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FANART CONTEST
Back by popular demand, our fanart contest brought in some amazing entries starring mascots Geekbot, Siggy, and Rodgort. The winning entry by Cheri Fakes is featured above and will be featured on the Geek.Kon.2012 t‐shirt (available now in Artist Alley!). This year's runner up is by Riyoku Sakimori and is featured on the cover. Additional entries by Cheri Fakes are featured on pages 20, 42, and the back cover. The Rodgort sketch on page 39 is by Sakumo Ankoku. Thanks to everyone who participated and check out more of Cheri's work in Artist Alley!
PROGRAM BOOK CREDITS
Editor: Adam Pulver Cover Illustration: Riyoku Sakimori Geekbot, Siggy and Rodgort Original Illustrator: Laura Anderton Graphics: Adam Pulver, Erin Burke
Geek.Kon.2012 Program Book ©2012 by Geek Kon, Inc. All rights reserved. The Geek.Kon logo is the property of Geek Kon, Inc. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the express written consent of Geek Kon, Inc.
TABLE
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CONTENTS
Hours of Operation.................................2 Convention Rules.................................... 3 Costuming Rules......................................4 Important Information............................. 4 Guests of Honor..................................... 6 Charity Events.......................................10 Fashion Show........................................10 Masked Ball......................................... 11 Rock Show............................................ 11 Karaoke............................................... 12 Fanfiction Contest.................................12 Masquerade.........................................12 Mixer................................................... 13 Rocky Horror Picture Show.................... 13 Video Contests..................................... 14 Geek Show........................................... 14
Eric Stuart Concert................................14 Viewing Events..................................... 15 Kon.Quest............................................ 16 Geek Club Adventure............................17 Boffer Room..........................................17 Video Gaming...................................... 18 LAN Gaming.........................................20 Table Top Gaming................................ 22 Panel Schedule..................................... 24 Panel Descriptions................................ 27 Viewing Room Schedule........................ 35 Viewing Room Descriptions................... 39 Vendor Room/Artist Alley..................... 44 Staff List............................................... 47 Thank Yous........................................... 48 Convention Map......................Back Cover
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Welcome to another year of Geek.Kon! Once again, we provide you with three days of magic, from our massive gaming rooms to informative panels to live music to the sense of camaraderie and fun that only happens when hundreds of geeks descend on one hotel.
Our theme for this year is “Geekdom is Magic” and contrary to what you may believe, it is not a shameless attempt to latch onto that one show with all the pretty ponies. Not that we are anti‐pony; anyone familiar with the inner dealings of the convention knows that we've had a thing for ponies since before it was cool. But this year is about celebrating magic. For starters, magic is inherent in every fandom, from the mages of Final Fantasy to the magical schoolgirls of anime to casting magic missile at the darkness. It binds us all.
It's also about the many times your convention experience feels like magic. When you see that costume in the masquerade and think it had to be constructed through sorcery. When you wonder what spell is over you and the entire room when you all shout the same callback during Rocky. Even that feeling you get when you and several like‐minded individuals are able to block out the rest of the world and spend a weekend indulging in your fandom. These shared experiences represent what we mean when we say “Geekdom is Magic.” It may seem like Geek.Kon magically appears here every year, then vanishes like a turtle descending into the sea. In truth, it is due to the hard work of a dedicated staff, who work on this convention year‐round. By all means, thank them for their tireless work, but the best thing you can do is enjoy the convention to its fullest. That's what we do it for. Experience as much as you can in these three days and see what kinds of fun you can conjure up. Adam Pulver Geek.Kon.2012 Chairman
WELCOME TO GEEK.KON!
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HOURS
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OPERATION
CONVENTION HOURS
Friday, 10:00 am – Sunday, 5:00 pm Opening Ceremonies: Friday, 5:00 pm, Wisconsin Room Closing Ceremonies: Sunday, 3:00 pm, Wisconsin Room
REGISTRATION THU: FRI: SAT: SUN:
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm 10:00 am – 9:00 pm 8:00 am – 7:00 pm 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
CON OPS/VOLUNTEERS
PROGRAMMING ROOMS
Main Programming: Wisconsin Room Friday, 1:00 pm – Sunday, 5:00 pm Sub‐Programming: Mendota Room Friday, 4:00 pm – Sunday, 3:00 pm Panels: Green Bay/Milwaukee Friday, 1:00 pm – Sunday, 3:00 pm Panels: La Crosse Friday, 1:00 pm – Sunday, 3:00 pm Panels/Autographs: Salon Ballroom F Friday, 2:00 pm – Sunday, 3:00 pm
BOFFER ROOM
Middleton Board Room Friday, 10:00 am – Sunday, 6:00 pm
Salon Ballroom A‐C FRI: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm SUN: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Madison Board Room Friday, 10:00 am – Sunday, 6:00 pm
Salon Ballroom D‐E Friday, 10:00 am – Sunday 4:00 pm
SECURITY
VENDOR ROOM/ARTIST ALLEY Michigan Room FRI: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm SAT: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm SUN: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
MASQUERADE
Registration Location: Registration Table Registration Deadline: Saturday, 11:00 am Orientation: Saturday,11:00 am, Geneva Room Craftsmanship Judging: Saturday, 12:00 – 6:00 pm, Geneva Room Check‐In Deadline: Saturday, 6:30 pm Audience Seating: Saturday, 6:45 pm, Wisconsin Room Masquerade: Saturday, 7:00 pm, Wisconsin Room Reception: Sunday, 10:00 am, Mendota Room
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WELCOME TO GEEK.KON!
TABLE TOP GAMING VIDEO GAMING
Superior Room Friday, 10:00 am – Sunday, 4:00 pm
LAN GAMING
Greenway Room Friday, 10:00 am – Sunday, 4:00 pm
VIEWING ROOMS
Friday, 12:00 pm – Sunday, 4:30 pm Comedy Theater: Salon Ballroom G Drama Theater: Salon Ballroom H
KON.QUEST
Monona Room FRI: 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm SAT: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
GEEK CLUB ADVENTURES Monona Room FRI: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm SAT: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm SUN: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
GENERAL CONDUCT
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CONVENTION RULES
HOTEL RULES
Please note that security and staff have the final say on the interpretation of these rules and on all safety and security issues. This means if it’s not posted here and they say it, it’s the truth. 1.
All applicable laws apply. If something is illegal, don't do it.
3.
No open containers of alcohol outside the restaurant, serving areas or hotel rooms.
2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
No smoking within the hotel.
Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a guardian or have an over‐18 sponsor. Animals are permitted on the convention grounds, but please be considerate and responsible. For animals staying in hotel rooms, please consult the Marriott. YOU! SHALL! NOT! HAVE A RULE 6!
Badges must be displayed prominently at all times within the convention premises, except for viewing rooms. Replacement badges will be issued at the registration window for the cost of an on‐site registration fee.
Please respect the staff and volunteers who check badges/IDs, and show them yours when asked. Absolutely NO sleeping in public areas or event space is allowed. Please sleep in a hotel room.
10. Please do not block hallways. If staff or security asks you to move, please do so. 11. Please place all trash and recyclables in the appropriate bins.
12. The hotel staff works hard, so please treat them and hotel property with respect. 13. No unauthorized sales on convention grounds.
14. Please try to keep the volume down in the late night hours in the Atrium and hotel room areas.
15. No posters may be applied along walls in the Atrium area beginning from the security bridge. All posters must be applied using blue painter's tape. The staff has the right to remove any and all inappropriate posters. 16. All lost‐and‐found items should be brought to the staff room.
17. In the event of a medical emergency, please dial 911 and notify security. For minor medical needs or first aid, contact security.
18. Mock and stage combat are not allowed on the premises outside of the boffer room, panel rooms, and masquerade, and only with approval from staff and security. Actual combat is right out! 19. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Geek.Kon reserves the right to revoke your badge at any time for any reason, without refund, and escort you off the premises. The convention chairman and floor manager have the final say on this matter. Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to, things such as: fighting, harassment, damaging or misusing convention/hotel property, stealing and causing injury or harm to another person or yourself. 20. Please obey all instructions from staff and security.
WELCOME TO GEEK.KON!
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CONVENTION OPERATIONS COSTUMING RULES 1.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
No costume will be allowed that exposes the wearer in an inappropriate fashion. Madison rules and laws governing indecent exposure will be followed and any violators will be ejected from the convention and subject to arrest, penalties, and fines as per city, state, and federal law. No clothing is NOT a costume. No mock fighting or sparring on the convention premises.
No real bladed weapons may be carried on the convention premises.
No working projectile weapons. This includes Airsoft and Nerf guns. All bows must be unstrung.
All other weapon props must be checked by convention security and tagged as checked before they may be carried for the rest of the convention. No props larger than five feet long may be carried in the halls. Your prop can temporarily expand to larger than five feet for photography purposes, but must collapse down to five feet or less.
Convention staff and security reserve the right to peace‐bind or make safe any spikes or sharp edges they deem dangerous.
REGISTRATION
Registration is located at the window near the main conference center entrance, across from the Geneva Room. The cost of on‐site registration is $30.00 for the entire weekend. You may also purchase a Friday day pass for $15, a Saturday day pass for $20 and a Sunday day pass for $15. Children under 5 receive free admission while children 6‐12 can receive a $15 weekend pass when accompanied by an adult.
REGISTRATION HOURS
THU: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm FRI: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm SAT: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm SUN: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
The registration window also has sign‐up forms for the Masquerade and Geek Show.
GEEK.KON STAFF
The Middleton board room is home to the house elves that toil away behind the scenes in order to make the magic happen. The staff room is open throughout the convention and we are always available to answer all of your questions. The room also hosts the lost & found and the volunteers department.
VOLUNTEERING
Do you like this convention? Do you want to help make this convention better! Come join us and volunteer! It takes people to make this Kon work, and the volunteer staff can't do it alone! Besides the feeling of pride and accomplishment for helping the convention work, we have other fringe benefits such as: • • •
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Volunters who commit to work at least 6 hours will receive a volunteer t‐shirt!
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS Middleton Room Thursday, 7:00 pm Friday, 10:00 am Friday, 7:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am
If a person volunteers 10 or more hours for the convention, they will receive free admission to the convention! For our full volunteer policy, check our website or visit the staff room.
WELCOME TO GEEK.KON!
