Monster Island: (U.S.) National PBM Convention From: casbahcarl@aol.com (CasbahCarl) Date: Mon, 06 Jun 1994 11:41:02 +0000 Hi All, Russell Calkins and myself (Chuck Miro) are trying to generate interest among Monster Island players to join us at AndCon, an annual gaming convention that has a major concentration in the PBM area. We're both just a couple of players, with no financial interest in the convention, who'd like to see a big MI turnout. Below is a post written by Russ that appeared on America Online and will appear in the MI player-edited newsletter. I have been asked by a few people to put together an announcement for AndCon 94. Chuck Miro and I, as well as a friend of his and a couple of mine, will be attending AndCon this year. It is held in Independence, Ohio, USA next to I-77 near Cleveland. It is billed as the premier play-by-mail convention in the country. However, for some reason the people at ABM never attend this event even though my Road Atlas shows that you can get from Cohoes to Cleveland. Anyhow, we would like to see all you Monster Islanders attending this event as well as letting ABM know that you will be there and would like to see them. You might mention that many of their competitors will be there vying for your PBM dollars as well! AndCon is a great convention put on by a more than capable staff people. In addition to having representatives from many PBM companies they also have had tables by Shadis and Paper Mayhem in the past. If you are into RPG's (role-playing games) they have events for almost every game I have ever heard of. Many events are RPGA-sponsored so you can participate in that as well. I just received a letter from Andon Unlimited who puts on the Convention. This is what they had to say. Pre-Registration Book: The pre-registration book will be out in late June. This is about 4 weeks later than usual. The reason for this is that this year they were putting on Origins. As of June 1, 1994 they were done with the majority of the Origins work and are now able to focus on AndCon `94. The Planning: "AndCon will offer everything it has in the past and more! The RPGA section has been expanded, and will include 7 Living City events. AndCon is, of course, home to the first ever Living City Interactive. Magic: The Gathering will be well represented with a WotC guest of honor and the possibility of a MTG Artist Guest of Honor as well. In addition, we will be expanding our miniature line-up. Our Play-By-Mail Guest of Honor this year will be Bill Fields of Game Systems Inc. and Middle Earth fame." The Hotel: "You don't have to wait for the pre-reg book to reserve hotel rooms. Last year our hotel block increased by 62% and is expected to grow again. This simply means that there is a real chance the hotel will sell out on peak nights! Reserve your rooms now by calling (216) 524-8050 and mentioning the special AndCon rate of $60.00 for up to four people." Most of the above was copied directly from the letter I received. AndCon will be September 15-18, 1994. So that gives everyone all summer to prepare for this event. I have attended for the last 3 years and always have a great time. There is a kickoff dinner on Thursday as well as a luau-type party on Saturday Night. In between is all the gaming you could want. Official events as well as open gaming and whatever you want to get going in your rooms. I hope to see many of your there. You can contact Andon Unlimited at: Andon Unlimited 426 E. Main St. P.O. Box 3100 Kent, OH 44240 Tel: 216-673-1887 Fax: 216-673-2125 +-------------------------------------------------------------------- -+ Chuck Miro <casbahcarl@aol.com> ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Sol-Rac Orim, Fuvite Warrior The Shadow Guardians +-------------------------------------------------------------------- -+ Politicians are like diapers, they need changing often; and for the same reason. Up