Neoncon's Economic Relief Package
October 17th, 2008

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Over the last few weeks, emails and phone calls from friends and alumni of
Neoncon have made it clear that current worldwide economic concerns have
caused  folks  to  make  tough  choices  about  where they spend their
entertainment dollars. With this in mind, Team Neoncon has decided to do
it's part to help out.

Effective immediately, 4-Day Badges have been reset to the early-bird price
of $45. Badge prices were set to jump from $60 to $75 today, so we have
effectively discounted our badges by $30 to help give everyone a break. If
you have received a discount code in the past, it remains in effect for an
additional $5 off.

LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/registration/#badges

This pricing remains in effect until the show opens on October 30th. On the
Day of the show, 4-Day Badges will be $60, instead of $75. One-day badges
will only be sold at the show and will cost $30. Pricing for LARP-only and
individual event ticket are not effected.

Some of you are probably thinking ... "Hey! I already bought a badge for
$60  dollars! What gives?" No worries. We know who you are and will be
refunding your $15 at the show. By giving you the cash at the show, both you
and Neoncon avoid another $3 hit in PayPal fees.

With Neoncon less than two weeks away, here are a few things you should
remember:

Room Discounts End Today
==============================================
If you want to take advantage of our room discounts, YOU MUST
BOOK TODAY! At midnight, the rooms go up for sale to the general
public.  CLick the link the link below or call 800.634.3101.
Use PCINEON as you booking code.

LINK:
https://rooms.stationcasinos.com/cgi-bin/LANSAWEB?procfun+rn+Resnet+PAL+funcparm\
s+UP(A2560):;pcineon;?

Update your Warhorn Information
==============================================
For the most part, our Warhorn schedule covers all of the available
games, including most NON-RPG events like Starfleet Battles and D&D
Miniatures. If you plan to play in these events, be sure to register
on Warhorn and sign up for these games. And, if you have an RPGA,
DCI ar other Organized play number, be sure to add it to your account
so we have it for reference when logging your games.

LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/schedule/warhorn

Register  Now!
==============================================
If you plan to come to the show, do us a favor and don't wait until
the last minute. Knowing how many folks to expect really helps us
set aside the right amount of judges and tables to help make sure
everyone has a great time.

LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/registration/#badges

That's it for now. See you October 30th!

Thanks,

Doug Daulton
Owner/Producer
Neoncon 2008
Kansha Media

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FIRING ON ALL 8 CYLINDERS
Neoncon 2008 :: October 4th Update
==============================================

A lot has been happing with Neoncon. For starters the website itself has been
updated and improved. You were telling us that the shopping cart we used
before had issues. So, we've done our homework and found a better solution
based on the excellent Wordpress publishing platform. As a result, the entire
site has been rebuilt from the ground up to be cleaner, leaner and faster.

The new platform also allows us to easily post event updates to the site and
embed our Warhorn slot registration site as well. Now, everything you  need
can be found in one place. Finally, moving to Wordpress allows us to add
some cool new features for conference attendees. We are still testing these
new features and will be rolling them out in the upcoming days/weeks.

LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/registration/#badges
LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/schedule/warhorn

More importantly, we have a bunch of very cool announcements about the
show itself. Without further delay ...

==============================================
HOTEL & TRAVEL
==============================================

Reduced Hotel Rates
==============================================
We are happy to announce that, working with our partners at Palace Station
Hotel and Casino , we now have even better room rates. Now all Courtyard
Rooms are no more than $85/night during the  show. That is an additional
$30/night off during the weekend.

Existing reservations have already been updated with these new lower rates.
Our room block remains open at these rates through Friday, October  17th.
So,  be  sure to make your reservation today. Call 800.634.3101 and use
PCINEON as your booking code.

LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/hotel

Air Travel Discounts
==============================================
We are proud to announce Fain Enterprises and Excursion Travel as our air
travel partner. Visit their website and use the travel code NEONCON to save
on airfare. When booking your flight, Las Vegas is served by McCarran
International Airport (LAS). Once you have landed locate ground transportation
by baggage claim and look for the courtesy shuttle to the Palace Station
Hotel & Casino.

LINK: http://www.mccarran.com
LINK: http://www.excursiontravel.net


==============================================
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
==============================================
Over  the past month we have added over 40 new events and games to the
calendar. From classic and independent RPGs to LARPs, miniatures and Magic;
we have you covered. Here are a few key schedule additions.

Vampire LARPs - http://www.neoncon.com/games/#300
==============================================
We are proud to host two official "VAMPIRE: The Requiem" events from White
Wolf Games. Running on Friday and Saturday nights, each game features
overcap XP and is run by The Las Vegas Camarilla. In addition to the Vampire
events, the Las Vegas Camarilla is also running several other White Wolf LARP
events over the weekend. LARP events ARE included in the standard 4 Day
Badge. In addition, we are  providing  a spceial LARP-only Badge.

LINK: http://www.white-wolf.com/vampire/index.php
LINK: http://www.white-wolf.com
LINK: http://lasvegascam.org
LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/registration/#badges

DDM  -  Demonweb  Prerelease  - http://www.neoncon.com/games/#400
==============================================
Your first opportunity to play with the new Demonweb miniatures!  This sealed
tournament allows you to build your warband with relaxed guidelines, and the
luck of the draw will often level the playing field. Requires Demonweb
Prerelease Ticket.

LINK:  http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/minis
LINK:  http://www.neoncon.com/registration/#tickets

Magic:  The  Gathering - http://www.neoncon.com/games/#200
==============================================
Neoncon will feature a full slate of DCI-sanctioned Magic: The Gathering
tournaments  using the new "Shards of Alara" set.

Warhammer 40K - http://www.neoncon.com/games/#410
==============================================
In addition to the massive Rogue Trader Tournament on  Saturday,  we  have
added Space Hulk and Dawn of War events on Sunday.

