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General Category => Community Conversation => Topic started by: BerkaZerka on October 19, 2010, 02:31:46 pm
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Wow! Origins may just have their ducks in a row this year - they are already accepting event submissions. Looks like I'll have to decide what I'm going to be doing in 2011 - Probably going to run BHB, i20 Fantasy, i20 Horror/Humor, and possibly a QAGS event or two...
Can't wait all ready ;D
Here's my submitted Origins Schedule for 2011 ;D
2011 Origins Schedule (June 22-26, 2011)
Heart Of The Oni Wednesday 6-11pm
College Students are sucked back in time to face a powerful demon that threatens Feudal Japan and holds the key to returning them to their own time. Come play i20 Fantasy with the Creator of the Bounty Head Bebop RPG. PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=295.0)
Nazi Sasquatch Death Squad! Thursday 8-12am
Nazis in America at the height of WWII? Robbing Fort Knox with a Sasquatch Death Squad? Not if the Bureau of Unordinary Gentlemen have anything to say about it! (QAGS) PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=299.0)
Hive Of Scum And Villainy Thursday 1-5pm
Welcome to Ceres; a hive of scum and villainy. Just the place for a wanabe crew of space pirates to test its metal and make a name for itself. There’s plenty of fat ships out there for the taking - if you can survive the competition. Come play Bounty Head Bebop with its Creator.
Deadlands/i20: Dude, Where’s My Train? Thursday 6-11pm
You’ve heard tale of some great train robberies, but since when do they take the whole train?!? Weird West Steampunk Adventure Ala Deadlands Style. Come play i20 Horror with the Creator of the Bounty Head Bebop RPG. PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=298.0)
Penguins of Madagascar Mythos Madness Friday 1-5pm
Lions and tigers and tentacles, oh my! Something stirs in New York’s Central Park; its smoky tendrils of evil even now seeping into the adjacent Zoo – home to those covert commando penguins; Skipper, Private, Kowalski, and Rico. Can they fight back the Mythos and save the world? Come play i20 Horror with the Creator of the Bounty Head Bebop RPG. PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=238.0)
Bane Treasure Of The Vampire King Friday 6-11pm
Epic pirate adventure in the world of Conan the Barbarian. Sail the savage seas in search of a legendary treasure cursed by the gods! Come play i20 Fantasy with the Creator of the Bounty Head Bebop RPG. PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=300.0)
Small Fry Saturday 5-10pm
The job was supposed to be a piece of cake - 'like shootin fish in a barrel' they said. But things never work out so easy, right? The crew will need to stay extra frosty on this one or risk losing more than the bounty to their rivals. Come play Bounty Head Bebop with its Creator.
Can't wait ;D
Here's my submitted GenCon Schedule for 2011 ;D
2011 GenCon Schedule (August 4-7, 2011)
Nazi Sasquatch Death Squad! Thursday 8-12am
Nazis in America at the height of WWII? Robbing Fort Knox with a Sasquatch Death Squad? Not if the Bureau of Unordinary Gentlemen have anything to say about it! (QAGS) PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=299.0)
Hive Of Scum And Villainy Thursday 1-5pm
Welcome to Ceres; a hive of scum and villainy. Just the place for a wanabe crew of space pirates to test its metal and make a name for itself. There’s plenty of fat ships out there for the taking - if you can survive the competition. Come play Bounty Head Bebop with its Creator.
Deadlands/i20: Dude, Where’s My Train? Thursday 6-11pm
You’ve heard tale of some great train robberies, but since when do they take the whole train?!? Weird West Steampunk Adventure Ala Deadlands Style. Come play i20 Horror with the Creator of the Bounty Head Bebop RPG. PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=298.0)
Penguins of Madagascar Mythos Madness Friday 1-5pm
Lions and tigers and tentacles, oh my! Something stirs in New York’s Central Park; its smoky tendrils of evil even now seeping into the adjacent Zoo – home to those covert commando penguins; Skipper, Private, Kowalski, and Rico. Can they fight back the Mythos and save the world? Come play i20 Horror with the Creator of the Bounty Head Bebop RPG. PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=238.0)
Bane Treasure Of The Vampire King Friday 6-11pm
Epic pirate adventure in the world of Conan the Barbarian. Sail the savage seas in search of a legendary treasure cursed by the gods! Come play i20 Fantasy with the Creator of the Bounty Head Bebop RPG. PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=300.0)
Heart Of The Oni Saturday 12-5pm
College Students are sucked back in time to face a powerful demon that threatens Feudal Japan and holds the key to returning them to their own time. Come play i20 Fantasy with the Creator of the Bounty Head Bebop RPG. PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=295.0)
Small Fry Saturday 6-11pm
The job was supposed to be a piece of cake - 'like shootin fish in a barrel' they said. But things never work out so easy, right? The crew will need to stay extra frosty on this one or risk losing more than the bounty to their rivals. Come play Bounty Head Bebop with its Creator.
