GENERAL EVENTS LIST
There are lots of great events planned for Concinnity 13. Some of them include...
- Anime Viewings
- Autograph Sessions
- Board Gaming
- Discussions and Panels
- Doctor Who Living Dungeon Event
- In-character Social Area
- Movie Showings
- Paint-and-Take Event
- Role-Playing and other Gaming
- Special Guests
- Steampunk Maker's Fair
- Vendors and sellers
- Video Games
- Anime Viewings
- Autograph Sessions
- Board Gaming
- Discussions and Panels
- Doctor Who Living Dungeon Event
- In-character Social Area
- Movie Showings
- Paint-and-Take Event
- Role-Playing and other Gaming
- Special Guests
- Steampunk Maker's Fair
- Vendors and sellers
- Video Games
We have put together the event schedule for Concinnity 13/ Kappa Kon. This schedule may still change a little, but just so that our attendees have an idea of what is going on you can take a look!
ALL DAY EVENTS
“Bad Wolf Pub” In-Character Steampunk Cosplay Area and Game Room
(Anna Rodriguez; Milwaukee Steampunk Society)
10am – 10:50pm - Game Room/Pool Table Area (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
- Stop in the “Bad Wolf Pub” and play some billiards, darts, shuffle board or table tennis, but be sure that you are in character as you interact with the others in our in-character game room.
“Hoshi No Yume” Maid Café and Concessions Areas
(Hoshi No Yume Café – Milwaukee’s Maid Cafe)
10am – 8pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium Bar Area (1st Floor) (ALL DAY)
10am – 9pm – Concession Area by Secondary Elevators (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
-Are you thirsty or need some snacks? Stop by and get some reasonably priced goodies at the Hoshi No Yume café’ where the anime-styled (akihabara) maids and butlers will both get you sustenance and also keep you entertained. Be sure to tip the hard workers for their efforts!
Board Game and Gaming Area
(MAGE/MSOE)
10am – 11pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
- Looking for a quick game or some fun? Check out a board game at the gaming area and play a game with your friend or some of the other attendees. Lots of games to choose from. Check it out!
Paint-and-Take (Miniatures Painting)
(MAGE)
10am – 11pm – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor)
-Have you ever painted a miniature gaming figure? Have you ever wanted to try? Join us for this free event. Whatever you paint you get to keep. We ask that you please limit yourself to two figures. Give it a try!
Professional Photo Portraits
(MSOE Photography Club)
10am – 6pm – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor)
-Want a professional picture of you in your cosplay outfit? Maybe a photo to remember your visit to the con with your friends? Stop by the FREE photo area, where you can get a picture taken by a professional photographer. Digital photos will be e-mailed to the participants!
Vendor Area
(Organized by the Milwaukee Steampunk Society)
10am - 6pm – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor)
-We have a lot of great vendors to visit at our convention. They’ve supported us, and we hope you also support them. From Steampunk jewelry, to crafting supplies, to card dealers, to book sellers, come and check out all the goodies that are for sale!
Video Game Area
(MAGE/MSOE)
10am – 11pm – Cudahy Student Center – Game Room Raised Area (3rd Floor)
- Looking for a quick game or some fun? Come and try a number of different game systems or games in our video game area. From retro systems such as the Atari 2600, Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Turbo Graphics 16 and Neo Geo should be on hand. We will have Xbox 360 and other new systems to try as well. A great way to have some fun!
SPECIAL EVENTS (Requiring Sign-up or Registration)
Living Dungeon: “A Clockwork Storage” (A Doctor Who LARP Adventure)
(Bridget Sharon, MAGE, Milwaukee Steampunk Society)
Various Times, starting at 10:45am – “Bad Wolf Pub” Game Room/Pool Table Area (3rd Floor)
- Have you ever wanted to participate in your very own Doctor Who adventure in Victorian Britain? With a little imagination, this is your chance to find yourself in the world of the Doctor. Using your own wits and skills see if you can overcome the obstacles, puzzles and threats to help rescue the famous Time Lord.
*Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.*
This event is limited to groups of 4 participants per time slot. The times for this event are as follows:
-- 10:45pm start
-- 11:45pm start
--1:45pm start
--2:45pm start
--4:45pm start
--5:45pm start
--6:45pm start
MSOE Rapid Prototyping Center Tour
(MSOE, MAGE)
2pm – 2:50pm – Con HQ – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor) and Krueger Hall
- Get a tour of MSOE’s world class Rapid Prototyping Center to see the future of engineering and 3-D printing. MSOE is the world leader in this technology and holds numerous patents in the application of this field. Get a look at the many uses of this futuristic technology. Bring your jackets as we are walking to another building. This event is limited to 20 people.
*Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.*
Costume Contest and Fashion Show – Participation (KAPPA KON/CONCINNITY TRACK)
(Emcees: Juila Gritzman and Cece Geshrick; Judges: Kim Brunner, Diana Lictar, Rebecca Amyx, Henry Osier; A/V and Lighting Techs: Brian Sparrow, Jason Lengyl, Brandon Shea )
5pm – 5:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor) – Sign-in and Tech Rehearsal
7pm – 7:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor) – Costume Contest itself
- Interested in showing off your costume and being a part of the costume contest/fashion show? Grab an entry form.
*Sign-Up for the event by turning in your contest entry sheet (available at Registration or Convention HQ) at the Convention HQ.*
Magic: The Gathering “Gatecrash” MAIN EVENT Draft Tournament
(Alex Henderson, Pink Bunny Games)
SIDE DRAFT TOURNAMENTS
10am-5pm – CC-48, CC-49 (Ground Floor)
- Sign up for during the day draft tournaments. Once we have 8 players we’ll make an announcement and you can get to your gaming. Tournament Cost is $15.
*Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.*
MAIN EVENT DRAFT TOURNAMENT
6pm – 10pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor) – Tournament HQ; Play space in classrooms CC-44, CC-45, CC-47, CC-48, CC-49, CC-51 (Ground Floor)
- Have you spent all your money on “game crack”? Now’s your chance to make it all worthwhile, as we do a “Gatecrash” tournament for people to be a part of. Prizes for the Main Event tournament (that starts at 6pm) include booster packs of “Gatecrash” cards, and special prizes include unopened “Mirage” booster packs (while supplies last) from 1996. Tournament cost is $20.
*Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.*
PANELS / EVENTS
Video Gaming 101 (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Zack Page, Dustin Nordvall, Justin “Gingy” Waskiewicz)
10am – 10:50am – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
- A panel where multiple video game genres and game titles will be discussed.
Why I’m Steampunk
(Dr. Chuck Tritt)
10am – 10:50am – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Learn about the sub-culture of Steampunk and how it covers different elements from sci-fi, to creative invention to social interaction.
How to Use Your GM Skills in the Real World
(Chris Shaw)
10am – 10:50am – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- So you’re a gamer and maybe GM and love the hobby, but can those gaming skills be applied to real life and your job? You bet. Come find out how.
Creating your Character for Steampunk or Gaming
(J. Boone Dryden)
11am-11:50am - Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
-Need some help putting together your character? Have ideas on how to put together your alternate persona, but just need a little bit of help? Join the discussion and we’ll try to give you some tips and hints on how to get into character and flesh it out.
The Art of Card Games and RPGs
(John Matson)
11am – 11:50am – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
-Come and hear artist guest of honor John Matson talk about how he puts together the artwork for Magic: The Gathering, Game of Thrones, or other games. From getting commissioned, to coming up with ideas, to finishing the final artwork, learn all about the industry and how it works.
From Fan Films to Thriller Theater!
(Mike Olson, Steve Hill, Rob Warnock, Jennifer Adams Kelley))
11am – 11:50am – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- Some film makers have humble beginnings and this is the case for the team that recently released the independent feature film “Thriller Theater!”. But before that, they started making simple fan films with a hand video camera right in their own backyards. Hear their story and how you can also do it all yourself.
Hetalia (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Cece Geshrick, Becca Schoenike, Olivia Friske, Winifred Wee)
11am – 11:50am – Classroom CC-43 (Ground Floor)
- Come and talk with us about the anime series Hetalia. Some of our panels may be cosplaying and maybe even answering questions in-character. Join us for the fun!
