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News / Sogen Con IX: "An 8-bit Adventure"

« on: July 25, 2012, 10:19:22 AM »

Sogen Con IX teaser trailer has been released here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk6xz_AELo8&feature=youtu.be

Check it out, and start your planning for next year!

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Artists Corner / Re: Quick question about table sizes!

« on: July 18, 2012, 08:16:23 PM »

Tables are 6 ft long.

I believe they are 2 feet wide

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News / Re: Registration hours!~

« on: July 18, 2012, 09:40:23 AM »

Correct.  Some form of ID.  Either Drivers License, School ID, or State ID are fine.

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News / Re: Registration hours!~

« on: July 17, 2012, 10:07:15 AM »

Ops = Operations.  It will be located in a room right behind the registration desk.  it will be labeled, and easy to find.

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FAQ / Re: Weapons Policy (Repeat)

« on: July 09, 2012, 03:15:06 PM »

No live steel/real weapons are allowed.  This is a rule of the Convention Center, so it is a solid rule.

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News / Sogen Con VIII Panel Schedule & guide book

« on: July 05, 2012, 10:53:27 AM »

Sogen Con VIII's schedule is now available for you to view.


http://sogencon.org/forms/2012-schedule.pdf

Please note, this is subject to change, but should be pretty darn accurate.

Also now available, a PDF of the program guide.

http://sogencon.org/forms/SogenConVIII-ProgramGuide_opt.pdf

Drazz

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FAQ / Re: Loose Kids, Inebriated Bridesmaids, and Game Room Hogs!

« on: June 22, 2012, 07:13:36 PM »

Allow me to address the issues at hand...

1- Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent at all times.  If you find that someone is doing something they should not, Flag down a member of our security staff, or a regular staffer.  We will handle any issues that arise.

2- Wedding Guests.  This is a very tricky situation.  Yes, last year, we had issues with them.  The year before, the Bride and Groom ditched their own reception to come to our dance cause we had a far better party going on.  They had a blast, and bought day passes to attend the dance.  The year before that, we had no major issues with the weddings.  One year, we had a Hockey game going on during Sogen in the arena.  The fans were extremely rude to our attendees. (we no longer hold Sogen during the Hockey Season).  So, in short, the "mundanes" are a coin flip.  They can be nice, or rude, fans, or mean.  Don't judge them, just like you don't want to be judged by them.  As above, if you have an issue, flag a security member, or a staffer.  We will have extra security during the Weddings.  Also, we cannot restrict them out of the hallways, as they paid for use of the convention center just like we did.

3- VG room.  People go to cons for different reasons.  Some like to spend most of their time in Table Top gaming, others in Video Gaming.  there is no "Right" way to spend your convention time.  If you feel someone is hogging a game, then let the VG room staff know.  they will institute timers if need be.  As for someone wanting to jump in on your single player game of DDR...if you really look at that, isn't not letting them play hogging the game?  We try and have as many multiplayer games as possible so more people can play.  Also, part of the reason Conventions are so fun is because you get to meet new people...Video gaming with someone is a great way to meet a new friend.

All in all, just remember, be respectful of everyone, both attendees, and guests of other events.  Treat them how you would want to be treated.  If something seems wrong, tell security or staff!  Most of all, have fun!

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FAQ / Re: Confirmation?

« on: June 10, 2012, 09:31:26 AM »

Mail in replies have not yet gone out.  Take a while to add all of the registrations to the database by hane.

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FAQ / Re: Attendance?

« on: June 08, 2012, 06:03:32 PM »

last year we had 600 warm bodies through the doors.

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FAQ / Re: Is anyone checking the e-mails?

« on: June 07, 2012, 05:48:58 PM »

I have forwarded you concerns and your request to the head of the dealers hall.

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Pants / Re: Anyone coming from the cities or willmar?

« on: May 31, 2012, 08:35:28 PM »

You may wanna also post this in the Facebook group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2632665507/

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Anime News/Discussion / Re: Top 3 Most Popular Anime

« on: May 21, 2012, 04:28:31 PM »

1) Onegai Teacher
2) R.O.D. The TV series
3) High School of the Dead

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News / Final Month Registration Drive

« on: May 09, 2012, 11:14:36 PM »

So, we are 3 weeks from the closure of Pre Registration.  Lets make a drive for a record number of Pre-registrations for Sogen Con.

