4-10 Battletechnology Expo Bonus Round Minis. Bob Delong. 239. 17. 4-11
Injustice Tournament. Video Game Darren Greenfield. 211. 15. B-1 STG Event.
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ARCON XII Table of Contents
About ARCON Staff/Rules Slot Schedule Quick Events Schedule RPG Descriptions Video Game Descriptions Board and Card Game Descriptions Other Events Directions and Parking Campus Center Map Wireless Sponsors Other Conventions
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About ARCON Welcome to the twelfth annual ARCON. ARCON is SUNY Oswego's gaming convention, organized by The Story Tellers' Guild. It is a three-day event located in SUNY Oswego‟s Campus Center, during which people gather to participate in role-playing games, card games, video games, board games, miniature games, LARPs, and all sorts of other types of gaming. In this packet you will find a schedule of events that you can participate in. You can register for events at the front desk, which can be found outside room 132. You can also register online before the convention at arconoswego.org.
ARCON XII Staff Archdeacon: Lacey O’Connor Admin Deacon: Pete Sterpe Events Deacon: Adam Nelson Finance Deacon: Don Tyson PR Deacon: Zach Diamond Vendor Deacon: Ryan Greenfield Graphics Deacon: Kari Cramer Concessions Deacon: Courtnie Forbes Tech Deacon: Neil Ganti
Special Guests Katie Tiedrich CJ Henderson
ARCON Rules
Be considerate of others and their property. If you are not you may be asked to leave. Wear your con badge at all times so you can be identified as an Arcon attendee. No cheating. The decisions of the con staff, including security personnel and front desk staff, are final. 4
ARCON Slot Schedule Friday Slot 1: 5:30pm - 9:30pm Slot 2: 10:00pm - 2:00am Saturday Slot 3: 9:00am - 1:00pm Slot 4: 2:00pm - 6:00pm Break: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Slot 5: 9:00pm - 1:00am Sunday Slot 6: 9:00am - 1:00pm Slot 7: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Schedule of Events Code Game Name
Game Type GM
Room
Page
1-1
Flight of the Flumphs
Tabletop
Deanna Holden
208
8
1-2
Jurassic Park: WoD
Tabletop
Jack Carmody
223
8
1-3
Call of Cthulu
Tabletop
CJ Henderson
205
8
1-4
Blood Drive
Tabletop
Phil Marcus
231*
8
1-5
MTG: Archenemy Planechase 5v1
Card Game
Joseph Cesta
133
16
1-6
Steam - Mega Map!
Board Game Kevin Finerghty
133
16
1-7
Legendary Deck Building Game
Card Game
AJ Pultz
232*
16
1-8
Maid Cafe
Other
Pat Rich
210*
19
1-9
Call of the Arcanist
Tabletop
Chris Briggs
225
8
2-1
The Labyrinth
Tabletop
Mark Smith
208
9
2-2
Dead 2 Nite
Tabletop
Mike Virgo
223
9
2-3
Welcome to Oith
Tabletop
Greg Harris
223
9
2-4
In Out Of The Rain
Tabletop
Don Tyson
210
9
2-5
Why Are We Here Again
Tabletop
Rhonda Briggs
231
9
2-6
Connective Corridor to the Kali Mal
Tabletop
John Hartung
232
9
2-7
Battle Munchkin
Card Game
Kari Cramer
133
16
2-8
Dominion
Card Game
Andy Wallace
133
16
2-9
Small World Realms
Board Game Mike Walko
133
16
2-10
Sweet Bro and Hella Jeff
Other
225
19
2-11
Arcon-A-Thon: 3rd Strike!
Video Game Adam Nelson
211
15
2-12
Abuse The Author
Guest Event CJ Henderson
205
19
Fri Night O-1
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Video Game Zach Diamond
Theatre
19
Slot 3
3-1
Mars Attacks: Final Girl
Tabletop
Neil Ganti
208
10
3-2
Shattered Wonderland
Tabletop
Chris Raslan
223
10
3-3
Changeling: Zombie Apocalypse
Tabletop
Courtnie Forbes
225
10
3-4
End Times
Tabletop
Jeremiah Lahnum
210
10
3-5
Wake up and Wargame!
Board Game Kevin Finerghty
133
16
3-6
Bring More Drinks for My Friends!
Card Game
Brian Loughlin
231
16
3-7
Star Wars Trivial Pursuit
Other
Don Tyson
232
17
3-8
12th Annual Battletechnology Expo
Minis
Bob Delong
239
17
3-9
Silent Football
Other
Claire Flowers
142
19
S-1
Magic: The Gathering Prerelease
Card Game
Joseph Samuels
Food C. 17
Slot 1
Slot 2
KP Leslie-Taylor
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Schedule of Events Code Game Name
Game Type GM
Room
Page
4-1
Hivebent: Final Troll
Tabletop
Lacey O‟Connor
208
11
4-2
Cabin in the Woods
Tabletop
Mark Smith
223
11
4-3
Shonen Jump Alliance II
Tabletop
Neil Ganti
225
11
4-4
„Ey Lads! Our Beer„s Been Stolen!