50 Years of Doctor Who
(Rob Warnock, Mike Olson, Steve Hill, Arnold Blumberg, Jennifer Adams Kelley)
Noon – 12:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
-It is the longest running sci-fi show of all time, and more popular than ever. Come to the panel to talk about the seminal sci-fi series, where it has been, and where it might go now that it is heading towards its 50th Anniversary.
Anime Jeopardy
(MIAD’s That Anime Club)
Noon – 12:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Fans of anime and newbies alike are welcome to participate in a game of Jeopardy about very series, genres, and the history of the medium. Come in to watch, have fun, win prizes and learn something.
Crafting Your Fandom
(Anna Kaas, Cat Trice, Kayla Hackiewicz)
Noon – 12:50pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- If you enjoy crafting, knitting, building, or costuming, this is the panel for you. Join us in a discussion about participating in fandom by being crafty and making things yourself.
Milwaukee Makerspace and the Culture of D.I.Y.
(Brant Holeman, Milwaukee Maker Space)
Noon – 12:50pm – CC-43 (Ground Floor)
-Learn about the Milwaukee Makerspace which will inform everyone about what they do with Steampunk-style making, fabrication, rapid prototyping, and the tools and skills available at the Makerspace. The Do-It-Yourself (D.I.Y.) can-do attitude has always had a home in fandom. How big can this get?
The Roddenberry Legacy: From Andromeda to Star Trek to Beyond…
(Kyym Kimple)
Noon – 12:50pm – CC-47 (Ground Floor)
-Gene Roddenberry, the “Great Bird of the Galaxy” gave us some of the most influential sci-fi shows over the past 50 years. From his start in westerns such as “Have Gun Will Travel” to the well known “Star Trek” franchise, come and learn about his work and series and what else we might still be seeing.
Final Fantasy (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Diana Lictar, Rebecca Amyx, Winifred Wee)
1pm – 1:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
- You may be familiar with the video games, or know the films, but many people enjoy the Final Fantasy series. Join our panel as we give an overview of the greatest hits, and have a conversation about the seminal series.
Model Making and Special Effects
(Brian “Captain Corrugate” Neubauer)
1pm – 1:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Come and hear guest of honor Captain Corrugate talk about his model and effects work for Hollywood and on the Emmy award winning series “Pioneers of Television”. Best of all, most of his work is in cardboard, and you would never know it!
Who, Lose or Draw
(Milwaukee Time Lords)
1pm – 1:50pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- Join the Milwaukee Time Lords for some Doctor Who and science fiction game show fun. Join a team as everyone plays the Milwaukee Time Lords’ own version of Win, Lose or Draw. Lots of shows are covered, but there is an emphasis on Doctor Who.
League of Legends: Welcome to Summoner’s Rift!
(Zach Page, Justin “Gingy” Waskiewicz)
1pm – 1:50pm – Classroom CC-46 (Ground Floor)
- Take a look at the popular MOBA game, and get some tips on everything from team strategy to character builds. Bring your laptop and stay in the room and game away after the panel is done!
Improv Fun and Games (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Judas Lane)
1pm – 1:50pm – Classroom CC-47 (Ground Floor)
- If you enjoy cosplaying, you probably know a thing or two about role-playing, LARPing, and inevitably, IMPROV! Improv is acting without a script. Stop on by for some fun, games, and creative thinking.
Comic Books: What they’re Worth and Why
(Arnold Blumberg)
2pm – 2:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
- Join guest of honor Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg, the former editor of the Overstreet Comic Book Buyers Guide, in taking a look at the world of comic books. Find out what they are worth and why, and how the prices are set, as well as discussing your favorites characters and storylines.
Pokemon (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Haley Sexton, Libby Donohew, Brandon Schoeller, Justyna Babinska)
2pm – 2:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- From watching the first generation to learning about the very basics of the pokemon world through the eyes of a few Pokemon masters and watchers.
Transhumanism: From Cyberpunk to Steampunk
(Dr. Jennifer Farrell)
2pm – 2:50pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- Join MSOE’s distinguished professor Jennifer Farrell as she takes a good look at transhumanism from the fiction of Cyberpunk to the current world of Steampunk. Join the discussion and include your own examples, as you take a wild ride beyond the now and into the world of possibilities.
Ouran High School Host Club (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Cece Geshrick, Julia Gritzman, Becca Schoenike, Olivia Mauseth, Leticia Figueroa)
2pm – 2:50pm – Classroom CC-43 (ALL DAY EVENTS
“Bad Wolf Pub” In-Character Steampunk Cosplay Area and Game Room
10am - 10:30pm - Game Room/Pool Table Area (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
“Hoshi No Yume” Maid Café and Concessions Areas
10am - 8pm, 9pm – 11pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium Bar Area (1st Floor)
10am - 8pm – Concession Area by Secondary Elevators (3rd Floor)
Guests have the option to purchase pizza at either maid café for delivery by the Todd Wehr Auditorium Bar Area (1st Floor). Delivery times will be 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm.
Board Game and Gaming Area
10am - 10:30pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
Paint-and-Take (Miniatures Painting)
10am - 10:30pm – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
Professional Photo Portraits
10am - 6pm – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
Society of Model Engineers (SOME) Scavenger Hunt
10am – 7pm – SOME Layout, Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
Vendor Area
10am - 7pm – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor)
Video Game Area
10am – 10:30pm – Cudahy Student Center – Game Room Raised Area (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
League of Legends Gaming
12pm – 10:30pm – CC-44 (Ground Floor)
SPECIAL EVENTS (Requiring Sign-up or Registration)
Living Dungeon: “Into the Maze of Madness”
Various Times, starting at 10:45am – “Bad Wolf Pub” Game Room (3rd Floor) *Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.* This event is limited to groups of 4 participants per time slot. The times for this event are as follows: 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, and 4:00pm.
MSOE Library Doctor Who Exhibit Tour
1pm – 1:50pm – Con HQ – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor) and MSOE Library *Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.* This event is limited to 20 people.
