Kelranox
10-19-2010, 07:28 AM
I've been to an anime/gaming convention three times in my life, one particular convention that was visited twice. It's actually a really fun experience. It's kind of interesting because in a normal situation, if you're thought of as the nerd in the group, that feeling is instantly dismissed because everyone is the nerd at a convention. I think the main source of intrigue revolving around these conventions is the cosplaying. I've never done it myself, but I hope to change that come March. Sure, it's expensive but I've always been overcome with amazement after having seen someone successfully cosplaying one of my favorite video game characters.
Just to name a couple of conventions that I've visited:
AWA (http://www.awa-con.com/) - This is a really fun con. It's pretty big, but relatively small compared to cons such as Dragoncon or Megacon. I think it's just the right size, though. For this particular convention, I've visited it twice. It was here that I got my first autograph by a voice actor, Troy Baker. (him being the voice of Action Bastard from Shin Chan) AWA always attracts tons of great cosplayers, and overall great people. Besides, you can't beat a Subway cart in the cafeteria ;)
Momocon (http://momocon.moonfruit.com/) - This is the largest free convention in North America. It was also the first convention I went to. I haven't been in a while, but when I did go attendance wasn't near large enough when compared to AWA. That shouldn't ward you away from going, though. As always, everyone was hospitable and the cosplaying was really good. Oh, and just a word of advice from having learned the hard way...NO STANDING IN THE FOUNTAIN!
Just to name a couple of conventions that I've visited:
AWA (http://www.awa-con.com/) - This is a really fun con. It's pretty big, but relatively small compared to cons such as Dragoncon or Megacon. I think it's just the right size, though. For this particular convention, I've visited it twice. It was here that I got my first autograph by a voice actor, Troy Baker. (him being the voice of Action Bastard from Shin Chan) AWA always attracts tons of great cosplayers, and overall great people. Besides, you can't beat a Subway cart in the cafeteria ;)
Momocon (http://momocon.moonfruit.com/) - This is the largest free convention in North America. It was also the first convention I went to. I haven't been in a while, but when I did go attendance wasn't near large enough when compared to AWA. That shouldn't ward you away from going, though. As always, everyone was hospitable and the cosplaying was really good. Oh, and just a word of advice from having learned the hard way...NO STANDING IN THE FOUNTAIN!