I have also requested that my games be in the Hyatt Studios this year - we'll see how that works out. I really have liked running games in the Hyatt in the past 8)
Can't wait ;D
BZ
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Oh, and we'll be giving away BHB t-shirts at each game again like last year. Where's Baboon Bill? I want to use this pic for the back ;D
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/BaboonBill/Dodge.png)
BZ
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*cut and pasted above*
BZ
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Almost time to reserve lodging and stuff already. I look forward to that as well :)
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Added some character links to the Event Schedule Above :)
BZ
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Woo! I need to send you a cleaned up prettified version sometime soon. :D
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Woo! I need to send you a cleaned up prettified version sometime soon. :D
Eexceelleenté ;D
BZ
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C'mon January. I want to make sure and reserve our room and games. I am excited already. It seems like on one hand it takes forever to come around and on the other it is right around the corner. I never played half of BZ's games he is running this time. I want to try the Quags one :)
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Does everyone know that Origins is open for registration now? Badges 55$ instead of 65$ up until the 15th of January I think just look at the site. HAPPY GAMING!!! :)
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I am so glad they finally got their shyte straight - I really love Origins and want it to be awesome, like it used to be.
BZ
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SO what about Gencon? Event Submission starts in 11 days.
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We will be there too. One does not live until they go to GEN CON! DUH!!!! ;)
I like Origins too though. It is closer to our home and it is not as much mass confusion. The one thing that comes to mind is there are no trains running through your hotel as you try to play a game. ;D
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SO what about Gencon? Event Submission starts in 11 days.
Same games - just squished into one less day ;D
I'll be submitting and posting them here as soon as i can - can't wait for either conventions - love 'em both!
BZ
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BZ ordered my early bird badge today- saved 10$ With four kids we save where we can ;D
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I'm assuming that's the same Penguins as last year... or are you doing a different one? Hoping to get into another one of your game this year but it looks like I may be running more so will not have as much time.
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Yeah, my GM plate is filling up again despite my best efforts, so I'm not sure how much free time I'll have. I'll try to keep a slot or two free to join you rog a game.
Damn me for being both a soft touch and addicted to con GM'ing. ;D
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I'm assuming that's the same Penguins as last year...
Yeah, same one (unfortunately for those who have already played it) :)
But I do reserve Sundays for pickup games - I have a pretty funny Call of PikaChulu (pokemon/cthulhu) adventure I'd be willing to run if requested...
BZ
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Damn me for being both a soft touch and addicted to con GM'ing. ;D
I get a good seven to eight months of great anticpation for con GM'ing - It's only January and I've already started having the 'con dreams' ;D
BZ
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I am sorry but I am selfish. I think VACATION before Gaming.... I will probably be shunned because I said that but put yourself in my shoes for just one eight hour day and you would agree.... ;)
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I'm just glad to have a wife who still considers a 'gaming vacation' a vacation :D
BZ
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I have come to realize at these conventions that I am a commodity to have. Gaming wives are hard to come by apparently. I have had a guy come up to me and say he was jealous of my BZ because he has a wife that plays. His wife is not real fond of gaming I take it. I do enjoy the adventures and also the chaos. It is a good time. ;D You do meet some interesting folks; some you keep as friends others are great for people watching stories later ;)
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Well, unfortunately the couple that I got my free ride to Origins and Gencon from are retiring. They used to run the BEADDazzled booth, but Helene has had some major surgery since last summer and they decided they just can't handle the cons anymore. They are in their late 60's, so I understand fully and was quite thankful of the numerous years I did get to go thanks to them.
Oh well. It was fun while it lasted!
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I will still make it to one or the other of the Cons this year, but not likely both.
This year will likely be GenCon. Starting to save my pennies now..
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Where are you traveling from. We could possibly help? It is just BZ and I. We forget where you reside though for sure. Let us know ahead of time maybe we could work something out.
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Here's my submitted GenCon Schedule for 2011 ;D
2011 GenCon Schedule (August 4-7, 2011)
Nazi Sasquatch Death Squad! Thursday 8-12am
Nazis in America at the height of WWII? Robbing Fort Knox with a Sasquatch Death Squad? Not if the Bureau of Unordinary Gentlemen have anything to say about it! (QAGS) PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=299.0)
Hive Of Scum And Villainy Thursday 1-5pm
Welcome to Ceres; a hive of scum and villainy. Just the place for a wanabe crew of space pirates to test its metal and make a name for itself. There’s plenty of fat ships out there for the taking - if you can survive the competition. Come play Bounty Head Bebop with its Creator.
