Cosplay

Cosplay Department runs all things cosplay related. Cosplay provides equipment for the cosplay repair station, hosts gatherings, and organizes the Masquerade. Peace Bonding of props is handled by the Rovers.

There was a Cosplay Cooldown Room. Unknown if this room will return in the future.

Responsibilities

• Work with Guests to ensure that we have a few cosplay guests for Masquerade judging and panels.
• Plan the Cosplay Masquerade
  • Update the rules and judging forms annually
  • Find prizes within a given budget
  • Find additional judges if needed
  • Communicate with all entrants and judges
• Other Panels and Activities
  • Plan Cosplay Chess
  • Find or plan cosplay-related panels
  • Determine annual cosplay theme ribbons
  • Determine meetups to run and run them
  • Plan the repair station.
• Work with Programming to ensure that all Cosplay-run activities are scheduled.
• Work with Logistics to acquire supplies/prizes as needed.

Cosplay Repair Station

An area dedicated for the on-site repair of con-goer cosplays. Policies and item list to follow.

The Masquerade

More information to follow.

• Related - Masquerade Procedures
• Related - Cosplay Judge Instructions

Cosplay Chess

A first for the convention. The board will be located in the Tabletop space.

The board's measurements are 16.7 by 16.7 feet (200 1/2 inches) overall. Each square is about 2 by 2 feet (22 1/2 by 22 1/2 inches) with a 5 1/2 inch border around the outside of the entire board.