Hoping to test my unpublished RPG at Gencon

[Living Legend]

I have spent the last two years designing Blood, Wits & Steel, an RPG that I hope to self publish in a year or two. Last year I went to Gencon for the first time and it was awesome, but a little overwhelming. I didn’t really get a chance to game much, except for a few demos in the exhibit hall.

This year I am returning with the hopes of running demos for my game with as many players as I can. I found an area that seemed perfect for this, but now it appears they may be running out of room. So I am turning to the Enworld community for help for a backup plan.

I am wondering if there is a hall or area at Gencon where people can go to try new games or just where there are a lot of pickup games. I would love to find such an area, set up at a table, and run demos for anyone walking by that is interested, and then get some feedback from them. Since I've only been to Gencon once before, and I don't know anybody that has gone either, I'm not really sure where these place might be, if they exist, or where to look for them. I know the layout is going to be different this year with the convention expansion, but if anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you



Disclaimer: If anyone is interested in trying my game just look at my profile for a basic description of what its all about. I will have premade characters and several prepared demos to run. I know tinkering with your own RPG is kind of a popular thing right now, but this is something I've put a lot of time and effort into, and I take it seriously.

 

[Saint&Sinner]

In addition to Games on Demand I would check out the dedicated Open Gaming Space that's supposed to be outside the game Library. Also, if you find a few people to play your game you can ask any of the Gencon staff tables and they will try to find you an open table. Good Luck!

 

[Living Legend]

There is a huge festival in my small town every year called Blueberry festival. Something like a million people show up for it every year, and my town's population is normally 15,000, so it's kind of a big deal. I grew up across the street from the park it's held at so I know this festival inside and out. But for someone who has never been there it can be a little overwhelming. I could give any tourist a few simple tips that would greatly improve their experience there: when to go to avoid crowds, where to not get ripped off, that kind of thing.

I feel like Gencon is the same way. With a few simple tips from someone who knows the place my experience is bound to greatly improve.

Thanks. See you at Gencon.

 

[Cameronman]

I actually wanted to bring my unpublished game there last year but decided against it