Do you enjoy playing tabletop hex-and-counter wargames? This type of game is my second passion within the gaming hobby! If you happen to be in the Charleston, SC area in March you might consider attending CAWS-Con I. This small event is a free and sponsored by the Charleston Area Wargame Society. March 11-12, 2016 (9am-2am)…
Tag: Convention
AtomaCon, Looking Back and Lessons Learned
I spent the weekend at a local fandom/literary convention. I have to admit that this was my first real experience with a fandom convention and I am not sure how I really feel about it. Being a gamer at a fandom convention that is not focused on gaming was a unique experience. This article will explore my…
What’s On Your Reading List?
Now that the summer convention season is over (we are past Labor Day after all) it’s time to decompress and unwind. I am sure many of you employed your little gray cells for the enjoyment of others and for yourself at all the local and not-so-local conventions this past summer. One of the great things…
VirtuaCon Game Sign-ups Now Live
The folks over at VirtuaCon have compiled the game schedule (more likely to be added) and have begun allowing players to sign up for games. If you’re interested in learning more about VirtuaCon or signing up for some games, please following the links below. Event Information Game Schedule (with details) Game Schedule (Spreadsheet version) VirtuaCon Google+…
13 Tips For Running A Successful Convention Game
Today, let’s talk about running games at conventions or other similarly organized events. It’s very important to be prepared for what you have committed to do. Many conventions give comp admission badges in return for a prescribed amount of games run/facilitated during the convention; my convention does just that. Therefore, it is important that you…
Coming Soon From Rolling Boxcars
Well, now that the con-high is starting to subside and reality is kicking back in. There is much to do around here at Rolling Boxcars. So, let me see here, I have the following planned for the months of July and August. At Storm-Con I had the pleasure of chatting with several new game designers…
Storm-Con Is A Wrap!
I am still riding the con high from this past weekend. Storm-Con is always an amazing event to organize and be at. If you have the chance to be there next year, you owe it to yourself to be there! Our attendance numbers were over 300 again this year and while we did not notice…
Storm-Con This Weekend, Will You Be There?
Are you headed to Storm-Con this weekend? Look me up and let’s play some games! My schedule is not overly crowded and I have plenty of time to play games. My schedule currently looks like this. Friday: 1-2p Night’s Black Agent Demo (GM) 3-4p Trail of Cthulhu Demo (GM) Saturday: Evening (time TBD, not on…
Of Dreams and Magic – Embrace the Awesome!
I’m wicked excited today. Last year I back the Of Dreams and Magic Kickstarter and today the digital book was released to backers. Unfortunately, I can’t download mine until after work this evening, but I am ready for the awesome! The creative minds behind this RPG will also be at Storm-Con this weekend and will…
RapierCon – A Great Con as Always!
This past weekend was spent at RapierCon down in Jacksonville, Florida. It’s a semi-regular trip I make to meet up with old friends and to meet new ones. I make this short trip (4-hour drive) about every two years and I always enjoy this convention. This year was no different, but before I get into…
Rolling Boxcars 