MarsCon, Williamsburg, VA, Jan 20-22, 2006

[John Desmarais]

MarsCon (http://www.marscon.net) is looking for GameMasters (and personally, I'd like to see more Hero gaming there). If you're interested, or would like more info, contact gaming@marscon.net.

[bblackmoor]

MarsCon (http://www.marscon.net) is looking for GameMasters (and personally, I'd like to see more Hero gaming there). If you're interested, or would like more info, contact gaming@marscon.net.

I'll be there, and I will probably run a Champions game again. I don't think I want to do "Testament Of Doctor Destroyer" again, although I have not thought of a good convention-worthy replacement for it. I'll sign up as a GM when I think of a good game to run.

[John Desmarais]

I'll be there, and I will probably run a Champions game again. I don't think I want to do "Testament Of Doctor Destroyer" again, although I have not thought of a good convention-worthy replacement for it. I'll sign up as a GM when I think of a good game to run.

Cool! Just shoot Chuck an email (gaming@marscon.net) when you've got a plan.

[John Desmarais]

Just a quick "bump" and an update regarding GM registration. MarsCon has dropped the overly complicated registration scheme for people running games. Game Masters now register at the convention staff rate ($10).

http://www.marscon.net

[bblackmoor]

Game Masters now register at the convention staff rate ($10).

I registered at the normal rate, since I'm undecided whether to run anything this time around.

[John Desmarais]

I registered at the normal rate, since I'm undecided whether to run anything this time around.

If you do sign up to run something I'm sure the Gaming Director can arrange for a partial refund.

[bblackmoor]

MarsCon (http://www.blackgate.net/blog/index.php/marscon-2006-williamsburg-va) just keeps getting better and better. The dealer's room and the gaming rooms are just spectacular now. The dealer's room this year wasn't the largest I've seen, but it was certainly one of the best: the sheer depth and breadth of the stuff available is just amazing. And the gaming room was very large, and just packed with people.

I remember the first year Susan and I went to MarsCon: there were three tables in the dealer's room, and we had one of them! I think the other two were a used book seller, and an artist. And the programming was pretty much nonexistent, back then. It's sure changed a lot. MarsCon has wall-to-wall programming now.

One thing that hasn't changed is the excellent con suite. MarsCon always has the best con suite. This year's theme was "Hogwarts". I thought the floating candles were an especially nice touch.

I didn't wind up running anything at this con, neither a LARP nor a Champions game. I enjoyed the break, but I also felt like I was missing something by not running a game. Next year I'll definitely run something.

[Thia Halmades]

Next year I may go, since I'd never heard of this con before now. Pity I got in late. Ironically, I couldn't've gone anyway based on my surgery recovery, but next year I'll definately be looking forward to it.

[John Desmarais]

Next year I may go, since I'd never heard of this con before now. Pity I got in late. Ironically, I couldn't've gone anyway based on my surgery recovery, but next year I'll definately be looking forward to it.

Next year: January 19-21, 2007
And, as always, we're looking for people to run games (particularly Hero stuff). We're trying to figure out how to increase the gaming space for next year (da game room was FULL this year).

http://www.marscon.net

[John Desmarais]

MarsCon (http://www.blackgate.net/blog/index.php/marscon-2006-williamsburg-va) just keeps getting better and better. The dealer's room and the gaming rooms are just spectacular now. The dealer's room this year wasn't the largest I've seen, but it was certainly one of the best: the sheer depth and breadth of the stuff available is just amazing. And the gaming room was very large, and just packed with people.

I remember the first year Susan and I went to MarsCon: there were three tables in the dealer's room, and we had one of them! I think the other two were a used book seller, and an artist. And the programming was pretty much nonexistent, back then. It's sure changed a lot. MarsCon has wall-to-wall programming now.

One thing that hasn't changed is the excellent con suite. MarsCon always has the best con suite. This year's theme was "Hogwarts". I thought the floating candles were an especially nice touch.

I didn't wind up running anything at this con, neither a LARP nor a Champions game. I enjoyed the break, but I also felt like I was missing something by not running a game. Next year I'll definitely run something.

Glad you had a good time. Next year: run a game! :coach:

[Egyptoid]

If asked nicely, Egyptoid can be there, :king:
and HERO happenings could transpire.

at least thats what I hear.

[John Desmarais]

If asked nicely, Egyptoid can be there, :king:
and HERO happenings could transpire.

at least thats what I hear.

Yeah? Where were you this year?