Panel: Masque of the Red Death Saturday: 11:00 pm - 12:30 am I wanted to share some information about a panel event I am hosting at Anime Midwest called 'Masque of the Red Death.' This is a social elimination game for 10 to 30 players and based off the Edgar Allan Poe short story of the same name. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1wYahdvkxo I've ran this game at GenCon and Origins last year and it went over very well. There are a lot of rules, but they are mostly intuitive and players pick up on the basics within a few minutes. Given the 90 minutes we have for the panel, we probably have time for two games. The premise: Players are guests at Prince Prospero's lavish masquerade. But some players serve the Red Death and are trying to eliminate as many other playeras as possible by getting them cast out of the party or simply killing them. The other team is attempting to cast the Red Death out of the party before everyone succumbs to the plague. In addition to these team goals, each player has an individual goal to achieve and a variety of powers and abilities to assist them. For example, they may have a vendetta against another character or are searching for a certain treasure. What is unique about Masque of the Red Death is that players are never fully eliminated from the game, they may simply obtain a status that limits them. Frozen in place by a spell? That's only temporary. Cast out of the party? You can possibly bribe your way back in. Dead? Perhaps a necromancer can make you 'undead'. You can see a list of character roles on my website (http://www.experimentalgamer.com/masque-red-death/) and reserve on in advance if you like. Just DM me your choice and keep it a secret.

Hello All!! I'll be at artist alley with artist Mei Mei Lam. We'll be at booth W18 so feel free to stop by and say Hi. You can check out some of Mei Mei Lam's artwork at http://shubaobao.deviantart.com/

My first time going as well. Also going to be by myself, wanted to cosplay to make it less awkward by myself but probably not going to get that done in time. I hope I meet some fun people there too.

Unofficial Prince of Stride cosplay meetup happens on Friday the 8th of Anime Midwest at indoors second floor of Hyatt. 4pm-5pm

Unofficial Prince of Stride cosplay meetup happens on Friday the 8th of Anime Midwest. Location is indoor second floor of the Hyatt. 4pm-5pm

they posted the schedule and it looks like they did Friday 2-3 but im only going as erza on Saturday, so one on Saturday maybe after 2:30 would work for me and my bf.

Ohio Kimono is excited to announce that we are an accepted dealer for Anime Midwest 2016! Ohio Kimono offers authentic Japanese kimono: from brand new current fashion to one of a kind antique works of art. Unlike our competition we do not get our kimono off of ebay and yahoo to resell. Ohio Kimono imports our kimono directly from a small family business located in Kyoto, Japan. Our kimono have not been seen elsewhere online, and are offered exclusively through the midwest at a variety of festivals and cons. Prices start at only $50 for kimono, all kimono are in very good to mint condition: ideal to be worn or collected. We have kimono for men and women. Ohio Kimono also offers a full selection of kimono related accessories. To learn more about us please visit: www.OhioKimono.com www.facebook.com/OhioKimonoUSA/

Hello there! I figured there's very little of a chance this might actually happen.. But I recently began watching Utawarerumono and there were these two girls/twins that I found very pretty and quite easy to cosplay. I was wondering if any girl would like to cosplay them with me, you'd be able to pick which one you'd like to be as well. Thank you for your time! http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/tuzki-bunnys/tuzki-bunny-emoticon-040.gif Here's some pictures of them: http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/utawareru/images/5/59/Saraana_and_Uruuru_Game_Portrait.png/ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CW-W3WSUEAAoyjL.jpg https://40.media.tumblr.com/0c8f7ad2ba03c51b293fad339716f887/tumblr_nyawib9ldk1ug9n7io1_500.jpg

you like making new anime friends i go here each Sunday we got some people who like anime video games and comics maybe you can join us Sunday we just relax and later on talk or hang out here the site if you want more info about it 2657 S. Lawndale Ave Chicago, Illinois 60623 it start at 9:30 am and it on a school there a poster board outside too

Some people do get to the Hyatt Hotel on Thursday to try and familiarize themselves with the layout so they know where everything is, but most people don't arrive until Friday.

For those that hung out on Sunday and ate some of this good stuff....here is the recipe I promised. P.S. I bring these every year, so find me if you want some ^^ Hidden Valley Oyster Crackers INGREDIENTS 1 1-oz. packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix ¼ cup vegetable oil 2½ tablespoons freshly chopped dill (or 1 teaspoon dried) ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper and/or garlic powder, (optional) 1 16-oz. box oyster crackers DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 250°F. In a small bowl, add the oil, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix, dill, and lemon pepper and/or garlic powder. Stir until mixed through. In a 1-gallon-size Glad® Zipper Bag, add the crackers and oil mixture. Seal the bag and toss until well-coated. Arrange the crackers on an ungreased half-sheet pan in a single layer. Bake the crackers for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.