AMBASSADOR ALLEY
CONVENTION OPERATIONS
Geek.Kon may only happen one weekend a year, but thankfully there are other conventions happening all the time. Come to the ambassador alley outside the vendor room to meet representatives of some of these conventions and learn about the fun times that can be had throughout the year.
AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
There will be one scheduled autograph session for our voice actor guests. Signings will be done on a first come, first served basis. Attendees will be allowed a maximum of two signed items per guest. Guests reserve the right to refuse to sign any item at their discretion. Please keep discussion with the guests to a minimum for the courtesy of everyone in the line behind you!
VA AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Salon Ballroom F Saturday, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
GUIDEBOOK MOBILE APP
Geek.Kon has gone mobile! Download the Guidebook app on your iPhone, Android, or Blackberry device and find the Geek.Kon guidebook. You'll have access to event schedules, guest listings and maps. Downloads are limited, so hurry!
WHAT DID YOU THINK?
Geek.Kon always wants to know what you thought of the convention, what you enjoy most, and what we can do to improve. Your suggestions have led to several new events and improved operations of existing ones.
POST CON Q&A
Wisconsin Room Sunday, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
There are several ways to leave feedback. Surveys will be available on Sunday in the staff room and following Closing Ceremonies. Friendly staff members may be handing out surveys as well. Please make sure to be honest and thorough. There is also a Post‐ Convention Q&A session following Closing Ceremonies where you can talk to staff members and leave feedback. We're also always looking for more staff members to help organize and operate the convention. Geek.Kon is a collaborative effort and we're always open to new ways to make things run smoother and better. If you're interested in joining staff, stop by the staff room and ask for details!
HEARING WEDDING BELLS?
The Marriott is an excellent facility, and sometimes that means we have to share with others. At times throughout the weekend, part of the hotel will be off limits to attendees in order to host a wedding and subsequent reception. The Atrium area will be unavailable for parts of Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon. The boffer room (Salon Ballroom A‐C) and a part of tabletop gaming (Salon Ballroom D) will be closed all day Saturday. Any photoshoots during that time will be asked to use either the patio area next to the swimming pool or the large space near the Geneva room. In order to satiate your desire to hit people with stuff, the Geneva room will feature open boffer on Saturday morning until 10:00 am.
Please respect the wedding guests and their space. We thank you for your courtesy and understanding, and Geek.Kon extends its congratulations to Matt and Heather!
WELCOME TO GEEK.KON!
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GUESTS OF HONOR ELAINE CUNNINGHAM
Elaine Cunningham is a New York Times best‐selling fantasy author whose work includes 21 novels and over three dozen short stories. She is best known for her stories set in licensed worlds such as the Forgotten Realms, Star Wars, EverQuest, and Pathfinder Tales. Shadows in the Starlight, the second book in her urban fantasy series Changeling Detective, was included on the 2008 Kirkus list of 10 Best Sci‐Fi Novels. Recent publications include Just Keep Weaving, a short fiction collection, and the Thorn trilogy, the introduction to Tales of Sevrin, an e‐riginal fantasy series.
CAITLIN GLASS
A voice actress and ADR director, best known for the role of Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist, Caitlin has been working in the anime industry since 2004. Most recently Caitlin has played Phryne in Fractale and Hannah Annafellows in Black Butler II. Other well known roles include: Miria in Baccano, Triela in Gunslinger Girl, Vivi in One Piece (FUNimation), and Yakumo in School Rumble. You can look forward to hearing Caitlin soon as Satelizer el Bridget in Freezing. Caitlin has also voiced characters in such video games as Street Fighter IV, Super Street Fighter IV and Street Fighter X Tekken as Cammy, Final Fantasy: The Crystal Bearers as Amitadatelion, and Infinite Undiscovery as Aya. In 2008, Caitlin directed the widely popular fan‐ favorite, Ouran High School Host Club, as well as playing Haruhi Fujioka.
MICHAEL STACKPOLE
Michael A. Stackpole is an award‐winning writer, editor, game designer, computer game designer, graphic novelist, screenwriter and podcaster. He's best known for his work in the Star Wars® universe, specifically his novels Rogue Squadron and I, Jedi. His latest book was Of Limited Loyalty, the second in the Crown Colonies series of fantasy novels from Night Shade Books. Unless you count digital original books, in which case it would be Mysterious Ways, a murder mystery which he published himself over the summer. Mike lives just outside Phoenix, but his first home was actually Madison, Wisconsin.
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GUESTS
JERRY JEWELL
GUESTS
OF
HONOR
With almost 80 credits to his name, Jerry Jewell can be heard in a wide variety of shows. He's probably best known for his roles as Kyo Sohma in Fruits Basket, Jimmy Kudo in Case Closed, Barry the Chopper/Number 66 in Fullmetal Alchemist, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and most recently as Russia in Hetalia: Axis Powers.
Other popular roles include Lau (Black Butler), Taira (Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad), Happiness Bunny (Shin‐Chan), Rin Tsuchimi (Shuffle), Lau (Black Butler), Zelman Clock (Black Blood Brothers), Dio (Casshern Sins), Tony Frost (Blue Gender), Suzaku and Jin (Yu Yu Hakusho), and Akito Hayama (Kodocha). He can also be heard in Dragon Ball, Eden of the East, Ouran High School Host Club, One Piece, Tsubasa, Trinity Blood, Soul Eater and a lot of other things that he may or may not remember or admit. Jerry is very honored to have had the opportunity to work with a very talented and dedicated group of people at FUNimation, that take the quality of what they do very seriously. Well...seriously enough.
ERIC STUART
As a singer/songwriter, Eric Stuart has toured the country with such rock legends as Peter Frampton, Ringo Starr, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He's also opened for such acts as Jethro Tull, Julian Cope, Hall and Oates, and Chicago. All this while continuing a successful voice acting/directing career, starring in hit shows including Pokemon (original Brock & James), Yu‐Gi‐Oh! (Seto Kaiba), Viva Pinata, Ultimate Muscle (DikDik Van Dik, Mac Metaphor,), Dinosaur King (Dr. Z), Kirby, Slayers (Gourry), Chaotic, Sonic X, TMNT (Gen, Yoshi), GoGoRiki, in addition to voicing many national radio and TV commercials and audiobook narrations.
Eric is currently developing a new cartoon series (sorry, can’t tell you the name yet) as both director and actor and staring in and acting in and directing an animated feature ‘The Illusionauts’. Eric and the band are in the studio finishing the 7th full‐length Eric Stuart Band album entitled 'Strangers In A Strange Love'. A 10 song album of original rock/pop songs.
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GUESTS OF HONOR JOHN KOVALIC
USA Today called John Kovalic a “hot pick.” His creations include the multi‐award‐winning comic Dork Tower, as well as Dr. Blink: Superhero Shrink, Snapdragons, and many other features. His work has appeared everywhere from the New York Times and Rolling Stone to Dragon Magazine. John is co‐founder and co‐owner of Out of the Box Games, and is a frequent conributor to the madness that is Steve Jackson Games. John has illustrated more than 2,500 cards for the Munchkin game, which must be some kind of record somewhere... John has illustrated more than 100 games and supplements, and is also responsible for toys such as My Little Cthulhu and Mythos Buddies. John was inducted into the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design Hall of Fame in July 2003, the first cartoonist to receive such an honor. John calls Madison home. It never calls back.
DAVID SALO
David Salo is the author of A Gateway to Sindarin, a description of J.R.R. Tolkien's Grey‐elven language, and is a longtime student of all of Tolkien's invented languages. He is the moderator of the Elfling mailing list on yahoogroups for the discussion of Tolkien's languages and linguistic writings, and was the linguistic advisor for the Lord of the Rings films. He is currently doing language‐related work on The Hobbit.
AARON PAVAO
Aaron Pavao started his career in geekery as a child playing D&D with the babysitter, and sold his first game (Live Role‐Playing Chess) as a teenager. Since then, he has been something of a Renaissance geek. He helped start and run the chronicle LARP Madision By Night. He has consulted with advertising agencies to create games for marketing campaigns. His most recent work includes the card game Let's Kill and its expansions and contributions to nearly two dozen titles for the Shadowrun and Leverage role‐playing games. In his day job, he is a high school Computer Science teacher who combines games with teaching in ongoing development the Multiplayer Classroom.
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GUESTS
GUESTS
BILL BODDEN
OF
HONOR
Bill Bodden is a wholesale sales rep for Green Ronin Publishing, as well as a freelance writer. He's done writing work for Mongoose Publishing, the Black Library/Games Workshop, Madison Magazine, Fantasy Flight Games, Scrye magazine, Avalanche Press, Knucklebones magazine, Game Cryer.com, Chaosium, Geek Monthly magazine and Green Ronin Publishing. He is currently a game reviewer Amrchairgeneral.com, Flames Rising.com and ICv2's quarterly Guide to Games.
MATT M. MCELROY
Matt is the Director of Publishing & Marketing for the trio of sites DriveThruRPG, DriveThruComics and DriveThruFiction. Prime resources for digital print games, comics and more. In this role he works with publishers like White Wolf, Archaia Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Top Cow Productions and more. He is also the owner of Flames Rising Press, which publishers horror and dark fantasy fiction and games, of which the award winning Haunted: 11 Tales of Ghostly Horror is their best know product. Currently Matt is working on the Red List supplement for the Vampire: the Masquerade Role‐Playing Game.
MONICA VALENTINELLI
Monica Valentinelli is an author and game designer who lurks in the dark. Her publications include non‐ fiction, original and tie‐in fiction. Stories range from Redwing's Gambit, a novella set in the universe of the Bulldogs! RPG, and "Tailfeather"; which debuted in Apexology: Science Fiction and Fantasy. In addition to her short stories, novellas, articles, and RPG contributions, Monica crafted one of the first enhanced e‐books titled The Queen of Crows. In her spare time, she dons the role of project manager for horror and dark fantasy webzine, Flamesrising.com. By day, Monica dons the role of Marketing Director for Steve Jackson Games and Business Manager for illustrator and comic artist John Kovalic.
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CHARITY BUCKET BATTLES
Pirate vs. Ninja? Gandalf vs. Dumbledore? Ghibli vs. Pixar?
As geeks, we all love a good debate. This is your chance to put your money where your mouth is and help out a great cause. The Madison Children's Museum uses discovery learning and creative play to connect children with their families and the world around them and is this year's featured charity. Scattered throughout the con, there will be Bucket Battles for interesting geek debates. Vote for your favorites with your donation. All of the bucket proceedings will benefit the Madison Children's Museum, and winners will be declared once and for all during Closing Ceremonies. Make sure your side wins!
