINKING ABOUT HOLDING OFF A BIT.
Is this real?

You would think after they closed sales the first time and had to reannounce more tickets you all would have gotten the message to buy then

>>10749131
Surprisingly one of my friends didn't buy his ticket after that early scare and finally did just now, and he wasn't a guy waiting on paychecks.

Do you have to buy tickets on top of the membership or is it just the membership?

>>10749148
Ticket = membership

It's just another word for it.

>>10749026
who the fuck doesnt buy tickets for a con ahead of time

>>10749179
Locals. We do shit when we feel like it.

>>10749179
People who want to pay 15$ more to skip the line, but something like sakura con that's stated multiple times that no at door sales is pretty dumb to plan a con and then not even have your tickets bought.
>>10749181
It's 50/50 for people who don't still have rollover purchases
Half my friends didn't buy on the off chance it was cancelled and didn't want to be stuck with a con they can't do
Half my other friends were waiting for a 30 day mark but all bought after the oopsie out of tickets scare.

Any Day 0 plans? Just realized I had taken off work for all of Thursday rather than a half day and too late to change it up now.

>>10749194
>Day 0

I plan on going to pick up my badge as soon as possible, unless it's a better idea to go in toward the end of the pick-up time? I can't recall what the lines were like previously. Is it usually busier at the start or toward midway on Day 0?

>>10749237
Badge pickup starts at noon and goes till 10PM. Badge Pickup has always been a bit of a headache with Sakura con and I doubt this year will be any exception. Probably a good idea to get there first thing but honestly I am going to go around 1-130PM, after the door rush and enough time to make sure the volunteers know how to work the machines unlike previous years of hell.

Really I think so long as people get there before 3-4PM when a lot of people are getting out of school/work/etc, should be relatively quick. Shit storm city is going to be 5PM and shittier as time goes on.

>>10749352
Wouldn't it be fine to just go at like 9PM?

>>10749373
Fuck no just go early the following day.

Any guests this year?

>>10749381
Just the same guests you see almost every year at Sakura-con.

http://sakuracon.org/guests/

>>10749194
>Any Day 0 plans?

i joined but this is my first con, idk what to do after finishing the registration. Apparently lines are nasty, is there any tips for beating them? I live nearby so is it possible to pick up my badge before the con actually starts? I could drive to the convention center whenever, but I also don't plan to attend friday so is it even necessary if I'm showing up Saturday earliest? also any general tips for a noob?

>>10743001
It’s a bit late to chime in now, but I stayed there in 2016 and the rooms were tiny. Not a good hotel if you were looking to hang out with people in the room, but it’s fine as a home base a couple crosswalks away from the convention center.

I'm getting into town early at 11:30 on day 0 and then have to wait for my friend to be off work and done volunteering to go to their place so I have way too many hours to kill other than getting my badge. Guess I'll be hanging around with my suitcase downtown.

>>10749534
I would at least pickup on Friday even if you're not going until Saturday, it saves you from wasting your Saturday in line for an hour or two. Or just pick it up on Thursday. No tips other than observing the lines for a minute and looking to the front to see if it seems like those volunteers may have their shit together/look less confused and picking that line. Sometimes they funnel you to a specific one anyway.

General - The late night panels are the most fun/worth it. Scope out the dealer's hall/artist's alley but don't buy most of it, some AA stuff will be cheaper on the last day if it doesn't sell out. Gaming area is fun if you can get over the occasional whiff of terrible BO. Cheesecake factory and the closest restaurants are not worth it, go further out if you want a table or no wait. Freeway Park and the whole outdoor area behind the con center is nice for a breather and tons of photoshoots. Convention center staff are assholes about anyone loitering on/near the escalators for even a second. Utilize the bag/coat check when you buy shit you don't want to carry around.

>Vaccine requirements
You know its going to be a shit con. Few people, and the ones who vax-max are neurotic people. Stop supporting events and organizations that dictate medical discrimination. If someone is afraid of getting sick, they should stay home.

>>10749843
You just need a negative test.

I'm going to have fun watching people get thrown out, lmao

>>10749848
>just get a test in the last 72 hours except they are all booked because there are 5 locations in the whole city that offer the test and it take 2 days get the results and costs $100+
This is like those hidden parts in contracts that try and weasel in shit to pretend they aren't discriminating. This doesn't even take into account that vaccinated people can still have COVID anyway so its a moot point.
If you are scared of getting sick, stay home.

>>10749849
I doubt that many people will be kicked out of the con, it will all be twitter meltdowns and shit more than anything. Can't wait to see some landwhale profile pics melt down about how people will literally be dropping like flies

>>10749902
what about google/project baseline? they're free tests and in the past at least came next day for me. idk how long they take now. haven't gotten a test in ages.

>>10748867
The prophecy has come true, registration has closed. Hope y'all got your tickets in.

>>10749914
Its going to be a bunch of weirdos complaining about whos not wearing enough masks or only got 2 vaccines. Its so tiresome when I work out and cook my own meals and then 300lb whales that can't walk up stairs tell me I'm unhealthy for not injecting my body with drugs I dont need.

I fucked up big time and didn't register. Been busy with work, and am also slightly mega retarded.
Does anyone have one they'd be willing to sell? Or perhaps know of a place where I could snag one, now that they're sold out?

>>10750260
Seriously anon?
Your best bet like mentioned in the thread earlier for some other anon was checking their facebook page or the subreddit for this con. That's probably your only options this close to the con. Not sure how people didn't book after the first attendance cap scare earlier this year. Maybe ghost off some roommate if you have any?

>>10750274
Thank you a ton.
Getting in contact with some people now, hopefully one of them sells.
As I said, just mega retarded on my part.

>finish full-head mask / centerpiece prop
>”Attendees may not wear a costume that prevents anyone from seeing [a respiratory mask being worn]
Fuck

>>10750281
No refunds :)

>>10750281
I have not been to a single con that accepts "full-head masks" since lockdowns. Nor have I been to a single one that actually cares.

>>10750281
>>10750363
At ECCC they had similar rules (there was a "no head coverings" sign with a Darth Vader helmet crossed out). I asked a con volunteer to clarify and they said that it was a convention center rule and up to WSCC staff to enforce, all but explicitly telling me they didn't care.
All weekend I saw everything from Mandalorians to Power Rangers to Spider-Men to mascot-style suits (with no visible medical masks, naturally) and I NEVER saw anyone get asked to take their helmet off or prove that they were wearing a mask underneath. I wore a total head covering for one of my cosplays and nobody gave me grief. I think everyone understands that if your whole fucking head is covered that counts as "nose and mouth".

>>10750393
>Nonsensical rules are for your safety!
Clearly cosplayers do not believe in science.

>>10750281
Anyc had this policy too It did not matter no one asked me to see my mask underneath or to remove my helmet.

>>10750393
>>10750754
It makes sense that it's just not worth the trouble and time to check attendees that closely. Isn't Sakura-Con already short on staffing/volunteers this year that not even their regular programming will run at full capacity and yet they're expecting a full house?

Is there a lewdity policy? I'm not hinting at straight up public nudity but like a bunny suit.

It's my first con out of state and my first time traveling alone, what am I in for bros

>>10750809
http://sakuracon.org/about-us/policies/
>Sakura-Con requires that all Members wear attire equivalent to at least a non-thong swimsuit while in the convention space.

>>10750809
Bunny suits are fine. I personally don't get "lewd" cosplay for Sak though, it's generally too brisk inside and out of the CC.

Probably a really dumb question but can I take wide shot pictures of the convention? I heard some people get angry if you take a picture without their permission but I just want to take a massive pic of regular con goers so I can remember just how big it is

>>10750924
ngl, Sakura-Con doesn't need lewd rules when the sideways rain and sleet outside are enough of a deterrent

>>10750948
Yes you can take it
Just do it when there isn't some SJW in your immediate vicinity

>>10750920
Just take it easy.