Tabletop
Chris Raslan
210
11
4-5
Court in the Streets
Tabletop
Kevin Kreiner
231
11
4-6
Merchant House Ameketch
Tabletop
William Rexroat
232
11
4-7
The Asylum of St. Dymphna
Tabletop
Chris Green
137
11
4-8
Dominant Species
Board Game Mike Walko
133
17
4-9
Anime: Whats Next?
Other
Mark Hawes
142
20
4-10
Battletechnology Expo Bonus Round Minis
Bob Delong
239
17
4-11
Injustice Tournament
Video Game Darren Greenfield
211
15
STG Event
Event
Pete Sterpe
Food C. 20
Defend the Warrens!
Tabletop
Pete Sterpe
232
12
5-2
The Convicts
Tabletop
Kevin Kreiner
208
12
5-3
The Flotilla
Tabletop
Jeremiah Lahnum
223
12
5-4
The Wonderful World of Oz
Tabletop
Billy Ernest
225
12
5-5
Pokemon: Force Theta
Tabletop
Alex Nichols
210
12
5-6
Changing Skins
Tabletop
Courtnie Forbes
239
12
5-7
Deck-a-palooza!
Card Game
Adam Nelson
133
17
5-8
Power Grid
Board Game Kevin Finerghty
133
17
5-9
Plan 8 from Outer Space
Other
Mark Hawes
137
20
5-10
Who's Line Is It Anyway?
Other
Mark Smith
231
20
5-11
Katawa Shoujo Read-Aloud
Other
Aaron Golish
142
20
Sat Night O-2
Mystery Science Theatre
Other
Pete Sterpe
Theatre
Slot 6
6-1
Starship Aeon
Tabletop
Rhonda Briggs
208
13
6-2
Game of Thrones Board Game
Board Game Lacey O‟Connor
223
18
6-3
Red Dragon Inn
Card Game
225
18
6-4
You Don't Know Jack: THE RIDE
Video Game Oliver Hong
210
15
6-5
STG Bingo
Other
Kari Cramer
231
20
7-1
Reality TV
Tabletop
Zachary Diamond
208
14
7-2
Fallout RPG
Tabletop
Mike Hegarty
223
14
7-3
SCP Foundation
Tabletop
Julia Anello
225
14
7-4
Texas Hold 'Em
Card Game
Mike Virgo
210
18
7-6
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Video Game Pat Rich
211
15
Slot 4
Break B-1
Slot 5 5-1
Slot 7
Chris Coon
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Event Descriptions
Tabletop RPGs - Slot 1 Friday 5:30 - 9:30 PM #
1-1
Name
Flight of the Flumphs
GM
System
Deanna Hol- Dungeons and den Dragons 3.5
Jurassic Park: 1-2 WoD
Jack Carmody
World of Darkness
1-3 Call of Cthulu
CJ Henderson
Call of Cthulu
1-4 Blood Drive
1-9
Call of the Arcanist
Phil Marcus
Chris Briggs
Hunter: The Vigil
Dungeons & Dragons 4th
Players
3-5
4-6
4-6
4-6
4-6
Exp. Needed
None
Some
None
Some
None
Pregens Description
Yes
Where did all these flumphs come from? Nothing interesting happens in the village of Amberhill...until a few days ago. Now there are these weird things hanging out and eating all the crops. And there are no adventurers in sight to help!
Yes
This is a play through of Jurassic Park where the players ARE THE DINOSAURS!! Will you break your bonds of oppression, take back the island, and seek revenge on your human captors?
Yes
Come play in a Call of Cthulu game run by our special guest: author CJ Henderson!
Yes
You are part of a hunter cell in Rochester, New York, helping keep the city safe from all sorts of nasty things that go bump in the night. As you came together from all walks of life, the larger cells have taken note of you since that incident at Eastman House. Tonight, your mysterious benefactor needs a favor. There is a vampire who is seeking rehab for his hideous addiction. There's only one catch: the rehab is in Chicago, and vampires are not known to make friends easily. 600 mile road trip. With a vampire. What could be simpler?
Yes
Archmage Xerros the Ineffable has called for the finest arcanists in the kingdom of Cardamon to assist him in mysterious ritual. It is well known that being chosen by Xerros is a high honor, and can bring you fame and riches, if you are so inclined. Whether curiosity, reknown or glory has brought you to the archmages tower, you will soon walk into the adventure of your life.
