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Table of Contents
Letter from the Con Directors.. .... 2
Rules and Policies............................... 3
Weapons Policy.. .................................. 4
Security, Volunteers . . ........................... 5
Registration, Lost & Found............ 7
Harassment Policy . . .............................. 8
Guests.......................................................... 10
Cosplay Contest.. ................................ 26
Fashion Show.......................................... 30
Daisho Show.. .......................................... 33
AMPHAMMER and RAVEnarok. . .. 34
Schedule . . .................................................. 35
Panels. . ......................................................... 38
Viewing Room. . ....................................... 58
Tabletop. . .................................................. 60
Action Room. . .......................................... 61
Video Game Room. . ........................... 62
Rock Show.. ............................................... 63
Enthusiasts. . ............................................... 63
Artemis & LAN Room. . ........................ 63
Artists & Vendors, AMV. . ................... 64
Art Room. . ................................................... 65
Story Synopsis. . ...................................... 67
Restaurants. . ............................................. 69
VIP Thank You.. ....................................... 70
Staff............................................................... 71
Hours of Operation
Convention Hours
12:00 pm Friday-4:00 pm Sunday
Opening Ceremonies: 5:00 pm Friday
Closing Ceremonies: 3:00 pm Sunday
Artist Alley & Vendor Room
Tabletop
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
9:30 am - 6:00 pm
9:30 am - 33:00 pm
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
12:00 pm - 1:00 am
10:00 am - 1:00 am
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration
Action Room
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Friday: Saturday:
Sunday: 10:00 am - 12:00 am
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
In Control Room
Artemis and the LAN Room
Art Room
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
1:00 pm - 2:00 am
9:00 am - 2:00 am
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
3:30 pm - 9:00 pm
9:30 am - 6:00 pm
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Video Game Room
Enthusiasts
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
12:00 pm - 12:00 am
12:00 am - 12:00 am
12:00 am - 4:00 pm
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Dear Daisho Con,
We are proud to present Daisho Con 2014!
Daisho Con staff has poured countless hours, blood, sweat
and innumerable caffeinated beverages into this year and we
hope you are ready to enjoy every exhilarating minute of it! As
Con Directors, we want to thank them for their incredible work
and commitment.
This year has had its share of trials, successes and tribulations as every year before but with our 2013 attendance
skyrocketing, we wanted to make 2014 a year of evolution for
Daisho Con. We promised to make this year bigger and better
and we are going to deliver with more cosplay prizes, more
video game consoles, more rave bass and more glorious nerdity than our past years’ ever could have fathomed.
We want to thank you- the attendees- for your new and
continued support in Daisho Con’s journey. It is because of
you that we can keep taking steps to transform the Midwest
convention scene for the better and to make the most of our
potential!
Daisho Con 2014- We are saluting our roots and moving
forward into the many brilliant years to come! Now let’s get this
action-packed weekend started!
Sincerely,
Meagan Hoffmann and Missy Brightside
Your Drift-Compatible Con Directors of 2014
Rules & Policies
j j Daisho Con does not condone illegal activities. This includes and is not
limited to smoking/drinking under the legal age or in public, providing
alcohol to minors, using illegal substances and paraphernalia. We will
turn over any perpetrators to the police.
j j Do not do anything that risks the safety of another attendee.
j j Do not deface or damage any property or equipment.
j j Respect the requests of Daisho Con Staff Members and security and
Kalahari staff and security.
j j Do not block traffic in the hallways. Our Security staff will respectfully ask
you to move.
j j Daisho Con strives to maintain a family-friendly environment. Please keep
your language and actions PG-13 unless in an 18+ event.
j j Parents are responsible for their children. No child under the age of 13
can be without a parent.
j j Line-jumping and reserving seats is not permitted for any event.
j j Badges must be displayed prominently at all times within the convention
premises.
j j No unauthorized sales are permitted within the convention center.
Daisho Con Staff reserves the right to:
j j Inspect any bags, purses or backpacks
j j Ask for government issued ID
j j Deny entrance to any event for any reason; safety, intoxication, etc.
Costume Policy
A Costume is considered inappropriate for our convention if it:
j j Fails to comply with state/local laws
j j Is used or handled in an unsafe manner
j j H as vulgar/hateful speech or writing or symbols
j j C ould harm or injure another attendee
j j M ay cause damage to the hotel or Daisho Con property
j j If there is any issue with your costume or prop, you may be asked to
change your costumes or put away your prop in your hotel room or
vehicle. Our first priority is to keep all our attendees safe. If you have any
questions about whether your costume or prop is acceptable, please
contact a member of our security team.
Failure to comply with the convention rules will result in ejection from the convention with no refund of
registration costs. In addition, legal action will be taken if deemed necessary by Daisho Con Staff, or by the
hotel and convention center staff.
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Weapons Policy
Security
Reckless use of weapons props may result in weapon removal
and possible ejection from the convention space.
If you need assistance, wish to report a violation of any of our rules, or
have a concern that you feel needs to be addressed, please contact a staff
member wearing a black SECURITY vest. They will be happy to help you with
your request. If you cannot find an on-duty security member, feel free to speak
with any one of our Daisho Con Staff members, as they will help locate a security
officer for you. In addition, the main security office is located in the Control
Room and is open the entire convention.
(Posing for pictures is acceptable; swinging a bokken in a crowed area is not.)
All prop weapons must fall in line with the following rules:
j j All prop weapons are to be checked by the Control Room. Control
Room Staff will determine if they are acceptable for convention use.
j j Any weapon not in accordance with policy must be taken out of the
con space.
jj No concealed or openly carried REAL weapons, functional or non-functional.
j j No chemical weapons, biological weapons, or explosive compounds or
devices.
j j No steel plate or metallic plate styles or armor or shields.
j j No metal prop weapons of any type.
j j No solid baseball bats or club like objects. (Hollow plastic versions are
allowed.)
j j No silly string, glitter bags, or confetti.
j j All prop firearms, air-soft guns included, must be marked with an orange
tip around the barrel.
j j All prop firearms, air-soft guns included, may not have a magazine or
ammunition cartridge.
j j No ammunition is allowed for any prop weapons. Ammunition includes,
but is not limited to, the following examples: Arrows, air-soft pellets, water
or other liquids in squirt guns, Nerf darts, and foam balls.
j j For props of a large or heavy weight, a size to weight ratio will be used
by Control Room.
j j Sword, blade and weapon replicas purchased within the Vendor Hall: May not be purchased or carried by minors and must be wrapped or
Volunteers
If you are a volunteer at this 2014 Daisho Con, We thank you! The Con is a
far better one when individuals volunteer their time to strengthen it.
All volunteers must:
j j Report to the Daisho Con Control Room 10-15 minutes before their
scheduled shift(s). It is during this time that any duty specific instructions
and/or policies are to be given and also so that those who are ending
their shifts can do so on time.
j j Be 16 years of age or older
j j Work a minimum of 8 hours stationed at one or more duty locations to
receive full badge compensation
j j Observe and follow all convention and volunteer handbook rules at all
times
j j Maintain a positive attitude when interacting with Con attendees and
Kalahari guests
j j Not become complacent while preforming shift duties
j j Remain attentive and report any discovered issues to Daisho Con staff.
Ex: Individuals attending events without displaying Daisho Con guest
badges, individuals threatening, harassing, and/or stealing.
boxed as sold by the vendor until placed in your vehicle or hotel room
All boffer weapons must be checked by Action Room Staff, and must be in accordance with the
Action Room weapons policies. Please see Action Room pg . 61 for more details.
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Lost badge policy
Daisho Con’s Badges are Daisho Con’s property. Badges may not be used
by any person other than the original holder. They are non-transferable and
non-refundable. They are not to be resold or copied. Daisho Con reserves the
right to edit any profane or offensive nicknames recorded on Badges. Badges
must be surrendered to Daisho Con Staff upon request. Any violators will have
their badges revoked and may be asked to leave the convention center.
If you lose your badge during the course of the weekend, please consult
Lost and Found located in the staff control room. Daisho Con is not responsible
for lost badges and a replacement badge will cost full price. We apologize for
any inconvenience. Please keep track of your badge!
Lost and Found
While Daisho Con is not responsible for lost or stolen items, we do want
to help you find what you’re looking for. If you have lost something, come to the
Control Room. If the item has been found, it will be turned in there, and if it hasn’t,
Control will record what you are looking for and will contact you if it is found. If you
find a lost item, you can turn it in to any staff member, and they will take care of it.
Registration
Registration is open from:
Friday:10am-12am
Saturday: 9am-11pm
Now accepting plastic - no more ATM runs! We take Visa, Mastercard,
Discover, and American Express, with an additional fee for charge cards and a
one percent fee for international cards.
Please remember pre-registration will require the name or email you used in
your forms to receive your badge.
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Harassment Policy
Daisho Con has a zero tolerance policy towards harassment of any kind. We
promote a nerd friendly environment for people of all ages. Security and Staff will
not allow threatening conduct from anyone within the convention center.
Harassment includes and is not limited to slurs, jokes, statements, gestures or
pictures concerning a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin,
disability or sexual orientation.
Sexual harassment is a serious issue that includes but is not limited to:
j j Unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors or acts
j j Unwanted touching or breach of personal space
j j Degrading sexual remarks or conduct
j j Verbal abuse
j j Taking vulgar or sexual pictures of anyone without their consent.
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GUESTS
2014
Ashly Burch
See Ashly Burch at:
Meet Ashly Burch
11-12pm Saturday
What Does it Take to
Be Survey Corps
12-2 pm Saturday
Creating Safe Spaces
4-5pm Saturday
How Do I Interwebz?
11-12pm Sunday
Signings
7-8pm Friday
12-1:30 pm Sunday
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Ashly Burch is a voice actor, writer and
raps about representation and issues of gender
and identity in the games industr y. Well, she
doesn’t actually rap, she just speaks about
it. She thought saying the word “rap” would
make her culturally relevant. She realizes she’s
failing.
Ashly is best known as the star, writer and
co-creator for the web series “Hey Ash, Whatcha
Playin’?” and as the voice of Tiny Tina in Borderlands 2.
She is also the voice of Sasha Braus in
Attack on Titan. You can (or will soon be able
to) hear her in these other fine pieces of entertainment: Adventure Time, Bee and Puppy
Cat, Awesomenauts, Chainsaw Richard, Saints
Row 4, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Guided Fate
Paradox, Children of Liberty, and Seedlings.
You can see her flail about on screen in
Baked Goods, Board With Life, and School
of Thrones.
GUESTS
2014
Monica Rial
Monica Rial has been working in the
anime voice over industry for 13 years. As an
actress for ADV Films and Funimation Entertainment has lent her voice to over 250 anime
including: Baccano! (Chane), Black Butler (Mei Ren), Certain Magical Index (Index),
E.F. A Tale of Memories (Chihiro), Fairy Tail
(Mirajane), Hetalia (Flying Mint Bunny/Belarus),
High School of the Dead (Shizuka), Mass Effect: Paragon Lost (Treeya), Negima (Konoka/
Kazumi/Satsuki), One Piece (Tashigi/Carue/
Kuina), Ouran Host Club (Renge), Panty and
Stocking (Stocking), Princess Jellyfish (Mayaya),
Sergeant Frog (Momoka), Shinchan (Ai), Soul
Eater (Tsubaki), Towa No Quan (Tei), Tsubasa
(Sakura), Witchblade (Maria) and many more.
She can be heard on the Cartoon Network in
Deadman Wonderland (Shiro), Casshern Sins
(Ringo), Samurai 7 (Shino) and FMA Brotherhood (May Chang). You can also catch her on
Nicktoons and the CW as Bulma in Dragonball
Z Kai. She’s appeared in several video games
including Ms. Splosion Man, Comic jumper, and
Borderlands 2. Be sure to come by and say hello!
See Monica Rial at:
Meet Monica Rial
6-7pm Friday
More Than Words
1-2 pm Saturday
Marriage Counseling
with Vegeta and
Bulma:
10-11am Sunday
ADR Script Adapting:
11-12pm Sunday
Signings
5-6 pm Saturday
1-2 pm Sunday
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GUESTS
2014
Josh Grelle
See Josh Grelle at:
Geeking with Grelle:
6-8 pm Friday
What Does it Take to
Be Survey Corps
12-2 pm Saturday
Meet Josh Grelle
2-3 pm Saturday
ADR Script Adapting
11-12pm Sunday
Signings
10-11am Saturday
12-1:30 pm Sunday
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A native Texan and avid anime fan, Josh
Grelle has been working in voice work for over
10 years. After starting with ADV Films in January
2004, Josh was quickly bombarded with tons of
in-booth experience on a wide range of shows,
including Wedding Peach, Steam Detectives,
009-1, and the legendary Gatchaman. He
began working for FUNimation Entertainment in
2006.
Since then, he has starred in numerous titles;
his most famous being Kenichi in Kenichi: The
Mightiest Disciple. Other roles include Armin in
Attack on Titan, Kyohei in the Wallflower, Kouichi
in Linebarrles of Iron, Yuki in Future Diary, Itsuki
in Initial D, and Kuranosuke in Princess Jellyfish.
More recent roles include Chow from Starship
Troopers: Invasion, Nicky in Mass Effect:
Paragon Lost, Kazuya Aoi in Freezing, Yuji Sakai
in Shakugan no Shana, Akihisa Yoshii in Baka
and Test, and Komatsu in Toriko.
Aside from anime, Josh has lent his voice to
a number of video games, including Sima Shi in
Dynasty Warriors 7, Xbalanque in Smite, Dave in
Borderlands 2, and the voice of the “energetic”
custom character in Dragonball Z: Ultimate
Tenkaichi. Josh is represented by The Mary Collins Agency.
GUESTS
2014
Chris Sabat
Christopher R. Sabat (@Chris24_Sabat
on Twitter) has lived on a diet of Senzu Beans
for nearly 15 years. As the Voice Director for
Dragonball Z, as well as the voice actor behind
Vegeta, Piccolo, Yamcha, Mr. Popo, Korin, Burter,
Shenron, Zarbon, Guru, and countless others, you
could say he is the “voice” of Dragonball Z.
Chris has lent his voice to countless
other roles including: Alex Luis Armstrong (Fullmetal Alchemist), Elfman (Fairy Tail), Roronoa Zoro
(One Piece), Ayame Sohma (Fruits Basket), Saiga
Tatsumi (Speed Grapher), Kurogane (Tsubasa Chronicles), Daisuke Jigen (Lupin III), Father
Tres (Trinity Blood), Braun (Stiens Gate), Giroro
(Sgt Frog), Rundas (Metroid Prime 3: Corruption), Garterbelt (Panty and Stocking), Sakaki
(Kenichi), Masa (My Bride is a Mermaid), Saito
(Darker Than Black), Woerman (Attack on Titan), Alex D (Deus Ex: Invisible War), Captain
Smiley & Star (Comic Jumper), and others. When not in the studio, Christopher loves to
make electronic music, play video games and
spend time with his wife and daughter. Come
meet this talented man at Daisho Con 2014!
See Chris Sabat at:
Live Dubbing Session
With Chris Sabat
2-4 pm Saturday
Marriage Counseling
with Vegeta and Bulma
10-11am Sunday
Meet Chris Sabat
1-2 pm Sunday
Signings
8-9 pm Friday
12-1 pm Saturday
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GUESTS
2014
Niq Van Der Aa
See Niq at:
Cosplaying for Guys
7-8 pm Friday
Detailed Construction
10-11am Saturday
Cosplay Civility
1-2 pm Saturday
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Niq van der Aa, known online as DetailedIllusion, is a cosplayer and aspiring costume
designer from Ottawa, Ontario. He has been
cosplaying since he was 14 years old, going to
his first con as Fai d. Flowright from Tsubasa. He
toured a theatre show to the Edinburgh Fringe
Festival in Scotland, as both a costume and
set designer, as well as a performer. Since, he
has dabbled in Fashion Design school, worked
as a costume designer for an independent film
project, and of course continued to go to as
many cons a year as he can afford, creating
plenty of new costumes for each one.
He has worked his way up the ranks, entering
masquerades in America and Canada, and is
now a master level cosplayer. He considers his
specialty pattern drafting, and detailed sewing
and accessory work.
As part of team “Detailed Mess” has won
the first World Cosplay Summit Canadian
preliminaries and will represent Canada along
with Miss Messy Mia in WCS 2015 in Japan. His
most notable awards in the Masters category
were for Best Reinterpretation for his Genderbent Elsa (Costume-Con 32, 2014) and Best in
Show for his Thranduil (Pop Expo 2013).
GUESTS
2014
Ring of Steel
The Ring of Steel Action Theatre and Stunt
Troupe is one of the premiere theatrical combat salles in the nation, specializing in western
martial arts such as rapier, broadsword, quarterstaff, and hand-to-hand techniques. Thrilling their
audiences and kindling the spirit of adventure in
the hearts of their students, Ring of Steel members practice 3 times a week 51 weeks a year at
their Ann Arbor studio, training in everything from
high falls and mini-tramp techniques to theatrical
flying and pyro f/x.
Now in their twenty-fifth year, they have
instructed and performed at hundreds of venues
and events including the Michigan Opera Theater,
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall, the Michigan
Renaissance Festival, DetCon1, the Steampunk
Empire Symposium, the World Steam Expo, the
Traverse City Tall Ships Festival, International
Thespian Festival, the Motor City Irish Festival,
and many, many more.
“Light us on fire and throw us through a
3rd story glass window while we’ve got a flaming broadsword in one hand and a flaming whip in the other… Then you’ve got our
coolest stunts all in one shot!”
See Ring of Steel at:
Daisho Con Plays D&D
10:30-12pm Saturday
Intro to Swordplay
2-3 pm Saturday
Bartitsu
3-4 pm Saturday
How to Stage a Fight
Without Killing Yourself
8:30-10 pm Saturday
Forms of the Lightsaber
10-11 am Sunday
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GUESTS
2014
Kevin Bolk
See Kevin Bolk at:
Drawing Comics &
Graphic Novels
9-10 pm Friday
The Art of Cute
2-3 pm Saturday
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Kevin Bolk (K-Bo to his fans) is a freelance
cartoonist, illustrator, and proud alumnus of
Awesome University (his favorite imaginary alma
mater). Although he’s done work for Nickelodeon, Tokyopop, Udon Entertainment, Blind Ferret
Entertainment, and Voices For, he’s best known
for his parody webcomics “It Sucks to be
Weegie” and “Ensign Sue Must Die!” (with Clare
Moseley) as well as “I’m My Own Mascot” (www.
mascotcomic.com) and the fantasy send-up,
Trigger Star(www.triggerstar.com).
All of these delightful deviations can be
found at the Interrobang Studios website
(www.interrobangstudios.com). BOOKMARK OR
PERISH! His work has also been featured on MTV.
com, The Guardian, Huffington Post, Cracked,
Cartoon Brew, Comics Alliance, and The
Daily Dot. You can check out more of K-Bo’s
stuff at www.kevinbolk.com. He likes cookies.
GUESTS
2014
Scott Lynch
This well known fantasy author is best
known for his book series the “ Gentleman
Bastard Sequence”. This series currently
consists of The Lies of Locke Lamora, and
Red Seas Under Red Skies, with more books
in the works.
Scott also writes his own online serial
adventure called Queen of the Iron Sands.
We look for ward to having Scott with us
this year and hope that you will check out
his works.
More information about his books
can be found at http://www.scottlynch.us/
books.html.
See Scott Lynch at:
Craft of Character
5-6 pm Saturday
Getting Published
Q&A:
10-11 am Sunday
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GUESTS
2014
Heavygrinder
A pioneering female DJ and a native of
Seattle, HEAVYGRINDER currently resides in Los
Angeles where she is a full time DJ. At age thirteen, she began to actively pursue her love of
music and being center stage. After years of
traveling she made her way to LA. It was there
that she realized her new love; cozying up to the
sounds of underground dance music and being
captivated by the power of the DJ over the
crowd.
A dream was born; HEAVYGRINDER has
toured nonstop for the last 10 years. She has
appeared at such music festivals as Coachella
(2 shows), Glow 2011 Seattle,Electric Beach
Hawaii, Texas Freedom Festival, Utopia Los Angeles, Electric Fairy Tale, EPR San Francisco,
Electric Daisy Carnival and now she is coming to
Daisho Con!
