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Friday (12PM-10PM) Convention Registration
Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con EXP Con opens up to attendees Noon on Friday. Weekend-long and Single Day badges will be avilable for sale. Separate lines will be set up for attendees who pre-registered or took advantage of the Hotel Early Bird Free Pass Promotion. Those who were confirmed to receive a Media Badge will also have their own area. Convention guide books will be available and information pertaining to walk-on registration for bonus events such as the Formal Dance will have its own designated area. Friday (12PM-2AM) Video Game Lounge Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con A popular aspect of EXP Con is the signature Video Game Lounge. With our 70+ stations, tournament staging, online live streaming of our tournaments, and our display setup for spectators (HD projector with huge screen), the EXP Con Video Game Lounge is going to be a cathedral of casual and competitive gaming for the entire weekend. We will be teaming up with EVO Tournament season event CEO Gaming to provide you with the best tournament experience possible. Come to compete in our tournaments, watch the competition unfold, or play casually with other convention attendees. Friday (12PM-10PM) Artist Alley Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con Traditionally at fan conventions artists are able to purchase a space to promote, display, and sell their works. EXP Con will have such a place that will be open not only artists, but fans and groups who wish to promote their clubs, groups, or events. Our artist alley is an affordable alternative to the dealer room where artists and groups can use their space to promote themselves and show what they have to offer to the attendees. Friday (2PM-12AM) The Con Ends With You Lounge Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con DON'T BE SO ZETTA SLOW!!! The Con Ends With You is an interactive game based on the hit Nintendo DS Square-Enix game "The World Ends With You." You must pre-register at Level 50 or above to gain access to this game. Players of the game are permitted entry starting at 2PM. Friday (2PM-3PM) Renegade Room Press Your Luck Presented by Florida Whammy Entertainment Back for the 4th year in a row, from the team that brought you "Otaku Password" and "The People's Panel" has it coming to you now. They see BIG BUCKS in your future! Yes, that's right! For the 4th year in a row, the whammies are returning to claim more of your bucks! Do you think you can fair well against the whammies? Well come find out as some lucky contestants play the most exciting game of the entire convention! Live from EXP Con, it's PRESS YOUR LUCK!!!! Friday (2PM-3PM) Paragon Room Ryan's Lunar Panel Presented by Ryan Sweat Basically while everyone is busy standing in the registration line I will be running a panel dedicated to my favorite video game series of all time, Lunar. That includes Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue. Dragon Song doesn't exist. I will discuss why it is the greatest J-RPG ever made and how EXP Con wouldn't exist without it. The games will be discussed, trivia played, and prizes given out. I am going to do this at every event I run. Friday (3PM-8PM) Vendor Room Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con EXP Con 2011 will have a vendor room filled with shops selling merchandise related to video games, Japanese animation, comics, cosplay, and other facets of Japanese and American pop-culture. Level 50 passes and above are permitted (1) hour early entry to the area starting at 2pm. Friday (3PM-4PM) Renegade Room The 100,000 Otaku Pyramid: 10000th Presented by Florida Whammy Entertainment Things That Reboot has not spoofed; Famous Italian Plumbers; Characters whose names are L, woah! Hold on a second! This isn't the right board! Calling one and all, come on down to the Otaku Pyramid! Do you think you can successfully guess a subject based on clues a partner or stranger give you? Do you think you have what it takes to be the king of the Otaku Pyramid? Do you dare to go one round with our Executive Producer? Will that troll board you just saw strike again? Come find out as we play THE 100,000 OTAKU PYRAMID!!! Friday (3PM-4PM) Paragon Room Fanfiction: How Not to Suck Presented by Selan Pike Writing fanfiction can be a fun hobby but let's face it, most fanfiction sucks! Thankfully, yours doesn't