Wellington Anniversary Weekend January 20th - 21st 2024

Shadows of a Black Sun

Facilitator: 
Luke Walker

This is a scenario for Edge of the Empire, an RPG focussing on the scoundrel and scum of the Star Wars universe. It sees a ragtag band of smugglers, slicers, outlaws and exiles struggling to overcome their ever-deepening obligations to shadows of the underworld.

Shadows of a Black Sun is based on the 2013 Free RPG Day scenario of the same name and is especially suitable for new RPGers, Star Wars fans, people interested in Edge of the Empire and those who prefer to shoot first.

System: 
Edge of the Empire

Boats Against the Current

Facilitator: 
Anna Klein

New York, in the throes of the roaring twenties. An age of defiance, rebellion, blazing forth into a bright future in a whirl of liquor and dancing.

Recently, an eccentric but much talked about millionaire socialite has died under very questionable circumstances. Speculation abounds in the streets, and splashed across the papers - who was this man, really? Where did he come from? Who killed him? And why?

This afternoon is his funeral, and you are not at it. In the shimmering heat of summer you and other glittering people, none of whom were the sort to have anything to do with the likes of him, while away the afternoon slowly with alcohol, music and something akin to gnawing guilt.

A mature theatreform larp for nine people, inspired by "The Great Gatsby"

System: 
Freeform

Goddess of the Dark Tower

Facilitator: 
Luke Walker

The haunted tales of the demons that inhabit Castle Shirasagi have kept people away for generations. As the cruel hand of the Shogun casts the shadow of unrest over the land, the Castle is visited once more by mortals.

This scenario is set in medieval Japan filled with fantastical elements from folklore. It tells a dark tale of horror, tragedy, heroism and romance which explores what happens when the inhabitants from two worlds that should never co-exist come together.

The characters use their swords, magic, love, loyalty, duty and intrigue as they struggle to survive the threats that besiege them from without, as well as that from the other characters, the people they care about and themselves.

The scenario is based on the Kabuki play called "Tenshu Monogatari". It uses the Tenra Bansho Zero system, which is a highly regarded Japanese RPG, recently translated into English.

System: 
Tenra Bansho Zero

Incident at Talos

Facilitator: 
Marcus Bone

Talos IV, the most advanced space station in this region of the Bleed, faces destruction.

Karia Darsell, intergalactic terrorist and unstoppable assassin has posted a warning - Talos IV and everyone onboard will be destroyed unless her demands are met in the next 24 hours. The problem is no one knows exactly what those demands are...

So it is up to our Heroes, the Lazers (the region's freelance police), to not only stop this terrorist threat, but also find out who or where Karia is hiding, and what has made her so angry.

This adventure is a science fiction game using the Ashen Stars (GUMSHOE) system. Combining action and investigation it is set-up as a race against time, in which the character's actions will determine whether or not the space station is saved and just who might survive. It would best suit players wanting a challenging investigative (GUMSHOE at its heart is a investigation game) roleplaying experience where they will have to make hard choices and difficult decisions.

System: 
Ashen Stars (GUMSHOE)

Operation Thundering Faith

Facilitator: 
Marcus Bone

Mr Verity requires your attendance...

And so it begins again, another mission for the Ordo Veritatis (a secret organisation dedicated to the protection of humanity and the destruction of Outer Dark Entities). In this operation the characters find themselves called into investigate the apparent suicide of a high school student, who has seemingly, almost overnight, developed a vestigial twin.

Facing a hostile town, reluctant witnesses and a hidden evil, the operatives are in a race against time to prevent the permanent destruction of the membrane that protects reality from the horrors of beyond.

The Esoterrorist (2nd Edition) is a modern day conspiracy horror game using the GUMSHOE system. This adventure is one of investigation, discovery and drama, and would best suit players looking for a hard hitting, plot driven, game session (i.e. more SVU/Criminal Intent than Action/Adventure). Please note that this plot includes some adult themes, although the depth to which these are explored will be left up to the players to decide during play.

System: 
The Esoterrorists 2nd Edition

Shadows

Facilitator: 
IdiotSavant

This is a Traveller World hack of the original Traveler Double Adventure 1: Shadows. Science fiction adventure in the far future, powered by the apocalypse.

System: 
Traveller World

Vote EPOCH for the ENnies!

EPOCH is a cinematic horror rpg by local game designer Dale Elvy. Last KapCon Dale and his crew of sadists thrilled us with seven different EPOCH scenarios, and racked up a body count of over 50. Now, his game has been nominated for four ENnie awards!

The ENnies are a democratic award, so you can vote for EPOCH here. If you'd like to know what all the fuss is about, then EPOCH will be back at KapCon next year. If you can't wait that long, then it will be appearing at Fright Night in October.

Games on Demand 2015 edition

Facilitator: 
we are (a small) legion

Games on Demand is back for 2015!

More fun filled adventures from a huge variety of games, with specific games picked at the start of each round.

We don't have a list of things on offer yet, but it should be the usual mix of old favourites, new hotness, a few playtests, and weird stuff you never heard of before

System: 
lots!

Pax Victoria II

Facilitator: 
Dillon Burke

Pax Victoria II is a Grand Strategy game for 15 to 25 players. Teams of 3-5 players compete to dominate the oceans, island mines, and the main continent of the planet Victoria, using a mix of World War One era technology. It is a mixture of board gaming and LARP, based on similar games run in both New Zealand and the UK over the last 20 years.

During the game, in the Map Room, teams take turns moving game tokens on a giant map of Victoria, racing against the clock to get as much done as possible, At the same time in the World Room, the other teams are busy trading and engaging in diplomacy. The game will reward players who choose a good strategy, and focus on its successful execution.

Play of the game begins a full week before the convention, with players choosing strategic options that will focus their nation on land or naval forces, economic strength, or perhaps research into the new airforce options. You can probably expect some game related diplomacy at the Friday night drinks.

Pax Victoria I was run at Buckets of Dice 2012. Information about both games can be found at: http://www.housewar.org/Pax-Victoria-II.php

An introduction to the grand strategy format and explanation of how the game works can be found here.

System: 
Home Brew

Mass Destruction

Facilitator: 
Dale

It is 2003; the eve of war. The United States has accused Iraq of secretly conducting a programme to produce weapons of mass destruction, and the world watches as the final 48 hour deadline for the surrender of Saddam Hussein and his sons approaches. A small group of journalists will be in the vanguard of the invasion. Eager to substantiate its claims to the press, the U.S. military plans to reveal one of Saddam’s secret weapons facilities, deep in the Iraqi desert. What they find, however, may unleash an ancient evil onto the world, causing massive destruction and suffering on a scale far greater than anyone had imagined…

EPOCH is a game of character-driven survival horror. The goal is to deliver a tense and scary experience in a single game session. EPOCH players are active participants in the creation of the game atmosphere and have complete control over the creation and ultimate fate of their characters.

Read more about EPOCH via: http://epochrpg.blogspot.com

System: 
EPOCH
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