Dec, 2012
Stamford, CT 06901
AnonyCon Originals
Games with characters provided, often called Classic, Original or One-Shot.
A Confederacy of Knives (Night's Black Agents)
"Agents: the rendezvous location has been synced with your phone. The hotel looks beautiful, but don't be fooled; Viktor Eschenko is one of the most deadly agents alive. He's there for a reason. Discover his plot, neutralize him, and remember -- we deny all knowledge of your identities. Don't get caught. This briefing data will wipe in 3.. 2.. 1.."
A superspy/secret agent game in the spirit of James Bond movies everywhere. Uses the brand new GUMSHOE rules for "Night's Black Agents." No rules knowledge needed at all. 6 players.
The Swamps of Braunstein (Minis/RPG hybrid)
Each of you has a reason to lead your small detachment of troops into the swamps near Braunstein. For some of you, the motivation is wealth; for others, it is a holy mission. But each of you has your own small army and your own goals, in a dangerous situation surrounded by others with their own, quite different goals. Can you fight, negotiate, and maneuver your way to achieve your goals?
The Gash in the Sky (D&D)
One day, your peaceful village is disturbed by an attack from a flying mass of tentacles, ooze, and mouths. The creature does considerable damage, and then disappears through what can only be described as a black gash torn across the sky. The gash floats slowly to the ground, and disappears behind the nearby tree line. Will you dare to investigate?
Aalterdam X: Steppes of the Centaurs (D&D 3.5)
Prince Pietr lives in fear that assassins will hunt down his beloved children, the rightful heir-apparent to the throne of Aalterdam. He has entrusted you, an expert and loyal team, with the duty of escorting his daughter, the Princess-in-Waiting, to a safe haven where she may grow to adulthood, learn valuable lessons, and achieve her rightful destiny. Now all you have to do is get her there - across most of the known world.
The Aalterdam setting is a swashbuckling, Age of Exploration type world; this module emphasizes roleplaying and problem-solving.
Babes in Arms (Heroic Dread)
As cadets in the elite New Avalon Institute of Science College of Military Science, you receive the best training for Mechwarriors anywhere in the Inner Sphere. In the not too distant future, you'll be officers in command of Mech lances. But when a surprise attack forces your training cadre into action, you'll have to find out the hard way whether you are truly ready.
A one-round role-playing game set in the Battletech universe, using the innovative Jenga-based "Heroic Dread" rules.
Deadly Bedfellows (Ashen Stars)
The political summit on this ancient space station was going to decide the fate of hundreds of planets. Now you're staring at a pool of blood, and a whole lot of people are staring at you. Freelance law enforcement out in the Bleed doesn't always end in murder investigation, but this time it sure did -- and the crew of the Nero is faced with solving about as high profile a murder as you can imagine.
Expect political intrigue, heavy roleplaying and alien hijinks. . for certain very deadly definitions of "hijinks." Rules will be taught.
Inspectres: Land of the Bad Beat(ing)
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but what dies in Vegas doesn't always stay dead! The bright lights can't hide the fact that Las Vegas has some supernatural issues, and you and your crew of Inspectres agents are just the ones to handle them (or die trying).
The Star and Barrow (Call of Cthulhu)
November, 1925
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK