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General Chaos / Re: GenCon 2014 and the 5th RPPR Fan Meet-up
« on: August 22, 2014, 07:31:36 PM »
The colors did not run, they sprinted forth ahead the might marching band of pod-casters! Their banner's proud colors ever touch the ground!
After the painting was finished and paint dry, I put 2 spray coatings of Matte Varnish so that the paint wouldn't be harmed during any travel processes or flack/crack. This years GenCon was the best I've ever been too. I hope that next years will surpass this years.
After the painting was finished and paint dry, I put 2 spray coatings of Matte Varnish so that the paint wouldn't be harmed during any travel processes or flack/crack. This years GenCon was the best I've ever been too. I hope that next years will surpass this years.
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General Chaos / Re: GenCon 2014 and the 5th RPPR Fan Meet-up
« on: August 04, 2014, 02:42:07 AM »We have evolved to speak in only pictures, at least for now.
Soon we shall transcend pictures and take our place amongst the others who speak in Youtube memes as their means of communication.
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General Chaos / Re: GenCon 2014 and the 5th RPPR Fan Meet-up
« on: July 31, 2014, 07:20:06 PM »
"The usual meet-up day has been Thursday around 6:00 p.m." BeyondSandrock
"We used to do the lobby/bar at the Embassy but that got really crowded. Last year's plan of meeting at the bar of the Hyatt and them moving to a conference room worked great." Tadanori Oyama
A quick recap so people don't have to go digging through the other pages. Tad and I will be at the meet-up location, like the Hyatt again, early with a marker so folks can find the gathering.
Can't wait to see everyone there.
"We used to do the lobby/bar at the Embassy but that got really crowded. Last year's plan of meeting at the bar of the Hyatt and them moving to a conference room worked great." Tadanori Oyama
A quick recap so people don't have to go digging through the other pages. Tad and I will be at the meet-up location, like the Hyatt again, early with a marker so folks can find the gathering.
Can't wait to see everyone there.
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General Chaos / Re: What Vidja games are you playing?
« on: July 31, 2014, 07:13:02 PM »
I haven't been playing to much as of late. I'm working on getting Payday 2 up and running though. I'd thought about getting it for a while but after watching a few Youtube videos I decided to get it.
I want the Cthulhu mask!
I want the Cthulhu mask!
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General Chaos / Re: GenCon 2014 and the 5th RPPR Fan Meet-up
« on: June 14, 2014, 06:57:06 PM »
I was thinking about running a CoC scenario for any RPPR listener who has the time and wants to have some totally non-violent fun. I am going to run the second half of the Payday scenario, the one that deal with the stolen book after the heist.
If anyone is interested, let me know.
Count me in, just give me a time and place, also...
Tad and Kamen, you two covered most of the major things about a Con trip, but you failed to mention some important information such as...
-Con Bug: With so many people going about their business in any convention with lots of sick people, figuratively and quite literally. To avoid getting sick and having it ruin an otherwise great time, take the time to power up your immune system. Take some Airborne or Emergen C with you and take some before heading out. You'll get some extra energy and are less likely to get sick.
Costumes:
- Hydrate and cooling off: Tad mentioned keeping hydrated while walking around, this goes double for cos-players, especially those in dark and heavy clothing. You're going to sweat, a lot, and need to take breaks, sometimes quite often. The AC of the Convention Center will help but not that much. Wear some sort of underclothing, like 2nd skin body suits, provided you can. It's thin material and makes for better air flow in larger costume, like something made out of foam or something.
- Pictures: If you have a costume that looks cool and is from a popular anime or game, be ready to stop and get your photo taken. Sometimes it might be a single photo or group shot but there are times when people will just keep coming up and taking photos of you. Be ready to pose it out for a little while longer if this happens.
- Costume Damage and visuals: Chances are this won't happen but there is always a possibility that while walking around in costume, something might go wrong with the costume. Fabric tear, joint breakage, soda stains, excreta excreta. If you bring spar material for repairs do so if you can, otherwise slow down and take your time. Lot of hard work goes into costumes, don't spoil it by damaging it before you can enjoy it fully. If the costume is large and cumbersome remember you might not want to wear it to the Con if you are staying a great distance away from the Convention center and if you have trouble seeing out of a helmet make sure you have someone with you to either guide you along or act as a second pair or eyes for you.
- Convention rules and restrictions: Taking the time to visit with the information booth and learning what rule GenCon has as far as weaponry goes. Thus far, I've only encounter a problem with Airsoft guns and similar weapons that look to "realistic". Unless otherwise stated by an official, it's best to leave those in your hotel room. The only time that you would be allow to use it otherwise is on the main stage for the costume contest.
- Be respectful: A standard for anyone taking pictures of cos-players, always ask them for a photo, don't just take a snap shot of them as they are walking by. More often than not, anyone in a costume will gladly let you take a photo of them. Do your best to get out of heavy traffic area's to get your photo, with less traffic comes the less likelihood of someone photo bombing you.
That's all I can think of as far as Con edict goes. I'm personally looking forward to meeting up with everyone from RPPR again and having a fun time on the show floor.
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General Chaos / Re: BREAKFAST CEREALS
« on: June 14, 2014, 05:44:29 PM »
Captain Crunch with Crunch Berries.
Let the cereal sit for a minute to soak up some milk, good stuff.
Let the cereal sit for a minute to soak up some milk, good stuff.
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General Chaos / Re: Costumes and Cosplaying
« on: April 07, 2014, 03:09:51 PM »
Was sidetracked in making this post but now I can and it's finally done!
