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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Events & Play Wednesday - Second Sunday - The OSR @ LGG
We started a new Old School Gaming group at Lake Geneva Games. This new effort is kicking off Sunday, November 10th from Noon to 10 PM. If you're local, or not local but planning a trip to the area, perhaps try to make it on Second Sunday!
Feel free to join our growing open OSR @ LGG Facebook group here.
Feel free to join our growing open OSR @ LGG Facebook group here.
Friday, September 2, 2016
The Friday Grab Bag - Going Dark
My blogs and Facebook will be (mostly) dark for the next couple of weeks. This includes creativemountaingames.com, grymvald.com, and mfwars.com, all of which have extensive archives at this point to plumb for interesting tidbits. Please explore them for nifty bits and bobs and we'll see you on the other side of the nebula!
Also, my Facebook pages will be going dark including my profile page, my Mark CMG author page, my Creative Mountain Games FB page, and the GM's Day FB page.
Finally, my Google Plus profile will go into sleep mode along with my Twitter feed.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - LGG Events
We've got some stellar events lined up at Lake Geneva Games in September. These events are included on the LGG website calendar but also sometimes organized on Facebook as individual events. First up, today, Wednesday, August 31st and Saturday, September 3rd, we have two follow up events to our very successful Conspiracy: Take the Crown draft last Saturday (which drew 63 players!). Both days will including rolling drafts for $10 per participant. They are, of course, Conspiracy: Take the Crown format: drafting then a multiplayer game for three to five players. Three packs per player and keep what you draft!
Also, Sunday, September 4th, is First Sunday and that means Open Boardgaming (and other tabletop gaming) from Noon to Nine at Lake Geneva Games. We set up a Facebook event for this one here.
Late this month we have a handful of events for both the Kaladesh MtG pre-release weekend and the release the following weekend (which extends into October). All of these are on the LGG Events Calendar but the first two pre-release events might draw the biggest crowds as the first chances to get hold of Kaladesh cards. The pre-release weekend begins with a Midnight event which organizes on Friday, September 23rd at 11:30 PM and start promptly at Midnight. You can pre-register for this 2-Headed Giant event here. On Saturday, September 24th at 2 PM, we're holding a Sealed event for a BOX which you can pre-register for here.
There is also a 40K afternoon on September 11th which I discuss on the Wargaming Wednesday blog here!
Also, Sunday, September 4th, is First Sunday and that means Open Boardgaming (and other tabletop gaming) from Noon to Nine at Lake Geneva Games. We set up a Facebook event for this one here.
Late this month we have a handful of events for both the Kaladesh MtG pre-release weekend and the release the following weekend (which extends into October). All of these are on the LGG Events Calendar but the first two pre-release events might draw the biggest crowds as the first chances to get hold of Kaladesh cards. The pre-release weekend begins with a Midnight event which organizes on Friday, September 23rd at 11:30 PM and start promptly at Midnight. You can pre-register for this 2-Headed Giant event here. On Saturday, September 24th at 2 PM, we're holding a Sealed event for a BOX which you can pre-register for here.
There is also a 40K afternoon on September 11th which I discuss on the Wargaming Wednesday blog here!
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
Throwback Thursday - Gygax & The Grand Old Game
Over on theoldpinkeye.com.br, Dante SS gives "A Tribute to Gygax" here.
Also, on visitlakegeneva.com, they share "A Grand Tale – The History of Grand Geneva Resort & Spa" here.
Finally, on Jon Peterson's YouTube channel early this month, he treated us to a long lost pilot for a D&D Radio Show. Enjoy!
Also, on visitlakegeneva.com, they share "A Grand Tale – The History of Grand Geneva Resort & Spa" here.
Finally, on Jon Peterson's YouTube channel early this month, he treated us to a long lost pilot for a D&D Radio Show. Enjoy!
