WittCon 20 Poster

Wittenberg University Role-Playing Guild's 20th Annual Convention, is going to be held on March 29th, 2025 in the Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center on the campus of Wittenberg University.

Costume Contest

Costume Contest information

We will be hosting a costume contest throughout the convention with prizes for the best costumes. When you register, please let us know that you wish to participate in the contest. Convention participants will vote on the best costumes during dinner.

Costume Contest Rules

Due to University regulations, NO weapons are allowed on the premises!
Prop weapons must be clearly prop and non-functional.
Because we may have children present at the convention, all costumes must be in good taste and sufficiently modest.
We reserve the right to ask individuals to leave WittCon, or change their attire, if their costumes violate these rules, or is considered in appropriate for our convention.
All Costume entries for the Costume contest must be entered by 2:30pm at the latest.
We take pictures of the Costume Contest entries for display on the various displays around the convention so all people can see them. The pictures are also posted on our web-page as well, usually sometime after the convention.
We ask that you wear your costume for at least the first session and through the second session into the Pizza Dinner. After that if it is comfortable for you to wear it please feel free to do so for the third session as well.
Voting on the Costume Contest is done by the attendees of WittCon at the beginning of the Pizza Dinner. In fact they have to vote in order to get some pizza. After the votes are tallied, we will announce the winners during the Pizza Dinner.

Maps of the Con

Not the best drawings but should get you to where you need.

Map of Wittenberg Campus, Building 23
NOTE: Parking for Vendors and artists is 15, behind Hollenbeck hall. For attendees, there is parking spot 18,and along North Lowry Avenue, and Bill Edwards Drive.
First Floor (png)
Second Floor (png)
Third Floor (png)
A Video Walking Walk Through of how to get to the atrium from the various parking places (YouTube)

Artists, Vendors, and Sponsors

Sponsors
Sponsor	Description	Contact info
Bavercreek Pizza Dive	Beavercreek Pizza Dive is a wonderful pizza joint that has such amazing pizzas as the Bomber (with a lot of meats!) and the always delicious BLT Pizza. With their hand made fresh pizza dough, and wonderful assortment of toppings and 'let's try it' desire to use them in interesting and fun ways, this is a wonderful place to get pizza.	4021 Dayton-Xenia Rd Beavercreek OH 45432 (937) 431-8669 http://www.beavercreekpizza.com/
Fellowship of the White Star	Join the Fellowship in their fight against the evils plots of: Rasputin, Imhotep, Dracula, Baba Yaga, Emilio Aguinaldo, Arthur Evans, Jack the Ripper and the Six-Fingered Hand. Walk the world where magic and evil exist but are unknown to the common man. Your job is to keep them safe, but can you succeed... NOTE: they will have copies of their book on sale! So stop by their room if you want a copy! Events are: A2501: No Small Order by Ray Ricketts B2501: They Keep Killing Thomas by Victor Long Wild Card Open Library In the following rooms and sessions Science 211 - 1st Session Science 212 - 1st Session Science 211 - 2nd Session Science 212 - 2nd Session Science 211 - 3rd Session Science 212 - 3rd Session	http://fellowshipwhitestar.com/
Bookery Fantasy	Bookery Fantasy has a wide assortment of gaming items from Board games to Role-Playing to Miniatures. Along with a great crew working the shop this is a must visit place for anyone who is into games. They have been a supporter of WittCon for ever, and have again provided amazing prize support!!	15 West Main Street Fairborn OH 45324 (937) 879-3940 https://www.facebook.com/BookeryGames/

