I've been on my first furry convention last year. I'm a very anxious and quiet person and I didn't have any friends to go with. It seemed risky since I know I'm anxious without someone I know around, but I registered, even though I knew I don't know anyone there and I'll be alone. That convention was too small and if you feel awkward alone, it can really be weird. But guess what? Someone approached me to be friends and we hung out that day, so I wasn't alone! In the end, I made 4 friends in two days, had my tail complimented, and got hugged. It was an awesome experience, and I'm very happy I went after all! I love furries so much
I went to my first con alone way back and I’ve grown to absolutely love it! This year I volunteered and made so many new friends (I’m an introvert so it helped I got to do something that was in a quieter place where convos can be deep when the right questions are asked)
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for trucking over to this side of the country to experience the show we put on. It's really easy as an event runner to get bogged down in the small details of what goes wrong over the weekend; getting to see the con from a perspective like this makes my heart feel so full, I'm so glad you had an enjoyable time.
I've been in the fandom for a long time, and this is one of the best Furry Convention videos I've seen. Huge respect for just doing it as a regular Joe and thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for this! I end up going to cons alone every now and then because plans fall through and I always try my best to make the most of it! I've made so many lovely friends by simply approaching people that look a bit lonely and asking about their interests! I genuinely love hearing about other people's fursonas! It gives me inspiration for creating my own ❤
This is completely irrelevant, but the music selection is fantastic. Especially “The Midnight - Gloria”. It perfectly nailed the 80’s synthwave vibes! Putting it with the traveling montage was an amazing choice!
I CAN'T BELIEVED I MISSED YOU AT ANE! I would have loved to meet you at the convention, your podcast was incredibly useful for me getting into the fandom proper. I had the absolute best time at this ANE, and meeting you would have made it even better!
My first con will be FWA this year and I’ve been pretty anxious about it. This video was so helpful in giving me an idea of how the first con experience will be and how to make the most of it. Now I’m more pumped than ever!
21:40 I feel like missing the speed freinding panel would hurt ALOT for me. Its something I struggle with already, so a panel that helpful being cancelled would probable end with me spending the rest of that day crying in my hotel room.
Just wanna say thank you for demonstrating surviving in a furcon by yourself to us. I will attend my ever first furcon in early of 2025, and I will not have any friend to join me in the furcon. Your video make me more grounded because you demonstrated how to have fun in furcon by yourself
It is incredible that you went to this con completely incognito just to make this video. Absolute dedication there. You could have so easily suited and had all of that attention from being a famous furry UA-camr. But you didn’t. Great video Finn.
Super encouraging as someone who’s been in the fandom for a while, but has never been to a furry con! My husband and local friends aren’t furries, so it would just be me! Loved this longer style of video!
I've been thinking about going to a furry con for a while now, but was too hesitant and would always put it off 'cause I just thought I'd have no fun if I had no one to go with. I especially was hesitant 'cause I really don't mind having no one to go with, but it's more just that I didn't want to be BORED and alone at the same time. I think this was a much needed visual for our fandom and gentle push for those of us who want to actually brave a furry con alone which doesn't seem that daunting after watching this.
12:01 FOUND YOU! You have dark hair, you're wearing a black shirt with light blue sleeves and a mask, and you're holding a camera. You're also sitting behind and to the left of a person wearing a red and black coat and directly behind the person wearing a light purple shirt and a black baseball cap. You don't look bad at all! ^^ Keep up the good work and thank you for the helpful video! I want to go to a convention someday, and this helped me learn more about what it's like to attend one and what to do there. And who knows, maybe I'll spot you at a convention someday and I'll come say hi. ^^
I went to MFF alone and it left me thinking of even making a panel on how to survive cons. I know I'm literally new to all of this but I feel like I learned a lot. Also I already did what you said not to xD mostly because at the time I didn't knew how BIG MFF was. Thanks for your wisdom!
Omg! What a wonderful video! ANE 2022 was my first ever con and one I go to EVERY year and had the fortune to staff this past year! Thank you for making such a wonderful video and creating a wonderful view into Boston’s con & how to visit a con solo! If you’re ever back for ANE be sure to say hi! 💜 Glad you had a good time!!
Hey, ANE panels bird here!! Thank you so much for checkin out the convention this year, it's so great to hear you had a good time! Fantastic video by the way, I would've loved having this info when I was getting started with conventions!! Hope to see you in 2025 ^^
I've been going to mff alone for only a couple of years, and I can definitely say it's overwhelming, but there's endless panels to attend, many booths to visit, and if you're lucky you might just spot a buddy or two! ❤
I DIDNT KNOW YOU WERE AT THE HYENA MEET AND GREET!! This con was my wife and I’s first and it was such an amazing experience! I would’ve love to talk about how much of a fan I am of your content and that I’ve been listening to your podcast since day 1! I did however see you at the Digifest and was kinda too shy to say hello and get a picture 😅 I’m glad you had just of an amazing time at the con as we did! Hopefully next time I’ll build the confidence to say hi to you!
After watching your amazing video, I feel so compelled to say thank you for making this. I have always struggled to make friends and will be going to my next furry convention alone. I was pretty nervous about what I would do and who I would try and talk to but with your video I can definitely say that I feel a lot better about going by myself. Subscribed.
SO this just popped in my feed, Prob because I legit just attended a Furry Convention alone, Fur-Eh. 2000 people. No one, I filmed videos for content, I don't even feel I made any friends. Connected with a bunch of people to direct them to my channel, But other then a few subs, nothing outside of the con. In fact the con made me realizing how much I miss my friends, who passed away 2 years ago. I had many Ups and Downs, but overall I felt like a Tourist and am walking away with knowing a little more about the fandom.
