CAR-PGa NEWSLETTER
Vol. 27, No. 3
An international network of researchers
into all aspects of role-playing games
March 2018
David Millians, Editor
Paideia School, 1509 Ponce de Leon Avenue,
Atlanta, Georgia 30307 USA
FROM THE CHAIR
Dear members,
First, a quick apology: I missed Ted Skirvin's vote on the points resolution in
January. It therefore passed by a vote of 2–0. Ted, like Bob Bledsaw II, has my
thanks for actually doing the lone job of a Board member.
Second, the vote on the
Bylaws amendment: I received two votes in February in favor of this,
counting my own, and none against. Others had expressed support during January
(prior to the actual voting period), but the measure passes regardless of
whether those are counted or not.
Therefore, the amendment is
adopted by a majority of the members voting on it.
Third, this is a formal call
for candidates for the new Board. Current members will
hold their seats until the process is complete. After elections are complete,
the new Board will elect a Chair from amongst their number. The new Chair will
then appoint Officers with the advice and consent of the Board.
The following members are
Active and therefore eligible to run for the Board. They should make an
announcement to the Board if they wish to do so; to ease the process, they can
email me at chair@car-pga.org and
I will distribute their declaration of candidacy to the Board.
Bob Bledsaw II
Carsten Obst
David Millians
Hawke Robinson
John Boardman
Karl & Kevin Pajak
Lou Zocchi
M. Alan Thomas II
Michael Tresca
Paul Cardwell
Ted Skirvin
William J. Walton
This raises the odd question
of whether the Pajaks count as two members or one, given that I've only ever
heard from one (Kevin) and they're always listed together and earn points
together. This is important, as the dividing line between 12 and 13 active
members determines whether there are 3 or 5 seats on the Board. I am ruling for
now that they count as a single member unless they wish to contact me
separately and request and submit separate applications for membership, in the
same way that I wouldn't accept one of them sending in a proxy vote for another
that I've never heard from (if they ever voted).
I also doubt that we can get
5 eligible candidates for the new Board.
If the
Board or Membership wish to overrule me on this, they are welcome to do so at
any point during March. Barring that, as there are only 12 active members, the new
Board will have only 3 seats on it until the number of active members
increases. I will personally endorse Bob Bledsaw II and Ted Skirvin if they
wish to attempt to maintain their seats. I will not be running.
Sincerely,
M. Alan Thomas II
Chair
NEW MATERIAL
FROM
DAVID MILLIANS
Bower,
Bruce (2018 February 6) Ancient kid’s toys have been hiding in the
archaeological record. www.sciencenews.org/article/ancient-toys-kids-archaeological-record. New analysis of
many ancient finds.
Bower,
Bruce (2018 February 6) When it’s playtime, many kids prefer reality over
fantasy. www.sciencenews.org/article/kids-play-fantasy-reality. The reality they
prefer is simulating adult chores and activities.
Grundhouser,
Eric (2018 March 4) The 1980s Media Panic Over Dungeons & Dragons. www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-1980s-media-panic-over-dungeons-dragons. A familiar history
told with links and videos.
Lloyd,
Martin (2018 February 25) Campaigns for kids. amazing-tales.net/2018/02/25/campaigns-for-kids. RPGs for the
very young.
Quill,
Elizabeth (2018 February 7) In play, kids and scientists take big mental leaps.
www.sciencenews.org/article/play-kids-and-scientists-take-big-mental-leaps. Overview and
links.
FROM
HAWKE ROBINSON
Robinson,
Hawke (2018 February 21) Should Game Masters for Role-Playing Be Paid? It
Depends. www.patreon.com/posts/should-game-for-17119243. Read and discuss.
FROM
MICHAEL TRESCA
Tresca,
Michael (2018 February 25) When the GM Isn’t Invited. https://www.patreon.com/posts/when-gm-isnt-17093345. Discussion of
Referees, Game Masters, and MMORPGs, 1940s to Present.
