tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22932349675969825562024-02-22T08:26:52.365-05:00JiffyCon CommunityRoleplaying conventions in Massachusetts. Indie gaming connections. Great gaming in a jiffy!Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-22753820619507745382017-09-27T10:42:00.002-04:002017-10-28T01:00:37.709-04:00JiffyCon West Mass, Northampton - 28 October 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>JiffyCon</b> is a small local convention, dedicated to showcasing independently published and small-press role playing games. See past events <a href="http://jiffycon.blogspot.com/p/past-events.html">here</a>. This year, <a href="https://modern-myths.com/events/jiffycon-2017/">Modern Myths is organizing JiffyCon</a> with the help of <a href="https://sophia.smith.edu/ssffs/">SSFFSS, the Smith Science Fiction and Fantasy Society</a>.<br />
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<b>Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017</b><br />
Seelye Hall, Smith College<br />
Northampton, MA<br />
9:00am thru 11:00pm<br />
Doors open at 9am!<br />
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Planning to attend? <a href="https://modern-myths.com/events/jiffycon-registration-form/">Pre-register here!</a><br />
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Want to run a game? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhZmaCw86DXwQoodG6YjVOk5T4kdfmQf02Ot7J5EJr0nRK5Q/viewform">Submit here!</a><br />
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If you need to reach an organizer, email <i>info@modern-myths.com</i> with <u><b>JiffyCon 2017</b></u> in the title.<br />
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JiffyCon information at the Modern Myths website:</h4>
<a href="https://modern-myths.com/events/jiffycon-2017/">https://modern-myths.com/events/jiffycon-2017/</a><br />
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<b>Registration:</b><br />
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Sign up for the game slots will take place from 8:00am to 9:00am. Registration is $25, or $20 with student ID. Registration includes Dinner. All attendees must agree to the <a href="https://modern-myths.com/events/jiffycon-2017-conduct/">JiffyCon Code of Conduct</a>.<br />
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Games will be held in S<a href="https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/visiting-smith/campus-maps">eelye Hall 2nd Floor at Smith College</a>. Seelye hall is wheelchair accessible, including meeting halls and classrooms. Ramps are located at the front of the building. Elevators are located on the first floor. Bathrooms throughout the building are wheelchair accessible. Our parking facilities have specifically marked and reserved parking spaces for handicapped persons. If you have any questions about accommodations, please email us at info@modern-myths.com.<br />
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<b>Note:</b> <a href="http://www.pvta.com/">Pioneer Valley Transport Authority</a> buses reach <a href="https://www.smith.edu/">Smith College</a>. Many buses come to downtown Northampton, including the 39, R41, R42, B43, and B48.<br />
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For regional bus information see <a href="https://peterpanbus.com/">Peter Pan</a> bus lines and <a href="https://www.amtrak.com/">Amtrak</a> <a href="http://www.northamptonma.gov/173/Train-Transportation">train schedules to Northampton</a>. Detailed directions for getting to the con are below.<br />
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<b>Schedule: (Please note updates!!!)</b></h3>
Doors open at 9:00am.<br />
Sign up for Games: 9:00-10am.<br />
Morning Session: 10am to 1:00pm.<br />
Lunch Break: 1:00pm to 2:00pm.<br />
Afternoon Session: 2:00pm to 6:00pm.<br />
Dinner Break: 6:00pm to 7:00pm<br />
Evening Session: 7:00pm to 11:00pm.<br />
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Games</h3>
We want you to GM or facilitate a game! <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhZmaCw86DXwQoodG6YjVOk5T4kdfmQf02Ot7J5EJr0nRK5Q/viewform">Submit your game bid here.</a><br />
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GMs get a $5 discount to their entrance fee.<br />
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<a href="http://jiffycon.blogspot.com/p/directions.html">Location and Directions</a></h3>
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See <a href="http://jiffycon.blogspot.com/p/directions.html">this page</a> for information on getting to the con.<br />
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<b><i>Have a wonderful time!!!</i></b>Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-24925880074248829332016-04-21T10:02:00.001-04:002016-06-10T13:05:24.789-04:00JiffyCon West MA, Hampshire College in Amherst, June 11, 2016!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVhBl2yGl1e074tWA5VX300DKzp6U1FgGfYYnmI8HcAOs3yjwv-O1xiwkDF8zdqgKu6hyL0Veuu5zQL94ZOXiEomwW6DU6qUyE_L7iWJU7vsAjhIeYCjesxt146XDcvPsnnfmj0NRearM/s1600/IMAG6345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVhBl2yGl1e074tWA5VX300DKzp6U1FgGfYYnmI8HcAOs3yjwv-O1xiwkDF8zdqgKu6hyL0Veuu5zQL94ZOXiEomwW6DU6qUyE_L7iWJU7vsAjhIeYCjesxt146XDcvPsnnfmj0NRearM/s320/IMAG6345.jpg" width="320" /></a><b>JiffyCon West MA</b> will be held in <a href="http://jiffycon.blogspot.com/p/directions.html">Franklin Patterson Hall, at Hampshire College 893 West Street,</a> in scenic, rural Amherst, MA.<br />
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We're a small local convention, dedicated to showcasing independently published and small-press role playing games.<br />
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<b>Saturday, June 11, 2016</b><br />
8:00am thru 7pm<br />
<i>Games start at 9am!</i><br />
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Planning to attend? <a href="http://tinyurl.com/JiffyJune2016" style="font-style: italic;" target="blank">Pre-register here!</a><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Pre-reg puts your name on our attendance list and gives you a $5 discount to attend. Pay when you get here!</span></i><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">)</span></i><br />
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If you need to reach an organizer, email <i>jiffycon at gmail</i> or ping us on G+.<br />
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<b>About JiffyCon:</b></h3>
Founded in 2006, we hold these events once or twice yearly alternating between the eastern and western parts of the state. This year we are partnering with Glow Lime Games, Modern Myths and Pioneer Valley Game Developers to bring these games to you.<br />
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We love to introduce people to new games--tabletop rpgs, board games, card games, live action occasionally. You can play games with their designers, great GMs who love the games, and also try out games in progress (those will be marked "<i>Playtest</i>"). No prior knowledge is need for any of the games. All attendees are asked to abide by our code of conduct (link soon).<br />
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All you need is an open mind and a free Saturday. Come meet new friends and discover fantastic, adventure-full and somtimes heart-wrenching worlds you can make your own.<br />
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<b>Other Events TBD: </b><br />
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<li>We hope to add a Friday night gathering or game creation event. Stay tuned!</li>
<li>Saturday night is a great time to get to know folks from the convention better--hope you can join us in Northampton for a gathering with other attendees. (Details with registration.)</li>
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Registration:</h3>
Sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions will take place from 8:00am to 9am immediately following your on-site payment of the registration fee. It is $10 if you pre-register, or $15 at the door.<br />
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Sessions will be held in rooms 104, 105 and 106. Please see <a href="https://www.hampshire.edu/qcac/accessibility">this site</a> for accessibility information.<br />
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<b>Note: </b><a href="http://www.pvta.com/schedules.php">Pioneer Valley Transport Authority buses</a> reach Hampshire College. For more information please see schedule for <a href="http://www.pvta.com/schedules/R29.pdf">Route 29 Mt Holyoke/Hampshire/Amherst/UMass</a> (summer schedule) and the <a href="http://www.pvta.com/schedules/Rt36.pdf">Route 36 Olympia Drive/Atkins Farms</a>.<br />
