OCR @ Otakon 2008 (Baltimore, MD) - Thanks for coming!

[atmuh]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii24/VintagePS/1222562770264.jpg (http://remod.cakearmy.org)

[DragonAvenger]

There is a strong possibility that I will be going Saturday. I have to get travel plans together about visiting my brother, and see how that works out.

May have to change plans based on when the OCR panel is, too. Definately want to attend that!

[DrumUltimA]

I'm pretty sure I'm going, not sure tho :o

[sgx]

I thought it was curious I hadn't seen anything about this yet.

I might go....I might also be in the middle of moving that weekend though.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

If I can get off work (though that's not terribly likely to happen)

[Katsurugi]

I'm pretty sure I'm going, not sure tho :o
Bring MomUltimA. :D

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Bring MomUltimA. :D

Concurred with additional characters for more emphasis

[Wipomatic]

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/6735/otaconxs1.jpg:?:

[DjSammyG]

I'll be there like swimwear.

[atmuh]

youd better be only wearing swimwear

[tgfoo]

I'll most likely be there.

[The Pezman]

I've wanted to go for the past couple years now but never could.

I'm in this year.

[Kroze]

I'll be there...
And you fuckers BETTER stop by my booth in the Artist Alley and come to the Abridged showing or else!

[The Pezman]

I'll be there...
And you fuckers BETTER stop by my booth in the Artist Alley and come to the Abridged showing or else!
Not til you give me the video footage you owe me.

[Bahamut]

Not til you give me the video footage you owe me.

Speaking of which, where's the video of Jill & Andy singing in Rock Band from last year's NYC meetup?

[Sindra]

I'll be there in costume.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

I'm considering comming in costume this year, if I can whip anything up between now and then.

[Sindra]

Hehe...whip.


I'll have one. =D

[DjSammyG]

if all goes well, myself and a friend will go as the L-block and the weighted companion cube.

[DragonAvenger]

I'll definately be cosplaying.

Not sure if I'll bring the Lucca costume I'm working on now, or Squall or Zidane from past years.

Probably Lucca, might as well not cross-dress...

[Geoffrey Taucer]

I'll probably go as Sabin from FF6

[Triad Orion]

I might be going, but I might not. It's up in the air right now, considering the door fee is going to be ridiculous on top of the gas cost to get to Baltimore and back. -_-

[The Pezman]

I'll probably go as Sabin from FF6
We talked about this briefly at MAGFest. If you go as Sabin I'll whip up Locke. Jeremy & Jeremy playing chars from the same game. There's got to be some innovation there.

P.S. TYRANO LAIR METAL THEME!!!!1!1!!

[atmuh]

ok so what hotels are you guys staying at and stuff

i dont really feel like paying over 9000 dollars for a room so a place to stay would be awesome (havent booked anything as of now)

[Ninja-san]

I'll be attending this year as a gofer! Free food and con for volunteering whee!

When I'm not gofering I'll be cos playing Lagaan form Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann lol

[José the Bronx Rican]

Time is tight, people: only a month to go!

I should talk... I only just remembered to renew my registration before the cutoff date. Unfortunately, it's as far as I got. My plans may be extremely last-minute depending on who's offering shack-up space - hotel or otherwise - who can drive me if there's a need (I can only give you gas, no ass or grass), and my cash flow situation.

Now that the sponsored hotels at OTAKON are all sold out, how's everyone else situated, what are their plans, and who else needs help rooming up? I just remembered to give Don a call.

Anyone remember how some of us had those OCReMix cards trimmed to fit in the rear of the OTAKON badge? Well, I'm silly enough to have my "membership card" design printed out on paper with my name on it this year, also for placing behind the badge. If djp's cool with it, I wouldn't mind doing the same for anyone else who's coming and asks for it. How 'bout it?

[atmuh]

Time is tight, people: only a month to go!

I should talk... I only just remembered to renew my registration before the cutoff date. Unfortunately, it's as far as I got. My plans may be extremely last-minute depending on who's offering shack-up space - hotel or otherwise - who can drive me if there's a need (I can only give you gas, no ass or grass), and my cash flow situation.

Now that the sponsored hotels at OTAKON are all sold out, how's everyone else situated, what are their plans, and who else needs help rooming up? I just remembered to give Don a call.

Anyone remember how some of us had those OCReMix cards trimmed to fit in the rear of the OTAKON badge? Well, I'm silly enough to have my "membership card" design printed out on paper with my name on it this year, also for placing behind the badge. If djp's cool with it, I wouldn't mind doing the same for anyone else who's coming and asks for it. How 'bout it?

that sounds awesome and i need a room or a garage or a box or something

[Nekofrog]

Uh oh, I better keep out of this thread.

I think it was an Otakon thread from 3 years ago that got me banned for the ninth time.

:O

[Zaid]

I am gonna be going as Spike Spiegel.

First time at Otakon.

[The Pezman]

Yeah, let's start organizing hotel stuff. As usual, it's best if we get three, four, five people to a room.

[kupernikus]

Uh oh, I better keep out of this thread.

I think it was an Otakon thread from 3 years ago that got me banned for the ninth time.

:O

I think I have a tribute to that in my sig.....

[Sindra]

I am gonna be going as Spike Spiegel.

First time at Otakon.

I hope your first time is better than mine was last year.

Granted, it was fun and all...but my biggest gripe was the layout of the whole place. I can understand wanting to avoid congestion between limited doorway space, but the way they had things set up I swear was to maximize the amount of time you spent on your feet walking during your day. They spread stuff out so randomly. The AMV contest showing were all the way at the second building about as far away from the main drag as possible. The Artist's Alley and the Dealer's Room - the two most sought-after places in the entire con - were right next to each other layout-wise, but they refused to open the doors between them, and instead you had to go out *ONE EXIT* (since they wouldn't let you go in and come out from the same doors)...walk out, up, around, down, and around some more...and THEN you got to the other room. (no shit...it was almost a 10 minute walk) You could have the most comfortable shoes ever, and you'd still have sore feet after just a few hours of trying to get around.

I honestly hope they changed that this year. Otherwise I'm going to be making fewer trips to the Alley and Dealer's Room.


Oh, they didn't have the escalators on either. What the hell?

[Nekofrog]

I think I have a tribute to that in my sig.....

Who the hell are you?

[Dyne]

I think we need either a more official thread, or something with some information other than just who's going. But in any event, I'm going.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

I can't make it this year :(

[atmuh]

I think we need either a thread about this not started by Atma.

fixed it up for ya

[Dyne]

fixed it up for ya


Now you're just being a dick. Just make it look more official. Ya know, with some information about Otakon, maybe find out about panels n' such. That's all I'm saying.

[atmuh]

itd be cool if i had the info

[Murmeli Walan]

I'm going. It'll be my first Otakon, and I'm excited as hell. I'll probably wear a costume on Saturday, if I can get it around.

[kupernikus]

Who the hell are you?

haha. Im no one important, been around forever on various user names, I think I put that in my sig like 2 or 3 or 4 years ago when you pissed me off in a thread and got banned the same day.

[José the Bronx Rican]

There's not much in the way of OTAKON info yet, so any large update can wait. We need to at least see when the OCReMix panel takes place, and then schedule the big Meetup after that. I expect djlionzirkietricks are waiting for that info as well, perhaps then placing it in Announcements. Meantime, we can discuss travel and accomodations. I'll decide myself soon after I talk to several people.

[Escariot]

Just so all of you know... Those that went to MAGFest, or heard about JamSpace, or saw videos on YouTube... Dom and I are going to be running "Club Otaku", which is the Otakon equivalent of JamSpace. (Renamed because of a Japanese music guest JAM Project)

Either way, feel free to spread the word. We're going to have the room from 7:00am until 7:00pm on two days, and I believe we're open all day on the last. Come on out and jam away. Feel free to bring instruments, but at your own risk.

