Saturday
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| Ash's Call of Cthulhu Adventure in Scotland |
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| Two-Headed Giant |
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| Cthulhu.... |
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| Ticket to Ride |
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| Zombicide |
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| Game of Thrones |
Thanks again to everyone for making All Analog 2012 a success.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
All-Analog in Pictures
I just managed a handful of snaps over the weekend... here are the best of them.
Saturday
Sunday
Get in touch if you have any photos from the weekend you'd like to share.
Thanks again to everyone for making All Analog 2012 a success.
Saturday
Thanks again to everyone for making All Analog 2012 a success.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Whew...
Turns out this is a lot of work.
Apologies for not posting anything sooner. I was just too tired to concentrate (that and I was beckoned by the lads to watch the Dragons/Giants game at our local fan bar). I'mmuch better now, thanks, although another good night's sleep would be welcome.
So, it was a good time, then?
Thanks to...
...my lovely wife Mayumi. While she doesn't share all of my enthusiasms, she was still more than willing to give of her time unasked. Without her, everyone would have slept on piles of moldy rags and eaten eraser shavings for breakfast. A man like myself could never have a better wife.
...Ash, for getting the word out, his advice, and for running two Call of Cthulhu scenarios separated by only a few hours of sleep. It was Ash who started the event. I am merely carrying on his good work.
...John S. for being so patient and kind with my kids.
...Jesse, for Pandemic (1 win in 3), John M. for Zombicide (0/1), Catherine and Paul for Peurto Rico (1/1), The Other Dave for Gamma World (1/1, in an RPG kind of way), and probably someone else for something I can't remember. Good games, good times.
... Ted B. and Phil P., who both wanted to come but could not. You were missed.
... the plumber, who showed up promptly on a Sunday afternoon to fix the bathroom fixtures.
...and to everyone who came from near and far for their good cheer, good company and support. I feel I should say something here about the power of games to bring people together, but I won't. That would be cheesy.
So, same time next year?
Apologies for not posting anything sooner. I was just too tired to concentrate (that and I was beckoned by the lads to watch the Dragons/Giants game at our local fan bar). I'm
So, it was a good time, then?
Thanks to...
...my lovely wife Mayumi. While she doesn't share all of my enthusiasms, she was still more than willing to give of her time unasked. Without her, everyone would have slept on piles of moldy rags and eaten eraser shavings for breakfast. A man like myself could never have a better wife.
...Ash, for getting the word out, his advice, and for running two Call of Cthulhu scenarios separated by only a few hours of sleep. It was Ash who started the event. I am merely carrying on his good work.
...John S. for being so patient and kind with my kids.
...Jesse, for Pandemic (1 win in 3), John M. for Zombicide (0/1), Catherine and Paul for Peurto Rico (1/1), The Other Dave for Gamma World (1/1, in an RPG kind of way), and probably someone else for something I can't remember. Good games, good times.
... Ted B. and Phil P., who both wanted to come but could not. You were missed.
... the plumber, who showed up promptly on a Sunday afternoon to fix the bathroom fixtures.
...and to everyone who came from near and far for their good cheer, good company and support. I feel I should say something here about the power of games to bring people together, but I won't. That would be cheesy.
So, same time next year?
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Countdown!
Less than 24 hours to go now. I am confident that it is going to be a lot of fun for everyone.
Overnighters
I sent out an email to those overnighters for which I have addresses, out lining some pretty basic common sense stuff. Thank you all for putting up with my nitpickyness.
If you didn't receive the message, let me know some time today and I'll send it off to you.
First Responders? Early Adopters?
If you're coming by train, Ash will be waiting at the East exit of Tsu station at around 11:00 - 11:10 to escort you to my home. Those who can't make the assembly time and are not sure how to get here, read on.
Where are we?
Paste this address in yer Google Maps and smoke it:
三重県津市25-15鳥居町
Mie-ken, Tsu-shi, 25-15 Torii-cho
We are about 20 minutes walk from the west exit of Tsu Station, or about ￥700 by taxi from the East exit. If you're driving we have room for 3-4 cars (we'll sort you out once you get here).
On foot
It is essentially a straight line from the station to my home. The last 200 meters can be a bit confusing, but we find it keeps away the riff-raff.
Walk out the West exit of Kintetsu station and straight towards the Family Mart convenience store. Follow the rail line on your left past Eisu and up the hill, where you will find the prefectural office. Cross the street at the light and turn left. Walk about ten meters to some steps. Go down the steps into the large parking lot. continue walking along the railway on your right, past the Mie Police HQ's tennis courts on your left and follow the road under the overpass. The road then bends left. Follow the road and turn right at the (Asahi?) newspaper distribution point/Coke machine. Follow that road past the gravel parking lot on the left and take the last left at the first rice field also on your left, 50m before the railway crossing. Take the first immediate left and go to the end of the short road and walk under the white-framed parking canopy. We are on the ground floor.
If there is a problem, call 059-271-7710.
I won't be here to greet you (I'll be too busy driving back from the office), but my lovely wife Mayumi will make sure you are not exposed to the elements too long.
The GM's are restless...
If you are itching to try some RPG action, check out the Game schedule below and sign up. Gamma World, Fiasco, All Flesh..., Dragon Warriors, something for everyone.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Pandemic, anyone? No, really.
All-Analog Update #5
Hi, Everyone,
Less than one week to go before all the fun begins. Looks like we'll have a decent turnout, but we still have room for more, so if you know someone who is game-curious, bring them along.
