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Posted 11 years agoRevisiting this a little on another subject:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5308086/
I'v been picking up a vibe off some fursuiters over the selling out of the Westin and the other close hotel (forget its name) for AC so fast. I'm sure this is particularly hard on folks travelling from other countries due to time differences.
Are there fursuiters who think the con is about fursuiters? Are there ans who thing fursuiters choose their hobby so they get what they get?
People are getting mad? Frustrated? Over the AC system for room reservations. Some people are voicing (essentially) that the con is pushing away fursuiters for not having rooms for them available in the 2 closest hotels.
So you have to have a Super Sponsoring Membership ($250) now to get an almost perfect pick of what type of room in what hotel you want. This provides value to the membership level but will eventually lead to so many people doing it, there is a huge row over those hotels being sold out before normal registration opens. While the extra $$ is useful to the con I'm sure, I hope they come up with something else before it gets that far because AC is big enough to hit that wall in a year or two.
I would knock membership down to 150 again and say there's a lottery for a 100.00 donation to the charity or something. But hey, that's me, I don't run cons, I only speculate as an attendee of many cons and types of cons over the years.
On to the subject of fursuiters and hotels. Realistically there's no way to give a preference to a group. There's no way to define that group. how do you define a fursuiter? Full fursuit? Partial? How about a complicated costume? How about a Storm Trooper in full armor? How about the guy who owns one but doesn't bring it?
How about others like those on scooters form a disability. Surely we want disabled folks to not end up a mile away. Now how disabled? If they have a powered buggy is that OK? They aren't walking, right? How about a service animal? I go to the Pennsic War every year and met people with 'Stress Cats'. OK, whatever, seems odd to me but they are in a special needs category.
Now DJs with equipment to move. Dealers, Photography people with equipment and videography people who don't want to be walking back in the dark to their hotel at night.
Should healthy con staff not be in the hotel to accommodate everyone who can make a case?
As you see, everyone is a special snow flake, just like everyone else. There's a lot to logistically deal with. I would think the only people who need a guaranteed spot in a close hotel are those with certified mobility and sensory issues. But that's me.
It's not the end of the world. Is a hotel further away inconvenient? Hell yes. I think the con runs shuttles now. Deal or don't go. There are other cons to attend. No group in this fandom deserves a preference based on their chosen hobby.
Peace and love, peace and love! (Any Stern listeners out there? :3 )
-X
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5308086/
I'v been picking up a vibe off some fursuiters over the selling out of the Westin and the other close hotel (forget its name) for AC so fast. I'm sure this is particularly hard on folks travelling from other countries due to time differences.
Are there fursuiters who think the con is about fursuiters? Are there ans who thing fursuiters choose their hobby so they get what they get?
People are getting mad? Frustrated? Over the AC system for room reservations. Some people are voicing (essentially) that the con is pushing away fursuiters for not having rooms for them available in the 2 closest hotels.
So you have to have a Super Sponsoring Membership ($250) now to get an almost perfect pick of what type of room in what hotel you want. This provides value to the membership level but will eventually lead to so many people doing it, there is a huge row over those hotels being sold out before normal registration opens. While the extra $$ is useful to the con I'm sure, I hope they come up with something else before it gets that far because AC is big enough to hit that wall in a year or two.
I would knock membership down to 150 again and say there's a lottery for a 100.00 donation to the charity or something. But hey, that's me, I don't run cons, I only speculate as an attendee of many cons and types of cons over the years.
On to the subject of fursuiters and hotels. Realistically there's no way to give a preference to a group. There's no way to define that group. how do you define a fursuiter? Full fursuit? Partial? How about a complicated costume? How about a Storm Trooper in full armor? How about the guy who owns one but doesn't bring it?
How about others like those on scooters form a disability. Surely we want disabled folks to not end up a mile away. Now how disabled? If they have a powered buggy is that OK? They aren't walking, right? How about a service animal? I go to the Pennsic War every year and met people with 'Stress Cats'. OK, whatever, seems odd to me but they are in a special needs category.
Now DJs with equipment to move. Dealers, Photography people with equipment and videography people who don't want to be walking back in the dark to their hotel at night.
Should healthy con staff not be in the hotel to accommodate everyone who can make a case?
As you see, everyone is a special snow flake, just like everyone else. There's a lot to logistically deal with. I would think the only people who need a guaranteed spot in a close hotel are those with certified mobility and sensory issues. But that's me.
It's not the end of the world. Is a hotel further away inconvenient? Hell yes. I think the con runs shuttles now. Deal or don't go. There are other cons to attend. No group in this fandom deserves a preference based on their chosen hobby.
Peace and love, peace and love! (Any Stern listeners out there? :3 )
-X
Cats
Posted 11 years agoI promised to look after a friends cat for the week. My place has a glass atrium that goes through two levels, I have put the cat in there with enough food and water to last the week. I am looking forward to the end of the week. It is just sitting there glaring at me, it doesn't do anything else. I can tell it would like to kill me. If I knew I could get a perfect replacement cat, I would kill this one now and replace it Friday afternoon. As we sit here glaring at each other I have already worked out several ways to kill it.
The simplest would be to drop heavy items on it from the upstairs bedroom though I have enough basic engineering knowledge to assume that I could build some form of 'spear like' projectile device from parts in the downstairs shed. If the atrium was waterproof, the most entertaining would be to flood it with water. It wouldn't have to be that deep, just deeper than the cat.
I don't know how long cats can swim but I doubt it would be for a whole week. If it kept the swimming up for too long I could always try dropping things on it as well. I have read that drowning is one of the most peaceful ways to die so really it would be a win win situation for me and the cat I think.
http://www.27bslash6.com/1000characters.html
The simplest would be to drop heavy items on it from the upstairs bedroom though I have enough basic engineering knowledge to assume that I could build some form of 'spear like' projectile device from parts in the downstairs shed. If the atrium was waterproof, the most entertaining would be to flood it with water. It wouldn't have to be that deep, just deeper than the cat.
I don't know how long cats can swim but I doubt it would be for a whole week. If it kept the swimming up for too long I could always try dropping things on it as well. I have read that drowning is one of the most peaceful ways to die so really it would be a win win situation for me and the cat I think.
http://www.27bslash6.com/1000characters.html
Dream I had last night
Posted 11 years agoNormally I don't talk about my dreams. They usually range from me in am all with a sword or a machine gun to flying.
Last night's was a looloo!
I was checking into MFF and it was raining hard. Atimist was with me. the character, the little fox and he was my height so I thought I was small or something but the hotel was correct scale so I kind of let it go and >Almost< grabbed a thread that told me I was dreaming and broke the 4th wall in the dream.
But anyway we wanted to gets some food so we decided to walk down the street. It was raining so we tore a tapestry off the wall to hold over us and walked along. The streets were flooded - kind of like canals full of water and post-apocalyptic wreckage but the sidewalks were above the water line.
We got into the restaurant and had some food and watched out the window at the pounding rain. I remember thinking my usual 'Ha, the soccer mom's are screwed if this keeps up' as I usually think in bad weather because I know deep down most people are unprepared for things.
Before we paid the check, I saw a cougar the size of a Cadillac walk past the window and said wow, glad we got in before we met it on the street! Then I was like woah, Atimist, giant cougar, we're tiny!
