Origins 2009
June 24-28, Greater Columbus Convention Center
From June 24th to June 28th a group of Wittenberg Role-Playing Guild members traveled to Columbus to take part
in the Origins gaming convention. This convention is the second largest gaming event in the United States.
Here are the listings for the events we signed up for.
The initial listing is posted, followed by reviews by the Guilders who took part in the sessions.
They are presented in order of their Event ID#.
Stargate: Silent Scream Part 2
- Event ID: 1801
- 25 Word Description:
The SGC and Rebel Jaffa must find and activate an ancient weapon system to defeat Horus. New players welcome.
- Date Time: Saturday 7pm-11pm
- Category: Miniature
- Sponsor: HMGS-GL
- Game Master: Glen Cooley
- System: Stargate D20 Modified
- Edition: N/A
- Game Manufacturer: N/A
- Long Description:
Building on the result's of last years Origins game, the battle with Horus continues.
Horus and his new Queen have escaped. They are traveling to the ancient home of Ra in search of hidden technology.
From the guardians of the temple of Ra the SGC learn of powerful weapons locked away from the rest of the Goa'uld.
The SGC must locate Horus, and attempt to free the human host who has become his new Queen before they can unleash
any new horrors on the galaxy. Teal'c went missing at the end of the last battle with Horus.
Rebel Jaffa must find and free Teal'c. During the convention there will be four 2 hour games
for new and experienced players to both learn the rules and have fun with the Stargate universe.
Also there will be 2 four hour games where the climatic battle comes to a conclusion.
New and experienced players are welcome in any session.
GIANT Settlers of Catan
- Event ID: 4263
- 25 Word Description:
The basic game on a huge 3-D board setup. (clay ribbon)
- Date Time: Saturday 10am-Noon
- Category: Tabletop
- Sponsor: Mayfair Games
- Game Master: Mayfair Staff
- System: Settlers of Catan
- Edition: N/A
- Game Manufacturer: Mayfair Games
- Long Description:
The basic game on a huge 3-D board setup.
GIANT Settlers of Catan
- 25 Word Description:
The basic game on a huge 3-D board setup. (clay ribbon)
- Date Time: Saturday 2pm-4pm
- Category: Tabletop
- Sponsor: Mayfair Games
- Game Master: Mayfair Staff
- System: Settlers of Catan
- Edition: N/A
- Game Manufacturer: Mayfair Games
- Long Description:
The basic game on a huge 3-D board setup.
Trailer Park Wars - Rules Taught
- Event ID: 4664
- 25 Word Description:
Pink flamingos sure are purddy, especial for your trailer park.
Can you get the best guests and amenities or be stuck with a bunch of rabble rousers.
- Date Time: Saturday 10pm-Midnight
- Category: Tabletop
- Sponsor: Rogue Judges
- Game Master: Adnan Shamoon
- System: Trailer Park Wars
- Edition: Current
- Game Manufacturer: Gut Bustin' Games
- Long Description:
Pink flamingos sure are purddy, especial decorating your very own trailer park.
Can you get the best guests and amenities for your park, or will you be stuck with a bunch of rabble rousers.
Try the new game from the makers of Redneck Life. Generics welcome.
One Shot #3
- Event ID: 7091
- 25 Word Description:
Shadowrun One Shot #3
- Date Time: Saturday 10pm-Midnight
- Category: Roleplaying
- Sponsor: Catalyst Game Labs
- Game Master: Paul Sjardijn
- System: Shadowrun
- Edition: 4th
- Game Manufacturer: Catalyst Game Labs
- Long Description:
Shadowrun One Shot #3
Swashing the Buckle and Pirates Ahoy!
- Event ID: 7101
- 25 Word Description:
This is a light-hearted high seas adventure. Players are encouraged to be creative and enjoy themselves. Not for power-gamers
- Date Time: Saturday 10am-2pm
- Category: Roleplaying
- Sponsor: Matinee Adventures
- Game Master: Jason Haskins
- System: 7th Sea
- Edition: Current
- Game Manufacturer:
- Long Description:
This high seas adventure combines pirates, scallywags, and treasure!
The ship's crew must locate the booty before its competitors.
While on this race it's likely that ships will clash and canons will roar, but can this crew come out victorious;
or will they just be another in the long line of nameless pirate wannabes?
Dungeons & Dragons Eberron Campaign - Home Brew
- Event ID: 7227
- 25 Word Description:
This a Homegrown Eberron campaign. For more information, visit www.GameQuest-Online.com.
- Date Time: Saturday 6pm-10pm
- Category: Roleplaying
- Sponsor: GameQuest Games
- Game Master: Zach
- System: Dungeons and Dragons
- Edition: 3rd
- Game Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
- Long Description:
This a Homegrown Eberron Campaign. Characters provided. For more information, visit www.GameQuest-Online.com.
GURPS: Captain Astonishing and His Amazing Crew: Attack of The Spider!
- Event ID: 7227
- 25 Word Description:
1930s Super Heroes struggle against cheesy villainy!
- Date Time: Saturday 6pm-10pm
- Category: Roleplaying
- Sponsor: MIB
- Game Master: CthulhuBob Lovely
- System: GURPS
- Edition: 4th
- Game Manufacturer: Steve Jackson Games
- Long Description:
Dateline, June 28th, 1938, Mega City -- Summer's here, but it's crime that's heating up Mega City!
The Spider! is terrorizing honest citizens with his ultra advanced technology and brutal thug minions.
Will Captain Astonishing and His Amazing Crew be able to stop him and save Mega City? Gosh, let's hope so!
The Dragon Helm of Hador
- Event ID: 7233
- 25 Word Description:
Race alongside the legendary elven ranger Beleg Strongbow to return the famed Dragon Helm
of Hador to its rightful bearer, Turin Turambar son of Hurin. Characters Provided.
- Date Time: Saturday 6pm-10pm
- Category: Roleplaying
- Sponsor: Legion IVXX
- Game Master: Nathan Schrein
- System: Dungeons and Dragons
- Edition: 4th
- Game Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
- Long Description:
Take part in a classic legend of Middle-Earth during the First Age. Race alongside the legendary elven ranger Beleg
Strongbow to return the famed Dragon Helm of Hador to its rightful bearer, Turin Turambar son of Hurin, greatest
warrior of the Edain and all other men in Middle-Earth. Play the part of the Wardens of Eglador, a specialized
longrange scout squad charged with the protection of the farthest reaches of the Kingdom of Elu Thingol.
