User:TenguTech/Sandbox/Necronomicon (role-playing convention)

Necronomicon, a role playing convention, is run by Shadow Games Inc. It is a "role playing convention that specialises in horror and cathartic games". The convention has been running since 1989, with convention details since 1998 available on the [Internet]].

The convention has been run at [Newtown High School of the Performing Arts|Newtown High School]] since its inception, however in 2007, Newtown High School changed its mind about hiring the venue to Shadow Games Inc. Necronomicon is looking for a new home.

Necronomicon was a [role-playing]] convention held annually in [Sydney]], [Australia]]. And one of the longest continuously running conventions in [NSW]], having run from 1989. However in 2007 Newtown High School changed it mind about hiring the venue for the event.

Originally run at the [University of Sydney]], and later moving to [Newtown High School]], Necronomicon was created as "a mood-oriented Roleplaying Convention" at a time when most convention games were hack and slash.

History
blah

Location
syd uni, newtown, ?

Mascot
fox, penguin

Phenomenon
Split of organisers

Short Sharp Shocks
Necronomicon is famous in the Sydney roleplaying community for its "Short Sharp Shocks". "Short Sharp Shocks were originally created as vehicles for designers to present unusual ideas in a dark fantasy or horror setting". Most conventions accept any game that is offered to them to be run, but the 3 "Short Sharp Shocks" games are invitational only. Any game designer that has proven their consistency, quality and ability could be invited to write one of these games.

Teams who play each of the three games have the chance to win the coveted "Short Sharp Shocks" trophy, which is decided by the three game designers.

Other references

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 * D, Rhiannon. Necronomicon 03 Con Report, 2003, Retrieved on 4 October 2014
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 * 10) Hicks, Leefe. Necronomicon 2007 is dead, long live Necronomicon, 2007, Retrieved on 4 October 2014
 * 11) Various. Discussions about and referencing the Necronomicon convention on aus.games.roleplay usernet, 1992-2005, Retrieved on 5 October 2014

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