Then the cougar started breathing fire! And I was all 'Ok, this is a fire breathing cougar, those are big so I'm not Ati size.
then the giant fire breathing coyote walked by and the cougar and it exchanged fire to no effect and more giant animals breathing fire.
Ati and I decided it was time to head back so we used the tapestry over us to hide form the giant fire breathing animals to walk back tot he hotel. Ati was worried but I told him it was ok, I just watched Venture Brothers and know what to do if we're attacked.
End dream so seriously WTF? :3
Last night's was a looloo!
I was checking into MFF and it was raining hard. Atimist was with me. the character, the little fox and he was my height so I thought I was small or something but the hotel was correct scale so I kind of let it go and >Almost< grabbed a thread that told me I was dreaming and broke the 4th wall in the dream.
But anyway we wanted to gets some food so we decided to walk down the street. It was raining so we tore a tapestry off the wall to hold over us and walked along. The streets were flooded - kind of like canals full of water and post-apocalyptic wreckage but the sidewalks were above the water line.
We got into the restaurant and had some food and watched out the window at the pounding rain. I remember thinking my usual 'Ha, the soccer mom's are screwed if this keeps up' as I usually think in bad weather because I know deep down most people are unprepared for things.
Before we paid the check, I saw a cougar the size of a Cadillac walk past the window and said wow, glad we got in before we met it on the street! Then I was like woah, Atimist, giant cougar, we're tiny!
Then the cougar started breathing fire! And I was all 'Ok, this is a fire breathing cougar, those are big so I'm not Ati size.
then the giant fire breathing coyote walked by and the cougar and it exchanged fire to no effect and more giant animals breathing fire.
Ati and I decided it was time to head back so we used the tapestry over us to hide form the giant fire breathing animals to walk back tot he hotel. Ati was worried but I told him it was ok, I just watched Venture Brothers and know what to do if we're attacked.
End dream so seriously WTF? :3
My opinions on convention size and caps and all that
Posted 12 years agoIn twitter a few of us were discussing if cons should cap or not and does it hurt a con? Also on the discussion table are cons held in convention centers.
So here goes, my opinion and observations =
Furry Cons are growing. We now have:
L1 - Smaller cons or Local cons that are smaller, maybe under 1k people yet still some travel to it. Examples I have attended but not limited to would be ICF, Megaplex. LVL 1 cons are distinctly larger than 'Meet's and are actually run and organized by a board (group), have a flavor of legal incorporated status, etc.
These cons are really fun. They generally have the money to bring in interesting named guests, have the larger draw events such as dances and DJ spots and they don't try to have EVERYTHING every con has until they grow. They do what they can manage and give the con attendee the best experience.
What draws people to L1 cons? Individual reason vary so I'll just list mine:
Easy or close to drive to (Though you see some flying in!)
Friends are going - Biggest reason!! These cons offer small scale con activities and lots and lots of ability to find friends and spend time with them. To some, this means a chance to get a cheap hotel room and a getaway for a long weekend with friends. It's fine to have a 'Room Con' but remember to buy that con membership to support the group that made it possible even if you never put one paw in con space.
Cool unique features / activities - Examples: IFC has Snerf Wars, Megaplex has the PPS on Sunday live.
I could go on and on but you get the idea. These are fun little cons that are growing and really give you back what you put in. Definitely worth going to! Here is where you meet Senior Con staff from larger cons out to have a good time and not have to work! Buy them a drink!
L2 - Cons with attendance anywhere from 1000 - on and the con space is contained basically in one hotel. Examples would be - FCN (closed), Midwest Furfest. These cons are at the level of attendance and size where they dominate or outright own the hotel they are held in may have overflow hotels but most importantly, all con space is contained in one main hotel.
These cons can range from drawing locals and be a destination con where fans from around the world will fly in for them! These cons will have activities ranging from panels to Dances and DJ's as well as Dance competitions. They may have Media or fan based guests.
These cons tend to be great spots to see all your attending friends and attend larger dances and activities.
Personally I love the L! and L2 cons. They really give me value for my time and money and what I expect and hope for in a con.
L3 - Or as I call them, MEGA CONS!
This category deals really with 2 cons so far in the fandom who use convention centers. These are AC and FC. These cons are large and have just about anything a con may offer as an activity. They span several hotels and have guests that you may or may not have heard of from the fandom or some media guest. Personally these cons rarely have a guest I heard of but that's me and guests never help me decide to attend. OK I went to IFC because of Twitch last year and I liked it but IFC is not a Mega Con.
FC has the advantage of both hotels attached, although the Hilton is a little walk to con spaces because while the con can fill 2 hotels, it cannot fill the convention center spaces so outside activities like Girl's volleyball can cause stresses and disruptions for furry con goers. This is simply beyond FC control.
Regardless It's spread out and not easy to find friends. It does have nice common areas in some spaces where people gather. FC uses FLARE for security. In my own opinion based on talking to them, they seem to do a great job and I have yet to hear of a complaint.
Props to the staff and people who love the con. it was my #1 con until the convention center.
Loved it, like it now, not enough to pay to fly and put up with flying to go.
AC. AC is without doubt the largest furry con. It's in a large convention center but does not fill it. Considering it fills so many hotels I have to wonder what kind of con fills the convention center and doesn't overfill the hotels, it seems oversized.
As for my con experience, I have heard something that reflects my own experiences when you go to see friends - I never saw X! I saw X once but never found them again! The con is huge! If you don't get into the Westin, you have the Bataan death march to and from your hotel in the heat of day or the darkness of night. If you like an adult beverage, there is no popping up to the room for a beer and going back down easily. You either have to deal with a long walk or the long Westin lines for the elevator. At least now they mix fursuiters and non fursuiters.
Time to eat? hey everyone wants to eat! 5k+ people want to eat! not enough places to eat. Leave at 6, get back by 9 or 10 after you get somewhere, wait and eat. Meh! Furnandos? IN MY OPINION the food is umm.. not good.
So if you have a Westin room you still have long walks to convention spaces. It's too spread out for me. yes, I've gone in the past (I did take a few years off) and yes I loved the dances (Taking video) but for me, being a mere 2 hours drive it's still a hassle. Parking is about 100.00 for my stay! Park somewhere free nearby? Sure! Risk a car break in! That deductable is more than 100! Ok so maybe it's the cost of doing business? Well not for me anymore, I'm skipping AC. I may drive out, see local Pitt friends and hang out an evening to see some friends from far away but the con itself offers me nothing.
Con Security - I'm a Big fan of using the con staff not a 3rd party. To Me (I said TO ME) Dorsai are a turn off. Yes, even I have had a bad experience on a few occasions ( I won't get into specifics but it was obvious power and ego) with them and hearing they are at a con is a huge turn off to me. IFC uses them but the ones at IFC seemed relaxed and fun to interact with. Time will tell if the ones who had a house dropped on their sister will attend when the con grows. At that point I'll reevaluate if I want to bother.
Little on me and cons -
I'm somewhere in my 140's I think for cons. This includes my background of Star Trek cons and general Sci Fi cons. Furry cons are viewed by me as gathering spots for friends. Rarely is there programming or guests that draw me in. One FC had Larry Niven and 25 (yes 25!) non furry friends came to see him for that con. What happened? At EVERY MEET THE GUEST OPPORTUNITY someone on con staff monopolized the conversation. It sucked. Oh well.