Deadlands/i20: Dude, Where’s My Train? Thursday 6-11pm
You’ve heard tale of some great train robberies, but since when do they take the whole train?!? Weird West Steampunk Adventure Ala Deadlands Style. Come play i20 Horror with the Creator of the Bounty Head Bebop RPG. PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=298.0)
Penguins of Madagascar Mythos Madness Friday 1-5pm
Lions and tigers and tentacles, oh my! Something stirs in New York’s Central Park; its smoky tendrils of evil even now seeping into the adjacent Zoo – home to those covert commando penguins; Skipper, Private, Kowalski, and Rico. Can they fight back the Mythos and save the world? Come play i20 Horror with the Creator of the Bounty Head Bebop RPG. PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=238.0)
Bane Treasure Of The Vampire King Friday 6-11pm
Epic pirate adventure in the world of Conan the Barbarian. Sail the savage seas in search of a legendary treasure cursed by the gods! Come play i20 Fantasy with the Creator of the Bounty Head Bebop RPG. PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=300.0)
Heart Of The Oni Saturday 12-5pm
College Students are sucked back in time to face a powerful demon that threatens Feudal Japan and holds the key to returning them to their own time. Come play i20 Fantasy with the Creator of the Bounty Head Bebop RPG. PCs (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=295.0)
Small Fry Saturday 6-11pm
The job was supposed to be a piece of cake - 'like shootin fish in a barrel' they said. But things never work out so easy, right? The crew will need to stay extra frosty on this one or risk losing more than the bounty to their rivals. Come play Bounty Head Bebop with its Creator.
I have also requested that my games be in the Hyatt Studios this year - we'll see how that works out. I really have liked running games in the Hyatt in the past 8)
Can't wait ;D
BZ
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I can not wait either. These games are new to me (some of them). VACATION!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!! ;D
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BTW - I copied both convention schedules to the first post of this thread for easy reference :)
BZ
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Where are you traveling from. We could possibly help? It is just BZ and I. We forget where you reside though for sure. Let us know ahead of time maybe we could work something out.
Cincinnati. We are about 2.5 hours from either Convention, which is pretty cool. :)
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Where are you traveling from. We could possibly help? It is just BZ and I. We forget where you reside though for sure. Let us know ahead of time maybe we could work something out.
Cincinnati. We are about 2.5 hours from either Convention, which is pretty cool. :)
All told, giving you a lift to Gencon would only be about an hour out of our way - the real logistical question would be how you would manage at the con, as Lady Z and I don't stay in the city (we can get you there on Wednesday and home on Sunday, but no promisses in-between :) )
BZ
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We would love to help if we can though. :) The more at the con's the merrier. We do however have a tradition that we get Korean food on Sunday on the way home( which you are welcome to join us as well). Best food ever made. I cant wait to sign up for games and stuff. That is the fun part.It seems real then not just a vision in the future.
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I generally try to team up for housing at GenCon, spreading the cost of the room. I don't know the specifics for housing this year; I will try to snag a room myself this year instead of waiting to hook up with someone later.
If I do get a room, I'll be looking for roommates. You'd be certainly included, Bill, if you wish.
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Nestor, that sounds like a beautiful idea! Dave and I would certainly be up for that. I will talk to him today and get back with you.
BZ&LZ: thank you for the offer! Driving isn't really an issue; I don't mind it. Where is this Korean place? is it in-town or closer to your homeward trek?
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Ma Ma's Korean BBQ is ten minutes north east of Indie ;D
BZ
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I will see if Dave can handle Korean BBQ. :)
Nestor: talked to Dave and he's in too! You've got two roommates, mang!
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I will see if Dave can handle Korean BBQ. :)
Nestor: talked to Dave and he's in too! You've got two roommates, mang!
And I've got two other local guys who're toying with the idea of attending this year, so assuming we all go together on this, this should get interesting. :)
I'll keep you informed on things as they progress. The trick will be jumping in when housing registration starts and snagging a room; they tend to run out in hours!
Some preliminary details: I usually arrive on Wednesday and leave on Monday. You're not required to stay the whole time; I prorate people's shares of the room based on nights stayed. In previous years the room rate has been between $1000 to $1500 for the five nights, so depending on length of stay, five people means we won't have to pay more than $300 for the room each.
I generally go for the Embassy Suites if I can; they have a free breakfast buffet that rocks. Their suites have a separate "living" room and bedroom with a King-size bed and sofa-bed, so that's four people taken care of. I own a remarkably comfortable inflatable bed that I usually bring to supplement bed space, so we should be fine.
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Sounds like a plan. Hell, if we can get more people I am cool with that, as I have a comfortable sleeping bag and Dave said he has a single-person air mattress he can bring!
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Good luck with all of that hoop-la ;D I just hope all of you guys can make it!!!
