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CatchupCon
2008
CatchupCon is
the premiere event in this area of the southeast every December. It's
the last chance for us to play those last few games that we just
haven't been able to get anywhere else. Catchup 2008 is going to be a
mix of Living Forgotten Realms, Living Greyhawk, and Pathfinder.
Click here to see a
complete listing of scenarios running at the con.
Click
here to see the grid of slots and scenarios.
Click here to
go to the CatchupCon yahoogroup to arrange tables, crash space,
midnight madness, and carpools.
Living
Forgotten Realms
This con
will offer all of the Living Forgotten Realms mods available for play
up to this point - so this is a great time to dive into the Realms!
If you're not familiar with LFR, it's a D&D 4th Edition shared game
world. People literally all over the world play it, and unlike with
your local home game, you can take your character, as-is and go play
with them. Fun at big cons, meeting new people, good stuff. Wizards of
the Coast has a whole group of people dedicated to putting out FREE
adventures for you to play and making sure you have fun doing it. Of
course, there are a few rules. Think of them as your "house rules" that
a GM might lay down for a new campaign. (Websites below.)
The campaign is still very new (it just started in August) so most
people have first through fourth level characters - so this is a great
time to start playing. The mods we're featuring are great for 1st level
characters - so newcomers are very welcome!
Overview
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=rpga/news/lfrwelcome
Local Yahoogroup
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/lfrseusa/
National Yahoogroup
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/LivingFR/
Wiki with some interesting info
http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Living_Forgotten_Realms:Aglarond_region
NOTE - We still do not have mods for
CORE1-4 and TYMA1-2.
If these mods are not released before the con, we will have to
substitute them with something else.
Pathfinder
Society - NEW!
The Pathfinder
Society is Paizo’s new organized play product that debuted at GenCon
2008. It takes place in Paizo’s campaign setting world of Golarion. For
this first year of the campaign, standard 3.5 Dungeons & Dragons
rules are used. Next year the campaign will upgrade to Paizo’s
“PathfinderRPG” rules, commonly being referred to as “3.75” rules,
which are fully backwards-compatible with the 3.5 rules. Campaign
information can be found at http://paizo.com/pathfinderSociety
follow the link there to download the Guide to Pathfinder Society
Organized Play for character creation rules. We will also have fastplay
characters available. If you have questions about Pathfinder, or
would like to play a slot zero and GM Pathfinder, please contact Kristi
at feathin at arcadecontrols dot com.
Living
Greyhawk
We will
offer all of the Gran March year sevens and year eights (in order), as
well as all of the Core year eights, and a selection of Sheldomar mods.
Given the uncertain interest in LG mods, please note that tables that
are not making will be cancelled a few weeks before the con.
Registration is
Closed!
If you want to just show up at the con and hope to pay, you can pay
with PayPal or cash on site. A one day pass is $25, a two day
pass is $35, and a 3 day pass is $40. If you want to GM, these fees
will be reduced or waived. There is no guarantee that there will be
room for you to play.
Schedule
We will play three games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Scheduled
games are subject to change pending the availability of mods, GMs,
players, or other elements.
Location
Holiday Inn Select in Norcross - It's in the northeast part of
Atlanta on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. There are plenty of places
to eat nearby. Ask to book a room in the NARPGA or CatchupCon block.
Room price is about $71 - normal rooms out of the block are $130. There
are other hotels nearby if you're looking for a bargain - try Google.
Holiday Inn Select Atlanta-Peachtree Corners
6050 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard • Norcross, Georgia 30071
Phone: (770) 448-4400 • Fax: (770) 840-8008
http://www.hisatlanta.com/
Sponsor
This game day is sponsored by NARPGA, a non-profit group dedicated to
increasing role-playing fun in the Atlanta area. http://www.narpga.com/
GMs and
Volunteers
GMs and one volunteer per slot are needed for this con. GMs and
volunteers get to play one slot free for every slot they run.
Fine Print - Blah, Blah, Blah...
You will have to pay your registration fee before you sign up
for games. No refunds will be given for people who cancel, withdraw, or
fail to show up at the game day after registration closes. The
coordinator does not guarantee walk-ups or people who register after
registration is closed the opportunity to play. If there are open
seats, they will preferentially go to preregistered players first.
Preregistration is strongly encouraged. Registration will probably
close one or two weeks before the event. The coordinator does not
guarantee premustered groups the opportunity to play together. Players
will have the opportunity to muster themselves. If they cannot, then
the coordinator or her representatives will muster the players. Be open
to the possibility that you will play with some interesting new people.
REGISTRATION IS
CLOSED!
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Venue/Lodging
Holiday Inn Select Atlanta-Peachtree Corners
6050 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard • Norcross, Georgia 30071
Phone: (770) 448-4400 • Fax: (770) 840-8008
http://www.hisatlanta.com/
The hotel is VERY busy this time of year. Mention that you're booking with "NARPGA" and they will give you the group rate. |
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Transportation
General Directions:
From I-285, take Exit 31-B for Peachtree Industrial Boulevard North. Follow Peachtree Industrial Boulevard North for approximately 4 miles. Remain on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard North as it bears off to the right just after crossing Jimmy Carter Boulevard. The hotel will be on your right, just beyond the first traffic light at Holcomb Bridge Road |
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Community
General Directions:
From I-285, take Exit 31-B for Peachtree Industrial Boulevard North. Follow Peachtree Industrial Boulevard North for approximately 4 miles. Remain on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard North as it bears off to the right just after crossing Jimmy Carter Boulevard. The hotel will be on your right, just beyond the first traffic light at Holcomb Bridge Road |
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