Like I said though rarely does a con have a guest I care about. Or programming. It's all about the people. I like to shoot video. I like to show people and cons in a good light. I like to give suiters a chance to see how they look and act and appreciate them when they are active and put effort into their character. I get better opportunities at L1 and L2 cons.
This is all about how I see it. You may see it differently. The important thing is: Do what you want! It's your con, it's your money! I only express my own opinions and experiences. I do have a very well defined expectation of a con, I know what I want to get out of it and I go where I get that.
Lastly - As for capping attendance: i would rather see this than a convention center con. It WILL make some drama it WILL make some people show and ghost and make it room-con for some but hey, seeing friends in common areas where you don't need a badge is a lot of the con experience anyway.
-X
TL:DR - Pet me, feed me. yip yip yip
So here goes, my opinion and observations =
Furry Cons are growing. We now have:
L1 - Smaller cons or Local cons that are smaller, maybe under 1k people yet still some travel to it. Examples I have attended but not limited to would be ICF, Megaplex. LVL 1 cons are distinctly larger than 'Meet's and are actually run and organized by a board (group), have a flavor of legal incorporated status, etc.
These cons are really fun. They generally have the money to bring in interesting named guests, have the larger draw events such as dances and DJ spots and they don't try to have EVERYTHING every con has until they grow. They do what they can manage and give the con attendee the best experience.
What draws people to L1 cons? Individual reason vary so I'll just list mine:
Easy or close to drive to (Though you see some flying in!)
Friends are going - Biggest reason!! These cons offer small scale con activities and lots and lots of ability to find friends and spend time with them. To some, this means a chance to get a cheap hotel room and a getaway for a long weekend with friends. It's fine to have a 'Room Con' but remember to buy that con membership to support the group that made it possible even if you never put one paw in con space.
Cool unique features / activities - Examples: IFC has Snerf Wars, Megaplex has the PPS on Sunday live.
I could go on and on but you get the idea. These are fun little cons that are growing and really give you back what you put in. Definitely worth going to! Here is where you meet Senior Con staff from larger cons out to have a good time and not have to work! Buy them a drink!
L2 - Cons with attendance anywhere from 1000 - on and the con space is contained basically in one hotel. Examples would be - FCN (closed), Midwest Furfest. These cons are at the level of attendance and size where they dominate or outright own the hotel they are held in may have overflow hotels but most importantly, all con space is contained in one main hotel.
These cons can range from drawing locals and be a destination con where fans from around the world will fly in for them! These cons will have activities ranging from panels to Dances and DJ's as well as Dance competitions. They may have Media or fan based guests.
These cons tend to be great spots to see all your attending friends and attend larger dances and activities.
Personally I love the L! and L2 cons. They really give me value for my time and money and what I expect and hope for in a con.
L3 - Or as I call them, MEGA CONS!
This category deals really with 2 cons so far in the fandom who use convention centers. These are AC and FC. These cons are large and have just about anything a con may offer as an activity. They span several hotels and have guests that you may or may not have heard of from the fandom or some media guest. Personally these cons rarely have a guest I heard of but that's me and guests never help me decide to attend. OK I went to IFC because of Twitch last year and I liked it but IFC is not a Mega Con.
FC has the advantage of both hotels attached, although the Hilton is a little walk to con spaces because while the con can fill 2 hotels, it cannot fill the convention center spaces so outside activities like Girl's volleyball can cause stresses and disruptions for furry con goers. This is simply beyond FC control.
Regardless It's spread out and not easy to find friends. It does have nice common areas in some spaces where people gather. FC uses FLARE for security. In my own opinion based on talking to them, they seem to do a great job and I have yet to hear of a complaint.
Props to the staff and people who love the con. it was my #1 con until the convention center.
Loved it, like it now, not enough to pay to fly and put up with flying to go.
AC. AC is without doubt the largest furry con. It's in a large convention center but does not fill it. Considering it fills so many hotels I have to wonder what kind of con fills the convention center and doesn't overfill the hotels, it seems oversized.
As for my con experience, I have heard something that reflects my own experiences when you go to see friends - I never saw X! I saw X once but never found them again! The con is huge! If you don't get into the Westin, you have the Bataan death march to and from your hotel in the heat of day or the darkness of night. If you like an adult beverage, there is no popping up to the room for a beer and going back down easily. You either have to deal with a long walk or the long Westin lines for the elevator. At least now they mix fursuiters and non fursuiters.
Time to eat? hey everyone wants to eat! 5k+ people want to eat! not enough places to eat. Leave at 6, get back by 9 or 10 after you get somewhere, wait and eat. Meh! Furnandos? IN MY OPINION the food is umm.. not good.
So if you have a Westin room you still have long walks to convention spaces. It's too spread out for me. yes, I've gone in the past (I did take a few years off) and yes I loved the dances (Taking video) but for me, being a mere 2 hours drive it's still a hassle. Parking is about 100.00 for my stay! Park somewhere free nearby? Sure! Risk a car break in! That deductable is more than 100! Ok so maybe it's the cost of doing business? Well not for me anymore, I'm skipping AC. I may drive out, see local Pitt friends and hang out an evening to see some friends from far away but the con itself offers me nothing.
Con Security - I'm a Big fan of using the con staff not a 3rd party. To Me (I said TO ME) Dorsai are a turn off. Yes, even I have had a bad experience on a few occasions ( I won't get into specifics but it was obvious power and ego) with them and hearing they are at a con is a huge turn off to me. IFC uses them but the ones at IFC seemed relaxed and fun to interact with. Time will tell if the ones who had a house dropped on their sister will attend when the con grows. At that point I'll reevaluate if I want to bother.
Little on me and cons -
I'm somewhere in my 140's I think for cons. This includes my background of Star Trek cons and general Sci Fi cons. Furry cons are viewed by me as gathering spots for friends. Rarely is there programming or guests that draw me in. One FC had Larry Niven and 25 (yes 25!) non furry friends came to see him for that con. What happened? At EVERY MEET THE GUEST OPPORTUNITY someone on con staff monopolized the conversation. It sucked. Oh well.
Like I said though rarely does a con have a guest I care about. Or programming. It's all about the people. I like to shoot video. I like to show people and cons in a good light. I like to give suiters a chance to see how they look and act and appreciate them when they are active and put effort into their character. I get better opportunities at L1 and L2 cons.
This is all about how I see it. You may see it differently. The important thing is: Do what you want! It's your con, it's your money! I only express my own opinions and experiences. I do have a very well defined expectation of a con, I know what I want to get out of it and I go where I get that.
Lastly - As for capping attendance: i would rather see this than a convention center con. It WILL make some drama it WILL make some people show and ghost and make it room-con for some but hey, seeing friends in common areas where you don't need a badge is a lot of the con experience anyway.
-X
TL:DR - Pet me, feed me. yip yip yip
2014 con schedule - and controversial comments
Posted 12 years agoCons I usually go to and plan to go and comments
Jan 2014 - Further Confusion, San Jose
This is a no Go for me. It' s too spread out in a convention center. 1 hotel ago it was still my #1 con but now, it's really not worth it to me to put up with the TSA, airlines and costs to get there. con folks use Flare with is, in my opinion, 1000x better than Dorsai so if you like it, go. It's a good con, just not for me right now. Further comments on cons in convention centers in the AC entry.
