Hi everyone,
RINcon Halloween has been over a month ago. Normally, I’m faster with writing my post-con blogs, but work happened. And since it is a small con, I only write my thoughts afterwards. Let’s go:
The parking this time was better with clear signs and a timetable. Just a shame that the first bus drove away as Fhant and I were approaching it. But the next bus was busier with some nice people, so that wasn’t too bad. It was a bit of a shame that we had to wait another 30-ish minutes before we could enter the convention grounds after we were dropped off. I get that there was still time needed to build up the event, but the queue was not entertaining.
This RINcon seemed to have a less interesting roster of activities than the previous edition. In the end, both Fhant and I decided that we were going for the Artist’s Alley only and not play a game or attend a workshop. We were struggling with the heat that made us feel sick, so it was probably the shortest con I have ever attended. We also had to check back regularly at the dressing room if my normal clothes were still there, as there were no lockers or guarded area for bags/luggage. Not exactly the best way to chill and enjoy an event.
Once again, I went for the cosplay competition that I chewed out earlier this year to see if they improved: Nope.
Since there are no rules, there’s no way to get feedback. This time I went with a fully self-made costume, own design, and that wasn’t enough to place. I haven’t seen many other cosplayers at the con itself and, at the time of writing, I haven’t seen a post of the winners. So I can’t compare my work with theirs and deduce my own feedback. And, to be clear, I have asked a judge for feedback, but there was none as there were no rules.
Also, one of the photographers (also the organiser of the competition) was making empty promises again. They should stop that. This is the second time they hinted I’d win something and then I don’t. It’s very annoying and even more unprofessional. It’s making me lose motivation to compete in anything ever again, because why should I bother? Any other judge I have encoutered or organisation knows to not make promises. I’m almost 31 years old, I haven’t won a lot of competitions due to disabilities I have, so false hope sucks. I never want an advantage in judging, because of my disabilities. Just don’t get my hopes up. I know I am not the best cosplayer, I haven’t made it my full-time job or any kind of job. So I KNOW I have an almost zero chance of winning. But my anxiety disorder (that came free with the disabilities I have), loves to take me for a walk when this kind of thing happens. I love the backstage vibe of bigger competitions and I do have plans still. But this unprofessional competition just… wow.
And I still haven’t received any of the pictures taken. Again. I do not recommend this photobooth if you want a quick snapshot of your outfit.
Well, Fhant and I went home at around 15:00 with some loot, watched Vox Machina and called it a day. We ordered food with lots of veggies, so we’d feel better soon and that worked. The Sunday after, I just struggled getting my ass in gear to make something cosplay. Because I love crafting, but this was just anxiety things. It took me half a day to feel decent. So nope, I will not go here again soon.
Keep on crafting,
Amirine