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General Category => Community Conversation => Topic started by: BerkaZerka on January 06, 2009, 10:19:37 am

Title: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on January 06, 2009, 10:19:37 am: Origins and GenCon 2009

Hi all – I just wanted to let everyone know early that we will be at both Origins and GenCon 2009.

This will be a great opportunity to play the game with the author (yours truly) and those that helped create it.

For Origins, I will be running 4 – 6 BHB Sessions and have hardcopies of the rules available for special convention only discounted sales.

For Gencon, I will be running at least 2 BHB Sessions, with a friend and fellow playtester running another 2 – 4, and of course will again have hardcopies of the rules available for more special convention only discounted sales.

Keep an eye out on the Origins and GenCon websites, as I will be submitting my events soon – which in the past, they have all filled up in three days or less, so be ready ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: Thayan on January 07, 2009, 09:41:21 pm: There is a slim chance I will be at Gen Con myself... so if I and JP days cross I may sit in on one of those games...:)
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on January 08, 2009, 10:09:26 pm: I'll be at Origins all five days, but probably just Friday and Saturday for GenCon - t'would definitely be cool to cross paths ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on January 09, 2009, 10:08:03 am: Free Swag

I'm going to be giving away special 2009 Origins and Gencon editions of the Adventures that we are going to be running at the conventions. These will be handed out at the tables after each game ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on January 09, 2009, 05:17:48 pm: Phew – my schedule for Origins looks pretty full! If all of my events are excepted, I’ll be running 10 events (7 of which are BHB) ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on January 10, 2009, 11:23:32 am: OK, after having some sense slapped into me by my wife ;) - I've decided that the above schedule might be a little too much for me to pull off - so I'm going with 9 events (6 BHB) :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on February 10, 2009, 10:22:01 am: Submitted Origins Schedule

WED 6:00 PM Bad Seed
Pulp Cthulhu in a wealthy Connecticut town, 1928. Kidnappers, baby snatching cultists, or alien abductors - what’s happening to the local children?

THU 8:00 AM Operation A.P.E.
A pleasure cruise is hijacked by Eco-Terrorists (members of the militant ‘Anti Psychic Evolutionists’). What do they want and how can they be stopped?

THU 1:00 PM Velociraptor Rhapsody
When the Bounty Head is a mad Geneticist known for his work in cloning reptiles - you know things won’t be boring.

THU 6:00 PM Call of PikaChulu
Join Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu as they investigate the origins of a truly odd Pokemon captured by Professor Oak. A humorous adventure of cuddly madness and doom.

FRI 8:00 AM Ghost In The Machine
What do you do when everyone is trying to kill your Bounty Head and your ship suddenly decides it’s going to be haunted?

FRI 1:00 PM Did Somebody Say Zombies?
When the ship gets trapped in Jupiter’s gravitational pull, quick thinking allows it to crash-land on IO - but something very weird is going on...

SAT 9:00 AM Women’s Self Defense and Rape Prevention Seminar
JP ‘Mr. d’ de Henaut, offers this fun and informative seminar on Women’s Self Defense and Rape Prevention. Seminar to cover awareness tips, verbalization and boundary setting skills, and simple (easy to remember) defense against the most common sexual assault scenarios. Participants will be able to try out a number of techniques on our ‘full contact’ padded instructor. You don’t need to be a martial artist to make a difference in your safety – Be Prepared – Be Safe – Fight Back!

SAT 1:00 PM Operation A.P.E.
A pleasure cruise is hijacked by Eco-Terrorists (members of the militant ‘Anti Psychic Evolutionists’). What do they want and how can they be stopped?

SAT 6:00 PM Velociraptor Rhapsody
When the Bounty Head is a mad Geneticist known for his work in cloning reptiles - you know things won’t be boring.

(Come play Bounty Head Bebop with its Creator and experience the fast-paced solar system spanning game of anime-style bounty hunting in space.)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on February 10, 2009, 10:30:45 am: Submitted GenCon Schedule

FRI 1:00 PM Ghost In The Machine
What do you do when everyone is trying to kill your Bounty Head and your ship suddenly decides it’s going to be haunted?

FRI 6:00 PM Operation A.P.E.
A pleasure cruise is hijacked by Eco-Terrorists (members of the militant ‘Anti Psychic Evolutionists’). What do they want and how can they be stopped?

SAT 9:00 AM Operation A.P.E.
A pleasure cruise is hijacked by Eco-Terrorists (members of the militant ‘Anti Psychic Evolutionists’). What do they want and how can they be stopped?