Official Facebook :
https://www.facebook.com/djheavygrinder
Official Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/djheavygrinder
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See HEAVYGRINDER at:
AMPHAMMER
Friday Night
1am
RAVEnarok
Saturday Night
12am
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GUESTS
DjS
Revolution Boi
See Revolution Boi at:
AMPHAMMER
Friday Night
12am
RAVEnarok
Saturday Night
11pm
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Recognized by Mikufan.com, Revolution Boi
became one of the first U.S. based Vocaloid DJ and remix artist. His work with music while he was in Japan has
allowed him to become familiar with Vocaloid and the
Vocaloid music culture. RB-san’s work over time has
developed quite well, and he often partners up with
other artists and DJs to create amazing collab works. His
many years in the DJ scene has made him travel and
experience a diversity of different sounds to develop a
unique ability to emphasize and capture a emotional
mood for his listening audience. RB-san’s ability to
synthesize the music of the any genre is unrivaled
and he continues to inspire and influence other
musicians alike. His notable performances has become fan favorites from small and huge events, to the
Midwest, West Coast, and now venturing to the East.
Always delivering outstanding mixes and remixes as
well with his interaction with the crowd’s energy. Still
holding his title as best Trance DJ in the Star City,
former KawaiiRadio.net stream DJ, and said to be the
first U.S based Vocaloid DJ, there are still unknown
surprises that RB-san has to share for us.
Mixing Styles: Vocaloid Trance and Electro,
J-Electro, Cyber Trance, 2Step/Garage, Electro
House, Nu-Breaks, Drum & Bass, Moombaton
Preferred Styles: Cyber Trance, Vocaloid Trance,
2Step/Garage
GUESTS
DjS
DJ Kyro (formerly known as DJ Kahmakahzi)
destroyed the stage with his S-tier mix at Anime Milwaukee, and had a mind blowing performance at Daisho
Con last year. This year he is mixing Sugar, Spice and
everything Bounce into one epic mix. In his free time Kyro
also produces music. You may have heard of some of
songs at Daisho or on his Mixcloud. Some of his works
include: “King Of Tager (BlazBlue Hardstyle)”, “Fly Away
Now (Hardstyle Remix)”, and “Please, Consider the
Following (Bill Nye Hardstyle)”.
With every event, Kade aims to reach into your soul
and make you want to move. Having performed for years
with Wisconsin cons such as Kitsune Kon and Geek.kon,
as well as playing to other area events, Kade has become well-versed in a variety of hard music genres while
staying true to his con beginnings with geeky remixes and
references. While he prefers Hard Dance as his musical
flavor of choice, Kade leaves few genres untouched
and always leaves room for surprises, no matter the BPM.
Kyro
KADE
Bad Corey
Bad Corey is a fanatic of the harder sounds, finding
an interest in fast-paced dance music in the early 2000’s.
He loves presenting happy hardcore favorites in new
ways, with a love for vocal mash-ups, and is dedicated
to bringing the most energetic, uplifting, pulse-pounding
tunes from all over the globe. Bring your stomping shoes
and get ready to sweat!
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GUESTS
Rock show
Time Crash
Formed on the whim of a Facebook sta-
tus update by lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist
(and avid ‘Doctor Who’ fan) Ronen Kohn,
Time Crash first came together in the summer
of 2011 with the goal of being ‘America’s first
trock band.’
Along with Dave Kitsberg (lead guitar, which
happens to be a custom made GUITARDIS),
Michael Fye (bass), Andy Rice (drums) and
Chris Rice (steel guitar), the group has brought
together an assortment of rock genres, from
power ballad to punk, in celebration of their
See Time Crash at:
The Rock Show
Friday Night
7:00PM
favorite Time Lord and his adventures.
Time Crash will also be doing a dramatic
reading of Doctor Who.
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GUESTS
Rock show
SparkleFrak
This is Sparklefrak’s second year at Daisho Con
and they ’re incredibly stoked to be back! They
sing happy songs about murder…. and sometimes
elephants…. and sometimes Doctor Who. This year,
Sparklefrak will debut the song they wrote during
their panel last year from YOUR suggestions! It’s
a lovely shanty about The Smurfs’ plan for world
domination.
CounterGank
Countergank is a nerd rock outfit emerging
from the depths of Central Wisconsin. Consisting
of four League of Legends players (three humans
and one bot) these dudes will play songs about
Cthulhu, internet memes, video games, and gnomes.
You are certain to be entertained by the mix of
electronic/pop punk.
VRC6s
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The VRC6s are a punk band from Stevens
Point, WI that play songs about video games. They
sport 3 or 4 players, depending on how many
controllers they have for each show. Their songs
topics range from Moblins marching in the forest
to much more impacting issues as Ikari Warriors in
love with each other. They are also not afraid to
sing about controversial issues such as hogging the
armor in GoldenEye or Holy Hand Grenades.
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Cosplay Contest
Sat: 6PM-8PM - Main Programming
Daisho Con is proud to welcome you to the largest cosplay contest in Wisconsin! We know you’ve poured your blood, sweat and tears into your cosplay
and now is your time to shine. We’ve raised the bar for you to unleash your talent;
make people laugh, cry, or enjoy themselves as they watch you strike a pose or
deliver your lines flawlessly. This year along with trophies going to the “1st Place”
and “Best” Winners, we’ll have some fabulous prizes to give away as well! Join us
and take home one of our prized awards! So power up, put your guns on, level
up, meditate, cast a spell or a curse, summon a hero, draw your weapon, aim for
the heavens, whatever you do, believe in the convention that believes in you.
Registration: (Fri: 4PM-8PM, Sat: 8AM-12PM)
j j O n-site registration will be located at the Cosplay Desk near the Control
Room.
jj Registration for judging stops at 12pm on Saturday or when all the judging
slots are filled, no exceptions.
Pre-Judging (Sat: 8AM-2PM)
j j M eet in the Cosplay Pre-Judging room at your allotted time on Saturday
near the Ebony Room.
j j Pre-Judging starts at 8:00am and stops at 2:00pm on Saturday the 22nd,
no exceptions. It will be held in Ebony Room, which is next to the Control
Room.
Cosplay Contest (Sat: 6PM-8PM)
jj The Green Room for the contest will be open at 5pm and we request that
all cosplayers participating in the contest must be in there at that time.
After 5:15pm, cosplayers are not allowed to leave except for emergency
purposes. The cosplay staff will guide you to where you need to be and
when you need to be there. We would like to make this as seamless as
possible.
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Rules
Costumes :
j j Your costume must be appropriate for a public setting.
j j Your costume must conform to any active regulations enforced by either
j j Daisho Con Staff or Hotel Security.
j j You are required to make at least half of your costume; no more than half
your costume is to be store bought.
j j Please keep in mind that the stage is raised as well. If your costume is
ungainly or hard to walk in, we will have staff present to help you up and
down the stairs. If this is still not enough please notify staff if you need
extra assistance, we will organize a different way for you to present your
costume.
Props
j j Your prop must conform to any active regulations enforced by either
Daisho Con Staff or Hotel Security.
j j No Live Steel (Metal weapons of any kind, especially not sharp ones.)
j j No Real Firearms, Realistic Facsimile Firearms, or Strung Bows.
j j You must be able to safely carry your prop around the con-space
without risk of any kind of injury to you or others- this is doubly enforced
when it comes to walking on stage.
j j If you are unsure of your prop, go to the Control Room and request a
staff member inside to clear or veto the prop.
j j Daisho Con Staff reserves the right to confiscate any weapon or prop
deemed hazardous to congoers or staff.
j j Be responsible with your props.
Entries
You will enter as an Individual Entry or Group Entry. Groups consist of 3 or
more cosplayers competing together. Individual Entries will be judged on
their own merit; Group Entries will be judged on the whole entry.
The Competition
There are four separate categories for the Individual and Group Entry:
j j Chibi – You will compete here if you are under 10 years old.
j j Beginner – You will compete here if you are new to Cosplay Contests or
have won few awards when competing.
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j j Advanced – You will compete here if you are experienced in Cosplay
Contests and have won few to several awards when competing.
jj Master – You will compete here if you are highly experienced in Cosplay
Contests and have won few to several awards when competing. If you
have ever won Best in Show at Daisho Con, you have to compete
in the Advanced or Master Category. For the Master Category, the
Creativity Section will be judged at a heavier scale. It will be worth more
points because it is assumed that you entered the Master Category with
experience at hand, aware of what category you have entered, or you
have won other awards and cannot compete in other categories.
Performances
Performances can be 3 - 4 minutes long. If you have a longer performance,
please contact the Cosplay Staff so we can handle it on a case-by-case
basis.
The performance must be appropriate for a public setting, please no overuse of “curse” words or profanity, there will be children present for this
contest.
Pre-Judging/Judging
You will be judged on the following categories:
j j Difficulty
j j Presentation
j j Craftsmanship
j j Creativity
Remember to bring a reference pictures for your Cosplay. Printed Pictures, Phones, Laptops, anything in which the judges can use to judge the
accuracy of your costume. If you are entering as an Original Character,
please provide reference material for what inspired the character/ what
look you were trying to go for. If you fail to bring reference material, this will
result in losing ¼ of your points from your total score.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled Pre-Judging time so we
can get you checked in and lined up
Performance
You will be judged on the following Performance Categories:
j j Stage Presence – Comfort level on stage, delivery of lines.
j j Crowd Reaction – How much did the audience like your performance?
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Even if you are not doing a skit, you will still be judged on stage presence and crowd reaction and this will be totaled into your final score.
j j No unnecessary staff/congoers are allowed in the Judging Room.
j j If you have audio, you must turn in your music to the cosplay sound
technician immediately after you are pre-judged. (See below for more
details.)
The Contest
j j If you have music or an audio file you will be using for your performance,
we will have a member of staff present to cut it down to size.
Please Note: Only .mp3 formats can be used in our contest, they must
be easy to use and readily available when you show up for Craftsmanship
Judging. What this means is that you must have your music or performance on a
thumb-drive or on a CD so that we can access it using our computers. Do not
bring iPods or iPhones because we cannot pull music off either of these.
j j We encourage all performances to have their speaking audio prerecorded. It’s not required, but that may change in the future.
j j Our tech staff reserves the right to edit or cut portions of your presented
audio with or devices without special software or equipment and without
your notice. Please clearly define start and stop times on all music files.
