Hippogriff is a small roleplaying convention taking place in Jerusalem this Chanukah. It starts late afternoon and runs for the rest of the day, so those of you who are working and enjoy roleplaying can still attend this convention!
Tickets
One round: 50 NIS
Full day: 70 NIS
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
The great Roleplaying Convention of the North is taking place during Chanukah in its ninth incarnation. Those of you who live in the area should definitely check it out, and perhaps even those who live southward and don't mind travel! There will be board games available as well for those who wish to try out new games. My friends, Karmicon is koming.
Tickets
Members of the Israeli Roleplayers Association receive 5 NIS discounts on their tickets. Membership can be purchased at the convention for a one time fee of 10 NIS. The board games are free to play.
Tickets can be preordered here.
Members/Non-Members can buy a second ticket at half price. Game Masters receive one free game, and can purchase a second ticket for 35 NIS.
Directions to the convention can be found here. Classrooms will be opened to permit sleeping at the conventions, though sleeping bags and the like must be brought.
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Do you like dancing? Does moving to the beat as your favorite character catch your fancy? Does jumping up and down like a lunatic for six hours straight appeal to you? Well, it just so happens that you're in luck, because the Fandominum Ball is back for 2015! Get ready for hours of dancing and fun! You'll be pleased to hear that the dress requirement for the ball has been waived this year, so feel free to come in regular clothes. The ball/rave is for ages 13 and up, and alcohol is EXPRESSLY forbidden at the event. If one is apprehended with alcohol or found drunk, they will be removed from the event immediately with no refund.
Water will be made freely available at the event, and food will be served as well. The hechsher for the meats is Rav Rubin, the chicken Rav Rubin and Rav Landau, the vegetables are Gush Katif Eda Charedit Yibul Nochri, and the rest of the food is under the Rubin/Landau/Eda Charedit hechsherim.
Hotaru Drawing Contest 2015
Do you enjoy drawing, or perhaps have a talent for it? Is your math notebook full of doodles? Then perphaps you'd like to join the Hotaru Drawing Contest 2015! Draw one or more of the Hotaru mascots (Lu, Blu, and Gadget) in some funny situation while dresssed in a cosplay any sort of, be it anime, video games, comics, science fiction, fantasy, or perhaps even a business suit! Send your pictures to hotaruarts@gmail.com, along with an explanation as to why the character is dressed as they are, any references used in the drawing, your full name and your magnificent appellation! (i.e., your nickname).
Any artist who cannot attend the ball, and are interested in participating, can inform the contest organizer in the email that they won't be coming. If the artist wins, they can receive their prize in one of the following ways:
-designate a person who will be attending the ball as someone who will bring the prize to the artist
-designate someone specific in the email who can receive the prize for the artist
-send their address along with the mail. They will be notified, and the prize mailed to them
Contest Rules
-No drawing limit (each drawing will be judged separately)
-No copying
-No obscene or offensive material
-People of all ages may participate
The contest is free of charge to enter. Minimum amount of participants: 12 - over 9000
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
A friendly reminder that Icon is taking place next week! I can't wait to see you all!
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
Icon, the biggest nerd/geek convention in Israel, is once again taking place this Succot! Three days of fun filled events, cosplay competitions, awesome merchandise, and wonderful, wonderful things! This year, I will be only coming on the second day, to my dismay, but that's life. I hope to see you all there!
Most of the events cost money; pre-registration requires registering an account, which can be done here,
Hours
The events run during the below times, though the area itself will be open earlier:
Day 1: 12 PM - 1 AM
Day 2: 10 AM - 1 AM
Day 3: 10 AM - 12 AM
(I'm sorry for the delay in this report and the convention reviews; I've been in a university prep course, but it's ending very soon, so expect them soon)
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
A friendly reminder that Cami and Mythopia are happening next week! I will be going to Cami, and I can't wait to see you all there!
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
I came to the convention pretty early; I wasn't sure if the buses would get me there in time, but in hindsight, I don't think I should have worried. Being early, I was asked to help set up the convention, and I did so, bringing down tables and chairs, setting up booths, among other things.
I ended wandering a bit throughout, helping when I could and watching when I couldn't. Eventually, I found myself drawn to the Super Smash Bros. Wii U stand; it had been a few years since I last played a Super Smash Bros. game, and so I immediately took the opportunity to reacquaint myself with the game. I had been a pretty good player beforehand, so it didn't take long for me to resume playing somewhat well. Over the course of the convention though, I would get my rear end handed to me a multitude of times, as a few hours of practice was definitely not enough to regain what had been lost. I also signed up for a Smash tournament that was to take place later in the day.