GEEK.CHIC FASHION SHOW GEEK.CHIC
Wisconsin Room Friday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
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MAIN EVENTS
Come to the fashion show to see all the latest trends in geek fashion displayed by the designers that created them. Enjoy this exhibition of geek culture while appreciating the hard work and creativity that went into designing each piece. During the show, the designers of each piece will be recognized and if the items are for sale, their website or presence in the vendor room will be announced. You may have the opportunity to pick up a little piece of the show yourself!
MASKED BALL
The Geek.Kon Masked Ball is back for another year. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the convention at this Salon Ballroom A‐C charity event. Delighted by this year's theme, the Masked Friday, 7:00 – 10:00 pm Ball will be hosted by the Mage's Guild. They would like to assure everyone that it will be an elegant time and to ignore the rumors that a band of rebels calling themselves the Posties may be infiltrating. To insure this, formal dress code will apply and masks must be worn.
MASKED BALL
The Masked Ball is first and foremost a charity event. Entry requires a small donation. This year we will be accepting monetary or food item donations. All monetary donations will go to support the Madison Children's Museum. Non‐perishable food item donations will go to support Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. With a Geek.Kon badge you will be asked to donate either $3 or 1 canned food item. Those without a Geek.Kon badge will be asked to donate $10 or 3 canned food items. If you have questions regarding what is considered proper attire for the event, please see the Masked Ball page on the Geek.Kon website for details.
ROCK SHOW
Wisconsin Room Friday, 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
ERIC STUART
ROCK SHOW
Once again the Friday night Rock Show returns! This year, Dr. Cancer and the SKAmbies! return for their third Geek.Kon appearance. Joining them this year will be local band Sparklefrak. Featured guest Eric Stuart will open the show with original rock music.
Eric Stuart performs his original rock and pop songs from his 7 full‐length albums. Eric has toured with Ringo Starr & His All‐Starr Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Peter Frampton (who produced one of Eric’s albums), Paul Rodgers, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. He has opened for Chicago, Jethro Tull and Hall & Oates. Eric will also be performing Sunday afternoon at 3:00!
DR. CANCER
AND THE
SKAMBIES!
Dr. Cancer and the SKAmbies! is a six‐piece Ska/Punk band from Stevens Point. They have been a band for 2 1/2 years and have previously played at Geek.Kon, No Brand Con, Daisho Con as well as various venues around the state. They play a selection of covers to draw you in to get you dancing and then infect you with mind‐altering originals no mere mortal can resist. So come in your zombie makeup and join the fun.
SPARKLEFRAK
Madison's hip new murderpunk‐murderband‐you‐can‐play‐for‐the‐kids. They make happy music about murder....and sometimes elephants....but mostly murder.
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KARAOKE
KARAOKE
Green Bay Room FRI: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am SAT: 11:00 pm – 2:00 am
DJ Sarge of Highland Entertainment is back for a third year with karaoke at its finest! Don't be shy, come show off your singing skills with the largest karaoke selection in the state. Or just kick back and listen to the classics we all know and love!
FANFICTION CONTEST
FANFICTION CONTEST RESULTS New to Geek.Kon this year is our fanfiction contest. Salon Ballroom F Sat., 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
MASQUERADE MASQUERADE
Wisconsin Room Saturday, 7:00 – 10:00 pm Seating Starts: 6:45 pm
Attendees have been toiling away at their prose. Hear the winners and hear selections from some top entries!
Sponsored by the Madison Area Costuming Society, the local chapter of the International Costumers Guild, Geek.Kon's costume contest and masquerade is one of the best in the Midwest! We are proud to welcome all genres of costumes from science fiction and anime to fantasy and historical. Come and show off your best! Or come and join us in the audience to see all the fabulous costumes!
New to Geek.Kon this year: we present the Geek.Kon School of Magic Initiation Trials. This audience‐participation game show will occur after the costumes have been seen but before the awards have been given. Prizes will be awarded to those lucky initiates that beat their trials! Trials will include a Wizard's Duel, Hobbit Hunt, Trivia, and much much more! Did we mention prizes? For a full listing of Masquerade rules and skill‐level requirements, please visit the Masquerade page on the Geek.Kon website.
MASQUERADE TIMES
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LOCATIONS
All times are on Saturday unless otherwise indicated.
Participant Orientation – 11:00 am, Geneva Room Craftsmanship Judging Signup – 11:00 am or just after the Orientation Craftsmanship Judging – 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Geneva Room Tech Rehearsals – 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Wisconsin Room Masquerade Audience Seating Opens – 6:45 pm, Wisconsin Room Green Room Check‐In Deadline – 6:45 pm Masquerade – 7:00 pm, Wisconsin Room Masquerade Reception – Sunday, 10:00 am, Mendota Room
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MIXER
Once again, Geek.Kon will close out Saturday with some "well‐mannered" frivolity. DJ Scottaconda will make his fifth Geek.Kon appearance. Joining him this year will be Mendota Room Saturday, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am DJ Kade, making his first Geek.Kon appearance after spinning for several conventions around the region.
MIXER
DJ SCOTTACONDA
DJ Scottaconda is making his return to Geek.Kon! He has been DJing since Geek.Kon's 2nd year and always looks forward to the next. A resident DJ for several conventions throughout the Midwest and having DJ'd at several venues in the Chicagoland area, he is most known for his DJ sets at Anime Central's Soap Bubble. His love for music and conventions make him strive to throw down the best and hardest‐hitting tracks to do away with the stereotype that geeks have no sense of rhythm, they can't dance, and have no social life. DJ Scottaconda is helping to turn the tables on when being called a "geek" was degrading. "I remember when I was called a geek and it was used in a teasing manner. Now I hear the word geek as it is used with a sense of pride with a hint of sexy. Geek is such a huge part of popular culture now and I can't help but feel as if I have triumphed over a huge obstacle. I started with only hopes, dreams and fears. Now I have worked my way up to center stage where the naysayers are now looking up at me and can't even come close to touching me."
DJ KADE
DJ Kade made his debut convention appearance at Kitsune Kon's first ever con in 2011, laying down a set that earned him an invitation to become Kitsune's resident DJ / dance coordinator. Besides sharing his love of EDM music through DJing, but he also contributes to other aspects of convention dances. Not only did he appear for a short set at Anime Milwaukee this year, but he also operated the lighting equipment at No Brand Con and contributed visuals / VJ‐ing to Anime Centrals 'Hardcore Synergy' dance. His style is of a distinctly nerdy and Japanese background, and he incorporates memorable anime and game tunes/remixes whenever he can. His aspirations are to eventually branch out into making his own tracks, and to incorporate his various sound and light skills into one cohesive whole. But until that happens, DJ Kade will most likely be rocking a convention floor near you sometime soon...
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
ROCKY HORROR SCREENING
Wisconsin Room Sunday, 12:00 am – 3:00 am
"Let's do the Time Warp again!" Geek Kon will be hosting a late‐night showing of the cult classic film, with a floorshow provided by Madison's very own Velvet Darkness cast. Come and see how the wholesome Brad Majors and Janet Weiss have their lives changed after their car breaks down near the castle of Dr. Frank‐N‐ Furter. Join us in shouting callbacks to the screen (and actors)! Please note that items are not allowed to be thrown during the show.
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MUSIC VIDEO CONTESTS MUSIC VIDEO CONTESTS
Wisconsin Room Sun., 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
GEEK SHOW GEEK SHOW
Wisconsin Room Sunday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
HOW TO PARTICIPATE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Do you like Anime Music Videos? Then come to our annual AMV contest. We'll showcase the best of the best from your fellow attendees in an epic session of AMV awesomeness. There will be anime, music, videos, prizes and a ton of fun! In addition, this year we are including a separate contest for videos using live‐action footage!
Do you dance, sing, perform comedy, or have a bizarre ability you want to flaunt to an audience? Then head on down to the Geek Show where the convention’s Sunday tradition continues. At the show you may present your talents and it is a perfect substitute for a sketch you could not do for the Masquerade. All acts are welcome, no matter how geeky it is.
If you have not already signed up online, fill out a submission form at the registration window. Acts should be 6 minutes or shorter. Exceptions will be considered on a case‐by‐case basis. We will provide mics and can play your audio if submitted on CD or USB drive.
We will not allow stage fighting, weapons demonstrations, or anything that could endanger yourself or others. Entries must be rated PG‐13 or better. If you have any questions about the content of your entry, please contact a staff member and ask for the Geek Show coordinator.
Plan to arrive 10 minutes before the show to check in with the Geek Show coordinator and test your audio.
ERIC STUART CONCERT ERIC STUART CONCERT Wisconsin Room
Sunday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Singer/songwriter Eric Stuart performs his original rock/pop songs from his 7 full‐length albums. Eric has toured with Ringo Starr & His All‐Starr Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Peter Frampton (who produced one of Eric’s albums), Paul Rodgers, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. He has opened for Chicago, Jethro Tull and Hall & Oates.
Known for his many voice‐acting roles such as Brock and James from Pokémon, Seto Kaiba from Yu‐Gi‐Oh! and many others, Eric enjoys introducing his anime fans to his music (which he has been doing much longer than acting!) He will have 6 of his CDs for sale which he will gladly autograph.
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Salon Ballroom G Friday, 10:00 pm – 12:00 am
FANDUB INSANITY
Salon Ballroom G Fri. Night, 12:00 – 5:00 am
IRON BUTT CHALLENGE
Salon Ballroom G Saturday, 1:00 – 6:30 pm
Mad Matt comes back once more, with the wonderful and the mentally deranged things that have come from the net! Come on in, and pick a number!
FANDUB INSANITY Viewings head Ran‐san takes you on a tour of Anime Fan parodies new and old. Includes work from Studio Sokodei and Team Four Star.
IRON BUTT CHALLENGE
The sadistic experiment in attendee torture is back for its fourth year! Watch and riff through the newest batch of the three worst movies we could find. Survivors win a token of our esteem.
This year to fit the theme, it's the Magical Junk Trilogy movies! Kicking it off this year with DeathStalker III.
MAD MATT WATCHES
Salon Ballroom G Saturday, 9:30 – 11:30 pm
MAD MATT WATCHES A live version of the MT3K like show that has been taking off quickly on YouTube and Blip! Matt sits down and watches another public domain film just for Geek.Kon!
