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MerpCon I (2005) Coming Soon! — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

Middle-earth role playing gaming convention for the inland northwest USA, Summer 2005. July 29th, 30th & 31st in Spokane, Washington.

MerpCon I (2005) Guest Speaker Chris Seeman! — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

We have confimation that Chris Seeman is going to be a guest speaker (and gamemaster) at MerpCon NwIn 2005!

Directions and Maps to MerpCon 2005 — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

The Middle-earth role playing convention Summer 2005 is located at Merlyns!

MerpCon 2005 report part 1 (Chris Seeman's Review) — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

Thanks to everyone for coming to the 2005 MerpCon! It was a blast! Chris Seeman has written his review of the event so I've copied and pasted the text into this article.

MerpCon 2005 Report part II (Thom's Photos) — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

One of the participants at this year's event was Thom. Throughout the event he took some photos of the highlights of MerpCon. You can click on the images to see larger full size versions of the pics if you wish.

MerpCon 2005 Report part III (Other Volunteers's Photos) — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

Here are a few more photos from the convention (click on images to see larger versions):

Applications being accepted for Volunteers and GM's — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

We are now accepting applications for volunteers for the following positions:

Tolkien Google logo petition — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

The Tolkien Google logo petition is an attempt which hopes to convince Google that a J.R.R. Tolkien-themed logo should be present on January 3rd, his birthday.

Location of MerpCon II now finalized. — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

Thanks to the kind generosity of the owners and mangers of Kung fu For Life we now have a definite firm location for MerpCon II..

It's Official: Published Author, Michael Martinez Guest Speaker at MerpCon II ! — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

We have received official confirmation from Michael Martinez that he will come to MerpCon II to be the Guest Speaker at the Middle-earth Role playing gaming convention!

Additional Goodies at this year's MerpCon! — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

In addition to all the fun of gaming at MerpCon, and the great opportunity to speak with guest speaker Michael Martinez. There will be additional incentives and prizes available at this year's MerpCon.

An article posted at The Lost Level" website about Merp and MerpCon... — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

An article posted at "The Lost Level" website about Merp and MerpCon...

An article posted at The Lost Level — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

An article posted at "The Lost Level" website about Merp and MerpCon...

Even more incentives at MerpCon II... — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

There will be a drawing for those who participate for all three days.

Tolkien Book Collection. — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

In a conversation, someone saw the collection from MerpCon 2005 and asked what my collection looked like. So I've uploaded pics of my Tolkien Books collection (not including my many scores of ICE MERPS modules).

Directions and Map to MerpCon II Location — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

It shouldn't be too difficult to get here, but there are a few caveats due to construction that will make things a little trickier.

MerpCon II Report by Hawke — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

MerpCon II has come and gone, and MerpCon III is now in the process of development.

MerpCon I (2005) Audio of Campaign Introduction. — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

This is the audio extracted from the video of the MerpCon I (2005) convention introduction to the campaign "Escape from Numenor".

Michael Martinez comments on MerpCon II. — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

Michael has been too busy to write a formal review on his experience with MerpCon II.

MerpCon 2005 Chris Seeman Speech Audio Now Available! — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

Well it's taken more than 14 months, but it's finally at long last, and by great demand, here!

MerpCon 2005 Chris Seeman Speech Audio Now Available! — by admin — last modified 2006-10-27 05:46

Well it's taken more than 14 months, but it's finally at long last, and by great demand, here!

MerpCon 3 (2007) RSVP Sign-up Form Now Online1 — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-01-30 05:53

You can RSVP for MerpCon III now. The updated form allows you to sign up for individual sessions, or all sessions if you can make it.

RSVP for MerpCon III 2007 Today! — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-03-05 19:11

The RSVP form as been updated for those wishing to place a reservation to participate in the 2007 Summer MerpCon. There is limited seating so do not delay.

MerpCon III Press Release — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-03-05 20:58

MerpCon 3 is the third annual FREE international convention dedicated to role playing gaming in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. J.R.R. Tolkien is the author of “The Hobbit”, “The Lord of the Rings”, “The Silmarillion” and many other works.

