JiffyCon East is Saturday, November 9th

JiffyCon East is almost here!

Please join us Saturday, November 9th, for a full day of gaming goodness.

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 $10 registration fee—unless you're a GM, in which case you get in for free!

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.

Entry Fee

$10 for players, free for GMs!

Games List

Morning Session

• Ace Adventure! (Fate Accelerated) — Brian A. Liberge
• The Awesome Race, playtest! — Josh Crowe
• Misericord(e) — Emily Care Boss
• Dwarven, playtest! — Jack Graham
• Ride of the Valkyries (TimeWatch GUMSHOE) — Kevin Kulp
• slash: romance without boundaries — Glenn Given
• Torchbearer: The Dread Crypt of Skogenby — Tresi Arvizo

Afternoon Session

• Cthulhu Mythos, playtest! — Manfred Gabriel
• Estia, the Isle of Giants (Pulp!) — Brian A. Liberge
• Forsooth — Kevin and Sam
• Idle Hands (Clockwork: Empire) — Nathaniel Dean
• InSpectres: Ghosts and a Playset... and BITs! (hack) — Meghan McG
• The Lost Generation (Eclipse Phase vs. Don't Rest Your Head) — Jack Graham
• Serpent's Tooth — Joe Greathead

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 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 9 November 2013, and we're looking for folks to run games! 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+. Please sign up as soon as you know what you're running; we want to have a list of games available by November 1st.

As in previous Boston-area JiffyCons, we'll be in Davis Square at Unity Church on College Ave.

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

$10 for players, free for GMs!

Tentative List of Games

As of Monday 7 October

• Cthulhu Mythos, playtest!
• Idle Hands (Clockwork: Empire)
• The Lost Generation (Eclipse Phase vs. Don't Rest Your Head)
• Misericord(e)
• Our Lady of Towers, playtest!
• Our Last Best Hope
• Ride of the Valkyries (TimeWatch GUMSHOE)
• Serpent's Tooth
• Strange Academy (Fate Core)
• Torchbearer
• Urban Shadows, playtest!

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 five years. We couldn't have done it without the kind folks who GM and facilitate GM-less goodness.

JiffyCon East, November 9, 2013, Somerville, MA

The latest installment of Jiffy is coming in November to Unity Church in Davis Square, Somerville, MA.

It will be a day of games, food and awesomeness.
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.

Watch Google+ for news and updates about games being run. RSVP, or chime in with games you'd like to GM or facilitate.

JiffyCon East (Google Plus Event)

Questions? Email jiffycon-at-gmail.

Dance and the Dawn + Avant-Garde Dance Party, April 27

You are invited to a game and dance party run by the Western Massachusetts Interactive Literature Society (WMILS). If you have friends interested in live-action role-playing and/or artistic improv parties, please pass this info along! 

The Dance and the Dawn + Avant-Garde Dance Party

Saturday -- April 27, 2013

Art Party Studio @ Eastworks -- Easthampton, MA

7 p.m. - midnight (though it may start earlier, since we have the space)

Price: $10 per person for the space, plus whatever you want to chip in with regard to drinks/food

Once upon a time...

This game tells the tale of six beautiful Ladies who came to the court of the Queen of Ice for a masked ball, and there danced with seven noble Lords, all in pursuit of the True Love that could heal their hearts. Will they find their Happily Ever After? Or will they lose their soul and become the next Queen of Ice? 

Join us for this live-action game by Dev Purkayastha!

Followed by an Avant-Garde Dance Party. Fancy/fantastical dress encouraged. Mask-making and character creation will be done on site.

Curious? See how this game that has been run all around the world: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/361457705/the-dance-and-the-dawn-a-theatrical-experience

Want to come? Pre-register for the event by emailing jiffycon-at-gmail-dot-com. 

Live Action Games by WMILS, Feb 10

Greetings!
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.

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

Live-Action Games by WMILS
Sunday, February 10, 2013, 5 pm - 9pm
Modern Myths, Northampton, MA
Admission: $5 Entry fee. All attendees receive $5 voucher good towards purchases in store. (i.e., admission = store credit)
What: Games that are to debut at Intercon or Fastaval, including (but not limited to):

All Hail the Pirate Queen!
Cady Stanton's Candyland
Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai
Uwe Boll's X-Mas Special
Posthuman's Progress
City of Fire and Coin Larp
Howl! The Brotherhood of the Quabbin Shadows

Email us at jiffycon-at-gmail-dot-com if you plan to come.

Hope to see you there, and spread the word!

Best,
-Evan, Julia, Kat, Emily, and Epidiah
WMILs and JiffyCon folk

Local Games Local Food, January 6

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.


Local Games Local Food
Sunday, January 6, 2013
3:00 p.m.  through 6:00 p.m.

At The Brass Buckle
204 Main St
Greenfield, MA 01301

Games planned: 1,001 Nights, Swords without Master, Shooting the Moon, Murderous Ghosts.

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.

See you in the New Year!