SAT 2:00 PM Velociraptor Rhapsody
When the Bounty Head is a mad Geneticist known for his work in cloning reptiles - you know things won’t be boring.

(Come play Bounty Head Bebop with its Creator and experience the fast-paced solar system spanning game of anime-style bounty hunting in space.)

Here, one of the Playtesters (Jay Pietkiewicz) has also offered to run a BHB event or two – tentatively ‘Did Somebody Say Zombies?’ and ‘Fortune Cookie Fix’.

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on February 11, 2009, 08:49:13 pm: Oh, and I might note that everything with the exception of Bad Seed, Call of PikaChulu, and the Women's Self Defense Seminar is Bounty Head Bebop :)

(Bad Seed and Call of PikaChulu are d20 Call of Cthulhu BTW)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on February 24, 2009, 05:14:43 pm: I will be there. Awesome gaming all around. This is my second trip to Gen-Con. First to Origins. I cant wait.
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: undeadartemis on March 01, 2009, 10:55:13 pm: ok, so I've been doing some planning concerning Origins. The best deal I can get flight-wise is:

arrival time to Columbus, OH: Wed, 2:20 pm
Leaving Sun 5:00 pm

Can anyone give me some information concerning hotels or can anyone spare some floor room in return for at least 1/3 of the room price?
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on March 01, 2009, 11:15:48 pm: This is something LadyZerka and I would consider.

Let’s go over details via PM.

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on March 02, 2009, 06:38:53 pm: Origins here we come. I cant wait to game,game,game!!!! Always an adventure.Anyone else going besides Undeadartemis?
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on April 17, 2009, 10:13:33 am: Quote from: LadyZerka on April 17, 2009, 06:45:39 am
I would like to talk about origins and gen-con. it says we can start registering Sunday for Gen-Con. Is that guy staying with us still at origins?

Is undeadartemis still planning to attend?

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on April 24, 2009, 09:46:16 pm: 9 Events for Origins?? JP you crazy guy.
Wish I could be there too. I love Origins. I'm counting down to GenCon. I think you guys need to get your butts into town on Thursday and get the last two tickets for my Conan rpg game. yes, I'm running a game at GenCon....I didn't learn my lesson last time and I'm gonna do it again.

So, there's still 2 seats open....get your tuckus in gear and be there by 2pm!!! LOL
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: Braddock on April 25, 2009, 12:00:03 am: BOO to all of you. Unless, of course, someone would like to pay for my travel expenses.....
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on April 25, 2009, 10:44:00 am: Quote from: FaePooka on April 24, 2009, 09:46:16 pm
9 Events for Origins?? JP you crazy guy.
Wish I could be there too. I love Origins. I'm counting down to GenCon. I think you guys need to get your butts into town on Thursday and get the last two tickets for my Conan rpg game. yes, I'm running a game at GenCon....I didn't learn my lesson last time and I'm gonna do it again.

So, there's still 2 seats open....get your tuckus in gear and be there by 2pm!!! LOL

Ooh Conan Rocks ;D

We'd love to play at your game - not sure enough though to sign up and take the seats though - mayhaps you might let two wandering waifs in with generics, should the oportunity present itself?

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on April 25, 2009, 10:48:14 am: Quote from: Braddock on April 25, 2009, 12:00:03 am
BOO to all of you. Unless, of course, someone would like to pay for my travel expenses.....

Expensive it is, but worth doing at least once in one's lifetime :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: azhrei331 on April 25, 2009, 01:03:15 pm: for those interested....i'll be running two BHB demos. the times are below:

Did Somebody Say Zombies? on Thursday August 13 @ 2:00pm

Fortune Cookies Fix on Friday August 14 @ 10:00am
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on April 25, 2009, 02:26:14 pm: Quote from: BerkaZerka on April 25, 2009, 10:44:00 am
Quote from: FaePooka on April 24, 2009, 09:46:16 pm
9 Events for Origins?? JP you crazy guy.
Wish I could be there too. I love Origins. I'm counting down to GenCon. I think you guys need to get your butts into town on Thursday and get the last two tickets for my Conan rpg game. yes, I'm running a game at GenCon....I didn't learn my lesson last time and I'm gonna do it again.

So, there's still 2 seats open....get your tuckus in gear and be there by 2pm!!! LOL

Ooh Conan Rocks ;D

We'd love to play at your game - not sure enough though to sign up and take the seats though - mayhaps you might let two wandering waifs in with generics, should the oportunity present itself?

