OC ReMix @ Otakon 2009! Lunchtime info!

[Bahamut]

OverClocked ReMix @ Otakon 2009
July 17th-19th, 2009
Baltimore, MD
http://www.otakon.com/ (http://www.otakon.com/)
OC ReMix panel time: Saturday, July 18, 6:15-8:15PM, Panel 4 (top floor)

Lunch info!
Saturday, July 18, 1 pm @ Tir Na Nog (reservation under Anna Ziskind)

Xerol's BBQ
Sunday, July 19, 12 pm - ? @ Xerol's place in Timonium, MD (PM Xerol Oplan for directions)

So with Otakon looming in the next two months, I was wondering who was going.

I'll use this first post to keep track of people going/events going on (in particular, the OCR panel).

People attending

Bahamut
Brushfire
Daniel Rydell
djpretzel
DragonAvenger
Dyne
Escariot
José the Bronx Rican
Kizyr
Liontamer
Murmeli Walan
Ninja-san
Palpable
Rubedo Alaberti
Sindra
Triad Orion
Vimk
Xerol

People interested in going

Arrowned
Salluz
SGX
Sindra

[Bahamut]

This will be my first year that I will be attending - I'm not really an anime person, but I'm more interested in spending time with fellow OCRers who'll be there (and it comes at a convenient time for me, given my traveling schedule). After seeing all sorts of people I've missed at previous Otakons, I figure it's about time I show my face at this one.

[DrumUltimA]

I'll try to go--unfortunately it's much earlier this summer, meaning I can't just up and go right before school starts :[

[Salluz]

It's a maybe for me. :-I

[Xerol Oplan]

I'm helping Dom staff "Jamspace" this year, so I'll probably just be in there all weekend :)

Also, more BBBQs.

[Palpable]

I'm not that crazy about anime either*, but I plan on attending Otakon to see all the wonderful OCR peoples. Also, OCR needs someone to sit on the panel and not say anything.

*Death Note was pretty cool though, first anime I've seen since college.

[Kizyr]

I'll definitely be going again this year!
May even have a panel this time around (got it in before deadline this time).

I'm helping Dom staff "Jamspace" this year, so I'll probably just be in there all weekend :)

Also, more BBBQs.
The BBQ last time was fun. I'm in if you have another one this year. KF

[Arrow]

Definitely a maybe again. Just like last year, I want to go, and living 30 minutes away makes for an easy daily drive, but I'm simply not sure I'll be able to pull it off this time.

If I can't make Otakon itself and there's another BBQ Sunday afternoon though, I should have no problem hitting that up.

[Meteo Xavier]

I'm half tempted to really get up the nerve to go, but then I remember I don't know how to fly or get around anywhere.

[Bahamut]

I'm half tempted to really get up the nerve to go, but then I remember I don't know how to fly or get around anywhere.

There's a first for everything!

[Meteo Xavier]

There's a first for everything!

I'd love to but I really do think it would be physically impossible to pull off. I got lost in my own fucking APARTMENT once. And its one of those stories you think "Oh, well, he has a pretty good excuse for it."

I really don't. :(

Maybe I could get a ride from someone and split the cost?

[Brushfire]

Since I will be there around that time,

BRUSHFIRE IS GOING TO OTAKON!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

[Bahamut]

I'd love to but I really do think it would be physically impossible to pull off. I got lost in my own fucking APARTMENT once. And its one of those stories you think "Oh, well, he has a pretty good excuse for it."

I really don't. :(

Maybe I could get a ride from someone and split the cost?

Probably would help to mention where do you live around.

[Meteo Xavier]

Probably would help to mention where do you live around.

I don't see how, but I live in Sevierville, TN. The only person I know of that lives near me that might go is BGC.

[Kizyr]

I don't see how, but I live in Sevierville, TN. The only person I know of that lives near me that might go is BGC.
Can you drive from there? From Sevierville, it's... maybe 9 hours? Possibly less if you don't make any stops.0

Plus a cheap alternative to hotels in downtown Baltimore is getting one along I-95 between the Beltway and Baltimore; from there, it's like a 15-20 minute drive in each day.

Also, if you know anyone even along the way, you could split costs. (Or, alternatively, if any of the folks in Nashville are going, they could pick you up along the way all the same?)

Just tossing out suggestions here. KF

[Meteo Xavier]

Can you drive from there? From Sevierville, it's... maybe 9 hours? Possibly less if you don't make any stops.0

Plus a cheap alternative to hotels in downtown Baltimore is getting one along I-95 between the Beltway and Baltimore; from there, it's like a 15-20 minute drive in each day.

Also, if you know anyone even along the way, you could split costs. (Or, alternatively, if any of the folks in Nashville are going, they could pick you up along the way all the same?)

Just tossing out suggestions here. KF


I tried driving out of the state once.

Ended up in the wrong state. :)

[Bahamut]

I tried driving out of the state once.

Ended up in the wrong state. :)

Bad sense of direction? Also, couldn't you try to print something out from Google Maps for directions?

[Meteo Xavier]

Bad sense of direction? Also, couldn't you try to print something out from Google Maps for directions?

Well, directions are filled with extremely vague signal markers that give me absolutely no indication on where I am. I have to see and remember how its done like 10 times before I get it.

Also, Google Maps once showed you how to drive to England from Wisconsin.

I mean, I'd love to try it, but there's just too good a chance I'll take a wrong turn in Alburqurque and end up Shit Creek without a boat.

[Escariot]

JamSpace'ing the entire weekend, and hopefully not getting stuck with another little lost girl that I inevitably pawn off on Kroze... ... ...>_>... ...

[The Pezman]

Bleh, it was a huge haul last year. Not sure if it's worth it..

[DrumUltimA]

dang, i have to be home in ct on sunday so leaving halfway through saturday wouldn't be worth it. Too bad, I had a lot of fun last year :(

[Daniel Rydell]

I'll be at Otakon, confirmed. Got a hotel reservation and everything.

[Sindra]

I'll more than likely be there, though doubtful I'll be at the panel.

I'll be in the art show again though.

[DragonAvenger]

Planning on attending, though haven't set stuff in stone yet.

Too bad DrumUltima can't go, we could have had a grand time driving together :P

[sgx]

Might go. As usual I'll decide closer to then.

[Murmeli Walan]

I'm going to be there at Otakon. It'll be my second year of attending, and I'm just as excited for this year's OCR panel as I was for last year's. I introduced two of my friends to OCR that year and made fans out of them. Here's hoping for more.

[Dyne]

I'm registered, and will be at the panel as I've been for the last two years. The OCR panel is one of two panels that I enjoy going to. The other being "Dub Actors after Dark". I can't talk about it. Nobody should EVER talk about it. You just have to experience it. Trust me.

[Kizyr]

Any word yet on when the panel will be? I'm still waiting to hear about acceptance/confirmation of a panel I'm co-hosting, so I'd imagine they're still a little ways away from fixing the schedule.

I seem to remember last year it was a bit of a last-minute thing. KF

[Ninja-san]

I'll be at Otakon as usual. Wasn't able to see the panel last time but i should this year

[Rubedo Alaberti]

I'm definitely going - a chance to meet Crispin Freeman *and* OC Remixers? Wouldn't miss it for the word.

[Ferret]

Missing Otakon two years running kinda sucks, but it can't be helped.

Punch a narutard for me!

[Dyne]

My plan for Otakon, as I probably stated before, is as thus: 1) attend the OCR Panel, 2) attend dub actors after dark panel (must be 18 to attend, wrist band required!) and 3) whatever else there is to do at the time.

[Jillian Aversa]

Wish we could make it... my first missed Otakon in four years! ;_; But we'll be back again next time.

[Ferret]

I think getting married and stuff is more important than hanging around with a bunch of anime-crazed geeks in costumes of varying levels of workmanship :< :nicework: :tomatoface:

[Xerol Oplan]

BBQ Basics:

-Sunday, July 19, starting 3PM.
-PM me for directions.
-$5 cover, should be enough to pay for everything. Please send in advance if possible, paypal xerol@xerol.org, otherwise I might have to run out to the store at 3:01pm on that day.

More info coming...

[Upthorn]

I think getting married and stuff is more important than hanging around with a bunch of anime-crazed geeks in costumes of varying levels of workmanship :< :nicework: :tomatoface:

Heresy. They should clearly move their wedding date so as not to interfere.
Or even better, get married at the con! :tomatoface:

Edit:
o btw I'll b there agn this year, fwiw

[Kizyr]

Wish we could make it... my first missed Otakon in four years! ;_; But we'll be back again next time.
Aw! Well, y'all will be missed. But yeah, what Ferret says: you got other more important priorities.


