Interview on The Gaming Gang More Vul-Con Arena II Coverage

Vul-Con Co-Consuls Rick and Jay had the pleasure of being interviewed last weekend by Elliott and Jeff of The Gaming Gang. If you're not familiar with their site, you should really check it out. They cover the full gamut of the Strategy Gaming Hobby in articles, reviews, sneak peeks, blog posts, podcasts, and more. Shoot over to http://www.thegaminggang.com for the latest in gaming news, reviews, and some of the best gaming opinion columns we've had the pleasure to read. Oh yeah, don't forget to check out the interview with Rick and Jay while you're there (click here to link directly).

We promised more pictures of Vul-Con Arena II, and you'll find them below.  Before returning to photos, there are some folks we owe thanks for the success of the event.

First off we'd really like to thank Darren and Aaron of Imperial Outpost Games/ManaWerx for hosting Vul-Con Arena II.  Not only is their newly remodeled double-store phenomenal, these two gentlemen had a huge hand in making Arena II the great success that it was. We truly appreciate their support and friendship.

We'd also like to give another shout of thanks to Andrea Angiolino for being our first virtual guest.  The Skype interview is in the works for posting, and all involved had a great time. We're looking forward to having Mr. Angiolino as a virtual guest at the full convention, Phoenix Vul-Con 2012, next February.

To our Senators, we just want to let you know that we haven't forgotten that none of this works without you. You give up your time and opportunity to game, so that others have an excellent experience and that is a most noble endeavor. This is one of the reasons we've started a separate raffle of prizes for Senators at Arena II. We'll continue that and more Senator perks and benefits are forthcoming.

To our Citizens, thank you so much for attending. Without you playing the games there would be no point to any of this. Our goal is always that you have a great time, and it certainly looked like you did at Arena II. Don't forget to take advantage of opportunities to pre-register in the future, as it gives you a chance to provide input prior to the event. The earlier you pre-register, the more likely we will be able to make certain we have the games and tournaments you desire.

Thanks to everyone who came and had a great time.  As promised, here are more pics:

 

 

 

100+ Into the Breach - Vul-Con Arena II

Vul-Con Arena II held on Saturday June 16th at Imperial Outpost Games/ManaWerx was a day of firsts:

• First Arena attended by over 100 Strategy Gamers
• First Event at the newly remodeled Imperial Outpost Games/ManaWerx (If you haven't stopped in yet, you really need to.)
• First Virtual Guest via Skype - Andrea Angiolino, creator of Wings of War
• We met Jeff McAleer one of the masterminds behind The Gaming Gang website
• First theme-linked multi-game Tournament - combined Wings of War: The Dawn of War and Dust Tactics
• First Father/Son Team Tournament winners took First Place in the Dust Tactics Tournament (A Father and Daughter took First and Second Place in the Arena I Dust Tactics Tournament.
  

More Arena II wrap-up is forthcoming and more pictures will join the ones below:

Looking into the Imperial Outpost Side in the AM - Note the Hippodrome

Savage Mars was a huge hit and ended up running groups the entire day

The quonset hut was section was the backdrop for Wings of War: The Dawn of WWII and Dust Tactics

Looking into the Back Half of the ManaWerx side in the AM (the front half housed more RPGs and Board Games)

Showdown at Salt River Canyon was so popular it ran a second time by player request

Zulu!

In a few turns the armored, genetically altered Gorilla will turn on the girl in the tank top, in an attack that will go horribly wrong

Vul-Con Arena II Adds Wings of War Creator Andrea Angiolino as First Virtual Guest

Vul-Con is very proud to announce their first virtual guest.  Game designer and Wings of War creator Andrea Angiolino will be the first ever Vul-Con virtual guest.  Mr. Angiolino will be interviewed by fans playing one of his games at Vul-Con Arena II, the second in a series of Mini-Strategy-Gaming Conventions leading up to Phoenix Vul-Con 2012.  Vul-Con Arena II will be held on July 16th at Imperial Outpost Games/Manawerx in Glendale, AZ.