If I can get 50 registrations, I will game for 24 straight hours. I will stream said event on some kind of streaming service, and will even allow viewers to help choose what I play at certain times. for double that, I will find a cohort to pull this marathon gaming session with me! I will do both Tabletop Games, as well as Video Games!

Lets see if we can hit that 100 mark! Due date for these registrations is May 30th.

Please share this out to better your chances!

http://sogencon.org/register.php

Richard "Drazz" Townsend
Sogen Con VIII Chairman.

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News / Another Guest of Honor!

« on: May 08, 2012, 10:01:56 AM »

Sogen Con is happy to announce the return of Carli Mosier!

Carli is thrilled to be back at Sogen...one of her favorite conventions! At age 6 she began to develop her love for acting doing musical theatre with the Houston Independent Theatre School and opera with the Houston Grand Opera and hasn’t stopped, graduating from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, attending the musical theater program at the University of Houston and continuing on in film and stage productions throughout the Houston area. In 2004, after years in the theatre she began working at ADV Films, appearing in such shows as Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok as Tsubasa Maijima and Godannar as Kei. Carli has also been cast in the ADV titles: UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie as Princess Pharm; Moeyo Ken TV as Sayoko Yamazaki, and as Febronia and various voices in Xenosaga: The Animation. Carli is probably best known for her performance as the sexy Detective Yukika in Nerima Daikon Brothers. You can also see her as the proper, and quite often chaotic, Student Council President Yuri Kurosu in Magikano. Carli is proud to have played Rina, the Green Pearl Princess, in Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch, recorded at Amusement Park media but is saddened that it hasn't been released. She was also incredibly honored to voice Daisy in the Homecoming Episode of Halo: Legends. Carli has also lent her vocal talents as a singer to the album Voices for Tolerance alongside a multitude of talented voice actors. More recently, she’s started working for Funimation, starting out there singing the closing credit song Before Dawn in One Piece and voicing smaller characters in Evangelion, Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Sgt. Frog. She's also voiced Aunt Bitzi in Shin Chan, Akira Yoshii in Baka and Test and Astraea in Heaven's Lost Property. Most recently, she was cast as the Narrator and Prophetess in Night Raid: 1931, Alme in Book of Bantorra and is in Gintama, all recorded at Seraphim. When she's not recording or traveling to fabulous conventions Carli spends her time as the lead singer for the band Taylor Made, working on musical projects with her husband Dustin, writing and working on fight choreography for stage and screen, filming movies, reading about zombies and working in politics to promote women's economic and social well-being.

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Pants / Re: Kimono Ladies? Any word?

« on: May 07, 2012, 03:29:07 PM »

From the Official Sogen Con Facebook Fan group....

Toadhill Shops (aka The Kimono Ladies) will be attending this year, but with a reduced staff and less stock than in the past. Please comment if there is anything special you would like us to bring (kimono-wise, that is).

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Pants / Re: Kimono Ladies? Any word?

« on: May 03, 2012, 03:03:06 PM »

I have spoken with them personally.  I know they are thinking about it.

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News / Guest of Honor update.

« on: May 03, 2012, 10:24:59 AM »

Sogen Con VIII is happy to announce the return of Nick Landis for this years convention...

Nick "Lanipator" Landis is an amateur voice actor and parody artist from Minneapolis.
Creator of "Yu Yu Hakusho: Abridged" and co-writer/co-creator and co-star of "DragonBall Z: Abridged", it's clear Nick enjoys making people laugh. Nick is also working on a review series called "Outside the Otaku" and a Let's Play Series of "Amnesia: The Dark Descent" on his blog http://Lanipwned.blogspot.com/ and for the website ThatGuyWithTheGlasses.com.

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News / Re: Sogen Con VIII Guest Announcement.

« on: April 30, 2012, 11:16:31 AM »

Sogen Con is very happy to announce that SWEk will be performing at this years convention!

Somewhere out there, in the vast nothingness of space and time (also
 known as Eric The Drummer's basement), there arose an idea for a band.
 On that fateful and blizzard-filled day in Chicago, SWEk was born.

