http://www.continuum.uk.net/

Anyone thinking of going ? Anyone who went in previous years definately not going ?

I haven't booked yet since 2008 seemed light on games compared with 2006 and I was waiting to see what was on offer. Despite being a little rusty - especially on 5th edition - then it's looking as if I may have to volunteer to run some games - which might entice others of you along ?

Chris
(and see my cross post in "game play" on archtypes for convention gaming).

I'm booked to go to Continuum. If you are thinking of going, book it now. Loz has posted in several sites that early bookings are down this year, and if the minimum numbers aren't met, Continuum may need to ba cancelled. 100% refund for all bookings.

Crunch day is May 6, so please book now and get anyone else who might be thinking about it to commit, or it may not happen at all.

2008 was my first year and had a blast. Even played in a game run by Greg on the Sturday night.

Not sure if I will be running KAP although I thought I may do a big battle.

Cheers

Damon

See Continuum discussions below:

http://basicroleplaying.com/showthread.php/1890-Important-Message-to-Potential-Continuum-Attendees....

http://www.gamingtavern.eu/tav/viewtopic.php?t=3206&sid=7d984bc3c61020ad896eae168 f8040b1

http://www.ukroleplayers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=7663

I was aware of the problems over Continuum, hence my post.

Thanks for the links to discussion of the number of attendees.

I thought 2008 was poorer than 2006 in that there just weren't enough games on offer (and people signed up for multiple games and then failed to turn up to all but one), so I ended up kicking my heels for some of the time, and this problem was repeated in the immediate aftermath of Continuum on the gaming tavern forum discussions). Given that I would avoid horror RPG (Cthulu et al) and/or freeforms then I'm not on the side of the big battalions.

So far, I've not seen the Continuum organisors say much about what will be on offer at Continuum 2010 and answer the problems from 2008.

As far as I know there will be no Greg this year at Continuum. That means no Pendragon panel and no Greg Pendragon game. So if we want Pendragon games its down to us to organise and offer them - hence my question about attendees.

This also throws up the question of if there is anything people would want to see? For example - a battle using the battle book -especially aimed at GM's who want to use it in their own games. Helping Greg at Continuum 2008 and Tentacles 2009 (although he threw in a maneouver into the options that I didn't see before the game) run battles, and helping proof read it, may mean that I count as a veteran in such things, despite such limited experience. If Ben Quant (Merlin) is going then that's another person with some familiarity with the battle system. Badon is always good, should eat up characters like a shredder.

What I want to avoid is booking and then kicking my heels again when my cash and annual leave (I need to factor in travelling to and from Leicester) could be spent going to another con.

Chris

Chris,

I sympathise with your situation. 2008 was my first time ever at a con.

The problem is that it relies on attendees to organise and put effort in. I'm hoping to run a couple of things, but writing a 3-4 hour long self contained scenario is tricky. I'm more suited to campaign play.

I haven't played /run that much KAP and haven't got a ready made scenario for it, hence running a battle.

My other ideas, is to rune a Jorune based BRP game during the Colony conficts or a Stormbringer 1st - 3rd ed (but this has run into problems).


I haven't announced anything yet, as I don't know what I'm doing yet.

One thing I noticed about Continuum was the fact that despite a call for GM's to run games, there is no support to provide scenarios foe GM's to run or even to help writing good and involving scenarios to a deadline. I can run a game, but writing a scenario, pre gen characters, hand outs, attractive signing in sheets etc. Too much work for a keen but time restrained GM. Bedsides I want to run a game that will be fun for all, so more pressure for making sure scenario is good.

Anyway enough ranting.

I'd love to run KAP, but I don't feel confident to write an original scenario.

Did someone mention my name?...

I am still working out if I shall make it to Continuum. I had been planning on making sure I was there, but then some other family commitments have come up on the Sunday which would be hard to dodge out of. I'm still considering doing Friday and Saturday. If I make it, I will definitely run a KAP game.

Chris,

I sympathise with your situation. 2008 was my first time ever at a con.

The problem is that it relies on attendees to organise and put effort in. I'm hoping to run a couple of things, but writing a 3-4 hour long self contained scenario is tricky. I'm more suited to campaign play.

I haven't played /run that much KAP and haven't got a ready made scenario for it, hence running a battle.

My other ideas, is to rune a Jorune based BRP game during the Colony conficts or a Stormbringer 1st - 3rd ed (but this has run into problems).