Showed it off at Emerald City Comic Con on March 29th and my friends with me at the time will testify that when I walked into the convention center, all heads turned to me.
Suit with Helmet (sorry for the blur):http://i.imgur.com/OhFCXjH.jpg
Without helmet 1: http://www.hieroglyphphotography.com/Events/Conventions/ECCC-2014-Costumes-Saturday/i-979C77H/A
Without helmet 2: http://www.hieroglyphphotography.com/Events/Conventions/ECCC-2014-Costumes-Saturday/i-8jFHWPJ/A
Took over 6 months make, worn for 2 hours and was it worth it? YES!
Showed it off at Emerald City Comic Con on March 29th and my friends with me at the time will testify that when I walked into the convention center, all heads turned to me.
Suit with Helmet (sorry for the blur):http://i.imgur.com/OhFCXjH.jpg
Without helmet 1: http://www.hieroglyphphotography.com/Events/Conventions/ECCC-2014-Costumes-Saturday/i-979C77H/A
Without helmet 2: http://www.hieroglyphphotography.com/Events/Conventions/ECCC-2014-Costumes-Saturday/i-8jFHWPJ/A
Took over 6 months make, worn for 2 hours and was it worth it? YES!
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General Chaos / Re: Costumes and Cosplaying
« on: March 19, 2014, 02:41:07 AM »
Quick showing of the shoulder symbols. Put off them for a long time but finally got them done.
Shoulders: http://i.imgur.com/LfLWmTk.jpg
Shoulders: http://i.imgur.com/LfLWmTk.jpg
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General Chaos / Re: Other RPPR Con Plans This Year?
« on: March 14, 2014, 02:26:02 PM »
I'm planning on hitting 4 to 5 Conventions this year.
The first is ECCC, Emerald city Comic Con, followed by SakuraCon the month following. On the fence about PAX Prime but definitely going to Gen Con and lastly Aki-Con in October.
Other than Gen Con the others are all about business for me. Mostly for the costume contests and catch up time with friends. I don't get to see them a whole lot due to my work schedule.
The first is ECCC, Emerald city Comic Con, followed by SakuraCon the month following. On the fence about PAX Prime but definitely going to Gen Con and lastly Aki-Con in October.
Other than Gen Con the others are all about business for me. Mostly for the costume contests and catch up time with friends. I don't get to see them a whole lot due to my work schedule.
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General Chaos / Re: Costumes and Cosplaying
« on: February 28, 2014, 03:12:10 AM »
I was dead set on having this much done by the end of February at least. I've fallen behind on my schedule for this costume so I am working like mad to get caught up.
Luckily I've managed to get it to this point. Only a few more details left to go with the mechanics of the suit before I can start painting. Until then, here's what I have and I hope you enjoy it.
Cosplay: http://i.imgur.com/VFi630z.jpg
Luckily I've managed to get it to this point. Only a few more details left to go with the mechanics of the suit before I can start painting. Until then, here's what I have and I hope you enjoy it.
Cosplay: http://i.imgur.com/VFi630z.jpg
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General Chaos / Re: Costumes and Cosplaying
« on: February 15, 2014, 01:30:42 AM »
Okay, I'm a little over-enthusiastic with this posting seeing as it isn't the full costume but it's coming.
Body: http://i.imgur.com/aj8V9NH.jpg
Nothing to crazy right now. That will be coming in the next few days once I have all the remaining metal work finished and attached to the inside of the costume. For right now however, when I'm in that costume, I feel on top of the world.
Body: http://i.imgur.com/aj8V9NH.jpg
Nothing to crazy right now. That will be coming in the next few days once I have all the remaining metal work finished and attached to the inside of the costume. For right now however, when I'm in that costume, I feel on top of the world.
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General Chaos / Re: GenCon 2014 and the 5th RPPR Fan Meet-up
« on: February 14, 2014, 08:49:16 PM »
You would have thought that the people behind GenCon would have looked over the number of attendees last year and planned for more rooms then before.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the registration goes through. Last thing I want to do is take the shuttle to the Con in a giant foam suit of armor. Maybe the weather will be the same as last year making it bearable to walk around outside.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the registration goes through. Last thing I want to do is take the shuttle to the Con in a giant foam suit of armor. Maybe the weather will be the same as last year making it bearable to walk around outside.
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General Chaos / Re: Costumes and Cosplaying
« on: February 14, 2014, 08:46:57 PM »
Nearly a month later since my last post and I can now walk around in my leggings.
Legs: http://i.imgur.com/pLHiiUH.jpg
The shins and thighs are connected via metal strips but they are not attached to the feet stilts that they are resting on. At least not yet.
Expect the next post to be me in the costume fully.
Legs: http://i.imgur.com/pLHiiUH.jpg
The shins and thighs are connected via metal strips but they are not attached to the feet stilts that they are resting on. At least not yet.
Expect the next post to be me in the costume fully.
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General Chaos / Re: Costumes and Cosplaying
« on: January 22, 2014, 10:46:02 PM »
It's funny you mention Protoman. After last years Gencon I wanted to make a Megaman related costume, or at least the helmets for some of my favorite characters.
Most notably X and Zero. However I can't get out of my head the helmet of Protoman, so when I finish up with my current costume that's what I am planning on working on.
Most notably X and Zero. However I can't get out of my head the helmet of Protoman, so when I finish up with my current costume that's what I am planning on working on.