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For regional bus information see <a href="http://peterpanbus.com/">Peter Pan bus lines</a> and <a href="https://www.amtrak.com/home">Amtrak</a> train schedules to Amherst and Northampton. Post on the <a href="http://jiffycon.blogspot.com/p/jiffycon-google-group.html">JiffyCon Google Group</a> for ride shares or contact an organizer.<br />
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Schedule</h3>
Doors open at 8:00am.<br />
Sign up for Games: 8:00-9am.<br />
Morning Session: 9am to 1:00pm.<br />
Lunch Break: 1:00pm to 2:30pm.<br />
Afternoon Session: 2:30pm to 6:30pm.<br />
Done by 7:00pm.<br />
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Games</h3>
We want you to GM or facilitate a game! Submit your game bid here:<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/jiffyjuneGM2016">http://tinyurl.com/jiffyjuneGM2016</a><br />
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GMs get a $5 discount to their entrance fee.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">See our <a href="http://jiffycon.blogspot.com/p/jiffy.html">full JiffyCon Game List</a>!</span></i><br />
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<i>Games include:</i><br />
<b><a href="http://heartofthedeernicorn.com/product/fall-of-magic-scroll-edition-english/"><i>Fall of Magic</i></a></b> - Magic is dying, and the Magus is dying with it. (tabletop rpg)<br />
<i><b><a href="https://www.peginc.com/product-category/weird-war-i/">Weird War I</a></b></i> - Things not of this earth crawl through the corpse-choked mud of Flanders. (tabletop rpg, sneak preview by designer)<br />
<i><b><a href="http://cavalrygames.com/">Ten Candles</a></b></i> - Doomed survivors fighting against a sunless apocalypse. (tabletop rpg, run by designer)<br />
<b><i><a href="http://www.gamesbyplaydate.com/shop/hearts-blazing">Hearts Blazing</a></i></b> - A card-driven storygame of fictional conflict and romance. (tabletop rpg run by the designer)<br />
<i><b><a href="http://www.blackgreengames.com/patreon/">Barking at the Moon</a></b></i> - A love triangle between a beloved mortal and two supernatural creatures. (tabletop rpg in playtest run by the designer, hack of <i><a href="http://www.blackgreengames.com/shop/shooting-the-moon-pdf">Shooting the Moon</a></i>)<br />
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Morning Session (9am - 1:00pm)<br />
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<li>6-7 games</li>
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Afternoon Session (2:30pm - 6:30pm)</span></h4>
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<li>6-7 games</li>
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Entry Fee</h3>
$10 per pre-registered attendee (age 12 and under $5, 5 and under no charge)<br />
$15 per attendee at the door<br />
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Please note that we will not have child care, but we will put any parents who request it in touch with others to cooperate on alternate entertainment for kids. <br />
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Vending</h3>
If you have questions about vending at JiffyCon, send us an email at jiffycon@gmail.com<br />
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Food</h3>
We will provide snacks and drinks through-out the day. For lunch, walk to nearby farm market and deli/restaurant <a href="http://www.atkinsfarms.com/">Atkins Farm </a>, or drive out to <a href="http://www.yelp.com/c/amherst-ma-us/restaurants">Amherst</a> for a wide selection of eat-in or take out food at places like <a href="http://missioncantinaamherst.com/">Mission Cantina</a>, <a href="http://www.flayvors.com/">Flayvor's of Cook Farm</a>, <a href="http://www.amherstchinese.com/">Amherst Chinese</a>, <a href="http://antoniospizza.com/locations/amherst/">Antonio's Pizza by the Slice</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Freshsideamherst">Fresh Side</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://jiffycon.blogspot.com/p/past-events.html">Past JiffyCons</a></h3>
In past JiffyCons we've featured locally grown games like <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/time-temp/">Time and Temp</a>, <a href="http://blackgreengames.com/stm.html">Shooting the Moon</a>, <a href="http://misspentyouthgame.com/">Misspent Youth</a>, <a href="http://nightskygames.com/welcome/game/1001Nights">1001 Nights</a>, and <a href="http://glyphpress.com/talk/shockhuman-contact/">Shock:Human Contact</a> as well as games in development such as Tales of the Fisherman's Wife and <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/category/swords-without-master/">Swords without Master</a>. We love both the old school and the newfangled. We welcome board games and rpgs. Our attendees have come from far and wide throughout New England, and our attendance has steadily increased over the past decade. We couldn't have done it without the kind folks who GM and facilitate GM-less goodness!Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-49072987714402340582015-05-24T15:20:00.000-04:002015-05-30T00:48:41.155-04:00JiffyCon East is Saturday, May 30th!<p>
JiffyCon East will be in Davis Square at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=6+William+Street,+Somerville,+MA&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=38.22949,58.798828&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=6+William+St,+Somerville,+Massachusetts+02144&z=16">Unity Church, 6 William Street,</a> in beautiful Somerville, Massachusetts.
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<p>Sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions will take place from 8:30am to 9am immediately following your on-site payment of the $5 registration fee.</p>
<p><b>Note:</b> Most of the parking in Davis Square is limited to 2-hour or permit only. We strongly suggest you take the T to Davis Square.</p>
<p>If you need to reach an organizer, email <i>jiffycon at gmail</i> or ping us on G+.</p>
<h2>Schedule</h2>
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Doors open at 8:30am.<br />
Sign up for Games: 8:30-9am.<br />
Morning Session: 9am to 12:30pm.<br />
Lunch Break: 12:30pm to 2pm.<br />
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 6pm.<br />
Done by 6:30pm.
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<h2>Games</h2>
<h3>Morning Session</h3>
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<li>Camp Powerful — Glenn</li>
<li>CardHack — Thaddeus</li>
<li><a href="http://eclipsephase.com/">Eclipse Phase: Fate Edition</a> — Jack</li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0B3-5-Lx96G5BYmZkRGpVamlQWE0">Out of Order</a> — Sam</li>
<!-- <li>Ship/Alert/Explosion (🚀⚠️💥) — Tresi</li> -->
<li><a href="http://www.bullypulpitgames.com/games/the-warren/">The Warren - Rustbunnies</a> — Kevin</li>
<li><a href="http://www.worldswithoutmaster.com/wolfspell/">Wolfspell</a> — Epidiah</li>
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<h3>Afternoon Session</h3>
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<!-- <li><a href="http://www.tao-games.com/amidst-endless-quiet/">Amidst Endless Quiet</a> — Ben</li> -->
<li>The Dodge City Library — Christopher</li>
<li><a href="http://www.magpiegames.com/epyllion/">Epyllion (Drake Edition)</a> — Emily</li>
<li>Fighting Monsters — Andrew</li>
<li><a href="http://forum.frontrowcrew.com/discussion/9647/indie-rpg-spotlight-freemarket">FreeMarket</a> — Tresi</li>
<li><a href="https://playdatenh.wordpress.com/2015/04/17/i-bite-my-thumb-at-thee-the-show-must-go-on-release/">The Show Must Go On!</a> — Glenn</li>
<li>The Ward - Night Shift — Kevin</li>
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<h2>Entry Fee</h2>
<p>$5 per attendee.</p>
<h2>About JiffyCon</h2>
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In past JiffyCons we've featured locally grown games like <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/time-temp/">Time and Temp</a>, <a href="http://blackgreengames.com/stm.html">Shooting the Moon</a>, <a href="http://misspentyouthgame.com/">Misspent Youth</a>, <a href="http://nightskygames.com/welcome/game/1001Nights">1001 Nights</a>, and <a href="http://glyphpress.com/talk/shockhuman-contact/">Shock:Human Contact</a> as well as games in development such as Tales of the Fisherman's Wife and <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/category/swords-without-master/">Swords without Master</a>. We love both the old school and the newfangled. Our attendees have come from far and wide throughout New England, and our attendance has steadily increased over the past decade. We couldn't have done it without the kind folks who GM and facilitate GM-less goodness.</p>
<p>🎲</p>Tresihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402837792309228573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-91847793335159044152015-04-21T19:57:00.001-04:002015-05-17T09:12:15.780-04:00GMs Wanted for JiffyCon East, May 30thJiffyCon returns to the Boston area on <b>Saturday 30 May 2015</b>!
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If you would like to run a game, <b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17yXmyBlrUdIZPPToeiN2qyG-uK9znlvGfoiLYkCbG0E/viewform">fill out the GM signup form</a></b>. If you have any questions, email <i>jiffycon at gmail</i> or ping us on G+. We want to have the full list of games available by May 23d, so the sooner you sign up, the better.
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JiffyCon East will be in Davis Square at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=6+William+Street,+Somerville,+MA&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=38.22949,58.798828&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=6+William+St,+Somerville,+Massachusetts+02144&z=16">Unity Church, 6 William Street, in beautiful Somerville, Massachusetts</a>
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Tentative Schedule</h2>
Doors open at 8:30am.<br />
Sign up for Games: 8:30-9am.<br />
Morning Session: 9am to 12:30pm.<br />
Lunch Break: 12:30pm to 2pm.<br />
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 6pm.<br />
Done by 6:30pm.
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List of Games</h2>
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<li><a href="http://www.tao-games.com/amidst-endless-quiet/">Amidst Endless Quiet</a></li>
<li>Camp Powerful</li>
<li>CardHack</li>
<li><a href="http://www.magpiegames.com/epyllion/">Epyllion (Drake Edition)</a></li>
<li>Fighting Monsters</li>
<li>The Dodge City Library</li>
<li><a href="https://playdatenh.wordpress.com/2015/04/17/i-bite-my-thumb-at-thee-the-show-must-go-on-release/">The Show Must Go On</a></li>
<li>The Ward - Night Shift</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bullypulpitgames.com/games/the-warren/">The Warren</a> - After the Fall</li>
<li><a href="http://www.worldswithoutmaster.com/wolfspell/">Wolfspell</a></li>
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<small>Last updated: Sunday 10 May</small>
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Entry Fee</h2>
TBD but probably $10
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About JiffyCon</h2>
In past JiffyCons we've featured locally grown games like <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/time-temp/">Time and Temp</a>, <a href="http://blackgreengames.com/stm.html">Shooting the Moon</a>, <a href="http://misspentyouthgame.com/">Misspent Youth</a>, <a href="http://nightskygames.com/welcome/game/1001Nights">1001 Nights</a>, and <a href="http://glyphpress.com/talk/shockhuman-contact/">Shock:Human Contact</a> as well as games in development such as Tales of the Fisherman's Wife and <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/category/swords-without-master/">Swords without Master</a>. We love both the old school and the newfangled. Our attendees have come from far and wide throughout New England, and our attendance has steadily increased over the past decade. We couldn't have done it without the kind folks who GM and facilitate GM-less goodness.<br />
Tresihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402837792309228573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-657502653405394262015-04-20T13:50:00.000-04:002015-04-20T15:49:23.045-04:00JiffyCon East MA - May 30, 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Save the Date! Saturday, May 30, 2015<br />
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JiffyCon is coming back to Somerville in May. More details on games and schedule soon. <br />
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The con will be held at the Unity Church, 6 William St, Somerville, MA.<br />
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Hope to see you there!<br />
<br />Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-62094191324656468642014-11-03T20:17:00.000-05:002015-04-20T15:05:46.280-04:00JiffyCon East is Saturday, November 15! (2014)JiffyCon East is almost here! And at a brand new location! Get ready for a full day of gaming and playtesting.<br />
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JiffyCon East will be at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/63+Melcher+St,+Boston,+MA+02210/@42.3490018,-71.0497087,17z">63 Melcher St, Boston</a>, a short walk over the bridge from South Station. There's nearby parking at Necco Street/Court, a mere $5 for all-day Saturday, or try your luck with street parking. <br />
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Sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions will take place from 8:30am to 9am immediately following your on-site payment of the $5 registration fee. <br />
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If you need to reach an organizer, email <i>jiffycon at gmail</i> or ping us on G+.
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Schedule</h2>
Doors open at 8am.<br />
Sign up for Games: 8:30-9am.<br />
Morning Session: 9am to 12:30pm.<br />
Lunch Break: 12:30pm to 2pm.<br />
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 6pm.<br />
Done by 6:30pm.
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Entry Fee</h2>
$5 per attendee.
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Schedule</h2>
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Morning</h3>
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<li><a href="http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/162291/mech-deck">Mech Deck</a> – Patrick Fahy</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mouseguard.net/books/role-playing-game/" target="_blank">Mouse Guard</a> — Tresi Arvizo</li>
<li><a href="http://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/167328/sorceress-bloody-sorceress" target="_blank">Sorceress Bloody Sorceress</a> — Emily Boss</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pelgranepress.com/?cat=349" target="_blank">TimeWatch</a>: Parallel Realities — Kevin Kulp</li>
<li><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1490171805/warring-kingdom-0">Warring Kingdom</a> — Harry Gao</li>
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Afternoon</h3>
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<li><a href="http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/146144/egis-combining-robot-strategy-game">A.E.G.I.S</a>. — Breeze Grigas</li>
<li><a href="http://playdatenh.wordpress.com/2014/03/20/what-the-hell-am-i-doing-making-a-big-dumb-wargame/" target="_blank">Big Dumb Wargame</a> — Glenn Given</li>
<li>The Dodge City Library — Christopher Corbett</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/epidiah/lincoln-green/" target="_blank">Lincoln Green</a> — Epidiah Ravachol</li>
<li><a href="http://www.motg.net/">Masters of the Gridiron</a> — Clay Dreslough</li>
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Want to run a game?</h2>
We realize some GMs may be busy planning for Metatopia! It's not too late to sign up to run a game. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18HSI7QDm043l9P8qdHOLPYFL1l7qDPJ2z7v9RzZbNn8/viewform">Fill out the GM signup form.</a> Please let us know by the end of Wednesday.
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About JiffyCon</h2>
In past JiffyCons we've featured locally grown games like <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/time-temp/">Time and Temp</a>, <a href="http://blackgreengames.com/stm.html">Shooting the Moon</a>, <a href="http://misspentyouthgame.com/">Misspent Youth</a>, <a href="http://nightskygames.com/welcome/game/1001Nights">1001 Nights</a>, and <a href="http://glyphpress.com/talk/shockhuman-contact/">Shock:Human Contact</a> as well as games in development such as Tales of the Fisherman's Wife and <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/category/swords-without-master/">Swords without Master</a>. We love both the old school and the newfangled. We play rpgs and board games, sometimes larp or freeform. Our attendees have come from far and wide throughout New England, and our attendance has steadily increased over the past five years. We couldn't have done it without the kind folks who GM and facilitate GM-less goodness.<br />
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<br />Tresihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402837792309228573noreply@blogger.com063 Melcher Street, Boston, MA 02210, USA42.3490018 -71.049708716.826967300000003 -112.3583027 67.8710363 -29.741114699999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-84975256417792892732014-09-28T17:35:00.001-04:002014-09-28T17:35:06.987-04:00GMs Wanted for JiffyCon East in November!JiffyCon returns to the Boston area on <b>Saturday 15 November 2014</b>!
