Further Confusion 2016 Pocket Program
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Further Confusion 2016 Pocket Program
Further Confusion 2016 Pocket Program Table of Contents Panel Listings Schedule Grid 3 6 9 14 18 20 21 22 46 48 Art Track Costuming Track Event Track Gaming Track Music Track Puppetry Track Science Track Social Track Species Track Writing Track More Information 23 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 Thursday Schedule Friday Morning Friday Afternoon Friday Night Saturday Morning Saturday Afternoon Saturday Night Sunday Morning Sunday Afternoon Sunday Night Monday Schedule Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner 2 2016 Changes and Highlights 52 Con Services 54 Dealer’s Room / Registration 55 Art Show & Auctions 56 Downtown Guide 64 Dance Schedule back Phone Numbers and Contact For the latest schedule updates and information, follow @furcon on Twitter, check the online schedule at furcon.org/sched, or download the latest PDF at furcon.org/pocketprogram. The Further Confusion Pocket Guide is a production of Anthropomorphic Arts and Education, 105 Serra Way PMB 236, Milpitas, CA 95035. Web site: www.furtherconfusion.org. Version C (01/06/16) © 2016 Anthropomorphic Arts and Education. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Pocket program edited by Dax, Latte, and the FC Programming Team Created in Adobe Illustrator/InDesign CC using Open Sans, Featured Item, and FontDinerDotCom Jazz Dark Front cover art by Mitti · Back cover map by Zoren Notes Your name: _____________________________________ If found call: ____________________________________ Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule What’s new in 2016? Find out on page 2. 1 2016 Changes and Highlights Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner 2 Changes & Highlights Every year, we tweak and experiment with our programming to give you a great mix of old favorites and new innovations. Here are some of 2016’s features: • Our Masquerade has changed format to an openinvite gala for costume makers and their creations. See page 12 for more details. • Our fursuit games, Critterlympics, have moved to Friday afternoon at 1pm. • Our Fursuit Parade has moved later on Saturday afternoon, lining up at 2pm with a photo immediately before stepping off at 3pm. • FC: Unleashed!, our variety show, will feature our musical guests and perfomers this year as “Furry Bandstand”. • We’ve expanded to claim more space in the Hilton this year! We now have two panel rooms and our three gaming rooms, including late-night and Monday gaming. • On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, we’ll feature Artemis, a fun multi-player starship bridge simulation. Training provided! See page 14. • Our social meetups and photoshoot reservations are back! Sign up at furcon.org/meetups and we’ll get you on the schedule. We hope you enjoy all of this year’s programming! Help us improve by giving us your feedback: • at furcon.org/panelsurvey for our panels • by emailing feedback@furcon.org • on Twitter at @furcon or tagged #FC2016 • on our new forums at furcon.org/forums • at our Monday Hiss & Purr (see page 12) A Life of Comics Marriott: Willow Glen Fri 5:00PM-6:30PM Art Track Art Track Webcomics veteran Chu talks about comics while GOH Dana Simpson draws a comic for sale in the Charity Auction. Panelists: Chu, Dana Claire Simpson Background and Prop Design for Beginners Marriott: Willow Glen Sun 1:00PM-2:30PM Art basics for backgrounds including information on perspective, gathering references, tips, tricks, and more. Panelist: Spypolygon CG Rendering on the Cheap Marriott: Willow Glen Sun 5:00PM-6:30PM Character Design for Animation Marriott: Willow Glen Sat 1:00PM-2:30PM Industry professional Zoë Moss teaches about character design for use in animation. Panelist: Zoe Moss Color Design & Symbolism Marriott: Willow Glen Fri 3:00PM-4:30PM Come learn how to push color dynamics in your work in order to reflect direct and subtle symbolism, as well as overall appeal and design. Presentation and Q&A based panel. Panelist: Krokpot Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Introduction to CG rendering software. Basic rendering techniques will be covered. Panelist: Ogg 3 Art Track Commissions: Shut Up and Take My Money! Marriott: Willow Glen Sun 11:00AM-12:30PM Learn about the commission process, with tips and advice for buyers and sellers. Panelist: Nicoya Copic Markers Art Jam Marriott: Almaden Sun 10:00PM-11:30PM Art workshop featuring Copic markers. One set will be provided along with line art to color, but bringing your own supplies is encouraged. Panelist: Belle Draco Freelance Artistry 101 Marriott: Blossom Hill I/II/III Sun 11:00AM-12:30PM Information about the business side of being a freelance artist, including tax information, advertising, and more. Panelist: Dalmy Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Full Time Furry Artist 4 Marriott: Willow Glen Fri 1:00PM-2:30PM Learn all about being a full-time furry commission artist! Bring something to take notes on; information sheets will be provided. Panelist: FaroreNightclaw Furrywood: Motion Capture Marriott: Willow Glen Sat 11:00AM-12:30PM Information about motion capture and its uses for animation. Panelist: Carrizo Furrywood: Voice Acting Marriott: Willow Glen Fri 11:00AM-12:30PM Hands-on learning about voice-acting. Previously known as the Voice Acting Workshop. Panelist: Carrizo Marriott: Willow Glen Sat 4:30PM-6:00PM Join comics professional MittyMandi as they explain inking techniques for beginners and advanced inkers alike. Digital and traditional inkers welcome! Panelist: Mandi Tremblay Art Track Ink Better! Paper Tigers Marriott: Blossom Hill I/II/III Mon 11:00AM-12:30PM Creative workshop to build small projects. Supplies provided. Panelists: Reveille D’Giovanetti, WhiteyFawks Self-Publishing for Beginners Hilton: Santa Clara Sun 1:00PM-2:30PM Information on self-publishing, from getting your idea, to setting up your funding, to the execution and the delivery, and finally to dealing with the known unknowns. Panelist: Norman Rafferty SJCC: Second Stage (211) Sun 11:00AM-12:30PM Learn about the ins and outs of furry fandom related video publishing for the internet in this interactive panel along with a special sneak peek at our next video hosted by members of Da Bawks YouTube channel. Panelists: Ace of Hearts Fox, Oli, PonyQuest, Pyre Kitsune Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Youtube With Da Bawks 5 Costuming Track Costuming Track Basic Casting and Molding Marriott: Blossom Hill I/II/III Sun 3:00PM-4:30PM Learn the basics of casting and molding here! We will have a full demo on how to make your own molds for teeth, claws, and noses. Feel free to step up and get a close look and ask any questions you will have along the way! Panelists: Ghost, Syber Costume Electronics: The Very Basics Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott: Blossom Hill I/II/III 6 Sat 5:00PM-6:30PM Beasties that roar, ears that twitch, eyes that glow and blink...it’s electronics! Where does one even begin? This how-to panel assumes no prior experience. Covers basic electronic concepts, soldering fundamentals, and what’s this “Arduino” thing all about? Q&A and giveaways! Panelist: Phil Burgess DTD Demo SJCC: 114 Sat 10:00PM-11:30PM Need a DTD (duct tape dummy) made for an upcoming suit? Need to know how to make one? Lack help at home? Here is a hands-on demo where everyone is welcome to get involved. If you’d like to join in please bring your own supplies and hands. Panelist: Syber Everything Is Not A Dog: Fursuit Concept & Design Marriott: Blossom Hill I/II/III Fri 11:00AM-12:30PM Important first steps in fursuit construction: references, concept art, designing body padding, working with proportions, fixing symmetry, staying “on model”, and general tips for successful fursuit design. Panelist: Skyote of 8 Foot Rabbit Marriott: Blossom Hill I/II/III Fri 5:00PM-6:30PM Get a close look at some of the more unusual costuming supplies: NFT, Wonderflex, Specialty Foams and how to work with them. Panelists: Lance Ikegawa, WhiteyFawks Fursuit Head Carve: Live Demo and Workshop Marriott: Almaden Fri 1:00PM-2:30PM Costuming Track Exotic Materials, Special Techniques Sarah will show you how to carve a foam fursuit head! Starting with raw materials, she will go through each step of the process: outlining, materials, tools, and techniques, while building a head from start to finish. Afterwards there will be a hands-on workshop. Panelist: Menagerie Workshop Fursuit Maker Mingle Marriott: Almaden Fri 6:30PM-8:00PM Fursuit-Sized Props and Attire Marriott: Blossom Hill I/II/III Fri 3:00PM-4:30PM This panel covers the creation of costume-sized props like weapons, armor, articles of clothing, and (fake) food items for use with a fursuit. Come see the different materials and techniques. Panelists: Lance Ikegawa, Lex Rudd, Matrices Fursuiting Alternatives Marriott: Almaden Sat 4:30PM-6:00PM Many people who find fursuits too hot or constricting are exploring alternative ways to costume through the use of body paint, lycra bodysuits, prosthetics, masks and even kigurumi (one-piece hooded pajamas). In this Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Calling all fursuit makers! We have a pretty unique job, let’s all get to know each other. Come join us for a casual gettogether where we can hang out and share our experiences as makers. Panelists: Menagerie Workshop, Red XIX, Syber, WildLife 7 Costuming Track panel we celebrate the alternative ways that people bring their fursonas to life and share advice, resources, and techniques. Panelists: Coyotoy, Kiwa Lyon, Red XIX, Takumori Softwing Got a $5k Fursuit, Now What? SJCC: Second Stage (211) Hiring the Best Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner SJCC: 113 8 Sat 11:00AM-12:30PM Harness the imagination and the sense of fun inside all of us, to bring your character to life. Hosted by veteran fursuiter Yippee Coyote and joined by Fireline Coyote - featuring a short lecture followed by a participatory workshop. Come in suit, or bring head and paws. Panelists: Fireline Coyote, Yippee Fri 1:00PM-2:30PM Learn the secrets needed to make the best of the best notice you when you really want a piece from that special artist. With an emphasis on fursuit commissions, you’ll learn how to hire the best with guidance from an experienced professional communicator. Panelist: Far Outhere How to Eat an Elephant: build your first costume! SJCC: Second Stage (211) Sat 1:00PM-2:30PM Join experienced fursuit makers to discuss the daunting process of building that first costume. From initial inspiration, to first building steps and pitfalls to avoid. Panelists: 8 Foot Rabbit, Red XIX, Syber, WhiteyFawks Inflatable Creations SJCC: 114 Sun 11:00AM-12:30PM In this panel you will be able to see and learn about the various types of inflatable creations, how to handle and care for them, and the major the do’s and don’t’s. Panelists: Takumori Softwing, TM Drake SJCC: 114 Sun 10:30PM-12:00AM Come learn and ask questions at this Intro to dance interactive panel from veteran dancers SilverWolf and Charm. Covering basics and techniques but also how dance is more then just moves; its a way of self expression and having fun! Panelist: SilverWolf Event Track Intro to Dance with Silver More Costume Electronics: Light It Up! Marriott: Blossom Hill I/II/III Sun 5:00PM-6:30PM A follow-up costume electronics panel with further emphasis specifically on lighting effects: LEDs, EL wire, NeoPixels and more. Q&A and giveaways! Panelist: Phil Burgess Rarsuit Show & Yell! SJCC: 114 Sun 1:00PM-2:30PM Event Track AAE Board Meeting Marriott: Almaden Mon 1:00PM-2:30PM Anthropomorphic Arts and Education, the non-profit agency hosting Further Confusion, will hold its annual public meeting. Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Dragons! Werewolves! Demons and monsters! A meetand-greet for active and aspiring builders, performers and fans of costuming and fursuiting outside the “cute” box. Panelist: Phil Burgess 9 Event Track Adult Art Auction (18+) SJCC: Second Stage (211) Sun 1:00PM-2:00PM Did your favorite adult piece get enough bids to go to voice auction? Come here to make sure you’re the one who takes it home! Art Auction SJCC: Second Stage (211) Sun 2:00PM-3:30PM Did you get into a bidding war over your favorite work of art? Come here to finish the battle, and win that piece! Artists’ and Dealers’ Reception SJCC: Art Show (212) Fri 8:00PM-10:00PM A time for the artists and dealers to get a bite to eat and relax. Charity Auction Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner SJCC: Second Stage (211) All attendees are invited to bid on some unique and fun items, with all proceeds directed towards our 2016 charity: NAMI Santa Clara. Let the bidding wars start! Critterlympics SJCC: Main Stage (210) Fri 1:00PM-3:00PM Further Confusion’s signature fursuit sporting event, returns for another year at a new time, with all new games. Forty fortunate fursuiters will be chosen at the beginning of the event will compete in teams for the ultimate prize and bragging right of being this years champions. Hosts: UltraGor, Zoren Dance Competition SJCC: Main Stage (210) 10 Sun 5:00PM-6:30PM Sat 7:30PM-9:30PM The best of the best on the dancing scene will wow you with their skill as they compete for stunning prizes and glory on our stage! (Auditions required. See next panel.) SJCC: 113/114 Fri 5:00PM-7:00PM Sat 11:00AM-12:30PM Are you ready to REP YOUR TURF? Audition for the dance competition! You might just have what it takes to strut your stuff on stage. Fancy Friday Marriott: Willow Glen Event Track Dance Competition Auditions Fri 9:00PM-12:00AM Join us, clad in your fanciest of clothes, for a lavish evening of cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres, and conversation. All proceeds go to our charity. (This is a ticketed event—visit furcon.org/fancyfriday to check if tickets are available.) FC: Unleashed! Presents Furry Bandstand SJCC: Main Stage (210) Sun 7:00PM-9:00PM Foxes and Peppers AD (18+) SJCC: Second Stage (211) Sat 11:30PM-12:30AM Witness, for the first or possibly 4th time ever, Fox Amoore and PepperCoyote taking the stage together in a ludicrous “After Dark” concert. Panelists: Fox Amoore, Pepper Coyote Fursuit Parade SJCC: Main Stage (210) Staging Sat 2:00PM-3:00PM Parade Sat 3:00PM-4:00PM Animals on Parade! Our fursuited attendees will parade about the convention center and Marriott. Find your seat early to catch a glimpse! We will be taking the picture BEFORE we start this year, so try your best to be on time! Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule In a radical change, FC:Unleashed this year presents a musical showcase! Featuring Pepper Coyote, Fox Amoore, Legends in Their Own Minds, and the Swingin’ Tails. Joining them, some fan favorite acts from our classic talent show! You’re sure to have a good time. 11 Event Track GoH and Super-Sponsor Luncheon Marriott: Almaden Sun 12:00PM-1:30PM Super-Sponsors, this lunch is for you! Come let us treat you as you dine with our illustrious guests. Panelists: Dana Claire Simpson, Fox Amoore, Pepper Coyote, Syber Hiss and Purr Marriott: Blossom Hill I/II/III Mon 3:00PM-4:30PM Had a great time? Wish some things could have been different? Come let us know what you think; we’re here to listen and are ready for your suggestions. Panelists: Latte, Morgan Wolf Kaffeeklatsch with Dana Simpson Marriott: Almaden Sun 4:00PM-5:30PM Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Looking for an afternoon boost? Come enjoy fresh coffee and snacks with our Guest of Honor, Dana Simpson! Panelist: Dana Claire Simpson 12 Kaffeeklatsch with our Community Guests Marriott: Almaden Fri 4:00PM-5:30PM Come enjoy fresh coffee, some light sweets, and excellent conversation with our Community Guests. The perfect afternoon pick-me-up! Panelists: Fox Amoore, Pepper Coyote, Syber Masquerade SJCC: Main Stage (210) Fri 8:30PM-9:30PM The format this year is an open invite gala. Come and dance and hang out with some period music. Our judges will walk the floor during the event, and announce three winners for costume craftsmanship at the end. No sign-ups necessary, but we ask that participants only enter with fursuits or costume pieces that they themselves have built. SJCC: Second Stage (211) Fri 1:30PM-3:00PM Come meet our fantastic charity, NAMI Santa Clara, and learn about the great work they do. Meet the Guests SJCC: Second Stage (211) Fri 11:30AM-1:00PM Event Track Meet Our Charity Come meet our Guest of Honor and Community Guests! Representing a wide range of the best talents the fandom has to offer, they’ve brought a lot of great content to this year’s convention. Panelists: Dana Claire Simpson, Fox Amoore, Pepper Coyote, Syber Photoshoot SJCC: Atrium Fri 2:00PM-7:00PM Fri 9:00PM-12:00AM Sat 4:30PM-7:00PM Sat 9:00PM-12:00AM Sun 2:00PM-7:00PM Welcome to FurCon SJCC: Second Stage (211) Fri 11:00AM-11:30AM Let’s kick off Further Confusion 2016! Come meet our executive team, who will help give an idea of what’s in store for the rest of the weekend, and what Further Confusion is all about. This panel will transition directly into “Meet the Guests”. Panelists: Dax, Fennecus Kitsune, Kai Fox, Latte, Reilly Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Strike a pose! Our expert photographers will make you look great. Stop by to get some professional photos taken, of you or your whole group! If you have a large group, you may want to reserve a time at furcon.org/meetups. 13 Gaming Track Gaming Track A Side Order of Murder SJCC: 114 Fri 3:00PM-4:30PM Become a character in a thrilling Murder Mystery, set in a classic 50’s diner! Panelist: JJ Husk Artemis Hilton: Pacific Fri 12:00PM-10:00PM Sat 12:00PM-10:00PM Sun 12:00PM-10:00PM Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Bring your friends, and fly a starship together! Artemis is an interactive, multiplayer, cooperative game where you will work together to fly missions in a (almost) real starship! Panelist: Albert C. Baker III 14 Artemis Flight School Hilton: Pacific Fri 1:00PM-2:00PM Sat 1:00PM-2:00PM Sun 1:00PM-2:00PM Would you like to learn how to play the multi-player realtime cooperative computer LAN game Artemis? One of the crew of the Artemis-class light cruiser “Dawn Treader” will provide an overview of the controls of all the stations and some basic strategies that will give you a leg up on your first flights. If you miss the Flight School, on-the-job training is also available during the normal flight operation hours as well. Panelist: Albert C. Baker III Create Your Own Interactive Fiction Marriott: Almaden Fri 11:00AM-12:30PM Learn how to make interactive branching text based story games using the Twine game engine. No previous coding experienced required! Panelist: Avin Telfer Hilton: Tabletop (San Carlos) Fri 7:00PM-9:00PM Magic the Gathering at the traditional time. We’ll be doing open gaming for most of the night, definitely including EDH, Planechase, Archenemy, and Vanguard and probably including just about everything else. Panelist: Ninetales Furoticon: How-To-Play & Beginner Tournament (18+) Marriott: Blossom Hill I Gaming Track Friday Night Magic Fri 9:00PM-12:00AM Sat 9:00PM-12:00AM Learn to play the hit card game from Tail Kiss Studios: Furoticon! Cards are available for sale in the dealer’s hall, or bring your own. (Adults Only, 18+) Panelist: Seppel Furoticon: How-To-Play & Tournaments (18+) Marriott: Blossom Hill II/III Fri 9:00PM-12:00AM Sat 9:00PM-12:00AM HC SVNT DRACONES Advanced Discussion SJCC: 113 Sat 4:30PM-6:00PM Already an HSD player, or a recent purchaser who wants to learn about the game and what went into making it? Come talk to the creator about decisions behind design, rules and balance, lore and future updates to the series! Panelist: Pierce Fraser Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Come learn how to play Furoticon, one of the hottest games in the fandom! We will have a limited number of Demo Decks available for anyone who doesn’t already have cards. Feeling competitive? Participate in a tournament! Stop by the Tail Kiss Studio Dealer table to learn more and get your cards! (Adults Only, 18+) Panelist: Seppel 15 Gaming Track HC SVNT DRACONES RPG Introduction SJCC: 113 Sat 1:00PM-2:30PM Meet the creator of the HC SVNT DRACONES sci-fi tabletop role playing game, talk about the setting, and get started with characters of your own! This is a great opportunity to learn about the game, get exposed to its mechanics, and get involved in something new and fun! Panelist: Pierce Fraser Ingress Hilton: Video Gaming (Plaza) Sat 1:00PM-2:30PM Ingress players, are you ready to make your stand? Meet up with us in the first 10 minutes of this panel, before we disperse to conquer the zones around FC! (Outdoor event, weather permitting, substantial walking involved. iOS/ Android, data required. Open video gaming will continue during this event) Panelist: Tam Ocello Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Intro to Poker 16 Marriott: Almaden Sun 2:00PM-3:30PM Come participate in this hands-on crash course in poker! Topics will include basic gameplay, table etiquette, and introductions to several variations on the game. Panelist: Tabbicus Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes Hilton: University Sun 10:00PM-11:30PM WE HAVE A PUZZLE BOX! Y-YOU HAVE THE MANUAL, RIGHT? HELP ME SOLVE THIS! Come help defuse this stack of puzzle bombs with us, but be careful: the defuser can’t see the manual, and the experts can’t see the bomb! Panelist: Tam Ocello Hilton: University Fri 3:00PM-4:30PM More parts, more bolts, MORE questionable places! Last year, we launched upside down, fired off a literal star ship, and attempted to destroy the world. This year? Come down, find out, and see if we can get the throttle oriented right this time! Panelist: Tam Ocello Magic the Gathering Hilton: Tabletop (San Carlos) Gaming Track Kerbal Space Program Fri 1:00PM-2:30PM Learn to play, discuss strategies, and learn to build all sorts of fun decks in this interactive panel on the hit card game! Panelist: Ninetales One Plate of Murr-der To Go (18+) SJCC: 114 Fri 9:30PM-11:00PM A more adult murder mystery, where you play a character in the thick of the action! Do you think you know who did it? Panelist: JJ Husk Marriott: Almaden Sun 6:00PM-9:00PM Come and join us for everyone’s favorite: poker! Prizes will be awarded to the winners, and all skill levels are welcome. If you know how to play, then come on in and compete! Panelist: Tabbicus Smash Bros. for WiiU tournament Hilton: Video Gaming (Plaza) Sat 4:30PM-7:00PM Show us your moves! Sign up early, and smash your opponents in our annual tournament! Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Poker 17 Music Track Tabletop Gaming Open Hilton: Tabletop (San Carlos) Fri 10:00AM-Sat 2:00AM Sat 10:00AM-Sun 2:00AM Sun 10:00AM-Mon 2:00AM Mon 10:00AM-3:00PM Tabletop Gaming is open; come play with us! Featuring a generous selection of games, provided by Games of Berkeley. There’s something here for everyone! Video Gaming Open Hilton: Video Gaming (Plaza) Fri 10:00AM-Sat 2:00AM Sat 10:00AM-Sun 2:00AM Sun 10:00AM-Mon 2:00AM Mon 10:00AM-3:00PM Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Video Gaming is open, and ready for you to come play! 18 Music Track Beginners Dance Class - Krump SJCC: 114 Sat 1:00PM-2:30PM Learn the history and fundamentals of the exciting dance style known as Krump! Rey will be your guide, imparting his hard earned knowledge of the dance onto you. Panelist: ReyRey Dance SJCC: Main Stage (210) Thu 10:30PM-2:30AM Fri 10:30PM-2:30AM Sat 10:30PM-2:30AM Sun 10:30PM-2:30AM Shake those tail feathers! Our nightly dances feature incredible DJ’s from our own community (listed on page 64), here to share their talent with you. Don’t miss out! Marriott: San Jose Ballroom Mon 7:00PM-11:00PM The rooms are packed up, and the staff is exhausted. It’s the perfect time to DANCE! Join us as we close out the weekend with one last hurrah! The Dead Dog: Everyone’s Favorite! Filk Circle SJCC: 114 Music Track Dead Dog Dance Sun 5:00PM-6:30PM Come sing filk songs with other furries. Bring your voice, favorite songs, and musical instruments (if you have them). Panelist: Daniel Lowd Furry Musicians Jam Session SJCC: 114 Sat 4:30PM-6:30PM Bring your instruments, and jam with your fellow furry musicians! Panelist: Reveille D’Giovanetti Marriott: Willow Glen Sat 9:30PM-2:00AM Sun 9:30PM-2:00AM Come show us your singing skills and have fun with friends! Everyone is welcome, and everyone is a star. Panelist: Kor The Asleep Open Mic SJCC: Second Stage (211) Sun 10:30PM-12:00AM Sign up for your 5 minutes of fame! Come share your music, poetry, monologues, or other creative works with an audience, or just sit and listen to the talents of your fellow furries. Panelist: Daniel Lowd Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Karaoke 19 Puppetry Track Reveille and the Swingin’ Tails SJCC: Main Stage (210) Fri 6:30PM-7:30PM Reveille and the Swingin’ Tails return for an exciting jazz performance like no other! Be sure to grab a seat; you won’t want to miss it. Featuring: Abe - Alto Sax Bohor - Bass Guitar Chance - Drums Ivan - Trombone Mascha - Vocals Reveille - Trumpet Roofus - Tenor Sax Seela - Guitar Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Puppetry Track FC 2015 Puppet Panel Videos Hilton: University Lex Rudd Puppetry Presentation Marriott: Blossom Hill I/II/III Sun 1:00PM-2:30PM Join 2015 GOH Lex Rudd for 90 minutes of fun and informative discussions on various aspect of the puppetry world. Panelist: Lex Rudd Lights! Cameras! Puppets! Hilton: University 20 Sun 5:00PM-6:30PM Missed the puppet panels from last years FC? We will be screening selections from the GOH puppet panels. Panelists: Barry Needleman (Shunaka), Shasari Sat 1:00PM-2:30PM Learn the basics of puppet video production. There will be opportunities to try hands on performing for videos. Panelists: Barry Needleman (Shunaka), Shasari Exploring the Fandom Through Data SJCC: Second Stage (211) Fri 5:00PM-6:30PM Come join us in figuring out what it means to be a furry and who exactly makes up this wonderful subculture of ours, using six years of