>>10750260
If you can’t find someone to buy a badge from, you could also try volunteering. I think they look for 16 hours minimum over the weekend though.

>>10750948
>heard some people get angry if you take a picture without their permission
The only people who get mad about that shit are people you shouldn't be worried about if they happen to just be in frame. The only time I can think it is 'creepy' is singling out a specific person randomly then taking a picture and running off.

>tfw I just got the coof

Wish I could get a refund.

>>10751511
Scroll up, at least 2 anons are looking for tickets

>>10751511
rip, hope you get well soon.

>>10751511
Damn, get better anon! Do you still have your sense of smell?

>>10751530
Yes, thankfully. Honestly, it just feels like a mild cold so far.

>>10750260
I'm only going Saturday. You can use it for Sunday if you don't have any other alternatives, but you just have to pick it up from me (I live in Seattle)

Can I ask to take a picture of the cosplayer AND take a selfie with them? I'm not sure how I would word something like that...

>>10751680
"May I please take a photo of you?"

"Is it okay if I take a selfie of the both of us?"

>>10751680
>>10751710 pretty much covered it, all I would add is that you should also avoid touching them (like putting your arm around them). Otherwise, that’s exactly the etiquette for cosplay photos and is totally normal/expected.

>>10751710
>>10751719
Okay so something along the lines of
"Can I please take a picture of you... can I also take a selfie of the both of us?"
Thanks, anons, don't worry I don't like to touch people.

Gonna be my first time single at a con in like 10 years. I have completely forgotten how to flirt. If you see a pile of spaghetti somewhere, it was probably me.

Wish me luck.

>>10751789
I never been in a relationship, that pile of spaghetti will likely be me.

>>10751511
How many passes do you have, and how much do you want for them?

>>10751730
Yep, exactly. Oh and also cosplayers tend to have a kind of dick-measuring contest about if they got approached for pictures at all and if so how many, so generally speaking it’s a good time for them too. Have fun!

So where's the after con party sex

>>10751865
Ah yes when I wore my most popular cosplays, it would take me 30 minutes to make it from the first floor to the 4th floor because of the sheer number of people stopping me for photos, and by the end of it I'd have to refuse and bolt. Good times.

>>10751932
>Tfw wore my first cosplay and actually had people want pictures with me
It was weird, I didn't even expect one person to stop an autistic waifu fag for pictures

Bros why isn't pre-reg moving

How's badge pickup? Can I just go to the convention center, walk up to a counter, and get it or is there an hour long line or something?

>>10752038
The system has been down this whole time, no badges are getting picked up. Wait for this evening if you can.

Anyone have a ticket they'd be willing to sell? In Seattle and offering cash. kt13#1120

>>10751789
Never go to con for girls, only go to con for you.

>>10751817
ready to put the Italians in Seattle out of business with all the free floor spaghettiguys and girls? There's even a 'tism and sperg meetup for advanced cases.
>>10752043
Shit, glad I took a nap after checking into my hotel.

Day 0 was pretty fun, I haven’t “gone shopping” in a long time. Now I’m just worried that a reused cosplay and being thoroughly out of touch from age are going to make the con itself feel weird.

Still, I remember the Gunpla assembly room being a good boomer haven last time.

Someone post a high quality picture of a badge so I can forge myself in. I heard they're just printed on paper this year

>>10752206
there's a holographic sticker on it too
if i find a dropped badge i'll pick it up and leave it in a potted plant outside the convention center for you bro

>>10752206

If you're just a kid it's endearing, but there is no way any young fuck is posting on /cg/ in 2022 so what the fuck is wrong with you. Why are you so desperately poor

>>10752265
autism is never endearing at any age.

I need advice to make this con a great experience for myself

>>10752265
some people just are fucking lame

>>10752275
Play more mahjong

So how is it con-goers? Are you having any more fun than if you'd just stayed at home playing games?

>>10752073
I do. North Seattle pick-up with a female name. Is that your discord or? Also what are you opffering?

