That's a hell of a step-up from early bird to regular. I took a look at the website you posted, but it still seems to be talking about the 2006 event. What exactly does Membership entail?

That said, I doubt I'd be able to attend anyway :( A bit pricey for me.

Ash

Membership gets you in... there's no individual payments for games or anything, so its pretty much all you need. Accommodation wise, they're brand spanking new student rooms, with ensuite facilities and t'interweb access points and everything (I'm assuming you still get breakfast included to), which for the money is fine. Recently paid £25 a night at a sh!t hole in Sheffield for Furnace and I can say the accommodation at Leicester was better last year and next years is a step up!

Money wise its a reasonably cheap convention, especially if you sit it next to GenCon UK for example (£50 for en-suite rooms, £4 a game, entrance fee, yadda yadda).

There's a big difference between early bird and regular, but frankly you need to look at it as a discount. Even at "full" price, its ~£12 a day, all games included, which frankly is fine.

On the whole its well priced for an awesome convention. If you like Chaosium type stuff you might get added value due to the nature of the Con and the "guests" that have appeared over the years.

This may still be outside your budget though, which is a shame. 'Cos its ace.

Gaz

Not wishing to cross Mr. Gaz but at the full price of £35 that's only £8.75 a day as it's a four day con.

I've only been able to attend that last Continuum but I had an excellent time between playing and socialising. I got in games of CoC, Burning Wheel and Conspiracy of Shadows

Will you have accomodation for couples?

We're likely to come, even if it's near to Gen Con US (14-17 August). I imagine I'll be promoting Trail of Cthulhu and other even more indie games.

If it follows the form of previous years, its got gaming and antics on Friday-Sunday. Monday is the day everyone gets up and goes home. Although worth staying to the death on Sunday, I don't think the Monday counts... or if it does its kinda expensive for a breakfast :p

*rasp*

There will be a very limited number of double rooms available. I'll pencil you in for one if you like?

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Furnace 2007 - http://www.rpgfurnace.com/
A roleplaying game convention in Sheffield UK, October 20th and 21st October 2007.
"A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an Emergency on my part"

I also will require a double room, please. If one is available that is...

So membership gets you in for the whole run of the convention? That's reat and all and a much better deal, but I'd only want to visit for one or two days at most, so the money would be largely wasted. Is there no 'single day ticket' offer?

Ash

It does look like a nice location. And I had some good games at Continuum last year.

Still, the scheduling last year does put me off coming again. I signed up to run a LARP last year: when I signed up, I was the only LARP running on the Saturday night. By the time I arrived, two other LARPs were scheduled up against me, and mine ended up being cancelled. It was all rather sad and a wasted trip.

Having said that, I enjoyed the other games and I heard that other people liked the convention. So, as I say, mixed feelings.

Graham

I'll pencil you in for one if you like?

Yes please! That'd be very kind.

Steve

G Too, I think LARPs can be sorted with pre-event sign-ups (due to have characters to send out in advance and background material to read)? Did you try this route? Get some people (or preferably all your players) signing up in advance and you've a better chance of getting things together.

I'm sure if you contact Graham Spearing, the Game Tsar, he can accommodate, he's a very nice man.

Another point of note is that Saturday night is the Main Event for LARPs (usually a big Hawkmoon or Glorantha one), so you're normally pitching yourself against a bigger draw if you take that slot. If you scheduled a different time, then you'll have access to a lot more LARPers.

There's no way you could know all that in advance, but now I've clued you in, I wouldn't let your last experience stop you from attending again.

I'll be there. Work out for yourself if that's a good thing.

G.

Simon Bray is the man to contact about Freeforms
(simonbrayuk (at) aol.com)

Regards

;O)Newt
D101games -An Imaginary Company

...might come for tabletops, will see.

Graham

Although the website is still waiting to go live, we're delighted to announce that registration for Continuum 2008 is now open.

Simple send your membership and accommodation payment via Paypal to:

payment@continuum.uk.net

Be sure to include which nights you're staying, and...

Details of any friends you want to be roomed close to

Whether you want a double room

If you're bringing children.

Costs for Continuum 2008 are:

En suite Accommodation.
All three nights = £35.00 per night.
One/two nights = £40.00 per night.

Membership.
Early-Bird membership = £20.00 before 1st April 2008.
Standard membership = £35.00 after 1st April 2008.
Kids with adult = FREE!

If you prefer to register via paper and cheque, drop me a PM and I'll send you the PDF registration form.

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Furnace 2007 - http://www.rpgfurnace.com/
A roleplaying game convention in Sheffield UK, October 20th and 21st October 2007.
"A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an Emergency on my part"

I hope you do Graham, and can be persuaded to run something too. :)

I 'organise' the simpler stuff, which is the vast array of tabletop games that will be taking place. It's a carefully managed free for all, so I am largely there to facilitate, shepherd, and generally help people find games.

There will be breaks between each of the game sessions and we'll try to fit as much into the programme as sympathetically as possible. It's usually a packed programme though.

Freeforms are organised by Simon Bray. EvilG is correct - pre-booking for those can be organised and may this year be facilitated by the website in some too clever by half kind of a way.

I've already pestered Andrew, but hope that the Collective can be a presence at Continuum with stall and demo. With a bit of pushing from me I'd like to hope it could be as successful as Furnace.

In any case i hope you can attend Graham.

Best

First Age
(Graham Spearing - Games Tzarina)

Hi All,

The website is now live [thanks Dazz Driver! ]

http://www.continuum.uk.net

Go to the web page and check the registration box, if things have gone to plan then all should be active and working like a dream.

