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Post by otakrap on Feb 4, 2015 23:56:47 GMT -6
There has been a lot of discussion about having a meetup so I've started a poll to see which meetup possibility is most preferred. I've put summaries to what I think of each possibility. Personally, I'm leaning towards meeting in DC or Pennsylvania. - Otakon - As it says on their website "July 24-26, 2015 in Baltimore." Otakon was $80 last year and probably would be this year. Chances are that booking a hotel would be much more difficult than a lot of other cons out there. I am quite certain that even if we could book a hotel, it would cost way too much anyways. We have two cars so its possible we could drive from our house to the convention center. The meeting area would then either be at the convention or somewhere in DC most likely. Depending how many people want to attend Otakon, this could be arranged. However, one thing that I really don't want is spending $80 on the con and not even attending it.
- Genericon - "Genericon XXVIII will be held the weekend of March 13-15, 2015" This seems way too soon and too far East as far as I see it. It seems less convenient to me with location and time.
- Matsuricon - "Hyatt Regency Columbus – Columbus, OH" probably sometime in August. It happens to be located around Ohio, and August should be during the summer for most people. This trip almost looks like planning another Ohayocon trip, just with a different con.
- DC - Anytime, no hotel charge, party at Jay's house. The idea I had in mind while posting in the other thread: Have a meetup at DC (The Washington Memorial to be specific because it is a really easy landmark to spot) and take the metro to our house and do whatever. Since we didn't do very much at the con at the Ohayocon meetup, I think its not such a bad idea to meetup without having to pay for a con... right? As far as staying the night, this is the cheapest alternative, but the location might not be the most convenient for everyone.
- Hotel in Pennsylvania - Booking some hotel in Pennsylvania. Why? Its in-between where a lot of fanimators live. With this approach we would have the least amount of people having to take flights making this trip potentially the cheapest for everyone depending on how much the hotel would cost. This could also be set on any day.
- Knightrealms - "A LARP for the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Tri-State Area" A cheap alternative which provides live action role play. It has occasional events, and is kinda East.
- ConnectiCon - "PRE-REGISTER FOR CONNECTICON 2015 ALL-WEEKEND MEMBERSHIP FOR $60 ON OR BEFORE APRIL 4, 2015." Somewhat soon, but it just looks way too far East to me.
- Mitsuwa - Looking at their website, Mitsuwa seems to be a very Japanese themed area. Not much to say here I suppose, just a public location that would need a set time.
- New York City - Mitsuwa is right next to New York City right? Why did I even add this?
- Iowa State Fair - August 13-23. It has a nice duration being ten days, but this is incredibly far west. Most people would have to fly I believe.
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Post by Elly on Feb 5, 2015 0:08:10 GMT -6
Since I couldn't choose a lot I would rank them as my top 3:
1. Otakon
2. DC
3. Pennsylvania.
I would go to Mitsuwa in New Jersey, same for Genericon and Connecticon but it's a bit inconvenient for a lot of us (even for me, though I live in NYC and it's sometimes hard to get money to travel).
Hopefully we'll come to a consensus so that I can start saving to go and meet you guys~ <3
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Post by funnybunnyjay on Feb 5, 2015 0:20:29 GMT -6
I'm leaning towards meeting in DC because the biggest issue for most people seems to be money and if we meet in DC then we wouldn't need to pay for a hotel or a convention andbecauseitsnexttomyhouse. Pennsylvania is convenient for transportation though so it seems to depend on where the people who are low on money live.
[EDIT] After realizing how inconvenient DC is for some people I think Pennsylvania is a better choice
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Post by Missy R. on Feb 5, 2015 0:37:38 GMT -6
I'd vote for anything that can be done at any time. I don't know when holidays are for me but maybe late-June/early-July?? I'll have to check. That is I have enough money. Funnily enough, it would be more convenient in December or January, but I know that's inconvenient for a lot of you.
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Post by kabeeproduction on Feb 5, 2015 2:58:05 GMT -6
I can't vote. Everything is far. Oh well whatever I will just save up money to what you guys pick.
