Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Game Night 10/8 at Seekers
We've known abotu this since the last game night and kind of dropped the ball on informing everyone. We'll be at Seekers around 6pm till when the crowd dies out. See you guys there!
Friday, August 29, 2008
9/10 Seekers in Middleburg Hts - Cleveland Victus Game Night
There it is! We have another official game night. It'll be from 6pm till 11pm at Seekers in Middleburg Hts (map). Please patronize the joint by getting a sandwich or some coffee so we can book further events there if we decide we like it. The usual games will make their apperences with hopefully a D&D game or two.
We're currently thinking big for October. Possibly an all day Saturday thing with the smallest bit of e-games thrown in for good measure. There will be a nominal charge if all goes as planned, but nothing more than what we'd normally encourage you to spend at the places that let us use their space. Keep checking back and we should have some more details in a couple weeks.
We're currently thinking big for October. Possibly an all day Saturday thing with the smallest bit of e-games thrown in for good measure. There will be a nominal charge if all goes as planned, but nothing more than what we'd normally encourage you to spend at the places that let us use their space. Keep checking back and we should have some more details in a couple weeks.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Next Game Night?
Alright, I did some digging and with the suggestion of WildElf I found a possible place. I got a quote from Seekers in Middleburg Hts. and they will gladly let us use their backroom/meeting space on Sept. 10th from 6pm to 11pm. The only catch to get this room without a charge is that they would like us to spend some cash there on food and stuff. I'm going to make a post in the google group soliciting your opinions and what you think.
The only other option I have right now is that the apartment I live in downtown has a party room that I can rent for a nominal fee that has tables, chairs, a stove, refridgerator, and microwave at any time pretty much. I'll then only ask for donations to help cover the cost of the room. This however, I might try to do for an all day event or for e-gaming.
As we all usually bought beers or food at Bar Cento, I'm thinking that Seekers might be the place to go. I need opinions!
James!
The only other option I have right now is that the apartment I live in downtown has a party room that I can rent for a nominal fee that has tables, chairs, a stove, refridgerator, and microwave at any time pretty much. I'll then only ask for donations to help cover the cost of the room. This however, I might try to do for an all day event or for e-gaming.
As we all usually bought beers or food at Bar Cento, I'm thinking that Seekers might be the place to go. I need opinions!
James!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Booze, Gaming, and Cosplay...
Got back from Gencon to have some much needed rest after 5 days of partying and gaming. I popped some of my photos over on the side to replace the last game night pictures. Clicking on it will take you to my album and allow you to see bigger ones.
I won't bother logging out then in as the general Cleveland Victus name to give you guys some info on the next game night. I really have no update and it seems our usual joint is pretty busy for the rest of the month. I'm going to look into booking the party room at my apartments and see how much they'll do that for. Possibly get it on a Saturday afternoon. If I hear back from Chef Sawyer, I will post about it with the quickness.
Back to Gencon though. I had a great time along with the crew I rolled with. Some of you might recognize them from game nights with a few new faces. For those of you that went also, I look forward to hearing your stories and some other info about what you played. I'm gonna throw out a post in our google group asking for opinions on a place, date, and time to meet somewhere and kick back some brews or coffees and just have a good time. This will by no means be an official game night, but more of a social event like we wanted to delve into a bit more. People who did not go to Gencon are more than welcome to show up and hear some stories. I want to do it by the end of the month, and if possible, clear it with the place we're showing up to about maybe busting out some games.
I'm also going to start up another thread for people to post what they played and either recommend or want us to stay away from.
See you in the group!
James
I won't bother logging out then in as the general Cleveland Victus name to give you guys some info on the next game night. I really have no update and it seems our usual joint is pretty busy for the rest of the month. I'm going to look into booking the party room at my apartments and see how much they'll do that for. Possibly get it on a Saturday afternoon. If I hear back from Chef Sawyer, I will post about it with the quickness.
