Dragon Con 2017

[Anonymous No.9564093]

Is anybody going??

[Anonymous No.9564165]

>>9564093
Bought my 4-day pass for this year a few days after Dragoncon 2016 so I could get the lowest price. Last year was the best experience I've had yet, and I've got high hopes for this year as well.

[Anonymous No.9564210]

>>9564093
I'm debating it. I don't have anyone to go with so I don't think it's worth, I don't like randos

[Anonymous No.9564212]

>>9564210
Same, but I wanna meet Stan Lee before he dies.

[Anonymous No.9564257]

I'm supposed to go, but my hotel plans fell through. I don't know know anyone else going except my friend, who only gets a room for her and her husband. I don't know if I'm going to make it because I'm nervous about trying to room with randos.

[Anonymous No.9564289]

>>9564212
Oh shit is Stan Lee coming this year? I'm going to definitely cough up the money for an autograph.

I guess I should check out the guest list since it's getting close.

[Anonymous No.9565609]

Now is a good time to check to see if you still have your rooms confirmed with your host hotel because this is when some hotels start charging credit cards. If its expired then they will drop your room without notice. One of my friends found this out the hard way when he tried to check into the Marriott only to be told his reservation was canceled.

[Anonymous No.9566033]

>>9564212
>
Stan Lee
> Dyin
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[Anonymous No.9566051]

Going for the first time since 2014. Gonna be the seventh wheel to three couples. If you see a bunch of people holding hands and being lovey followed by a hammered Hino Rei or Grey Warden, come say hey.

[Anonymous No.9566085]

As long as my air bnb doesn't cancel on me I'll be there.

[Anonymous No.9566087]

>>9564093
No one is going to Dragon Con.

[Anonymous No.9566176]

i'm going this year, it's my first time! anything to recommend as a must-see?

[Anonymous No.9566197]

Marriott Master Race.

Can't wait.

[Anonymous No.9566200]

>>9566176
Use thrusday to learn all the routes from each hotel.

Hydrate yourself.

Be ready to feel like you're in a giant elevator with no room.

Also, as far as elevators - you have to go up to go down.

[Anonymous No.9566329]

>>9566176
There's an overwhelming number of things to do.

http://www.dragoncon.org/?q=fan-tracks-view

Pick two or three of your favorite genres. As schedules come out, use those as a backbone to planning things, then branch out for onsies and twosies.

The aquarium is pretty neat if you've never been there. Even fan tracks you don't like might have a cool panel or event. Artists, Art, and General merch are in separate places with huge amounts- pace yourself.

[Anonymous No.9566350]

>>9566176
The dealer's room(s) are legit overwhelming, but worth checking out. The parade is always fun to watch, but make sure you get there pretty early, tons of normies turn out to watch it as well. Like someone else said, find a few tracks that you're interested in and try to make it to a few of those panels. Go by the Marriott lobby in the evening to see some of the best cosplays on the floor. I wish I could relive my first Dragoncon experience- hope you have a great time!

[Anonymous No.9566508]

New pain in the ass change is the Hilton removed the set of escalators that is to the right from the lobby.

[Anonymous No.9566819]

I'll be going as Stein and a meh tier Sailor Mars crossplay.

At metrocon two years ago a friend of mine and I met Robbie Daymond in an elevator, he said my friends sailor moon shirt was cool, we didnt recognize him at the time. I got his autograph the year after and will hopefully be adding some more cast members to this.

[Anonymous No.9567213]

I love Dragon Con, going for my third year now. My main plan is to go to everything in the urban fantasy track, and mix in whatever covers GoT, Cosmere-related things, and a bit of military sci-fi when I want something fresh. There's panels almost 24/7, lots of other activity, great cosplay to see, decent food nearby, and the layouts make sense once you get used to it. My main issue is queue management for some of the really popular big-room things, but the main tip there is "bring a sun umbrella and be prepared to wait".

[Anonymous No.9568486]

>>9566508
Help me envision this... are you taking the ones in that big lobby (which i think ahs a white floor) that connects to the mall area? Has a bar right before you get to the skybridge?