A good time will be had by all, whether you want to jam out, or just listen to some live VG tunes.

This also confirms my and Dom's attendance

[The Pezman]

Meantime, we can discuss travel and accomodations.
Word. I need a resting place. I can take a train down, but it would be better if someone from my area were driving (but they probably aren't).

[binary1230]

GREETINGS, Dom here.

Some of you may remember Jamspace from this year's Magfest 6 and how epic it was.

If you're going to be in Baltimore for Otakon (gigantic anime convention, Aug 8-10 2008 ) , I wanted to let everyone here know that WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN:
http://board.otakon.com/index.php?showtopic=15149

The room there isn't called Jamspace there, it's called Club Otaku (there is a band named Jam Project that we wanted to avoid confusion with)

Escariot and I are personally overseeing this one again, so it should be awesome.

Speaking of which... does anybody know if/when the OCR panel is at Otakon?
-Dom

[Sindra]

GREETINGS, Dom here.

Some of you may remember Jamspace from this year's Magfest 6 and how epic it was.

If you're going to be in Baltimore for Otakon (gigantic anime convention, Aug 8-10 2008 ) , I wanted to let everyone here know that WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN:
http://board.otakon.com/index.php?showtopic=15149

The room there isn't called Jamspace there, it's called Club Otaku (there is a band named Jam Project that we wanted to avoid confusion with)

Escariot and I are personally overseeing this one again, so it should be awesome.

Speaking of which... does anybody know if/when the OCR panel is at Otakon?
-Dom


Hmm...ok, my interests are piqued. What kind of gaming-music do you plan on playing? Direct covers, or remixes? Just curious, as it may determine whether or not I attend.


I'm going to be with a large group staying at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel. I expect to be hanging around the Artist Alley and Dealer's Room mainly, with some panel hopping and a visit or two to the Game Room. I'll also hopefully have some art pieces for sale in the art show, so keep an eye out.

[binary1230]

Ah I think I should have been more clear. The room isn't hosting any kind of event.

e.g.

The idea behind this room is basically to throw down a bunch of keyboards, guitars, drums, bass, and other stuff on a stage and see what happens. People will sign up for ~10 minute time slots to perform. That room will be open from like 8am to 7pm each day.

So, the type of music that gets played is totally up to whoever is playing it. The room is not actually hosting any events, it's just 24/7 music jam.

Myself, I personally play very liberal covers of vgmusic or medleys or whatever I feel like mixing it with (e.g. Halo Theme into Secret Of Mana into MM3 into Take 5 into Rick Roll). Other people like to play exact versions of game music, other people will kick on a drum machine and looper and make crazy on the fly mixes.

So bottom line is: The room is basically whatever you want to make it into. We're just providing the space and the instruments. If someone wants to bring some crazy synth stuff and do live remixes that sound awesome, it's totally doable. I'll be bringing my humble Yamaha MO8 for just that purpose.

Just to give you an idea of like 'live remix' this was Schnabubula doing some crazy +impromptu stuff live last time: http://youtube.com/watch?v=aFhN1qUSz00 (this one is called Terra's Got Her Groove Back)

-Dom

[Ferret]

You know, as much as I'd like to spend three days in downtown Baltimore among thousands of people inside the mazelike confines of Baltimore Convention Center and the surrounding environs, I simply don't have the cash this year.

That and I'd decided months in advance that I would not be attending this year, so. *shrugs* if you do go, have fun, if you don't, don't feel like you're missing out on that much of a thing, because in retrospect it just isn't as neat as you think it will be.

[Murmeli Walan]

Here's the official word from the otakon website:

Be a real guitar hero

For the first time at Otakon, we give you... Club Otaku!

We provide a room with musical instruments, and you provide the sheer musical genius. If you're talented at playing a musical instrument and/or singing (or even just really enthusiastic about it), then stop by and sign up for a time slot in which to showcase your mad skills. Or, if you're just a fan of live music from your favorite anime and video games, come by to bask in the awesome glory of it all.
So what is all this, exactly?

Club Otaku is a room with provided instruments (two guitars, one bass guitar, keyboard(s), drums and percussion, microphones) and all associated paraphenalia. Anyone who's interested can sign up to jam together, karaoke-style. Tons of musicians and vocalists, including members of OverClocked ReMix, local videogame music bands, and videogame companies, will be there to rock you all day long.

On Friday and Saturday, Club Otaku will be serving fresh riffs from opening to 7:00PM, and on Sunday all day. Come just once or all three days, but one thing's for certain: you won't want to miss out on this maiden voyage of pure win in music form!
Can I bring my own instrument(s)?

If you fear our cowbell is insufficient for your divine percussive furor, then feel free to bring your own equipment or instruments. However, neither Otakon nor any of its staff members assume any responsibility for any instruments used at Club Otaku. If you'd still like to use your own equipment, you will need to sign a waiver at the room entrance.

This is intended to cover small items like your favorite guitar or bongos. Please don't bring your favorite pipe organ or 147 piece drumset.

I am very excited to hear this. I'll totally be there, and for you old school BEERMIX fans, I just might bring along my kazoo. ;)

[Dyne]

Hmm...ok, my interests are piqued. What kind of gaming-music do you plan on playing? Direct covers, or remixes? Just curious, as it may determine whether or not I attend.


I'm going to be with a large group staying at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel. I expect to be hanging around the Artist Alley and Dealer's Room mainly, with some panel hopping and a visit or two to the Game Room. I'll also hopefully have some art pieces for sale in the art show, so keep an eye out.

Any ideas where at the 'con you'll be putting up shop? I'd love to drop by and pick up some pieces if you're able to have some for sale.

[Sindra]

Any ideas where at the 'con you'll be putting up shop? I'd love to drop by and pick up some pieces if you're able to have some for sale.

I'd get a table, but the competition is too fierce at Otakon, and the table itself is expensive. Hence, I'll be putting some pieces on display in the art show/exhibit, which will be able to be bid on for a chance to win it. I hope to have a few of my current digital pieces enlarged and framed, and I also plan on doing a oil painting on poster board to frame....whose subject material I have yet to decide.

So if you see my Sonic Reflection picture, chances are you'll see the rest.

[Ninja-san]

I'd get a table, but the competition is too fierce at Otakon, and the table itself is expensive. Hence, I'll be putting some pieces on display in the art show/exhibit, which will be able to be bid on for a chance to win it. I hope to have a few of my current digital pieces enlarged and framed, and I also plan on doing a oil painting on poster board to frame....whose subject material I have yet to decide.

So if you see my Sonic Reflection picture, chances are you'll see the rest.

Much like anything else artist alley is just a giant popularity thing. Ive seen so much awesome work and art just sit on tables yet the crappiest drawings done by some big time deviantart person are sold left and right.

But framing pieces for auction does wonders in selling stuff. Good luck to ya btw :)

[Escariot]

Quick update! This link has all of the compiled information.
http://otakon.com/events_clubotaku.asp

Be sure to check the room out, we hope to see you there!

[Bahamut]

Alas, I for sure won't be going now - booked a flight to Chicago for the 6th.

Hope you all have fun though!

[The Pezman]

Oh I shall...

[DrumUltimA]

FUCK YEAH JAMSPACE!!!!!!

can't bring my vibraphone tho? :[

[The Pezman]

DOUG'S COMING!!!!!!!!!

I smell a drum-off...

[Triad Orion]

Alas, I for sure won't be going now - booked a flight to Chicago for the 6th.

Hope you all have fun though!

NOES! Now I can't curse you in person for all those Crit Rockets!


