Marc Miller coordinates a Q&A session with additional commentary and discussion by the game’s designers. This session will emphasize the constant universe in which much of TRAVELLER is set, and will include coverage of the Imperium. A handout on alien races will be provided.
Last year, over 6,000 items were sold, including many out-of-print or otherwise rare games (where else could you find a copy of Scrabble—in Russian!), books, scads of painted miniatures, and over 40 copies of PANZER BLITZ. Come to buy, sell, or just watch. Bidders and sellers must register with the auction staff.
Marc Miller conducts a Q&A session with additional commentary on the TRAVELLER role-playing game system. Orientation for this session will be on the game and it supporting materials, with emphasis on the beginner and the casual player.
An open, multi-group discussion of the various multi-player, moderated play-by-mail games being played by thousands across the country. Games under dicussion will include STAR WEB, TRIBES OF CRANE, PEL- LIC QUEST, DIPLOMACY, EMPRYEAN CHALLENGE, et. al. for participants wish-ing to join in trading tales, information, tactics, or just to meet others who play the same games.
A discussion of things involved in creating a fantasy world prior to running a role-playing campaign. Master of Ceremonies will be Peter Fenlon, designer of THE IRON WIND fantasy campaign module. Fenlon has 5 prolonged campaigns to his credit.
Appearing for the first time (in answer to popular demands), a veritable den of hucksters! 2’ x 6’ of tale space— $5.00. 2’ x 3’ of table space—$3.00. Space maybe purchased from 11:00 A.M. Sunday to 1:00 P.M. Sunday or until space runs out. Selling from Noon to 5:00 P.M. Sunday.
A discussion of the magic rules under various fantasy games, thbir strong points and limitations. Emphasis will be placed on design-your-own solutions developed by the panel in seven years of playtest experience. Also described will be a new release from ICE.
John Butterfield briefs attendees on the latest installment in the Central Front Series —BAOR—the second edition NATO game, and other plans for the near future.
Gerry Klug talks about SPI’s current science fiction and fantasy projects, with special emphasis on RETURN OF THE SSR, LAND OF THE FAERIE and DRAGONSLAYER.
John Butterfield and friends talk about SPI’s new SFRP release. John will generate a sample star system complete with planets (space suits optional and not provided).
Dave Weseley and Ross Maker of Discovery Games will answer questions concerning their games, computer games and publishing, and will run a demonstration game of SOURCE OF THE NILE for interested attendees.
The social highlight of the convention featuring the Strategist Club Awards, Woody, and Prime Rib, not necessarily in that order! $11.00 is the price of the dinner.
A discussion on how the SYSTEM 7 FIRE & STEEL rules can be made more playable, including a discussion on how to make playing aids and game tables for use with the SYSTEM 7 FIRE & STEEL RULES.
This seminar will cover strategy and tactics in WAR IN EUROPE, as well as recent changes in the rules. Given by Temis de la Pena of Strategy and Fantasy World and editorial team member Neil Hall.