furry survey data and ourselves to explore. Panelist: Makyo Furry Psychology! Hilton: University Science Track Science Track Sat 11:00AM-12:30PM Let Dr. Nuka take you through the weird and wonderful world of furry psychology as he presents the findings of nearly a decade of research on furries conducted by real psychologists on furries all over the world (think Bill Nye, but with furries!) Get educated and suggest ideas for future research! Panelist: Dr. Courtney “Nuka” Plante SJCC: 113 Sun 1:00PM-2:30PM A surprising number of furries are also into amateur (ham) radio. Ham radio operators enjoy a hobby where you can contact people all over the world, without the benefits of thousands of miles of Internet copper wire and fiber optic cable. Come and meet fellow furry hams, discover what ham radio is about... and take part in a “fox hunt”. Panelist: Fireline Coyote and Sharon Hom Live Animals Show Marriott: Blossom Hill I/II/III Sat 10:00AM-12:00PM Featuring REAL LIVE ANIMALS, this event will educate you on the creatures we as a community so love. Panelist: Spottacus Cheetah Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Ham Radio Furries Get-Together 21 Social Track World Rebuilding SJCC: 113 Fri 3:00PM-4:30PM Humans have become extinct leaving their tools and technology and us, their genetically engineered intelligent half human/half animal hybrids, behind. As the ones remaining we’ve got to rebuild society. How would we go about doing this? Panelist: Baar Bear Yuuki’s Hypnosis Discussion (18+) Hilton: University Sat 10:00PM-11:30PM Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner This panel will discuss the finer points of hypnosis and the furry fandom, what it means to be hypnotized and what the limits and goals of hypnotism are according to what you wish to experience. Goes over any and all questions regarding hypnotism, including kinks! 18+ Only!~ Panelist: Yuukari Shishome 22 Social Track BDSM & Fetishism (18+) Hilton: University Fri 9:30PM-11:00PM An open discussion with Mistress VonDarknoll on BDSM and Fetishism. Information for newcomers or those curious! Drawing is highly encouraged, so is an open mind! Panelist: Mistress VonDarknoll continued on page 43 7:00p 7:30p 8:00p 8:30p Hilton Marr Blossom Hill Almaden “Out of Position” Release Party [p50] Santa Clara University Thursday 10:30p - 2:30a SJCC Main Stage (210) Dance [p64] Pre-Reg Pickup 2p-10p Art Show closed At-Con Reg 5p-10p Fursuit Lounges 6p-2:30a FLARE 6p Gaming Rooms closed Con Ops from 12p-2a Artemisclosed Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule To find out more about a given event, look for the page number in brackets following its description. Adults-only panels will also be marked “(18+)”. Thursday Thursday Schedule Thursday 23 San Jose Convention Center Friday Morning Friday 9:00a 9:30a 10:00a 10:30a 11:00a Main Stage (210) Second Stage (211) 113 114 Welcome to FurCon [p13] Speak Dog! [p48] » Ving Tsun [p46] » Atrium Other Space 24 Blossom Hill I Blossom Hill II/III Almaden Santa Clara Hilton Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott Willow Glen University Furrywd: Voice Act [p4] » Fursuit Concept & Design [p6] » Intractve Fiction [p14] » New Story [p51] » Paleo Furs [p47] » Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Video Gaming (Plaza) Your Plans FC’s official charity for 2016 is the Santa Clara County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which provides support and advocacy those with mental illnesses, their families, and their friends. 12:00p 12:30p 1:00p 1:30p Friday Main Stage (210) Meet Our Charity [p13] » Meet the Guests [p13] Second Stage (211) « Speak Dog! [p48] Hiring the Best [p8] » 113 « Ving Tsun [p46] Inflatable Q&A [p44] » 114 Atrium Titanium Tea [p45] » Artms School [p14] Full Time Furry Artist [p4] » « Furrywood: Voice Acting [p4] Other Space Willow Glen Blossom Hill II/III « Telling a New Story [p51] Fursuit Head Carve: Live Demo & Workshop [p7] » Power and Privilege in an Anthro World [p50] » « Paleo Furs [p47] Kink Done Right! (18+) [p44] » University Magic the Gathering [p17] » Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Almaden Santa Clara Hilton Video Gaming (Plaza) Friday Your Plans Dealer’s Den 11a-6p All Registration 9a-10p FLARE 24 hrs Gaming Rooms 10a-2a Con Ops 8a-2 a Artemis 12p-10p :30 Art Show 12p-6p Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule « Create Your Own Interactive Fiction [p14] Marriott Blossom Hill I « Everything Is Not A Dog: Fursuit Concept & Design [p6] San Jose Convention Center Critterlympics [p10] » Friday Morning 11:30a Fursuit Lounges 11a-2:30a 25 26 San Jose Convention Center Main Stage (210) Second Stage (211) 113 114 Atrium 2:00p 2:30p 3:00p « Hiring the Best [p8] « Inflatable Q&A [p44] World Rebuilding [p22] A Side Order of Murder [p14] Photoshoot [p13] » Willow Glen « Full Time Art [p4] Blossom Hill I Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Color Design & Symbolism [p3] Fursuit-Sized Props and Attire [p7] Blossom Hill II/III University 4:00p « Meet Our Charity [p13] « Titanium Tea XXVII [p45] Santa Clara 3:30p « Critterlympics [p10] Other Space Almaden Hilton Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott Friday Afternoon Friday « Fursuit Hd Carve [p7] « Power & Privilege [p50] « Kink (18+) [p44] Kaffeeklatsch [p12] » Write Now! [p51] Kerbal Space Program [p17] « Magic [p17] Video Gaming (Plaza) Your Plans We’ve changed up our Masquerade! This year we’ll welcome costume builders to wear and perform their costumes in an interactive gala. See more on page 12. 5:00p 5:30p 6:00p 6:30p Friday Exploring the Fandom Through Data [p21] Main Stage (210) Second Stage (211) 113 Dance Competition Auditions [p11] 114 « Photoshoot [p13] Atrium San Jose Convention Center Reveille & Swingin’ Tails [p20] » Friday Afternoon 4:30p Other Space A Life of Comics [p3] Willow Glen Fursuit Maker M [p7] » Furry Writers’ Guild Reading [p49] Santa Clara University Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Hilton Hybrids [p47] Almaden Video Gaming (Plaza) Friday Your Plans Dealer’s Den 11a-6p All Registration 9a-10p FLARE 24 hrs Gaming Rooms 10a-2a Con Ops 8a-2 a Artemis 12p-10p :30 Art Show 12p-6p Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule « Kaffeeklatsch with our Community Guests [p12] Blossom Hill II/III Marriott Blossom Hill I Exotic Materials, Special Techniques [p7] Fursuit Lounges 11a-2:30a 27 San Jose Convention Center Friday Night Friday Main Stage (210) 7:00p 7:30p 8:00p « Reveille &Swingin’ Tails [p20] 8:30p 9:00p Masquerade [p12] Second Stage (211) 113 114 Photoshoot [p13] » Atrium Other Space Fancy Friday [p11] » Furoticon (18+) [p15] » Furoticon (18+) [p15] 28 Blossom Hill I Blossom Hill II/III Almaden « Fursuit Maker Mingle [p7] Undertoobaloo: Still Determined! [p45] » Santa Clara Hilton Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott Willow Glen University Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Friday Night Magic [p15] Video Gaming (Plaza) Your Plans Though many attendees and costumers love hugs and photos, it’s always polite to ask if you don’t know for sure—even just by gesturing with open arms or pointing to your camera. 10:00p 10:30p 11:00p 11:30p Friday Main Stage (210) Adult Dragon Panel (18+) [p46] Second Stage (211) 113 One Plate of Murr-der To Go (18+) [p17] 114 « Photoshoot [p13] Atrium San Jose Convention Center Dance [p64] (until 2:30a) Friday Night 9:30p Other Space Willow Glen « Furoticon: How-to-Play & Beginner Tournament (18+) [p15] Blossom Hill I « Furoticon: How-to-Play & Tournaments (18+) [p15] Blossom Hill II/III Almaden « Undertoobaloo [p45] Santa Clara University Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Hilton BDSM & Fetishism (18+) [p22] Video Gaming (Plaza) Friday Your Plans Dealer’s Den 11a-6p All Registration 9a-10p FLARE 24 hrs Gaming Rooms 10a-2a Con Ops 8a-2 a Artemis 12p-10p :30 Art Show 12p-6p Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Furry Writers’ Guild Meet & Greet [p49] Marriott « Fancy Friday [p11] Fursuit Lounges 11a-2:30a 29 San Jose Convention Center Saturday Morning Saturday 9:00a 9:30a 10:00a 10:30a 11:00a Main Stage (210) Second Stage (211) 113 114 $5k Fursuit [p8] » Dance Comp Auditions [p11] » Atrium Other Space 30 Blossom Hill I Blossom Hill II/III Almaden Santa Clara Hilton Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott Willow Glen University Furrywd: Mocap [p4] » Live Animals Show [p21] » Mindfulness [p44] » SelfPublish [p50] » Furry Psych [p21] » Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Video Gaming (Plaza) Your Plans Have you heard of “6-2-1”? That’s 6 hours of sleep, 2 solid meals, and 1 shower—the recommended minimums for a healthy, happy con experience. 