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Liontamer

06-22-2010, 06:03 PM

Otakon 2010
July 30-August 1, 2010
Baltimore, MD
http://www.otakon.com

Get ready to suit up for this year's OCR panel!

OC ReMix: Video Game Music Community
Saturday, July 31, 2010
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Panel 3 (BCC Ballroom I & II)

And making their Otakon panel debut with their own panel event:

OverClocked After Dark!
OverClocked After Dark [18+]
Saturday, July 31, 2010
12:30 AM - 1:30 AM
Panel 5 (Hilton Key Ballroom 7-9-10)
OCAD is the unofficial podcast of OverClocked ReMix. If you're familiar with OverClocked ReMix, you'll know already that it is a community of people dedicated to rearranging video game music. What many people never get to know though, is the person behind every posted mix or music-oriented interview. We like to focus less on the professional side and more on the casual side of the guest, although we do go over their musical background and accomplishments, to an extent. We do this podcast to have fun and explore the down-to-earth people that might not be represented in their work.

Stay tuned for more details! There are going to be other great VGM guests at Otakon this year that are on the DL for the moment, but make sure to lock in NOW so you can be there!

DjCUTMAN

06-22-2010, 07:38 PM

Can't wait! Otakon is gonna be OFF THE CHAIN-CHOMP!

>B]
djcutman.com (http://djcutman.com)

Brushfire

06-23-2010, 01:05 AM

Otakon 2010
July 30-August 1, 2010
Baltimore, MD
Register ("] - [URL=")

Get ready to suit up for this year's OCR panel! And making their Otakon panel debut with their own panel event:

[B]OverClocked After Dark!

Stay tuned for more details! There are going to be other great VGM guests at Otakon this year that are on the DL for the moment, but make sure to lock in NOW so you can be there!

Man that OCAD panel is gonna blow.

Geoffrey Taucer

06-23-2010, 01:48 AM

Gah! Why do they not take AmEx?

Bahamut

06-23-2010, 03:17 AM

Gah! Why do they not take AmEx?

Otakon hates you

Level 99

06-23-2010, 10:54 AM

OverClocked After Dark!

...who?

Naw, in all seriousness, this is gonna be tight.

Kizyr

06-23-2010, 05:50 PM

I'm in.

Not sure about that "OCAD" panel, though. I mean, if it interrupts with the 'how to draw catgirls' panel then it's a toss-up. KF

Bahamut

06-24-2010, 01:14 AM

I'm in.

Not sure about that "OCAD" panel, though. I mean, if it interrupts with the 'how to draw catgirls' panel then it's a toss-up. KF

Brushfire knows how you feel - I think he'd be conflicted too

DragonAvenger

06-24-2010, 02:53 AM

I'm in.

Not sure about that "OCAD" panel, though. I mean, if it interrupts with the 'how to draw catgirls' panel then it's a toss-up. KF
I'll wear a tail and ears to the OCAD panel to make up for it, if that helps.

Equinox

06-24-2010, 05:41 PM

I'm going to Otakon so count me in for this.
But if it conflicts with a hentai dubbing panel or something I will be on the maybe.

Kizyr

06-24-2010, 06:16 PM

I'll wear a tail and ears to the OCAD panel to make up for it, if that helps.
A catgirl in the hand is worth two on the... page...
...that metaphor doesn't work as well as I'd thought.

OCAD it is! KF

Brushfire

06-26-2010, 07:34 AM

Brushfire knows how you feel - I think he'd be conflicted too

I would be. If there was a Catgirl panel during ours, I'd pass up on OCAD.

Steve you can handle it.

Mirby

06-26-2010, 07:57 AM

I'll wear a tail and ears to the OCAD panel to make up for it, if that helps.

You do realize we'll need pics, right?

Arrow

06-26-2010, 09:37 PM

As usual, I'll be there, but last time I was at Otakon, the tokusatsu cosplay group got together right in the middle of this. Seeing as how I'm cosplaying as a toku character this year, this means I might have to cut out in midpanel.

I'll still meet up with everybody for the inevitable lunch, though.

