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* The State of Elanthia speech is an opportunity to hear about upcoming changes to the game, and ask any general interest questions.
* The State of Elanthia speech is an opportunity to hear about upcoming changes to the game, and ask any general interest questions.
* GM Roundtable discussions offer players an opportunity to sit with a GM to talk about anything they want - ask questions, make suggestions, hear about upcoming releases, or just casually socialize.
* GM Roundtable discussions offer players an opportunity to sit with a GM to talk about anything they want - ask questions, make suggestions, hear about upcoming releases, or just casually socialize.

==Visitor Information==
The convention is held at the Sheraton Westport Chalet, located at 191 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146. Below are some nearby shops and other information for visitors.
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! Item||Name and Distance||Event
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!Nearest Gas Station||BP (.3 mi)||11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
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!Nearest liquor store||Still Joy Spirits (.5 mi)||2331 Weldon Pkwy, St. Louis, MO 63146
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!Nearest big box store||Target (5.9 mi)||12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044
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!Nearest Costco||Costco (13.3 mi)||200 Costco Way, St Peters, MO 63376
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!Restaurants / Dining||Westport Plaza has several options within walking distance||http://www.westportstl.com/
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!Attractions||Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive away||https://explorestlouis.com/
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!Nearest grocery store||Schnucks Dorsett (1.5 mi)||2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
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!Nearest drug store||Medico (.3 mi)||940 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
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!Nearest Newsstand||Gateway Newstands (.2 mi)||519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
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==Attendee List==
==Attendee List==

Revision as of 07:37, 7 August 2018

SimuCon is a yearly gathering in St. Louis near Simutronics headquarters usually taking place near the end of the summer.

2018 Dates have been announced to be Wednesday, August 8 through Sunday, August 12, 2018. The primary venue is the Sheraton Westport Chalet. Discount Hotel Booking Link

You can purchase perks and all the cool SimuCon swag on our Indiegogo funding page after midnight on 6/30/2018.

2018 Schedule

SimuCon 2018 Schedule
Day Time Activity Game
Wednesday
7:00-9:00 PM Dinner - O'Fallon Brewery, Fuzzy's, Drunken Fish, etc. Side Quest
Thursday
Ongoing Radio Free SimuCon* All
8:00 AM Coffee Bar All
1:00 PM Live Alteration Sessions* All
2:00 - 5:00 PM Settlers of Catan Tournament (game)* All
2:00 - 5:00 PM Barcycle Outing Side Quest
5:00 PM Design A-[____] Contest kickoff meeting All
6:00 PM Evician's Bourbon Social Hour! Must be 21 to attend (Side Quest)
7:00 PM Murder Mystery - Pre-game mingle All
8:00 - 11:00 PM Murder Mystery All
Friday
Ongoing Radio Free SimuCon* All
8:00 AM Coffee Bar All
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Munchkin Tournament (game)* All
12:00 PM Lunch (Sandwiches provided by Simutronics) All
1:00 PM Story Telling Contest All
2:00 - 4:00 PM Poker Tournament All
2:00 - 4:00 PM City Museum Outing Side Quest
5:00 PM Design A-[____] Contest Coaching All
6:00 PM Dinner (on your own) Side Quest
7:00 PM Parody Contest All
8:00 PM State of Elanthia Address* GS4
9:00 PM State of Elanthia Address* DR
10:00 PM Alchemy Contest All
Saturday
Ongoing Radio Free SimuCon* All
8:00 AM Coffee Bar All
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Magic the Gathering Tournament (game)* All
12:00 PM Lunch (on your own) All
1:00 PM Parsely (game)* All
2:00 - 5:00 PM GM Roundtables* All
5:00 PM Design A-[____] Contest Entries Due All
6:00 PM SimuCon Dinner All
7:00 - 9:00 PM Family Feud All
9:00 PM Live Auction (GS4 and DR) All
11:00 PMish STL Nightlife Adventure (Drinks + Dancing) Side Quest
Sunday 8:00 AM Coffee Bar All
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM LEMP Brunch $30 cash (See Wraex) Side Quest