 

Dale Tippett Jr. on guitar and vocals
 Eric Kummerer on drums and vocals
 Janaki Jitchotvisut on lead vocals
 Jon Sugerman on bass and vocals

 

SWEk is a band comprised primarily of anime-loving musicians, oxygen, and tears. Lots and lots of tears. Sometimes also beers. Very rarely, also bears. Come for the shockingly loud anime tunes, stay for the crazy! (Fun crazy, we promise.)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/SWEk/355117467849980

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FAQ / Re: question for summiting panels

« on: April 20, 2012, 03:49:39 PM »

Just those who are moderating the panel.

I also know you are not the only one submitting to run that, so you may be teamed up with the other submitter.

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FAQ / Re: Questions for attendees

« on: March 19, 2012, 10:39:28 AM »

No Sir.  A on the shirt too.

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FAQ / Re: Questions for attendees

« on: March 16, 2012, 08:20:45 AM »

2. What are some of your favorite things about the convention?
Talking with the guests, Running the Anime Dating Game panel, nothing happening in Ballroom B.

Wrong Ballroom my friend.  Twas Ballroom A.

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FAQ / Re: Lifetime pass

« on: March 12, 2012, 09:12:53 PM »

Please email me at SogenConSD@Gmail.com.  I have a bit of information I will need to get from you.

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News / Sogen Con VIII Panel Submissions OPEN!

« on: March 08, 2012, 10:32:33 AM »

http://www.sogencon.org/convention.php?ref=events

The panel submission information is up on the website! If you are interested in hosting a panel or a photo shoot, please fill out the information and email it to Sogen.Programming@gmail.com. Incomplete information will hold up the process, so please make sure everything is filled out accurately and with as much detail as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me as well. I have included the information that I need at the bottom of this post. All information is required.

Please also keep the submission guidelines in mind; anything that does not follow the guidelines will be disqualified from consideration. If you have any concerns about what is/is not acceptable, please feel free to contact me as well. Last date for panel submissions is June 16; if you are unsure if you will be able to do a panel for whatever reason, please make a note of it and then let us know when you know one way or the other. Happy submitting!



Please send all of the information below to Sogen.Programming@gmail.com. Panels will be considered in the order in which they are received, but specific times will not be assigned until closer to the convention date.

Real Name(s) of All Participating Panelists
Names the Panelists Want to Go By in the Program
Name of Panel
Description of Panel (20-50 words; this is what will appear in the program guide)
Appropriate Age Group (All Ages or 18+)
Amount of Time Requesting
Top 3 Time Slot Choices (Will be considered, but will be based around availability)
Times You Are Unable To Do The Panel (Late arrival, Cosplay participant, etc.)
Special Needs (Projectors, Microphones, Work Tables, etc.)
Main Contact Name, Phone Number, and Email
Additional Comments/Questions

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FAQ / Re: Questions for attendees

« on: February 22, 2012, 10:35:06 AM »

Another thing I was wondering about is, how easy is it to get to guest panels?
Do you often have to get in line pretty early for them, or can you afford to show up a few minutes before they start?
And what all restaurants are there nearby?

Due to the lower attendance, it is not hard at all to get into any panel you would like to see.  Any lines that form for panels are usually handled in a timely manner.

I do hope you come and see us this summer!

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FAQ / Re: Weapons Policy

« on: January 15, 2012, 12:42:52 PM »

A good question to ask.  We will be reexamining the weapon and prop policy of the past and rewriting it so it is clear and concise.  Look for this in the future.

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News / Sogen Con VIII Guest Announcement.

« on: January 09, 2012, 09:42:59 PM »

Sogen Con is happy to welcome back Christopher Ayres for this years convention.