The gates opened around fifteen minutes after that, and people started to trickle in. I continued playing Super Smash Bros. Wii U for a while longer, before I moved on to the other console section. Every game there was a fighting game, from Tekken to Injustice to J-Stars Victory Vs. They even had Super Smash Bros. Melee, in which I completely trounced a bunch of noobs.
VICTORY IS MINE!
In the intervening hours between this time and the start of the Smash tournament, I played games (mostly Smash Bros. Wii U), toured the place, talked to friends, and took pictures.
Unfortunately, I didn't do very well in the tournament; I got knocked out in the second round by a veteran player. I stayed for a little while to watch the other players, but I found it too hot and stuffy in the room, so I left. I got lunch, and took quite a long break, and just watched everyone else. I also removed my costume, as I found that it was getting too hot to walk around in. I played more games, sat around, enjoying the atmosphere.
Because panda
After a while, I met my friend Chen; we chatted for a bit, and he introduced me to the people who were organizing Summer Con. After an intense discussion regarding preparations, I excused myself, and went to see how the Smash tournament was faring. The final games were the most intense Smash matches that I've ever seen, and I was very impressed at the level of skill shown. Behold, the final rounds:
And these were the winners! Congrats!
Not long after this, I packed up my things, and left. The convention had its share of issues; lack of proper air conditioning, only fighting games being available, and a shortage of other events that one could participate in should one like to take a break from the games (as I did). Still, I did have a decent time, and I think that I wouldn't mind having another go next year.
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
Israel is hosting its very own League of Legends Championships event! If you love LoL, then this event is something that you should definitely check out! It takes place August 19th in Bat-Yam, details regarding its location can be found here. Tickets can be purchased here; get them early so you can get the best seats!
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
DragonCon is taking place next week, and pre-registration is now open! I'll be going this year, so I hope to see you there!
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Cami has arrived once again, and this time, it's going to be in Jerusalem! The International Convention Center is a huge building, which gives the organizers plenty of room for plenty of events and plenty of room for merchandise. Aside from the usual lectures, workshops, screenings, and cosplay competition that takes place at conventions, Cami will be hosting a guest cosplayer from Japan! Yes, you heard right! Lady Reika of Osaka will be arriving at Cami! Go nuts! Anyways, I hope to see you all there!
Tickets
Regular: 55 NIS
Cami+: 60 NIS (includes early access to the cosplay competition and one of the special guest events)
Members of AMAI, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Society, and soldiers in uniform receive a 5 NIS discount.
Tickets can purchased ahead of time here at a five shekel discount.
Walk-On (a showcasing of one's cosplay. Not everyone who signs up will be accepted, as there isn't enough time to showcase everyone)
Skits (read this, sign up for the cosplay competition above, and select the 'Skit' option in the form)
Please be aware that the regulations must be followed if you wish to participate in the competition, Sign-ups end in two days, so hurry!
You can sign up to transportation to and from the convention here.
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
Do you like reading, and do you like fantasy genre? Well, then this convention is for you! It lasts all day, with plenty of lectures and workshops to satisfy your inner author. So grab a book, come on down, and prepare to listen about dark humor in Harry Potter and the economics of a fantasy society!
Entrance to convention is free, but all of the events cost 20 NIS to enter. A full day ticket of free entrance to the events can be purchased at the convention for 75 NIS.
The events under 'כיתת הלחשים' in the program require pre-registration, which can be done at mythopia.contents@gmail.com. You can sign up at the convention itself, but there may not be any room left.
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
DragonCon has come again! You can find plenty of roleplaying games, miniatures, card games, tournaments, and more at the convention; if you've never played a role-playing game before, now is the perfect time to start! There will be a library of games for people to borrow, so try a few that you've never played before! I will hopefully be going this year to play a Pathfinder Society game, and I hope to see you there!
Regarding tickets:
Entrance ticket: 20 NIS (includes access to the game library, merchandise stalls, and lectures)
Single event ticket: 40 NIS (includes everything in the entrance ticket)
Full day ticket: 60 NIS (includes free access to everything)
Pre-registration hasn't been made available yet; I'll let you know when it does.
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
This is it. The big one. The biggest geek convention that Israel has ever seen. A lot has been invested into this convention: gaming station, screenings, lectures, RD&D, tournaments, and even famous cosplayers from outside of Israel! This is one convention that you do NOT want to miss!
Tickets
One day ticket: 45 NIS (12:00 PM - 10 PM, not including night activities)
Two day ticket: 90 NIS (including night activities)
Soldiers - One day ticket: 35 NIS
Soldiers - Two day ticket: 70 NIS
(Soldiers must show their ID to get this discount)
Children up to the age of 3 get free entrance.
Two famous cosplayers are going to be visiting Summer Con: LadyLemonCosplay from Argentina, and Ely Cosplay from Taiwan. I'm going to be interviewing them, so stay tuned for it!
