BobbyCon II-- Schedule

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BobbyCon II Event Descriptions

Wednesday, September 01
Opening Ceremonies begin at 6pm. This night has been set aside for the final episode of the best science fiction show ever to air on television. It will be very sad but we must all watch my favorite show's demise. Things should wrap up around 11:30pm.

Friday, September 03
Godzillathon Festival will run from 6pm til about 1am, and is hosted by Fan Guest of Honor Mark Werner. Look out Tokyo, that large green lizard is on the loose again, and is creating havoc everywhere. Come join us for some of the greatest adventures of everyone's favorite green lizard. Q & A sessions will be held between films, and popcorn will be available. The movies to be shown are:

Godzilla Raids Again (B/W) (1959) 78 min.
Ghidrah -- The Three-Headed Monster (1965) 85 min.
Godzilla Vs. Destoroyah (1999) 90 min.
Godzilla Vs. Space Godzilla (1999) 120 min.

Saturday, September 04
AD&D Tournament Module run by Fan Guest of Honor Mark Werner. This game will be played at 3^rd level using 2^nd Edition rules. Characters will be provided. The start time for this game is 6pm, and it will run til 6am. (An all-nighter baby!) Strap on your armor, grab your weapon of choice, and slay a ferocious beast. Hope to see you there, mighty adventurer!

The players will have 50 character sheets to choose from. All will use Skills & Powers rules, but no sub-abilities. Maximum of 12 players will be allowed. (And that's stretching it!)

Sunday, September 05
Kurt Neumann Movie Marathon will run from noon til 2am. Come one, come all to a presentation of film by one of Hollywood's hardest working directors, Kurt Neumann. We will be watching a variety of Mr. Neumann's work, including: "The Fly", "Rocketship X-M", "Kronos", "Return of the Vampire", "Son of Ali Baba" and some of the Tarzan movies starring Johnny Weissmuller. Grab some fast food and settle in for a day of great film.

Monday, September 06 (Labor Day)
As you all know aliens just love to show up and have a blast when there is a holiday. (Anyone remember "Independence Day"?) Well, this year for Labor Day we have set up an official UFO Landing Site. All aliens are welcome no matter what their race. No humans will be allowed in unless they have had the proper inoculations and have passed through quarantine. Dress as the alien race you most desire to be, or just throw together something and invent a whole new race. The festivities begin around noon with the Alien's Picnic, where we will be serving Pak'ma'ra Pizza (Don't ask what's on it... Please...) Also, throughout the day we will be watching UFO documentaries, H. G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" and also will be giving away some special UFO prizes. I hope all you extra-terrestrials can make it.

Friday, September 10
The Sid & Marty Krofft Spectacular starting at 6pm and running til midnight. Hang on to your hats Lidsvillians, grab your wings Bugaloos and don that cape Dyna Girl, because it's time for everybody's favorite kid's show creators, Sid & Marty Krofft. The 6 hour marathon will include episodes from: The Bugaloos, Lidsville, H. R. Pufnstuf, Sigmund & the Sea Monsters, Land of the Lost and my personal favorite, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl. In celebration we will be serving macaroni & cheese, a truly wholesome snack. Come join us for the most koo-koo-kookiest celebration in September.

The Bugaloos - Firefly, Light My Fire (#1)
Lidsville - World In A Hat (#1)
HR Pufnstuf - Mechanical Boy (#4)
Land Of The Lost - Skylons (#5)
Sigmund & the Sea Monsters - Trick Or Treat (#13)
Electra Woman & Dyna Girl - Return of the Sorcerer (#5)
HR Pufnstuf - The Wheely Bird (#2)
The Bugaloos - Courage Comes Home (#4)
Lidsville - Show Me The Way To Go Home (#2)
Land Of The Lost - Dopey (#2)

Saturday, September 11
Battletech Extravaganza "Clan Wars" (Year 3051). Begins at 6pm and runs til 6am. A whole night of explosive action. Come join Fan Guest of Honor Mark Werner as he runs us all through his latest Battletech scenario entitled "Another Brick in the Wall". Mark is an excellent gamemaster and runs an innovative and exciting campaign. Mechs will be provided for all who participate in the battle. Power up those PPC's, switch on those lasers and load up those LRM missiles, because it's time for battle, baby! Aaaarrrrrggghhhhh! Come and play if you dare.

