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12 August 2004: Competitions at Gen Con UK 2004
7 August 2004: Special Guest at Gen Con UK 2004
20 July 2004: Special Guests at Gen Con UK 2004
20 July 2004: Special Events at Gen Con UK 2004
22 June 2004: Accommodation Booking for Gen Con UK 2004
23 January 2004: Gen Con UK gets bigger and better in 2004
Press release: 12 August 2004:
COMPETITIONS AT GEN CON UK 2004
At Gen Con UK 2004 we have all sorts of competitions arranged; some for the serious gamer and some for the not so serious.
We are delighted to tell you that we have arranged the following competitions to be held at Gen Con UK 2004:
CCG/TCG
* Four Magic the Gathering Pro Tour Qualifiers of Japan
* World Championship Qualifier for Star Trek CCG Second Edition
* Pro Series Qualifier for Lord of the Rings TCG
* National Championships for; Shadowfist, Star Trek Second Edition, The Lord of the Rings CCG and Magic the Gathering Classic Format
* First Call of Cthulhu CCG sanctioned tournament
Board Games
In the Board Games area we are proud to announce official UK tournaments for the following:
* Risk 2210
* Risk Godstorm
* Ticket to Ride (Spiel de Jahres winner)
* Memoir '44
Role Playing Games
A number of games and events for the competitive minded to enjoy in this section:
* RPGA Team Open
* Team Fun
* Wilbur Whatley Memorial Trophy (Call of Cthulhu)
* Team Serious
'Other' Competitions
A series of competitions for the not so serious, or for those who find themselves with a little spare time to fill:
* Monster Creation; create your own monster out of edible goodies (supplied by us). Judged on appearance and taste.
* Character Competition; create your own character, including background, costume and personality and display him/her before our panel of judges. If you want to bring along theme music, please supply that as well!
* Games Meister Challenge; take on our series of Games Meisters in a series of challenges that will include such gaming classics as... Buckaroo, Kerplunk! and Operation.
This by no means is a full list of activities taking place at Gen Con UK 2004; you can find out what else is going on by visiting our web site at www.genconuk.com.
We look forward to seeing you at Gen Con UK 2004!
For further information, contact:
Roy Bubb,
Press Officer,
Gen Con UK 2004.
Email:
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Phone: +44 (0)1895 441 350
Press release: 7 August 2004:
SPECIAL GUEST AT GEN CON UK 2004
We are delighted to announce that Norman Lovett1 will be bringing his comedy talents to Gen Con UK 2004.
Norman was well into his thirties before he decided to be a stand-up comedian. He played the original comedy Store many times and even supported the Clash. Television and radio followed a few years later and of course the role that he is best known for "Holly" in Red Dwarf. He considers himself to be a stand-up comedian that can act a bit and has yet to appear in a Pantomime.
1 Guest appearances may be subject to change due to other work commitments
For further information, contact:
Roy Bubb,
Press Officer,
Gen Con UK 2004.
Email:
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Phone: +44 (0)1895 441 350
Press release: 20 July 2004:
SPECIAL GUESTS AT GEN CON UK 2004
We are please to announce that the following guests will be making appearances1 at Gen Con UK 2004:
* From the UK's talented pool of fantasy artists we have Colin MacNeil, Andy Hepworth, Jon Hodgson, Sam Hadley, Dom!, Jock, John Spelling, Anne Stokes and Ralph Horsley, which makes it the largest presence of UK artists at a Gen Con UK ever!
* Taking time out from the industry side of roleplaying, we are delighted to welcome to Gen Con UK 2004 Peter Adkison, Phil Masters, Paul Wade-Williams, Shane Hensley and Dave Blewer. This is by no means a comprehensive list; we are still in the process of confirming more industry guests, all of whom will be taking an active part at Gen Con UK 2004.
* This year at Gen Con UK we will also be featuring a 'Medieval Life' centre, focusing quite naturally on all things pertaining to the medieval world. Showing off their wares and skills for all to see will be Gerry Burrows, Neil Eddiford (of Time Team fame) and the Courtney's group of medieval experts, all of whom will be happy to help you take part in fletching, rope turning, spoon crafting, armour making as well as talks on what life was really like.
With all these people coming along for your entertainment, how can you miss Gen Con UK 2004 - we look forward to seeing you there!
1 Guest appearances may be subject to change due to other work commitments
For further information, contact:
Roy Bubb,
Press Officer,
Gen Con UK 2004.
Email:
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Phone: +44 (0)1895 441 350
Press release: 20 July 2004:
SPECIAL EVENTS AT GEN CON UK 2004
If you thought Gen Con UK 2004 was going to be nothing but games, think again! Although we are running a full and comprehensive program of all types of games, we also have a number of other events for our delegates to participate in.
We are happy to confirm that the following events will be taking place, though it should be noted that this isn't a full list as we will be adding more and more to our schedule;
Art Show
Featuring nine (that's right, nine!) of the UK's leading fantasy artists, this year's show has the largest presence of British artists ever at a Gen Con UK.
Featuring the works of Colin MacNeil, Andy Hepworth, Jon Hodgson, Sam Hadley, Dom!, Jock, John Spelling, Anne Stokes and Ralph Horsley.