BZ

Indeed! I gladly take generics for any open seats. I'm planning it for 6 players, but I'll make up a 7th just in case. Can't go over that though. I'm still too green of a DM!! So that means you're just gonna HAVE to get there :D
THIS I command!
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on April 25, 2009, 08:47:28 pm: We will try.
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on April 27, 2009, 07:43:32 pm: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: FaePooka on April 27, 2009, 08:52:29 pm: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on April 29, 2009, 10:14:26 am: I can’t wait for both conventions. I see that my games are filling up nicely at GenCon :)

Now Origins has to get their act together…

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on April 29, 2009, 01:47:38 pm: I am looking forward to Origins myself. Im a first timer there. :)
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on April 29, 2009, 03:34:34 pm: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on April 29, 2009, 10:20:21 pm: You'll like Origins. It's not so big and hectic as GC. All the RPG's are located in the convention center in easy to find rooms. Everything is closer and it's much easier to get some downtime to relax.
I really hope that GenCon will someday be able to have the majority of it's games located in one or two places rather than spread all over like 3 city blocks.
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: FaePooka on April 29, 2009, 10:29:52 pm: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on April 30, 2009, 10:09:17 am: Oh Yeah, It was more than three city blocks in 2007 :P Good thing I thought ahead enough to put a hour downtime between each event I had signed up for - lots of running around with my crazy 'bag lady' cart of gaming stuff ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on April 30, 2009, 10:16:25 am: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on May 04, 2009, 05:01:36 pm: That bag lady cart was an exclusive piece of equipment. ;D It has history. I can't wait to go again.
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: blackheart on May 05, 2009, 09:31:51 am: Hey, guys. Long time lurker, first time poster.
Picked up BHB from IPR not long ago and was very impressed with it. Anime style fun, accessable system, fast and easy to get into.

Just got registered for GenCon, and signed up for two games, Zombies on Wed and Psychics Fri morning.
Looking forward to gaming with the people behind the game itself.
And maybe if it's not too fanboyish, getting my book signed.

Quick question:

How long before we get some hexslinging in our BHB?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on May 05, 2009, 09:58:58 am: Hi blackheart and welcome to the Comlink :)

It’s great to hear that folks are not only signing up for our games, but are taking a look over here at the Forums. Check the place out and let us know what you think – I’m sure you’ll find something worthwhile. Also feel free to add your own ideas or suggestions.

For GenCon, do you mean Thursday and Saturday for your games?

The ‘Did Somebody Say Zombies?’ game will be run by my good friend Jay Pietkiewicz, who helped playtest the heck out of the game in its development. He’s also running ‘Fortune Cookie Fix’.

I’ll be running The two ‘Operation A.P.E.’ games, as well as ‘Ghost In The Machine’, and ‘Velociraptor Rhapsody’.

I’ll be more than happy to sign books and will also be at the Indie Press Revolution booth (not sure when yet) at some point during the Con. We also have some decent swag in the works to hand out at our games :)

For your Bounty Head Bebop games, you can make and bring your own character, or simply pick one out of the Archetypes (http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=59839&filters=0_0_0_0&manufacturers_id=2550) (Free on RPGNow.com) an jump right in.

As for the Hexslinging, it will be rolled into our Fantasy Worlds Supplement, which will include Fantasy Bebop, Suggestions for Modern Fantasy, the Hexslinging system, and Monsters. If you read through the Updates As They Happen (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=30.0) thread, you’ll see more information on it’s development.

Anyway – welcome – let me know if you have any other questions :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: blackheart on May 05, 2009, 12:37:03 pm: Yeah, you had the right days. I was looking at my dumbass calender wrong.
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: LadyZerka on May 11, 2009, 06:56:27 am: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on May 13, 2009, 09:17:03 pm: Oh man ;D

Now's the time I start getting all my Origins and Gen Con goodies together - man I love maps ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: azhrei331 on May 13, 2009, 09:56:07 pm: Quote from: BerkaZerka on May 13, 2009, 09:17:03 pm
Oh man ;D

Now's the time I start getting all my Origins and Gen Con goodies together - man I love maps ;D

BZ

yep...gotta make sure you prep the cows for transport!
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on May 14, 2009, 11:08:29 am: Moo? ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on May 19, 2009, 11:36:53 am: Bringing Your Own BHB Characters To Origins and GenCon 2009

For those signed up for our Bounty Head Bebop games at Origins and GenCon 2009, feel free to make and bring in your own characters, or simply pick one out of the Archetypes Packet (http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=59839&filters=0_0_0_0&manufacturers_id=2550) (Free on RPGNow.com) and jump right in.

