JiffyCon West Mass, Northampton - 28 October 2017

JiffyCon is a small local convention, dedicated to showcasing independently published and small-press role playing games. See past events here.  This year, Modern Myths is organizing JiffyCon with the help of SSFFSS, the Smith Science Fiction and Fantasy Society.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017
Seelye Hall, Smith College
Northampton, MA
9:00am thru 11:00pm
Doors open at 9am!

Planning to attend? Pre-register here!

Want to run a game? Submit here!

If you need to reach an organizer, email info@modern-myths.com with JiffyCon 2017 in the title.

JiffyCon information at the Modern Myths website:

https://modern-myths.com/events/jiffycon-2017/


Registration:

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 JiffyCon Code of Conduct.

Games will be held in Seelye Hall 2nd Floor at Smith College.  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.

Note: Pioneer Valley Transport Authority buses reach Smith College. Many buses come to downtown Northampton, including the 39, R41, R42, B43, and B48.

For regional bus information see Peter Pan bus lines and Amtrak train schedules to Northampton. Detailed directions for getting to the con are below.

Schedule: (Please note updates!!!)

Doors open at 9:00am.
Sign up for Games: 9:00-10am.
Morning Session: 10am to 1:00pm.
Lunch Break: 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
Afternoon Session: 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
Dinner Break: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Evening Session: 7:00pm to 11:00pm.

Games

We want you to GM or facilitate a game! Submit your game bid here.

GMs get a $5 discount to their entrance fee.

Location and Directions

See this page for information on getting to the con.

Have a wonderful time!!!

JiffyCon West MA, Hampshire College in Amherst, June 11, 2016!

JiffyCon West MA will be held in Franklin Patterson Hall, at Hampshire College 893 West Street, in scenic, rural Amherst, MA.

We're a small local convention, dedicated to showcasing independently published and small-press role playing games.


Saturday, June 11, 2016
8:00am thru 7pm
Games start at 9am!

Planning to attend? Pre-register here!
(Pre-reg puts your name on our attendance list and gives you a $5 discount to attend. Pay when you get here!)

If you need to reach an organizer, email jiffycon at gmail or ping us on G+.

About JiffyCon:

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.

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 "Playtest"). No prior knowledge is need for any of the games. All attendees are asked to abide by our code of conduct (link soon).

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.

Other Events TBD: 

• We hope to add a Friday night gathering or game creation event. Stay tuned!
• 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.)

Registration:

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.

Sessions will be held in rooms 104, 105 and 106. Please see this site for accessibility information.

Note: Pioneer Valley Transport Authority buses reach Hampshire College. For more information please see schedule for Route 29 Mt Holyoke/Hampshire/Amherst/UMass (summer schedule) and the Route 36 Olympia Drive/Atkins Farms.

For regional bus information see Peter Pan bus lines and Amtrak train schedules to Amherst and Northampton. Post on the JiffyCon Google Group for ride shares or contact an organizer.

Schedule

Doors open at 8:00am.
Sign up for Games: 8:00-9am.
Morning Session: 9am to 1:00pm.
Lunch Break: 1:00pm to 2:30pm.
Afternoon Session: 2:30pm to 6:30pm.
Done by 7:00pm.

Games

We want you to GM or facilitate a game! Submit your game bid here:
http://tinyurl.com/jiffyjuneGM2016

GMs get a $5 discount to their entrance fee.

See our full JiffyCon Game List!

Games include:
Fall of Magic - Magic is dying, and the Magus is dying with it. (tabletop rpg)
Weird War I  -  Things not of this earth crawl through the corpse-choked mud of Flanders. (tabletop rpg, sneak preview by designer)
Ten Candles - Doomed survivors fighting against a sunless apocalypse. (tabletop rpg, run by designer)
Hearts Blazing - A card-driven storygame of fictional conflict and romance. (tabletop rpg run by the designer)
Barking at the Moon - A love triangle between a beloved mortal and two supernatural creatures. (tabletop rpg in playtest run by the designer, hack of Shooting the Moon)

Morning Session (9am - 1:00pm)

• 6-7 games

Afternoon Session (2:30pm - 6:30pm)

• 6-7 games

Entry Fee

$10 per pre-registered attendee (age 12 and under $5, 5 and under no charge)
$15 per attendee at the door

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.

Vending

If you have questions about vending at JiffyCon, send us an email at jiffycon@gmail.com

Food

We will provide snacks and drinks through-out the day. For lunch, walk to nearby farm market and deli/restaurant Atkins Farm , or drive out to Amherst for a wide selection of eat-in or take out food at places like Mission Cantina, Flayvor's of Cook Farm, Amherst Chinese, Antonio's Pizza by the Slice and Fresh Side.

Past JiffyCons

In past JiffyCons we've featured locally grown games like Time and Temp, Shooting the Moon, Misspent Youth, 1001 Nights, and Shock:Human Contact as well as games in development such as Tales of the Fisherman's Wife and Swords without Master. 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!

JiffyCon East is Saturday, May 30th!