A look back at early tabletop hobby gaming
or gaming-adjacent topics of the past.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - FREE Conspiracy Draft
Many of you know that aside from running Creative Mountain Games for the last fifteen years, I recently signed on board to manage Lake Geneva Games, the FLGS in my town, the cradle of D&D. We've done a lot to improve the store in the last few months including adding twice as much permanent game space and revamping the front retail area. We've got some more to do as time goes on but the changes made so far have helped the store a great deal and I'm very proud to be a part of it all.
As most know, Lake Geneva Games is a versatile store with TCGs, Boardgames, GW lines, as well as other dice and card games. Our bread and butter, however, is Magic: The Gathering and the store hosts many events while selling both new product and singles, through our storefront and online. One thing that has eluded the store in that regard (and wasn't likely to happen until that game space expansion) was evolving from a second tier host of events in the eyes of WotC to a top tier store with all of the additional prize support and privileges that brings. What Jason and I have decided to do in that regard will be a milestone in the history of the store.
This Saturday, August 27th @ 1 PM, we are hosting a FREE Conspiracy Draft utilizing the new set of cards from WotC, Conspiracy: Take the Crown. This is where the community comes in, especially local MtG players but not strictly so. It drafts similar to a regular draft set but has a few twists. After drafting, players will then play a single multi-player game to determine game winners. Did I mention that we're supplying three packs of cards to each player for FREE? We're doing this so that we can qualify (which has to happen once per year) for the top tier. We fulfill all other requirements to qualify for the top tier except having at least one really big event like this one so we're absorbing the cost and hosting the event at our own expense. If you're in the area or plan to be, please go to the Lake Geneva Games website and grab a seat for the event, but only if you're absolutely sure you can be there. We'd hate to turn other away because the event only holds 64 players max (as does the store!). Thanks, and I hope to see many of you this weekend!
As most know, Lake Geneva Games is a versatile store with TCGs, Boardgames, GW lines, as well as other dice and card games. Our bread and butter, however, is Magic: The Gathering and the store hosts many events while selling both new product and singles, through our storefront and online. One thing that has eluded the store in that regard (and wasn't likely to happen until that game space expansion) was evolving from a second tier host of events in the eyes of WotC to a top tier store with all of the additional prize support and privileges that brings. What Jason and I have decided to do in that regard will be a milestone in the history of the store.
This Saturday, August 27th @ 1 PM, we are hosting a FREE Conspiracy Draft utilizing the new set of cards from WotC, Conspiracy: Take the Crown. This is where the community comes in, especially local MtG players but not strictly so. It drafts similar to a regular draft set but has a few twists. After drafting, players will then play a single multi-player game to determine game winners. Did I mention that we're supplying three packs of cards to each player for FREE? We're doing this so that we can qualify (which has to happen once per year) for the top tier. We fulfill all other requirements to qualify for the top tier except having at least one really big event like this one so we're absorbing the cost and hosting the event at our own expense. If you're in the area or plan to be, please go to the Lake Geneva Games website and grab a seat for the event, but only if you're absolutely sure you can be there. We'd hate to turn other away because the event only holds 64 players max (as does the store!). Thanks, and I hope to see many of you this weekend!
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - Star Trek Day
Being that the first episode of Star Trek (The Original Series) aired on Thursday, September 8th, 1966, and that it has been fifty years in the making, I am boldly going to declare that Thursday, September 8th, 2016 will be the 50th anniversary of Star Trek. In my mind, that makes it Star Trek Day!
Now, I fully understand that some folks like to mark April 5th, 2013 as Star Trek Day, fifty years before the date within the show that became First Contact Day, April 5th, 2063. However, that will always be simply First Contact Day to me. Star Trek Day needs to be a real world day with a real world reason for being. The characters in the show don't think of "Star Trek" as a thing.
By the way, there has also been some news on the new series meant to start up next January. Over on inverse.com, they report that "Klingon War Will Launch 'Star Trek: Discovery'" here.
