Best Ways to Make Friends at Cons? - Page 2

peacelovepandas · 02-09-2013, 09:56 AM

I always have trouble interacting with people at cons. I go with my friends, but a lot of times they go off and abandon me (some friends, huh?). My first con was a drag. I went by myself.

However, most people at cons are very friendly. At Otakon last year, a Prussia cosplayer and I harrassed each other with 20 pounds of Mardi Gras beads, and a Santa gave me pocky. I also ran into a really nice Russia who I "saved" from attacking fangirls and then ran into again at the PA Ren Faire. Just be yourself and be nice~

belligerent · 02-09-2013, 08:54 PM

I would also suggest finding out if the gatherings you want to go to have fb event pages. You'll be able to pre-meet people there.

Penna Fae · 02-09-2013, 09:18 PM

This year will be my first cosplay and also the first time I'll have gone alone. I'm hoping to meet some nice people. I'm not a very outgoing person so I hope I don't come off as rude or creepy.

keimi · 02-09-2013, 10:22 PM

I'm going to agree, photoshoots are where I've met most of my new friends from conventions. It's easy to talk to people when you already know at least one thing you have in common.

PockY_MonsteR · 02-10-2013, 07:02 AM

I have this problem. I'm horrendously shy, so even though I WANT to meet people, the second someone tries to talk to me I start trying to find excuses to get away

Tangledinblue · 02-10-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PockY_MonsteR

I have this problem. I'm horrendously shy, so even though I WANT to meet people, the second someone tries to talk to me I start trying to find excuses to get away

I am very shy too, and an be when I go to conventions. But I am able to break out of my shell a bit. I just keep telling myself that everyone here is just as big of a geek as I am, and no one is going to judge me. And I do find that is does help me to break out of my shell a bit, and talk to people.

Asa Gohan · 02-10-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ilafatyu

The best place I've found to talk to strangers is waiting in lines. Yep. Ain't nobody going nowhere.

Thats where I had most of my fun at Anime Expo 2012

huskies4ever · 02-10-2013, 12:41 PM

I hang around in the hug-zones my con has and it's surprisingly easy to make friends that way. I also just randomly compliment people at panels or sit by strangers (well, people who look approachable enough) during lunch and strike up a conversation. That being said, I'm pretty social when I want to be... Just, you know, don't be shy. Most congoers are cool, and those that aren't... well, I just avoid them.

interstellarowl · 02-10-2013, 01:08 PM

I was also wondering this, I've been 2 cons so far and the only people I still know are my own friends I go with. ;_;

vietgirl018 · 02-14-2013, 01:30 PM

I think one way of making friends would join online groups in ur area and see if any of them are going to the same con as u.

I'm going to anime matsuri if anyone is going.

Barryloves · 02-14-2013, 01:35 PM

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girlswithcomics · 02-14-2013, 03:20 PM

Lines man. Every year at Oakon I always wind up in some line somewhere, and I always talk to the people around me.

I'm also not shy, so I have no problem just striking up a quick conversation with someone if they look approachable/whatever. We are all here for the same reason, you know!

Tak-kun · 02-14-2013, 11:17 PM

Be yourself.

For example, Anime Vegas 2012 I was dressed as Honey-senpai, and I was bored and hyped up on Con adrenaline and chocolate. So I started a CaramellDansen line in the Dealers Room. It was a hit and basically 100+ people joined in. From then on, people would literally come up to me and be like "Ohay you're the CaramellDansen Honey! I joined that line, it was awesome!" Met /so/ many people that way.

animazn · 02-14-2013, 11:33 PM

I'm new to cosplay myself, but from what I've watched, having people know the character you are helps too! Like I was Black Star from Soul Eater and people were like saying OMG ITS BLACK STAR and I'd be like WAZZUP! or HELL YEAH! Don't be afraid to talk to some people!(especially from the same series). All in all be yourself and the rest is history

Hope all goes well at your second con!

epicserendipity · 02-14-2013, 11:38 PM

Lines, and people who recognize your cosplay. You may not keep in contact after the con, but while you're there, smile.

02-09-2013, 09:56 AM	#16
peacelovepandas Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 245	I always have trouble interacting with people at cons. I go with my friends, but a lot of times they go off and abandon me (some friends, huh?). My first con was a drag. I went by myself. However, most people at cons are very friendly. At Otakon last year, a Prussia cosplayer and I harrassed each other with 20 pounds of Mardi Gras beads, and a Santa gave me pocky. I also ran into a really nice Russia who I "saved" from attacking fangirls and then ran into again at the PA Ren Faire. Just be yourself and be nice~ __________________ See my DA account for cosplay pictures~ http://striderbytes.deviantart.com/ The Big Box~ If you had a giant box of fabric, what would you do with it? Cosplay, of course.

02-09-2013, 08:54 PM	#17
belligerent Viking Metal Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 932	I would also suggest finding out if the gatherings you want to go to have fb event pages. You'll be able to pre-meet people there. __________________ the bear satan belligerent.deviantart.com Dudes I am sometimes: Sweden, Sweden (mafia version), Metal!Sweden, Austria, Austria (Inappropriate For Children version), Lithuania, Lithuania (mafia version), Poland, Turkey (mafia version), England, Equius, biker!Equius, PT!Stud!Germany, Tony Stark, Netherlands Dudes I will be eventually: Genjyo Sanzo, Wolverine, Turkey

02-09-2013, 09:18 PM	#18
Penna Fae Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7	This year will be my first cosplay and also the first time I'll have gone alone. I'm hoping to meet some nice people. I'm not a very outgoing person so I hope I don't come off as rude or creepy. __________________

02-10-2013, 07:02 AM	#20
PockY_MonsteR Easily Distracted Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8	I have this problem. I'm horrendously shy, so even though I WANT to meet people, the second someone tries to talk to me I start trying to find excuses to get away __________________ And God said unto John, "Come fourth, and recieve eternal life". But, John came fifth, and won a toaster.