The attacking forces will number 2 Lances (8 mechs) with a Star of Clan mechs defending (5 mechs). To maintain simplicity, there will be no artillery, fighters, of private sheets. All mech sheets will be provided. Attacking forces must destroy or drive off-board all mechs to secure a total victory. Light and medium mechs will be used. (There will be a single heavy in the defending force.) The title is aptly named, "Another Brick in the Wall". (Players will understand when the game begins.) All briefing will occur just before play begins.

Sunday, September 12
The Prisoner Marathon and Village Party will be starting at about noon, and will run til about 6pm. Come join us and be a number for the afternoon in The Village. #2 will be hosting this little soiree, and some snack foods will be served along with a traditional English afternoon tea. Come watch some of the best episodes from the series. Dress in your best Village attire and definitely attend this event. This will be one for the ages.

Friday, September 17
An Evening From the Crypt: "Vampires Arise" Film Festival beginning at 6pm and finishing up at about 1am. (Guest host still to be announced) All vampires should feel free to come in costume, as it will only add to the atmosphere of the evening. Chips with blood-red tomato salsa and tomato juice will be served to all ravenous guests. The following is a list of the nightmarish films we will be viewing:

Vampire Circus (1971)
Vampire Lovers (1971)
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974)
The Fearless Vampire Killers Or: Pardon Me, But Your Teeth Are In My Neck (1967)

Come join us for a quick bite and a fright.

Saturday, September 18
The Talisman Open will run from 6pm-midnight. All you players who love a real good cutthroat game of Talisman need to attend this hot gaming event, because it's no holds barred, baby! Some of the best Talisman players in the South Bay Area will be attending, including the defending area champion and host, Mark Werner. If you can beat him, you're pretty good. Come join us in a night of fantastic adventure and mayhem. I hope to see you there.

There will be a few of the seldom-used character cards removed. The Prophetess will be modified so that her special ability will only be available when the crystal ball, or dragon bones are found. Also, all armor, weapons, shields, helmets, mules, water bottles, talismans, horse and carts, and other gear will be removed from the adventure deck. All gear must be bought.

Sunday, September 19
Closed for the Time Meddlers meeting (British and American Science Fiction Media Fan Club) in North Hollywood. Come out there and join us if you want to. It's great fun. You can even join up if you like it. (From about 11am-5pm) Address: 11513 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601

Friday, September 24
The 2^nd Annual BlackAdder Booze Up & Marathon begins at 6pm and runs til midnight. The festivities will be hosted by The Brothers of Flatulence, who last year blew the roof off the building with their disgusting displays of debauchery. You don't want to miss this one, because besides their usual antics (drunken charades, shot-gunning beers, stumbly races and the All-Fun Trouser Snake Tug-of-War), we will be enjoying many a good episode of BlackAdder. (Episode requests are gladly accepted) We will have some beer, but will accept any donations of alcohol you wish to contribute. Snacks will also be provided. Come toast Edmund Blackadder with a drink for luck... Luck... Luck. Don't you get it? Luck, it rhymes with ____! Come and get wickedly wacky with The Brothers of Flatulence. (Definite enemies of The Sinus Corps) This event seems to fill up fast, so don't delay.

Saturday, September 25
Star Wars RPG "A New Hope" will begin at 6pm and run through the night until 6am if necessary. The Empire and The Dark Side must be taught a lesson. Come join the Rebellion and The Light Side in the mother of all battles against Darth Vader and the Empire. The Force and the Jedi need you now more than ever...... Help us, convention goer, you're our only hope. All types of characters are welcome, and gamesheets will be provided. We will be starting out fresh with new characters. The Rebellion needs you... Hope to see you there.

Sunday, September 26
Dr. Who Luau & Barbecue starting at noon and running until 6pm, this fun afternoon should not be missed. Wear a Hawaiian shirt, shorts, sandals and a lei if you like or dress casually. Fun will be forced onto everyone who attends (Doesn't that just suck). Burgers, hot dogs and chicken will be provided, but if you can bring a little something to go along with the main course like a salad, chips, drinks, fruit or something else delicious, it would be appreciated. A Dr. Who Trivia Contest will be held with small prizes being awarded to the winners, and we will be showing a number of Dr. Who videos throughout the day. (Requests via email will be accepted) This event still has a few spots left, so hurry or you'll miss out.

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