Costume Contest and Fashion Show – Participation
5pm – 5:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor) – Sign-in and Tech Rehearsal: 7pm – 7:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor) – Costume Contest itself *Sign-Up for the event by turning in your contest entry sheet (available at Registration or Convention HQ) at the Convention HQ.*
Magic: The Gathering “Theros” Draft Tournaments
6pm – 10pm CC-44 (Ground Floor) – Play space in classrooms CC-44, CC-45, CC-47, CC-48, CC-49, CC-51 (Ground Floor); Cost is $15 *Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.*
The Giant (Thad Wasielewski) [D&D 3.5]
12pm – 2pm – Raised Sky Dining Table 1 (Campus Center 3rd Floor)
Big Head Blues (Alison Haas) [Diary of Doctor Who Role-Playing Games]
2pm – 4pm – Raised Sky Dining Table 2 (Campus Center 3rd Floor)
Calling all Time Travelers (Anna Kaas) [Diary of Doctor Who Role-Playing Games]
4pm – 6pm – Raised Sky Dining Table 1 (Campus Center 3rd Floor)
PANELS / EVENTS
Females in Fandom (Jennifer Adams Kelley, Kathryn Sullivan, Dr. Jennifer Farrell, Emily Savela)
10am – 10:50am – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
Hitalia: The World as an Amime (Kappa Kon)
10am – 10:50am – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
Diesel Punk: Evolving the Steampunk Universe (Aaron Rodgers)
10am – 10:50am – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Pokémon and Beyond (Crystal Mile and Brandon Scholer)
10am – 10:50am –CC-047 (Ground Floor)
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The Art of Horror (Steve Hill, Rob Warnock, Mike Olson)
11am – 11:50am – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
V-TECH: Real Victorian Technology (Dr. Chuck Tritt)
11am – 11:50am – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
Maid Café: This is what it's all about (Karl Chopp)
11am – 11:50am – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Tea Lady (Steampunk 101 and Character Building)
11am – 11:50am –CC-046 (Ground Floor)
League of Legends Panel (TBA)
11am – 11:50am –CC-044 (Ground Floor)
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Working with NASA (Dr. Fred Berry)
12pm – 12:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
From Steampunk to Fantasy: Writing and the Creative Spark (Kathryn Sullivan)
12pm – 12:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
Alice in Wonderland and more (Emily Dufner)
12pm – 12:50pm – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Bad Anime Dubbing (Kappa Kon)
12pm – 12:50pm –CC-047 (Ground Floor)
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Feminism and Steampunk (Dr. Jennifer Farrell)
1pm – 1:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
Researching Television History (Dennis Kytasaari and John Lavalie)
1pm – 1:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
World's Fair (Milwaukee Steampunk Scociety)
1pm – 1:50pm – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Anime Jeopardy (MIAD)
1pm – 1:50pm –CC-046(Ground Floor)
Doctor Who Role-Playing Games (Neil Riebe, Anna Kaas Allison Haas)
1pm – 1:50pm –CC-047(Ground Floor)
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Special Effects… Easier Then You Think (Cpt. Corrugate)
2pm – 2:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
From an Idea to a Graphic Novel (James LeCroix)
2pm – 2:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
25 Years of Doctor Who in Milwaukee and Who, Lose or Draw Game (Milwaukee Time Lords)
2pm – 2:50pm – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Practical Airships (Sam Perkins-Harbin)
2pm – 2:50pm –CC-046 (Ground Floor)
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50 Years of Doctor Who (Steven Hill, Rob Warnock, Kathryn Sullivan, Jennifer Adams Kelley, Mike Olson)
3pm – 3:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
How to Add Geek to Everyday Life (Jackie Twiford)
3pm – 3:50pm – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Naruto panel (Jenna Hole and Brandon Griffin)
3pm – 3:50pm –CC-047 (Ground Floor)
Super Smash Brothers (Brandon Shea, Greg Schwartz, Garrison Bratton, Mason Epperly, and Zach Wren)
3pm – 3:50pm –CC-046 (Ground Floor)
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Sketch and Share (James LaCroix and Amelia Kay)
4pm – 4:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
H.P. Lovecraft for Beginners (Joe Vorteque)
4pm – 4:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
Zombie Combat (Kent Malone)
4pm – 4:50pm – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Fandom Crafts and Cosplay (Amelia Gear, Jennifer Adams Kelley, Anna Kaas, Allison Haas, and Emily Savela)
4pm – 4:50pm –CC-046 (Ground Floor)
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Anime Jeopardy (MIAD)
5pm – 5:50pm – CC-046 (Ground Floor)
MILWAUKEE TIME LORDS VIDEO ROOM AND MEETING
5pm – 5:30pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
Steamsona: Getting into character (Aaron Rodgers)
5pm – 5:50pm – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
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DOCTOR WHO - "The Impossible Planet" (Part 1 of 2)
5:30pm – 6:15pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
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COSTUME CONTEST SETUP and Tech Rehearsal
6pm – 6:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
I've got an idea, Let's Make a Movie (Mike Olson, Jennifer Adams Kelly, Rob Warnock, and Steve Hill)
6pm – 6:50pm –CC-046 (Ground Floor)
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DOCTOR WHO - "The Satan Pit" (Part 2 of 2)
6:30pm – 7:15pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
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Costume Contest
7pm – 8:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
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DOCTOR WHO - "The Horror of Fang Rock"
7:30pm – 9:00pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
Storyography- the art of stage combat and the illusion of violence (Orion Couling)
7:30pm – 8:30pm - Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
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DJ VORTEQUE's ELECTRO-SWING EXTRAVAGANZA (Dance)
9pm – 10:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
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Con Talk Back (Ulric Velimirovic, Emily Savela, Karl Schmidbauer, Bryan Baumann, Bridget Sharon, Eric Fettig, Christopher Cebula)
10pm – 11:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
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After Party
12am – 3am – For those guests that are over 21 please come join us at 42 Lounge located just 3 blocks south on Mason Street (326 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202) .
Ground Floor)
- Presenters will dress as each of the characters and do an actual host club. Trivia, video clips, and a discussion will take place about the show.
Doctor Who Role-Playing Games
(Neil Riebe, Nick Seidler)
2pm – 2:50pm – CC-47 (Ground Floor)
- Do you like Doctor Who and are you interested in participating in the Doctor’s adventures yourself? Come and join the discussion of Doctor Who Role-playing games, lead by the writers of the popular Diary of Doctor Who Role-Playing Games (DDWRPG) fanzine. Learn about old games as well as taking a solid look at the new Cubicle 7 RPG that is so popular right now.
Chicks Dig Time Lords
(Jennifer Adams Kelley, Anna Kaas, Emily Savela, Allison Haas)
3pm – 3:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
- Join Jennifer Adams Kelley, contributor to the Hugo award winning book “Chicks Dig Time Lords” on a discussion on women in fandom. With a focus on Doctor Who fandom, but moving well beyond it, this is a great discussion on the growing numbers and interests of female fans interested in all genres.
The Wheel: Short film and director talk back with John Roberts
(John Roberts)
3pm – 3:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Come and watch the very Steampunk short film “The Wheel” and listen to director John Roberts talk about the award winning short and how he put it together. A great look at the future of filmmaking.
Manga Art Workshop
(Nick Katzfey)
3pm – 3:50pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- Anime and Manga artwork is all the rage. Come and learn how you can design your own characters with a little help from the artist and writer of the anime inspired comic “Cyber Generation” and lead artist of Anime Milwaukee. Bring your sketchbook, pencils, imagination and get ready to learn some awesome art tricks!
Death by Moe! The Akiba Maid Cafe Phenomenon
(Hoshi No Yume Café – Milwaukee’s Maid Cafe)
3pm – 3:50pm – Classroom CC-43 (Ground Floor)
-This panel, hosted by the Head Maids of the Hoshi no Yume Maid Cafe staged annually at Anime Milwaukee, explores the history and culture of the Akihabara, Tokyo maid cafe phenomenon. Join us as we enter the realm of maid cafes both in Japan and throughout the rest of the world. We'll also feature Milwaukee's very own maid cafe, Hoshi no Yume Cafe! Irashaimasen, goshujin-sama-desu!
Putting Geek Into the Classroom
(Jaki Twiford)
3pm – 3:50pm – Classroom CC-47 (Ground Floor)
- Are you a teacher, professor, or someone who presents to others? Are you looking for a way to add your interest and hobbies into your presentations and work? Join us for a fun panel on how to add “Geek” into the classroom and other presentations.
Zombie Crowdfunding
(Glass City Films - John Klein, Michelle Higgins)
3pm – 3:50pm – Classroom CC-49 (Ground Floor)
Want to learn about the art of raising money for your projects via crowdfunding? Director/producer John Klein and marketing director Michelle Higgins talk about the Kickstarter campaign for the recent feature-length zombie film Chrysalis, and how their production company Glass City Films was able to raise over $35,000 through the site. Come for the zombies, stay for the info!
Costuming: Bowties are Cool, but with Goggles Even Better
(Allison Haas, Amanda Marchetti, Cat Trice)
4pm – 4:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
- Are you a cosplayer or costumer? Come and check out this panel and share some of your ideas and tips with others. Show off your costumes, and give people tips on how you put your costumes together.
Horror from A to World War Z
(Arnold Blumberg, Steve Hill, Robert Warnock)
4pm – 4:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Join our panel of guests of honor as they talk about all sorts of horror films from classic Universal monsters to Zombies and beyond. What makes a great horror film? Tension? Gore? A creative idea? Join the discussion on what makes them great.
My Little Pony (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Michael Korene, Cece Geshrick, Justyna Babinska, Winifred Wee)
4pm – 4:50pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- There’s no argument that the Brony fandom has left its mark on the internet. From canon to art, merchandise to shipping, we cover it all! New to the show and want to know the fuss is about? Find your answers here!