BBQ Basics:
-Sunday, July 19, starting 3PM.
More info coming...
I'll plan on being there; it was a lot of fun last year. KF

[Xerol Oplan]

Who wants meat?

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Grill surface area is about 2.5x that of the 20" round grill I used last year, and it can get much hotter, meaning food moves on and off much faster.

[Bahamut]

I'll probably be up for going Xerol, and I'll probably bring a friend along. Also, any interest making it an FF4 project listening party of sorts then too?

[Triad Orion]

I'll be going this year as well, but I don't think I'll be able to make the BBQ.

Looking forward to seeing people there.

[Xerol Oplan]

I'll probably be up for going Xerol, and I'll probably bring a friend along. Also, any interest making it an FF4 project listening party of sorts then too?

Yeah, actually last year we listened to whatever project had just come out.

Additional notes:
-The pool will be open, bring swimwear if interested, I've got extra towels.
-Since we're getting new windows put in early August the patio's going to be a big mess, so everything's going to take place out in the yard. This means we might have to run inside if it rains. It also means not much shade will be available, so bring/wear sunscreen.

[José the Bronx Rican]

It's getting late, and I better mention.

1.) I am a definite, so add if you like.

2.) What's everyone's room situation, quickly? I can't tell yet if it's necessary for me to plunk for my own room and have three folks join me.

[Bahamut]

I'm personally just going to be staying with a good friend of mine who has a house in Baltimore - he's also going to be attending Otakon, so he'll probably hang out with us.

[Brushfire]

Did they annouce the time that the panel is happening yet?

Lemme know if they did.

[Bahamut]

Yep, check the first post Brush.

Also, anyone want to have dinner Thursday night after getting the badges and/or look around Friday & Saturday? I don't know much at the con itself except that it's for anime primarily.

[Brushfire]

I will be in Baltimore on the Tuesday of next week, so I would be down for dinner for Thursday.

[Kizyr]

If anyone else wants to know, they've posted the entire schedule up now so you can plan ahead:
http://www.otakon.com/events_schedule.asp

I'm mostly happy my panel (Lunar panel at 4:30) doesn't overlap with OCR (at 6:15). The OCR one does overlap with the Tales series and Iron Editor... though the choice of which of those to attend is obvious for me. KF

[Murmeli Walan]

The other being "Dub Actors after Dark". I can't talk about it. Nobody should EVER talk about it. You just have to experience it. Trust me.

Go Team Mile High Club?

[José the Bronx Rican]

Last try, and then my time's up.

a.) Anyone with a room close to the con who can accomodate me starting Thursday? or
b.) Barring that, when I book a room, anyone/-two/-three wanna come with and split the cost?

[Brushfire]

Last try, and then my time's up.

a.) Anyone with a room close to the con who can accomodate me starting Thursday? or
b.) Barring that, when I book a room, anyone/-two/-three wanna come with and split the cost?

If I am in my house by Thursday, I can accomidate you, barring that, I will bease in the base hotel still. Provided you don't mind rooming with two more squatters, you are welcome to hang with me d00d.

I will charge you exactly one signature for my Chun-Li box. I already got DJp and Liontamer to sign, along with Capcom d00d Rey Jimenez, so you would be totally welcome what with you Bronx Ricaness.

[José the Bronx Rican]

A sig is no problem.
I'll come after I pick up my badge Thursday. PM details.
Still have no phone at the moment; I'll keep in touch best I can.
I appreciate the help.

[Brushfire]

A sig is no problem.
I'll come after I pick up my badge Thursday. PM details.
Still have no phone at the moment; I'll keep in touch best I can.
I appreciate the help.

Are you gonna goto the dinner with Wes. I will be going too, so we can head to my abode afterward.

[José the Bronx Rican]

Are you gonna go to the dinner with Wes. I will be going too, so we can head to my abode afterward.

Perfect. We'll all try to meet up then. Best time?

[Bahamut]

I'm not sure - when & where are the badges being given out on Thursday? We can meet around where the line is, but I think we should get the badges before getting dinner.

[Brushfire]

Baha said he would be wearing his OCR shirt, so look by the group of OCR shirt Wearers. We should be around there.

[José the Bronx Rican]

Last year was very quick, maybe no more than a half-hour as I recall. The site says pick-up starts at 5PM; I should be there on the dot.

[Sindra]

So it looks like I'll be flying into the con Saturday rather than Friday due to work. But I'll be around for the OCR panel, though whether or not I attend will depend on the content of the panel. =P (I nominate another "test your VG music knowledge" contest)

I'll be the girl cross-playing as Richter Belmont walking around the con.

[DragonAvenger]

So it looks like I'll be flying into the con Saturday rather than Friday due to work. But I'll be around for the OCR panel, though whether or not I attend will depend on the content of the panel. =P (I nominate another "test your VG music knowledge" contest)

I'll be the girl cross-playing as Richter Belmont walking around the con.

Speaking of cosplay: I was lazy/busy this year, and won't have my new costume done for Otakon (hopefully it'll be ready for Connecticon). What should I go as this year for Saturday: Lucca from Chrono Trigger (which I wore last year), Zidane from FFIX, or Squall from FFVIII?

[Bahamut]

There is always a trivia portion during OCR panels, and I'll be whipping up a preview track soon for the DKC 2 project to be played during the panel alongside the other music that will probably be played.

I think some prizes during the panel will include a Wii, FF4 project physical copies, shirts, and hoodies.

Also, I will probably be there around 5 on Thursday as well, if not earlier. I'll be the asian wearing a white OCR shirt - i.e., shouldn't miss me.

[Xerol Oplan]

Important BBQ Info

1. I've decided to run it from 12 noon to Really Late on Sunday, this gives everyone a chance to swing by.
2. Cover is 5 dollars. I don't mean to be a jerk about asking for money but this does cost quite a bit with the spread I have planned, make sure you have the cash on hand or in Paypal. If you want to bring some food/drink instead, PM me and we can work something out.
3. Invite other people! Don't feel like you can't go because you have a friend with you that doesn't know me, or something like that. I'm going to have a tremendous amount of food/beverage so we need lots of people to eat it all!
4. We should have an FF4 listening party at some point.

And once again if anyone wants to pay in advance send $5 Paypal to xerol@xerol.org, just make sure to put your username in there somewhere so I know who you are.

[Bahamut]

I'd also like to add that after the OCR panel, Level 99 is offering his place for a place to have a live FF4 listening party - would people be up for this?

Edit: I printed out 10 copies of directions to Stevo's place from the Baltimore Convention Center. I can print out more if necessary, but it would have to be done today as I'm disconnecting the Mac Pro & disassembling the desk in preparation for moving. I'm pretty sure my friend I'll be at the panel with can take 1 or 2 people to the listening party.

[Tmansdc]

I won't be able to go to Otakon till at least 2011. This year I'm not going to anything and next year I'm already packed with e3 (maybe), ax (boo, hiss i know!), and comic-con san diego.


Sounds cool though.

[Bahamut]

So...knowing very little about anime, would someone want to join a friend & me in hanging out for much of Friday & Saturday and introduce me to various things?

[Brushfire]

I am telling you Wes, You should totally hang out with me and my crew.

We will be there all weekend.

[amvteknoboy]

First time since 2000 that I will not be able to attend. To all who are going, have fun! Hope to see you at MAGFest

[Bahamut]

I am telling you Wes, You should totally hang out with me and my crew.

We will be there all weekend.

Was that you who just called me & left me a voicemail?

[Brushfire]

Was that you who just called me & left me a voicemail?

Yes.

I will send you to the good side animu. Gimme a call if you need anything.

By the way Jose, You will need an air matress in my hoose.

That is Right.

I HAVE A HOUSE NOW!

RAR!~~!

[Sindra]

I'd come out and hang with you, Baha....but I'll have other people in tow.

[Brushfire]

d00d! You have any idea where we are gonna go for dinner?

Or are we gonna decide that tomorrow?

[Bahamut]

Hey guys, posting from the airport, killing time before my flight.

As for dinner, no clue, we'll find out when we're there.

[Upthorn]

Looking at the convention schedule, Saturday looks like a gigantic wasteland up until the OC Remix panel, so I think we should all meet somewhere for lunch and kill time together until the panel.
Any opposed?