If you are unable to edit them yourself, you must provide a clearly typed
document with the editing times and bring it with you to your judging time.
Handwritten notes will not be accepted. If you are unable to provide
a note, play will begin from the beginning of the first available track or
file presented. Our tech staff will provide basic cutting only! Advanced
editing must be done on your own time as there will not be time during
judging.
j j If you are or were a member of Daisho Con Staff for the 2014 Conference
Year, you cannot enter the contest. If you have made costumes for other
people who might be competing, they can enter the contest, but they
cannot win any awards.
j j If half or more of the currently competing group has won Best in Show the
year before, the group cannot win Best in Show for the current year, but
they are able to win in any other category. Cosplayers cannot win the
same award 2 years in a row.
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j j The Judges reserve the right to bump you up or down a Craftsmanship
level if they feel it is necessary.
j j If you are not a cosplayer that is participating in the Contest, you are
not allowed to loiter outside or be in the Green Room. Please take care
of any business you may have with the contestants outside of this area
before 5:15pm. To make this run smoothly, we need the Green Room to
be organized and free of unnecessary persons.
The Fashion Show
Sunday 12PM-1:30PM - Main Programming
Did you miss your shot to be in the Cosplay Contest, or just didn’t want the
pressure of a competition? If you still want to show off your fantastic cosplays
or just strut your stuff down a runway, then the Fashion Show is the place to be!
There’s no need to sign up beforehand; just pop right into Main Programming
and run on back stage! Bring your friends! Bring your family! Bring your enemies
–we don’t care! Group strut-a-thons are totally encouraged and 42 times the fun!
See you and your epicness there!
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Daisho Show
Sunday 11:00AM-12:00PM - Daishotorium
The Daisho Show is back for another exciting and talent-filled year! Do you
have any talents you'd like to show off to a fun-loving crowd of encouraging
and welcoming con-attendees? It can be anything from jokes so good they hurt
to impressions that may just one day land you on an episode of Saturday Night
Live. If you are looking for a place to strut that stuff of yours, look no further.
The Daisho Show is an open event where you can perform any tricks and talents
you're itching to get out there.
To ensure we keep up with the fun and good-times, we’ll be abiding by the following:
j j Acts must be no longer than 5 minutes long.
j j The use of swearing, racial slurs, etc. will not be tolerated.
j j Sign-ups will be on a first come, first serve basis – and will be performed
in that order. If you have somewhere else you'd like to be, it is your
responsibility to reserve an early time.
j j Acts that involve music must be in either mp3 format or be burned to a
CD-Rom.
j j Acts that involve music should have their music given to Daisho Show
staff prior to their performance as to give ample time to prepare it. We
do promise, though, that your music will be returned to you in as timely a
manner as possible.
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AMPHAMMER
Friday event Schedule
Friday 11:00PM-4:00AM - Main Programming
AMPHAMMER is back and our Ravesquad is pulling out all the stops to
drop the bass and make the ground shake with our Friday night line-up! We’ve
pulled together some of the best talent the electronic music scene has to offer
and we’re not holding back. Get ready to stomp, jump and dance your way into
the convention weekend with a sneak peak to the greatest dance rave the con
scene has to offer!
RAVEnarok
Main
Programming
Fandom
Singalong
4-5PM
Pokemon
Trivia!
5-6PM
Opening
Ceremonies
Armor
Academy:
Scale Armor
Out Of CONtext
6-7PM
Geeking With
Grelle
Meet Monica
Rial
Why So Supernatural?
7- 8PM
The Lorax
Cosplay Guys Ashly Burch
Niq
Signing
8-9PM
Chris Sabat
Signing
Cosplay
Contest 101
The Digimon
Panel
9-10PM
So You Want
To Learn To
Breakdance?
Drawing
Comics with
Kevin Bolk
K-Popalypse
Old Farts
Panel
Otaku
Tonight!
One Night
Standup
X-Geek @
Daisho Con
Drunken
Ronpa
Saturday 10:00PM-3:00AM - Main Programming
If you have survived the face-melting awesome volume of AMPHAMMER,
prepare your glow gear and hang on to your kandi because Ravesquad is
going to bring you the convention dance phenomenon RAVEnarok. Revolutionizing
con raves into the electronic music show that you will never forget, RAVEnarok
pulls you into a techno fallout led by our lineup of incredible DJs. Prepare to
dance your heart out and bring extra glow sticks because they won’t last as long
as the party will!
Panel Room 1 Panel Room 2 Panel Room 3 Daishotoium
10-11PM
11-MDNT
AMPHAMMER
10 Minutes
About Your
Favorite Movie
Making
Social Games
Rock Show
Karaoke with
Ed
Room is Closed
VJ Clips and Loops used in AMPHAMMER/RAVEnarok were released under CC BY 3.0 by Mike Winkleman, also known as
Beeple. No changes were made to any of the original works by Beeple. All VJ Clips released by Beeple can be found at : www.
beeple-crap.com and www.vimeo.com/beeple. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported can be found at : creativecommons.org/
licenses/by/3.0/legalcode.
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Event is 18+
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Saturday event Schedule
Main
Programming
Panel Room 1
Panel Room 2
Panel Room 3
9-10AM
Ultimate
Showdown Of
Hitsuzen
Godzilla Vs
Daisho Con
Game Stuck
10-11AM
Josh Grelle
Signing
Detailed
Construction
Niq
11NOON
How To Train
Your Dragon
Meet Ashly
Burch
Otaku Tonight!
Presents:
Ring Of
Match Game! Steel: Daisho
Plays D&D
SparkleFrak
How I Overcame...
Survey Corps
Ashly Burch &
Josh Grelle
Daishotorium
The Ewoks Did Chris Sabat
What?
Signing
Armor Academy Ring Mail
Cosplay
Civility Niq
Kevin Bolk: the Meet Josh
Art of Cute
Grelle
In Character
Cosplay Do &
Dont’s
3-4PM
Ask Gravity
Falls
Love Is A
Game
Get'cha Head
In The Game
4-5PM
Family Feud:
Geek Edition
How To Pick
A Sewing
Machine
Video Game
Development
5-6PM
Scott Lynch:
Craft of
Character
Cosplay Con- Personal
test Waiting
Identity-Game
Areas
Metaphysics
1-2PM
2-3PM
6-7PM
Dubbing With
Chris Sabat
More Than
Words
Monica Rial
Monica
Signing
Cosplay
Contest
9-10PM
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Panel Room 2 Panel Room3
Nerd & Tie
Live
Cos Plus
VIP & Guest
Signing
An Anime Music Recorder
Concert
Scott Lynch:
Getting Published Q&A
Must Read
Manga
Interweb
Burch
Panelstuck
ADR Script
Adapting
Grelle/Rial
Claim A
Place In
History... Make
Nanowires
Time Crash
From TV To
Cd: Fan Bases And Fan
Bands
Let's All Play - Ashly Burch
Long Live The & Josh Grelle
Queen!
Signing
1-2PM
Monica Rial
Signing
Meet Chris
Sabat
2-3PM
Living, Traveling, And
Studying In
Japan
Armor Academy: Chainmail
10-11AM
Marriage
Counseling
Sabat/Rial
11NOON
NOONPM
Fashion Show
3-4PM
Daishotorium
Daisho Show
Closing
Ceremonies
Room is Closed
Event is 18+
8-9PM
11MDNT
Panel room 1
Safe Space
Ashly Burch
7-8PM
10-11PM
Main Programming
9-10AM
Who Would
Hetalia World
Win In A Fight? Conference
NOON1PM
Sunday event Schedule
RAVEnarok
Otaku
Tonight!
Marvel Comics 101
Time Crash:
Doctor Who
Whose Line Is
It Anime?
Famicom
Dojo Game
Podcast!
So, Who Are
Those Singing
Robots?
Welcome to
Night Vale
Deadpool’s
Tubetacular
Metal Gear
Solid...
Ultimate
Werewolf Anime Edition!
Deadpool's
Hetalia: After
Cards Against Dark (18+)
Humanity
Ring Of Steel:
How to
Stage Fight
Karaoke with
Ed
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Panels
10 Minutes About Your Favorite Movie
Friday
11:00PM
Panel Room 1
Mature
What’s your favorite movie? This week that’s
Rob’s favorite too! 10 Minutes About Your Favorite
Movie is the world’s most positive movie podcast.
Join us for a live recording when we have a few
guests talk about their favorite movie with host
Rob Matsushita. It’s perfect for your morning commute.
ADR Script Adapting
Sunday
11:00AM-12:00PM
Panel Room 3
Monica Rial &
Josh Grelle
Monica and Josh review the process of what it
takes to make a dub script. They go over translation,
time coding, fitting flaps, the works.
An Anime Music Recorder Concert
Sunday
10:00-11:00AM
Panel Room 1
Watch a professional recorder player as he
performs anime themes, video game melodies, popular TV themes, and fan music, all on his recorder.
Q+A session will follow after performance.
Armour Academy: Chainmail!
Sunday
2:00-3:00PM
Panel Room 2
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Want to learn how to make chainmail?
In this panel, we will teach the traditional
European 4-in-1 weave, and send you home with
a small piece forged by your own hands! There
will be a ten dollar materials fee; sign up at the
Thundersteel Armoury table to reserve your spot!
Panels
Armour Academy: Scale Armour!
Since the dawn of time, scale armor has been
the coolest of all the armors. In this panel, we will
teach the basic art of scale mail weaving, and
send you home with a small piece of scale armor.
There will be a fifteen dollar materials fee; sign up
at the Thundersteel Armoury table.
Friday
5:00-6:00PM
Panel Room 1
Armour Academy: Japanese Ring Mail!
We will teach the basics of traditional Japanese-style Kusari weaving. We’ll teach you the
basic So Kusari and Hana Kusari weaves, and send
you home with a small piece forged by your own
hands! There will be a ten dollar materials fee to
participate.
Saturday
1:00-2:00PM
Panel Room 1
Ashly Burch Signing
Friday
7:00-8:00PM
Panel Room 3
Ashly Burch
It’s a Signing, Get your Autographs !!!
Ask Gravity falls
Ask your favorite Gravity Falls characters any
question you desire.... Just keep it PG13!
Saturday
3:00-4:00PM
Panel Room 3
Bartitsu
Our most popular steampunk panel. Participants
learn joint locks, take-downs, cane fighting, and
hand to hand in the form of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s
preferred martial art.