Either way, we will be taking a few minutes at the start of each game session to tweak and modify characters to suite, including (for some games) spending extra XP to build base characters up to the level of the adventure.

Here’s a rundown of what you’ll want for each Session:

Ghost In The Machine
Inexperienced characters work well here. You can take an Archetype and go with it, or add some Flaws for additional Edges. For game balance, specialized weapons and/or equipment may or may not be granted depending upon the request.

Operation A.P.E.
Characters in this game get 8–10 additional XP to spend, and we’ll have a Shopping Spree (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=59.0) prior to the adventure to try for some of the heavier weapons and/or equipment.

Did Somebody Say Zombies?
Characters in this game get 12–15 additional XP to spend. For game balance, specialized weapons and/or equipment may or may not be granted depending upon the request.

Fortune Cookie Fix
As I am not running this event, it is up to the GM (Jay Pietkiewicz), though for his reference, the adventure was written for about 16–20 XP characters.

Velociraptor Rhapsody
Characters in this game get 20–25 additional XP to spend. For game balance, specialized weapons and/or equipment may or may not be granted depending upon the request – though a ‘Ship’s Stores’ list of goodies will be provided to properly outfit the characters at the start of the adventure.

Also Note
Players signed up for more than one game are welcome to use the same character more than once. In this case, they can keep their XP bumps, but will be restricted on weapons and/or equipment, per the requisites of the adventures in question – no, you can’t take your flamethrower and military flak jacket from Velociraptor Rhapsody with you to your Ghost in The Machine game ;)

Any questions about building your characters, feel free to ask here, or in the Character Creation Help (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=47.0) thread :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: azhrei331 on May 20, 2009, 11:49:55 am: i am willing to grant extra XP in both my sessions for a pre-made character.
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on May 20, 2009, 07:00:21 pm: Lori signed up for one of your Lonley Die games Jay - Gate 87 or some such :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: azhrei331 on May 20, 2009, 07:57:21 pm: so she wants to play a god, eh? i'd worry BZ....
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on May 21, 2009, 05:00:33 pm: nothing t0o worry about. (YET!) ;)
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: Omote on May 30, 2009, 08:40:15 am: Hello evrybody.

Another long time lurker here who just signed up for some GenCon games (Fortune Cookie Fix and Operation A.P.E.). Been looking forward to trying out this game for like 6-7 months and it looks like GenCon will be my first time.

-O
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: Thayan on May 30, 2009, 09:03:01 am: Awesome. I am glad to here about people signing up for the events.
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on May 30, 2009, 11:19:26 am: Glad to have you with us Omote - I look forward to meeting you at GenCon :)

In the meantime, feel free to post on the forums or start up any new topics 8)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on May 31, 2009, 03:07:22 pm: I am looking forward to playing those two games also. I may play at Origins first though. I am excited. ;D
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on June 14, 2009, 07:34:50 pm: This is my 200 post! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I did it! I did it! Move me up honey! :-*
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on June 14, 2009, 10:34:24 pm: Quote from: LadyZerka on June 14, 2009, 07:34:50 pm
This is my 200 post! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I did it! I did it! Move me up honey! :-*

*lets steam out of collar*

Err... My bad honey, it's 250 posts :-[

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on June 15, 2009, 07:06:36 pm: Save it brother! I got all excited for nothing. Natta! I love ya anyways. There will be no beatings with the morning star tonite. :-*
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on June 15, 2009, 08:17:15 pm: Thanks dear, you are too kind ;)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on June 18, 2009, 11:08:04 am: SWEET ;D

It looks like I'll actually be able to get all my preparations done for Origins and Gencon - what a load off my mind.

These promise to be awesome games for all involved - plus we got some decent swag ;D

Only a few more days till Origins 2009!!! 8)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on June 18, 2009, 06:55:35 pm: Hey Jay, I got 'BHB Merc Squad' Badge Ribbons to send out to you for your GenCon games, can you email me your address again?

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: azhrei331 on June 18, 2009, 11:11:08 pm: Quote from: BerkaZerka on June 18, 2009, 06:55:35 pm
Hey Jay, I got 'BHB Merc Squad' Badge Ribbons to send out to you for your GenCon games, can you email me your address again?

BZ

sent.
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on June 19, 2009, 10:29:47 am: Danka :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: Happyfunball on June 21, 2009, 12:15:53 pm: I'm late to the thread, but what can I do? I may be able to drive out to Gen Con. I'm not far from Indy.