I haven't announced anything yet, as I don't know what I'm doing yet.

One thing I noticed about Continuum was the fact that despite a call for GM's to run games, there is no support to provide scenarios foe GM's to run or even to help writing good and involving scenarios to a deadline. I can run a game, but writing a scenario, pre gen characters, hand outs, attractive signing in sheets etc. Too much work for a keen but time restrained GM. Bedsides I want to run a game that will be fun for all, so more pressure for making sure scenario is good.

Anyway enough ranting.

I'd love to run KAP, but I don't feel confident to write an original scenario.

Damon,

I'm not involved with the Continuum organisation but agree with your comments about support etc. The older hands at cons also know the logistics of getting the good rooms etc as well.

Whilst I'd run lots - 2 years+ probably - of Pendragon games at the local gaming club in an "open" forum, i.e. turn up and play - and I also have a personal philosophy of giving somewone a game rather than seeing them turned away because games are "full" - so had had a fair degree of experience of club games, my first (and to date, only) attempt at a convention game at Tentacles 2007 fell somewhat flat. I'd run the scenario previously and it had bits that I could put in or leave out to suit game play. What I hadn't bargained for was the con photo shoot taking alot of time out of a gaming session and how much in a club setting one is reliant upon the regulars to help newbies understand the rules and their character sheet, so that as GM you can keep the plot moving along. Lots of lessons learned on my part: I just feel a bit sorry for the gamers who didn't get the best of which I'm capable. I think people went away happy and at least one rulebook was sold because of the game.

I've linked in other posts to articles I've been reading on the web about running games at cons. If people have others then I'd be interested in seeing them. I have a - literally in more ways than one - beginners scenario that has germinated that I shall offer should I commit to Continuum.

Chris

My greatest fear. Running a game at a Con that turns into a disaster.

Despite reassurances to the contrary, I have always been an insecure GM. If only, because I know how many cockups I do, and notice missed opportunities. You know, sometimes my best GMing has been on the fly with zero preparation. I know my group and can dangle hooks that feed the game. This won't work in the same way with strangers.

However, I am terrified of running a game at Continuum where I am less than 100% certain of the rules and in turn the scenario. With limited time, I want it to have a conclusion that answers the start.

I've read a lot of the Con advice posts by people like Darran and evil Gaz, and while a lot of it is common sense, there's no magic formula for writing a good 3 hour scenario for 6 players.

Ho hum.

I missed out on Ben's game in 2008, fully signed up before I saw the sheet.

I do hope to play with another KAP gm to see how many tips I can take to mu group.

Ok, say I make it, what kind of game do you fancy?

Hmm. Not sure. I haven't done any Tourney / Courtly romance, so am curious how that works. Just working my way through Uther Phase at moment.

Grail Quest? Again not sure how this works.

Pretty much anything you do will be new to me outside of Uther / Anarchy.

Cheers

Damon

http://www.continuum.uk.net/

Anyone thinking of going ? Anyone who went in previous years definitely not going ?


I am sympathetic to the complaints of everyone that didn't get into games, and also to you who are shy about running it.
I am also sensitive to Continuum, and the need for it to continue. And I mean as its own structure, an on-going informal game club, recruitment center and annual social event. The whole world is having financial difficulties, the need for real face to face networking is even more important than ever, and it is now time for the new generation of game masers to step forth.

I am not kidding. It is up to you, not the game committee, and not me who requires world-hopping to attend.
This game will die if you guys don't just nut up and take the plunge. Come on, after all, to paraphrase a famous gamer:
"You haven't played Pendragon for five years without learning something about courage," right? :-)

I would suggest that your gamemaster ambitions may be too extravagant for this. It's easier than you seem to make it. Be easy on yourself and on newbies.

You do NOT have to make up a new scenario for every convention. You ran one before and it didn't work well? Well, you won't make THAT mistake again, will you! It'll be a different screw up to challenge you!--so play it a third time.

Merlin has volunteered to make a scenario? I suggest you make one, then everyone of the gamemasters can play it. Experienced GMs first, pass on the serious pitfalls to those GMs who are on later. Discuss it over a beer at night or a greasy egg in the AM.

I will send to Merlin all of the (incomplete) files I have for my introductory game, playable by newbies. They roll a d20 to see who chooses first, and on the table are one-line descriptions of a character type: old veteran, great hunter, overachieving minority (Saxon :-D ), and they get a little paragraph of explanation of his strengths and weaknesses (Great fighter, but old and weak) and a filled-in character sheet. Joust with each other, then play.

