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on: March 17, 2009, 11:51:39 AM

I'll be there, as usual.

Who else is going?

But that Captain's salami tray was tight, yo. You plump for the roast pork loin, dogg?

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Reply #1 on: March 17, 2009, 12:00:19 PM

Intend to, if I can get tickets.

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Reply #2 on: March 17, 2009, 01:53:59 PM

Yeah - after last year's debacle, I'm sure they'll throw lots of money at it to get it sorted out.

They're gonna outgrow the Anaheim Convention Center at some point.

I'm buying my rooms at the Hilton across the walkway, so I don't have to walk three blocks back to the hotel like last time. That was no fun.

But that Captain's salami tray was tight, yo. You plump for the roast pork loin, dogg?

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Reply #3 on: March 17, 2009, 04:30:44 PM

Non is going to avoid us again.  Heartbreak

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Reply #4 on: March 18, 2009, 11:26:13 AM

Nuh uh!

I'm in talks with my pal to stay for Saturday night as well, to have a longer love fest with my fellow WoW players.

But that Captain's salami tray was tight, yo. You plump for the roast pork loin, dogg?

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Reply #5 on: March 23, 2009, 03:48:35 PM

If I can get tickets I'll be coming.

For those of you who have been to previous ones, is there 'stuff' to do all night, or does it pretty much close down?

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Reply #6 on: March 25, 2009, 10:25:58 AM

How's the costuming?  How does it compare with, say an anime convention, since that is a point of reference I know?

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Reply #7 on: March 25, 2009, 12:23:55 PM

How's the costuming?  How does it compare with, say an anime convention, since that is a point of reference I know?

The vast majority of people are not in costume. The people that ARE in costume, were pretty much all out WTF in terms of effort level though. I can't give you an anime convention comparison as I've never been to one.

Koyasha: my recollection is the hall closed at midnight? I think?

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Reply #8 on: March 27, 2009, 04:13:21 AM

How's the costuming?  How does it compare with, say an anime convention, since that is a point of reference I know?

This guy seems to be taking it pretty seriously

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Reply #9 on: March 30, 2009, 08:56:36 AM

Yeah - I've been every year. The people who do end up cosplaying there have seriously insane costumes. Not that I keep track of cosplay culture or anything, but some of these guys (and girls) really go all out.

One of my favorite costumes from last year was this girl - http://www.thenonentity.com/blizzcon3.jpg - she had this costume of the Raven Lord, Anzu. The picture really doesn't do it justice, she had the whole bird animation thing down, as weird as that sounds.

But that Captain's salami tray was tight, yo. You plump for the roast pork loin, dogg?

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Reply #10 on: March 30, 2009, 09:15:48 AM

I will probably go again this year assuming I win the fail bot lottery.


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Reply #11 on: April 10, 2009, 11:01:35 AM

Yeah - I've been every year. The people who do end up cosplaying there have seriously insane costumes. Not that I keep track of cosplay culture or anything, but some of these guys (and girls) really go all out.

One of my favorite costumes from last year was this girl - http://www.thenonentity.com/blizzcon3.jpg - she had this costume of the Raven Lord, Anzu. The picture really doesn't do it justice, she had the whole bird animation thing down, as weird as that sounds.

There was also that creepy-ass undead girl who had the walk down perfectly. She was MY favorite.

Also, I think the hall closed at 10, not midnight, but still, it was pretty late.

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Reply #12 on: April 15, 2009, 02:09:23 PM

There was also that creepy-ass undead girl who had the walk down perfectly. She was MY favorite.

Yeah - http://www.thenonentity.com/blizzcon1.jpg - the one on the right. I managed to get a picture with her and her draenei friend. She was terrifying. I'm sure she's clinically insane, but she's awesome.

But that Captain's salami tray was tight, yo. You plump for the roast pork loin, dogg?

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Reply #13 on: April 24, 2009, 02:22:28 PM

It was her sister if I remember what I read elsewhere correctly.  They were both good costumes.

Although I was thinking about it, I'm going to pass this year.  If I do any costume, I'd like to finish up my renfest one based on a Disciple of Khaine and the trip will be a lot cheaper.

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Reply #14 on: April 24, 2009, 04:08:03 PM

You will be sorely missed at the Anaheim Convention Center!

But that Captain's salami tray was tight, yo. You plump for the roast pork loin, dogg?

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Reply #15 on: May 07, 2009, 05:39:42 PM

Tickets go on sale at blizzcon.com on Saturday May 16. Time to set your alarms!