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KON.QUEST
JOIN GEEK.KON'S THIRD ANNUAL KON.QUEST! SOLVE PUZZLES ‐ FIGHT MONSTERS ‐ DRAW PICTURES PLAY GAMES ‐ TRADE CARDS ‐ WIN PRIZES
WHAT'S THIS, THEN?
KON.QUEST
Monona Room FRI: 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm SAT: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Unique to Geek.Kon, Kon.Quest is a special event with something for every Geek.Kon attendee. Whether you're alone or with a group of friends, and whether you have 15 free minutes or all day, stop on by, choose a character class (catgirl, android, elven bard, or 8‐bit hero) and check us out!
Kon.Quest consists of 36 separate challenges, each of which takes about 10‐15 minutes. You (and your group) can come and go as you please, doing challenges whenever they fit into your convention schedule. Each time you successfully complete a challenge, you'll be rewarded with loot cards to use in future challenges.
WHAT ARE THESE CHALLENGES LIKE?
The challenges are split among 6 different stations, each with a different theme. There's the Fighters' Guild, where your party will face a series of combat challenges that require quick strategic decision‐making and reaction time. The logic and word puzzles of the Water Temple will work your left brain while the art and roleplaying challenges of the Osaka High Art and Drama Club work the right. At the Cantina you'll find a number of quick games of chance and skill to play, and #TriviaChannel will prove a true test of your acquired geek knowledge. Lastly, the Kon.Monster Arena is home to our own miniature trading card game, Kon.Monsters!
WHAT'S THE GOAL?
So glad you asked! Among the various loot cards in Kon.Quest are 30 superpowerful magical artifacts. Your mission is to obtain as many of these 30 as you can. When the event ends at 10:00 PM on Saturday, we'll give awards to the players with the top scores and have a prize drawing where each artifact you find gives you a single entry. Winners will receive "Geek Gil" (usable as money in the dealer's room) or free preregistration to next year's Kon!
The first 25 players in line when we open on Friday will receive a Holy Grail artifact, not obtainable in any other way. Hope to see you at the Quest!
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GEEK CLUB ADVENTURES
Monona Room FRI: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm SAT: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm SUN: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
GEEK CLUB ADVENTURES
Geek Club Adventure is a series of games for you to enjoy while you explore the convention. The games are designed for all ages, and is a great way for children to learn about the con and its various activities. There are three games:
GEEKBOT OPERATION PUZZLE
Search the convention for Geekbot's puzzles and retrieve the code.
RODGORT'S TREASURE QUEST
Search for Rodgort's mark! Go around the convention and collect stamps from marked locations.
SIGGY'S SCAVENGER HUNT
Collect items and photos from around the convention and complete the list.
BOFFER ROOM
Salon Ballroom A‐C FRI: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm SUN: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Geneva Room SAT: 6:00 am – 10:00 am
BYAKKO DOJO
BOFFER
Geek Kon is pleased to have the fun and exciting boffer room back for 2012. This is the room you can hit your friends, family, and random strangers and not get in trouble.
This year the boffer room will have chances to meet members of the local Belegarth chapter. There will also be a sign‐in sheet for any attendees that belong to Amtguard and gain class credit for each day you play. Have fun and hope to see a ton of foam fighting.
The Byakko Dojo is honored to be invited back for Geek Kon 2012 to demonstrate our art.
The Byakko Dojo studies and practices the traditional art of Eshin Ryu Iaido. Located in Appleton, WI.
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VIDEO GAMING VIDEO GAMING
Superior Room Opens: Friday, 12:00 pm Closes: Sunday, 4:00 pm
Prepare yourself to enter the largest video game room in the Midwest! Geek.Kon offers a gamers’ mecca of almost 10,000 square feet of over 40 tables of consoles and a dozen free‐play arcade machines, round‐the‐clock tournaments and a 24‐hour Rock Band stage.
Please be respectful of the equipment. Most of it is being borrowed in good faith from Geek.Kon staff and attendees who would like it back in the same condition as they left it. Losing or damaging controllers, consoles, peripherals and games would betray their trust in us, and harm our ability to provide the best experience possible next year.
ROCK BAND STAGE
Rock Band 3 will be set up on the main video game room stage for free play around the clock. The only exception to this fantastically open rule is during previously‐scheduled Rock Band Tournaments. There are only 3 of these; otherwise, rock out with…well, just rock out.
(For a non‐refundable fee of $2, we will download any song we don’t have onto the Xbox being used for Rock Band. These will then be free for anyone to play during the weekend, and will be allowed for tournament use in tournaments by anyone. If wanted for a tournament please check with us first to see if there is time to get it before the tournament.)
VIDEO GAME LIBRARY
Speak to one of our specially trained librarians to check out video games and peripherals for all of your gaming needs! Most modern consoles with wireless controllers (Wii, Xbox360, and PS3) as well as games for those consoles require you to check in your badge at the command center by the main entrance. You may check out ONE GAME and ONE CONTROLLER at most PER BADGE.
PORTABLE MEETUP AREA
New this year, we are going to have a PSP/DS meet‐up area. We will have tables, chairs and chargers set up for you to play with friends and charge your portable gaming system. The Pokémon, Phantasy Star portable, Warhammer, and other tournaments will be held in this area. TBA after sign ups.
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENTS
Geek.Kon continues its proud tradition of a professional competitive experience at our many tournaments. We are intensely interested in not frustrating you. All of our tournaments have detailed rules available in the video game room. A full tournament listing is available on the next page of this guide. There may be additional unscheduled events, check with the staff table for info.
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VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
4 pm – Goldeneye (N64) Rockets galore in this old school classic.
6 pm – Skullgirls/Melty Blood AACC (PS3) Set in Canopy Kingdom, characters are fighting for the opportunity to control the mysterious Skull Heart.
8 pm – Rock Band 2‐ solo guitar (360) Score‐based competition for solo guitarists. We will be using Rock Band 2 for this solo competition, due to the inclusion of Score Duel mode. 10 pm – Rock Band 2‐ solo drum (360) Score‐based competition for solo drummers. We will be using Rock Band 2 for this solo competition, due to the inclusion of Score Duel mode. 10 pm – Halo Reach (360) It's Halo, 'nuff said.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
10 am – Mortal Kombat (PS3) A brilliant and horrifying revival of everything Mortal Kombat once stood for.
12 pm – Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition (PS3) Capcom’s great update to Street Fighter has gotten its own second update containing four new characters, and fine tuning all around.
2 pm – Soul Calibur V (PS3) Madison’s official favorite fighting game. Swords, monsters and pretty girls. 2 pm – Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii) That’s the Wii version but use whatever controller you want.
4 pm – Gears of War 3 (360) Get your Cog tags ready, and prepare to defend against the Locust Horde.
6 pm – Dance Central (360) Bring your best dance moves for this great Kinect dance game. 6 pm – Pokémon Black/White (DS) Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/Heart Gold/Soul Silver. All obsolete! See our website for detailed rules, because you’ll want to be prepared. Be aware that some Pokémon are banned from competition. 6 pm – Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion (arcade) The latest entrant to the Tekken line. 6 pm – Mario Kart It's‐a‐Mario Kart! Check table for details.
8 pm – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (360) The latest entrant to the MW scene.
9 pm – Rock Band 3 Competition for full bands, scored both on in‐game performance and human‐judged stage presence. Minimum four members per band. Selection of DLC songs is possible, but cannot be guaranteed unless submitted with officials before midnight Friday night.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
12 pm – Dance Dance Revolution (arcade) Wouldn’t be a convention without this as a tournament.
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LAN GAMING LAN GAMING
Greenway Room Opens: Friday, 10:00 am Closes: Sunday, 4:00 pm
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1. Counter‐Strike: Source 2. Team Fortress 2 3. Left 4 Dead 2 4. Unreal Tournament 2004 5. Starcraft 6. Other popular games
Geek.Kon is having a LAN again this year. Come join us in the Greenway room for some awesome PC gaming fun. Show everyone your elite fragging skills in one of our LAN tournaments and win prizes for being the best. Just bring your computer and plug it into our network and off you go. Want to take break from all the awesome gaming? Don't worry we'll watch your computer for you. Don't have a computer or didn't bring yours? No problem! Use one of the Geek.Kon PCs and start fragging your way to the top.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Friday: Unreal Tournament 2004................7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Saturday: Counter‐Strike: Source.................... 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Team Fortress 2.............................. 4:00 pm – 6:00 am Sunday: Starcraft 1................................. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Salon Ballroom D‐E Opens: Friday, 12:00 pm Closes: Sunday, 4:00 pm
Due to the wedding event next door, the Salon D half of tabletop gaming will be unavailable on Saturday. This will limit the availability of open gaming tables on Saturday, but fear not! There are plenty of scheduled events to get you gaming fix in! Make sure to check the schedule in the room as events are always being added!
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Friday‐ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Table 1‐ First Steps, Part 3‐ A Vision of Betrayal (level 1) Table 2‐ The Cyphermage Dilemma (levels 1‐5) Table 3‐ In Wrath's Shadow (levels 3‐7)
Gaming With The Guests! Friday, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Want to play some awesome games with our guests of honor? Come to the tabletop games room Friday night from 8pm ‐ 10pm, donate to charity ($5 minimum donation), and enjoy whatever games our guests of honor have for you to play! Yu‐Gi‐Oh Tournament Friday, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Full tournament details will be available at the tabletop gaming desk.
Magic the Gathering: Standard Tournament Saturday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm $5 entry fee. Bring your own standard legal deck. 4 rounds; prizes: 4‐0 = 5 M13 packs, 3‐1 = 3 packs, 2‐2 = 1 pack. Entry fee payable at the time of the tournament. Up to 24 Players Magic the Gathering: M13 Sealed Tournament Saturday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm $25 Entry fee. Each player gets 6 booster packs of M13 from which to build their deck. 4 rounds; prizes: 4‐0 = 5 M13 packs, 3‐1 = 3 packs, 2‐2 = 1 pack. Entry fee payable at the time of the tournament. Up to 24 Players
MINIATURES
Warmachines / Hordes Demos Friday, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Saturday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Learn how to play Warmachines and Hordes where six‐ton constructs of tempered iron and steel slam into one another with the destructive force of a locomotive and monstrous beasts set upon one another in a bloody clash of tooth and fang.
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Sharpen your swords, prepare your spells, and join the Pathfinder Society as they spend the weekend delving dungeons and slaying evil. Pre‐registration is required. Onsite walk‐ups will be accepted if room is available.
