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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"/>


== History ==
'''Warpcon''' is ] biggest ], and the Ireland's largest student-run gaming convention. It is run every year, during the last weekend of January, and is now after entering into its 19th year<ref>Warpcon 2009 Available: http://www.warpcon.com/ Accessed: 19th May, 2008</ref>.
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>
WARPS (the UCC Wargaming And Roleplaying Society) are the organisers of the event and have grown it from a small student event into one of the biggest conventions in the country.


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"/>
Each year, there are dozens of ] from a plethora of systems, ], ], tabletop ], LARPS and more run each day of the weekend.


==Events and features==
Warpcon also has a world renowned charity auction where all manner of things are sold, including
signed first-edition pre-launch books, slots to appear as drawn by ] in a ] card game or in ], rare collectible cards, ]'s hat (as worn by ] from the hit tv show ], and even the first ever ] toy and more are among the things sold in previous auctions. 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}}
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==
Warpcon 16 was a joint winner, along with ], of the ''] for Excellence in Gaming'' for the charity auctions run each year<ref>Diana Jones Award: 2006 Winner: Available: http://www.dianajonesaward.org/06winner.html Accessed: 19th May 2007</ref>. Warpcon is also famous for its Saturday night Club Warpcon event where the convention sells tickets to a private night club in ].
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==External links==
During ] weekend, on the lower grounds of ], the UCC Medieval Renaissance society runs The Battle of the Flags event. The 'Flags', as it is commonly known is the 'rebated steel' medieval combat competition open to anyone who has fought or trained with the society previously. Though the rules change from year to year, up to twelve teams of up to eight fighters take each other on in a melee. The aim is to capture as many other teams flags as possible, by tagging each member of the opposing teams with 'kill shots'. <ref>Battle of the Flags 2008 rules: http://livinghistory.ie/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1221</ref>.
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Each year there are a variety of special guests from a range of different backgrounds. Warpcon 17 saw the return of John Kovalic as one of Warpcon's esteemed guests, and also saw Gar Hanrahan, a Cork native GM who has recently begun working for ] as a dedicated scenario writer.

Warpcon 18 special guests included ] and gameworkshop's ].

Warpcon 19 special guests included ] and Stargate's ].

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Warpcon
StatusActive
GenreTabletop gaming, role-playing games
FrequencyAnnual
VenueUCC Student Centre
Location(s)Cork
CountryIreland
Inaugurated1990
Organised byWARPS

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

  1. "About Warpcon". warpcon.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2010.
  2. ^ "Student wizards and goblins prepare for battle". irishexaminer.com. Irish Examiner. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  3. "Warpcon XXIX". uccexpress.ie. 24 February 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  4. "The Diana Jones Award 2006". dianajonesaward.org. Retrieved 19 May 2007.
  5. "Cork author: 'Write or starve is a powerful motivator'". echolive.ie. The Echo. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2023.

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