Waiting to hear about the usual "Send Hayley's friends" to Japan contest scam.

>>9160350
You mean Hayley Becker or Hayley Kuma?

>>9160109
>>what are you looking forward to?
honestly? hanging out with friends I haven't seen in a while. They moved away for grad school and are now moving closer for their job and I'm excited to have them to hang out with again.
>>are you cosplaying?
I am, still a bit in the air about what, but stuff I already have.
>>are you cosplaying?
Pre-plan? I guess? Mark the things you def want to do to or experience. maybe make alarms for it.
time in the dealers room can fly by without you realizing if you're a dealer's room shopper (I'm guilty of this), this is esp true if you're a cosplayer, you might get stopped a bunch and it'll take much more time.
>>thoughts on the con?
AWA is my fav Atlanta con and i think on of the best in the SE. If nothing else, people watching there is fun.

>going to Anime Drunk Fratcon Weekend

seriously this con is garbage, everyone is wasted or high at this con. Good luck trying to sleep at this con staying at the hotel attached to the con so fucking annoying. There so many parties going on you can't ever fucking hear yourself think.

>>9160109
>what are you looking forward to?
The cosplay, the crowds, the panels at AWA are okay but nothing I'd go out of my way for honestly. Hopefully the dance is better this year
>are you cosplaying?
Cirno
>advice for new comers?
Don't fucking stop in the hallway, also the bars that are at the con center have surprisingly good food but avoid the gift shop at all cost. Also bring a portably usb cell charger because finding an outlet at this con is like finding a winning lotto ticket
>thoughts on the con?
My favorite next to Nekocon, some of the staff is pretty chill. Night staff can be odd at times though.

>>9160865
>getting a hotel AT the con
>not expecting this
I will say that AWA has more drunks than I have seen at most cons(excluding nekocon), but I've never had an issue with anyone. If you do just tell staff and they take care of it, that is, if there is an issue.

Hell yeah. I drive five hours to get there, and it's always well worth it.

>>9160865
>avoid the gift shop at all cost
Why? What happens there?

>>9160109
>what are you looking forward to?
The cosplay, maybe one of the concerts, and I'd like to check out the Meta fashion show. I'm not really into Lolita but I'd definitely like to see something new from my cons.
>are you cosplaying?
Yep! Two iDOLM@STER costumes and...not sure what else. Someone was talking to me about doing Fire Emblem: Fates stuff but I'm not really sure. I might just bring those two and go casual for most of the time.
>advice for new comers?
Last year, they had food trucks in the dealer's hall. The lines were long but the pay-off was surprisingly worth it. Also, this con has more thirstier dudes than any other con I've been to, and I'm average at best. It can get a little annoying when you just want to enjoy things without someone hitting on you, but as long as you're polite but firm, you should be fine.
>thoughts on the con?
I went last year and had the time of my life. Hoping it wasn't beginner's luck.

Any lolita or itabag meet ups planned?

>>9162317
My little sister is doing her first lolita. Plz no bully.

>>9161548
It's just a big rip off. There is a Walmart and target not too far away if you need something

>>9161642
>I went last year and had the time of my life. Hoping it wasn't beginner's luck.

Last year was a blast, I went as space dandy and met up with like 3 space dandies 2 girls and 1 other guy. Holy shit I never had so much fun.

>>9160426
Neither. I think they're talking about "Hayrii Bear". AWA sent her to Japan last year I think to participate in some idol contest and now her and Sara have some kind of idol panel for their dance group, Danzoo-Dash

FYI anyone looking for a room respond to this post. 130 for the weekend my room has an extra bed so it's not floor space. I'm about a mile from the con but ubering daily.

Just throwing it out there since last time I roomed with someone but this year I can actually afford a hotel, it was just cheaper to get 2 queen beds for some reason

>what are you looking forward to?
Cosplaying, panels, contest, fashion show, dealer's/AA, being in a closer hotel finally, going to their rave for the first time due to aforementioned closer hotel, playing Overwatch in the game room if they have it

>advice for new comers?
Don't wait until Saturday to get your badge, or you're gonna have a bad time.

