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 Oct 1 2007, 03:59 AM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-August 07 Member No.: 12,615  |
I've never been to a convention before, and would like to give it a try. Is there any website, or other resource, that lists the dates/locations of upcoming cons? I'm located in Virginia. Any assistance appreciated. Thanks.
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Oct 2 2007, 03:16 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 313 Joined: 26-February 02 From: UCAS Member No.: 1,015 |
http://www.gameconventions.net/
They seem to be having a rough time with hosting right now, but once their database is repopulated I think you'll find it quite useful. |
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Oct 2 2007, 05:45 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-August 07 Member No.: 12,615 |
Thanks! :D
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Oct 2 2007, 12:39 PM
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Incertum est quo loco te mors expectet; Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,546 Joined: 24-October 03 From: DeeCee, U.S. Member No.: 5,760 |
Keep in mind, if you don't mind looking beyond just gaming and checking out general geek culture, there are a few cons in Baltimore and DC. Otakon and Katsucon are both big anime fests and generally attract a bunch of gamers, for instance.
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Oct 3 2007, 05:08 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 21-August 07 Member No.: 12,814 |
I just moved to Oregon from Virginia (DC area). There are a great number of cons within 3-4 hours of the DC area.
It depends on what you like to play, but the D&D cons tend to have a few other things (none that I know of have SR, except perhaps one that tends to run in January out in western VA). One page you can check is http://www.gyruff.org/gameplay_cons.php, which is LG (Living Greyhawk) oriented. Some of the cons have Delta Files, Spycraft, Arcanis, and other games. A few have LARPS and other systems. If you play D&D, then I highly recommend hitting the conventions. VA has some of the best gamers I've ever had the pleasure of gaming with (and I travel extensively). There are also a number of Yahoo groups for games, such as http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lgnova/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/baltimorelivinggreyhawk/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LG-Maryland/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LSPY_NOVA/ If you ask around on those lists you can likely find additional peeps. Teos |
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Oct 11 2007, 02:01 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,174 Joined: 13-May 04 From: UCAS Member No.: 6,327 |
hey nezumi, there's another anime con happening soon. AUSA is the weekend before thanksgiving over in Crystal City. It used to be out in Tyson's corner area but they've moved closer to the city this year. |
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Oct 11 2007, 03:44 PM
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Incertum est quo loco te mors expectet; Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,546 Joined: 24-October 03 From: DeeCee, U.S. Member No.: 5,760 |
Wow, a good deal cheaper than Otakon. Unfortunately, new house, busy pinching pennies. I'll definitely have to keep it in mind for next year though.
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Oct 15 2007, 05:18 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,174 Joined: 13-May 04 From: UCAS Member No.: 6,327 |
Well, funny you should mention that because my friend runs the panels for the con and we're always looking for folks to help as staff members (which means free entry). So if you want to, I can put your name on the list if you want to staff if you are interested. That said, anyone else in the area who's interested, volunteers are welcome and contact me. |
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Oct 15 2007, 06:25 PM
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Incertum est quo loco te mors expectet; Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,546 Joined: 24-October 03 From: DeeCee, U.S. Member No.: 5,760 |
If they provide babysitting maybe :P But thanks for the offer. Like I said, I'll definitely keep it in the mind for the future when we have a budget.
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Oct 16 2007, 05:31 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,379 Joined: 16-April 02 From: the LI shadows Member No.: 2,607 |
This is my local con: ICON 27.
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