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| '''Warpcon''' is an annual ] and roleplaying convention held at ] (UCC) in ], Ireland.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.warpcon.com/?page_id=2 | website = warpcon.com | title = About Warpcon | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20101021110610/http://www.warpcon.com/?page_id=2 | archivedate = 21 October 2010 }}</ref> As of 2010, the organisers reportedly described it as "Europe's largest student-run ]".<ref name="examiner2010">{{cite web|url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20110607.html | publisher = Irish Examiner | website = irishexaminer.com | title = Student wizards and goblins prepare for battle | date = 27 January 2010 | accessdate = 19 January 2023 }}</ref> Beginning in 1990, it is run annually over a single weekend in January. Run by UCC's Wargaming And RolePlaying Society (WARPS), games played at Warpcon include ]s (RPGs) from several systems, ]s (CCGs), ]s (LARPs) and tabletop wargames.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://uccexpress.ie/warpcon-xxix/ | website = uccexpress.ie | title = Warpcon XXIX | date = 24 February 2019 | accessdate = 19 January 2023 }}</ref> The 20th anniversary event, in 2010, reportedly hosted approximately 700 attendees.<ref name="examiner2010"/> | |||
| '''Warpcon''' is ] biggest ], and has been Ireland's largest student-run gaming convention. Beginning in 1990, it is run every year, during the last weekend of January.<ref>Warpcon 2013 Available: http://www.warpcon.com/ Accessed: 19 May 2008</ref> WARPS (the UCC Wargaming And RolePlaying Society) is the organiser of the event. Each year, Warpcon hosts ] from a range of systems, ], tabletop ], LARPS and other games over the weekend.{{fact}} | |||
| ⚫ | ==Events and features== | ||
| ⚫ | Warpcon |
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| The Warpcon Pub Quiz has been a fixture of Warpcon's Friday night for many years. The quiz usually features esoteric questions on nerd culture, over eight rounds.{{fact}} | |||
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| Each year various CCGs from ] to ] are hosted at Warpcon. Warpcon 28 featured a regional event for ] which attracted over two hundred people.{{fact}} | |||
| RPGs and LARPs from many different systems are run each year, with some based on the theme of the convention.{{fact}} | |||
| Wargames at Warpcon usually consist of Warhammer 40,000, Warmachine, X-wing, and historical wargaming. Warhammer 40,000 tournaments has been a feature of Warpcon for most of its history, with some past tournaments exceeding 100 entrants. Warmachine tournaments have been a small but steady contributor to the life of the convention since its launch.{{fact}} | |||
| In past years, Warpcon has featured writers and artists as special guests.{{fact}} They sign merchandise, occasionally run events such as games-making workshops, and dinner with the special guests is one of the items regularly sold at the Warpcon charity auction.{{fact}} | |||
| The closing ceremony is where the prizes are awarded. These include best trader, best RPG scenario, best LARP scenario, and best staff member. It is also where the Spirit of Warpcon is handed out, a perpetual award given out each year for contributions to gaming in Cork.{{fact}} | |||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| First held in 1990/1991, the inaugural event was attended by 40 people in a single-room venue, growing to approximately 650 people by the time of the 2009 convention.<ref name="examiner2010"/> | |||
| In 2006, the ''] for Excellence in Gaming'' was awarded to "Irish Game Convention Charity Auctions", including ] and Warpcon.<ref>{{cite web| title = The Diana Jones Award 2006 | url = http://www.dianajonesaward.org/06winner.html | website = dianajonesaward.org| accessdate = 19 May 2007 }}</ref> | |||
| In past years, Warpcon has invited writers, artists and other special guests to sign merchandise and occasionally run events such as games-making workshops.{{fact|date=January 2023}} Previous attendees and guests have included ],<ref name="examiner2010"/> ],<ref name="examiner2010"/> ],<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.echolive.ie/corklives/arid-40283765.html | publisher = The Echo | website = echolive.ie | title = Cork author: 'Write or starve is a powerful motivator' | date = 8 May 2021 | accessdate = 19 January 2023 }}</ref> Games Workshop's ],<ref name="examiner2010"/> and actor ].<ref name="examiner2010"/> | |||
| Previous special guests have come from a range of different backgrounds. Warpcon 17: ], and ]. Warpcon 18: ] and gameworkshop's ]. Warpcon 19: ] and ]. Warpcon 28: ]. Warpcon 29: ].{{fact}} | |||
| ⚫ | ==Events and features== | ||
| As a part of previous Warpcons, on the lower grounds of ], the UCC Medieval Renaissance society has run a "Battle of the Flags" event. The 'Flags', as it was commonly known was the 'rebated steel' medieval combat competition open to anyone who has fought or trained with the society previously.{{fact}} | |||
| ⚫ | At previous Warpcon conventions, a charity auction of collectibles and other items has been held on the Saturday night. Past auctions have included signed first-edition and pre-publication books, slots to appear as a character drawn by ] in card game, ]'s hat (as worn in the TV show '']''), and the first ever "]" plush toy.{{fact|date=January 2023}} | ||
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| In previous years various CCGs, from ] to ], have been hosted at Warpcon.<ref name="examiner2010"/> RPGs and LARPs from different systems are also run, with some based on the theme of that year's convention.{{fact|date=January 2023}} | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| {{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
| ==External links== | |||
| * {{official|https://www.warpcon.ie/}} | |||
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| Warpcon | |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Tabletop gaming, role-playing games |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Venue | UCC Student Centre |
| Location(s) | Cork |
| Country | Ireland |
| Inaugurated | 1990 |
| Organised by | WARPS |
Warpcon is an annual wargaming and roleplaying convention held at University College Cork (UCC) in Cork, Ireland. As of 2010, the organisers reportedly described it as "Europe's largest student-run gaming convention". Beginning in 1990, it is run annually over a single weekend in January. Run by UCC's Wargaming And RolePlaying Society (WARPS), games played at Warpcon include role-playing games (RPGs) from several systems, collectible card games (CCGs), live action role-playing games (LARPs) and tabletop wargames. The 20th anniversary event, in 2010, reportedly hosted approximately 700 attendees.
History
First held in 1990/1991, the inaugural event was attended by 40 people in a single-room venue, growing to approximately 650 people by the time of the 2009 convention.
In 2006, the Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gaming was awarded to "Irish Game Convention Charity Auctions", including Gaelcon and Warpcon.
In past years, Warpcon has invited writers, artists and other special guests to sign merchandise and occasionally run events such as games-making workshops. Previous attendees and guests have included John Kovalic, Steve Jackson, Gareth Hanrahan, Games Workshop's Jervis Johnson, and actor David Nykl.
Events and features
At previous Warpcon conventions, a charity auction of collectibles and other items has been held on the Saturday night. Past auctions have included signed first-edition and pre-publication books, slots to appear as a character drawn by John Kovalic in card game, Jayne Cobb's hat (as worn in the TV show Firefly), and the first ever "My Little Cthulhu" plush toy.
In previous years various CCGs, from Magic: The Gathering to Yu-Gi-Oh!, have been hosted at Warpcon. RPGs and LARPs from different systems are also run, with some based on the theme of that year's convention.
References
- "About Warpcon". warpcon.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2010.
- ^ "Student wizards and goblins prepare for battle". irishexaminer.com. Irish Examiner. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- "Warpcon XXIX". uccexpress.ie. 24 February 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- "The Diana Jones Award 2006". dianajonesaward.org. Retrieved 19 May 2007.
- "Cork author: 'Write or starve is a powerful motivator'". echolive.ie. The Echo. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2023.