have to. Come join us as we go over common mistakes and pitfalls found in fanfiction (and storytelling in general) and how to avoid them. After all, not sucking is the first step toward being really awesome! Friday (4PM-5PM) Renegade Room Otaku Password Presented by Florida Whammy Entertainment The password is: EXPCon! Come on down as the Producers of Florida Whammy Entertainment put it all on the line once again as the producers become COMMON CONTESTANTS trying to defend our 3-0 title by guessing that password! Think you got what it takes to beat the Producer Wavelength? Come find out! Friday (4PM-5PM) Paragon Room Con Etiquette for Con-Goers Presented by Zipper-Tan Do you love someone's costume, but don't know how to approach them? What do you do if someone is cosplaying the same character as you!? And what (if anything) should you really be shouting in the halls? Come join cosplayer Zipper Tan who has attended cons since 2004 to discover positive ways to handle common occurrences and avoid any embarassing faux pas at an anime convention. Friday (5PM-6PM) Main Events Room Opening Ceremonies Presented by EXP Con Opening Ceremonies for the convention sets the tone for the entire weekend, so you can expect EXP Con is going to bring our excitement-causing shoes. We will talk about what you can expect from the weekend, introduce our industry guests, and entertain you with our own brand of Opening Ceremonies hype. You are definitely not going to want to miss the beginning of your EXP Con experience, now in full HD 3D. Friday (6PM-8PM) Main Events Room Autograph Session Presented by EXP Con Each year at EXP Con we invite members of the video game and anime industry to take part in our weekend-long event. There will be multiple opportunities to talk to and get autographs from our guests in the main events room. As always at EXP Con the autographs are free of charge, just please know that once the sessions are over they are over and people in line will be turned away. Go in there with a mission and get the signatures you want. To put yourself in the best position to get all the autographs you are interested in, purchase a higher level pass that gives you line hopping abilities. Friday (6PM-7PM) Renegade Room Introduction to Cosplay Photography Presented by Ken Davis and Shawn Tuffy Having a camera is the first step, but what's next? In this introductory panel Ken AD will cover the basics from equipment, giving direction, use of location, framing, lighting, etiquette, photoshoots, and editing. Whether you are a hobbyist just wanting a few tips on how to improve or you strive to become a professional then this panel is for you. Open to anyone whether you take pictures with your cell phone or own a DSLR. Friday (7PM-8PM) Renegade Room The Girls Guide to Con Going Presented by Chiaki and Kimiko from Anime Addicts Anonymous Ladies, let's face it; we have different problems than the guys do at cons. It's not easy looking this good in a cosplay that has only slightly more clothing than a bikini. Learn some tricks of the trade from the girls of the AAAPodcast and their experience which ranges over 20 cons. Oh and guys, you may just learn something too! Friday (8PM-9PM) Renegade Room Anime to Watch With Your Hunny Bunny Presented by Ciara Powell and Jonathan Adams Have your last 5 relationships ended because you showed your ex-girlfriends Wicked City? Have you forced your date to watch Hetalia, and then wondered why he never called you back? Come find out how to introduce your special someone to the wonderful world of anime, without them running away... Friday (9PM-12AM) Main Events Room EXP Con Soiree Formal Ball Dance Prom Presented by EXP Con Don't let the long name confuse you, this is going to be a formal dance like the ones you have or had in high school. The difference is it's going to be filled with people that share common interests which will make it much better. We think. You can expect dancing, live music, decorations, prizes, some finger food, and beverages. Dress up, look sharp, and spend the night with your special someone, or go there just to look snazzy and just hang out. It will be taking place Friday night. There is a $10.00 fee to attend the event that goes towards covering the costs of the event. Purchasers of the Level 50 pass or a higher level don't have to worry about the fee, as it is included with your ticket bundle. Friday (9PM-10PM) Renegade Room Gambling Anime Presented by Anime World