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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #690 on: May 08, 2022, 05:34:37 PM »
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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #691 on: May 08, 2022, 05:55:19 PM »
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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #692 on: May 08, 2022, 05:56:38 PM »
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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #693 on: May 08, 2022, 06:41:20 PM »
I love it when people pick up on a cue! ;)

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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #694 on: May 09, 2022, 05:46:38 AM »
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I love it when people pick up on a cue! ;)

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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #695 on: May 14, 2022, 02:22:09 PM »
Does anyone have any information on volunteering. I know the returning volunteers list has closed. I was just wondering in general about volunteering. What is is like - typically how many hours per day - do you choose your days or get assigned, etc... Just some basic details.

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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #696 on: May 14, 2022, 05:35:17 PM »
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Does anyone have any information on volunteering. I know the returning volunteers list has closed. I was just wondering in general about volunteering. What is is like - typically how many hours per day - do you choose your days or get assigned, etc... Just some basic details.

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Also, there's a forum topic on Volunteering in the SDCC Registration and Badges subforum.
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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #697 on: July 11, 2022, 12:21:56 PM »
I'll take this time to bump this thread and remind folks to check their gear during the last full week before Comic Con.

All my pens/sharpies/highlighters went dry in the 3 years since the last event, so I need to pick up new ones. Ha!

Also, check to make sure your battery packs, chargers, wires, chairs/stools, backpacks/bags, etc are fully functional and in working condition.

Break in your shoes/sandals/footwear too! Word is no carpeting in the exhibit hall, so your feet will get more tired and beat up. You can easily hike a half marathon worth of miles or more in a day depending on how much you move around.

Again, this last full week is a good time to make sure everything is working properly. You don't want to be scrambling when you touch down in SD, only to realize something doesn't work.

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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #698 on: July 11, 2022, 02:10:23 PM »
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I'll take this time to bump this thread and remind folks to check their gear during the last full week before Comic Con.

All my pens/sharpies/highlighters went dry in the 3 years since the last event, so I need to pick up new ones. Ha!

Also, check to make sure your battery packs, chargers, wires, chairs/stools, backpacks/bags, etc are fully functional and in working condition.

Break in your shoes/sandals/footwear too! Word is no carpeting in the exhibit hall, so your feet will get more tired and beat up. You can easily hike a half marathon worth of miles or more in a day depending on how much you move around.

Again, this last full week is a good time to make sure everything is working properly. You don't want to be scrambling when you touch down in SD, only to realize something doesn't work.

On the footwear note I personally find that cushioned/gel insoles help a lot, especially in cosplay (i.e. non-athletic shoes).

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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #699 on: July 11, 2022, 02:37:11 PM »
i have been wearing my new shoes the pass 2 weekends to break them in :)

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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #700 on: July 19, 2022, 08:40:26 AM »
Has anyone gotten their covid verification wristband yet? and if so, how long did it take?
long or short lines? lol

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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #701 on: July 19, 2022, 10:16:48 AM »
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Has anyone gotten their covid verification wristband yet? and if so, how long did it take?
long or short lines? lol
Super-quick...I showed the Clear app, they verified the name matched my ID, picked a wrist, then they put it on...done.
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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #702 on: July 19, 2022, 11:26:16 AM »
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Super-quick...I showed the Clear app, they verified the name matched my ID, picked a wrist, then they put it on...done.

Thanks!

One more question... what time should I line up to get my wristband?  says pick up between 6:30am and 9am

I've never won an exclusive before so I'm like ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  lol

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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #703 on: September 04, 2022, 09:52:35 AM »
I've been going to SDCC since 2010. I'm very fit and walking is never an issue, however not having carpet killed my feet. So, for those going next year...COMFORTABLE SHOES!!

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Re: Tips/Advice for First Timers and Veterans
« Reply #704 on: November 07, 2022, 04:08:19 PM »
This upcoming SDCC will be 20 years of attending for my wife and I.  At SDCC 2022 however, my wife confessed that she wasn't enjoying it anymore. I kind of agree.  We used to have tons of fun but now it seems we attend out of habit.  We are getting older so less stuff on the exhibit floor appeals to us.   We stopped going to panels because waiting in long lines (sometimes in the sun) feels like a waste of time.  We do cosplay, but we end up just aimlessly walking around in costume occasionally taking pictures and seeing the same stuff over and over again.  Fewer of our friends are attending than ever before.  We used to meet up with lots of friends and hang out.  Now it feels like we barely see anyone. 

I feel like we've experienced just about everything there is to offer over the years.  What are we missing?