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Post by ChibiGissy on Feb 5, 2015 6:11:03 GMT -6
I pick DC, yo. (I'm sure my mother will accept that.  ) |
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Post by Melancholicdoves on Feb 5, 2015 7:49:24 GMT -6
Booking a hotel in Pennsylvania might not be too bad! As long as we don't book a hotel that's like $200 a night or something. And because it's a midpoint for a lot of you guys, it's most likely more people can go that way.
That said, im most willing to either go to Pennsylvania or DC. Random convections seem to be a waste being that you guys spent so little time there.
[edit] also please make it during the summer time I am from Florida and only own shorts please don't kill me
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Post by zenguardian on Feb 5, 2015 8:08:59 GMT -6
I agree with Kori and Tenshi! I'm fine with either DC or Pennsylvania. DC is a lot closer to me, so I do kind of prefer that, but as was said earlier, Pennsylvania looks like a good midway point. What would be some activities that we would do in Pennsylvania, though? From what I can tell, it just seems like we'll be meeting up and staying in a hotel together lol (which I have no problem with ^^)
But yeah, not sure how I would feel about a $200 hotel. One of the reasons I'd like a DC meet up is because I wouldn't have to pay for housing lool.
I know that Hampton Hotel is really good. It also has an indoor pool so maybe that's a thing we could do. Price is a bit iffy though, but you're paying for quality so... //shrugs
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Post by pilotobvious on Feb 5, 2015 8:25:56 GMT -6
Realistically, DC or Pennsylvania is the best bet for another meetup. However, I would only be able to attend something in the Ohio/Indiana/Kentucky range as of right now, so I would be out of luck. But I need to save up my money for other things, so it's not a huge loss to me.
Hopefully this meetup will be even bigger than the last one.
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Post by eternalashley225 on Feb 5, 2015 10:16:53 GMT -6
I agree with Kori and Tenshi! I'm fine with either DC or Pennsylvania. DC is a lot closer to me, so I do kind of prefer that, but as was said earlier, Pennsylvania looks like a good midway point. What would be some activities that we would do in Pennsylvania, though? From what I can tell, it just seems like we'll be meeting up and staying in a hotel together lol (which I have no problem with ^^) But yeah, not sure how I would feel about a $200 hotel. One of the reasons I'd like a DC meet up is because I wouldn't have to pay for housing lool. I know that Hampton Hotel is really good. It also has an indoor pool so maybe that's a thing we could do. Price is a bit iffy though, but you're paying for quality so... //shrugs For the hotel price thing, we could all chip in to hotel rooms. Like get a few people out of the ones that plan on going and buddy up with them and split the hotel cost. |
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Post by zenguardian on Feb 5, 2015 10:29:37 GMT -6
I was looking in to booking like a cabin or something where we could stay. My mom did that a few times with her friends and sisters, and they split the cost of renting out the place amongst each other. If we do that then we can have a pseudo //fanime penthouse to ourselves ;w;
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Post by Evan on Feb 5, 2015 17:52:47 GMT -6
After looking at hotels in Pittsburgh, it looks like any halfway decent suites will run 200-300 per night, but with the amount of people proposed to be going we would only need two suites. If each room is split enough ways, it would be less than $100 per person for a weekend stay. As for things to do, well, I'm sure we could find something in Pittsburgh. Most of the hotels are in or around the downtown area, so there would be no shortage of places to go, and if this idea goes through it would be easy enough to research some.
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Post by not u on Feb 5, 2015 19:18:39 GMT -6
I'd be down for the hotel idea! Otakon could be cool too, but pennsylvania is pretty easy to get to via railroad and most likely a lot cheaper. Philadelphia and Pittsburg are both possiblities so keep that in mind
Whichever has a more traveled airport would be cheaper for people needing to fly in. Smaller airports are generally pricier
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Post by nymmkirimoto on Feb 5, 2015 21:08:39 GMT -6
I already have tickets to ctcon....
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Post by otakrap on Feb 6, 2015 13:35:11 GMT -6
To give people more time to get the money to afford the trip, maybe it could be in July or early August so that its late in summer break or perhaps winter break around December to let more people prepare. Goodness I don't want to have to do another poll for that lol.
If anyone can make it to DC and can not make it to Pittsburgh then please let me know. We could arrange something.
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