Wyrd Con LARP Convention 2010
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:: Wyrd One Contests and Award Opps::

Pre-Reg / Hotel Contest
Costume, Character Presence, & Weapon Design Contests
"Storytime with Larry"
Winners & Awards List

: Pre-Reg Contest:
Wyrd Con is offering a few contests to spread the word of the convention.
To enter simply book a hotel room prior to April 1st by clicking here.
Each person who books a hotel room will be eligible to choose one of the following prizes. A random drawing from eligible entries will determine the winners, with the first drawn winner to have first selection of prize, and so on until all prizes have been exhausted.

Wyrd Con Contests BlizzCon Prize Package
Blizzcon08' Prize Package
Contains a Zabra Hex action figure, a Vasco Blizzard Authenticator, and the 2008 BlizzCon Prize Card which provides you with a Polar Bear Mount and Beta Key for a Future Blizzard Title.

Wyrd Con Contests Board Game Package - Steve Jackson
Board Game Prize Package
Contains copies of Steve Jackson Games Munchkin Booty, Lord of the Fries, SPANC, The Stars are Right, and Munchkin Dice.

Wyrd Con Contests Iron Liege LARP Alliance Boffer Hybrid Sword / Weapon
Live Action Role Playing Foam Sword
A fabulous L.A.R.P. weapon made by Iron Liege. This sword is a hybrid, which is cloth-covered foam and approved for use in many LARP games, as well as being great for use in fighter practices and general play.


: Costume & Presence Contest:
Show off your costume, character presence, and weapons (LARP or faux) and win prizes! (Award categories listed below)
*Awards Presentation is Saturday night at the XC dance.


: "Storytime with Larry":
Got a story to share, Special Guest Larry Niven seeks to hear new stories - Prizes offered to the best!.

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For the Wyrd Con Contests' full terms and conditions click here.

Please check back for more information, contests, and prizes!

:Winners & Awards List:

COSTUME AWARDS (Judges: A. Grady, J. Mead, TBA)
Focusing on costumes you made yourself our costume contest is looking for creativity, craftsmanship and fresh concepts.
*Excellence in Design (style, overall appearance, construction)
Best New Concept (unique/original character)
Best in Craftsmanship (can apply to those w/ exceptional handcrafted armor, leather, or jewelry)
Appearance and Practicality (does it look good & is it practical to actively LARP in?)

PRESENCE AWARDS (Judges: A. Grady, J Mead., TBA)
Sometimes its what you depict that draws the eye, and these costume categories are certainly no exception.
*Audience Favorite
Most Dramatic
Most Humorous
Best Themed Group

COSTUME WEAPON DESIGN CONTEST (Judges: Rob M., Rick M., TBA)
It doesn't have to be a LARP Weapon, being for costume purposes only it could be a faux handgun, a flashy buster sword, or even a proton-backpack. The sky is the limit!
*Overall Design & Style
Most Innovative
Breakthrough in Technical Craftsmanship

STORYTIME WITH LARRY (Judges: Larry N., Ira H., TBA)
Larry Niven seeks to hear new stories, but fabulous prizes may be offered for the best. If your mind has been swimming with moments from your LARP days, or just something inspiring spend 5 minutes and tell the world!
*Best Story
Most Dramatic
Most Humorous
Honorable Mention


*Winners To be Announced post-convention.

Wyrd One 2010
Pre-Registration now open!
Click here for more info

- Want to run a game? We're looking for Game Designers

- Run or Join a Panel

Interested in Volunteering?
Click Here!

WYRD CON - West Coast LARP Convention in Southern California

Presented by LARP Alliance & Live Effects

JUNE 11-13, 2010
Opens June 11th at 4pm (2pm for Registration)
Closes June 13 at 12 noon

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 540-7000

info@wyrdcon.com

HOME
REGISTRATION - hotels, parking, maps, eateries (link to registration is: https://www.regonline.com/wyrd_con - register for your hotel room under the convention's name.
EXHIBITORS - vendors, exhibitors, exhibitor's hall rules & map (Artist Alley and rules)
SPECIAL GUESTS -
PROGRAMMING - Winners List, Events (Program Schedule, Departments, Run an Event, Contests, Spotlight Events - Masquerade/special guest panels/orcball/tournies/etc, LARP games, tabletop RPGs, Card Games, etc)
VOLUNTEERING
GALLERY -
FORUM -
ABOUT US - LARP Alliance & Live Effects, What is LARP?, History, Contact Us - Sponsor, Press, Advertising, Promote (show links to the cons pages on twitter, facebook and myspace)

CONTACT -
Event Contacts:
Ira Ham - Wyrd Con Event Inquiries (Sponsor, Press, Advertising, Promote, Volunteer)
Adrianne Grady - Website Inquiries and General Info About LARP

General:
Event & Registration - Ira Ham
Website Design & Editor - Adrianne Grady
Wyrd Con Logo - Devin McCarthy