Games Schedule
If you haven't signed up for a game, I encourage you to go to the RPG schedule post and do so. So far we have Gamma World, Call of Cthulhu (twice!), All Flesh Must Be Eaten (Mmm, Zombie Apocalypse...), Dragon Warriors and Fiasco all lined up for you.
And board gamers, if one of you wants to put out a call for players, you can do so posting in the comments section below.
Directions for drivers.
A lot of folks use car navi or Google, but for those who don't, here are some delightfully vague directions to follow.
First thing to do is locate Route 23 or Tsu Interchange. Done? Read on...
Coming from Nagoya/Kuwana
On Route 23, Go past Tsu Station and turn right at Touseibashi (塔世橋). Chunichi Shinbun will be on the left, the post office on the right. Go straight to the first set of lights. Go straight through those lights. Take the last left (it should be obvious) then take the first immediate left. Find the white-framed parking canopy at the end of the road. We'll be on the ground floor.
Coming from Ise/Matsusaka
On Route 23, pass Matsubishi Department store on your right. Turn left onto Phoenix Street at Tsu Central post office and go straight past the Law Courts one or two lights. Turn right at the lights at Tsu city hall/Chuo Kominkan (if you pass NHK you've just missed it). Go straight and turn left at the Lawson convenience store. Go past Panasonic on your right, cross the bridge and turn left at the lights. Go straight. Take the last left (it should be obvious) then take the first immediate left. Find the white-framed parking canopy at the end of the road. We'll be on the ground floor.
Coming From Tsu Interchange (about 10 minutes)
Go through the toll gate and turn left. Go straight, passing Sukiya on the right. Turn right at the lights before the railway tracks. Follow the road and turn right at Maruyasu Supermarket on the right. Go straight. Turn right at the lights. Take the last left (it should be obvious) then take the first immediate left. Find the white-framed parking canopy at the end of the road. We'll be on the ground floor.
Please remember that we have parking for 5 cars maximum each day.
Overnight guests
I'll be sending out an email to all overnight guests on Monday, talking about what to bring and other such stuff. If you don't receive it, check your spam folder. If it isn't there, please send me an email and I'll resend the info straight away. Of course, if I don't have your email, this will be a problem, so...
That's what I have for today. Look forward to seeing you all here on the weekend. More news when I have it!
Less than one week to go before all the fun begins. Looks like we'll have a decent turnout, but we still have room for more, so if you know someone who is game-curious, bring them along.
Games Schedule
If you haven't signed up for a game, I encourage you to go to the RPG schedule post and do so. So far we have Gamma World, Call of Cthulhu (twice!), All Flesh Must Be Eaten (Mmm, Zombie Apocalypse...), Dragon Warriors and Fiasco all lined up for you.
And board gamers, if one of you wants to put out a call for players, you can do so posting in the comments section below.
Directions for drivers.
A lot of folks use car navi or Google, but for those who don't, here are some delightfully vague directions to follow.
First thing to do is locate Route 23 or Tsu Interchange. Done? Read on...
Coming from Nagoya/Kuwana
On Route 23, Go past Tsu Station and turn right at Touseibashi (塔世橋). Chunichi Shinbun will be on the left, the post office on the right. Go straight to the first set of lights. Go straight through those lights. Take the last left (it should be obvious) then take the first immediate left. Find the white-framed parking canopy at the end of the road. We'll be on the ground floor.
Coming from Ise/Matsusaka
On Route 23, pass Matsubishi Department store on your right. Turn left onto Phoenix Street at Tsu Central post office and go straight past the Law Courts one or two lights. Turn right at the lights at Tsu city hall/Chuo Kominkan (if you pass NHK you've just missed it). Go straight and turn left at the Lawson convenience store. Go past Panasonic on your right, cross the bridge and turn left at the lights. Go straight. Take the last left (it should be obvious) then take the first immediate left. Find the white-framed parking canopy at the end of the road. We'll be on the ground floor.
Coming From Tsu Interchange (about 10 minutes)
Go through the toll gate and turn left. Go straight, passing Sukiya on the right. Turn right at the lights before the railway tracks. Follow the road and turn right at Maruyasu Supermarket on the right. Go straight. Turn right at the lights. Take the last left (it should be obvious) then take the first immediate left. Find the white-framed parking canopy at the end of the road. We'll be on the ground floor.
Please remember that we have parking for 5 cars maximum each day.
Overnight guests
I'll be sending out an email to all overnight guests on Monday, talking about what to bring and other such stuff. If you don't receive it, check your spam folder. If it isn't there, please send me an email and I'll resend the info straight away. Of course, if I don't have your email, this will be a problem, so...
That's what I have for today. Look forward to seeing you all here on the weekend. More news when I have it!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Games I want to play: Fiasco
Fiasco is the 2011 Diana Jones Award-winning game from Bully Pulpit Games, designed by Jason Morningstar. In Fiasco, best laid plans and intentions get turned on their head and defeat is snatched from the jaws of victory, but in a good way, all over the course of a single satisfying session.
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| It most certainly is. |
The way the game is structured, breaking play down into a finite number of scenes and acts, calls to mind some of the Japanese TRPGs I've played, such as Shinobigami and Ryuutama. The 20-page 'Replay' (a transcription of an actual play session popular in Japanese gamerdom) near the end of the book reinforces this for me.
Geek and Sundry's Tabletop featured the game earlier in 2012. If you are the least bit curious about the game this is an excellent way to learn more about it.
Fiasco is a game I want to play.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
All-in Fold?
I backed this project on Kickstarter the other day...
You have until Thursday, October 11 at 8:30pm EDT to get in on it.
You have until Thursday, October 11 at 8:30pm EDT to get in on it.
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