Medieval Life
Ever wanted to know how to fletch arrows or weave chainmail? Perhaps you'd like to try your hand at rope turning instead? Everything you ever wanted to know about life in medieval times can be found here.
Here's your golden opportunity to learn from two masters, Neil Eddiford (of Time Team fame) and Gerry Burrows as well as the Courtney's group of medieval experts.
Monster Creation Competition
Can you visualise the scariest monster ever? Can you see it in your mind's eye? Can you create it too? Can we eat it afterwards?
This is your chance to enter the Monster Creation competition and create your very own abomination to terrify the masses with, made of course from edible materials. Not quite your run of the mill figure painting competition, I'm sure you'll agree.
'Gaming Challenge'
Think you know how to play games? Think again.
Our Special Guests are willing to take on all comers in the 'Gaming Challenge' series of events, with an invite to the Wrap Party going to those that manage to defeat our doughty Games Meisters in a series of challenges that will include such gaming classics as... Buckaroo, Kerplunk! and Operation.
Character Competition
Think you've got the perfect character? You have the costume, right? And the background worked out? His or her personality is all smoothed out and ready to go? This is your opportunity to give that character 5 minutes in the sun and show the world what you've created!
Room 101
Hosted by Mark Smith, this is the perfect opportunity for our delegates to have a rant and rave about their favourite (or not so favourite) games and attempt to consign them to Room 101. Inspired by the BBC 2 program of the same name.
Auction
An opportunity to pick up that rare card, out of print supplement or original piece of artwork. Alternatively, our delegates can sell their wares here too.
'Your chance to discuss�'
Featuring throughout the four days of Gen Con UK 2004 will be a number of discussion panels involving delegates and guests alike that will be covering such topics as 'Evil: Good or Bad?', 'Fad Games or Instant Classics' and many more.
Live Pictionary
Hosted by Karen MacNeil and featuring the talents of some of the artists in attendance at Gen Con UK 2004, this popular game will once again feature at Gen Con UK 2004. Who can ever forget Larry Elmore's depiction of Supergirl!
These are just some of the events we have planned for Gen Con UK 2004. On top of all that we have our usual array of forums with industry guests and game designers, not to mention an opening night Masked Ball and the wrap party to bid a fond farewell to Gen Con UK 2004.
So much to do and so little time to do it all in! Look forward to seeing you at Gen Con UK 2004!
For more information, contact:
Roy Bubb,
Press Officer,
Gen Con UK 2004.
Email:
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Phone: +44 (0)1895 441 350
Press release: 22 June 2004:
Accommodation Booking
for Gen Con UK 2004
Contact: Roy Bubb
Organisers: Horsemen Events
http://www.horsemenevents.com/
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We are pleased to announce that the accommodation booking line for Gen Con UK 2004 has now opened!
All you have to do is call the Butlins accommodation hotline on 0870 242 0753 to reserve your accommodation for Gen Con UK 2004.
Don�t forget to mention that you�re booking for Gen Con UK 2004 to get the special rates; otherwise you�ll be charged the normal price for your accommodation.
Details of the different types of accommodation can be found in the Delegate Information pack.
Please note that the above contact number can only be used if you are booking a whole unit (which can be either a chalet or a bungalow) of accommodation.
If you wish to book individual accommodation, you can do so by either emailing
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or by post, which should be sent to:
Accommodation
Horsemen Events Ltd
PO Box 46
Callington
Cornwall
PL17 7DQ
Accommodation booked this way will of course be shared with other people you may not know, so be prepared to make friends!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Press release: 23 January 2004:
For Immediate Release
Contact: Mark Smith
Organisers: Horsemen Events
http://www.horsemenevents.com/
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Gen Con UK gets bigger and
better in 2004
In Autumn 2004, Horsemen Events present Gen Con UK - "the best four days in Gaming" - at the Butlins resort in Minehead, England.
Running from Thursday October 14th to Sunday October 17th, Gen Con UK will have an extensive programme, including industry guests, role-play games, card game tournaments, board games, computer games, an art show and a huge trade hall. We will also be helping to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons.
"The majority of gamers wanted a return to the halcyon years of gaming events - outside London and based in a popular holiday resort. With the Butlins resort near Bristol, we can have a bigger and better Gen Con UK, with the potential for growth in the future" says Mark Smith, Horsemen Events' charismatic front man.
Gen Con UK has been scheduled in the week prior to the Essen Spiel games fair, to help US and other non-UK manufacturers combine both events in a single trip.
The Butlins resort at Minehead offers attendees a wide variety of choices; in addition to a range of accommodation options (including self-catering and half board) and free car parking, attendees will also be able to use other on-site leisure facilities, including the giant sub-tropical Waterworld (with water rides and wave machines), cinema, sports courts, Go-carts and a Megazone. The site also has a wide range of food and drink outlets, ranging from fast-food (such as Burger King and Harry Ramsden's) to restaurants and pubs. There are also a range of other facilities, including laundrette, cash-points, nursery service, and on-site supermarket and newsagent.
Gen Con is a name that has been one with the gaming world for over 36 years. It began as a meeting between some friends to play games in Lake Geneva, USA - thus the name Gen (Geneva) Con (Convention). Today that name lives on in the gaming industry as the places to go to get the goods. Gen Con has expanded to three shows worldwide. There are shows in Europe, Indianapolis (USA), and California (USA)
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