ArneCon, one of the annual gaming events associated with Dave Arneson's legacy has recently made an announcement regarding this year's convention as reported via
their Facebook page:
Special Events Schedule: 1. Events with Jeffrey Talanian (Creator of Hyperborea)
HYPERBOREA: The Oblation Slab of the Hepatomancer An Ixian necromancer and a Keltic witch occupy an ancient stronghold carved into an oceanfront cliff between the Gal Hills and New Vinland. From this hidden base—aided by a squad of berserkers—they have been abducting and enslaving young victims from villages near and far. Refereed by Jeffrey Talanian.
2. Events with Richard Whitters (Creator of Ruttigers)
Ruttigers TTRPG – Foray into the Stonewaste Foray into the accursed necropolis of the Stonewaste and attempt to free a chained Demon! Refereed by Richard Whitters.
Ruttigers TTRPG – Foray into the Stonewaste (additional session)
Foray into the accursed necropolis of the Stonewaste and attempt to free a chained Demon! Refereed by Richard Whitters.
3. Events with Alexander Macris (Creator of ACKS – Adventurer Conqueror King System™, ACKS II, & Ascendant)
ACKS II: Before All Others Before All Others is the new elven sourcebook for Adventurer Conqueror King System II. Play one of the new elven character classes and embark on a sylvan adventure that explores the marvelous new mechanics found in BAO. Refereed by Alexander Macris.
Domains at War: Battles Domains at War: Battles is the tabletop battle system for mass combat in the world of Adventurer Conqueror King System (ACKS). Lead designer Alexander Macris will referee a 6-player pitched battle.
4. Events with Matthew Tapp (Creator of Barrows & Borderlands)
Barrows & Borderlands – Dungeon of the Fel LordA Weird Science Fantasy Old-School Style Role Playing Game set in a Dark Radioactive Wasteland of Magic, Black-powder, and Dragons. Enter the Dungeon of the Fel Lord, a massive mega-dungeon filled with the most horrifying creations of Matthew Tapp. Refereed by Matthew Tapp.
5. Panel: Creating Arc Story for an RPG Campaign
Have you ever wondered how to make your campaign into an epic arc story like your favorite novel? A Panel Session with ArneCon Special Guests Jeffrey Talanian (Creator of HYPERBOREA), Richard Whitters (Ruttigers), and Alexander Macris (Adventurer Conqueror King System / ACKS II, Ascendant)
Hosted discussion on building long-term campaign arcs, story structure, and world-spanning narratives in RPGs. This seminar is just for you as we explore ways to expand RPG settings by adding arc stories to them.” Hosted by Griffith Morgan (Secrets of Blackmoor, The Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg).
6. Events with Ronin Wong (Co-author of “Paradise Lost” for Shadowrun 2nd Edition, and actor “The Man in the High Castle”)
Mutant: Awakening!You wake up from a cryogenic sleep, unaware of who you are and what you are. Gradually, you realize you’ve awakened in the world, where most realities, including your own body, may be very different from the life you led before. Now, you have to survive a hostile terrain which has left you behind. Written and Refereed by Ronin Wong. Once Upon a Spacetime (Cypher 2)It’s here! The day we unveil the STM (Spacetime Modulator) which promises FTL (faster than light) travel within our lifetimes. What could go wrong? We have a rock solid security team with a spotless record, and top marks from all safety tests. The protestors are posers! Onward and Upward! Refereed by Ronin Wong.
7. Events with David Megarry (Creator of Dungeon! Fantasy Boardgame)
Join us for some sessions of “Dungeon!” with David. This event is part seminar, part play session. David will share the story of how he invented the game, including his first demonstration of the game to the Blackmoor Bunch in Arneson’s basement. Learn about the challenges he faced, such as being rejected by major game companies, and how he ultimately secured an agreement with Gary Gygax to publish the game – and more!
8. Events with David Wesely (Inventor of Braunstein: the First RPG)
Braunstein and Banania: Play the very first RPG and its variant with the inventor of the RPG, David Wesely.
9. Meet & Greet + Autograph Session with all the special guests Saturday Afternoon
Meet and Greet with all the special guests: Richard Whitters, Jeffrey Talanian , Alexander Macris, Matthew Tapp, David Megarry, David Wesely, Ronin Wong, Ross Maker, Malia Arneson & others Saturday at 5pm! Bring your books and games and get them signed! Malia will sign your Dave Arneson books with an "official faux Arneson autograph" (there's a story behind this- ask her)!
10. Minicon: A Convention within a Convention
We’ve teamed up with Minicon to bring Dawn Patrol WWI aerial combat game sessions to ArneCon. There are many sessions of this game being offered.
More to Come!
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Many of the events at the convention seem less connected to Blackmoor than in the past, but it is nice to see Wesely, Megarry and other Arneson Alumni get a spot. Wish I could go to the US and meet them for myself, but I am stuck on a different continent for now. Let me know if you are planning to go!
-Havard
