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Reidzilla
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Vernecon 2008
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So, the first Vernecon meeting was today. While I could not attend, it did make me think of posting and seeing what everyone was thinking of running or what people would like to see run. I realize that knowing the exact dates of the event would help but I am sure those will be available shortly.
What
I
would like to see run:
Some non-star wars Space Opera (Traveler, Star SIEGE, Slipstream, etc.)
Supernatural / All Flesh Must Be Eaten
Trail of Cthulhu
A non-d20 Western RPG
Dread
A non-d20 Superhero RPG
Feng Shui
Qin: The Warring States
Some non-d20, non-7th Sea Swashbuckling Piratey stuff (possibly Savage Worlds: Pirates of the Spanish Main?)
Anyways, I know that New Years is a long way off but, generally, if the ball does not start rolling early, it barely starts rolling
at all
before Thanksgiving.
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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September 07, 2008, 09:28:54 PM »
I spoke with Eric this evening after the meeting and the dates for VerneCon have been finalized. The dates are Wednesday December 31st thru Sunday January 4th with a New Year's Eve celebration on Wednesday evening.
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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OK! We now have a time. How about a place? I know Verne mentioned a possible new location on Labor Day.
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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September 07, 2008, 11:23:44 PM »
No update as to location as yet... but I would bet on being at the Springhill by Mariott at Cantara.
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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Rakor,
I did a cut paste of most of your comments and emailed the "Michigan Gamers".
An I'm sure that Foofy guy Dumond will be all abuzz with it at our next social gathering.
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Foofy??
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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You know dresses up in all that lace, big hat with a feather, and fancy up scale clothing. Strut around like a peacock. You know, 'foofy'. It makes no sense, after all it burns the same as ordinary clothing.
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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With all this talk of burning cloths, I think I'll show up naked.
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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Quote from: Bront on September 09, 2008, 08:20:13 AM
With all this talk of burning cloths, I think I'll show up naked.
eewwwww
I think I just went blind
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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September 09, 2008, 11:49:27 AM »
So, any
HELPFUL
input?
I can't be the only one with any ideas / desires concerning RPGing at Vernecon. Speak up peoples!
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The whipping will continue until morale improves!
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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I'm fairly sure I won't be able to attend
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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Quote from: Bront on September 09, 2008, 08:20:13 AM
With all this talk of burning cloths, I think I'll show up naked.
Isn't it a little chilly for no clothes that time of year... I guess that means we'll need a bigger fire...
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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Quote from: Reidzilla on September 09, 2008, 11:49:27 AM
So, any
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Apparently not. Never mind.
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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Quote from: Reidzilla on September 07, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
Some non-star wars Space Opera (Traveler, Star SIEGE, Slipstream, etc.)
Nope. Unless Star Trek or SG-1 count, but I wouldn't classify them in a space opera category...
Quote from: Reidzilla on September 07, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
Supernatural / All Flesh Must Be Eaten
Definately not.
Quote from: Reidzilla on September 07, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
Trail of Cthulhu
Sounds cool, but I wouldn't be able to run it.
Quote from: Reidzilla on September 07, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
A non-d20 Western RPG
I didn't know one even existed!! Where would I aquire it?
Quote from: Reidzilla on September 07, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
Dread
Never heard of it.
Quote from: Reidzilla on September 07, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
A non-d20 Superhero RPG
I have Marvel Superheroes by TSR. Still interested?
Quote from: Reidzilla on September 07, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
Feng Shui
Don't think so.
Quote from: Reidzilla on September 07, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
Qin: The Warring States
Now that does sound interesting, at least from what I remember looking at while at Gencon. But regretably, I do not own it. But I'd definately try to play it.
Quote from: Reidzilla on September 07, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
Some non-d20, non-7th Sea Swashbuckling Piratey stuff (possibly Savage Worlds: Pirates of the Spanish Main?)
Again, sounds interesting, but nothing that I own.
Sorry, I wasn't any help for 90% of that.
Stuff
I'd
be interested in playing;
L5R 3rd Ed.
Shadowrun 3rd or 4th (yes 4th too!! I'm that desperate!!!)
Star Trek (any)
possibly Star Wars (if WEG)
SG-1
If nobody else runs any of these, I will end up running some.
