Cosplay & Fandom on Masquerading
Masquerading is built for people who live in character — cosplayers who spend hours in the wig chair, fans who rehearse lines before a con, and communities who want co-stars that get their references. This is Social Fiction, not a one-night mask party.
Who Masquerading Is For
- Cosplayers investing in costume, pose, voice, and lore
- Fans of Marvel, DC, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Star Wars, Rocky Horror, anime, and every fandom in between
- People who want to find their tribe before the convention floor
- Anyone who follows cosplay and events from home when travel is not an option
What Masquerading Is Not
Masquerading is not a masquerade ball, Venetian mask party, or generic fancy-dress night. Costume here means character, fandom, and story — the culture of cons and creative performance.
Features Cosplayers Use Most
- Green Rooms: Search by fandom or topic — public or private in-character group chat
- The Stage: Share looks, WIP shots, and convention plans as your character
- Events Map: RSVP Attending and join the event Green Room before you travel
- The Lanyard: Character-first identity card — flip to reveal the person behind the mask when you choose
- Masquerading As: Browse characters by Lanyard and connect with people vibing with your imagination
Finding Your Fandom Corner
- Create a character in the Dressing Room with fandom tags that match your cosplay
- Search Green Rooms for your fandom name or con wedge
- RSVP to upcoming events on the Events Map
- Post an in-character hello on The Stage or Call Board
Director themes and public Green Rooms often spotlight active wedges — check The Call Board for the week's fandom focus.