Anyone from South Georgia going. Lowndes County here. Ive never been to this event, but there were a few from my county from /a/ that went to the Kizumonogatari showings

Is there a cgl meetup planned? I don't remember if there was one last year, I got carried away at the con.

What's the best group on Facebook to advertise photoshoots at AWA?

>>9162859
Sorry, I should specify -- to offer (free) photoshoots.

Okay so who is actually going to the tea party? I still haven't decided on it.

>>9162878
My friends circle and I are not. We decided that price doesn't justify the experience.

>>9162878
I decided to go. It's expensive but I figured I'd give it a shot since I'm coming from out of state. I also had fun at the Galaxxxy mixer last year so I figured why not.

From what I hear though, it doesn't seem like a lot of people are going. Only one other girl in my comm mentioned she was going.

>>9163022
More chances to win the raffles then.

Anyone from GCSU going?

>>9162878
I'm skipping it. Too expensive

>>9162863
Well, probably the AWA group.

I want pics with you!

>>9162317
There's a lolita meet but it was pretty bad last year

>>9163423
How so? Deets plz

Anyone know who's in charge of planning the lolita tea party this year and fashion show? I didn't go to the Baby one but I remember the shit storm. Is it a different planner this year?

>>9162318
Aw, bless her. I hope she has fun.

>>9160109
>
>what are you looking forward to?
Getting to wear some of my first hand made cosplays!
>are you cosplaying?
Yes, I will be going as Launch, Yuki (wolf Children) and a bought cosplay- Krul tepes
>advice for new comers?
I-I am new 0////0 Any advice or booths/panels I shouldn't miss?
>thoughts on the con?
I've always heard this is a decent con with lots to do, Big in size, and it's not too far from where I live in Tennessee.

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>what are you looking forward to?
Meeting new weebs, and spending time with old ones.
>are you cosplaying?
Gumi, Stocking, and Space Patrol Luluco
>advice for new comers?
Most of the good stuff happens in the main room (under the escalators) or in the courtyard.
>thoughts on the con?
Always worth the four hour trip.

My friend was driving home from this con last year and got t-boned on the interstert. She's okay, but she still = wheelchair.

If you see a Fionna in a wheelchair, come say hi!

>>9160924
>Cirno

The world needs more cirno cosplayers

>>9163800
Yes it is...but it is someone who has never run or done events before. It will likely be a giant shitstorm.

>>9162317
Currently wondering this too, I'd be down for a itabag meet!

You should ask their security head Paul Liistro who he works for.

He apparently has told people everything from the FBI to the bomb squad, but I hear he is just in some bogus retail or desk job.

>>9163924
The one that's always crowded with photographers and stuff with the fountain thing right?

>>9163894
The schedule for panels doesn't usually go up until like a week or two out from the con but once it does just go through and see what interests you and you can peek in to see how they are. Don't feel like you have to go to a lot though just walking around is really fun too.

>what are you looking forward to?
Everything but hanging out with con friends is up there.
>are you cosplaying?
Yes, hopefully Arabian Rin Matsuoka, Maid Rin Matsuoka and Atsushi Mursakibara. I don't have any of them totally done yet though so if something awful happens I may end up not cosplaying RIP
>advice for new comers?
If there are events you're interested in don't forget to go to them, set a timer or something. I originally came to see ZUN in 2013 but ended up totally missing him because it was my first con and I got too caught up in wandering around.
>thoughts on the con?
The only con I've been to desu but always a blast and filled with friendly people. The price of traveling through two states and buying hotel rooms sucks though.

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Almost time for my favorite con again, and I can't get off work.

I may just quit. Shitty job. I'm a-comin', AWA!

>>9164143
Hey, its the salty rape fucker from the Facebook group that Paul told off. how you doing buddy? your ass still sore?