Finn, I bet there was a lot of people who are like, "OMG, that was you!" after they watched this video! ANE is a con I'd love to go to. Looks like a lot of fun. Anthrocon is the furthest east con I've been to so far.
Great video Finn! Really appreciate the regular con goer perspective. Major props for going incognito. As someone who has not been to a con in a while this gives me serious motivation to get back out there and start going to them again.
Finn I really don't know how to thank you for this! I am gonna be attending a con by myself in just two weeks (Nordic Fuzz Con in Sweden), and while it's not my first furry convention ever, it's the first one I'm attending on my own and that's been scaring me quite a lot lately, especially in these past few weeks. I'm very anxious about all the things that come with travelling alone and being at such an event by myself, not to mention my general anxiety that I always have, but I decided to give this a shot anyway to see if I like it. And seeing this video *now* may just be a sign that everything is gonna be fine, and that I shouldn't worry too much. Sure I'm still scared as heck, but the timing and quality of this whole video made me understand that it's still very possible to enjoy such an experience by yourself, with the help of just a little bit of scheduling and organizing! And who knows, if I'm lucky and brave enough, maybe I'll break out of my comfort zone and make some new friends too. Thank you so so much Finn, this video was super informative and entertaining, and it's giving me great hope for the end of the month! Awesome stuff
Alamo city furry invasion was my first ever furry convention as well as my first convention in general! I went by myself and at first I thought “what did I get myself into?” But while I was waiting in line to get my badge I met many friends along the way and I’m heading back this year! Watching this video has definitely helped me plan for this year!
My first con was a smaller local con near me, I had no friends in the fandom so I felt quite intimidated. That being said I had tons of fun and met new friends that I will actually be attending FWA with. So yeah I’m glad I went, even alone.
I don't know why this video made me emotional, but you got me choked up at the end. Thank you for the ideas and encouragement. Maybe I'll go to my state's local con this year and try out your goal strategy. ❤
This is so amazing! I have been looking for a video like this to help me for a while! I don’t have any friends to go to conventions with, but I’m looking to make some!
Back when I was a regular in the furry con scene in Seattle I never went with people for the simple fact that none of my friends were furries. Always had a blast and I went for about 20 years straight.
I remember finding you via podcast while I was fending off boredom at work. It’s so cool to stumble upon this and see how much you’ve grown! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for this video. I plan on going to my first furry convention in the near future. However I have nobody to go with, and i'm bad at meeting new people since i'm always soo quiet and nervous. I'm not soo worried about a schedule, but rather if i'll be able to fit in with the community. I really want to go, but it's always soo nerve-racking for me to walk around alone in big public spaces.
Kudos to you for going into this convention alone so authentically. You could’ve totally wore your fursuit but you didn’t to help others out there relate to this video better. Thank you!
Hey! I saw me in one of the clips here that a friend shared and thought I’d point myself out! I’m the dork in the grey eared hat and shirt at 26:03 to about 26:09 in the bottom left! Hahahaha. Was nice to “see” you there!
im going to a convention kind of alone (im going with someone but we're going to diffrent panels and their meeting with other friends) and this made me a bit more confident
Can I just say I really love this video! I’ve been going to anime conventions for many years, but I finally planned my first furry convention. I just watching this, and it really made me feel the excitement of going to cons like when I was younger, so I really appreciate that
a super helpful video as I don't have any local friends in the fandom. I did have a blast at ANE and even saw myself in the intro! didn't know you were there but super cool to see a lot of people I follow that went
This year will be my first year attended Furnal Equinox alone, for the one day that is, and man I am VERY anxious about it. I have low self-esteem/confidence as is mixed in with horrible social anxiety and burdens. I would be lying if I said I have not cried about it. Thank you very much for making this video. Im hoping to make the best of this and going with the flow. Unfortunately, I do not have a room to crash in and recharge however (if you know, you know about the FE room situation).
Amazing video! This really makes me super excited to attend my first con when I’m older. I always thought that you HAD to had a handler or friend with you, but maybe I’m wrong! Anyway, great video! Keep up the good work! :D
I was on my first furry convention last year and let me say that I felt very lonely. I'm a girl and I feel like girls are often not included since most furries are men. Also when not having a suit it's so hard to make friends because many furries not include you as well. It's so hard to make friends when they all have their groups and you feel like an intruder. Went to Eurofurence so maybe that was the issue because there were so many people. I'll go this year again but with a friend :) Hope it will be better! Ah and last year wasn't bad I still had a lot of fun but it would be more enjoyable with some friends :3
Super cool video! Ane2024 was actually my first con, went there alone and I still had a lot of fun seeing so many animals there. I can back up a lot of what was said here, I don’t know when or where my next con will be, but I want to capitalize on these goals even more next time!
Your claws are so mesmerizing 👀 Anyways, I’m gaining the courage to ask my mom to go to anthrocon with me, wish me luck! My friend asked their mom, and I’m planning to go with them. :)
I’m planning my first furry con this summer, I’m excited but kind of nervous, even though it’s at a con center I’ve been to for anime conventions and going with friends, you’re super brave for doing it alone in my eyes 🤩
I have to say, amazing work on this video Finn! I have been following you for awhile now, and your videos about the fandom keep getting better. This was an amazing guide for new furs and those who don’t have any friends to go to cons with. The b roll footage and the vlog style of your video really got me inspired into doing this on my own one day. Your level to detail without going to long was perrrfect! Thank you so much for putting all this out here.