Death Note (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Sheila Franklin, Julia Gritzman, Caitlyn Birminghan, Angela)
4pm – 4:50pm – Classroom CC-47 (Ground Floor)
- Join this interactive session which will feature the anime Death Note. Be prepared for discussion, fun, and even a game of musical chairs.
Costume Contest Meeting/Technical Prep
(Emcees: Juila Gritzman, Cece Geshrick; Judges: Kim Brunner, Diana Lictar, Rebecca Amyx, Henry Osier; A/V and Lighting Techs: Jason Lengyl, Brandon Shea )
5pm – 5:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
-If you’ve signed up for the costume contest, report to the Auditorium to check in with the organizers, and touch base on what is needed as you are a part of the contest. If you require special music or lighting, this is the time to provide it or let the tech crew know. We will try to accommodate all reasonable requests, but there are no promises.
Anime Jeopardy
(MIAD’s That Anime Club)
5pm – 5:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Fans of anime and newbies alike are welcome to participate in a game of Jeopardy about very series, genres, and the history of the medium. Come in to watch, have fun, win prizes and learn something.
It Happened Like This: Writing and Analyzing Speculative Fiction
(J. Boone Dryden, Neil Riebe, Lucas Zahn)
5pm – 5:50pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
-Join Milwaukee Writer’s Workshop’s J. Boon Dryden, author Lucas Zahn (“The King’s Challenge”), and writer Neil Riebe who just completed his first novel, as they talk about writing, editing, and putting together a good written work. Get hints and tips on writing and publishing your works.
Taking Your Steampunk Prop Design from Start to Finish
(Brant Holeman)
5pm – 6:50pm – Classroom CC-43 (Ground Floor)
-Join Milwaukee Makerspace’s Brant Holeman on ideas on how to design a cool prop or item for your Steampunk, or other sci-fi, needs. From coming up with an idea to finishing a cool project, we will discuss it all.
Star Wars: Now What?
(Winston Douglass)
5pm – 5:50pm – CC-47 (Ground Floor)
-It was recently announced that Disney is working on Star Wars Episode 7. Where does this put the rest of the franchise? Are the expanded universe novels canon or will they be ignored? Come and join the discussion as we talk old and new Star Wars.
Red, White and Who
(Arnold Blumberg, Steve Hill, Jennifer Adams Kelley)
6pm – 6:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Join three of our guests of honor as they talk about their new book project, a look at American Doctor Who fandom called “Red, White and Who”. From the exciting experience of watching the show with friends today on the same day of broadcast, to the early days of fandom in the states, this panel covers it all.
Costume Contest and Fashion Show (KAPPA KON/CONCINNITY TRACK)
(Emcee: Juila Gritzman; Judges: Kim Brunner, Diana Lictar, Rebecca Amyx; A/V and Lighting Techs: Jason Lengyl, Brandon Shea )
7pm – 7:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
-Come and check out the costume contest/fashion show. Costumes are expected to range from Anime to Doctor Who to Steampunk and beyond. See the great costumes and cheer for your favorites and friends.
Doctor Who Screening: “Cold War”
7pm – 8pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
-Join us for the BBC America airing of the most recent episode of Doctor Who called “Cold War”. This episode will feature the return of the classic monsters, the Ice Warriors, in an adventure set aboard a Russian Submarine during the Cold War!
“Thriller Theater!” Screening
8pm – 9:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
-Join us for the film Thriller Theater! which was directed by guest Mike Olson, and which stars a number of our other Guests of Honor! What if you had a dream you’ve wanted to fulfill all your life, and then somehow, when you get the chance, real life gets in the way? Filmed at MSOE and starring some of the students at the school too.
Doctor Who Screening: “Cold War”
10pm – 11pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
-Join us for the BBC America airing of the most recent episode of Doctor Who called “Cold War”. This episode will feature the return of the classic monsters, the Ice Warriors, in an adventure set aboard a Russian Submarine during the Cold War!
Con Talk Back
(Bryan Baumann, Nick Seidler, Bridget Sharon, Susan Snow, and the Concinnity/Kappa Kon Staff)
10pm – 10:30pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
-We hope that this has been a great convention for everyone. Still there are always things that we can work on and improve. Stop by and tell us what you are thinking. By the way, we’re happy to learn what we did right as well!
COSPLAY MEETUPS /DISCUSSION GROUPS
COSPLAY MEETUP / DISCUSSION: Doctor Who, Steampunk
11am – 11:50am – CC-45 (Ground Floor)
-Join us for a good discussion and cosplay meetup for those dressed or interested in Doctor Who, British TV, and Steampunk.
COSPLAY MEETUP / DISCUSSION: Pokemon, Final Fantasy, Hetalia, Vocaloids
Noon – 12:50pm – CC-45 (Ground Floor)
-Join us for a good discussion and cosplay meetup for those dressed or interested in Pokemon, Final Fantasy, Hetalia, and Vocaloids.
COSPLAY MEETUP / DISCUSSION: Sailor Moon, CLAMP, Soul Eater, Code Geass
1pm – 1:50pm – CC-45 (Ground Floor)
-Join us for a good discussion and cosplay meetup for those dressed or interested in Sailor Moon, Clamp, and Soul Eater.
COSPLAY MEETUP / DISCUSSION: My Little Pony, Homestuck, Adventure Time
2pm – 2:50pm – CC-45 (Ground Floor)
-Join us for a good discussion and cosplay meetup for those dressed or interested in My Little Pony, Homestuck, and Adventure Time.
COSPLAY MEETUP / DISCUSSION: Naruto, Bleach, One Piece, Death Note
3pm – 3:50pm – CC-45 (Ground Floor)
-Join us for a good discussion and cosplay meetup for those dressed or interested in Naruto, Bleach, One Piece, and Death Note.
COSPLAY MEETUP / DISCUSSION: Lolita, Maid/Butler Cafe
4pm – 4:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium Bar Area (1st Floor)
-Join us for a good discussion and cosplay meetup for those dressed or interested in Lolita and Maid/Butler Cafes.
GAMING EVENTS (Requiring Sign-up)
Doctor Who (FASA) RPG - “Riddles in the Dark” (Table #1)
(Anna Kaas)
1pm – 2:50pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
- Come and try an adventure in the slightly modified version of the original FASA Doctor Who role-playing game. Join the crew as they are led on a treasure hunt through the innermost passages of the TARDIS. This game can accommodate 6 players.
*Sign up at Con HQ*
Doctor Who (FASA) RPG - “Riddles in the Dark” (Table #2)
(Allison Haas)
1pm – 2:50pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
- Come and try an adventure in the slightly modified version of the original FASA Doctor Who role-playing game. Join the crew as they are led on a treasure hunt through the innermost passages of the TARDIS. This game can accommodate 6 players.
*Sign up at Con HQ*
League of Legends (Computer) Gaming
2pm – 10:50pm – CC-46 (1st Floor)
- If you’ve got a computer or laptop along, join us here for some great LOL gaming.
*No signup Needed, just come to the room*
Dungeons & Dragons (3.5) RPG – “The Murder Hobo Economic Stimulus Package“
(Thad Wasielewski)
3pm – 4:50pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
-Have you ever wanted to be a mage? This is your chance to be one… in your imagination! Join the fun of a D&D game and live the adventure. This game can accommodate 6 players.
*Sign up at Con HQ*
Paranoia RPG – “Whodunnit? The Computer says it was…“
(Jake Williams)
4pm – 5:50pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
-So you live in the future and the Computer is your friend. But what happens when someone is murdered and the computer has it wrong? Paranoia is a parody sci-fi RPG set in a dystopian future where the red scare never ended. This game can accommodate 6 players.
*Sign up at Con HQ*
Dungeons & Dragons (3.5) RPG – “The Murder Hobo Economic Stimulus Package“
(Thad Wasielewski)
6pm – 7:50pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
-Have you ever wanted to be a mage? This is your chance to be one… in your imagination! Join the fun of a D&D game and live the adventure. This game can accommodate 6 players.
*Sign up at Con HQ*
Doctor Who-Adventures in Time and Space RPG - “Terminus Alert!”
