Venger Con 2022

Venger Con is all about... old school, OSR, and traditional roleplaying games!

In addition to actual games, there will be workshops focusing on Game Mastering, playing, as well as adventure writing and publishing.

Our convention (sponsored by Venger's old-school gaming blog) will not be using any kind of x-cards, checklists, or "safety tools" for children since this is an 18+ event (16 or 17 is acceptable if chaperoned by a parent or guardian, but please ask me first). GMs preparing controversial, provocative, or edgy content, should state that along with the event description.

This convention is for everyone who wants to focus on gaming, regardless of politics. Continually disruptive, harassing, or antagonistic attendees will be asked to leave.

Dates - Friday July 22nd, Saturday July 23rd, and Sunday July 24th

Venue - The DOUBLETREE by Hilton @ 4402 East Washington Ave, Madison WI (across from East Towne Mall).

Standard attendance limited to 100 people @ $100 for the entire weekend. I've been asked about a one-day pass several times. If you want a one-day ticket, it's $50. Email me about that: Venger.Satanis@yahoo.com

Schedule so far... (6 players for each game, sessions should end 10 - 15 minutes early to make sure folks can get to their next game without being late)

Friday

Panel Discussion / Workshop on RPG Fundamentals like GMing, playing, immersion, adventure writing, etc. 9am - 10am

Randall Nichols running Old-School Essentials 10am - 2pm

Dead Gaming Society presents (run by Colin Hansson) At The End of the World Prince Edmund, Son of King Ericall of Norwold using Dark Dungeons (high-level characters; pregens provided) from 10am - 4pm

Mike Walsh running DCC from 2pm - 6pm

Venger Satanis running Cha'alt with Crimson Dragon Slayer D20 from D20 2pm - 6pm

Venger Satanis running The Outer Presence (old-school rules-light Call of Cthulhu) from 6pm - 10pm

"The Rebirth of Kort'thalis" performed by Venger Satanis to open the way between our reality and Cha'alt. This will take place from 10pm - 10:15pm

Saturday

Panel Discussion / Workshop on RPG Fundamentals like GMing, playing, immersion, adventure writing, etc. 9am - 10am

Randall Nichols running Old-School Essentials from 10am - 2pm

All That Jazz by Tom K. Wankum Saturday: 11am-2pm: Game: Gangbusters BX Players: 2-6 Synopsis: Players are members of a Jazz trio or folks that work in the Speakeasy bar where events outside of their control take place.

Dream of the Dragon, a new TTRPG by Ivan Richmond, is a rules-light, flexible, and easily expandable game based on the d20 system. It is a classless system that is compatible with most versions of D&D and OSR games. Adventure: Caves of Light The Gnomes of Rockwold have asked for your help ridding their mithril mine of goblins. They offer 1,000 gold pieces worth of mithril ore and a coat of mithril mail for your troubles. This is an introductory adventure for starting characters. Session Length: 6 hours with a 15 minute break in the middle... Noon - 4pm

Mike Walsh running DCC from 2 - 6pm

James Jeffers is running AD&D 1e - RAW - 2pm to 6pm Saturday, content TBD

Venger Satanis running Cha'alt with Crimson Dragon Slayer D20 from 2pm - 6pm

The Book that Dripped Blood by Tom K. Wankum Saturday: 6pm-10pm Game: Crawlspace Deluxe Players: 2-6 Synopsis: A rogue FBI agent has made off with a very dangerous book and was last seen headed towards Horsehead, New York. This is also where the Eugenesis Behavioral Health Institute is headquartered, which has been under investigation for rumored unapproved medical practices for a year now.

Venger Satanis running Alpha Blue from 6pm - 10pm

Game Swap (trade your unwanted RPG books with other attendees) 10pm - 10:15pm

Sunday

Panel Discussion / Workshop on RPG Fundamentals like GMing, playing, immersion, adventure writing, etc. 9am - 10am

Lord Matteus running Lamentations of the Flame Princess from 10am - 2pm

Flashing Skies of Marz by Tom K. Wankum Sunday: 10am-1pm Game: Tunnels and Trolls Players: 2-6 Synopsis: You might’ve seen the movie before, but you’ll love being a part of it. Come explore the red planet using the very first ripoff of D&D ever.

Mike Walsh running DCC from 10am - 2pm

Cha'alt with Crimson Dragon Slayer D20 from 2pm - 6pm

Goodbyes and closing ceremony from 6pm - 6:15pm

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Have a question? Ask Venger... Venger.Satanis@yahoo.com