Friday‐ 6:00 pm – 12:00 am Tables 1‐4‐ Race for the Runecarved Key (levels 1‐12) Saturday‐ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Table 1‐ Rise of the Goblin Guild (levels 1‐5)
Saturday‐ 7:00 pm – 12:00 am Table 1‐ The Frostfell Captives (levels 1‐5) Table 2‐ Storming the Diamond Gate (levels 3‐7) Sunday‐ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Table 1‐ Rise of the Goblin Guild (levels 1‐5) Table 2‐ In Wrath's Shadow (levels 3‐7) Table 3‐ First Steps, Part 2 ‐ To Delve the Dungeon Deep (level 1 only) Table 4‐ The Cyphermage Dilemma (levels 1‐5)
BOARD GAMES
Rio Grande Games Demos All Weekend (Times May Vary) Stop by the TTG Room and learn how to play some of Rio Grande Game’s excellent games.
Castle Ravenloft (TPK Games Event) Friday, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Saturay, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Evil lurks in the towers and dungeons of Castle Ravenloft, and only heroes of exceptional bravery can survive the horrors within. 1‐5 Players.
Wild West Shoot Out Friday, 12 – 4 pm and 6 – 10 pm Saturday, 10 am – 2 pm and 4 – 8 pm Sunday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Wild West action at its finest, featuring historical characters of all kinds in a Southwest town setting. Step up, pick your gang ‐ Lawmen, Citizens, Outlaws, Tribes or Gunslingers ‐ and let the gunfight begin! Prizes awarded. 4‐8 Players.
Chess King Friday, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Saturday, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sunday, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Chess King combines the strategic principles of chess and the challenge of solving a puzzle game. 8 Players. Out of this Galaxy Saturday, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Out of this Galaxy is a space‐race adventure across the galaxy and back. Survive meteors, pirates and wormholes. The first captain to the finish line wins it all. Game play will be taught. 2‐8 Players.
Red Dragon Inn Sunday, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm The adventures between the adventure stop in at the local Inn for drinks. If you run out of stamina, get too drunk or go broke, you're out. Last one standing wins.
CARD GAMES
Zar Friday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ZAR is won by the player with the lowest score at the end of the game. During each hand you want to be the first player to get rid of all of your cards and make the other players draw cards. 2‐9 Players.
Dog Collector Saturday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm You can find all your favorites in Dog Collector, a card game designed for the entire family. Collect color or number sets of your favorite dogs to score the most points. Play will be taught. 2‐5 Players. Global Control Saturday, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Mayhem! Backstabbing! Conflict! Strive to take over the world by controlling countries around the world. 2‐6 Players.
TABLE TOP GAMING Mall Frenzy Saturday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Have you ever wanted to run your own business? Do you have that competitive spirit? Players will compete with businesses in a mall for the most assets. 2‐5 Players.
Heap / Infernal Contraption Friday, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Saturday, 8 am – 12 pm and 1 – 5 pm Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Learn how to play Heap and Infernal Contraption non collectable card based game. Dive into the maniacal and mechanical mayhem of the always zany and sometimes dangerous goblin Bodgers.
RPGS
Tomb of Caragthax (TPK Games Event) Friday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm You must cleanse the Tomb of Caragthax of its evils before you are consumed in the process! 6 Players.
The Ship of Fools (TPK Games Event) Friday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Welcome to the weather‐beaten deck of the Green Lady, a galleon adrift on the blue‐green waves... but where is her crew and its legendary wizard captain? 6 Players.
Friends in Masks: A 7th Sea Adventure Friday, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm With the Castile‐Montaine war still under way, the work of El Vago is never done. You are approached by a masked man who needs your help for a rescue mission. 4‐5 Players. Verus – Playtest Demo Friday, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Saturday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sunday, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm A tabletop RPG in the making with new and unique character options. Join us and help us playtest! 4‐8 Players.
Sacred Heart Hospital Saturday, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join Dr. David Cook as he and a few lucky survivors will be all that stands in the way of zombie armageddon. A Savage Worlds game. Pregens will be provided and beginners are welcome. 6 Players.
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Disclaimer: The views of the panelists are not necessarily representative of the views of Geek Kon, Inc.
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1) Two Boys 2) ??? 3) PROFIT! Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 pm. Salon F Kristen Summers and Jessica Liu Explore the category of yaoi in anime and manga through clips, pictures, fanfiction, and discussion. (Must Be 18+)
Anime and Mahjong Saturday, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, La Crosse Dr. Andrew J. Nowak So you want to understand anime about Mahjong? Maybe even learn how to play Japanese (Riichi) Mahjong? You've come to the right place. The first hour of the panel will be about Mahjong‐themed anime and learning some of the basic ideas of the game so that attendees can understand what is going on in these anime. The second hour will teach attendees how to play Riichi Mahjong themselves. Anime Auditions Friday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Wisconsin Caitlin Glass, Eric Stuart Come take a turn at reading lines and performing scenes in this VA workshop. Our panel of experts will offer help advice and suggestions for improvement. Ball and Joint Doll Panel and Meetup Friday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, La Crosse Sarah Schmidt Come learn about these beautiful dolls or come share your love with other collectors. Don't forget to bring your BJDs with you for our meetup, too.
The Beginner's Guide to Tabletop Gaming Saturday, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Green Bay Rob Wieland, game designer Want to play D&D but don't know how to find a game? Looking for new players in the area? Dealing with a problem player that's ruining everyone's fun? Join Rob Wieland in a general overview of gaming's current state as well as a Q&A period for the curious, the knowledgeable and everyone in between.
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Beyond Voice Acting: Writing and Directing Sunday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Mendota Caitlin Glass, Eric Stuart There’s more to making an anime than voice acting, and in today’s industry many VAs need to wear more than one hat. In this panel you will learn more about the writing and directing that go into making a successful anime. Caitlin Glass Q&A Friday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Mendota Caitlin Glass Q&A with voice actress Caitlin Glass.
Campaign: Anime Saturday, 10:00 – 11:00 am, La Crosse Jesh Nyx Campaign: Anime is an anime club that is also a positive support movement for anime. Jesh Nyx, the creator of the movement, will explain why it's important to positively support anime.
Corsets and Other Costume Underwear Friday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Green Bay Madison Area Costuming Society Feeling like your cosplay is not giving you a slim figure? Or maybe you need to achieve a large round skirt but don't know how? Come to our panel hosted by the Madison Area Costuming Society! See undergarments through the ages and how they can help you get that perfect silhouette for your costume! Costume and Prop Weapons Safety Friday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Mendota John Haverty, members of MACS Costumes are exciting, but they can be hard to wear. Come to this panel for some tips and tricks for taking care of yourself while cosplaying. Includes demonstrations on safe stage work that still looks exciting!
Costume Q&A Sunday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Green Bay Madison Area Costuming Society Didn’t have your question answered in any of the costuming panels this weekend? Got a burning question about hot glue? A pricking inquiry about pins and needles? Bring them here and try to stump our panel of experts.
Creating Enduring Characters Friday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Green Bay Elaine Cunningham, Michael Stackpole Ever read a book where the main character stuck with you long after you closed the cover? Authors Elaine Cunningham and Michael Stackpole talk about how they create characters that stick with readers. Dating for Nerds Saturday, 8:00 – 9:00 pm, Green Bay Rob Wieland, Nerds@Heart Milwaukee Looking for a girl who knows her Who? Looking for a guy that looks good in a cunning hat? Bring your love and dating questions to this panel hosted by the coordinator for Nerds@Heart events in Milwaukee. (Must Be 18+) Dead Weight‐ Creating an Independent Film in Wisconsin Saturday, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, La Crosse Lee Marohn Dead Weight, a dramatic telling of a survivalist story with strong horror elements, was entirely produced in Wisconsin. Find out what it takes to create, produce, and release a film within the state of Wisconsin with producer Lee Marohn.
Death Note Mafia Sunday, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, Mendota Nikolai Nolan, Steven Drake Death Note characters take the roles of this interpretation of the party game where you must work with a team who could betray you at any time. The rules will be explained, so prior knowledge of the game and the series is not necessary. Can the investigators defeat Kira without falling prey to the Death Note?
Digimon: From Alphamon to Omegamon Friday, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, Salon F Kevin Jeremy Ross, Aryn Lively A look at the Digimon franchise including the 7 anime series, 11 movies, over 5 comic series, and over 30 video games. Join us to share your favorite (or least favorite) memories from each season and learn facts you may have never known.
Digital vs. Traditional Publishing Saturday, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, Mendota Bill Bodden, Elaine Cunningham, John Kovalic, Matt McElroy, Michael Stackpole Discuss the rise of digital publishing and the changes that are happening in traditional publishing as a result. Hear about the pros and cons of each type of publishing. Doctor Who Sunday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Salon F Scott Logan and others A discussion with a panel of Doctor Who fans and experts. We will talk new and old WHO also talk of the spinoffs. Come and ask about anything you're curious about Doctor Who!
The Dos and Don'ts of Fan Fiction Sunday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Salon F iTorchic Want to start up your own fan fiction and you're not sure how to go about it? Not sure if your crack fiction lives up to standards? Want to vanquish any Mary Sues that could possibly pop up in your story? Come to this panel to learn some new skills, brush up on writing with some new tips, and discuss some ways to make your writing more popular. Elvish Writing and Conversation Friday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, La Crosse Saturday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Mendota David Salo David Salo discusses his linguistic studies and work on the elvish languages from Lord of the Rings. Explore the Soul Sunday, 10:00 – 11:30 am, La Crosse Sam Koresh, Jack Kress‐Russick, Charlotte Detra If you're a fan of Soul Eater, big or small, then this is the place for you to explore your soul knowledge! Come join us for some videos, trivia, discussions, and more!
Fanfiction Contest Results Saturday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Salon F Geek.Kon Staff Come and find out who won Geek.Kon's very first fanfiction contest!
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From Midnight to Sunrise: Vampires in Anime/Manga Friday, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, La Crosse Patrick Drazen A look at the undead from a Japanese point of view; from Vampire Princess Miyu to a Seventies Disco Dracula. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Before Saturday, 9:00 – 10:30 am, Green Bay Deanna Morrison, Joe Frost A discussion of all things Fullmetal Alchemist; a comparison of the manga, the first anime series, Brotherhood, the movies, and the novels.