Feb 2014 - Texas Furry Fiesta
YES! I expect this one will be an ongoing replacement for FC. Shorter plane trip, availability of restaurants seems to be a good call. Also this year's gusts include BBF a friend I want to see.
3-2014 FWA - Loved the con until it became elevator con. I know they are locked into a contract and expect to be back when it moves hotels. There seems to be no mathematical way to avoid the elevator headaches with the layout of the hotel. not the con's fault so if you love it, go! I'm just taking a break.
04-11 Motor City Fur Con in Novi, Michigan
This is a MAYBE - At the writing of this the con has a deal with the hotel but who is on the board and any details are still a secret for some reason. Allegedly con pre-reg is open but I won't reg until I see it looking like a real con. It's a 2 hour drive so I can go or not go easily if it looks sketchy. Make no mistake I want them to succeed but this mysterious group seems to be no inviting help from others who have in the past helped and it's making folks gun shy of this con. Time will tell.
07-04 Anthrocon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
I plan NOT TO ATTEND. 2 hour drive but to me, the 100+ in parking costs and ass-hattery for getting a room without a bataan death march across downtown is a bust. No furry cons in a large convention center give me what I want in a con. They tend to be too spread out and it's difficult to find and see friends. Events are a real hike, too. The con uses Dorsai and I figured it out - The older and taller they are, the nicer and more polite they are. The Dorsai are at other cons but at AC they seem to have a few who make the rest look bad.
I know some locals so I may show up for a night. Hard to say.
7-2014 Megaplex
I'm going to try like hell to be there! I went last year and it seems to be a sweet spot growing in the hotel. It's a very family friendly con and attendees tend to jive with this. Lots of fun, lots of chances to spend times with friends and if you have a bad day, leave and go to a nearby park!
08-09 Indiana Fur Con in Indianapolis, Indiana
Went last year, had a good time! Not a huge con but growing. Good room party con in off hours when there is no programming. Great opportunity to see friends and do some cool con stuff! Snerf wars are a great innovation! Oh hey! They use Dorsai but the ones who were there were really nice and professional!
09-12 Furlaxation* in Columbus, Ohio
I'm just going to give my opinion here since I went last year.
Hotel - We played 'name the stain' with the walls, ceilings, carpets. The hotel is run down. they say it's being sold and rebuilt so check with a Columbus local who may be able to stop in and check it out.
The con was trying too hard for a small con. It had every event you see in lager cons. It could learn a lot from IFC for how to run a smaller con. It took me 20 minutes to register with 4 people ahead of me because staffers kept stopping to talk to people passing by. It was a bit infuriating and unprofessional.
There is a lot of behind the scenes controversy with this con (and the other notorious Ohio con). Asking around will likely yield the answers about this. I just choose to avoid it all.
It's a no - go for me. That's my opinion, for what it's worth.
10-2014 - Some new con in Cinci I hear is decent, as part of a steam punk con. I will probably look into this one, possibly attend. Worth looking into.
11-21 Midwest Fur Fest in Rosemont, Illinois
Yes! Yes! a thousand times yes!
This is just my take on cons based on experience. Don't flame to argue, you won't change my opinion.
Jan 2014 - Further Confusion, San Jose
This is a no Go for me. It' s too spread out in a convention center. 1 hotel ago it was still my #1 con but now, it's really not worth it to me to put up with the TSA, airlines and costs to get there. con folks use Flare with is, in my opinion, 1000x better than Dorsai so if you like it, go. It's a good con, just not for me right now. Further comments on cons in convention centers in the AC entry.
Feb 2014 - Texas Furry Fiesta
YES! I expect this one will be an ongoing replacement for FC. Shorter plane trip, availability of restaurants seems to be a good call. Also this year's gusts include BBF a friend I want to see.
3-2014 FWA - Loved the con until it became elevator con. I know they are locked into a contract and expect to be back when it moves hotels. There seems to be no mathematical way to avoid the elevator headaches with the layout of the hotel. not the con's fault so if you love it, go! I'm just taking a break.
04-11 Motor City Fur Con in Novi, Michigan
This is a MAYBE - At the writing of this the con has a deal with the hotel but who is on the board and any details are still a secret for some reason. Allegedly con pre-reg is open but I won't reg until I see it looking like a real con. It's a 2 hour drive so I can go or not go easily if it looks sketchy. Make no mistake I want them to succeed but this mysterious group seems to be no inviting help from others who have in the past helped and it's making folks gun shy of this con. Time will tell.
07-04 Anthrocon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
I plan NOT TO ATTEND. 2 hour drive but to me, the 100+ in parking costs and ass-hattery for getting a room without a bataan death march across downtown is a bust. No furry cons in a large convention center give me what I want in a con. They tend to be too spread out and it's difficult to find and see friends. Events are a real hike, too. The con uses Dorsai and I figured it out - The older and taller they are, the nicer and more polite they are. The Dorsai are at other cons but at AC they seem to have a few who make the rest look bad.
I know some locals so I may show up for a night. Hard to say.
7-2014 Megaplex
I'm going to try like hell to be there! I went last year and it seems to be a sweet spot growing in the hotel. It's a very family friendly con and attendees tend to jive with this. Lots of fun, lots of chances to spend times with friends and if you have a bad day, leave and go to a nearby park!
08-09 Indiana Fur Con in Indianapolis, Indiana
Went last year, had a good time! Not a huge con but growing. Good room party con in off hours when there is no programming. Great opportunity to see friends and do some cool con stuff! Snerf wars are a great innovation! Oh hey! They use Dorsai but the ones who were there were really nice and professional!
09-12 Furlaxation* in Columbus, Ohio
I'm just going to give my opinion here since I went last year.
Hotel - We played 'name the stain' with the walls, ceilings, carpets. The hotel is run down. they say it's being sold and rebuilt so check with a Columbus local who may be able to stop in and check it out.
The con was trying too hard for a small con. It had every event you see in lager cons. It could learn a lot from IFC for how to run a smaller con. It took me 20 minutes to register with 4 people ahead of me because staffers kept stopping to talk to people passing by. It was a bit infuriating and unprofessional.
There is a lot of behind the scenes controversy with this con (and the other notorious Ohio con). Asking around will likely yield the answers about this. I just choose to avoid it all.
It's a no - go for me. That's my opinion, for what it's worth.
10-2014 - Some new con in Cinci I hear is decent, as part of a steam punk con. I will probably look into this one, possibly attend. Worth looking into.
11-21 Midwest Fur Fest in Rosemont, Illinois
Yes! Yes! a thousand times yes!
This is just my take on cons based on experience. Don't flame to argue, you won't change my opinion.
MFF and all that
Posted 12 years agoWhat an amazing con! What was it? Like 3700 people in one area! Wow AC could learn a lot from that! (I liked AC until the convention center thing - too spread out in my opinion).
I didn't do as much video as I usually do. I seemed to be engaged in room parties and other things. When I was filming, I seemed to be wrong place, wrong time. I have to look through to see, I'm sure I have some winners though.
Wow are there ever a lot of video people now! I think possibly 12+ I saw doing a lot of filming. I hope the fans (fursuiters) don't get sick of us! They seem to soak it up though.