Back to Gencon though. I had a great time along with the crew I rolled with. Some of you might recognize them from game nights with a few new faces. For those of you that went also, I look forward to hearing your stories and some other info about what you played. I'm gonna throw out a post in our google group asking for opinions on a place, date, and time to meet somewhere and kick back some brews or coffees and just have a good time. This will by no means be an official game night, but more of a social event like we wanted to delve into a bit more. People who did not go to Gencon are more than welcome to show up and hear some stories. I want to do it by the end of the month, and if possible, clear it with the place we're showing up to about maybe busting out some games.
I'm also going to start up another thread for people to post what they played and either recommend or want us to stay away from.
See you in the group!
James
Monday, July 28, 2008
The ENnie Awards
Voting is open for the ENnie Awards from July 28th until August 6th. Be sure to vote.
The ENnie Awards- Voting Information Page
The ENnie Awards- Voting Information Page
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Thank You... Again!
Thank you to everyone that came out last night and played some games with us. We put a slideshow of the pictures we took on the right sidebar. You can also look at them by clicking on our photo album under the recommended links. We're looking into the next date but want to shoot for the week after Gencon (August 13th - 17th) so we have some new games to play!
Speaking of Gencon, a couple of us will be blogging about it from the event. We'll try to keep it as interesting as possible and if you have any suggestions on stuff you want us to try out for you, leave a comment!
Also, we just created a google group so please join up, start discussions, and be an active member of the community!
Finally, we're also going to encourage our bloggers to get some posts out on events that are happening around Cleveland that might be interesting to our fellow gamers out there. Possibly delve a little deeper into the social event aspect of our little mission statement.
Speaking of Gencon, a couple of us will be blogging about it from the event. We'll try to keep it as interesting as possible and if you have any suggestions on stuff you want us to try out for you, leave a comment!
Also, we just created a google group so please join up, start discussions, and be an active member of the community!
Finally, we're also going to encourage our bloggers to get some posts out on events that are happening around Cleveland that might be interesting to our fellow gamers out there. Possibly delve a little deeper into the social event aspect of our little mission statement.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Game Night Tonight!
Just a reminder we'll be having our second game night at Bar Cento starting at 7PM. As soon as you enter, just head right to the back and we'll be in the Red Room by the restrooms. We'll pretty much have the same games as last time (found here). D&D is still first come first served and it will be 4th edition with pre-gen characters and a max party of 5. If you have a game you'd like to play and it isn't on the list, please bring it and teach us a thing or two!
Big nod goes out to the Cool Cleveland newsletter for squeezing us in and helping us advertise our night.
Big nod goes out to the Cool Cleveland newsletter for squeezing us in and helping us advertise our night.
Monday, July 14, 2008
7PM on July 23rd at Bar Cento
Some more info. As you can see from the subject, we have a time everyone can start showing up. We'll have a lot of the same games we had last time and it will be in the same room (all the way at the back of the bar). Please refer to our "Where the Hell is Bar Cento" post to see where it's at. The only other bit of info I have is that we're going to go with a first come, first served on the D&D game and it'll most likely be 3.5 unless people want to give 4.0 a shot. It'll be pregen characters. Other than that, bring some friends and games and party with the Victus.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Next Game Night
It's looking like our next game night will be on July 23rd at Bar Cento again. More details to follow shortly!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Origins Award Winners
Miniatures Rules of the Year
Presented by Rick Loomis
Classic Battletech
Published by Catalyst Game Labs
Created by Jordan Weisman
Edited by Michelle Lyons, Diane Piron-Gelman
Saganami Island Tactical Simulator, Second Edition
Published by Ad Astra Games
Created by Ken Burnside and Thomas Pope
Forces of WARMACHINE: Pirates of the Broken Coast
Published by Privateer Press
Created by Brian Snoddy and Matt Wilson
AT-43
Published by Rackham
Created by Arnaud Cuidet, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, Nicolas Raoult, and
Jerome Rigal
Song of Blades and Heroes
Published by Andrea Sfiligoi
Created by Andrea Sfiligoi
WINNER: Classic Battletech
Miniature or Miniature Line of the Year
Presented by Mike Noe
Skarrd Raze #2
by Dark Age Games
George R.R. Martin Masterworks - Premium Miniature Line
by Dark Sword Miniatures, Inc.