Also, do not forget what fun character generation can be. It is worthy of a short session in itself, ending the process with a character who then does a little fight, resists/submits to a little temptation, and end of session
"Oh BTW, if you want to try out the system in a battle with a whole bunch of other knights, come to the battle on Sunday at 9AM." I will send Merlin three of my last copies of K&L to be used for that, and at the end yo guys decide on who of the players ought to get the book for being the best KAP player.

Do you have Book of the Manor?
A session could be to set up a manor, (or hand them out: differentiated by some specializations, sheep farm, orchards, etc.) then run it through history. It need not be a long session, just enough to illustrate it and show how easy it actually is. :-)

I want to encourage all of you who have been considering going to Continuum to pre-register. Imagine it is the last change you will have to see each other face to face, and success requires your signing up now. Seize the day friends! This is an honourable need--think of the future, of the game and of the pride you'll have to know you helped to do it.

Hmm. Not sure. I haven't done any Tourney / Courtly romance, so am curious how that works. Just working my way through Uther Phase at moment.

Grail Quest? Again not sure how this works.

Pretty much anything you do will be new to me outside of Uther / Anarchy.

Cheers

Damon


OK, I booked a few days ago (and now have chance to post a message). May 6th is when we get to hear the current status. With Merlin looking to be around for part of the time, then that's potentially three games run by different GM's. I've tentatively fleshed out a scenario based around courtly activities in mainstream time line (arthur is on the throne). Since it's always good to see how other people run games - and people have expressed a desire to see this - then I'm going to suggest a Friday bar meet up and we put some names already down on sign up sheets.

I also have some ideas on promoting Pendragon which i'll kick around once we know that Continuum is going ahead.
Chris

Chris,

Sounds great. Friday it is.

Damon

May 6th is when we get to hear the current status

Just had the email to say that Continuum is officially NOT cancelled ;D

I would still like to be there, but not proving straightforward yet :(
That said, if the three of us make it and can each run a game, that's the best part of a day sorted. If I do make it, I'll be there for Friday-Saturday. Why don't we make Saturday Pendragon Day and post our games up together etc. for greater impact?

I'll let you know as soon as I've got my act together if I can definitely make it.

Loz has annouced tonight that Continuum is a GO!!!!!

Right. Brain engaged. Let's cook something up.

I think I've managed to sort out my family commitments so that I can be there from the start on Friday to the bitter end of Saturday ;D Haven't booked yet, but will do soon.

So what have we got so far?



I've tentatively fleshed out a scenario based around courtly activities in mainstream time line (arthur is on the throne). Since it's always good to see how other people run games - and people have expressed a desire to see this - then I'm going to suggest a Friday bar meet up and we put some names already down on sign up sheets.

Sounds good to me! I'm on for a Friday night chat around a pint. It would be good to get ourselves organised before putting our sign up sheets up. I'm definately up for playing in this game too - I think I've only actually been a player in Pendragon once, in the game Greg ran last time around. I played Dafydd 'the Undextrous' who got unhorsed within the first few minutes of the game and remained out of action for most of it! Cheers Greg ;)



I will send to Merlin all of the (incomplete) files I have for my introductory game, playable by newbies. They roll a d20 to see who chooses first, and on the table are one-line descriptions of a character type: old veteran, great hunter, overachieving minority (Saxon :-D ), and they get a little paragraph of explanation of his strengths and weaknesses (Great fighter, but old and weak) and a filled-in character sheet. Joust with each other, then play.


I would love to see those Greg. Perhaps we could run something like this on the Friday night to plug the games on the Saturday? Maybe I'm being a tad ambitious, but wouldn't it be great to really push Pendragon on the Saturday, to make it known that Saturday is Pendragon Day etc.! Looking at the programme, there is one slot on the Friday - that can be the introductory adventure - and three slots on the Saturday - I will happily put together another game, we've got Chris' offering above, and then we just need one more. Fancy having a go Damon? We could always have a set piece battle up our sleeves too.

What do you reckon?

And if it helps, if we run games, it looks like we get our pint sorted for the Friday night too!