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Event Descriptions
Tabletop RPGs - Slot 2 Friday 10 PM - 2 AM #
Name
2-1 The Labyrinth
2-2 Dead 2 Nite
GM
System
Mark Smith Dread
Michael Virgo
World of Darkness
2-3 Welcome to Oith Greg Harris
Savage Worlds
In Out Of The 2-4 Rain
Dungeons & Dragons 3.5
2-5
Why Are We Here Again
Donald Tyson
Rhonda Briggs
Connective John Har2-6 Corridor to the tung Kali Mal (Part 1)
World of Darkness
D20 Modern
Players
Exp. Needed
Pregens Description
3-5
None
Yes
What bastered abomination lurks in the manors garden?
Yes
The dead walk among us. They outnumber us. They feed upon us. Is there an end to this nightmare? If there is not, then maybe just a safe place to rest our weary bones? This is a modified World of Darkness game set in a world remarkably similar to our own, if not for one big detail. Based loosely on The Walking Dead and Die2Nite. Plenty of pre-gens, as there will be character deaths, you can keep arriving with new ones if/when you die.
Yes
The sort of sequel to last year's game set in the bizarre Low Life universe. Players will find new faces in the far off post-human, post apocalyptic crapsack future of a gazillion years from now. Including fungus that walks among us, a race that used to be flies on the wall, now having to settle as flies on the ground, and those who need to come out of their shells.(As in mutant snail people, not mutant turtle people, that would just be silly.)
Yes
With only a cursory adventure under your belt, your party finds itself stuck in the woods in the rain. A quick search finds a large mansion, inviting candles glowing in the windows. -4 pregens of iconic D&D classes -combat, puzzles, and horror
Yes
In an alternate Whoniverse The Doctor has come across something so awful he needs all his companions. Rose, Martha, Donna, Amy, Clara, Rory, Mickie, Captain Jack all have to help him. What happens when you cross the Silence working with the Weeping Angels using the Vashta Nerada as a weapon? You can't blink, you can't see your enemy, you can't remember WHY you can't blink, shadows might eat you. What can you do to stop this? This is a alternate Whoniverse but many events that occur in Doctor Who will be taken into account for the game. You will be RPing the companions, please do your best to stick to their characters.
Yes
Father Graham was a beloved old priest of the community, respected for his charity and piety. So no one could believe it when he boarded a city bus and suddenly snapped the neck of a city bus driver with his bare hands. Turning himself over to the police, all he would say is "I didn't like the cut of his kimono". Based on the "Shadows of Syracuse" setting, players are antiheroes commissioned by a faction of the church to investigate the mysterious event, which requires them to enter the Chop Shop research center of the underground psi-police unit, the Men in Beige. Will they be able to figure out the mystery and escape with their minds intact?
3-7
4-6
2-4
4-7
4-7
None
None
Some
None
None
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Event Descriptions
Tabletop RPGs - Slot 3 Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM #
Name
GM
System
Players
3-1
Mars Attacks Final Girl
Neil Ganti
Final Girl
3-6
3-2
Shattered Wonderland
Chris Raslan
World of Darkness
3-6
Changeling: 3-3 Zombie Apocalypse
3-4 End Times
Courtnie Forbes
Jeremiah Lahnum
Changeling: The 3-5 Lost
Marvel Heroic Roleplay
4-6
Exp. Pregens Description Needed The aliens have arrived! In all of their bulbous headed glory (and the constant use of Ack). Your goal is simNone No ple: survive and become the final girl. New players are more than welcome, as the rules will be explained. Very easy and straightforward. After the vampire attack last year during what should have been a fun college trip, your lives have been changed as you have seen into the world that is hidden from most people. Now you hunt the things that prey on them, since you know humankind is not None Yes alone. Your group has heard rumors of fey creatures abducting people, and have come to investigate. Things are about to get messy and your worst nightmares may well become real. But that‟s not really a surprise anymore to hunters like you, is it?
None
None
Yes
The Zombie Apocalypse has struck, we all knew it would happen eventually. While the affliction doesn't affect Changelings directly, harvesting the vital resource of glamour has become challenging; since harvesting from zombies isn't viable. One Motley has set forth to find a solution.
Yes
As morning breaks over New York, City Roman Legionnaires march on the United Nations. They ride in steam powered chariots drawn by sabretooth tigers. The war between the Roman Empire and the US has raged for as long as anyone can remember. The problem is Captain America doesn't remember it. Pym has a theory that all of time is collapsing to a single point and that it will eventually cease to exist entirely. For some reason Avengers tower is the only point in time that is still stable. Stark is uncertain if leaving the protective field of the tower will effect the team or not. None of that matters. The world needs help. There is only one choice. AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!
