Weekend-Long LARP: Nexus at Connecticon 2008
(crossposted to Connecticon lj group)
Hey folks - i wanted to let everyone know about an exciting event happening at Connecticon this year - a weekend-long LARP called Nexus. This game is free for everyone who is signed up for the convention and is great no matter how much of the weekend you would like to spend on it.
The game itself takes place at Connecticon, only something strange is going on...
Below the cut is a description of the game - if you'd like to sign up, go to http://nexus.foambrain.com - for more information or if you've got any questions, feel free to drop me a line via IM (WizOfAwz), or via Livejournal.
Thanks - and I look forward to seeing you all again this year at Connecticon!
Welcome to Connecticon 2008! Connecticut's premier anime, gaming, web-comics, science-fiction and fantasy convention is starting with a real bang. What could be more exciting than a weekend devoted to alien contact? Fans from all over are coming; the costuming looks to be absolutely fantastic. All those UFO sightings in the past few weeks are just coincidence. Or are they?
Something Strange Is Going On . . .
Why are so many prominent scientists, military officials, and business men showing up? Isn't this taking multi-media to a bit of an extreme? And the costumes! Those tentacles look incredibly realistic. Why would anyone go to such lengths to produce such awful smelling slime? Could it be a prop from one of the TV shows? But doesn't Babylon 5 use computer rendering? Just what has happened to the weapons policy? Some of those toy guns look oddly functional... How do those guys get that little black box to float six inches off the ground? What about the legendary ghost of the Connecticut Convention Center? Just another clever effect? Why would anyone come to a science fiction convention dressed as a gangster? And that guy with the floppy hat and long scarf? Nah, couldn't be...
What is Live Roleplaying?
Welcome to Nexus. You and 74 others will become scientists, military officers, diplomats, and other visitors to Connecticon 2008. Together, we'll create an exciting alternate history. Your character is described in a short story about your background and goals, not as a set of statistics. The simple, safe, card-based rules let you back your clever speech up with a little muscle (even if you're a klutz in real life), but encourage creative role-playing and dramatic interaction between characters. The only audience is you, and there's no script: your actions will shape the future. Live role-playing is a great way to meet new friends, solve mysteries, and save the world (or take it over!).
How much is Nexus?
Nexus is free for all attendees of Connecticon 2008.
Will I be able to do other things at Connecticon or will I need to devote my weekend to Nexus?
Nexus is open to players who would like to spend a lot or a little time playing it throughout the weekend - we have characters available that will be fun no matter how much time you want to devote to it.
How can I sign up?
Just go to http://nexus.foambrain.com and you can fill out the signup questionnaire, where we can get an idea of the character type you would like to play.
I have more questions about the game?
Feel free to drop the GM staff a line at andrew@foambrain.com, or by AIM at WizOfAwz
We hope to see you there!
Hey folks - i wanted to let everyone know about an exciting event happening at Connecticon this year - a weekend-long LARP called Nexus. This game is free for everyone who is signed up for the convention and is great no matter how much of the weekend you would like to spend on it.
The game itself takes place at Connecticon, only something strange is going on...
Below the cut is a description of the game - if you'd like to sign up, go to http://nexus.foambrain.com - for more information or if you've got any questions, feel free to drop me a line via IM (WizOfAwz), or via Livejournal.
Thanks - and I look forward to seeing you all again this year at Connecticon!
Welcome to Connecticon 2008! Connecticut's premier anime, gaming, web-comics, science-fiction and fantasy convention is starting with a real bang. What could be more exciting than a weekend devoted to alien contact? Fans from all over are coming; the costuming looks to be absolutely fantastic. All those UFO sightings in the past few weeks are just coincidence. Or are they?
Something Strange Is Going On . . .
Why are so many prominent scientists, military officials, and business men showing up? Isn't this taking multi-media to a bit of an extreme? And the costumes! Those tentacles look incredibly realistic. Why would anyone go to such lengths to produce such awful smelling slime? Could it be a prop from one of the TV shows? But doesn't Babylon 5 use computer rendering? Just what has happened to the weapons policy? Some of those toy guns look oddly functional... How do those guys get that little black box to float six inches off the ground? What about the legendary ghost of the Connecticut Convention Center? Just another clever effect? Why would anyone come to a science fiction convention dressed as a gangster? And that guy with the floppy hat and long scarf? Nah, couldn't be...
What is Live Roleplaying?
Welcome to Nexus. You and 74 others will become scientists, military officers, diplomats, and other visitors to Connecticon 2008. Together, we'll create an exciting alternate history. Your character is described in a short story about your background and goals, not as a set of statistics. The simple, safe, card-based rules let you back your clever speech up with a little muscle (even if you're a klutz in real life), but encourage creative role-playing and dramatic interaction between characters. The only audience is you, and there's no script: your actions will shape the future. Live role-playing is a great way to meet new friends, solve mysteries, and save the world (or take it over!).
How much is Nexus?
Nexus is free for all attendees of Connecticon 2008.
Will I be able to do other things at Connecticon or will I need to devote my weekend to Nexus?
Nexus is open to players who would like to spend a lot or a little time playing it throughout the weekend - we have characters available that will be fun no matter how much time you want to devote to it.
How can I sign up?
Just go to http://nexus.foambrain.com and you can fill out the signup questionnaire, where we can get an idea of the character type you would like to play.
I have more questions about the game?
Feel free to drop the GM staff a line at andrew@foambrain.com, or by AIM at WizOfAwz
We hope to see you there!