From: john.hughes@anu.edu.au (John Patrick Hughes)
Subject: Necronomicon Entry Form 2 of 2
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Organization: Australian National University
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1992 05:13:33 GMT

[This is an extract of a two part execeptionally long posting about a
[convention in Oz.  If you're going to be in Australia during the time
[of this convention, you might want to check it out - the long form
[was interesting to say the least. ]
[BTW - October 2-5]


NECRONOMICON IS AN AUSTRALIAN ROLEPLAYING CONVENTION

If youUd like a paper entry form (lots of pretty but irrelevent graphics)
post [email please] me your snail mail address.

John.
john.hughes@anu.edu.au

In the Thrilling Tradition of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and
Kung Fu CB Motorcycle Mamas versus the Aztec Wrestling Nuns
The Romantic Penguins Proudly Present...

NECRONOMICON IV: THE PENGUIN THAT ATE NEWTOWN

A Roleplaying Convention 2nd - 5th October 1992
Sydney Australia
Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, King & Newman Street, Newtown.
(two minutes from rail & bus).

Convention Guest of Honour: Greg  Stafford, Designer of Runequest,
Pendragon, etc. and president of Chaosium Inc.

CONVENTION COSTS

There is no convention fee. You pay on a session by session basis.

[I'm assuming the costs are in Australian dollars]

For the first five sessions you pay $4.00 per session played.

For the remaining sessions you pay $3.00 per session played.

You may enter up to 12 sessions during the convention. There is a
maximum cost of $40.00 (plus late fees, if applicable).

ENQUIRIES

If you have any general enquiries about Necronomicon, please call either
Megan and Michael Hitchens (Sydney) on (02) 683 2229 or
John and Philippa Hughes (Canberra) on (06) 247 7598. Prescheduling
for Necronomicon is in the hands of Michael and Megan Q  enquiries relating
to scheduling should be directed to them.
Direct electronic mail enquiries to John at 

john.hughes@anu.edu.au

SESSION TIMES

Necronomicon runs over 12 sessions on four days.
The four possible sessions per day are designated morning,
afternoon, evening & night.

Morning Sessions run 9.00 am to 11.30 am. Lunch runs from 11.30 am
to 1.00 pm, with the scheduled lunch-time events (seminars, trollball)
starting at 12.00 pm. Afternoon sessions start at 1.00 pm and finish at
3.30 pm. Evening sessions start at 4.00 pm and finish at 6.30 pm.
Night Sessions start at 7.30 pm and finish at 10.00 pm.

Friday runs all four sessions.
Saturday and Sunday have morning, afternoon and evening sessions.
Monday has a morning & afternoon session, followed by the prizegiving.
The Monday night session is scheduled for getting the organisers drunk.

GREG STAFFORD OUR GUEST OF HONOUR

A NEW VENUE

For Necronomicon IV weUve changed venues. The convention will be held at
the Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, which is just a few metres
from Newtown Railway Station, close to major bus routes and to a multitude
of cheap eateries on NewtownUs main street. We hope that the new venue will
allow easier access to the convention for gamers who donUt have access to
private transport.

CONVENTION ACTIVITIES

We are proud of the range and quality of games on offer at Necronomicon IV.
The designers and gamesmasters supporting the convention have provided
twenty one high-quality tournaments. These games represent a diverse
cross-section of our hobby. Whatever your taste in gaming, Necronomicon IV
has something for you. And if youUve never played a systemless game, a
freeform, or a dungeon adventure, Necronomicon is the place to try! 

ARE YOU NEW TO CONVENTIONS?

Roleplaying Conventions offer us all a chance to try different styles of
games and different systems, to swap ideas and meet other people who share
our interests. If youUre new to roleplaying or to the convention scene,
and youUre not sure what an event such as Necronomicon involves,
please ring one of the organisers. WeUd be happy to answer any questions
you might have about the convention or the hobby.
 
GAMESMASTERS REQUIRED

There are always vacancies for potential gamesmasters. Gamesmasters who
referee get to play sessions at a discount, have lots of fun, meet new
friends, and survive encounters with caffeine-addicted organisers. Those
who referee five sessions or more receive an exclusive Necronomicon coffee
mug with real tentacles (we kid you not). However, it is convention policy
that all gamesmasters playtest the modules before they run them, so it will
be too late if you  announce yourself at registration. Contact us now and
make the world a happier place.

RULES AND STUFF

Strictly no weapons at the convention. All elephant foot umbrella stands
must be accompanied by a cardboard umbrella, except when involved in 
freeforms. Absolutely No Exceptions. Following complaints last year about
penguins disrupting games, we ask that all flightless waterfowl be left
at the registration desk.

THE CREDITS

Necronomicon IV is organised by the Romantic Penguins: Megan Hitchens,
Michael Hitchens, John Hughes, Philippa Hughes, Robert MacLean,
H. Pembroke Fishcraft and Moranda Stewart. The convention is non-profit.
All time, effort, blood sweat and tears are donated voluntarily. 


NECRONOMICON REGISTRATION

8:00 am on Friday 2 October at Newtown High School for the Performing Arts,
King & Newman Streets, Newtown. (GregoryUs Map 13, F4).

The Fine Print: Scheduling Enquiries should be directed to Megan & Michael
Hitchens on (02) 683 2229. For General Enquiries, contact Megan or Michael
in Sydney, or John and Philippa Hughes in Canberra on (06) 247 7598.
As all of the organisers are fairly advanced in years, we appreciate calls
well before midnight. 7:30-10:30 pm finds us civil, helpful and reasonably
coherent.

NET ENQUIRIES: john.hughes@anu.edu.au

Thanks to Wes Nicholson, Mark Morrison, and the organisers of Sydcon and
Arcanacon for their assistance in organising the fundraising activities
that enabled us to bring Greg Stafford to Australia. Thanks also to the
designers and gms who make it all possible.
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