Saturday
3:00-4:00PM
Panel Room 3
Ring of Steel
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Christopher Sabat Signing: friday
Friday
8:00-9:00PM
Panel Room 1
Chris Sabat
It’s a Signing, Get your Autographs !!!
Christopher Sabat Signing: Saturday
Saturday
12:00-1:00PM
Daishotorium
Chris Sabat
It’s a Signing, Get your Autographs !!!
Claim a place in history: make Nanowires
Sunday
12:00-1:00PM
Panel Room 3
Interested in knowing hardware technology
behind computer animations? Want to know the
next revolution in making electronics? My new
method for making patterned nanowire circuits will
be easily understandable and will even make you
an emerging expert for new unbelievably small
nanoscale electronics.
Cosplay Civility
Saturday
1:00-2:00PM
Panel Room 3
Niq Van Der Aa
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A look at cosplay as a community, focusing on
the bullying and embarrassment that surrounds it.
Who do you go for to help? How to avoid hurting
someone’s feelings by accident and how can
every individual make a difference.
Panels
Cosplaying for Guys
A look at the world of male cosplay, how it
differs for men from women and the techniques every guy should know.
Friday
7:00-8:00PM
Panel Room 2
Niq Van Der Aa
CosPlus with Rioso and Bryar
Come join Daikon Cosplay ’s Rioso and Bryar
for an hour of cosplay tips, tricks, and ideas by plus
sized cosplayers, for plus sized cosplayers. Discuss
things such as finding/modifying patterns, design
modification, and competing in cosplay competitions from people who have been in your shoes!
Sunday
9:00-10:00AM
Panel Room 2
Craft of Character
An extensive but practical discussion of how to
make characters much more vivid and interesting on
the page, with a number of immediately useful writer
tricks for doing so.
Saturday
5:00-6:00PM
Panel Room 1
Scott Lynch
Creating Safe Spaces
Ashly Burch will conduct an open dialogue
about how to create safe spaces for the purpose of discussing issues of gender, sexuality, race
and identity. She will touch on being an ally and
managing relationships with allies.
Saturday
4:00-5:00PM
Daishotorium
Ashly Burch
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Panels
Deadpools Cards Against Humanity
Saturday
11:30PM
Panel Room 2
Mature
Join Deadpool in a horribly inappropriate
game of Cards Against Humanity! Compete with
your team of sick-minded comrades to play the
best cards and win prizes! Leave your morals at
the door, and bring all those thoughts you would
never tell your grandma!
Deadpools Tubetacular
Saturday
10:00-11:30PM
Panel Room 2
Mature
Join Deadpool and Hydra Bob for a comedic
hour of jeering and commentating at the best
videos the Internet has to offer. Home videos,
celebrities, news, fan videos - nothing is safe!
Detailed Construction
Saturday
10:00-11:00AM
Panel Room 2
Niq Van Der Aa
A look at the most difficult cosplay construction
techniques, embroidery, bead work, painting and
complex construction, “how to” make your cosplay
really stand out.
Drawing Comics & Graphic Novels
Friday
9:00-10:00PM
Panel Room 2
Kevin Bolk
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Learn the art of comic storytelling in this
informative panel. Cartoonist Kevin Bolk will walk you
through the basics of putting together sequential art
from concept to the final page. Good composition,
graphic design, flow, transitions, and genre conventions are demonstrated and discussed.
Panels
Drunken Ronpa
Puupuu!! A body has been found! The students
of Hope’s Peak now have to solve the mystery....but
they seem to be a bit impaired as a side effect of
Monokuma’s motive... They will need your help! Please
join us and help solve the case in our Dangan
Ronpa panel!
Friday
11:00PM
Panel Room 3
Mature
Famicom Dojo Video Game Podcast!
Join Sean, Vinnk, and a special for the first live
recording of the Famicom Dojo Podcast! We’ll talk
about video games in the news, the “Future Retro”
titles we’re playing this week, our “Pile of Shame” for
games we’ve been neglecting, and take questions
from the audience.
Saturday
9:00-10:00 PM
Panel Room 2
Family Feud: Geek Edition
Survey says: It’s time to play Family Feud: Geek
Edition! Two “families” of audience members try to
guess the most popular answers to geek-themed
questions in this interactive panel. The questions
cover all things geeky, from anime to tabletop games
to cosplay. Games, prizes, and fun!
Saturday
4:00-5:00PM
Panel Room 1
Forms of the Lightsaber
Lightsaber fighting, like martial arts, is divided
into a variety of different styles with different cores
of thought. We demonstrate moves from each of the
styles (there are as few as seven and as many as ten
or more depending on whom you ask) and then dish
out lightsabers so participants can take a swing at it.
Sunday
10:00-11:00PM
Action Room
Ring of Steel
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Panels
From TV to CD: Fan Bases and Fan Bands
Sunday
12:00-1:00PM
Panel Room 2
How does a “fan band” get started and get
traction? Where do the makers of fan-based
content exist between creators and consumers?
What does music add to the fan experience?
Time Crash will discuss their own experience as
well as bands such as Harry and the Potters and
Chameleon Circuit.
GAME STUCK
Saturday
9:00-10:00AM
Panel Room 3
Hey everyone want to come play with your favorite Homestuck character? Want to see us make
a fool of ourselves? Then come to Gamestuck.
Geeking with Grelle
Friday
6:00-8:00PM
Main Programming
Josh Grelle
Think you have what it takes to talk about
some of the nerdier subjects with Josh? All nerd,
all the time.
It’s a Signing, Get your Autographs !!!
Getcha head in the game
Saturday
3:00-4:00PM
Getting Published Q&A
Scott Lynch will give a short talk about
getting published in professional paying
markets, and about self-publishing electronically, and then take any questions anyone in
the audience cares to throw at him.
Sunday
10:00-11:00AM
Panel Room 2
Scott Lynch
Godzilla vs Daisho Con
Oh no, there goes Tokyo go go Godzilla! Celebrating sixty years and an American
movie that doesn’t suck, Godzilla is once again
King of the Monsters. Come see some of the
coolest (and weirdest) moments of his reign.
Saturday
9:00-10:00AM
Panel Room 2
Hetalia World Conference
Welcome back to the world conference
a place where all the countries on the planet earth con. Join to get absolutely nothing
productive done.
Saturday
12:00-2:00PM
Panel Room 2
Hetalia: After Dark
GRELLE SIGNING
Sunday
12:00-1:30PM
Daishotorium
Josh Grelle
Panels
It’s after dark and America has become
rather explicit. England had a few too many
drinks and everyone has just gotten rowdy. Join
the Nations for an after dark Q and A to hear
everyone spill each others secrets about what
goes on when no else is around.
Saturday
11:00PM
Panel Room 3
Mature
A sports anime improv panel! Come help your
favorite series prove it’s the best.
Panel Room 3
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How Do I Interwebz?
Sunday
11:00-12:00PM
Panel Room 1
Ashly Burch
How do I create a successful vlog? How can I
make something as funny as Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’?
What even is ‘twitch’? Ashly can break down for you
what skills you need to master the interwbz.
How I overcame Social Anxiety...
Saturday
11:00-12:00PM
Panel Room 3
Sparklefrak
...And Joined A Rock Band. Sparklefrak answers
all your questions about being a musician, and
writes a song based on your suggestions right
before your eyes!
Panels
In Character Cosplay Dos, Donts & Other Tips
Getting into character can be a really fun part
of cosplaying. Come to our panel for tips on how
to get into character, what to watch out for while
being in character, and for some insights on costuming from a variety of genres. After attending our
panel, you’ll see why it’s all in the details!
Josh Grelle Signing
Saturday
10:00-11:00AM
Panel Room 1
Josh Grelle
It’s a Signing, Get your Autographs !!!
How to Pick a Sewing Machine
Saturday
4:00-5:00PM
Panel Room 2
Want to get the best Cosplay? Using the right
tools helps the best, we’ll discuss brand, questions
you should ask and what you want to look for to
get a machine that won’t have you tearing out
your hair. We’ll also feature a machine demo.
How To Train Your Dragon
Saturday
11:00AM-12:00PM
Panel Room 1
Do you enjoy How To Train Your Dragon? If your
answer was “yes”, then this panel would be perfect
for you! Come on down to our panel, hosted by Hiccup and Toothless! We’ll discuss both the books and
movies- then prepare to get schooled by Hiccup!
Intro to Swordplay
Saturday
2:00-3:00PM
Action Room
Ring of Steel
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Saturday
2:00-3:00PM
Panel Room 3
Karaoke with Ed
Come in and sing some of your favorite songs
to all of your friends at Daisho Con. Pick from a
wide variety of music including some show tunes,
pop music, oldies, country, and rock! Feel free to
bring your own karaoke CDs (sorry, no MP3s).
Friday & Saturday
11PM & 10PM
Daishotorium
K POPalypse
Have you ever been interested in K-Pop but
never knew where to begin? Now you’ll be an
expert. 100 K-Pop videos from the past year in one
non-stop mega mix! Come dance and cheer for
your favorite groups!
Friday
9:00-10:00PM
Panel Room
An introduction to some kind of sword fighting
technique adapted for stage, usually rapier or
broadsword. Participants learn the safety measures
behind stage fighting, and then learn a fight.
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Panels
Live Dubbing Session With Chris Sabat
Marriage Counseling with Vegeta & Bulma
Saturday
2:00-4:00PM
Main Programming
Christopher Sabat
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a voice actor?
This interactive panel will everyone in the audience a
chance to dub a section of anime, with direction and
instruction from Chris Sabat himself. After 2 hours of dubbing, you’ll get to watch the results (for better or worse)
complete with full music and sound effects.
Living, Traveling, and Studying in Japan
Sunday
2:00-3:00PM
Panel Room 1
Do you want to study abroad in Japan? Want
to live, travel, and study to get the most out of your
time and money? Then you want to be at this panel. Learn all about the life hacks of your extended stay in Japan. Ask questions and get valuable
information about the whole process start to finish.
Love is a Game: Relationships in Manga
Saturday
3:00-4:00PM
Panel Room 2
Why do action/sports manga longer than 10
chapters bother with romance? For that matter,
why do any genres focus on relationships? Join
us for a discussion of the pitfalls of slow burning
romances and whether adding love as fanservice
can result in anything positive for plot.
