Unfortunately, we had a bit of a mix-up for event registration - so not everything was there when event registration opened (and a couple of events got changed (about a dozen total people were affected - sorry about that).
The maps have not been published yet, but we are in booth 2208. The Mantic booth will be across the top, with our 8 gaming tables below. Here is the layout if you are really interested
Events may be moved around as needed
One not about ALL events - just because it is sold out DOES NOT mean there will not be seats available. It is an unfortunate fact that there are always no-shows at big conventions like this - and since all 'normal' event tickets are free - people don't feel the need to refund unwanted tickets (unless they need to free up the space in their schedule for another ticket).
So if an event is sold out, players only have 10 minutes to show up and their seats can be given away. Or if everyone does show up - you can always just hang around - you may not get to actually play the game, but you can still checkout the miniatures and the rules and see how it plays.
So what are we running? First The Ohio War Kings events.
Right now it is scheduled up on 2nd Floor Meeting Room A214, A216, A217 (but watch for signs as we may redirect you back down to our gaming area instead.)
Workshops
Right now all the workshops are upstairs in front of hall A in various meeting rooms. However our workshops are only for 5 or 8 people, so we are going to see about actually having them in our area (look for signs).
First up, Grace Patterson is back running her "All About That Base!" event.
Name: All About That Base!
Description: Tips and tricks for beginners and pros alike on taking your miniature basing to the next level
Duration: 2 hrs
Seats per session: 5
| Event Id | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | Thursday 9:00 am | A214 |
| 1904 | Friday 9:00 am | A215 |
| 1905 | Saturday 9:00 am | A216 |
Next, Mark Zielinski is going to be running three "Halo: Paint & Take" sessions. Each person with a ticket will receive a Halo:Flashpoint spartan to paint and take home them
Name: Halo: Paint & Take
Description: Come and paint your own Spartan from Halo:Flashpoint. Each ticket will receive one figure, paint brushes and everything provided to paint up your own hero!
Duration: 2 hrs
Seats per session: 8
| Event Id | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | Thursday 1:00 pm | A224 |
| 1911 | Friday 1:00 pm | A223 |
| 1912 | Saturday 3:00 pm | A224 |
Name: Deadzone: Giant Learn to Play
Description: Learn to play Deadzone on this oversized board with giant miniatures. Deadzone is a skirmish level head-to-head science fiction miniatures game. You control an elite team of soldiers ready to enter the potentially lethal Deadzone and scavenge for whatever lucrative resources you can find. Get in, get out, get rich, or get dead.
Duration: 4 hrs (yes, the schedule says 2, but feel free to stay longer to finish your game).
Seats per session: 2
| Event Id | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| 916 | Wednesday 1:00 pm |
| 921 | Wednesday 6:00 pm |
| 944 | Thursday 9:00 am |
| 950 | Friday 9:00 am |
| 981 | Saturday 5:00 pm |
It went so well last year, I am again going to be running Dungeon Saga: Origins.
Name: Dungeon Saga: Origins
Description: Come and Learn the sensational dungeon crawler that lovingly marries classic fantasy nostalgia with a clean modern ruleset. A fresh start and entry point for the Dungeon Saga series
Duration: 2 hrs
Seats per session: 4
| Event Id | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| 420 | Wednesday 5:00 pm |
| 440 | Wednesday 8:00 pm |
| 337 | Thursday 5:00 pm |
| 365 | Thursday 8:00 pm |
| 71 | Friday 5:00 pm |
| 93 | Friday 8:00 pm |
Name: Epic Warpath: Learn to Play
Description: Come and learn the biggest little game with Epic Warpath! 10 mm. chance for truly huge battles in this smaller scale game - plus pull out the super heavies! Everything provided.
Duration: 2 hrs
Seats per session: 4
| Event Id | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| 932 | Thursday 1:00 pm |
| 956 | Friday 1:00 pm |
| 973 | Saturday 1:00 pm |
Jesse and Dan are also going to be running our Halo:Flashpoint events.
Name: Halo:Flashpoint - Learn to Play
Description: From video to the tabletop - Learn to play the exciting new Halo:Flashpoint game. Pick your choice of a team of spartans to battle it out. All materials provided.
Duration: 2 hrs
Seats per session: 6
| Event Id | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| 928 | Thursday 10:00 am |
| 943 | Thursday 5:00 pm |
| 953 | Friday 10:00 am |
| 962 | Friday 5:00 pm |
| 970 | Saturday 10:00 am |
| 980 | Saturday 5:00 pm |
Once again, I will be running Armada. (My apologies to the 2 people who signed up for Thursday and Friday, as those two sessions got cancelled (and replaced with Champions).