Simon and Darran

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Furnace 2007 - http://www.rpgfurnace.com/
A roleplaying game convention in Sheffield UK, October 20th and 21st October 2007.
"A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an Emergency on my part"

For those of you wanting double rooms had better register soon as they are going fast!
I can only hold onto those that have been pencilled in until this weekend.

Can anyone contact Steve or Rich for me and let them know?

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|Darran Sims
Furnace 2008 - http://www.rpgfurnace.com/
A roleplaying game convention in Sheffield UK, October 18th and 19th October 2008.
"A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an Emergency on my part"

That's a shame, I'll have to pass then. I'm not really in a position to commit to something in August at the other end of the country right now.

That is a shame!

Darran

Basic timings for Continuum 2008

Just to give a basic idead of the running times so people can plan events and games.

Food Times
08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast. Included with accommodation.
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch. Cash sales.
18:30 - 20:00 Dinner. Cash sales.

Friday
Bar Times 14:00 – 01:00
13:00 Open registration
14:00 Game Slot 1
19:00 Opening Ceremony
20:00 till late Game Slot 2
20:00 Icebreakers! [Pub quiz & silly games]

Saturday
Bar Times 11:00 – 01:00
10:00 – 13:00 Game Slot 3
14:00 – 18:00 Game Slot 4
19:30 – 23:30 Game Slot 5

Sunday
Bar Times 11:00 – 01:00
10:00 – 13:00 Game Slot 6
14:00 – 18:00 Game Slot 7
19:30 – 22:00 Auction
19:30 – 23:30 Game Slot 8
22:00 Closing Ceremony
Drink and chat until early hours.

Monday
Breakfast, tidy up, say goodbyes, & depart.
10:00 – 14:00 Game Slot 9 [for Hardcore gamers ;) ]

Gotta love that 1am bar!

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|Darran Sims
Furnace 2008 - http://www.rpgfurnace.com/
A roleplaying game convention in Sheffield UK, October 18th and 19th October 2008.
"A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an Emergency on my part"

If you want to book for Continuum and take advantage of the discounted Early Bird registration, you have just over a month to do it!

As of 1st April, the membership registration rises from £20 to £35, so don't leave it until the last minute - book your Continuum attendance now and assure yourself a place at one of the friendliest, best, game conventions in the Known Universe, and at the best possible price!

Guests of Honour include:

Greg Stafford - the Man and creator of Glorantha, Pendragon, Prince Valiant, HeroQuest, and a genuine legend of gaming.

Sandy Peterson - the Evil High Priest himself; the man behind Call of Cthulhu and an expert on all things horror-related

Mark Galeotti - Lunar Alumni and Tsar of Mythic Russia; an old friend of the con and all-round Good Egg

Jeff Richard - Gloranthan Expert, Chief Scenery Chewer and arch-channeler of Johnny Cash.

Rick Meints - The Eternal Auctioneer and head of Moon Design.

Angus Abranson - UK Games Personality, Game Designer and Retailer, and driving force behind Dragonmeet.

Other guests to be announced in the next few weeks!

So remember: send you registration before March 31st March to take advantage of the reduced convention registration price of £20. Full registration details available on http://www.continuum.uk.net

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"A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an Emergency on my part"

April's nearly upon us... which means...

If you want to book for Continuum, do so before Tuesday as the price increases from 1st April. At the moment the prices are:

Registration for Residential Members: £20 (£35 from 1st April)
3-Night room (Fri, Sat, Sun) booking: £105
Single Night room booking: £40 per night

All rooms are extremely comfortable and en-suite. Each room has bed linen and towels, plus telephone and internet access. The rooms are grouped into flats of 6 rooms, with a large, airy, well equipped kitchen - great for impromptu gaming.

If you intend to come along just on a Day Pass, these cost £18 each per day and can be bought on the day or in advance.

What else can Continuum offer?

Superb range of games. We'll have the preliminary timetable up soon.
Great bar with Real Ales
Seminars and guest presentations: Glorantha, HeroQuest, RuneQuest and BRP
Auction
Pub Quiz and Ice Breaker events to get everyone into the con spirit

In other news...

Website.
Yes, its been very bare recently, but that will be changing rapidly. Games Maestro Graham 'That's a Play on Words' Spearing has put together the first list of tabletop games we'll be hosting and the PDF should be on the website in the next 24 hours.

Liber Newtus
Newt Newport has kindly donated all his esteemed MOLAD scenarios for publication in a single, mighty tome which will form one this year's fund-raisers. This will be the much vaunted Continuum Con Book this year, and our thanks (heartfelt) are extended to Newt for his generosity.

Guests
We have Greg, Sandy, Jeff, Angus, Rick and Mark so far. Others to be announced in due course. The intention, naturally, is to chain Greg to a table and make him talk and run games; Sandy becomes Evil High Priest and will be hosting an evening of Horror Films from his Vault of Gore-Filled Doom; Jeff will be chewing scenery and hosting the Glorantha Panel; Angus will also be running some games and generally being the affable Gaming God we know him to be.

Cities of Dara Happa
Jeff Richard and Greg are putting together the 'Cities of Dara Happa' book, filled with Second and Third age DH goodness, making it the ideal companion to 'Dara Happa Stirs'.

Auction
Yep, there'll be one. So scour your shelves and attics and bring forth the gaming goodies you want to sell. We'll be issuing auction sheets and tickets shortly.

Wild and Wacky Events
Robo-racing... Ice Breaker... Pub Quiz... more details to follow as these extravaganzas develop.

So, with only 4 months to go, Continuum's pace is picking up. We've over 110 delegates so far, and look forward to seeing many more as the con looms. Pray to Yelm for a fine August sun; pray to Orlanth to keep the storms at bay. Pray to the Celestial Dragon for mystic insight to make this the best Continuum yet, and pray to Malkion for wisdom and divine gaming...

Have a good weekend.
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