Korean is the best. Great food I tells ya.
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Tekkoshocon
I will be running my Call of PikaChulu and Small Fry Adventures at Tekkoshocon in Pittsburgh PA - April 1st & 2nd (Friday and Saturday). Tekkoshocon is an Anime convention, with a very small RPG section, but I thought it might be nice to try to get something going there. Who knows, maybe we can grow it into a full RPG support convention some day :)
BZ
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I am curious to see this convention. Always a new experience!!! ;D
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We returned from Tekkoshocon. I will have some pictures to follow soon. We had some pretty good success with our BHB games and even the Zombie card game a comment was:
"Everything about this game is bitchin' sir" so I will take that as they enjoyed themselves :)
Looking forward to Origins though. That is a familiar site to us and we are getting to know folks there and Gen Con as well. Although the convention we just left had some familiar faces. We ran into folks that play with us at the other con's. Pretty cool.
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BHB T-Shirt Give Aways -
Here's what we have for the give away T-Shirts for each one of our events (including the QAGS game) at both conventions this year. Anyone who plays in a BHB Merc Squad run event (there are 7 for each con this year) will get a free novalty dice and a chance to win a T-Shirt (by table vote for the best player).
Front will be the BHB Merc Squad Logo - (with 2011 and Origins and GenCon specific)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/BerkaZerka/BountyHeadBebop/BHBTs-1.gif)
Here's the back -
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/BerkaZerka/BountyHeadBebop/DodgePartner.png)
And thanks to Bill Dods for the sweet art - Cool Beans ;D
BZ
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I get one cause' I am married to the creator!!!!!! :)
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Just purchased a bunch of tickets for GenCan events - boy a lot of them go fast - I logged in an hour after events became available and already two of the seven events I'm running were sold out ;D
I'll get back a bit later here and post the other events Lady Z and I are going to be trying out :)
BZ
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Just purchased a bunch of tickets for GenCan events - boy a lot of them go fast - I logged in an hour after events became available and already two of the seven events I'm running were sold out ;D
I'll get back a bit later here and post the other events Lady Z and I are going to be trying out :)
BZ
I remembered to log in and submit my Wish List about 1:20. Pretty much my top 10 were all sold out. >:(
I signed up for what I could get. It's one of my pet peeves about GenCon. There're, like, three systems I'd love to actually get to play in, but they're always filled up before I can jump in. I was hoping the Wish List system would help this year but, oh well.
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Yeah, I can see where it actually made it worse for everyone by giving the fastest guys everything they wanted all at once - where before, you could have snuck in and snagged a game or two yourself while the fast guy was still busy picking through his event list. In this case faster is not necessarily better :P ...
BZ
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Yikes! I'd better log in and buy some games... :-X
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Here are the events Lori & I have in addition to the ones I am running :)
RPG1119151 (Escape from the Late Late Late Show on Thu at 08:00 AM)
RPG1123624 (Asian Cinematic Superheroes 2011 on Fri at 09:00 AM
RPG1121533 (Decorum and Decapitation on Fri at 01:00 PM)
RPG1119395 (Mall Hero - Night of the Mannequins on Sat at 08:00 AM)
BZ
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Yikes! I'd better log in and buy some games... :-X
Let me know if you got any of mine, as all but three where sold out as of this morning (and each of those only had 2 seats left). Of course, Lori and I are looking forward to a Sunday Pick up game with you guys at the very least if you can't catch any of my scheduled 8) ;D
BZ
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Got our Origins events bought ;D
In addition to the ones we're running, we'll be playing -
6369 Hell or High Water
6425 Clue of Cthulhu
6605 The Substitute
6683 Sleeping Beauty
BZ
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Is "The Substitute" the M&M game? If so, I burn with jealousy.
I have not been able to play in a M&M game at a con since I was in one of the first demos run by Steve Kenson. Every year I try and every year the damn games fill up in seconds.
It's enough to drive a man mad. Mad, I say! *shakes fist at the sky*
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Why yes, yes it is ;D
Funny thing is it wasn't even our first choice for that timeslot (though it is one that we did write down as an option). One of the reasons I started running madcap adventures at the cons, was because it is usually the only way I can get in on one ;)
BZ
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Can't wait ;D
BZ
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okay...so who all is going to be at Origins?! I am! I would love to meet everyone.
Mark
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okay...so who all is going to be at Origins?! I am! I would love to meet everyone.
Mark
Dang, not me I can only make it one con a year and I usually make it GenCon.
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okay...so who all is going to be at Origins?! I am! I would love to meet everyone.