D&D - Dungeon Delve - http://www.neoncon.com/games/#500
==============================================
The D&D Dungeon Delve (The Royal Gambit) is a Neoncon exclusive. This
event ran at DDXP, Origins, Gencon and PAX. Now, Neoncon is your last chance
to play the Delve again in 2008. Jump into D&D 4th Edition and get as far you
can in 30 minutes. Along the way, earn special rewards including mini repaints
and exclusive RPGA reward cards which can be used to enhance your Living
Forgotten Realms characters. There are many different paths to explore; play
as often as you like! 4th-level characters are provided.

D&D - Living Forgotten Realms - http://www.neoncon.com/games/#560
==============================================
We just added the 6 newest LFR adventures to our schedule. So, we will have
the complete LFR lineup at the show.

D&D - Living Greyhawk - http://www.neoncon.com/games/#550
==============================================
In addition to all Year 7 and Year 8 Pale, Nyrond and NMR modules, we are
offering the entire CORE "End of Days" story arc.

D&D  -  Greyhawk  Reborn - http://www.neoncon.com/games/#540
==============================================
Greyhawk Reborn is a global "home campaign" designed to allow you a place
to continue playing your LG characters after January 01, 2009. We are
premiering three GR modules at Neoncon.

Pathfinder  Society - http://www.neoncon.com/games/#520
==============================================
Neoncon features all six of the current modules offered in Paizo's "Pathfinder
Society" living campaign.

LINK: http://paizo.com/pathfindersociety

Independent RPGs - http://www.neoncon.com/games/#510
==============================================
We are very happy to welcome back Jerry Grayson of Kephera Publishing who
will be running adventures from both "HELLAS: World of Sun and Stone"  and
"GODSEND Agenda". In addition, we will have quite a few offerings from
other Brennan Taylor and our friends at Indie Press Revolution.

LINK: http://www.godsendagenda.com
LINK: http://www.hellasrpg.com
LINK: http://www.indiepressrevolution.com

The Board Game Library - http://www.neoncon.com/games/#100
==============================================
Bob Woodson & John Wootress return with their extensive library of board
games! Settlers of Catan, Shogun, El Grande, Puerto Rico, Axis & Allies, Battle
Lore and Combat Commander are just a few of the games waiting for you!

Starfleet Battles - http://www.neoncon.com/games/#110
==============================================
Compete at the highest level in Neoncon’s 2nd annual Rated Ace Captain’s
Tournament where knowledge of the rules is paramount for victory. Round
one player take place Thursday evening, Friday  evening  and  Saturday
morning where players will have the opportunity to play in a SINGLE elimination
round. Federation Commander, Open Patrol and Omega Sector events are
also available.


==============================================
SMART FUN
==============================================

Dealer's  Hall
==============================================
Our exhibitor hall will include Little Shop of Magic and Action Sports and
Comics. Other dealers are in the works as well.

The Breakfast Table
==============================================
As gamers, we understand that breakfast is the most important meal of the
day at a convention. Therefore, we've worked with Palace Station Hotel and
Casino to provide a breakfast table in the main gaming hall on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. While you are welcome to take advantage of the many
great on-site restaurants, the Breakfast Table allows you to roll in to the
gaming hall before your first event, grab a reasonably priced meal and
take it directly to your gaming table.

Cash Bar
==============================================
This is Vegas! So, in the afternoon and evening, we will also  have  a cash bar
available in the convention hall on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Beer, mixed
drinks and soda will be available. Have fun and please drink responsibly.

Costume Contest
==============================================
Friday is Halloween. So, everyone is encouraged to game in costume that
evening. We'll be awarding prizes in a variety of costume categories, so have
fun with it. Feel free to dress up all weekend long, but be sure to Friday
evening!

Trick  or  Treat
==============================================
Missing the door-to-door candy haul? We have you covered! There will be lots
of great treats (and perhaps a few tricks) at the tables on Friday night!

LINK: http://shopofmagic.com
LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/hotel


==============================================
SOCIAL NETWORKS
==============================================
In  the  21st century, online social networks are an important part of
connecting people with common interests. With this in mind, Neoncon has
established  a  beachhead  in the social media scene. Check us out and
"friend/follow" us at one of the venues below. Spread the word within your
social network and we will give you $20 off of your badge! Details below.

Twitter
==============================================
Visit our Twitter profile and follow us. Afterwards, tweet about Neoncon and
announce the "Twitter" discount code. The first 25 people to use it get $10 off
their registration.

LINK: http://twitter.com/neoncon

MySpace
==============================================
Visit  our  Myspace  page and  add  us as a friend. Afterwards, give Neoncon
a shout out on your blog and mention the "Myspace" discount code. The first
25 people to use it get $10 off their registration.

LINK: http://www.myspace.com/neoncon

Facebook
==============================================
Visit our Facebook profile and add us as a friend. Afterwards, give Neoncon a
shout out on your wall and mention the "Facebook" discount code. The first 25
people to use it get $10 off their registration.

LINK: http://www.facebook.com/people/Neoncon_Convention/1245903961

Once we see your "shout out", we'll email or PM you with a private discount
code. If you've already bought your badge, we'll give you some special
schwag at the show instead.

==============================================
STORYTELLERS, JUDGES, GMs & OTHER VOLUNTEERS
==============================================
As  with  any  good  gaming convention, we are always looking for more
storytellers/judges/GMs. Specifically, good RPGA judges are always valuable
additions to the team. As in the past, Paizo Publishing  is supporting
our GM pool by providing the foundation to the "Ultimate GM Kit". We are
still working on the details, but it will be pretty special again this year.

