How far ahead do you plan?

By Tails. 23/09/09, 03:39 pm

I've been noticing a lot of groups forming for Armageddons the following year when the one this year hasn't even happened yet!

So how far in advance have you planned a cosplay & actually done it?

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By Rikki-Leigh. 23/09/09, 03:40 pm

... I've confirmed all my cosplays for next year save one? 8DD

By sakuramiyabi. 23/09/09, 03:41 pm

lol i confirm usually the year before XDD dont actually get to doing it till like 3 - 4 months before though XD

By **Duckeh**. 23/09/09, 03:42 pm

I plan ahead lots, I confirm when it's the next event on the list. Unless it's like a special group with friends.

By **JVCA**. 23/09/09, 03:43 pm

I make loose plans up to a year ahead, but never finalise until about 6 months before the con - at which stage I generally stick to what I've chosen (unless circumstances/procrastination mean I'm unable to complete it on time and have to change my plans. *sulks over Rosso*)

I generally find it a bit silly planning stuff two years in advance though - how do you know you're even gunna still like the series in a year's time, let alone two? o_O

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I plan my days down to the letter....lol

But the furthest I have planned and actually done it, is about 6 months... Very Happy

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By Rikki-Leigh. 23/09/09, 03:51 pm

I was trying to get all my stuff confirmed early for next year since most of my costumes next year need to be made and will take a while, especially around my subjects

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I've uhm confirmed three days ahead and tried to rip up old clothes? XD

This year i get a month to plan for something and do it right >_> i'm afraid to ask abotu the wig i found in case someone on these forums want it lmao

By Thornback. 24/09/09, 12:05 am

Hm. never used to plan ahead, until this year, when I just brought practically all the fabric Im ever going to need for next years or twos planned cosplays.

Future me-broke and frequently starving university me-will thank me.

By Anaria Zar-Rel. 24/09/09, 02:58 am

Hmm... I have a lot of costumes on my 'to do' list, and I try to pick one or two for each convention - but in reality, my costumes have all been done in the month before - and they're almost never the ones I had originally planned anyway!

I really wish I would get more organised and not rush everything last minute.... perhaps I should start planning for Wellington next year now? :think:

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i've already planned all my cosplays for next year

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@Anaria: isn't "disorganised, Rushing at the last minute" next to "Costumer/Cosplayer" in the Dictionary...?
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We all rush Very Happy

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I plan about a year (sometimes two!) in advance, but I often end up changing my plans up to a month before the event |D /failspace. i procrastinate and run out of time or just lose interest~

By Mandie_Chan. 24/09/09, 04:24 am

um... I plan as far as I can think of cosplays.

If I can't think of any I'd LOVE to do then I don't think that far ahead.
I think i have Chch 2010 booked up... but I wasn't thinking at the time 'MUST HAVE COSPLAYS READY' it was more 'I'd love to do this outfit for a competition/for fun. I have space here, lets do it!'

I usually don't join groups... just because people tend to pull out last minute.

By CMKMStephens. 24/09/09, 04:38 am

I think about the next year after the Armageddon each year, but I generally don't
'do' anything until the summer holidays.

By Olli. 24/09/09, 04:43 am

I plan coslays then join groups and add more cosplays onto my "to do" list
I already have some 2010 cosplays planned though I may not go through with some of them or the group will disband or something

By Reno. 24/09/09, 04:44 am

I'm a very last minute kinda guy...
"Ohh the gathering is tomorrow... Hmm I should do something." lol

By IcyRose. 24/09/09, 04:53 am

I have a large list of cosplays I want to do, it's just a matter of finding people to do them with and when something like that comes up, I generally plan for it.

That said, I've got like almost all of next year's cosplays planned out

By **Riven_**. 24/09/09, 04:55 am

I make a point of never planning too far ahead.
Because I know I'll just change my mind/find something more interesting in the meanwhile.

I think 4 months ahead is my normal THIS IS WHAT I'M DOING stage.

By Static. 24/09/09, 05:04 am

I have a long list of cosplays I want to do, but not necessarily the time at which I want do to them...I have a pregnant costume all lined up, lol. That one can probably wait, though...

By **Admin**. 24/09/09, 06:56 am

JVCA wrote:: I make loose plans up to a year ahead, but never finalise until about 6 months before the con - at which stage I generally stick to what I've chosen (unless circumstances/procrastination mean I'm unable to complete it on time and have to change my plans. *sulks over Rosso*)

I generally find it a bit silly planning stuff two years in advance though - how do you know you're even gunna still like the series in a year's time, let alone two? o_O

^THIS. ;D

But... I like to cause myself pain by staring at amazing costumes ages before I'll be able to make them. ;A;

By PIe. 24/09/09, 07:06 am

I'll plan doing a character a year ahead but if they have more than one costume, chances are I've found a reason (generally procrastination from a large assingment) to make 2-3 of them way before the event which leaves me not knowing what version to wear

By Tails. 24/09/09, 07:22 am

With groups, if I was planning on doing that character regardless of the group, I'll make the cosplay even if the group dispands._{Heroes stand alone! LOL.}

@Static- Pregnant cosplay? Who?

By Wishe. 24/09/09, 08:01 am

This is the first time I've planned so far a head. Mainly it's so I can start early and avoid the mad rush sewing... will probably end up procrastinating though. ;A;

By Aikome. 24/09/09, 09:42 am

^ Same. Also ~ ~ I just have too many ideas.

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