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Steve Nunez
Steve Nunez, aka Warky T. Chocobo, grew up playing video games, first on his commodore 64, andeventually at the ripe age of 5, playing Nintendo. Steve remembers popping in Super Mario Brothers, and from the moment that first note played, he was hooked. Steve wanted to learn to play piano so that he could recreate the melodic tones he heard. Being too poor for piano lessons, Steve taught himself to play the piano without using his thumbs. Steve is also a talented LDS "Mormon" singer and lyricist with his parody group, "They Might Be Elders". Steve now voice acts for audiobooks, as well as video games with his latest project coming out soon, "Return of the Guitar Lord".

We are happy to announce that our programming guide is now live and ready for you to plan out your weekend. If you have any questions please contact programming@con-nichiwa.com

Online Programming Guide - Final Version

NOTE: This is the final version of our programming guide.

Con-nichiwa 2012 Masquerade Rules

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General Rules
The Con-nichiwa Masquerade is an amateur costume and skit competition. Contestants may either perform a Walk-On or a Skit.
Costumes related to Anime/Manga, Video Games and J-Rock are allowed to be entered in the competition.
All Masquerade contestants must comply with Con-nichiwa’s Code of Conduct.
The Masquerade will have a limit of 50 entries.
Each person may only participate in one entry.
Each entry may only appear on stage one time.
Groups are limited to 10 members.
Each contestant or group contact person must check in at the Programming Desk before the Masquerade. Times for the Programming Desk will be given at a later date.
Contestants must report to Craftsmanship Judging on time. Times will be given at a later date.
Contestants must report to the Masquerade Green Room on time. Times will be given at a later date.
At Con registration will be available if space is available.

Performance Rules
All Skit entries must be 3 minutes or less and all Walk-On entries must be 1 minute or less.
There will be no microphones on stage for contestant use.
All audio for the performance must be prerecorded.
All performances must be PG-13.
Any performances with stunts must receive approval from the Masquerade Director before the event.
The use of open flame, flash powder, fireworks, lasers, smoke machines, etc. is prohibited.
Any props used on stage must be able to be removed easily and must leave the stage in the same condition as it was before the prop was used.
Interaction with the MC is prohibited.
The Masquerade Director reserves the right to eliminate anyone from competition on the basis of taste, danger to the audience or other contestants or for any other reason deemed sufficient.

Costume Rules
Costumes related to Anime/Manga, Asian Origin Video Games and J-Rock are allowed to be entered in the competition.
80% of costumes and props must be made by either the contestant wearing the costume or by other members of the contestant’s group.
Purchased or Rental costumes can only be entered as “Out of Competition”. “Out of Competition” entries will be allowed if space permits.
All Props must conform to Con-nichiwa’s Weapon’s Policy.
Costumes that have previously won any major awards at other conventions are prohibited from entering. (This excludes Judges Awards)

Costume Judging Guidelines
Any costume being presented for Craftsmanship Awards must attend Craftsmanship Judging.
Costumes are not required to be worn during Craftsmanship Judging but it is highly encouraged.
Reference and progress pictures of costumes are highly recommended for Craftsmanship Judging.

Audio and Music Rules
Music will not be provided for entries.
All dialogue/music must be submitted at the Programming Desk during check in before the Masquerade.
Recordings that run over the 1 minute Walk-On time limit or the 3 minute Skit time limit will be cut short.
Dialogue/music must be submitted in an audio CD format.
Dialogue/music must be the only track on the CD.
CDs will not be returned to the contestants.

Judging/Skill Divisions

Youth Division
Any contestant 12 years of age and under at the time of the masquerade may compete in the Youth Division. The Youth Division is divided into two subdivisions.
Youth Self-Made- A Youth contestant who has constructed the majority of his/her own costume.
Youth Adult-Made- A Youth contestant whose costume has mostly been constructed by an adult.

Novice Division
Professional costumers may not enter in the Novice division.
A contestant who has competed and won in any division other than Novice may not enter in the Novice division.
A contestant who has won "Best in Show" or "Best Novice" at any masquerade competition may not enter in the Novice division.
A contestant who has won three or more major awards in the Novice division at masquerade competitions will need to enter in the Journeyman division.

Journeyman Division
Professional costumers may not enter in the Journeyman division.
A contestant who has competed and won in the Master division at any masquerade competition may not enter in the Journeyman division.
A contestant who has won "Best in Show" or "Best Journeyman" at any masquerade competition may not enter in the Journeyman division.
A contestant who has won three or more major awards in the Journeyman division at any masquerade competition may not enter in the Journeyman division.

Master Division
Any contestant may enter in the Master division.
Any questions about Con-nichiwa’s Masquerade can be sent to masquerade@con-nichiwa.com

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We are looking for volunteers, if you are interested please let us know.

Otaku Closet! what is that you ask? Con-Nichiwa is happy to announce a new event this year where we will open up floor space on the top terrace in the evening for people to trade/sell some of their old anime games/videos/mangas. This isn't for vendor use, this is for those people that just want to unload some of their old items to make room for new ones. More information to come in the next few days. Stay tuned!