(Neil Riebe)
9pm – 10:50pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
- Come and try the new Doctor Who RPG from Cubicle 7. The players team up with Nyssa of Trakken to save Terminus space station from destruction. This game can accommodate 6 players.
*Sign up at Con HQ*
ALL DAY EVENTS
“Bad Wolf Pub” In-Character Steampunk Cosplay Area and Game Room
(Anna Rodriguez; Milwaukee Steampunk Society)
10am – 10:50pm - Game Room/Pool Table Area (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
- Stop in the “Bad Wolf Pub” and play some billiards, darts, shuffle board or table tennis, but be sure that you are in character as you interact with the others in our in-character game room.
“Hoshi No Yume” Maid Café and Concessions Areas
(Hoshi No Yume Café – Milwaukee’s Maid Cafe)
10am – 8pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium Bar Area (1st Floor) (ALL DAY)
10am – 9pm – Concession Area by Secondary Elevators (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
-Are you thirsty or need some snacks? Stop by and get some reasonably priced goodies at the Hoshi No Yume café’ where the anime-styled (akihabara) maids and butlers will both get you sustenance and also keep you entertained. Be sure to tip the hard workers for their efforts!
Board Game and Gaming Area
(MAGE/MSOE)
10am – 11pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
- Looking for a quick game or some fun? Check out a board game at the gaming area and play a game with your friend or some of the other attendees. Lots of games to choose from. Check it out!
Paint-and-Take (Miniatures Painting)
(MAGE)
10am – 11pm – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor)
-Have you ever painted a miniature gaming figure? Have you ever wanted to try? Join us for this free event. Whatever you paint you get to keep. We ask that you please limit yourself to two figures. Give it a try!
Professional Photo Portraits
(MSOE Photography Club)
10am – 6pm – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor)
-Want a professional picture of you in your cosplay outfit? Maybe a photo to remember your visit to the con with your friends? Stop by the FREE photo area, where you can get a picture taken by a professional photographer. Digital photos will be e-mailed to the participants!
Vendor Area
(Organized by the Milwaukee Steampunk Society)
10am - 6pm – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor)
-We have a lot of great vendors to visit at our convention. They’ve supported us, and we hope you also support them. From Steampunk jewelry, to crafting supplies, to card dealers, to book sellers, come and check out all the goodies that are for sale!
Video Game Area
(MAGE/MSOE)
10am – 11pm – Cudahy Student Center – Game Room Raised Area (3rd Floor)
- Looking for a quick game or some fun? Come and try a number of different game systems or games in our video game area. From retro systems such as the Atari 2600, Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Turbo Graphics 16 and Neo Geo should be on hand. We will have Xbox 360 and other new systems to try as well. A great way to have some fun!
SPECIAL EVENTS (Requiring Sign-up or Registration)
Living Dungeon: “A Clockwork Storage” (A Doctor Who LARP Adventure)
(Bridget Sharon, MAGE, Milwaukee Steampunk Society)
Various Times, starting at 10:45am – “Bad Wolf Pub” Game Room/Pool Table Area (3rd Floor)
- Have you ever wanted to participate in your very own Doctor Who adventure in Victorian Britain? With a little imagination, this is your chance to find yourself in the world of the Doctor. Using your own wits and skills see if you can overcome the obstacles, puzzles and threats to help rescue the famous Time Lord.
*Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.*
This event is limited to groups of 4 participants per time slot. The times for this event are as follows:
-- 10:45pm start
-- 11:45pm start
--1:45pm start
--2:45pm start
--4:45pm start
--5:45pm start
--6:45pm start
MSOE Rapid Prototyping Center Tour
(MSOE, MAGE)
2pm – 2:50pm – Con HQ – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor) and Krueger Hall
- Get a tour of MSOE’s world class Rapid Prototyping Center to see the future of engineering and 3-D printing. MSOE is the world leader in this technology and holds numerous patents in the application of this field. Get a look at the many uses of this futuristic technology. Bring your jackets as we are walking to another building. This event is limited to 20 people.
*Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.*
Costume Contest and Fashion Show – Participation (KAPPA KON/CONCINNITY TRACK)
(Emcees: Juila Gritzman and Cece Geshrick; Judges: Kim Brunner, Diana Lictar, Rebecca Amyx, Henry Osier; A/V and Lighting Techs: Brian Sparrow, Jason Lengyl, Brandon Shea )
5pm – 5:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor) – Sign-in and Tech Rehearsal
7pm – 7:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor) – Costume Contest itself
- Interested in showing off your costume and being a part of the costume contest/fashion show? Grab an entry form.
*Sign-Up for the event by turning in your contest entry sheet (available at Registration or Convention HQ) at the Convention HQ.*
Magic: The Gathering “Gatecrash” MAIN EVENT Draft Tournament
(Alex Henderson, Pink Bunny Games)
SIDE DRAFT TOURNAMENTS
10am-5pm – CC-48, CC-49 (Ground Floor)
- Sign up for during the day draft tournaments. Once we have 8 players we’ll make an announcement and you can get to your gaming. Tournament Cost is $15.
*Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.*
MAIN EVENT DRAFT TOURNAMENT
6pm – 10pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor) – Tournament HQ; Play space in classrooms CC-44, CC-45, CC-47, CC-48, CC-49, CC-51 (Ground Floor)
- Have you spent all your money on “game crack”? Now’s your chance to make it all worthwhile, as we do a “Gatecrash” tournament for people to be a part of. Prizes for the Main Event tournament (that starts at 6pm) include booster packs of “Gatecrash” cards, and special prizes include unopened “Mirage” booster packs (while supplies last) from 1996. Tournament cost is $20.
*Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.*
PANELS / EVENTS
Video Gaming 101 (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Zack Page, Dustin Nordvall, Justin “Gingy” Waskiewicz)
10am – 10:50am – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
- A panel where multiple video game genres and game titles will be discussed.
Why I’m Steampunk
(Dr. Chuck Tritt)
10am – 10:50am – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Learn about the sub-culture of Steampunk and how it covers different elements from sci-fi, to creative invention to social interaction.
How to Use Your GM Skills in the Real World
(Chris Shaw)
10am – 10:50am – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- So you’re a gamer and maybe GM and love the hobby, but can those gaming skills be applied to real life and your job? You bet. Come find out how.
Creating your Character for Steampunk or Gaming
(J. Boone Dryden)
11am-11:50am - Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
-Need some help putting together your character? Have ideas on how to put together your alternate persona, but just need a little bit of help? Join the discussion and we’ll try to give you some tips and hints on how to get into character and flesh it out.
The Art of Card Games and RPGs
(John Matson)
11am – 11:50am – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
-Come and hear artist guest of honor John Matson talk about how he puts together the artwork for Magic: The Gathering, Game of Thrones, or other games. From getting commissioned, to coming up with ideas, to finishing the final artwork, learn all about the industry and how it works.
From Fan Films to Thriller Theater!
(Mike Olson, Steve Hill, Rob Warnock, Jennifer Adams Kelley))
11am – 11:50am – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- Some film makers have humble beginnings and this is the case for the team that recently released the independent feature film “Thriller Theater!”. But before that, they started making simple fan films with a hand video camera right in their own backyards. Hear their story and how you can also do it all yourself.
Hetalia (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Cece Geshrick, Becca Schoenike, Olivia Friske, Winifred Wee)
11am – 11:50am – Classroom CC-43 (Ground Floor)
- Come and talk with us about the anime series Hetalia. Some of our panels may be cosplaying and maybe even answering questions in-character. Join us for the fun!
50 Years of Doctor Who
(Rob Warnock, Mike Olson, Steve Hill, Arnold Blumberg, Jennifer Adams Kelley)
Noon – 12:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
-It is the longest running sci-fi show of all time, and more popular than ever. Come to the panel to talk about the seminal sci-fi series, where it has been, and where it might go now that it is heading towards its 50th Anniversary.
Anime Jeopardy
(MIAD’s That Anime Club)
Noon – 12:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Fans of anime and newbies alike are welcome to participate in a game of Jeopardy about very series, genres, and the history of the medium. Come in to watch, have fun, win prizes and learn something.
