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I'm just throwing this out there, but I'm going to give a prize to the best costume based off my design at next year's Open House.

What design?

Any design based off my artwork.

so like Gaussian blurs and Lens flares?

bradshaw wrote:so like Gaussian blurs and Lens flares?

They could also use the occasional radial blur or gradient.

mumah wrote:

bradshaw wrote:so like Gaussian blurs and Lens flares?

They could also use the occasional radial blur or gradient.

Hey there, Major Mike,

in any case my vision just blurred with - manly, of course - tears of happiness as your post pre-supposes that there WILL BE a 2012 Open House! Fabulous!!!

Sadly, I will not be able to come in my true form as customs tends to frown upon old uniforms.

Kindest regards,
Hendrik

Hendrik wrote:

mumah wrote:

bradshaw wrote:so like Gaussian blurs and Lens flares?

They could also use the occasional radial blur or gradient.

Hey there, Major Mike,

in any case my vision just blurred with - manly, of course - tears of happiness as your post pre-supposes that there WILL BE a 2012 Open House! Fabulous!!!

Sadly, I will not be able to come in my true form as customs tends to frown upon old uniforms.

Kindest regards,
Hendrik

This is America. I'm sure you kind find a replacement quite readily!

Hendrik wrote:Sadly, I will not be able to come in my true form as customs tends to frown upon old uniforms.
Kindest regards,
Hendrik

Pardon my intrusion here, but what does that even mean?

Jorel wrote:

Hendrik wrote:Sadly, I will not be able to come in my true form as customs tends to frown upon old uniforms.
Kindest regards,
Hendrik

Pardon my intrusion here, but what does that even mean?

It's a running gag between Hendrik and I. He's German. So it's obvious he's referring to his Gimp costume.

I was thinking of coming as a nightbane in facade form or as a natural genius OCC.

Both outfits are extremely similar and I wear them daily.

Have you ever drawn either of those?

Or I might just go naked representing all those times you've drawn a blank!

The Dark Elf wrote:I was thinking of coming as a nightbane in facade form or as a natural genius OCC.

Both outfits are extremely similar and I wear them daily.

Have you ever drawn either of those?

Or I might just go naked representing all those times you've drawn a blank!

No, and ah...NO.

mumah wrote:

Jorel wrote:

Hendrik wrote:Sadly, I will not be able to come in my true form as customs tends to frown upon old uniforms.
Kindest regards,
Hendrik

Pardon my intrusion here, but what does that even mean?

It's a running gag between Hendrik and I. He's German. So it's obvious he's referring to his Gimp costume.

Yup, Hogan's heroes and all that. We were joking about Colonel Klink and Major Hogan, hence Major Mike

Having sufficiently pretended now it is a joke :

SCHULZ!

Get Major Mike back to the barracks please.

Lol!!

See what you've done Mike! You have caused a crazy thread!

But I'm curious about what the prize will be... First prize may be a doozy as some of the Aliens I have seen are big and would cost a lot to make.

I'm going to keep it secret, to be revealed at the Open House. It could be an autographed Snickers Bar. It could be a Lamborghini. Or something in between.

Kovoston wrote:See what you've done Mike! You have caused a crazy thread!

I wouldn't say that, Kovoston. On the other hand, who can help getting a wee bit crazy at the prospect of an open house in 2012!

Cheers
Hendrik

Actually, I will tell what I plan on giving away. A piece of original artwork drawn specifically for the costume contest.

Are you going to draw me like one of your french girls, Jack?

I will do the art before the con, so it won't be specific to the winner. But it will be cool, and it will be unique! And will probably feature one my French girls.

Thanks, I'll be ordering my book soon!

Booooo!!!! I loved your costumes last year!

The Dark Elf wrote:Are you going to draw me like one of your french girls, Jack?

Ninjabunny wrote:

The Jester wrote:I'll just be waiting to see the Bunny Borg.

I am not a borg

Oh? You didn't have to have a bionic forehead replacement after your keg-stand incident?

Ninjabunny wrote:

The Jester wrote:I'll just be waiting to see the Bunny Borg.

I am not a borg

I think he's referring to the Pink Cyborg Bunny of Death, created by Mumah. I hope to the gods you weren't also created by Mumah.

How do you know you weren't created by Mumah?

Because physically I look about average, and Mumah isn't capable of mundane work.

Jorel wrote:Because physically I look about average, and Mumah isn't capable of mundane work.

That has to be the finest statement ever typed onto the interwebs, sir.

Hi there,

is it clear yet when exactly the OH 2012 will be?

Cheers
Hendrik

Kevin recently made a point of mentioning that he has not yet confirmed whether there will actually be a POH next year.

The Dark Elf wrote:Kevin recently made a point of mentioning that he has not yet confirmed whether there will actually be a POH next year.

I am getting itchy. I am very much looking forward to confirmed dates so that I can plan ahead and enjoy the anticipation. I know, I am a sad man to look so much forward to that, but I know you are just as sad

Maybe not if, but when???

Jorel wrote:Maybe not if, but when???

I thought the "if" is already pretty clear, only the "when" is undecided. Hope Kevin will soon announce the OH 2012.

Cheers
Hendrik

Hendrik wrote:

The Dark Elf wrote:Kevin recently made a point of mentioning that he has not yet confirmed whether there will actually be a POH next year.