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If you would like to run a game, <b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18HSI7QDm043l9P8qdHOLPYFL1l7qDPJ2z7v9RzZbNn8/viewform">fill out the GM signup form</a></b>. If you have any questions, email <i>jiffycon at gmail</i> or ping us on G+. We want to have the full list of games available by November 8st, so the sooner you sign up, the better.
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JiffyCon East will be a new venue on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Melcher+St,+Boston,+MA+02210">Melcher Street in Fort Point, Boston</a>, between South Station and the BCEC!
<h2>Tentative Schedule</h2>
Doors open at 8:30am.<br/>
Sign up for Games: 8:30-9am.<br/>
Morning Session: 9am to 12:30pm.<br/>
Lunch Break: 12:30pm to 2pm.<br/>
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 6pm.<br/>
Done by 6:30pm.
<h2>Entry Fee</h2>
TBD but probably $10
<h2>About JiffyCon</h2>
In past JiffyCons we've featured locally grown games like <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/time-temp/">Time and Temp</a>, <a href="http://blackgreengames.com/stm.html">Shooting the Moon</a>, <a href="http://misspentyouthgame.com/">Misspent Youth</a>, <a href="http://nightskygames.com/welcome/game/1001Nights">1001 Nights</a>, and <a href="http://glyphpress.com/talk/shockhuman-contact/">Shock:Human Contact</a> as well as games in development such as Tales of the Fisherman's Wife and <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/category/swords-without-master/">Swords without Master</a>. We love both the old school and the newfangled. Our attendees have come from far and wide throughout New England, and our attendance has steadily increased over the past decade. We couldn't have done it without the kind folks who GM and facilitate GM-less goodness.Tresihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402837792309228573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-217610818739774812014-09-16T18:27:00.002-04:002014-09-16T19:28:01.117-04:00Local Games at the Brass Buckle, September 27, Greenfield, MA<b>Local Games at the Brass Buckle</b><br />
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Come and enjoy three hours of food and gaming with us on Saturday, September 27th at the <a href="http://brassbucklegreenfield.com/" target="_blank">Brass Buckle</a> cafe in Greenfield, MA, from 3 to 6 PM.<br />
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It's a casual event. No entrance fee or registration. But please order something from the Brass Buckle's menu to show we appreciate the space and support. And if you've got a game you'd like to run, feel free to announce it in the Google+ thread linked to below.<br />
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<b>Where?</b> The Brass Buckle in Greenfield, MA. 204 Main Street.<br />
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<b>When?</b> Saturday, September 27th, starting at 3 PM EDT.<br />
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Feel free to share this with all interested parties.<br />
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<b>RSVP</b> or let us know what game you're bringing at the Google+ thread here:<br />
<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/+EpidiahRavachol/posts/LTkJspBCzRm" target="_blank">Local Game at the Brass Buckle Google+ Thread</a>Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-1849511099714715882014-05-15T11:16:00.001-04:002014-11-13T17:08:15.323-05:00JiffyCon West (MA), Amherst, June 21, 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>A day of fun and games in June!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">WHAT:</span></b> JiffyCon is a one day mini role-playing and board game convention held in Massachusetts (sometimes eastern MA, sometimes western MA). Focusing on small-press, independently published and story-oriented games, JiffyCon is a whole day devoted to nothing but having fun playing games! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Schedule of Games:</b> </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fate Accelerated (espionage)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Torchbearer (dungeon crawl)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">King Wen (historic tragedy)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Questlandia (fantasy world-building)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dodge City Library (westward settling)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Swords without Master (sword & sworcery)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MFØ 1 (tactical lego war game)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MFØ 2 (tactical lego war game)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rookvale (cinematic dark arts combat)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cthulhu (lovecraftian revolutionary war horror)</span></li>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Click here for a <a href="http://jiffycon.blogspot.com/p/jiffy.html">list of game descriptions</a>.</span></i></div>
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">WHO:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Friendly folks interested in playing fun and thoughtful games. Hopefully including you! Enthusiastic GMs running games they love. And local game designers and authors will be on hand to run and play their games.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">HOW:</span></b> JiffyCon will be organized into two blocks, with the morning and afternoon blocks devoted to scheduled games. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Snacks and water will be provided during the day. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> In the evening, people often visit local restaurants for an after-event meal in groups.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For lunch, walk to nearby <a href="http://www.atkinsfarms.com/" target="_blank">Atkins Farms</a>, a nearby deli/bakery/grocery store with a <a href="http://www.atkinsfarms.com/menus" target="_blank">variety of options</a>, all fresh and many vegetarian friendly. Or drive </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">to </span><a href="http://www.flayvors.com/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Flayvors Farm</a> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and enjoy their farm-made ice cream, or to </span><a href="http://www.gogobot.com/hampshire-college-amherst-attraction--nearby--restaurants" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Amherst center</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> with many restaurants to choose from</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">WHEN & WHERE:</span></b> JiffyCon will take place on Saturday, June 21st, at Franklin Patterson Hall, Hampshire College, 893 West St, Amherst, MA. </span><a href="http://jiffycon.blogspot.com/p/directions.html" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Click here</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> for directions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Registration & Game Signup: </b>9am to 10am</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Morning Game Session: </b>10am to 2pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Lunch: </b>2pm to 3pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Afternoon Game Session: </b>3pm to 7pm</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To register, email us at </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">jiffycon@gmail.com or fill out the <a href="http://goo.gl/xjkLdy" target="_blank">registration form</a>. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The entry fee is $10.</span><br />
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<br />Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-81048242783676177712014-01-05T11:47:00.000-05:002014-01-05T11:49:16.751-05:00Local Food & Games, Greenfield - January 12, 2014<h2>
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Game day at the <a href="http://brassbucklegreenfield.com/" target="_blank">Brass Buckle</a>! Here in lovely, bitterly cold Greenfield, Massachusetts.<br />
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<b>When:</b> Sunday Jan 12, 3:00-6:00pm.<br />
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<b>What:</b> Local game designers & games, good coffee, good food, good venue.<br />
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<b>Where:</b> <a href="http://brassbucklegreenfield.com/" target="_blank">The Brass Buckle</a>, 204 Main St, Greenfield, MA<br />
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A local cafe & restaurant, <a href="http://brassbucklegreenfield.com/" target="_blank">The Brass Buckle</a>, is hosting us for Sunday afternoon games. They serve tex/mex inspired breakfast and lunch dishes using fresh, local ingredients, with a great selection of coffees and teas, pastries and treats. If you're from the area and haven't been there yet, it is worth the trip.<br />
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The Brass Buckle usually closes at 3 on Sundays, but will keep their doors open and the kitchen serving through 6pm to make a place for us to play. They provide the local food, we bring the local games. So far we've got Epidiah Ravachol's <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/geeking-out-about-the-dice-in-wolfspell/" target="_blank">Wolfspell</a>, Meg Baker's <a href="http://nightskygames.com/welcome/game/PsiRun" target="_blank">Psi*Run</a>, Vincent Baker's Spin the Beetle, <a href="http://nightskygames.com/welcome/game/TheSunderedLand" target="_blank">The Sundered Land</a> and Emily Care Boss's <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-1ZG99Rn0O1N00za1pSVEYtdVE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Misericord(e)</a>.<br />
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Come warm up with some homegrown food & games to get you through the long winter nights.Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-2985426494208119542013-10-23T21:42:00.000-04:002013-11-04T20:36:48.249-05:00JiffyCon East is Saturday, November 9thJiffyCon East is almost here! <p/>
Please join us Saturday, November 9th, for a full day of gaming goodness. <p/>
JiffyCon East will be in Davis Square at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=6+William+Street,+Somerville,+MA&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=38.22949,58.798828&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=6+William+St,+Somerville,+Massachusetts+02144&z=16">Unity Church, 6 William Street, in beautiful Somerville, Massachusetts</a>. <p/>
Sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions will take place from 8:30am to 9am immediately following your on-site payment of the $10 registration fee—unless you're a GM, in which case you get in for free! <p/>
Note: Most of the parking in Davis Square is limited to 2-hour or permit only. We strongly suggest you take the T to Davis Square. <p/>
If you need to reach an organizer, email <i>jiffycon at gmail</i> or ping us on G+.