LINK: http://paizo.com

If  you  are interested in running games at Neoncon, shoot an email to
judges@...  or join our Judges Yahoo Group (link below). Interested in
running something which is not on our schedule? We would love to hear from
you as well. We should have plenty of table space for games and game demos,
so reach out and let us know what you want to run. We'll make every effort
to get it on the schedule.

LINK: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/neoncon-judges

We are still working to bring in more events and more games to this year’s
Neoncon to make it the best event possible. 4 Day Badges are still only
$60.00 and our special Camarilla LARP-only badges are only $25.00. These
rates and our hotel room rates only last until October 17th. Don’t be
left out register today and save.

LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/hotel
LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/registration/#badges

That is all for now.   See you October 30th!

Regards,

Doug Daulton
Owner/Producer
Neoncon 2008
Kansha Media

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I am happy to invite you to Neoncon 2008; Las Vegas' biggest and best gaming
convention. Across the board, Neoncon 2007 attendees had good things to say;
some said it was the best gaming event they had ever attended.  We  were truly
humbled by the overwhelmingly positive response. Neoncon 2008 aims to be bigger
and better; but not so much so that we lose our touch and our audience.

While Circus Circus served us well last year, that choice of venue was our
biggest complaint. Overall, folks thought the hotel did not provide much value
for their dollar. So, this year we are happy to partner with Palace Station
Hotel and Casino. With rooms ranging from $49-$135/night, our rates provide the
best overall value I've ever seen at a gaming convention. Also, we had the rates
extended around Neoncon, so you can stay a few days before or after and do the
"what happens in Vegas" thing!  Follow the link below to check out our
rooms/rates and get the discounted booking code.

LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/pages/hotel

This year, we expand to four days. Our new schedule allows us to add more games
and special events. Though we are adding new events all of the time, I can
confirm the following so far:

* D&D Dungeon Delve - The Royal Gambit
* Living Greyhawk Pale/Nyrond Bordercon
* Living Forgotten Realms
* Pathfinder Society
* Greyhawk Reborn
* Serial Pulp Adventures
* Living Arcanis
* Warhammer 40K - Rogue Trader Tournament
* Warhammer 40K - Apocalypse Event
* D&D Miniatures - Las Vegas Open
* D&D Miniatures - Dungeon Run
* Star Fleet Battles - Rated Ace Captain's Tournament
* Star Fleet Battles - Open Patrol Tournament
* Star Fleet Battles - The Omega Sector
* Federation Commander
* Vampire Camirlla LARP (An Overcap XP Event)
* Mage LARP
* Changeling LARP

The D&D Dungeon Delve (The Royal Gambit) is a Neoncon exclusive.  This event ran
at DDXP, Origins, Gencon and PAX. Now, Neoncon is your last chance to play the
Delve again in 2008.  Jump into D&D 4th Edition and get as far you can in 30
minutes. Along the way, earn special rewards including mini repaints and
exclusive RPGA reward cards which can be used to enhance your Living Forgotten
Realms characters.  In addition to special events for Living Greyhawk
(Pale/Nyrond Bordercon), Star Fleet Battles (Rated Ace Tourney), Vampire
(Overcap XP Camarilla Event) and D&D Miniatures (Vegas Open), we are working on
a few more surprises that we will announce as soon as things are finalized.

LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/pages/schedule
LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/pages/games

Convention registration is open. This year, we have added single-day badges, so
if you can only make one or two days, you do not have to pay full price. Still,
the 4 Day Badge offers the best overall value for your dollar. Right now, we are
offering special early bird pricing. Early bird pricing and ends on September
19th at Midnight and is limited to 200 one day badges ($25)  and  50  four  day 
badges  ($45).  At around $10/day for a jam-packed schedule, that is one smoking
deal!  Prices only go up from there, so do yourself a favor and register now
using the link below.

LINK: http://www.neoncon.com/collections/badges

Warhorn is now open for RPG slot registration! The complete Living Greyhawk and
Living Forgotten Realms schedules are now up (link below). You may sign-up on
Warhorn to see the complete schedule and will be cleared to sign up for
individual games once you've purchased your badge.

LINK: http://www.warhorn.net/Neoncon2008

In closing, I would be remiss if we neglected to thank all the volunteers who
donate their time and effort on behalf of Neoncon; now and in the past. You know
who you are. Those who spent hours play testing games, reviewing stat blocks,
making phone calls, stuffing bags, running games, manning desks, entering data,
traveling cross country, sacrificing hotel room and air fare, driving hours on
end, and doing a ton of other self-sacrificing stuff, we thank you!

I look forward to spending my Halloween with everyone, playing games, making
friends and, of course, defeating evil!

See you October 30th!

Doug Daulton
Producer
Neoncon 2008
www.neoncon.com

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One thing people may have noticed is that there is no Living Greyhawk
mentioned on my previous post. This is because there is no Living
Greyhawk scheduled however as usual I will have a library of scenarios
available people wanting to arrange games and they will be reported with
the rest of the Gen Con UK Games. I am planning on having all the Year 7
and Year 8 Onnwal and Splintered Suns modules plus as many of the Core
modules as I can. If there are any specific requests can people let me
know. Note I can't provide gm's, but I can provide the module and space
to play it.