....CURSE YOU! XD

[Dyne]

I'd get a table, but the competition is too fierce at Otakon, and the table itself is expensive. Hence, I'll be putting some pieces on display in the art show/exhibit, which will be able to be bid on for a chance to win it. I hope to have a few of my current digital pieces enlarged and framed, and I also plan on doing a oil painting on poster board to frame....whose subject material I have yet to decide.

So if you see my Sonic Reflection picture, chances are you'll see the rest.

I see. Well, I'll just have to keep an eye out. Next thing we all need to discuss here is the twin meetups like last year's Otakon. I'm sure there'll be one day one, but will there again be one on day two? Any word from our courageous Event Coordinator?

[Escariot]

FUCK YEAH JAMSPACE!!!!!!

can't bring my vibraphone tho? :[
If it is a super-portable foldable vibraphone that you are comfortable bringing to Otakon, then yes

[DrumUltimA]

well it does fold... i don't know if I would leave it out the whole time, of course. It is FAIRLY portable. If i have a car, I'll bring it.

[Bahamut]

NOES! Now I can't curse you in person for all those Crit Rockets!


....CURSE YOU! XD

Come to MAGFest - you'll surely see me there this year!

[zircon]

Bump, hijacked first post with lots of info.

[Xerol Oplan]

I may or may not be going, either way I have free room for one or two people that's within half an hour via light rail.

[DrumUltimA]

just for the record I will definitely be there--i've prereg'd.

JAMSPACE WILL BE AWESOME JUST FOR THE RECORD AS WELL

[José the Bronx Rican]

I like how zirc says "including myself," but the poster is still listed as "Atmah."

I'm still figuring out travel and lodging, which'll be easier now that we have a date and time for the panel. Put my name up there, though.

[atmuh]

Bump, hijacked first post with lots of info.

[>:[ .

[Murmeli Walan]

So yeah, I'mma be there, too. Paid my 55 bucks and everything.

[José the Bronx Rican]

[>:[ .
I said this would happen, kid.

[Jillian Aversa]

just for the record I will definitely be there--i've prereg'd.
:D :D :D

[Dyne]

Bump, hijacked first post with lots of info.

I've been waiting for this ya know. Sorry Atmuh.

[atmuh]

i was waiting for dynes little poke at atmuh
<3

[Triad Orion]

Confirmed, guys. I'll be going too. Looking forward to hopefully seeing you all there!

[Sindra]

I fully endorse a "Name That Castlevania Tune" game during the panel.


*nods*

[The Pezman]

I may or may not be going, either way I have free room for one or two people that's within half an hour via light rail.
DO WANT!

Arrowned may be able to give me a ride as well to and from.

[José the Bronx Rican]

I'd also like to ask Xerol the same, and whether that invite includes Thursday night. I need to know by the end of the week, however (ideally on the 24th), because if either not at all or not Thursday night, then I could have a decent room lined up.

[Xerol Oplan]

Thursday night is entirely possible. Here's the issue: If I do go, I probably won't be able to pick anyone up from stations/airports/whatever on Friday. Thursday maybe. I would be able to give rides to/from the Light Rail near my house because that's how I'll be traveling as well.

Anyway, for more info, PM/AIM me.

[Kulaman]

I will be attending as well. So if I can be of assistance somehow, PM me and we can work something out.
(I live in AA County MD, so I'm fairly close to Baltimore.)

[Geoffrey Taucer]

You can take me off the maybe list; unfortunately, there's no way I can possibly make it this year. It's the same weekend as a gymnastics clinic that I will be attending with my team.

[Bahamut]

You can take me off the maybe list; unfortunately, there's no way I can possibly make it this year. It's the same weekend as a gymnastics clinic that I will be attending with my team.

Does this mean I'm enforcing the DKC 2 deadline then?

[atmuh]

You can take me off the maybe list; unfortunately, there's no way I can possibly make it this year. It's the same weekend as a gymnastics clinic that I will be attending with my team.

ya and i had to come off of the list too
taken care of!

[Dyne]

So my plans seem to be to traverse down Thursday, pick up pre-reg, with my friends, and then crash at the hotel. We'll be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn about three blocks from the BCC. It's on South President Street. It's pretty nice, a bit expensive, but it's definitely worth it to not have to travel from outside of Baltimore each day, especially with the price of gasoline being so high.

Anyways, I'm definitely planning on going to whatever OCR meet ups are happening, but I do also want to take in a lot more of the convention this year. So anyone that would like to hang at the convention with me is more than welcome to. Sure beats walking around by myself at any rate.

If anyone wants to get together on Thursday night, at least, anyone that's already going to be in Baltimore Thursday night, feel free to PM or AIM me. I should have net access at Baltimore from the hotel.

So that's it... Only two weeks from tomorrow! GET EXCITED PEOPLE!





P.S.: Atmuh, I'm sorry you're not coming. It'll be boring without ya.

[atmuh]

dont worry ill be at your house to give you the hug i owe you tonight

[Dyne]

dont worry ill be at your house to give you the hug i owe you tonight

...ew...

Next time come to MAGFest.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Does this mean I'm enforcing the DKC 2 deadline then?

I'll be getting home the evening of August 10th.

[Sindra]

Ok, as of right now, I'll be cosplaying *a* Belmont. I just dunno if I'll get my Richter costume done in time, and may have to reprise CoD Trevor.

[DragonAvenger]

I am a definate *hooray*

Really hoping I get my Lucca cosplay done this week for Connecticon. Having major trouble with the boots and helmet, and haven't even started thinking about the weapon. Oy.

I will definately be there all day Saturday, but I might go either Sunday or Friday night. I plan to drive from CT to my brothers house (just outside D.C) Friday morning, so, depending on how pooped I am from the drive, as well as what events are on Friday, I'll see when I'm going.

[Sindra]

Sonava bitch!


The Guilty Gear XX tournament is the same damn time as the OCR panel.


You fucks.

[atmuh]

go play guilty gear

[Dhsu]

No one will miss Atmuh.

[atmuh]

is that a surprise?

[Kizyr]

Wow, I really should get in the habit of posting more often here.

I'm going to be at Otakon. Now that I know when the panel will be (thanks for not another Friday morning panel...), I can definitely make it.

Hope to see y'all there.

Also (I offered this same advice last year), if you're going to be driving in each day like me, the best parking I've found is a garage about two blocks north of the BCC. If you're coming in from I-395, continue up S Howard for two blocks and turn right on W Baltimore. Garage is immediately on your left.

I'll be driving up from Arlington. It's close so there's likely not many folks needing to carpool from there, but I'm up for giving lifts if anyone on the way needs it. KF

[sgx]

I wish they did day passes. I definitely can't go more than one day, and I dont' wanna buy the whole thing for one day. Blarg. Moving suxxx.

[Jillian Aversa]

Maybe you can at least meet up for lunch or dinner one day. Speaking of which... Xerol: is there going to be a BBQ Sunday afternoon? ^-^

[Escariot]

I wish they did day passes. I definitely can't go more than one day, and I dont' wanna buy the whole thing for one day. Blarg. Moving suxxx.
What day are you able to make it?

[sgx]

I'm not sure yet - it depends on a lot of things like when my bro is available to help me move, when I schedule cable guys to come hook up the house, how much I actually get done, etc.

[Escariot]

I know they sell Sunday passes for $25, but everything else is $65

[Xerol Oplan]

Maybe you can at least meet up for lunch or dinner one day. Speaking of which... Xerol: is there going to be a BBQ Sunday afternoon? ^-^

I was waiting to finalize things with Jose and Pezman before announcing anything but I was actually planning on cooking out at least twice, either Thursday or Friday evening and then again Sunday afternoon. I know people need to leave town and all, and I'm not sure if there's anything going on at the con on Sunday that people want to go to, but I'd prefer to have it start as early as possible (maybe as early as 11) so the people who need to leave can still stop by for a little. That and a one-hour BBQ just isn't much.

