I have written down the tips as well, the video will go further into detail.
1. Plan
ahead:
a. Work
out your budget for everything including
i.
Hotel
ii.
Badge cost
iii.
Food
iv.
Dealers room
2. Plan
Your Company:
a. Who
are you going to the con with?
b. If
you are new to cons, go with people you know first, do not go with strangers.
3. Cosplay
Ready?
a. If
you are building or ordering your cosplay make sure you have plenty of time.
b. Fitting
c. Props
4. Scheduling:
a. Ask
off work, plan if you have school.
b. Familiarize
yourself with the floorplan
c. Look
at any schedules of events if they are available
5. Packing:
a. Make
a list of everything you need to pack for the con
b. Make
sure you pack your cosplay
c. Pack
your money
d. Confirm
your rides and hotels
e. Pack
food. The restaurants near the con are
usually pricey.
6. Convention
etiquette.
a. Be
nice and courteous around the convention with other guests and with staff
b. Be
kind to the “normals” who aren’t there for the con.
c. Do
not trash the hotel. Leave a good impression so that the hotel allows the con
there again.
d. Make
sure you practice cleanliness. As in take a shower and wear deodorant.
e. Do
not take a cosplayer’s picture without their permission.
f.
Arrive to your panels early because they will
most likely get full.
7. Plan
for Emergencies.
a. Have
a way to contact everyone in your parties.
b. Know
all of your emergency contacts
c. Have
a first aid kit in your room in case of small emergencies
d. The
con usually has a medic area in case or emergencies.
e. Stay
hydrated. You do not want to faint from dehydration.
8. Have
Fun!
