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MerpCon I (2005) Coming Soon!: Middle-earth role playing gaming convention for the inland northwest USA, Summer 2005. July 29th, 30th & 31st in Spokane, Washington.
MerpCon I (2005) Guest Speaker Chris Seeman!: We have confimation that Chris Seeman is going to be a guest speaker (and gamemaster) at MerpCon NwIn 2005!
Directions and Maps to MerpCon 2005: The Middle-earth role playing convention Summer 2005 is located at Merlyns!
MerpCon 2005 report part 1 (Chris Seeman's Review): Thanks to everyone for coming to the 2005 MerpCon! It was a blast! Chris Seeman has written his review of the event so I've copied and pasted the text into this article.
MerpCon 2005 Report part II (Thom's Photos): One of the participants at this year's event was Thom. Throughout the event he took some photos of the highlights of MerpCon. You can click on the images to see larger full size versions of the pics if you wish.
MerpCon 2005 Report part III (Other Volunteers's Photos): Here are a few more photos from the convention (click on images to see larger versions):
Applications being accepted for Volunteers and GM's: We are now accepting applications for volunteers for the following positions:
Tolkien Google logo petition: The Tolkien Google logo petition is an attempt which hopes to convince Google that a J.R.R. Tolkien-themed logo should be present on January 3rd, his birthday.
Location of MerpCon II now finalized.: Thanks to the kind generosity of the owners and mangers of Kung fu For Life we now have a definite firm location for MerpCon II..
It's Official: Published Author, Michael Martinez Guest Speaker at MerpCon II !: We have received official confirmation from Michael Martinez that he will come to MerpCon II to be the Guest Speaker at the Middle-earth Role playing gaming convention!
Additional Goodies at this year's MerpCon!: In addition to all the fun of gaming at MerpCon, and the great opportunity to speak with guest speaker Michael Martinez. There will be additional incentives and prizes available at this year's MerpCon.
An article posted at The Lost Level" website about Merp and MerpCon...: An article posted at "The Lost Level" website about Merp and MerpCon...
An article posted at The Lost Level: An article posted at "The Lost Level" website about Merp and MerpCon...
Even more incentives at MerpCon II...: There will be a drawing for those who participate for all three days.
Tolkien Book Collection.: In a conversation, someone saw the collection from MerpCon 2005 and asked what my collection looked like. So I've uploaded pics of my Tolkien Books collection (not including my many scores of ICE MERPS modules).
Directions and Map to MerpCon II Location: It shouldn't be too difficult to get here, but there are a few caveats due to construction that will make things a little trickier.
MerpCon II Report by Hawke: MerpCon II has come and gone, and MerpCon III is now in the process of development.
MerpCon I (2005) Audio of Campaign Introduction.: This is the audio extracted from the video of the MerpCon I (2005) convention introduction to the campaign "Escape from Numenor".
Michael Martinez comments on MerpCon II.: Michael has been too busy to write a formal review on his experience with MerpCon II.
MerpCon 2005 Chris Seeman Speech Audio Now Available!: Well it's taken more than 14 months, but it's finally at long last, and by great demand, here!
MerpCon 2005 Chris Seeman Speech Audio Now Available!: Well it's taken more than 14 months, but it's finally at long last, and by great demand, here!
MerpCon 3 (2007) RSVP Sign-up Form Now Online1: You can RSVP for MerpCon III now. The updated form allows you to sign up for individual sessions, or all sessions if you can make it.
RSVP for MerpCon III 2007 Today!: The RSVP form as been updated for those wishing to place a reservation to participate in the 2007 Summer MerpCon. There is limited seating so do not delay.
MerpCon III Guest Speaker: Thomas Morwinsky (from Germany)!: Coming all the way from Munich, Germany, this year's MerpCon III Guest Speaker will be Thomas Morwinsky.
MerpCon III Press Release: MerpCon 3 is the third annual FREE international convention dedicated to role playing gaming in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. J.R.R. Tolkien is the author of “The Hobbit”, “The Lord of the Rings”, “The Silmarillion” and many other works.
MerpCon III Guest Speaker - Dr. Thomas Morwinsky: In 2007, for MerpCon III the guest speaker is Doctor Thomas Morwinsky, author of a number of adventures and magazine contributions set in Middle-earth. He is also the designer of several wonderful large-scale, highly detailed maps set in Tolkien's imaginary universe, including the most detailed large-scale map of J.R.R. Tolkien's Númenor ever made.
A gala of Middle-earth gaming celebrities!: The list of who's who from the Middle-earth role playing community just became longer. This is going to be spectacular with Dr. Thomas Morwinsky, Professor Chris Seeman, author Michael Martinez, and Joe Mandala from The Guild Companion are all attending this year!