Order Podcast There are many more genres of anime and manga available in Japan than we might think. One of the most popular genres that we never see much representation of in the West is gambling anime. From pachinko, to mahjong, Akagi, Kaiji and many, MANY others, come and find out about this unusual and exciting genre. Friday (10PM-11PM) Renegade Room Mega64: Day One Title TBA Presented by Mega64 No, they've never been arrested. There, now that that question is out of the way, who KNOWS what questions the Mega64.com crew will answer! Oh my gosh! I have to attend this! Friday (10PM-12AM) Paragon Room LGT: Liar Game Tournament Presented by Dealer Solario Congratulations! You have been cordially invited to participate in the Liar Game Tournament. Though you may work in teams, you must use your skills of lies and deceit in order to defeat the other players and win the title of Liar Game Champion. Friday (11PM-3AM) Renegade Room Random Room 18+ Presented by Graham Dunbar An EXP Con tradition, a room of randomness where everything is loosely planned out. Surprise guests, random happenstances, laughs, and more are sure to occur. Saturday (12AM-1AM) Paragon Room Fly Away Presented by AJK Cosplay Here lies a city on the fault line, between Heaven and Hell; Daten City. where humans live under the constant threat of attack from evil spirits. Darkness invades peoples' hearts, and not one person realizes that it is consuming the city. There are those who seek to obliterate these manifestations of human desires with transcendent light. Has the duty of repelling the darkness fallen to the messengers of God, or the servants of Satan? Saturday (1AM-3AM) Paragon Room Geoff The Hero Panel 18+ Presented by Geoff The Hero WORLD FAMOUS Geoff the Hero's drunken video game escapades! We're giving away FREE VIDEO GAMES AND SWAG to panel-goers. Also, this panel will by its very nature help you avoid Raptors. This is mostly because Raptors are forbidden to enter the panel room during your time slot. A common belief in academia circles is that the Raptor is extinct, but you will for sure avoid them if you come to this panel. Raptors are terrifying creatures so space in the panel will be limited to the capacity of the panel room. You should get in line yesterday in advance. Convention Center is Closed from 3AM-10AM Saturday Saturday (10AM-10PM) Convention Registration Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con EXP Con opens up to attendees 10AM on Saturday. Weekend-long and Single Day badges will be avilable for sale. Separate lines will be set up for attendees who pre-registered or took advantage of the Hotel Early Bird Free Pass Promotion. Those who were confirmed to receive a Media Badge will also have their own area. Convention guide books will be available and information pertaining to walk-on registration for bonus events such as the Formal Dance will have its own designated area. Saturday (10AM-2AM) Video Game Lounge Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con A popular aspect of EXP Con is the signature Video Game Lounge. With our 70+ stations, tournament staging, online live streaming of our tournaments, and our display setup for spectators (HD projector with huge screen), the EXP Con Video Game Lounge is going to be a cathedral of casual and competitive gaming for the entire weekend. We will be teaming up with EVO Tournament season event CEO Gaming to provide you with the best tournament experience possible. Come to compete in our tournaments, watch the competition unfold, or play casually with other convention attendees. Saturday (10AM-10PM) Artist Alley Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con Traditionally at fan conventions artists are able to purchase a space to promote, display, and sell their works. EXP Con will have such a place that will be open not only artists, but fans and groups who wish to promote their clubs, groups, or events. Our artist alley is an affordable alternative to the dealer room where artists and groups can use their space to promote themselves and show what they have to offer to the attendees. Saturday (10AM-12AM) The Con Ends With You Lounge Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con DON'T BE SO ZETTA SLOW!!! The Con Ends With You is an interactive game based on the hit Nintendo DS Square-Enix game "The World Ends With You." You must pre-register at Level 50 or above to gain access to this game. Players of the game are permitted entry