Titania’s Fury
by Dragonfire Laser Crafts Inc.
Bronzeback Titan, HORDES: Evolution Miniatures Line
by Privateer Press
Dark Heaven Legends Fantasy Miniatures
by Reaper Miniatures
WINNER: Titania’s Fury
Collectible Card Game of the Year
Presented by Marcelo Figueroa
Bleach
Published by Score Entertainment
Aik Tongtharadol (lead designer), William Harper (rules editor)
Legend of the Five Rings
Published by Alderac Entertainment Group
Mark Wootton (lead designer), Charles Urbach (cover artist)
The Spoils
by Tenacious Games, Inc.
Josh Lytle (lead designer), Patrick Meehan (lead artist)
WINNER: Legend of the Five Rings
Historical Miniature Game of the Year
Presented by Pete Panzeri and Frank Chadwick
Axis & Allies Naval Miniatures
Published by WotC
Benghazi Handicap
Published by Test of Battle Games
“Check your 6!”
Published by Skirmish Campaigns
D-Day Campaigns for Normandy
Published by Battlefront Games
Might & Reason
Published by Caliver Books
WINNER: “Check your 6!”
Historical Miniatures Line of the Year
Presented by Frank Chadwick
British 7th Armored Division 15mm
Published by Battlefront Miniatures
British Napoleonic 40mm
Published by Sash & Saber Castings
Romano-British 15mm
Published by Splintered Light Miniatures
Buccaneers, Pirates and Privateers 28mm
Published by Brigade Games
Seminole Wars 28mm
Published by Old Glory Corporation
WINNER: Romano-Brit 15mm
Historical Board Game of the Year
Presented by Pete Panzeri and Frank Chadwick
Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery
Published by Tropical Games
Asia Engulfed
Published by GMT Games
Athens and Sparta
Published by Columbia Games
Duel in the Dark
Published by Pilot Games and Z-Man Games
Struggle for Rome, Cataan Historical Series
Published by Mayfair Games
Tide of Iron
Published by Fantasy Flight Games
WINNER: Age of Empires 3: Age of Discovery
Origins Hall of Fame Inductees
Presented by Anthony Gallela
WINNER: R.A. Salvatore
WINNER: Vampire: The Masquerade
WINNER: Paranoia
(Accepting on behalf of the Paranoia designers: THE COMPUTER)
Non-Fiction Publication of the Year
Presented by Mike Stackpole
40 Years of Gen Con
Published by Atlas Games
Written by Robin D. Laws
Confessions of a Part-Time Sorceress: A Girl’s Guide to the Dungeons &
Dragons Game
Published by Wizards of the Coast
Written by Shelly Mazzanoble
Grand History of the Realms
Published by Wizards of the Coast
Written by Brian R. James and Ed Greenwood
Hobby Games: The 100 Best
Published by Green Ronin
Edited by James Lowder
No Quarter Magazine
Published by Privateer Press
Nathan Letsinger, editor-in-chief; Eric Cagle, editor; Josh
Manderville, art director
WINNER: Hobby Games: The 100 Best
Fiction Publication of the Year
Presented by Ed Greenwood
Astounding Hero Tales
Published by Hero Games
Edited by James Lowder
Dragons of the Highlord Skies
Published by Wizards of the Coast
Written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Frontier Cthulhu
Published by Chaosium
Edited by William Jones
The Orc King
Published by Wizards of the Coast
Written by R.A. Salvatore
The Time Curse
Published by Margaret Weis Productions
Written by James M. Ward
WINNER: Astounding Hero Tales
Game Support Product of the Year
Presented by Ken Hite
Dungeon Life: Bendy Walls
Published by by Z-Man Publishing
Gamemastery Flip Mat: Tavern
Published by Paizo Publishing
Crystalline Counters
Published by Three Sages Games
Hollow Earth Expedition GM Screen
Published by Exile Game Studio
Dr. Wizard’s Patented Elevation Indicator
Published by Stratus Artworks
Call Of Cthulhu Dice Set
Published by Q-Workshop
