DullyEL Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 As I am going alone It would be great to know hows others have found it going solo :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacheyTink Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I've only been alone once but I had a fantastic weekend. Got to go to my photoshoots & get the autographs I wanted without worrying about what my friends were going to do/clashes that may happen. I got talking to people in queues. Browsed the merchandise at my own leisure. Took breaks when I wanted to. So it's great. If your worried/want someone to chat to/whatever, I'm happy to meet up if you'd like 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhawker Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) I agree with Rachey above. You will probably be doing a lot of q-ing throughout the day and will end up chatting to people then. That's been my experience anyway Edited June 7, 2014 by skyhawker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I've been on my own loads of times, but then I was never really worried about doing anything alone and have always had a great time. I am going alone this year but will probably see friend I have made from many years of going to conventions. So you should soon meet people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewizard Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I've only been alone once but I had a fantastic weekend. Got to go to my photoshoots & get the autographs I wanted without worrying about what my friends were going to do/clashes that may happen. I got talking to people in queues. Browsed the merchandise at my own leisure. Took breaks when I wanted to. So it's great. If your worried/want someone to chat to/whatever, I'm happy to meet up if you'd like You live in London. Not everyone happens to live there, for many people they need to travel there for hours on end and then find their way to the venue which is an added stress especially if you are on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacheyTink Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) I've only been alone once but I had a fantastic weekend. Got to go to my photoshoots & get the autographs I wanted without worrying about what my friends were going to do/clashes that may happen. I got talking to people in queues. Browsed the merchandise at my own leisure. Took breaks when I wanted to. So it's great. If your worried/want someone to chat to/whatever, I'm happy to meet up if you'd like You live in London. Not everyone happens to live there, for many people they need to travel there for hours on end and then find their way to the venue which is an added stress especially if you are on your own. What has me living in London got to do with this? Original poster asked for people's experiences whilst attending the con on their own, so I did. I feel your response is uncalled forAlso, why have you singled me out? 2 other people had posted replies before you decided to 'attack' me. Edited June 7, 2014 by RacheyTink 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Mostly I attend on my own and although I appreciate the company and the help when a friend comes with me, I often find it easier just to mill about on my own getting things done. Not having to worry about others and others not having to worry about me. Once you become a regular you will see people you've chatted to before and everybody is normally friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dace321 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I've never had any problems going alone, you dont have to worry about what anyone else is doing and i always end up chatting to people while waiting in the queues, although this year i will probably have a friend tagging along as he wants to take a few photo's of the cosplayers for his website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyromie Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I attended lots of cons alone. As it has been said before, the greatest advantage is that you are the master of your time, so you can do whatever and go wherever you want in your own good time. I like attending with friends, but trying to work around our different interest is sometimes so difficult we split up. So just go there, explore and if you feel lonely, just talk to people next to you in various queues. Vendors are usually talkative, too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsoldierspoon Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I usually attend cons alone, though it's more fun with friends. I might advice bringing a book though, I usually do read a lot while waiting :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DullyEL Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Thank you all for the advice :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I'm usually too busy to worry about being alone lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I'm usually too busy to worry about being alone lol. I can certainly identify with that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuato_Lives Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I like going solo too, as others have said it's nice doing things at your own leisure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jael001 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I usually go alone. When I go with people it's generally too hard to co-ordinate meeting up between differing photoshoots and autos, I prefer to go alone and see friends as I'm going around, and I always get chatting to people in the queues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky114 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Im glad people reckon its just as good alone as I'll be coming alone this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icena Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 People are usually always happy to talk in queues-makes the wait go a bit quicker and you already have a common interest as you're there for the same guest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators StuartG2198 Posted June 8, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 8, 2014 I've always gone alone but as others have said you will chat to people in queues and keep bumping into them over the weekend, I've met a few really nice folks over the last few years that I see and chat to every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DullyEL Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Not worried at all now :) thanks all glad to know not the only one going solo :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheppy dreamer Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 If you are cosplaying you'll probably spend little time alone anyway cos people love to interact. Plus the amazing crew are always on hand to help and the outgoing ones like me love to hug everyone lol Im sure you'll have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthnad Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I've gone on my own a fair few times. I have found, like others, that I get all the autographs, shoots and talks that I want to, and get everything done. I also always ended up chatting to people here and there (even met a couple of my ex boyfriends at cons lol) but I did find that there were times in the day that I got a bit lonely. It does sometimes suck to have literally thousands of people around you, but have nobody to really talk to. Now I go with my husband, and meet up with a few people I've met at cons over the years. We are always on the look out for new friends so happy to meet up with anyone who is going alone, a first timer, or also just wants to meet new people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie727 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I usually go alone and meet up with people when I am there. I am usually busy trying to fit in everything but I have always had a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeTemps Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I've not been to a sm comicon before only doctor who one which was my first, and I did that all on my own. Only problem was I was cosplaying but had no one to take photo's of me in costume so I had to ask random strangers. Other than that it was fine. I'm used to doing things on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbacktothefuturefan Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 It will be my first time at LFCC and I'm going alone I'm use to doing stuff alone (recently done the Coronation Street tour) I was abit worried about LFCC as there will be actors/actresses I've not heard of but people on here said just go for what you want to see so I will go with the flow. I will be wearing a grey Back to the Future t shirt as it's my fav film ever :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elisewin Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 First time for me as well, I'm going alone except for Saturday. I'm used to do it alone, cause my friends don't like this stuff, but I would like to meet someone shating my interests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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