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TimCon 01: Background

After Dragonmeet this last year (and GenCon, and DM last year...), a number of us who had met up, played, gone down the pub etc remarked how silly it was that we waited for a Con to meet up and spend about £6 to get in just for the privilege of talking to each other and playing the games that we wrote. With this in mind, I began thinking of the possibility of running a 'meet-up' cum Con for a group of WFRP friends, run at a smaller venue with a fee only as necessary to cover hire costs. Thus, I am proud to announce TIMCON - a Warhammer FRP Con to be held in London. The date is the 10th April, the location is at Northfields (West London, Piccadilly Line tube station).

TimCon 01: Details

The idea is to operate a full day event here at the Northfields Community Centre where my club, Shadow Warriors, play. The day will run 10-7 into two basic slots with a lunch break. We will run two sessions of games, written and run by attendees. To this end, everyone who wishes to come needs to pre-book with me. This will ensure that we have enough games for everyone to play, not too many games so that GMs prepare games that will not run, we have enough room (and not too much) and everything that can be planned is, so that I am not running around all day trying to manage ad hoc problems that could have been avoided. The cost is £2.50. This covers the room hire and the cost of a Con fanzine that I am producing as a souvenir and WFRP fanzine.

TimCon 01: Games

The Tilean Job 
Far from Heaven 
Silent Waters 
Playing with Fire 
At the Edge of the World 
Arrows of Outrageous Fortune

The Tilean Job 
From the opera by Fettucini:
(sung as Remo lies dying on the battlements at the Battle of Aldente)

"The One Cornetto
Bring it to me…."

The characters arrive in Tobaro by boat to fulfil the last request of a dead friend: to complete his last and greatest heist, and put one in the eye of those garlic-eating Tileans. That's right, the PC's are going to nick the Horn of Remas. In the middle of the afternoon. During a riot on market day.

The intention is to try as an experiment a Warhammer romp (may Sigmar strike me dead!), touring the highlights of Tobaro, visiting the more vivid sections of the Critical Hits Table and trying to set a record for the most failed Psychology Tests in one afternoon.

Far from Heaven 
An adventure for 6 players; all PCs are elves

You are the elite pathfinders of your tribe. They rely on you for an early warning of encroachment on the great forest. It is your duty to investigate anything unusual, neutralise any threats and report back to your king. Last night a fireball, or comet, or something, lit up the sky, then burst into a brilliant ball of flame, not far from where you were camped. Something about this harked back to old legends. Something stirred the race memory of disaster, schism and exodus. Something told you that not just the Mon-Keigh will hold this event significant. Did the comet have two tails, hard to tell, you were so close. What is certain is that you need to investigate.

Silent Waters
Fear grips the river. In the dead of night River Watchmen are disappearing with no clues as to what has happened to them. If the problem is not solved soon trade along the river will come to a complete halt. Rivers are The Empire's trade life-lines. Who can be found to solve the mystery…?

Playing with Fire
Life in Wendorf was hard enough for a woodsman. Still, working in the woods taught you patience, as well as give you time to quietly observe those with whom you share this trade. This tranquil life was destroyed when the Grand Prince declared some of the forest where you and others like you made your livelihood as part of his private hunting reserve. 

A number of you were forced to leave, as there was not enough work. Where to go? Wolfenburg, of course! The streets there are paved with, well if not gold at least silver. You gathered your meager belongings and sought your friends out. All of you departed your homes believing that you could easily find jobs in Wolfenburg, capital and largest city in the Grand Principality of Ostland. Those who knew what their labour was worth said that it should be fairly easy to find jobs that will pay you between 6 to 9 shillings a day. It is going to be easy from here, isn't it?!

The adventure revolves around the job that the PCs end up saddled with. This is a Gen Con 2003 scenario written by Alfred Nunez, with some nice touches. It is also printed up in the convention fanzine.

At the Edge of the World
Sitting on the edge of the Borderlands is the border post of Arak Angazhar, furthest point south of Karak Angazhar. A small trading and watch post, it is the half way point of a Watch Patrol from the main hold. Normally, they would rest and relax for a night or two before heading back. This time is different however. An agent of the Chancellor stationed in the outpost has dropped out of contact. The Chancellor wants to find out why. Should be easy for a group of six brave dwarfs.

