It’s too early to tell what the turnout will be tbh. People are notoriously slow at registering for events. ;)
That said, there’s no reason to believe that the numbers will not match (or exceed) last years turnout of ~50-60 participants (I don’t have the hard numbers in front of me), or at worst the previous years turnout of ~40-50.
Word is out in more places than ever before. More games are involved. We’re hoping to snag a ‘celebrity’ guest attendee or two (no more on that unless we get confirmation of course) and we have not only a tank DEMO but tank RIDES this year. It just keeps getting bigger and for only the 3rd year in existence FMGCon is already bigger than many other of the smaller gaming events that people travel to … so really, who knows what the turnout will really be is what I’m saying. lol.
Expect 50+ people this year but we’re hoping for a packed house (100+/- a few).
Flames of war has not been brought to date, no. For miniatures we’ve had RoE, 40K, Angels 20, Wings of War and Axis and Allies miniatures. This year we’re adding Bolt Action and Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures (all miniatures games provided by I Will Never Grow Up Gaming and available for anyone to play without even bringing their own stuff … except for A&A minis which is brought by a somewhat local A&A mini club).
Plenty of games to choose from (board games, card games, dice games and miniatures), whether you bring your own or not!
What is the turn out looking like so far for this con? I registered last year but was unable to attend in the end (I think it was in April last year no?). I hear that the event was a success last year. I am wondering if this year will bring out any WWI 1914 players? I guess I’ll bring my box and find out. I’m looking forward to connnecting with the community and actually getting some games in. I see there is going to be a big RoE table but has anyone ever brought out Flames of War? I’m also curious to see Angels on the table so I hope there will be one.
A large number of the members that you’ll be meeting at the Cliffside Bunker in May will be attending this event, it’s definitely worth going to especially with you living in the GTA. I myself am only interested in A&A 1940, 1914, ROE, and settlers of Catan, but a lot of the guys at the Bunker are into A&A miniatures, so you’ll have a chance to talk to them on our game day and arrange meet ups if your interested in that stuff.
We’re hoping to snag a ‘celebrity’ guest attendee or two…
Wait a second?!?!?!?! :-o :-o :-o
I don’t rate as at least a “B”-lister in the A&A community? :cry:
@Craig:
We’re hoping to snag a ‘celebrity’ guest attendee or two…
Wait a second?!?!?!?! :-o :-o :-o
I don’t rate as at least a “B”-lister in the A&A community? :cry:
You are an “A” in my books…. the biggest AAA “celebrity” that I have ever defeated in Battle 8-)
Jeremy
@Craig:
We’re hoping to snag a ‘celebrity’ guest attendee or two…
Wait a second?!?!?!?! :-o :-o :-o
I don’t rate as at least a “B”-lister in the A&A community? :cry:
Well, if we’re including every gaming community, then certainly you can be a B-lister. ;) I wasn’t really thinking just the A&A community though tbh. We’ve got feelers out to a couple of gaming celebrities. I doubt any of them will attend, but it’s worth a shot!
Remember, this is a gaming weekend, not just an A&A event. A&A may have the largest representation in attendance, but it’s far from the only thing happening!
@Craig:
We’re hoping to snag a ‘celebrity’ guest attendee or two…
Wait a second?!?!?!?! :-o :-o :-o
I don’t rate as at least a “B”-lister in the A&A community? :cry:
You are an “A” in my books…. the biggest AAA “celebrity” that I have ever defeated in Battle 8-)
Jeremy
You beat whom??? I don’t remember any such thing!!!
Actually, all I really remember about that game of AA50 was the young guy who was playing Italy kept leaving and coming back. I remember more about the multiple Acquire games and the Agricola game that we played. Also, I think we played Cosmic Encounter.
Must have been the Sleeman’s!!!
The date is still Sept 14-15 right?
@suprise:
The date is still Sept 14-15 right?
It sure is.
@IWNGU
In your opinion, what are the top five games that you would consider a must play at the convention?
@Young:
@IWNGU
In your opinion, what are the top five games that you would consider a must play at the convention?
Ohhh, tough question. There are so many great games!
If we remove Axis and Allies (any flavor) from the equation and look at the lesser played games only the list may look something like this;
Tsuro
Tobago
Ikusa
Merchants and Marauders
Dominion
And for the more well known games perhaps add;
Star Wars X-Wing Fighters Miniatures
Rules of Engagement Miniatures
Munchkin
Settlers of Catan
It’s a tough call. Just looking at the FMGCon library games list it’s hard to pick out a top 5 (or even a top 10)!
The more I sit here and think about it, the more I can’t decide what “must play” games would hit the top 5!
Oh, the decisions!
Perhaps it would be best to make a list of what games I (Rorschach of IWNGU) would like to play personally at FMGCon 2013? Of course any top 5 (or 10, or 20) is biased by personal opinion so this is probably the best way to do it;
Tsuro
Puerto Rico
Tobago
Ikusa
Settlers of Catan
Ticket to Ride
Aquire
Merchants and Marauders
Carcassonne
Revolution
Munchkin/Munchkin Apocalypse/Munchkin Zombies
Dominion
Warhammer 40,000
Rules of Engagement
Star Wars X Wing Fighter
Formula D
That’s a pretty big list! And I’m sure there will be more. Personally I am avoiding A&A at this years con as we play it fairly regularly anyway and I’d like to take the opportunity to play non-standard games.
What about Flames of War? Anyone into playign Flames of War at this? I can bring “Open Fire” (the starter set). Dying to play buthaven’t had a chance yet.
What about Flames of War? Anyone into playign Flames of War at this? I can bring “Open Fire” (the starter set). Dying to play buthaven’t had a chance yet.
We have not yet had a FoW setup at the con (though there was a local store owner who was supposed to bring one last year and never did), but I’m sure someone would be willing to give it a try with you!
I’ll bring it along just in case. It intrigues me, I’ll be brushed up on it by the time the convention rolls around :wink: (and yes there were 2 puns in that sentence)
It wont be to much longer before its here
@suprise:
It wont be to much longer before its here
Yep yep! Get registered people! Remember the prizes from last year? There are even MORE this year! With even more games planned alongside all the pickup games.
Plus, let’s not forget there will not only be the tank demo but tank RIDES available!
More sponsors have jumped on the bandwagon!
Warlord Games (www.warlordgames.com) has sent us a box set of their “Bolt Action Miniatures : Assault on Normandy” game. A complete WW2 miniatures game in a box! As we already have WW2 miniatures games that will be set up ready to play (including the Bolt Action miniatures rules) this is likely to be given away as a prize … how still to be determined.
Steve Jackson Games (repeat sponsor!) has sent some great stuff for the games library.
Fantasy Flight Games (repeat sponsor!) has sent along some more as well!
Check out www.fmgcon.com for a list of what games will be available for public use in the FMGCon Games Library and to start or sign up for a game ahead of time!
Remember, space is limited to the first 100 registrants! I know it’s still a few months away but we’ll keep reminding people. ;)
Is this going to be a great vacation or what!!!
TWO Global games one will be Oztea’s 1941 set up and the other 2nd edition
Some one is going to take over the world, it could be you… but you cant win if you don’t play.
U.S.O. music
Civil Air Defense “Air Raid siren” going off!!
TANK RIDES!!!.. yea pull me behind on a sled
Celebrities like
Young Grass Hopper
Axis Playa
Most Holy
Well just look at last years list
@Craig:
@Craig:
We’re hoping to snag a ‘celebrity’ guest attendee or two…
Wait a second?!?!?!?! :-o :-o :-o
I don’t rate as at least a “B”-lister in the A&A community? :cry:
You are an “A” in my books…. the biggest AAA “celebrity” that I have ever defeated in Battle 8-)
Jeremy
You beat whom??? I don’t remember any such thing!!!
Actually, all I really remember about that game of AA50 was the young guy who was playing Italy kept leaving and coming back. I remember more about the multiple Acquire games and the Agricola game that we played. Also, I think we played Cosmic Encounter.
Must have been the Sleeman’s!!!
:-D Very historical game… The Germans always complaining about the Italians…
So who here is coming for sure? I know Suprise Attack is 100% and staying at my place for the weekend, what about Vance, Joel, and Bernard?