For every game you run (that Mike is aware of), you’ll get a free beer token (which can also be used for a soft drink) to claim a deserved beverage from the Continuum Bar. http://www.continuum.uk.net/events/rpgs.php

More details about running games at Continuum:


A call for games for Continuum 2010 from Mike Mason

Hello everyone

If you are wanting to run games (rpg, card, board or some crazy new gaming invention) please email me with what you're planing - bingopajamas@googlemail.com - once I have everything sorted I'll start posting games up to the main continuum website.
Please feel free to advertise your games here too - but please email me them as well (I will not be checking this site for 'new' games - it's a big internet and I only have so much time to check it ; ) - so without going on and on, if you email me then you'll know I have your game info. Otherwise don't assume that I'll have it.

For every game you pre-rgeister with me and then run at the convention, you'll get a beer token (for a free drink - soft or alcoholic) at the event. The beer token is an original piece of art - Cthulhu drinking a pint of beer - drawn by the brilliant Bob Shaw. It's a collectors item in its own right.

So - to register you game you need to do two things:

1. sign up to attend Continuum (see website for details http://www.continuum.uk.net)

2. Fill in a game registration form and send it to me at bingopajamas@gmail.com

Game sign up form available from the website. If you have any problems finding it or filling it in, then you can just email me with the following:

GM/Facilitator
Title of game
System
Number of players required
When you want to run it (Fri, Sat, Sun - morning, afternoon, evening)
Max Number of Players
Length of Game
Some blurb on what the scenario/game is about (up to 500 words)
Anything else you need to tell me


Thanks for your support and look forward to hearing about some ace games!

Cheers

Mike M
Continuum Game Czarina
taken from http://www.gamingtavern.eu/tav/viewtopic.php?t=3187&start=0&postdays=0&postorder= asc&highlight=

Ben,

I'm up for filling the third slot on Saturday. I was originally thinking of running a battle, but after having some fairly nice 4 hour sessions were we complete a year of GPC time, I'm quite happy to run something from the GPC if I can agree on it.

I've got the registration forms, but since I haven't decided on anything yet, haven't submitted them.

Any input / suggestions would be appreciated.

Ben,

I'm up for filling the third slot on Saturday. I was originally thinking of running a battle, but after having some fairly nice 4 hour sessions were we complete a year of GPC time, I'm quite happy to run something from the GPC if I can agree on it.


Hows about we go for a chronological spread of games.
Friday slot - I'll do an introductory Pendragon session that is not particularly time based, but gives a flavour for what can be done with it - a short taster for the subsequent day's. I'll have a look at Greg's notes if he's willing to see what his game looks like, or come up with my own.

Saturday Slot One - If you're up for it, how about we kick off with you running an Uther/Anarchy based game. This is something you're familiar with, and you don't have to worry too much about the canon.
Saturday Slot Two - Chris' scenario with Arthur on the Throne
Saturday Slot Three - I could either try and come up with a scenario based on the latter years of Arthur's reign, or alternatively, I could try running the Battle of Camlann in as epic a fashion as possible using the Book of Battle/Armies?

How does that sound?

Ben,

That sounds good. In terms of signature events from Uther period, which don't involve battles, I can think of;

1. Sword Lake,
2. Lindsey and Eboracum Embassies
3. Helping Merlin.

I haven't read the Anarchy phase yet, but will have a look at that.

Saying that, I did enjoy the Sword Lake / Sword Feast which made my players really stand out. How about it?

Lots of intersting ideas. Pendragon Saturday is an interesting concept. I've looked at the Continuum site and seen the Friday night slot is 8-12 pm. At the moment I intend driving up during the day, so am likely to arrive some time in the afternoon. I'll reply more on the games later - and do we want to move that off the main forum, so any surprises are not known to players in advance? One of the websites I looked at about con games also suggested running games past other GM's for their comments.

My game was going to be kinda introductory as well, but I always plan to have things I can drop in or pull out depending upon how a session is going.

I'd been thinking about presentation. I've sent you both a sign up sheet I've just knocked up tonight using my new photoshop skills. and on the sign up boards we could create a bit of a stir. Different artwork to suit each game.

I think Pendragon is a difficult game to get character identification done quickly in, since players are all knights, and as GM one needs to be able to remember who is who. Some quick thoughts:
a) Player name cards but in different colours so that for example Sir Owain can write his name on the green card - and then if i have a green knight figure/cardboard stand up, then it helps.
b) Figures - love em or hate em i find them a quick and easy way to demonstrate spatial relationships. I've traditionally used metal historical wargame figures but for a con I was thinking of i) getting some cheap chess sets and painting the knight figures a different primary colour. Poundland have stopped selling their large chess sets they had though, so this may be a non starter. ii) Home made 2D cardboard cut out knights - printed on to coloured paper to match the name badges, iii) Playmobil (I'm trying to get a feel for ebay prices on this one). Same thing to be used for doing a battle.