Making Social Games: Breaking Free of Farmville
Friday
6:00-7:00PM
Panel Room 3
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Has Candy Crush crushed your social life? Did
facebook kill games for you? Anthony Barnes has
a critical analysis of how social games resonate
with players. Through professional and anecdotal
evidence, we will explore design choices over time
and see what we can learn.
Ever wonder how to “woo” your mate? Maybe
you’re questioning how Vegeta and Bulma have
such a successful relationship. This is the time to ask
not only your relationship questions, but how they
make it work!
Sunday
10:00-11:00AM
Main Programming
Monica Rial
Christopher Sabat
Marvel Comics 101
Have you ever wondered what the real Marvel
Comics Universe is like? Seen the movies, a TV show,
or played a video game but just didn’t know where
to start? Come to our panel and meet fellow beginners
and enthusiasts and get a proper introduction into
the majesty that is the Marvel Comics Universe!
Saturday
8:00-9:00PM
Panel Room 2
Meet Ashly Burch
Come and meet the adorable ball of cute
we call Ashly! Your general Q&A with Ashly Burch
about her favorite breakfast foods, maybe her
favorite video game, or her preferred mode of
travel when she’s slaying orcs on her commute to
Starbucks.
Saturday
11:00-12:00PM
Panel Room 2
Ashly Burch
Meet Christopher Sabat
What’s your favorite video game?! Who’s your
favorite Dragon Ball voice?! Can you give my cat
a shout-out?! These are all questions you can ask
Chris at this Q&A.
Sunday
1:00-2:00PM
Panel Room 2
Christopher Sabat
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Meet Josh Grelle
Saturday
2:00-3:00PM
Panel Room 2
Josh Grelle
How does he get into character before a
recording session? What kind of toilet paper does
he prefer when TP’ing someone’s house? Can he
name all of the eeveelutions? All this information
could be yours when you come to this Q&A.
Meet Monica Rial
Friday
6:00-7:00PM
Panel Room 1
Monica Rial
Come and meet Monica! Ask her questions
about her work, about her favorite color, or just
kick back and chill listening to her tell stories!
Metal Gear Solid: Tactical Discussion Panel
Saturday
10:00-11:00PM
Panel Room 3
A tactical discussion panel to talk about the
history of Metal Gear, future Metal Gear Solid
games, and different character developments
and relationships throughout the series.
Monica Rial Signing
Saturday:
5:00PM Daishotorium
Sunday:
1:00PM Panel Room 1
Monica Rial
It’s a Signing, Get your Autographs !!!
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Must Read Manga
Manga. There is a lot of it out there. But what’s
actually worth reading? And how do you access
it (without breaking international copyright laws)?
Luckily, due to the sheer enormity of the media there
are a lot of options. Discover what to ignore and
what you should go the extra mile to find.
Monica explains foley and reactions to
the audience. She teaches them little tricks to
reactions (sighting, fighting, sounds, etc) and how
to get in touch with your inner critter
Sunday
10:00-11:00AM
Panel Room 3
Nerd & Tie Live!
Nerd & Tie, the only podcast on the Internet with
a dress code, is coming to you LIVE from Daisho Con!
Join Trae Dorn, Nick Izumi, and Professor Pher as they
discuss the hottest topics in the world of geekdom.
Sunday
9:00-10:00AM
Panel Room 1
Otaku Tonight! Goes to the Movies!
Otaku Tonight Productions takes on the 1981
kung-fu classic “The Guy with the Secret Kung Fu”
in this no-holds-barred, no line-dancing moves
disallowed, and no-weird-foot-thing-frowned-upon
hour and a half riff-off!
Saturday
3:30-5:00PM
Viewing Room
Otaku Tonight! Presents: Match Game!
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for Match Game!
Win fabulous prizes! Have a good laugh! And all
you have to do is fill in the blank!
More Than Words
Saturday
1:00-2:00PM
Daishotorium
Monica Rial
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Saturday
10:00-11:00AM
Panel Room 3
OTAKU Tonight! ONE NIGHT STANDUP
With all the grace of a 600 pound wildebeest
traipsing through a field of daisies, One Night Stand
(Up) is back! Join the writers and performers of Otaku
Tonight Productions as we take you to a magical
land of standup comedy! It won’t hurt! Probably.
Friday
10:00-11:00PM
Panel Room 3
Mature
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OTAKU TONIGHT! WITH PROFESSOR PHER
Saturday
8:00-9:00PM
Panel Room 1
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for Otaku
Tonight with Professor Pher! Join us as we celebrate
our fourth season as the only nerd-based convention late-night talk show in the whole universe with
all the comedy bits you’ve come to know and love!
Out of CONtext
Friday
5:00-6:00PM
Panel Room 2
A panel on con safety, cosplay, and consent.
Come and discuss important Con and Cosplay
safety tips. Share your experiences and discuss
what the Cosplay Without Consent movement
means to you.
panelstuck
Sunday
11:00AM-12:00PM
Panel Room 2
Like Homestuck? Want to ask your favorite
character things? Panelstuck is for you. We will be
hosting a dream bubble for all you fans so please
come and join us
Personal Identity: Video Game Metaphysics
Saturday
5:00-6:00PM
Panel Room 3
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An exploration through one of the big problems in metaphysics will take place, using video games as a prime platform for example. The
concepts of the issue, along with basic philosophical
background, will be explained from the ground up.
No prior experience is needed and discussion is
encouraged!
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Pokemon Trivia!
Do you think you know Pokemon? Come test
your skills! Questions will encompass all main-series
games and the anime, and prizes include plushies
up to $120 in value! If possible, please bring your
own paper and pen. If you have any questions,
visit us at the Folly Lolly artist alley booth!
Friday
4:30-6:00PM
Panel Room 3
so you want to learn to breakdance?
So, you’re at the con and it’s just about time for
the rave.. But wait, what’s that you say? You get hit
with petrify the moment you try to bust a move? Well
my con going brothers and sisters, FEAR NOT! For
this panel is here to teach you some dance and
break dance moves to help you get groovy!
Friday
9:00-11:00PM
Panel Room 1
So, who are those singing Robots?
What is Steam Powered Giraffe? Just who are
Rabbit, The Spine, and Hatchworth? And what in
the world is up with the fandom and comics? Well,
today some cool fanbots shall inform you all about
SPG and hopefully get you interested in checking
out or discussing about it in this fun and musical
panel.
Saturday
9:00-10:00PM
Panel Room 3
The Art of Cute
Learn the science of making things adorable
under a trained master of all things soft, squishy,
and sweet. A fun and humor-filled drawing workshop
with artist Kevin Bolk (I’m My Own Mascot, Ensign
Sue Must Die!). Just try not to get cavities.
Saturday
2:00-3:00PM
Panel Room 1
Kevin Bolk
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The Digimon Panel
Friday
8:00-9:00PM
Panel Room 3
Need a break from those other monsters
shows? Reminisce about Digimon and the stories
and characters that set it apart from your usual
kids fare. We’ll provide a basic refresher on every
season, but expect an open discussion on those,
and the upcoming continuation of the original
Adventure season!
The Ewoks Did What?
Saturday
8:00-9:00PM
Panel Room 3
Teddy bears defeated the powerful Galactic
Empire in Return of the Jedi. Cell phone coverage
somehow gets out to all the Realms in Thor 2. Help
us decide if the story elements in many shows and
movies are really plot holes, or if they can be truly
justified. Hosted by Afro Hammer.
The Lorax: How Bad Can The Onceler Really Be?
Friday
7:00-8:00PM
Panel Room 1
Let Oncie and Greed take you on a magical
adventure through the world of The Lorax. Come
along with us as we go into detail about the story
and its characters, and go around reading the
story itself, among other shenanigans.
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Old Fart Panel
Friday
10:00-11:00PM
Panel Room 2
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Fellow old timers! This panel is your chance
to remember all the great geeky and nerdy things
from our younger years! Whether it’s D&D 2nd
Edition, the Sega Genesis, Voltron, Thundercats,
Doctor Demento, or The Goonies, we’ll dig up all
the fun and awesome stuff from days gone by.
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Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Hitsuzen
Do you think Cardcaptor Sakura would beat
Chii in a fight? Or that Yuuko is the worst boss in the
history of bosses? Then now is your time to shine.
Debates will be had and enemies may be made,
but at the end of the day CLAMP always wins
because we keep coming back for more.
Saturday
9:00-10:00AM
Panel Room 1
Ultimate Werewolf: Anime Edition!
Welcome to the village! Play Ultimate Werewolf
Deluxe – Anime style – with fellow attendees! This is the
Werewolf you’ve been playing for years, but rumor has
it that a Werehog, a Pokemon Spellcaster, and even a
Magical Girl have all joined the village! All experience
levels welcome!
Friday
9:00-10:00PM
Panel Room 1
Video Game Development
Want to make video games? Anthony Barnes
will help you realize how to be successful in the industry. He will create a foundation of knowledge for
prospective developers covering necessary skills, career paths and what to expect once you’ve “made it”.
Saturday
4:00-5:00PM
Panel Room 3
Welcome to Night Vale
Have you ever wondered what mysteries lie
beyond the veil? So have we. You won’t find any
answers here, but you will find something else entirely. What is that something else? Not even we know.
Come huddle with us at the WTNV panel. There will
be a skit, Q&A, trivia, discussion, and live bears.
Saturday
10:00-11:00PM
Panel Room 1
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What Does it Take to Be Survey Corps?
Saturday
12:00-2:00PM
Main Programming
Ashly Burch &
Josh Grelle
Do you think you have what it takes to be
involved in Titan combat, study, and human expansion?
Join Ashly and Josh as they answer your questions and
recruit new members to the Scouting Legion.
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X Geek @Daisho Con
Based on the hit Comedy Central show @midnight, the geek media group X-Geek brings you the
latest in internet, anime, and video game news and
turn them into a hilarious improvisation Q&A. Our
elite and quick witted panelist compete for laughs
and the ever popular “Point!” and win the internet.
Friday
11:00PM
Panel Room 2
Mature
Who Would Win in a Fight? Marvel Edition
Saturday
12:00-1:00PM
Panel Room 1
Ever wanted to see your favorite Marvel
characters - heroes AND villains - pitted against
each other in random battles to see who’s really
the best of them all? Come join your fellow comic
book nerds in a series of one on one matches
and have your say with everyone else on who
would win in a fight!