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Event Descriptions
Tabletop RPGs - Slot 4 Saturday 2 PM - 6 PM #
Name
GM
System
Players
Exp. Pre-gens Description Needed
4-1
Hivebent: Final Lacey Troll O'Connor
Final Girl
4-6
None
Yes
4-2
Cabin in the Woods
World of Darkness
4-5
Some
Yes
4-3
Shonen Jump Alliance II Neil Ganti BESM Figures of Legend
„Ey Lads! Our 4-4 Beer„s Been Stolen!
4-5
Court in the Streets
Merchant 4-6 House Ameketch
4-7
Mark Smith
3-6
None
Yes
Chris Raslan
Pathfinder
3-6
None
Yes
Kevin Kreiner
Neo-Babylon
3-6
None
No
William Rexroat
The Asylum of Chris St. Dymphna Green
Dungeons and Dragons 2nd 3-6 Edition
World of Darkness
4-6
Some
None
On the alien planet of Alternia, young trolls live and grow, until they are taken by the elder trolls to space to be assimilated. But 6 sweeps ago, the Mother Grub made a mistake and produced too many grubs. Now the overpopulation of trolls need to be thinned out, and the elders will allow only the best to survive and ascend. Which troll will prevail against all odds and claim his place amongst the powerful elders? The Final Girl is a rotating-GM rpg where a character must die every scene. No experience with the system is necessary, however a basic knowledge of Homestuck and the Alternian trolls will enrich your experience much more than coming in with none. Both the original 12 trolls as well as your own fan trolls will be used! Game based on the film. When Yang, an extra dimensional villain, manages to trap all the Shonen main heroes, as a method to enable the villains to take over; all hope seems lost. That is, where the mentors come in. Powerful individuals, these people all have a unique set of skills, which have propagated them to the top of the chain. Knowing that there loved ones are captive and that evil is trying to take over can these characters win? As like the last time, the only requirement is that players have some knowledge of the characters they wish to play. No experience needed, as I'll explain the basics of the system. It‟s a beautiful day in Steelhill, spring is arriving and its time for the annual festival. Being dwarves that of course means drinking and lots of it! Except for one problem - the booze is gone! Stolen. But who took it? That of course is where you come in, adventurer. In ancient Babylon, everything is for sale. Even justice. So when a thief is caught, justice can be swift, or it can come not at all. But if that thief has something so valuable that many people would kill to get it, possession may, in fact, be most of the law. Babylon is a role playing game of dazzling wealth and brutal poverty, of the spaces between high living and misery, of magic and mystery set in the age of Alexander the Great. Here's your chance to try out a new game before it hits the market. Character generation will take place before the scenario begins.
Yes
In the city of Balic, an insidious new threat to the Tyr region has arisen in the shape of a humble beetle. Magically altered to deliver a psionic malady via their bite, the beetles have been used by templars, slavers, raiders and worse to neutralize the psionic abilities of their captives and render them docile. In desperation, the Veiled Alliance has called upon your characters to track down the source of the sinister beetles and put an end to them.
Yes
Asylums have long been the forgotten places of the world. They are the refuges and prisons for the mentally ill and the damned. They are an even more terrifying place if you don't why you are there or even -- who you really are. This is a horror game for 4 to 6 players who start out knowing nothing of their characters and will attempt to piece them together and learn all about this mysterious asylum in 11 which they are the newest patients.
Event Descriptions
Tabletop RPGs - Slot 5 Saturday 9 PM - 1 AM #
5-1
Name
Defend the Warrens!
5-2 The Convicts
5-3 The Flotilla
GM
Pete Sterpe
Kevin Kreiner
Jeremiah Lahnum
World of Darkness: The Billy 5-4 "Wonderful" Ernest World of Oz
5-5
5-6
Pokemon: Force Theta
Changing Skins
System
Vampire: The 4-8 Masquerade
Call of Cthulhu
Apocalypse World
World of Darkness
Alex Nich- Savage ols Worlds
Courtnie Forbes
Exp. Pregens Description Players Needed
4-8
2-5
4-6
4-8
Werewolf: The 3-5 Forsaken
Some
None
None
None
Some
None
Yes
Though usually standing alone, Clan Nosferatu has been forced to turn to the dregs of Kindred society to help protect them from a mysterious threat that has threatened their warrens, and possibly the entire domain itself. You are those dregs.
Yes
California, 1927. A group of people, convicted of various crimes, sentenced to court-ordered sterilization in addition to other punishments. Can it get any worse? At an isolated prison at the eastern edge of California, beyond the arm of the merciless law, it can indeed get worse. Much worse.
No
The Flottila, as far as anyone knows the last vestiges of humanity. How did it all go wrong? No one really remembers anymore. Somehow though before it did they managed to launch as many ships as possible and over the years they've docked and fused together to create a giant floating civilization. Resources are scarce and life is tough. Weapons are plentiful and bullets are numerous. You can always take what you want from someone else.