>>9164097
Is it the girl who makes all the posts about it? Because she's a grade A ita and I've never understood why she's even a part of the community.

I thought I was going, but my friend is being a cunt. I can't help you if you don't return my texts and it's too far of a drive to go alone.

>>9164372
Yes, that's where all the cool kids hang!

>>9164844
How far you gotta go?

I thought I wasn't going to go (fucking national guard drill just has to be that weekend) but after much deliberation I have decided to say fuck it and go at least for Friday! I'm super excited now and am planning last minute cosplays. I'm thinking about doing Minnie May from Gunsmith Cats since my boyfriend wants to do Rally!

>>9162317
I'm doing an itabag panel! Time is TBA right now though. Keep an eye on the itabag facebook group.

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Here's to hoping it doesn't rain this year!

>>9164838
which one?

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>>9165316
Mfw I got a muddy footprint on my frill last year.

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>>9165927
>tfw phone died
>lost charger
>already left party from con saying I was going home
>3am
>friends already went back to hotel
>hotel was a mile away
>its raining
>wig starts becoming undone because rain
>hotel washing machine broke
>mfw

Bringing a 5000mah charger this year for sure

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>>9165941
>tfw car caught on fire midway through the drive to ATL

Yeah, I had to sell it to a GA dealership, bum a ride home after the con, and get a new car. Otherwise, great con.

Anyone got history taking public transportation or what not around Atlanta

>flying in
>subway/lightrail doesn't go up to cobb

I'd rather not do a bus, but don't want uber to rip my wallet a new asshole.

>>9166897
Yo, I live here and have epilepsy so I exclusively use public transportation. What questions do you have?

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>>9166949
What the buses are like are my only real question, I am from up much farther north east of GA and buses are like a last resort there.

The options I were considering were
1. Take the red/gold line from the airport then uber from the station to the hotel/con
2. Do pic related and use full on public transportation

My flight is getting in around 3:30 so it would be about 4:30-5ish by the time I would get to the end of the light rail

>>9166968
Same anon as above, I actually live near the airport and will be doing the full public transport route. The buses are average city buses and I find that the times they list are generally accurate, and since art center station is the beginning of the route (and con is at the very end) and it's right before the business day gets out you shouldn't have to worry about having space/difficulty moving your bags.

>>9166986
Nice, thanks for the heads up!

>>9166897
If you don't mind, I will glady pick you up anon. Save you money etc.

>>9165193
>national guard drill weekend
jesus of all the weekends to drill

>>9166897
your wallets asshole must be pretty tight if Uber can rip it with how pathetically cheap the rates are.

>>9166897
Don't forget you can always take the subway as far as you can and then use Uber, especially if you have one of those promo codes. I did that last year when I took the Greyhound.

>tfw I can't go this year because of being new college student
It's going to suck hardcore when I get my grant money refund but no conventions until summer.

>4 more weeks

I am so readyprobably going to double up my workouts though

I'm going to guess that the fashion show models have already been notified?

>>9167284
Unless you like modeling clothes designed by a pedophile, do you really care if they have been notified or not?

>>9167458
The brands this year are Meta and 50% Dangerous so not seeing the issue. Unless you're talking about the Vic collab with 50% Dangerous but I don't think that will be a big part of the show so I don't care.

>>9167284
I have not received anything.

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>mfw my favorite con is less than a month away

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>>9167834
>mfw my favorite con is less than a month away and nothing is even halfway done

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>>9167875
>mfw I just have to not fuck up my cosplay between now and then

>>9162996
We're not going to the Tea this year. Too expensive and Meta does not interest us. If was was AP or BTSSB that would be different.

>>9163022
I only found one other girl in my comm that is going. Not a lot of interest in this.

>>9167833
I haven't heard of anyone I know receiving anything but that's just people I know. It's going on two weeks now and I'm wondering if AWA/the designers/whoever are just being slow (which is possible considering the tea party wasn't announced until not too long ago) or if I just didn't make it.

Is Saturday a good day to go?