Mark
Lady Z and I are going to both cons this year - we usually try to get a pickup game (RPG, board, or cards) with folks we know on Sunday afternoons before we head home - you're welcome to join us if you can - I have a Zombie Apocalypse Survival Card Game - Cthulopoly - and of course the BHB adventures I'll be running at the con ;D
Check out our Con Pics here so you'll recognize us - http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=288.0 (http://www.bountyheadbebop.com/forum/index.php?topic=288.0)
BZ
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I am looking forward to meeting some new folks as well. Origins is easier to meet folks than gen Con, less people :) It is my personal favorite though.
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Great...let's make some plans to meet up closer to Origins.
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Great...let's make some plans to meet up closer to Origins.
Sounds Good :)
BZ
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Here's where I start going nuts, trying to get everthing ready for the con. Preparation now always drives me near mad, but its so worth it when it means a smooth game at the Con ;D
BZ
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I have to live with this you know ;) At least by Gen-Con... we are prepared ;D
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16 more days.... And counting!!! I have never played some of these games BZ is running... I can't wait to try them. ;D
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It can't come fast enough!
BZ
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Hey azhrei331! Dave (SantosCaine) and I are signed up for one of your Pantheon Games at Gencon!
Unfortunately, all of BZs games were taken. He's too popular.
BZ, Dave and I have an early game on Sunday morning. Could we have our Sunday chilling-out game after lunch? I would love to try out this card game you've been working on, or another game of BHB. Whatever you are in the mood for!
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Hey azhrei331! Dave (SantosCaine) and I are signed up for one of your Pantheon Games at Gencon!
Sweet! Lady Z and I really enjoyed playing Pantheon with Jay and the group as it was in development. Matter of fact - Jay still owes Lady Z and I (and the group) a game or two of it to finish off the mini-campaign we started with it 8)
Unfortunately, all of BZs games were taken. He's too popular.
Yer too kind ;D
BZ, Dave and I have an early game on Sunday morning. Could we have our Sunday chilling-out game after lunch? I would love to try out this card game you've been working on, or another game of BHB. Whatever you are in the mood for!
Hey - Sunday afternoon games with freinds are sort of a tradition now. Lady Z and I look forward to it more than our scheduled games ;D
BZ
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I am excited!!!!!!! ;D I can't wait to see everyone and meet Mark as well :) One more week!!!!! YAY!!!!!
No kids either! My girls will be at girls camp all week oh darn ;)
After the con, we have our traditional Korean dinner YUMMY!!!!!
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Do let us who will not be attending know how things go!
As for Korean food, I recall a particular Korean cookbook I once saw: 100 Ways to Wok Your Dog. ;D
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D'oh!
;D
BZ
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Do let us who will not be attending know how things go!
As for Korean food, I recall a particular Korean cookbook I once saw: 100 Ways to Wok Your Dog. ;D
Very funny. I eat Beef Bulgogi at least I think I am ;)
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Packing the car tomorrow for Origins - Huzzah!!! ;D
BZ
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Lady Z and I got an extra night in Columbus for one cent - yep a shiny new penny - so we're off right now, as opposed to Wednesday - wish us luck ;D
BZ
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We are here ;D
We'll give reports and updates as they happen and we have time :)
BZ
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Just got back from Origins - it was a blast and all our games went off without a hitch (except for missing tables in one room on Thursday :P ) - I'll post back after we recover a day or so ;D
Also - it was cool to meet Mark AKA "Floyd Fallweather" in person :)
BZ
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Hi all, here’s the rundown and highlights of our Origin events –
On Wednesday we ran Heart of the Oni and had seven folks show up to play (a good start for sure) – unfortunately, this particular adventure is six character specific and I had to turn the extra seat away. The adventure went well with a cool group of folks, including one who actually changed from a wizard robe costume to Japanese costume following act one of the adventure – when his college student PC changed into a Zen Archer.
Thursday morning was Nazi Sasquatch Death Squad. We ran it for seven players. This was a funny group who came up with an awesome acronym for the Bureau of Unordinary Gentlemen (the government agency the characters work for) – B.U.G. There were lots of laughs with this group.
Thursday afternoon we had to wait for a table to play Hive of Scum and Villainy. I sat with two other GMs (also waiting for a table) and we hailed folks looking for our games and joked about how we were going to run three different games at one table. Apparently, some non-Origins Mooks STOLE eight tables from that room for their own event - the dirty rotten bastards! Anyway – we did get a table and ran our event (starting thirty minutes late) for seven players. This was a more tactically minded group – except for one player who’s character (in his own words) was a “anatomically exaggerated female”. It was funny seeing this character and the captain of the ship constantly fighting over the setting of the air conditioning of the ship – the captain trying to save money by setting it too low and the character trying to stay cool enough by cranking it way up. In the end, the character got one over on the captain by hacking into the ship’s computer and overriding the captain’s control of the system…
Thursday evening was Deadlands/BHB: Dude Where’s my train. I was worried about this one, as I sold no tickets online (outside of Lady Z’s) – though in the case of GenCon it sold out the first day. By this time I was actually looking forward to having to cancel the game, due to Con fatigue and was in the process of packing up to leave (five minutes after the game was to start with no players showing) – when four ticket holders show up. So including Lady Z – I suddenly had five players. I re-unpacked my stuff and we ran the game. It was a fun group where at one point Lady Z’s Hexslinger character actually managed to reflect an enemy Hexslinger’s fireball back onto him – ouch!
