GottaCon 2014 Gaming Convention February 7 to 9, 2014

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GottaCon 2014 Miniature Painting Competition

GottaCon is pleased to announce that it will once again be hosting a miniature painting contest at this year’s convention and this year it is sponsored by Action Games Miniatures, makers of Drake: The Dragon Wargame. If you are a fan of painting miniatures then this event should interest you. Entry into this event is free and there are trophies for first place in each category as well as prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Categories are open to any scale model from any genre or manufacturer. There are three categories that attendees can submit an entry into (limit of one entry per category per person) which include:
• Single Figure
• Large Figure
• Squad or Group

Full details on this event which include competition rules and regulations, category size restrictions and judging criteria can be found [url=http://www.gottacon.com/components/tournaments/paintingcompetitiongc2014.pdf]here[/url].

Entry forms will be available at the miniatures tournament reporting booth during GottaCon 2014 (Feb 28 to Mar 2, 2014). If you have any questions regarding this event please check our [url=http://www.gottacon.com/major-miniature-events/#paint]website[/url] or speak to Paul Puhallo by email at [email][email protected][/email].

[Tristan]

GottaCon 2014 Gamers Silent Auction – It’s Back!

On Saturday March 1st only between 9:00am and 6:30pm, come out to the Sidney room and take part in the GottaCon gamers silent auction, brought to you by GottaCon Conventions. Convention goers are welcome to bring out their own items for sale as well as bid on the wide variety of items that will be available. We stress patience with convention staff as it takes time to enter all the information of submitted items and when the auction is complete to record all the results. If you would like to fill out a form and bring it with you to the convention please download the [url=http://www.gottacon.com/components/docs/gc2014auctiontemplate.pdf]form here[/url]. Also this year we are allowing for Friday drop off between 5pm and 10pm and we will set up self-serve computers onsite where you can fill out your forms and print them for our staff.

What is a silent auction?
In this type of auction, items are put on display. To place a bid, bidders write on a piece of paper located near the item. The bidder will be able to see the bids made already and must bid at least the minimum amount specified higher than the current bid. The minimum increase over the current bid will be $1.00 unless otherwise indicated. Bidding closes after a pre-set period of time. The highest bidder at the end of the auction wins the item and pays the price submitted.

For more specifics on how the auction is run and how you can submit an item visit our [url=http://www.gottacon.com/gottacon-2014-gamers-silent-auction-its-back/]website[/url].

Some items that will be up for bid are:
- Board games new and used
- Tradable card games, singles and boosters
- Previously owned video games
- Video game systems
- Collectible/non-collectible miniatures and accessories
- Role-playing games old and new
- Books, comic books and animé
- Movies
- Many other gaming and hobby related items

The GottaCon auction provides a great opportunity to buy and sell all of your gaming and hobby related items at great prices. The previous three years have been hugely successful so make sure you check out the auction on Saturday!!

Please note that GottaCon Conventions reserves the right to refuse any items submitted for sale in the auction. All items must be registered with GottaCon staff at the special events area and a fee of $1.00 per item must be paid.

[Tristan]

Video Games Line-up at GottaCon 2014

Today we are pleased to announce the Video Game line-up for GottaCon 2014. Below please find our list of game systems, games and tournaments planned for GottaCon 2014, which will be held February 28 to March 2, 2014 at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria BC (720 Douglas Street).

This is the biggest year for video gaming at GottaCon yet, and we don’t just mean in size. Sponsors and prizing are insane! This year we are pleased to announce the following sponsors:

[url=http://www.ncix.ca/]NCIX.ca[/url], Canada’s premier online computer store, as our presenting sponsor
[url=http://gaming.logitech.com/en-ca]Logitech G-Series[/url]™ as our official PC LAN sponsor
[url=http://www.shaw.ca/]Shaw Communications[/url] as our internet sponsor
[url=http://www.azubu.tv/]Azubu TV[/url] as our stream sponsor

We have numerous additional major sponsors and organizers for our video games area including: [url=http://www.kingston.com/hyperx]HyperX[/url], [url=http://www.gamdias.com/] Gamdias[/url], [url=http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/]Cooler Master[/url], Ubisoft (ShootMania and Trackmania2), Torn Banner (Chivalry: Medieval Warfare), Future Shop – Langford location, Bugbear Entertainment, BC Gamer, and Teamspeak. All of these fantastic companies have provided substantial support in the way of prizes and technology.

