Dragon*Con: Sept. 2-5, 2005, Only 268 days away at topic creation! Options

[SimpleRunner]

<--- Will be there.

Figured I would start this early as not many other Con's are listed...

[Ecclesiastes]

Where is it being held? Got any links for us?

[SimpleRunner]

http://www.dragoncon.org

Biggest Sci-Fi Fantasy convention in the South East if I am not mistaken.

[Whizbang]

I know I'll be there. :)

It's in Atlanta, Georgia.

[Nikoli]

I might get to go next time as Agent Brown might be doing another appearance there and my wife is a big fan of his from Farscape.

[Whizbang]

I always go in medieval garb. One day last time I had my little dragon on my shoulder. Got alot of compliments, but it can be tough to manage the balance and the wing span. Got sucked into a game and missed the Pern costume contest, though.

[Nikoli]

sounds like my friend Sian will have competition next year if she goes.

Though she usually goes as a kender...(which works oddly well for Tinker or Harper as well)

[Whizbang]

Harper? I love Harper. Just recently discovered Andromeda. Reminds me of one of my first Shadowrun characters. :)

Well...that's off track. Thinking of which, perhaps they'll come up with an Andromeda one.

[Nikoli]

Not that Harper, the Harper hall. you know, lorekeepers.

[Whizbang]

I know. I like those harpers too. the Harper Hall trilogy is my favorite of the pern series.

[Nikoli]

Besides, it's Seamus Harper

[SimpleRunner]

Well I have signed up to run 5 sessions of Character Creation and a small adventure for SR4. Only catch is getting up to speed on the rules and geting a few copyies of the books to use at the table.

Look for the Session listed as:
"Something Simple and Something Complex"

[Nikoli]

Sweet, I think you just confirmed my attendance. What day is that session?
**edit**
Well, I just ordered my 4-day (though I can't use the whole thing)

Also, I looked at the RPG schedule and I don't see that listed. You might want to double check them.

[SimpleRunner]

I think everything is in a pending status until 07.15.2005 and then the pre-regs can sign up for the sessions.

Here is what I have:
SR4 at DragonCon
Commando Player #2325
Game Descriptions:
So you have heard the buzz on the streets saying there is a new game out. Shadowrun 4th Edition has been released and you will be able to sit and create characters based on the new rules as well as play a short adventure. You can take a guess at what is Simple and what is Complex.
Sessions: 1, 2, 5, 9, & 13
Table Size: 6
Duration: 4hrs
Approval Status: Approved
Game Session Matrix
0900-1300 = Fri 1, Sat 5, Sun 9, Mon 13
1300-1700 = Fri 2
(Corrected typo)
(Changed Pending to Approved)

[Nikoli]

nifty.

So, of the folks in the Atlanta area, who plans on attending D*Con and what session should we all show up for so we can have drinks or something.

[SimpleRunner]

I Checked the Pre-Reg Schedule for the events I am running at DragonCon see that they are not full. Plenty of room so there are still slots to fill, Tables are set to 6 but I can have as many as 8 at a table if you get friends to come along.

Fri 9 AM (1)..4 hrs. 5 avail.
Fri 1 PM (2)..4 hrs. 5 avail.
Sat 9 AM (5)..4 hrs. 3 avail.
Sun 9 AM (9)..4 hrs. 4 avail.
Mon 9 AM (13).4 hrs. 1 avail.

Checked to see what other games for ShadowRun are going to be there and see 4 total SR3 ed games, 1 SR Mission's game, and 3 independents. After seeing the GenCon list makes me think gaming is dead in Atlanta. Hope the game picks up here.

[Whizbang]

I know I always love playing SR at Dragon*Con... *hopes there's slots left when the Con starts*

[Nikoli]

I still don't see SR4 listed. can you post a link for them?

Nevermind, I see it.

ONe quick question, what the fuck?
a fee for a game, that's sad and is explains your opinion that gaming is dieing here. It already costs too much to get into the con.

[Whizbang]

It costs $3 for any game session, reguardless of genre. It'll likely book out once the Con is started...it has for every other year I've been there.

[Nikoli]

Still not paying extra. I've already paid to attend, those sessions should be included, not tacked on, especially if I'm not garunteed a seat.

[Whizbang]

*shrugs* doubt the process is going to change anytime soon. Of course if anyone plans on hosting free sessions, I'm all for it. :)

[Nikoli]

Just frustrates me is all.
Was looking forward to meeting fellow DS members and those sessions were the most likely.
Anyway, if anyone finds themself at D*Con, shoot me a note on AOL or a PM through DS beforehand and we can make arrangements somehow

[SimpleRunner]

Hell I got a bonus and will pay for people to play if they want, the money at the tables is dumb I do admit that. The way DC runs things though 1 player at each table wins the best rold layer and gets a 5 dollar coin to use at the dealers room. In anycase would still like to see the tables filled and people having fun.

BTW one this that is sad is that I still don't have my release copy of SR4. Have till Thursday to get a copy so that we can do this.

[SimpleRunner]

As far as free games go, I will likely be in the Open Gaming room which is where free gaming takes place. Might be able to run something in there baring a free table.

[Nikoli]