IF I RAN THE ... CON: The Smofcon 3 Game ed. by Leslie Turek, NESFA Press 2015

Description: IF I RAN THE ... CON: The Smofcon 3 Game ed. by Leslie Turek, NESFA Press 2015 (Comb Bound) BRAND NEW - Excellent Condition Handling time is 5 days because I *may* be traveling; I normally ship in 1-2 business days. Please see my 100% positive feedback. The insider’s guide to everything that can possibly go wrong at a convention ... A role-playing game where the players make decisions about the Bidding, Planning, and At-Con phases of a World Science Fiction Convention. First introduced and played at Smofcon 3 in 1986. Revised and updated in 2015, with nine new scenarios and interior cartoons by Steve Stiles. “It is difficult to overstate the impact that 'The Game' has had on Fandom and, more specifically, convention-running fandom. Con runners can still be heard today to say things like, ‘Well, I’d like to do that, but we just don’t have the people points for it,’ or ‘That’s a bad idea, we’d lose a lot of goodwill points.’ The fact that these concepts have not merely lasted but have become ingrained in our culture is a testament to its timelessness.” — Glenn Glazer, convention-runner and Sasquan (2015 Worldcon) Vice-Chair “The game is intended to help wannabe Worldcon bidders at least understand some of the problems people have faced before, and (hopefully) get them to avoid making the most obvious mistakes. It serves that purpose admirably—and even if you don’t plan on making a Worldcon bid, it’s pretty fun to play, at least if you have an interest in science fiction and the field’s personalities. It’s rather amazing what can go wrong.” —Greg Costikyan, game designer and author of Uncertainty in Games Fourth edition: Black on green cover with art by Merle Insinga, plastic spiral binding, 8-1/2"x11", 146 pages. NESFA Press, July 2015, $15.00, print run unknown, ISBN 978-1-61037-312-8. The fourth edition was re-typeset, proofed, and expanded. AI Description for your amusement: This updated fourth edition of "If I Ran the ... Con" is a must-have for any fan of science fiction and conventions. Edited by Leslie Turek and published by New England Science Fiction Association, Incorporated, this spiral-bound book is 135 pages long and weighs 1 lb. It's written in English and has an item height of 11 inches and an item width of 8.5 inches. The book features an extensive list of convention-related topics, including advice on running successful conventions, how to get the most out of them, and the ins and outs of convention culture. With its vintage design and Merle Insinga's artwork, this book is a valuable addition to any science fiction fan's library.

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