Kithran

OK as some people may have already noticed there is now a lot more of a
schedule up on the Gen Con UK site (http://www.consupport.com), almost
all of the Living Schedule is there (still awaiting details from the
Queen & Country crew but they are planning on running at Gen Con UK) and
a number of non Living games are also there with more coming up as
details come through. At the moment there is the following to choose
amongst:

Living Forgotten Realms (8 modules, one a two round one) - the new
Living Campaign from Wotc using D&D 4E
In Fear No More - the three part D&D Championship form Gen Con Indy
being run as 3 classic style adventures (ie no competition, no need to
sign up as a team)
Return to the Moathouse - a stand alonse D&D 4E classic style adventure
with pre-gen characters or create your own.
The Betrayal of Darth Revan - a Star Wars Saga Edition classic style
adventure
Pathfinder Society (4 modules) - the new Living Campaign from Paizo
using D&D 3.5
Living Arcanis (3 modules & Marketplace) - the three most recent hard
point adventures from Paradigm Concepts Living Campaign using D&D 3.5
Shadowrun Missions (4 modules) - four modules from the new New York
story arc from Cataylst Games Lab Living Campaign using Shadowrun 4
Dragonmouth - a new module for the UK based Living Campaign that uses
Iron Heroes and launched at Gen Con UK 2007, and they have some exciting
news to come

In addition to that lot there is also the following

Ars Magica, Call of Cthullu, CJ Carella's Witchcraf, Earthdawn, Icar,
Kult, Shadowrun 3rd Edition, The Dying Earth, Unknown Armies and of
course Flammable Penguins bring some South African scenarios.

Of course we could always do with more scenarios and volunteers to GM
these scenarios, so feel free to volunteer as well as sign up to play.

Kithran
Gen Con UK Senior GM

There will be a Living DrakCon at the Ferryhill Scout Hut, Aberdeen on
Saturday the 12th July - suggested modules will be on the website
www.drakcon.fsnet.co.uk later

Hi all,

Just letting you know, I just made ESA8-02 Old Debts available. It is
the last Splintered Suns metaregional. My appologies for all the
plot-lines left unfinished, but we just did not had enough authors to
finish up.

My thanks for the wonderful 9 years of LG gaming, and who knows, until
LFR or some other convention. [And no, I will not attend UK GenCon;
there is only so much time I can spend away from work ;)]

ESA8-02 Old Debts
by Sampo Haarlaa

14 years ago the armies of Ivid destroyed most of Pontylver in an orgy
of violence. Now its harbor has finally been fully restored, and its
docks have produced the first ships to rebuild the Ahlissan fleet.
This is cause for a celebration and all are invited. This close to the
cursed grounds of mainland Pontylver a few wonder if it is a good
idea, wondering whether violence will strike. A 1-round metaregional
with an optional encounter set in Pontylver in Ahlissa for character
levels 2-15 (APL 4 to 12).

Yours sincerely,

Pieter Sleijpen

There will be no scheduled LG (traditionally the scheduled LG has been the
new modules that premiered at Gen Con Indy, and the last new LG premieres at
Origins). I will be ordering plenty of LG modules though so that if people
want to organise their own games I can provide the modules and report them,
in the same way I do for most cons I organise.

Kithran

-----Original Message-----
From: thesplinteredsun@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:thesplinteredsun@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of deus004
Sent: 22 April 2008 10:42
To: thesplinteredsun@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [thesplinteredsun] Re: RPGA Volunteers for Gen Con UK

No word on Living Greyhawk? Is some kind of guide line given, so that no LG
modules should be played at Gen Con then? I'm a bit troubled.
Not that I'm coming; the distance and expenses are a bit too great.

Stefan Sauerland

--- In thesplinteredsun@yahoogroups.com, Kithran <groups@...> wrote:
>
> While I obviously don't know exactly what modules will be being run at
> Gen Con UK I do already have an idea of how many gm's I will be
> needing for the RPGA part of the Living prorgamme.
>
> All the RPGA modules running at Gen Con UK will be using D&D 4e rules
> thus all volunteer gm's will need to be familiar with them. In
> addition I will need enough volunteers to man the desk in the roleplaying
area.
>
> Thanks to Wizards of the Coast there is a generous rewards program for
> these volunteers:
>
> 6+ RPGA slots: Accomodation (shared bathroom facilities, an amount of
> free Wizards of the Coast products, 2x£5 food vouchers per day
>
> 9+ RPGA slots: As 6+ slots plus a copy of each 4e product released
after
> Gen Con UK until the end of the year.
>
> Less than 6 RPGA slots: an amount of free Wizards of the Coast products.
>
> If you wish to volunteer for both RPGA and non-RPGA slots this is
> possible although only RPGA slots will count for the rewards listed
above.
>
> It is not currently possible to volunteer on consupport however I
> would like those interested to contact me directly at the following
> email
> address: rpga <at> genconuk <dot> com
>
> Likewise if anyone has any questions feel free to contact me.
>
> Cheers
>
> Kithran
>



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No word on Living Greyhawk? Is some kind of guide line given, so that
no LG modules should be played at Gen Con then? I'm a bit troubled.
Not that I'm coming; the distance and expenses are a bit too great.

Stefan Sauerland

--- In thesplinteredsun@yahoogroups.com, Kithran <groups@...> wrote:
>
> While I obviously don't know exactly what modules will be being run at
> Gen Con UK I do already have an idea of how many gm's I will be needing
> for the RPGA part of the Living prorgamme.
>
> All the RPGA modules running at Gen Con UK will be using D&D 4e rules
> thus all volunteer gm's will need to be familiar with them. In addition
> I will need enough volunteers to man the desk in the roleplaying area.
>
> Thanks to Wizards of the Coast there is a generous rewards program for
> these volunteers:
>
> 6+ RPGA slots: Accomodation (shared bathroom facilities, an amount of
> free Wizards of the Coast products, 2x£5 food vouchers per day
>
> 9+ RPGA slots: As 6+ slots plus a copy of each 4e product released
after
> Gen Con UK until the end of the year.
>
> Less than 6 RPGA slots: an amount of free Wizards of the Coast products.
>
> If you wish to volunteer for both RPGA and non-RPGA slots this is
> possible although only RPGA slots will count for the rewards listed
above.
>
> It is not currently possible to volunteer on consupport however I would
> like those interested to contact me directly at the following email
> address: rpga <at> genconuk <dot> com
>
> Likewise if anyone has any questions feel free to contact me.
>
> Cheers
>
> Kithran
>