This was incredibly helpful! I want to plan traveling alone in the future, and one of the things I thought of was going to some Conventions. It's a little intimidating, but I can TOTALLY see the appeal! Thank you for this video!
I've been going to cons alone for quite some time when I started conning. You can still enjoy yourself by exploring and participating heavily in con activities - panels, games, artist alley, etc. In fact, being alone gives you more time to get a larger breadth of the convention and the surrounding city. It also gives you a chance to make new friends.
You have such an incredibly underrated channel, I'm pretty new to this fandom and so many of your videos have been incredibly helpful for someone that is new to all of this.
This is the best con ever. This con was my first last year and I've gone to big ones alone and have managed. In fact, ANE is my home furry con, and I love it. This video is so informative and I enjoyed the memories from the con. Too bad you were out of suot, I could've taken a pic with you. I am glad you came and experience boston first hand. Us bostonians are decent people. I sure hope you can come again next yeat and with your fursuit on. Love your videos and content. Keep up the awesome job, and have an awesome 2024.
Ive been going to furry conventions since 2017, and most of those I've been by myself. I've had the most fun when I've been by myself! Granted, I'm an introvert, but being by myself allows me to chose my own schedule, meet plenty of new people, change plans on a dime without having to notify others, and go to NSFW areas without any shame.
As a man who has gone to all 10+ of his cons alone honestly you were mostly right on the money for showing people how to go alone at cons while it isn't difficult for me. I can say others do struggle which is why I'm always acting like a dumbass/trollin and approaching people constantly cause won't lie a lot of people are very shy so when an extrovert like me adopts them they end up being more interactive at the con but besides that it most likely is better to be with friends at cons but if your gonna be alone defiantly follow a good chunk of this man's advice cause those panels and meet ups will help you out tons in the long run
Ok so I'm someone who's slowly getting into the whole furry fandom and I just wanna say that this is off topic but at the beginning of your video I saw you were listening to a godzilla minus one ost lol that's awesome XD
This was very informative and useful because I’ve never been to a fur convention before and really looking forward to attending one in the future hopefully
I went to TFF a week ago and thankfully before I went I found your channel and watched this video and others, it was so incredibly helpful and helped me understand how to have a better time at the convention 👍
I went to MFF this year and on multiple different occasions my friend walked off and left me on my own and unfortunately it ruined a good chunk of the con for me unfortunately. But I haven’t lost hope on MFF, I definitely want to go again and try again but this time around go to it with a different group of people. The con itself was a blast! But as you said when I was left alone I did really start to feel isolated and alone due to the cons large size, everyone was with someone and watching people have a fun time with friends did begin to hurt me, I had someone to go with, but they left me on my own and it was incredibly disheartening. But next year is a new year, and a new chance. If I can’t go with some of my closer friends, I’m ganna decide not to go.
My friend took me to my first (non-furry) convention a while ago, and I’m very excited to go with a non-furry friend to a fur con in January! I love the atmosphere, while I was at my first con a kid pointed and screamed “WHO ARE YOU?!” At me and that made my whole perspective on cons shift
I loved this video as someone whos been to plenty of other kinds of cons with friends but more alone with furcons (aside from my bf who tags along). I honestly will be doing this for every con going forward so I realky make the most of my time! Thanks dude❤
Really cool video, thanks for the insight! I've been going to video game/nerd music conventions since 2019 and have a lot of friends in that scene (such as VGMCON and MAGFest) - but I'm new to the furry scene (as of last December only) and only have a handful of friends here, so this is very informative. I'll probably be hitting up Furry Migration this September for my first major event (since I live in the Twin Cities), which seems to be a great mid-sized con like you recommended; I've also attended several local meetups just to get to know my region a little more too. Don't have a suit or any accessories yet (can't afford it quite yet), but maybe if the stars align I might have a mini partial by then. And maybe I could even find an opportunity to perform at cons as well in the future - which would be a lot of fun.
This applies when you go to any con you want to attend. I have some plans for this year that I want to visit, like a comic con, fantasy, anime, and of course, also a furry con. Most of them are small in my country, and my main goal is to interview people with different questions about why they like this and what inspires them to create it. The good and the bad. People will like this because they enjoy talking about their hobbies. So if you see me walking around like an oddball in the Busy crowd. just tap my shoulder.
@FinnThePanther What an amazing job of filming. I felt like I was watching a documentary movie. And i really enjoyed it. 10/10 recommend 🥰 I love your Fursuit 🥰
I went to my first furry con with two friends cause i was more anxious about driving to this location by myself, then my fourth furry con I decided to go by myself not for just a day but for the whole con and had a wonderful time. Talked to writers, artists, played animal crossing. Yes it can be a bit….awkward or disheartening to go by yourself BUT you have more freedom to do what you want! No offense to any friends who want to go out to this but the idea of going by yourself can be an eye opening and even pleasant experience. I did and found it to be one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Finn thank you for doing the positives in going solo to a con. I appricate it. My main stomping cons [aka stomping grounds] are Fursquared and Aquatifur, both have the right amount of people and both are set in places where if you have down time you have stuff to do. Aquatifur is at a Waterpark Resort [all indoors] Fursquared is located in a city with other things to do. What are your most frequented cons?
