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had issues with Reg, so that certain issues, (if fixable) can be addressed.

There is one quick simple fix can can solve or improve many of the problems I have observed of the Fanime reg process.

Get rid of named badges.
You need a badge. You don't need a name on that badge.

I have been to conventions across 3 counties on 2 continents. I am high level staff at 2 conventions (eg, department head level) and have assisted in many areas (including reg) at a number of others. The conventions that have had names on their general attendance badges have had far more problems then the conventions that don't have names.

I actually agree with that. Sac Anime does the same thing. They just have the person's name on a list and gives them a badge upon check in. Also it saves a lot of time and money.

The advice was WELL TAKEN! On Saturday, I went down to the Pre-Reg booth and asked about my laminated badge, and they found it almost right away with most of the badges gone. Thanks Fanime!

Well...it's possible even though I paid for pre reg I might have "missed out" on it anyways, lol. My main goal was to explain my situation, and ask if anyone else had issues with Reg, so that certain issues, (if fixable) can be addressed.

One IMPORTANT question...is there a limit on number of items for the Guest to sign? If so, what is the most items we can ask them to sign?

But yeah...hope that the Reg people are willing to do their job because there's no guarantee.

You should know that we manually print out thousands (yes, thousands) of badges. Thursday is also one of the most busiest days for Fanime Registration- I'm sure if you come back at a later time when there is not a line, pre-reg staff will try and look through the piles of badges to attempt to find yours if you ask nicely enough and explain your situation (though I am not sure of your specific situation).

I hear that Registration closed today at 9:30pm which is an hour and a half over the actual closing time. Keep in mind that we are not required to do this; we could just as well close Registration at 8pm. Thursday is also when we have the least amount of staff working so you can just imagine staff coming in at 4:30pm and staying until 9:30pm with a constant demand of people wanting to pick up their badges. Trust me, it is VERY tiring.

I suppose I was just annoyed by the attitude. And I'm not sure if fatigue can be the main reason, because we were fortunate enough to be near the front of the line and got to the Reg desk within a 1/2 hour of them opening @5pm.

The situation was simple. I had my "e-postcard" thing, with being the leader of a group of 3 badges, mine (pre), and two others (early). I also had my ID with me as well. They checked my receipt and checked my ID and found my Reg account in the system. They started to look for my badge, but said "they were having trouble finding it." But after a minute or two of searching, I was told to go over to the Early Reg table and have my badge printed out there. I know this wasn't intentional, but if something like this can happen, I wonder if I would be better off just doing Early Reg next year. Wouldn't having everyone get a printed badge just avoid the confusion?

Again, staff are volunteers and try our best. If you want to help out and make Registration happier... Join staff! (:

I'm considering joining staff next year, even if only just part-time. Out of curiosity, does Fanime hire, or offer volunteer security for Guests? I mean...ya can't trust fangirls/boys around some of the more popular guest, can ya?

It's listed under "Special Events on Saturday" (scroll down from the posted schedule):

The Yamaga Party
    at Sainte Claire Courtyard Atrium
    From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

How do you get into that? Buy tickets?

If you Pre-Regged, pray they actually HAVE your badge and/or are willing to do their job. I had paid for a Pre-Reg badge but they said they were having trouble finding mine. They had my name in the system as well. And apparently they didn't really care to look for my laminated badge, so they made me get a normal Early-Reg badge instead, which was NOT what I paid for. I was just so tired and wanted to go home so bad I just put up with it. But yeah...hope that the Reg people are willing to do their job because there's no guarantee. Next year I'll just get Early-Reg, since paying for Pre-Reg didn't do me any good.

Did anyone else have badge pickup issues?

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Honestly, I've had Amici's pizza after hearing so much about it on the radio. Amici's is good, but HIGHLY...HIGHLY overrated for the price. Not just because I work at Pizza Hut, because I like our "rival" Dominoes Pizza better. Besides, you can get more pizza from Pizza Hut with the deals we got currently...although the best one won't work with delivery. But that's my own opinion.

I'm going with 2 others to get our badges. Just to make it easier on myself, I'm bringing a fold out chair to sit on for us. Little ones. Also, my ipod and laptop. You never know, lol.

Schedule has not been posted yet. :P

Thanks for letting me know. ^_^ I meant I was wondering when it could be fit into the schedule.

I noticed that in the announcement of Hiroyuki Yamaga returning, they mentioned something about the Yamaga-San Party. Are they planning to hold that again? If so, what is the schedule for that going to be?

Well, me and a friend are CELEBRATING (Meaning our birthdays are close, but not during the weekend) our birthdays Friday night of Fanime. And of course, we have our gaming list. Marvel vs Capcom 3, Halo (CE, 2, 3, Reach), COD: Black Ops, Super Street Fighter 4, Smackdown vs Raw 2011, UFC Undisputed 2011, and Mortal Kombat (9). We'll also be playing these games throughout the con during downtime. But join us for the party!

Are you sure it's for every night?

From what I gather, the people at the Marriott that I spoke with didn't know what they were talking about. The first person at the front desk that I spoke to said it was the total cost of every night as a deposit, essentially doubling the cost. Then when I spoke to the manager, he was saying something about $100 per night as deposit for cash, and $50/night for card as deposit...but in the next breath, was saying that their hotel didn't have anything to do with the convention.

I emailed FaniHousing and recently received a response clearing up the situation. They guaranteed that the price they quoted for me, was the price I would pay.

I do NOT believe you are allowed to sell food, but grab bags...I would think so, but not positive.

I did call, and I can't get a strait answer. One guy said that was the case, then when I asked for the manager, he was saying that the hotel had nothing to do with the convention. That second one sounds even worse than what I said before.

I'M HEARING THAT THE MARIOTT IS CHARGING A FULL NIGHT'S COST FOR EVERY NIGHT YOU'RE STAYING AS A DEPOSIT!  So if you have a room at $99 per night and are staying 3 nights, they're charging you $300 deposit. WHEN DID THIS START??

I thought the thread was supposed to be bout the Westboro Baptist Church...not the "protestors" in front of the convention center? Maybe I'm just confused?

I can't wait to bring out my Sloth cosplay again.

With Reuben cancelling this will be the first anime convention I've ever been to with ZERO voice actors. That is of course, unless others are planned.