WINNER: Call of Cthulhu Dice Set
Tributes
Robert Lynn Aspirin
Bob Bledsaw
Charles B. Crain III
James Perham
Erick Wujick
E. Gary Gygax
Roleplaying Game Supplement of the Year
Presented by Dr. Michelle Nephew
Legend of the Five Rings: Emerald Empire
Published by Alderac Entertainment Group
Written by Shawn Carman, Richard Farrese, Douglas Sun and Brian Yoon
Pirate’s Guide to Freeport
Published by Green Ronin
Written by Chris Pramas, Robert J. Schwalb, and Patrick O’Duffy
Delta Green: Eyes Only
Published by Pagan Publishing
Written by Dennis Detwiller, Adam Scott Glancy and Shane Ivey
Pathfinder: Rise of the Runelords
Published by Paizo Publishing
Edited by James Jacobs, Art by Wayne Reynolds
Ruins of the Wild: Dungeon Tiles 4
Published by Wizards of the Coast
Written by Bruce R. Cordell
Codex Arcanis
Published by Paradigm Concepts
Written by Team Paradigm
WINNER: Codex Arcanis
Roleplaying Game of the Year
Presented by Erik Mona
Grimm
Published by Fantasy Flight Games
Written by Robert Vaughn and Christian T. Petersen
The Savage World of Solomon Kane
Published by Great White Games/Pinnacle Entertainment Group
Written by Paul “Wiggy” Wade-Williams (with Shane Lacy Hensley)
CthulhuTech
Published by Mongoose Publishing
Written by Matthew Grau and Fraser McKay
Battlestar Galactica
Published by Margaret Weis Productions
Written by Jamie Chambers
Faery’s Tale Deluxe
Published by Firefly Games
Written by Patrick Sweeney, Sandy Antunes, Christina Stiles, and Robin
D. Laws
Aces & Eights
Published by Kenzer & Co.
Written by Jolly R. Blackburn, Brian Jelke, Steve Johansson, Dave
Kenzer, Jennifer Kenzer and Mark Plemmons
WINNER: Aces & Eights
Traditional Card Game of the Year
Presented by Cayle Shovan
Lifeboat
Published by Gorilla Games
Created by Jeff Siadek
Cutthroat Caverns
Published by Smirk and Dagger Games
Created by Curt Covert and Justin Brunetto
Bankruptcy
Published by Tangent Games
Created by Geoff Habiger and Coy Kissee
Zombie Fluxx
Published by Looney Labs
Created by Andrew Looney
Infernal Contraption
Published by Privateer Press
Created by Matt Wilson, Jason Soles, Kevin Clark, Erik Breidenstein
Race for the Galaxy
Published by Rio Grande Games
Created by Thomas Lehmann
WINNER: Zombie Fluxx
Board Game or Expansion of the Year
Presented by Mike Selinnker
Pillars of the Earth
Published by Mayfair Games
Created by Michael Rieneck and Stefan Stadler
Kingsburg
Published by Elfin Werks
Created by Andrea Chiarvesio and Luca Iennaco
StarCraft: The Board Game
Published by Fantasy Flight Games
Created by Corey Konieczka and Christian Petersen
Last Night on Earth, The Zombie Game
Published by Flying Frog Productions
Created by Jason Hill
Battue: Storm of the Horse Lords
Published by Red Juggernaut
Created by Jim Long
WINNER: Starcraft: The Board Game
Presented by Rick Loomis
Classic Battletech
Published by Catalyst Game Labs
Created by Jordan Weisman
Edited by Michelle Lyons, Diane Piron-Gelman
Saganami Island Tactical Simulator, Second Edition
Published by Ad Astra Games
Created by Ken Burnside and Thomas Pope
Forces of WARMACHINE: Pirates of the Broken Coast
Published by Privateer Press
Created by Brian Snoddy and Matt Wilson
AT-43
Published by Rackham
Created by Arnaud Cuidet, Jean-Baptiste Lullien, Nicolas Raoult, and
Jerome Rigal
Song of Blades and Heroes
Published by Andrea Sfiligoi
Created by Andrea Sfiligoi
WINNER: Classic Battletech
Miniature or Miniature Line of the Year
Presented by Mike Noe
Skarrd Raze #2
by Dark Age Games
George R.R. Martin Masterworks - Premium Miniature Line
by Dark Sword Miniatures, Inc.
