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My first convention experience
« on: August 12, 2009, 04:57:05 AM »
   Post your memories and photos of your very first convention and share with us your experiences had there.
 
   Just went to my first Anime/Gaming/Nerdom Convention it was called Ikasucon and it was in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  It was pretty sweet, forgot to bring my camera like the idiot I am but I was suprised to see a Pawstar representative there selling merchandise.  It was also \ very furry friendly in fact, just about everyone was wearing ears and or tails of some sort.  Even a few furries in full get up showed up and was greeted with friendly arms.  The cosplays were all good, a few snipers and spys here and there and there was Ikasucon's infamous zombie protest for equal rights again ( I guess last year had about 50 or so zombies protesting.)  Bought some cool merchandise, even a Pawstar set of wolf ears that cover my ears so it keeps me warm in the winter as well.

Some news footage and some photos of it during a search.
http://www.wane.com/dpp/video/news/Local_WANE_Fort_Wayne_Ikasucon_convention_20090808_1641 - Video
http://media.photobucket.com/image/ikasucon+2009/ViperSnakeX/Ikasucon%202009/Jarate.jpg?o=7 - Sniper
http://media.photobucket.com/image/ikasucon+2009/ViperSnakeX/Ikasucon%202009/Hunter.jpg?o=5 - Hunter, there was quite a few there...
http://media.photobucket.com/image/ikasucon/MaraJade116/Ikasucon%202008/DSC004452.jpg?o=10 - Donuts...
http://media.photobucket.com/image/ikasucon/MaraJade116/Ikasucon%202008/DSC00470.jpg?o=82 - One of the furries om nomming


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Re: Ikasucon
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2009, 04:27:12 PM »
The first and only convention i ever went to was small, a bit boring, but had lots of cool things to buy (I spent £150). It's also where i found that i'm actually a rather attractive man.
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Re: Ikasucon
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2009, 06:13:14 AM »
  Yeah, Ikasucon isn't all too known but it sure was fun.  There was L4D competions and as usual a dance dance competition as well.  It certainly made me feel good about myself there, knowing that it was so furry friendly and all.
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Re: My first convention experience
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2009, 05:06:42 PM »
I've never been to one.
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Re: My first convention experience
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2009, 08:25:36 PM »
never been.... and im unsure whether i ever will.... i generally have so much stuff going on i find it hard to go to furry things... though i remeber the first time i went to a party with my cat ears and tail... and barefoot... everyone kept petting me  ^_^
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Re: My first convention experience
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2009, 10:04:53 PM »
I'm going to my first con in June 2010. It's an anime one. It's also a small one (less than 2000 people). I can't wait though. ^_^
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Re: My first convention experience
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2009, 11:48:25 PM »
Quote from: VeeSmith: His Wolfy on August 13, 2009, 10:04:53 PM
I'm going to my first con in June 2010. It's an anime one. It's also a small one (less than 2000 people). I can't wait though. ^_^

wow, the one i went to was lucky to reach 1000
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Re: My first convention experience
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2009, 05:48:15 AM »
Quote from: VeeSmith: His Wolfy on August 13, 2009, 10:04:53 PM
I'm going to my first con in June 2010. It's an anime one. It's also a small one (less than 2000 people). I can't wait though. ^_^


Which one? May I ask because I too am going to an anime con called Collassalcon in June of 2010, it has a furry petting zoo for charity I believe.
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Re: My first convention experience
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2009, 03:00:27 PM »
I'm going to PortCon in Portland, ME (hence "Port"Con). Their 'theme' is actually going to be 'Old School', so whoever dresses up will try to pick characters from years ago and the con will involve old school anime stuff.
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Re: My first convention experience
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2009, 03:38:13 PM »
Ah I see, most of the conventions I go to really don't have themes to them.
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Re: My first convention experience
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I doubt many do have themes, but apparently they do. lol.
I hope I have ears and a tail to wear by that time though. ^_^
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Re: My first convention experience
« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2009, 09:27:14 PM »
Yeah I will be needing to find a tail here soon.
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Re: My first convention experience
« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2009, 10:48:13 PM »
When I go off to University, i'm going on a pilgrimage to Anthrocon (2011) in philidelphia ^_^ From Nottingham to Philidelphia, 3,500 miles :3 i hope it'll be worth it
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Re: My first convention experience
« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2009, 01:07:55 AM »
3500 miles?... well i admire your commitment
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Re: My first convention experience
« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2009, 04:51:46 PM »
Well, that and i've never been to america before, so it'll be a great vacation  ;)
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