Those interested in attending Vul-Con Arena II would do well to pre-register and lock in slots for games, as they are filling quickly.  The roster is extensive, including everything from a variety of RPGs, to Miniatures Games, Card Games, Board Games, and everything in between.  If you haven't had a chance to Chariot Race on the 22' Long Hippodrome, this will be the last chance until Phoenix Vul-Con 2012 next February.  Check out the schedule of events on Google Docs and sign up at Planet Reg.  Registration is only $10 and includes a coupon for $10 off your full Phoenix Vul-Con 2012 membership in the program guide.  More information can be found at the Vul-Con Web Site.

Sign up now, choose your games, and say "hi" to us on the 16th at  Imperial Outpost Games/Manawerx.  We look forward to seeing you there.  Veni, Vidi, Lusi!

Free RPG Day at Samurai Comics on Camelback

The Vul-Con Team will be joining Samurai Comics on Camelback Road (1051 E. Camelback Rd.) this Saturday for Free RPG Day. It looks to be a lot of fun with the good folks at Samurai hosting some RPGs and a Magic Tournament. The Vul-Con Team will be bringing a few miniatures/board games into the mix. We'll have two of our personal favorites from Fantasy Flight Games, Dust Studios, and Nexus Games on hand with Dust Tactics and Wings of War. We'll be teaching folks how to play and running games. What get's run when is entirely up to you.  Show up and let us know what you want to play and we'll be glad to oblige on a first-come/first-served basis.  Festivities start up around noon and run until 8pm. We hope to see you there!

Also, don't forget to check out the updated schedule for Arena II July 16th at Imperial Outpost Games/ManaWerx.  We've added some updates and will have a few more games up on the schedule this weekend.

Vul-Con Arena II Adds Historical Miniatures Game Track

Vul-Con is proud to announce the addition of a Historical Miniatures Gaming Track at Vul-Con Arena II - July 16th at Imperial Outpost Games/ManaWerx.  These games are sponsored by The Table Top Gaming Society and the first scheduled event is Zulu!

Zulu! will utilize the Principles of War rules system and both experienced and new players are welcome.  Seats are limited, so register for Arena II soon as slots for games are allocated on a first-come/first-served basis. Can you as a British officer and gentleman lead your men into the heart of the lion's den and emerge victorious? Can you as a Zulu Impi commander wash your spears in English blood and chase them from your lands? Want to find out? Sign up for Vul-Con Arena II today and lock in your seat for Zulu!

World's Largest Chariot Racing Game at Phoenix Comicon 2011

The World's Largest Chariot Racing Game had its second outing at Phoenix Comicon 2011.  Not only was it incredibly well received - those who played had a blast and those who swung by for a quick look stayed a while to drink in its immensity and splendor (and enjoy watching those playing), but it accomplished a new milestone at this event.  The final game of the day was a completely full race card of eight players.  It was a wild and exciting game with a lot of whip attacks and some wild rolls that resulted in one player taking three other players whips as they attacked him, only to have his own whip grabbed a few turns later.  A great time was had by all, and we can't wait to have another eight player game running.  If you missed it at Phoenix Comicon 2011, your last chance to see or play it in 2011 is coming up soon.  It will be at Vul-Con Arena I on July 16th at Imperial Outpost Games/ManaWerx, then it will be packed away until Phoenix Vul-Con 2012 in 30,000 Square Feet of intense gaming at the Phoenix Convention Center on February 25th and 26th, 2011.  Until then, here are some pictures to tide you by:

Chariots Controlled by the Hands of Fickle Gods

Eight Charioteers Fight for Position

Pouring on Speed in the Straightaway

Approaching the Turn

In the Turn

Spectators Gather as the Charioteers Pour on the Speed

Legio Vulcani Debut at Phoenix Comicon 2011

Saturday at Phoenix Comicon was a pretty exciting day for the Vul-Con Team.  The Legio Vulcani made their first appearance at a public event.  Amidst and amongst all the madness and wild costumes at Phoenix Comicon, you would think Roman Soldiers and a Roman Lady would go unnoticed.  That certainly was not the case.  They were mobbed for photos before even entering the convention center.  The short time we were on the floor with them, we saw hundreds of people stop them to take photos.  We have a few teaser pics below, with more to come:

Legio Vulcani

Posing for Photos

Guarding the Portal

Shields at the Ready