Titania’s Fury
by Dragonfire Laser Crafts Inc.
Bronzeback Titan, HORDES: Evolution Miniatures Line
by Privateer Press
Dark Heaven Legends Fantasy Miniatures
by Reaper Miniatures
WINNER: Titania’s Fury
Collectible Card Game of the Year
Presented by Marcelo Figueroa
Bleach
Published by Score Entertainment
Aik Tongtharadol (lead designer), William Harper (rules editor)
Legend of the Five Rings
Published by Alderac Entertainment Group
Mark Wootton (lead designer), Charles Urbach (cover artist)
The Spoils
by Tenacious Games, Inc.
Josh Lytle (lead designer), Patrick Meehan (lead artist)
WINNER: Legend of the Five Rings
Historical Miniature Game of the Year
Presented by Pete Panzeri and Frank Chadwick
Axis & Allies Naval Miniatures
Published by WotC
Benghazi Handicap
Published by Test of Battle Games
“Check your 6!”
Published by Skirmish Campaigns
D-Day Campaigns for Normandy
Published by Battlefront Games
Might & Reason
Published by Caliver Books
WINNER: “Check your 6!”
Historical Miniatures Line of the Year
Presented by Frank Chadwick
British 7th Armored Division 15mm
Published by Battlefront Miniatures
British Napoleonic 40mm
Published by Sash & Saber Castings
Romano-British 15mm
Published by Splintered Light Miniatures
Buccaneers, Pirates and Privateers 28mm
Published by Brigade Games
Seminole Wars 28mm
Published by Old Glory Corporation
WINNER: Romano-Brit 15mm
Historical Board Game of the Year
Presented by Pete Panzeri and Frank Chadwick
Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery
Published by Tropical Games
Asia Engulfed
Published by GMT Games
Athens and Sparta
Published by Columbia Games
Duel in the Dark
Published by Pilot Games and Z-Man Games
Struggle for Rome, Cataan Historical Series
Published by Mayfair Games
Tide of Iron
Published by Fantasy Flight Games
WINNER: Age of Empires 3: Age of Discovery
Origins Hall of Fame Inductees
Presented by Anthony Gallela
WINNER: R.A. Salvatore
WINNER: Vampire: The Masquerade
WINNER: Paranoia
(Accepting on behalf of the Paranoia designers: THE COMPUTER)
Non-Fiction Publication of the Year
Presented by Mike Stackpole
40 Years of Gen Con
Published by Atlas Games
Written by Robin D. Laws
Confessions of a Part-Time Sorceress: A Girl’s Guide to the Dungeons &
Dragons Game
Published by Wizards of the Coast
Written by Shelly Mazzanoble
Grand History of the Realms
Published by Wizards of the Coast
Written by Brian R. James and Ed Greenwood
Hobby Games: The 100 Best
Published by Green Ronin
Edited by James Lowder
No Quarter Magazine
Published by Privateer Press
Nathan Letsinger, editor-in-chief; Eric Cagle, editor; Josh
Manderville, art director
WINNER: Hobby Games: The 100 Best
Fiction Publication of the Year
Presented by Ed Greenwood
Astounding Hero Tales
Published by Hero Games
Edited by James Lowder
Dragons of the Highlord Skies
Published by Wizards of the Coast
Written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Frontier Cthulhu
Published by Chaosium
Edited by William Jones
The Orc King
Published by Wizards of the Coast
Written by R.A. Salvatore
The Time Curse
Published by Margaret Weis Productions
Written by James M. Ward
WINNER: Astounding Hero Tales
Game Support Product of the Year