Whose Line is it Anime?
Saturday
9:00-10:00PM
Panel Room 1
Moon prism power, make everything up!
It’s Whose Line is it Anime? with Otaku Tonight
Productions! Join us as we play the game where
everything is made up and the points don’t matter! That’s right, the points are just like tentative
release dates for the next season of Sherlock!
Why so Supernatural?
Saturday
6:00-7:00PM
Panel Room 2
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Come hang out with Lucifer and the gang from
Supernatural! You’ll be able to ask your favorite
characters anything on your mind and participate
in other fun activities and shenanigans.
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Viewing Room
Friday 11:00AM - Sunday 3:00PM - Banyan
Need a break from the crowded hallways? Want to watch your favorite
show? Want to find a new show to watch? Our rooms feature everything from
the classics to newer shows from recent years. There will also be some movies
playing here and there, along with a few special events. Please remember that
there is no food permitted in the viewing room, and as always, you may not sleep
in the con space. Kick back, relax, and hang out with fellow anime lovers in the
Viewing Room. Happy Watching!
Friday
StartEnd ....................Anime
11:00AM1:00PM......................... Solty Rei
1:00PM3:00PM......................... Mushishi
3:00PM5:00PM......................... Noir
5:00PM7:00PM......................... Dragon Ball
7:00PM9:00PM...................AMV contest!
9:00PM11:00PM...................... Attack on Titan 17+
11:00PM12:00AM. . .................... Hellsing 17+
Saturday
StartEnd.....................Anime
12:00AM12:00PM...................... Mystery Anime!
12:00PM2:00PM......................... Chobits
2:00PM3:30PM......................... Trigun
3:30PM5:00PM...................Otaku Tonight! Goes to the Movies
5:00PM8:00PM......................... Yu Yu Hakusho
8:00PM10:00PM...................... xxxHolic
10:00PM11:00AM. . .................... FLCL 17+
11:00AM12:00AM. . .................... Black Lagoon 17+
12:00AM1:00AM. . ....................... Darker than Black 17+
Sunday
10:00AM11:00AM. . .................... Soul Eater
11:00AM12:00PM...................... Dragon Ball GT
12:00PM3:00PM......................... Baka and Test Summon the Beasts Marathon!
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Tabletop Room
Action Room
Gnome Games is back for another game filled weekend at Daisho Con. If
you’re looking for a spot to try a new game or play an old favorite, then you’re
in the right place! We’ll have a full library of games and tournaments waiting for
you and your friends! All game rentals require a photo ID.
Hosted by Gnome Games
The Action Room is your go-to place for hitting your friends at Daisho Con
this weekend! Stop in and we’ll teach you the rules to our foam fighting room,
hand you a sword, and get you into the fight.
We have a few tournaments and events that anyone can join. We have a
1v1 tournament, a 4v4 tournament (don’t have three friends brave enough to
battle? We’ll group you up!), an Archery Tournament, and our Gentleman’s Bout;
just you and one sword against another.
This year, we are having plethora of panels in our room! Come on out, bring
some friends, make some friends, and fight! See you there!
Friday Hours of Operation: 12 PM - 1 AM
Start
04:00
06:30
07:00
08:00
09:00
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
End
06:00
10:00
10:00
11:30
12:00
PM.. ................... Free Pokemon League
PM.. ................... Magic FNM - Standard $5
PM.. ................... Learn to play Adventure Maximus!
PM.. ................... Magic - Conspiracy Draft
AM. . .................. Are You a Werewolf
Saturday Hours of Operation: 10 AM - 1 AM
Open Game Library - Free All Day
Start
End
10:00 AM 01:00 AM. . .................. Play for Keeps
10:00 AM 12:00 PM.. ................... Pokemon League
11:00 AM 02:00 PM.. ................... Yu Gi Oh Advanced Format Tourney $5
12:00 PM 03:00 PM.. ................... Cardfight Vanguard Tournament $5
01:00 PM 04:00 PM.. ................... Pathfinder Adventure - FREE
01:00 PM 04:00 PM.. ................... Magic - Commander MOSH $5
02:00 PM 04:00 PM.. ................... King of Tokyo - Free
03:00 PM 05:00 PM.. ................... Weis Schwarz Tournament $5
04:00 PM 05:00 PM.. ................... Cosplay Chess for Charity
(Children’s Hospital) - $3
06:00 PM 10:00 PM.. ................... Magic Draft - $15
06:00 PM 08:00 PM.. ................... Adventure Maximus - Free
07:00 PM 09:00 PM.. ................... Settlers of Catan
09:00 PM 12:00 AM. . .................. Are You a Werewolf
Sunday Hours of Operation: 10 AM - 4 PM
Open Game Library - Free All Day
Start
End
10:00 AM 04:00 PM.. ................... Play for Keeps
11:00 AM 01:00 AM. . .................. Pokemon XY Tournament - FREE!
12:00 PM 03:00 PM.. ................... Magic Draft - $15
All Weekend: Giant Chess, Open Gaming, Play for Keeps, Magic On Demand
Draft
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Friday – Open 2pm-10pm
01:00 PM 02:00 PM.. ................... 1v1 Tournament
08:00 PM 09:00 PM.. ................... Cross-Gaming – Variety in Foam Fighting
Saturday: 10am-10pm
11:30
12:30
02:00
04:00
05:00
AM
PM
PM
PM
PM
12:30
01:30
03:00
05:00
06:00
PM.. ................... Fundamentals of Foam Fighting
PM.. ................... 4v4 Tournament
PM.. ................... Ring of Steel - Intro to Swordplay
PM.. ................... Ring of Steel – Bartitsu
PM.. ................... Archery Tournament
Sunday: 10am-2pm
10:00 AM 11:00 AM. . .................. Ring of Steel – Forms of the Lightsaber
01:00 PM 02:00 PM.. ................... Gentleman’s Tournament
Fundamentals in Foam Fighting: Have you been curious as to what
is happening in the Action Room but too shy to come in and try it out? Now is
your time to see what goes on in the craziness of this room! We’ll be explaining
basic rules and answering any questions that you might have about the room,
and if we have time, explaining basic guards and swings you can use to fight
your friends with.
Cross-Gaming – Variety in Foam Fighting: Enjoying your time in
the Action Room? Wish you could sword fight outside of the con space? Stop by
our panel! We will be having fighters from three different boffer sports coming in
and explaining the basic rules and differences between them, as well as where
you can find these games near you!
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Video Game Room
Rock Show
We will be providing a wide variety of video games for our con-goers
to play throughout the convention weekend. This year we have a variety of
tournaments spanning multiple platforms as well as an improved League of Legends
tournament. Our reach has expanded into the Cypress room which will be host to
our LAN computers, League of Legends tournament, and the star ship simulator
Artemis. So whether you are looking for old games, new games, and anything in
between, the Video Game Room at Daisho Con will have you covered.
Rock show is back and this year is the sequel that actually turns out to be
better than the last one. We have four bands who are ready to blow your mind
and your eardrums with a show that will introduce you to nerd-rock like you have
never experienced. We have all the genres covered from trock to punk to electronic. You can read more about this year ’s bands in the Guest section pages
23-24. We only have one question; Are you ready to rock, Daisho Con?
VGR Guidelines
j j No food or drink in the video game rooms.
j j Rented games and controllers may not leave the VGR
j j You must have a badge to enter the VGR
j j You must use a state-issued ID to rent games. Nothing else can be accepted.
j j You must prove you are the appropriate age to rent M-rated games.
j j Games/merchandise bought at con should not be used to avoid confusion.
j j Do not change the settings on any piece of equipment or surf the web.
j j Be careful with the equipment; damage can be cause for removal.
j j No alcohol.
j j You may not bring your own games or equipment to use in the VGR.
j j Daisho Con staff may not participate in any VGR tournaments.
Visit us in the VGR to learn about this year ’s tournaments!
Friday 7:00PM-10:30PM - Daishotorium
The Enthusiasts
Friday 11:00AM- 7:00PM
Saturday 11:00AM - 7:00PM
Sunday 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Daisho Con is excited to have The Enthusiasts back at our 2014 convention season! The Enthusiasts offer a professional Photo Shoot booth in the Aloeswood Room that is open to all con attendees. Jess, Mike and the team are
professional cosplay photographers who attend cons around the country using
their awesome skills to showcase the costuming talent of cosplayers like you! If
you ever wanted the opportunity to put your costume on display, now is the time!
These fantastic photo sessions are only $5 for as many photos that you can fit
in 15 minutes and you’ll be able to find all of your photos in their on-line album.
Artemis & Lan room
Friday 1:00PM- 2:00AM
Saturday 9:00AM - 2:00AM
Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Want to go boldly where no group of friends teaming up on a fictional
starship have gone before? Artemis is back and prepared to take you light years
away with its multi-player starship game. Simulating a spaceship bridge, you have
options to play as one of several bridge officers working with a team to get
your ship through space. Get in the captain’s chair and join us for this funfilled
event that will be going on throughout Daisho Con located in the Cypress room!
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Artist Alley
Art Room
Friday 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Saturday 9:30AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 9:30AM - 3:00PM
Has artistic inspiration struck you during Daisho? Have no fear the art lounge
is here! Stop on in and create with us! We have everything you need to facilitate
your creative needs: crayons, pencils, marker, the paper to doodle on and more!
Feel free to bring your own supplies, however we ask that it is nothing messy
(e.g. paint, charcoal, etc...) as we do not want to risk damaging the property. As
always we ask that you keep the content of your work below PG-13. This room is
for all ages, so we would like everyone to be able to enjoy it!
This year will also see the return of our silent art auction, with all proceeds
going to ExtraLife, a contributor to the Children’s Miracle Network.
This year the Daisho art lounge is presenting to YOU the chance to add
to the mythos of the Daisho Con story! We are hosting a create a character
contest which will feature the winner ’s character in Daisho Con’s 2015 story. Two
runner ups will also receive cameo appearances in the plot! Entry forms will be
made available in the art lounge starting Friday November 21st and will be
open until early Sunday the 23rd The winners will be announced at Daisho’s
closing ceremonies and contacted via email.