I arrived Wednesday, picked up a friend from Midway and settled in. I brought waaaay too much! The waffle maker was never used and the Jager machine broke immediately! Then my laptop motherboard crapped out hard, killing it good! Luckily I have an awesome docking tablet to transfer video from the cameras.
I planned some video shooting Wednesday but everyone I hoped to see got sucked into the con. That's cool. Happens
The con was fun. The hotel is amazing. The wait staff sucks rocks. I remember the same people working there from years past and I have to wonder WTF? Waiting 20 minutes for your check in a BUFFET is crazy. They all must be family or something because the hotel is wasting a lot by not flipping tables faster. the service was so blah we braved the cold to go elsewhere.
As I sit and write this I am drawing blanks. So many cool people I got to meet and talk with. I finally met Spazzfox out of suit. What a really cool, decent guy. Also Camo (husky) - and Moot and so many omg so many!
The staff that puts on MFF needs hugs, lots and lots of them! Buy them and all staff from all cons drinks because they work their ass off and to them it's a job not a con. keep that in mind.
I didn't do as much video as I usually do. I seemed to be engaged in room parties and other things. When I was filming, I seemed to be wrong place, wrong time. I have to look through to see, I'm sure I have some winners though.
Wow are there ever a lot of video people now! I think possibly 12+ I saw doing a lot of filming. I hope the fans (fursuiters) don't get sick of us! They seem to soak it up though.
I arrived Wednesday, picked up a friend from Midway and settled in. I brought waaaay too much! The waffle maker was never used and the Jager machine broke immediately! Then my laptop motherboard crapped out hard, killing it good! Luckily I have an awesome docking tablet to transfer video from the cameras.
I planned some video shooting Wednesday but everyone I hoped to see got sucked into the con. That's cool. Happens
The con was fun. The hotel is amazing. The wait staff sucks rocks. I remember the same people working there from years past and I have to wonder WTF? Waiting 20 minutes for your check in a BUFFET is crazy. They all must be family or something because the hotel is wasting a lot by not flipping tables faster. the service was so blah we braved the cold to go elsewhere.
As I sit and write this I am drawing blanks. So many cool people I got to meet and talk with. I finally met Spazzfox out of suit. What a really cool, decent guy. Also Camo (husky) - and Moot and so many omg so many!
The staff that puts on MFF needs hugs, lots and lots of them! Buy them and all staff from all cons drinks because they work their ass off and to them it's a job not a con. keep that in mind.
MFF Meme
Posted 12 years agoStolen from 
coyotesnack
1. Where are you staying?:
The Hyatt!
2. What day are you getting there?:
Wednesday!
3. How long are you going?:
Monday.
4. Who will you be with?:
Texas Dave, Yavol Fox and SpinyFur
5. What is your gender?:
Male
6. How old are you?:
44 a very immature 44 :3
7. How tall are you?:
6'2"
8. What suit(s) will you have?:
Might bring my partial, Heisenberg the evil scientist gray fox.
9. Can I touch you?:
Kind of a weird Q if you ask me. :3
10. Can I talk to you?:
Sure!
11. Can I take pictures with you?
I guess.
12. Are you nice?
I'm nice.
13. Are you cliquey?
If I was, I wouldn't have so many friends!
14. Can I stalk you?
To be funny sure.
15. Can I buy you lots of drinks?
If you want but I'll probably buy you drinks.
16. Can I hug or snuggle you?
I dunno, maybe?
17. Do you do trades?
I don't consider myself that good.
18. Do you have an artist table?
Nope.
19. Do you like parties?
does the pope shit in the woods!
20. What should I not do around you?
We'll think of something.
21. If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Walk up and say hello
22. What is the best way to contact you?
Twitter or call or text if you have my #
23. May I kidnap you to my room?
Like with a trail of drinks?
24. Last time/last con/last meet/last chat we talked so much and now you forgot my name? Who doesn't have this problem? Believe me it's not like I don't feel like an ass or it but I can't help I have a shit memory for names.
25. Will you tell me your room-number and can I surprise visit you?
If it's late. we may be asleep. don't knock
26. I have a personal question for the convention. May I ask you that?
Sure!
coyotesnack1. Where are you staying?:
The Hyatt!
2. What day are you getting there?:
Wednesday!
3. How long are you going?:
Monday.
4. Who will you be with?:
Texas Dave, Yavol Fox and SpinyFur
5. What is your gender?:
Male
6. How old are you?:
44 a very immature 44 :3
7. How tall are you?:
6'2"
8. What suit(s) will you have?:
Might bring my partial, Heisenberg the evil scientist gray fox.
9. Can I touch you?:
Kind of a weird Q if you ask me. :3
10. Can I talk to you?:
Sure!
11. Can I take pictures with you?
I guess.
12. Are you nice?
I'm nice.
13. Are you cliquey?
If I was, I wouldn't have so many friends!
14. Can I stalk you?
To be funny sure.
15. Can I buy you lots of drinks?
If you want but I'll probably buy you drinks.
16. Can I hug or snuggle you?
I dunno, maybe?
17. Do you do trades?
I don't consider myself that good.
18. Do you have an artist table?
Nope.
19. Do you like parties?
does the pope shit in the woods!
20. What should I not do around you?
We'll think of something.
21. If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Walk up and say hello
22. What is the best way to contact you?
Twitter or call or text if you have my #
23. May I kidnap you to my room?
Like with a trail of drinks?
24. Last time/last con/last meet/last chat we talked so much and now you forgot my name? Who doesn't have this problem? Believe me it's not like I don't feel like an ass or it but I can't help I have a shit memory for names.
25. Will you tell me your room-number and can I surprise visit you?
If it's late. we may be asleep. don't knock
26. I have a personal question for the convention. May I ask you that?
Sure!
Xbox Live name
Posted 12 years ago
twitchdawoofIdea- Fursuit dryers at cons spreading con crud?
Posted 12 years agoSo I had this idea - Not to start a witch hunt, but a discussion ;
Is it possible that fursuit dryer trees at cons are picking up and distributing harmful bacteria into fursuit heads and so on.
It is possible, but is it happening? To answer this is could be studied with a survey or some such, possibly swabbing them to test. Who has a lab? :3
Probably at the very least, once a head or gloves are removed from a drying vent, it should be wiped down thoroughly by an attendant before used again.
Other thoughts include moving the air intake off the floor where paws with fur walk all over and pick up all kinds of things and track it into the fursuit lounge. Also possibly adding some kind of UV air sterilizer in the system or at least occasional downtime windows to spray an antibacterial agent into the inlet and let it dry out at a regular interval.
Fursuits can be a bacteria breeding haven when not cared for properly. I'm just thinking of ways to minimize the spread of con crud and so on.
Just some thoughts.
Megaplex Friday and Saturday videos up!
Posted 12 years agoMegaplex 2013 Thursday Video up!
Posted 12 years agoIFC comedy video released
Posted 12 years agoBack from Megaplex!
Posted 12 years agoI will write a proper con report, I hope soon.
Suffice to say wow! a real relaxing con run by a great group of people. So much was done with so few staff! I highly recommend it.
Suffice to say wow! a real relaxing con run by a great group of people. So much was done with so few staff! I highly recommend it.