Also looking for a ticket, in west seattle. Female name is ideal, but I'm not picky. cresse#7192 is my discord, I've got cash for it

>>10752393
>>10752393
Ya female name is perfect. Can meet you in North Seattle for sure. $130 cash. kt13#1120 is my discord.

Have any of the cosplayers been getting raped (or at least sexually harassed) by the junkie hobos that infest Downtown Seattle?

>>10752463
DMed

>>10752463
Or sent a friend request.

god damn why is it always so hot in artist alley. I was wearing a t shirt and still it's like a crowded sauna in there.

>>10752491
Sorry I was there.

>>10752280
Where are my mahjong brothers at?

First day was hella fun. Cosplaying is always a treat, didn't get to check out as much of artist's alley as I would have liked. How'd all of you manage today?

>>10730806
My sides.

>>10718889
You sound lame.

>>10752510
you sound like a huge sack of shit

>>10752510
>what do you *cough cough* mean you don't smoke weed?

>>10752507
Got a nice first haul of merch that I didn’t expect to last until Sunday, got some manga, wandered around trading photo shots the rest of the day, went and got a great dinner with the crew.

Kinda pleasant not worrying about finding photoshoots and just wandering for a change.

Looking for a con gf, any takers?
sadboi44@protonmail.com

anyone had sex?

>>10752525
Almost, but I cucked myself.
Since friends > then laid

>>10752460
Sent you a friend request to DM since the other person hasn't responded.

>>10752526
how did you do it brother, the almost getting laid part

>>10752552
Just look better then any guy in a sea of neck beards kek

>>10752387
>>10752507
First day was pretty rad. I was surprised to get any compliments at all on my mediocre cosplay.
Pic Related.
Using phone with leather gloves is an adventure.

At least I wasn't dressed like 40 other people. Even got talked to by a cute girl dressed as Maka. Was a good day. I forgot how spergy some of the people at the Zap panels are though.

>>10752574
Looks great my dude.

My crew and I popped into Zapp for three questions then left. It was the same for the Whose Line, it overlept the cringo kino bell curve.

Lights went dim in the artist alley. Spooky

Every time I wonder why any con bothers with Sunday, I see this and my memory is jolted. Holy fuck what an absolute nightmare.
>>10752465
Lightly harassed, yes. Dude saw me walking by yesterday and said "Hey nice outfit." Could feel the blatant insincerity in his voice and was proven right immediately when he started cackling after I went past. Also FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STEER CLEAR OF THOSE TARDS SHILLING CDS BY THE MAIN ENTRANCE

>>10752738

I've been interested in seeing Sakura Con's first time operating in a Seattle rife with junkies, vagrants, high crime, and the Socialist policies that enable it all. Would have been nice to see it happen earlier, but it was canceled by the Coof.

>>10752760
None of that’s new for Seattle, your about 30 years late.

>>10752762

So bitches have been getting attacked before? I haven't been to Sakura Con since it was in SeaTac.

>>10752738
Did you miss the afternoon line down there that filled half the basement while people continued to pour down the stairs and ignored the staff trying to direct flow in one direction? I really have to wonder who stuck an event down there.

>>10752574
>>10752649
I got my 5 seconds of fame. Let me have my fun, lol

>>10752574
I think I saw you, love the mask work on it. Feels like there are fewer distinct cosplays lately so it's cool seeing people rep the classics.

Addendum to the dude who laughed at me on the street: had never been this far out till 2 months ago. Faggot on the train to the airport thought he was something special (he's not) and wanted to fight after accusing me of taking pictures of him. Now I see that wasn't an isolated experience, he's just par for the course.
>>10752770
Yeah I wasn't going to stick around in there any longer than necessary. If it's this bad tomorrow then I guess that's too bad for the fine artists.

party in room 563

>>10752823
Thought no one would say it. Which hotel? Grand Hyatt?

>>10752825
yee boi

>>10752828
Awesome. Headed over now. Can you put a good word in for the Rei with the Chikita plush plz?