Email me.

HFB
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on June 21, 2009, 01:51:35 pm: Hey, cool deal ;D

Let me get through Origins this week, and I'll get back to you on this - at the very least, I'm sure I could squeeze you into a game or two at my tables :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on June 21, 2009, 01:54:26 pm: Speaking of Origins... PHEW!!!

All done prepping and packing up the games and events!

I'm like some sort of madman, with adventures, supliments, handouts, swag, maps, counters, dice, pencils, papers, and probably even the kitchen sink.

Can't wait to game baby ;D ;D ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on June 23, 2009, 09:39:41 pm: Off to Origins tomorrow morning - whoohoo! ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on June 29, 2009, 10:57:12 am: Hi all, I’m back :)

LadyZerka and I had an awesome time at Origins 2009! See HERE (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=184.0) for a write up of our crazy adventures. Looking forward even more to our GenCon trip coming up ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on June 29, 2009, 04:18:56 pm: Good bye Origins, Helloooooo Gen-Con. ;D
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on July 02, 2009, 02:58:40 am: JP, do you have your booth # yet for where you'll be at GenCon? I wanna look at the exhibit hall map and see where you are.

Yes, I know, haven't posted in a long time. Right now I'm frantically trying to get my Conan game ready to playtest it at a mini-con this sunday. I'm such a slacker!'
It sold out at GenCon!! Gotta make sure I bring my A game.
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on July 02, 2009, 11:08:21 am: We’ll be at the Indie Press Revolution booth, # 2139 – though I will be limited as to when I can be at the booth myself, due to game running commitments. As it stands, they know I’ll be popping in from time to time to help out when I can.

As for your game, good luck – but I know you’ll do fine. I enjoyed the games you’ve ran in the past – even the vampire larp – and that’s saying something, because I’ve decided that I don’t care for the majority of larps I’ve tried out ;)

It looks like Lori and I might be getting in on Thursday, rather than Friday. If we get there with time, we might pop in to see how your game goes (or play, if any of your seats fail to show).

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on July 02, 2009, 12:57:44 pm: Quote from: BerkaZerka on July 02, 2009, 11:08:21 am
We’ll be at the Indie Press Revolution booth, # 2139 – though I will be limited as to when I can be at the booth myself, due to game running commitments. As it stands, they know I’ll be popping in from time to time to help out when I can.

As for your game, good luck – but I know you’ll do fine. I enjoyed the games you’ve ran in the past – even the vampire larp – and that’s saying something, because I’ve decided that I don’t care for the majority of larps I’ve tried out ;)

It looks like Lori and I might be getting in on Thursday, rather than Friday. If we get there with time, we might pop in to see how your game goes (or play, if any of your seats fail to show).

BZ

Thanks JP...that means alot. Hope guys get the chance to stop by my table of Conan carnage. :D
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on July 04, 2009, 10:58:53 am: Looking forward to seeing ya. :)
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: Happyfunball on July 07, 2009, 10:45:21 am: Still haven't gotten that email. Do you have my addy? ;D
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on July 07, 2009, 09:39:07 pm: Quote from: Happyfunball on July 07, 2009, 10:45:21 am
Still haven't gotten that email. Do you have my addy? ;D

Yep, I'll touch base with you here in a bit :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on July 08, 2009, 03:09:14 pm: Jay got the BHB ribbons for his games. They look great.

I stole one too...Ha! just try and stop me!
;D
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on July 08, 2009, 07:30:13 pm: Glad to hear they got there OK - even if the shipment got jacked upon arival ;)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on July 19, 2009, 02:55:46 pm: 22 Days till we fly to Indy.
So excited....so very excited.
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on July 19, 2009, 08:16:45 pm: Yeah - Lady Z and I are jazzed about it too ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on July 21, 2009, 01:16:14 pm: Quote from: BerkaZerka on July 19, 2009, 08:16:45 pm
Yeah - Lady Z and I are jazzed about it too ;D

BZ

Can't wait to see you guys do "jazz hands". tee hee
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: Thayan on July 22, 2009, 05:40:30 pm: Just so you know the IPR Booth is at 2139 at Gen COn for all your BHB Needs... also JP find time to go so you can have a couple hours through your stay to do autographs and signings..
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on July 22, 2009, 07:02:17 pm: Yep, that's the plan ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on July 22, 2009, 07:13:46 pm: I’m thinking of trying to run a pickup game at GenCon of Fantasy BHB – ala Pirate adventure in the world of Conan the Barbarian. The adventure is called

Bane Treasure of The Vampire King.