Is this the time we should all shout "SHEKAAAAAL!!" ;)

--- In thesplinteredsun@yahoogroups.com, "sleijpen" <madfox@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> It is a bit late, but I finally managed to finish ESA8-01 Calling of
> the Mines. It is the sequel to ESA7-04 Head or Tails and the final
> part of the Calling Mines series. It is available for play
> immediately. If you run into any problems do not hesitate to mail me
> (the sooner the better).
>
> ESA8-01 Calling of the Mines
> by Pieter Sleijpen
>
> For years escaped Calling Mines convicts have fought against their
> former guards and everybody who got in their way. Now with their
> defeat an almost forgone conclusion, the authorities finally have the
> time and inclination to look beyond the obvious. They need people to
> go look under the stones… literally. A 1-round metaregional set in the
> Hollow Highlands in Ahlissa for character levels 4-15 (APL 6 to 14).
> Final part of the Broken Chain series and sequel to ESA7-04 Head or
Tails.
>
> Yours sincerely,
>
> Pieter Sleijpen
>

Hi all,

It is a bit late, but I finally managed to finish ESA8-01 Calling of
the Mines. It is the sequel to ESA7-04 Head or Tails and the final
part of the Calling Mines series. It is available for play
immediately. If you run into any problems do not hesitate to mail me
(the sooner the better).

ESA8-01 Calling of the Mines
by Pieter Sleijpen

For years escaped Calling Mines convicts have fought against their
former guards and everybody who got in their way. Now with their
defeat an almost forgone conclusion, the authorities finally have the
time and inclination to look beyond the obvious. They need people to
go look under the stones… literally. A 1-round metaregional set in the
Hollow Highlands in Ahlissa for character levels 4-15 (APL 6 to 14).
Final part of the Broken Chain series and sequel to ESA7-04 Head or Tails.

Yours sincerely,

Pieter Sleijpen

While I obviously don't know exactly what modules will be being run at
Gen Con UK I do already have an idea of how many gm's I will be needing
for the RPGA part of the Living prorgamme.

All the RPGA modules running at Gen Con UK will be using D&D 4e rules
thus all volunteer gm's will need to be familiar with them. In addition
I will need enough volunteers to man the desk in the roleplaying area.

Thanks to Wizards of the Coast there is a generous rewards program for
these volunteers:

6+ RPGA slots: Accomodation (shared bathroom facilities, an amount of
free Wizards of the Coast products, 2x£5 food vouchers per day

9+ RPGA slots: As 6+ slots plus a copy of each 4e product released after
Gen Con UK until the end of the year.

Less than 6 RPGA slots: an amount of free Wizards of the Coast products.

If you wish to volunteer for both RPGA and non-RPGA slots this is
possible although only RPGA slots will count for the rewards listed above.

It is not currently possible to volunteer on consupport however I would
like those interested to contact me directly at the following email
address: rpga <at> genconuk <dot> com

Likewise if anyone has any questions feel free to contact me.

Cheers

Kithran

Greetings all,

We have won. The battle is over. The Wastrian army is scattered and
gone. Victory!
Now, it is time to celebrate, to feast!
Now, also, it is time to pick up the pieces, to bring home the lost, to
try and repair the shattered dreams.
Newly crowned King Kestor needs you, that our fair country may recover
from the many disasters that have befallen us these last years, and to
ensure that this victory is indeed the beginning of a new dawn.

HomeCon XXIII takes place in the Netherlands starting on Thursday,
Februari 21st, and lasts untill Sunday Februari 24th in Schildwolde and
Delft.
On Thursday and Fridat, we offer reruns of all Y7 regionals,
metaregionals, and even Cores for you to play, while on Friday evening,
SND8-02 Crocodile Tears premieres.
On Saturday, havoc is wrecked by the many terrors faced in the Sunndi
Special Save Our Souls, a 2-round (4 linked minis) scenario that battle
scenario that covers APL2 to 16.
On Sunday, we premiere another regional: SND8-01 Acceptance, the sequel
to ND6-01 Lesser Evil and SND7-06 Disillusion and the conclusion of the
series.

Costs for all this is E10,- a day in Schildwolde, including food, drinks
and munchies, and a place to put your sleeping bag.
In Delft, there are no costs, and you buy your own food at the bar (drop
me a line if you need a place to sleep).

For sign-up, we use the Warhorn site here:
http://www.warhorn.net/HomeConXXIII/

I hope to see you all iat HomeCon!

Greetz,
Maya Deva

Hi all,

Right now we are doing the last bits of work on ESA7-05 and ESA7-06.
ESA7-05 shall premier in Scandinavia on Sunday 20st of January and is
available for the public from that date on. ESA7-05 was supposed to be
a Naerie regional, but it is a good introduction to the year 8 trilogy
and I would like to thank the Naerie triad for allowing its adaption.
Wile it still contains a close connection with a Naerie regional
series, we did make it interesting for the rest of European LG gamers.
ESA7-06 is a two rounder and will become available early next week. It
is the last part of the Terrors of the Deep trilogy.

ESA7-05 And all the Prince's Men
by Sampo Haarlaa
Patriotic Knights, a group of Oeridian supremacist and rabble-rousers,
and their allies have suffered blows in the past but are hardly a
spent force. Now, yet more fuel is thrown into the flames that
threaten to tear Naerie City apart. Riots, robbery and revelations,
all within one hectic day in the city. Recommended for well-balanced
parties who have had past dealings and no enmities with the Nasranite
Watch. Closely connected to ESA6-05 Point of View, NAE6-05 Sharafon
and NAE7-03 Incognito and introduction to the year 8 meta-regional
trilogy Trouble Within. A one-round Splintered Suns metaregional set
in Principality of Naerie for Character levels 2-13 (APL 4 to 10).

