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i’ve never played a ttrpg - should i attend ember con?

Of course you should! All our GMs will be happy to teach you how to play and will bring all the materials you need. Our best suggestion is to check the Lineup page, and register for games that sound interesting. You do not have to register for every game slot. Even if you drop in for one quick game, we are happy you attended.

what does my registration fee go towards?

Your fee goes towards snacks / drinks (nonalcoholic) that will be available for all players and GMs throughout the convention . You can also expect a high quality, fully handmade badge from Tori’s Trinkets, our favorite local crafter. (https://toristrinketshop.com) Fees may also go towards a GM prize pool and a donation to the NFFF.

i’m a GM - what do i need to know?

First, thank you for GMing. Ember Con wouldn’t happen without talented GMs. As an Ember Con GM, your first step is to visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCeZBsGrp35HABcGbDWJVi0ZJHZ1kBW1m2TBofCAX1eOFwLw/viewform?usp=sf_link. From there, you can submit the games you want to run. Some important info…

  • Game submissions are open from December 15 at 8:00 AM to January 5 at Midnight. The lineup will be built on a first come first served basis - if you want a specific time slot, submit your game early!

  • Any game / system is welcome, so long as it’s a TTRPG.

  • Once your games are submitted, a GM’s schedule will be built and emailed to you in roughly two days.

there are breaks in the schedule - what’s that?

You are more than welcome to bring outside food / beverages to Ember Con, and there are plenty of takeout / delivery options in the neighborhood (ask event organizers for recommendations). But, to make things easier for everyone, we plan to offer Lunch and Dinner tickets when the Event registration page goes live. Cost is estimated at $10.00 per ticket, specific food items are TBD. Hyvee has great catering, or we might even whip up a taco bar.

  • 2-hours of games GM'd: A thank you card signed by Ember Con staff.

  • 6-hours of games GM'd: A thank you card PLUS an invite to a GMs only game of Vaesen on Sunday at 2:00 PM.

  • Every 2-hours of games GM'd: One ticket into the GM's raffle. Prizes include Noble Knight Gift Cards, exclusive Ember Con artwork, and more.

what are the GM rewards?

when can i start registering for events?

We will update the Lineup page as we receive game submissions - feel free to scope out the page and keep tabs on games that look interesting. The Lineup page will be live for events registration on January 6 at 6:00 PM. Tickets will be processed on a first come first served basis - if there is a game that is high priority, we recommend submitting your ticket request as close to January 6 at 6:00 PM as possible. Lunch and Dinner tickets will be unlimited.