12:00p 12:30p 1:00p 1:30p Saturday How to Eat an Elephant: Build Yr 1st Costume! [p8] » HC SVNT DRACONES RPG introduction [p16] » Beginners Dance Class - Krump [p18] » « Got a $5k Fursuit, Now What? [p8] « Dance Competition Auditions [p11] Second Stage (211) 113 114 Atrium « Furrywood: Motion Capture [p4] Character Design for Animation [p3] » Willow Glen « Live Animals Show [p21] Unleash Your Inner Animal [p48] » « Mindfulness and Transformation in Action [p44] Bunnies! [p47] » « How to SelfPublish [p50] Furry Writing Workshop: Year One [p50] » « Furry Psychology! [p21] Lights! Cameras! Puppets! [p20] » Blossom Hill I Blossom Hill II/III Almaden Santa Clara Ingress [p16] » Hilton University Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Video Gaming (Plaza) Saturday Your Plans Dealer’s Den 11a-6p All Registration 10a-8p FLARE 24 hrs Gaming Rooms 10a-2a Con Ops 8a-2 a Artemis 12p-10p :30 Art Show 10p-7p Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Other Space Marriott Artemis Flight School [p14] San Jose Convention Center Main Stage (210) Saturday Morning 11:30a Fursuit Lounges 11a-2:30a 31 San Jose Convention Center Saturday Afternoon Saturday Main Stage (210) Second Stage (211) 113 114 2:00p 2:30p Fursuit Parade Staging [p11] 3:00p 3:30p Fursuit Parade [p11] « Eat an Elephant [p8] « HC SVNT DRACONES [p16] « Dance: Krump [p18] Atrium Other Space 32 Hilton Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott Willow Glen Blossom Hill I Blossom Hill II/III « Char Design for Ani [p3] « Unleash Your Inner Animal [p48] Almaden « Bunnies [p47] Santa Clara « Writing Workshop [p50] University « Puppets! [p20] Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Video Gaming (Plaza) « Ingress [p16] Your Plans New for FC2016: Our Fursuit Parade has moved a little later in the afternoon! Staging begins at 2PM, with our fursuit group photo at 3PM just before the parade starts. Get there early for a good spot! 4:00p 5:00p 5:30p 6:00p 6:30p Main Stage (210) Second Stage (211) Dragons [p47] HC SVNT DRACONES Advanced Discussion [p15] 113 Furry Musicians Jam Session [p19] 114 Photoshoot [p13] Atrium San Jose Convention Center Dance Comp Rehearsal [p10] » Saturday Saturday Afternoon 4:30p Other Space Ink Better! [p5] Willow Glen Blossom Hill II/III Almaden Furries and the “Other” [p49] Santa Clara University Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Smash Bros. for WiiU Tournament [p17] Hilton Ruminations: Hoofer Meet and Greet [p48] Video Gaming (Plaza) Saturday Your Plans Dealer’s Den 11a-6p All Registration 10a-8p FLARE 24 hrs Gaming Rooms 10a-2a Con Ops 8a-2 a Artemis 12p-10p :30 Art Show 10p-7p Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Fursuiting Alternatives [p7] Blossom Hill I Marriott Costume Electronics: The Very Basics [p6] Fursuit Lounges 11a-2:30a 33 San Jose Convention Center Saturday Night Saturday Main Stage (210) 7:00p 7:30p 8:00p 8:30p 9:00p « Dance Comp Rehearsal Dance Competition [p10] [p10] Second Stage (211) 113 114 Atrium Photoshoot [p13] » Other Space 34 Blossom Hill I Blossom Hill II/III Furoticon (18+) [p15] » Furoticon (18+) [p15] » Almaden Santa Clara Hilton Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott Willow Glen University Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Video Gaming (Plaza) Your Plans FC’s Dance Competition is one of our most popular events. Come see our talented dancers strut their stuff on Saturday night! 10:00p 10:30p 11:00p 11:30p Foxes & Peppers AD (18+) [p11] (11:30p to 12:30a) Main Stage (210) Second Stage (211) The Love - Sex - Fur Guide to Safer Sex (18+) [p45] 113 DTD Demo [p6] 114 « Photoshoot [p13] Atrium San Jose Convention Center Dance [p64] (until 2:30a) Saturday Saturday Night 9:30p Other Space Karaoke [p19] (until 2:00a) Willow Glen Blossom Hill I « Furoticon: How-to-Play & Tournaments (18+) [p15] Blossom Hill II/III Almaden Adult Furry Fiction (18+) [p48] University Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Hilton Yuuki’s Hypnosis Discussion (18+) [p22] Santa Clara Video Gaming (Plaza) Saturday Your Plans Dealer’s Den 11a-6p All Registration 10a-8p FLARE 24 hrs Gaming Rooms 10a-2a Con Ops 8a-2 a Artemis 12p-10p :30 Art Show 10p-7p Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Furry Found Footage [p43] Marriott « Furoticon: How-to-Play & Beginner Tournament (18+) [p15] Fursuit Lounges 11a-2:30a 35 San Jose Convention Center Sunday Morning Sunday 9:00a 9:30a 10:00a 10:30a 11:00a Main Stage (210) Second Stage (211) Youtube/ Bawks [p5] » 113 114 Atrium Inflatable Creations [p8] » Tai Chi [p45] » Other Space 36 Blossom Hill I Blossom Hill II/III Commissions [p4] » Freelance Artistry 101 [p4] » Almaden Santa Clara Hilton Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott Willow Glen University Brainstorming [p49] » Improv Basics [p43] » Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Video Gaming (Plaza) Your Plans Further Confusion is a volunteer-run event of 501(c)3 nonprofit Anthropomorphic Arts & Education, Inc. We rely on your help and support to put on this show! Get involved today at furcon.org/volunteer. 12:00p 12:30p 1:00p 1:30p Sunday « YouTube With Da Bawks [p5] Adult Art Auction (18+) [p10] « Inflatable Creations [p8] « Silk and Steel: Tai Chi [p45] Second Stage (211) Ham Radio Furries Get-Together [p21] » 113 Rarsuit Show & Yell! [p9] » 114 Shaolin Kung Fu: Wu Bu Quan [p45] Atrium Other Space « Commissions: Shut Up and Take My Money! [p4] Background and Prop Design for Beginners [p3] » Willow Glen « Freelance Artistry 101 [p4] Lex Rudd Puppetry Presentation [p20] » Blossom Hill II/III Almaden Self-Publishing for Beginners [p5] » « Improv-fur-sation Basics [p43] Worn in Between [p46] » Santa Clara University Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Hilton « Brainstorming in Real Time [p49] Video Gaming (Plaza) Sunday Your Plans Dealer’s Den 11a-6p Art Show Pickup All Registration 10a-6p Fursuit Lounges 11a-2:30a 10a-7p FLARE 24 hrs Gaming Rooms 10a-2a Con Ops 8a-2a Artemis 12p-10p Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule GoH and Super Sponsor Luncheon [p12] Blossom Hill I Marriott Artemis Flight School [p14] San Jose Convention Center Main Stage (210) Sunday Morning 11:30a 37 San Jose Convention Center Sunday Afternoon Sunday 2:00p 2:30p 3:00p 3:30p 4:00p Main Stage (210) Second Stage (211) Art Auction [p10] 113 « Ham Radio [p21] Jewish Furs Meet & Greet [p44] 114 « Rarsuits [p9] Circus Animals [p43] Atrium Photoshoot [p13] » Other Space 38 Blossom Hill I Blossom Hill II/III Almaden Santa Clara Hilton Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott Willow Glen University « Bkgrnd and Prop [p3] Foxes: Fluffy, Clever, and Sly [p47] « Lex Rudd Puppetry Presentation [p20] Basic Casting and Molding [p6] Intro to Poker [p16] « SelfPublish [p5] « Worn in Between [p46] Kaffeeklatsch [p12] » Reading by Mary E. Lowd [p51] Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Video Gaming (Plaza) Your Plans So that all attendees may have the best possible experience at Further Confusion, please offer a little extra consideration to furs who need assistance to benefit from our program offerings. 5:00p 5:30p 6:00p 6:30p Sunday Second Stage (211) Charity Auction [p10] 113 Filk Circle [p19] 114 « Photoshoot [p13] Atrium San Jose Convention Center Main Stage (210) Sunday Afternoon 4:30p Other Space CG Rendering on the Cheap [p3] Willow Glen Poker [p17] » Tricks of the Action Scene [p51] Santa Clara University Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Hilton FC 2015 Puppet Panel Videos [p20] Almaden Video Gaming (Plaza) Sunday Your Plans Dealer’s Den 11a-6p Art Show Pickup All Registration 10a-6p Fursuit Lounges 11a-2:30a 10a-7p FLARE 24 hrs Gaming Rooms 10a-2a Con Ops 8a-2a Artemis 12p-10p Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule « Kaffeeklatsch with Dana Simpson [p12] Blossom Hill II/III Marriott Blossom Hill I More Costume Electronics: Light It Up! [p9] 39 San Jose Convention Center Sunday Night Sunday Main Stage (210) 7:00p 7:30p 8:00p 8:30p 9:00p FC:Unleashed! Presents Furry Bandstand [p11] Second Stage (211) 113 114 Atrium Other Space 40 Blossom Hill I Blossom Hill II/III Almaden « Poker [p17] Santa Clara Hilton Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott Willow Glen University Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Video Gaming (Plaza) Your Plans This year, FC:Unleashed presents Furry Bandstand, a music-centric performance show featuring our guests Pepper Coyote and Fox Amoore and much, much more! Closing Ceremonies will follow. 