Wyrd Con - West Coast LARP Convention in SoCal

:: Wyrd One Contests::

Costume, Character Presence, & Weapon Design Contests

: "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! More info here.
*Best Story
Most Dramatic
Most Humorous
Honorable Mention

: 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.

COSTUME AWARDS
(Judges: A. Grady, J. Mead, TBA)
Focusing on costumes you made yourself. 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.
*Audience Favorite
Most Dramatic
Most Humorous
Best Themed Group

COSTUME WEAPON DESIGN CONTEST
(Judges: Rob M., Rick M., TBA)
LARP or Faux/Costume Weapons.
Be it faux handgun, flashy buster sword, proton-backpack - The sky is the limit!
*Overall Design & Style
Most Innovative
Breakthrough in Technical Craftsmanship

*Winners To be Announced post-convention.

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

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

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