Yes
"The Wizard of Oz? Yeah, I remember that film." "Well, you obviously haven't even scratched the surface of the terror which awaits." You are a mere mortal living your quiet and humble life. That is, until you become trapped in a sink hole leading to the true "Wonderful" Land of Oz. Now you will experience the secrets L. Frank Baum meant to keep hidden from this world. Escape from Oz and return back to your safe existence. . . or die trying. No experience is necessary for this game. I am very willing to introduce new players to the system and help out as much as I can. This is a Survival/Horror game. There is a large possibility your character will die. However, I'm not out to get you. Come with a cheery attitude and we'll get through this forsaken land!
Yes
An RP where you get to play as the Pokemon! A new crisis has called for a new team of heroes. Formed of previously abandoned Pokemon, the new team, dubbed "Force Theta", must undergo a dangerous first mission - cripple the operations of the emerging gang 'Heaven Satellite' before they can put their nefarious plans into motion. Experience requirement is minimal and only pertains to the Pokemon universe - knowledge of Unova a plus but not mandated.
Yes
Join the Hinckley Reservoir pack, nestled in the Adirondacks, as they learn things aren't always what they appear. Something more sinister can always lay right beneath the skin. They will need a combination of brute force, subtlety and quick-wits along with a dose of social finesse to end the night with all the parts they started with, physical or otherwise. Introduction to Werewolf: The Forsaken.
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Event Descriptions
Tabletop RPGs - Slot 6 Sunday 9 AM - 1 PM #
Name
GM
System
Players
6-1
Starship Aeon
Rhonda Briggs
BESM
4-6
Exp. Pregens Description Needed You wake up in a pod not in your home world. You think of any game, movie, show, comic, book ever and you can be mashed together on a ship for some None Yes reason. Your goal: get back home in one piece. Cast of playable characters: Harry Potter, The Doctor, Black Widow, Sailor Moon, Legolas and Pikachu.
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Event Descriptions
Tabletop RPGs - Slot 7 Sunday 2 PM - 6 PM #
Name
GM
System
Players
Exp. Needed
Description Pregens
7-1 Reality TV
Zachary World of Diamond Darkness
3-8
None
No
7-2 Fallout RPG
Mike Hegarty
3-6
Some
Yes
7-3
SCP Foundation
Julia Anello
Fan-Made RPG
World of Darkness
3-6
Some
Yes
How lucky you are, getting a spot on this reality TV show. There's fabulous prizes... you think? There's intrigue and mystery, probably. More likely than not there's going to be drama, too. Oh and there's murder and stuff. A tabletop set in the Fallout universe. Setting will be West coast, so please come with some familiarity of the lore there. I'm not looking for encyclopedic knowledge of it, but at least an understanding. You are a D-Class personel when something goes highly arwy at the Foundation, releasing numerous friendly or deadly SCPs. Do you fight to recapture them, or escape with (hopefully) your life? You'll need your wits about you either way, but you should be able to handle it, right? Welcome to the Foundation, D-####. Good
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Event Descriptions Video Games
Slot 2 - Friday 10:00 pm - 2:00 AM
2-11 Arcon-A-Thon: 3rd Strike! Adam Nelson 4-16 None
The Arcon-A-Thon returns for a 3rd big year. For those that don't know, the Arcon-A-Thon is the decathlon of video gaming. Playing many mysterious game from many genres (This year, we cover puzzle, arcade, racing, fighting, sports, and more!), earning points in each round. The top 4 will play in the finals, and the winner will receive a fabulous prize! Also, the winner of each specific game round will receive a small prize as well! Also, NO MARIO PARTY THIS YEAR, I PROMISE!
Slot 4 - Saturday 2:00 pm - 6:00 PM 4-10 Injustice Tournament
Darren Greenfield
4-16 None
Injustice Tournament!
Slot 6 - Sunday 9:00 Am - 1:00 PM
6-4
You Don't Know Oliver Hong Video Game Jack: THE RIDE
Room Capacity
Before those crazy Game Grumps played the You Don't Know Jack that we all know and love today, there was You Don't Know Jack: THE RIDE, arguably the best rendition of None You Don't Know Jack before they started putting pirates in it and shoving it into the Xbox 360. Join in on the fun and crowd around a single computer answering irrelevant trivia questions, or just watch, and come along for... THE RIDE.
Slot 7 - Sunday 2:00 Pm - 6:00 PM 7-6
Super Smash N64, Game Cube, Pat Rich 10-30 Some Bros. Tournament and Wii
This Tournament will consist of all three games. From the original N64 title, to Melee, and Brawl. Prizes for 1st, 2nd , and 3rd Place.
