[WeddingCon] Update 10/21/2009
(Cross-posted from the WeddingCon site)
Yeah, I know, it has been a very long while since I last updated this thing. Life has been going at a million miles an hour, to say the least, with lots of changes.
One thing that hasn't changed, though, is our going forward with this wonderful craziness we call WeddingCon!
We finally have something like a schedule, so here goes -
FRIDAY DAY
"Come Together, Right Now, Over Drinks."
Over the course of the day, good friends and colleagues will gather at the Cobb Conference Center. We hope to have some decent snacks and drinks (of both varieties) on hand early on. Lots of meet-and-greeting going on for the most part.
FRIDAY EVENING
"The Big Shaintar Game and Other Shenanigans."
Friday after dinner is meant to be a gathering of Shaintar fans, old and new, in one of those massive epic event things I'm pretty well known for. Everyone who wants to play will be welcome. Those who have existing characters will be encouraged to bring them (or send me info so I can recreate them for you); those who've never played before will have pre-generated heroes to choose from.
Note - I've picked up quite a few techniques for running "Big Epic Games" over the years, and I think this will be one of my better ones. I intend to do something rather dramatically different in this one...
All those who aren't keen to play in a giant RPG/Battle event will have quite a selection of other games to select from, including at least one decent poker set.
There will likely be an area set aside for just "lounging" with some cool tunes playing. As well, the folks from Play On Con are planning to set up Rock Band for folks to just go nuts with.
SATURDAY DAY
"The Main Event!"
At 2:00 pm, Eastern, the main ceremony will occur. The details are yet to be outlined (I am waiting on my lady and her folks to get all that worked out and into my hands).
What I can tell you at this point is the following:
Following the Ceremony will be much wooting and what-not, followed by announcements about the Costume Contest Winners. Clothes changing and other necessities will call for a break, which will also be time for the Mollys to set up, as they are the Main Act for the "Reception" portion of the day. There may be a few other performances in the mix there, too, depending on who wants to do what at that time.
SATURDAY EVENING
"The Revenge of the Nerds Dance Party."
DJ Cat Ninetails (AKA Amber Ginsburg) is slated to spin primarily 80s Dance Tunes for your dancing pleasure while we party the night away!
Those not really digging the party scene will have places to lounge, and I suspect there will be games afoot in another space as well.
SUNDAY, BLOODY SUNDAY
"The Dead Dog Day."
What with folks checking out and leaving throughout the day, we're pretty much planning on folks eating whatever's left of the food, hanging out with new and old friends, and saying goodbyes. Those who are hanging out for the day may well end up doing some gaming of some kind (but I imagine brain-deadedness will be the real order of the day).
Those of us still hanging around into the evening will probably go get dinner somewhere.
WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP?
I am extremely glad you asked!
That's what I have for now. As always, thanks to Gayle and Michael Reick for hosting the www.weddingcon2009.com site (and putting it together). Thanks to Play On Con for stepping up with game help, as well as Lee Maile, who is planning to bring a significant number of board games. Thanks to Betty Morgan for stepping up to organize, and thanks to all the game companies who have offered prize and other material support!
All for now, and I hope to see many of you soon!
- SPF
Yeah, I know, it has been a very long while since I last updated this thing. Life has been going at a million miles an hour, to say the least, with lots of changes.
One thing that hasn't changed, though, is our going forward with this wonderful craziness we call WeddingCon!
We finally have something like a schedule, so here goes -
FRIDAY DAY
"Come Together, Right Now, Over Drinks."
Over the course of the day, good friends and colleagues will gather at the Cobb Conference Center. We hope to have some decent snacks and drinks (of both varieties) on hand early on. Lots of meet-and-greeting going on for the most part.
FRIDAY EVENING
"The Big Shaintar Game and Other Shenanigans."
Friday after dinner is meant to be a gathering of Shaintar fans, old and new, in one of those massive epic event things I'm pretty well known for. Everyone who wants to play will be welcome. Those who have existing characters will be encouraged to bring them (or send me info so I can recreate them for you); those who've never played before will have pre-generated heroes to choose from.
Note - I've picked up quite a few techniques for running "Big Epic Games" over the years, and I think this will be one of my better ones. I intend to do something rather dramatically different in this one...
All those who aren't keen to play in a giant RPG/Battle event will have quite a selection of other games to select from, including at least one decent poker set.
There will likely be an area set aside for just "lounging" with some cool tunes playing. As well, the folks from Play On Con are planning to set up Rock Band for folks to just go nuts with.
SATURDAY DAY
"The Main Event!"
At 2:00 pm, Eastern, the main ceremony will occur. The details are yet to be outlined (I am waiting on my lady and her folks to get all that worked out and into my hands).
What I can tell you at this point is the following:
- The event is a handfasting, not an actual wedding. This is important for all the legal reasons. Spiritually, we are bonding just as tightly and just as eternally.
- The lead singer of the wonderful Molly Maquires, Marc Michael, is scheduled to perform the ceremony.
- The ceremony doubles as a Costume Contest; what you wear to the event will be judged by a select group of folks in attendance. Currently the three categories in consideration are Most Evocative, Most Creative, and Best of Show.
Following the Ceremony will be much wooting and what-not, followed by announcements about the Costume Contest Winners. Clothes changing and other necessities will call for a break, which will also be time for the Mollys to set up, as they are the Main Act for the "Reception" portion of the day. There may be a few other performances in the mix there, too, depending on who wants to do what at that time.
SATURDAY EVENING
"The Revenge of the Nerds Dance Party."
DJ Cat Ninetails (AKA Amber Ginsburg) is slated to spin primarily 80s Dance Tunes for your dancing pleasure while we party the night away!
Those not really digging the party scene will have places to lounge, and I suspect there will be games afoot in another space as well.
SUNDAY, BLOODY SUNDAY
"The Dead Dog Day."
What with folks checking out and leaving throughout the day, we're pretty much planning on folks eating whatever's left of the food, hanging out with new and old friends, and saying goodbyes. Those who are hanging out for the day may well end up doing some gaming of some kind (but I imagine brain-deadedness will be the real order of the day).
Those of us still hanging around into the evening will probably go get dinner somewhere.
WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP?
I am extremely glad you asked!
- Reserve a hotel room! Our cost on this thing is directly tied to how many rooms are stayed in, so please get those rooms reserved. That will be a huge thing for us. At $45 a night, it's a pretty sweet deal!
- Become a Member of WeddingCon. The event is inherently free, but we are asking for donations (in lieu of wedding gifts). Every little bit will help; otherwise, we are going to be left with a rather steep bill at the end of it.
- Bring Stuff! This thing is under classic S.R.O.B.Y.O.W. Rules, which stands for "Standing Room Only, Bring Your Own Whatever." We don't have any kind of "catering" set up for this, so we are really hoping eveyrone will bring stuff to share, pot-luck style. There's a kitchen in the facility where stuff can be kept cool. It would also be great if someone could bring heating plates, a small microwave, or similar items. Betty Morgan is going to be helping to organize a lot of this, so look for more information on here (and in other info places) soon.
- Mostly, just show up! We want lots of people to come and have a good time and help us celebrate in a style we think is fairly unique, even in the geek culture. If this is a big enough success, we may well turn it into a regular event.
That's what I have for now. As always, thanks to Gayle and Michael Reick for hosting the www.weddingcon2009.com site (and putting it together). Thanks to Play On Con for stepping up with game help, as well as Lee Maile, who is planning to bring a significant number of board games. Thanks to Betty Morgan for stepping up to organize, and thanks to all the game companies who have offered prize and other material support!
All for now, and I hope to see many of you soon!
- SPF