Christopher Ayres has been working professionally in theatre, television and film since the age of 6. His work has been seen Regionally, Nationally and on Broadway. He currently works as a voice actor for ADV FILMS and FUNimation ENTERTAINMENT Chris is also an A.D.R. Director for ADV FILMS and AMUSEMENT PARK MEDIA . As an A.D.R. director his credits include the hit anime musical comedy THE NERIMA DAIKON BROTHERS, XENOSAGA: The Animation, MAGIKANO, MERMAID MELODY PITCHI PITCHI PITCH, and co-director with Matt Greefield on THE WALLFLOWER. Some of the roles as a voice actor Chris is best known for are Kei Kourono in Gantz, Suitengu in Speed Grapher, Von Kampher in Trinity Blood, Hayashimizu in Full Metal Panic? Fummofu, Nakamaru in Maburaho, Yaminami in Peacemaker, DJ Plugman in Air Gear , Johnny in One Piece, Sid in Devil May Cry, Sawadust in A Tree of Palme, Oshodani in Pappuwa, and Woogy in Michel. His voice can also be heard in Elfin Lied, Claymore, Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, Godanner, Oran High School Host Club, Diamond Daydreams, and Desert Punk to name a few. Chris can also be heard as Wagram in the Square Enix Game The Last Remnant. Most recently Chris has been heard as the the voice of Frieza in Dragonball Z Kai, Covenant Commander and various other roles in Halo: Legends. Chris will also soon be heard as Arthur in Tears to Tiara, Prince Soma in Black Butler and Takada Shingin in Son Goku Basura. Chris is also one of the Anime industry voice actors who sings on Voices for Peace. He is very proud to be a part of the "Voices For..." oganization. Chris also works as a professional fight director and has enjoyed bringing his workshop “Mock Combat for Cosplay” to many conventions.

You can learn more about Chris by visiting his website www.christopherayres-va.com.

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FAQ / Re: Cosplay Contest

« on: October 21, 2011, 12:44:39 PM »

Skit time limit will also be addressed in the Cosplay Competition rules.

Also, we do now have a Cosplay and Masquerade Department Head.  She will be work diligently on creating a new set of rules for the 2012 competition.!!!

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Feedback Area / Re: How to give feedback

« on: October 13, 2011, 06:56:20 PM »

Very glad to hear that.  We missed you this year!

I will make sure that our new Dealer Head gets a hold of you as soon as we open up Dealer submissions.

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News / Re: Sogen 2012 Pre-Reg

« on: October 03, 2011, 12:10:24 AM »

Added the download link for the mail in reg form!

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News / Sogen 2012 Pre-Reg

« on: October 01, 2011, 11:27:21 PM »

http://sogencon.org/forms/MAIL_IN_REG.pdf

Sogen Con 2012 Pre-Reg
 
This year, Sogen is going to do it's pre reg a little bit different. Instead of basing the cost until a certain date, we are going to base the cost by how many pre-registrations have been purchased. Below you will see the cost of Pre-registration, and the schedule when it is due to go up.
 
2011 End of Con Pre-Registration – CLOSED
 
Pre-Reg cost until 150 sold - $30.00
 
Pre-Reg cost until 400 sold - $35.00
 
Pre-Reg cost until June 1st 11:59 PM - $40.00
 
Once pre-registration has close at the end of the day on June 1st, we will take the weekend to audit all of the sales. On June 4th, we will open up full price registration. This is to allow you the chance to pay for your badge ahead of time. With buying your badge early, you will have more money the weekend of the convention!
 
June 3rd through July 13th - $45.00
At the door 3 day registration - $45.00
 
By this new system, the earlier your register, the lower the price. As a special note, the price will go up once we have received the above stated amount of registrations. Any registration received by mail post marked before the date of an announce price increase will still be honored at the lower price. We understand that USPS can be slower then hoped. Also, the above plan is for a standard 3 day registration.
 
 
Sogen will also be offering a special tier membership. This Sponsor level membership will give you 3 day access to the convention, as well as a host of other perks.
 
Special Collectors Badge
Sunday Brunch with the Guests of Honor
Early entry to the Dealer Hall
A reserved seat in Main Programming. Your name will be displayed on the seat, and will remain on the seat all weekend long.
Limited Edition Sogen Con 2012 print.
A special surprise gift at the convention.
 
All of this for a registration price of $100.00. This sponsor level membership will be very limited, so make sure if you are interested to register as quickly as possible.
 
Remember, Mail in Pre-Reg opens on Monday, October 3rd.  online registration will open later in the month.

http://sogencon.org/forms/MAIL_IN_REG.pdf  - Link to download the mail in reg form