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Event Descriptions
Board and Card Games Slot 1 - Friday 5:30 Pm - 9:30 PM #
Name
GM
MTG: ArchenJoseph 1-5 emy Planechase Cesta 5v1
1-6
Steam - Mega Map!
Kevin Finerghty
Legendary Deck 1-7 AJ Pultz Building Game
System
Players
Magic: The Gathering
2-5
Steam
3-7
Legendary
2-5
Exp. Description Needed You DARE to challenge ME in a 5 versus 1 utilizing the Archenemy AND Planechase cards for maximum mayhem!?! COME Mod. THEN! LET US FIND OUT WHICH OF YOU FOOLS BURNS BRIGHTEST! (decks available for use, or use your own standard power level deck pending approval.) We will play the expanded version of Steam, which tacks on the None Mid-Atlantic states of the East coast along with NY/New England from the base game. None
Come play the amazing Marvel based deck building game. Recruit a team of heroes including Thor, Captain America, Storm, and many more well known super heroes. All to defeat the equally famous villains of the Marvel Universe.
Slot 2 - Friday 10 Pm - 2 AM #
GM
System
Players
2-7 Battle Munchkin
Kari Cramer
Munchkin
2-6
2-8 Dominion
Andy Wallace
Dominion
2-4
2-9
Name
Small World Realms
Mike Walko Small World
4-6
Exp. Description Needed Munchkin is a game where you kill monsters, steal treasure, and stab your buddies. You can help your fellow players or refuse to None aid them. Come and play the game of backstabbing, manipulation, and luck! A competitive deck-building game! Compete against other players to get gold and victory points, and even steal gold from other players. But buy and play cards carefully, as what might None be good now may hurt by the end of the game... No experience needed, and once you learn the game, it becomes highly addictive. It's a Small World after all... Or so this fun board game says. A game of fantasy creatures trying to beat the odds and the other players into submission. I call it Risk for dummies, but it's so None much more fun. It only takes a little strategy and is an easy game for any beginning board gamer and is enjoyable to even the most hardcore gamer.
Slot 3 - Saturday 9 am– 1 PM #
Name
GM
System
Players
3-5
Wake up and Wargame!
Kevin Finerghty
1812
3-5
Brian Loughlin
Red Dragon 3-14 Inn
Wench! Bring More 3-6 Drinks for My Friends!
Exp. Description Needed We will play a easy to learn & very fun game that re-creates the war of 1812 - called.... 1812! (the invasion of Canada) With 5, three players act for the Canadian/British side, trying to take None over American cities (like Oswego) while two players act for the American side, attempting to invade Canada. (with fewer players will will adapt this, or play Memoir 44- which is an easy hex-style WWII game) Ever wonder what those adventurers do AFTER they come back from the dungeon? Why, they hit the Red Dragon Inn and drink until only one of them is left standing! In this comedic card game by Slugfest Games, come take on the roll of a hard working adventure who just wants to kick back, relax, gamble, and punch their friends and drink them under the table for their money! Each player will be given a character deck, and they must try and stay conscious longer then anyone else, while still having some None money to pay for drinks. However, each turn players must drink from the mugs in front of them (drink cards), bringing them ever closer to that stumble back to their room. Voices and mannerisms are encouraged. The game is much better the more adventurers that join the party, so take a seat at the Inn‟s biggest table! NOTE: No alcohol will actually be consumed. RDI 1-3 will be available, as well as 2 bonus characters. The “Gambling? I‟m In!” 16 expansion will NOT be used. There will be prizes.
Event Descriptions
Board and Card Games Slot 3 Cotd- Saturday 9 Am - 1 PM #
Name
Star Wars (Original 3-7 Trilogy) Trivial Pursuit
S-1
GM
System
Players
Exp. Description Needed
Don Tyson
Trivial Pursuit
3-6
None
How well do you think you know the Star Wars movies? Some knowledge of the Star Wars movies recommended, but there's a good range of difficulty to the questions
Yes
This will be a pre-release event for the new Dragon's Maze set, sponsored by The Comic Shop. More information will be coming soon. The event will start at noon and run as late as 6 pm. Costs $25. You must register with the Comic Shop beforehand.
Some
Come one, come all to the finest displays of battletechnology and mechwarrior skill in the Solaris VII arena! 2-mech teams of mechs, representing each major house and faction of the Inner Sphere meet to show who has the best tools and/or talent! Will someone's head get blown off by a heavy gauss cannon? Will someone get crushed by a DFA like last year's competition? Only one way to find out!!!