>>10752828
Goddammit there isn't any fifth floor

Anyone know how to get this off without cutting it?

>>10752760
Seattle cons = fat ftm naked chicks without shirts with dyke haircuts and unfortunate bodies.. we can't even say anything about a fucking girl being naked. Haha. Embarrassing because they got up on mic in front of mint Neko's fashion show to ask him questions.. right in the lime light. I'm sure someone has them on camera.. FULL on shirtless. If they were ftm, the tits would be chopped and the voice would be low from hormones. But nope. We can't say anything.

I've only gotten to see one of you dudes so far, are there any plans for Sunday or are most people peacing out early?

>>10752801
Honestly I wouldn't call it mask work. I literally just looked through pig snout masks on Etsy for a week to find one. If I wasn't a lazy turd I'd have drawn on a mustache but here we are. On the plus side, wearing a cloth mask is a lot easier than applying the facial prosthetic I was working on. I was also able to wear the cosplay all day after my HUNK started to deteriorate and give me heat exhaustion from the mask. It'll be better for Kumori-con but I'm glad I had Marco to fall back on.
>>10752844
Well I'm going to head over to Artist Alley and Vendor hall to make some deals with people who don't want to haul shit back.
>>10752841
What cons do people "say anything" without ejection for being a salty cunt? Like I get Seattle is like Cali and has a higher than average LGBTQIABLT42069+ population but I don't think that makes it unique that ywnbaw posting IRL isn't a good way to keep yourself from getting booted from the event.

>>10752834
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M9wY8nRhiw

>>10752841

When I went to Seattle cons, the ladies were still halfway fuckable, though more of them were either lez or starting to get uppity Tumblr-style. So they weren't easy lays. That was long ago, though, before they started chasing after money from Eastside soccer moms and Cap Hill SJWs.

>>10752846

The way fangirls are these days, it's amazing if you don't get a reprimand from security for so much as even looking at them for more than three seconds. And that's if they're in cosplay.

there were hella cuties tf y'all talkin about
just because 90% of the "women" you see are bowsers doesn't mean that 10% of fly honeys aren't walkin around (altho probably 75% of that 10% has boyfriends, 5% girlfriends, another 10% ain't lookin for hookups, and 9% don't want to fuck specifically you, but there's 1% that will make you drool AND let you go to pound town)

What do you do on the last day ;_;
Gives me an feeling so complicated

>>10752871
Bomb the convention center with a pressure cooker

>>10752871
It's my last day before I fly back to the east coast, honestly just take pictures and have a slideshow wallpaper! Seriously though uhh, I think that feeling will always be there no matter how many cons you go to so don't fight it, just let time pass >:0

>>10752858
>75% has BF
God I wish I was the BF for them. The BF's barely even cosplay

>>10752844
No plans but I'm around. I'm shooting for Haruko today. for how long remains to be seen if the pants don't make me sweat horrendously

>>10752959
>Haruko
Sick, if I see you I'll flag you down, I definitely wanna get a pic.

We'll be roaming around as Rabi Ribi characters.

Would anyone like to meet up at Nana's Green Tea after the closing ceremony?

>waiting in the half hour line at Starbucks
>thousand year stare Madoka cosplayer picks up an “eight shot iced espresso” and power walks away
Damn, oldfags go hard

>>10752960
Yeaaah so... I thought I arrived almost half an hour ago before realizing I did not have my badge with me. Only found it now. Walking around for about 2 miles in that Haruko costume was enough to realize it's pure hell so maybe won't do it after all. I have Rei with me instead (will have Chikita and probably playing city pop on my speaker.
>>10752970
Sounds good to me.

>>10752980
I feel you about walking around in costume being hell, I was wearing heels all day yesterday and didn't think to bring a change of shoes, my feet are ruined today.

Alright I'm in, and as Rei. Better get this out there now because even the Wi-Fi they offer in here is incredibly spotty. Karaoke is already off my list cause it only ran 8-12:30 (brilliant decision there). That leaves artist alley (assuming it's not a nightmare like yesterday), one final through vendor hall and dicking around in the park until closing ceremonies.
>>10752984
Are you with the group I'm looking for? either way, not sure how to coordinate for this tea thing without any way to contact anyone

>>10752990
Yes! I'm the character in my picture, look for my poorly made gold and red hammer!

>>10752990
Artists alley is less bad, which is to say the crowd was moving perceptibly when I was there. Now or never.

>>10752996
... If you were in vendor hall standing in place for a few minutes with two other people, you walked right past me. Since I'm not really familiar with the series I wasn't sure if it was the right match and I couldn't check in from lack of signal. Plus whoever it was seemed to distracted so I figured it wasn't them. Since a Misato just stopped me to tell me about the Eva photoshoot in 40 minutes, I'm going by the stairs near main stage (outside rave area) until then. Still playing music, still holding Chikita.
>>10752998
Still pretty dreadful desu. Maybe just go at the absolute last second possible

>>10753000
Yeah, that was us! I wasn't sure which Rei I was looking for, we're going to check out the tea ceremony panel and if they think it's lame, we're going over to the naginata panel. If we don't catch you here, we can meet up later at Nana's!

>>10753011
Just went by tea room. Seems no one's allowed in so I'll try Naginata

>>10752938

Nice try, FBI.

Well that was fun as always and the Christ-fags outside on Pike trying to convert a bunch of godless weebs was a fine touch for the ending. Next year I want to bring some axis cult shit to hand out across the street because it'd be funny.

Who's thinking about Kumori-con?

>>10753085
It's a while until then, but it's close enough that we're definitely going to be there.

So what is the verdict for this con? After some +2 years, has it come back from the ashes or floundering its death throes

>>10753212
I thought it was pretty fun. A bit messier and smaller than the previous prepandemic but a blast for me as much as 2019

>>10753212
I unironically had fun :)

It's a nice pipe, I'll give you that. But the engravings give no tactical advantage whatsoever

>>10753212
I ended up isolating myself from panels and photoshoots, but the general tide of attendees seemed perfectly lively this year. Hell, Sunday ended up being the most rewarding day for shopping and searching for nice photo opportunities.
Definitely looking forward to 2023.

>>10752738
Anyone who pays for one of those CDs should bbe banished to one of the various tent shantytowns and forced to live among the junkies.

>>10753212
Ye it's alive
I had a blast
Only issues: artist gallery was tucked away in a cramped room and basement, not nearly enough space
And the mask requirement. If you haven't gotten poked yet, it's on you if you get it. Legitimately the biggest detractor of my con experience and I was totally pro-mask before we had the vaccine

It was my first con since 2019, first Sakura-Con, first time flying for a con

I had a great time!! My cosplay was a hit and the only downsides were the totally cramped artist alley and the fact that I didn’t know friends in town for party stuff.

>>10753223
I'ma shoop that into a peen

>>10753212
Bretty gud. I agree with >>10753213, cosplay chess specifically was rough but I never go to that many panels so I can't speak to the quality the rest of those.
The Zap panels were a hoot as always.
Wearing a mask was just a bit silly imo because of the proof of coof vaccination or negative test but a bunch of people who go to these things are in shit health but otoh if they were that concerned they could also stay home. It might've come from the venue level though and it would be hard to blame the Sakura-con organizers in that case. It wasn't that big of a deal, just a minor gripe.

Artist alley was also a bit of a letdown, barely any dakimakura covers and titty mousepads and Jesus do they need better crowd management.

>>10753212
I totally forgot to check threads this year, woops. I've been exclusively posting in discord servers until this, but I still had a good time despite chaos.

I'm happy to see so many old gulls! It's great to see you all keeping well, I'm glad it looks like most of you had a good time. The masks do suck but the con itself seemed fine. Lots of regular attendees came back and I got to catch up with old IRLs I didn't expect to see there as well. It's definitely a welcomed return by me as a local.

I had a group of four wirh me included (felt like three most of the time), and me as the only previous attendee, so I got to play group mom.
It was chaotic because someone in my group recieved some news and had to leave site often to be with family, so we went back and forth between a few places to help them be there - we never got to attend a gull party, con party, rave, panel, or proper photoshoot (though I did do a few impromptu ones with some gulls which was super fun!) or stay on-site after 8pm, which ngl really bummed us out, but didn't hurt. We did get to pass by a few gull meetups but never could stay long :(

Ended up creeping the expo hall and dropping some collective $2k between the four of us. The con was still super alive everywhere, I didn't expect a full attendance but it felt like pre-coof.

Shocked at the autograph lines but I also never been to autographs before until this year, someone wanted a Steve Blum sig - are they always this awful to get done in timely manner? I didn't expect to wait the 3 hours of being in line for it to barely get through the first aisle of people and it really bummed my friend out :( our bad for not looking at how lines move beforehand though.

Despite that we had a good time. Seeing gulls and being able to talk a bit really helped - thank you guys really, it was tough for my friend this weekend. We're all excited to come back and eat more crickets :)

Hug your family today <3

I'm glad Sak still hasn't fallen for the "security" meme that makes ECCC a gigantic pain in the ass to enter and exit every year now. It's super nice to be able to pop out and wander Freeway Park for a breather without having to walk around the block and go through metal detectors again to go back inside.
>>10753371
>Shocked at the autograph lines but I also never been to autographs before until this year, someone wanted a Steve Blum sig - are they always this awful to get done in timely manner?
It's usually pretty long since there's no price barrier to limit people. I've never done a name as big as Blum but experiences in the past have easily been an hour+ for even mid-tier names.
>The con was still super alive everywhere, I didn't expect a full attendance but it felt like pre-coof.
Yeah I was expecting "decent attendance all things considered" but it felt busier than 2019 ESPECIALLY on Saturday. A nice feeling.

>>10753223
It's cool to still see Metal Gear cosplayers out and about. Maybe I should try organizing a KojiPro meetup one of these years.

>>10753223
>>10753406
Pretty please?

>>10753406
Ah damn I only got a pic with one of these guys, sad I missed the rest

>>10753406
Just buzz the Sakura-Con (Unofficial) photoshoot page admin on Zuckerbook ahead of next year’s event.

>>10753212
it was like having cereal or snack after a long of not having it cuz it wasn't being made anymore
you know it's prob not healthy and it honestly just tastes like sugar
but you can't help but enjoy it so much

>>10752525
hooked up with someone from the gull meetups/room parties after the con, it was nice

>>10753703

How old were they?

>throw props into suitcases instead of a heavy trunk at the last minute to reduce issues hauling stuff across the airport
>everything arrives in one piece
>repack and head home
>half my shit is broken inside its padding
Well, that’ll teach me for next time.

>>10753736
25.... wait a second, is this a trap?

>>10754305
Always is at Sakura Con.

>>10753703
How does one elicit access to these social functions?
Can you find a thing online or is it like elden ring where you have to talk to people and discover it yourself?
And whats a gull meetup? Please help me I've broken my 7 month abstinence from 4chan just for this and /trv/

Also while I'm shooting questions how was the friday ball?
Any advice for someone who's never been to a dance before?
I've been slowly refining my bod & social skills in the hope of hand holding next year

>>10754420
Scroll up, you'll find the information there.

>>10754424
Thanks. Granted I feel a little creepy basically asking how to hook up but this gives me hope
>>10752823
>>10752833
Unless whatevers posted here is wrong if I'm reading this right

>>10754420
Nice try, Con Security.

Pre-reg for next year starts Sunday

>>10754428
https://discord.gg/BdBwFS2 gull meetups happen here

>>10754933
>$60
oof

Bump

>>10755539
$60 is more than in the past for sure, but it's not that bad in the grand scheme of things. If the extra $10-$20 makes money too tight for someone, then they have bigger issues.