Hi everyone! Long time NYCC attendee (M 26 & this will mark my 10th year attending....AHHHH)!!! Never had this problem early on because I was a high-schooler without the full-on mental ailments yet but....over the last years, we've had some consistent mental hurdles arrive.

I've found to have the consistent problem stemming from the overstimulation of the event + wanting to maximize my experience. It's no secret there's always some REALLY COOL SH*T every single to either purchase, pick up, or even go watch. The last time I went 3-4 days to the con, I'd make it the habit of making sure my butt was in one of the first two chutes during pre-entering. There were a few times I didn't even know why I was doing but I ended up FINDING a reason while on line to chase after one of the exclusives at one of the more prominent booths. It felt like if I didn't go after something or maximize my time there, the convention (and the cost I paid to attend) would be a waste. On the opposite end, I'd also have cases where even though I pick one exclusive to go after, my brain couldn't compute & would try to have me accomplish picking up TWO exclusives or doing the impossible and trying to juggle/achieve more than just getting the one exclusive.

Even then, I'd sometimes feel guilty any time I wasn't on the show-floor because I always had this innate feeling I would be missing something cool, whether it was a giveaway, another exclusive running out of stock, or a chance to "get a wristband to something later on". If it's not obvious, the FOMO is real and I feel like I harbor a lot on what I don't have. Even then, I'd found myself going in circles on the show floor, even if I've decided there's nothing else I want to buy right now....but it always feels like I need to make myself "available" to buy? Because something might pop up and I might miss it!

This year, I'm hoping to do my best and pace myself, especially since I bought the 4-day pass for this one (tried 2 days last year and something felt WAY too short about it, but that's another convo lol). There are def things I'm planning to hit each day at the moment:

• Thursday - Konosuke Takeshita's autograph session & hopefully Marvel TV panel
• Friday - Uncharted trio autographs & potentially the Common Side Effects panel
• Saturday - Godzilla Panel hopefully!
• Sunday - Danny Pudi signing

(As with all the other times I've attended, I'm ready for the schedule to fill up quickly with cool things I'm gonna want to explore)

Now the main questions & help I'm seeking: what are people's tips when it comes to overstimulation, battling FOMO, and more specifically for my OCD-family out there, trying your best to not lock-in on something that's not worth locking onto.

Furthermore, one of my hopes is to be able to leave the con earlier than normal on 1-2 of these days (especially since I'm going all 4 days) and not feel like I should be maximizing my experience by lingering. There are so many times in the past where I felt like I could have left but my maximizing-problem ends up wrecking me!

.....and please be nice? Just looking for help, advice, and trying to have a good time at the convention this year! IT'S ALMOST TIME AHHH!!!!

Question above but is it same as panel reservation queue? I heard you can only get reservation for one signing for the whole con, not even one per author or something.

Any advise would help please

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Thank you in advance

I know panel reservations open on September 10, but I haven't received my 4-day badge yet in the mail in order to activate it. I haven't received an email regarding shipment of the badge either. Anyone else still waiting on receiving their badges?

Every time I log in, it hits me with An email with an authentication code was sent to your email address. But I rarely get the emails. I’ve done everything from changing browsers, private mode, and erase cookies. I’ve contacted both their service and the people in charge of NYCC where both have been unable to help or do anything. Just curious if it’s just me. I’m able to log in maybe once every 20 attempts when I do get an email with that stupid authorization code

On the NYCC instagram announcing the community cast appearance, it says “Saturday Panel”. Is this a mistake? I can’t find the community panel listed anywhere

My friend (F) is traveling from Portugal this year for the Con. She went last year with a handmaid cosplay of a Clicker (LoU) but I feel like she missed a lot of opportunities to get good photographs from good photographers. Do you have any recommendations on how to proceed?

Can I just get a free one day of (Friday)?

I’m looking to dress as cyclops (the Jim Lee x men version) for NYCC this year but I don’t know where to buy it. I have a budget of no more than about $200 but preferably a lot less. What store or websites are best for those who buy their costumes and don’t handmake them?

Hey there!

I’m going on Sunday only this year and I’m so excited just to see what’s going on!

Is there anything you’re looking forward to at the smaller booths? What about panels that are happening? Tell me what’s going on so I can take some notes and celebrate with you :)

I don’t see a presale for autos from Matt Dinniman. Does that mean you just get on line and hope you get a sig?

