RTeker 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 As I said in another topic but I'll say it here for all the lovely otaku here start making you budget for Gas, Hotel, Food, and DEALERS ROOM!!!! (BWAHAHAHA)[that's a must always ] and if you can stick to your spenditures (budget) you might just return home with some money to spare Course I'm lucky cause BoA thats there is my bank so don't have to worry about that dreaded ATM fee that most probably do. Link to post Share on other sites
ota_retired 6 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 We're officially six months away, kids. This is killin' me. Link to post Share on other sites
oakzap425 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 As I said in another topic but I'll say it here for all the lovely otaku here start making you budget for Gas, Hotel, Food, and DEALERS ROOM!!!! (BWAHAHAHA)[that's a must always ] and if you can stick to your spenditures (budget) you might just return home with some money to spare Course I'm lucky cause BoA thats there is my bank so don't have to worry about that dreaded ATM fee that most probably do. Link to post Share on other sites
~Ametatsu~ 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) We're officially six months away, kids. This is killin' me. Edited January 16, 2009 by ~Ametatsu~ Link to post Share on other sites
Suzahara 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Yeah, the fact that there hasn't been an update since August is NOT helping. It's like it's making Otakon even more distant... Link to post Share on other sites
ithilienne 2 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Yeah, the fact that there hasn't been an update since August is NOT helping. It's like it's making Otakon even more distant... I would have to agree.......................... A message from the chairman about 2009, even little bitty bit of guest info would be nice. When it's ready, it'll be announced. Link to post Share on other sites
alabaster 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I expect we'll have at least one guest to announce when we open registration.... ...and that's not *too* far off, but I'm not putting out any spoilers! Link to post Share on other sites
Duelistbluerose 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 that's really tourturous.... the japanese guests keep getting better and better each year Link to post Share on other sites
Goddess of Darkness 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 GAH! I can't wait. It feels like forever, Lol. Will there be another Guess the Guest contest? I can't wait to find out who's going to be at Otakon! ^^ Link to post Share on other sites
YangWenli 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Yeah, the fact that there hasn't been an update since August is NOT helping. It's like it's making Otakon even more distant... I would have to agree.......................... A message from the chairman about 2009, even little bitty bit of guest info would be nice. Link to post Share on other sites
ota_retired 6 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 We're officially six months away, kids. This is killin' me. And there aren't any confirmed guests or anything....it's painful. On that note, Ru, did alabaster ever decide on that Most Thankful thread? I didn't see any posts on it... Link to post Share on other sites
YangWenli 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 We're officially six months away, kids. This is killin' me. And there aren't any confirmed guests or anything....it's painful. On that note, Ru, did alabaster ever decide on that Most Thankful thread? I didn't see any posts on it... Link to post Share on other sites
alabaster 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 The news feed on the right side of the home page lists the newest stuff first, and older items drop off. You can see all the old news at the archive page. Link to post Share on other sites
dragonclaw21974 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Oh, I just noticed that the site flipped over to Otakon 2009. Cool. Link to post Share on other sites
MattTheMinion 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Oh, I just noticed that the site flipped over to Otakon 2009. Cool. Patience will be rewarded, indeed... Link to post Share on other sites
~Ametatsu~ 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Oh, I just noticed that the site flipped over to Otakon 2009. Cool. Link to post Share on other sites
dragonclaw21974 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Oh, I just noticed that the site flipped over to Otakon 2009. Cool. Actually the upper left logo still says '08, but I swear it said '09 just the other day... And the artist alley news from Aug 28 isn't there anymore. Haha. Link to post Share on other sites
MattTheMinion 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Yeah, if you clear your cache or hold down shift and hit refresh on the Otakon page you'll get the 2009 logos, otherwise you have to wait till it clears on its own. As for the news item, it must have been something from the site update. Either way I think that it's fixed now... Link to post Share on other sites
