✿ Artist Alley Vlog ✿ DreamHack Atlanta 2024 | it was supposed to be good, what happened??

[@strawberiii7731]

My fav part was the tea session at the end 🍵🫖 Everything you said about dietary restrictions is 100% true! My mind went straight to anyone struggling with diabetes… sometimes (ESPECIALLY TYPE 1) their blood sugar can drop instantly and they need an immediate remedy. Juice boxes and small candies are something that I regularly carry with me, and that’s just in case my diabetic friend happens to run out! The fact that they didn’t even let y’all bring your own water in baffles me and doesn’t make sense at all 😬

[@pikalinstudios]

Yep it’s just crazy that these restrictions were set for vendors who literally would not be able to just get up and go whenever they want either. Definitely hope they change this policy in the future!!

[@tuttoo22]

I seriously can't get over that dragonite bag! I entered your giveaway!

[@marcusice5400]

I love that pin there on ur shirt

[@chibimusume]

AHHHHH I was waiting for this! 😭

[@pikalinstudios]

It's a long one!!

[@vidotter]

Such a great recap - lots of thoughts to ponder 😊🎉🎉

[@pikalinstudios]

Thank you!

[@karkats-longsleeves154]

Yeah damn, ive never been to this one, but im a local to atlanta and have gone to cons here for like 10 years, and first off I had never HEARD of this event until seeing a artist vlog about it. Because in atlanta the main HUGE 4 cons here are AWA, Momocon, Dragon Con, and Furry Weekend . So any cons outside of those 4 are usually kinda small or spotty attendance in my experience. Also from seeing others time at this con and footage of the event itself, it seems like alot of the actual Care and Humanity it takes to run the artist admin side of cons wasnt at Dreamhack ATL because it seems like its a big "ADS" con... Seems like alot of companies are there to get Gamer Attention cus theyre a hot market nowadays. So thats prolly why it was fun for patrons but SUCKED for already exploited artists and small vendors :/ !! Would love to see you have a better experience at the other major cons down here instead!

[@marcusice5400]

i also followed ur instagram page as well for even more support outside of youtube too

[@VivianTsai3]

FIRST! ♥♥

[@pikalinstudios]

GOLD STAR FOR YOUUU 🌟

[@sukeyd.artist]

New sub here! 🤗💫I hope you achieve your goals and get lots and lots of love!!!!❤🌸🌸

[@pikalinstudios]

Thanks so much and thanks for following along on my journey!

[@1ivingdeadgr189]

The food and drink policy is rediculous! If they dont allow it for most likely alcohol related reasons theu should provide vendors water and food

[@biscuitfloof]

+1 to EVERYTHING

[@pikalinstudios]

❤❤❤

[@AmethystMay_]

I am disappointed to see such a negative take. I will say from my stand point as a person with allergies I didn't have any problems bringing in the food I needed when I explained the need. I was also allowed to bring in unopened water bottles.

[@pikalinstudios]

@@AmethystMay_ hi! I’m glad you didn’t run into any issues, but that wasn’t everyone’s experience. From my perspective, vendors shouldn’t need to explain the need or feel like they have to sneak to bring in sustenance and water, and that’s only a part of my issue with the event. Not to mention that I absolutely saw people having to dump out unopened water at security. The inconsistency is also unacceptable.

[@NitroKoS]

Have you ever had your product stolen after hours at a convention? (I noticed you were hesitant to put out your stock on setup day)

[@pikalinstudios]

Usually it only takes me half an hour to set up my stock, so I don't chance it by keeping everything out in the open. I also put things up and wrap my "see you tomorrow!" banner around my whole setup and clip it so people aren't inclined to steal. Obviously it's not fool-proof and a thief insistent on stealing can take things, but I've not experienced that (thankfully) yet!

[@xseaflarex]

when will be your next convention?

[@pikalinstudios]

It’ll be at Sin City Anime!

[@marcusice5400]

Did you still have fun despite what happened

[@pikalinstudios]

I did! My friends made the trip worth it

[@marcusice5400]

@@pikalinstudios thats good im so glad to hear, and nice to meet u im glad i ran across your youtube channel and i love watching artist alley vlogs just started getting into that like few days ago