<h2>Schedule</h2>
Doors open at 8:30am.<br/>
Sign up for Games: 8:30-9am.<br/>
Morning Session: 9am to 12:30pm.<br/>
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybm0k3pSb1M9DDxyGd8JtunEe7SUpyzUCRNm34kl0uI/edit?hl=en_US&authkey=CNfdkPIO">Lunch Break: 12:30pm to 2pm.</a><br/>
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 6pm.<br/>
Done by 6:30pm.
<h2>Entry Fee</h2>
$10 for players, free for GMs!
<h2>Games List</h2>
<h3>Morning Session</h3>
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<li>Ace Adventure! (Fate Accelerated) — Brian A. Liberge</li>
<li>The Awesome Race, playtest! — Josh Crowe</li>
<li>Misericord(e) — Emily Care Boss</li>
<li>Dwarven, playtest! — Jack Graham</li>
<li>Ride of the Valkyries (TimeWatch GUMSHOE) — Kevin Kulp</li>
<li>slash: romance without boundaries — Glenn Given</li>
<li>Torchbearer: The Dread Crypt of Skogenby — Tresi Arvizo</li>
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<h3>Afternoon Session</h3>
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<li>Cthulhu Mythos, playtest! — Manfred Gabriel</li>
<li>Estia, the Isle of Giants (Pulp!) — Brian A. Liberge</li>
<li>Forsooth — Kevin and Sam</li>
<li>Idle Hands (Clockwork: Empire) — Nathaniel Dean</li>
<li>InSpectres: Ghosts and a Playset... and BITs! (hack) — Meghan McG</li>
<li>The Lost Generation (Eclipse Phase vs. Don't Rest Your Head) — Jack Graham</li>
<li>Serpent's Tooth — Joe Greathead</li>
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<h2>About JiffyCon</h2>
In past JiffyCons we've featured locally grown games like <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/time-temp/">Time and Temp</a>, <a href="http://blackgreengames.com/stm.html">Shooting the Moon</a>, <a href="http://misspentyouthgame.com/">Misspent Youth</a>, <a href="http://nightskygames.com/welcome/game/1001Nights">1001 Nights</a>, and <a href="http://glyphpress.com/talk/shockhuman-contact/">Shock:Human Contact</a> as well as games in development such as Tales of the Fisherman's Wife and <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/category/swords-without-master/">Swords without Master</a>. We love both the old school and the newfangled. Our attendees have come from far and wide throughout New England, and our attendance has steadily increased over the past five years. We couldn't have done it without the kind folks who GM and facilitate GM-less goodness.Tresihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402837792309228573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-57185069861677504782013-09-06T18:04:00.000-04:002013-10-07T22:21:03.383-04:00GMs Wanted for JiffyCon East in November!
JiffyCon returns to the Boston area on Saturday 9 November 2013, and we're looking for folks to run games! If you would like to run a game, <b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QJ61I0G591bKHILpfTg2zh9L-aYZ5rIPayfzLoEWEcE/viewform">fill out the GM signup form</a></b>. If you have any questions, email <i>jiffycon at gmail</i> or ping us on G+. Please sign up as soon as you know what you're running; we want to have a list of games available by November 1st.
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As in previous Boston-area JiffyCons, we'll be in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=6+William+Street,+Somerville,+MA&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=38.22949,58.798828&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=6+William+St,+Somerville,+Massachusetts+02144&z=16">Davis Square at Unity Church on College Ave</a>.
<h2>Schedule</h2>
Doors open at 8:30am.<br/>
Sign up for Games: 8:30-9am.<br/>
Morning Session: 9am to 12:30pm.<br/>
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybm0k3pSb1M9DDxyGd8JtunEe7SUpyzUCRNm34kl0uI/edit?hl=en_US&authkey=CNfdkPIO">Lunch Break</a>: 12:30pm to 2pm.<br/>
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 6pm.<br/>
Done by 6:30pm.
<h2>Entry Fee</h2>
$10 for players, free for GMs!
<h2>Tentative List of Games</h2>
<font size="1">As of Monday 7 October</font>
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<li>Cthulhu Mythos, playtest!</li>
<li>Idle Hands (Clockwork: Empire)</li>
<li>The Lost Generation (Eclipse Phase vs. Don't Rest Your Head)</li>
<li>Misericord(e)</li>
<li>Our Lady of Towers, playtest!</li>
<li>Our Last Best Hope</li>
<li>Ride of the Valkyries (TimeWatch GUMSHOE)</li>
<li>Serpent's Tooth</li>
<li>Strange Academy (Fate Core)</li>
<li>Torchbearer</li>
<li>Urban Shadows, playtest!</li>
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<h2>About JiffyCon</h2>
In past JiffyCons we've featured locally grown games like <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/time-temp/">Time and Temp</a>, <a href="http://blackgreengames.com/stm.html">Shooting the Moon</a>, <a href="http://misspentyouthgame.com/">Misspent Youth</a>, <a href="http://nightskygames.com/welcome/game/1001Nights">1001 Nights</a>, and <a href="http://glyphpress.com/talk/shockhuman-contact/">Shock:Human Contact</a> as well as games in development such as Tales of the Fisherman's Wife and <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/category/swords-without-master/">Swords without Master</a>. We love both the old school and the newfangled. Our attendees have come from far and wide throughout New England, and our attendance has steadily increased over the past five years. We couldn't have done it without the kind folks who GM and facilitate GM-less goodness.Tresihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402837792309228573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-40925619100150345492013-07-31T21:55:00.000-04:002013-08-05T22:54:33.593-04:00JiffyCon East, November 9, 2013, Somerville, MA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The latest installment of Jiffy is coming in November to Unity Church in Davis Square, Somerville, MA.<br />
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It will be a day of games, food and awesomeness.<br />
Davis Square is chock full of good restaurants, and is convenient to reach via public transportation. Planning now for the fall, so let us know if you'd like to run something, or if you're planning to attend.<br />
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Watch Google+ for news and updates about games being run. RSVP, or chime in with games you'd like to GM or facilitate. <br />
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<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cegrjj29k7g3nekpobd1d9h00k0?authkey=CJvf7tjFu6H0JQ" target="_blank">JiffyCon East (Google Plus Event)</a> <br />
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Questions? Email jiffycon-at-gmail.Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-30639284382999401272013-04-10T11:18:00.005-04:002013-04-10T11:19:34.560-04:00Dance and the Dawn + Avant-Garde Dance Party, April 27<br />
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Curious? See how this game that has been run all around the world: <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/361457705/the-dance-and-the-dawn-a-theatrical-experience" target="_blank">http://www.kickstarter.<wbr></wbr>com/projects/361457705/the-<wbr></wbr><span class="il">dance</span>-and-the-<span class="il">dawn</span>-a-<wbr></wbr>theatrical-experience</a></div>
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Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-34494823261731781182013-02-05T11:35:00.001-05:002013-02-10T15:20:08.582-05:00Live Action Games by WMILS, Feb 10Greetings!<br />
We are happy to announce another round of larps by the Western Massachusetts Interactive Literature Society (WMILS). The live-action and freeform games we have in development are ready for testing, so this is a chance to glance behind the scenes at games in progress.<br />
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<b>LAST MINUTE CORRECTION: Due to snowy conditions, we have to cancel tonight after all! Our apologies for the late warning. Feel free to call Emily if you do end up in town! (917) 297-6512</b><br />
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Sunday, February 10, 2013, 5 pm - 9pm<br />
Modern Myths, Northampton, MA<br />
Admission: $5 Entry fee. All attendees receive $5 voucher good towards purchases in store. (i.e., admission = store credit)<br />
What: Games that are to debut at <a href="http://www.interactiveliterature.org/M/" target="_blank">Intercon</a> or <a href="http://www.fastaval.dk/?lang=en" target="_blank">Fastaval</a>, including (but not limited to):<br />