Funtime Pro Wrestling Arcade and Panel! Saturday, 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Salon F Joe Gagne, Thomas Green A humorous discussion on the good, bad, and a LOT of the ugly in the history of pro wrestling video games, including a live recording of an episode of the Funtime Arcade Youtube series. The panel is a nostalgic look back at classic wrestling figures with humor laughing WITH (not at) fans of wrestling and retro video games. Game Creation & Designing Game Mechanics Sunday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Green Bay Aaron Pavao Discuss what goes into creating a good game and the ins and outs of designing playable and fun game mechanics. Games and Education Saturday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, La Crosse Aaron Pavao Aaron Pavao will discuss using games in the classroom as an educational system.
Geeking Out Over Canceled Shows Sunday, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Green Bay Scott Logan An open panel for geeks to lament and discuss TV shows we think were canceled before their time. Geek Teen Survival Guide Saturday, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, La Crosse Aaron Pavao Being a teenager is tough. Being a geek is tough. Being a teenage geek can be, well, tough. Aaron Pavao offers his advice on navigating the confusing realms of geekdom and teendom.
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Geeks After Dark Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 pm, Mendota Sarah Bartash and Dane101 Interested in 18+ geek entertainment outside of great conventions like Geek.Kon (which sadly only happen once a year)? Join us for a rollicking excursion through naughty, nighttime, geeky fun events around the Midwest, and learn how you can be a part of them. Organizers, performers and attendees share their memories and plans for burlesque, gothic and other upcoming out‐there events. (Must Be 18+) Getting Published in the Gaming World Sunday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Green Bay Bill Bodden, John Kovalic, Aaron Pavao, Monica Valentinelli So, you absolutely love the latest zombies versus superhero mash‐up RPG? You love it so much you want to write for it? Great! Our panelists will discuss how to get your foot in the door of the gaming industry as well as a writer or illustrator. The panelists will field questions from the audience toward the end of the panel. Good Morning Geek.Kon! Saturday, 8:00 – 9:00 am, Green Bay Sunday, 8:00 – 9:00 am, Green Bay Scott Logan Seriously? What are you doing up this early? Wait! What am I doing up this early? Come and find out! The Great Books‐ Anime Style Friday, 4:00 – 5:30 pm, Salon F Patrick Drazen A look at western literature that became anime, from the Odyssey to the Count of Monte Cristo to Alice in Wonderland.
Green Ronin Panel Friday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, La Crosse Bill Bodden Green Ronin is the publisher of RPGs like Dragon Age, A Song of Ice and Fire, and Mutants & Masterminds. Whether you’re a Green Ronin veteran or an RPG novice, this panel offers something for everyone.
Gundam in the 90s Saturday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Green Bay Nick Izumi and Rena Innocenti A look back at the weirdest decade of the Gundam Meta‐verse and try to explain why the series got so experimental after its first decade. There will be trivia and prizes!
Harry Potter: 7 Years of Magic Friday, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Mendota Sarah Schmidt The Hogwarts Express has returned to escort the panel attendees back into the magical world of Harry Potter. Come discuss your favorite moments and characters from the beloved series with your fellow fans. All aboard!
Hentai: Does This Work For You? Saturday, 10:00 pm – 12:00 am, Salon F Kevin Jeremy Ross, Aryn Lively Do you think all adult content is the same? Take a look at some of the most popular and weirdest clichés and varieties of Hentai entertainment from amateur fan‐ fiction to professional animation. Come laugh with us at the insanity of what you hide under your bed. (Must Be 18+) Hetalia: Ask A Nation! Saturday, 9:00 – 10:30 am, Mendota Ashlee Burkhardt, Sharon Buchholz, Dez Anton Once again Hetalia descends upon Geek.Kon for another wonderful year! Come be a part of our shenanigans and get the chance to ask one of your favorite characters a question!
The History of Assassin's Creed Saturday, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, La Crosse Kim Wieland Come on in for the history behind Assassin's Creed 1 ‐ Brotherhood and learn just what is real and fake. Expect many jokes and a lot of ranting!
History of House on the Rock Friday, 9:00 – 10:00 pm, Mendota Sarah Bartash A representative of the famed, fabled, and funky House on the Rock presents a brief history of one of Wisconsin's weirdest and most popular tourist attractions. From its beginnings as a shack on top of a 60 foot pinnacle of rock, to myths and legends surrounding its creator (did Alex really build it all himself?) and through the 2010 Gathering of American Gods, HOTR continues to amaze and confuse. The Hobbit Saturday, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Green Bay David Salo David Salo is one of the foremost experts on Tolkien linguistics. In this panel he will discuss his experience as linguistic advisor for the upcoming movie, The Hobbit.
Homestuck: The Final Frontier Saturday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Mendota Alice Kim, Arslan Ahmad, Rachel Dutch Come discuss the wonders of Homestuck, QnA sessions, battle for prizes. And everyone who dies will be resurrected at the end! Iaido Demonstration Byakko Dojo Saturday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Mendota A demonstration of the ancient Japanese art of Iaido. Come and see techniques and hear a little bit about this time‐honored art of the sword.
It's Elementary! Friday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Green Bay Bridget Conley, Ashley Alt, Nick Hancock, Jim Briggs, Mike McCoy, Robert Walter Over a hundred years ago, Arthur Conan Doyle created the man who would become one of the most famous literary characters of all time. Join members of the Sherlock Holmes club "The Notorious Canary Trainers" for a discussion of the world's only private consulting detective. Jojo's Bizarre Panel Saturday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, La Crosse Vincent Detra Do you want to know about one of the manliest, most influential, and awesome manga of all time? If so, then come and join Gyro Zeppeli as he informs you of the manga "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure," a.k.a. the best series you may have never heard of. This panel will cover all eight parts of this manga, as well as the more 'bizarre' aspects of the series. Kickin’ It With Kpop Saturday, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, Salon F Sarah Schmidt Are you an ELF? A Shawol? A B2uty? A Blackjack? Or maybe all of the above and more. Or maybe you don't have clue what any of that is and you want to know more. Well this panel is for all of you. Come enjoy and explore the curious music world of Korea's music artist's known as Kpop Idols. From the music, to the dancing, to the Idols themselves, we'll cover it all. Come kick it Kpop style with us.
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Large‐Scale Costumes, Props, and Armor Sunday, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Salon F Erin Hannah, Matt Jacobs, Brendan Steele 3 award‐winning cosplayers discuss techniques and materials for building large costumes, armor, and props. Topics covered will include material advantages and disadvantages, tools, building strategies, and other large costume considerations. We will bring along several of our large costumes and prop weapons to provide visual examples.
LGBT Geek Roundtable Saturday, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Salon F Todd Astroth, Nikolai Nolan This is an open discussion panel where fellow geeks of all gender identities and preferences can get to know each other, share stories, and help support each other. Hosted by fellow geek Todd Astroth. Live Action Word on the Street Sunday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Mendota Bill Bodden, John Kovalic Bill and John had so much fun last year that they’re back for another round of Out of the Box Publishing’s fast‐paced game of words in the fast lane! Come cheer on two teams made up of audience members and con guests as they compete to brainstorm the most words within a category. Masquerade Post‐Mortem Sunday, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Mendota Geek.Kon Staff Want to chat with some of the contestants from the Masquerade? Want a chance to talk to the staff or the judges? Come to this informal meet‐up and discuss how things went. Offer your feedback and chat with Masquerade winners! Michael Stackpole Talks about His Cool Books Friday, 9:00 – 10:00 pm, La Crosse Michael Stackpole Exactly what it says on the tin!
MMO Worlds Sunday, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, La Crosse Erin Burke, Matt Winchell, Randy McCullick We will take a look at this past year's experiences with Massive Multiplayer Online games and what is to come.
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My Geeky Hobbies Saturday, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Mendota Bill Bodden, Elaine Cunningham, John Kovalic, Monica Valentinelli Convention guests talk about the hobbies that make them geeks. Find out what they geek out over, and share what geeks you out too! Ninja and Samurai: Fact from Fiction Sunday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, La Crosse John Haverty A panel to debunk the mass media and folklore myths about these two groups from Japanese history.
Otaku Tonight presents: Space Thunder Kids‐ A Riffing Friday, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Salon F Professor Pher, Lucas Peterson Some writers from Otaku Tonight invite you to join in the...er..."fun" as they tear apart one of the worst anime ever created: The spliced‐together monstrosity that is Space Thunder Kids! Otaku Tonight with Professor Pher Saturday, 9:30 – 11:00 pm, Green Bay Eric Stuart, Caitlin Glass, Professor Pher, others Otaku Tonight is back for its 5th episode! Come and see the ONLY nerd‐based late night talk show on the convention circuit! Filled with skits and special guests, Otaku Tonight is not to be missed! Featuring special guests Eric Stuart, Caitlin Glass, and Liquid86! Podfic: What is it, How Do You Do It, and Why is it Awesome? Saturday, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Green Bay Sari Hagen Just about everyone in geekdom knows what fanfic is, but what about its lesser known cousin, podfic? Come to this panel to learn all about another exciting medium for creating and consuming fan‐works. Pokémon Panel Saturday, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Green Bay Eric Stuart The voice of Brock and James talks about all things Pokémon.
Redwing’s Gambit: Reading/Panel Discussion Friday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Salon F Monica Valentinelli Author Monica Valentinelli reads from and discusses her fantastic, frenetic, and funny sci‐fi novel set in the Bulldogs Universe.
Sex and the Single Pig: Porco Rosso Saturday, 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Salon F Patrick Drazen 2012 is the 20th anniversary of Hayao Miyazaki's "The Crimson Pig (Porco Rosso).” Patrick Drazen, author of "Anime Explosion," looks back at Studio Ghibli's most sexual movie.
Shadowrun According to Aaron Saturday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Mendota Aaron Pavao It’s Shadowrun…according to Aaron…you should come. Small/Indie Press Publishing Friday, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, La Crosse John Kovalic, Matt McElroy, Monica Valentinelli Learn how small, independent publishers work, and how they are different from the large, mainstream publishing companies.
Stars and Pulp Forever: How Captain America Became the American Dream Friday, 8:00 – 9:00 pm. Mendota Nick Izumi Nick Izumi shares his research from his capstone history project on the historical importance of Captain America in popular culture of the 1940s and why he remains relevant today. Swap Meet Sunday, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Salon F Come to the swap meet to trade unwanted items with others so you can both get what you want! No cash exchanges permitted. Tolkien Panel Saturday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, La Crosse David Salo Come talk about the various works of J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as derivative works like Steven Jackson’s movie adaptations. Voice Actor Q&A Saturday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Green Bay Caitlin Glass, Jerry Jewell, Eric Stuart Q&A with the voice actors.
