What are the common Homestuck cosplay horror stories?

One horror story could be about a cosplayer who spent months making an elaborate Homestuck cosplay. At the convention, someone accidentally spilled a huge drink on it. All that hard work ruined in an instant. It was a nightmare for the cosplayer as they had put so much time, money and effort into it.

The lack of proper ventilation is often an issue. The convention halls get really stuffy and hot with all the people. It can make you feel sick after a while. Another thing is that some vendors sell really low - quality Homestuck merchandise. You might think you're getting a cool item, but when you get home and look closer, it's just a cheap knock - off.

A common one is misrepresentation. Sellers might use photos of really nice cosplay items but send out something completely different. For example, a beautifully designed sword prop in the picture could turn out to be a flimsy plastic thing in reality.

The overzealous theory - fans are also a common type. They can be so pushy with their ideas that it scares off others who just want to enjoy the fandom casually.

One common element is the distortion of the hero's appearance. For example, a cosplayer might see a warped version of the hero they are cosplaying, which is really creepy. Another is the feeling of being followed or watched by something that looks like their cosplayed hero. It gives a sense of unease.

One cosplay horror story is about a girl who cosplayed as a popular horror movie character at a convention. A strange man started following her around, believing she was the real 'evil' character from the movie. He got too close and made her feel very uncomfortable.

One horror story is when a cosplayer's expensive and carefully made costume got ruined by someone accidentally spilling a drink on it at the convention. The cosplayer had spent months on it, and it was a real heartbreak.

One horror story was the overcrowding. There were so many people at the Homestuck convention that it was difficult to move around. Lines for panels and autographs were insanely long. It felt like you could barely breathe in the packed hallways. And the noise level was overwhelming, making it hard to have a normal conversation with fellow fans.

One horror story is when a cosplayer got an eye infection from cheap, unregulated cosplay contact lenses. The lenses were not properly sterilized, and soon after wearing them, their eyes became red, itchy and swollen. It took a long time and medical treatment to get better.

The worst encounter I know of was when a cosplayer had her costume partially ripped by an over - enthusiastic fan. The fan just rushed at her to get a closer look at the details of the costume and accidentally tore it. It was embarrassing and scary for the cosplayer as she was left exposed in a public place.