Triad Orion

06-27-2010, 05:16 AM

I should be going for the third year in a row. If the panel is on Saturday, I'll do my damnedest to make it there!

As usual, I'll probably have a ridiculous yellow scarf either on or with me. Keep an eye out for it if you're there.

Bahamut

06-27-2010, 05:44 AM

atmuh

06-30-2010, 09:32 PM

ill be at otakon
somewhere

DJ Black {OP}

07-01-2010, 09:23 PM

Don't know what you're doing Thursday night before Otakon?!

Check this out:

Life UP!

www.sonarbaltimore.com

FEATURING DJ BLACK {OP} & DJ GHOST

WITH PERFOMANCES FROM THE BLACK TASSLE BOOLESQUE!

ADMISSIONS:
18+ Event
$12.00 cover @ Door
$10.00 Online Pre-Purchase

www.sonarbaltimore.com

You are invited to Life UP, a brand new video game/anime theme night that will be pulsing with energy! There will be dancing, video gaming, and performances all night long! There will be contests and raffles for some awesome prizes!

COSPLAY IS ENCOURAGED!

Cosplayers may participate in our cosplay contest for some nifty anime merch to the guy or gal toteing the hottest anime cosplay in the show!

Rave.Dance.Video Games.Cosplay. Scantily clad women dancing to video game themes. Honestly, why not go?

Can't get your tickets now? No problem! Come through with your Otakon 2010 badge and catch a $2 dollar discount ANYWAY!

And...if you hadn't seen it yet...

www.sonarbaltimore.com

You're still here?! Go....NOW!

Benjamin Briggs

07-04-2010, 12:10 AM

Gah! Why do they not take AmEx?
probably because no one takes american express

hawkenstine

07-09-2010, 12:57 AM

i'll sooo be there no matter what day or time it is, ive been at the pannel the past 3 otakons and i wouldnt miss it for the world

Bahamut

07-09-2010, 03:14 PM

I can confirm I'm going to be there - my tentative moving date has now been solidified :-)

irriadin

07-13-2010, 02:36 AM

I should be there, as long as it doesn't conflict with the AMV showing (got a video in the finalists, wewt!)

Dyne

07-14-2010, 02:40 AM

I'll be there. Hotel was booked months ago, I've pre-registered, and I'm ready to have some fun!

diotrans

07-14-2010, 06:59 PM

Brushfire

07-16-2010, 09:56 PM

Hmm I don't think I posted in here yet. Palp and I will be there! I will probably be cosplaying Chun-Li at some point, though not at the OCR panel. All of us cosplayers should get together some time for pictures and general hanging out, I always prefer cosplaying in a group than alone. ^_^

I think I will cosplay as quasi-successful OCAD host Deven Gallo. Only Taller, more masculine, and shaped exactly like quasi-successful OCAD host David Hubbard.

Murmeli Walan

07-17-2010, 12:14 AM

I'll be there for the 3rd year in a row. Had a small emergency when I got moved to third shift, but it's all good.

Bahamut

07-17-2010, 12:17 AM

I'll be there for the 3rd year in a row. Had a small emergency when I got moved to third shift, but it's all good.

I must've missed you there last year then - come chill with us!

diotrans

07-17-2010, 04:10 PM

I think I will cosplay as quasi-successful OCAD host Deven Gallo. Only Taller, more masculine, and shaped exactly like quasi-successful OCAD host David Hubbard.

Ooh ooh... do you have somebody to cosplay Stevo's beard in your group?? :-o

Brushfire

07-18-2010, 02:09 AM

Ooh ooh... do you have somebody to cosplay Stevo's beard in your group?? :-o

Not yet. If Vinnie wants to have that honor, I say DO EET!!

07-18-2010, 02:22 AM

Vinnie + a beard would be the highlight of 2010 for me. :-D

DragonAvenger

07-18-2010, 05:13 AM

Vinnie + a beard would be the highlight of 2010 for me. :-D

Quoted for truth.
EDIT: And here's how he can do it!
http://epicwinftw.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/c307b9ef-c540-48df-9e33-4e9dfb258b8a.jpg

Palpable

07-18-2010, 02:25 PM

Ho boy, I tried out the facial hair thing in college. Not a good look for me. OTOH, maybe I should cosplay as Stevo's beard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beard_(companion)).