[Anonymous No.9569509]

>>9568486
No, that's the Hyatt. The Hilton is on the opposite side of the Marriot.

[Anonymous No.9570569]

3rd year as well. First time with enough cosplays to go to more than 1 photoshoot, Im very excited.

[Anonymous No.9570652]

>>9569509
Ooooooh!

So the ones that went up to where Space and Skeptrack and such were?

[Anonymous No.9570677]

What are your go to sit down restaurants while at the con?

[Anonymous No.9570688]

>>9564212
He's a spicy old man, met him back in Vegas at a comic book signing for the spidey premier.

10/10 would recommend meeting him.

[Anonymous No.9570695]

>>9570677
Whichever mall foodcourt store has the smallest line.

[Anonymous No.9570811]

>>9566051
Will do, if ya see an evil scarecrow with corn starches superglued to his jeans, bloody shirt, and barbed wire wrapped around its leg it is me!

In addition I will be a Cali Raisin during the night

[Anonymous No.9572093]

Definitely.

Grabbed a room at the Sheraton somehow.

I need to apply for the parade if it's not way too late already.

[Anonymous No.9572115]

We will have the boombox and lights again this year. Drop by and dance a bit with the two green aliens if you see us at night.

[Anonymous No.9572647]

>>9566087
Could you Imagine not having to worry about host hotel availability? Or host hotels not costing an arm and a leg plus a testicle or ovary?

[Anonymous No.9572920]

>>9564093
First timer driving up from Miami. The lineup looks busy but I look forward to something different. Just gotta figure out where I'm staying

[Anonymous No.9573185]

>>9570688
is it true, that he get most of the chicks during a con?

[Anonymous No.9573188]

>>9564093
nope, cause I am living in europa, and I can't efford it
but is it true, that this Con has the reputation as a hook-up-con?

[Anonymous No.9573222]

>>9573188
>this Con has the reputation as a hook-up-con
____yes___

[Anonymous No.9573230]

>>9573188
You talking about that one couple that hosts an orgy?

[Anonymous No.9573231]

>>9573230
are there pictures/videos about that?

[Anonymous No.9573259]

Dragon Con is gonna be my little brother's bachelor party this year. It's going to be stupid. I can't wait.

[Anonymous No.9573267]

>>9572093
it's full already, unless you find a group that reserved space

[Anonymous No.9573328]

>>9572093
Just hop in the parade anyway. I've been doing it for 3 years now. I just tell them at the starting gate my group leader is already there and I was supposed to meet them

[Anonymous No.9573601]

>>9573328
Tempted to. I mean what sane person would walk all the way to the starting spot in a Jedi costume with a wool robe if they weren't meant to be there?

[Anonymous No.9573966]

People always say there are hookups but it's just like any other event. 98 percent of the people there just want to con and are with significant others/friends or are too old to care. Ive been to tons of parties and such but most of it is just adults getting drunk.

There are a lot of people who just come to party and aren't really hardcore nerds. I'm sure there are slutty girls and boys in this group but it's 70,000 people. Of course some people are going to hook up.

But, if you have no game and couldn't meet a girl at a bar, I don't think your chances are going to be drastically better. Also, a lot of females at cons are on constant guard anyway because of creepers. People are super friendly, but if you try to hit on a really hot cosplay girl it will probably not end well for you.

Just my 2 cents.

[Anonymous No.9574060]

>>9570677
The diner one block over from the Marriott. It's never hellishly busy, the food is good, and it's nice to not have to sit on a sticky mall floor and eat.

[Anonymous No.9574298]

>>9574060
The Metro? Place is pretty rad and open 24/7.

[Anonymous No.9574447]

>>9570677
buddy of mine says hes gonna take me to 2 urban licks. its a short distance from the con though but ive never been

[Anonymous No.9575060]

>>9570688
I hope he's doing signings. they've just got him listed as the parade grand marshal right now. I want him to sign my Renew Your Vows #1

[Anonymous No.9575068]

Dragon Con is more adult friendly and openly so after dark. Plenty of people do hook up, but there's also plenty to choose from.

[Anonymous No.9575146]

>>9573188
>>9573222
>>9573966

If you're a person that can get hookups in general, then yeah I guess it's a hookup con.