Name: Kings of War - Armada: Learn to Play
Description: Learn the new Fantasy Naval Combat Game.Pick your fleet of ships and see who is the best admiral on the seas of Pannithor
Duration: 2 hrs
Seats per session: 8
| Event Id | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| 720 | Wednesday 1:00 pm |
| 776 | Saturday 1:00 pm |
| 788 | Sunday 1:00 pm |
Several months ago, Rick asked me if I wanted to run some sessions of the new upcoming game, Kings of War: Champions. At that time I had barely heard the name, and new nothing about the game, so I did not want to commit to it (see above on Epic Warpath). Well, I saw it at Adepticon and picked up my 2 player starter and the first additional 4 factions, and I really love this game. As of right now, 5 of the 6 factions are finished (goblins being the only ones left to paint).
However, in order to make room, I had to cancel the Thursday and Friday Armada events, as well as the "How You Use It!" tournament (and replace that with 2 sessions of Champions Saturday night).
However, in order to make room, I had to cancel the Thursday and Friday Armada events, as well as the "How You Use It!" tournament (and replace that with 2 sessions of Champions Saturday night).
This is where there was a mix up, and even though Origins said I could change these (and had the request in before the deadline), they did not get the event system updated until the Thursday AFTER event registration started. What this means is that they missed the HUGE rush - and plenty of tickets are available!
Name: Kings of War: Champions - Learn to Play
Description: Have you ever wanted to get into a quick miniature game but were intimidated by the large number of miniatures needed and which units to begin with? Mantics new rank & flank game uses fixed Companies each led by a champion. Everything you need for the company is in the box, which plays on your kitchen table. Learn to be a real Champion. Everything provided.
Duration: 2 hrs
Seats per session: 6
| Event Id | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| 734 | Thursday 1:00 pm |
| 756 | Friday 1:00 pm |
| 9237 | Saturday 5:00 pm |
| 9238 | Saturday 8:00 pm |
Name: Kings of War - Learn to Play
Description: Learn the latest version of this quick Mass Combat game using the Ambush composition rules. Roll some dice, Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of their women.
Duration: 2 hrs
Seats per session: 8
| Event Id | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| 728 | Thursday 9:00 pm |
| 749 | Friday 9:00 am |
| 771 | Saturday 9:00 am |
| 787 | Sunday 9:00 am |
For the first time EVER at Origins, Mantic Games will be running events. While we are sharing the gaming area, their events are separate.
All of them are 1 hour "Learn to Play" sessions - just a little beyond a booth demo (not quite as in depth as what we are running (our events are two hours, intended for you to be able to play a full game).
The mantic events run every hour each day, with a maximum of 4 players
All of them are 1 hour "Learn to Play" sessions - just a little beyond a booth demo (not quite as in depth as what we are running (our events are two hours, intended for you to be able to play a full game).
The mantic events run every hour each day, with a maximum of 4 players
Name: Learn to Play Halo: Flashpoint
Description: We will assist you in opening the box, creating the terrain and playing your first game using the rules. You'll discover everything from movement to the proper way to throw a grenade. Come along to the Johnson Academy training and dig into this exciting game - A GAMA Game of the Year Finalist!
Duration: 1 hr
Seats per session: 4
| Event Ids | Day | Times |
|---|---|---|
| 9239 - 9244 | Wednesday | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| 9245 - 9252 | Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| 9253 - 9260 | Friday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| 9261 - 9268 | Saturday | 10:00 Am - 5:00 pm |
| 9269 - 9272 | Sunday | 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Name: Learn to Play Kings of War Champions
Description: Kings of War Champions takes the grand experience of rank-and-flank wargaming, such as that epitomized in Kings of War, and distills it down to the most essential components. Each army is referred to as a company, and consists of three units led by their unique champion, who provides the other units with orders! A series of Scenarios will be run with Attackers and Defenders vying for each scenario's objectives, across small fields of battle with terrain features like trees, walls and ruins that will impact how units move and interact. Come learn how to play this game, and lead your Champion!
Duration: 1 hr
Seats per session: 4
| Event Ids | Day | Times |
|---|---|---|
| 9273 - 9278 | Wednesday | 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| 9279 - 9286 | Thursday | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| 9287 - 9294 | Friday | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| 9295 - 9302 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| 9303 - 9306 | Sunday | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Ok, so that is 37 events for the Ohio War Kings, and 68 for Mantic Games (I hope Rick has plenty of pathfinders since there are NO breaks scheduled for them :-) ).
So I hope to see everyone at Origins in Columbus Ohio June 18 - 22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
You can buy badges and reserve tickets at Origins Game Fair
So I hope to see everyone at Origins in Columbus Ohio June 18 - 22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
You can buy badges and reserve tickets at Origins Game Fair
Of course I'll do a convention writeup afterward.
Because it is all fun and games . . .
You have several teams painted up but not shown here? :) missed opportunity!
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