starting at 10AM. Saturday (10AM-7PM) Vendor Room Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con EXP Con 2011 will have a vendor room filled with shops selling merchandise related to video games, Japanese animation, comics, cosplay, and other facets of Japanese and American pop-culture. Saturday (10AM-12PM) Main Events Room Anime Music Video Contest Presented by EXP Con The EXP Con Anime Music Video Contest is an opportunity for everyone, from amateurs to professionals, to showcase their video editing talent! Anime Music Videos or AMV's for short, are videos composed of anime and/or video game footage, set to music, creating a fan made music video. The videos will be screened and trophies and prizes will be presented the weekend of the convention. Saturday (10AM-11AM) Renegade Room Chris Sabat Q&A Presented by EXP Con A one hour Q&A session with Christopher Sabat. Saturday (10AM-11AM) Paragon Room Anime Aerobics Presented by Covert Fangirl Ever wanted to bust a move to an anime soundtrack? Maybe twist and shout in your favorite cosplay outfit? What if you could do both WHILE getting in shape? Come join Fandom Fitness sensei Covert Fangirl as she leads you through a beginners aerobics class tailored for the ultimate fan! Water, comfy shoes and non-restrictive outfits encouraged! Saturday (11AM-12PM) Renegade Room Charles Martinet Q&A Presented by EXP Con A one hour Q&A session with Charles Martinet. Saturday (11AM-12PM) Paragon Room The Carnival of Bootlegs Presented by Matt DePaul Come one, come all! Have you or your grandparents ever been duped by a fake, fraud, or ripoff? Learn how to tell what's fake in this panel while you laugh at some of the most ridiculous examples of bootlegging in video games, anime, and otherwise. Saturday (12PM-2AM) Main Events Room FUNimation Industry Panel Presented by FUNimation Industry Panel where FUNimation showcases all things FUNimation. A better description is incoming. Saturday (12PM-1PM) Renegade Room Mark Meer Q&A Presented by EXP Con A one hour Q&A session with Mark Meer. Saturday (12PM-1PM) Paragon Room Traveling to Japan Presented by Chiaki of Anime Addicts Anonymous Wanting to go to Japan? Wondering how the earthquake has affected travelers to the land of the rising sun? Learn all you need to know before planning your trip to Japan from someone who has lived there and traveled this year following the quake. It will be interesting, informative, and just downright funny at times. Saturday (1PM-2PM) Renegade Room Jennifer Hale Q&A Presented by EXP Con A one hour Q&A session with Jennifer Hale. Saturday (1PM-2PM) Paragon Room Hetalia World Summit Meeting Presented by Amber Heisler You have been accordingly invited to the Hetalia World Summit Meeting. Please get there early just in case and should you fail to meet the time provided...well, let's just say that Russia will be the very least of your problems. Saturday (2PM-3PM) Main Events Room Mega64: Panel for the Soul Presented by Mega64 The cast and crew of Mega64.com are back at EXP Con! They'll be showing new videos and answering your questions! It'll be just like their west coast panels, minus the indoor pyrotechnics, interpretive piercings and petty larceny. Florida state laws suck. If you've never seen a Mega64 video before, your life is seriously deficient in comedy. You should probably watch them all. Go on and go to their panel. Saturday (2PM-3PM) Renegade Room Ali Hillis Q&A Presented by EXP Con A one hour Q&A session with Ali Hillis. Saturday (2PM-3PM) Paragon Room Introduction to Gothic and Lolita Fashion Presented by Yanitza Sanchez Love the beautiful and elegant fashion that is Lolita but have no clue of it's origins or where to even start coordinating your own look? Look no more, this panel will show all the basics of Lolita starting from where to shop, the different styles, and what makes a coordinate. You'll get to see common media such as Gothic Lolita Bibles, Gosu Roris, and Kera magazines. Gaze at the coordinates on display of the different styles to see an up close look. Saturday (3PM-4PM) Renegade Room Vic Mignogna Q&A Presented by EXP Con A one hour Q&A session with Vic Mignogna. Saturday (3PM-4PM) Paragon Room Naruto Toribia 2.0 Presented by Heart of Metal Cosplay Heart of Metal Cosplay, as Naruto and Kakashi, return for their second year at EXP to bring the awesomeness that is a Jeopardy-style game show with fabulous prizes, a better presentation and easier questions! So get on the internet and start studying! Categories for the game show include a section on the music featured in the show, questions based solely on the anime and movies, questions on the manga and a section dedicated to quotes! Players will be picked from the audience at arrival! See you there and good luck to you all! Saturday (4PM-6PM) Main Events Room Autograph Session 2 Presented by EXP Con Each year at EXP Con we invite members of the video game and anime industry to take part in our weekend-long event. There will be multiple opportunities to talk to and get autographs from our guests in the main events room. As always at EXP Con the autographs are free of charge, just please know that once the sessions are over they are over and people in line will be turned away. Go in there with a mission and get the signatures you want. To put yourself in the best position to get all the autographs you are interested in, purchase a higher level pass that gives you line hopping abilities. This is your second opportunity to get autographs this weekend. Saturday (4PM-5PM) Paragon Room The Best Anime You've Never Seen, or Heard Of! Presented by Mitsugi of Anime Addicts Anonymous Do you think that if it's good you've seen it all? We're here to challenge that! A collection of some of the greatest anime that even the most veteran fans don't know about. Stop in, kick back, and be ready to have your mind blown by the greatness of anime. Saturday (5PM-6PM) Paragon Room The History and Evolution of Japanese RPGs Presented by Anime World Order Podcast From the early days of Dragon Quest to the modern flash of Final Fantasy and Persona, Japanese RPGs have been a staple of console gaming systems. However, there is a long and varied history to them. Did you know the first person to create a JRPG wasn't even Japanese? Just how revolutionary was Dragon Quest? What does Wizardry have to do with the first anime company in America? Find out this and more! Saturday (6PM-8PM) Main Events Room Costume Contest Presented by EXP Con This contest is designed to showcase the costume creating and modeling abilities of everyone from novices to the experienced designer. Designers create costumes based on characters from video games, anime, manga, or Japanese culture and are pre-judged before the contest. After the judging takes place the costumes will be on display for the whole convention to see on the Main Events stage in a fashion show-like presentation where the winners will be announced. Winners will take home epic trophies and almost as epic prizes. Saturday (6PM-7PM) Renegade Room Aaron Dismuke Q&A Presented by EXP Con A one hour Q&A session with Aaron Dismuke. Saturday (6PM-7PM) Paragon Room Adventure Games: Their Rise and Fall Presented by Anime World Order Podcast Adventure games acted as the bedrock of early gaming, both computer and console games. They reached their height in the 90's with some of the most beloved adventure games being released such as Sam and Max, Day of the Tentacle (NOT WHAT YOU MIGHT THINK), Gabriel Knight and others. However, they dropped off heavily in popularity in the later 90's and, some would argue, for good reason. We'll look at the rise and evolution of the adventure game, some of the RIDICULOUS puzzles that caused it to collapse, and some of the companies that are trying to bring it back in a big way. Saturday (7PM-8PM) Renegade Room Troy Baker Q&A Presented by EXP Con A one hour Q&A session with Troy Baker. Saturday (7PM-8PM) Paragon Room Halo: Prophets of Truth Presented by William Sullivan and Lee Wren Discover the myths, examine the legends, and explore the universe beyond the Halo games. Whether you only played the first person shooters, have read every book in the franchise, or just love a good Sci-Fi story all fans are encouraged to come and celebrate their love of Halo. Saturday (8PM-10PM) Renegade Room Chris Sabat Dub Over-Drive Presented by EXP Con Chris Sabat and his sound engingeer buddy dub over anime alongside convention attendees! Here's your chance to be the voice behind the characters! Saturday (8PM-9PM) Paragon Room The Great Cosplay Dating Game Presented by Anime Addicts Anonymous Ready to improv? The Great Cosplay Dating Game is an exciting adventure into yesterday's world of dating games. Get there early in costume to sign up to participate in the dating game. Be quick on your feet and ready to laugh out loud! Saturday (9PM-10PM) Main Events Room Random Encounter Concert Presented by EXP Con You are walking around EXP Con Saturday night when suddenly... RANDOM ENCOUNTER, a live and diverse musical performance featuring unheard songs and video game music! With a unique setup featuring two guitarists, bass, drums, and an accordion; this 5 piece band offers an original delivery of songs from your favorite classic video games like Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda, in addition to a slew of original music that has not yet been heard by the human ear. Heavily restructured with three new members and completely re-mastered with an entire new set of instruments, Random Encounter is definitely a show worth staying up for. Saturday (9PM-10PM) Paragon Room Mafia Time Presented by Lauren Swain A discussion panel targeted to current fans, and future fans of the series Katekyo Hitman Reborn. Attendees are free to join Namimori's pride, Hibari Kyouya, in talking about everything related to Reborn; from families, to fights and friendships. WARNING!! POSSIBLE SPOILERS!! Saturday (10PM-12AM) Paragon Room Angry Gamer Panel 3 & Knuckles Presented by Matt DePaul You can call him Knuckles. Unlike Sonic, he doesn't chuckle. He'd rather flex his muscles. He's assembled a collection of bad video games that he wants you to play. Can you handle the shear rage that these games can cause? Are you a bad enough dude to take on Knuckles? Saturday (11PM-3AM) Main Events Room Power of Underground Dance Party Presented by EXP Con The Power of Underground Dance Party returns this year bigger and better than ever as we will be combining dance music with anime and video game music remixes. This year we will be adding more lights, more sound equipment, and more energy to make this the best late night convention experience ever, maybe. Probably. DJ Shy Guy and Madamba Fire 2 will be making the music happen. Saturday (11PM-3AM) Renegade Room Random Room Again 18+ Presented by Graham Dunbar Back again, just like the night before! Here's the same description event! It's the only thing that's the same! An EXP Con tradition, a room of randomness where everything is loosely planned out. Surprise guests, random happenstances, laughs, and more are sure to occur. Sunday (12AM-2AM) Paragon Room Resident Evil: The Virus Still Spreads Presented by Danielle Umstead Resident Evil first release was in 1996. Fifteen years later the series is still going strong with additional games, re-makes, movies, books, and merchandise. Join us as we divulge into world of Resident Evil including: the story so far, the characters, locations, game play, and the monsters of this survival horror franchise. There will be discussions appropriate for new and old fans as well as prizes for those who attend. Let's see if you can survive the night! Sunday (2AM-3AM) Paragon Room Saturday Night Super Otaku Password Hour!!! Presented by Florida Whammy Entertainment It's not just Otaku Password, It's THE SATURDAY NIGHT SUPER OTAKU PASSWORD HOUR!! This time the passwords know no bounds as we turn it up a notch for this special edition late night Super Otaku Password! Passwords are uncensored, our contestants are uncensored, and I certainly know the host will be most uncensored. Live from EXPcon, it's SATURDAY NIGHT PASSWORD! Since the password is uncensored, you'll have to make sure your clues are Of & Age, since you'll need to be 18 or older to get in. Convention Center is Closed from 3AM-10AM Sunday Sunday (10AM-5PM) Convention Registration Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con EXP Con opens up to attendees 10AM on Sunday. Weekend-long and Single Day badges will be avilable for sale. Separate lines will be set up for attendees who pre-registered or took advantage of the Hotel Early Bird Free Pass Promotion. Those who were confirmed to receive a Media Badge will also have their own area. Convention guide books will be available and information pertaining to walk-on registration for bonus events such as the Formal Dance will have its own designated area. Sunday (10AM-6PM) Video Game Lounge Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con A popular aspect of EXP Con is the signature Video Game Lounge. With our 70+ stations, tournament staging, online live streaming of our tournaments, and our display setup for spectators (HD projector with huge screen), the EXP Con Video Game Lounge is going to be a cathedral of casual and competitive gaming for the entire weekend. We will be teaming up with EVO Tournament season event