Crafting Your Fandom
(Anna Kaas, Cat Trice, Kayla Hackiewicz)
Noon – 12:50pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- If you enjoy crafting, knitting, building, or costuming, this is the panel for you. Join us in a discussion about participating in fandom by being crafty and making things yourself.
Milwaukee Makerspace and the Culture of D.I.Y.
(Brant Holeman, Milwaukee Maker Space)
Noon – 12:50pm – CC-43 (Ground Floor)
-Learn about the Milwaukee Makerspace which will inform everyone about what they do with Steampunk-style making, fabrication, rapid prototyping, and the tools and skills available at the Makerspace. The Do-It-Yourself (D.I.Y.) can-do attitude has always had a home in fandom. How big can this get?
The Roddenberry Legacy: From Andromeda to Star Trek to Beyond…
(Kyym Kimple)
Noon – 12:50pm – CC-47 (Ground Floor)
-Gene Roddenberry, the “Great Bird of the Galaxy” gave us some of the most influential sci-fi shows over the past 50 years. From his start in westerns such as “Have Gun Will Travel” to the well known “Star Trek” franchise, come and learn about his work and series and what else we might still be seeing.
Final Fantasy (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Diana Lictar, Rebecca Amyx, Winifred Wee)
1pm – 1:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
- You may be familiar with the video games, or know the films, but many people enjoy the Final Fantasy series. Join our panel as we give an overview of the greatest hits, and have a conversation about the seminal series.
Model Making and Special Effects
(Brian “Captain Corrugate” Neubauer)
1pm – 1:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Come and hear guest of honor Captain Corrugate talk about his model and effects work for Hollywood and on the Emmy award winning series “Pioneers of Television”. Best of all, most of his work is in cardboard, and you would never know it!
Who, Lose or Draw
(Milwaukee Time Lords)
1pm – 1:50pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- Join the Milwaukee Time Lords for some Doctor Who and science fiction game show fun. Join a team as everyone plays the Milwaukee Time Lords’ own version of Win, Lose or Draw. Lots of shows are covered, but there is an emphasis on Doctor Who.
League of Legends: Welcome to Summoner’s Rift!
(Zach Page, Justin “Gingy” Waskiewicz)
1pm – 1:50pm – Classroom CC-46 (Ground Floor)
- Take a look at the popular MOBA game, and get some tips on everything from team strategy to character builds. Bring your laptop and stay in the room and game away after the panel is done!
Improv Fun and Games (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Judas Lane)
1pm – 1:50pm – Classroom CC-47 (Ground Floor)
- If you enjoy cosplaying, you probably know a thing or two about role-playing, LARPing, and inevitably, IMPROV! Improv is acting without a script. Stop on by for some fun, games, and creative thinking.
Comic Books: What they’re Worth and Why
(Arnold Blumberg)
2pm – 2:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
- Join guest of honor Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg, the former editor of the Overstreet Comic Book Buyers Guide, in taking a look at the world of comic books. Find out what they are worth and why, and how the prices are set, as well as discussing your favorites characters and storylines.
Pokemon (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Haley Sexton, Libby Donohew, Brandon Schoeller, Justyna Babinska)
2pm – 2:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- From watching the first generation to learning about the very basics of the pokemon world through the eyes of a few Pokemon masters and watchers.
Transhumanism: From Cyberpunk to Steampunk
(Dr. Jennifer Farrell)
2pm – 2:50pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- Join MSOE’s distinguished professor Jennifer Farrell as she takes a good look at transhumanism from the fiction of Cyberpunk to the current world of Steampunk. Join the discussion and include your own examples, as you take a wild ride beyond the now and into the world of possibilities.
Ouran High School Host Club (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Cece Geshrick, Julia Gritzman, Becca Schoenike, Olivia Mauseth, Leticia Figueroa)
2pm – 2:50pm – Classroom CC-43 (ALL DAY EVENTS
“Bad Wolf Pub” In-Character Steampunk Cosplay Area and Game Room
10am - 10:30pm - Game Room/Pool Table Area (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
“Hoshi No Yume” Maid Café and Concessions Areas
10am - 8pm, 9pm – 11pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium Bar Area (1st Floor)
10am - 8pm – Concession Area by Secondary Elevators (3rd Floor)
Guests have the option to purchase pizza at either maid café for delivery by the Todd Wehr Auditorium Bar Area (1st Floor). Delivery times will be 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm.
Board Game and Gaming Area
10am - 10:30pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
Paint-and-Take (Miniatures Painting)
10am - 10:30pm – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
Professional Photo Portraits
10am - 6pm – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
Society of Model Engineers (SOME) Scavenger Hunt
10am – 7pm – SOME Layout, Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
Vendor Area
10am - 7pm – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor)
Video Game Area
10am – 10:30pm – Cudahy Student Center – Game Room Raised Area (3rd Floor) (ALL DAY)
League of Legends Gaming
12pm – 10:30pm – CC-44 (Ground Floor)
SPECIAL EVENTS (Requiring Sign-up or Registration)
Living Dungeon: “Into the Maze of Madness”
Various Times, starting at 10:45am – “Bad Wolf Pub” Game Room (3rd Floor) *Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.* This event is limited to groups of 4 participants per time slot. The times for this event are as follows: 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, and 4:00pm.
MSOE Library Doctor Who Exhibit Tour
1pm – 1:50pm – Con HQ – Cudahy Student Center (3rd Floor) and MSOE Library *Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.* This event is limited to 20 people.
Costume Contest and Fashion Show – Participation
5pm – 5:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor) – Sign-in and Tech Rehearsal: 7pm – 7:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor) – Costume Contest itself *Sign-Up for the event by turning in your contest entry sheet (available at Registration or Convention HQ) at the Convention HQ.*
Magic: The Gathering “Theros” Draft Tournaments
6pm – 10pm CC-44 (Ground Floor) – Play space in classrooms CC-44, CC-45, CC-47, CC-48, CC-49, CC-51 (Ground Floor); Cost is $15 *Sign-Up for the event at the Convention HQ.*
The Giant (Thad Wasielewski) [D&D 3.5]
12pm – 2pm – Raised Sky Dining Table 1 (Campus Center 3rd Floor)
Big Head Blues (Alison Haas) [Diary of Doctor Who Role-Playing Games]
2pm – 4pm – Raised Sky Dining Table 2 (Campus Center 3rd Floor)
Calling all Time Travelers (Anna Kaas) [Diary of Doctor Who Role-Playing Games]
4pm – 6pm – Raised Sky Dining Table 1 (Campus Center 3rd Floor)
PANELS / EVENTS
Females in Fandom (Jennifer Adams Kelley, Kathryn Sullivan, Dr. Jennifer Farrell, Emily Savela)
10am – 10:50am – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
Hitalia: The World as an Amime (Kappa Kon)
10am – 10:50am – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
Diesel Punk: Evolving the Steampunk Universe (Aaron Rodgers)
10am – 10:50am – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Pokémon and Beyond (Crystal Mile and Brandon Scholer)
10am – 10:50am –CC-047 (Ground Floor)
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The Art of Horror (Steve Hill, Rob Warnock, Mike Olson)
11am – 11:50am – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
V-TECH: Real Victorian Technology (Dr. Chuck Tritt)
11am – 11:50am – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
Maid Café: This is what it's all about (Karl Chopp)
11am – 11:50am – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Tea Lady (Steampunk 101 and Character Building)
11am – 11:50am –CC-046 (Ground Floor)
League of Legends Panel (TBA)
11am – 11:50am –CC-044 (Ground Floor)
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Working with NASA (Dr. Fred Berry)
12pm – 12:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
From Steampunk to Fantasy: Writing and the Creative Spark (Kathryn Sullivan)
12pm – 12:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
Alice in Wonderland and more (Emily Dufner)
12pm – 12:50pm – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Bad Anime Dubbing (Kappa Kon)
12pm – 12:50pm –CC-047 (Ground Floor)
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Feminism and Steampunk (Dr. Jennifer Farrell)
