I'm going with a bunch of people. If anybody's on the east coast or planning on going, I wanna know!
Twilight Apostle
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- TwilightApostle
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Where is otakon anyway? I've never even considered it, but that would be a blast.
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Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
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Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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I've never been to a con, but when I do go - I'm only bringing a set amount of money. 
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Heya TwilightApostle,
I'm from New Castle, Delaware, and I'm planning to attend Otakon.
Mangafanatic,
Otakon is held at the Baltimore Convention Center. Details are available on the Otakon site.
I'm from New Castle, Delaware, and I'm planning to attend Otakon.
Mangafanatic,
Otakon is held at the Baltimore Convention Center. Details are available on the Otakon site.
Peace,
Jose
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I still dont really get what it is, even after visiting their site. Is it sortof like a cross between E3, anime, and a fashion show? 
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Otakon cannot be described, it can only be experienced. To anybody curious, I'd just say to them, "Go, experience it!"
Peace,
Jose
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FireStarter2003 - Posts: 49
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Wha? Baltimore?! Well, well - I'll probaly be bugging my parents then. Only an hour away from Baltimore ^^
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blueraven - Posts: 355
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I am attempting to convince my parents to let me go. *crosses fingers* With any luck, I'll be there.
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Spirit_Wolf8356 - Posts: 1146
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I was gonna go, but it was to much money... Maybe next year. I'm less than an hour from Baltimore. >_<
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AngelSakura - Posts: 1430
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> but when I do go - I'm only bringing a set amount of money.
*cough* *innocent*
*cough* *innocent*
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shooraijin - Posts: 9927
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I might... I live about 2 hours away from Baltimore.
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Yusuke - Posts: 44
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Word up!
I've attended the past three, and they were all face-meltingly awesome. It's the biggest anime/game convention on the East Coast, and I'm writing an announcement for it for my anime club at school. I'm thinking I might do a review of it for those who can't go. For those who can, or are considering it: GO! GOGOGOGOGO! Go now! Don't wait for July 30!
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-I want to get a press badge to interview people, but I have to show the Otakon folks that I write for a magazine or website that has something to do with anime...hmm...possible brown nose attempt coming soon..............-
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-I want to get a press badge to interview people, but I have to show the Otakon folks that I write for a magazine or website that has something to do with anime...hmm...possible brown nose attempt coming soon..............-
- TwilightApostle
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My mind is already there, pacing back and forth impatiently waiting for the rest of me. We should have a way to recognize each other or something. Maybe hold a CAA Dinner some night.
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- TwilightApostle
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Remember, cosplayers: No costume is not a costume. Hehehe.
I wanted to go cosplaying as menchi, singing the song (have someone cosplaying as the translator) Too bad I can afford neither the costume nor the convention...
Translation: Do what you used to do as a kid (as long as you were an "interesting" kid) only not have as many people make fun of you for it (because their focus will be split and they'll have more people to make fun of!) Yay! Actually, I would love to do that... If I could go to Otakon.
I wanted to go cosplaying as menchi, singing the song (have someone cosplaying as the translator) Too bad I can afford neither the costume nor the convention...
Otakon.com wrote:Live Action Role-Play
In its time the Otakon LARP has seen beauty, magic, and truth -- as well as theft, murder, and betrayal. Our intrepid players have solved murder mysteries, pieced together scavenger hunts, sweated out beauty contests, and even saved the world on occasion. So what's on tap for this year? Join us, whether it's just for a few hours or all weekend long!
Translation: Do what you used to do as a kid (as long as you were an "interesting" kid) only not have as many people make fun of you for it (because their focus will be split and they'll have more people to make fun of!) Yay! Actually, I would love to do that... If I could go to Otakon.
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