Currently We have three running RPG campaign:
Mike is running a Runequest 3 game on the 1st Monday o the month set in Glorantha – this game is full at the moment.
DnD 4th edition test game run by Maurice on the second monday after the all day sunday.
And a semi regular rolemaster game.
How would one join one of your role playing games?
Great news! [b]Steve Jackson[/b] co founder of
Games Workshop and co creator of the Fighting Fantasy series will be attending
GamesFest 4 with Fighting Fantasy books.
More Good News ! Elliott EastoeTalisman Consultant, Playtester and Rules/FAQ Archimage of Fanatsy Flight Games will be running our [b]Talisman [/b]tournament!
Yes, but we don’t like taking a demo game to a show that will charge you for the privellage!! We just don’t do it.
Dave
Awesome News the Black Library has confirmed two Panels for Gamesfest.
Here is your chance to ask the authors those burning questions!
General Black Library panel at 11:00 featuring:
Graham Mcneill
Gav Thorpe
Richard Williams
Dan Abnett
Nick Kyme
Steven Savile
James Swallow
Plus a special Horus Heresy focused panel starting at 13:00 hours.
I can’t wait!
GAMESFEST 4 : 24/10/2009
Gamesfest :
A one day convention to showcase the best of Role playing, Wargaming, Boardgaming & Science fiction/Fantasy literature. We want to pull all the strands of Fantasy/Science Fiction together and create a unique experience for the fan/enthusiast in one convention.
Ours is a unique vision and we want to focus on customer satisfaction and a totally enjoyable day dedicated to players and fans alike.
The aim is to:
Enable people to play games in an informal, friendly environment.
Let fans sample the best the gaming industry has to offer through Trade Stands / demo games.
Let fans meet the creators/designers of the games.
Give an opportunity to meet the writers/artists of your favorite Comics and Books
Gamesfest is a Hertfordshire based convention and has been running at the Victoria Hall in Tring for the past 3 years.
Companies that attend Gamesfest
Games Workshop
Pinnacle Entertainment
Leisure Games
Cubicle 7
Project Hydra
Cardbreakers
Bloody Books (publisher)
Hadesgate (publisher)
etc
We have outgrown our current venue and will be holding Gamesfest 4 at the Watford Colosseum
The new location: Watford Colosseum (Watford town centre)
Facilities include a fully licensed bar, two venue halls, dressing rooms, a large kitchen and ample parking facilities .There is also a large stage with full lighting system. The Colosseum has a seating capacity of 1188 in the main hall and 298 seating space in the gallery.
The main hall is 700 sq M and the smaller hall is 225sq M. This means we have capacity for over 50 exhibitors / traders. The capacity for attendees is over 1000.
The transport links are excellent via Road and rail (the main line station is 10 minutes walk away)
The future of Gamesfest.
We want to build on the success of last year with the right partners that share our vision. GW , Wizzkids , Mongoose publishing , Privateer Press , 2000AD , SFX , Forbidden Planet etc
At present we have two distinct elements to Gamesfest:
Gaming : Incorporating War games , role-playing , board gaming and CCGS.
Literature : Sci fi , Fantasy and Horror – last years guest included Dan Abnett and Stan Nicholls ( see http://www.gamesfest.co.uk for a full list)
This year we want to further include:
Comics and guest writers/artists : Leah Moore has already confirmed her attendance.
Collecting / memorabilia and guests: Forbidden Planet are hoping to attend after sponsoring the goody bags at GF3.
Film : Garry Charles will be screening his debut movie “Straw Man” and Frazer Lee will be showing a selection of short movies.
Computer/Console Games
Music: The venue is a music venue as well and we thought we might have an after party!
We are speaking to Ghoultown from the US and a couple of home grown bands