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Titles are also available as ebooks from major retailers. historiconTM Historical Miniature Gaming’s Biggest Summer Vacation! 2012 Greetings from the Convention Director HISTORICON 2012 – Historical Miniature Gaming’s Games will be located in Expo Hall A, in the center of the Biggest Summer Vacation – is here! facility, and in the ballroom, which is to the right of the front entrance. HISTORICON is located at a new venue this year, the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center in Virginia, The popular HMGS War College has a fine selection of and still includes all the events you have come to enjoy at seminars from noted authors, artists, miniature gaming the Historical Miniature Gaming Society’s “Flagship” show. designers, hobby VIPs and others. Besides gaming, you can learn more about the history behind the battles, cam- As it does every year, HISTORICON presents “the world’s paigns and tactics, as well as about the hobby in general. largest hobby shop” (over 35,000 sq. ft.!), plus the always All seminars will be held in Meeting Room 1, to the right popular flea market known as Wally’s Basement. Both offer of the entrance. a gigantic selection of miniatures, rules, books and anything else needed for the historical miniature gaming hobby. You The popularHobby University will provide attendees a will find the vendor area inExpo Hall B, to the left as you chance to learn and hone hobby skills – painting figures and come in the front entrance. A map to vendor locations is building terrain, for example – through a series of classes included in the back of this program. This year, the vendor and presentations held throughout the weekend. Hobby area will include demonstration tables where manufactur- U is located in the hallway all the way to the right of the ers and publishers will demonstrate new rules and figures. A facility. schedule will be posted in the vendor area, so check it out! Because, like all armies, HMGS marches on its stomach; Wally’s Basement is also located in Expo Hall B. Setup and food and beverage stations will be located throughout shopping access is from the back end of the Game Area in the facility. And because armies sometimes need to force Expo Hall A. march, the Expo Center will be open 24 hours beginning Thursday morning. There is also a shuttle bus to nearby This year’s convention theme covers one hundred years of hotels that runs from early morning to the wee hours (see what can be termed “colonial wars”, generally referred to as schedule). when Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837 to just prior to the start of World War II. Three major terms gener- In addition to gaming and recruiting, the surrounding area ally described the period – Colonial Warfare, Imperialism offers lots of other things to see and do. For history fans, the and Gunboat Diplomacy – and together encompass an era Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania National Military Park, com- that was rich in military action which has provided gam- memorating the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, ers the most variety of colorful theaters for their tabletop The Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House is just min- enjoyment of any period. Basically, any military action from utes from the convention site. The National Museum of 1836 to 1937 fits into this year’s convention theme – from the Marine Corps, a heritage site about the legends, learn- the most famous to the obscure – and yes even ‘what if ’ ing and lore of the United States Marines, is a short drive pulp type adventures of the Inter-war Period (1918-1937) away. The area also offers great shopping at the adjacent “between the wars”! “Central Park” featuring outlet and specialty shops, numer- ous restaurants, and diverse entertainment options for a As always, Historicon offers a wide variety of gaming, nice vacation spot for gamers and their families. from theme games, to the usual wide variety of tourna- ments, along with epochal games from almost all eras. HISTORICON has something for everyone’s historical gam- Individual game masters(GMs) and clubs have spent much ing and hobby appetite. It’s no wonder that it was called the of the past year getting ready to provide attendees with “mother of all wargaming conventions” by The Wall Street more than 500 separate opportunities to recreate history Journal and “a quality experience” by Miniature Wargames™ and match wits against like-minded opponents. From the magazine. land, sea and air; dice will fly along with (simulated) slings, John Drye arrows, musket balls and shrapnel. Convention Director Historicon 2012 Empires at War Page 1 Table of Contents This Autumn: FALL IN! Greetings from the Convention Director 1 (Nov. 2 – 4) HMGS Membership Benefits 2 This year’s Fall-In theme is Madison’s War, The War of General Information 3 1812. It will focus on one area of a world at war, the War in Convention Prices 3 America. 