>But, if you have no game and couldn't meet a girl at a bar, I don't think your chances are going to be drastically better.

Can confirm

I've been going for 4 years and no one has showed any interest towards me lol.

[Anonymous No.9575289]

>>9575060
I just wanna sit on his lap

[Anonymous No.9575297]

>>9575146
Are you the qt with the leopard bag? I'll fug you right

[Anonymous No.9577189]

>>9566051
Are you me?

Also seventh wheel to three couples. At least they are good friends.

[Anonymous No.9577341]

>>9575297
no i'm the one taking the pic dummy

[Anonymous No.9577725]

>>9577341
Well can you hook me up with leopard bag?

[Anonymous No.9577757]

>>9577341
>the westin

literally the worst hotel at d*con. sorry for the rant, but holy crap I've had nothing but bad times in there.

[Anonymous No.9577794]

>>9577757
Seeing that, how's the traffic around there? Thinking of grabbing a hotel outside of Atlanta

[Anonymous No.9577841]

>>9577794
Compare to a couple months ago when the highway burned down it is heaven. We had to drive all the way around the city says 85 was closed.

With that said be prepared for normal to heavy traffic conditions since it is a holiday weekend but there school is back in session.

[Anonymous No.9577852]

>>9577794
It's really not that bad until you hit Downtown. I'm not sure where you're from, but if you're from Atlanta or Georgia, it's just normal traffic and doesn't get congested until the 75/85 split/connector and a bit further in. I've never had much issue. I've never stayed in a host hotel -- one year in a hotel in Cumberland, and two years just at my apartment in Westside, and was fine.

[Anonymous No.9578149]

>>9577794
Last I checked, airport hotels are still available, and there's MARTA service from the airport to the con so its not so bad to do that.

[Anonymous No.9578161]

>>9577794
Atlanta local here
Do not make any attempts to drive anywhere around downtown during or right before/after D Con. Park at a Marta and take the train in. You'll be glad you did

[Anonymous No.9578280]

>>9577841
>>9577852
>>9578149
>>9578161
thanks for the help anons. I have some family recently stationed at Fort Benning and was figuring I could wedge myself between the two. being in my car for hours doesnt phase me much but planning ahead was my only concern. I should be taking 75 up from Florida. I will definitely look into that Marta service as a junction point into Atlanta.Looks cheap and with most parking areas are 24/7 with what looks like college park being my access point which will drop me off 2 blocks from the con in 16 minutes. totally out it should be cheaper than the con parking

[Anonymous No.9578709]

>>9577725
those are just randos that got in the pic when I was trying to get the bus..

>>9578161
>>9578280
Eh I live like 25 miles away from Dragoncon and I drive every day thursday-monday for the last 4 years.

I get a really close parking spot to the Marriott for like ~$20 all day. Yeah you might hit a pocket of traffic on the way in but it's not a big deal because you'll only be doing it once in the day. I always leave for home around ~2am so getting out isn't painful at all.

Taking the MARTA is miserable unless you have a simple costume or don't plan on needing a storage area like a car.

[Anonymous No.9578760]

>>9578709
>that deadpool
>"Look at these amateurs putting effort into their costumes.pathetic"

[Anonymous No.9579105]

>>9578709
>Taking the MARTA is miserable unless you have a simple costume or don't plan on needing a storage area like a car.

I like sitting down on MARTA and having all the people going to college football stare at me. It is what it is! But I live about the same amount as you from downtown and at 2am I am still partying.

Last year I was up all night partying Sunday night, took MARTA late Sun afternoon and my plan was to enjoy it. Oh hell yeah I did!

[Anonymous No.9581860]

>>9579105
Having lived around Atlanta for two years I can't imagine how you would want to attract attention to yourself on public transit. Are you from out of state and like having people look at you? I can't understand this.

[Anonymous No.9581870]

Just bought my tickets--is it just me or do they have the worst website I've seen for a con in a long time???

>mfw I filled out their long ass "form" for multiple people and after I hit confirm it told me I timed out
>got bounced out 3 more times after

[Anonymous No.9582110]

>>9566200
>>9566329
>>9566350
thanks for the tips! i saw the robot battle page, and holy shit i'm excited for some robot fighting! we don't have anything like that here. thank you for the advice about the marriott lobby as well!
is there usually a meetup for dragoncon? i'm coming from canada and i don't know too many people going. i've wanted to go to dragoncon for years now and i'd love to have some drinks with some anons!

[Anonymous No.9582175]

>>9581870
Dragoncon is run by dinosaurs who refuse to get with the times. Which isn't too bad unless they ever lose the 24-7 Thursday-Monday massive hotel experience.

[ValleLator !nCGvC6eOuQ No.9582225]

>>9564093
I wasn't going to, but plans happily fell through so I was able to grab badges for my sister and I and snagged a room at the OMNI

We went last year but it was kind of a bust for me.

Worth another shot though. Fucking HUUUUUGE.

[Anonymous No.9582284]

>>9581860
Is people looking at you such a bad thing?

[Anonymous No.9582614]

>>9582110
everyone goes to robot battles since that's the only interesting thing happening on monday so get there early

[Anonymous No.9582750]

First timer, but I'll be going as a volunteer and literally have no idea why I decided to do so now that I went and signed up. I wanted the experience but I now don't know what I am going to be interested in once I get off shift. No cosplay either lookit that.

Maybe I should read up more on this booklet. Any others volunteering this year?

[Anonymous No.9582837]

>>9578709
>>9579105
>>9581860
>>9582284

If I can interject into the conversation, as a person who usually works during cons it's people like you who dress up in public that makes me both jealous but also makes my day when I see you all and the costumes you wear.

Some of us have to hide our power levels for whatever reason that day and can't be out there with you in costume but it is great to see you regardless. Not all of us stare for the wrong reasons.

[Anonymous No.9582929]

>>9581860
>>9581860
Normally idc for public attn but with DC I cosplay and dont mind being looked at. Hell I was the California reason on MARTA last year. My cosplay aint the extreme good looking ones but i also dont just wear a clown wig..... since I did that on my very first DC which was just the parade.

And Ive lived in ATL for around 27ish years and can say that compared to other cities are public transit sucks. But ofc you already knew that.

[Anonymous No.9582936]

>>9582929

Not the anon you responded to but are you one of the older people that still goes to cons? I only ask because of how long you've been around. I see DCon is full of people who are older fans and I enjoy speaking with them because I still want to be like that when I get older.

[Anonymous No.9583204]

>>9582936
Im 30 and last year was my first true con like I bought a pass and shit (for the low low right when it first went on sale). This year would be my first time actually staying down there for the entire thing since I booked a hotel (not any of the host).

I noticed when I was the Cali raisin that I met a lot of cool older fans too. They were cool talking to and I know what you mean.

I heard the wrestling is on Thurs but anybody know the time? Teaching ends at 16:30 and I am pretty sure I can be down there by 18:00.

[Anonymous No.9583229]

>>9566197
im making a leper costume, come say hi

[Anonymous No.9583349]

>>9583204

Just turned 30 myself. Been here for like 2 years but I gotta say that I do love this place because they have three major conventions. I'm down with that.

DCon's my first convention but there's not much I really know about it I realized so I'm somewhat lost in direction. Not sure what I'm gonna do once I get there.

[Anonymous No.9584270]

>>9583349
Im tryna hang out with the Horror Track. I would download the app to plan stuff. I never been on a panel or, for better words, attended any panels before. Tryna expierence the whole thing i'm trying to expand my $80 four day pass as much as possible.

Other than that just drinking and meeting new people is always cool.

[Anonymous No.9584663]

>>9584270

I see. I think the truth is I really wanna cosplay and I think I'm gonna feel left out if I don't do it. As I mentioned before in the thread I plan on volunteering this year but beyond that I haven't even given thought to any of what I want to do once I'm done working.

But it has been a while since I've had the chance to enjoy a drink with friends. I have none here in this place.

[Anonymous No.9584684]

>>9583229
Yeah I know. I follow you on IG :D

[Anonymous No.9584687]

>>9582175
by "refuse to get with the times" You mean bow down to whatever shitty anime is popular this month and devote tons of space to it when anime cons are a dime a dozen?