My first ever con was TFF, not to mention alone. While I nowadays have plenty of people to hang with a cons. My first experience was a daunting one. While I didn't have as much fun as I do nowadays. The programs helped me have a good time. Not to mention meet new people along the way thanks to the considerate planning of the meetup hosts
I have social anxiety and my first cons were extremely hampered by it. But the thing is as you go to more cons you get better and see more familiar faces. Plus when I think back on it there was lots of good memories even then.
ngl, I've been curious what you look like out of suit. I hope that you had a good time at the con without suiting! ANE has always looked like a lovely one that I want to attend someday
thank you, this video was very helpful. iv'e never been to a furcon before but i'm thinking of going to that one because I live close to it and i dream of going to one someday
i definitely recommend bringing a friend even if your friend isn’t a furry! i love conventions, especially ane!! i think ane is so cute and so sweet, as an north eastern fur ane is an absolute must. i’ve made so many lovely friends at these cons and i just love the furry community. also reminder to find your local furry meet ups and to go to them!!! also any new furs, recommendation that you will not like is to get tellagram!! lots of furries r on it and generally are slay
I went alone despite a friend and I were suppose to go. we were going to rent a hotel room and stay but when things go in the way I didn't want to miss as it was my first. So I thought screw it and still went since I already paid for the pass. IT WAS AWESOME
I attended ANE like you and I got to see you. Unfortunately I haven’t the opportunity to speak with you, but since you will go again next year we can meet up
thanks for making this video, ahah I'd been seriously doubting whether I should shill out the cash to go for a con, now is none are being hosted in my city anymore, and your video feels like it might be the push I'd needed? your optimistic view on just,, people/fursuit-watching is,, seriously kinda inspirational, pffhaha; I'll definitely be using it as ammo to shoot back at my brain when it's beating me up for having a slower moment >:3 I'll definitely be checking out more of your stuff
I'm SO sad I did not get to meet you😢😢😢 ANE is my local con, and i went this year!!!! I have been listening to your podcast. I joined the Fandom in June of 22. And your podcast helped me be a better fur. I would have love to have been able to sit and talk with you at ANE. But alas sad day
I’m planning to go to my first furcon in October seeing as I will be an adult by then and will be able to go to cons alone. My friends are aware of the fact that I’m a furry but they’re not into it so I don’t want to drag them along but at the same time, I was worried to go on my own This is majorly helped
My first ever furry-con I went to was actually ANE 2016 (or 2017 lol). I went alone as well since I was just starting college nearby and was getting more into the fandom. It was a great place to start. I attended a panel similar to the one you went to, but I think it was "How to make friends at a convention" or something. Was a wonderful experience and I recommend it to anyone! I did go to ANE 2024 this year, I actually saw you in suit walking by (I wanna say on Friday/Saturday night). I wish I had said hi, but at the time I was waiting for my dinner in the lobby LOL. I was in the artists alley vending from Saturday - Sunday (I actually had some art in the con-book on the first or second page). I didn't have as much time to look around at panels and things like I wanted to. But I did see the Fursuit parade from the windows in the den! Ok that's enough of me nerding out here haha. I'm glad you had a great time there!
Small up and coming fur cons are honestly the best. Just remember make it your own experience. I went to Furpoc when it was a small obscure fur con and didn't even make that many friends but I remember all the weird and wacky experiences.
I've been on my first furry convention last year. I'm a very anxious and quiet person and I didn't have any friends to go with. It seemed risky since I know I'm anxious without someone I know around, but I registered, even though I knew I don't know anyone there and I'll be alone. That convention was too small and if you feel awkward alone, it can really be weird. But guess what? Someone approached me to be friends and we hung out that day, so I wasn't alone! In the end, I made 4 friends in two days, had my tail complimented, and got hugged. It was an awesome experience, and I'm very happy I went after all! I love furries so much
That’s good you had a good experience but sadly not everyone has that kind of experience.
Can I be your friend 😊
Going to my first this year. My dad is gonna drive us to Pittsburgh for anthrocon!
@@Inexperienced_Coconut I had a bad experience with anthrocon but I hope you have a better experience than I did.
I went to my first con alone way back and I’ve grown to absolutely love it! This year I volunteered and made so many new friends (I’m an introvert so it helped I got to do something that was in a quieter place where convos can be deep when the right questions are asked)
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for trucking over to this side of the country to experience the show we put on. It's really easy as an event runner to get bogged down in the small details of what goes wrong over the weekend; getting to see the con from a perspective like this makes my heart feel so full, I'm so glad you had an enjoyable time.
I've been in the fandom for a long time, and this is one of the best Furry Convention videos I've seen. Huge respect for just doing it as a regular Joe and thank you for sharing this.
I'm glad you enjoy it!
Thank you for this! I end up going to cons alone every now and then because plans fall through and I always try my best to make the most of it! I've made so many lovely friends by simply approaching people that look a bit lonely and asking about their interests! I genuinely love hearing about other people's fursonas! It gives me inspiration for creating my own ❤
You have probably made so many people's day by approaching them! Thank you for doing so!
@@FinnThePanther I want a fursuit but it's to expensive 🥺
This is completely irrelevant, but the music selection is fantastic. Especially “The Midnight - Gloria”. It perfectly nailed the 80’s synthwave vibes! Putting it with the traveling montage was an amazing choice!
I love The Midnight so much, glad I could make some of their music work for this video!
I CAN'T BELIEVED I MISSED YOU AT ANE! I would have loved to meet you at the convention, your podcast was incredibly useful for me getting into the fandom proper. I had the absolute best time at this ANE, and meeting you would have made it even better!
Maybe next time when I'm in suit!