Friday Morning Lady Z and I played the Rogue Cthulhu game Come Hell or High Water. It was pretty good and we not only survived, but managed to save the victim, and not cast some sort of anti-summoning spell to force the creature back from where it came.
Friday afternoon, Lady Z played the Rogue Cthulhu game Clue of Cthulhu, while I ran Penguins of Madagascar Mythos Madness. This was a fun group of four tactically minded players, who ran through the adventure so efficiently that we finished forty five minutes early.
Friday evening I ran Bane Treasure of The Vampire King for a group of six. These were the funniest and most rowdy players I have ever met. Thank goodness there wasn’t serious gamer type among them or there would have been problems. What was supposed to be a dark and brooding Conan game quickly turned into a mix of Monty Python and the Rocky Horror Picture show. It was a total blast but absolutely not the game I had set out for. Most memorable quote of the game: “It’s not gay if a woman eventually shows up”…
Saturday Morning Lady Z and I had a medical emergency that caused us to miss our MnM game The Substitute and our Saturday afternoon game Sleeping Beauty.
Saturday Evening I ran Small Fry for a group of four tactically minded players who had all played BHB before. That’s the first time I didn’t have to go over the rules for a con game.
Anyway – that’s the basic rundown. Lady Z and I look forward to playing again at GenCon!
BZ
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It is always my fault we miss stuff. Without getting into too much detail, I take medicine on a daily basis and with all of the confusion, lets just say, I took my Ambien( sleeping pill) instead of my Aygestin (hormone pill), which are in identical bottles by the way and both start with A... All of the warnings are even identical colors. I was trying to fight off a pill at 10:00 am instaed of 10:PM. Try to not sleep when you took a pill that is made for you to do so :) I took the wrong one. I have done this once before and now shame on me. I need a medicine case with all of my daily pills in an organized manner so this sort of thing does not happen again. I missed two really cool games because of it :( I would have snored through them both and made someone feel bad.
On a better note, the games we played were a blast. We are known to play QAGS with Ian and Todd, I think we could call them friends now.... we have history. We have been trying to get them to play one of our games and it finally happened. Todd Evangalista got into a game with us. He even won the voted best tee shirt prize. He was the character who fought to have the air conditioning and won :)
The Deadlands game was really fun for me because I love to play a hexslinger and I almost got a taste of my own medicine. There were other hexslingers fighting against me, I happened to get the better hand.... This time. :)
The Nazi Sasquatch Death Squad game had this guy who played Turban was hysterical. He put sticks and leaves in his turban and called it "Turbanflage". I find that to be pretty funny. His character was also known because on his little wee dice counter to show where he was, he put a huge dice on top to make it look like a turban... That was funny too. You could not miss him if you tried. Fun game.
The Conan game on the other hand was interesting in a manner that almost can't be described to ears under the age of 18... lol. These guys were beyond the scope funny and truly turned the game into a mayhem fest. We laughed so hard, our stomachs hurt. One example is this; one guy had a dream about being in a raging storm on the deck of the ship...while the guy beside him kindly made it real by splashing water in his face from his drinking cup. :) This would be the same guy who for five hours did not attack a single soul until the final combat .... he was too busy doing other things. You would have had to been there to appreciate the whole scenario. :) They were a fun crew.
I played Clue of Cthulhu, which turned out to be like Charlie's angels because the girls went against the man and pretty much took over. I am a girl so it was fun. The adventure was well written and a lot of role playing was done. The girl who ran it did a fantastic job. It was not BHB but I have to let others play too....:) I cant always take a spot at the BHB table. :)
Anyways, looking forward to Gen Con and seeing everyone we missed at this one. It was nice to meet Mark though. :)
Lady Z
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I go to Origins every year and I always try to play in at least one of JP’s BHB games, 2011 was no different.
During the Thursday game I played“Hive of Scum and Villainy" the best role player was the anatomically exaggerated woman who’s hacker code name was “Trash 80” who was more concerned with the setting of the air conditioning on the ship than the pirates that where attacking us. It was a fun game overall with great ship deck plans, lots of character interaction, roleplaying, interesting characters and a well planned scenario.