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
I'm going to be posting a bunch of conventions and reviews over the next few days! Stay tuned!
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
Due to the organizers of Shirofest having been in an accident, and no replacments for them found, the convention has been canceled. May they have a speedy recovery.
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
The second convention on our Shavuot lineup is Shirofest, an anime convention, also in its second year. Lectures, showings, and merchandise galore, much more than last year! Be sure to check it out if you have the time!
As of this writing, the program for the event has not been posted. I'll update this post when it becomes available.
Sorry for the extremely late post (again - sigh).
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
Get your controllers ready, cause it's time to get your game on! Anime Clash is an anime gaming convention in its second year, taking place the day after Shavuot. Aside from the usual lectures/showings/cosplay competitions, there will also be gaming tournaments! Multiple consoles with different games will be set up for you to compete in, with prizes worth hundreds of shekels! So come on down, and get ready to press X to win!
Games Xbox Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution Injustice: Gods Among Us Dragonball XenoVerse Tekken Tag Tournament 2 PS3 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 J-Stars Victory VS Wii U Super Smash Bros. 4 Wii Super Smash Bros. Melee
Having been a gamer long before I was an anime fan, I'll be going to this convention. See you all there!
As of this writing, the program for the event has not been posted. I'll update this post when it becomes available.
UPDATE: The program is now available! (Subject to change)
Sorry for the extremely late post (again - sigh).
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
Ah, Bigor. This was my second year going, as last year was my first (though it was called Giborim then - guess they liked the old name better), Open for only two days, yet their doors stayed open the entire time. Would that I could have stayed the entire time, but alas, school and money demand my attentions.
I went to Bigor in the afternoon, since I had a game planned for then; this time, I didn't cosplay as Harry Dresden. Near the entrance, I ran into some friends of mine, who were practicing for a lightsaber duel at sunset (the same people from Icon). We chatted for a bit, and then I entered the convention hall.
Once inside, I got my ticket to a Pathfinder Society game, then walked into the main hall. It made me happy to once again see the various booths and tables laid out before me. I wandered a bit, taking pictures and enjoying the general atmosphere. I even picked up a book by Ray Bradbury for 8 shekels!
After doing that, I put my stuff down and ate lunch, during which I met someone else who introduced to a wonderful little game called Dominion. It's a deckbuilder card game, which from what I understand, means that you start off with few cards, and as the game progresses, you receive more and more - 'building' your deck. The game was very easy to pick up, and very fun to play - fast paced with a decent amount of thinking involved. There are a lot of different types of cards that the game has, but one plays only with ten types in a particular session. This gives Dominion great replay value - one game you play will very likely not be the same as the next. Unfortunately, when 2:00 rolled around, I had to leave for my Pathfinder game, but I had a great sense of satisfaction (and loss, as I was just starting to do really well). Dominion is definitely on my to-buy list.
I brought my character from previous sessions along with me to the game. We had two players new to roleplaying games; a young girl and and older man, and another guy that I've played with at previous conventions. Our quest was twofold - to investigate a newly-discovered ruined temple in a jungle on an island, as well as accompanying a baron to said island to hunt for a leopard that lamed him years earlier. Overall, it went pretty well - I even had a heroic moment! Some of the highlights were:
Me rolling a natural 20 to convince the island's natives to eat some food and leave us alone
The girl and I failing a saving throw to not be tricked out of a hiding spot by the leopard (who turned out to be not quite a leopard after all). Luckily, we had a bard with us, who used his countersong ability to counter the effect
When rolling a Climb check to climb out of our hiding spot (a tree) - I got a 1
The not-quite leopard focused nearly all of his attacks on the baron - who nearly died. I had a very heroic moment, when I managed to get next to the baron, and impaled the leopard on my sword just as it was about to pounce on him.
I rolled max damage on a demon inside the temple, finishing it off - like a boss.
(Huh, I guess the highlights are mostly about me this time. Hmm.)
After the game, I updated my character sheet, gathered my things, and left for the entrance to the convention, where the Jedi duel was to be held. It was very exciting when it finally started happening, and I got footage from a bunch of sides. It turned out quite well, considering that they hadn't been able to practice as much as they wanted (they plan to do a more choreographed version at Icon this year).
After the duel, people asked them questions and took pictures with the lightsabers. Of course, I had my picture taken as well:
I'm the awesome one on the right
Two there should be; no more, no less. One to embody the power, the other to crave it.
Not long after, they left, and so did I. I had had a lot fun, even though I was only there for an afternoon and an evening. Hopefully next year, I'll be able to stay even longer.
(any pictures that I might have not put up are here)
If you are aware of any convention taking place here in Israel, or some other interesting event taking place, please notify me, and I will do my best to report on it!