Level 99

07-19-2010, 10:46 AM

Ho boy, I tried out the facial hair thing in college. Not a good look for me. OTOH, maybe I should cosplay as Stevo's beard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beard_%28companion%29).

I'm surprised it took this long to make a joke like this about my facial hair. Kudos to you for taking the step nobody else would. On a side-note, please to give pictures of the facial hair thing in college. Please?

Once the Otakon schedule is announced, then things will REALLY be under way!

Xerol Oplan

07-21-2010, 05:36 AM

Ok I'm having a party/cookout on the FRIDAY of Otakon this year (that's July 30). I can't have it on Sunday as my parents are getting back from vacation that day, and I've already got plans for Saturday.

To accommodate as many people as possible, and because I don't want too too many people over at the same time, I'm having it from Noon to 2am. If you've been to my place before, you're explicitly invited, if not, please send me a PM.

I'm completely broke so please bring something. A 6-pack (or equivalant), some kind of meat/side dish, or $5 is what I'm asking for. Try to coordinate if you're not going to bring cash so I don't end up with enough beer to last me into September (seriously this happened last year, I had to empty the keg into the street before it exploded from gas expansion). Wine is also nice to bring. I might not have enough cash to buy the right things in advance so if you know you'll be attending and won't have a chance to pick up something, consider sending 5 bucks via my paypal: xerol at xerol.org.

I'm personally providing a certain amount of meat (determined by cash-on-hand on the 29th), including hamburger and hot dogs; condiments; buns/bread; and some vegetables (both for grilling and fixins).

If you're going to pick something up, I recommend going to the Mars supermarket here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=1800+York+Rd,+Lutherville-Timonium,+Baltimore,+Maryland+21093&sll=36.949892,-70.3125&sspn=36.294398,65.126953&ie=UTF8&cd=2&geocode=FTCoWQIdZtdu-w&split=0&hq=&hnear=1800+York+Rd,+Lutherville-Timonium,+Baltimore,+Maryland+21093&t=h&z=16). Prices there are generally better and they support local food producers. (Do NOT go to Superfresh or Giant.) This is also about a mile south of my house to get a general idea of where you'll be going. I can ferry people to/from light rail which is accessible directly outside the BCC, but may not run after 11pm or midnight, so if you're coming late make sure you have a way to get back to whereever you're staying.

If you are coming, regardless of whether you've come before, please PM me your phone number. I'll respond with mine and the address. I've recently lost a lot of numbers due to dropping my phone (http://xerol.org/h/img/2088) and having to reset it. My number's changed a few times over the last 2 years as well so this just makes sure everyone has up-to-date contact information. I probably won't be online during the BBQ so you MUST be able to reach me by phone if you have questions.

Brushfire

07-22-2010, 01:34 AM

I got a dandy little email that says they will be releasing the Panel Schedule tomorrow.

Here's hoping we got a good spot.

Brandon Strader

07-22-2010, 01:57 AM

Is this thing gonna broadcast live on G4TV? Cause if not, it should. And it should be on basic DirecTV. That makes me saaddd.... but seriously, any video of the OCR portion specifically?

DragonAvenger

07-22-2010, 04:48 AM

I got a dandy little email that says they will be releasing the Panel Schedule tomorrow.

Here's hoping we got a good spot.
http://www.otakon.com/events_schedule.asp

OCR - 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday
OCAD - 12:30-1:30 AM Sunday

Very after dark, guys.

Brushfire

07-22-2010, 05:25 AM

So very after dark. Like hardcore after dark.

Bahamut

07-22-2010, 05:55 AM

So very after dark. Like hardcore after dark.

And 18+ to boot!

Brushfire

07-22-2010, 06:18 AM

And 18+ to boot!

Well we are not for kids after all.

Murmeli Walan

07-22-2010, 07:09 PM

Is this thing gonna broadcast live on G4TV? Cause if not, it should.

