If you’re thinking about, working on, or procrastinating over your MegaCon Live masquerade application, here are some blog posts to read about the process!
If you only read one post, make it this one:
…but if you want to learn more, check out the following posts:
‘Bard’, ‘Adventurer’ or ‘Artificer’ – how to decide your experience class for the NEW MegaCon Live Cosplay Masquerades
We know the introduction of experience classes is brand new to the MegaCon masquerade, and we’re keen to ensure that everyone who wants to enter themselves and their costume is able to. If you’re curious about which class you should enter, work your way through these lists of questions.
Behind the Curtain: How do I calculate how much of my cosplay I’ve made?
Let’s explore how judges assess the ‘made’ percentage and some easy (math-light) ways to calculate if your cosplay meets the necessary criteria.
Determining the percentage of your cosplay that you’ve made is a crucial aspect of entering competitions, especially those emphasizing craftsmanship.
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Exploring the Different Types of Cosplay Performances
With the weighing for performance at the MegaCon Live Cosplay Masquerade increasing from 20% to 30%, reflecting the quality of skits at Guild competitions, our judges will be more focussed than ever on the stage element. Read on to find out about different types of cosplay performances, featuring examples of stand-out skits to help you brainstorm your next turn on stage!
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Behind the Curtain: What should I have ready for a Masquerade Application? Do I need my performance audio ready?
Entering a Cosplay Masquerade is an exciting and excellent way to show off your hard work. Whether you’re an experienced Artificer, a daring Adventurer, or a showstopping Bard, a well-prepared masquerade application or registration is your passport to the stage. Each Masquerade will have different rules and steps for entering the show, so make sure…
For the love of performing: Introducing the NEW Bard class to the MegaCon Live Masquerade
Performing is a big part of cosplay for many people, and often especially for those with bought, thrifted or commissioned cosplays. Thanks to community feedback, and the support of the MegaCon Live team, we’ve been able to secure extra time on the MegaStage and add in a third experience class: the Bard! As the name…
Behind the Curtain: I want to enter Artificer but I don’t think my work is good enough. Do you have any advice?
With the introduction of experience classes to the MegaCon Live competitions, you may be dreaming of entering the Artificer class, a class for cosplayers who consider themselves more experienced, have been creating cosplays for some time now, or have lots of competition experience. While you may dream of entering this class, self-doubt and questioning your own experience may be holding you back. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize your own talent, and take the leap of faith on yourself.
From Concept to Costume: Your Progress Book 101
With the new restructure of the MegaCon Live Masquerades, you’ve probably seen that progress books are now required and might be wondering what exactly is a progress book? Progress books, more frequently called a build book, are a way for you to show the judges that you’ve made your cosplay. But how do you make…
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Costume AND play: How to brainstorm performance ideas for cosplay skits
The most common question I’m asked is ‘how do you come up with a cosplay skit?’ Inspiration can strike anywhere and everywhere, but sometimes you need to kickstart it. Be inspired in these five different ways to find your story.
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Making your Artificer, Adventurer, or Bard application shine.
With experience classes being introduced to the MegaCon Live Masquerades, we wanted to go over how to make your Artificer, Adventurer, or Bard application stand out! If you want to learn more about why we’ve introduced experience classes to the competition, and what the three experience classes are, check out these two posts! https://guildofnerds.org/post/backstage-pass/introducing-the-new-megacon-live-cosplay-shows-for-2024 https://guildofnerds.org/post/backstage-pass/adventurer-or-artificer-how-to-decide-your-experience-class-for-the-new-megacon-live-cosplay-masquerades…
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Everything You Need to Know to Enter the Artificer Class
With the introduction of experience classes to the MegaCon Live Masquerades, you may be wondering: What do I need to know to enter the Artificer class? How do I know if I’m ready to enter this class? and probably a million other little questions.
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Ready to Shine? Tips and Tricks for a Standout Cosplay Masquerade Application
Entering a cosplay competition is exciting, but when competitions are oversubscribed, standing out requires more than just showing up. Many events use scoring rubrics to evaluate applications—each with their own specific rules, formats, and structures. This guide provides general advice for crafting a strong, adaptable application that works for any cosplay competition.
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