Are you looking for that perfect drawing to add to your Naruto collection,
new Free! buttons for your backpack, that Attack on Titan keychain or a Pikachu
hat? Check out the Artist Alley and see all the amazingly handcrafted items
our artist have created with you in mind. This year Daisho Con is bringing you
over 30 different artists that cover a variety of media forms to satisfy all of our
creative needs.
Vendor Hall
Friday 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Saturday 9:30AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 9:30AM - 3:00PM
Come in and visit the expansive variety of vendors that are at your fingertips
in this year ’s Vendor Hall. We got you covered on all of your nerdy needs. Our
vendors sell all different types of items and wares, ranging from Anime DVD’s,
to Japanese clothing, and franchise knick-knacks. Our vendors never cease to
bring new and interesting products to Daisho Con and con-goers every year.
You will surely not be disappointed when you come and check out one of
Daisho Con’s biggest attractions.
AMV Contest
Friday 7:00PM - Viewing Room
Come and watch AMVs created by you, the con-goers, at Daisho Con’s
AMV contest! Our panel of judges will be awarding the best videos for their
editing quality, musical sync, and overall style. What fantastic video will take
home the prize of best in show this year?
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Entries must be:
j j Rated PG-13 or below
j j Completely original
Contain the character ’s
j j Name
j j Age
j j Backstory
j j Short description of the abilities/weaknesses
j j And of course, a picture of the character
Entries will be judged on their creativity, originality, quality and compatibility
with Daisho Con’s story.
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Story Synopsis
Our story begins in Daisho Con Year 1. The ever-vigilant hero of Daisho,
Stevie Musashi, is set to appear at the convention. But when the time comes,
Stevie is nowhere to be found. A mysterious letter is delivered to the Con
Directors from an organization known as the D4C, claiming that they have taken
Stevie hostage.
In Year 2, the face of the D4C is revealed as the villain Darth Esknegreb
and his hapless assistant Red Shirt. The duo revealed that Stevie has indeed
been captured and was being held in a bathroom stall. The other heroes of
Daisho, Daisho Ninja and Corporate Fanboy, worked frantically to track down
the dog-eared samurai and were eventually able to free him.
Dissonance formed between our heroes as Year 3 erupts into Civil War.
Corporate Fanboy became suspicious of Daisho Ninja, believing that she
was scheming to take Stevie away from him. The arguing escalated and drove
Corporate Fanboy into the arms of a malicious organization led by a man called
the CEO. Using a mind control device, the CEO attempted to overpower the
other two heroes, but was thwarted when Corporate Fanboy resisted enough to
defeat him at the cost of his life.
In Year 4, Corporate Fanboy returned as a cyborg weapon called Zealot
created by an unknown person. He appeared as Stevie and Daisho Ninja were
dealing with Darth Esknagreb’s latest plot to take over Daisho Con; miniature
mind control devices hidden inside badges. Esknagreb was easily defeated, but
Zealot proved to be a remarkable foe. The battle was only won when Zealot
realized his true self as Corporate Fanboy and self-destructed in order to save
his friends.
Year 5 introduced a new threat to Daisho Con in the form of an overlyobsessed Stevie fan girl by the name of Mary Sue, who possessed an incredibly powerful pen that made all she had written to come true provided it was in
the form of a fan fiction. Mary Sue believed that Daisho Ninja was the only obstacle between her and Stevie, and tried to get rid of her through any means
necessary. However, true love managed to defeat her in the form of her new
boyfriend, Gary Stu.
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Story Synopsis
In Year 6, the mantle of Daisho Ninja was finally being passed down to
the next generation. However, the ceremony was interrupted by Esknagreb, who
declared via a long-winded speech, that he had new plans to take over Daisho.
Before he could get far, a mysterious figure was revealed. A young woman who
called herself Pandora boldly stated that she would become the new Daisho
Hero. As her first act of heroism, Pandora stabbed Esknegreb in the back, leading to his death. A distraught Red Shirt vowed that he would avenge his master ’s
death by destroying the Con. Due to her extremist ideas, Pandora was rejected
by Stevie and Daisho Ninja to be a hero.
Pandora was later found by Red Shirt, who revealed that Esknagreb wasn’t
the one he truly worked for, and that his employers only known as the Corporation wished to offer her a job. Pandora willingly accepted, and headed off with
Red Shirt to find her destiny elsewhere…
Be sure to be present at Opening Ceremonies (Friday, 4PM), the Cosplay
Contest(Saturday, 6PM), and Closing Ceremonies(Sunday, 3PM) to catch the
next parts of the thrilling Daisho Story! The characters will be availible for photoshoots(After Opening Ceremonies; Saturday, 1:15PM; and Sunday, 12PM), so go
find them and get some pictures taken! Or hang out with them in the VGR(Friday,
9PM) or in the Action Room(Saturday, 6PM)!
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Restaurants
At the Kalahari:
Double Cut Grill Wisconsin Brew Pub
Great Karoo Buffet
Ivory Coast
Sweet Hut
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Near the Kalahari:
Cracker Barrel$$$$
1295 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S, Baraboo, WI 53913
McDonald’s$$$$
2325 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Buffalo Phil’s$$$$
150 Gasser Rd, Lake Delton, WI 53940
Famous Dave’s$$$$
435 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Denny ’s$$$$
600 S Frontage Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Taco Bell$$$$
321 Wisconsin 13, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Subway$$$$
421 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Uno Pizzeria and Grill
$$$$
1000 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Ponderosa Steakhouse
$$$$
940 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Burger King$$$$
611 N Frontage Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Dunkin Donughts$$$$
2415 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Noodles & Company
$$$$
75 Gasser Rd, Village of Lake Delton, WI 53940
Milio’s Sandwiches$$$$
75 Gasser Rd, Lake Delton, WI 53913
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VIP Special Thanks
VIP members get access to special perks not available to anybody else,
including early access to the vendor room, priority seating for the cosplay contest and other main events, along with a special Meet and Greet with some of
our talented guests!
If you’re interested in Daisho Con VIP program, watch for the updates on our website
to register for the next year, and see what perks we come up with next!
VIP members are those congoers that give a little bit extra to help make our
convention even better. We’re proud to announce these members that helped
us achieve our goals even faster.
Kacie Bauerly
Miranda Bauerly
Kendra Bloemers
Callie Bowman
Gabriel Bowman
Mark Bowman
Elizabeth Bowman
Amanda Carmona
Jasmine Clement
Ross Cunha
Judy Demers
Sarah Ehlers
Juan Ferrer Jr.
Ashley Groll
Max Koehn
Ava Kovacs
Velicity Kuczala
Ashley Mallow
Joe Martinez
Liz Martinez
Andrew McDonald
William Nelson
Andrew Nowak
Calvin Priegnitz
Rodney Priegnitz
Karen Roesler
Susie Roesler
Tom Sachse
Aaron Simon
Rachel Spidalette
Dillin Whittaker
Ansel Young
OUr Partners
Daisho Con would like to thank all the businesses, organizations and individuals who helped make this awesome event even better.
Gaming Generations
World 9 Gaming
Paul’s Arcade
Gnome Games
Andrea Frederick Studios
The Enthusiasts
EMI Audio
Kalahari Resorts
Kevin Bolk, who made this year ’s Guidebook cover
and everyone else that generously offered us their time and equipment.
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Staff
Meagan Hoffmann: Convention Director, Rock Show
Missy Habberley: Convention Director, PR Coordinator
Tyler Firkus: Treasurer, Voice of Reason
Allison Witte: Secretary, Control Room Coordinator, Rave
Andie Childs: Art Coordinator
Brenna Davis: Art Room Coordinator
Cassandra Siirila: Artist Alley Coordinator
Kathy Kling: Action Room Coordinator
Ryan Demarco: Action Room Assistant
Aaron Geistfeld: Action Room Assistant
William Helmke: AMV coordinator, Cosplay Contest Assistant
Sarah Olson: Cosplay Contest Coordinator
Kerstin Peterson: Cosplay Contest Coordinator
Emilie Hagen: Cosplay Contest Assistant
Jessica Jokela: Cosplay Contest Assistant
Rachel Montoya: Cosplay Contest Assistant
Savannah Faxon: Cosplay Contest Assistant
Chelsea Cameron: Daisho Show Coordinator
Olivia Offenbacher: Guest Liaison Coordinator
Emily Fritz: Guest Liaison Assistant
Paige Haberkon: Guest Liaison Assistant
Jake Looze: Guest Liaison Assistant
Alex Moua: Guest Liaison Assistant
Briana Soroko: Guest Liaison Assistant, VIP Assistant
Christopher Legare: Panel Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator
David Hanson: Rave Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator
Eric Freigang: Rave Assistant
Benjamin McDowell: Rave Assistant
Zachary Maier: Rave Assistant
Casey Kersten: Registration Coordinator
Danielle McCarthy: Registration Assistant
Kasey Greenwood: Registration Assistant
Haley Ketchum: Registration Assistant
Alexandra Gregson: Registration Assistant
Tanner Hoffmann: Rock Show Coordinator
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Ethan Ostopowicz: Security Coordinator
Sam Harke: Security Assistant
Daniel Kiefer: Security Assistant
Laura Lechleiter: Security Assistant
Christopher Kiefer: Security Assistant
Wes Haas: Story Coordinator
Stewart Reed: Tabletop Games Coordinator
Brandon Uhlig: Tabletop Assistant
Becky Ganter: Vendor Hall Coordinator
Wolfgang Beck: VGR Coordinator
Matthew Bonde: VGR Coordinator
James Benson: VGR Assistant
Adam Dellomodarme: VGR Assistant
Chris Chiang: VGR Assistant
Morgan Brown: Viewing Room Coordinator
Caitlin Stathus: VIP Coordinator
Patrick Pedtke Cardo: VIP Assistant
Abigail Ledford: VIP Assistant
Rachel Ackley: VIP Assistant
Megg Flick: VIP Assistant
General Staff:
Cheyenne Antell
Brittney Carpenter
Alexander Chantelois
Elliott Laabs
Erikah Lange
Nyssa McCoy
Erick Minnameier
Brin Murray
Sarah Nelson
Eric Quade
Shannon Singer
Patrick Weir
Damien Wesolowsk
Board of Directors 2014
Zack Neal
Zach Allen
Nick Bergenske
Andrew Sarnowski
David Capito
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