GAMEMASTERS: I also have a sizable list of Gamemasters, but can use more. See the following information. Gamemaster will be admitted free PROVIDED they run their game. Enough Said.
Jeff Lawrence is the convention P.O.C. at (jlawrence@citrinecyberstation.net)
or for pregistration send Check or Money Order to - 2806 Speedway Ave. , Whichita Falls, Texas 76308: 1-940-767-3699 PLEASE!!! Call between 4 & 8pm.
To Preregister, run a game, or get a dealer's table fill out and return the following info.
Name _______________ Address _____________________
Phone# ______________ E-Mail _______________________
Pregister (check) One Day ____ @ $10, Weekend ____ @ $20
payable to Jeff Lawrence or Twistercon #7
Gamemasters - Scenario Name ____________________________
# Players & Experience Level __________ Rules Used & Scale
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I prefer Session _________ Give Brief Description of your game
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Twistercon Events Continued
Twistercon will be held at Tradewinds/Best western Hotel, 1800 East Reno (off I-40E) Oklahoma City, OK 73117. (405)235-4531, Fax: (405)235-1861. Rates $47.32 all rooms (1-4 occupants) Entry Fee is $20 for the whole convention, or $10 for one day. Hotel reservation cut-off is March 8th, rooms will be subject to availability after that. Convention Hours are:
Friday March 19th, 1:00pm - 12:00midnight
Saturday March 20th, 8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday March 21st, 8:00am - 12:00noon
Friday Sessions: 2 pm - 6 pm & 7pm - 12am
Saturday Sessions: 8am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm, Auction/dinner Break : 6-8pm, & 8pm - 1am
Sunday: 8am - Noon
EVENTS: The con will include all eras of Historical miniature games, and Non-Historical miniature games. There will be DBM, Axis & Allies, and Warhammer tournaments.
HISTORICAL EVENTS AS OF 1-25-99:
"Battle of Pickett Mill", The team of Gobson/Hoover will run this "Best of Johnny Reb" event 15mm.
"Close Action Ships", Jeff Hunt of Portsmouth Miniatures hosts this fine 1-1200 scale battle.
"Firelocks On the Frontier" New game-Lexington and Concord, AWI 25mm, using Fire and Fury rules, GM Cal Kinzer.
"Frogs and Dogs" , Hypothetical Napoleonic Parody, Flintioque rules (15mm) , GM Craig Farrow.
"El Caney", Spanish American War, (Cuba) 25mm Rough Riders - GM - Richard Houston.
"Napoleon at the Gates of Smolensk", 15mm Napoleons Battles. Huge Game. long scenario. GM D. Dodson, **Please preregister for this event at YNosdod@aol.com.
"Assault on Churubusco" , Buck Surdu's, Mexican Adventure using New "Santa Anna" rules 25mm.
"Piquet Demonstration", 15mm Napoleonics in Piquet format, Lots of FUN, GM Tim Kellogg.
"In Country", 20mm playtest in the boonies of Vietnam, GM Richard Jordon.
"The Greasy Grass", Custer vs Sitting Bull, Pony Soldier/Warpaint rules for 25mm. - 1:10 ratio, GM Jeff Lawrence.
"Cross of Iron" & "Here There Be Monsters" , Two scenarios using Battle Cards rules as a playtest for WW-II Russian Front, 15mm, man to man combat. Hosted by Steve Schrader.
"Non Stop Armani", The crazy people from New Mexico will run this event all day Saturday, GMs Don Wolfe and Ron Burton.
"Along the Natong-Korea 1950" , GM Bill Hession.
"Ypres, 17", 15mm hypothetical WW-I, GM K.Krieble.
"Winchester, 62", Give 'em Cold Steel rules for 15mm ACW, GM K.Krieble.
"Christmas Day 1944", Modifies Command Decision for Bastogne, GM Jeff Lawrence/K. Gresham.
"Fuente Del Noro - Fight for the Town", Shako Napoleonic rules version in 25mm, GM Lloyd Eaker.
"Austrian Revenge" , Age of Reason, 5mm Austria vs Franco-Bavarian, 1742, GMs Cyrus/B.Smith.
"Fort Zinderneuf", 25mm, Beau Geste adventure, GM Scott White.
"90th Leads Off", WW-II battle for Metz,Tanks Front! rules, GM Alex Kirk.
"Railwars" , Really Different!! GMs Hunter & Sheppard.
"Roarks Drift", 25mm, back again trying to win a third Best Of Show GM Rick Obrine
***Warszone Demos, Warzone Big Game, "Saving Privatz Rione(300pt)" on Friday**************
*****Chronopia Demos, Chronopia Tournament (1000pt) on Sa.******
Both events are hosted by Michael Tisdel - jtisdel@iadfw.net
Warhammer 40K (beginner) Demos Friday & Saturday, early sessions. And for you experienced players "Defense of Algor 3" Friday night and "The 40K Demolition Derby" Saturday Afternoon.
DBM TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
CRAIG DOBBINS MEMORIAL 15mm DBM TOURNAMENT
Basic Guide lines Twistercon DBM Tourament
a) 2 Lists - 400 points same army/same year (example using LIR, Western Roman @ 360 AD), commands predivides at start of Tourney
b) Rules: DBM 2.1
c) Matches 3.5 hours enforced for all rounds, including finals.
d) Matchups are by Win/Loss, Points, Year of Army.
9:00am Start times both days.
Three Basic rounds (Saturday) 9:00am, 1:30pm, 6:00pm : One Final Round (Sunday) 9:00am
GAMEMASTER: Monty Walls at mwalls@castor.oktax.state.ok.us
Dealers: Dealers will be chosen based upon ability to show variety and affordability. Dealer room will open into the Main Gaming Hall. A large auction, with professional auctioneer Jeff Wright will be held Saturday Night (see schedule) The following Dealers have committed to attend:
Buffalo Books
Ruffian Books
Bryan's Legacy
Pharaoh's Guard Hobbies
GFI MINIATURES
Games HQ
Houston's Ships
Imperial Armies
Military Miniatures of Texas
Portsmouth Miniatures
Silver Eagle Wargame Supplies
Dealers Information: Tables are 8' x 2 1/2' @ $30.
Name of Company__________________________________________
I need _______ Tables. My Products Include ____________________
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