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<a href="http://www.interactiveliterature.org/M/Schedule.php?action=25&EventId=459&RunId=880" target="_blank">All Hail the Pirate Queen!</a><br />
<a href="http://www.interactiveliterature.org/M/Schedule.php?action=25&EventId=399&RunId=771" target="_blank">Cady Stanton's Candyland</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fastaval.dk/aktivitet/hyakumonogatari-kaidankai-a-gathering-of-one-hundred-weird-tales-2/?lang=en" target="_blank">Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai</a><br />
<a href="http://www.interactiveliterature.org/M/Schedule.php?action=25&EventId=395&RunId=780" target="_blank">Uwe Boll's X-Mas Special</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fastaval.dk/aktivitet/6201/?lang=en" target="_blank">Posthuman's Progress</a><br />
<a href="http://www.interactiveliterature.org/M/Schedule.php?action=25&EventId=396&RunId=757" target="_blank">City of Fire and Coin Larp</a><br />
<a href="http://www.interactiveliterature.org/M/Schedule.php?action=25&EventId=400&RunId=764" target="_blank">Howl! The Brotherhood of the Quabbin Shadows</a><br />
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Email us at jiffycon-at-gmail-dot-com if you plan to come.<br />
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Hope to see you there, and spread the word!<br />
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-Evan, Julia, Kat, Emily, and Epidiah<br />
WMILs and JiffyCon folkEmily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-72442061684327769682013-01-01T14:07:00.001-05:002013-01-01T14:21:30.113-05:00Local Games Local Food, January 6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year! To start off 2013 aright, there is going to be an afternoon of food and games at the Brass Buckle Cafe, in downtown Greenfield, MA. The cafe is hosting the space, and their kitchen will be open. They are staying open late for the games! Drop by to play a locally created game and enjoy some delicious locally grown and crafted food at the same time.<br />
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<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c6tuqj9khq69oqt96ag2l69e0r4?authkey=CNeijoCAlqXKNA" target="_blank">Local Games Local Food</a><br />
Sunday, January 6, 2013<br />
3:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m.<br />
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At <a href="http://brassbucklegreenfield.com/" target="_blank">The Brass Buckle</a><br />
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Games planned: 1,001 Nights, Swords without Master, Shooting the Moon, Murderous Ghosts.<br />
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There is no registration, and admission is free. Just be sure to sample some of their lovely food or drink to thank the Brass Buckle for hosting this event. If you are on Google Plus, RSVP at the G+ event page.<br />
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See you in the New Year!Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-86268369511884789902012-07-15T19:35:00.001-04:002012-07-15T21:11:09.043-04:00Jiffy Games at Connecticon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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JiffyCon is run by a group of folks who love, play and design small press independent role playing games. Several of us traveled down to Connecticut to check out a big convention that was new to us: <a href="http://connecticon.org/">ConnectiCon</a>.<br />
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ConnectiCon is a huge (up to 10,000 attendees) con, focused on fandoms of all varieties. Their description, that it is "a massively, multi-genre pop culture convention" is dead accurate.
A couple of us went last year, and decided to test out having a booth to sell games. The organizers of the convention graciously invited us to participate as Industry Guests and made us feel very welcome. We had a great time meeting a lot of new people, learning about many new shows, books, comics (like the great stuff from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rare-Earth-Comics/321569981975" target="_blank">Rare Earth Comics</a>), games (<a href="http://www.goodman-games.com/dungeoncrawlclassics.html" target="_blank">Dungeon Crawl Classics</a> is out!), memes and pop culture fiction--and getting to share about our games & indie publishing as well!<br />
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Big greetings to everyone we talked with during and after the Gaming Guest Meet & Greet (lovely to meet Michael Brock, mastermind of the <a href="http://paizo.com/pathfinderSociety" target="_blank">Paizo Pathfinder Society</a> there), the Creating Indie Games panel, OSR, Swords & Sorcery and the Sex (in gaming) on the Table panel. Props to our <a href="http://nerdnyc.com/wordpress/">Nerd NYC</a> friends who held down the weekend with near non-stop Marvel Superheroic game system and ran a mess of other great panels as well. And our friendly neighborhood gaming story <a href="http://modern-myths.com/" target="_blank">Modern Myths</a> was in the house! We'd love to see all our nearby new friends at a JiffyCon to play games you bought or talked to us about, and we're looking forward to seeing you all again at ConnectiCon next year.<br />
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<b>Here's information about our companies and games: </b><br />
<a href="http://www.nightskygames.com/" target="_blank"><b>Night Sky Games</b></a> (<a href="http://nightskygames.com/welcome/game/PsiRun" target="_blank">Psi*Run</a>, and the soon to come out 2nd edition of <a href="http://nightskygames.com/welcome/game/1001Nights" target="_blank">1001 Nights</a>--<a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/1001Nights" target="_blank">check out the 1001 Nights IndieGoGo going on now!</a> )<br />
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<a href="http://www.lumpley.com/" target="_blank"><b>Lumpley Games</b></a> (<a href="http://theunstore.com/index.php/unstore/game/1" target="_blank">Dogs in the Vineyard</a>, <a href="http://theunstore.com/index.php/unstore/game/83" target="_blank">Apocalypse World</a>, <a href="http://theunstore.com/index.php/unstore/game/128" target="_blank">Murderous Ghosts</a> and the soon to come out <a href="http://mobileframezero.com/mfz/" target="_blank">Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://glyphpress.com/" target="_blank"><b>the glyphpress</b></a> (<a href="http://glyphpress.com/shock/" target="_blank">Shock: Social Science Fiction</a>, <a href="http://glyphpress.com/talk/shockhuman-contact/" target="_blank">Human Contact</a> and the soon to come out <a href="http://mobileframezero.com/mfz/" target="_blank">Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack</a>)
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<a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><b>Dig a Thousand Holes</b></a> (<a href="http://theunstore.com/index.php/unstore/game/100" target="_blank">Dread House</a> and the soon to come out <a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/swords-without-master-2/" target="_blank">Swords without Master</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://blackgreengames.com/" target="_blank"><b> Black & Green Games</b></a> (<a href="http://blackgreengames.com/bti.html" target="_blank">Breaking the Ice</a>, <a href="http://blackgreengames.com/stm.html" target="_blank">Shooting the Moon</a>, <a href="http://theunstore.com/index.php/unstore/game/100" target="_blank">Dread House</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://misspentyouth.robertbohl.com/"><b>Misspent Youth Games</b></a> (<a href="http://misspentyouth.robertbohl.com/details/">Misspent Youth)</a><br />