[Ninja-san]

I just realized that the panel is the same time Cake is preforming across town.
Im so sad right now... really want to come to the panel but i really want to see Cake.
):

[sgx]

Looking at the convention schedule, Saturday looks like a gigantic wasteland up until the OC Remix panel, so I think we should all meet somewhere for lunch and kill time together until the panel.
Any opposed?


I don't think I'm gonna go to Otakon this year, but I'd be up for meeting some of you folks at lunch sometime/somewhere, Friday or Saturday. If you guys plan something, I can probably show up for that.

[Kizyr]

Looking at the convention schedule, Saturday looks like a gigantic wasteland up until the OC Remix panel, so I think we should all meet somewhere for lunch and kill time together until the panel.
Any opposed?
Saturday afternoon is my panel! {..}
And the Kanon Wakeshima concert.
The Zombie Apocalypse panel is always fun, too.

As for lunch, bear in mind that the Inner Harbor gets incredibly crowded around lunch during the con (not to mention that CPK closed like 2 years ago). So, larger groups are liable to get separated, and it can take like an hour to finally get some food. You might want to do, like, 2pm-ish? KF

[djpretzel]

My two fav. places are Tir Na Nog and Houlihan's; tend to be a little less crowded, as well.

Any thoughts on either, for lunch?

Rare Candy will be playing at 3pm in Jamspace on Sat., that seems like something a lot of folks (incl. myself) would wanna catch, as well.

So maybe lunch at 1:00pm at either joint, then shlep over to JamSpace afterwards to show some VGM support?

[Dyne]

Sounds like fun. I haven't had food at either place, and I do want to see Rare Candy's performance. Besides, I don't really have anything too terribly interesting until the OCR panel. Oh yeah, I'm staying in the Hampton on Redwood Street, so I'm not far.

[DragonAvenger]

Currently I'm in Manassas, VA, at my brother's place. I'm looking forward to, and not looking forward to, going tomorrow, as I did not preregister. Hooray for 3 hour waits!

Tomorrow I'll be going as Lucca from Chrono Trigger (yes, I am lazy and reusing from last year). Saturday expect to see me as Zidane from FFIX!

Can't wait to see you guys!

[Bahamut]

Currently I'm in Manassas, VA, at my brother's place. I'm looking forward to, and not looking forward to, going tomorrow, as I did not preregister. Hooray for 3 hour waits!

Tomorrow I'll be going as Lucca from Chrono Trigger (yes, I am lazy and reusing from last year). Saturday expect to see me as Zidane from FFIX!

Can't wait to see you guys!

I didn't get my badge either today because the prereg line was ridiculous (wrapped around the building twice) - gonna be waiting in line with a friend at some point tomorrow too.

Edit: Dave, I'm up for it - I'll give you a call sometime Saturday morning then? If anyone wants my number, PM me and I can leave you a PM tomorrow night with my #.

[Xerol Oplan]

I'll be holed up in Jamspace all day so make sure to swing by and participate a bit.

Little bit of bad news about the BBQ: We're getting replacement windows in August and as a result the patio's a mess. There's plenty of space out in the yard and whatnot, it'll just be a little more crowded than previous years. And if it rains we'll have to run inside the house.

[Upthorn]

My two fav. places are Tir Na Nog and Houlihan's; tend to be a little less crowded, as well.

Any thoughts on either, for lunch?
What's Houlihan's? I've been passing by Tir Na Nog for years and keep meaning to try it out.

Rare Candy will be playing at 3pm in Jamspace on Sat., that seems like something a lot of folks (incl. myself) would wanna catch, as well.

So maybe lunch at 1:00pm at either joint, then shlep over to JamSpace afterwards to show some VGM support?
Sounds like a plan to me.

[Bahamut]

Also - for a group the size of OCR's, we should probably reserve ahead of time at whatever place we want to eat at. Houlihan's is a chain, so I'm more inclined to go with Tir Na Nog.

[Dyne]

I didn't get my badge either today because the prereg line was ridiculous (wrapped around the building twice) - gonna be waiting in line with a friend at some point tomorrow too.

Edit: Dave, I'm up for it - I'll give you a call sometime Saturday morning then? If anyone wants my number, PM me and I can leave you a PM tomorrow night with my #.
I saw that line. We got there a little after five, and ended up waiting in line for almost two hours, but we got our badges last night. Wish you luck getting in today Wes!