MerpCon III Guest Speaker - Dr. Thomas Morwinsky — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-03-05 21:15

In 2007, for MerpCon III the guest speaker is Doctor Thomas Morwinsky, author of a number of adventures and magazine contributions set in Middle-earth. He is also the designer of several wonderful large-scale, highly detailed maps set in Tolkien's imaginary universe, including the most detailed large-scale map of J.R.R. Tolkien's Númenor ever made.

A gala of Middle-earth gaming celebrities! — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-03-10 02:14

The list of who's who from the Middle-earth role playing community just became longer. This is going to be spectacular with Dr. Thomas Morwinsky, Professor Chris Seeman, author Michael Martinez, and Joe Mandala from The Guild Companion are all attending this year!

Live Reading of Children of Hurin for Release Party. — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-04-17 18:38

In conjunction with, and by request of the Tolkien Community Children of Hurin Release party run by www.tolkiengateway.net, there will be a live reading of the new J.R.R. Tolkien Children of Huring book.

MerpCon III Press Release (#3) — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-06-26 19:14

MerpCon III (Middle-earth Role Playing Convention 2007) is coming this Summer!

Gaming Tables Now All Full! — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-07-17 07:30

We have reached the maximum capacity for all of the role playing gaming session tables. The RSVP Form has been modified to account for this.

MerpCon III Campaign — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-07-24 02:57

This article is just a little "teaser" as to what the MerpCon III campaign will be about...

Guest Speakers — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-07-24 08:43

The MerpCon Guest Speakers Biographies page has been updated.

MerpCon III - Now Over. Onward to IV! — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-07-30 15:06

Well, it was a lot of hard work getting ready, and a lot of fun doing, but MerpCon III is now ended.

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MerpCon III (2007) Video. Guest Speaker Chris Seeman. Now Available. — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-08-04 03:02

You can now view the video of MerpCon's 2007 first guest speaker Professor Chris Seeman.

MerpCon III (2007) Video. Guest Speaker Thomas Morwinsky. Now Available. — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-08-06 21:38

Guest Speaker Dr. Thomas Morwinsky, who flew in all the way from Germany to speak at MerpCon III.

MerpCon III (2007) Video. Guest Speaker Michael Martinez. Video Now Available. — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-08-04 03:25

Michael Martinez spoke at MerpCon III. The Video is now available for download.

MerpCon III (2007) Video. Guest Speaker Cason Snow Now Available (.rm) — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-08-06 21:59

MerpCon III's 4th guest speaker was Cason Snow, a librarian from Northern Illinois University (see his bio on this site). You can now download and view his speech and followup Q&A in Real .rm file format.

MerpCon III (2007) Video. Guest Speaker Joe Mandala now available (.rm). — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-08-06 22:11

Joe Mandala was the final speaker for MerpCon III. The video of his speech and followup Q&A is now available for download in Real Player .rm format.

MerpCon IV Plans Under Way! — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2007-12-05 05:55

A lot of progress has already been made this year in preparing for MerpCon IV.

Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu! -- MerpCon IV Theme: Dwarves — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2008-02-11 17:22

Yes. It is what so many have been clamoring for. Dwarven adventure!

MerpCon IV Event Information as of April 3, 2008. — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2008-04-15 22:18

People have been asking for some more details on the event. So here's what we have so far...

MerpCon IV Detailed Schedule (Draft 2008-04-14-a not yet finalized) — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2008-04-17 22:53

This is a proposed draft of the MerpCon IV detailed schedule. Feedback is appreciated.

MerpCon IV Location Information — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2008-06-18 17:49

An update to the exact address for where MerpCon IV will be taking place.

RSVP (basic) Form Now Online — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2008-06-01 17:41

Please fill out and submit the online RSVP form as soon as possible.

Register for MerpCon IV Today! — by MerpCon Website Administrator — last modified 2008-06-21 04:40

There is limited seating, so register early. Don't miss out on 2008's MerpCon, register via the RSVP form today. John D. Rateliff, author of "The History of the Hobbit", and Michael Martinez are this year's guest speakers, so don't miss this year!