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Well at Gen Con UK people who weren't already signed up for Pathfinder Society were able to get a Pathfinder Society card with a confirmation code. They could then use the number with the card when they play and signup properly using the confirmation code once they got home.

The cards were provided to me by Joshua Frost.

I expect to have a similar problem at Conception next year so was planning on asking for some cards to use there. If you want Digitalmage I can ask for them sooner so I have them with me for the con you are talking about (Assuming its Oddcon as we'll both be there).

Kithran

Dragnmoon wrote:

A little off topic..

But what Kind Of adapters do I need to take to the Convention?..Never seen a UK Outlet..

And I know the rooms on campus have internet connections.. what kind of connections are they if anyone knows?

back on Topic..

Looking Forward to meeting you all and getting drunk with ya!!

I'm pretty sure that internet is wired ethernet, so bring a cable with you. I've heard you can hire one from accommodation reception, but you probably have to pay a bit. I'm not sure if it's as simple as just plugging in or whether you need to register your computer at reception. I didn't bring a laptop last year - though I'll be finding out this year. and, Dragnmoon, unless I'm misreading/misinterpreting the consupport status page, we appear to be in the same corridor/flat/whatever so if I find out what's going on before you do I'll track you down and let you know!

I can say the internet access in the rooms is wired ethernet, my room had a cable in already but I don't know if every room does (I'm here already and typing this from my room having got back from a meal with the Paizo guys and have the stock of pathfinder beta's sat in my room as it meant they had to be carried up one less flight of stairs if they got left here ;)

Kithran

PS no I will not accept bribes to swipe copies ;)

At a Convention you are always going to find a player that is not interested in joining the roleplaying organization. I know for myself I have played many RPGA games with no interest in joining the RPGA.

Is it ok if I make Pre-Gen characters for these players to use? It would cut down on character building and allow me to get into the game quicker.

I was thinking of taking the Iconics and converting them to Society rules.

One thing to remember about RPGA and (presumeably) Pathfinder Society games is they are in some way subsidised by a company. To justify that subsidy there needs to be something the organisers can use to show for it - the simplest thing is players. In an organised play environment like the RPGA or PFS if adventures are run but the parent organisation doesn't know (because people had no intention of joining) that means less games get reported thus the subsidy is less liekly to continue. It takes a minute to ifll in the form to join the RPGA, tick the box saying you don't want any further communication, stick the paper card in your wallet and thats it. Use the card when you play and the convention/game organisers are able to say 'we had 100 people playing your games, here are their numbers so you know we aren't just making it up' as opposed to 'we had a lot of people playing your games'.

Kithran

I am getting a great deal in printing a bunch of these out... so anyone know the answer to this question? Anyone?..;-)

I will contact Paizo about getting a non-personalised version that can be distributed and having copies available from the main rpg desk but I don't expect to get an answer until after Gen Con Indy.

Kithran

Russell Akred wrote:

From the posts I see here I must add a couple of things.

DM: Unless you can line up another GM (or judge) then your table limit is 6 players. After that you have to turn them away or organize a later game. If your table only gets 3 or less players then you cannot run it.

Hey GenCOn UK people...is this true for that event also?.. Mostly the 3 player part..

Seems to me a game can be run with only 3 players..

Its up to individual campaigns to have their own rules about how many people make a legal table. If Paizo want to allow 3 or 7 player tables its entirely up to them. The only rule I have is don't be selfish - if a particular game only allows a minimum of 4 players per table and I have a group of five who don't want to split and three other players I will be asking one of the five to move so that two tables can play.

Kithran
Gen Con UK Senior GM

I don't know why RPGA is involved with Pathfinder but, hey, let's not worry. I DO know that Kithran is The Man to get things fixed. That;s good enough for me.

Just to clarify for everyone - there is _no_ RPGA involvement with Pathfinder either in general or specifically with Gen Con UK, its just that the same person (ie me) is involved in coordinating all the Living and RPGA campaigns for Gen Con UK and as a result my contact email address is rpga <at> genconuk <dot> com.

Paul James / Kithran
Gen Con UK Senior GM

Kith while I have you here..

Is there a particular slot you need GMs for?

A slot with tons of players but not enough GMs? *Pathfinder only*

As signup hasn't been open that long I have lots of gm spaces at the moment so any of the pathfinder slots.

Kithran

French Wolf wrote:

Fill out any paperwork that may be needed, there is usually a RPGA form which has to be passed around.

Thanks for the Advice French...

But why would there be an RPGA form going around a Pathfinder game?..:-p

On rule Arguments..

Since we are there to have fun and not trying to win a tournament...I should not have to go to an "higher Up" to make a call, I should be able to make that decision on my own and leave it at that.