[Anonymous No.9584839]

>>9584687

I'm not talking anime stuff. There is plenty of new western stuff is really hot one year and they don't get anything but 50 people rooms.

I mean as a pop culture con I would hope they would cycle through some fresh stuff on a larger scale.

[Anonymous No.9584895]

>>9583229
HOW QUICKLY THE TIDE TURNS

[Anonymous No.9584935]

>>9584663
Good thing about cosplay is there isn't really a deadline for your costume. Take your time gathering materials and working on the concept. Unless you're competing for fan fave and want the most cheers for most relevant costume

[Anonymous No.9585375]

So my friend is coming with me to dcon this year and she's wanting to do a Ramona cosplay. Would skates or an aluminum bat be prohibited in the hotels?

[Anonymous No.9585751]

>>9585375
Ive seen ppl with skates and they typically just stayed in one area. They didnt blade to the next hotel with them cuz it was too damn crowded and ppl pushing or bumping into each other will cause you to row, Iam a pro on skates and just tellin ya basic physics. If she know how to use them go for it.

As far as the bat, I would check with the DC rules but I dont see anything wrong with it. Saw a dude dressed as Tommy Verseti and he had a baseball bat.

[Anonymous No.9585764]

single fluffy woman that doesnt plan on cosplaying. how much fun will i have. this would be my first con. i wonder if i should start with a smaller con? whats the mix old young/asian hispanic white black/rich poor. like sdcc is a rich persons con. i just want to know what im in for. thanks.

[Anonymous No.9585826]

>>9583229
This man understands that existence and adversity are one and the same.

[Anonymous No.9585851]

>>9585764

if you can have fun at large events, you will certainly be able to have fun at dragoncon.

It's pretty damn diverse, plenty of people of all types, overall it's pretty well balanced.

I would say Dragoncon leans older than your average con.

How do you think SDCC a rich person con? I don't understand what you mean by that.

Dragoncon can get pretty expensive ($130 tickets at the door), expensive local hotels, etc.. But if you're a local it can be very reasonable.

I would suggest getting some nerdy shirts or a simple 'closet' cosplay, helps make you more approachable.

[Anonymous No.9586367]

>>9584839
Eh. I'm fine with a fandom having to earn it's space. Yeah people got turned away at Stranger Things panels last year because they stuck it in the Shereton (the place that shall not be named) but what can you do? They have to use the giant rooms for the real crowd pleasers and that's not going to change.And I'm perfectly find with it being for older people, they are the ones with the money usually anyway.

[Anonymous No.9586375]

Has anyone participated in the video game costume contest? How was your experience?

[Anonymous No.9586380]

>>9585764

>single fluffy woman

Is fluffy another word for fat as fuck?

[Anonymous No.9586438]

>>9586375
I did it last year! I really enjoyed the experience- there's a certain amount of waiting around inherent to all costume contests, but this one was around ~40 people, so it was much more manageable. I got to talk to all the cosplayers backstage and hang out, and the judging seemed pretty fair. If you're thinking of competing, I'd say go for it!

[Anonymous No.9586640]

>>9586438
Thanks!

[Anonymous No.9587111]

>>9586380

yes, don't worry plenty of those at DragonCon..

[Anonymous No.9587488]

>>9564093
Shits too crowed yo.

[Anonymous No.9587684]

>>9582284
Maybe it's because people on public transit can be assholes and hassle cosplayers?

[Anonymous No.9587793]

>>9564093
Yeah I'm going

[Anonymous No.9587880]

>>9587111
And plenty of those will get laid at this con. Doubly so if she has a host hotel room.

[Anonymous No.9588227]

Ill be there. It sucks the anime section has really blown dick the past couple of years. I miss dub your own hentai...

Hopefully though I finish up my last 2 cosplay outfits these next few weeks before con. I tell myself every year I will stop waiting last minute but....

[Anonymous No.9588236]

>>9578709
hmmm which one are you anon?

[Anonymous No.9588666]

>>9588236
hmm none of those are me, they were setting up during that stage for a while, so I backed out every so often.