1pm – 1:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
Researching Television History (Dennis Kytasaari and John Lavalie)
1pm – 1:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
World's Fair (Milwaukee Steampunk Scociety)
1pm – 1:50pm – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Anime Jeopardy (MIAD)
1pm – 1:50pm –CC-046(Ground Floor)
Doctor Who Role-Playing Games (Neil Riebe, Anna Kaas Allison Haas)
1pm – 1:50pm –CC-047(Ground Floor)
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Special Effects… Easier Then You Think (Cpt. Corrugate)
2pm – 2:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
From an Idea to a Graphic Novel (James LeCroix)
2pm – 2:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
25 Years of Doctor Who in Milwaukee and Who, Lose or Draw Game (Milwaukee Time Lords)
2pm – 2:50pm – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Practical Airships (Sam Perkins-Harbin)
2pm – 2:50pm –CC-046 (Ground Floor)
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50 Years of Doctor Who (Steven Hill, Rob Warnock, Kathryn Sullivan, Jennifer Adams Kelley, Mike Olson)
3pm – 3:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
How to Add Geek to Everyday Life (Jackie Twiford)
3pm – 3:50pm – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Naruto panel (Jenna Hole and Brandon Griffin)
3pm – 3:50pm –CC-047 (Ground Floor)
Super Smash Brothers (Brandon Shea, Greg Schwartz, Garrison Bratton, Mason Epperly, and Zach Wren)
3pm – 3:50pm –CC-046 (Ground Floor)
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Sketch and Share (James LaCroix and Amelia Kay)
4pm – 4:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
H.P. Lovecraft for Beginners (Joe Vorteque)
4pm – 4:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
Zombie Combat (Kent Malone)
4pm – 4:50pm – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
Fandom Crafts and Cosplay (Amelia Gear, Jennifer Adams Kelley, Anna Kaas, Allison Haas, and Emily Savela)
4pm – 4:50pm –CC-046 (Ground Floor)
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Anime Jeopardy (MIAD)
5pm – 5:50pm – CC-046 (Ground Floor)
MILWAUKEE TIME LORDS VIDEO ROOM AND MEETING
5pm – 5:30pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
Steamsona: Getting into character (Aaron Rodgers)
5pm – 5:50pm – Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
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DOCTOR WHO - "The Impossible Planet" (Part 1 of 2)
5:30pm – 6:15pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
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COSTUME CONTEST SETUP and Tech Rehearsal
6pm – 6:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
I've got an idea, Let's Make a Movie (Mike Olson, Jennifer Adams Kelly, Rob Warnock, and Steve Hill)
6pm – 6:50pm –CC-046 (Ground Floor)
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DOCTOR WHO - "The Satan Pit" (Part 2 of 2)
6:30pm – 7:15pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
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Costume Contest
7pm – 8:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
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DOCTOR WHO - "The Horror of Fang Rock"
7:30pm – 9:00pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
Storyography- the art of stage combat and the illusion of violence (Orion Couling)
7:30pm – 8:30pm - Student Org. Conf. Room (CC-361 - 3rd Floor)
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DJ VORTEQUE's ELECTRO-SWING EXTRAVAGANZA (Dance)
9pm – 10:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
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Con Talk Back (Ulric Velimirovic, Emily Savela, Karl Schmidbauer, Bryan Baumann, Bridget Sharon, Eric Fettig, Christopher Cebula)
10pm – 11:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
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After Party
12am – 3am – For those guests that are over 21 please come join us at 42 Lounge located just 3 blocks south on Mason Street (326 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202) .
Ground Floor)
- Presenters will dress as each of the characters and do an actual host club. Trivia, video clips, and a discussion will take place about the show.
Doctor Who Role-Playing Games
(Neil Riebe, Nick Seidler)
2pm – 2:50pm – CC-47 (Ground Floor)
- Do you like Doctor Who and are you interested in participating in the Doctor’s adventures yourself? Come and join the discussion of Doctor Who Role-playing games, lead by the writers of the popular Diary of Doctor Who Role-Playing Games (DDWRPG) fanzine. Learn about old games as well as taking a solid look at the new Cubicle 7 RPG that is so popular right now.
Chicks Dig Time Lords
(Jennifer Adams Kelley, Anna Kaas, Emily Savela, Allison Haas)
3pm – 3:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
- Join Jennifer Adams Kelley, contributor to the Hugo award winning book “Chicks Dig Time Lords” on a discussion on women in fandom. With a focus on Doctor Who fandom, but moving well beyond it, this is a great discussion on the growing numbers and interests of female fans interested in all genres.
The Wheel: Short film and director talk back with John Roberts
(John Roberts)
3pm – 3:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Come and watch the very Steampunk short film “The Wheel” and listen to director John Roberts talk about the award winning short and how he put it together. A great look at the future of filmmaking.
Manga Art Workshop
(Nick Katzfey)
3pm – 3:50pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- Anime and Manga artwork is all the rage. Come and learn how you can design your own characters with a little help from the artist and writer of the anime inspired comic “Cyber Generation” and lead artist of Anime Milwaukee. Bring your sketchbook, pencils, imagination and get ready to learn some awesome art tricks!
Death by Moe! The Akiba Maid Cafe Phenomenon
(Hoshi No Yume Café – Milwaukee’s Maid Cafe)
3pm – 3:50pm – Classroom CC-43 (Ground Floor)
-This panel, hosted by the Head Maids of the Hoshi no Yume Maid Cafe staged annually at Anime Milwaukee, explores the history and culture of the Akihabara, Tokyo maid cafe phenomenon. Join us as we enter the realm of maid cafes both in Japan and throughout the rest of the world. We'll also feature Milwaukee's very own maid cafe, Hoshi no Yume Cafe! Irashaimasen, goshujin-sama-desu!
Putting Geek Into the Classroom
(Jaki Twiford)
3pm – 3:50pm – Classroom CC-47 (Ground Floor)
- Are you a teacher, professor, or someone who presents to others? Are you looking for a way to add your interest and hobbies into your presentations and work? Join us for a fun panel on how to add “Geek” into the classroom and other presentations.
Zombie Crowdfunding
(Glass City Films - John Klein, Michelle Higgins)
3pm – 3:50pm – Classroom CC-49 (Ground Floor)
Want to learn about the art of raising money for your projects via crowdfunding? Director/producer John Klein and marketing director Michelle Higgins talk about the Kickstarter campaign for the recent feature-length zombie film Chrysalis, and how their production company Glass City Films was able to raise over $35,000 through the site. Come for the zombies, stay for the info!
Costuming: Bowties are Cool, but with Goggles Even Better
(Allison Haas, Amanda Marchetti, Cat Trice)
4pm – 4:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
- Are you a cosplayer or costumer? Come and check out this panel and share some of your ideas and tips with others. Show off your costumes, and give people tips on how you put your costumes together.
Horror from A to World War Z
(Arnold Blumberg, Steve Hill, Robert Warnock)
4pm – 4:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Join our panel of guests of honor as they talk about all sorts of horror films from classic Universal monsters to Zombies and beyond. What makes a great horror film? Tension? Gore? A creative idea? Join the discussion on what makes them great.
My Little Pony (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Michael Korene, Cece Geshrick, Justyna Babinska, Winifred Wee)
4pm – 4:50pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
- There’s no argument that the Brony fandom has left its mark on the internet. From canon to art, merchandise to shipping, we cover it all! New to the show and want to know the fuss is about? Find your answers here!
Death Note (KAPPA KON TRACK)
(Sheila Franklin, Julia Gritzman, Caitlyn Birminghan, Angela)
4pm – 4:50pm – Classroom CC-47 (Ground Floor)
- Join this interactive session which will feature the anime Death Note. Be prepared for discussion, fun, and even a game of musical chairs.
