AnimeSuki Forums

aquastar831 · 2006-07-18, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by exedore

Just be aware that you have to take the Amtrak train and not the MARC, as it doesn't run on weekends. It's about 1.5 miles from Penn Station to the BCC, and the easiest way to get there is by foot (walk straight down Charles St. and hang a right) or cab (shouldn't be more than $5-8 and you can split it with your friend). IIRC there's also a bus that will take you down St. Paul, but the weekend bus schedules aren't so hot.

I did the calculations today for using the Amtrak train from Union Station in DC to Baltimore Penn, plus either using the Light Rail or taxi. I think we figured out that even with the parking, it turns out to be slightly cheaper if we just drive and park. Advantage is if we don't want to lug the huge bags around the convention center, we can just toss it in the car.

I won't be able to make it to the fansubbing panel, though I would like to meet some of you guys. Like I said, I'll be around the convention on Sat. mainly going for the merchants' hall and sitting down for industry panels. Hopefully, we'll get some good US licensing news.

asunder · 2006-07-19, 00:10

Having yankees vs orioles games next door to the BCC during the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the convention will make traffic a nightmare. Be warned.

Starks · 2006-07-19, 03:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by asunder

Having yankees vs orioles games next door to the BCC during the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the convention will make traffic a nightmare. Be warned.

I'm going into Baltimore under the false pretense that I will be attending that game.

Lost · 2006-07-19, 03:55

Its at times like this I curse why wasnt I born in America. Would it be too much to politely ask for pictures of you guys partying hard?

NoSanninWa · 2006-07-19, 03:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost

Its at times like this I curse why wasnt I born in America. Would it be too much to politely ask for pictures of you guys partying hard?

It would not be too much, but I hardly see the appeal of looking at pictures of drunk otaku. It really isn't any prettier than it sounds.

Lost · 2006-07-19, 09:15

Well pictures would be the next best thing for me; but dont worry I've come up with a solution. If I get drunk on sake and view the pictures, I'm sure it'll be much prettier.

In anycase, I'm serious about photos; if anyone would be kind enough to share, I'll be his/her slave forever. Please PM me to get my gmail address or something.

NoSanninWa · 2006-07-20, 01:27

Whoa! I think I'll get myself a slave~!

Aoie_Emesai · 2006-07-20, 07:43

It's quite too far away for me to travel to. I got too much school and work to travel, especially toward that direction. Have fun, and take some picture. We at the animesuki board will be waiting for you guys/gals pictures.

H_I · 2006-07-20, 12:56

I will help with the pictures. I am bringing My Camcorder and Digital. So if needed I will send them to the mods for uploading. Or I can just use my own server space and do it.

GameraBaenre · 2006-07-20, 17:30

I'll be at Otakon. Last year was my first visit to Otakon, and I had a blast. So coming back out there from way over here on the left coast. It's an interesting comparison with AX

Anyone here going to enter in the Model Contest?

Xiithros · 2007-07-12, 22:21

Well, I'm only going for three days... I'm not dressing up this year though. T.T; I will next year though.

TnAdct1 · 2007-07-13, 12:23

Can't wait for next weekend.

Hopefully, I can get an autograph from one of the Japanese guests (with my avatar being a hint to the guest that interests me autograph-wise).

pingu^ · 2007-07-15, 07:37

I wont be able to make it, I will be visiting my father in Florida.

However, I will be going to Anime-Central 2008, I went this year (It was may 11-13), and had a blast.

Starks · 2007-07-17, 20:29

Just wondering if there will be a Skype or IRC channel for bums like me that won't be able attend.

YaoiBoy · 2007-07-17, 23:03

I will try to have Shoutcast running again this year. I'll also see about getting a mic for the people who ask questions.

Thanks!
-YaoiBoy

xat · 2007-07-18, 00:19

It seemed to me that last time it was mostly a grab bag of sorts, with discussion based largely off of Q&A -- not necessarily a bad thing, mind you. I just hope the panel has a bolder focus that would lend itself to more interesting discussion. Will be there again this year, incognito of course.

Starks · 2007-07-18, 01:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by xat

It seemed to me that last time it was mostly a grab bag of sorts, with discussion based largely off of Q&A -- not necessarily a bad thing, mind you. I just hope the panel has a bolder focus that would lend itself to more interesting discussion. Will be there again this year, incognito of course.

If I remember correctly, you ducked out about 15 minutes in.

Kirarakim · 2012-05-29, 08:48

Hope it is okay to bump such an old thread but I couldn't find anything more recent.

I know it's a little ways away but just wondering if anyone else is planning on going to Otakon this year?

I just registered and I am pretty excited since it's the first time I am able to go for a couple years (just hope I don't feel too old when I am there

)

Kyuu · 2012-05-29, 08:55

Like I had asked in the AX thread:

Someone do me a favor and see if there's riichi mahjong here. Posting around the mahjong circles via other communities, particularly IRC, there was a riichi mahjong group around Otakon.