02-14-2013, 01:30 PM	#25
vietgirl018 hibiki Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 200	I think one way of making friends would join online groups in ur area and see if any of them are going to the same con as u. I'm going to anime matsuri if anyone is going. __________________ My deviantart My facebook page Otaku Bento (Houston, TX base group) Current cosplay plans: * Black rabbit from Mondaijitachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru Sou Desu yo - 0% * Sailor Saturn from Sailor Moon - 0% * Meredy from Tales of Eternia/Destiny 2 Upcoming conventions: * Anime Weekend Atlanta (Sept 2013)

02-09-2013, 10:22 PM	#19
keimi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9	I'm going to agree, photoshoots are where I've met most of my new friends from conventions. It's easy to talk to people when you already know at least one thing you have in common.

02-10-2013, 12:41 PM	#23
huskies4ever Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 36	I hang around in the hug-zones my con has and it's surprisingly easy to make friends that way. I also just randomly compliment people at panels or sit by strangers (well, people who look approachable enough) during lunch and strike up a conversation. That being said, I'm pretty social when I want to be... Just, you know, don't be shy. Most congoers are cool, and those that aren't... well, I just avoid them.

02-10-2013, 01:08 PM	#24
interstellarowl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 96	I was also wondering this, I've been 2 cons so far and the only people I still know are my own friends I go with. ;_;

02-14-2013, 01:35 PM	#26
Barryloves Barryloves Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1	Best Ways to Make Friends at Cons? Valid file extensions: bmp doc gif jpe jpeg jpg pdf png psd txt zip __________________ http://barrylawaustin.com/][/url] injury lawyers Austin If you ve been hurt, you need a personal injury attorney who will win for you Our attorneys have been winning cases for over 20 years Learn more inside

02-14-2013, 03:20 PM	#27
girlswithcomics Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 102	Lines man. Every year at Oakon I always wind up in some line somewhere, and I always talk to the people around me. I'm also not shy, so I have no problem just striking up a quick conversation with someone if they look approachable/whatever. We are all here for the same reason, you know! __________________ Girls With Comics. What more could you ask for? http://girlswithcomics.wordpress.com/

02-14-2013, 11:17 PM	#28
Tak-kun King of the Shotacon! Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 187	Be yourself. For example, Anime Vegas 2012 I was dressed as Honey-senpai, and I was bored and hyped up on Con adrenaline and chocolate. So I started a CaramellDansen line in the Dealers Room. It was a hit and basically 100+ people joined in. From then on, people would literally come up to me and be like "Ohay you're the CaramellDansen Honey! I joined that line, it was awesome!" Met /so/ many people that way. __________________ Current Cosplays: Ash Ketchum 1st season - Pokemon Ken Amada Dark Hour uniform - Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Kyo Sohma Winter school uniform - Fruits Basket Honey-senpai Ouran school uniform - Ouran Highschool Host Club Future Cosplays: Sora - KH2 Roxas - KH2 Len Kagamine Append - Vocaloid My Life In a Nutshell

02-14-2013, 11:33 PM	#29
animazn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 327	I'm new to cosplay myself, but from what I've watched, having people know the character you are helps too! Like I was Black Star from Soul Eater and people were like saying OMG ITS BLACK STAR and I'd be like WAZZUP! or HELL YEAH! Don't be afraid to talk to some people!(especially from the same series). All in all be yourself and the rest is history Hope all goes well at your second con! __________________ J-Fest 2013, Anime Evolution 2013, Cos&Effect 2013, Anime Revolution 2013: Black☆Star-Soul Eater Revamped(10%) Natsu Dragneel-Fairy Tail 30% Lavi Bookman Jr.-D grayman 50% Kirigaya Suguha-SAO/ALO 10% Takeshi Yamamoto-KHR 10% Kyoya Hibari-KHR 0% Cosplay Page Possible Cosplays for next year: Maou Satan-Hataraku Mao-sama Lan Fan-Fma:b Kirito(ALO version)-SAO Chihiro-Spirited Away Wanna do Rin from Blue Exorcist but I fangirl him too much so it's still up in the air xD

02-14-2013, 11:38 PM	#30
epicserendipity Love the wind in my hair Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 529	Lines, and people who recognize your cosplay. You may not keep in contact after the con, but while you're there, smile. __________________ *"Here's another curse: May all your bacon burn."* Future Cons: Anime Expo 2013 (L.A) CURRENT PROJECTS: 100%: Yosuke Hanamura (Many outfits) (Persona 4) Possible Future Projects: Chie Satonaka (Persona 4) Korra (Avatar: Legend of Korra) Past cosplays --> My ACParadise profile Voice Acting Profile on BTVA --what do I need to work on? Voice123 Profile Last edited by epicserendipity : 02-14-2013 at 11:41 PM. Reason: Previous entry turned into a therapy session.

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