After all their delving into the realm of the occult, our hearty band goes on holiday in London and Germany. They should have the time of their lives, if they survive...
Keith Hannigan, 'Mike Malony and Marc Blumberg present the latest chapter in the continuing saga of the Texas Rangers. Emphasis is on role-playing in this official Hero Games Tournament.
A second ago it was 1929 Chicago. Now it’s 1972 Washington. They tell you it is your job as a Time Corps Agent to fix history. It’s a shame you can’t remember what the Time Corps is
Had enough of giant robots? Cyborg are better and faster.
Join in a demonstration session of the new game from New Infinities Productions Inc. and play a character that combines man and machine!
A timely discussion with Jorune’s designers on any topic but
focusing on creatures, history and Jorune’s volatile present. Probing encouraged, new Jornune Game System material will be disclosed.
Join Creator Ed Greenwood, Designer Jeff Grubb and Editor Karen Martin in this general discussion on the new ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Campaign Setting, The FORGOTTEN REALMS.
the RPG that captures the mystery and power of magic and those who wield it. New concepts in personalities and story telling concern RPG’s in general as well as AM
Mayfair Games staff will explain the intricacies of creating your own original Super Hero. A Game master will be available to run “mini-rounds” with created characters.
Gamemaster Series designer, Michael Grey, will discuss past and present games and will answer rules questions. The new SHOGUN game will be shown and explained.
At most seminars the panelists blather on and tell nothing. West End Games wants you to talk to us. How can we make our games better? What kind of games do you want? Come ask embarrassing questions.
West End’s world famous game designers blather on about the new second edition of paranoia and future paranoia stuff in their usual charming and insouciant fashion.
This is a must for artists wanting to submit art portfolios for AMAZING Stories, DRAGON
Magazine, or DUNGEON Adventures.
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Tracy Hickman, Ed Greenwood, and Jeff Grubb give you first-hand advice in the creation, care, and feeding of an AD&D game world, centering on both Krynn and the FORGOTTEN REALMS" scenario.
Meet the creators of the industry’s heroic role-playing games in the Annual GEN CON Game Fair roundtable discussion, chaired by the DRAGON Magazine editor Roger Moore.
Join Jeff Grubb, designer of the MARVEL SUPER HEROES" Game System, along with editor Karen Martin and special guests for this informative look at the most popular heroic role-playing game.
Jeff Grubb and Mike Breault talk about the new MANUAL OF THE PLANES hardback for the AD&D game system, as well as go into detail on the nature of the fantasy multiverse.
IDEAS ARE CHEAP: WHAT EDITORS WISH GAME DESIGNERS KNEW
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This seminar focuses on the people who turn designers’ ideas into games. It may include tips on how to get your games into print. Michael Stackpole, Warren Spector & others.
OFFICIAL BATTLEFORCE TOURNEY FASA’s 1st annual battleforce tournament
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OFFICIAL BATTLEFORCE TOURNEY FASA’s 1st annual battleforce tournament will test your ability to command a battalion in the deadly universe of Battletech. Prizes: Plaques for 1st & 2nd place/ $30 gift cert, for 1st, $20 for 2nd.
2nd annual Battletech tournament will test your skill as a mechwarrior. Come and battle with the best. Final round championship will be held at the FASA booth, Sunday 11:00 P.M. $30 1st/$20 2nd
Ram, whip and trample your way to victory in the chariot races of Ancient Rome! Top 8 players overall advance to final race. Advanced Game rules, four-lap race. Chariots generated at start.
Advancements are accrued through being
more successful than the previous or pending correlative country. Second round players pick new countries. Enlarged map!
What this country needs is a good 4 hour war game. This tournament will involve two preliminary rounds and a final championship round for the best 8 players. Players need attend only 1 preliminary.
Colonize the world! This tournament will have 2 rounds. The first will consist of 7 games of 7 players. Winners will advance, second place will be alternates. 49 players.
Compete in the fast-moving game of man-to-man combat in the 20th Century. Two-round, single elimination tournament. World War II scenario, using some rules from SNIPER! expansion set.
Trouble in the village! No one in the last 3 tries has made it through the rites of passage. Can you make it through the tower and join the ranks of adult warriors? 4 advance from each 1st round.
Your mission, to explore the Savage Coast and map the area for settlers. Unknown to the world a new race of “beings” lives there and they “like” visitors!
Your Revered King and relative Nedlinger the 5th, has been struck by the hereditary disease that strikes only great kings. Water from the Fountain de Lyon is the only known cure.
The Baroness enlists the aid of the PCs to find her son and his friends who mysteriously vanished on an excursion into a site of ancient caverns, which locals have marked as evil and dangerous.
When we last saw our heroes they had just beaten Darkforce. Now the Shadowlord is loose. Can you and your companions save Greyhawk? Dare you go into the realms of Beyond? Bring your own characters
An official DC Heroes 2-round mini-tournament sponsored by Mayfair Games. A plaque will be awarded to the champion. Other prizes will be awarded to the other participants.