Like G4 would interrupt their reruns of Cops and Cheaters to show actual video game related content. :-/

Dyne

07-30-2010, 10:29 PM

Like G4 would interrupt their reruns of Cops and Cheaters to show actual video game related content. :-/

Yeah really. Who wants to see video games, when we can watch high speed chases and people getting nasty during their affairs.

Equinox

08-02-2010, 06:08 PM

It saddened me to see how many people epic failed at the music trivia at the panel this weekend.

Jillian Aversa

08-02-2010, 07:16 PM

Whee, had so much fun! It was great to see you all. I'll upload pics to Facebook soon and post a link.

It saddened me to see how many people epic failed at the music trivia at the panel this weekend.

Yeah, I think next time we should make sure to ask for volunteers who think they really know their stuff with video game music, since they're supposed to represent the whole team. Or we can figure out some other way to do it...

Arrow

08-02-2010, 07:28 PM

Pictures!

Two albums (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=232455&id=677693254&l=cefb37622a) on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=232472&id=677693254&l=ed91df7395) or all 358 pics on Picasa (http://picasaweb.google.com/107920593511463995927/Otakon2010Album#); whichever you prefer.

Black Waltz

08-02-2010, 09:26 PM

whee, had so much fun! It was great to see you all. I'll upload pics to facebook soon and post a link.

Yeah, i think next time we should make sure to ask for volunteers who think they really know their stuff with video game music, since they're supposed to represent the whole team. Or we can figure out some other way to do it...

chozo chozo chozo :D

Bahamut

08-03-2010, 06:06 AM

chozo chozo chozo :D

You were there? You should've introduced yourself after the panel!

Here's some of my Otakon pics: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2265764&id=8105472&l=559aa18e68

Chux

08-03-2010, 05:47 PM

Yeah, I think next time we should make sure to ask for volunteers who think they really know their stuff with video game music, since they're supposed to represent the whole team. Or we can figure out some other way to do it...

I knew 3/4ths the vgm, and 90% of the composers since I played a lot of NES games, but didn't feel confident enough.

Sucks.

Black Waltz

08-03-2010, 07:29 PM

You were there? You should've introduced yourself after the panel!

Here's some of my Otakon pics: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2265764&id=8105472&l=559aa18e68

I was planning to, but I had to leave right after :(
You might've seen me (probably not though, since it was dark) as a poorly cosplayed Zell sitting on the sideline aisle.

Jenner

08-03-2010, 10:17 PM

I wish I could have had a funner time at the con. It got better once I met up with you guys. Oy

DragonAvenger

08-04-2010, 02:06 AM

I didn't get too many pics, but there are some of the panel crowd
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1552103&id=1277193921&ref=notif&notif_t=photo_comment#!/album.php?aid=74490&id=1277193921&ref=mf

Equinox

08-04-2010, 06:00 AM

Whee, had so much fun! It was great to see you all. I'll upload pics to Facebook soon and post a link.

Yeah, I think next time we should make sure to ask for volunteers who think they really know their stuff with video game music, since they're supposed to represent the whole team. Or we can figure out some other way to do it...

Haha, I was hella tempted to participate initially but I was like meh, surely this crowd is competent enough.

For those who didn't know who I was. I was the guy with the white hair and red outfit chillin with you guys in front of the room before the panel started. Ragna the Bloodedge cosplay ftw. :D

diotrans

08-04-2010, 06:08 AM

It saddened me to see how many people epic failed at the music trivia at the panel this weekend.

I don't blame the contestants at all. They were good sports!

I had prepared a list of songs for the name that tune, and practiced them in advance. I chose my songs based on the name that tune I did at PAX East, where guessing was open to the entire audience (of 200? 500? I don't remember). At PAX East, even the ones I thought would be more challenging were guessed very quickly. So this time I decided to pick more obscure songs to make it more challenging for the Otakon crowd, which was even bigger than the PAX East crowd if I'm not mistaken.

