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Hi -- I'm a late addtion to the Gen Con program, but wanted to introduce myself. I'm a Boston-based gamer and writer for the New York Times and Boston Globe with a new book that's coming out September 1 from Globe Pequot/The Lyons Press. Called "Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic...

Can't say much more than the usual: [quote] As always, is something isn't showing up in the event charts, than it either: Hasn't been reviewed and placed yet or Hasn't been submitted. If you don't see what you're looking for, I strongly encourage you to contact the gaming group...

Another heads-up about the event catalog preview - TCGs and miniatures games submitted during cycle 1 have been placed and should be active now. You can view them in the previews available here . And please - keep in mind that the event listing is by no means complete . So far we've only gone through...

The Wednesday event program is something I love, but it'll have to be ironed out after all the events over the core 4 days of the show. It's really hard to give any kind of hard timeline on when that will happen. If anyone is concerned about the status of their events, just sign into your account...

Another week, another batch of events. This time we've added all the cycle 1 board games and LARPs to the event catalogs . The independent RPGs are also listed now. Everyone have a party

I just put up a new blog post talking a bit more about the event charts - as well as the coolest event I've seen so far.

Here's the official announcement: [quote] This year we are pleased to announce the early, phased release of Event Charts. Because we have improved our event review process we are now able to assign locations earlier and get event information out to you sooner. As more events are submitted and approved...

i am all for the mass roll, but i had a few other tribute ideas. my first thought was a candle carving competition event in memory of Gygax. sign ups on thurs. then on sunday the contestants get judged and light them in his honor. or going with the dice theme gencon could collect d20's outside exhibition...

Updated December 19, 2012 This is the event host policy for Gen Con Indy 2013. By submitting and/or running events at Gen Con, you agree to all policies contained within this document , so you should be familiar with it. It should answer all of your questions regarding badges, hotels, tables, prizes...