[q-pa]

NEWS FLASH: Things finally in order; I will be attending! :-D

Are rooms set yet? I'm still looking for a place to crash Saturday night and preferably Friday too if I come down then. As usual, I have my sleeping bag and just need some floor space.


I'm considering doing a Serge cosplay (from Chrono Cross) but haven't started buying supplies yet. We shall see...

[Triad Orion]

For the record, when I show up to Otakon, I might be wearing a long yellow scarf and/or be wearing blue sunglasses. It's a bit of a running gag among my friends, and Otakon's a place where I can actually use it. XD

[Xerol Oplan]

Okay here it is because people are interested:

BBQ Details

There will be one Friday night and one Sunday afternoon.

Friday's will start around 8 or whenever people show up. This is mainly for people who have to leave before or early on Sunday, but anyone can come if they want.

Sunday's will flare up at 11am, and run all afternoon. This will probably be the bigger one.

For each I'm going to have to limit attendance to 15 people. My yard is large but not quite that large.

I'm half a mile from the Timonium Light Rail station, it's a decent walk and I can also ferry people to/from the station. I think the trains run until about Midnight on Friday so keep that in mind if you have to get back to a hotel/whatever, as my place is already full. Please try to coordinate in groups so that I don't have to make 600 trips back and forth.

Please bring $5 cash to help pay for the massive amount of food/drink I'll be purchasing for this. It will be the cheapest non-ramen meal of the whole weekend.

If interested in attending either or both, post here and I'll start a list.

THERE IS A FRIDAY BBQ TOO!
Friday BBQ:
Escariot
DrumUltimA

Sunday BBQ:
zircon
pixietricks
DragonAvenger
Kulaman
q-pa
DrumUltimA
Dyne

Also start drooling:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlI_bLN0KfE

[zircon]

Count Jill & I in for the Sunday BBQ.

[DrumUltimA]

Okay here it is because people are interested:

BBQ Details

There will be one Friday night and one Sunday afternoon.

Friday's will start around 8 or whenever people show up. This is mainly for people who have to leave before or early on Sunday, but anyone can come if they want.

Sunday's will flare up at 11am, and run all afternoon. This will probably be the bigger one.

For each I'm going to have to limit attendance to 15 people. My yard is large but not quite that large.

I'm half a mile from the Timonium Light Rail station, it's a decent walk and I can also ferry people to/from the station. I think the trains run until about Midnight on Friday so keep that in mind if you have to get back to a hotel/whatever, as my place is already full. Please try to coordinate in groups so that I don't have to make 600 trips back and forth.

If interested in attending either or both, post here and I'll start a list.

Friday BBQ:


Sunday BBQ:

sign me up TENATIVELY for both. I don't know what my life is like yet

[DragonAvenger]

My Lucca cosplay is FINISHED! WHOOO

Also, BBQ sounds great. I can do either, but Sunday sounds like it'll be more fun.

[Kulaman]

I'd like to come to the sunday BBQ.

Also, if possible, I'd like a place to crash nearer to Baltimore than home. If nothing is available, or someone else has greater need of it, I'll go ahead and drive every day.

[Dyne]

Xerol, I might come to your BBQ Sunday, maybe, but maybe not. It really depends on my friends, I'm traveling with three companions, but we're taking separate cars. Depends on what they want to do on the way home.

[q-pa]

Also, if possible, I'd like a place to crash nearer to Baltimore than home. If nothing is available, or someone else has greater need of it, I'll go ahead and drive every day.
Maybe we could start a new hotel room if no one else has space?
What are the known rooming arrangements anyway...?


Also, Sunday BBQ FTW. Had a blast at the last one in May.

[Ninja-san]

Awesome a night panel. I'll come in costume :)

[Escariot]

Mark me down for (EDIT: Friday). I haven't been to an authentic Xerol-B-Q yet, just an imitation Philly Xerol-B-Q

[DrumUltimA]

someone dress me up as serge from chrono cross

HOP TO IT

[Dyne]

is that a surprise?

...no. But what did you expect? Well...other than a reverse,pantsless hug.

[q-pa]

someone dress me up as serge from chrono cross

HOP TO IT
You should cosplay as Leena. :-P
I'd totally hang out with you more if you do--for the LOLs.

If you were really bold about it you could try to pull off Kid...


Edit: Even better: Serge from Radical Dreamers:
http://digamejh.melankolly.com/online_storage/end_rd.jpg
All you'd need is a teal robe and hood! We'd be like past and future versions of each other.

[Kulaman]

Maybe we could start a new hotel room if no one else has space

As I already said, unless there are existing arrangements with space available, I'm just going to drive. Reason being: a new hotel room, if you can even find one close enough to bother, will be ridiculously expensive.

[Murmeli Walan]

So yeah, I'm going to Otakon. I can't wait for the OCR panel. Add me to the first post, or I will cry due to lack of internet recognition.

[Kizyr]

As I already said, unless there are existing arrangements with space available, I'm just going to drive. Reason being: a new hotel room, if you can even find one close enough to bother, will be ridiculously expensive.

There should still be hotels/motels available along I-95 between BWI and Baltimore itself. Anything along that way isn't going to be more than a 20 minute drive (except during rush hour) to get to the BCC.

Of course, driving up there from where I live just takes an hour. I recommend doing that if you're less than 90 minutes away and don't plan on going to any really late-night events (midnight or later). Otherwise, like you said, a hotel room simply isn't worth it.

I gave a recommendation in my last post for a garage. Last I recall, they charge $10 a day. KF

[Xerol Oplan]

I've put up Facebook events for the BBQs.

Friday (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=32692390428)
Sunday (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=28828528271)

[atmuh]

fyi mister i got you covered in the first post OR AT LEAST IM TRYING

[Murmeli Walan]

fyi mister i got you covered in the first post OR AT LEAST IM TRYING

If I see you there, I will hump you within reason.

[atmuh]

you wont

[Kulaman]

Kizyr, what county/state are you coming from anyway? We might be able to carpool.

[Xerol Oplan]

I might have to up the BBQ charge to $6 or $7 if we don't get more signups. Also if anyone has any requests, let me know. Currently the planned Sunday menu is:

-Burgers & dogs
-Wings (just got the technique down tonight)
-Chicken Tenders/Breasts (depends on availability)
-Some variation on the tenderloin cheesesteak I posted above
-(?)
-Potato salad, cole slaw, etc.
-Chips
-Sodas, Tea, Water
-Beer (accepting requests here as well, bring $2 extra if drinking)

I wanted to do ribs as well but it's just too much work. If I can find a decent pork shoulder/roast I may slow cook that on the side.

There may be cake.

Friday's menu is going to be a limited subset of Sunday's, although I may prepare some foods on Friday and simply heat them up on Sunday.

[Dyne]

There may be cake.

THE CAKE IS A LIE! THE CAKE IS A LIE I TELL YOU!

[José the Bronx Rican]

Hard at work on the panel video; would've replied sooner.

Put me in the Sunday BBQ, and put everyone on alert over that damn hurricane in Texas.

[amvteknoboy]

I'll be around. It'll be good to see everyone again... its been 8 months since MAGFest >_>...

[Murmeli Walan]

you wont

Yeah, I won't. But saying I would makes for a slightly humorous post.

[The Pezman]

I'm probably in for both barbeques (given that I'm staying at Xerol's).

[Kizyr]

Kizyr, what county/state are you coming from anyway? We might be able to carpool.

Arlington, VA.

