SimuCon 2020

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

OFFICIAL dates for 2020 are Wednesday, August 5 through Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel. Room reservation link currently not available.

2020 Schedule

SimuCon 2020 Schedule
ALL TIMES CST
(CENTRAL TIME)

Day	Time	Activity	Game
Wednesday August 5
	-:-- AM		ALL
Thursday August 6
	ALL DAY	Check-in and socialize	ALL
Friday August 7
	ALL DAY	Check-in and socialize	ALL
Saturday August 8
	ALL DAY	Check-in and socialize	ALL
Sunday August 9
	-:-- AM		ALL

Notes:

• All event schedules subject to change without notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does SimuCon cost?

Cost and sign-up information will be available soon.

Where do I sign up?

Sign-up is usually initiated by the GM organizing SimuCon and details are released closer to the event.

Who organizes SimuCon?

Typically GameMasters from Gemstone IV and DragonRealms are the official organizers. However, many players pitch in to plan unofficial events or to offer support. All work is strictly volunteer, so please be sure to thank your organizer team!

What is it like to attend a SimuCon?

SimuCon is a gathering of players and GameMasters for Simutronics games, including Gemstone IV and DragonRealms. The convention includes several events, as listed in the 2020 Schedule, that are planned by both players and staff. In-between events, attendees typically gather at conference tables similar to a large LAN party to play. Board games and other activities are frequently available as well.

How many people attend SimuCon and when do they show up?

SimuCon has experienced a growth spurt over the past three years or so. A current rough estimate would be 100 attendees (GS and DR combined) over the course of the weekend. The main convention days are Thursday through Sunday, although several people arrive on Wednesday and stay through Monday. The convention room is typically setup by Wednesday evening.

What equipment should I bring?

Bring your laptop/computer so that you can play Gemstone during the convention. Internet access and power strips are typically provided. Note: It is not recommended that you leave your equipment unattended in the conference room.

Will I need a car?

Many attendees never leave the hotel. However if you are planning to explore St. Louis, a car is recommended as public transportation options are slim. Lyft and Uber are both operational in St. Louis and are ideal for single trips. For any excursions listed in the schedule, carpool options may be available. A shuttle may be available to and from your hotel for airport travel, but don't forget to bring cash for a tip!

Is SimuCon family friendly?

In general, yes. Some attendees do bring children but activities in the convention room may be of limited interest to them. Note the Attractions section listed below for additional kid-friendly activities available in St. Louis. Please expect to encounter explicit language and consumption of alcoholic beverages, which will increase in the late night hours.

What is the weather typically like?

Missouri is nicknamed "Misery" for its hot and humid summers. For a current local forecast, click here: https://www.ksdk.com/weather

Do I need to bring food or beverages?

Depending on funds available, basic snacks will be provided. You are generally on your own for meals and can purchase food at the grocery or restaurant options listed in the Dining/Eating section. SimuCon is strictly BYOB. Alcohol can be purchased in most grocery stores and gas stations in Missouri.

What should I wear?

SimuCon is casual attire unless the schedule for a specific event indicates otherwise. Some events may encourage costumes or themed attire.

Is there a pool?

YES! Pack your bathing suits because the official SimuCon hotel has an outdoor pool! There is even a poolside bar with snacks and beverages (open Friday through Sunday), and towel service is available. It is recommended that you pack sunscreen ahead of time, because the hotel and nearby shops do not stock any! It is also recommended that you bring pool noodles, because pool noodles are wicked cool.

Visitor Information

The convention is typically 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. All distances calculated from the host hotel.

Accommodations

Name	Distance	Address	Link
Sheraton Westport Chalet (Official Hotel, Discounted Rate)	onsite	191 Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	[Booking link with group rates coming soon]
Sheraton Westport Plaza (Sister Hotel next to the Chalet)	onsite	900 Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	Booking Link
Staybridge Suites	0.3 miles	25 Progress Pkwy, St. Louis, MO 63146	Booking Link
Comfort Inn Suites	0.7 miles	12031 Lackland Rd., Saint Louis, MO, 63146	Booking Link
Residence Inn St. Louis Westport	0.6 miles	11918 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146	Booking Link
Farfield Inn and Suites St. Louis Westport	0.6 miles	11918 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146	Booking Link
Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Westport	0.7 miles	11888 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146	Booking Link

Dining/Eating

Name	Type	Distance	Address	Link
Drunken Fish	Sushi	onsite	639 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
Fuzzy's Taco Shop	Baja Tacos	onsite	302 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
IMO's Pizza	Pizza	onsite	318 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
Kobe Japanese Grill	Japanese/Hibachi	onsite	645 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
McDonald's	Fast Food	onsite	25 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
Paul Mineo's Trattoria	Italian	onsite	333 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
St. Louis Bread Company	Coffee/Sandwich/Soup	onsite	147 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
Smoothie King	Smoothies	onsite	324 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
Starbucks	Coffee	onsite	111 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
Trainwreck Saloon	American/Grill	onsite	314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
Dino's Deli	Mediterranean	onsite	314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146	http://dinosdeli.us/
O'Fallon Brewery	Beer/American Food	0.3 mi	45 Progress Pkwy, Maryland Heights, MO 63043	http://www.ofallonbrewery.com/
Companion Bakery	Bakery/Sandwich	1.2 mi	2331 Schuetz Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146	http://www.companionbaking.com/

Off-Site Dining

For attendees who want to explore St. Louis cuisine, local players recommend the following restaurants.

