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| |location = Cork | |location = ] | ||
| |country = Ireland | |country = ] | ||
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| |frequency = Annual | |||
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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 has been Ireland's largest student-run gaming convention. Beginning in 1991, it is run every year, during the last weekend of January.<ref>Warpcon 2013 Available: http://www.warpcon.com/ Accessed: 19 May 2008</ref><ref>http://www.irishexaminer.com/text/ireland/kfkfaugbauql/</ref>. WARPS (the UCC Wargaming And RolePlaying Society) is the organiser of the event and has grown it from a small student event into one of the biggest conventions in the country. Each year '''Warpcon''' hosts, ] from a plethora of systems, ], ], tabletop ], LARPS and more games run each day of the weekend. | |||
| 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> | |||
| ⚫ | ==Events and |
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| 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"/> | |||
| Warpcon plays host to a world-renowned charity auction where all manner of things are sold, including | |||
| signed first-edition or pre-publication books, slots to appear as drawn by ] in a ] card game or in ], rare collectible cards, ]'s hat (as worn by ] from the TV show ], and even the first ever ] toy and more are among the Items sold in auctions. It takes place on the Saturday night of Warpcon and is held in aid of Cork children's Charity | |||
| ⚫ | ==Events and features== | ||
| The Warpcon Pub Quiz has been a fixture of Warpcons Friday night for many years. The quiz usually features esoteric questions on nerd culture over eight rounds. | |||
| 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== | ||
| RPG's and LARP's from many different systems are run each year, with some based on the theme of the convention. | |||
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| Wargames at Warpcon usually consist of Warhammer 40,000, Warmachine, X-wing, and hitorical wargaming. Warhammer 40,000 tournaments has been a draw at Warpcon for most of its existence, with some past tournaments exceeding 100 people. Warmachine tournaments have been a small but steady contributor to the life of the convention since the games launch. X-wing is a relative new comer to the Convention but has been growing significantly nearly doubling for 2017 to 2018. | |||
| Every year Warpcon brings along writers and artists who have contribute to nerdom in some way or another as special guests. They are given a table where they are available for signings, 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. | |||
| The closing ceremony of warpcon is where the awards from the event are handed out, 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. | |||
| ⚫ | == History == | ||
| Warpcon 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: 19 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 ]. | |||
| Previous special guests have come from a range of different backgrounds. Warpcon 17: ], and ]. Warpcon 18: ] and gameworkshop's ]. Warpcon 19: ] and ]. Warpcon 28: ] | |||
| As a part of previous Warpcons, on the lower grounds of University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork, the UCC Medieval Renaissance society has run The 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. Though the rules changed from year to year, up to twelve teams of up to eight fighters took each other on in a melee. The aim was to capture as many other teams flags as possible, by tagging each member of the opposing teams with 'kill shots'. | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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* {{official|https://www.warpcon.ie/}} | ||
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| ⚫ | ==References== | ||
| <references/> | |||
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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.