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<a href="http://celstyle.com/"><b>Cel*Style</b></a> Game Studio -- a group of designers (<a href="http://celstyle.com/?p=20">Maid</a>, <a href="http://celstyle.com/?p=8" target="_blank">Panty Explosion</a>, <a href="http://celstyle.com/?p=233" target="_blank">GxB</a>, <a href="http://celstyle.com/?p=432" target="_blank">BxB</a>, <a href="http://celstyle.com/?p=561">The Magical Land of Yeld</a>, <a href="http://celstyle.com/?p=473" target="_blank">Clover</a>, <a href="http://celstyle.com/?p=66" target="_blank">Classroom Death Match</a>, and the soon to come out <a href="http://celstyle.com/?p=554">Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://machineageproductions.com/" target="_blank"><b>Machine Age Productions</b></a> (<a href="http://machineageproductions.com/maschine-zeit/" target="_blank">Machine Zeit</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://ipressgames.com/" target="_blank"><b>Incarnadine Press</b></a> (<a href="http://ipressgames.com/serial.html" target="_blank">Serial Homicide Unit</a>)Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-23804275039218332932012-05-24T09:48:00.000-04:002012-06-01T15:54:40.490-04:00JiffyCon Boston, June 16, Somerville, MA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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JiffyCon Boston is coming up!<br><br>
Sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions will take place from 8:30am to 9am for each person immediately following their on-site payment of the $10 registration fee.<br><br>
Want to preregister? Last minute questions? Mail jiffycon@gmail.com.<br><br>
When & Where: JiffyCon Boston will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=6+William+Street,+Somerville,+MA&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=38.22949,58.798828&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=6+William+St,+Somerville,+Massachusetts+02144&z=16">Unity Church</a> 6 William St in Davis Square, Somerville, MA.<br><br>
Note: Most of the parking in Davis Square is limited to 2-hour or permit only. We strongly suggest you take the T to Davis Square.<br><br>
<b>Schedule</b><br><br>
Doors open at 8:30am.<br>
Sign up for Games: 8:30am to 9am.<br>
Morning Session: 9am to 12:30pm.<br>
Lunch Break: 12:30pm to 2pm.<br>
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 6pm.<br>
Doors close at 6:30pm.<br><br>
Unlike at some previous JiffyCons, lunch is not included in the registration fee, but there are plenty of excellent places for lunch in Davis Square.<br><br>
<B>GAMES</B><br>
<a href="http://spoiledflushgames.com/games/forsooth/">Forsooth! (Shakespearean RPG)</a><br>
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/heartoftherose/">Heart of the Rose (playtest)</a><br>
<a href="http://apocalypse-world.com/">Apocalypse World</a><br>
<a href="http://www.burningempires.com/store/">Burning Wheel</a> <br>
<a href="http://memento-mori.com/inspectres/">Inspectres</a><br>
<a href="http://dig1000holes.wordpress.com/swords-without-master-2/">Swords Without Master</a><br>
Combat Diaries<br>Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-26908393189139562052012-03-23T16:42:00.000-04:002012-03-29T13:52:09.405-04:00JiffyCon Game Day ScheduleHappy Spring! Our next Game Day is Saturday, April 28, at <a href="http://modern-myths.com/" target="_blank">Modern Myths</a> in Northampton, from 10 am to 6:30 pm. Thanks to everyone who pre-registered! We have room for a few more players, so please email us at <a href="mailto:jiffycon@gmail.com">jiffycon@gmail.com</a> if you'd like to attend. This event is free, but we still need you to pre-register.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In this the Year of Our Lord 1701, did end the bloody career of the pirate Captain Jonathan Abraham Pallor, called Brimstone Jack.<br />He did not die on the gallows, nor by the sword, nor shot in two by cannon. He died of poison, administered to him by his cook, an assassin under the King’s orders.<br />This is what happened next.<br />A pirate roleplaying game for three to five players. Adults only, please.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Wiz-War</i> is the classic Tom Jolly game about wizards duking it out for treasure and glory. The game has been re-released in a gorgeous new edition by Fantasy Flight games and I want three other folks to come in and battle to the finish. We should be able to get in two games during the session.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Play demi-gods out to restore your shattered reality. Travel between islands of existence, each with their own rules and elemental balances. Manifest strange abilities born from your desires and beliefs, but take care they do not consume you. Mystic Empyrean is a GM-run game, but all players help define the context of each situation or encounter. It also uses card-based resolution. I'm also going to be trying to run most of it off the Mystic Empyrean iPad App, so it would be safe to expect a few quirks there. For those familiar with them, this game shares some of the tone and feel of<i> <a href="http://www.gaslightpress.com/Everway/default.asp" target="_blank">Everway</a></i> or <a href="http://eos-sama.com/nobilis/"><i>Nobilis</i></a>. Literary inspiration could range from China Miéville to Grant Morrison's <i>Doom Patrol</i> to <i>Avatar:The Last Airbender</i>. 3-5 players, appropriate for teens and up.</span></div>Partheniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184592361825955865noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-69485959611557108142012-02-23T21:23:00.002-05:002012-03-23T16:15:24.851-04:00JiffyCon Game Day: Apr 28, 2012, Northampton, MA<b>JiffyCon Game Day</b><br />
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<b>When:</b> Saturday April 28, 2012, 10am-6:30pm<br />
<b>Where:</b> Modern Myths Comics and Games, 34 Bridge St, Northampton, MA (in the upstairs event space)
<b>How much:</b> Free!<br />
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<b>JiffyCon</b> is a one day role-playing convention. Focusing on small-press, independently published role games, we also have board games and games for kids (6 and up). GMs and fame facilitators will run games in the morning and afternoon sessions. Come meet friendly folks!<br />
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<b>Schedule: </b><br />
10am - 10:30am Game sign up<br />
10:30 - 1:30 Game Session<br />
1:30 - 2:30 Break for Lunch<br />
2:30 - 6:00 Game Session 2<br />
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<b>Games run at past JiffyCons: </b><br />
<b><i>Shock:</i> </b>Social Science Fiction<br />
<b><i>Misspent Youth</i></b> - Youthful offenders rebel in an f'd up future<br />
<b><i>Psi*Run</i></b> - On the run with powers you can't explain!<br />
<i><b>Tales of the Fisherman's Wife</b> </i>- Weird tales of Japanese ghosts and demons<br />
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<b> For more information about the games: </b><br />
<a href="http://jiffycon.blogspot.com/p/games.html" target="_blank">http://jiffycon.blogspot.com/p/games.html </a><br />
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<b>For directions:</b><br />
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Sign up soon! Space is limited. Our maximum capacity is approximately 40.<br />
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<b>To Register: </b><br />
Email us at jiffycon-at-gmail-dot-com<br />
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<b>Let us know: </b><br />
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3) If you can bring snacks to share<br />
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We'll have some toys and coloring books for kids, and hope to have games appropriate for kids 6+ to play (please sign up to run one!), but we won't have child care available, unfortunately.<br />
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<b>February 11-12, 3-7pm (each day)</b><br />
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<i>Akiko "finds" money in the strangest of places. She "finds" a bag of pearls under the table when she sets it for lunch. She "finds" a new inkstone under the futon when she folds it to clean the floors. Akiko "finds" coins in the teapot when she prepares tea. </i><br />
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<i> In the darkness of the clean room, lights blinked a morse-code of loss and redemption. She opened her intralink to the Cyberspace and prepared for the long night of infiltration and virtual assault.</i><br />
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<i>"There's smoke on the water it's been there since June / Tree trunks uprooted beneath the high crescent moon / Feel the pulse and vibration and the rumbling force / Somebody is out there beating on a dead horse / She never said nothing there was nothing she wrote / She gone with the man in the long black coat" </i><br />