Megaplex Thursday report
Posted 12 years agoFlew from Cleveland early to Orlando. Arrived at 11:10am!
I have never flown Southwest or Air Tran before and i think they were very good at what they do and very relaxed. I enjoyed their service.
The hotel for Megaplex (MP) has a shuttle that runs 24 hours. Very nice as it is very close to the the airport.
Upon arrival they let me into a room. Again, very nice!
I started to see people and socialize. Albi and others, Mataokit arrived and we hunt out.
Soon we had our badges and went to get some food before bowling.
9pm, we went to bowling. It was a menagerie of fursuits, furries and fun! Sadly, I was unscrewing a monopod from my camera mount and it accidentally unscrewed the camera from the mount and bang! the camera hit the floor! It works but the flip out screen is loose and doesn't close all the way. I hope it holds out past IFC! Sad sad sad...
The bowling ended at midnight and we headed back. not bad for a 0 night of a con! I'm already loving this con!
I have never flown Southwest or Air Tran before and i think they were very good at what they do and very relaxed. I enjoyed their service.
The hotel for Megaplex (MP) has a shuttle that runs 24 hours. Very nice as it is very close to the the airport.
Upon arrival they let me into a room. Again, very nice!
I started to see people and socialize. Albi and others, Mataokit arrived and we hunt out.
Soon we had our badges and went to get some food before bowling.
9pm, we went to bowling. It was a menagerie of fursuits, furries and fun! Sadly, I was unscrewing a monopod from my camera mount and it accidentally unscrewed the camera from the mount and bang! the camera hit the floor! It works but the flip out screen is loose and doesn't close all the way. I hope it holds out past IFC! Sad sad sad...
The bowling ended at midnight and we headed back. not bad for a 0 night of a con! I'm already loving this con!
Megaplex Thursday report
Posted 12 years agoFlew from Cleveland early to Orlando. Arrived at 11:10am!
I have never flown Southwest or Air Tran before and i think they were very good at what they do and very relaxed. I enjoyed their service.
The hotel for Megaplex (MP) has a shuttle that runs 24 hours. Very nice as it is very close to the the airport.
Upon arrival they let me into a room. Again, very nice!
I started to see people and socialize. Albi and others, Mataokit arrived and we hunt out.
Soon we had our badges and went to get some food before bowling.
9pm, we went to bowling. It was a menagerie of fursuits, furries and fun! Sadly, I was unscrewing a monopod from my camera mount and it accidentally unscrewed the camera from the mount and bang! the camera hit the floor! It works but the flip out screen is loose and doesn't close all the way. I hope it holds out past IFC! Sad sad sad...
The bowling ended at midnight and we headed back. not bad for a 0 night of a con! I'm already loving this con!
I have never flown Southwest or Air Tran before and i think they were very good at what they do and very relaxed. I enjoyed their service.
The hotel for Megaplex (MP) has a shuttle that runs 24 hours. Very nice as it is very close to the the airport.
Upon arrival they let me into a room. Again, very nice!
I started to see people and socialize. Albi and others, Mataokit arrived and we hunt out.
Soon we had our badges and went to get some food before bowling.
9pm, we went to bowling. It was a menagerie of fursuits, furries and fun! Sadly, I was unscrewing a monopod from my camera mount and it accidentally unscrewed the camera from the mount and bang! the camera hit the floor! It works but the flip out screen is loose and doesn't close all the way. I hope it holds out past IFC! Sad sad sad...
The bowling ended at midnight and we headed back. not bad for a 0 night of a con! I'm already loving this con!
Megaplex Meme
Posted 12 years agoIs this really a meme? I thought a meme was a kitten picture and some title?
Stolen from
thedoggygal who stole it from Yuchi
I might just leave Orlando's answers in if I don't have one. >:3
Stolen from Orlando Yuchi, Luie, EVERYONE EVERYWHERE <3 8D
~~~
Where are you coming from?
Cleveland, Ohio. Where Crack whores die at the hands of psycho killers and unattended girls get locked in basements for 10 years -.-
What day are you getting there?
Thursday Noon!
What days are you going to be at the con?
Will be there from Thursday to early Monday!
What are your favorite places to lurk at the con?
I have noo idea. In Air Conditioning I'm sure!
Who will you be rooming with?
Matokit and friends! I hear Yuchi will store stuff in the room as well.
How old are you?
I'm a very immature 44. Think I'm old? I hope you make it this far! Grey muzzles are a wealth of knowledge and experience, everyone should obey their every command!
Who will you be with throughout the con?
WELL!!!! I plan to room with Matokit and friends. I get to finally meet Riehsal after like 10 years of chatting online and never meeting him. his SO, Sirilupis and whomever else I get to meet. So many!!
What suit(s) will you be bringing?
I have a partial grey fox named Heisenberg. He's an evil scientist fox! he's not flying with me, though.
What do you look like?
I'm a bit overweight and I shave my head so I'm pretty obvious. I hear Tony Ringtail is lucky enough to be good looking like me as I get asked if I'm him a lot. Now I have a fumanchu mustache to complete the look of a biker gone furry. Truth is I'm a furry gone biker! Aha!
Do you do free art?
I am Waaaaaaaay out of practice! But if I am in the mood and have some rum in me and have time, I have been known to do a pretty good Garfield or Popeye :3
Do you do trades?
Trades like I get a pocket watch and give you a feather? (Can you name the reference?)
Do you do commissions?
Nope! not an artist in the fandom sense.
Do you have an Artists'/Dealers table?
Noooooooooo! Though I used to sell T-shirts and my comic.
Do you do badges?
Nope!
Will you have Art in the Art Show?
Nope!
What panels will you be attending?
No idea. I will be at some. Prolly opening, GOH - etc. I'm stalking Tirrel so I have to be where he is. :3
Are you in any panels?
No! no one wants me up there blabbing.
What is your gender?
Rhymes with rail.
How tall are you?
6;2"
Taken?
WTF question is this? Who cares, it's a con! What is this, furry speed dating at cons? :3
Can I talk to you?
Of course! I love talking!
Can I touch you?
I'm already 'touched'. But like how? A hug? Sure!
Can I get you drinks?
Sure! Water, soda, rum, vodka beer.. the list goes on and on.. :3
Can I give you stuff?
No! Save your stuff for someone else!
Are you nice?
I'm nice or at least polite.
How can I find you?
I'll be around the con, in a hawaiian shirt, taking video.
Will you be at the bowling event Thursday night?
Heck yes!
Will you be dressed for the Megaplex theme?
Nope.
Stolen from
thedoggygal who stole it from YuchiI might just leave Orlando's answers in if I don't have one. >:3
Stolen from Orlando Yuchi, Luie, EVERYONE EVERYWHERE <3 8D
~~~
Where are you coming from?
Cleveland, Ohio. Where Crack whores die at the hands of psycho killers and unattended girls get locked in basements for 10 years -.-
What day are you getting there?
Thursday Noon!
What days are you going to be at the con?
Will be there from Thursday to early Monday!
What are your favorite places to lurk at the con?
I have noo idea. In Air Conditioning I'm sure!
Who will you be rooming with?
Matokit and friends! I hear Yuchi will store stuff in the room as well.
How old are you?