Kirarakim · 2012-05-29, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyuu

Like I had asked in the AX thread:

Someone do me a favor and see if there's riichi mahjong here. Posting around the mahjong circles via other communities, particularly IRC, there was a riichi mahjong group around Otakon.

Actually probably the best place to ask is the Otakon boards themselves

http://board.otakon.com/

2006-07-19, 00:10	Link #82
asunder the ancient biter Join Date: Mar 2006	Having yankees vs orioles games next door to the BCC during the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the convention will make traffic a nightmare. Be warned. __________________ Visit ANBU at IRC: #anbudom @ irc.rizon.net Website/blag http://anbudom.net

2006-07-20, 01:27	Link #87
NoSanninWa Weapon of Mass Discussion Fansubber Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, USA	Whoa! I think I'll get myself a slave~! __________________ There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid.

2006-07-20, 07:43	Link #88
Aoie_Emesai ♪♫ Maya Iincho ♩♬ Artist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Unnecessary Age: 37	It's quite too far away for me to travel to. I got too much school and work to travel, especially toward that direction. Have fun, and take some picture. We at the animesuki board will be waiting for you guys/gals pictures. __________________ How to Give / Receive Criticism on your work / Like to draw? Come join Artists Alike Visit my Deviantart Or Blog ~A Child should always surpass his/her parent, Remember.

2006-07-20, 17:30	Link #90
GameraBaenre Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 48	I'll be at Otakon. Last year was my first visit to Otakon, and I had a blast. So coming back out there from way over here on the left coast. It's an interesting comparison with AX Anyone here going to enter in the Model Contest? __________________ My Blog: http://gamerabaenre.com Those Gundam Guys 2nd Annual Southern California Gundam Model Competition

2007-07-12, 22:21	Link #91
Xiithros 死神の血まみれ Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 31	Anyone going to Otakon '07? Well, I'm only going for three days... I'm not dressing up this year though. T.T; I will next year though. Last edited by Xiithros; 2007-07-13 at 05:56.

2006-07-19, 03:55	Link #84
Lost Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	Its at times like this I curse why wasnt I born in America. Would it be too much to politely ask for pictures of you guys partying hard?

2006-07-19, 09:15	Link #86
Lost Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	Well pictures would be the next best thing for me; but dont worry I've come up with a solution. If I get drunk on sake and view the pictures, I'm sure it'll be much prettier. In anycase, I'm serious about photos; if anyone would be kind enough to share, I'll be his/her slave forever. Please PM me to get my gmail address or something.

2006-07-20, 12:56	Link #89
H_I Local wino!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bronx, New York Age: 46	I will help with the pictures. I am bringing My Camcorder and Digital. So if needed I will send them to the mods for uploading. Or I can just use my own server space and do it.

2007-07-13, 12:23	Link #92
TnAdct1 Honya-kun Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Clinton, Maryland	Can't wait for next weekend. Hopefully, I can get an autograph from one of the Japanese guests (with my avatar being a hint to the guest that interests me autograph-wise). __________________ Joseph Klemm My banners at animemusicvideos.org

2007-07-15, 07:37	Link #93
pingu^ Mishi-Corp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Soviet Russia Age: 36	I wont be able to make it, I will be visiting my father in Florida. However, I will be going to Anime-Central 2008, I went this year (It was may 11-13), and had a blast.

2007-07-17, 20:29	Link #94
Starks I see what you did there! Scanlator Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 36	Will this year's fansubbing panel at Otakon be interactive like last year? Just wondering if there will be a Skype or IRC channel for bums like me that won't be able attend. __________________ My list of garbage anime

2007-07-17, 23:03	Link #95
YaoiBoy [Live-eviL] Naughty Boy Fansubber Join Date: Dec 2004	I will try to have Shoutcast running again this year. I'll also see about getting a mic for the people who ask questions. Thanks! -YaoiBoy

2007-07-18, 00:19	Link #96
xat Senior Member Fansubber Join Date: Dec 2005	It seemed to me that last time it was mostly a grab bag of sorts, with discussion based largely off of Q&A -- not necessarily a bad thing, mind you. I just hope the panel has a bolder focus that would lend itself to more interesting discussion. Will be there again this year, incognito of course.

2012-05-29, 08:48	Link #98
Kirarakim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Hope it is okay to bump such an old thread but I couldn't find anything more recent. I know it's a little ways away but just wondering if anyone else is planning on going to Otakon this year? I just registered and I am pretty excited since it's the first time I am able to go for a couple years (just hope I don't feel too old when I am there ) __________________ Twitter MAL

2012-05-29, 08:55	Link #99
Kyuu =^^= Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 42° 10' N (Latitude) 87° 33' W (Longitude) Age: 45	Like I had asked in the AX thread: Someone do me a favor and see if there's riichi mahjong here. Posting around the mahjong circles via other communities, particularly IRC, there was a riichi mahjong group around Otakon. __________________ Japanese Mahjong Group \| Currently Watching List \| Click on this - I dare you.