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War of 1812 Battlefield to Become War Zone, Figuratively Speaking

Gordon Cooper — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:20:06 +0000

The World at War: Miniature War Gaming Day will be held again at Fort Meigs on 1 November 2008, co-sponsored by the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society Great Lakes Chapter:

Come fight the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II all in one room! Miniature war gaming experts help you play more than 16 different war games and learn about this family friendly hobby. No experience is required and kids are welcome. Food will be available on site. Admission price includes the miniature war gaming and the museum. All new games this year!

Fort Meigs 2008 Event Schedule

Alas, I shall probably miss this event for the second year in a row because I am scheduled to work that day. We shall see. Meanwhile, I’ll try to do a better job of reporting these events sufficiently in advance.

Origins 2008 Early April Update

Gordon Cooper — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:20:59 +0000

Origins update: I missed the deadline for submitting events. I also probably missed the chance to make reservations at an affordable hotel near the convention center, although it doesn’t matter as much since I won’t be running any events (except, perhaps, for some impromptu open games). Oh, well. At least now it won’t be necessary to commit myself to particular days except and unless I register to play specific games. Perhaps it is best to test the waters of public gaming as a player before I plunge back into the icy depths of running events. Aye, that’s the positive way to look at it.

P.S. I’d like to abolish March as a month. It has failed to justify its existence to me.

BASHCon XXIII Registration Now Open

Gordon Cooper — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:40:05 +0000

Registration for BASHCon (22-24 February 2008 in Toledo, Ohio) is now open. The admission prices are:

University of Toledo Student Admission: FREE with valid student ID
One-day General Admission: $10
Weekend General Admission: $15
Game Demonstrations/Open play: FREE
Tournaments/Special Events: Prices Vary

Going to Origins 2008

Gordon Cooper — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:45:57 +0000

The decision has been made: I just registered for the Early Bird Full Show Pass for the Origins Game Fair (to be held 25-29 July) and registered a friend in the free Expose-a-Friend program (which is also a Full Show Pass… for free!). I am now committed to attend, and I will be running some events of the Fudge role-playing variety. Details will follow.

Reminder: The last day for Early Bird Registration ($50 for five days) is January the 10th.

Origins 2008 Registration Now Open

Gordon Cooper — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:51:15 +0000

Registration for the Origins Game Fair (25-29 July 2008 in Columbus, Ohio) is now open through the 10th of January. Register for the Early Bird Full Show Pass by the 10th and save $20. Register for the Preregistration Full Show Pass between 11 January and 25 May and save $10. Full Show Passes will be $70 at the door. For more details, visit www.originsgamefair.com.

General Gaming Resolutions for 2008

Gordon Cooper — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:20:15 +0000

I missed two gaming events this month that I very much wanted to attend, but the lack of funds was an insurmountable obstacle. Aye, the Miniature War Gaming Day at Fort Meigs was affordable enough for someone with a reliable source of income, and so was U-Con in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but my source of income is not reliable and barely qualifies as a source. So, here are a few early resolutions to help me have a better gaming year in 2008:

I will endeavor to find a better job or a second job.
I will endeavor to get my manuscripts (both old and new) published (after a hiatus of too many years).
I will preregister for Origins, BASHCon, and U-Con, and run events at all three conventions.
I will attend Miniature War Gaming Day at Fort Meigs.
I will participate in a weekly board game club in my city of employment.
I will play at least one board game, card game, role-playing game, or war game per week in my city of residence.

One wouldn’t think it would take resolutions to encourage one to participate in a voluntary hobby, but this hobby requires planning and the coöperation of others, so it’s a wee bit more challenging to manage. Running events at conventions (and even just attending conventions) presents a variety of other difficulties, many of which involve money. And then there are the distractions. Despite all the distractions that compete against gaming, though, the single greatest obstacle is an insufficiency of funds. ‘Tis time to remedy that.

Play War Games at a War of 1812 Battlefield

Gordon Cooper — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 06:36:10 +0000

Fort Meigs in Perrysburg, Ohio will be hosting The World at War: Miniature War Gaming Day on 3 November 2007:

Miniature war gaming experts help you play more than 16 different war games and learn about this family friendly hobby. No experience is required and kids are welcome. Food will be available on site. Admission price includes the miniature war gaming and the museum.

Fort Meigs 2007 Special Events Schedule