For details on all our exciting event lineup, details on GottaCon LAN stage, and what is included with a BYOC seat please visit our [url=http://www.gottacon.com/video-games-line-up-at-gottacon-2014/]website[/url].

[Tristan]

GottaCon 2014 Panel Line-Up Part 1 – Friday

GottaCon 2014 is pleased to announce a variety of discussion panels and special events for the 2014 convention, held February 28 – March 2, 2014 at the Victoria Conference Centre. These special events and discussion panels will feature everything from burlesque and live improv shows, to discussion about Dungeons & Dragons and video games, and more.

Throughout this week, we’ll be making a number of announcements about the discussion panels and our guests, broken up by day. More information about our guests can be found below the panel information.

To kick off these announcements, here are the panels and special events you can attend on Friday, February 28, 2014. Complete panel and guest information can be found [url=http://www.gottacon.com/guestpanelists/]here[/url].

Panels of GottaCon 2014 on Friday

Standard Action Live Action D&D
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Video Game Burlesque Show
Seating: 10:00 pm, start time 10:30 pm

For full details on these events and on the performers visit our [url=http://www.gottacon.com/panel-line-up-for-2014-part-1-friday/]website[/url].

[Tristan]

GottaCon 2014 Panel Line-Up Part 2 – Saturday

Panels of GottaCon 2014 on Saturday

Creating DIY Video Games – Indie Syle!
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Game Master’s Dirty Tricks: Troubleshooting Tabletop Tribulations
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm

Getting Into the Video Game Industry
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Standard Action Screening
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Everything You Wanted to Know About Building A PC (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Time: 4:00pm to 5:00pm

The World of Ingress
Time: 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Costume Contest
Sponsored by: Dragon Impact
By: GottaCon & Northwest Fan Fest
Day: Saturday
Registration: 10:00am to 4:30pm at the Northwest Fan Fest Booth, located next to the GottaCon Photo Booth
Deliberation: 5:00pm to 6:00pm in the main theatre – closed to the public
Awards Presentation: 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the main theatre – open to the public

Live Improv Double-Header – Two Shows For The Price Of One, Plus Short Film
Brought to you by GottaCon, The Critical Hit Show and Improvised Dungeons and Dragons-Victoria
Time: 8:00pm to Midnight
Show:
The Critical Hit Show (8:00 pm start)
Game Companion – A short film (9:30-ish start)
An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons (10:00 pm start)
Price: $10 with valid Saturday convention pass for entry to all. $20 at the door starting at 7:30pm.

Complete panel and guest information can be found [url=http://www.gottacon.com/guestpanelists/]here[/url].

For full details on Saturday events and on the panelists and performers visit our [url=http://www.gottacon.com/panel-line-up-for-2014-part-2-saturday/]website[/url]

[Tristan]

GottaCon 2014 Panel Line-Up Part 3 - Sunday

Panels of GottaCon 2014 on Sunday

The Future of Gaming
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Making Kickass RPG Adventures
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm

Storytelling in Video Games: Telling Tales Around the Digital Campfire
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Memorable Characters in Literature and Games
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The Art of Gaming
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

PC vs Console, Digital vs Physical, Cable vs Netflix
Time: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm


Complete panel and guest information can be found [url=http://www.gottacon.com/guestpanelists/]here[/url].