>>9168829
gonna let you know, it doesnt matter which con you're talking about, saturday is almost always the best day to go.

>>9167756
>just a collab.
Oh you poor naive little frill. 50% blood on the dance floor looking wannabe is being funded by Vic.

Tables posted http://awa-con.com/events/artists-alley/

WOW there are a lot of artists. I've never sold at such a large convention before. I hope I can stand out.

>>9169283
I want to see your art!

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>>9169352
You probably don't, but here it is. I'm a crafter selling mainly animals tails and ears, some with lights. My tails with lights are my biggest sellers since people are looking for something to have at the rave. Cat tails sell well too because of the anime neko thing. Then mainly furries buy the regular fox and wolf tails.

If anyone comes by my table and mentions this post, I'll give you free candy and snacks.

>>9169656
I'm not into animal tails and ears normally but those light up tails are really cool.

>>9169656
Can I see your cat years? I'm actually interesting in buying lol

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>>9169691
These are my god-awful cat ears. I only sell them for $8, so people buy them. I don't even sell them on etsy anymore because of how terrible they are. Right now, while I have time before AWA, I've been trying to make new ears that actually look good and add LED lights to them, but I'm having trouble getting it just right. If I don't figure it out soon, I'll be stuck with either selling no ears, or crappy ears.
I honestly hate headbands and clips, wish there was some 3rd option for ears. Thought about maybe doing cat ear hats instead. Don't know.

>>9169656
I guess I will be expecting people running around with their asses on fire.

>what are you looking forward to?
Hanging with friends, drinking, partying, meeting new chikas
>are you cosplaying?
Yep: Jinpei, Ness, Luffy
>advice for new comers?
Talk to people. Be kind
>thoughts on the con?
Been going for 12years, still my favorite con.

>>9169656
I am a sucker for anime neko bullshit and attend festivals and shows year round. I will be stopping by for sure! <3

>what are you looking forward to?
Cosplaying with my best friend, even if he just needs to get a tracksuit for it. Merchandise for sure. It's the week after my birthday so I'm hoping I get some spending money from my family.
>are you cosplaying?
Yes, as Okita Souji (from Fate), oni Rem from re:zero, Colonel Violet from Dragon Ball, and I'll probably end up in a few backups if I have time.
>advice for new comers?
I don't really know, it'll only be my third year and I'm in control of the room for once with one at the main hotel so I'm excited for that. I guess you guys should know that haggling is possible. A friend of mine got the SDCC exclusive SSJ2 Gohan figuarts for like $120 which is apparently a steal.
>thoughts on the con?
Definitely my favorite con, though I'm in Florida so there's not much competition. It's the only con I've been to that has more than like six Type-Moon cosplayers so that's awesome.

>>9170763
I want to bang you while your friend is tied up in hisntrack suit and I spank you for how truly slothful you are.

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>>9171093

>>9170763
If my Wig for Launch actually makes it in time I wanna get a picture with you!

>>9171439
Yes, definitely! More OG Dragon Ball cosplay please. I want to use the wig for Fanfan as well one day.

>>9164791

First name begins with R, rhymes with "when"? Or do we have multiple salty rape fuckers in the comm getting banned from groups?

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>what are you looking forward to?
I'm really excited for Metamorphose being there! They're my favorite lolita brand. It's too bad I'm only going for Friday so I probably will miss all their events but I'll at least be able to see their stuff in the dealer's room and maybe buy some stuff.
>are you cosplaying?
I'll be cosplaying as Blue Tundra from Shimoneta. Yay for easy last minute cosplays!
>advice for new comers?
Get yourself one of those external phone battery charger things. They are a lifesaver. Trying to find your hotel in Atlanta without a GPS at 1 in the morning is not fun.
>thoughts on the con?
Well it's the only big con I've ever been to so my opinion may be biased but I think it's really fun. I've never not enjoyed it before.

Anyone know where some bank ATMs or places with cash back? I tried to find some with Google Maps last year but it led me to the middle of the mall parking lot.