Had I known we were going to only select 2 contestants from the audience, I would have picked much more well-known songs. ^_^;

ChozoBoy

08-04-2010, 06:23 AM

Murmeli Walan

08-04-2010, 10:52 AM

Hey guys, this is the Chozo cosplayer (http://chozoboy.deviantart.com/) from the panel. :)

Thanks for the CD and all. DCK2 is one of my gf's favorite childhood games and she just told me that the panel was her favorite part of the con. Totally felt lame about only identifying two songs, but I bet the other guy must have felt worse. (I actually didn't see my opponent until just a moment ago when I checked out the pics that were posted.) I was kind of peeved that SoR2 and StH2 came up when I grew up with the prequels. My friend sitting in the second row with me was actually way better with game music (I'm mostly just a Ninty fan), but he was the first one to nominate me in the crowd.

If anyone else has any pics/vids of the panel, that would totally rock.

Dude, you had probably the most creative cosplay I saw the entire weekend. I had gotten your picture earlier in the day, and I laughed my ass off when I saw you got picked.

The panel was a blast. The physical DKC2 CD is awesome, and I love my new hoodie. Although it was my third year of going to Otakon and the OCR panel, it was the first that I really hung out and talked to anybody when it was over. I'm really glad you did, you guys are a real nice bunch of people. Sorry I couldn't stick around for the BBQ!

FIVE JAKE

Level 99

08-04-2010, 11:36 AM

Here's a copy of the pix I got from my buddy for Otakon.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2309923&id=18410679&l=cc01c6c64a

Also, I believe at least one, possibly two, got footage of the panel. I will check my laptop.

Edit: Yup, it all turned out awesome. I will be working with Brushfire to get the best of the best footage out relatively soon.

Bahamut

08-04-2010, 01:09 PM

Hey guys, this is the Chozo cosplayer (http://chozoboy.deviantart.com/) from the panel. :)

Thanks for the CD and all. DCK2 is one of my gf's favorite childhood games and she just told me that the panel was her favorite part of the con. Totally felt lame about only identifying two songs, but I bet the other guy must have felt worse. (I actually didn't see my opponent until just a moment ago when I checked out the pics that were posted.) I was kind of peeved that SoR2 and StH2 came up when I grew up with the prequels. My friend sitting in the second row with me was actually way better with game music (I'm mostly just a Ninty fan), but he was the first one to nominate me in the crowd.

If anyone else has any pics/vids of the panel, that would totally rock.

It might've been tough to hear because you were behind the musicians as opposed to the rest of the audience - I think we underestimated how tough it was to recognize the melody due to the different instrumentation as well. Most of the songs weren't immediately obvious I felt.

It was great seeing your costume though, that must've been a pain to get on but damn if that wasn't the most amusing costume I've seen.

I linked my album earlier if you want to see pics of the panel - others got them too, so lots of stuff on Facebook if you haven't checked various people's albums yet!

ChozoBoy

08-04-2010, 04:07 PM

It was great seeing your costume though, that must've been a pain to get on but damn if that wasn't the most amusing costume I've seen.

Took about a 30-45 minutes to attach the first time I figured it out. (And a while to get to the con with the wind and all of the photo requests.) The feet and legs were taped onto my clothes, as well as the forearm.The rest of the arm was attached to handles that I held acted as extensions into the claw. I could only take the body off by removing the forearms, so when I ran out of tape, it was stuck on me for the rest of the night. Only wore it Saturday.

I think I'm going to work on it a little more and wear it again next year and make my gf a sprite costume of Samus, but she needs to use the bathroom like every 15 minutes so it'll need to be easier to manage.

Kizyr

08-09-2010, 12:41 AM

Oh man, the convention and panels were fantastic. The rest of the con was a bit... eh... but everything OCR and OCAD-related was worth it.

My photos are finally up on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/album.php?aid=2341624&id=5305416

(Also available here:)
http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon10/

Couple highlights of the night:
http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon10/Jamspace-RareCandy-Keytar1.JPG
http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon10/OCR-Catwalk3.JPG
http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon10/OCR-MakingTheVid10.JPG
http://www.lunar-net.com/kiz/otakon10/OCR-MakingTheVid10.JPG
KF

08-09-2010, 01:39 PM

>___>

<____<

...I have a new desktop background..

Jenner

08-10-2010, 02:08 AM