For full details on Sunday events and on the panelists and performers visit our [url=http://www.gottacon.com/panel-line-up-for-2014-part-2-sunday/]website[/url]

[Tristan]

GottaCon 2014 Extends Advanced Tickets Sales

GottaCon 2014 is happy to announce due to high demand we will be extending tickets sales until 11:59pm Feb 16.

[url=http://www.gottacon.com/registration-ticket-sales/]Buy early, save money.[/url]

[Tristan]

Saturday, March 1, at GottaCon will be a great day for costume lovers.

[url=http://www.gottacon.com/costume-contest/]GottaCon 2014 Costume Contest[/url]
Registration: 10:00am to 4:30pm at the Northwest Fan Fest Booth, located next to the GottaCon Photo Booth
Deliberation: 5:00pm to 6:00pm in the main theatre – closed to the public
Awards Presentation: 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the main theatre – open to the public

Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, you’re welcome to strut your stuff at the GottaCon Costume Contest, sponsored by Dragon Impact and Northwest Fan Fest. Compete with others to win a prize in one of several categories. Judging will be based on individual costumes. Skits will not be performed (sorry)

For full details on categories and prizes please visit our [url=http://www.gottacon.com/costume-contest/]website. [/url]

[url=http://www.gottacon.com/costume-themed-party/]Costume Themed Party [/url]
Time: 8:00pm to Midnight
Location:The Tectoria Gamer Lounge

This year we will be hosting our first ever costume themed party in our new Gamer Lounge! Come out and show off your costume of choice (please adhere to our [url=http://www.gottacon.com/policies/]costume policies[/url]) and mix and mingle with other convention attendees. The party will have a live DJ, comfortable atmosphere, cash bar, and fun events Like a Karaoke challenge and fan favorites costume voting. Plus, we will ask all our costume contest finalists to show off their hard work for all to see! Join us Saturday night in the Tectoria Gamer Lounge

Please note this is a 19+ only event. Valid convention pass required to enter, entry to the event is free. Capacity is limited.

Please consult our costume and weapons policy on our [url=http://www.gottacon.com/policies/]POLICIES PAGE[/url].

[Tristan]

Role Playing Games Line-Up at GottaCon 2014

Today we announce our role playing games line-up planned for GottaCon 2014 which will be held February 28 to March 2, 2014 at The Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria BC (720 Douglas Street).

Normally we would provide you with a whole bunch of highlights but this year, there are just too many events to shine a light on! There are over 100 RPG sessions in over 30 game systems scheduled and numerous special events and celebrity sessions including:

Live Improv Double-Header – Two Shows For The Price Of One, Plus Short Film in the Theatre

Walk & Talk with Jonathan Tweet

An entire room dedicated to Pathfinder and Pathfinder Society

Midnight Madness is back with “Descent into Midnight’s Madness”

Celebrity Game Master Events including:
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 1E – The Kaadwalader Affair By: Steven Saunders of Black Goat Games
Pathfinder – To Hell and Back: A Standard Action Adventure – Part 1 By Joanna Gaskell of Standard Action
Pathfinder – To Hell and Back: A Standard Action Adventure – Part 2 By Rob Hunt of Standard Action
Sypcraft Third Edition – Spycraft Third Edition Playtest: “Full House” By Alex Flagg of Crafty Games
D&D Next – Upcoming Adventure Playtest By Chris Tulach, D&D Program Manager of Wizards of the Coast

Massive Werewolf event is back and brought to you by Knoll Stevenson

Something for the little ones! Faery’s Tale Deluxe – Faery’s Tale Adventure By Courtney Raines

Discussion panels including:
Standard Action Live Action D&D
Game Master’s Dirty Tricks: Troubleshooting Tabletop Tribulations
Standard Action Screening
Making Kickass RPG Adventures
Memorable Characters in Literature and Games

For a complete look at our RPG line up please visit our website and take a look at our [url=http://www.gottacon.com/components/docs/gottacon2014programweb.pdf]program[/url].

We hope you find a few games above to your liking and will come out to GottaCon 2014!