I'm a very immature 44. Think I'm old? I hope you make it this far! Grey muzzles are a wealth of knowledge and experience, everyone should obey their every command!
Who will you be with throughout the con?
WELL!!!! I plan to room with Matokit and friends. I get to finally meet Riehsal after like 10 years of chatting online and never meeting him. his SO, Sirilupis and whomever else I get to meet. So many!!
What suit(s) will you be bringing?
I have a partial grey fox named Heisenberg. He's an evil scientist fox! he's not flying with me, though.
What do you look like?
I'm a bit overweight and I shave my head so I'm pretty obvious. I hear Tony Ringtail is lucky enough to be good looking like me as I get asked if I'm him a lot. Now I have a fumanchu mustache to complete the look of a biker gone furry. Truth is I'm a furry gone biker! Aha!
Do you do free art?
I am Waaaaaaaay out of practice! But if I am in the mood and have some rum in me and have time, I have been known to do a pretty good Garfield or Popeye :3
Do you do trades?
Trades like I get a pocket watch and give you a feather? (Can you name the reference?)
Do you do commissions?
Nope! not an artist in the fandom sense.
Do you have an Artists'/Dealers table?
Noooooooooo! Though I used to sell T-shirts and my comic.
Do you do badges?
Nope!
Will you have Art in the Art Show?
Nope!
What panels will you be attending?
No idea. I will be at some. Prolly opening, GOH - etc. I'm stalking Tirrel so I have to be where he is. :3
Are you in any panels?
No! no one wants me up there blabbing.
What is your gender?
Rhymes with rail.
How tall are you?
6;2"
Taken?
WTF question is this? Who cares, it's a con! What is this, furry speed dating at cons? :3
Can I talk to you?
Of course! I love talking!
Can I touch you?
I'm already 'touched'. But like how? A hug? Sure!
Can I get you drinks?
Sure! Water, soda, rum, vodka beer.. the list goes on and on.. :3
Can I give you stuff?
No! Save your stuff for someone else!
Are you nice?
I'm nice or at least polite.
How can I find you?
I'll be around the con, in a hawaiian shirt, taking video.
Will you be at the bowling event Thursday night?
Heck yes!
Will you be dressed for the Megaplex theme?
Nope.
My AC report
Posted 12 years agoNeeded a room Wednesday as I decided to come in early but the hotel told me the Room Block was closed as of 6-10 and the room would be 449.00 + Tax for a night in a king room. Those of you who stayed there, can you imaging paying that much for a room with no solid gold commode or personal masseuse? I declined and advertised here.
Hypr contacted me and we set up for me to room in his suite for a night. It worked out well. My only regret was not getting more time with him after I could get my own room the next day. I got in earlier than he and went to Tonic for lunch and some beers. Next to me were a man and woman, obviously off work and having some kind of date. They were commenting on the furries and I offered to explain once they made eye contact and drew me into the talk like I was a non furry. I set them straight.
I explained furries were here to have sex with animals and eat babies. They were excited to hear this as it so happens they were part of a dark pagan cult no one, not even they, had ever heard of and enjoyed the same things. I think they, and their coven all bought memberships.
I met BBF who was waiting on luggage (The theme for AC was Luggage con I think). We had a few beers until the bar closed.
In the morning I moved my room stuff out of my car to the suite so I could avoid the lobby when moving between floors when I had my own room. Then Onaiwolf and Tillicom asked for a ride to Ikea for picture frames and off we went. It was a nice hour long roam in the store and we got back by noon.
At noon other friends from Seattle, Aldot and Josh arrived and we checked in at the same time, acquiring rooms with a door connecting and moved into our respective rooms.
My room consisted of Me, Xzaneth and Loriana who has a new fan name this week. I think it's Princess Prawn or something. ;3
The other room had Jack (Drunk Dave), Aldot, Josh and Skan. Soon we were drinking and preparing to venture out for badges which was not too long a wait if you pre-registered.
Somewhere in all of this were fireworks we saw from the 21st floor and more drinking, some video recording and stuff. Kind of a blur.
Highlights were:
Cheetah.De DJ set was amazing as usual!
The Parade was kinda fun to record.
Tonic visits were OK but not as great to me as it is to others.
Hanging with my close friends and seeing some of my Columbus friends come suit up in my room
Seeing my bud Jay Naylor
Seeing the Germans and Onai
Following the fursuiters Sunday who walked off to other bars to be a handler / Video recorder
Recording the news that recorded BBF as they did it.
See the news show later as they called Spikey the wolf a fox! The media never gets 100%
Lowlights were:
Security forces, either Dorsai or not, need not be so curt and rude. A few individuals make the group look bad. As for Dorsai, the obvious leaders were very open and friendly. I have mixed feelings about them so decided to take them on an individual bases. I saw more rudeness from non Dorsai though. I know they deal with some jerks but no need to take it out on everyone.
Parking - 100.00 for the weekend. yes I know the bus station was free or something. People had cars broken into, too, over there.
Hard to find people it's so big and spread out.
Hard to find a place to eat with an open table.
Fernando's is no longer owned by him. He was helping out for the con.
Fernando's does not come with a roll of toilet paper :)
______________________
Overall the value in seeing friends was there. I always say furry cons themselves rarely have any programming worth my time. I think smaller cons that are not in a convention center are where I will go in the future. the idea that a con HAS TO GROW is wrong I think. AC is the biggest but it's also the biggest geographically and that sucks rocks.
Hypr contacted me and we set up for me to room in his suite for a night. It worked out well. My only regret was not getting more time with him after I could get my own room the next day. I got in earlier than he and went to Tonic for lunch and some beers. Next to me were a man and woman, obviously off work and having some kind of date. They were commenting on the furries and I offered to explain once they made eye contact and drew me into the talk like I was a non furry. I set them straight.
I explained furries were here to have sex with animals and eat babies. They were excited to hear this as it so happens they were part of a dark pagan cult no one, not even they, had ever heard of and enjoyed the same things. I think they, and their coven all bought memberships.
I met BBF who was waiting on luggage (The theme for AC was Luggage con I think). We had a few beers until the bar closed.
In the morning I moved my room stuff out of my car to the suite so I could avoid the lobby when moving between floors when I had my own room. Then Onaiwolf and Tillicom asked for a ride to Ikea for picture frames and off we went. It was a nice hour long roam in the store and we got back by noon.
At noon other friends from Seattle, Aldot and Josh arrived and we checked in at the same time, acquiring rooms with a door connecting and moved into our respective rooms.
My room consisted of Me, Xzaneth and Loriana who has a new fan name this week. I think it's Princess Prawn or something. ;3
The other room had Jack (Drunk Dave), Aldot, Josh and Skan. Soon we were drinking and preparing to venture out for badges which was not too long a wait if you pre-registered.
Somewhere in all of this were fireworks we saw from the 21st floor and more drinking, some video recording and stuff. Kind of a blur.
Highlights were:
Cheetah.De DJ set was amazing as usual!
The Parade was kinda fun to record.
Tonic visits were OK but not as great to me as it is to others.
Hanging with my close friends and seeing some of my Columbus friends come suit up in my room
Seeing my bud Jay Naylor
Seeing the Germans and Onai
Following the fursuiters Sunday who walked off to other bars to be a handler / Video recorder
Recording the news that recorded BBF as they did it.