[Anonymous No.9589709]

What is the best non host hotel to stay in? The Marriott is asking $500 per night to stay there which is insane.

[Anonymous No.9589873]

>>9589709
You looking to be in walking distance or MARTA distance?

[Anonymous No.9589955]

>>9585851
California native and 10 year SDCC vet that wants to hit up D*C sometime. SDCC is getting the reputation of being a 'rich persons con' because of the entire con environment. Lines for everything, but you can cut the lines of many off-site items by paying. Exorbitant prices for food and lodging. $250 for a 4day plus preview night. People selling their Hall H line spots. Fake wristbands were sold this year.

I flew down from NorCal and between hotel, transportation and badge I was out a grand before food and merch were considered. That's not atypical for a weekend + 1-2 days vacation, but considering you might get into 4-6 larger panels in that time, it's not exactly a bargain for what you actually get to do (stand in line, mostly).

I would say more accurately SDCC is a 'connected persons con', if you are in the right circles you can do a lot of shit. My friend does that but it's like an endless stream of social networking I couldn't handle if I wanted to.

[Anonymous No.9590292]

>>9589955

Ahh..

DragonCon is a shit show for highly sought after panels, everyone waits in lines together for hours lol.

Panels aren't really a focus for most people at DCon though. DragonCon isn't about getting to see exlusive X first.

Just a lot of open drinking/hanging out in common areas which may translate to room parties if you're so inclined/social enough.

Hotels are insanely expensive, but if you're willing to taxi in from a reasonable distance it's not bad.

As for food, are there not nearby places to eat at SDCC? I mean I guess you could say food at DCon can be pricey, but there are plenty of surrounding options that you can go to instead of getting the stuff at the convention itself.

[Anonymous No.9590548]

>>9590292
That's a relief. Exclusive con merchandise and corporate entities using the convention as a self-hyping announcement venue are part of what turned SDCC into the clusterfuck it is now.

How crazy are we talking about for hotels?

As for food, places near SDCC have tailored their prices to adjust, so you'll see advertisements for a $15 combo of burger, chips and soda. Sit down restaurants in the Gaslamp are that much at least. If you fight through the crowds for 5 or 6 blocks it gets ok. That's because from the SD convention center, you are blocked from the south (water), east (train depot), west (hotels). Only real option is north, into the Gaslamp district. So they know you're fish in a barrel.

[Anonymous No.9590556]

>>9590548
>How crazy are we talking about for hotels?
I don't think the host hotels have any rooms left, but it'll run you about $500 a night if you're looking to grab on for next year.

[Anonymous No.9590563]

>>9590556
that's actually more expensive than San Diego, damn. Then again, host hotel basically means you just take the elevator down to the con.

I'm guessing room stuffing is basically mandatory? After splitting a room between 3 people for SDCC I paid a hair over $100/night, I could handle $125 split 4 ways for the added convenience.

[Anonymous No.9590616]

>>9590563

The Marriott rooms, at least, are TINY. We do five and I wouldn't want a sixth unless that person was small and packed super light.

Dcon is a vacation for a lot of people so they save up and budget more than a regular con. Part of the whole deal with general congoers being older

[Anonymous No.9590766]

>>9590563

That's $500 a night if you're looking for a host hotel that's the actual convention hotel.

Are you telling me you found hotels for SDCC that were less than half a mile away from the convention for $300/night?

LIke I mentioned earlier if you're willing to go out a bit and Uber in, it can become very feasible.

[Anonymous No.9590808]

>>9590616
Haha, true. It would be a vacation-ish con for me, though being older also means I don't wanna room stuff like when I was in college/early 20s.

>>9590766
Half a mile away was in the same range when I looked (Andaz San Diego) but that was last minute and non-lottery. The lottery hotel rates were under $500/night. I didn't get into the closest ones, so I don't know the rates at the Hilton Bayfront, Marriott Marquis and Omni (the three closest). Personally i stayed at one a bit over 1 mile away and took the con shuttle. 279/night, plus fees was a bit over 300. 2 queen beds plus a pullout sofa.

What's it like in the nearest non-host hotels?