CEO Gaming to provide you with the best tournament experience possible. Come to compete in our tournaments, watch the competition unfold, or play casually with other convention attendees. Sunday (10AM-6PM) Artist Alley Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con Traditionally at fan conventions artists are able to purchase a space to promote, display, and sell their works. EXP Con will have such a place that will be open not only artists, but fans and groups who wish to promote their clubs, groups, or events. Our artist alley is an affordable alternative to the dealer room where artists and groups can use their space to promote themselves and show what they have to offer to the attendees. Saturday (10AM-6PM) The Con Ends With You Lounge Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con DON'T BE SO ZETTA SLOW!!! The Con Ends With You is an interactive game based on the hit Nintendo DS Square-Enix game "The World Ends With You." You must pre-register at Level 50 or above to gain access to this game. Players of the game are permitted entry starting at 10AM. Saturday (10AM-6PM) Vendor Room Hours of Operation Presented by EXP Con EXP Con 2011 will have a vendor room filled with shops selling merchandise related to video games, Japanese animation, comics, cosplay, and other facets of Japanese and American pop-culture. Sunday (10AM-11AM) Main Events Room 30 Years of Mario Presented by EXP Con Join Charles Martinet and EXP Convention Staff as they talk about the legacy of the most recognizable character in the world. It's been 30 years since Mario first appeared in the video game Donkey Kong back in 1981 and Charles Martinet has been there since the beginning. Sunday (10AM-11AM) Renegade Room Fullmetal Classic with Vic and Aaron Presented by EXP Con With Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood fresh in everyone's minds, it's easy to forget where it all started. Join Vic Mignogna and Aaron Dismuke as they share their experiences and fond memories from the original Fullmetal Alchemist classic anime series. Sunday (10AM-11AM) Paragon Room Dragon Dodge Ball Meet-up Presented by The Con Artists The Tournament Announcer has decided to come back to EXP Con and host another dodge ball tournament to find out who's the mightiest team in the universe and deserving of the title of Dragon Dodge ball Champion. Goku and his friends once more find themselves at the wrong Tournament but this time they are determined to ensure that no one crashes the party. Come out and see what they have in store for you this year! Sunday (11AM-12PM) Main Events Room FemShep and BroShep: Meer and Hale Talk Shepards Presented by EXP Con EXP Con brings Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer to the Main Stage to talk about their experiences voicing the lead character Commander Shepard (Male and Female) from the hit video game series Mass Effect. "I should go." Sunday (11AM-12PM) Renegade Room Final Fantasy XIII-2 Talk with Ali and Troy Presented by EXP Con Meet the voices behind Lightning and Snow from Final Fantasy XIII-2 as they discuss their experiences with the upcoming release. Sunday (11AM-12PM) Paragon Room Basic Tips to Sewing a Lolita Wardrobe Presented by Yanitza Sanchez Loved the Beginner Lolita panel but have no clue where to start up a wardrobe of your own? Already know about Lolita but don't have the money to be buying Angelic Pretty or Baby the Stars Shine Bright? Then this is the panel for you. A re-visit to the basic pieces needed to start a wardrobe will be revised from Jumperskirts, One-Pieces, Skirts, and Cutsews. Learn the right but simple shapes to make your skirts bell-shaped and full. Learn what basic store bought patterns make a great staple for any wardrobe and meet other people interested in the fashion that exudes elegance and beauty. Sunday (12PM-12M) Paragon Room Glittering Crux! Presented by Lauren Swain A casual panel, consisting of a discussion about the series Star Driver: Takuto of the Radiance, where attendees that are fans, or possibly interested in becoming fans, of the series can come and hang out while talking about Star Driver. Topics from what you liked or disliked about the series, to favorite villians, and even the OSTs. Hosted by everyone's favorite RA, Benio Shinda! Sunday (1PM-2PM) Paragon Room Completing Your Cosplay Look Presented by Yanitza Sanchez Wig, Check! Outfit, Check! Makeup… eer check? Cosplaying isn't only about having the clothes and