Arrows of Outrageous Fortune 
The yearly archery competition at the Sigmarite Monastery of Saint Lucas is at hand. The best targeteers in the region come here to win the grand prize, while the common folk don't want to miss their chance to see these fine people at work. All these people draw pedlars and other activities, and for two days the monastery has a bit of the allure of a great city. For two days people also get the possibility to find your way their of the drudgery of everyday life.

You are all going to the tournament; some of you intent on participating in the tournament, some of you to encourage your friends, or simply to drink beer and kiss girls until you run out of money. This all changes when you stumble upon that body in the ditch near the road, though ...

TimCon 01: Delegates

Jo Bain
Natascha Chrobok
Simon Crowe
Tim Eccles 
Tom Hayllar
Paul Hula
Peter Huntingdon
John Foody
Mark Moores
Peter Murray
Ian Noble
Clive Oldfield
Rich Pingree
Robert Rees
Gavin Taylor
Luke Twigger
Wim van Gruisen
Ian White
Ryan Wileman

CONFIRMED GAMES

10th April 2004 - Morning Slot (10:00 - 13:30).

The Tilean Job - Run by Gavin Taylor - Room 3.
Players: Mark Moores, Peter Murray, Ian Noble, Robert Rees, Paul Hula, Peter Huntingdon

At the Edge of the World - Run by John Foody - Room 2.
Players: Natascha Chrobok, Clive Oldfield, Luke Twigger, Ian White, Ryan Wileman

Arrows of Outrageous Fortune - Run by Wim van Gruisen - Room 2.
Players: Jo Bain, Simon Crowe, Tim Eccles, Tom Hayllar, Rich Pingree

10th April 2004 - Afternoon Slot (14:30 - 18:30).

Far from Heaven - Run by Clive Oldfield - Room 2.
Players: Tim Eccles, John Foody, Luke Twigger, Ian White, Ryan Wileman

Silent Waters - Run by Robert Rees - Room 3.
Players: Simon Crowe, Mark Moores, Gavin Taylor, Paul Hula, Peter Huntingdon

Playing with Fire - Run by Ian Noble - Room 2.
Players: Jo Bain, Natascha Chrobok, Tom Hayllar, Peter Murray, Rich Pingree, Wim van Gruisen

TimCon 01: Can I Still Join In?

Drop me an email, but yes. At the time of writing only "Silent Waters" and "Tilean Job" have a place available, but you are more than welcome. Simply send me £2.50, turn up on the day and play in two games.

You can send me the payment via Paypal to timothyeccles@yahoo.co.uk or by cheque payable to Tim Eccles to me at: Tim Eccles, Nuln University, Knights Park, Kingston, Surrey. KT12QJ

Please remember that all games are pre-arranged and booked via payment of this fee. No payment; no attendance. 

TimCon01 Fanzine
For your money you will also get the convention fanzine. This consists of a scenario (Playing with Fire, being run as per above) and articles by other attendees. The fanzine will also act as a souvenir and guide to the Con.

TimCon01: After Con Events
There will be a lunch break to help yourself to the local takeaway etc. Please make sure that any food brought back is properly disposed of! We also have the option of an evening down the pub/restaurant for nattering etc. There are at the least a pizzeria and a "Monty's" Nepalese very close and a quite nice pub (though a band starts up at 9pm!). The food won't be cordon bleu stuff, but we should be able to book as a large group, which is the main point. This will be sorted out nearer the time.

TimCon01: Non-Convention Issues
The aim of this is just for a bunch of Warhammer people to meet up and play games. People have expressed an interest in coming from afar, and everyone is welcome. However, obviously I cannot sort out hotel accommodation or 'after Con' activities. That's up to you! Around Heathrow and West London, there are the likes of Premier Lodge, Travel Lodge etc that offer rooms at less than £60 per night (so, £30 each for two people sharing), but you'll have to check out the usual sources.

TimCon01: Contact
If you have any further queries please email me at timcon01@hotmail.com. You can also bookmark the site at http://www.shadow-warriors.co.uk/TimCon01.htm

Please remember that you must pre-pay the charge and select your game options. Please do not simply turn up on the day and expect to play, as you won't!

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