Hey guys! I’m trying to panel at Magfest this year but I’m not sure if my application went through because it took me a while to fill out the whole application. When I submitted finally it sent me to the pre registration page but didn’t give any confirmation it was submitted. Do applicants usually receive a confirmation email?
I don’t want to accidentally submit it twice. Any knowledge would be appreciated. Thanks!
While the old system was flawed, at least it felt like it allowed everyone in your group to have a separate shot at securing a room, and then if you did get a room you could tell a new person about Mag and they could buy a ticket already knowing they had somewhere to stay.
With this new system you first have to convince newbies to buy a ticket right away, then you have to coordinate everyone joining your room group ahead of time if you want to be allowed to pick a room with more than one bed, and then if you fail to get one it's now all on you and you have to help a bunch of disappointed people figure out how to sell their tickets.
I really want to bring some new people to Mag, but it now feels daunting to try and navigate it with people either new to Mag or cons in general. If I win a spot I wanna just be like "oh you should absolutely check out this sick con, I've already got a room you just need a ticket", and while I guess you sorta can in the new system, solo's arent allowed to choose rooms with multiple beds and have less percentage chance at winning the lotto.
This is mostly just a vent btw, I know the staff is doing their best to make a system that works for everyone.
*Edit:* Honestly I don't mind the email system, and agree it's ultimately better. Mainly I just wish they opened up all room options to everyone so that I could secure a multi bed room as a solo queuer and invite people later without having to coordinate a group.
After my 5th katsucon this year, i’m considering switching my yearly con to MAGfest!! i don’t typically go with friends, and i personally found this past year that if you’re not in full cosplay, it’s strangely difficult to socialize. i know that MAGfest has a strong party culture but i’m curious what the social culture is like? i like attending all of the things so i know i’ll probably enjoy MAG regardless, but i do miss talking to random people about whatever nerd stuff we have in common lol. also if anyone has any recommendations/advice (stuff not to miss, skips, prep, etc.) i’m interested to hear!!
Get over to https://super.magfest.org/apply to get your application in before 11:59PM EDT on September 30th! This is your chance to show your stuff in Panels, Makerspace, Arena, MAGPIE, and more! ✨⚔️
Our Triforce of Chiptune artists, labels & visualists are welcome to apply by 9/1! Emulated or original hardware, as long as there's chips, we want to hear it!
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I'm assuming it'll be a crapshoot (more than ever) to win the hotel lottery. But still, I'd like to know what the room rates are for rooms within the Gaylord itself, and surrounding areas where you're within a 15 to 30 minute walk from the con's/fest's entrances. At least I can try to budget now and save up.
And yes, I've stayed in Alexandria before. However, going forward, I'd rather not go if I can't get something within walking distance (unless them Super MAGfest shuttles that became available starting last year are reliable and operate 24/7 for the duration of the con/fest).
Any musicians around the Rockville/DC/NOVA area interested in jamming songs from DOOM and DOOM Eternal? Stuff like “The Only Thing They Fear Is You,” “BFG Division,” and “Rip & Tear.” I play guitar—hit me up if you’d be down! 😁