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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Non-D20 western can be run with Savage Worlds, Spirit of St Louis, or Deadlands among others.
Dread is the horror game where you use a Jenga tower for conflict resolution. If it falls, you fail. I've been told it works quite well.
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I want to play something fun...
But I have no time.
I want to play wynd'mere!
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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Qin - that did look interesting from Gen Con a couple of years ago if I am remembering the correct game. I remember it was a German company that created it, correct? It was still in the final stages of creation 2 years ago (2006 when I went last). I don't run games, but I might be willing to try this one if it doesn't conflict with a DI Festival Day!!
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I want to play wynd'mere!
What is that?
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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Quote from: Bad Ash on September 23, 2008, 10:49:33 AM
Quin - that did look interesting from Gen Con a couple of years ago if I am remembering the correct game. I remember it was a German company that created it, correct? It was still in the final stages of creation 2 years ago (2006 when I went last). I don't run games, but I might be willing to try this one if it doesn't conflict with a DI Festival Day!!
Quote from: Drewcifer on September 22, 2008, 05:55:33 PM
I want to play wynd'mere!
What is that?
Ash
Wyn D'Mere is a fantasy role playing game that Reid created, it is a lot of fun but creating characters is a bit 'crunchy' and it was written for gamers who love to role-play and are not afraid of numbers.
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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Quote from: Rakor on September 23, 2008, 03:22:34 PM
Wyn D'Mere is a fantasy role playing game that Reid created, it is a lot of fun but creating characters is a bit 'crunchy' and it was written for gamers who love to role-play and are not afraid of numbers.
Thanks Scott,
As for the "and are not afraid of numbers" part, you add a 2-3 digit number to a d100 roll vs. a Difficulty of 60-250. Anyways, I might be persuaded to run it again.
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That's once your playing. Character creation has a lot more numbers.
It is a fairly enjoyable system though, particularly with some of the tweaks Reid came up with after the first release/play.
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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As far as playing, I could make the time to play any of the following...
the new White Wolf World of Darkness
Wyn D'Mere
Space Western 5000
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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Here is the official word on VerneCon, dates and location:
VerneCon 2008 Convention Dates:
Wednesday Dec 31, 2008 5pm thru Sunday, Jan. 4th 5pm
VerneCon 2008 Location:
Springhill Suites - Naperville/Warrenville
Promotional Code: VCOC (or Call and have them give you the VerneCon 2008 Rate)
You can reserve your room NOW!!!
VerneCon 2008 Website: (Please register)
A form for submitting game proposals has been developed on the website. There is a menu item that points to it. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED to submit a game.
Early GM registration and proposed slot is HIGHLY recommended.
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on behalf of the SGC gaming group, we would like to see more D20.
now I will hide from the projectiles that will be thrown my way
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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Quote from: Jovis on October 25, 2008, 06:58:02 PM
on behalf of the SGC gaming group, we would like to see more D20.
now I will hide from the projectiles that will be thrown my way
No projectiles, just sign up to RUN some D20...
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What is the procedure to sign up to run something (asking on behalf of the SCG gaming group)? Also, since VerneCon is an invite only con, would there be some kind "approval" process the SGC would have to go through to get something added?
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Ash, I posted the link to the
VerneCon 2008 Website
website above, what you or a prospective GM would need to do is register at the VerneCon website, then once the registration has been activated use the 'Submit Game Proposal' link to submit the event for addition.
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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I didn't see much in the way of a forum there, just ways to submit games. No way to request games.
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Pretty much. Remember that the games that are available to play are driven by those who want to run a game at the con for others to play. In the last few years there has been a significant drop in GM's willing to run games. You also have to remember that each GM volunteers to run a game that he/she has prepared and without volunteer GM's we do not have games for people to play.
Once they have a significant list of submitted of games I think they are planning on posting an Event List on the website, but there is no 'I want to play this game' forum there.
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Re: Vernecon 2008
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Some of it is not knowing who's interested in what. No one wants to prepare a game that no one else wants to play.
But yes, appreciate your GMs. Without them, there is no game.
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Yes, but the same can be said for those who decide not to come because they do not know what is going to be available to play. It's the 'chicken and the egg' thing, but to solve this, we need both GM's to run games and players willing to try something new so that everyone will have a good time.
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