Costume Contest Meeting/Technical Prep
(Emcees: Juila Gritzman, Cece Geshrick; Judges: Kim Brunner, Diana Lictar, Rebecca Amyx, Henry Osier; A/V and Lighting Techs: Jason Lengyl, Brandon Shea )
5pm – 5:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
-If you’ve signed up for the costume contest, report to the Auditorium to check in with the organizers, and touch base on what is needed as you are a part of the contest. If you require special music or lighting, this is the time to provide it or let the tech crew know. We will try to accommodate all reasonable requests, but there are no promises.
Anime Jeopardy
(MIAD’s That Anime Club)
5pm – 5:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Fans of anime and newbies alike are welcome to participate in a game of Jeopardy about very series, genres, and the history of the medium. Come in to watch, have fun, win prizes and learn something.
It Happened Like This: Writing and Analyzing Speculative Fiction
(J. Boone Dryden, Neil Riebe, Lucas Zahn)
5pm – 5:50pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
-Join Milwaukee Writer’s Workshop’s J. Boon Dryden, author Lucas Zahn (“The King’s Challenge”), and writer Neil Riebe who just completed his first novel, as they talk about writing, editing, and putting together a good written work. Get hints and tips on writing and publishing your works.
Taking Your Steampunk Prop Design from Start to Finish
(Brant Holeman)
5pm – 6:50pm – Classroom CC-43 (Ground Floor)
-Join Milwaukee Makerspace’s Brant Holeman on ideas on how to design a cool prop or item for your Steampunk, or other sci-fi, needs. From coming up with an idea to finishing a cool project, we will discuss it all.
Star Wars: Now What?
(Winston Douglass)
5pm – 5:50pm – CC-47 (Ground Floor)
-It was recently announced that Disney is working on Star Wars Episode 7. Where does this put the rest of the franchise? Are the expanded universe novels canon or will they be ignored? Come and join the discussion as we talk old and new Star Wars.
Red, White and Who
(Arnold Blumberg, Steve Hill, Jennifer Adams Kelley)
6pm – 6:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
- Join three of our guests of honor as they talk about their new book project, a look at American Doctor Who fandom called “Red, White and Who”. From the exciting experience of watching the show with friends today on the same day of broadcast, to the early days of fandom in the states, this panel covers it all.
Costume Contest and Fashion Show (KAPPA KON/CONCINNITY TRACK)
(Emcee: Juila Gritzman; Judges: Kim Brunner, Diana Lictar, Rebecca Amyx; A/V and Lighting Techs: Jason Lengyl, Brandon Shea )
7pm – 7:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium (1st Floor)
-Come and check out the costume contest/fashion show. Costumes are expected to range from Anime to Doctor Who to Steampunk and beyond. See the great costumes and cheer for your favorites and friends.
Doctor Who Screening: “Cold War”
7pm – 8pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
-Join us for the BBC America airing of the most recent episode of Doctor Who called “Cold War”. This episode will feature the return of the classic monsters, the Ice Warriors, in an adventure set aboard a Russian Submarine during the Cold War!
“Thriller Theater!” Screening
8pm – 9:50pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
-Join us for the film Thriller Theater! which was directed by guest Mike Olson, and which stars a number of our other Guests of Honor! What if you had a dream you’ve wanted to fulfill all your life, and then somehow, when you get the chance, real life gets in the way? Filmed at MSOE and starring some of the students at the school too.
Doctor Who Screening: “Cold War”
10pm – 11pm – Multipurpose Room (3rd Floor)
-Join us for the BBC America airing of the most recent episode of Doctor Who called “Cold War”. This episode will feature the return of the classic monsters, the Ice Warriors, in an adventure set aboard a Russian Submarine during the Cold War!
Con Talk Back
(Bryan Baumann, Nick Seidler, Bridget Sharon, Susan Snow, and the Concinnity/Kappa Kon Staff)
10pm – 10:30pm – Student Org. Conference Room (3rd Floor)
-We hope that this has been a great convention for everyone. Still there are always things that we can work on and improve. Stop by and tell us what you are thinking. By the way, we’re happy to learn what we did right as well!
COSPLAY MEETUPS /DISCUSSION GROUPS
COSPLAY MEETUP / DISCUSSION: Doctor Who, Steampunk
11am – 11:50am – CC-45 (Ground Floor)
-Join us for a good discussion and cosplay meetup for those dressed or interested in Doctor Who, British TV, and Steampunk.
COSPLAY MEETUP / DISCUSSION: Pokemon, Final Fantasy, Hetalia, Vocaloids
Noon – 12:50pm – CC-45 (Ground Floor)
-Join us for a good discussion and cosplay meetup for those dressed or interested in Pokemon, Final Fantasy, Hetalia, and Vocaloids.
COSPLAY MEETUP / DISCUSSION: Sailor Moon, CLAMP, Soul Eater, Code Geass
1pm – 1:50pm – CC-45 (Ground Floor)
-Join us for a good discussion and cosplay meetup for those dressed or interested in Sailor Moon, Clamp, and Soul Eater.
COSPLAY MEETUP / DISCUSSION: My Little Pony, Homestuck, Adventure Time
2pm – 2:50pm – CC-45 (Ground Floor)
-Join us for a good discussion and cosplay meetup for those dressed or interested in My Little Pony, Homestuck, and Adventure Time.
COSPLAY MEETUP / DISCUSSION: Naruto, Bleach, One Piece, Death Note
3pm – 3:50pm – CC-45 (Ground Floor)
-Join us for a good discussion and cosplay meetup for those dressed or interested in Naruto, Bleach, One Piece, and Death Note.
COSPLAY MEETUP / DISCUSSION: Lolita, Maid/Butler Cafe
4pm – 4:50pm – Todd Wehr Auditorium Bar Area (1st Floor)
-Join us for a good discussion and cosplay meetup for those dressed or interested in Lolita and Maid/Butler Cafes.
GAMING EVENTS (Requiring Sign-up)
Doctor Who (FASA) RPG - “Riddles in the Dark” (Table #1)
(Anna Kaas)
1pm – 2:50pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
- Come and try an adventure in the slightly modified version of the original FASA Doctor Who role-playing game. Join the crew as they are led on a treasure hunt through the innermost passages of the TARDIS. This game can accommodate 6 players.
*Sign up at Con HQ*
Doctor Who (FASA) RPG - “Riddles in the Dark” (Table #2)
(Allison Haas)
1pm – 2:50pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
- Come and try an adventure in the slightly modified version of the original FASA Doctor Who role-playing game. Join the crew as they are led on a treasure hunt through the innermost passages of the TARDIS. This game can accommodate 6 players.
*Sign up at Con HQ*
League of Legends (Computer) Gaming
2pm – 10:50pm – CC-46 (1st Floor)
- If you’ve got a computer or laptop along, join us here for some great LOL gaming.
*No signup Needed, just come to the room*
Dungeons & Dragons (3.5) RPG – “The Murder Hobo Economic Stimulus Package“
(Thad Wasielewski)
3pm – 4:50pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
-Have you ever wanted to be a mage? This is your chance to be one… in your imagination! Join the fun of a D&D game and live the adventure. This game can accommodate 6 players.
*Sign up at Con HQ*
Paranoia RPG – “Whodunnit? The Computer says it was…“
(Jake Williams)
4pm – 5:50pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
-So you live in the future and the Computer is your friend. But what happens when someone is murdered and the computer has it wrong? Paranoia is a parody sci-fi RPG set in a dystopian future where the red scare never ended. This game can accommodate 6 players.
*Sign up at Con HQ*
Dungeons & Dragons (3.5) RPG – “The Murder Hobo Economic Stimulus Package“
(Thad Wasielewski)
6pm – 7:50pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
-Have you ever wanted to be a mage? This is your chance to be one… in your imagination! Join the fun of a D&D game and live the adventure. This game can accommodate 6 players.
*Sign up at Con HQ*
Doctor Who-Adventures in Time and Space RPG - “Terminus Alert!”
(Neil Riebe)
9pm – 10:50pm – Cudahy Student Center – Sky Dining Area (3rd Floor)
- Come and try the new Doctor Who RPG from Cubicle 7. The players team up with Nyssa of Trakken to save Terminus space station from destruction. This game can accommodate 6 players.
*Sign up at Con HQ*