Artists / Authors / Vendors
Artist / Author / Vendor	Description	Contact info	Table #
MarvalousDesserts	A Wonderful collection of Fairy Gardens, and other whimsically fun craftworks, and fun desserts as well.	https://marvalousdesserts.wixsite.com/marvalous-desserts	101 & 102
Dark Crescent Studio	Established in late 2007 by Jaleigha Thiede, Dark Crescent Studio is a one-woman shop specializing in fantasy and pagan artwork and designs. Within you will find fantastic designs in resin, clay, wood, and canvas. Each individual piece is one of a kind and handcrafted. Feel free to contact the shop about any custom order inquiries.	https://darkcrescentstudio.storenvy.com/	201 & 202
Purple House Co.	"Sweet; simple, sassy doodles"	https://purplehousestudio.carrd.co/	203
Evelyn’s Wares	Hi! I’m Evelyn, an English major and Journalism minor. To cope with my anxiety and ADHD, I picked up crocheting. I started this business to help fund my schooling, to inspire others to seek out healthy coping mechanisms using creativity, and to share my work with others.	https://evelynswares.etsy.com	204
Goblin Society Games	Goblin Society Games was founded in August of 2020 with the release of Murkrag's Compendium of Curios. Based in the greater Cincinnati area, we are a team of creators with a passion for tabletop gaming. Our primary focus is on board games, card games, and tabletop roleplaying games, with a special interest in blending genres and mixed media. You can play in their Sell-A-Sword game at the following times: 11:00am - Noon in Science 260 3:30pm - 4:30pm in Science 260	https://www.goblinsocietygames.com/	205 & 206
Jennifer's Dolls and Other Such Nonsense	My name is Jennifer Bishop. I make one-of-a-kind art dolls, and other such nonsense. Each of my dolls is hand sewn and made from my own patterns.	https://www.facebook.com/JennifersDolls/	Table 103 & 104

Room	Session A: 10:00 AM - 2:00 pm
SCI 120		Era of the Ninja: Castle Edition Science 120 10:00am - 12:00 & 12:00 - 2:00pm Game System: Era of the Ninja: Castle Edition Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: 1-5 GM: E. Ebbs (creator) Description: A vile lord has been oppressing the lands and somebody needs to stop them. Be a part of a team of elite Ninja attempting to take out the lord. Played on a 3D Castle with miniatures, join the adventure of a Ninja raid against Samurai. Acquire unique weapons and items, or learn new skills to overcome your enemies.
SCI 141		Orc and Pie Science 141 10:00am-2:00pm Game System: Orc and Pie Age Rating: All ages # of Players: 1 per try GM: Kelsey D. Description: You enter a room. There is an Orc and there is a Pie. Will you get some pie? A single player Live Action Adventure. Note: younger players may require an adult to attend as well.
SCI 118		Artemis Cosmos Science 118 10:00am-11:00am, 11:30am-12:30am, 1:00pm-2:00pm Game System: Artemis Cosmos Age Rating: 10+ # of Players: 2-6 GM: Andrew Z. Description: In Cosmos, you and your friends can join forces on a bridge of up to six players, safeguarding your deep space stations against the menacing Kraliens and Torgoth fleets. Cosmos is a cooperative spaceship bridge simulation game that allows 2 to 11 players to become the crew of a spacecraft.
SCI 152a		Wittenberg Admissions event
SCI 211		Fellowship of the White Star: A2501: No Small Order Science 211 10:00am - 2:00pm Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Check in at Convention Time GM: Ray Ricketts Description: TBD https://thenodringames.com
SCI 212		Fellowship of the White Star: B2501: They Keep Killing Thomas Science 212 10:00am - 2:00pm Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Check in at Convention Time GM: Victor Long Description: TBD https://thenodringames.com
SCI 243		Iceland, Ahoy! Science 243 10:00am-2:00pm Game System: Vaesen, Nordic Horror Roleplaying Age Rating: R # of Players: 5 GM: Cale M. Description: As a group of unlikely heroes find themselves able to see unexplainable happenings around the "Mythic North," the group is asked by a man—who was also gifted with the Sight—to help a group of fishing boats around Iceland deal with one of the Illhveli, one of the mythical evil whales of Icelandic legend.
SCI 260		Sell-A-Sword Science 260 11:00am-Noon Game System: Sell-A-Sword Age Rating: PG # of Players: 3-5 GM: Goblin Society Games Description: Compete with other shopkeepers to make the most appealing magical item for a wayward adventurer in this hilarious and fast-paced referee-style original card game.
SCI 248		Whose Spellslot is it Anyway? Science 248 10:00am-11:45 Game System: D&D 5e Age Rating: PG # of Players: 4-6 GM: "Ren" Ward Description: Welcome to Whose Spellslot is it Anyway, where the HP is made up and the EXP doesn't matter! Bring a level 5 character, some way to roll, and a sense of humor, and the GM will improvise a game for you! (If you don't have a character, the GM will have some available)
SCI 248		Whose Spellslot is it Anyway? Science 248 12:15am-2:00pm Game System: FATE Core Rules Age Rating: PG # of Players: 4-6 GM: "Ren" Ward Description: Welcome to Whose Spellslot is it Anyway, where the HP is made up and the EXP doesn't matter! Bring a level 5 character, some way to roll, and a sense of humor, and the GM will improvise a game for you! (If you don't have a character, the GM will have some available)
SCI 319		Wittenberg Admissions Event
SCI 320		Hope's Last Day Science 320 10:00am-2:00pm Game System: Alien RPG Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: 5 GM: Brian L. Description: This scenario tells the story of the final hours of the lunar colony Hadley's Hope, all through the eyes of five colonist workers. The PCs have returned from a routine maintenance run and are quickly discovering that the reported infection at the colony is more dangerous than they were previously told.
SCI 351		You Want Me To Smuggle What? And Where? (Star Wars: Smugglers of Nar Shadaa ) Science 351 10:00am-2:00pm Game System: Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game (West End Games) Age Rating: PG # of Players: 6 GM: Sterling C. Description: You and your allies have been recruited by Mon Mothma, Chancellor of The New Republic, to find, retrieve and bring to Chandrilla weapon which can end the war against both The Imperial Remnant and The Mandalorian Crusade. The good news is that you know exactly where to go to get the weapon. The bad news is that you are not the only ones trying to retrieve it. Good luck!