Too bad we had to shoot the albino tigers, the whip wielding dominatrix, and sell most of the orphans we ‘rescued’ to the Junker Clan…well it’s good the be a pirate…Ahoy space cowboys 8)
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Also at Origins 2011, On Saturday evening I played “Small Fry”. All the players cooperated so well it was like we where playing Delta Force shooter who have worked together for years. Also a well thought out and fun game.
I wonder if the Mars AAA ever showed up to help those corporate goons with their car, which we shot full of holes! Also don’t worry we’ll have our revenge on that glory hound Cold Rock Johnston…LOL
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Hi BoboLogic :)
Those were some fun and nutty sessions all right :)
And thanks for playing and even more, thanks for posting about it. It's awesome to get feedback (especially positive).
Also - I'm thinking that I may have to write an adventure just for getting one over on that Cold Rock Johnson bastard ;D
Hehehe :D
BZ
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Too bad we had to shoot the albino tigers, the whip wielding dominatrix, and sell most of the orphans we ‘rescued’ to the Junker Clan…well it’s good the be a pirate…Ahoy space cowboys 8)
This is too much ;D
BZ
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I played those games as well and I do agree that we had a great time.
I would like to play in a game to get revenge on Cold Rock Johnson......You are right, he was a bastard!!!! He played us. :)
By the way...., This is a hint! Nudge Nudge Wink Wink
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Lady Z and I can't wait to unload (er.. give, yeah that's it) GIVE, Nestor this gift we picked up for him just after last year's con. Hehehehe....
;D
BZ
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That reminds me, I have something to give you too.
This should be amusing. ;D
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I've decided to give the GenCon Auction a try this year. I've submitted my Old School Miniatures collection (1000+ pieces) to the Auction. We'll see how things go :)
BZ
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It will be less than 1000 when I get my mitts on them. I want the dragons!!!!!!! ;) Just kidding, I have been forbidden to touch them :(
Like 18 more days or something I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!! I just had 12 weeks off of work and I am looking forward to a vacation already....says a lot about my job huh ;D
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Hey Guys - Presuming we can get together for a Sunday Pickup game, what's yer pref?
I can run any of my events for us (just need to know which ones to bring extra PCs for) - or we can do my Zombie Apocalypse Survival Card Game - what do you think?
OR If'n any of you really want to run something instead, Lady Z and I are game.
Here's the shortlist again of what I'm running:
Hive of Scum and Villainy (Classic BHB)
Small Fry (Classic BHB)
Bane Treasure of The Vampire King (Conan Fantasy BHB)
Heart of The Oni (Anime Fantasy BHB)
Dude, Where's My Train (Deadlands Weird West BHB)
Penguins of Madagasgar Mythos Madness (Humor Horror BHB)
Nazi Sasquatch Death Squad (Humor/Hero QAGS)
Zombie Apocalypse Survival (Card Game)
BZ
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Hmm... I guess I should share my own preferance as well - Here's the ones I recomend for the last game of the Con due to time restraints -
Hive of Scum and Villainy (Classic BHB)
Penguins of Madagasgar Mythos Madness (Humor Horror BHB)
Nazi Sasquatch Death Squad (Humor/Hero QAGS)
Zombie Apocalypse Survival (Card Game)
BZ
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I want to play checkers.... how about that? LOL :)
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I want to play checkers.... how about that? LOL :)
You get beat at giant-sized outdoor checkers once and it haunts you for life :P ;)
BZ
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♫♫ CHEEE ♪♪ TARRRRRR!!! ♫♫
;D
BZ
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I might be available for a game. My only obligation on Sunday is some booth time at the Exile Games booth from 1200 to 1400.
As for preference, I'm up for some classic BHB since I didn't manage to get in on any of the runs (what with the shcedule the way it worked out).
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Hive of Scum and Villainy would work - I'm interested in hearing what Bill and Dave think (and I'll bet they'd opt for this one too).
If we can get together for a Sunday morning game (8AM - 11:45pm) that would be cool, If we have to wait till after 2:00PM, them it will be rough on Lady Z and I to play a full four hour game (but there are still other options) :)
BZ
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Incidently, I'm finished prepping all my games for the con - Phew! ;D
BZ
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I am up for anything at this point. I just want the hell out of work and I would play tiddly winks to get away :)
By the way, I am the outside oversized checker champion. BZ thought he was smart cause he had all the kings at first. One swoop of my one king I had left, took out his remaing four or five and guess what.... GAME OVER!!!!
13 more days..... Is everyone exicted? I know I am. :)
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I'm still working on mine. :-[
I've only gotten two of the three adventures I'm supposed to run, and one of them will require some judicious editing and generation of characters. Yikes! :P
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Is that not how you normally roll? ;) I am kidding because I see the stress that BZ goes through for these Cons. It is an awful lot of work and time and it is worth it though.