Notes:

  • All event schedules subject to change without notice.
  • Games such as Cards against Humanity, Munchkins, Settlers of Catan, etc., as well as Karaoke, will be available to attendees thoughout the Con.
  • Radio Free SimuCon: a streaming video broadcast with live text chat that will operate continuously throughout much of the convention. Everyone can interact with staff. Follow https://www.twitch.tv/radiofreesimucon or email your questions to: radiofreesimucon@gmail.com
  • Please bring your own laptop to the live alteration session and have an alteration as prepared as you can. Limit one service per session.
  • The State of Elanthia speech is an opportunity to hear about upcoming changes to the game, and ask any general interest questions.
  • GM Roundtable discussions offer players an opportunity to sit with a GM to talk about anything they want - ask questions, make suggestions, hear about upcoming releases, or just casually socialize.

Visitor Information

The convention is held at the Sheraton Westport Chalet, located at 191 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146. Below are some nearby shops and other information for visitors.

Item Name and Distance Event
Nearest Gas Station BP (.3 mi) 11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
Nearest liquor store Still Joy Spirits (.5 mi) 2331 Weldon Pkwy, St. Louis, MO 63146
Nearest big box store Target (5.9 mi) 12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Nearest Costco Costco (13.3 mi) 200 Costco Way, St Peters, MO 63376
Restaurants / Dining Westport Plaza has several options within walking distance http://www.westportstl.com/
Attractions Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive away https://explorestlouis.com/
Nearest grocery store Schnucks Dorsett (1.5 mi) 2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Nearest drug store Medico (.3 mi) 940 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
Nearest Newsstand Gateway Newstands (.2 mi) 519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146

Attendee List

The below list are those that have made mention that the are attempting to attend the 2018 conference. You may edit this page to add your character to the list.

Prime Players

  • Aar
  • Beldannon
  • Bristenn
  • Chemaine
  • Chopad
  • Cigger
  • Crime
  • Cruxophim
  • Darcena +1
  • Deza
  • Drazaa
  • Durakar
  • Evician
  • Felanya
  • Fromer
  • Glimmin
  • Hoodtralfeck
  • Illona
  • Jalodg
  • Kaig
  • Katiesa
  • Kipara
  • Kragdruk
  • Kronius
  • Kyaloria
  • Laeech
  • Laraynis
  • Maags
  • Madmountan
  • Maetriks
  • Maylan
  • Melivn
  • Meureii
  • Naamit
  • Naimon
  • Naina
  • Obsalyn
  • Raelee
  • Ragz
  • Rencelas
  • Rhayveign
  • Rhodaren
  • Rozy
  • Sabotage
  • Seomanthe
  • Synyster
  • Telare
  • Tool
  • Tysong
  • Zangow

Platinum Players

  • Athias
  • Boudicea
  • Dyfer
  • Idun
  • Oke
  • Omrii
  • Qualeric
  • Tanai
  • Teekee
  • Thyrsus
  • Vaein
  • Vrin
  • Whick

Shattered Player

  • Tykus

Game Staff

  • Aulis
  • Galene
  • Haxus
  • Kveta
  • Necios
  • Palvella
  • Qortaz
  • Quilic
  • Sotsona
  • Thandiwe
  • Valyrka
  • Wraex

Goodie Bags

Goodie bags this year are broken up into two different selections. An account can only receive one goodie bag selection. All items are account bound.

Non-Attendee

Attendee

Requires attendance at Simucon in order to be eligible to purchase & redeem. Cannot buy/claim a non-attendee option if buying this selection. Max one per PERSON, not just account.

  • Same Rewards As Non-Attendee
  • Special Scripted Item
  • Unique Title

Auction

The live auction is limited to a max of 50 participants. Total of 50 prizes to be split accordingly to distribution of Prime & Platinum participants. Auction items, price sold, game instance available too, and additional details to be added as they become available.

See Also