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What is Gaelcon?

Gaelcon is a gathering of gamers, who all come together in a certain place at a certain time for the same reason; to play games and have fun. This is a tradition, which has been on going for the last 20 years. Each October bank holiday weekend for 3 days the convention opens to provide a place were dice are rolled, cards are played, imaginations run riot, old friendships are renewed and new ones forged. Gaelcon welcomes anyone who wants to come and play and there is a large range of games from scheduled events to casual pick up and play games running all weekend.

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Buying Online

This should explain how to buy online and the whole formalities of it... and then what we expect you to bring on the weekend of the convention.

Terms and Conditions

1. Payment Policy

1.1 Payment is due in full at the time of registration and includes lunches, refreshments and detailed conference materials.

1.2 Your registration will not be confirmed until payment is received and may be subject to cancellation.

2. Gaelcon/IGA Cancellation, Postponement and Substitution Policy

2A. You may substitute delegates at any time by providing reasonable advance notice to Gaelcon/IGA.

 

2B. For any cancellations received in writing/email not less than eight (8) days prior to the conference, you will receive a 90% credit to be used at another Gaelcon/IGA conference which must occur within one year from the date of issuance of such credit. An administration fee of 10% of the contract fee will be retained by Gaelcon/IGA for all permitted cancellations. No credit will be issued for any cancellations occurring within seven (7) days (inclusive) of the conference.

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Step 1 : Order Online

  1. Order by adding items/events to your cart as normal. When you have finished click show cart to check your order and then click Checkout.
  2. Fill in your billing information and shipping address. Click the 'collect at con' option when asked to choose your postage. The shipping address is for a printed copy of your order.
  3. You will automatically be taken to Paypal’s site to fill in your credit card details and then brought back to our site to confirm your order and that’s it.

Step 2 : Arrive at the Con

  1. Arrive at Gaelcon with your ID and printed off Order docket that was emailed/posted to you.
  2. If you are unable to produce your Order docket you will be asked a series of questions to verify your booking.

Step 3 : Collect and Enjoy!

  1. Join our Online Booking Queue.
  2. Present your ID and Order docket. No ID No collection, for security reasons this will be strictly enforced.
  3. Sign for your order/tickets and enjoy!

What is Figure/Wargaming?

Wargaming is one of the very oldest types of gaming. It started with generals wanting to have models to move about on their maps to keep track of troop movements and soon battles were being planned and played out with those models.

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Is there anything at Gaelcon that I need to prepare in advance for?

How does one prepare for a weekend of excitement, silliness, fun, frolics, exhilaration and mischief? Firstly make note of the date and if you need time off. If you are planning in taking part in any of the wargames or CCG competitions you will need to have your armies and card decks prepared and to have read the rules and requirements. If you've purchased your tickets online, then you will need the Order Email or Order Number that was sent to you and some form of ID. For more information about buying online, please visit here.

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What is Gaming?

The term 'gaming' when used in this context does not refer to gambling or any such nefarious pastime. Rather it refers to a grouping of pastimes which share some links in common. There are a number of categories of 'gaming'. Indeed, there is even some contention over what counts as gaming and what doesn't. Below are listed the main types of gaming, which will be running at Gaelcon. There will be other games like a vast array of board games which can take anything from 10 minutes to 10 hours to play.

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What Gaming is NOT

There have been many misconceptions about gaming in the past, ranging from accusations of devil-worshipping from some of the more...misguided...Christian sects, to people thinking of it in terms of sexual roleplay. Neither of these could be further from the truth. Roleplaying is merely a social pastime, based on storytelling and imagining yourself as a character within the story.

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What are Roleplay Games (RPGs)?

While all children roleplay (Cops and Robbers, Cowboys and Indians), the first formalised roleplay game was released over thirty years ago under the name of Dungeons & Dragons, which has flourished to the extent that there are now many different breeds of roleplay game commercially available.

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What are Card Games (CCGs)?

Collectible Card Games are strategic games which use cards. There are many different types, each with their own rules and with every card that comes into play the possible outcome of the game shifts depending on how it is used. Each card tells you what effect it has. Examples of these games are: Pokemon, L5R, Yu Gi Oh and Magic: The Gathering all of which have been played at Gaelcon.

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What are Live Action Roleplay Games (LARPs) ?

These are a relatively recent development. In games of this type, players leave the table and interact with their environment directly. In games of this type, the role of the Games Master (GM) is not as prominent as there are less gaps in the surroundings to fill in. There tends to be more players involved in LARPs as characters which would usually be portrayed by the GM are now taken by other players.

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Is Gaelcon suitable for under 16's?

Gaelcon aims to be a place for gamers of all ages and sizes. It will be for the parents/guardians who are accompanying those under the age of 16 to determine if a game is suitable or not. All efforts will be made to accommodate the range of experience of those who sit down to play or take part in any of the events or pick up and play games regardless of age.

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