JiffyCon East will be in Davis Square at Unity Church, 6 William Street, in beautiful Somerville, Massachusetts.

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.

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.

If you need to reach an organizer, email jiffycon at gmail or ping us on G+.

Schedule

Doors open at 8:30am.
Sign up for Games: 8:30-9am.
Morning Session: 9am to 12:30pm.
Lunch Break: 12:30pm to 2pm.
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 6pm.
Done by 6:30pm.

Games

Morning Session

• Camp Powerful — Glenn
• CardHack — Thaddeus
• Eclipse Phase: Fate Edition — Jack
• Out of Order — Sam
• The Warren - Rustbunnies — Kevin
• Wolfspell — Epidiah

Afternoon Session

• The Dodge City Library — Christopher
• Epyllion (Drake Edition) — Emily
• Fighting Monsters — Andrew
• FreeMarket — Tresi
• The Show Must Go On! — Glenn
• The Ward - Night Shift — Kevin

Entry Fee

$5 per attendee.

About JiffyCon

In past JiffyCons we've featured locally grown games like Time and Temp, Shooting the Moon, Misspent Youth, 1001 Nights, and Shock:Human Contact as well as games in development such as Tales of the Fisherman's Wife and Swords without Master. 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.

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GMs Wanted for JiffyCon East, May 30th

JiffyCon returns to the Boston area on Saturday 30 May 2015!
If you would like to run a game, fill out the GM signup form. If you have any questions, email jiffycon at gmail 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.
JiffyCon East will be in Davis Square at Unity Church, 6 William Street, in beautiful Somerville, Massachusetts

Tentative Schedule

Doors open at 8:30am.
Sign up for Games: 8:30-9am.
Morning Session: 9am to 12:30pm.
Lunch Break: 12:30pm to 2pm.
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 6pm.
Done by 6:30pm.

List of Games

• Amidst Endless Quiet
• Camp Powerful
• CardHack
• Epyllion (Drake Edition)
• Fighting Monsters
• The Dodge City Library
• The Show Must Go On
• The Ward - Night Shift
• The Warren - After the Fall
• Wolfspell

Last updated: Sunday 10 May

Entry Fee

TBD but probably $10

About JiffyCon

In past JiffyCons we've featured locally grown games like Time and Temp, Shooting the Moon, Misspent Youth, 1001 Nights, and Shock:Human Contact as well as games in development such as Tales of the Fisherman's Wife and Swords without Master. 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.

JiffyCon East MA - May 30, 2015

Save the Date!  Saturday, May 30, 2015

JiffyCon is coming back to Somerville in May. More details on games and schedule soon.

The con will be held at the Unity Church, 6 William St, Somerville, MA.

Hope to see you there!

JiffyCon 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.

JiffyCon East will be at 63 Melcher St, Boston, 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.

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.

If you need to reach an organizer, email jiffycon at gmail or ping us on G+.

Schedule

Doors open at 8am.
Sign up for Games: 8:30-9am.
Morning Session: 9am to 12:30pm.
Lunch Break: 12:30pm to 2pm.
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 6pm.
Done by 6:30pm.

Entry Fee

$5 per attendee.

Schedule

Morning

• Mech Deck – Patrick Fahy
• Mouse Guard — Tresi Arvizo
• Sorceress Bloody Sorceress  — Emily Boss
• TimeWatch: Parallel Realities — Kevin Kulp
• Warring Kingdom — Harry Gao

Afternoon

• A.E.G.I.S. — Breeze Grigas
• Big Dumb Wargame — Glenn Given
• The Dodge City Library — Christopher Corbett
• Lincoln Green — Epidiah Ravachol
• Masters of the Gridiron — Clay Dreslough

Want to run a game?

We realize some GMs may be busy planning for Metatopia! It's not too late to sign up to run a game. Fill out the GM signup form. Please let us know by the end of Wednesday.

About JiffyCon

In past JiffyCons we've featured locally grown games like Time and Temp, Shooting the Moon, Misspent Youth, 1001 Nights, and Shock:Human Contact as well as games in development such as Tales of the Fisherman's Wife and Swords without Master. 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.

GMs Wanted for JiffyCon East in November!

JiffyCon returns to the Boston area on Saturday 15 November 2014!

If you would like to run a game, fill out the GM signup form. If you have any questions, email jiffycon at gmail 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.

JiffyCon East will be a new venue on Melcher Street in Fort Point, Boston, between South Station and the BCEC!

Tentative Schedule

Doors open at 8:30am.
Sign up for Games: 8:30-9am.
Morning Session: 9am to 12:30pm.
Lunch Break: 12:30pm to 2pm.
Afternoon Session: 2pm to 6pm.
Done by 6:30pm.

Entry Fee

TBD but probably $10

About JiffyCon

In past JiffyCons we've featured locally grown games like Time and Temp, Shooting the Moon, Misspent Youth, 1001 Nights, and Shock:Human Contact as well as games in development such as Tales of the Fisherman's Wife and Swords without Master. 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.