Now, I fully understand that some folks like to mark April 5th, 2013 as Star Trek Day, fifty years before the date within the show that became First Contact Day, April 5th, 2063. However, that will always be simply First Contact Day to me. Star Trek Day needs to be a real world day with a real world reason for being. The characters in the show don't think of "Star Trek" as a thing.
By the way, there has also been some news on the new series meant to start up next January. Over on inverse.com, they report that "Klingon War Will Launch 'Star Trek: Discovery'" here.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - Gen Con 2016
So, we'll take a quick last look at Gen Con 2016, keeping in mind that next year will be the 50th anniversary of this storied convention and one not to miss! The ENnies nominees gathered for the awards show and the Gold and Silver recipients were announced online here. The con expanded into the Lucas Oil Stadium even as we were told "Gen Con 2016 Sets New Records" here.
Also, on The Opinionated Gamers, they reported on "Gen Con Day Three: What’s Hot, and What I Played" here.
Finally, on the coolminiornot YouTube channel, they gave us a video with a "Gen Con 2016 Day Four Recap." Enjoy!
Also, on The Opinionated Gamers, they reported on "Gen Con Day Three: What’s Hot, and What I Played" here.
Finally, on the coolminiornot YouTube channel, they gave us a video with a "Gen Con 2016 Day Four Recap." Enjoy!
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - Lake Geneva Gaming, June & July
Lots of gaming in and around Lake Geneva and Southern Wisconsin. Here are some pictures taken at the various events at Lake Geneva Games (Facebook page here)! Check out more pictures in my Facebook album here and a Google Photos album here.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - Gary Gygax Day!
Now that Gary Gygax Day is upon us, let's all do our best to remember why we game: the friendships we make, the fun we share, and joy it brings to our lives. If you have the chance, share some of your fond memories of gaming here or on the GM's Day page where Gary Gygax Day is also being celebrated here. And don't forget that CMG is having a One Dollar sale to mark the occasion here.
Also, on multiverse.world, Timothy Connolly penned a wonderful article with d30 ways to enjoy your Gary Gygax Day here.
Finally, great thanks to Tim and the gamer-from-down-under Heath for spreading the word about this wonderful holiday. You can visit Heath's The Antipodean d20 page here.
Also, on multiverse.world, Timothy Connolly penned a wonderful article with d30 ways to enjoy your Gary Gygax Day here.
Finally, great thanks to Tim and the gamer-from-down-under Heath for spreading the word about this wonderful holiday. You can visit Heath's The Antipodean d20 page here.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - Eldritch Moon MtG Events
Lake Geneva Games has a lot of release weekend Magic the Gathering events this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting with . . .
The first weekend we can use Eldritch Moon booster packs for our FNM Booster Draft. This start at 6 pm so try to get there a bit early to be sure you don't miss out! We'll follow that up Saturday and Sunday with 1 pm $15 Booster Drafts (3 booster packs, 3 rounds, +1 pack per round won plus Promos!). Come in both days and play in these inexpensive drafts to build up your selection of Eldritch Moon cards and get used to the new set. But the BIG event is Saturday evening starting at 6 pm. It's a $20 Booster Draft for a Box! It's an Eldritch Moon $20 Booster Draft (3 booster packs, 3 rounds, Minimum 8 players) and the winner gets a Sealed box of Eldritch Moon and all players get a promo!
Finally, on Sunday at 5:30 pm, we have the first week of our six-week Magic the Gathering League. Each Sunday we play a Shadows Over Innistrad block constructed tournament, with the added deck building restriction of only 1 mythic. The tournament each Sunday is free to league members, and only league members may play in it. The cost to join the league is $10. Each player finishing each tournament gets +1 pack, and there is a +1 pack per 4 players prize pool awarded to the first place player, or shared by those tied for first. Each tournament is 3 rounds Swiss pairings. Block Constructed is similar to Standard, except more restrictive. Only cards from Shadows Over Innistrad and Eldritch Moon sets are legal in your 60 card deck and 15 card sideboard. Further, there is a restriction of ONE mythic rare card in your library at the start of each game. You may have more mythics in your sideboard, but only one mythic can be in your library at the start of each game.