GM Team Identification.... I'm looking into printed T-shirts, and based upon previous experience a group of people walking around in the same (bright - so not gamer black) colour T shirt (think of the effect of Games Workshop staff in the shops), with the same logo on it can create some sense of identify and awareness amongst other gamers. The downside to this is the cost which seems to be around £5 a shirt and I'd want to avoid using the words "Round Table" because of the association in the UK with the charity fundraising groups of the same name. I don't know if Nocturne press would want to get involved here there, since they'd be getting the advertising benefit. If people wouldn't wear them it's a non starter though.

Freebies to players. Again this is GM funded, but previously I have had a small present for my tournament winner and second (metal knights bookmark and a pencil I think). Tintagil is an hours drive down the road for me (glastonbury is an hour in the other direction), and there's stuff from English heritage sites. I may make a Tintagil trip before Continuum. For example, if I did a Grail scenario (unlikely) then I would see if could pick up a cheapish mugh from say Glastonbury to reward the player who found it.

Chris

Chris,

I responded to your email.

I like the sign up sheet and think its a cracking idea.

I also like the idea of differentiating the GM's. It would be great to get the same recognition as the Cult of Keepers, but its not going to happen in just one con. Still it would be good to be seen and be available to talk to anyone interested.

With regard to minatures I have used a pack of multi coloured munchkins and Revells Normans & Saxons but not for anything too complex. It does get confusing. I also picked up some Medieval metal minatures from the Bosworth battle site, but they're not ideal for KAP (one's got a musket).

Looking forward to other ideas.

Cheers

Damon

Oh forgot to say. I'd be up for a T-shirt if not too expensive.

Ben,

I'm up for filling the third slot on Saturday. I was originally thinking of running a battle, but after having some fairly nice 4 hour sessions were we complete a year of GPC time, I'm quite happy to run something from the GPC if I can agree on it.


Hows about we go for a chronological spread of games.
Friday slot - I'll do an introductory Pendragon session that is not particularly time based, but gives a flavour for what can be done with it - a short taster for the subsequent day's. I'll have a look at Greg's notes if he's willing to see what his game looks like, or come up with my own.

Saturday Slot One - If you're up for it, how about we kick off with you running an Uther/Anarchy based game. This is something you're familiar with, and you don't have to worry too much about the canon.
Saturday Slot Two - Chris' scenario with Arthur on the Throne
Saturday Slot Three - I could either try and come up with a scenario based on the latter years of Arthur's reign, or alternatively, I could try running the Battle of Camlann in as epic a fashion as possible using the Book of Battle/Armies?

How does that sound?


Ben - does that mean that you are staying over on Saturday ? Slot 5 on Saturday is 8-12 pm. I know you're not an unreasonable distance from Leicester but neither are you just down the road.

Chris

My plan is to stay to the end on Saturday and then drive back - it will be a late night, but I am sure worth it ;D

Ben

Ok I definitely want to go to this and at present one of my players is likely to join me. We're thinking of going on the Saturday and then heading back sometime Sunday - depending of course on how much ale we sink the night before :)

I really would like to see the new battle system in action, played by those who have some experience with it - this would be an immense help to me as a GM who has yet to use it.

How late will you guys need a final number count and how many people from these boards are likely to be involved? Three, four?

Ok I definitely want to go to this and at present one of my players is likely to join me. We're thinking of going on the Saturday and then heading back sometime Sunday - depending of course on how much ale we sink the night before :)

I really would like to see the new battle system in action, played by those who have some experience with it - that would be an immense help to me as a GM who has yet to use it.

How late will you guys need a final number count and how many people from these boards are likely to be involved? Three of four?

Excellent to hear that others from the Round Table are coming too!
The three of us are running what has become grandly known as Pendragon Saturday. The games have been submitted and are now listed on the Continuum site as well as here: http://www.gspendragon.com/roundtable/index.php?topic=769.0

Note that these games are each self contained - you can be involved in one or all of them! I mention this as of course you may wish to give other games a go, and don't currently plan to be at our taster session no the Friday night.