8 players race pre-made vehicles over land through 8 checkpoints to reach the sight of the final round, a tri-level arena. The top 4 players from each 1st round advance to the championship duel.
This is your chance to find out what really goes on behind the scenes at a game company. A humorous insider’s look at the game biz. Warren Spector, Karen Martin, Jeff Grubb and guests.
“Generic” systems, next high role-playing/low mechanics games then one-shot change-of-pace games . . . What’s next? Panelists from a variety of companies will meet to discuss this hot issue.
How does one break into the game business? Why you should (or, more likely, shouldn’t) aspire to a career in gaming. Michael Dobson, Warren Spector, and representatives from other game companies.
You
probably won’t learn the answer to this at any seminar, but designer Greg Costikyan will try to convince you it is, while Michael Dobson tries to tell you it isn’t. Other guests will also attend
The designer and editor, and several playtesters, of TSR’s new SPI Lightning Game of the Liberation of France, will discuss strategies, answer questions, and generally rap about the game.
The
designer and developer of the new TOP
SECRET/S.I." game will give a presentation about the game, followed by a period of questions and answers from the audience
The Dragons have ruled humanity too long! A motley group of rebels searches for the secret of manufacturing dragon slaying swords. In the final round, they’ll get a chance to use them.
Muri-Lord of Jesters has invited you to his magic funhouse. It is an offer that cannot be refused. Be on your toes, for Muri plans to test the party’s mettle, craft, imagination.
Valiant sojourners of sundry backgrounds for a fellowship pilgrimage to a legendary castle. If interested and of exceptional quality then inquire with Scarlet. Emphasis on role playing.
A mixed group of rogues must find their way out of Max’s Maze. They were prisoners of different sorts but unless they cooperate all shall die! Can they survive each other? Role-playing is a must!
There is more to winning back a Kingdom than defeating its enemies. Can you help an exiled king win back all that he has lost. It will take more than strength of arm...far, far more!
An evil shaman has taken control of a tribe of barbarians and is raiding the nearby cities. Only the mage Samanthalus can help but he hasn’t been seen in years. Can you find him?
Discuss what your favorite PC packs on his back. Is it only his sword, shield & some iron rations ... or 40 feet of rope too? Can he survive on it or lift it? See for yourself!
Discover the tunnels and ruins under the Draire Mansion, and the political ramifications of this discovery. Role-playing stressed. Introduction to Jorune and the people and city of Draire.
2 Keith Hannigan, Mike Malony, and Marc Blumberg present the second official Hero Games Justice Incorporated tournament. Emphasis is on role-playing, spectators welcome.
This will be an Empire Builder mini. The following optional rules will be used, Open Contracts, Fast Game Field Warehousing, Selling and Trading Track Branching and Special Additional Train Rules.
What? A Cthulhu board game? Descend into the murky pits of terror with this new board game from Chaosium, Inc. Save the town of Arkham, MA. from the denizens of the Cthulhu Mythos
Put a use to all those worthless facts littering your brain. Subjects are entertainment, history, sports, art & lit., science and geography. Six teams of 2. Top 2 teams advance to finals.
Hundreds of 15mm figures battle across the table, the classic Good vs Evil with a go for broke cause. Fast moving, the best combination of fantasy and miniatures! Enjoy!
1/2400th miniatures re-creating the forces at the German defeat at Narvik. Can you best the British fleet or conquer the Nazi horde? Find out - and learn.
1/3000 scale, computer assisted miniature game where the captains decide whether the Soviets or NATO will control the vital Scandinavian and north waters.
Early British and German tanks clash in France 1917. They meet by accident at the sleepy little town of Villers-Bronteneau for history’s first tank battle
Teams of three command armies of mighty warriors, crafty wizards, and strange creatures in this fantasy miniatures event. D&D variant (Non-role-playing)
25mm man-to-man Medievals from the 1st Crusade. In August 1099, small parties of Crusaders and Saracens fight for control of a water hole southwest of Jerusalem.
This convention-long battle starts with the Soviet invasion Thur. and ends Sun.
Command a company or larger, stay the entire time or join in between. Great beginners way to learn armor, and have fun!
Classic Zulu battle pitting the 24th Foot against thousands of fanatic Zulu warriors. Can Chard and Bromhead hold off the Zulu hoards and earn their Victoria Crosses? 25mm game.
Elements of the 101st Airborne try to hold off repeated Nazi attacks by the 2nd Panzer Division. Will they break through or will it be “nuts” to the Fuehrer? Skirmish level 20mm game.
Battle of New Orleans - A hypothetical what-if battle between Union Ironclads and Confederate forces. The outcome may decide once and for all who controls the Mighty Mississippi River.
1945 Can the
better armor and guns of the German army hold off the superior numbers of the advancing Allied armies? Use your skill and experience to find out.