Live Reading of Children of Hurin for Release Party.: In conjunction with, and by request of the Tolkien Community Children of Hurin Release party run by www.tolkiengateway.net, there will be a live reading of the new J.R.R. Tolkien Children of Huring book.
MerpCon III Press Release (#3): MerpCon III (Middle-earth Role Playing Convention 2007) is coming this Summer!
Gaming Tables Now All Full!: We have reached the maximum capacity for all of the role playing gaming session tables. The RSVP Form has been modified to account for this.
MerpCon III Campaign: This article is just a little "teaser" as to what the MerpCon III campaign will be about...
Guest Speakers: The MerpCon Guest Speakers Biographies page has been updated.
MerpCon III - Now Over. Onward to IV!: Well, it was a lot of hard work getting ready, and a lot of fun doing, but MerpCon III is now ended.
MerpCon III (2007) Video. Guest Speaker Chris Seeman. Now Available.: You can now view the video of MerpCon's 2007 first guest speaker Professor Chris Seeman.
MerpCon III (2007) Video. Guest Speaker Thomas Morwinsky. Now Available.: Guest Speaker Dr. Thomas Morwinsky, who flew in all the way from Germany to speak at MerpCon III.
MerpCon III (2007) Video. Guest Speaker Michael Martinez. Video Now Available.: Michael Martinez spoke at MerpCon III. The Video is now available for download.
MerpCon III (2007) Video. Guest Speaker Cason Snow Now Available (.rm): MerpCon III's 4th guest speaker was Cason Snow, a librarian from Northern Illinois University (see his bio on this site). You can now download and view his speech and followup Q&A in Real .rm file format.
MerpCon III (2007) Video. Guest Speaker Joe Mandala now available (.rm).: Joe Mandala was the final speaker for MerpCon III. The video of his speech and followup Q&A is now available for download in Real Player .rm format.
MerpCon IV Plans Under Way!: A lot of progress has already been made this year in preparing for MerpCon IV.
Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu! -- MerpCon IV Theme: Dwarves: Yes. It is what so many have been clamoring for. Dwarven adventure!
MerpCon IV Event Information as of April 3, 2008.: People have been asking for some more details on the event. So here's what we have so far...
MerpCon IV Detailed Schedule (Draft 2008-04-14-a not yet finalized): This is a proposed draft of the MerpCon IV detailed schedule. Feedback is appreciated.
MerpCon IV Location Information: An update to the exact address for where MerpCon IV will be taking place.
RSVP (basic) Form Now Online: Please fill out and submit the online RSVP form as soon as possible.
Register for MerpCon IV Today!: There is limited seating, so register early. Don't miss out on 2008's MerpCon, register via the RSVP form today. John D. Rateliff, author of "The History of the Hobbit", and Michael Martinez are this year's guest speakers, so don't miss this year!
MerpCon IV is done. Onward to MerpCon V!: MerpCon IV has come and gone. It was a blast. Now we begin working on MerpCon V.
Register for MerpCon V (2009) Today!: MerpCon V is drawing nigh. RSVP today before it is too late. There is limited seating available. Though the event is free and open to the public, you must RSVP if you wish to participate in most events
Middle-earth Game Masters Wanted: July 24-26+ 2009: In anticipation of the largest MerpCon yet, we need to build a larger list of available Game Masters that will be available. Please register online using the RSVP form, and select the check box for Game Master at http://www.merpcon.org/rsvp or email webmaster at merpcon dot org, or call 509.481.5437. Additional details provided below...
Reserve Accommodations ASAP: Summer is a very busy time in Spokane, and most of the hotels and motels fill up early. So do not delay in arranging for accommodations right away. This page provides some possible locations to consider, though the list is by no means exhaustive. MerpCon is being held at the Apple Tree Inn in North Spokane, so that is the most convenient location. See the Accomodations page for updates to the list. This news posting will not be kept updated, but that page will be kept up to date: http://www.merpcon.com/about/accommodations.
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MerpCon in Rooms 208 (Registration) and 210: We're in Rooms 208 and 210 of the Apple Tree Inn. Just look for the MerpCon Signs.
MerpCon V - Day 1 - Finished onward to day 2.: We had a blast...
MerpCon V Now Finished. This was the LAST MERPCON. What does the future hold? Tolkien Moot 2010? MerpCon absorbed into SpoCon?: MerpCon V has finally finished. The five years I committed to has now been fulfilled. What now for the future?
Hurry and Vote for Tolkien Moot 2010 Schedule: We are considering moving TolkienMoot to a different weekend than previously. In the past it was the last weekend of July. But we are looking at other (and hopefully better) alternatives. Please quickly make your vote from the poll on which weekends you would most likely attend. Notice the dates with asterisks, those are preferred/recommended weekends. Also note the weekends that conflict with other known events.

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