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This question is probably posted somewhere but I haven't found it yet. Since there is an Emcee narration slot that is optional on the registration form, What exactly will the Emcee say regarding your entry if it is blank and then if it is filled out with with something?

Generally, though I can't account for this year's MC, it goes something like "Entry number X, (group name) presenting (series costumes are from)"  and after the entry they'll say "(name) as (character)" if the MC field is left blank.

As you can see it's just a little part of the hair that sticks up.  This isnt really even a big thing as I'm sure fans will know I'm suppose to be Shana, but I wanted to try it.

Lots of hairspray and a blow dryer.   Take the little bit you want, spray it so it's almost saturated, and hold it in place and use the blowdryer on it until it's totally dry.

If you're not happy with it, it washes out and you can try again.

Live steel sword question:

I know a live steel sword can't be carried out of its scabbard during the con or at the Masquerade performance, but in a strictly supervised environment such as judging could it come out of its sheath?

I'm guessing not, but just figured I'd ask since nothing is better made than a real high-carbon steel blade and it really adds to the look and feel of the costume.

Looking at the Weapons Policy here: http://www.fanime.com/about/policies it says "Live steel is not permitted.  Live steel is defined as swords, knives, or other objects made of metal that can take an edge.  Dull metal weapons are considered live steel, and therefore are not permitted.  Live steel in a scabbard or protective cover is still not permitted."

So I'd say you should not bring that sword at ALL to the convention.

I realize there is a section regarding allowing non-conforming weapons for masquerade with special permission, but live steel tends to be strictly prohibited and the fanime security people are unlikely to allow it.  I would strongly suggest looking into finding a non-metal alternative for your prop.

Just for clarification. For the craftsmanship judging do we need to be in full costume and make-up? I've heard both that we do and we don't.

Lots of people bring their costumes for the judging instead of wearing them.  Also, it doesn't specifically say that you need to wear it during judging in the rules.  If you need a lot of makeup or it's an awkward costume to wear and you're being judged on Friday, it's understandable that you don't want to get into the full costume for judging and then again for masquerade.  The judging guidelines are on http://www.fanime.com/events/cosplay-spectacular-competition-guidelines after the award list.

For the mandatory meeting before masquerade you need to be in full costume and makeup since after the participants are sorted out, masquerade starts and there won't be time to change.

If you have special needs because of your costume because of makeup, large pieces, limited movement, etc, you should note that in your entry information.

My jacket it just a South Pole brand, I didn't say "Hey Kids be the Laughing Man" or something like that.

That's fine.  Basically that's the same as going to a thrift store or the mall to buy a jacket.  It's not that you can't buy anything off ebay, lots of people buy wigs there, you just can't buy an actual costume from ebay.

So my blue Jacket for my outfit was not made by me but bought off a Ebay is that also against the rules?

This depends on if the jacket was specifically made for the character you're costuming as (for example by a seamstress, costumer, or retailer like cospa) or if you were looking for a blue jacket and happened to find an article of clothing on ebay that matched.  In one case you are buying a costume piece, in the other you're finding an article that your costume needs.

Karaoke now that's the room across the screening room right?

Yup :D

So all there is left to do is to just show up at the con.

yep! You just need to check in on Friday at the Masquerade registration desk (first come first served!), and sign up for craftsmanship judging if you choose to do so.

Thanks :)

Now is it at the same place where I pick up my badge?

No, the badge pickup for the convention is handled seperately.  Masquerade check-in will be in the the Masquerade HQ room: SJCC D (which I believe is behind where they usually put Karaoke)

You can check the timeline: http://www.fanime.com/events/cosplay-spectacular-contestant-timeline

I emailed a question to [email protected] earlier this week (before registration opened) and today I received a notice that it had bounced (disk quota exceeded).  Should I email again, or send a private note on this forum since it's regarding something we had discussed last year?

Wayne is also having this problem with the email.

Eh? Really O_o?

I'm not at home right now, so I can't check it -_- sorry. I'll try to figure out if it's on my end or on Fanime's end when I get home.

The error message was for a bounce from babbit at anime-online because of "disk quota exceeded".  If you want I can pm you the entire error it sent back to me.  Most worrying is I sent the original message on April 1 before registration opened, and it took until April 6th to get this message that it was undeliverable.

I emailed a question to [email protected] earlier this week (before registration opened) and today I received a notice that it had bounced (disk quota exceeded).  Should I email again, or send a private note on this forum since it's regarding something we had discussed last year?

Wayne is also having this problem with the email.