My first con will be FWA this year and I’ve been pretty anxious about it. This video was so helpful in giving me an idea of how the first con experience will be and how to make the most of it. Now I’m more pumped than ever!
FWA is a fantastic con to meet people!
Party con
I'll also do my first FWA this year! If you see a grey fox fursuit with red hair don't feel afraid to say hi and hug ^^
ooo ive been wanting to go to FWA! thought unfortunately its too close to momocon, which i alreayd planned for DX i hope i can go next year!
Fwa will be my second con from California x.x
21:40 I feel like missing the speed freinding panel would hurt ALOT for me. Its something I struggle with already, so a panel that helpful being cancelled would probable end with me spending the rest of that day crying in my hotel room.
That was alot I just realised, brilliant..
Just wanna say thank you for demonstrating surviving in a furcon by yourself to us. I will attend my ever first furcon in early of 2025, and I will not have any friend to join me in the furcon. Your video make me more grounded because you demonstrated how to have fun in furcon by yourself
It is incredible that you went to this con completely incognito just to make this video. Absolute dedication there. You could have so easily suited and had all of that attention from being a famous furry UA-camr. But you didn’t. Great video Finn.
Super encouraging as someone who’s been in the fandom for a while, but has never been to a furry con! My husband and local friends aren’t furries, so it would just be me! Loved this longer style of video!
I've been thinking about going to a furry con for a while now, but was too hesitant and would always put it off 'cause I just thought I'd have no fun if I had no one to go with. I especially was hesitant 'cause I really don't mind having no one to go with, but it's more just that I didn't want to be BORED and alone at the same time. I think this was a much needed visual for our fandom and gentle push for those of us who want to actually brave a furry con alone which doesn't seem that daunting after watching this.
This is one of the best con vlogs I’ve ever seen, especially for someone new to furry cons!
I'm glad you enjoyed it 💜
12:01 FOUND YOU! You have dark hair, you're wearing a black shirt with light blue sleeves and a mask, and you're holding a camera. You're also sitting behind and to the left of a person wearing a red and black coat and directly behind the person wearing a light purple shirt and a black baseball cap.
You don't look bad at all! ^^
Keep up the good work and thank you for the helpful video!
I want to go to a convention someday, and this helped me learn more about what it's like to attend one and what to do there.
And who knows, maybe I'll spot you at a convention someday and I'll come say hi. ^^
I went to MFF alone and it left me thinking of even making a panel on how to survive cons.
I know I'm literally new to all of this but I feel like I learned a lot.
Also I already did what you said not to xD mostly because at the time I didn't knew how BIG MFF was.
Thanks for your wisdom!
Going to ANE this next year! Super excited to take a look at the convention space when it's filled!
Omg! What a wonderful video! ANE 2022 was my first ever con and one I go to EVERY year and had the fortune to staff this past year! Thank you for making such a wonderful video and creating a wonderful view into Boston’s con & how to visit a con solo! If you’re ever back for ANE be sure to say hi! 💜 Glad you had a good time!!
Thank you for helping put on such a great convention!
Hey, ANE panels bird here!! Thank you so much for checkin out the convention this year, it's so great to hear you had a good time!
Fantastic video by the way, I would've loved having this info when I was getting started with conventions!! Hope to see you in 2025 ^^
Thank you for helping to put on such a great convention!
Even when though you were a little late you were still awesome 😆❤
I've been going to mff alone for only a couple of years, and I can definitely say it's overwhelming, but there's endless panels to attend, many booths to visit, and if you're lucky you might just spot a buddy or two! ❤
I DIDNT KNOW YOU WERE AT THE HYENA MEET AND GREET!!
This con was my wife and I’s first and it was such an amazing experience!
I would’ve love to talk about how much of a fan I am of your content and that I’ve been listening to your podcast since day 1!
I did however see you at the Digifest and was kinda too shy to say hello and get a picture 😅
I’m glad you had just of an amazing time at the con as we did! Hopefully next time I’ll build the confidence to say hi to you!
Feel free to say hello next time, I don't bite!
Uhhhh
After watching your amazing video, I feel so compelled to say thank you for making this. I have always struggled to make friends and will be going to my next furry convention alone. I was pretty nervous about what I would do and who I would try and talk to but with your video I can definitely say that I feel a lot better about going by myself. Subscribed.
SO this just popped in my feed, Prob because I legit just attended a Furry Convention alone, Fur-Eh. 2000 people. No one, I filmed videos for content, I don't even feel I made any friends. Connected with a bunch of people to direct them to my channel, But other then a few subs, nothing outside of the con. In fact the con made me realizing how much I miss my friends, who passed away 2 years ago. I had many Ups and Downs, but overall I felt like a Tourist and am walking away with knowing a little more about the fandom.
Finn, I bet there was a lot of people who are like, "OMG, that was you!" after they watched this video! ANE is a con I'd love to go to. Looks like a lot of fun. Anthrocon is the furthest east con I've been to so far.
I loved meeting you at ANE! It was awesome seeing you!
Great video Finn! Really appreciate the regular con goer perspective. Major props for going incognito. As someone who has not been to a con in a while this gives me serious motivation to get back out there and start going to them again.
