Schedule
Welcome. On this page we will have the schedule for the con, and details of GAME SLOTS, where delegates are invited to email me at chris.romer@blueyonder.co.uk to book their events. It is highly likely that you may wish to reserve 2 game slots if your game is likely to take more than 3 or 4 hours, to ensure everyone gets to finish it. :) I ask delegates to be flexible over timing, and willing to run with less players if some are still finishing another game etc. It's a smallcon, and very informal and relaxed.
Friday 15th August [Edit]
Rendezvous from 6.30pm onwards. Make sure CJ has a contact number, or you his mobile in case of problems. :)
- Car Parking
- Those with cars who do not wish to leave them at the hotel or arriving directly for this event may wish to park in North Place car park. This handy map is well worth bring to navigate town and the one way system - the car park we suggest is the one close to the Host Birthplace Museum.
- 7pm - Evening Meal
- Guests arriving early might like to meet as last year for a meal at one of Cheltenham's fine restaurants. We can make arrangements to suit all tastes nearer the time, but there is a wide variety of fast food, Chinese, Mexican Eurasian and Indian as well as Kebab, Pizza, Fried Chicken and Vegetarian options within 5 minutes walking time of the venue for Friday night.
- 8pm - Evening Session at the Cotswolds Pub
- We then retire to a local pub for drinks and civilized gaming talk. We have our own dedicated space, which is like all British venues non-smoking, though of course you can pop outside for a cigarette if you desire! Last year people were happy to socialize, though a game of Grand Tribunal the board game was run. If anyone would like to run a board or card game this is a good slot for that, and possibly for RPG. Space is too limited for freeforms however. So if you are interested in running an event here, this is GAME SLOT 1 (approx 8.30 to 11.30pm)
A game of Grand Tribunal was played...
- 11.30pm
- CJ traditionally does a short ghost walk. Last years took in the Pittville area, this year will be a different route. It's rather silly, but mildly amusing if you like that sort of thing I'm told. or you can hurry back to the hotel. Why waste gaming time? I won't schedule any official games to run at the hotel overnight unless someone specifically requests the GRAYEYARD SLOT.
Saturday 16th August [Edit]
The venue for Saturday is the Gas Green Community Centre, Baker Street, Cheltenham, as last year. I looked at alternative venues, but this one served well last year, has several rooms suitable for gaming and a kitchen area. Unfortunately it does lack changing rooms and showers, so we will assign rooms for those who do not want to try and change in the toilets as changing areas at appropriate times.
A map showing the location is here --
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?hloc=GB|gl51%209hg
I still have to confirm availability times of the venue, but we will probably gather at 8.30am for Breakfast at a cafe for those who have not eaten already at the hotel. I'm hoping to kick off by 9.30am at the venue with GAMING SLOT 2. Last year this was a Question and Answer/Seminar set up, and i was wondering if we could run a few short games here?
- 1pm -5pm
- Will see GAME SLOT 3. This will definitely feature a CJ Freeform LARP House of the Four Doors for those who would like to play, and plenty of Ars sessions for those who don't. :)
Pete as Talion of Flambeau
- 5pm-6pm
- Is put aside for food, which means an excursion to a low cost supermarket, and communal cooking. I shall ensure we have adequate catering facilities this year.
- 6pm-7pm
- Is the RAFFLE, and a Q&A with our Special Guest David Chart.
- 7pm-10pm
- Is GAME SLOT 4. It may well over run. It usually does.
- 10pm - late
- Is GAME SLOT 5. I am flexible about finishing times, but hope its not as late as last year, or that people play at the hotel! :)
Sunday 17th August [Edit]
- 10am
- will see breakfast and a morning meet up. I will ensure there is gaming space available till 2pm for the really keen - the final chance, GAME SLOT 6.
Desiderius aka Ed Woods after a hard weekends gaming
Summary [Edit]
| Slot | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| One | Friday | 8.30pm – 11.30pm |
| Two | Friday | 9.30am - 12am |
| Three | Saturday | 1pm – 5pm |
| Four | Saturday | 7pm – 10pm |
| Five | Saturday | 10pm – late |
| Six | Sunday | 10am – 2pm |
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