The fabulous panelists of the Otakon 2008 “How to Machinima” Panel
This weekend, the entire Running Gun crew descended on the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland for Otakon 2008. If you’re not familiar with it, Otakon is a huge Japanese animation held in Baltimore each year. It features anime screenings, guests, cosplay, video games, a dealers hall, music videos, and a whole host of closely (or not so closely) related interests. Mike, Donny, Jordon, and Rob helped man the Anime Depot table in the dealers room, while others (Erin, Thomas, Abbi, Liz) actually got to enjoy the convention offerings. Meanwhile, I (Aaron) slaved in the Panels department for three years running, this time as a lieutenant.
Highs and lows of the convention included (but were not limited to) Mike, Donny, Jordon, and Rob slaving under two mute dealers, Rob cutting his thumb open, a friend (Mark) dressing up as Rick Astley and Rick-Rolling cute girls outside of Panel 1, the “How to Machinima” panel, Erin being a cosplay nut (see photos), Liz dressing up as Kool-Aid Man, and of course, good food at Tír na nÓg.
In all, the convention was plenty eventful, and fun was had by all, we’ll surely be there again next year.
Someone in this photo doesn’t belong, can you guess who?