BLACKKNIGHTS Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Edited October 21, 2014 by BLACKKNIGHTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_Pennys_Ship Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I think everyone should get discounted tickets particularly customers because they keep the guests entertained too (by asking for autographs and poses). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted October 1, 2014 Moderators Share Posted October 1, 2014 Surely you do it because you WANT to do it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cropsy2008 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I'm surprised they don't charge you lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin Too Tall Posted October 1, 2014 Showmasters Admin Share Posted October 1, 2014 My instant issue is where is the line between Cosplaying and just wearing something from a show I like? It might be obvious that a person in a full Chewbacca outfit is in cosplay but what about a person just wearing a Star Trek uniform t-shirt and jeans. I sometimes wear an Iron-man torso t-shirt. Is that Cosplay? Should they get the discount? What's the minimum? Who on the day says "That's Cosplay, you get the discount!" or "You've obviously just taped some bark to your face, you are NOT Groot, that's not Cosplay!"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geekchic Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 The answer is 100% no. People should have to name at least 10 different comic book authors and artists, speak fluent Klingon and know the difference between Lokai and Bele before even gaining paid entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avengers7 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 No I don't think so. Otherwise everyone would be asking. Its your choice to wear a costume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericsdonor Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 No, it's your choice to dress up just like it's other people's choice not to, not quite sure how you could justify a discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniesrg Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 My instant issue is where is the line between Cosplaying and just wearing something from a show I like? It might be obvious that a person in a full Chewbacca outfit is in cosplay but what about a person just wearing a Star Trek uniform t-shirt and jeans. I sometimes wear an Iron-man torso t-shirt. Is that Cosplay? Should they get the discount? What's the minimum? Who on the day says "That's Cosplay, you get the discount!" or "You've obviously just taped some bark to your face, you are NOT Groot, that's not Cosplay!"? I am too, Groot :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGreen Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Should showmaster do some sort of cosplay discount ticket as all we do is go there to entertain people, we get nothing for it, like a lot of other cosplayers out there Surely it's enough to have all of us non cosplayers looking on in awe at your wonderful costumes and wanting to have our pictures with you ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacecadet is here Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Hey, Look at me... I'm a Camel, Discount Please..... Now don't give me the Hump. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 While I agree with your logic, there are many ways that could go wrong. As previously stated. Also, with cosplay discounts in place, everybody would turn up in full cosplay demanding all the privileges that came with it, so virtually no one (or very few) would end up paying full price for anything. Just my thoughts, though. Gotta agree with Too Tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarryKat Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 sometimes cosplayers don't even entertain people but sometimes annoy, frustrate and get in the way of others. don't be so entitled to think that every cosplay automatically entertains people. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zagreus Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Glad you said that before me StarryKat. Some costumes are quite impressive, others are rubbish, but I wouldn't say any of them "entertain" me any more than if someone was wearing a T-shirt I liked. You don't need to come dressed up for our benefit, we would enjoy the show just as much without cosplay. Plus, the inconvenience of not being able to use toilets due cosplayers using them as changing rooms, tight aisles being blocked by cosplayers...I'd actually prefer LESS cosplayers at these shows. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted October 14, 2014 Moderators Share Posted October 14, 2014 We probably don't need to turn this into an anti-cosplay topic. I think we've established the OP's request wouldn't be viable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper8 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Whether they entertain you or not, cosplayers brighten up the event and I always find them polite and generous with their time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 sometimes cosplayers don't even entertain people but sometimes annoy, frustrate and get in the way of others. don't be so entitled to think that every cosplay automatically entertains people. I doubt they do this on purpose. That said, I did once witness a cosplayer trying to push through crowds and cut lines, which was all the more annoying due to the numerous props and accessories she was wearing. I dunno, but either way I don't think that cosplayers are there solely for the entertainment of others. As a beginning cosplayer I can say that the only reason I'm so enthusiastic about my planned cosplays is because I love doing it for myself. Period. That said, I wouldn't object to people taking photos and such. But I think the majority of cosplayers do what they do for their own benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zagreus Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I wouldn't say it's a case of being annoying on purpose, just that they do often get in the way. But I agree with what you say about people doing it because they want to do it and have fun. The original poster made it sound like cosplayers deserve a discount because they are only there to provide an entertainment service, which isn't true. If you're treating is as an alternative "job" then you're taking it way too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Seeing the original poster has chosen to make some edits I will lock here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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