[Bahamut]

I saw that line. We got there a little after five, and ended up waiting in line for almost two hours, but we got our badges last night. Wish you luck getting in today Wes!

We? Who were you with?

Also, we plan on getting to the con late today, so no biggie.

[Dyne]

We? Who were you with?

Also, we plan on getting to the con late today, so no biggie.
I'm here with my three friends. Hope to see you at Club Otaku!

[Palpable]

Yeah, we (diotrans and I) could do Tir Na Nog tomorrow at 1. Hopefully it's not too crowded.

[Dyne]

I'm sitting here and I'm bored to death. Only thing I'm doing is dub actors after dark. But it's not until 11 tonight.

[Bahamut]

Just a reminder, someone should make a reservation at Tir Na Nog

Edit: Reservation done, check the first post for info!

[Moguta]

Hmm... I think I'm actually gonna try out Otakon this year. I'll be there for Saturday, but I'm certainly not doing the hotel thing.

[Dyne]

I'm glad that a reservation was made. This will make it infinitely easier to get together, and we'll all actually get to eat, well... together!! So yay!

[Dyne]

We're all at the restaurant now. If anyone is still coming just show up!

[sgx]

Was good meeting you all for lunch! Tootles!

[Dyne]

SGX, it was great to finally meet you. I hope you'll be around some conventions in the future, it would be awesome to see you at an OCR panel! Come to MAGFest!!!

[Xerol Oplan]

The BBQ is officially starting at noon but since I just got paid today and still have to go buy food/stuff it'll probably actually start around 1. I'm not sure when most people are planning to show up. Things will probably be going late (at least until 11 pm) so there's no pressure outside of travel plans to get there or leave at any specific time.

[Daniel Rydell]

The panel was absolutely amazing, and Mister Liontamer sir, thanks for selling me the t-shirt(s) and handing away the last free CD! I don't know who you were working with, but getting a business card was AMAZING! You guys all rock!

-dwr

[Dyne]

The BBQ is officially starting at noon but since I just got paid today and still have to go buy food/stuff it'll probably actually start around 1. I'm not sure when most people are planning to show up. Things will probably be going late (at least until 11 pm) so there's no pressure outside of travel plans to get there or leave at any specific time.
I know I said I was going to come to the BBQ, but I just came to the realization that by the time I'm done at Otakon today, I'll have to be heading home anyway. So I'm going to skip the BBQ this year. My apologies Xerol. Also, I don't have directions to your place anyway, and I won't have any way of getting them because we're going to be checked out by 8:15-8:30, so by the time you see this post, we'll most likely be at the convention for the last time.

Oh by the way, there's a convention happening in King of Prussia, Pa this fall called Zenkaikon. -- http://www.zenkaikon.com/index.php -- I'm hopeful about going to that con, should be fun. If anyone's interested in an OCR meet up there, I definitely think it'd be fun. And then of course... MAGFEEEEEEEEEEEEST!!!!!

See you guys soon!

[Bahamut]

So it was a great time doing the panel during Otakon - I felt a bit daunted since it was my first time speaking to an audience of ~500, but I should probably feel more comfortable in the future.

One thing though is that Brushfire doing the commentating was awesome - I'd definitely want to hear him do stuff in the future!

[José the Bronx Rican]

If anyone at the BBQ's reading, sorry I couldn't make it. Same problem I had the whole weekend: no phone and no contacts. At least I learned Cali Tort has their own free hotspot. And now to kill a couple of hours until my bus shows up. I still had more than enough fun. More to say in the morning.

[Palpable]

If anyone at the BBQ's reading, sorry I couldn't make it. Same problem I had the whole weekend: no phone and no contacts. At least I learned Cali Tort has their own free hotspot. And now to kill a couple of hours until my bus shows up. I still had more than enough fun. More to say in the morning.

And I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say bye to you, Wes, and others. For some reason, it slipped my mind that you all would be going to the listening party and that I wouldn't be going to the BBQ and wouldn't be seeing you again. Well, safe trip back.

[Ninja-san]

Panel was awesome :)

[Dyne]

As always, I looked forward to an epic panel, and you guys, once more, delivered. I think Wes did very well for his first time in front of a large audience. Larry was definitely hilarious as always. I'd like to thank Kroze, Xerol and Dom for the opportunity to help film the panel, as well as the camera (Dom, thanks!), and Xerol for making it possible (by going to get said camera from Club Otaku/JamSpace). I definitely have to try to get an HD Camera of some type in the future for this purpose.