wig your characters has but going an extra step to make photos pop. It's surprising what a little extra for your costume can do in photos from making sure all the little accessories are done, to a little eyeliner, and something as simple as foundation. Come discuss the little things cosplayers usually overlook that really do make a big difference. Sunday (2PM-3PM) Main Events Room Miki's Magical Musical Extravanza Singing Competition Presented by EXP Con Miki's Magical Musical Extravaganza!!! Come compete in EXP Con's very own singing competition that no one could come up with a name for! The top 10 finalists will go head to head in a musical battle for a chance at glory (and a super cool trophy). Come to the Finals in the Main Events room to see dreams come true or maybe shattered! It's going to be a musical throw-down. Sunday (2M-3PM) Renegade Room Yu Yu Hakuhsho Panel for Awesome People Presented by EXP Con Honestly, this panel is only a rough concept designed around how much EXP Con loves Yu Yu Hakusho and the fact that FUNimation will be there. With the definitive remastered BluRay releases hitting stores throughout 2011, we think now would be a great time to spread the good word of one of the greatest anime series of all-time. More information coming soon. Sunday (2PM-3PM) Paragon Room Welcome to the World of Mass Effect Presented by Chris Smoot Are you currently a Mass Effect fan? Do you have a friend who just doesn't seem to understand the appeal of the franchise? Then this is the panel for both of you. Join us as we discuss the amazing universe of Mass Effect and why it is considered one of the best franchises in modern gaming. Sunday (3PM-5PM) Main Events Room Cosplay Performance Contest Presented by EXP Con The Cosplay Skit Contest is back and ready to give attendees their chance to pretend they are Shakespeare or something. It doesn't have to have anything to do with Shakespeare, we just say that because Shakespeare directed skits and plays and stuff. Grab your friends and entertain the attendees with your performing skills or lack thereof. The winning performances will be awarded by roaring cheers, prizes, and of course awesome trophies. Sunday (3M-5PM) Renegade Room Mega64 Podcast: Live and Within Arms Reach Presented by Mega64 In EXP Con's humble opinion, the guys from Mega64 are some of the most entertaining, awesome people who have ever lived. Take that opinion and then think of what it would feel like to witness these people record an episode of their Podcast before your eyes. Circumvent the feelings of regret you would feel by missing the show by attending it yourself. When things are this easy to figure out, you have no one to blame but yourselves for failure. Sunday (3PM-4PM) Paragon Room JRock: What is this Madness?! Presented by Erin Burel A weird and wonderful look at this strange genre of music we call J Rock. Take a trip through the years as Japanese Rock music became what we know today. This panel is filled with audience involvement, music videos, and cd prize drawings. Anyone interested in J Rock, weird costumes, or just plain music in general is welcome. Sunday (4PM-5PM) Paragon Room Who You Gonna Call? Presented by Matt DePaul Is there something strange in your neighborhood? Does bustin' make you feel good? Whether you love the Ghostbusters or just have a thing for guys in jumpsuits with unlicensed nuclear accelerators strapped to their backs, grab your PKE Meter and head on over to this panel! Because let's face it, sometimes $#1+ happens, someone has to deal with it, and who you gonna call? Sunday (5PM-6PM) Main Events Room EXP Podcast Super LIVE Not Dead! Presented by EXP Con When most of the attendees have gone home and the hustle and bustle of the event has slowed to a dull roar, we will do a live taping of our staff podcast. It should be fun. It will be fun for us anyways. This would be the perfect time to ask questions and stuff about the convention and the future of all things EXP Con. You could ask questions about us too, but the prospect of that just sounds silly. Sunday (6PM-7PM) Main Events Room Closing Ceremonies Presented by EXP Con Love is over. Maybe we'll post a better description about what to expect from closing ceremonies later. You could just take what we said about opening ceremonies and expect that along with with the sadness of the convention being over. Next year holds even more than you can dream up in your wildest of dreams. Maybe, probably. |