10:00p 10:30p 11:00p 11:30p Main Stage (210) Second Stage (211) Open Mic [p19] Gender and Relationships Within Furry [p43] 113 Intro to Dance with Silver [p9] 114 Atrium San Jose Convention Center Dance [p64] (until 2:30a) Sunday Sunday Night 9:30p Other Space Karaoke [p19] (until 2:00a) Willow Glen Blossom Hill II/III Almaden Unsheathed Live (18+) [p51] Santa Clara University Tabletop Gmg (San Carlos) Hilton Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes [p16] Video Gaming (Plaza) Sunday Your Plans Dealer’s Den 11a-6p Art Show Pickup All Registration 10a-6p Fursuit Lounges 11a-2:30a 10a-7p FLARE 24 hrs Gaming Rooms 10a-2a Con Ops 8a-2a Artemis 12p-10p Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Copic Markers Art Jam [p4] Marriott Blossom Hill I 41 Blossom Hill Hilton Marr Monday Schedule Monday Almaden 12:30p Mysteries of the Marf [p44] 1:00p 1:30p 2:00p 2:30p 4:00p 4:30p Hilton Marr Blossom Hill Almaden AAE Board Meeting [p9] Santa Clara University Hilton Marr Blossom Hill 3:00p 3:30p Hiss and Purr [p12] Almaden Santa Clara University Monday San Jose Ballroom M Monday 12:00p University Monday Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner 11:30a Santa Clara Monday 42 11:00a Paper Tigers [p5] 7:00p - 11:00p Dead Dog Dance [p64] Dealer’s Den closed Art Show closed FC2017 Registration 10a-2p Marr. Fursuit Lng 11a-11p 5p Gaming Rooms 10a-3p FLARE Con Ops to 8a-2a Artemisclosed Circus Animals SJCC: 114 Sun 3:00PM-4:30PM Let’s have some fun: circus style! There will be juggling clubs and balls, a unicycle, rings and other toys! All skill levels welcome. Come learn and play! Panelist: Linzer Furry Found Footage Marriott: Almaden Sat 10:00PM-11:30PM Gender and Relationships Within Furry Sun 10:00PM-11:30PM Come join the folks from Love - Sex - Fur in a two-part open panel discussing how to have healthy, happy relationships, as well as gender identity and expression within furry. Panelist: Makyo Improv-fur-sation Basics Hilton: University Sun 11:00AM-12:30PM Want to learn tips and tricks for thinking quick on your paws? Join Tazel and other improv artists as they discuss improvisation basics, including the art of listening, the ‘Yes-and’, and spatial awareness. Enjoy games that challenge your ability to share the stage rather than hog it. Panelists: Jadedfox, Tazel Sixpaws Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Aurelina and Agouti-Rex of comedy podcast SHOW have scoured thrift stores, garage sales, and dumpsters for the worst VHS and BetaMax relics featuring bad fursuits, weird puppets, bizarre animation, and lost video from 90s era conventions and furmeets. Come see the funniest, strangest furry monstrosities in an all-new video compilation! Panelists: Agouti-Rex, Aurelina SJCC: 113 Social Track continued from page 22 43 Social Track Inflatable Q&A SJCC: 114 Fri 1:00PM-2:30PM Show and tell for anyone who has ever wondered what these huge inflatable animals are all about. Panelists: Lionel, TM Drake Jewish Furs Meet & Greet SJCC: 113 Sun 3:00PM-4:30PM Shalom! Were you born with the last name Wolf? Do you fixate on the animal stories in the Torah? Then you might be a Jewish Furry. Whether your fursona is kosher or treyf, come kvell with the rest of the tribe! Panelist: Chip Kink Done Right! (18+) Hilton: University Fri 1:00PM-2:30PM Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner This talk is about maximizing pleasure and safety in kinky relationships and scenes. Panelist: Zoe Kunstenaar 44 Mindfulness and Transformation in Action Marriott: Almaden Sat 11:00AM-12:30PM Being mindful and present in our daily lives is the heart of nearly every spiritual and philosophical tradition. This workshop will briefly explain practices to ground ourselves, see the present moment clearly, and cultivate an attitude to bring peace of mind as well as possibility to everyday situations. Panelists: Jakebe, Kannik Mysteries of the Marf Marriott: Almaden Mon 11:00AM-12:30PM Where did it come from? Where will it go? It’s been around for ages, and nobody knows of its origin. Join Michael Folf for a riveting discussion on the story behind the marf and the importance of the marf to the fandom and beyond. Panelist: Michael Fulton SJCC: Atrium Sun 12:30PM-2:00PM Get a taste of the ancient Chinese tradition and learn the set oft seen in the training montages of movies! Wu Bu Quan (Five Step Fist) teaches the foundational stances and flow of Shaolin kung fu. No experience necessary and be prepared to exercise. Fursuits with good range of movement, stable feet and good visibility welcome! Panelist: Kannik Silk and Steel: Tai Chi SJCC: Atrium Social Track Shaolin Kung Fu: Wu Bu Quan Sun 11:00AM-12:30PM Experience the peace of mind, balance, and strength that comes through the practice of tai chi. Though soft on the outside it possesses a powerful core. No experience necessary, come and learn the basics with us. Fursuits welcome! Panelist: Kannik The Love - Sex - Fur Guide to Safer Sex (18+) Sat 10:00PM-11:30PM Interested in what all goes into having a happy, healthy, sex-positive relationship with your partners? Curious on how to stay safe while playing? Come join us in an open panel discussing safe and healthy sexuality. Panelist: Makyo Titanium Tea XXVII Marriott: Los Gatos Suite Fri 1:00PM-4:00PM Come together for a great tea social. A Signature Tea will be made for FC2016. Be sure to sample it. A variety of teas & tisanes will be provided. Bring your own mug to reduce paper cup waste. See you for tea. Panelist: Watcher Tigersen Undertubaloo: Still Determined! Hilton: Santa Clara Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule SJCC: 113 Fri 8:30PM-10:00PM Long ago, two races ruled over San Jose: HUMANS and MONSTERS. One day, youtubaloo broke out between the two races. After 20 minutes, the humans were victorious. 45 Species Track They sealed the monsters inside the Marriott with magic spells. Many years later... Legends say those who enter the party floor never return. Panelist: PRAWST Ving Tsun SJCC: 114 Ving Tsun is a concept-based martial art focusing on the center-line and sensitivity. This panel will go through two of the three open-hand forms that ving tsun defines, which covers 90% of the hand art techniques you’ll find in the ving tsun system: siu nim tao and chum kiu. Panelist: Samuel A. Falvo II Worn in Between Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Hilton: University 46 Fri 11:00AM-12:30PM Sun 1:00PM-2:30PM Lots of people in the furry fandom are well aware that among them are not just fursuiters but, some among them who use just animal ears and tails. The purpose of this panel is to shed some light on what to call these “in between” entities. Panelist: Adam The Forsaken Species Track Adult Dragon Panel (18+) SJCC: Second Stage (211) Fri 10:30PM-12:00AM The Adult Dragon Panel is back for it’s 8th year at Further Confusion. Dragon’s and dragon friends are invited to see the more sensual side of dragon’s, largely expressed through our communities very own artists. Come see some of your favorite creators show off their work first hand. See you there! Panelist: Kiteless Dragon Marriott: Almaden Sat 1:00PM-2:30PM Want to write a rabbit story? The bunny personality makes them true characters. Come meet and greet our fluffy friends and learn what makes that rabbit “crazy” and so fascinating. Panelist: Fireline Coyote and Sharon Hom Dragons SJCC: Second Stage (211) Species Track Bunnies! Sat 5:30PM-7:00PM Here we will talk about our favorite creatures, dragons, within furrydom and in other cultures. All ages welcome! Panelists: Athelind Llewellyn Long, Kiteless Dragon, norenxaq Foxes: Fluffy, Clever, and Sly Marriott: Willow Glen Sun 3:00PM-4:30PM Join us in the marvelous exploration into the lives, myths, and wonders of the fox, and why we just cannot resist these clever vulpines! Panelists: Ace Fox, Chrisdafur fox, Kitsue Clover Hilton: University Fri 5:00PM-6:30PM Come in and join us for all the weird and wonderful we have to offer! Whether your something simple like a Folf, or something crazy like a Lobstermoose, this is the panel for you! Panelist: Bree Paleo Furs Hilton: University Fri 11:00AM-12:30PM To all those who have extinct species on the brain, from dinosaurs to mammals and everything in between, come and chat with a real Paleontologist about being a fur of the past! We will cover the wonders of paleontology and all the interesting furrys that come with it! Panelist: Bree Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Hybrids 47 Writing Track Ruminations: Hoofer Meet and Greet Hilton: University Sat 4:30PM-6:00PM Come hang out in our corral. All hoofers welcome. No predators (...well MAYBE well-behaved predators) to discuss your experiences and socialize with other members of the herd. Fursuits are not required but if you have one, we’ll be having a group photo shoot afterwards. Panelist: Trail Horse Speak Dog!: A Crash Course in Dog Behavior SJCC: 113 Fri 11:00AM-12:30PM Dogs are great, but what exactly are they trying to say? This