To be real specific, I'll be coming up from the Crystal City area, through Rosslyn and along the GW Parkway. I can pretty much pick anyone up along the way. KF

[Sole Signal]

Jill/zircon, I PMed the link for that Mario Kart video to you guys. It's a big download (230 mb or so), so leave enough time for it.

[Kulaman]

Arlington, VA.

That was all I needed to know, I'm in southern MD so nevermind... If anyone between Calvert County and Baltimore needs a ride, PM me soon (today) so we can work something out.

[DragonAvenger]

Xerol, can you give some driving directions to your place?

[Sindra]

See you losers at the con. Buy my art in the art show!

[Dyne]

See you losers at the con. Buy my art in the art show!

Gladly.

Btw...where's your stand again?

[Megaman1985]

damn i wish i could go but money is tight :cry: oh well theres always next year :)!!

[Kizyr]

Aw, I was added to the first post. I feel better now.

As an aside, if anyone is a fan of the Lunar series, check the errata sheet in case we managed to get our Lunar panel in. (It won't overlap the OCR panel if it's there.) We sort of missed the deadline for panels and got waitlisted. But on the chance that we're in, it should be pretty good--it's gone really well the last two years we had it.

Hope to see some of y'all there!

See you losers at the con. Buy my art in the art show!
Do you sign it as Sindra or anything else identifiable? KF

[Xerol Oplan]

Okay since everyone's asking:

1) If you're coming by Light Rail get off at the Timonium stop and call me. I can pick you up or you could walk, it's about 3/4 mile although it's not really pedestrian friendly.

2) If you're coming by car, make your way to I-83 and get off on Timonium Road East. It's exit 16 or 18 or 21 or something like that, the first one north of the Beltway (695). Go through three lights and then make the first right after the citgo station. My address is below.

3) Friday's starts around 8pm and runs until whenever it breaks up. Light Rail stops around midnight on Fridays so if you need that to get back, you should probably get to the station by 11. I'm not entirely sure on the train times since I haven't used them in years, so check the schedules.

4) Sunday's starts at 11am and will run all afternoon. I can't be ferrying people back and forth during the event but I should have a friend who can help with that, basically between 12-3 I'll probably send someone else to the station. Noob will be signing autographs at 1:15 and there will be a photo session afterwards.

5) Bring $5 for each event if not drinking, $7 if you are.

6) Come hungry. I'm doing the shopping this evening and will be buying a lot of food. Please don't bring food, I'll have plenty.

Phone: 410-561-8336x5 (home) - Call this if it's during the day Friday or Saturday. Please hang up and call my cell if there's no answer within 5 rings.
410-905-0165 (cell) - If no answer at home, or during either event. If I don't already have it (and if you have to ask, I probably don't) PM me your numbers so I know who's calling me.

Address:
35 Edgemoor Road
Timonium, MD 21093

there probably won't be cake at this point

[Jillian Aversa]

Will anybody be bringing a video camera to the panel? Usually Kroze or Jiggles McPuff tapes it, but I haven't heard from them.

(Andy and I will be arriving sometime tomorrow afternoon. See you guys soon!)

[Dyne]

I'm here at Otakon, well, presently in the hotel room at the Hilton. Let me tell you, this is quite awesome. We are no more than 3 blocks from the BCC. Other than the slight rain shower (read: half hour long pour), things went well.

The pre-registration was awesome, in and out in under an hour, and the line was wrapped around the building just about rounding a third corner. Not bad. I can't wait for tomorrow, there's a showing of the Live Action Death Note at 6:00pm in the HD Theater. So I'm looking forward to that. It's just going to be awesome, and then I can't wait for saturday for the OCR Panel.

See you guys there. Oh, I was also wondering if there'd be any meet up besides Xerol's BBQ. If not, no biggie. Just wanted to know.

[DragonAvenger]

Will anybody be bringing a video camera to the panel? Usually Kroze or Jiggles McPuff tapes it, but I haven't heard from them.

(Andy and I will be arriving sometime tomorrow afternoon. See you guys soon!)

I'm pretty sure Kroze mentioned to me that he was going to be taping when I met him at Connecticon (which OCR should attend and do a panel there sometime). It was a long weekend though, so don't quote me on that.

[q-pa]

I'm so psyched for tomorrow! :< I hope to arrive before Friday registration closes at 10.

I'm also sad to report that I'll probably be abandoning my cosplay aspirations--for now. I'll be bringing all the materials just in case, but by myself I just don't have the time and/or energy to pull it off right right now...
I will have a smaller-scale surprise for Saturday though...

[Dyne]

I'm so psyched for tomorrow! :< I hope to arrive before Friday registration closes at 10.

I'm also sad to report that I'll probably be abandoning my cosplay aspirations--for now. I'll be bringing all the materials just in case, but by myself I just don't have the time and/or energy to pull it off right right now...
I will have a smaller-scale surprise for Saturday though...

Registration CLOSE? Ha ha ha! Last I saw, the line was still around the building just before noon.

[Xerol Oplan]

BBQ: Ready.

[Kizyr]

Registration CLOSE? Ha ha ha! Last I saw, the line was still around the building just before noon.
Two hours and forty-five minutes.

I got in line about... 11:45 I think (normal reg). I finally got my badge at about 2:30.

I'd say more but I'm a bit exhausted right now. Looking forward to tomorrow! KF

[Dyne]

My official, post-panel statement is:

HUGE SUCCESS!!!!

:nicework:


Also, the post panel "Escalator Rick Roll" was win.

[Kulaman]

that rick roll was epic... 15 people singing I think...

But yeah, the panel was awesome. Remember, when in doubt of whether your ReMix will pass the Judges panel, "Needs more cowbell," will always prevail.

[DragonAvenger]

Great job guys. The presentation was nicely done, and I'm looking forward to the BBQ!!!

[Triad Orion]

I sang while I was walking the other way, just for the record. Couldn't resist.

And yes, the panel was a blast and went very well. Wish I could've hung around a bit more to talk to everyone. But you know how rabid those Phoenix Wright fans can get. :P

Great fun, a shame I couldn't make it to the BBQ today, but probably next year. Thanks for a great time!

EDIT: Also, are we gonna see the Otakon 2008 medley video on here? 'Cause that was pretty cool.

[Murmeli Walan]

My first Otakon was awesome, and the OCReMix panel was easily the highpoint of my entire weekend. The medley video was very well produced (Nice Work, Jose!) and the Dire Dire Docks remix game was clever (any chance that the "OtaMix" will be posted on the forums?) The two friends that I dragged along to the panel had actually never heard of OCR, but they became quick converts thanks to the Legend of the Mystical Ninja and Okami remixes in the video.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, I was the guy who had to sing "Hillbilly Rodeo" for the trivia contest. I degregated myself for the VotL cd/cd-rom set, which I already downloaded for free anyway. How's that for devotion? ;)

[Triad Orion]

I heard that, that was good! Also entertaining. XD

I was the dork carrying around the Master Sword lookalike without actually being, well, Link. Also wearing sunglasses and a black OCR shirt. XD

[q-pa]

Registration CLOSE? Ha ha ha! Last I saw, the line was still around the building just before noon.After killing myself to get there by 9:50 at night, I made it through both the registration and wristband lines in about 10 minutes. :razz:


Anyway, as someone whose only other convention was MAGFest, it was great fun and so many weird & unique experiences. Highlights include:

-Me crashing on DrumUltimA's loveseat--both nights...
-The panel--of course. The video intro and tutorial. Zircon's big... icons. :wink: And having Drum up there was the icing on the proverbial truthful cake.
-The Friday-night rave. Anime unts, dance circles of all types and the biggest game of duck-duck-goose I've ever seen.
-The Ghostbuster cosplayer Rick-Rolling a crowd in the dealers' room and still getting love for it
-The Phoenix Wright series cosplayers' mass photo-orgy after their mock-trial. Fan-on-fan love...
-Escariot and Dom's drum-and-keyboard dance medley this afternoon at Club Otaku.
-"OCR-Ball" at Xerol's BBQ (really guys, we need to make that a tradition) and just having time to shoot the breeze with all (or most) of you again.