Otakon was a lot of fun. Though honestly, I still see improvements that could be made, especially when it comes to the basically non-existant tokens they mention every year, but don't seem to make use of for voice actor autographs. Still, a very fun 'con, and the better security this year was a welcome addition as well.

Last, but most definitely not least, Echoes of Betrayal Light of Redemption... I haven't listened to it all yet since I didn't have time Saturday night, and then I came home today and just got started listening to it. I've really only previewed a few tracks, but I put them all on my iPhone for work tomorrow. Should be a lot of fun listening to it at work.

What a great close to my vacation.

[Bahamut]

And I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say bye to you, Wes, and others. For some reason, it slipped my mind that you all would be going to the listening party and that I wouldn't be going to the BBQ and wouldn't be seeing you again. Well, safe trip back.

It's all good, it was implicit ;-) . Good to see you two made it back just fine though!


So this is what I felt was the highlight of the listening party although I missed it - after Upthorn, ThatBlack1, and I left, an ex-roommate of Stevo's decides to trip and fall on Larry while he was on the air mattress and stayed there for a while - while naked.

Great time at Xerol's place earlier today - thanks for hosting us all!

[Dyne]

It's all good, it was implicit ;-) . Good to see you two made it back just fine though!


So this is what I felt was the highlight of the listening party although I missed it - after Upthorn, ThatBlack1, and I left, an ex-roommate of Stevo's decides to trip and fall on Larry while he was on the air mattress and stayed there for a while - while naked.

Great time at Xerol's place earlier today - thanks for hosting us all!
Poor Larry. Every body wants him these days. Guy can't get a break.

[Xerol Oplan]

BBQ went great. There's now talk of having another one in August or September (maybe the weekend of 64 bit?) for all the locals/regionals.

BTW can someone get on #etg and get me unbanned?

[Level 99]

BBQ went great. There's now talk of having another one in August or September (maybe the weekend of 64 bit?) for all the locals/regionals.

Still plenty left over from today, I'd definitely be down for that. The cooking was masterful, and that pork surprise was awesome.

YES

[Xerol Oplan]

Still plenty left over from today, I'd definitely be down for that. The cooking was masterful, and that pork surprise was awesome.

YES

I'm freezing most of the hot dogs/burgers for later use, the salads and stuff aren't going to last though. I'm having another smaller one tomorrow night for some of the MAGFest people still in town, anyone who's still around can come too.

And I had to toss what was left of the pork surprise (now officially called Baltimore-Style Cheesesteak) because the flies really got into it. (Note to self: bring extra foil next time.)

[Triad Orion]

Wow, that was a blast. I would've posted sooner if my internet hadn't been wonky all day yesterday. The panel was a lot of fun and it was good to meet and shake hands with a lot of the people up at the panel. It was also nice not to get blown up by Wes. >>

Wish I could've stayed around longer after the panel to talk, but the people I went to the con with called me shortly afterward and needed me with them. So, sorry I couldn't stay longer and talk.

And yeah, I agree that Wes did quite well for talking in front of a big audience for his first time. Larry was really funny, though all the booing he got was funny too. When he threatened to go in front of the giant speaker again, I was the one who shouted "He'll do it! He'll really do it!"

Big thanks to everyone who set up the panel and participated in it. That was worth going to the convention for itself, I think.

[Kizyr]

BBQ was a lot of fun. Listening party was a lot of fun. Panel was a lot of fun. Basically, there were many times during that weekend where I sort of just didn't want it to end. (Oh, our Lunar Panel was a success, too!)

