For those of you new to the forums, here's a quick list of helpful threads to get you started. (This isn't meant to be a complete or comprehensive list of threads, but it's something to help new people to the community get involved.)
I'll update these as we go along, so check back every now and again. ^_^
Please note that I will primarily be focusing on San Diego Comic-Con-related threads for this list.
Begin here at the Introductions/Welcome Thread (http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=218.0) and tell us about yourself!
Think a thread should be added to this list? PM me (http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=317) and tell me why.
BADGES/REGISTRATION
- SDCC 2019 General/Open Badge Registration Discussion Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10013.0): ask questions and learn about the general badge sale for Comic-Con.
- SDCC 2019 Pre-Registration/Returning Registration Discussion Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=9849.0): ask questions and learn about pre-registration/returning registration for Comic-Con.
- SDCC 2019 Pre-Registration/Returning Registration Badge Buying Group Info Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=9920.0): those eligible for the pre-registration/returning registration sale can join a forum badge-buying group to help increase your odds at getting a badge for Comic-Con.
- SDCC 2019 General/Open Registration Badge Buying Group Info Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10025.0): those eligible for the general registration sale can join a badge-buying group to help increase your odds at getting a badge for Comic-Con. Reading EVERYTHING in the first post of this thread is highly, highly, highly recommended!
- SDCC 2019 Volunteering Discussion/FAQ Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=9851.0): ask questions about or discuss your experiences with volunteering at Comic-Con.
- SDCC 2019 Press Registration Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10056.0): ask questions about getting a Press badge at Comic-Con.
- SDCC 2018 Small Press Registration Discussion Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8463.0): ask questions about getting a table or booth for the Small Press section at Comic-Con's Exhibit Hall. Will provide an updated link when someone creates a new thread for 2019 or 2020.
- SDCC 2019 Professional Registration Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=9850.0): ask questions about getting a Creative or Trade Professional badge at Comic-Con.
HOTELS, PARKING, TRANSPORTATION
- SDCC 2019 Hotel Discussion Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8591.0): discuss the ups and downs of hotel reservations for Comic-Con.
- SDCC 2019 Room Sharing Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10113.0): post a request to share a room or get a roommate here. Will provide an updated link when the 2019 thread is created later on.
- Hotel Review/Feedback Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=6079.0): for reviews and feedback on various hotels in the official Comic-Con hotel block as well as hotels outside of the official hotel block.
- Compilation of Hotel Reviews for SDCC (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=5512.0): reviews categorized by hotel.
- Index List of Hotel Reviews for SDCC (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=5513.0): to help you find the hotel reviews more easily.
- SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10247.0): for questions and comments about the Ace Parking permits for Comic-Con.
- SD MTS (Metro) Public Transportation FAQ Thread (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=170.0): ask questions about traveling to and from the San Diego Convention Center using SD MTS trolleys and buses.
ADVICE/HELP
- Comic-Con Survival Guide for First-Timers and Veterans (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=6.0): learn some great tips and tricks to surviving con (with a list in the first post!).
- Useful Items to Take to SDCCI (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=354.0): complementing the survival guide, here's a quick list of things you might want to consider bringing to con.
- Off-Site Activities/Events in Town During the Con (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=9026.0): for suggestions on various off-site happenings and events going on in San Diego during Comic-Con.
- Getting Autographs at Comic-Con (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=6270.0): for advice on getting autographs at con.
- Airline Rewards (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=362.0): for help on using those airline frequent flyer miles credit card. Note: This is an older thread, but certain things might still be useful and relevant today. Check with your airline for more details on their reward system.
- Food Places Around Comic-Con (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=129.0): for suggestions on where to go for the best restaurants in/near Downtown San Diego.
- Avoiding Bed Bugs During Your Hotel Stay (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=198.0): for tips on checking for bed bugs in hotel room during the convention.
EXCLUSIVES
- Exclusives and Limited Editions Forum (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?board=6.0): this is just the general link to reach our forum section for exclusives and limited editions.
PROGRAMMING AND PANELS
- Programming, Panels, and Lines Forum (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?board=67.0): this is the general link to reach our forum section for discussion on Comic-Con's official programming, panels, and lines.
- Photos Showing Panel Line Locations (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=586.0): a few of our awesome forum members posted links to photos to various panel line locations for Comic-Con. This thread also has a link (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=1549.msg37367#msg37367) to general San Diego Convention Center floor plans for Comic-Con.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Comic-Con 2019 Forum Meet-ups (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10700.0): check this thread for information about forum meet-ups before or during Comic-Con.
Last Updated
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July 12th, 2019: updated a few links for CCI 2019.