Epic Games, Epic Raffle
Greetings BIRCONian (do we think that’ll catch on?),
We come to you again with most exciting news.
Game Submission Deadline
We know some of you are still on the fence about whether you want to run a game at BIRCON 2025, or are agonizing over which one(s), or have simply been putting it off. 😄
Now is the time to commit, because the last day to submit games will be Friday 19th September (yes, International Talk Like a Pirate Day). After all, we need to open up the game signups for players pretty soon!
GM Perks
Remember that we’re not asking you to run games purely out of the goodness of your heart (though let’s face it, GMs, you would), we’re offering a €10 voucher for each game you run, plus a 10% discount at the Mottokrosh Machinations stall (which will also feature Christian Eichhorn’s Mörk Borg zines). And if that wasn’t enough:
Surprise Extra GM Perk!
A complimentary (I learnt late in life that that is fancy for “free”) ticket for the Epic Raffle™️, per game! See below for more raffle info.
Tips for GMing at Cons
For anyone a little unsure about running games in public with potential strangers, learn all about your brave zone and other strategies in this video with GMs Anna, Kara, and Frank, on our brand new YouTube channel.
Epic Raffle™️
When we say epic, we mean it. Currently clocking in at 50 prizes, the list is sure to grow as more sponsors graciously send us their stuff. Chaosium alone have donated a cornucopia of boxed starters sets for their most popular lines. Tickets for the raffle will be available for purchase at the con. GMs get a free raffle ticket per game.
Featured Exhibitor: Devin’s Dice
No RPG convention exhibitor corner would be complete without a specialist dice seller. Enter Devin’s Dice, creator of handmade TTRPG resin dice, bags for said beautiful dice, dice-themed jewelry, and perhaps more!
Featured Exhibitor: Jenny Harder Art
Continuing down the artist’s alley, we have avid roleplayer Jenny, who draws original roleplaying/TTRPG art, as well as some BG3 fanart, live commissions, and who creates D&D stationary (notebooks, coaster etc).
Miscellaneous Items in Brief
We’re braving the socials. You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, and BlueSky.
Our favorite hang remains our Discord server. 🩷
We’re planning more livestreams in the run-up to BIRCON.
Don’t put off submitting a game, we could use a few more, and the deadline is looming. :)
Please feel free to share this newsletter, and generally spread the word of BIRCON, it’s the best way to reach TTRPG enthusiasts.
— Your BIRCON team.