Sign-up will be at Continuum itself and so we don't want to know names beforehand - that said, as you don't plan to be there on Friday when the sheets go up, if you let us know that you're definitely coming and how many of you there are, and which sessions you are most interested in, we might be able to put your names up against something for you. You mentioned battle -I think we shall end up expanding the numbers on this one beyond 6 as listed, so I'm sure in some way you'll be able to have a place in that one.

Whatever happens, make sure you introduce yourself, its great when you can put a face to a name!

I'm certainly turning up for Continuum. Have played Pendragon before, and known Chris (Avalon Lad) for a long time (eek - I make it about 24 years...). I think that if there are people who've not played Pendragon before, or have limited attendance over the con, they should have a chance at sign-up priority if possible, but given the usual sign-up scrums I'm not sure that's possible!

I have some Schleich knights, a tournament tent and a dragon that I could bring along, if that's any use for anyone to make use of during a scenario.

Hm, how about making some small prizes/trophies for things like winning a tournament, most heroic battle survivor, most Glory gained, etc?

cheers,

Mark

Sign-up will be at Continuum itself and so we don't want to know names beforehand - that said, as you don't plan to be there on Friday when the sheets go up, if you let us know that you're definitely coming and how many of you there are, and which sessions you are most interested in, we might be able to put your names up against something for you.

Oophs, meant to type need not want - of course we'd love to know who's interested in our games! Sign-Up at Continuum rather than before is simply standard practice at Continuum.

I'm certainly turning up for Continuum. Have played Pendragon before, and known Chris (Avalon Lad) for a long time (eek - I make it about 24 years...). I think that if there are people who've not played Pendragon before, or have limited attendance over the con, they should have a chance at sign-up priority if possible, but given the usual sign-up scrums I'm not sure that's possible!

Excellent - another face to put to a name! Did I meet you in 2008? And agreed, we definitely want give those who are new to the game etc. the chance to play - promoting the game is an important part of why we're doing 'Pendragon Saturday'


I have some Schleich knights, a tournament tent and a dragon that I could bring along, if that's any use for anyone to make use of during a scenario.

By all means bring them along if its not too much hassle - I'm sure we can think of an excuse for using them at some point!


Hm, how about making some small prizes/trophies for things like winning a tournament, most heroic battle survivor, most Glory gained, etc?

;) I've not said anything, but nudge, nudge, wink, wink, joining in may be worth your while... (of course, no Monty Python quotes permitted around the gametable!)

Excellent - another face to put to a name! Did I meet you in 2008? And agreed, we definitely want give those who are new to the game etc. the chance to play - promoting the game is an important part of why we're doing 'Pendragon Saturday'

Not sure if we have met - probably, as I did play in the Pendragon sessions in 2008 (and also in 2006 with my partner, Meriel). We were also at Tentacles Bacharach in the large battle that Greg ran last year (Meriel was the jar of Marmite, which she always carries in case of emergency - well, as long as it involves lack of Marmite anyway). We were with Jean from Alsace, who managed to loot the enemy camp with stylish French fervour.


By all means bring them along if its not too much hassle - I'm sure we can think of an excuse for using them at some point!

I can stuff them in a box, no problem. I'll see if there are any more cheap ones going in the meantime...


I've not said anything, but nudge, nudge, wink, wink, joining in may be worth your while... (of course, no Monty Python quotes permitted around the gametable!)

Aha, ok I see that you are ahead of me. I was thinking of (probably) intentionally naff prizes, such as a knight glued onto a wedding cake column, all sprayed gold or somesuch. A real trophy to inspire Pride passions for weeks, if not days to come!

No Monty Python quotes? Oh well, I shall just have to say "Ni" to old ladies then.

cheers,

Mark

Ok I definitely want to go to this and at present one of my players is likely to join me. We're thinking of going on the Saturday and then heading back sometime Sunday - depending of course on how much ale we sink the night before :)

I really would like to see the new battle system in action, played by those who have some experience with it - this would be an immense help to me as a GM who has yet to use it.

How late will you guys need a final number count and how many people from these boards are likely to be involved? Three, four?



Continuum registration closed Monday 14th June at midnight. What time are you likely to arrive on Saturday ? Sign up sheets go up first thing in the morning.
Chris

Continuum registration closed Monday 14th June at midnight.

To save any panic, that should read closes! That's today though, so if you're thinking of going, you'd better get your skates on!

I've just registered along with a friend of mine so barring any last minute problems the two of us are definitely going. So that's me, Andrew (Sir Pramalot), GM and occasional map maker, and one of my players also an Andrew.