French Wolf has (if he's who I think it is) has gm'd for me at a number of other conventions but only run Living Greyhawk which obviously has the RPGA table tracker, and also has a set prcoedure if people have rules issues that aren't dealt with at the table (though even with LG such things happen very rarely).

Kithran

Kithran wrote:

Basically the free entry for a day/£5 cashback is a refund deal. You pay upfront, as a gm get the fact you turned up when required signed off and at the end of the con you get refunded the relevant amount.

If you've already volunteered you should have received an invitation to the GMs yahoo group and there are a lot more details there on what is required from gm's and how things work.

Paul James / Kithran
Gen Con UK Senior GM

Thanks Kithran,

Though I have not volunteered on the web page yet since I have not seen the brief scenario descriptions to decide what I will run, I did send you an email a few days ago about volunteering that you never replied to :-p.

I must have missed the email, apologies. Scenario descriptions can be found by going to the Events > Events By Type > Pathfinder Society menu options on consupport, or try here http://www.consupport.com/events/events.asp?Type=596&View=Play.

Kithran

Ok... I have decided I am interested in GMing one of the scenarios..

Few things..

I have never GMed at a Convention and it has been 6 years since I have even been to a Convention. Any Advice from anyone on GMing at a convention?

The Slots at GenCon UK are 5 hours?

Mr Frost currently your link on the web page to the sneak peak of the scenarios is broken, mind getting it fixed?

Who is responsible for setting up the pathfinder games at GenCon UK, because I would like to get more Info on the free pass and money off and How that effects me since I already bought My tickets?

Basically the free entry for a day/£5 cashback is a refund deal. You pay upfront, as a gm get the fact you turned up when required signed off and at the end of the con you get refunded the relevant amount.

If you've already volunteered you should have received an invitation to the GMs yahoo group and there are a lot more details there on what is required from gm's and how things work.

Paul James / Kithran
Gen Con UK Senior GM

Perhaps i'm looking in the wrong place...i'm trying to find the sign up for the games? Is there a different adventure each day? Or is it the same one over and over again?

(I know this has already been answered by one person but more detailed instructions may be helpful for some people)

Go to the website (www.consupport.com)

Choose Gen Con UK 2008

You should now have a menu down the left of the screen.

Choose Events > Events by Type > Pathfinder Society

This lists all the Pathfinder modules running, when they are running and an option to add to cart.

If you want to volunteer to gm instead choose Sign Up > Events by Type > Pathfinder Society and choose Volunteer.

Kithran

Well I can say I have had a couple of people volunteer to GM PFS modules at Gen Con UK so there will be PFS available to play for those who only have that as a requirement.

In answer to the other question I saw up-thread you pay to enter Gen Con UK. You do not pay extra to play in any of the table-top RPG events (including PFS). You do (unsurprisingly) need to pay extra to play in sealed-deck type card or minature tournaments etc.

Any other questions feel free to ask.

Paul James / Kithran
Gen Con UK Senior GM

PS is it possible to set things up so I get an email whenever there is a post to this thread?

Wintergreen wrote:

I've been to GenCon UK the past few years and I'm interested in running Pathfinder at this years. If you want to ask me any questions then feel free to drop me a line.

Yeah I have one... Why is it so damn expensive!!!!!.;-).... £40 pounds for a 4 day pass is a lot for American... Almost $80 for a 4 day pass....which is $15 more then the US based Gencon..

Sucks living in Europe and getting paid in US Currency... The Exchange kills me ;-)

However you also need to pay for every game you play at Gen Con Indy. The £40 should also cover the majority of your games (some things like magic sealed deck event shave additional costs but the majority of games are free after you have paid for your pass).

Kithran

Waited until I got home..Checked out the web page...

Anyone who has gone to this willing to talk to me offline about it?

If you have questions feel free to drop me a line - rpga@genconuk.com

Kithran

Will there be any PFS at GenconUK?

Hi,

I'm the guy in charge of organising all the assorted Living Games for Gen Con UK. As I understand it PFS is launching at Gen Con Indy, roughly two weeks before Gen Con UK.

I have no problems with offering space for PFS games on the schedule provided I can get some idea of the level of interest and if I have people come forward willing to run it - I'd far rather have gm's who are already familiar with the system and setting.

If people would be interested in playing PFS could you let me know here.

If anyone would be interested in gm'ing PFS could you send me an email to rpga <at> genconuk <dot> com.

In the interest of full disclosure yes I am part of the RPGA - namely currently the POC for Onnwal for Living Greyhawk and the POC for Luruar (UK / Ireland / South Africa) for Living Forgotten Realms however I am responsible for coordinating all Living games at Gen Con UK whether they are from the RPGA or not.

Paul James / Kithran