ESA7-06 Eye of the Tempest
by Mark Somers and Renout van Rijn
For months rumors have said that an evil fleet sails the Solnor Ocean,
preying on ships of all nations and leaving few survivors. The rumors
have now been confirmed, and a storm gathers in the form of an armada
of the undead. Can a band of brave adventurers sail to a mysterious
location and recover a hidden treasure that might avert the coming
tempest? A two-round Nyrond and her Environs/Splintered Suns
meta-region adventure set on the Solnor Ocean for characters level
4-16 (APLs 6-14). Part 3 of Terrors of the Deep [Not for those with a
dislike for the ocean.]

Yours sincerely,

Pieter Sleijpen

Hi all,

ESA7-04 Head or Tails is finished and it premiers this weekend in
Germany, and next weekend in the Netherlands. It should be available
for the public from the 12 December. For the curious, the remaining
three rounds are in the work as we speak. Hopefully they become
available soon as well.

ESA7-04 Head or Tails
by Pieter Sleijpen

Dawn. Soldiers are staring silently into the twilight, weapons drawn,
and faces grim. The enemy is hidden in shadows. Soon the battle will
be on. Soon the sounds of weapons, the shouts of angry soldiers and
the moans of the wounded will replace the birds greeting Pelor. Will
you be at the battle to aid the good people of Ahlissa and Sunndi? A
one-round metaregional adventure set in Ahlissa for characters level
2-14 (APLs 4-12). It is the fifth part of the Broken Chains series,
direct sequel of ESA6-01 Knife's Edge.

Yours sincerely,

Pieter Sleijpen

I'd suggest email Gael Richard (given that he's the one who sent the
message) and explain that you are unlikely to be seeing any of them any
time soon. He should be able to help.

Kithran

Timlagor wrote:
> I'm not likely to see any of those people any time soon.
>
> Could you post the text of the new favour?
>
> Would it be possible to get new signed ARs by post or e-mail?
> [wouldn't an erratum AR have been easier?]
>
> Thanks,
> Edward.
>
> P.S. I played at APL14  and got all the favours, full xp&gp. I'm not
> certain what the other Oxford players got by way of favours at APL12.
>
>
> --- xargun1 <gaelloicr@...> wrote:
>
>> The first favour of the EKBInt7-04 "Clash of Titans" interactive
>> played at the Ekbir-Dullstrand BorderCon is cancelled. If you have
>> already used this favor, you lost the benefit but you get back your
>> gold. There is a new AR for this interactive with a new first favor
>> to replace the previous one. You can get it by asking to the
>> following persons :
>>
>> - Gérald Colliou
>> - Pieter Sleijpen
>> - Alexandre Ménard
>> - Benoit Gros
>> - Gaël Aubort
>> - Gaël Richard
>>
>> They can give you your AR and sign it.
>>
>> We are sorry for the inconvenience,
>>
>> Gaël Richard
>> Ekbir Triad POC
>>
>
>
>
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I'm not likely to see any of those people any time soon. Could you post the text of the new favour?
Would it be possible to get new signed ARs by post or e-mail? [wouldn't an erratum AR have been easier?]
Thanks,
Edward.
P.S. I played at APL14 and got all the favours, full xp&gp. I'm not
certain what the other Oxford players got by way of favours at APL12.
--- xargun1 <gaelloicr@...> wrote:

The first favour of the EKBInt7-04 "Clash of Titans" interactive played at the Ekbir-Dullstrand BorderCon is cancelled. If you have already used this favor, you lost the benefit but you get back your
gold. There is a new AR for this interactive with a new first favor
to replace the previous one. You can get it by asking to the following persons :
- Gérald Colliou
- Pieter Sleijpen
- Alexandre Ménard
- Benoit Gros
- Gaël Aubort
- Gaël Richard
They can give you your AR and sign it.
We are sorry for the inconvenience,
Gaël Richard
Ekbir Triad POC

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I'm not likely to see any of those people any time soon.

Could you post the text of the new favour?

Would it be possible to get new signed ARs by post or e-mail?
[wouldn't an erratum AR have been easier?]

Thanks,
Edward.

P.S. I played at APL14  and got all the favours, full xp&gp. I'm not
certain what the other Oxford players got by way of favours at APL12.


--- xargun1 <gaelloicr@...> wrote:
> The first favour of the EKBInt7-04 "Clash of Titans" interactive
> played at the Ekbir-Dullstrand BorderCon is cancelled. If you have
> already used this favor, you lost the benefit but you get back your
> gold. There is a new AR for this interactive with a new first favor
> to replace the previous one. You can get it by asking to the
> following persons :
>
> - Gérald Colliou
> - Pieter Sleijpen
> - Alexandre Ménard
> - Benoit Gros
> - Gaël Aubort
> - Gaël Richard
>
> They can give you your AR and sign it.
>
> We are sorry for the inconvenience,
>
> Gaël Richard
> Ekbir Triad POC



       ___________________________________________________________
Want ideas for reducing your carbon footprint? Visit Yahoo! For Good 
http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/forgood/environment.html

The first favour of the EKBInt7-04 "Clash of Titans" interactive
played at the Ekbir-Dullstrand BorderCon is cancelled. If you have
already used this favor, you lost the benefit but you get back your
gold. There is a new AR for this interactive with a new first favor
to replace the previous one. You can get it by asking to the
following persons :

- Gérald Colliou
- Pieter Sleijpen
- Alexandre Ménard
- Benoit Gros
- Gaël Aubort
- Gaël Richard

They can give you your AR and sign it.

We are sorry for the inconvenience,

Gaël Richard
Ekbir Triad POC

Hallo zusammen, hi everyone!

german version after the end of the english part of the message...

While Living Greyhawk is slowly coming to an end, we want to start
that final year with a big bang... DreieichCON, November 10th to 11th
2007 will see more Living Greyhawk-Adventure than ever before.
Entry fee is € 9 for both days, € 7 for Saturday only and € 5 for
Sunday only. Preregistered GMs get free entry.
The CON is open it's doors on Saturday at 10:00, and closes Sunday
20:00. Food is available at the location and in various surrounding
shops. A place where you can put your sleeping bag and find a little
rest is provided on site. More information (but I'm afraid in german
only): www.dreieiechcon.de


Folgendes Programm bietet die Living Greyhawk-Kampagne an diesen zwei
Tagen.

Slot 1 (11.00-15.30)
Harpplay
Bandits of the Adri
Raiders of the stolen Statuette
The laughing Vinyard
Knife's Edge
Ambition's Folly

Slot 2 (11.15-20.15 - parallel to Slots 1 and 3)
A Golden Heart

Slot 3 (16.00-20.30)
Rampant Adri
Sickness in Havenwood
Murder in the Bathhouse
Storm Ebb
Wooden Ships and Souls of Iron
No Parley in Pirates Code

Slot 4 (21.00-1.30 - Night Slot)
A Forgotten Temple
Elegy for a Broken King
Heir Aberrant
A Point of View
Wake of the Storm

Slot 5 (21.15-6.15 - Night Slot parallel to Slots 4 and 6)
Cloud of Darkness
The Shrouded Shores of Abanfyl (We try to host that in English)

Slot 6 (2.00-6.30 - Night Slot)
Pits of Azak-Zil

Slot 7 (10.30-19.30 Uhr)
The Seventh Temple (Premier!)

Slot 8 (11.00-15.30 Uhr - parallel to Slot 7)
Harpplay (Hosted in English)

Slot 9 (15.45-19.45 Uhr - parallel to Slot 7)
A Point of View (Hosted in English)

More Informations on the adventures and registration:
http://www.warhorn.net/dreieichcon/.

I'm sorry that due to the short running time of the CON we are not
able to give more people the chance to catch every adventure, but we
had high demand for rerunning several mods. Though we provide space
and tables for the Night Slots, we don't organize any GMs for that
tables. So if GMs don't sign up during registration time, it's tough
luck... There are only a view tables "Hosted in English" right now.
If there's enough demand for more tables, we will try to organize
more tables.

----------

Die Living Greyhawk-Kampagne neigt sich zwar langsam dem Ende
entgegen, aber wir wollen es dieses letzte Jahr nochmals richtig
krachen lassen. Und natürlich kommt da der DreieichCON am
10./11.11.2007 genau richtig.
Der Eintritt für beide Tage beträgt € 9. Samstag allein € 7 und
Sonntag allein € 5. Vorangemeldete SL erhalten freien Eintritt.
Der CON öffnet am Samstag um 10.00 Uhr und schließt am Sonntag um
20.00 Uhr. Und da die Gelegenheit günstig ist, versuchen wir unser
Programm dieses Jahr auch auszuweiten.
Verpflegung vor Ort vorhanden (und in umliegenden Geschäften auch
preiswert einzukaufen), Schlafplätze auf dem CON können zur Verfügung
gestellt werden. Weitere Infos unter: www.dreieichcon.de.


Folgendes Programm bietet die Living Greyhawk-Kampagne an diesen zwei
Tagen.

Slot 1 (11.00 bis 15.30 Uhr)
Harfenspiel
Banditen des Adri
Jäger der Gestohlenen Statuette
Der lachende Weinberg
Auf Messers Schneide
Ambition's Folly

Slot 2 (11.15 bis 20.15 Uhr - parallel zu Slot 1 und 3)
Ein güldenes Herz

Slot 3 (16.00 bis 20.30 Uhr)
Wild wuchernder Adri
Unheil über Sicherwald
Mord im Badehaus
Storm Ebb
Schiffe aus Holz und Seelen aus Eisen
Kein Verhandeln mit Piraten

Slot 4 (21.00 bis 1.30 Uhr - Night Slot)
Ein Vergessener Tempel
Elegy for a Broken King
Heir Aberrant
Ansichtssache
Das Erwachen des Sturms

Slot 5 (21.15 bis 6.15 Uhr - Night Slot parallel zu Slot 4 und 6)
Cloud of Darkness
The Shrouded Shores of Abanfyl

Slot 6 (2.00 bis 6.30 Uhr - Night Slot)
Pits of Azak-Zil

Slot 7 (10.30 bis 19.30 Uhr)
Der siebte Tempel (Premiere!)

Slot 8 (11.00 bis 15.30 Uhr - parallel mit Slot 7)
Harfenspiel
Harpplay (Hosted in English)

Slot 9 (15.45 bis 19.45 Uhr - parallel mit Slot 7)
Ansichtssache
A Point of View (Hosted in English)

Genauere Informationen zu den Abenteuern und Anmeldung unter:
http://www.warhorn.net/dreieichcon/.

Wie zu sehen ist, ist das Programm breit gefächert. Leider ist es
nicht möglich, alle Abenteuer so anzubieten, dass jeder alles spielen
kann. Einige Abenteuer sind auch zum wiederholten Mal angeboten, so
dass jeder eine (letzte) Gelegenheit bekommt, sie in diesem Jahr zu
spielen. Die Night Slots werden von uns zwar angeboten, aber wir
werden nicht aktiv nach SL suchen. Wenn sich SL finden, können die
Abenteuer stattfinden, wenn nicht, ist das leider Pech. Die
mit "Hosted in English" bezeichneten Abenteuer sollen in Englisch
durchgeführt werden. Sollte weiterer Bedarf bestehen, werden wir
versuchen, weitere Runden zu organisieren.