I may also bring my Cthopoly – Call of Cthulhu Monopoly game – where you trade in Cultists, Dark Gods, and Sanity rather than properties and money.

Anyone got any advice for getting a pickup game off the ground? Don’t they have a section devoted to pick up games?

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on July 23, 2009, 12:45:38 am: Quote from: BerkaZerka on July 22, 2009, 07:13:46 pm
I’m thinking of trying to run a pickup game at GenCon of Fantasy BHB – ala Pirate adventure in the world of Conan the Barbarian. The adventure is called

Bane Treasure of The Vampire King.

I may also bring my Cthopoly – Call of Cthulhu Monopoly game – where you trade in Cultists, Dark Gods, and Sanity rather than properties and money.

Anyone got any advice for getting a pickup game off the ground? Don’t they have a section devoted to pick up games?

BZ

Yes, there is an open gaming area usually in one of the hotels. Also post on the Gencon forum that you're looking to run a pickup game, and what time/date you're looking to do it. That will help drum up interest. I'm not sure if they have come out and announced which hotel has the open gaming area, but right before the con it should be posted and it's usually in the book. It's usually one of the main connected ones - hyatt or marriot I think.
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on July 24, 2009, 09:10:39 pm: Ctholopy is a blast to play. Anyone going and is interested should check it out. Definitely a good time. 8)
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on July 27, 2009, 03:14:39 pm: The countdown continues...

Can't wait ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on July 30, 2009, 11:23:42 am: So, who's going again?

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on July 30, 2009, 04:26:29 pm: I am! I am!
The countdown starts. ;D It will be nice to see Jay ans Suzie too.
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on July 30, 2009, 05:19:33 pm: Thirteen days to go ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: azhrei331 on July 30, 2009, 05:54:23 pm: Quote from: BerkaZerka on July 30, 2009, 05:19:33 pm
Thirteen days to go ;D

BZ

jeszy chriszy! between you and my wife i'm reading everything in stereo!!!
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on July 31, 2009, 05:01:11 pm: Leaving in twelve days. Wednesday afternoon can not come quick enough. I have been working alot of extra hours and I can't wait to go to the Con to have fun! ;D
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on July 31, 2009, 05:07:09 pm: I am counting down now. I want a promotion dammit! ;)
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on July 31, 2009, 05:07:24 pm: Four!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on July 31, 2009, 05:07:39 pm: Three!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on July 31, 2009, 05:08:14 pm: Two!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on July 31, 2009, 05:10:20 pm: YEAH!!!!!!!!!! Beam me up BZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you tell me I have to have 50 more posts, you are taking your life in your own hands. I cannot promise what I will do to you. I see a morning star (soft of course) with your name all over it ........ :-*
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on July 31, 2009, 07:48:55 pm: Congrats honey ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on August 01, 2009, 02:16:41 am: OK, I know that the con is right around the corner because I had THE DREAM last night.

You know...the one where you're running your event and everything goes wrong. I forgot my battle map tiles, only 3 people showed up and 2 of them left, then a group of like 12 all wanted to fill the empty seats...5 of my friends showed up and kept giving me hugs and wanting to talk....madness!!!

So yeah....once I have the dream I know it's so close I can smell it. smells like mountain dew and feet.....

Can't wait to see you guys. :D
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: Bounty BaboonBill on August 01, 2009, 10:14:32 am: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 01, 2009, 02:20:55 pm: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on August 03, 2009, 12:16:31 pm: The smell I freshly recall from Origins was not dew and feet, more like pit and folds smell. EEEEEEWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!! Dew and feet would have been anxiously welcomed. Can't wait to see you guys either.
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: LadyZerka on August 03, 2009, 12:22:04 pm: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: LadyZerka on August 03, 2009, 12:34:04 pm: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 03, 2009, 12:44:21 pm: Akkk!!! Lets leave the 'Stink-Talk' to the Mayhem thread :P

But yes, I too am really looking forward to seeing everyone soon :)

BZ
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: Bounty BaboonBill on August 03, 2009, 05:09:55 pm: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: azhrei331 on August 03, 2009, 08:17:58 pm: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 03, 2009, 08:42:55 pm: moved to preserve continuity...
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 03, 2009, 08:45:47 pm: The following was merged in from the Awesome Web Comics thread - carry on :)

(Note that while I have quoted each post, you have not lost any post count in the process.)