We're coming up from London on the Saturday morning, staying over and heading back at some point the next day. Would it be possible for one of you guys that are going to put our names down for some games as we won't get there first thing?

I've just registered along with a friend of mine so barring any last minute problems the two of us are definitely going. So that's me, Andrew (Sir Pramalot), GM and occasional map maker, and one of my players also an Andrew.

We're coming up from London on the Saturday morning, staying over and heading back at some point the next day. Would it be possible for one of you guys that are going to put our names down for some games as we won't get there first thing?


What slots are you looking at ?
Saturday has 10-1 pm (sword lake), 2pm-6pm (Crimson Knight), 8-12 (battle)

Depending upon the reception and how we all feel after the day and half of games then I might do something more on the Sunday, that could offer people the chance to develop a charcter played on the Friday evening and have a winter phase or two.

Chris

GOD! I wish i could go, but California is a LONG way from Leicester!! My last campaign was centered in Leicester and my character is a proud Leicestermen!
I would LOVE to see Leicester!!! My group has definitely repelled saxon hordes there, and we have several monuments to our dead heroes there in the church yard.! How wonderful! I would even consider it now if posible, but I will be recovering from surgery during that period. Is continuum a;ways in the UK? ???

It'll hopefully run again in 2012. Start saving your pennies now.

I've just registered along with a friend of mine so barring any last minute problems the two of us are definitely going. So that's me, Andrew (Sir Pramalot), GM and occasional map maker, and one of my players also an Andrew.

We're coming up from London on the Saturday morning, staying over and heading back at some point the next day. Would it be possible for one of you guys that are going to put our names down for some games as we won't get there first thing?


What slots are you looking at ?
Saturday has 10-1 pm (sword lake), 2pm-6pm (Crimson Knight), 8-12 (battle)

Depending upon the reception and how we all feel after the day and half of games then I might do something more on the Sunday, that could offer people the chance to develop a charcter played on the Friday evening and have a winter phase or two.

Chris



Chris - I'm not sure yet. Is the Crimson Knight an adventure from the GPC? If so I might like to play that but not sure I want my friend doing so because he'll play it himself one day with the rest of my group. I definitely want to *see* the battle system in action before I try to run it. That's my main reason for going. We'll probably go for the Sword Lake but that will mean a very early start from London :)

It'll hopefully run again in 2012. Start saving your pennies now.


Im redundant, but still havent got an answer! Is it ALWAYS in the UK?
:P

It'll hopefully run again in 2012. Start saving your pennies now.


Im redundant, but still havent got an answer! Is it ALWAYS in the UK?
:P


Palomydes - yes as far as I know. It's a small UK convention, not a GenCon global powerhouse. There seems to be a lot of Pendragon games running this year because of the efforts of other Round table members.

It'll hopefully run again in 2012. Start saving your pennies now.


Im redundant, but still havent got an answer! Is it ALWAYS in the UK?
:P


Palomydes - yes as far as I know. It's a small UK convention, not a GenCon global powerhouse. There seems to be a lot of Pendragon games running this year because of the efforts of other Round table members.


well, i hope it continues because i will definitely attend the next one if i am able to time-wise, and NOT having surgery!

Is the Crimson Knight an adventure from the GPC? If so I might like to play that but not sure I want my friend doing so because he'll play it himself one day with the rest of my group.

The Crimson Knight isn't from the GPC - its a scenario that I'm brewing up - although it naturally has the backdrop of the GPC in mind. It shouldn't spoil anyone's enjoyment of GPC games to come.

Im redundant, but still havent got an answer! Is it ALWAYS in the UK?
:P


Yes, it's a UK con.

Is the Crimson Knight an adventure from the GPC? If so I might like to play that but not sure I want my friend doing so because he'll play it himself one day with the rest of my group.

The Crimson Knight isn't from the GPC - its a scenario that I'm brewing up - although it naturally has the backdrop of the GPC in mind. It shouldn't spoil anyone's enjoyment of GPC games to come.



ah, excellent. In that case, if spaces are available, I'd very much like to get in on that.

I'm running 'Sword Lake' in the Saturday morning session.

Its a GPC game, so if you have /will play it, you may want to avoid it.

Its a chance for people to see a little of the GPC for people who haven't had a chance of seeing the physical book.