I'll be able to post up pics from the BBQ tomorrow evening. Sorry for the delay. KF

[Arrow]

Since Kizyr got most of the BBQ pics, I only picked up two. But feel free to check out Xerol's epic HANMADE GRILL.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u136/Arrowned/th_100_0525a.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/albums/u136/Arrowned/?action=view&current=100_0525a.jpg)http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u136/Arrowned/th_100_0526b.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/albums/u136/Arrowned/?action=view&current=100_0526b.jpg)

[Level 99]

Since Kizyr got most of the BBQ pics, I only picked up two. But feel free to check out Xerol's epic HANMADE GRILL.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u136/Arrowned/th_100_0525a.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/albums/u136/Arrowned/?action=view&current=100_0525a.jpg)http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u136/Arrowned/th_100_0526b.jpg (http://s167.photobucket.com/albums/u136/Arrowned/?action=view&current=100_0526b.jpg)

A) That grill is all sorts of epic. It's about half the 2/3 the size of "Shorty's" grill, if anyone from the Baltimore area knows who I'm talking about. Best BBQ we have to offer!
B) Way to get a new forum name. I wonder how you pulled that one off :nicework:

[Zeiram_]

I was going to get directions for the BBQ and meet up with folks there, but then some stuff went down that I had to take care of for work. Glad you folks had fun.

[Kizyr]

Ok, I got pics, so it happened! The OCR Panel ones didn't come out so good, so I'll just put up a few of the BBQ:

"Level99: You know the site Cake*?
Liontamer: ..."
And thus you have:
OCR-BBQ-CakeWhat1.jpg (http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon09/OCR-BBQ-CakeWhat1.jpg)
OCR-BBQ-CakeWhat2.jpg (http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon09/OCR-BBQ-CakeWhat2.jpg)

A few of the group shots:
OCR-BBQ-Group1.jpg (http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon09/OCR-BBQ-Group1.jpg)
OCR-BBQ-Group2.jpg (http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon09/OCR-BBQ-Group2.jpg)
OCR-BBQ-Group3-SeriousShot.jpg (http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon09/OCR-BBQ-Group3-SeriousShot.jpg)

Fun shot:
http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon09/OCR-BBQ-Group4-FunShot(t).jpg (http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon09/OCR-BBQ-Group4-FunShot.jpg)

And finally, this one really needs a caption:
http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon09/OCR-BBQ-Group5-Victoly(t).jpg (http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon09/OCR-BBQ-Group5-Victoly.jpg)

[Dyne]

I've got it, "The Deia is mightier than the ReMixers..."

[Level 99]

I've got it, "The Deia is mightier than the ReMixers..."


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*cough*

[DragonAvenger]

I was going to say something about 'There are no girls on the internet'...but that just didn't make sense.

Also, I was not protecting my....in that picture.

[Bahamut]

Suuuuuuure you weren't.

[OA]

Also, I was not protecting my....in that picture.


i believe the medical term is "girly bits".

seems like you are more than capable enough of defending yourself, as evidenced by the carnage.

I love how LT looks all business in all the shots.

[Arrow]

wait, what

Why the hell am I smiling in the serious shot?

Fail.

[Triad Orion]

Gotta say, that weapon was awesomely made. I saw that at the panel and was impressed with both that and your costume, Deia. Also, that shot where she killed everyone is funny. Wish I could've been there.

...At least to laugh at Wes who got finished by a Critical Hit himself. >>

[Moguta]

wait, what
Why the hell am I smiling in the serious shot?
Fail.
Srsly.
And, ZOMG! It's "Arrow"! Where'd all those other letters go?!? ;P

I gotta say, I had an awesome time at my first Otakon experience. Made me wish I'd stuck around for more than a day at the con. I knew it was going to be something different, but I was amazed at how satisfying it was just to glance around in entertained awe at all the different cosplays and art people had come up with.

As always, it was good to hang out with the community. Thanks, too, to the BBQers for accommodating my vegetarian-ness. You all are an awesome group to BS the day away with.

Y'know, except for that "Larry" dude.

[Level 99]

Srsly.
And, ZOMG! It's "Arrow"! Where'd all those other letters go?!? ;P

I gotta say, I had an awesome time at my first Otakon experience. Made me wish I'd stuck around for more than a day at the con. I knew it was going to be something different, but I was amazed at how satisfying it was just to glance around in entertained awe at all the different cosplays and art people had come up with.

As always, it was good to hang out with the community. Thanks, too, to the BBQers for accommodating my vegetarian-ness. You all are an awesome group to BS the day away with.

Y'know, except for that "Larry" dude.

If we could, all we ever would do is BS the day away.

[Tmansdc]

I really really would like to go to otakon just for one of these. But won't be able to till at least 2011. Cause next year I'm already committed to Anime Expo (boo, hiss I know!) and Comic-Con. :(