~Ametatsu~ 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Yeah, if you clear your cache or hold down shift and hit refresh on the Otakon page you'll get the 2009 logos, otherwise you have to wait till it clears on its own. As for the news item, it must have been something from the site update. Either way I think that it's fixed now... Link to post Share on other sites
lykopis783 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Yup... So I'm pre-regged now... THIS is when the wait gets intense and over whelming. That registration email is just sitting in my box, being all otakoney... Ugh... Only five and a half more months! I can make it! Link to post Share on other sites
ota_retired 6 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Yup... So I'm pre-regged now... THIS is when the wait gets intense and over whelming. That registration email is just sitting in my box, being all otakoney... Ugh... Only five and a half more months! I can make it! Link to post Share on other sites
ReanimationLP 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 News item isnt workin for me. I clicked in the forums too, and got some giant error message. o.o' I cant wait to pre-reg. I see its up. I wonder where that guest announcement is alabaster. Link to post Share on other sites
Urban_Deity 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Yeah, if you clear your cache or hold down shift and hit refresh on the Otakon page you'll get the 2009 logos, otherwise you have to wait till it clears on its own. As for the news item, it must have been something from the site update. Either way I think that it's fixed now... Link to post Share on other sites
Suzahara 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 *does happy dance* I will pre-reg as soon as................ might do it on lunch if I have the time today Link to post Share on other sites
ota_retired 6 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Valentine's Day, the release of Street Fighter IV, my girlfriend's birthday, and now early bird pre-reg? I'm gonna be so poor this month. Link to post Share on other sites
~Ametatsu~ 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Whoa, I'm totally not seeing anything for pre-reg. I'm hoping it's just 'cause I'm using a school computer. I'll check it again when I get home....tonight...after drumline... Curse these long nights!! I can't wait til 9:30!! Link to post Share on other sites
lykopis783 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 You have to use the link in the board announcement, or wait til Friday there's nothing on the main page. Link to post Share on other sites
~Ametatsu~ 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Oh, I seeee it. I have to wait til I get home anyway, 'cause I don't remember my ID# or password offhand. But hey, it's still before tomorrow! Is Otakon ever gonna put an attendance cap back on, or is it always just gonna be open til near the con date? Link to post Share on other sites
alabaster 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 At the moment, there isn't a need for an attendance cap, as we handled 26,000+ people pretty well last year, and the fire marshall didn't have any issues with us. Changes in the layout and flow of traffic within the building helped considerably, and of course now we have an entire attached hotel to absorb some of the overflow. I suspect we'll have to review things again if the Arena goes away (as that pulls about 25% of our attendees out of the building for several hours during saturday prime time), but I don't see the cap coming back. However, things can change, so i doubt that we'll say "never" as an organization -- just that, at the moment, it doesn't look likely. Link to post Share on other sites
~Ametatsu~ 0 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Gotcha. Did Otakon use the Arena in '07? I don't remember it being a thing back then, but my memory could just be bad. I know just having early pre=reg is a perk in itself, but is there gonna be anything special for people who pre-reg early? I'm just curious, 'cause if there isn't, I'm not gonna pre-reg tonight....just bought 2 wigs. Link to post Share on other sites
oakzap425 0 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Gotcha. Did Otakon use the Arena in '07? I don't remember it being a thing back then, but my memory could just be bad. I know just having early pre=reg is a perk in itself, but is there gonna be anything special for people who pre-reg early? I'm just curious, 'cause if there isn't, I'm not gonna pre-reg tonight....just bought 2 wigs. Link to post Share on other sites
alabaster 0 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 In 2007 we lost the arena to a concert (not ours for a change), which forced us to rearrange the layout of the BCC. We kept that layout because it worked better. Link to post Share on other sites
FlameLordPhoenix 0 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Just so I'm sure: there's no attendance cap, right? Link to post Share on other sites
MattTheMinion 0 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Just so I'm sure: there's no attendance cap, right? We do not forsee the need for an attendance cap this year. Last year we were able to handle 26,000 people pretty well. This year we have a bit more space. Now if 50,000 people pre-register before April... that's a different situation. Link to post Share on other sites
alabaster 0 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Just so I'm sure: there's no attendance cap, right? We do not forsee the need for an attendance cap this year. Last year we were able to handle 26,000 people pretty well. This year we have a bit more space. Now if 50,000 people pre-register before April... that's a different situation. If we get even half that many in pre-reg, I want a budget increase. Link to post Share on other sites
Sacred_Moon 0 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 PRE REG IS NOW OPEN!!! Link to post Share on other sites
evaunit01berserk 0 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 PRE REG IS NOW OPEN!!! Link to post Share on other sites
TEMPLAR333 0 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 PRE REG IS NOW OPEN!!! here, have a little excitement with that annoucment Link to post Share on other sites
~Ametatsu~ 0 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 OMG, LET'S GO LINE UP!!! Sucka, I'm already here. I'm in yo line, takin' yo badges. You'll never catch me in line until at least 6pm on thursday. But I haven't pre-regged, yet. Getting there, though. Link to post Share on other sites
RoyLately 0 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I finished pre-reg last night. I can't wait anymore for Otakon!!! Every pay check I get I think about two things....Otakon and school. Otakon first though! Link to post Share on other sites
mixxedcontroll 0 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Anime before Education....that would make an awesome bumper sticker Link to post Share on other sites
Nocturne 0 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Awesome, cant wait for it this year. Last year was amazing and the first time Ive gotten to attend in the last 4 years before. Cant wait to see who the music guest is. Im really hoping on one because of TM Revolutions little video last year. Link to post Share on other sites
youjik33 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 I already had an Otakon dream last night O.o I dreamt I was running a Name That Tune game and kept Rickrolling everyone... Link to post Share on other sites
toujourspret 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 I already had an Otakon dream last night O.o I dreamt I was running a Name That Tune game and kept Rickrolling everyone... Haha, that's awesome! I've had Otakon-related dreams, too, but they're not so pleasant; most of them were about having an extra hotel room that I forgot to cancel until the day of the convention. After a week of that, I've double-triple checked my plans quite thoroughly! Link to post Share on other sites
youjik33 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 When I'm going to a con I usually have dreams in the week or so before where I somehow get there really late and miss everything I wanted to do. They're really annoying dreams! Link to post Share on other sites
ota_retired 6 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 When I'm going to a con I usually have dreams in the week or so before where I somehow get there really late and miss everything I wanted to do. They're really annoying dreams! Link to post Share on other sites
lykopis783 0 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hey, at least you guys can all sleep. I know the feeling, I'm lucky if I even nap the week leading up. There's so much to do and plan and finalize... who has time for sleep? Link to post Share on other sites
IceCreamGuitar 0 Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Waaah, it's still far away, yet I still feel like I don't have enough time to get my cosplay togetherrr. xD *flail* And I started working on it back in October... Oh well. It needs to come already. >O I am ready for summa'! Haven't preregged yet though...probably'll wait for the whole tax money thingy to come back or whatever it is. Moneyyyyy. x____x It's so hard to not spend anythingggg... Link to post Share on other sites
Duelistbluerose 0 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 When I'm going to a con I usually have dreams in the week or so before where I somehow get there really late and miss everything I wanted to do. They're really annoying dreams! Hey, at least you guys can all sleep. Link to post Share on other sites
IceCreamGuitar 0 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Omigosh, I know that one. @___@ Last year, I said 'Screw it.' and spent the entire night before I left playing Pokemon...cause it was only game I could find for my Gameboy.. .__.; So I went through the last convention sleep deprived, yet I made it fine. xD Whoo! I can't wait to go when I'm actually awake...but there's no promise I'll be able to sleep this year either... Link to post Share on other sites
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