Wanted: World Domination Friday, 9:00 – 10:00 pm, Salon F Kristen Summers and Jessica Liu Appreciation and discussion panel on the villains of anime and what makes them more interesting than the protagonists.
Watching With Friends: Case Closed Friday, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, Green Bay Caitlin Glass, Jerry Jewell Join us as director Caitlin Glass and Jerry Jewell, the voice of Jimmy Cudo, do a live commentary of an episode of the classic mystery anime. The commentary will be followed by panel discussing the show. Watching With Friends: Fullmetal Alchemist Saturday, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Mendota Caitlin Glass, Jerry Jewell Join us for a live commentary of an episode of Full Metal Alchemist with VAs Caitlin Glass and Jerry Jewell. Stick around for a panel discussing the anime after the live commentary.
We Were Novices, Too! Sunday, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Green Bay Madison Area Costuming Society Too nervous to compete in a Masquerade? Just starting out and think you’ll never measure up? Come and see the humble beginnings of some of today’s masters and feel better about your own future. Experienced costumers are here to take an irreverent look at their own costuming past. Come and learn from their fail! What is Flames Rising? Saturday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, La Crosse Bill Bodden, Matt McElroy, Monica Valentinelli Seriously, what is Flames Rising? Come to the panel to learn the answer to this question, and more…
White Wolf: V20 and Beyond Sunday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, La Crosse Matt McElroy White Wolf publishing is into its second decade. Come talk classic World of Darkness and White Wolf’s new releases. Prizes will be distributed for participating and clever audience members. Who'd Win in a Fight, Sci‐Fi Edition Saturday, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, Salon F Mike Nettekoven, others Who'd win in a fight, the USS Enterprise D or an Imperial Star Destroyer? Come join us to help tackle this epic dilemma and other age old questions that have stumped mankind since the dawn of time.
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Whose Line Is It Anyway at Geek.Kon? Saturday, 5:00 – 6:30 pm, Green Bay Jesh Nyx The popular improvisation game comes to Geek.kon, hosted by Jesh Nyx and featuring a troupe of the bravest knights gathered to slay your guts with laughter.
Whose Line Is It Anyway at Geek.Kon? (18+) Friday, 10:00 – 11:30 pm, La Crosse Jesh Nyx The popular improvisation game comes to Geek.kon. This round is a no‐holds‐barred level of improv hilarity. (Must Be 18+)
Wigs Panel Friday, 8:00 – 9:00 pm, La Crosse Madison Area Costuming Society Have you gotten yourself into a hairy situation with your costuming? Just don't know how to lock up that crazy hair? Come and learn about some techniques and hear about some wig horror stories. Writing for Shared World Settings Friday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Green Bay Elaine Cunningham, Michael Stackpole, Monica Valentinelli Authors talk about the fun and challenges of writing for a world setting that is shared with other authors.
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World Building Saturday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Green Bay Elaine Cunningham, Aaron Pavao, Michael Stackpole Fiction and game authors converge to talk about how they imagine and build the worlds that they write in. Learn tips and advice on how to make fictional worlds interesting and believable. Yu‐Gi‐Oh! Panel Friday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Green Bay Eric Stuart The voice of Kaiba, Eric Stuart, discusses his role in the Yu‐Gi‐Oh! anime.
Yu‐Gi‐Oh!: Saving the World With Card Games! Saturday, 12:00 – 1:30 pm, Salon F Kevin Jeremy Ross, Aryn Lively A look at the Yu‐Gi‐Oh franchise including 6 anime series, 3 movies, 4 manga series, video games and one of the most popular collectible trading card games in the world. Join us to share your memories and learn facts you may have never known.
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VIEWING ROOMS
SIMPLY WALK INTO MORDOR...
VIEWING ROOM RULES
The Drama Theater features dramatic and epic movies, series and anime. This includes both classic and current Doctor Who, including overnights runs of the entire Series 6. Our featured screenings this year will be the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy directed by Peter Jackson‐ the extended Blu‐Ray editions!
Please note that some material may not be suitable for children. When available, ratings are provided with the description.
Comedy and Drama. This year our viewings rooms are distilling it down to the two most basic genres. One will have series, movies and anime that will draw a laugh... whether intentionally or due to its awfulness. You'll find our viewings events: It Came From The Internet, Fandub Insanity, and Iron Butt Challenge here, along with a live edition of web series Mad Matt Watches.
1. Do not touch the equipment. 2. No sleeping in the viewing rooms. 3. Please turn off cell phones. 4. Be quiet during programs. 5. Do not leave children unattended. 6. Do not block the aisles. 7. Pick up after yourself when leaving. 8. Follow all instructions from projectionist. 9. Report problems to Geek.Kon staff.
Rooms run all weekend, but will close for periodic air‐out time.
The schedules listed here are not final and may change without notice.
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COMEDY THEATER MOVIES
Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins – Ultimate Edition (1991) Sun., 6:15 am Not Rated The 1991 cult classic returns with all new clips and 2009 special effects never seen in the original!
Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) Sun., 1:30 pm Not Rated The heart of the monster is sent to Japan for tests as Hiroshima is bombed. Years later a strange boy is found, and growing into a giant, while the monster Baragon also appears! Feeding Frenzy (2010) Sun., 12:00 am Not Rated Red Letter Media's home brew small monster movie. A parody of the small monster movies of the 80's. Be warned: it's meant for those with a twisted sense of humor. Hundra (1983) Sun., 1:30 am Rated R Hundra is a cash‐in on the Conan idea from the 80's. Now with a female lead instead!
Plan 9 From Outer Space Sun., 5:00 am Not Rated The must see Ed Wood movie of your life! The master of "So Bad It's Good" gives you the story of the future, where aliens raise the earth's dead! Return of the King (1980) Sun., 10:00 am Rated G Before we show you the Peter Jackson conclusion in drama, here’s the attempt by Rankin/Bass.
That Guy with the Glasses: Suburban Knights Fri., 6:30 pm Not Rated The reviewers are going after "Malachite's Hand," a magic gauntlet hidden in suburban Illinois while cosplaying famous characters from fantasy films and video games. The Alien Factor (1976) Sun., 3:30 am Not Rated A public domain film from Spain. Aliens have crash landed on earth and are destroying the town. One man plans to help them, but he has a secret of his own. The Gamers (2002) Fri., 8:30 pm Not Rated The Dead Gentlemen’s original affectionate parody of a Table Top Role Playing session and what happens. If you’re a gamer, you will see something familiar.
The Gamers: Dorkness Rising (2008) Sat., 7:00 pm Not Rated Not a direct sequel to the 2002 film, but it has a similar theme and a more involved story. The Hobbit (1977) Fri., 3:00 pm Rated G The original cheesy attempt to translate J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale into a film version. We’re showing it here because Peter Jackson is taking too long to make his.
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Dungeon & Dragons Sat., 7:00 am Episodes 1& 2 Y‐7 A group of 80s teenagers get sucked into a medieval fantasy world, where they are guided by the mysterious Dungeon Master to become heroes and fight the evil Venture.
Gargoyles Sat., 8:00 am Episodes 1 & 2 Y‐14 1,000 years ago, Goliath and his band of gargoyles were trapped in stone. Now they are brought back to life in modern New York City. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Sat., 9:00 am Episodes 1 & 2 Y Twilight Sparkle, a student of Celestia, Princes of Equestria, travels from Centerlot to the small town of Ponyville to learn the value of friendship. Negima Fri., 1:00 pm Episodes 1 & 2 Sat., 12:00 pm Episodes 3 & 4 TV‐16 Young mage Negi Springfield becomes the English and homeroom teacher for the Mahora Academy. Insanity ensues.
Ranma 1/2 Sat., 10:00 am Episodes 1 & 2 Y‐16 Ranma Saotome has just returned to Japan from a decade training journey to meet his fiancé. But Ranma has a magical curse: when splashed with water he becomes a she.
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The Slayers Fri., 12:00 pm Episodes 1 & 2 TV‐14 Sorceress Lina Inverse and her band of companions travel around their world fighting wizards, dragons, demons, and dark lords. Slayers Next Sat., 11:00 am Episodes 1 & 2 TV‐14 The continuing adventures of Lina and her friends. Slayers Try Sun., 9:00 am Episodes 1 & 2 Even more Lina Inverse.
Slayers Revolution Sun., 11:45 am Episode 1 & 2 Our final stint of Lina and friends.
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Super Sentai MagiRanger Fri., 5:30 pm Episodes 1 & 2 Y‐7 Being imprisoned for fifteen years, the Infershia return for revenge. When attacked, five siblings see their mother use magic to Transform before allowing them to do the same.
That Guy with the Glasses Sun., 3:00 pm Episodes 1 & 2 Not Rated Assorted episodes from internet celebrity Doug Walker.
Rune Soldier Fri., 2:00 pm Episodes 1 & 2 TV‐16 Louie, a student wizard who is more drunken lout than mage, joins a party of female adventurers to explore ruins and find their fortune. Sailor Moon Sat., 6:00 am Episodes 1 & 2 TV‐14 Japanese teenager Usagi Tsukino finds out she is the reincarnation of a Princess of the Moon and has to battle the forces of the evil dark kingdom.
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DRAMA THEATER MOVIES Dracula Has Risen from the Grave Fri., 10:00 pm G Hammer Studio’s third “Dracula” film. Dracula plots to make a bride out of the niece of a holy man that exorcised his castle. With Christopher Lee.
Full Metal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos Fri., 3:15 pm Not Yet Rated Ed and Al help to track down an escaped criminal that uses fire and ice from the alchemy circles in his hand.
Horror of Dracula Fri., 10:00 pm PG Hammer Studio’s classic now classic remake of the novel Dracula. With Christopher Lee as Dracula, and Peter Cushing as Van Helsing.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Fri., 6:00 pm PG‐13 The Extended Cut of Peter Jackson’s masterwork retelling of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Now in Blu‐Ray. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Sat., 6:00 pm PG‐13 The second installment of the story, also in its extended version and on Blu‐Ray. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Sun., 12:00 pm PG‐13 The 11 Academy Award‐winning final installment of this trilogy closes out our convention. The Extended Edition Cut. Blu‐ Ray.