Hang in there :)
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Yeah, two month's prior to Origins and I didn't even have Nazi Sasquatch Death Squad or Hive of Scum and Villainy written yet :o Add to that, and I also had to convert Dude Where's My Train from Deadlands to BHB and Bane Treasure of The Vampire King from d20 PbP Conan to BHB. Man what a bunch of madness - MADNESS! I SAY! ;D
But it was worth it and now for GenCon, all I had to do was re-print Character Sheets and Handouts 8)
Good Luck Nestor :D
BZ
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Hi guys,
I saw Bounty Head Bebop at GenCon last year and have been kicking myself for not picking it up ever since. Obviously you will be at GenCon running events but I skimmed this thread and didn't see if you would have a booth presence or at least someone repping the game so get a copy of the book.
Will you have a booth? If not where can I pick one up at GenCon?
Thanks in advance, the game looks great and I can't wait to try it out!
-Tom
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You should be able to show up at a game and snatch a copy from BZ himself.
At least, that's how I got mine. ;)
Otherwise, IPR (Indie Press Revolution) usually has a booth and they distribute the game, IIRC.
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Awesome, thanks!
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You should be able to show up at a game and snatch a copy from BZ himself.
At least, that's how I got mine. ;)
Otherwise, IPR (Indie Press Revolution) usually has a booth and they distribute the game, IIRC.
I do still have a limited number of signed copies left ;D
But yes, IPR sells BHB and will be at the GPA booth this year. Cubicle 7 has also started selling BHB, but I'm not sure if they have their hard copies yet (gosh I hope so). IPR has been known not to carry enough copies of BHB for the whole week, so if you stop there do it sooner than later - or track me down at a table if all else fails - I'd love to meet ya ;D
BZ
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I looked at the weather at 5 am when I got up for work and it said it was 99 degrees that early in the morning in Indianapolis....
I can't stand it. It has been so hot here like 106 degrees with humidity, I hope it cools off in the next twelve days!!!! :P
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Seven more days until we leave!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!! ;D
GAME ON PEOPLE!!!!! :)
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See folks there ;D
BZ
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...And we're back!
Phew! What a Con! Lots of stuff to relate, but I need sleep first and I start a new job tomorrow, so it may be a day or two before I can post all the goodness :)
BZ
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I have to give my run down as well. I have worked 52 hours this week since Tuesday and I am recooperating. I will post later tonite :
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.................
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I'm still getting used to my new job... Not enough hours in the day at the moment...
BZ
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Well, in a nutshell, our GenCon Trip was a great success. All our events went off without a hitch. We were so busy though, that we were unable to meet a lot of folks we planned to and only spent a moment to say hi to a small few we were able to catch. Got to do lunch on Sunday with Nestor, but our Sunday game plans never materialized.
There's always next year though! And Nester remarked about actually running us a Hex event, so we may have to keep on him about it ;D
The most unusual thing of note about the con this year was all the dive-bomber gnats in the Crown Plaza - they drove us nuts at our games all con and I even had one fly down my throat as I was walking down the hall. It got so bad that we were giving out extra Luck Points to players who managed to swat one during the games :P
Anyway, I look forward to doing it all again next year ;D
BZ
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I'm sorry we missed you this year, guys. Baboonbill tried to get a hold of you Sunday but the number we had wasn't good. I want to give a shout out to Nestor for letting us room with him- It was nice of him to do so and we got to meet some pretty cool fellow gamers out of it. All in all it was a great con. This one will be my last for quite a while, though- the kids are older and we're going to be doing family vacations from here on out. Can't afford that and a con-trip, too, unfortunately. But this was a great con to last us for awhile. Again, sorry we missed you all, but hey...we'll always have forums...
(Casablanca, get it?)
Dave.
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Sorry we missed ya Dave :)
BZ
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Oy, speaking of which, cleaning up on Monday, I came across an extra toothbrush obviously left behind by someone.
Cloning experiments are ongoing, so if you happen to see someone who looks remarakbly like you, have no fear. ;D
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We had a great time as well. I hope we can continue as well to go. So far we have been lucky and able to be at both cons so I hope things do not get worse with our economy and such. That is the time of year where I look forward to. The only big problem I have so far is that they changed the time frame for Origins and Gen Con and I work both weekends. I hope to have a new job by at least by Ged Con so lets hope I can pull it off :)
Lady Z
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Yeah, I noticed the date shift for next year's GenCon. Puts it dangerously close to college-daughter-moving time.
Fortunately, next year I'll (hopefully) only have one kid in college, and the school's less than an hour away, so it shouldn't be too much of a hassle.
And I swear, next year I'll play more and run less. Really. No fooling... ::) ;)
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Yeah...Yeah.... Heard it all before ;)