In general, to quote the Shel Silverstein song, just Freakin' at the Freakers' Ball, you know what I'm saying? :< Thank you all for a great time!!

Edit:
EDIT: Also, are we gonna see the Otakon 2008 medley video on here? 'Cause that was pretty cool.
Seriously, either DJP (http://www.youtube.com/user/djpretzel) or Jose (http://www.youtube.com/user/JoseBronxRican) need to YouTube that.

[Palpable]

My first Otakon was awesome, and the OCReMix panel was easily the highpoint of my entire weekend. The medley video was very well produced (Nice Work, Jose!) and the Dire Dire Docks remix game was clever (any chance that the "OtaMix" will be posted on the forums?) The two friends that I dragged along to the panel had actually never heard of OCR, but they became quick converts thanks to the Legend of the Mystical Ninja and Okami remixes in the video.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, I was the guy who had to sing "Hillbilly Rodeo" for the trivia contest. I degregated myself for the VotL cd/cd-rom set, which I already downloaded for free anyway. How's that for devotion? ;)

Oh, that was you? Dude, you were awesome! I thought that was pretty much as close as one could get to imitating the song.

[DragonAvenger]

-"OCR-Ball" at Xerol's BBQ (really guys, we need to make that a tradition) and just having time to shoot the breeze with all (or most) of you again.

I still think we should have thrown Doug over the trees after the ball.

[Triad Orion]

Sounds like I missed a hell of a party! Damn! Oh well.

I agree that the BBQ should be tradition if only so I can go next year! ><

[The Pezman]

Zircon puts his pants on one leg at a time... and then makes gold remixes.

[DrumUltimA]

My first Otakon was awesome, and the OCReMix panel was easily the highpoint of my entire weekend. The medley video was very well produced (Nice Work, Jose!) and the Dire Dire Docks remix game was clever (any chance that the "OtaMix" will be posted on the forums?) The two friends that I dragged along to the panel had actually never heard of OCR, but they became quick converts thanks to the Legend of the Mystical Ninja and Okami remixes in the video.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, I was the guy who had to sing "Hillbilly Rodeo" for the trivia contest. I degregated myself for the VotL cd/cd-rom set, which I already downloaded for free anyway. How's that for devotion? ;)

that was YOU? I gave you that CD!!! :DDD

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!! I had SOO much fun all weekend, thanks for a great time! :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDd

[José the Bronx Rican]

Just got home. I'm dead-ass.
That was officially the worst display of bus service I've ever seen. One so-called meal (several bags of chips and Burger King fries shared with another passenger) and I'm home, ten hours after leaving the BBQ. Still deciding if I'm crazy enough to head to work in three hours.

I was hit in the face a lot this trip. Cosplay photos later: Tetsuo was bananas. I don't know why I didn't think to get a picture of Amy's wonderfully ReMix'ed OCR T-shirt (anyone else have that?). I'll get that panel vid up as soon as I can. Thanks to everyone for the good times: Xerol for the quarters; Jilli-Andy for the birthday props and the opportunity to fill in for Larry; Dave for the bar meet; everyone else for everything else.

[Sindra]

I was surprised to see you there rather than Larry, José.

Welcomed surprise, of course.

[Escariot]

I was surprised to see you there rather than Larry, José.

Welcomed surprise, of course.
So I read earlier that you were in the Artist's Alley, but I didn't see you (Granted, I don't know what you look like, and I didn't ask every AA dealer if they were "Sindra" on the OCR forums).

[SwordBreaker]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9qOu-YXWBM

Norg actually informed me about this. Man...that is some insane keyboard playing there!

[Dyne]

So I read earlier that you were in the Artist's Alley, but I didn't see you (Granted, I don't know what you look like, and I didn't ask every AA dealer if they were "Sindra" on the OCR forums).

I didn't see her either. Also, I don't know what she looks like, and I had to try to keep myself out of artists alley anyway, last year I spent the majority of my cash there. I still haven't framed any of my artwork from Otakon 07.

[Dyne]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9qOu-YXWBM

Norg actually informed me about this. Man...that is some insane keyboard playing there!

HOLY SHIT! Damn Dom, those are some amazingly awesome skillz there man.

Edit

Alright, I think from now on we should label any kind of BBQing that we do as a group an OCRBQ. It just sounds cool, and it makes sense, at least to me! :)

[Xerol Oplan]

I have 35 minutes of OCR-Ball video to edit. I should've left the camera on the pool, that was the best angle.

[Sindra]

So I read earlier that you were in the Artist's Alley, but I didn't see you (Granted, I don't know what you look like, and I didn't ask every AA dealer if they were "Sindra" on the OCR forums).

Heh, yeah sorry. I was participating in the Art Show rather than having an actual table this year. Tables get mad expensive at Otakon, and I'm not up to that caliber yet. Perhaps next year. Sorry for the confusion.

On a happy note, my Sonic Reflection poster piece went for higher than I thought, and someone bought my Wesker print for $30. I was pleased.

[DragonAvenger]

I have 35 minutes of OCR-Ball video to edit. I should've left the camera on the pool, that was the best angle.

I can promise you that it would have ended up in the pool. You made a wise choice in moving it.

Also, I have now perfected my OCRHug on DrumUltima. Expect it more often.

[zircon]

Haha, OCRHug...

Jill and I had a REALLY great time at Otakon and the BBQ. To be honest, though it can be fun to do huge meetup groups, I think not having them this year was less stressful. Anyone that was at last year's Otakon (CPK nightmare), MAG 6 (TGI Friday's) or the La Tasca dinner in.. '06 (I think) will agree with me that eating in huge groups kind of sucks. Plus, you often have to wait for people to show up and ultimately you end up spending 4 hours from start to finish just eating one meal. Doing things in smaller groups worked out well this time.

I'm also very glad that the panel went well. I think it was our best panel ever, personally, and the crowd seemed to be really into the whole way. Jill, José and I worked our butts off on preparing content for the entire week prior to Saturday so it was as relief to see that all paying off.

Feel free to leave comments about the panel here, too! We're always looking to improve.

[Xerol Oplan]

I can promise you that it would have ended up in the pool. You made a wise choice in moving it.

Also, I have now perfected my OCRHug on DrumUltima. Expect it more often.

The problem is I have about 6 minutes of this:
http://xerol.org/h/v/1325/shot1.jpg (http://xerol.org/h/img/1325)

And 20 of this:
http://xerol.org/h/v/1326/shot2.jpg (http://xerol.org/h/img/1326)

Also I got a bunch of pictures on that SLR but I can't get them off because it uses some funky USB connector that looks like an ultra-mini PS2 port.

[Kizyr]

That was a lot of fun. The panel was awesome of course, and I only wish there was more time. (Though, yeah, speakers could've been turned down a tad.)

And I'm definitely glad I came to the BBQ. Thanks Xerol a ton for having us over. Also, Pixietricks, thanks for convincing me to change my mind {^^} (I was about not to go and sort of last-minuted the decision). And of course, zircon, pixietricks, DragonAvenger, Q-Pa, Xerol, Dyne, Jose, Pezman, DrumUltima, it was great being able to meet up with y'all (...I'm forgetting someone I think.......).

I can promise you that it would have ended up in the pool. You made a wise choice in moving it.

Also, I have now perfected my OCRHug on DrumUltima. Expect it more often.

Yeah, leaving it poolside would've tempted fate. I think it would've ended up being 20 minutes of good footage on a shorted-out camera.