Finn I really don't know how to thank you for this! I am gonna be attending a con by myself in just two weeks (Nordic Fuzz Con in Sweden), and while it's not my first furry convention ever, it's the first one I'm attending on my own and that's been scaring me quite a lot lately, especially in these past few weeks. I'm very anxious about all the things that come with travelling alone and being at such an event by myself, not to mention my general anxiety that I always have, but I decided to give this a shot anyway to see if I like it. And seeing this video *now* may just be a sign that everything is gonna be fine, and that I shouldn't worry too much. Sure I'm still scared as heck, but the timing and quality of this whole video made me understand that it's still very possible to enjoy such an experience by yourself, with the help of just a little bit of scheduling and organizing! And who knows, if I'm lucky and brave enough, maybe I'll break out of my comfort zone and make some new friends too.
Thank you so so much Finn, this video was super informative and entertaining, and it's giving me great hope for the end of the month! Awesome stuff
I saw you at the con a few times. I figured you were making a UA-cam video. I would have came over and said hi but I felt awkward doing so.😅
Feel free to say hi, I'm never too busy to talk at cons!
Alamo city furry invasion was my first ever furry convention as well as my first convention in general! I went by myself and at first I thought “what did I get myself into?” But while I was waiting in line to get my badge I met many friends along the way and I’m heading back this year! Watching this video has definitely helped me plan for this year!
My first con was a smaller local con near me, I had no friends in the fandom so I felt quite intimidated. That being said I had tons of fun and met new friends that I will actually be attending FWA with. So yeah I’m glad I went, even alone.
I don't know why this video made me emotional, but you got me choked up at the end. Thank you for the ideas and encouragement. Maybe I'll go to my state's local con this year and try out your goal strategy. ❤
I'm happy you were so moved by this little video of mine! Good luck with your future convention adventures! 💜
This is so amazing! I have been looking for a video like this to help me for a while! I don’t have any friends to go to conventions with, but I’m looking to make some!
Back when I was a regular in the furry con scene in Seattle I never went with people for the simple fact that none of my friends were furries. Always had a blast and I went for about 20 years straight.
I remember finding you via podcast while I was fending off boredom at work. It’s so cool to stumble upon this and see how much you’ve grown! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for this video. I plan on going to my first furry convention in the near future. However I have nobody to go with, and i'm bad at meeting new people since i'm always soo quiet and nervous. I'm not soo worried about a schedule, but rather if i'll be able to fit in with the community. I really want to go, but it's always soo nerve-racking for me to walk around alone in big public spaces.
My first con I went to alone. Had a lovely time, met, and made a bunch of friends that I still talk to today.
Kudos to you for going into this convention alone so authentically. You could’ve totally wore your fursuit but you didn’t to help others out there relate to this video better. Thank you!
I often attended alone and know how you feel. With one friend it helps a lot so I usually had a friend along to pal with and even made a suit for one.
OH MY GOSH!! You have a UA-cam Channel as well, I became a Furry because of Your Spotify Podcasts, That's insane!!
My favorite at conventions is to look for artists alley on the first day to walk around n get an idea on where to go and who I'd want to buy from.
Hey! I saw me in one of the clips here that a friend shared and thought I’d point myself out! I’m the dork in the grey eared hat and shirt at 26:03 to about 26:09 in the bottom left! Hahahaha. Was nice to “see” you there!
im going to a convention kind of alone (im going with someone but we're going to diffrent panels and their meeting with other friends) and this made me a bit more confident
Can I just say I really love this video! I’ve been going to anime conventions for many years, but I finally planned my first furry convention. I just watching this, and it really made me feel the excitement of going to cons like when I was younger, so I really appreciate that
a super helpful video as I don't have any local friends in the fandom. I did have a blast at ANE and even saw myself in the intro! didn't know you were there but super cool to see a lot of people I follow that went
Hello! I was at ANE this year as well and wish i got to meet you! This was my second furry convention going alone and meet so many friends there!
This year will be my first year attended Furnal Equinox alone, for the one day that is, and man I am VERY anxious about it. I have low self-esteem/confidence as is mixed in with horrible social anxiety and burdens. I would be lying if I said I have not cried about it.
Thank you very much for making this video. Im hoping to make the best of this and going with the flow. Unfortunately, I do not have a room to crash in and recharge however (if you know, you know about the FE room situation).
Amazing video! This really makes me super excited to attend my first con when I’m older. I always thought that you HAD to had a handler or friend with you, but maybe I’m wrong! Anyway, great video! Keep up the good work! :D
I was on my first furry convention last year and let me say that I felt very lonely. I'm a girl and I feel like girls are often not included since most furries are men. Also when not having a suit it's so hard to make friends because many furries not include you as well. It's so hard to make friends when they all have their groups and you feel like an intruder. Went to Eurofurence so maybe that was the issue because there were so many people. I'll go this year again but with a friend :) Hope it will be better! Ah and last year wasn't bad I still had a lot of fun but it would be more enjoyable with some friends :3
Super cool video! Ane2024 was actually my first con, went there alone and I still had a lot of fun seeing so many animals there. I can back up a lot of what was said here, I don’t know when or where my next con will be, but I want to capitalize on these goals even more next time!
Your claws are so mesmerizing 👀
Anyways, I’m gaining the courage to ask my mom to go to anthrocon with me, wish me luck! My friend asked their mom, and I’m planning to go with them. :)
I'm going to my first convention in a few months. Just for a day, but this is making me much more confident about it. Thanks
I’m planning my first furry con this summer, I’m excited but kind of nervous, even though it’s at a con center I’ve been to for anime conventions and going with friends, you’re super brave for doing it alone in my eyes 🤩
Getting to the end of this really felt like coming home from a con 🥲 Anyway, I love those three goals you made. Super inspiring.