I am getting itchy. I am very much looking forward to confirmed dates so that I can plan ahead and enjoy the anticipation. I know, I am a sad man to look so much forward to that, but I know you are just as sad

Aye, you got me there...

now that Kev has said there Will be a 2012 OH, anyone in Missouri going and would like to carpool, or share the tab on a room when we get there? lookn' at trying to save money everywhere I can it'll be me and my wife heading up, and the kiddos will be at the sitters *g*

Eryk Stormbright wrote:now that Kev has said there Will be a 2012 OH, anyone in Missouri going and would like to carpool, or share the tab on a room when we get there? lookn' at trying to save money everywhere I can it'll be me and my wife heading up, and the kiddos will be at the sitters *g*

My wife and I will be passing through Missouri on our way up from Texas, but there may not be room; we're still debating taking the kids with us (ages 11 - 2, so only the oldest would really get anything out of it). I'll keep you in mind if we decide not to take the kids, though.

Involved Observer wrote:

Eryk Stormbright wrote:now that Kev has said there Will be a 2012 OH, anyone in Missouri going and would like to carpool, or share the tab on a room when we get there? lookn' at trying to save money everywhere I can it'll be me and my wife heading up, and the kiddos will be at the sitters *g*

My wife and I will be passing through Missouri on our way up from Texas, but there may not be room; we're still debating taking the kids with us (ages 11 - 2, so only the oldest would really get anything out of it). I'll keep you in mind if we decide not to take the kids, though.

Thanks, just let me know when you guys deside

Hmm... we'll have to see if I can even go this time. If I can't, it better not be the last one.

If I do, there might be a way to get 4 people in my Accord again... though Mike will have to ACTUALLY pack light for once.

Time to start planning those costumes.

Jorel wrote:Time to start planning those costumes.

Hmmm... How could I top my crazy-glitter boy costume from the last open house?

Gotta admit, that was a let down. Crazy is right. I think it wouldn't be all that much more work for you to show up as a blind warrior woman.

Ninjabunny wrote:

Involved Observer wrote:

Jorel wrote:Time to start planning those costumes.

Hmmm... How could I top my crazy-glitter boy costume from the last open house?

One not wrapped in tin foil

TIN FOIL! I am so offended that you would imply that I'd stoop so low. As if I were some lazy, procrastinating, last moment... Oh wait, that's right, I did use tin foil. Nevermind.

So you really think I should lose the tin foil? I mean, I think it looks kind of classy...

Warwolf wrote:Hmm... we'll have to see if I can even go this time. If I can't, it better not be the last one.

If I do, there might be a way to get 4 people in my Accord again... though Mike will have to ACTUALLY pack light for once.

let me know if you can go, and when. i know i'll be trying to ensure i have the free schedule to go (once again it lands on the weekened before finals. ugh. though i have no idea what my class schedule will be like)
since we live in the same rough area, maybe i can hitch a ride

glitterboy2098 wrote:

Warwolf wrote:Hmm... we'll have to see if I can even go this time. If I can't, it better not be the last one.

If I do, there might be a way to get 4 people in my Accord again... though Mike will have to ACTUALLY pack light for once.

let me know if you can go, and when. i know i'll be trying to ensure i have the free schedule to go (once again it lands on the weekened before finals. ugh. though i have no idea what my class schedule will be like)
since we live in the same rough area, maybe i can hitch a ride

Even if I can't go, I usually end up being the one that coordinates most of my associates' travel arrangements. Keep me up to date on your particulars and I'll see what I can do about finding you a seat with someone. As it stands now, if I do go (and drive my car) I'll probably already be full up. However, there are almost ALWAYS 2+ vehicles from this approximate area heading up.

given i don't know my schedule for that time yet, i'm hoping to save up enough money that i can fly up and back. then i can have a bit more leeway. but i'll try to keep you up to date.

I live in Saline, Michigan which is only about 25 minutes away from Westland.

If help is needed to set up or something I would gladly help the weekend before or the days leading up to the OH after I get out of work.

Might be kind of fun to do that.

How much does it cost to go to the OH? I heard $75 for VIP usually?

Juce734 wrote:I live in Saline, Michigan which is only about 25 minutes away from Westland.

If help is needed to set up or something I would gladly help the weekend before or the days leading up to the OH after I get out of work.

Might be kind of fun to do that.

How much does it cost to go to the OH? I heard $75 for VIP usually?

I think the 3 day pass will be cheaper than the VIP. In 2010 it was $60 for the VIP, and $40 for the 3 day pass. So I'd guess around $50-$60 for the 3 day pass in 2012. The individual night passes in 2010 were Fri. $16, Sat. $16, & Sun. $12. Not much difference between the 3 day package, and the individual tickets, but you save a few bucks. I'm guessing it will be around $20 a day, and maybe $15 for Sun. with a savings of $5 if you get the 3 day pass. I'm just looking at the past costs and projecting, so I could be off the mark. We'll probably find out tonight.

WOOHOO!!!!!

I have just bought my THU-SUN ticket (3 days = 40; VIP THU = 75)!

Whenever else did a purchase feel so wonderful!

Cheerful cheers,
Hendrik

Sounds like the same price as 2010, just an increase in VIP tickets.

Hendrik wrote:WOOHOO!!!!!

I have just bought my THU-SUN ticket (3 days = 40; VIP THU = 75)!

Whenever else did a purchase feel so wonderful!

Cheerful cheers,
Hendrik

How, where?

Jorel wrote:

Hendrik wrote:WOOHOO!!!!!

I have just bought my THU-SUN ticket (3 days = 40; VIP THU = 75)!

Whenever else did a purchase feel so wonderful!

Cheerful cheers,
Hendrik

How, where?

Hi Jorel,

Pally online store (for FRI-SUN. You will have to purchase the VIP THU ticket separately, but you will find it from there.

See you there!

Kindest regards
Hendrik