Name	Type	Distance	Address	Link
DD Mau	Vietnamese / Bao	1.3 mi	11982 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043	http://www.ddmaustl.com/
Guerilla Street Food	Filipino	1.6 mi	11658 Dorsett Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043	https://www.guerrillastreetfood.com/menu-dorsett/
Gobble STOP Smokehouse	BBQ Poultry	2.8 mi	1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza, Creve Coeur, MO 63141	http://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/
Nudo House STL	Ramen / Japanese	3.0 mi	11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141	http://nudohousestl.com/
Dave & Tony's	Premium Burgers	3.2 mi	12766 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63146	http://www.daveandtonys.com/
Sugarfire Smokehouse	BBQ	6.0 mi	9200 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132	https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/locations/mo-olivette/
Salt + Smoke	BBQ	9.0 mi	501 S Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301	https://saltandsmokestl.com/
Midwestern Meat & Drink	BBQ	20.4 mi	900 Spruce St, St. Louis, MO 63102	https://facebook.com/midwesternstl
Broadway Oyster Bar	Cajun	23.7 mi	736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102	http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/
Ted Drewes	Famous local frozen custard	21.6 mi	6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109	http://teddrewes.com/
Bombay Food Junkies	Vegan Options	5.2 mi	3580 Adie Rd, St Ann, MO 63074	https://www.bombayfoodjunkies.com/

Shopping/Groceries

Name	Distance	Address	Link
Target	5.9 mi	12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044	website
Costco	13.3 mi	200 Costco Way, St Peters, MO 63376	website
Schnucks Dorsett (Grocery Store)	1.5 mi	2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043	website
Gateway Newstands	onsite	519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146	https://www.westportstl.com/specialty
Walgreens	1.6 mi	12509 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043	website
BP Gas Station	0.3 mi	11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
ALDI	2.6 mi	11745 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141	website
Trader Joe's	2.4 mi	11505 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141	website

Attractions

Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive from the hotel. For tourism information, click here: https://explorestlouis.com/

Name	Description	Address	Link
The Gateway Arch	Oh look, it's the Arch	200 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102	https://www.gatewayarch.com/
Busch Stadium	Cardinals Baseball Stadium	700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102	https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark
Forest Park	Large public park, home to several free attractions	5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112	https://forestparkmap.org/
St. Louis Zoo	Free zoo, located inside Forest Park	Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110	https://www.stlzoo.org/
St. Louis Art Museum	Free art museum, located inside Forest Park	1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110	https://www.slam.org/
Creve Coeur Lake Park	3.4 mi from the hotel. Trails, kayak rentals, Go Ape	13725 Marine Ave, St. Louis, MO 63146	website
The Muny	Outdoor theater, located inside Forest Park	1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112	https://muny.org/
Missouri Botanical Gardens	Outdoor garden	4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110	http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery	Main brewery, offers tours	1200 Lynch St, St. Louis, MO 63118	https://www.budweisertours.com/locations/st-louis-missouri.html
City Museum	Architectural Anomaly/Interactive Art/Climbing Museum	750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103	https://www.citymuseum.org/
Grants Farm	Free wildlife park with tram tours and free beer	10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123	https://www.grantsfarm.com/home.html
The Butterfly House	Indoor butterfly pavilion	15193 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017	http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house.aspx
Science Center	Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes IMAX and planetarium	5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110	https://www.slsc.org/
Magic House	Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes magic	516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122	https://www.magichouse.org/
Fox Theatre	Historic theater, offers tours	527 NORTH GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63103	https://www.fabulousfox.com/visit/tours
St. Louis Neighborhoods	Shopping/Nightlife/Exploring	Various	https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/
Live Music Venues	St. Louis is known for its blues and jazz scene	Various	https://explorestlouis.com/discover/st-louis-music-lovers/st-louis-live-music-venues/
Casinos	Gambling	Various	https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g44881-Activities-c53-Saint_Louis_Missouri.html

Attendee List

The below lists are of those people that have made mention that they are attempting to attend the 2020 conference. You may edit this page to add your character to the list.

Prime Players

• Akenna
• Clunk
• Darcena
• Dergoatean
• Hoodtralfeck
• Iseo
• Juspera
• Maylan
• Naamit
• Rhayveign
• Rozy
• Xanthium/Ysharra
• Vhorg
• Zangow

Platinum Players

• Whick
• Qualeric

Shattered Players

• PlaceHolder

Game Staff

• Estild
• Haxus
• Naiken

Indiegogo Campaign

The annual Indiegogo Campaign's purpose is to fund expenses for SimuCon, and all funds raised are used for the direct support of the convention. Any funds raised beyond the original goal are used for additional perks such as extra snacks and prizes for attendees.

Currently no campaign link is available, but will likely be available in early June.

See Also

• SimuCon channel (official Discord server)
• Unofficial SimuCon Server (unofficial SimuCon dedicated Discord server)
• DragonRealms Simucon Page (DR's Wiki Page)