I'll post up some photos and more comments a little later. I ended up having to work on some stuff for 12 hours today (when I was anticipating, like, 4 hours) and so I'm more exhausted now than I was just after the convention.

I will add that OCRBall should be a staple of any meetup. KF

[Jillian Aversa]

That was so fun - I miss you guys already! Great to meet DragonAvenger and Kizyr for the first time, and I always love seeing old friends. May new friends become old friends, too!
Here is my photo album on Facebook! (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2071035&l=10369&id=5405592)

Any help tagging would be much appreciated. And just for a few random highlight photos directly in here:

The panel audience! phew...
http://soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/otakon08meet/07.jpg
Some folks gathered afterwards
http://soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/otakon08meet/08.jpg
Sunday BBQ!
http://soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/otakon08meet/10.jpg
ROFLness...
http://soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/otakon08meet/21.jpg

EDIT:
Btw, people who went to the BBQ... Don't forget to email José those special photos we took... XD (media@bronxrican.com)

[Xerol Oplan]

Here's mine, incomplete: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=29378&l=0508f&id=501568631

Rest will probably be up by the weekend.

[Kulaman]

zircon, pixietricks, DragonAvenger, Q-Pa, Xerol, Dyne, Jose, Pezman, DrumUltima, it was great being able to meet up with y'all (...I'm forgetting someone I think.......)

*cries*

oh well... yeah OCR-Ball is the greatest game since Calvinball

[Murmeli Walan]

that was YOU? I gave you that CD!!! :DDD

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!! I had SOO much fun all weekend, thanks for a great time! :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDd

Really? Nice! I'm glad I that you didn't think it was too weird that I didn't take the top copy of VotL because the case was nicked up haha.

[The Pezman]

http://soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/otakon08meet/08.jpg
http://soundtempest.net/jill/ocr/otakon08meet/10.jpg

Look at me and Dave in our respective photos.

[Liontamer]

Christ almighty, José, how the hell did you put that example video together? I just watched it now and, pimp for me aside, I loved it. When Dave said he wanted something cooler for this year's original vs. ReMix comparisons than our PowerPoint last year, that went above and beyond what I think anyone was expecting.

:nicework:

Same time next year?

[Sindra]

Less talking, more music.


I guess by that time in the convention I was just really hoping to sit down and listen to a bunch of good remixed pieces and get into a fit of nostolgia. I got really pissed off at the idiot girls running the Sonic panel who did nothing but talk the whole damn time, and wouldn't go into anything about the music or gameplay of the series. (but talked in excess about how gay they were for Rouge)

Guess I'm a "actions speak louder than words" person when it comes to these things. That's me though.

[SwordBreaker]

I need to see Jose's work with that montage. Can anyone link me up?

[Murmeli Walan]

I got really pissed off at the idiot girls running the Sonic panel who did nothing but talk the whole damn time, and wouldn't go into anything about the music or gameplay of the series. (but talked in excess about how gay they were for Rouge)

Guess I'm a "actions speak louder than words" person when it comes to these things. That's me though.

When they said it was their first panel, they weren't kidding. They didn't even have a damn powerpoint. Someone asked about the music, and their response boiled down to "Yeah, it's awesome. Let's talk about how hot Rouge is again!" They spent zero time to talk about the cartoons or the comic book, with annoyed me, too. Interestingly enough, I did win a prize in that panel's trivia contest. I was the guy who was dressed as Mario with a Hawaiian shirt and sunglasses that nobody else got.

But hey, did anyone go to the "Your Favorite Video Game Character Sucks" panel? I thought those two guys were really funny.

[zircon]

I need to see Jose's work with that montage. Can anyone link me up?

I believe Dave is uploading it to YouTube.

[Kizyr]

*cries*
oh well... yeah OCR-Ball is the greatest game since Calvinball

Sorry! Whenever I try to remember everyone in a group I always forget someone... It wasn't intentional!

Anyway, yeah, OCR-Ball is great. The game was basically (paraphrasing):

Xerol: If it hits the shed, it's out
Pezman: Playing with a Pepsi in one hand is worth 50 points
Kizyr: Hitting the camera is out
Pixietricks: If everyone on the team hits the ball, you win 20 games
Dyne: If it hits zircon, it's out
DrumUltima: Hitting Jill in the face wins 150 games
Pixietricks: :sad:

Also, running into zircon & pixietricks in the Dealers' Room:

Me: You mind if I get a picture of the three of us?
P/Z: Sure!
(...)
Z: I think Dale was behind us
P: Did he put bunny-ears on us? ...check the picture
Dale: No no, there's no need to--
http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/OCR-folks01s.jpg
Me: Dammit, Dale!!

Nah, I kid. I kid.

Here're a few other shots:

Opening of the panel:
http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/OCR-panel01s.jpg

Zircon begrudgingly adding more cowbell:
http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/OCR-panel02s.jpg

Still Alive:
http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/OCR-panel03s.jpg

Unfortunately I don't have more from the panel; those were my best [resized] shots. KF

[José the Bronx Rican]

I believe Dave is uploading it to YouTube.

I've been trying to do the same, working my way around upload limits but making sure there'll be a "high-quality" setting that does the video justice, not to mention stereo sound. Stay tuned.

[Sindra]

Someone asked about the music, and their response boiled down to "Yeah, it's awesome. Let's talk about how hot Rouge is again!"

I know...it was my friend standing next to me who asked about the music in a vain attempt to steer the topic conversation back to something actually about the games and not just the characters.

We left after that. Anything else of interest happen, or was that the gist of the rest of the panel?

[SwordBreaker]

I've been trying to do the same, working my way around upload limits but making sure there'll be a "high-quality" setting that does the video justice, not to mention stereo sound. Stay tuned.

Yummy! Can't wait.

[The Pezman]

I had seen the video last night, since Jose was my roommate. Believe it or not, the video was even better for me since I knew what was coming.

[diotrans]

Just got home. I'm dead-ass.
I don't know why I didn't think to get a picture of Amy's wonderfully ReMix'ed OCR T-shirt (anyone else have that?).


Thanks José ^_^ I don't think anyone ever got a picture of the shirt (not while I was paying attention anyway), though there are pictures with the shirt in it. But I was gonna ask Vinnie to take a picture of it to add to this thread.

I also a got a white shirt to remix, I'll get on that soon and post that too! .D

Awesome panel everyone! Woo!!!! :grin:

[José the Bronx Rican]

Looks like I've got it working... enjoy. For a "high quality" version in stereo, go to the video's page and add "&fmt=18" to the URL, unless and until the "watch in high quality" link shows up in the page.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLjmKOKsAIc

[Murmeli Walan]

We left after that. Anything else of interest happen, or was that the gist of the rest of the panel?

I don't remember if it was before or after that, but they also tried to defend Big The Cat's levels in SA. Then there was a lame trivia contest, and that was it. For my first panel of the con, and especially for a series that I'm a huge fan of, it was a big letdown.

What wasn't a letdown, though, was the medley video. Thanks for posting it, Jose!

[Sindra]

I don't remember if it was before or after that, but they also tried to defend Big The Cat's levels in SA. Then there was a lame trivia contest, and that was it. For my first panel of the con, and especially for a series that I'm a huge fan of, it was a big letdown.



I knew I should have gone up there and thrown their punk asses out of their chairs and done the rest of the panel myself. I had a bad feeling about things when the loudmouth girl dressed like a pink witch went from directing people to sitting down at the head table.

And come on...no footage of the games whatsoever? No music? The hell's wrong with you wenches?? Damn giggly fangirls needing to feel all self-important.

[The Pezman]

Sounds like I dodged a serious bullet there.

Seriously, Matt Herms (current illustrator for the comic) was downstairs selling his art. I chatted him up for fifteen minutes.

[Triad Orion]

Hey, thanks for posting that, Jose. Good times to be had by all with that video.

[zircon]

Looks like someone got some video of our "Still Alive" performance!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_Ra5FLD7-0

[T0k3n]

Did anyone happen to get a video of the remixing session. I was in the masquerade (which sucked that the masquerade was the same time as the panel) and rushed down two blocks and up the escalators to get to the panels. When i got there, a minute and some time passed and i caught the end of it. Then i got to hear the judges opinion on the remix (which needed more cowbell) lol. But the rest of the panel was great (good job on staying alive btw). And i was just hoping someone got footage of that, so i can learn more about remixing.

[Sindra]

Don't worry. They basically had everything pre-recorded and set up, so it was all drag-n-drop into place. There wasn't really much to learn about remixing other than what sounds better to you.

[zircon]

Haha, yeah, I wasn't really able to approach the topic in any appreciable depth, given 15 minutes. Plus, my laptop isn't very powerful and it's tough to do anything with a touchpad. However, the overall concept was still there - building an (abbreviated) arrangement, layering parts, making choices that come up in the course of "rea" ReMixing.

[SwordBreaker]

Looks like someone got some video of our "Still Alive" performance!



Very sweet performance there. May I ask who did perform specifically?

Also, nice job on that montage, Jose.

More videos!

[zircon]

Jill (pixietricks) - vocals
Amy (diotrans) - electric guitar, harmony vocals
Vinnie (palpable) - acoustic guitar
Me - keyboard (bass + EP), sequenced perc
Dave - forgetting to alt tab back from winamp to the powerpoint >:O

[SwordBreaker]

Jill (pixietricks) - vocals
Amy (diotrans) - electric guitar, harmony vocals
Vinnie (palpable) - acoustic guitar
Me - keyboard (bass + EP), sequenced perc
Dave - forgetting to alt tab back from winamp to the powerpoint >:O

Sweet team there. Except for Dave. He has ruined everything! :P

Jill sounds...very different. I thought about her at first, but then thought the vocals sounded way too different, you know. I'm guessing the reason why is that she adapted her voice well with the track...I mean, it's not like she's going to go Opera-crazy with a chill track as this. Plus, it's live. Everyone sounds different live. lol. All in all, nice job, everyone. I'm just quite surprised (in a positive way, of course) by how Jill handled the vocals. Sweet. :)

You know what the next step is now, right? Potential OCR sub, here we come!

[Palpable]

You know what the next step is now, right? Potential OCR sub, here we come!

Someone yelled out after the performance that the song was too close to the original, and they're pretty much right. :tomatoface: We didn't have the time to do anything really fancy with it. If this ever got subbed (can you believe we don't have a "Still Alive" remix on this site?), it'd have to get overhauled.

[SwordBreaker]

Someone yelled out after the performance that the song was too close to the original, and they're pretty much right. :tomatoface: We didn't have the time to do anything really fancy with it. If this ever got subbed (can you believe we don't have a "Still Alive" remix on this site?), it'd have to get overhauled.

Yeah...good point. Considering the time constraints, I understand why it sounds too close to the original. But, yeah, would be cool if you guys found the time to overhaul this. It'll be a bit tough since the original is so damn catchy...but it can be done.

[The Pezman]

(can you believe we don't have a "Still Alive" remix on this site?)
Listening to your performance gave me the inklings of an idea. Maybe I'll be able to work on it once I get settled with my Macbook Pro.

[Jillian Aversa]

Yeah, I was trying to adapt my voice to the track to sound more computer-y. Somehow, I don't think vibrato would have fit the mood. I'm glad you felt that it worked! We just covered the song, but it could be fun to put together an actual remix sometime.

Sindra: The "Making of a Remix" tutorial was a game designed to get the audience involved, not so much to actually teach them how to remix. Something like that would have required at least the entire hour and a half, and most people probably would not have found it appealing or beneficial. If you're looking for real help in that area, I would check out some of zircon's audio and video tutorials.

[DragonAvenger]

Sindra: The "Making of a Remix" tutorial was a game designed to get the audience involved, not so much to actually teach them how to remix. Something like that would have required at least the entire hour and a half, and most people probably would not have found it appealing or beneficial. If you're looking for real help in that area, I would check out some of zircon's audio and video tutorials.

I think what was done was fine. A lot of people don't understand the structure of songs, which is a big first step in learning how to mix. Seeing it broken down like that was a good start for the people who now nothing about it. No one should expect that they can come out of the panal knowing how to make anything, honestly, but seeing the structure gives them an idea of how things work on a basic level.

Perhaps coupling that with one example of how to create a small section (one of the A or B choices, or even like a 2 bar repeating pattern in a song) would make things a little more in depth, but not take up too much more time. Going further than that would get too complicated and probably would lose audience interest.

[Sindra]

Sindra: The "Making of a Remix" tutorial was a game designed to get the audience involved, not so much to actually teach them how to remix. Something like that would have required at least the entire hour and a half, and most people probably would not have found it appealing or beneficial. If you're looking for real help in that area, I would check out some of zircon's audio and video tutorials.

I wasn't saying it for my benefit...just because someone else asked about it, and I told them it wasn't really something that talked about remixing, so it's ok he missed out on it since it didn't have much to do with actual remixing.

[Triad Orion]

Yeah, personally I liked the game. It's like DragonAvenger said, it's a good way to show the song breakdown and the extremely basic assembly of parts into a finished remix. And really, that gave me a better idea of how a lot of remixes are constructed. It does give some basic understanding, and I actually found it pretty informative considering I really didn't have the slightest clue how everything was tied together.

[Kizyr]

If I had the time, I'd like to put together a "Dire Dire Docks (Otakon Fanservice Edition)". It'd be a slight rearrangement of the Dire Dire Docks theme with a faster tempo, maybe a calypso rhythm going there, and every part replaced with a damn cowbell.

Although, I still liked that segment--thought it was really fun and enjoyable. I was expecting at least one of the judges to say something like "It needs more EQ work". KF

[Palpable]

Here's some shots of Amy's remixed OCRemix shirt, that she wore for the panel:

http://flickerfall.com/images/ocr/remixedshirt1.jpg

http://flickerfall.com/images/ocr/remixedshirt2.jpg

[The Pezman]

If I had the time, I'd like to put together a "Dire Dire Docks (Otakon Fanservice Edition)". It'd be a slight rearrangement of the Dire Dire Docks theme with a faster tempo, maybe a calypso rhythm going there, and every part replaced with a damn cowbell.
I had this idea as well. OLR, here we come.

[José the Bronx Rican]

I was having too much fun with everybody to take any meet pics this time around. What I have will show up in a gallery soon as I update my website: just cosplay, pretty much. I do have these, though:

http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/OCRBBQ2.gif

The OCRBBQ cell-cam circle. Everyone took pics of each other on their phones.

http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/HPIM0040.JPG

I on THE guitar.

http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/HPIM0014.JPG

Learning from Krillin.

http://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/HPIM0002.JPG

A shot of N00b, way up at the celing; silly bird actually showered with me.

[Xerol Oplan]

Here (http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=17471) is the Ocean City thread for anyone interested.

[q-pa]

Ihttp://www.bronxrican.com/stuff/misc/OCRBBQ2.gif

The OCRBBQ cell-cam circle. Everyone took pics of each other on their phones.
:nicework:


Anyway, after sorting through way too many pictures (it was my first Otakon, can you blame me??), I'm finally getting them to Facebok.

Part 1: OCR (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2038484&l=c7e03&id=17301564)
Part 2: Everything Else (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2038486&l=6f1d9&id=17301564)


Tag amongst yourselves!