DRAMA THEATER SERIES
Black Butler II Sun., 9:00 am Episodes 1 & 2 TV‐14 Sebastian Michaelis is a demon. And a butler. Contracted to serve a 13‐year‐old heir so he can have his revenge.
Case Closed Sun., 10:00 am Episodes TBD TV‐PG Seventeen‐year‐old detective Jimmy Kudo was given a poison that turned him into a 7 year old. Now maquerading as a yong boy, Conan, he helps a failing detective solve cases. Doctor Who Sat., 12:00 am Series 6, Episodes 1‐7 Sun., 12:00 am Series 6, Episodes 8‐13 TV‐PG Now that Series 7 has begun, make sure you see all of series 6 in our overnight room. The first half starts Saturday at midnight, and continues Sunday, same time. Doctor Who Classic Fri., 12:00 pm Various Episodes Sat., 10:00 am Various Episodes Sun., 6:00 am Various Episodes TV‐G Classic adventures of the First through Seventh Doctors from 1963‐1989.
Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood Sat., 2:15 pm Episodes 1, 2 & TBD TV‐14 The story of Edward and Alphonse Elric and they search for the legendary philosopher’s stone to recover what they have lost…parts of their bodies, or in Al’s case, all of it.
InuYasha Sat., 8:00 am Episodes 1 & 2 TV‐14 Middle school girl Kagome falls down a well and finds herself 500 years in the past where demons exist and are after a mystic jewel that will give them unlimited power.
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Merlin Fri., 1:30 pm Episodes 1 & 2 Sat., 12:00 pm Episodes 3 & 4 TV‐PG The BBC’s series about the adventures of Young wizard Merlin.
Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight Sat., 9:00 am Ep 1 & 2 TV‐14 A retelling and continuation of the end of the “Record of Lodoss War,” this goes into far more detail than the original.
ThunderCats (1980s) Sat., 6:00 am Episodes 1 & 2 Y‐7 The first part of “Old and New,” Geek.Kon takes a look at the first two episodes of the original 1980s cartoon “ThunderCats.” Which is better? You make the call! ThunderCats (2011) Sat., 7:00 am Episodes 1 & 2 TV‐PG In the second part of “Old and New,” Geek Kon takes a look at the first two episodes of the new “ThunderCats.” Which is better? You make the call!
The Vision of Escaflowne Fri., 3:30 pm Episodes 1 & 2 Y‐14 High school girl Hitomi is magically transported to another world where she must help a kingdom’s prince to stop an evil empire. Witch Hunter Robin Fri., 4:30 pm Episodes 1 & 2 TV‐14 A secret Japanese organization, STN‐J, and its newest member, Robin Sena, track down malicious witches in Japan.
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VENDOR / ARTIST GUIDE VENDOR ROOM
Location: Michigan Room FRI: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm SAT: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm SUN: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
VENDOR GUIDE
20th Century Books‐ V6 Anime Klub‐ V17 – V19 AnimeStuffStore‐ V13 – V16 Cardz Xtcetera‐ V4 Eagle Anime‐ V25 – V27 Fast Food Anime‐ V9 – V12 geekplastique‐ V20 Guardtroll T's‐ V30 Lemonbrat.com‐ V21 – V24 OTP LLC‐ V31 – V32 Pawstar‐ V28 – V29 Pegasus Games‐ V8 Purple Koi Designs‐ V5 Rubber Punk Productions‐ V1 Scrying Eye Games‐ V7 TPK Games‐ V2 Wayne's World‐ V3
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Alayna Lemmer‐ A33 Be My Full Moon‐ A36 Button Up Now‐ A34 Caffienated Crafting‐ A24 – A25 Cheri Fakes‐ A12 Cubecrazy2‐ A11 Day‐Glow Studio‐ A1 – A2 Elysium Productions‐ A8 EpicWINstudio‐ A21 – A22 Eric Stuart‐ A31 Faceless World‐ A35 Fancy Town‐ A28 – A29 Geek Wear Ink‐ A3 Geek.Kon Merchandise‐ A23 Head Trauma‐ A39 Hylian Jess‐ A16 KNACC‐ A17 Lemon Penguin‐ A30 Marshmellow Surprise!‐ A20 Meg's Craft Creations‐ A37 No Logic Dojo‐ A4 Plushzilla‐ A27 Prairie Knoll Stitchery‐ A5 – A6 Quazo‐ A7 Rachel Makes Things‐ A26 Rainarc Rhapsody‐ A18 Selfcentent‐ A13 Sewn Together Reflections‐ A9 Singing Lemur Jewelry‐ A40 Strange Land Costuming‐ A10 Super Effective Buttons‐ A14 – A15 The Creative Odyssey‐ A38 Trae Dorn Productions‐ A19 White Wolf‐ A32
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Shoplifting will not be tolerated. Getting caught stealing will result in the revocation of your badge. Please be considerate of others while in the vendor room. No pushing or shoving.
Please provide proper photo ID with proof of age when purchasing adult materials.
Do not block the aisles if posing for a picture while in the vendor room. Please move out of the way. Do not be disruptive while in the vendor room. Geek.Kon reserves the right to remove people from the room for inappropriate behavior.
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GEEK.KON STAFF
Adam Pulver A.J. Bolte Erin Burke Christine Hettrick
Chairman, Productions Head Vice‐Chairman, Workforce Head Secretary, Vendor Relations, Artwork Treasurer
Chris Bain Zach Beck Jason Becker Sarah Bloy Rosanna Caponi Alex Cobian Eric Craig Kenny Dungar Joe Frost Caleb Goessling Brian Hagen Sari Hagen Katie Hatheway Hoklan Hau John Haverty Erich Henninger Paul Holmen Josh Huemmer Lelah Jensen Justin Kvithyll Robert Laib Scott Logan Randy McCullick Shana Messina Eli Morris‐Heft Deanna Morrison Jesh Nyx Charlotte Rucks Jennifer Senn Sarah Schmidt Neal Siddell Michael Stone Jeffery Thompson Tucker Walburn Matt Winchell Tyler Yarbrough
Registration Head Guest Relations Video Gaming Head, Equipment Events Head Costuming Head Kon.Quest Registration Treasurer Emeritus Webmaster Video Game Tournament Coordinator Guest Relations Guest Relations Head, Video Contests Public Relations Head, Rock Show Coordinator LAN Gaming Coordinator Boffer Room Coordinator, Head Stage Ninja Video Gaming, Equipment, Rocky Horror Equipment Equipment Head Guest Relations Video Gaming Tabletop Gaming Head Geek Club Adventure, Fashion Show Viewings Coordinator Registration Security Head Guest Relations Video Production, Geek Show Tabletop Gaming, Guest Relations Costuming Charity Events Coordinator, Guest Relations Artist Relations Head Video Production Merchandising Head General Staff Viewings Tabletop Gaming
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FINAL WORDS THANK YOU!
The Staff would like to thank the following for their help and contributions to Geek.Kon:
Madison Marriott West, our security team, our volunteers, Bill Bodden, Elaine Cunningham, Caitlin Glass, Jerry Jewell, John Kovalic, Matt McElroy, Aaron Pavao, David Salo, Michael Stackpole, Eric Stuart, Monica Valentinelli, Sparklefrak, Dr. Cancer and the SKAmbies!, Wisconsin Chapters of Belegarth and Amtguard, Byakko Dojo, Velvet Darkness, our fashion show participants, DJ Scottaconda, DJ Kade, John “Sarge” Baker, Madison Children's Museum, the Posties, Madison Area Costuming Society, International Costumers Guild, Henry Osier, our masquerade judges, Scott Melzer, Studio Sokodei, Team Four Star, our viewings distributors, our panelists, TPK Games, Rio Grande Games, Pathfinder Society, tabletop gaming contributors, Paul's Video Arcade, I Play Games, LAN Sponsors, Cheri Fakes, Riyoku Sakimori, Madison Media Institute, Day Glow Studios, Discountofficeitems.com, No Brand Con, Kitsune Kon, Daisho Con, Anime Central, Wausaubicon, CONvergence, OdysseyCon, Anime Fusion, Anime Milwaukee, Anime Detour, Geek Partnership Society, the City of Middleton, blue painter's tape, Curiosity, the Large Hadron Collider, magnets, the Elements of Harmony, Bob's personality, the guy that thanked me last year for thanking him for reading this, and the Oxford comma.
THE QUOTABLE GEEK
A collection of the oddest utterings by Geek.Kon staff members...
“Two geeks enter, one geek leaves. Welcome to Geek Dome!” ‐ Bob “I have a barrel I can fit somebody in.” ‐ AJ
“Do I have to stand up? Good, because I'm full of tacos.” ‐ Zack “Break glass in case of Awesome.” ‐ Adam
“The subject line was all in caps... in case I didn't hear it.” ‐ Erin “I want a post‐apocalyptic fairy godmother.” ‐ Rosanna “We're loitering in a queue!” ‐ Josh
“It was kind of a dance. He was dancing to his own beat killing people.” ‐ Becker “Does she know what [Salon room] B‐C means?” “Yes, she left then and she will arrive sometime in A.D.” ‐ Adam and Josh “I have strange bruises and I'm half‐owner of a cow.” ‐ Sarah B. “The vendor form itself is... CHOCOLATE!” ‐ Erin “You WILL respect the pony.” ‐ Rosanna
“Somehow I don't think 'I want to work your embroidery machine' is that hot.” ‐ Josh “There is no cure for OSS: 'Ooh, Shiny' Syndrome.” ‐ Bob “As your PR head..." *smack* ‐ Katie
“You can pry the joystick from my cold, dead hand.” ‐ Becker
“Is it weird I have a strange compulsion to put googly eyes on all the money?” ‐ Christine “Geek.Kon runs on spreadsheets and Doom Tea.” ‐ Randy
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ROOM GUIDE
Main Programming – Wisconsin Sub Programming – Mendota Panel Programming – Green Bay‐Milwaukee Panel Programming – La Crosse Panel Programming – Salon Ballroom F Autograph Sessions – Salon Ballroom F Green Room – Geneva Staff Room – Middleton Security Bridge – Madison
Vendor Room – Michigan Artist Alley – Michigan Video Gaming – Superior LAN Gaming – Greenway Table Top Gaming – Salon Ballroom D‐E Boffer Room – Salon Ballroom A‐C Kon.Quest – Monona Geek Club Adventures – Monona Comedy Theater – Salon Ballroom G Drama Theater – Salon Ballroom H
