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Wiggy · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:47 am Post subject: [Hypothetical] ShetCon

This is in the very early stages, and is primarily aimed more at Scottish (and our southern English neighbor) fans.

There is a small gaming community on Shetland and we're in the very early stages of organizing a get-together. Calling it a convention may be stretching things a little...

What I'm trying to find out at this stage is whether any UK Savages would even consider attending for a one (maybe two) day get-together.

It would likely be autumn/winter, when the ferry prices drop to more sensible levels.

Getting here can be expensive unless you catch the overnight ferry, which naturally might rule out many who would consider it otherwise. For Yanks (and indeed most other folk), the costs would be astronomical unless you just happen to be in the region of Aberdeen and fancy 12 hours on a ship in storm-wracked seas.

There's no real benefits to mainlanders coming all this way, other than the chance to game with the locals and maybe swag a prize or some freebies (I'll be talking to Simon about this). Of course, I'm also very likely to tell any attendees about some secret, future projects as a bonus Wink

Anyway, all I'm after is a general yay or nay from the Scots on the forum. Others may "yay" or "maybe" if they want, but I'll assume the vast majority of answers will be "no" or "where?"

Wiggy
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Magnus · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:21 am Post subject:

I would love to make it part of our autumn/winter hollidays. My girlfriend and I work during the summer hollidays so we usually take a break in the autumn or winter. We have long talked about going to see Scotland and the Shetlands.
Let me know when you have a more precise date...

Magnus

discuit · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:26 am Post subject:

If you build it they..err i mean i, will come! #ninja

Sounds awesome Wiggy, hope the plans come to fruition! #1beerchug

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Boulder · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:29 am Post subject:

I'd be there...if I could afford the trip.

I've always wanted to see Scotland. But alas...
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Kalan · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:58 am Post subject:

Noshrok Grimskull · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject:

Well, it would be far more affordable for me than a trip to any US-based Con, so I might keep an eye one this, too.
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Wiggy · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:41 pm Post subject:

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Shinobi · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:22 am Post subject:

I would love to come.......... but it'd be more expensive for me than even the Yanks LOL

Good luck though!!!
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Maenoferren · Novice Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Posts: 63 Location: Shetland

I should be able to make it! Embarassed

Wiggy · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 4:57 am Post subject:

discuit · Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:34 am Post subject:

I know everyone is busy with cons etc, but as there been any progress/deision made about this?

Thanks,

Wayne.

Wiggy · Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:49 am Post subject:

No, not yet. We're hoping for three or four tables (yes, small con) and two games at each table during the day.

One Savage Worlds table for sure (prob. Maenoffren GMing--he doesn't know that yet), one probably d20 for the other gaming group I'm in, one for anyone else who wants to run a game of anything, and I might be allowed to use the fourth to playtest a future project I've been working on. (If not, I'll run some other SW). There is also a local Warhammer group, so we will likely invite them to join us for the day.

Have to arrange a committe meeting soon and get prices for a large room for the day. Two other guys are interested in helping arrange it, so we do have some progress.

Just a reminder, though, this will be a very small gathering and getting here can be expensive. Not trying to put anyone off--just keeping things in context Smile

The current plan is a one-day event. This allows folk to travel up on the boat, game for about 8-10 hours, and then catch the boat home to Aberdeen that night.

IF it all goes ahead, then we're hoping Simon will join us as well. We're also hoping to get some SW goodies to give away or auction off for charity, but won't know until after GenCon UK.

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Magnus · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:48 am Post subject:

Wiggy · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:48 am Post subject:

Have you read my post dated just a few days ago? Smile

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Magnus · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:33 am Post subject:

Boulder · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:10 am Post subject:

Kalan · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:19 am Post subject:

I'm still game for...games...but unfortunately not until next year Sad

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discuit · Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:06 pm Post subject: