First con experience = super special awesome!!

[LordPrometheus]

So this year's AnimeSTL was my very first con ever. I will admit, I was a tad hesitant about going, simply because I was wondering if I'd be overwhelmed. But, I decided to forge ahead and pre-register and the whole nine yards.

One word sums up my experience: AWESOME.

I knew it would be fun, but I didn't know just how much fun I was going to have. Everything was just extremely enjoyable, from the video game room, to the VA panels (which rocked hardcore), to the date auction (where I decided to get crazy for my first con and bid, and I ended up winning!), to getting asked to participate in a "floorgy" (I declined ), to the amazing concert on Saturday. Just an all around great time.

The cosplay was excellent, but I was surprised to see how heavily Naruto and Bleach themed it was. Those two groups were easily the majority.

I would also like to comment on the behavior of the fans. I was very impressed at how well-behaved all the attendees were. There were a couple moments of obnoxiousness, but nothing over the top. I've heard all the horror stories about cons and the crazy fans who give everyone a bad name, but I saw none of that at ASTL, just a bunch of anime fans having a great time. For that, I think you all deserve a shout out and a big THANK YOU.

In the end though, I think the best part was simply being able to chill with tons of cool people who all happen to be hardcore anime geeks. Although, I do think that my cosplaying as Bandit Keith had a lot to do with my enjoyment as well. Every time I turned around, there'd be someone else yelling "In America!", or I'd get asked to pose for photos by fangirls. ;D

Looking forward to next year!! In America!!

[saraht3hpixie]

Are you kidding? Naruto totally out weighed Bleach this year. XD

[LordPrometheus]

Mar 30, 2009 12:51:09 GMT -5 @saraht3hpixie said:

Are you kidding? Naruto totally out weighed Bleach this year. XD

Oh heck yeah, overall it did, but Bleach was easily number two, at least that I saw. Every time I turned around, I saw another Soul Reaper.

[Rika]

Well, it's nice that you had such a blast. Reminds me of my first con experience six years ago. Nothing tops your first. <3

[saraht3hpixie]

Mar 30, 2009 12:56:02 GMT -5 LordPrometheus said:

Mar 30, 2009 12:51:09 GMT -5 @saraht3hpixie said:

Are you kidding? Naruto totally out weighed Bleach this year. XD

Oh heck yeah, overall it did, but Bleach was easily number two, at least that I saw. Every time I turned around, I saw another Soul Reaper.

Lol, we are at cons, reaping your soul!

[Zayane]

LordPrometheus
Please tell me you were Bandit Keith, because I only registered ONE Bandit Keith and he was made of ultimate win. Please please please tell me that was you.
And if it was, I don't know how many times I yelled IN AMERICA at you, and I'm soo sorry I did
And if not, >_> GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT TIME~ ^___^

[LordPrometheus]

Mar 30, 2009 18:10:27 GMT -5 Zayane said:

LordPrometheus
Please tell me you were Bandit Keith, because I only registered ONE Bandit Keith and he was made of ultimate win. Please please please tell me that was you.
And if it was, I don't know how many times I yelled IN AMERICA at you, and I'm soo sorry I did
And if not, >_> GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT TIME~ ^___^

Yes, I was the one and only Bandit Keith at the con, and yes, I remember talking to you about it. You don't have to be sorry about yelling, that was what I was going for!

Thanks for saying I was ultimate win; that makes it all worth it! ;D

My only regret (besides missing the YGO photoshoot) is that I didn't know ahead of time about the date auction; I totally would have registered! lol

[Zayane]

Mar 30, 2009 22:17:27 GMT -5 LordPrometheus said:

Mar 30, 2009 18:10:27 GMT -5 Zayane said:

LordPrometheus
Please tell me you were Bandit Keith, because I only registered ONE Bandit Keith and he was made of ultimate win. Please please please tell me that was you.
And if it was, I don't know how many times I yelled IN AMERICA at you, and I'm soo sorry I did
And if not, >_> GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT TIME~ ^___^

Yes, I was the one and only Bandit Keith at the con, and yes, I remember talking to you about it. You don't have to be sorry about yelling, that was what I was going for!

Thanks for saying I was ultimate win; that makes it all worth it! ;D

My only regret (besides missing the YGO photoshoot) is that I didn't know ahead of time about the date auction; I totally would have registered! lol

I would have bought you >:3 IN AMERICA~
Ressession D: I hope a buck-fity covers it

[GaoSalad]

Just out of curiosity... Who did you win at the auction?

[Zayane]

Mar 30, 2009 23:29:30 GMT -5 GaoSalad said:

Just out of curiosity... Who did you win at the auction?

I didn't buy anyone D: I was behind the desk at the auction. Had I known he would have been in it. I would have dropped everything.

[GaoSalad]

Lol Zay. I was asking the guy who started the thread : P

[LordPrometheus]

Mar 30, 2009 23:29:30 GMT -5 GaoSalad said:

Just out of curiosity... Who did you win at the auction?

lol, I won Sailor Pluto.

[GaoSalad]

XD!!!

That is one of my friends. She was also Sailor Mercury and the girl from La Blue Girl. She's pretty awesome. You nabbed a good one.

[LordPrometheus]

Mar 31, 2009 6:43:34 GMT -5 GaoSalad said:

XD!!!

That is one of my friends. She was also Sailor Mercury and the girl from La Blue Girl. She's pretty awesome. You nabbed a good one.

Yeah, she's pretty cool. I didn't see her as Sailor Mercury though... when was she in that cosplay?

[saraht3hpixie]

The Sailor Mercury cosplay was Friday. That's Mushy aka Mushroom Destroyer aka Nikki.