The first weekend we can use Eldritch Moon booster packs for our FNM Booster Draft. This start at 6 pm so try to get there a bit early to be sure you don't miss out! We'll follow that up Saturday and Sunday with 1 pm $15 Booster Drafts (3 booster packs, 3 rounds, +1 pack per round won plus Promos!). Come in both days and play in these inexpensive drafts to build up your selection of Eldritch Moon cards and get used to the new set. But the BIG event is Saturday evening starting at 6 pm. It's a $20 Booster Draft for a Box! It's an Eldritch Moon $20 Booster Draft (3 booster packs, 3 rounds, Minimum 8 players) and the winner gets a Sealed box of Eldritch Moon and all players get a promo!
Finally, on Sunday at 5:30 pm, we have the first week of our six-week Magic the Gathering League. Each Sunday we play a Shadows Over Innistrad block constructed tournament, with the added deck building restriction of only 1 mythic. The tournament each Sunday is free to league members, and only league members may play in it. The cost to join the league is $10. Each player finishing each tournament gets +1 pack, and there is a +1 pack per 4 players prize pool awarded to the first place player, or shared by those tied for first. Each tournament is 3 rounds Swiss pairings. Block Constructed is similar to Standard, except more restrictive. Only cards from Shadows Over Innistrad and Eldritch Moon sets are legal in your 60 card deck and 15 card sideboard. Further, there is a restriction of ONE mythic rare card in your library at the start of each game. You may have more mythics in your sideboard, but only one mythic can be in your library at the start of each game.
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Friday, July 15, 2016
The Friday Grab Bag - D&D
Over on cnet.com, they teach us "How to throw a Dungeons & Dragons-theme bachelor party" here.
Also, on portent.com, we're told "Everything I ever learned about marketing I learned from Dungeons and Dragons" here.
Finally, on gnomestew.com, they explore "D&D, Social Skills, and the Zen of Roleplaying Games" here.
Essentially, a clearinghouse for topics not covered
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - LGG This Weekend
Lots of cool stuff is always on the Lake Geneva Games event calendar but allow me to mention . . .
Thursday this week, and every week, is FREE open boardgaming from 3 pm to 9 pm and . . .
A full weekend of Eldritch Moon pre-release events kicks off with a Friday Midnight Sealed tourney!
Thursday this week, and every week, is FREE open boardgaming from 3 pm to 9 pm and . . .
A full weekend of Eldritch Moon pre-release events kicks off with a Friday Midnight Sealed tourney!
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Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - Independence Day @ LGG
For Lake Geneva Games, the Independence Day weekend began on Thursday and rolled on through Monday with lots of gaming and events each and every day! Make sure to keep an eye on the LGG Events Calendar and stop on in the store any day (except Tuesday) to join in the fun. More photos from the weekend are in the Photo Album on the LGG Facebook page here.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - Upcoming Events for July 2016
Locally, make plans to go to First Sunday which falls on July 3rd at the Lake Geneva Games store. They are located at 918 S Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 and the phone number is (262) 885-1515. The event runs from Noon until Nine and is mostly about pickup boardgames though planning particular games is certainly encouraged. Sign up for this event and discuss it further on Facebook here.
There will also be a Burlington Gameday scheduled for the Third Saturday, July 16th, with details at the Burlington UCC Game Day group on Facebook here. It will be held in Burlington, WI at the Plymouth UCC space, taking place from approximately 11 am to 5 pm. All are welcome!
The Third Sunday , July 17th, features A Gathering of Gamers set up by the South Lakes Area Gamers here. The event takes place at the Pizza Ranch in Elkhorn, WI, and requires a $12 fee for the all you can eat pizza and fried chicken buffet (salad bar, soft-serve ice cream machine, etc.) plus unlimited soft drinks and coffee from 11 am to 8 pm. Great deals and great gaming for all!
