first convention

[toreador]

ok ppl need a bit of help here, i got a con this weekend (its nothing big just something thrown up by my local university) ive volenterd to be a goffer and watch two tables threw the weekend. i have a sachule full of flyers and a £200 in my bank account incase i want to buy anything else.

so my question is is there anything i really need to bring with me? and anything i should know for watching the tables (and hour each table on saterday and sunday)

[Crazeyal]

Okay..

Since you
A) Have money.
B) Are working the con.

You have the two major things that drag at first conventions, having cash and something to do.

NOW...

What are your plans for the off hours? Shopping, Anime watching, Cosplay, Gaming? The key to having fun at conventions is having something fun to do, and either meeting new people and/or meeting friends.

If you are low on money, or not, it's always good to bring Ramen. There's ALWAYS someone out of cash and begging for food. Ramen is tasty (moreso if you dress it up) and quick, and can be made without a kitchen. Soda that DOESN'T cost 3X what your used to paying is a good thing too!

If you are cosplaying, BRING A SEWING KIT!!! Home-made or store-bought costumes go through a LOT on the con floor. Rips, tears and spills WILL happen. If you are LARPing, bring extra props. You never know when a few toy guns/swords or faux jewlry will come in handy!

Good luck!

[toreador]

lol ok cheers Crazeyal, its nothing huge just in a sports hall so about 4 dozen tables, ill proberbly go look at what they have there and watch a bit of anime between throwing flyers out for read it and weep. but im not sure what else is going there, i know waters free and provided at one of the tables and food isnt such a problem cos theres a McDonalds and a Nandos right outside the campuse and if all else fail 30 mins i can be home and back again.

[Ecchi_Kitty]

Camera, plenty of film.

Book for people to sign/draw in might be nice.

Perhaps a change of comfortable shoes if not used to being on your feet all day.

[greyloch]

Bathe. Please.

Not aimed at you personally but a lot of con-goers get so wrapped up in all the goings on, even at small cons, that they forget the 3-2-1 rule.

at least 3 hours of sleep per day/night
at least 2 meals per day (candy bars DON'T count)
and at least 1 shower per day

As you will be goffering, the comfortable shoes will make your life a lot less miserable. Someone already said bring a camera but don't forget extra batteries & extra film or cards.

I usually bring some kind of deodorizer with me for the envitable "con funk" or other odd smells.

[madscott]

at least 3 hours of sleep per day/night
at least 2 meals per day (candy bars DON'T count)
and at least 1 shower per day

I'm posting this on our hotel room door this year for megacon!

[jimbo]

Food and Water, plus volunteer to watch the tables when the table people need a break.

[Crazeyal]

Oh.. and bring extra changes of underwear. You move around a LOT. Socks and other underthings get gummy QUICK!

[greyloch]

I'm posting this on our hotel room door this year for megacon!

Glad to be of service. ;)

When & where is Megacon?

[Crazeyal]

March 7th –9th , 2008 Orlando Fl

http://www.megaconvention.com/

[toreador]

the cons all done now, was dame tiering but totaly worth it! got some badges and a stack of zelda playing cards and tattoos for watching the tables and i also got a stack of ...anime half price :)

all in all a good con! pictures will be developed soon and there will be strips on my own site as soon as i get a scanner that works on vista!

[greyloch]

March 7th –9th , 2008 Orlando Fl

http://www.megaconvention.com/
Ooooo, tempting. Birthday weekend no less. Ka-ching!

[Captain Kitty]

Glad you had a good time hun! Hurry with those pics! what anime did you get?

[toreador]

i get paid this weekend so i should be able to get them developed then, the sort of anime you dont want to show your kids lets leave it at that;)

[Leffy]

he found Squid's feature film! :P

[Mike Taylor]

March 7th –9th , 2008 Orlando Fl

http://www.megaconvention.com/

Huh... You know, that MIGHT be a doable event for me.

Heh, I just noticed that Voltaire's "Devil" looks awfully familiar.

[Crazeyal]

I was young and needed the money...