Alright, it's official, my Birthday Extravaganza will be at Mepacon, April 24-26, 2020 at the Mountain Laurel Resort in White Haven, Pennsylvania.
So, the next question I have to figure out is, "What do I want to run/play over the weekend?"
The Mepacon website hasn't even been changed from last weekend's Middle-Earth theme, but theme for Spring 2020 is "Anime and Animation." The theme isn't a hard, fast rule, but I like to consider them while I ponder my games.
*Theme* Cthulhu Comes to Springfield - The legendary Simpsons Toon game hasn't changed much since the mid-90's, but it's due to be pulled out of the archives.
*Theme* My Little Pony - Seriously, the MLP games I've run before at the con have been short, fun, and well-attended with a mix of players. Of course, this will be the first con that my daughter Maja is not getting in for free, so I might see if she wants to take over the Pony reins.
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*Theme* Octonauts - I got no takers on my version of the Disney Jr show during Mepacon's Aquatic theme.
Car Wars - a - Palooza - The original birthday concept was a hotel conference room with friends, food, and heavy duty flaming oil jets with the Steve Jackson. With the Steve Jackson Pocket Box Kickstarter getting fulfilled, I could come in ready to bear...
The Battle of Yellowstone - At Mepacon Fall, I spoke about my Gnome Wars game for the Battle of Yellowstone, documenting the US Cavalry's occupation of the National Park during the 19th Century. It's a high concept game for a convention like Mepacon, that doesn't have a strong wargaming streak, but it might work. I'm also planning on running this at Cold Wars for the Wargames in Education block, so it should be easy to pack up and transport.
Hackmaster 4th Edition - The Burning Trogs Redux - With the right attendees to the soiree, I'd love an unofficial evening of crunchy, exploding dice with my favorite Trogs.
Diplomacy - Another unscheduled event, but a potentially horrible idea of running Diplomacy for a select group, preferably in the hotel bar.
Risus (anything) - Risus isn't my go-to convention game, but I'd certainly dig some sort of fun, with the right set-up. If I have to run it, it might be a great bookend opposite a two-hour My Little Pony game.
Samurai Swords - Okay, my college roommate Steve would have to bring his copy to run, but my lone game of Samurai Swords is one the fondest (and scariest) moments in the college basement. #AngryHoyce
Maybe some old-school Axis and Allies with 3rd party expansions???
Contemptible Little Armies - Second Samoan Civil War - It's my birthday, I love skirmishes in the Second Samoan Civil War, I'll run a game if I want to, dagnabbit!
Anything nostalgic.... We focused on D&D, Battletech, and my Samoa game for the last gala. More Battletech? Legions of Steel? Battlelords of the 23rd Century? A Wrestlerama tournament? BURNING PLASTIC????
So, the next question I have to figure out is, "What do I want to run/play over the weekend?"
The Mepacon website hasn't even been changed from last weekend's Middle-Earth theme, but theme for Spring 2020 is "Anime and Animation." The theme isn't a hard, fast rule, but I like to consider them while I ponder my games.
*Theme* Cthulhu Comes to Springfield - The legendary Simpsons Toon game hasn't changed much since the mid-90's, but it's due to be pulled out of the archives.
*Theme* My Little Pony - Seriously, the MLP games I've run before at the con have been short, fun, and well-attended with a mix of players. Of course, this will be the first con that my daughter Maja is not getting in for free, so I might see if she wants to take over the Pony reins.
Car Wars - a - Palooza - The original birthday concept was a hotel conference room with friends, food, and heavy duty flaming oil jets with the Steve Jackson. With the Steve Jackson Pocket Box Kickstarter getting fulfilled, I could come in ready to bear...
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Hackmaster 4th Edition - The Burning Trogs Redux - With the right attendees to the soiree, I'd love an unofficial evening of crunchy, exploding dice with my favorite Trogs.
Diplomacy - Another unscheduled event, but a potentially horrible idea of running Diplomacy for a select group, preferably in the hotel bar.
Risus (anything) - Risus isn't my go-to convention game, but I'd certainly dig some sort of fun, with the right set-up. If I have to run it, it might be a great bookend opposite a two-hour My Little Pony game.
Samurai Swords - Okay, my college roommate Steve would have to bring his copy to run, but my lone game of Samurai Swords is one the fondest (and scariest) moments in the college basement. #AngryHoyce
Maybe some old-school Axis and Allies with 3rd party expansions???
Contemptible Little Armies - Second Samoan Civil War - It's my birthday, I love skirmishes in the Second Samoan Civil War, I'll run a game if I want to, dagnabbit!
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| I was running con games for a decade before this picture at Mepacon I, circa 2000. |
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| It's maddening! |
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