It's so refreshing to see more Japanese guests this year, as I'm more of an anime fan! I just have a quick question about the Naruto VAs signing. This is also my first time ever trying to get an autograph at a con so bear with me here. 😅 I know that a reservation is required for their signing, and there's a specific day and time for it. Is it pretty much like a lottery system?

Also for those who have done similar signings to this, can I also get a quick selfie or photo with them? It's not officially listed as a "photo op" and only as a signing on the website, but I find it hard to believe the staff would decline it if I'm right with the VAs anyways...

I ask because if I'm able to get a photo with them, I'd cosplay as Hinata and I'd need to start preparing my cosplay as soon as I can, lolol. Naruto is my favorite of the big 3 so I'm hoping for the best ! 🙏

I want to host an unethical satirical shark tank but for villains pitch competition during NY Comic Con.

The concept is Henchmen and villains need a way to fund their dastardly plans so much like Shark Tank they have to go and pitch to a panel of evil investors.

I thought it’d be fun for ppl to dress up in cosplay, pitch the evil project (steal the moon, make the Flash have wet socks, etc) and have comedians do a Q&A.

But what are your thoughts? Anyone interested or have ideas on it?

P.s. I did do something similar during NY Tech Week but it was just an unethical hackathon & pitch competition

Does anybody know when you can pre-order all of the merch online to pick it up at the show?

Good afternoon fellow con-goers <33

I believe last year there was an after party on Saturday that I was really looking forward to going to. However, because of the commute to the Javits center I was unable to attend. This year my friends and I booked an Airbnb with a short commute, and I am ready to get my party on for Saturday night. However, I have been unable to find any information regarding the party, does anyone have any news on if this is even happening this year?

I’m looking to get one of the pre-sale autographs via Epic but I’m not sure how it works. If I buy it will they give me a time window to go in line like photo ops or do I just line up as soon as the show starts? If they do give me a time and it doesn’t fit my schedule can I change it? Thank you!!!

Does anyone know if Garth Ennis will be at NYCC this year ? I was reading online and it seems that he won't, but the Gemini AI on Google searches is hallucinating that he's likely going to be there....it's so confusing.

Hello

Just got a 1 day Friday pass - I got the QR code in my email. Do they not mail it to me, I didn't get an address step in the checkout flow? Think I saw orders after the Sep 14th won't be shipped?

Hoping I didn't mess anything up.

Edit: I'm blind, I see my address on the email, gonna assume the Anime NYC address carried over - or maybe it was due to my Paypal checkout.

This is my first time going to a convention. I tried looking online and saw mixed answers. Can you use a card at the convention or are there booths that do Cash only? I just don't like carrying alot on me.

Edit: Thanks for the advice. I'll use a mix of both :)

20 anniversary! Nice stuff this year. Quality mini duffel bag overnighter.

Hello yall

I just received my badges and had a silly question .
When can we activate our badges ?

Hi y'all!! Long time NYCC attendee here....HOWEVER --- this will be the first time i'm purchasing an autograph (in typical NYCC fashion). I had a few questions in terms of what to expect there. Hopefully someone can help me out:

1. Waiting Times: I'm planning to do get the Uncharted trio (Nolan Northan, Emily Rose, Richard McGonagle) to sign my original Uncharted game, AEW Wrestler Konosuke Takeshita who's showing up with a specific booth, and (still toying with it) Danny Pudi! Mainly for the Uncharted trio & Danny Pudi, how are people expecting these lines to pan out? Is this something I need to carve out my whole day to accomplish, whether thats one whole day for Uncharted trio or one whole day for Pudi? Help!

2. Getting A Video Game Signed: What's the proper ettiquette for getting cover art signed? My initial thought is to get a regular poster protector and put my box art in there to be signed. Is that what peeps typically do?

3. "Pro Wrestling Tees" Booth Autograph Pricing: I haven't seen anything in terms of price for Takeshita's autograph. Anybody have experience in the past of what this booth typically charges for signings?

Thanks so much in advance y'all!!

There seems to be a lag with schedule changes showing up in the app. The GoT Lannister panel was moved but the app isn’t reflecting this. Best bet is to regularly check the schedule on the website, especially as we get closer to making reservations.

Hi i’m attending nycc on friday this year and saw some cool guests are there for autographs. Do i need to reserve a slot for an autograph? Or is it more like a wait in line type of deal? This is my first time going to nycc btw. Thanks!