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Reply #16 on: May 08, 2009, 12:19:15 PM

Hooray! I really should make my hotel reservations.

But that Captain's salami tray was tight, yo. You plump for the roast pork loin, dogg?

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Reply #17 on: May 08, 2009, 07:32:25 PM

How's the costuming?  How does it compare with, say an anime convention, since that is a point of reference I know?

This guy seems to be taking it pretty seriously

I don't know if this is awesome or horrible.  Direct link because it's buried in the thread:

http://www.tankspot.com/forums/f56/47133-real-life-onslaught-armor-17.html#post203991

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Reply #18 on: May 08, 2009, 11:03:49 PM

Shame he hasn't commissioned the suit of armor to be made yet.
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Reply #19 on: May 10, 2009, 09:10:05 PM

Those are stunningly good but I can't help but feel someone is going to get accidentally injured or feel the impact is lessened since he didn't really MAKE the costume...

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Reply #20 on: May 11, 2009, 08:54:23 AM

... feel the impact is lessened since he didn't really MAKE the costume...
This.

Plus I don't see any con letting those items in unless they're going on a display isolated from real people.  Had he commissioned them being made from plastics sure.  Otherwise I think it's even more nerdy than the people who bought Frostmourne.

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Reply #21 on: May 11, 2009, 10:02:59 AM

I like cosplayers and that's just pathetic. It's the craftsmanship that's cool. Buying shit is as mentioned, fucken dorky.

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Reply #22 on: May 11, 2009, 10:21:14 AM

Otherwise I think it's even more nerdy than the people who bought Frostmourne.

Frostmourne shouldn't be something that arrives in the mail. You seek it out or create it, like in the event of a zombie apocalypse! That's what I would do anyways.

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Reply #23 on: May 11, 2009, 11:10:05 AM

I believe they aren't allowing people to bring weapons this time. Could be wrong, but that's what I've heard.

But that Captain's salami tray was tight, yo. You plump for the roast pork loin, dogg?

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[20:42:41] The spirit touches you and you feel drained.
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Reply #24 on: May 16, 2009, 10:07:28 AM

Got my tickets!

But that Captain's salami tray was tight, yo. You plump for the roast pork loin, dogg?

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Reply #25 on: May 17, 2009, 11:07:04 AM

Shame he hasn't commissioned the suit of armor to be made yet.

He was out of DKP after bidding on the axe and shield.

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Reply #26 on: May 17, 2009, 09:41:55 PM

I got my tickets ordered yesterday also.  Glad their system didn't screw up completely this year.

Ironic considering my interest in WoW is dwindling, and I was never much for Starcraft, but eh.  Maybe I'll be interested in WoW again by the time it comes around, but at least whatever they have about Diablo 3 should be interesting.

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Reply #27 on: May 17, 2009, 11:12:16 PM

Beta key is almost 100% likely to be for Diablo 3.

But that Captain's salami tray was tight, yo. You plump for the roast pork loin, dogg?

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Reply #28 on: May 18, 2009, 11:15:40 AM

Ticket fail. :(

I am enlisting some extra people to camp the queue with me on the 30th.

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Reply #29 on: May 18, 2009, 09:59:57 PM

If it's the same as last time, they'll go on sale about 2 minutes before time (as synchronized to time.windows.com) cause the clock was 9:58 when I hit refresh and the page came up.

Unfortunately I expect the page-camping to be stronger on the 30th, so good luck.

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Reply #30 on: May 19, 2009, 09:38:43 AM

Ing's was a cache server fail. We were in IRC, two of us got immediate tickets on refreshing, Ing's page still displayed not available for a good 5 minutes after we'd finished checking out.
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Reply #31 on: May 19, 2009, 11:08:10 AM

Yeah I was F5ing and ctrl-F5ing like the dickens.

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Reply #32 on: May 21, 2009, 09:06:04 AM

Try harder! You need to get more tickets for this year!

ITS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ARE THERE!

But that Captain's salami tray was tight, yo. You plump for the roast pork loin, dogg?

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Reply #33 on: May 21, 2009, 04:01:39 PM

Non needs us to be there so he can forget about us again!  cry

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Reply #34 on: May 22, 2009, 11:00:29 AM

NO WAY

I have my hotel room for Saturday night as well - last time I didn't have Saturday night paid for, just Thursday and Friday.

I am there for the whole kit and kaboodle!

But that Captain's salami tray was tight, yo. You plump for the roast pork loin, dogg?

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[20:42:41] The spirit touches you and you feel drained.
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