See the news show later as they called Spikey the wolf a fox! The media never gets 100%
Lowlights were:
Security forces, either Dorsai or not, need not be so curt and rude. A few individuals make the group look bad. As for Dorsai, the obvious leaders were very open and friendly. I have mixed feelings about them so decided to take them on an individual bases. I saw more rudeness from non Dorsai though. I know they deal with some jerks but no need to take it out on everyone.
Parking - 100.00 for the weekend. yes I know the bus station was free or something. People had cars broken into, too, over there.
Hard to find people it's so big and spread out.
Hard to find a place to eat with an open table.
Fernando's is no longer owned by him. He was helping out for the con.
Fernando's does not come with a roll of toilet paper :)
______________________
Overall the value in seeing friends was there. I always say furry cons themselves rarely have any programming worth my time. I think smaller cons that are not in a convention center are where I will go in the future. the idea that a con HAS TO GROW is wrong I think. AC is the biggest but it's also the biggest geographically and that sucks rocks.
Looking for a room at Indy Fur Con
Posted 12 years agoIf I can find a room I'm going. I don't want to get one by myself.
I require bed space or a roll away is fine.
I require bed space or a roll away is fine.
Anthrocon, say hello!
Posted 12 years agoI'm a big bald guy usually with a video Camera as BBF rekindled my con video bug. Say hello if you see me!
Considering IFC - looking for a roomie
Posted 12 years agoLooking for a not packed room for IFC as I like a bed, not interested in floor space. Let me know if interested.
My AC meme I stole from Hwolf
Posted 12 years agoWhere are you staying?
Westin
What day are you getting there?
Wednesday late Afternoon
How are you traveling?
I have a car.
Who are you rooming with?
Friends
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
Lots of people
How is the best way to find you?
Look for a big bald guy with a video camera.
Are there any panels you might be attending?
Panels offer nothing for me.
What do you look like?
I'm in some of BBF's last FCN video.
Will you be suiting?
Unsure.
Do you do free art?
Possibly when drinking.
Do you do trades?
I have some books I'l trade!
Do you do badges?
Nuuuu!
Do you do commissions?
Nuuuuuu!
What is your gender?
MAN
How tall are you?
6'2"
Can I talk to you?
Of course!
Can I touch you?
Touch me? Like hug me? Sure. Let's be civilized though.
How can I find you?
You can't! Tweet me if you need me Xzadfor
Can I visit your room?
IDC sure?
Can I buy you drinks?
Maybe
Can I give you stuff?
I don't want your stuff
Are you nice?
I'm nice to nice people. I know where to bury not nice people.
Will you be going to parties?
Tonic possibly.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Walk up say hello.
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
EVERYWHERE
What/where will you be eating?
Food and cheap food.
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Maybe if the group isn't full.
Can I take your picture?
Sure.
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
not spend a lot, see friends, record a lot of video.
Westin
What day are you getting there?
Wednesday late Afternoon
How are you traveling?
I have a car.
Who are you rooming with?
Friends
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
Lots of people
How is the best way to find you?
Look for a big bald guy with a video camera.
Are there any panels you might be attending?
Panels offer nothing for me.
What do you look like?
I'm in some of BBF's last FCN video.
Will you be suiting?
Unsure.
Do you do free art?
Possibly when drinking.
Do you do trades?
I have some books I'l trade!
Do you do badges?
Nuuuu!
Do you do commissions?
Nuuuuuu!
What is your gender?
MAN
How tall are you?
6'2"
Can I talk to you?
Of course!
Can I touch you?
Touch me? Like hug me? Sure. Let's be civilized though.
How can I find you?
You can't! Tweet me if you need me Xzadfor
Can I visit your room?
IDC sure?
Can I buy you drinks?
Maybe
Can I give you stuff?
I don't want your stuff
Are you nice?
I'm nice to nice people. I know where to bury not nice people.
Will you be going to parties?
Tonic possibly.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Walk up say hello.
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
EVERYWHERE
What/where will you be eating?
Food and cheap food.
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Maybe if the group isn't full.
Can I take your picture?
Sure.
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
not spend a lot, see friends, record a lot of video.
Room at AC Wed night
Posted 12 years agoI would like to get into a room for Wed July 3rd night only at AC as a paying share if anyone has room. Let me know.
FCN video uploaded
Posted 12 years agoMy first FCN video is up on You Tube.
Have a look and thumbs up and subscribe and all that! Share with your friends and family. Show your boss!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sotLh-NMg20
Have a look and thumbs up and subscribe and all that! Share with your friends and family. Show your boss!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sotLh-NMg20
Con plans
Posted 12 years ago2013
AC
IFC = ? unsure unlikely
EF
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MFF
2014
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FCN
CFz
IFC
AC
IFC = ? unsure unlikely
EF
Furlaxicon
MFF
2014
Furry Fiesta
FCN
CFz
IFC
XBoxOne thoughts
Posted 12 years agoYou say you won't buy it. Maybe not, I bet you will eventually. I've not bought the PS now because hate SONY. I don't need a game console. ONE is closer to what I want but still no Virtual Reality headset. WTF is really the use of a console system without VR immersive gaming?
Anyway it's obviously a home entertainment appliance and needs to be thought of like that. One step closer to Star Trek like controls.
Game licensing: MS is not responsible for GameStop's business model. If I was Gamestop I would be kissing butt to be the ONLY resale place for those games. That way they can build in the MS resale fee and go on my way happily.
Does MS have the right to ask for a resale fee? They have the right to ask for a tissue sample and you have the right to not do business with them. And before you cry foul, it's a freaking game console! you don't need game consoles, it's a luxury! You're pissing into the wind when you complain about it.
The most amusing thing I've seen come out of this is the the most unambitious people who's highest accomplishment in life is a well stocked 360 and a pizza delivery job declaring they won't buy it. So I say, who cares?
It makes the world better for us buy it or not. It raises the bar. You think game companies can afford to sell a looser when most people are facing the 60.00 up front cost (assume little after market) and get bad reviews and flop? You think MS w ill tolerate a game company that flops on their new baby?
The Xbox vs PS war benefits us all. IT makes them make better stuff. Like Android Vs IOS.
I just hope we get VR headsets someday. It's about time.
Anyway it's obviously a home entertainment appliance and needs to be thought of like that. One step closer to Star Trek like controls.
Game licensing: MS is not responsible for GameStop's business model. If I was Gamestop I would be kissing butt to be the ONLY resale place for those games. That way they can build in the MS resale fee and go on my way happily.
Does MS have the right to ask for a resale fee? They have the right to ask for a tissue sample and you have the right to not do business with them. And before you cry foul, it's a freaking game console! you don't need game consoles, it's a luxury! You're pissing into the wind when you complain about it.
The most amusing thing I've seen come out of this is the the most unambitious people who's highest accomplishment in life is a well stocked 360 and a pizza delivery job declaring they won't buy it. So I say, who cares?
It makes the world better for us buy it or not. It raises the bar. You think game companies can afford to sell a looser when most people are facing the 60.00 up front cost (assume little after market) and get bad reviews and flop? You think MS w ill tolerate a game company that flops on their new baby?
The Xbox vs PS war benefits us all. IT makes them make better stuff. Like Android Vs IOS.
I just hope we get VR headsets someday. It's about time.