Also, to demonstrate that despite having the book, how easy it is to run the GPC from PDF. The GPC converted me to PDF, as I only print a small section at the time for each game.

Finally, I'm really stuck for 'spare' time and since I'm a relative newb Pendragon GM, I can't write an authentic scenario for toffee.

Also, to demonstrate that despite having the book, how easy it is to run the GPC from PDF. The GPC converted me to PDF, as I only print a small section at the time for each game.


That's one of the great things of the PDF. I have the hardback, but I don't use it at the table - I do the same as you and print off the pages I'll need, while having my laptop and the full PDF nearby if I need to search for something I haven't printed. Searching a PDF electronically is much faster than skimming the real book, if you don't know exactly where to look.

Hey all.... i dont wanna sound dumb here, but Are there ANY other Pendragon CONS that ever come up ? Or is continuum what we have? How much cost would be involved for a person sponsering something that was similar? Say if i could find contributers? Any price range? 5000 dollars? 20;ooo dollars. I know it would fluctuate, but what do u think a BASE line for cost would be? any ideas?

Hey all.... i dont wanna sound dumb here, but Are there ANY other Pendragon CONS that ever come up ? Or is continuum what we have? How much cost would be involved for a person sponsering something that was similar? Say if i could find contributers? Any price range? 5000 dollars? 20;ooo dollars. I know it would fluctuate, but what do u think a BASE line for cost would be? any ideas?


You're talking dollars, which suggests you're in the USA right? Afraid I've no idea about the gaming scene con wise there. In the UK Continuum (www.continuum.uk.net (http://www.continuum.uk.net)) would be the main con that is sympathetic to Pendragon and then The Kraken (http://www.the-kraken.de/) in mainland Europe.

Now if you're talking of setting up a Pendragon Convention, there is only one place it could be held surely! Every now and then I have this desire to head over to Salisbury to see if there is somewhere there we could all set up camp for a weekend. Dreamland - maybe - but one day, surely...

hahahah dollars is right!!! Yeah im in north california-southern oregon region. I thought maybe we could get a U.S. convention going. Maybe in Portland Or San Fransisco? Dollars though? I wonder how many, cause I have never even been to a con. Would it take more than 10.000 to 20,000 dollars I wonder, for a weekend event? ??? Maybe i'll talk to Greg and see if he could give me a better idea?
lol

There are many gaming cons in the US, and many of them are open to whatever game people want to play. It just needs someone to sign up to run it - That's basically what happened with continuum this year. It is much more practical to do that than trying to set up a dedicated con.

There are many gaming cons in the US, and many of them are open to whatever game people want to play. It just needs someone to sign up to run it - That's basically what happened with continuum this year. It is much more practical to do that than trying to set up a dedicated con.


Good point! thank you darren! :D

There are many gaming cons in the US, and many of them are open to whatever game people want to play. It just needs someone to sign up to run it - That's basically what happened with continuum this year. It is much more practical to do that than trying to set up a dedicated con.


Good point! thank you darren! :D


Absolutely the way to go. With us running four games back to back then we've asked for and got a common gaming area - so for a day and a bit, then one area will be "the pendragon game". I have some things to re-inforce that on the publicity front and we will have to see how it works out. Lots of people at the con will be looking to play other games, and many of them will be there for the freeforms I suspect. An organised con has lots of the hard work already done and is already on the circuit - there will be people who return year after year. The mission is to bring Pendragon to the masses.

Chris

Chirs

The mission is to bring Pendragon to the masses.


I think there's your sig: 'Avalon Lad: Bringing Pendragon to the masses!'

Chris or Merlin - Would one of you guys please add myself (Andy Williams) and my friend (Andy Hicks) to the player's list for the Crimson Knight adventure? Assuming there are still spaces that is. We're both coming up from London on Saturday morning so will miss the initial sign ups on Friday night.

Chris or Merlin - Would one of you guys please add myself (Andy Williams) and my friend (Andy Hicks) to the player's list for the Crimson Knight adventure? Assuming there are still spaces that is. We're both coming up from London on Saturday morning so will miss the initial sign ups on Friday night.


Consider it done! Good to know I'll have at least two players - now all I need to do is get the thing finished ;D

Ben

I am now at Continuum!
;D

I am now at Continuum!
;D



I can confirm that indeed he was!

On another note, as requested at Continuum, I am happy to run an online battle for folks who want to try out the system - see this post for details: http://www.gspendragon.com/roundtable/index.php?topic=833.0