FROM
TED SKIRVIN
Marnell,
Blair (2018 February 8) Old Spice Created a “Gentleman Class” for Dungeons
& Dragons. nerdist.com/dungeons-and-dragons-gentleman-class-old-spice. Advertising
through gaming.
CALENDAR
New listings this month were provided by Paul Cardwell and Lou Zocchi.
Others are urged to submit information. If you attend a convention, be sure and
check the conventions table and let us have a copy of the fliers (or at very
least the when, what, where, and contact information) for upcoming conventions
available there. CAR-PGa is international, so this includes anywhere in the
world.
Dates, precise venue, contacts' URLs or phone numbers, and other
information, where missing from this list, would be particularly appreciated.
"[LARP]" means only LARP events as many RPG cons
include at least some LARP, as likewise applies to the mention of specific game
systems. The same bracketed information applies as well to game systems when
the con will have only those games present.
In an attempt to get more face-to-face meetings of the
membership, we list who will be going to what convention, if they will tell us.
Get this type of information in at least two months before the convention
itself, so we can run it at least once. Support your local cons by helping in
the staff. It is a good way to promote RPG and you generally get in free for
the brief time spent helping.
A review of any attended convention afterwards for the
Newsletter would be appreciated too. These reviews should include demographic
data such as attendance, percentage male/female, white/ethnic minorities (or
what- ever is the majority/white/others), games in addition to tabletop RPG,
and more subjective matters such as unusual events, quality of games and
dealers' room, encouragement of new gamers, and whatever seems worth reporting.
We need to work to restore CAR-PGa's reputation as the media's go-to on gamer
demographics, especially since the media are still citing a study that cut off
all those over 35 - at a time when that was the median age of gamers - it is closer
to 40 now - which indicates we also need to work on recruiting younger players,
although some increase in college age players at conventions has been noted.
March 2018
2-3: PlatteCon, Ullsvik Hall, 1
University Plaza, University of Wisconsin Platteville, Platteville, WI; plattevillegaming.com
9-11: Fogcon, Walnut Creek Marriott, 2355
N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA; fogcon.org [primarily writer workshop]
9-11: Lexington Comic Con, Lexington Convention Center, 430
W Vine, Lexington, KY; lexingtoncomiccon.com
9-11: Madicon, Festival Conference Center, 1301
Carrier Dr, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA; madicon.org
9-18: South by Southwest, Palmer Events Center, 900
Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas 78704; sxsw.com
10: March to Oblivion, InterAction School of Performing
Arts, 228
Germain Street, Saint John, NB; impossiblerealities.com
11: Festival des Jeux, Maison des associations, Route de Chassy,
Aillant-sur-Tholon; festivaldesjeux.fr
23-25: Hydra, Brookfield Scout Camp, Rd 1 562 Moore Valley Rd.,
Wainuiomata, Wellington, NZ; nzlarps.org [LARP]
24-25: Terminal City Tabletop Convention, Croation Cultural
Centre, 3250
Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC; terminalcitytabletop.com
29-April 1: Norwescon, Doubletree Seattle Airport, 18740
International Blvd, SeaTac, WA; norwescon.org
30-April 1: Marmalade Dog, Bernhard Center, 1903
W. Michigan Ave, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI; marmaladedog.org
30-April 2: Conquest, Melbourne High School?, Forest St, South
Yarra, Melbourne, Vic; conquest.asn.au
30-April 2: Insomnia Gaming Festival, National Exhibition
Centre, Birmingham, UK; insomniagamingfesrtival.com
April 2018