BZ
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 12:59:43 pm: Quote from: BerkaZerka on April 27, 2009, 07:43:32 pm
The OOTS Game? is it any good?

BZ
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:00:10 pm: Quote from: FaePooka on April 27, 2009, 08:52:29 pm
Yeah it's not bad. You use cards to build a dungeon, adventuring and fighting as you go. It's cute. :D
I can bring it with me in August if you want and we can play with it.
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:02:01 pm: Quote from: FaePooka on April 27, 2009, 08:52:29 pm
Yeah it's not bad. You use cards to build a dungeon, adventuring and fighting as you go. It's cute. :D
I can bring it with me in August if you want and we can play with it.

It might be fun if we can all find a little late night gaming time together ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:02:32 pm: Quote from: FaePooka on April 29, 2009, 10:29:52 pm
I think we can arrange something. After all we'll be home for the entire week after GenCon. If we don't get your company for at least ONE of those evenings then something is very wrong and you may have to be punished.
So here's your heads up...you have about 4 months to make arrangements for you and the little woman to escape the house for at least one evening. ;)
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:03:05 pm: Excellent, I think that can be arraigned - We'll have to play my Cthopoly game as well - Cthulhu-based Monopoly, where Azathoth circles the board and guarantees the game won't last longer than an hour or two max.

BZ
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:03:36 pm: Quote from: LadyZerka on May 11, 2009, 06:56:27 am
Sounds like a good time. Another gaming adventure to look forward to.
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:05:12 pm: Quote from: Bounty BaboonBill on August 01, 2009, 10:14:32 am
If youse guys plan to snag a table at GenCon for a late night boardgame of OOTS or Cthopoly, let me know. You'll have 2 more players.. :)
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:05:29 pm: Quote from: Bounty BaboonBill on August 01, 2009, 10:14:32 am
If youse guys plan to snag a table at GenCon for a late night boardgame of OOTS or Cthopoly, let me know. You'll have 2 more players.. :)

Hey - we should make some sort of plan... I'm game :)

BZ
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:06:38 pm: Quote from: LadyZerka on August 03, 2009, 12:22:04 pm
We have to play Cthopoly. It is a total blast. I am game. Jay and Suzie maybe? I will bring snacks! 8)
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:06:58 pm: Quote from: Bounty BaboonBill on August 01, 2009, 10:14:32 am
If youse guys plan to snag a table at GenCon for a late night boardgame of OOTS or Cthopoly, let me know. You'll have 2 more players.. :)

Quote from: LadyZerka on August 03, 2009, 12:34:04 pm
Where the heck are you from? Who ever heard of youse guys? Around these parts we say " YINZ". Get it right! LOL ;) ;D

( I actually am not sure what is worse) ;D
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:07:27 pm: Quote from: Bounty BaboonBill on August 03, 2009, 05:09:55 pm
Cincinnati actually, but I pretend (albeit terribly) to have accents from all over. My irish and russian faux accents are the best I think. ;)

I told my buddy about cthopoly and he nearly wet himself with excitement. He's a huge Lovecraft fan. Like, majorly.

We're definately in, especially since we decided to stay at a nearby hotel rather than drive back to Cinci like we had planned on Friday night.

So late night gaming on Friday is in!
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:07:46 pm: Quote from: LadyZerka on August 03, 2009, 12:22:04 pm
We have to play Cthopoly. It is a total blast. I am game. Jay and Suzie maybe? I will bring snacks! 8)

Quote from: azhrei331 on August 03, 2009, 08:17:58 pm
we've got a pretty full schedule at GC, but we'll try to swing it....
Title: Re: Awesome Web Comics
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:08:23 pm: Quote from: Bounty BaboonBill on August 03, 2009, 05:09:55 pm
Cincinnati actually, but I pretend (albeit terribly) to have accents from all over. My irish and russian faux accents are the best I think. ;)

I told my buddy about cthopoly and he nearly wet himself with excitement. He's a huge Lovecraft fan. Like, majorly.

We're definately in, especially since we decided to stay at a nearby hotel rather than drive back to Cinci like we had planned on Friday night.

So late night gaming on Friday is in!

Quote from: LadyZerka on August 03, 2009, 12:22:04 pm
We have to play Cthopoly. It is a total blast. I am game. Jay and Suzie maybe? I will bring snacks! 8)

Quote from: azhrei331 on August 03, 2009, 08:17:58 pm
we've got a pretty full schedule at GC, but we'll try to swing it....