I have to say, amazing work on this video Finn! I have been following you for awhile now, and your videos about the fandom keep getting better. This was an amazing guide for new furs and those who don’t have any friends to go to cons with. The b roll footage and the vlog style of your video really got me inspired into doing this on my own one day. Your level to detail without going to long was perrrfect! Thank you so much for putting all this out here.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Finn! I've been curious about cons, and how realistic it would be to attend one alone. This was perfect insight.
This was incredibly helpful! I want to plan traveling alone in the future, and one of the things I thought of was going to some Conventions. It's a little intimidating, but I can TOTALLY see the appeal! Thank you for this video!
I've been going to cons alone for quite some time when I started conning. You can still enjoy yourself by exploring and participating heavily in con activities - panels, games, artist alley, etc. In fact, being alone gives you more time to get a larger breadth of the convention and the surrounding city. It also gives you a chance to make new friends.
Parties on the other hand, a lot are invite only for good reason. And I mostly go to furcons for parties tbh.
Thank you for making this video! I’ve been dreading of going to a con alone.. This made me feel so much better about actually doing it!
You have such an incredibly underrated channel, I'm pretty new to this fandom and so many of your videos have been incredibly helpful for someone that is new to all of this.
This is the best con ever. This con was my first last year and I've gone to big ones alone and have managed. In fact, ANE is my home furry con, and I love it. This video is so informative and I enjoyed the memories from the con. Too bad you were out of suot, I could've taken a pic with you. I am glad you came and experience boston first hand. Us bostonians are decent people. I sure hope you can come again next yeat and with your fursuit on. Love your videos and content. Keep up the awesome job, and have an awesome 2024.
Ive been going to furry conventions since 2017, and most of those I've been by myself. I've had the most fun when I've been by myself! Granted, I'm an introvert, but being by myself allows me to chose my own schedule, meet plenty of new people, change plans on a dime without having to notify others, and go to NSFW areas without any shame.
As a man who has gone to all 10+ of his cons alone honestly you were mostly right on the money for showing people how to go alone at cons while it isn't difficult for me. I can say others do struggle which is why I'm always acting like a dumbass/trollin and approaching people constantly cause won't lie a lot of people are very shy so when an extrovert like me adopts them they end up being more interactive at the con but besides that it most likely is better to be with friends at cons but if your gonna be alone defiantly follow a good chunk of this man's advice cause those panels and meet ups will help you out tons in the long run
Ok so I'm someone who's slowly getting into the whole furry fandom and I just wanna say that this is off topic but at the beginning of your video I saw you were listening to a godzilla minus one ost lol that's awesome XD
This was very informative and useful because I’ve never been to a fur convention before and really looking forward to attending one in the future hopefully
I went to TFF a week ago and thankfully before I went I found your channel and watched this video and others, it was so incredibly helpful and helped me understand how to have a better time at the convention 👍
I went to MFF this year and on multiple different occasions my friend walked off and left me on my own and unfortunately it ruined a good chunk of the con for me unfortunately. But I haven’t lost hope on MFF, I definitely want to go again and try again but this time around go to it with a different group of people.
The con itself was a blast! But as you said when I was left alone I did really start to feel isolated and alone due to the cons large size, everyone was with someone and watching people have a fun time with friends did begin to hurt me, I had someone to go with, but they left me on my own and it was incredibly disheartening.
But next year is a new year, and a new chance. If I can’t go with some of my closer friends, I’m ganna decide not to go.
My friend took me to my first (non-furry) convention a while ago, and I’m very excited to go with a non-furry friend to a fur con in January! I love the atmosphere, while I was at my first con a kid pointed and screamed “WHO ARE YOU?!” At me and that made my whole perspective on cons shift
I loved this video as someone whos been to plenty of other kinds of cons with friends but more alone with furcons (aside from my bf who tags along). I honestly will be doing this for every con going forward so I realky make the most of my time! Thanks dude❤
Solid video Finn! One of the best beginner go-to convention videos I've seen yet!! Fantastic work!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey, nice footage of me, Sam Valentino, Private Toon Detective, reacting to the news for next year's theme at 26:37!
14:13
“It was alright I guess.” Bro ate the whole thing 😂😭😭
0:16 bro is hitting the griddy LOL
Really cool video, thanks for the insight! I've been going to video game/nerd music conventions since 2019 and have a lot of friends in that scene (such as VGMCON and MAGFest) - but I'm new to the furry scene (as of last December only) and only have a handful of friends here, so this is very informative. I'll probably be hitting up Furry Migration this September for my first major event (since I live in the Twin Cities), which seems to be a great mid-sized con like you recommended; I've also attended several local meetups just to get to know my region a little more too. Don't have a suit or any accessories yet (can't afford it quite yet), but maybe if the stars align I might have a mini partial by then.
And maybe I could even find an opportunity to perform at cons as well in the future - which would be a lot of fun.
This applies when you go to any con you want to attend. I have some plans for this year that I want to visit, like a comic con, fantasy, anime, and of course, also a furry con. Most of them are small in my country, and my main goal is to interview people with different questions about why they like this and what inspires them to create it. The good and the bad. People will like this because they enjoy talking about their hobbies.
So if you see me walking around like an oddball in the Busy crowd. just tap my shoulder.
@FinnThePanther
What an amazing job of filming.
I felt like I was watching a documentary movie. And i really enjoyed it.
