What is it?

The Eternal Convention is an international and family friendly RPG Con with 50% foreign guests from about a dozen different countries all over the world. It is no surprise that English is the dominant spoken language.

When is it?

The Eternal Con starts Friday May 25th 2012 at about 14h and ends Monday May 28th at 10h. If you like to stay longer and enjoy some of Germany's favourite regions we are happy to help you to book accommodations before and/or after the event.

Where is it?

Roughly between Cologne and Frankfurt lies the Castle Stahleck overlooking the River Rhine.
YES! A real medieval castle, now a modern youth hostel, hosts our guests.
Game in the historical “Rittersaal”, enjoy a fine wine, good beer or a café latte at the courtyard in the shadow of the huge tower and count the ships on the great river.
All rooms are modern with separate rest-rooms, good and solid beds and a wonderful view.
Nearest airports are Frankfurt / Main (biggest international airport in Germany) and Frankfurt (Hahn) (cheap Ryanair Airport). From Frankfurt / Main there is a regular train connecting the airport with the town of Bacharach, from Hahn airport we provide a shuttle service for you.

What games could I expect?

We love to see every game system and background, the more unique, the better it is. However, we concentrate on Glorantha, Traveller, Call of Cthulhu, Pendragon and the Eternal Champion. There will be authors of theses games, making panels and running games. Besides Pen&Paper games, we are happy to play FreeForms, Boardgames and card games with you.

What non-gaming highlights could I expect?

We help you, or your “non-gaming” partners, to find out more about the region. There are beautiful boat-trips on the Rhine, fine wine-tastings, nice walks in the country side and a cute medieval town to explore. We have an extra-play-room for children, and if there are enough kids we try to organize a “Kindergarten”.

How expensive it will be?

Prices start at 119 Euro, including 3 x accommodation with 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and including Convention Fee. FreeForms, late registration, smaller rooms and extra drinks will need to be paid separately. Book your flights early!

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What is a Freeform?

A freeform is a type of roleplaying game with minimal rules and can have as many as 50 players (or more) playing simultaneously. A freeform game (of the type held at Eternal Con) typically lasts 4 to 7 hours. Costuming is typically encouraged. In a freeform you play a premade character (although in some freeforms you may be asked to help make your character); this character typically has goals, likes, and dislikes, and some background to get you in the mindset of your character. In a freeform, you interact with the other players to accomplish your goals, chew scenery, and general have a grand fun time. The referees are there to resolve any "out-of-character" problems (like "did I manage to block his laser beam attack?"), otherwise it is up to you!
Previous freeforms by the writers at Eternal Con have included Cthulhu-esque horror mysteries, the Succession Wars of Alexander the Great, the Second Crusade, and epic fantasy freeform's set in Greg Stafford's world of Glorantha.