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Residents of western Mass. – Interested in live-action role-playing (larp) but can't commit to a long-term game? Then the Live-Action Game Weekend is the venue for you! Three experimental one-shot larps to be run in eastern Mass. at Intercon L in March are playing in western Mass. as demos. Games are held at the upstairs Modern Myth space from 3-7 p.m. on February 11th and 12th.<br />
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Event is free. Bring a friend!<br />
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These games include:<br />
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<b>Hykumonogatari Kaidankai [A Gathering of 100 Weird Tales]</b> (a larp set in Tokugawa Era Japan where the villagers gather to tell about their encounters with local demons and ghosts.)<br />
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<b>BloodNet </b>(a larp adaptation of a video game about cyberpunk vampires)<br />
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<b>Man in the Long Black Coat </b>(a larp about an apocalypse that descends on a small town).<br />
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Enthusiasm and a desire to try something new are all that are required! We'll provide instructions, props and all else needed to play. Experienced or new rpg and larp players warmly welcomed.<br />
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Let us know if you plan to attend, and if you have any questions please email jiffycon@gmail.com.<br />
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A JiffyCon Live event.Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-75630264272164385582011-09-13T21:24:00.000-04:002011-09-13T21:26:32.228-04:00Not-a-JiffyCon at Modern Myths on September 17th*apologies in advance for cross-posting*<br /><br />Dear JiffyCon Adherents,<br /><br />For all those of you who have been waiting in suspense about informal gaming this Saturday (September 17th), wait no longer!<br /><br />We will be holding a no-frills, Not-a-JiffyCon playdate at the new attic space above Modern Myths* (http://www.modern-myths.com/) in Northampton, MA starting at 11 a.m.** (when the store opens) until whenever we are given the boot. Modern Myths thus earns the title of our sole sponsor and space provider.<br /><br />* IMPORTANT: The landlord is waiting until the last minute to tell us if we are actually able to use the attic space in Modern Myths, but has guaranteed us an alternate space. Therefore, it's best that you watch for updates from us over the next few days. And when in extreme doubt, just check with the friendly folks at Modern Myths first and they'll know where we are.<br /><br />**...and if the venue isn't Modern Myths, we'll try to start earlier at 9 a.m. if we can. Like I said, check for updates from us.<br /><br />So, what does "no frills" mean?<br /><br />Well, as opposed to the normal JiffyCons, we will not:<br /><br />* be charging an entrance fee.<br />* formally organizing GMs into events. Sign-up sheets might happen<br />* pre-determining slots beforehand. We'll do that on-site, eyeballing the length of games, etc.<br />* providing childcare (though we wish we could!)<br />* providing snacks beyond rudimentary offerings from that of generous private donors (i.e. everybody who comes)<br />* organizing other outside fun things such as a banquet, a designer's breakfast<br />* having vendors present besides, of course, Modern Myths<br /><br />We're talking about a space, some tables, some chairs, some great people and some great games, all for the cost of just showing up on Saturday.<br /><br />The next official JiffyCon is, as stated earlier, postponed until next year, when a suitable regular venue presents itself to the organizing committee.<br /><br />Thanks for your patience and we'll see those of you can make it on Saturday!GuyintheBlackHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04064371778064163518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-32550493907567616012011-09-06T18:33:00.001-04:002011-09-06T19:42:58.190-04:00Important News about Jiffy in September<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhk25Lcsdp3HyvV0zXX8ECvmdrLvOAs_5KCfm37_INWd2ti70CoqZu4gZ6I9E3E7yHzvqN9R4r_Zq9egp6ecM5WvfV9X1RIy7T5LbPtmk9Q7ziR8PiYJaawQkuzea9ScFpA3WDrEwIKg/s1600/IMAG0032.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhk25Lcsdp3HyvV0zXX8ECvmdrLvOAs_5KCfm37_INWd2ti70CoqZu4gZ6I9E3E7yHzvqN9R4r_Zq9egp6ecM5WvfV9X1RIy7T5LbPtmk9Q7ziR8PiYJaawQkuzea9ScFpA3WDrEwIKg/s320/IMAG0032.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649383431964988146" /></a><br />Big changes for Jiffy in September! Due to some unforeseen circumstance, we won't be able to hold the full Jiffy that we'd planned, with banquet and kid care. If you have pre-paid for the event, we will refund your registration. We were very excited to have Jiffy at the Pushkin, and hope to do so in the future!<div><br /></div><div>Instead, we are holding a Little Jiffy: a free game day where we will get together, play role playing games and board games, and possibly spend time together afterwards in a spontaneous and freeform way. The site will be in Northampton, MA, and the final details are being confirmed now, and we'll post information here as soon as possible. </div><div><br /></div><div>Please let us know if you want to come! Many of the games scheduled for JiffyCon will be run! We're excited to have fun in a scaled down way, and hope to see you there. </div><div><br /></div><div>To let us know you're coming email:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>jiffycon[at]gmail.com</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><br /></b></span></div>Emily Bosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361029881023415213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-84343974599482685072011-08-17T21:17:00.000-04:002011-08-18T11:21:26.316-04:00JiffyCon Pre-Registration Now Live!You may now e-mail <a href="mailto:jiffycon@gmail.com">jiffycon[at]gmail.com</a> to secure YOUR space for JiffyCon Greenfield at the Pushkin, September 17, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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<br />In the e-mail, please tell us:
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<br />* Your name
<br />* If you have any kids, and what their names/ages are
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<br />* If you're a game designer and want to advertise at the con
<br />* If you are interested in a potential post-JiffyCon banquet and if so, paying for a $20 ticket for the catering
<br />* How you heard about us
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<br />If you tell us you're coming before <span style="font-weight:bold;">September 7th</span>, you get $2 off the $20 door price AND a free button with the JiffyCon monkey logo!
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<br />Running a game or volunteering for us? It's $5 off!
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<br />Sign up to run a game here: <a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF9PMjlUbmFDTkZ4a3JrYk1QYWszNVE6MA">https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF9PMjlUbmFDTkZ4a3JrYk1QYWszNVE6MA</a>GuyintheBlackHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04064371778064163518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293234967596982556.post-69036551712203926082011-08-06T11:05:00.000-04:002011-08-06T14:24:02.315-04:00Featured Games at JiffyCon GreenfieldOur line-up includes some great indie titles thus far:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stone-baby.com/wordpress/?page_id=55">Tales of the Fisherman's Wife</a><br /><a href="http://misspentyouthgame.com/">Misspent Youth</a><br /><a href="http://www.7skies.net/">Swashbucklers of the 7 Skies</a><br />Battle School, an Ender's Game hack of <a href="http://www.nightskygames.com/">1001 Nights</a><br /><a href="http://gregorhutton.com/boxninja/threesixteen/index.html">3:16 Carnage Among the Stars</a><br /><br />...as well as board games on loan all day.<br /><br />Keep them coming! you have until <span style="font-weight:bold;">September 7th</span> to submit your game <a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF9PMjlUbmFDTkZ4a3JrYk1QYWszNVE6MA">here</a>.<br /><br />Pre-registration information will be up shortly.GuyintheBlackHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04064371778064163518noreply@blogger.com0