Bis sich unsere Wege in Dreieich... äh im Adri kreuzen!
'till we meet in Dreieich... hmm in the Adri!
Frank

Hi all,

ESA7-03 The Wake of the Tempest is available for games as of now.
Sorry for the delay folks, but certain anouncements messed up the
schedule. ESA7-03 is the sequel to ESA6-04 Gift of the Tempest. It is
the second part in a trilogy. The third part is likely to be a 2-
rounder and it should premier before the end of the current year. Like
the first part it is a shared adventure with the Nyrond and
Environment meta-regional, you can play only ONE of the versions. Have
fun.

ESA7-03 The Wake of the Tempest
by James Dempsey

The good ship Kalandra lies wrecked, victim to the furious storm that
cast it onto rocky cliffs, its cargo looted and its secrets revealed.
But is that truly the case? What more is to be found in the shattered
belly of the sunken ship? Visionary messages would have it that
mysteries are yet to be found. A one-round Splintered Suns
meta-regional adventure set in Medegia for characters level 1-13 (APLs
2-10). Part 2 of Terrors of the Deep. (Not for those who hear `run
away' in the sea's song.).

Yours sincerely,

Pieter Sleijpen

Ekbir-Dullstrand Bordercon 2007 Website is now open for Reservation

http://www.warhorn.net/ekbirdullstrand2007/

We will be offering Living Greyhawk Modules of Dullstrand, Ekbir, VTF
and ESA meta-regions. The table take place in a main room and in the
flats (Flats and Studio must be booked on this web site).

We will be offering a Living Greyhawk Dullstrand Interactif and a VTF
Interactif beginning of the final baklunish story arc. Be a part of the
most world-affecting story arc for the Baklunish Lands we've ever done.

So come out to Ekbir-Dullstrand Bordercon 2007 and play until 13 rounds
of RPGA events.

Unfortunately due to circumstances out of our control we cannot get
the Hall on Saturday morning - therefore DrakCon will start at 1.00 on
Saturday.

Updated information will appear on the web site later this evening.

www.drakcon.fsnet.co.uk

DrakCon'07
8th and 9th September 2007

Sat. 9.00am - 11.00pm, Sun. 9.00am - 8.00pm

Albyn School, Queens Road, Aberdeen

Adults £5 weekend, £3 day / Under 18's, Students Free

(DrakCon'07 is supported by Aberdeen City Council's Youth Activity
Small Grant budget)

Due to an extension being built at Albyn School that venue was
unavailable and we were unable to find an alternative at our normal
time of year. For this year DrakCon is therefore taking place in
September.
The good news is that thanks to the support of Aberdeen City
Council's Youth Activity Small Grant we have been able to make the
cost of entry to DrakCon the lowest it has been for many years and
indeed free for under 18's, etc.
Some games such as Greyhawk and Arcanis will have a small charge per
game.
More details of the program of Arcanis, Greyhawk, etc. will be
available soon. Anyone wishing to run other events at DrakCon should
contact us ASAP

--- In thesplinteredsun@yahoogroups.com, <madfox@...> wrote:
>
> That is an opinion I don't share. Hack, lawful neutral organizations
in RL democracies actually use such tactics to be able to arrest
criminals. Although you could argue that American police officers
offering money to drugs dealers to arrest them when they deliver the
drugs or posing as hookers and arresting their "customers" when they
arrive at the motel room is not luring somebody into commiting a
crime. The argument is that they would commit the crime anyway.
>
> Pieter Sleijpen
>

That example I can agree with, but that was not my understanding of
'luring someone into a crime'. The officers in your example at best
set up the conditions for the crime that would be met at other times
or places anyway, to see whether or not the criminals do commit a
crime in such a situation.

They are not however provoking others into doing sth illegal that
normally they wouldn't do, maybe even by obscuring the fact it would
be illegal in the first place. When you said 'luring into a crime' my
understanding was e. g. of someone who obscured a speed sign with a
potted plant to catch people driving too fast ;) Or a more realistic
example, a doppleganger posing as someone else, sending adventurers to
kill a city official at his home.

Cheers,
Stefan

Ummm, 'luring someone into comitting a crime' would be a rather
chaotic behaviour in my book! Plus, if someone would be caught in
doing such a thing he might very well be regarded as partially guilty
of the lawbreaking! (Ok, not very likely if it's the guards themselves)

Not that Hextorites couldn't be chaotic (as long as they're not
clerics), but I'd be rather surprised if that would be general
behaviour...

Cheers,
Stefan

--- In thesplinteredsun@yahoogroups.com, <madfox@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Darrell,
>
> There is no such official document. The most likely reaction would
be Unfriendly. The character would be constantly harrassed by the
local guards (mostly Hextorites) who would try to lure them into
attacking the guard or committing some kind of crime.
[snip]

I always did like Hextorites, they are so much more honest in their oppression
than the worshippers of his evil twin.

Neil (Valentinian, 11th lvl Trithereonite cleric)

>
> From: <madfox@...>
> Date: 2007/08/07 Tue AM 09:49:21 BST
> To: <thesplinteredsun@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: RE: [thesplinteredsun] Ahlissan law
>
> Hi Darrell,
>
> There is no such official document. The most likely reaction would be
Unfriendly. The character would be constantly harrassed by the local guards
(mostly Hextorites) who would try to lure them into attacking the guard or
committing some kind of crime. If arrested treatment would be much harsher,
guilt much easier assumed and punishment more severe. In certain principalities
the reaction would be more neutral, while in others it would be much more
severe. Remember that Ahlissan is a dictatorship (just take a look at the
picture in the Gazetteer) and that by openly proclaiming worship of Trithereon
you are stating you are an anarchist at best, and more likely a rebel.
>
> Pieter Sleijpen


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