Magic: The Joseph Gathering Prerelease Samuels
Magic: The Gathering
12th Annual Solaris Battletech 3-8 VII Battletechnology Bob Delong Minis Expo
3-7
Slot 4 - Saturday 2 Pm - 6 PM #
4-8
Name
GM
Dominant Species
Magic: The Gathering Prerelease 12th Annual Solaris VII 4-10 Battletechnology Expo S-1
System
Mike Walko
Players
4-6
Joseph Magic: The Samuels Gathering Bob Delong
Battletech Minis
3-7
Exp. Description Needed
Yes
90,000 B.C. -- A great ice age is fast approaching.Each player will assume the role of one of six major animal classes -- mammal, reptile, bird, amphibian, arachnid or insect. Each begins the game more or less in a state of natural balance in relation to one another. But that won‟t last: It is indeed "survival of the fittest." This is a worker placement "Euro" style game. Experience with this genres is strongly recommended.
Yes
Continued from Slot 3.
Some
Bonus Round!
Slot 5 - Saturday 9 Pm - 1 AM #
Name
5-7 Deck-a-palooza!
5-8 Power Grid
GM
System
Adam NelVarious son
Kevin Finerghty
Players
2-32
Power Grid 5-6
Exp. Description Needed Deck Building games are becoming the dominant force of the board game scene. But, there is a variety of them to choose from, and with a variety of play styles and themes, like anime maids, Resident Evil, comic book heroes, webcomics, and of None course Dominion! So, come to Deck-A-Palooza, and learn a new style, play an old favorite, or finally try the deck building style of board game all together! We will have multiple games available and running, so you'll be sure to have something to play!
None
The object of Power Grid is to supply the most cities with power when someone's network gains a predetermined size. Players mark routes between cities for connection, and then bid against each other to purchase the power plants that they use to power their cities. As plants are purchased, newer, more efficient plants become available, so by merely purchasing, you're potentially allowing others access to superior equipment. Players must also acquire the raw materials (coal, oil, garbage, and uranium), to power said plants (except for the 'renewable' windfarm/ solar plants), making it a constant struggle to upgrade your plants for maximum efficiency while still retaining enough wealth to quickly expand your network to get the cheapest routes. http://boardgamegeek.com/ boardgame/2651/power-grid We will play the Brazil map! Once this game wraps up, we will continue with open boardgaming. Kevin & Mike will be 17 bringing various euro/ameri/war games to play all day & night!
Event Descriptions
Board and Card Games Slot 6 - Sunday 9 am—1 pm #
Name
GM
System
6-2
Game of Thrones Board Game
Game of Lacey Thrones 3-6 O'Connor Board Game
6-3
Red Dragon Inn
Chris Coon
Power Grid
Players
3-14
Exp. Description Needed The land of Westeros is in turmoil as the great houses clamor for the Iron Throne. Will it stay in the hands of the Baratheons, or pass to the golden paws of the Lannisters? And what of the Starks in the North, or the Tyrell's from the south? The Game of Thrones board game let's you take control of one of the houses's None of Westeros and pit against each other to dominate the domain. This strategy game is easy to learn, but hard to master! When playing your house, role playing and making alliances and enemies is heavily encouraged but not required. You don't even need to know anything about the book/show the game is based on, but you'll have a lot of fun if you do! In Red Dragon Inn, you and your friends are a party of heroic, fantasy adventurers. You've raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you're back, and what better way to celebrate your most recent victory than to spend an evening at the Red Dragon Inn. You and your adventuring companions will spend the night drinking, gambling, and roughhousing. The last person who is both sober enough to remain conscious and shrewd enough to hold onto his Gold Coins wins the game. None A large drinking glass with the Red Dragon Inn logo will be given as the grand prize to the player who can drink all his or her friends under the table! (Thank you Slugfest Games for your permission to use the logo). If I get 8 or more players, there will also be 2 ceramic shot glasses with the game's logo available to win.
Slot 7 - Sunday 2 pm - 6 PM #
Name
7-4 Texas Hold 'Em
GM
System
Mike Virgo Poker
Players
4-20
Exp. Description Needed
None
The annual tradition at Arcon. A great way to finish off your weekend and let your brain decompress. Standard style Texas Hold'Em Tournament. No entry fee, but there will be prizes. Escalating blinds, wild, crazy bets, and enough bluffing to stuff a horse. Are you willing to go all-in on the action?
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Event Descriptions Other Events
Slot 1 - Friday 5:30 pm - 9:30 PM #
1-8
Name
GM
Maid Cafe
Pat Rich
System
Maid
Players
3-4
Exp. Needed Description
None
Ever wanted to go to Japan and visit one of the many maid cafes of Akihabara? Well, if you've been wanting too, but have been unable to, then why not come visit our maid cafe? Uniforms may be provided for those who wish to cosplay as a maid. Butler's are acceptable as well. So come play games, chat, relax with us.
Slot 2 - Friday 10:00 pm - 2:00 AM #
Name
GM
System
Players
Exp. Needed Description
2-10
Sweet Bro and Hella Jeff Dramatic Reading
Claire Flowers
Room Special Event None Capacity
2-12
Abuse the Author!