Presented by Ken Hite
Dungeon Life: Bendy Walls
Published by by Z-Man Publishing
Gamemastery Flip Mat: Tavern
Published by Paizo Publishing
Crystalline Counters
Published by Three Sages Games
Hollow Earth Expedition GM Screen
Published by Exile Game Studio
Dr. Wizard’s Patented Elevation Indicator
Published by Stratus Artworks
Call Of Cthulhu Dice Set
Published by Q-Workshop
WINNER: Call of Cthulhu Dice Set
Tributes
Robert Lynn Aspirin
Bob Bledsaw
Charles B. Crain III
James Perham
Erick Wujick
E. Gary Gygax
Roleplaying Game Supplement of the Year
Presented by Dr. Michelle Nephew
Legend of the Five Rings: Emerald Empire
Published by Alderac Entertainment Group
Written by Shawn Carman, Richard Farrese, Douglas Sun and Brian Yoon
Pirate’s Guide to Freeport
Published by Green Ronin
Written by Chris Pramas, Robert J. Schwalb, and Patrick O’Duffy
Delta Green: Eyes Only
Published by Pagan Publishing
Written by Dennis Detwiller, Adam Scott Glancy and Shane Ivey
Pathfinder: Rise of the Runelords
Published by Paizo Publishing
Edited by James Jacobs, Art by Wayne Reynolds
Ruins of the Wild: Dungeon Tiles 4
Published by Wizards of the Coast
Written by Bruce R. Cordell
Codex Arcanis
Published by Paradigm Concepts
Written by Team Paradigm
WINNER: Codex Arcanis
Roleplaying Game of the Year
Presented by Erik Mona
Grimm
Published by Fantasy Flight Games
Written by Robert Vaughn and Christian T. Petersen
The Savage World of Solomon Kane
Published by Great White Games/Pinnacle Entertainment Group
Written by Paul “Wiggy” Wade-Williams (with Shane Lacy Hensley)
CthulhuTech
Published by Mongoose Publishing
Written by Matthew Grau and Fraser McKay
Battlestar Galactica
Published by Margaret Weis Productions
Written by Jamie Chambers
Faery’s Tale Deluxe
Published by Firefly Games
Written by Patrick Sweeney, Sandy Antunes, Christina Stiles, and Robin
D. Laws
Aces & Eights
Published by Kenzer & Co.
Written by Jolly R. Blackburn, Brian Jelke, Steve Johansson, Dave
Kenzer, Jennifer Kenzer and Mark Plemmons
WINNER: Aces & Eights
Traditional Card Game of the Year
Presented by Cayle Shovan
Lifeboat
Published by Gorilla Games
Created by Jeff Siadek
Cutthroat Caverns
Published by Smirk and Dagger Games
Created by Curt Covert and Justin Brunetto
Bankruptcy
Published by Tangent Games
Created by Geoff Habiger and Coy Kissee
Zombie Fluxx
Published by Looney Labs
Created by Andrew Looney
Infernal Contraption
Published by Privateer Press
Created by Matt Wilson, Jason Soles, Kevin Clark, Erik Breidenstein
Race for the Galaxy
Published by Rio Grande Games
Created by Thomas Lehmann
WINNER: Zombie Fluxx
Board Game or Expansion of the Year
Presented by Mike Selinnker
Pillars of the Earth
Published by Mayfair Games
Created by Michael Rieneck and Stefan Stadler
Kingsburg
Published by Elfin Werks
Created by Andrea Chiarvesio and Luca Iennaco
StarCraft: The Board Game
Published by Fantasy Flight Games
Created by Corey Konieczka and Christian Petersen
Last Night on Earth, The Zombie Game
Published by Flying Frog Productions
Created by Jason Hill
Battue: Storm of the Horse Lords
Published by Red Juggernaut
Created by Jim Long
WINNER: Starcraft: The Board Game
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