What attracts you the most about cons?
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- Kishin - Fierce God
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What attracts you the most about cons?
Tell me what you look for in a con before deciding to attend. {Would do a poll but not working for me}
1) Guests
2) Autograph Session
3) Panels
4) Dealers
5) Videos/Movies Shown
6) Workshops
7) Friends/Gathering
Speical Events
9) Location
10) Other
For me, I would say the top thing I look for is guests. If there aren't going to be any good guest or possibly no autograph sessions then It not really worth the trip for me. The next would be panels, followed by dealers attending & list of videos/movies being shown. And finally workshops; I normally don't go to many workshops so this option is not real factor for me.
Of couse, Location is another BIG factor.
1) Guests
2) Autograph Session
3) Panels
4) Dealers
5) Videos/Movies Shown
6) Workshops
7) Friends/Gathering
Speical Events
9) Location
10) Other
For me, I would say the top thing I look for is guests. If there aren't going to be any good guest or possibly no autograph sessions then It not really worth the trip for me. The next would be panels, followed by dealers attending & list of videos/movies being shown. And finally workshops; I normally don't go to many workshops so this option is not real factor for me.
Of couse, Location is another BIG factor.
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Once you make long-distance friendships from going to the same cons all your life, no matter what the programming, you return to certain cons to socialize (especially if you live in a fan-dry area!)! I've been meeting up with the same friends for over 20 years now at SF/media cons. (And thank god for cosplayers! They brought a new vitality to the aging fan population, even if the traditional costumers can't get the waste-my-whole-day-preparing-for-the-masquerade dedication out of them!
Re the few anime cons I've gotten to go to - Dealers' room, see cosplayers, A/V tracks, art show, and - if possible - guests (timing of talks is crucial, as is their being in a space where you can hear them! Stages attached the rear of a gymnasium dealers room are out!). If a panel is particularly interesting, then yes. But I've been to too many that fizzled bigtime to be utterly devoted just to them.
And although the anime cons I went to were day-trips only, activities being in the hotel and at one location is important. I'll schlep all over the SUNY Stony Brook campus for I-con, but the New York City con that was spread out over a 20-block area the first time was far too much exercise!
Re the few anime cons I've gotten to go to - Dealers' room, see cosplayers, A/V tracks, art show, and - if possible - guests (timing of talks is crucial, as is their being in a space where you can hear them! Stages attached the rear of a gymnasium dealers room are out!). If a panel is particularly interesting, then yes. But I've been to too many that fizzled bigtime to be utterly devoted just to them.
And although the anime cons I went to were day-trips only, activities being in the hotel and at one location is important. I'll schlep all over the SUNY Stony Brook campus for I-con, but the New York City con that was spread out over a 20-block area the first time was far too much exercise!
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I think my number 1 requirement for attending a con is friends.
However, I suppose that if I had a "built-in-friend" (aka husband), I might change my selection criteria.
The one year that I had a coworker friend to go with, we went to every one that we could get off of work for. (5 that year)
However, what I look forward to at a con is a Guest that I've never met before, and Special Events or Shows that I like.
I would also attend just about any con that is close to home, just because.
However, I suppose that if I had a "built-in-friend" (aka husband), I might change my selection criteria.
The one year that I had a coworker friend to go with, we went to every one that we could get off of work for. (5 that year)
However, what I look forward to at a con is a Guest that I've never met before, and Special Events or Shows that I like.
I would also attend just about any con that is close to home, just because.
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Friends. For me, there is no real point in traveling to a con if none of my friends are attending. I also cosplay, so I tend not to go to panels and workshops, since sitting in a costume can sometimes be a real pain. In the past I've never even bothered with GoHs, but now that I've sat through the CLAMP line, I think I can sit through anything!
Location is another factor, since I prefer to drive to conventions. But I'm willing to drive up to 800 miles, so I guess it only makes a difference for West Coast cons...
Location is another factor, since I prefer to drive to conventions. But I'm willing to drive up to 800 miles, so I guess it only makes a difference for West Coast cons...
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No question, it's friends for me. I also like the cel gatherings, but part of the thrill is making new friends and meeting old friends again.
After that, it would be the guests. I mean, I debated AX last year until I heard Sakamoto Maaya was going to be there. I would also travel overseas to see Kakinouchi-san, but these are more the exception than the rule.
After that, it would be the guests. I mean, I debated AX last year until I heard Sakamoto Maaya was going to be there. I would also travel overseas to see Kakinouchi-san, but these are more the exception than the rule.
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For myself the most important is renewing friendships.
Next would be the dealer room (Again renewing friendships but buying nice things from friends)
Then the Panels to see people one might never get the chance to see such as Clamp at AX this year or Ray Bradbury & Ray Harryhousen at Comic-con this year.
Next would be the dealer room (Again renewing friendships but buying nice things from friends)
Then the Panels to see people one might never get the chance to see such as Clamp at AX this year or Ray Bradbury & Ray Harryhousen at Comic-con this year.
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Friends can definitely make it a lot more fun...especially if you're in long lines
like some of the ones like A-X.
Guests of course can make or break a con. I personally only care for the
Japanese guests as I'm not a fan of dubs. If the guests are doing autographs
(or sketches), that's definitely a big plus.
And of course, I definitely usually spend too much money, so must have a
good dealer's room
like some of the ones like A-X.
Guests of course can make or break a con. I personally only care for the
Japanese guests as I'm not a fan of dubs. If the guests are doing autographs
(or sketches), that's definitely a big plus.
And of course, I definitely usually spend too much money, so must have a
good dealer's room
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My main reason is to meet with with friends as well.......and to pick on DT every chance I get.
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I usually pay for a con when there's a special guest or event. AXNY/BAAF 2002 - was my Cowboy Bebop fanboy explosion (for the dub movie premiere and meeting SW/TK/YK). ACEN 2005 - The Pillows... 'nuff said.
When I'm going to a con for free (namely Comic-Con & AWA), it's primarily hanging out with pals, buying stuff and hitting whatever panels seem interesting.
When I'm going to a con for free (namely Comic-Con & AWA), it's primarily hanging out with pals, buying stuff and hitting whatever panels seem interesting.
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Interesting. I want to find out more about you.
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