informative panel will cover basic dog body language and behavior, giving you the skills to read and recognize what our dogs are trying to tell us. Panelist: Jasper Unleash Your Inner Animal Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott: Blossom Hill I/II/III 48 Sat 1:00PM-2:30PM This workshop takes attendees on a shamanistic journey in oder to experience their subconscious, share stories, and reflect on animistic traditions. We will expand our awareness of ourselves and each other, and come to make better friends with our inner animal. Panelist: Cali Coyote Writing Track Adult Furry Fiction (18+) Hilton: Santa Clara Sat 10:00PM-11:30PM Adult stories are a mainstay in the furry fiction world. Listen to some experienced authors talk about how—and why—to create effective adult stories. Panelists: Kyell Gold, Rukis, Ryan Campbell Hilton: Santa Clara Sun 11:00AM-12:30PM Your first idea is seldom your best idea. Our panelists talk about the process of idea generation and will demonstrate in real-time the value of brainstorming and digging deep into the well of creativity. Leave this panel with free story ideas! Panelists: Jakebe, Kyell Gold, Ryan Campbell, Watts Martin (Chipotle) Furries and the “Other” Hilton: Santa Clara Writing Track Brainstorming in Real Time Sat 4:30PM-6:00PM In most furry-oriented stories, the concept of the “other” is shifted, transferred or virtually non-existent. How are social and cultural differences reflected in furry writing, and what does that mean about us as creators and readers? Panelists: Chandra al-Alkani, Jakebe, Mary E. Lowd Furry Writers’ Guild Meet & Greet Marriott: Almaden Fri 9:30PM-11:00PM Furry Writers’ Guild Reading Hilton: Santa Clara Fri 5:00PM-6:30PM The Furry Writers’ Guild has a wide range of members who write in all different styles. Come listen to members of the FWG read from their work. Panelists: Mary E. Lowd, Watts Martin (Chipotle) Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule The Furry Writers’ Guild exists to support and connect members of the furry writing community. Come meet other writers and talk about the future of furry writing. Open to all — both members and newcomers! Panelists: Mary E. Lowd, Watts Martin (Chipotle) 49 Writing Track Furry Writing Workshop: Year One Hilton: Santa Clara Sat 1:00PM-2:30PM RAWR, furry’s first residential writing workshop, will conclude immediately before Further Confusion. Come listen to stories from the attendees, instructor, and organizer, and learn what RAWR has planned for the future. Panelists: Chandra al-Alkani, Kyell Gold How to Self Publish Hilton: Santa Clara Sat 11:00AM-12:30PM This is a soup to nuts presentation on how to self publish your work on any of the other major e-book websites. This will cover the basics of formatting for e-book sales, print sales with CreateSpace, general market rules, and notes on what things you should know or consider if you’re going to work in the market. Panelist: John Van Stry “Out of Position” Release Party Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott: Almaden 50 Thu 7:00PM-9:00PM Join celebrated author Kyell Gold at this party celebrating the release of the latest book in the “Out of Position” series. Light refreshments will be served. Panelist: Kyell Gold Power and Privilege in an Anthropomorphic World Hilton: Santa Clara Fri 1:00PM-2:30PM What would a society with different species look like? Given what we know about the forces of privilege in our own world, how could the physical advantages and disadvantages of different species shape society? And if there were humans as well, what places might they occupy in such a world? Panelists: Jakebe, Ryan Campbell, Watts Martin (Chipotle) Hilton: Santa Clara Sun 3:00PM-4:30PM Mary E. Lowd is the author of Otters In Space, as well as numerous short stories. Come hear her read from her recent or upcoming work. Panelist: Mary E. Lowd Telling a New Story Hilton: Santa Clara Fri 11:00AM-12:30PM Writing Track Reading by Mary E. Lowd We’ve all seen the slice-of-life college romance, the medieval quest fantasy, and the anime-inspired action story. But furry fiction is growing out as well as up. What are the new types of stories being told now, and how can we use the furry aesthetic to explore modern themes? Panelists: Kyell Gold, Ryan Campbell, Watts Martin (Chipotle) Tricks of the Action Scene Hilton: Santa Clara Sun 5:00PM-6:30PM Unsheathed Live (18+) Hilton: Santa Clara Sun 10:00PM-11:30PM Come see Kyell Gold, K. M. Hirosaki, and Not Tube in an entertaining podcast about furry fandom, writing, and definitely not manatees. Panelists: Kyell Gold, Rikoshi, Ryan Campbell Write Now! Hilton: Santa Clara Fri 3:00PM-4:30PM Having trouble starting that short story? This panel presents a simple structure for thinking about your story, then allows you half an hour to actually start writing it. Panelists: Jakebe, Kyell Gold Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Everyone remembers great action scenes they loved from the movies. But trying to write these scenes into books and stories can be challenging. Panelists talk about their strategies for pacing, stage-setting, and narrating action that is still exciting and engaging to read. Panelists: Chandra al-Alkani, Mary E. Lowd, Ryan Campbell 51 Con Services Con Ops and Info Desk Have a question, request, or complaint about FC? Con Ops is the best way to get in touch with FC volunteers. Marriott: Guadalupe Call/text: (408) 837-5849 Thu 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 Mon 18 12pm-2am 8am-2:30am 8am-2:30am 8am-2am 8am-5pm FLARE Further Confusion has partnered with FLARE as our crowd control, on-site support, and first-responder liaisons. Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Marriott: Silicon Valley Board Room Call/text: (408) 837-0391 Thu 14 from 6pm Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 5pm Fursuit Lounges Marriott: San Carlos SJCC: 213-214 (Thu-Sun only) Thu 14 6pm-2:30am Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 11am-2:30am 11am-2:30am 11am-2:30am Social Meetups 52 Mon 18 until Mon 18 11am-11pm SJCC: Atrium Sign up online to claim one of our two meeting spots, The Twist and The Hop! furcon.org/meetups SJCC: 2nd Floor Atrium Thu 14 2pm-2:30am Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 11am-2:30am 11am-2:30am 11am-2:30am Mon 18 closed Con Services Creators Lounge Photo Shoot SJCC: 2nd Floor Atrium Have a group? Reserve a time on furcon.org/meetups! Thu 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 Mon 18 closed 2pm-7pm 9pm-12am 4:30pm-7pm 9pm-12am 2pm-7pm closed More details listed with our Gaming Track (page 14). Tabletop Gaming - Hilton: San Carlos Video Gaming - Hilton: Plaza Thu 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 Mon 18 closed 10am-2am 10am-2am 10am-2am 10am-3pm Internet Lounge The Internet Lounge has been discontinued for FC2016. Free public internet access is available through the City of San Jose on the network name “Wickedly Fast Wifi”, and computers and iPads are available in the Marriott lobby. Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Gaming Rooms 53 Dealer’s Room / Registration Dealer's Den / Marketplace Dealer’s Den - Marriott: San Jose Ballroom Marketplace - Marriott: Outside the San Jose Ballroom Thu 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 Mon 18 closed 11am-6pm 11am-6pm 11am-6pm closed Sponsors and Super-Sponsors should receive their gift packs upon registration. Bring your T-shirt voucher to the Con Store (located inside the Dealer’s Den) to redeem! Registration Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner At-Con - SJCC: 111 Pre-Reg - SJCC: 2nd Floor Atrium (Thu/Fri only) 54 Thu 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 Mon 18 2pm-5pm* 5pm-10pm 9am-10pm 10am-8pm 10am-6pm 10am-2pm** * Pre-registration pickup only. ** FC2017 pre-registration only. Photo Badging FC2016 photo badges requested before the convention will be available as part of normal pre-registration pickup. We will not be able to print or reprint photo badges on-site. Thu Fri Closed Set-Up 10:00a - 12:00p Artists’ SJCC: 212 12:00p - for Bidding 6:00p Open SJCC: 212 Reception 8:00p - 10:00p Artists’/Dealers’ SJCC: 212 Sat 10:00a 7:00p - Sun for Bidding 7:00p Open SJCC: 212 Close 8:00p Rolling SJCC: 212 Pick-Up 7:00p Art SJCC: 212 1:00p - Art Auction 2:00p Adult SJCC: 211 (SECOND STAGE) 2:00p - Art Auction 3:30p General SJCC: 211 (SECOND STAGE) 5:00p - Auction 6:30p Charity SJCC: 211 (SECOND STAGE) Closed Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule Mon 10:00a - Art Show & Auctions Art Show & Auctions 55 Downtown Guide Services S1 The Market by Safeway 6a-11p Daily S2 WalgreensDrugstore Weekdays 7a-10p, Sat 8a-10p, Sun 9a-10p S3 FedEx Office Weekdays 7:30a-9p, Sat 8a-6p, Sun 12p-6p Bank B2 Bank of America Bank B3 Chase Bank B4 Citibank Bank Mon-Thu 9a-5p, Fri 9a-6p Weekdays 9a-6p, Sat 9a-4p Mon-Fri 10a-5p Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Shipping B1 Wells Fargo Mon-Fri 9a-6p, Sat 9a-2p 56 Supermarket Restaurants 1 Original Joe’s Sun-Thu 11a-11p, Fri/Sat 11a-12a 2 Café Stritch Mon/Tue Closed, Wed-Sat 4p-2a, Sun 4p-12a 3 McCormick & Schmick’s Sun-Thu 11:30a-10p, Fri/Sat 11:30a-11p 4 Whispers 8a-10p Daily Restaurant ($$$) Restaurant ($$) Restaurant ($$$) Restaurant ($) th S4 St st S1 ern nF Sa t oS d an B1 B2 rk Pa 4 io an eS d eo s Pa S St nd S2 St Po St S1 st B4 S2 rd S3 nta Sa e os n J te Sa y Sta rsit iv e Un t a r Cla n nto A S3 3 E e Av 1 * S M ar ke tS t am illi EW d Blv Cartography © OpenStreetMap contributors. 