[Anonymous No.9590844]

>>9589709
Brother just stay the hell away from the place and use Marta. 24h parking is cheap and it rolls right up to the place

[Anonymous No.9590984]

>>9590548
Look up the Omni, it is about $262 per night. It is the farthest within reasonable walking distance (about a 15 min walk) without needing a taxi. Thats where buddies and me are staying.

[The Cosplay Cop (Retired) No.9591241]

>>9589709

I'm going in under the assumption that you want to hotel that's close to the host hotels. Unfortunately, every hotel in immediate walking distance around the host hotels is either sold out or will get you for $350+ a night unless you have cheat codes to get a better rate.

As for best non host hotel? Any spot that has a free breakfast buffet.

[Anonymous No.9591664]

>>9566197
Enjoy your elevator wait times.
>Hilton practicality master race

[Anonymous No.9592273]

>>9590556
>$500 a night
lmao fucking what

[Anonymous No.9592287]

My dorm is near the con center, so I may drop in for Saturday and wear one of my AWA cosplays. It'll be my first time, though.

[Anonymous No.9592707]

On the issue of hotel availability, why not make it a requirement to purchase a membership in order to get access to host hotels con rates?

[Anonymous No.9592879]

>>9590556
>$500 a night
What the fuck? I'm at Hyatt paying $238 a night.

I would never trade a lower cost for the convenience of being in a host hotel. The one year we got booted from the Hyatt for overbooking was the worst. Lost ~1 hour in shuttle rides every time we needed to go back to the room. I dread this happening again, but I know every year it's a possibility.

>>9592707
Do you really think there's a lot of people staying in host hotels that don't have badges? I don't think they block out the whole thing for Dragon because of foosball weekend but I'm not sure how big of a problem that is.

[Anonymous No.9592961]

>>9591664

The hotels aren't full because no congoers are stealing rooms or whatever. Maybe back in 2006 but not anymore. They're full because 60k people attend this damn convention

[Anonymous No.9592973]

>>9592961
No I just mean I stayed in the Marriott once which was nice being right in the middle of the con. The only issue was once I wanted to go back to my room, it's like a 30 minute wait behind people that literally ride the elevators for fun.

[Anonymous No.9593034]

>>9592973
>riding the elevators for fun
wh-why

[Anonymous No.9593037]

>>9593034
Because lol XD so randum I guess.
Got to the point where the hotel staff was kicking people off the elevator once it reached the top or bottom floor. Maybe they've got it under control now but I prefer the Hilton for a shorter wait getting up.

[Anonymous No.9593045]

>>9592287
go all the days man

If you like AWA you'll love Dcon

[Anonymous No.9593077]

>>9591664
Hilton elevators have been worse than the Marriott ones the last two years or so imo.

[Anonymous No.9593108]

>>9593045

Fallout gathering was so lit last year, def. worth checking out again.

[Anonymous No.9593111]

>>9593077
Thank god for alcohol.

[Anonymous No.9593237]

>>9592879
>What the fuck? I'm at Hyatt paying $238 a night.
Haha my life is hell in away but great in others i guess. I had to work the day most of the hotels opened reservations. 3 were booked solid by the time I got home, but not the Marriott.

[Anonymous No.9593318]

>>9591664
>>9593077
Does no one ever think to take the stairs??? They're always empty or near-empty and I get to my room 500% faster than if I were to wait for an elevator. Obviously, not everyone can use them with disabilities and such but just about all of us each own two working legs.

[Anonymous No.9593329]

>>9593318
Perfectly healthy but walking up 12 stories of spiral staircase sounds less than fun.

[Anonymous No.9593416]

>>9593318
This must have taken some practice, how the fuck do you practice this?

[Anonymous No.9593462]

>>9593329
>Walking
Well there's your problem. Stride up 12 stories for good exorcise and take a quick shower when you reach your room

[Anonymous No.9593545]

>>9593462
I'll be drunk, no thanks.
>>9593416
Pretty sure it's just still frame animation.

[Anonymous No.9593619]

>>9593545
>Pretty sure it's just still frame animation.
Lame, i was hoping that was just terrible gif quality and he slid down the stairs on heelies.