Fw: [gta-observer] Origins 2004

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> Greetings to All,
>
> This is the first of several dispatches that have arrived from the front
> recently, and which we will forward as soon as they have been reviewed.
>
>
> ORIGINS 2004
> Although it seems like a long way away, Origins 2004 is moving ahead like
> the Juggernaut, and we need to start finalizing plans if we are to get
> exposure in the pre-registration booklet.
>
> Issaries is working with Steve Jackson Games' Men In Black program and the
> Origins 2004 staff to bring several Gloranthan and HeroQuest events to the
> convention. We are working on arranging a 2-round tournament, and we will
> bring you information on that once our plans are finalized.
>
> At this time, however, we have a more specific need.
>
> As you may or may not know, Origins celebrates its 30th anniversary in
> 2004, and they are highlighting the history of gaming. As you should know,
> Glorantha is one of the oldest gaming worlds out there, with a long and
> illustrious history. To celebrate Glorantha and its history, we have been
> asked by the Origins staff to run a series of Continuity Events at the
> convention. The idea would be to have one person run a classic RuneQuest
> scenario (such as Rainbow Mounds or Flying Trollkin), then that evening or
> the next day run a HeroQuest scenario set a few years later, to show how
> both the gaming system and the world of Glorantha have changed in the
> intervening years.
>
> Accordingly, we are looking for people to run these events and also to
help
> design them! If you are interested in running a matched RuneQuest and
> HeroQuest event and/or writing the HeroQuest scenario, please contact
> <administrator_at_...> as soon as possible, as we have a January
> 10th deadline for initial submission of events.
>
> Although we will give preference to the Men In Black when selecting people
> to run events (since they are our official demo team), we anticipate
> needing additional people to run events or serve as alternates. (Of
course,
> if you are also interested in _joining_ the Men In Black, that would be
> even better -- go to <www.sjgames.com/mib/mibjoin.html> for more
> information on joining. After all, if you are going to run demonstration
> games, you might as well get something for it!)
>
> We have considered several possibilities for these Continuity Events, but
> feel free to contact us if you have other ideas:
>
> 1. Rainbow Mounds (from Apple Lane)
> 2. Flying Trollkin (from Trollpak/Into the Troll Realms)
> 3. Borderlands (Condor Crags/To Giantland!)
> 4. In the Belly of the Beast (from Strangers in Prax)
> 5. Raid on Yelorna (from Big Rubble)
>
>
> Even if you are not interested in running or helping write a Continuity
> Event, you can still sign up directly to run a game at Origins. You can
> coordinate this event with us, so that we can help promote it and provide
> prize support; or you can submit it directly if you want by going to
> http://www.originsgames.com/, then clicking on Events (on the left), then
> clicking on Submitting Events.
>
> JANUARY 10TH DEADLINE
> Either way, you should do this as soon as possible; as the Origins web
site
> says:
>
> >"The 2004 event submission deadline for the Pre-Registration Program is
> >January 10th. The event submission deadline for the On-Site Program is
> >April 10th. We strongly recommend the earlier date, not only because it
> >gives you the best chance of securing the time slots you prefer, but
> >because our attendees, dedicated gamers all, often plot out their every
> >waking moment at the Show months in advance!"
>
>
> We hope to hear from you soon!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Stephen
>
>
>
> Stephen Martin
> <administrator_at_...>
> Issaries, Inc., publisher of HeroQuest, Roleplaying in Glorantha
> P.O. Box 272914 Concord, CA 94527
> Phone: (925) 680-8897
> See our extensive web site at <www.HeroQuest-rpg.com>
>
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