For more information on events coming up and happening near you, please check out the following websites (and let me know if there are other links I can include in this section!)
There will also be a Burlington Gameday scheduled for the Third Saturday, July 16th, with details at the Burlington UCC Game Day group on Facebook here. It will be held in Burlington, WI at the Plymouth UCC space, taking place from approximately 11 am to 5 pm. All are welcome!
The Third Sunday , July 17th, features A Gathering of Gamers set up by the South Lakes Area Gamers here. The event takes place at the Pizza Ranch in Elkhorn, WI, and requires a $12 fee for the all you can eat pizza and fried chicken buffet (salad bar, soft-serve ice cream machine, etc.) plus unlimited soft drinks and coffee from 11 am to 8 pm. Great deals and great gaming for all!
For more information on events coming up and happening near you, please check out the following websites (and let me know if there are other links I can include in this section!)
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - Lake Geneva Gaming, May & June
Lots of gaming in and around Lake Geneva and Southern Wisconsin. Here are some pictures taken at the various events, many of them at Lake Geneva Games (Facebook page here)! Check out more pictures in my Facebook album here and a Google Photos album here. Also, check out the Nexus Game Fair photos in my Facebook album here and a Google Photos album here.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - LGG Events
There are some upcoming events at Lake Geneva Games I thought I might mention for those in the area or who might be visiting Wisconsin. Every Thursday from 3 pm to 9 pm is Open Boardgaming. Open Boardgaming also takes place on the First Sunday of each month from Noon to Nine. There is a Facebook event set up for this Thursday, June 16th, here and one for the next First Sunday event, July 3rd, here.
Also, this Saturday, June 18th, is an open casual event for all Dice Masters collectors and players called Dice Masters Lives! A Facebook event has been set up for that one here.
Finally, if you love Magic the Gathering, please stop in the store for Friday Night Magic on Friday, of course, at 6 pm and the store also runs a Free MtG Standard event on Monday evening at 6 pm. No sign up is required but get there in plenty of time to make sure you can be included!
Also, this Saturday, June 18th, is an open casual event for all Dice Masters collectors and players called Dice Masters Lives! A Facebook event has been set up for that one here.
Finally, if you love Magic the Gathering, please stop in the store for Friday Night Magic on Friday, of course, at 6 pm and the store also runs a Free MtG Standard event on Monday evening at 6 pm. No sign up is required but get there in plenty of time to make sure you can be included!
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Friday, June 10, 2016
The Friday Grab Bag - Discounts & Drgaons
Over on tenkarstavern.com, Erik is offering a $5 discount for your GameHole Con convention badge when you sign up for free membership at Tenkar's Tavern here.
Also, on geekandsundry.com, they examine "Why are People Picking Up D&D Again?" Find out here.
Finally, on tedxtalks.ted.com, Ethan Gilsdorf tells us "Why Dungeons & Dragons is Good for You (In Real Life)." Enjoy!
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Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Events & Play Wednesday - Nexus Game Fair 2016
I was only able to break away from work long enough to get to the Nexus Game Fair this year for one day but I had a blast! The convention was well-organized for me and I checked in and jumped headed straight to the miniatures wargaming hall to find guys from the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society like John Bobek, Kevin Cabai, and Steve Fratt, and get lots of pictures of their tables, and hopefully play in one of their tremendous games! These are the sort of thing I only get the chance to do at conventions though I hope to coax one or two of them up from Illinois to run something at a future First Sunday event, or maybe on a different Sunday to better utilize the new Lake Geneva Games space. There was plenty of room for the open boardgaming at Nexus and the dealer area was attached right to it while the RPGers were on the lower deck. I took quite a few pictures and they can be found on Facebook here and Google Photos here.
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