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 Jun 25 2007, 07:36 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 10-September 06 Member No.: 9,349  |
So I'm going to be ATTENDING at GenCon this year, instead of working. Means I'll have time to play games OTHER than Battletech, which is exciting.
So I'm definitely planning on some Shadowrun in the mix. But I'm curious. What are SR4 Con events like? What should I expect? Should I bring a character with me? |
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Jun 25 2007, 08:56 PM
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The Dragon Never Sleeps Group: Admin Posts: 6,924 Joined: 1-September 05 Member No.: 7,667 |
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Jun 26 2007, 02:19 AM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
Moving this to the appropriate forum. Carry on. :)
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Jun 26 2007, 02:50 AM
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Man In The Machine Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,264 Joined: 26-February 02 From: I-495 S Member No.: 1,105 |
In order:
Depends. Depends. No. Most of the one off events are going to be 4 hours long, with the 3 round tourny being 3 nights for a supposed total of 12 hours (and I'm of the opinion that if any tourny group runs longer then 6 hours over for the total sum should be made to feed their GM drinks at the nearest open bar.) Unless its otherwise noted, (MooCow usually does a BYOC game) you just need your ugly mug and some dice, as charcters will be provided. |
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Jun 26 2007, 02:58 AM
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Shooting Target Group: Retired Admins Posts: 1,784 Joined: 28-July 04 From: Cleveland, OH Member No.: 6,522 |
To clarify a touch further:
If you're playing a Shadowrun Missions game, (SRM in the title) bring a Missions character. (If you don't have a Missions character, bring a standard 400 BP starting character.) For all other games, expect characters to be provided. (We didn't schedule Moo's over the top BYOC games this year due to poor turn out last year.) All games are intended to run for 3:45. (Except for the SRM Scramble, which is 7:45. That one's a bit special as it's part LARP-ish, part tabletop.) If you think of it, it's worth your time to pay attention to the experience level indicated for each event. For instance -- in Missions games, we're always willing to take the time to teach game rules. OTOH, for the tournament, the adventure is so competitive and time intensive that we simply don't have time for that. If you've got specific questions, please ask, I'll try to keep an eye on this thread. 8) |
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Jun 27 2007, 08:59 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 22-June 07 Member No.: 11,979 |
If anyone goes to Stellarcon (In North Carolina) I believe next year's will have a Shadowrun LARP. Last year we did a 7th Sea LARP that went very well, so if you're in the area, drop on by, I believe it's March..something or other.
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Jun 27 2007, 05:19 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 10-September 06 Member No.: 9,349 |
Thanks guys. I'm quite experienced with Conventions, just never as an attendee, always as a worker.
And I've never actually PLAYED a game of Shadowrun. I've GMed a short campaign for 2 players, but that's no prime example. And yeah, I have no idea how SR games are set up at Cons. So honestly? I don't even know what to ask, heh. It's a new world for me. |
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