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For a full San Jose dining map, see your hotel lobby or visit sanjose.org. plans, notes, and doodles St Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule en ad Alm W t sS rlo Ca t rS do lva a nS a ES t sS rlo Ca 2 * n Sa n Sa Downtown Guide t tS rke Ma B3 e Av 57 Downtown Guide Fast Food / Mexican / Pizza / Mediterranean 5 Subway Sandwiches ($) Mon-Fri 7a-11p, Sat/Sun 8a-10p 6 On The Flipside (SoFA Market) Burgers ($) 11a-2p, 5p-9p daily 7 Mid GoGo Mediterranean ($-$$) Mon-Thu 11a-3p, Fri/Sat 11a-7p Closed Sun 8 Pizz’a Chicago Pizza ($$) Sun-Thu 11a-9:30p, Fri/Sat 11a-10:30p 9 Baja Fresh Sun-Thu 11a-8p, Fri/Sat 11a-9p 10 Pita Pit Mexican ($) Mon-Wed 9:30a-12a, Thu/Fri 9:30a-3a, Sat/Sun 11a-12a 11 Iguana’s Burritozilla Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Mon-Wed 11a-12a, Thu-Sat 11a-3a, Sun 11a-10p 58 12 Hoagie Steak Out Sun-Wed 11a-10p Thu-Sat 11a-3a 13 La Victoria 7a-3a daily Pitas ($) Mexican ($) Sandwiches ($) Mexican ($) 14 Jack in the Box Fast Food ($) 15 Pizza My Heart Pizza ($) 24 Hours Sun-Thu 11a-11p Fri/Sat 11a-12a 16 Togo’s Mon-Thu 10a-9p, Fri 10a-8p, Sat/Sun 10a-7p Sandwiches ($) th S4 S do an rn e nF Sa St eo s Pa 16 10 St st S1 8 St St nd S2 St st Po 9 de n Sa io ton An 15 E 7 rk Pa Sa 14 12 11 e t sS rlo Ca 6 a ES S M ar ke en ad tS t am illi EW d Blv Cartography © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hours may vary. For a full San Jose dining map, see your hotel lobby or visit sanjose.org. plans, notes, and doodles t rS do lva a nS St Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule n Sa Alm W t S los ar n C 13 Av 5 Downtown Guide e Av rd S3 Sa e os n J te Sa y Sta rsit iv e Un t t tS rke Ma ra Cla nta 59 Downtown Guide Restaurants: Asian / European / Diner 17 Hawaiian Poke Bowl (SoFA Market) Closed Thu/Fri, Sat 11:30a-10p, Sun 11:30a-7p 17 Konjoe Tei (SoFA Market) Ramen ($$) 11:30a-4p, 5p-9p daily 18 Pho 69 Vietnamese ($) Mon-Thu 11a-2:30p, 5p-8:30p Fri 11a-2:30p, 5p-9:30p Sat 12p-2:30p, 5p-9:30p Closed Sun 19 Peggy Sue’s Diner ($$) Sun-Thu 7a-7p Fri/Sat 7a-8p 20 Dalian Kitchen Chinese ($) 21 Tandoori Oven Indian ($$) 22 Johnny Rockets Diner ($$) 11a-3p, 5p-9p Mon-Sat, Closed Sun Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner 10a-10p daily Sun-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p 23 Thirst Tea Mon-Fri 11a-11p Sat/Sun 12p-11p Bento / Bubble Tea ($) 24 CoCo Cafe & Tea Bento / B. Tea ($) 25 Boba Bar Bento / B. Tea ($) Sun-Thu 10a-11p Fri/Sat 10a-2a 11a-11p Daily 26 Tengu Sushi Mon-Fri 11a-6p, Sat 12p-5p, Closed Sunday 27 La Lune Sucrèe Mon-Sat 8a-6p, Sun 8a-3p 28 Quickly Tea Café 9:30a-11p Daily 60 Hawaiian ($$) Japanese ($$) European ($-$$) Bento / Bubble Tea ($) th S4 S 22 d e od se Pa St St st S1 Sa 20 21 t oS an rn e nF St nd S2 St st Po 23 n Sa 26 27 28 nio to An E n Sa t sS rlo Ca 25 24 19 rk Pa t sS rlo Ca S a ES M ar ke en ad tS t am illi EW d Blv Cartography © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hours may vary. For a full San Jose dining map, see your hotel lobby or visit sanjose.org. plans, notes, and doodles t rS do lva a nS St Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule n Sa Alm W e Av 18 17 Downtown Guide e Av rd S3 Sa e os n J te Sa y Sta rsit iv e Un t t tS rke Ma ra Cla nta 61 Downtown Guide Restaurants: Coffee / Dessert / Bar 29 Haberdasher (formerly singlebarrel) Bar ($$) Closed Mon, Sun/Tue/Wed 5p-12a, Thu-Sat 5p-1a 30 The Blue Chip Bar ($) 31 Caffe Frascati Coffee/Small Plates ($) Mon-Thu 11a-9p, Fri 11a-11p, Sat 9a-11p, Sun 9a-9p Mon-Thu 7a-10p Fri 7a-12a Sat 8a-12a Sun 8a-9p 32 Bijan Bakery & Cafe Coffee/Bakery ($-$$) Mon-Thu 6:30a-9:30p Fri 6:30a-11p Sat 7:30a-11p Sun 8:30a-9:30p 33 Starbucks Coffee ($) Mon-Fri 5a-10:00p, Sat/Sun 6a-10p 34 Psycho Donuts Donuts ($) 35 Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream ($) Mon-Thu 7a-10p Fri 7a-12a Sat 8a-12a Sun 8a-10p Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Sun-Thu 12p-10p Fri/Sat 12p-12a 62 36 Yogurtland Sun-Thu 11a-11p, Fri/Sat 11a-11:30p 37 Vyne Mon-Sat 5p-11:30p, Closed Sun 38 Philz Coffee Mon-Fri 6:30a-10p Sat/Sun 7a-9p 39 My Milkshake Mon-Thu 11a-10p, Fri/Sat 11a-1a, Sun 12p-10p Frozen Yogurt ($) Wine Bar ($$) Coffee ($) Ice Cream ($$) th S4 S St st S1 39 33 d an rn e nF Sa t oS e od se Pa St St nd S2 St st Po n Sa 37 38 36 35 s St io ton An 34 32 rk Pa 31 30 t sS rlo Ca S M ar tS t am illi EW d Blv Cartography © OpenStreetMap contributors. 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For a full San Jose dining map, see your hotel lobby or visit sanjose.org. plans, notes, and doodles St Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule en ad Alm ke t rS do lva a nS a ES 29 W rlo Ca e Av n Sa an ES Downtown Guide e Av rd S3 Sa e os n J te Sa y Sta rsit iv e Un t t tS rke Ma ra Cla nta 63 Dance Schedule Dance Schedule Thu 10:30p - 11:30p Ikkuma BREAKS, HOUSE, PROGRESSIVE, TRANCE SJCC 210 (MAIN STAGE) 11:30p - 12:30a Eleziek ELECTRO, HOUSE, TRANCE, GLITCH 12:30a - 1:30a Lycan Catt GLITCH, FUNK, OLDSKOOL, HOUSE, ELECTROSWING Spots 1:30a - 2:30a DJ ELECTRO HOUSE, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE, TRANCE Fri 10:30p - 11:30p Computation ELECTRO HOUSE, TRAP, ELECTRO FUNK SJCC 210 (MAIN STAGE) 11:30p - 12:30a Dune DUBSTEP, ELECTRO HOUSE, DRUM & BASS Jonner 12:30a - 1:30a Cohn ELECTRO HOUSE Cafe FC: Classic Amercian Diner Fuskyote 1:30a - 2:30a Bucker DISCO HOUSE, DEEP HOUSE 64 Sat Velvet 10:30p - 11:30p Ear HOUSE, CLUB, ELECTRO, RETRO SJCC 210 (MAIN STAGE) 11:30p - 12:30a DJ Sparkles ELECTRO HOUSE, PROGRESSIVE HOUSE, TRAP, DUBSTEP 12:30a - 1:30a Chomper ELECTRO, JUKE, FUTURE, GARAGE, BREAKS Genki 1:30a - 2:30a DJ HARD STYLE Sun Ear 10:30p - 11:30p DJ HARD EDM SJCC 210 (MAIN STAGE) Haze 11:30p - 12:30a DJ DUBSTEP, TRAP, ELECTRO HOUSE, HOUSE Fox 12:30a - 1:30a Tek TRAP 1:30a - 2:30a DJ Mixer BITBEAT, CHIPTUNE, HARDCORE, ACID, TECHNO, BREAKS, VGM Mon 7:00p - 7:15p Announcements SAN JOSE BALLROOM (DEALER’S) 7:15p - 8:30p Ocello HOUSE 8:30p - 9:45p Phoxwit BIG ROOM HOUSE, TRANCE, ELECTRO 9:45p - 11:00p Midekai DRUM & BASS, DRUMSTEP, DUBSTEP, MELODIC TRAP Please use one of the following to get a volunteer’s attention: Safety/Security: Further’s Confusion is proud to work with FLARE as our event safety team. FLARE is available 24 hours a day in the Marriott’s Silicon Valley Board Room. Call or text FC’s FLARE hotline at (408) 837-0391. Convention Operations: Panel troubles? Fursuit lounge out of supplies? Need to get in contact with a volunteer? Our Con Ops department can help in the Marriott’s Guadalupe room. See page 52 for the full Con Ops schedule. Call or text FC’s Con Ops at (408) Phone Numbers & Contact Need Assistance? 837-5849. Hotels: Feedback and Non-Urgent Matters: For non-urgent matters, please contact us via email: info@furtherconfusion.org Get Involved! Further Confusion is a volunteer-run event, and we could always use a helping hand. If you have a few hours, you can stop by the GoFur Den (Marriott Think Tank Room) to get started, or visit furtherconfusion.org/volunteer to find out how you can be a part of FC2017! Fc2016 Pocket Guide and Schedule For housekeeping, checkout, and other hotel-related requests, pick up a hotel phone and dial 0. SJCC Panel Space Floor 1 (Rm 113-114) Marriott (Almaden) Floor 3 Panel Space (Blossom Hill) Panel Space Areas of Detail E N Mark et St San Carlos St. reet Marriott (Rm 111) I Floor 2 Marriott / SJCC (Rm 213-214) Creator’s Lounge FLARE Fursuit Lounge 2 (Willow Glen) Panel Space (San Carlos) (Guadalupe) Con Ops (Silicon Valley) Fursuit Lounge 1 Registration III II S W Hilton Almaden Boulevard Art Show (Rm 212) Second Stage (Rm 211) i Info III II I Main Stage (Rm 210) Atrium Dealer’s Den (SJ Ballroom) (Santa Clara) Panel Space (University) Panel Space Floor 2 Hilton Tabletop Gaming Video Gaming (San Carlos) (Plaza) Lounge Artemis Gaming Photoshoot (Pacific) Social Meetups (The Twist, The Hop) (Think Tank) GoFur Den Marketplace