1812 saw a lot of conflict both at home and abroad. Convention Staff 3 This Fall-In, we hope to bring out the games that brought First Time Attendees – Please Read This! 4 America to the forefront as an independent nation that could stand on its own. How Events Work & Event Registration 4 Shuttle Service 5 The war was fought from 1812 to 1815, even though a peace HMGS Gamemaster (GM) Awards 5 treaty was signed in 1814. By the end of the war approximately Souvenir Convention Tee Shirt 6 1,600 British and 2,260 American troops would lose their lives in battle and an additional 1800 would die from disease Future HMGS Conventions 6 and other ailments, Convention Rules 7 all in an attempt Wally’s Basement 10 to prevent Great Convention Theme 11 Britain from imped- HMGS War College 12 ing neutral trade with Miniature Hobby University 14 France with whom Painting Contests 14 they were at war Painting Events 14 since 1793. America Painting Classes 14 declared war on Gaming Events 18 Britain on June 18, Thursday 18 1812 for a combi- Friday 28 nation of reasons, Saturday 53 including: outrage at the impressment Sunday 71 (conscription) of Tournaments 73 American sailors Vendors Directory 81 into the British navy; Convention Center Maps 86 frustration at British restraints on neu- tral trade; anger at The HMGS Annual Membership Meeting will be held alleged British military support for American Indians defend- Friday evening at 7:00pm in Meeting Room 1. The ing their tribal lands from encroaching American settlers and Board of Directors will present reports on the state of a desire for territorial expansion of the British Empire in the the Society. All are welcome Americas. wargaming conventions” by The Wall Street Journal) is HMGS Membership Benefits presented in July; and FALL IN! is held during November. Welcome to the Historical Miniatures HMGS, with over 2,000 members worldwide, promotes Gaming Society (HMGS). Our orga- the hobby of historical miniature wargaming as a regis- nization was the founding body of the tered nonprofit charitable and educational organization. Society and largest. Our conventions We sponsor seminars by distinguished historians, military are also the largest, but all of the other re-enactors, and a variety of other special events. HMGS chapters also offer outstanding events. In HMGS also awards grants to other miniature wargaming clubs and whatever Chapter they’re held, HMGS activities, and funds related causes such as battlefield pres- conventions present a wide variety of excellently run games ervation. You can find more information at our web site: featuring fine miniatures and engaging terrain. We hope www.HMGS.org. you’ll visit all of them. Membership costs $25.00 per year and brings you discounts HMGS conducts three historical miniature gaming at HMGS conventions nationwide. Ask at the Convention conventions each year. COLD WARS occurs in March Registration Desk about joining HMGS. or April; HISTORICON (identified as “the mother of all Page 2 Historical Miniatures Gaming Society GENERAL INFORmatION Convention Hours Day Events Vendor Hall Registration * Flea Market Wed. Open Gaming Closed 7 pm – 9 pm Closed Thurs. 10 am – 1 am Noon – 6 pm 9 am – 6 pm 2 pm – 5 pm Fri. 8 am – 1 am 9 am – 6 pm 7:30 am – 6 pm 10 am – 1 pm; 2 pm – 5 pm Sat. 8 am – 1 am 9 am – 6 pm 7:30 am – 4 pm 10 am – 1 pm; 2 pm – 5 pm Sun. 8 am – 5 pm 9 am – Noon 7:30 am – 9:30 am 9 am – 11 am * Event Registration will not be open on Wednesday. Convention Prices Convention Staff HMGS Member Admission (Weekend) $35.00 *** It takes thousands of hours of planning and hard work to organize an HMGS convention, especially one as big as Non-Member Admission (Weekend) $45.00 *** HISTORICON. Please take a moment to offer a special 1-Day Admission $25.00 *** “Thank You” to past, future - and especially present – con- Wally’s Basement Table (per session) $20.00 vention management and staff - who have volunteered their Minors (age 14 or younger) FREE * time to support this year’s convention and ensure that you, Spouse (of paid admission) FREE ** the attendee, have a spectacular experience! Convention T-Shirt $18.00 If you would like to work as part of the planning or on-site (in Small, Medium, Large or XL size) staff for an upcoming HMGS convention, please tell a staff member at the registration desk, or contact the Convention Convention T-Shirt (in 2XL or 3XL size) $21.00 Director at: [email protected].
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