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Q. According to their guide on how to survive in there, you need a bag and food and so many other things. How did you go about it? A. You definitely need lots of money. Comic con sells lots of stuff, and what’s more is that it is expensive, since they bring in the real deal from the country it originated from. You'll be leaving with a bunch of bags since the items are either impossible to find in your country or darn expensive over the internet for shipping costs. And obviously the food and water are essential. Q. Do you plan on coming again? A. Always. I’d never miss a chance of Comic Con or an IGN Convention, even if the event isn’t as big or as successful as before, it is indeed still fun with friends and other events going on with other cosplayers such as the competitions held on stage. Q. Any regrets or wishes- for your next comic con? A. I would like it to be like IGN or how it previously was. This year’s’- comic con felt a little less than how it should be and a few cosplayers were around. It felt empty, most of the people were either there just for the items and didn’t bother to cosplay. As well as the events weren’t as lively or exciting as last years, and the shops weren’t as varied. Most of them sold art work than merchandise. Even if it did, it barely sold anything most people wanted. Q. What would you tell the people who never got to experience such fun but really want to? A. I'd definitely recommend and plan a whole schedule for them to go. Even if it might not be as best as expected, it’s always worth the shot to go on and try. It can even be for their own leisure, to cosplay at a con for the first time.