Looks like we can do something after 10 pm on friday. Cthopoly can be done in an hour (two if you really want to) ;D

azhrei331 - if you and the misses can't do friday, we always got the after-con get-together up here in the old stomping grounds :)

Bounty BaboonBill - Four players will make as good a game as six - so we're good even if azhrei331 and FaePooka can't make it :)

We'll have to determine where and when to meet - Probably at the open game table area or a free table in the area after I run my friday night BHB game (Operation A.P.E. in Hyatt Studio 6:2)...

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:16:20 pm: The preceeding was merged in from the Awesome Web Comis threat - carry on :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:17:34 pm: Ouch - a bit hard on the eyes with all the nested quotes, but it will do in a pinch :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 04, 2009, 01:30:07 pm: OK, I cleaned it up a bit further - that's as good as it gets :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: Bounty BaboonBill on August 05, 2009, 09:07:35 am: I feel like I just read a Marvel Secret Wars continuity shredding comic book.

*rubs eyes*
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on August 06, 2009, 12:30:11 pm: Yeah....that was all really weird.

So back to the conversation

GENCON!! Almost here....Yay!
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 06, 2009, 01:26:35 pm: Whooo!

Time to pack up all the loot!

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 06, 2009, 01:33:56 pm: OK, back to the possibility of getting a little game together with some of the folks around here - which I think is cool, 'cause of all the web personalitites I've encountered, I've only ever seen undeadartimus face-to-face :)

How about planning to meet at the table where I will be running BHB on friday night (Operation A.P.E. in Hyatt Studio 6:2 - ends at 10:00pm) - that or the open table section - wherever that will be...

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: Bounty BaboonBill on August 06, 2009, 04:22:24 pm: We'll be there, me and my buddy Dave.

I can't seem to figure out how to access that ass-backward system to check my gaming schedule for the 2 days we'll be there, so i don't know which of your BHB games we'll crash..

But we'll meet you at your table, 10 pm Friday.

I'll PM you my cell number too, just in case.
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 06, 2009, 04:37:20 pm: Got it, thanks :)

As for accessing things, don't you have to download the schedule and just pull stuff out of it? I don't think you can look on their system itself anymore...

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on August 06, 2009, 10:40:38 pm: If you log into your account, and then hit the "your tickets" link at the top it will show you a list of all event tickets you purchased and their time/place info.

You should also still be able to search the event database, you just cannot purchase anything.

I'd crash your friday night game....but I have a prior commitment to fry my braincells with a combination of pun-filled 1st edition dnd and alcohol. :D
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 07, 2009, 11:51:13 am: No early Saturday games for you! ;)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on August 07, 2009, 04:47:36 pm: Actually, I have a 9am game Saturday morning.

It's going to be nuts.

I have another game right after that one but I predict I will be heading back to the room to nap afterwards....LOL
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on August 07, 2009, 07:57:14 pm: I must stick to my pepsi and cthopoly. My alcohol days are long gone. Too many hangovers to count. Too old, not fun anymore. LOL More power toos ya.
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: Bounty BaboonBill on August 10, 2009, 01:48:46 pm: GEN CON GEN CON GEN CON GEN CON!

WOO-WOO!
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 10, 2009, 02:24:32 pm: Now that's what I call fired up ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: FaePooka on August 10, 2009, 09:42:00 pm: We're heading to bed for our early morning flight.

Good travels and happy landings for everyone. See you soon! <hugs>
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 10, 2009, 09:43:54 pm: Looking forward to it! :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 11, 2009, 11:31:17 am: Packing the car today - heading out tomorrow ;D

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: Happyfunball on August 12, 2009, 09:21:35 pm: Have a great con. :)
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 17, 2009, 04:12:00 pm: Wow! What a Blast!

We got back about 2:00 am this morning. I'll post a report of the mayhem later - after I have had a chance to recove :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 18, 2009, 01:15:09 pm: Check out my WriteUp HERE (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=216.msg2756#msg2756) :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on August 24, 2009, 09:29:56 pm: Home at 2;00 AM, WHAT A NIGHTMARE DRIVE HOME! I had to pull over 3 times to " close my eyes" for 10 minutes so I could drive home. BZ was asleep as well. I missed an exit which added to my drive time and I think I was delerious. I would do it again though. ;D
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: BerkaZerka on August 25, 2009, 01:50:40 pm: Yeah, the drive was not fun, but we made it :)

BZ
Title: Re: Origins and GenCon 2009
Post by: LadyZerka on September 03, 2009, 08:16:43 pm: We sure did. Con on the Cob is driving distance huh. Who is gonna sleep this time? ;)