On Friday I went up to Philadelphia Comic Con (aka - Wizard World East, aka Wizard World Philly) to scout out my plans to podcast from the event next year. It was a good crowd on Friday, I think it's going to be a lot of fun if we can pull it off.
While there I found some back issue comics I have not been able to find anywhere else and I also picked up some cool Harry Potter prop replica wands and patches.
More details on our on-site podcasting plans through out the year.
Showing posts with label Conventions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Conventions. Show all posts
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
JohnCon Spring '11 Report
Once again, a mighty assembly of noble gamers came together to fight for truth, justice, and critical hits! Only three KGS members were present, Sam, Brett, and Scott. Games played included Mutants and Masterminds (3rd), Arkham Horror, Savage Worlds, Wings of War, Moto Grand Prix, The Great Space Race, and Lone Wolf Multiplayer.
Mutants and Masterminds was sponsored (again) by Jason. KGS is beginning to think that's the only game that guy runs. As always, there was Superhero goodness triumphing over villainous evil. Paragons returned to save the day.
Jim sponsored the board game Thunderstones.
Wings of War was supposed to feature a massive KGS vs Crimson Hands bloodbath, but with only two members of KGS present at that time, plans were altered. Ask Brett about it next time you're in the store. When Scott asked him, all he did was put his head in his hands and whimper.
Sam ran Moto Grand Prix . You could tell the players felt desperate because there were quite a few blowouts before the game was done!
The storyline in the game Savage Worlds was based on the original movie "True Grit." It was called "New Grit," and was set in a Deadlands-like world featuring a young U.S. Marshall named Reuben J. Cogburn.
Scott ran Lone Wolf Multiplayer (Scott's houserules variant) for a group of five players. He ran the free downloadable adventure, "Murder at the Tourney." Among the players was first time role player, 10 year old Joram (John C.'s son). Also playing was Bill, Sam, John, and John C. The adventure focused on an assassination attempt at a knight's tournament. The players did very well at using their disciplines (abilities) in innovative and unique ways. The adventure actually had very little combat in it so the characters had to do quite a bit of social interaction, which the players did nicely. In the end, the heroes were triumphant but at the terrible cost of John C's buccaneer.
The Great Space Race was run by Brett. There was much fiery death in this one as players carelessly rammed one another into the wall, setting off chain nuclear explosions. Brett won, but it may have been by default because everybody else was either dead or too beat up to cross the finish line.
Mutants and Masterminds was sponsored (again) by Jason. KGS is beginning to think that's the only game that guy runs. As always, there was Superhero goodness triumphing over villainous evil. Paragons returned to save the day.
Jim sponsored the board game Thunderstones.
Wings of War was supposed to feature a massive KGS vs Crimson Hands bloodbath, but with only two members of KGS present at that time, plans were altered. Ask Brett about it next time you're in the store. When Scott asked him, all he did was put his head in his hands and whimper.
Sam ran Moto Grand Prix . You could tell the players felt desperate because there were quite a few blowouts before the game was done!
The storyline in the game Savage Worlds was based on the original movie "True Grit." It was called "New Grit," and was set in a Deadlands-like world featuring a young U.S. Marshall named Reuben J. Cogburn.
Scott ran Lone Wolf Multiplayer (Scott's houserules variant) for a group of five players. He ran the free downloadable adventure, "Murder at the Tourney." Among the players was first time role player, 10 year old Joram (John C.'s son). Also playing was Bill, Sam, John, and John C. The adventure focused on an assassination attempt at a knight's tournament. The players did very well at using their disciplines (abilities) in innovative and unique ways. The adventure actually had very little combat in it so the characters had to do quite a bit of social interaction, which the players did nicely. In the end, the heroes were triumphant but at the terrible cost of John C's buccaneer.
The Great Space Race was run by Brett. There was much fiery death in this one as players carelessly rammed one another into the wall, setting off chain nuclear explosions. Brett won, but it may have been by default because everybody else was either dead or too beat up to cross the finish line.
Monday, May 2, 2011
JohnCon Photos - Spring '11
Once again, a good time was had by all at JohnCon, Spring '11! Here are the photos to prove it! Games shown include Savage Worlds and Moto Grand Prix.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
KGS Podcast - Episode 00010 - Interview with John of JohnCon
Scott and Sam talk with John about JohnCon.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
JohnCon Photos - Mutants and Masterminds
From left to right: Dave, Old Brian, Young Bryan, Brett, Bill and Jason
and for those coming to Origins 2011, No you can't get any hints from Jason's Laptop!JohnCon Photos - Wings of War
Ze German....Left to right: Scott, Young Bryan, Brett and Old Brian
Soon after the start of the second game everyone had targets!
Mid game you can see that nobody knows which direction their going!
2nd Game
Left to right: James Brother In-Law (Sorry I can't remember your name!), Jon, James, Scott, Young Brian and Brett.
Soon after the start of the second game everyone had targets!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Old Brian - JohnCon Gaming Sessions
This was my first JohnCon (even though I have been invited to 2 or 3 others).
I played in the following games:
Session 1 - Star Trek RPG
Session 2 - Wings of War (World War One)
Session 3 - Mutants and Masterminds 3.0
I chose to play in the Star Trek and Mutants and Masterminds sessions because I own both of the games and would like to run a game in each of the worlds later this year.
I played in the following games:
Session 1 - Star Trek RPG
Session 2 - Wings of War (World War One)
Session 3 - Mutants and Masterminds 3.0
I chose to play in the Star Trek and Mutants and Masterminds sessions because I own both of the games and would like to run a game in each of the worlds later this year.
JohnCon Photos - Ticket To Ride
NOTE - Special thanks to Scott for getting my Dallas Cowboy SuperBowl jacket in the photo !!!
Back From JohnCon
Just back from JohnCon and I wanted to let everyone know something I learned. Are you ready for this major announcement...
I hate people. Especially the rest of the KGS.
No I'm just kidding (or am I)? Anyway we will be podcasting about are experiences from Johncon this Tuesday so look for the full review on Wednesday.
In the meantime Jason one of the Crimson Hand Gamers (another local group that I refer to as our competition) pointed me to HeroLabs. This seems like a very cool character creator software for a variety of RPG games including Pathfinder, Mutants and MasterMinds and Savage Worlds. I'm thinking about purchasing the product, what are your thoughts? Check out their site here.
I hate people. Especially the rest of the KGS.
No I'm just kidding (or am I)? Anyway we will be podcasting about are experiences from Johncon this Tuesday so look for the full review on Wednesday.
In the meantime Jason one of the Crimson Hand Gamers (another local group that I refer to as our competition) pointed me to HeroLabs. This seems like a very cool character creator software for a variety of RPG games including Pathfinder, Mutants and MasterMinds and Savage Worlds. I'm thinking about purchasing the product, what are your thoughts? Check out their site here.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Keystone Gamers Head To JonCon
This Saturday the Keystone Gaming Society will be headed off to Shippensburg for a full day of gaming. Look for recaps of the day's games soon.
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