10/10 recommend 🥰
I love your Fursuit 🥰
Awesome video!! Love seeing longer furry oriented videos and it’s super helpful 💜👍
20:54 The banana fursuit is so creative, I love it
I went to my first furry con with two friends cause i was more anxious about driving to this location by myself, then my fourth furry con I decided to go by myself not for just a day but for the whole con and had a wonderful time. Talked to writers, artists, played animal crossing. Yes it can be a bit….awkward or disheartening to go by yourself BUT you have more freedom to do what you want! No offense to any friends who want to go out to this but the idea of going by yourself can be an eye opening and even pleasant experience. I did and found it to be one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Finn thank you for doing the positives in going solo to a con. I appricate it. My main stomping cons [aka stomping grounds] are Fursquared and Aquatifur, both have the right amount of people and both are set in places where if you have down time you have stuff to do. Aquatifur is at a Waterpark Resort [all indoors] Fursquared is located in a city with other things to do.
What are your most frequented cons?
I still don't understand why people hate furries so much they are like the kindest people ever (#antimap #antimursuiter #antizoo ^^)
Oh my god you're adorable!!! Sorry first time viewer, you face was the most delightful jumpscare 😂🫶
My first ever con was TFF, not to mention alone. While I nowadays have plenty of people to hang with a cons. My first experience was a daunting one. While I didn't have as much fun as I do nowadays. The programs helped me have a good time. Not to mention meet new people along the way thanks to the considerate planning of the meetup hosts
I have social anxiety and my first cons were extremely hampered by it. But the thing is as you go to more cons you get better and see more familiar faces. Plus when I think back on it there was lots of good memories even then.
this video just convinced me to go to my first con next year (anthro nw), after years on the outskirts of the fandom :) thank you!
ngl, I've been curious what you look like out of suit. I hope that you had a good time at the con without suiting! ANE has always looked like a lovely one that I want to attend someday
thank you, this video was very helpful. iv'e never been to a furcon before but i'm thinking of going to that one because I live close to it and i dream of going to one someday
I honestly never had a video that made fell inside a furcon like this one, seriously I just felt I was there thank you
Pay close attention to the opening clips, you can see furries even suiters standing by themselves, like 0:38 the spotted dog.
Taking a quick break to cool off. I do a lot of fursuiting and i usually don't fursuit in a group but I do a lot of interaction and play.
i definitely recommend bringing a friend even if your friend isn’t a furry! i love conventions, especially ane!! i think ane is so cute and so sweet, as an north eastern fur ane is an absolute must. i’ve made so many lovely friends at these cons and i just love the furry community. also reminder to find your local furry meet ups and to go to them!!! also any new furs, recommendation that you will not like is to get tellagram!! lots of furries r on it and generally are slay
MFF '23 was my first con and I went alone. It was spontaneous and was not prepared. Now know how the con works and looking forward for MFF'24
I went alone despite a friend and I were suppose to go. we were going to rent a hotel room and stay but when things go in the way I didn't want to miss as it was my first. So I thought screw it and still went since I already paid for the pass.
IT WAS AWESOME
I attended ANE like you and I got to see you. Unfortunately I haven’t the opportunity to speak with you, but since you will go again next year we can meet up
thanks for making this video, ahah
I'd been seriously doubting whether I should shill out the cash to go for a con, now is none are being hosted in my city anymore, and your video feels like it might be the push I'd needed?
your optimistic view on just,, people/fursuit-watching is,, seriously kinda inspirational, pffhaha; I'll definitely be using it as ammo to shoot back at my brain when it's beating me up for having a slower moment >:3
I'll definitely be checking out more of your stuff
I'm SO sad I did not get to meet you😢😢😢 ANE is my local con, and i went this year!!!! I have been listening to your podcast. I joined the Fandom in June of 22. And your podcast helped me be a better fur. I would have love to have been able to sit and talk with you at ANE. But alas sad day
I absolutely love watching these edited vlogs
I went solo to AnthrOhio and had a great time. Plenty to do at the con, and it allowed me to focus on what I liked to do - photography!
I’m planning to go to my first furcon in October seeing as I will be an adult by then and will be able to go to cons alone. My friends are aware of the fact that I’m a furry but they’re not into it so I don’t want to drag them along but at the same time, I was worried to go on my own
This is majorly helped
Thank you for this video! I went to my first furry convention and it went very well!❤
My first ever furry-con I went to was actually ANE 2016 (or 2017 lol). I went alone as well since I was just starting college nearby and was getting more into the fandom. It was a great place to start. I attended a panel similar to the one you went to, but I think it was "How to make friends at a convention" or something. Was a wonderful experience and I recommend it to anyone!
I did go to ANE 2024 this year, I actually saw you in suit walking by (I wanna say on Friday/Saturday night). I wish I had said hi, but at the time I was waiting for my dinner in the lobby LOL. I was in the artists alley vending from Saturday - Sunday (I actually had some art in the con-book on the first or second page). I didn't have as much time to look around at panels and things like I wanted to. But I did see the Fursuit parade from the windows in the den! Ok that's enough of me nerding out here haha. I'm glad you had a great time there!
Anyone know the Shepard at 14:19? (I saw a video of him at Coachella or some big music fest)
I'm going to GSFTW this summer i'm a bit anxious but its a new con and i'm hoping for the best. Also great video of course.
Small up and coming fur cons are honestly the best. Just remember make it your own experience. I went to Furpoc when it was a small obscure fur con and didn't even make that many friends but I remember all the weird and wacky experiences.
Aw snap, I'll be there too! Maybe just for a little while though.
For got to mention this 20:28 I’ve seen this vendor before and i bought that beast mode tank top from them! My favorite workout tank of all times!
0:16 griddy LOL 😂