6-8: Sci-fi on the Rock, Sheraton Newfoundland, 115
Cavendish Square, St. Johns, NF; scifiontherock.com
6-8: Silicon Valley Comic Con, San Jose Convention Center, 150
W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA; svcmiccon.com
13-14: CodCon, Turner Conference Center, College of
DuPage, 425
Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL; codcon.com
13-15: 221B Con, Marriott Perimeter Center, 246
Perimeter Center Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA; 221bcon.com [Sherlock Holmes]
14: Transcontinental Gaming Convention, WHS Student Union, 530
E Cherry St. Winslow, AZ; Facebook.com/transcon2018
20-22: JordanCon, Crowne Plaza Atlanta, Perimeter Center Pkwy at
Ravinia, Atlanta, GA; jordancon.org
20-22: Triway Peak, Glenbarr Historic House, Paris Creek Rd,
Stratalbyn, SA; arc-adelaide.com.au [LARP]
21-22: Tupelo Comic Con, Tupelo Furniture Mart, Bldg
5, 1879 Coley Rd, Tupelo, MS; tupelo.net/events/tupelo-comic-con
21-23: D8 Summit, Grand Bear Resort, 2843 Il Rt 178. Great Bear,
Morth Itoca. IL; tabletop.events/conventions/the-d8-summit-2018/venue
22-25: Ambercon, Embassy Suites Detroit-Livonia, 19525
Victor Pkwy, Livonia, MI; ambercon.com [Amber diceless only]
27-29: International Steampunk Symposium, Crowne Plaza Blue
Ash, 5901
Pfeiffer Rd, Cincinnati, OH; thepandorasociety.com/symposium
28-30: Conventus Leonis, Lomder- und Jugendzentrukm Mühlel
Brauunmchweig; facebook.com/conventusleonisbs
May 2018
11-12: Hamburger Spieletage, Hamburg Haus Eimsbüttel,
Doormannsweg 12, Hamburg; hamburger-spieletage.de
11-13: Outlantacon/Gaylaxicon, Atlanta Marriott Century
Center, 2000
Century Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA; outlantacon.org
11-13: Sferakon, Faculty of Electrical Engineering &
Computing, Unska
3, Zagreb, Croatia; sferakon.org
12: Bellingham Anime Convention, Whatcom County Community
Colloege, Main Campus, Bellingham, WA; bellinghamanimecon.com
17-20: Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA; wizardworld.com
18-20: Motor City ComicCon, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100
Grand River Ave, Novi, MI; motorcitycomiccon.com
19-20: Beer & Pretzels Games Weekend, Town Hall, King
Edwards Place, Burton on Trent; spiritgames.co.uk
24-27: Momocon, Georgia World Congress Center, 285
Andrew Young International Blvd, Atlanta, GA; momocon.com
25-26: BGG Spring, Hyatt Regency DFW Airport, 2334
N International Pkwy, DFW Airport, TX; boardgamegeek.com
25-27: Cherry Capital Comic Con (C4), Grand Traverse Resort, 100
Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Traverse City, MI; cherrycapitalcon.com
25-27: Comicpalooza, George R Brown Center, 1001
Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX; comicpalooza.com
25-27: MantiCon, Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul, 3800
American Blvd, Bloomington, MN; manticonorg.ipage.com
25-27: Mobicon, Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel,
Mobile, AL; mobilecomicconorg
25-28: BayCon, San Mateo Marriott San Franscisco Airport, 1770
S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA; baycon.org
25-28: Paizocon, Doubletree Seattle Airport, 18740
International Blvd, Seattle, WA; paizo.com/paizocon
31-June 3: Nexus Game Fair, Clarion Milwaukee Airport,
Milwaukee, WI; nexusgamefair.com
© Copyright 2018 by the Committee for the
Advancement of Role-Playing Games (CAR-PGa), ISSN 1071 7129. The CAR-PGa
Newsletter is a monthly publication. For more information contact David
Millians, Editor, Paideia School, 1509 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia
30307 USA, phone (404) 808-1070, fax (404) 377-3491, e-mail millians.david@paideiaschool.org. Back issues are
available. Contributions of material from the membership are urged, and the
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