CJ Henderson
Special Event
#
Name
GM
System
Players
F-1
Amnesia
Zach Diamond
Amnesia
N/A
Room None Capacity
Come listen to a dramatic reading of the best webcomic ever: Sweet Bro and Hella Jeff. We will be reading from a book, and also will provide the web version on projector. Come and ask CJ anything about his writing!
Friday Overnight 2 am - 9 am Exp. Needed Description " A group playthrough of the most terrifying video game ever! The faint of heart should bring a change of pants. None You do not need to sign up for this event. It will be held in the Auditorium.
Slot 3 - Saturday 9 am - 1 pm #
Name
GM
System
Players
3-9
Silent Football
Claire Flowers
Special Event 4-15
Exp. Needed Description Neither silent nor football, this game of champions seems at first to be a simple exercise in circle-sitting and rulefollowing. Do not be fooled! Silent Football will test the limits of one's circumlocution, creativity, and tolerance for hilarity. Tremble at the foolishness of fwapping a fwapped fwap! Gasp as a (former) friend shrugs a None shrodem! Fear as Mr. Dictator assigns penance points! Through interactive and baffling social dynamics in the Silent Football universe, where the time is always hammer time, learn how to address one's spouse, quote in the SF style (much better than ALA), and fight bothersome hallucinations without everyone realizing how many hallucinogens were taken.
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Event Descriptions Other Events
Slot 4 - Saturday 2 pm - 6 PM #
4-9
Name
GM
Anime: Whats Next?
System
Mark Hawes
Game Show
Players
Exp. Needed Description
Room None Capacity
Anime can be really weird. Apply your expertise and wit to figure out what happens next after a clip is shown. You and your team members compete to guess: What's Next!
Saturday Break - 6 PM - 9 PM #
Name
GM
B-1
STG Gathering
Pete Sterpe
Description Come meet everyone attending the convention and enjoy some pizza. Next year's STG e-board will be presented, and you will also hear from the STGAA! You do not need to sign up for this event. It will be held in the Cafeteria.
Slot 5 - Saturday 9 pm - 1 AM #
Name
GM
System
Players
Exp. Needed Description
5-9
Plan 8 from Outer Space (followed by movie: Plan 9)
Mark Hawes
LARP
7-8
None
Have you ever seen Plan 9? Ever wonder what happen to Plan 1-8? Play in the Post-Plan 8 meeting and make Plan 9 a success. This Fun short Romp will be followed by a showing of the movie "Plan 9 From Outer Space"
5-10
Who's Line Is It Anyway?
Mark Smith
Improv Com2-4 edy
None
An attempt to re-enact the show.
5-11
Katawa Shoujo Read-Aloud
None
A read-aloud of the first act of Katawa Shoujo [from 4-Leaf Studios] performed by an amateur cast of voice actors. Enjoy the interactive adventure as the audience votes on the choices!
Aaron Golish
None
1-20
Saturday Overnight - 1 AM - 9 AM # T-1
Name Mystery Science Theatre
GM
Description
Pete Sterpe
Come and enjoy some "great" films. This year the feature presentation is Rubber, a movie about a tire. You do not need to sign up for this event. It will be held in the Auditorium.
Slot 6 - Sunday 9 am - 1 PM #
Name
GM
System
Players
Exp. Needed Description
6-5
STG Bingo
Kari Cramer
Bingo
Room None Capacity
Come on down and play BINGO! There are many different, amazing, awesome prizes you could win.
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Parking
Directions once you reach Oswego: Continue on Route 104 West (Bridge Street) through the city of Oswego to George Washington Boulevard. George Washington Boulevard is located one mile west of the intersection of Route 104 and Route 481 (East First Street), at the “forks in the road” (traffic light at the junction of Route 104, Bridge Street, Hillside Avenue, Seneca Avenue and George Washington Boulevard). As you approach Friendly‟s and McDonald's on Route 104 move to the right lane and continue straight onto George Washington Boulevard. Continue for less than a half-mile on George Washington Boulevard, passing Ace Home Center on the right. Take a right on Sheldon Ave, followed by another left onto Rudolph St, and then one more left onto Centennial Drive. Parking lot E-17 will be on your right. The campus center is right next to the parking lot.
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Campus Center
Wireless Network Name: Conference Username: arcon Password: oswego Students are asked to continue to use their normal wireless network to avoid congesting the network we have set up for our guests. If too many users are online we cannot guarantee the speed of the network. We ask our attendees to avoid illegal downloads during their visit.
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Sponsors Arcon XII is brought to you by: The Story Tellers’ Guild of SUNY Oswego
The Story Tellers’ Guild Alumni Association
The Student Association of SUNY Oswego
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Other Conventions Please check out our neighboring conventions!
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