Room	Session B: 2:30PM-6:30pm
SCI 123		Arcane System West Playtest 2 Science 123 2:30pm-6:30pm Game System: Arcane System West Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: 10 GM: Zeke F. (Creator of Arcane System West) Description: This Game session will be a Demonstration of the newest version of Arcane System West, a TTRPG about Cowboys. And Magic. And possibly several Zombies. You should sign up if you have interest in testing a brand-new system and joking around for a few hours.
SCI 141		Board Game Room Science 141 2:30pm-6:30pm Game System: Various Age Rating: Various # of Players: Various GM: Various Description: Enjoy a fun boardgame from our great collection of games
SCI 152a		Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and open puzzling Science 152a 2:30pm-6:30pm Game System: Puzzles! Age Rating: G # of Players: pairs GM: Gabby Z. Description: A Fun little Puzzle Tournament for Pairs, where you and a partner can see if you are faster at putting together a 500 peice puzzle than the other pairs. After that there will be time to do some more puzzles.
SCI 211		Fellowship of the White Star: A2501: No Small Order Science 211 2:30pm-6:30pm Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Check in at Convention Time GM: Ray Ricketts Description: TBD https://thenodringames.com
SCI 212		Fellowship of the White Star: B2501: They Keep Killing Thomas Science 212 2:30pm-6:30pm Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Check in at Convention Time GM: Victor Long Description: TBD https://thenodringames.com
SCI 243		UltraAndy’s Highspeed Tours of Prachin Buri and Chon Buri Science 243 2:30pm-4:30pm & 4:30pm-6:30pm Game System: Thunder Road Vendetta Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: 1-5 GM: Andy D. Description: Welcome to Thunder Road. A game of traffic collisions and unforeseen fatalities. Those brave enough to survive win a free tour of Thailand (from Prachin Buri and Chon Buri). Those who win the race get a job drive, said tour and future tours. Good luck, your going to need on the choke points.
SCI 260		Sell-A-Sword Science 260 3:30pm-4:30pm Game System: Sell-A-Sword Age Rating: PG # of Players: 3-5 GM: Goblin Society Games Description: Compete with other shopkeepers to make the most appealing magical item for a wayward adventurer in this hilarious and fast-paced referee-style original card game.
SCI 248		The Name of the Event Science 248 2:30pm-6:30pm Game System: FATE Accelerated Age Rating: PG13/R # of Players: 3-6 GM: Sean R. Description: It's sometime in the late 90s; Buffalo, New York has seen better days. More and more denizens of the magical world of the Nevernever are trying to take advantage of the chaos. People have been disappearing and the use of a mysterious drug called "Zamboni" is on the rise. Take on the role of a wizard, changeling, or even a werecreature who's been affected by these disappearances and try to find out just what's happened.
SCI 320		Doom of the Savage Kings (DC #66.5) Science 320 2:30pm-6:30pm Game System: Dungeon Crawl Classics Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: 6 GM: Brian L. Description: High above the windswept moors and darksome woods, the village of Hirot is under siege. Each night, as the sun sinks beneath the western mountains and the candles burn low, a devil-beast stalks the village streets, unleashing its savage fury on the living. From warlord to pauper, crone to child, no one is safe.
SCI 351		You Want Me To Fly What? And Where? (Star Wars: Privateers of Mandalore) Science 351 2:30pm-6:30pm Game System: Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game (West End Games) Age Rating: PG # of Players: 6 GM: Sterling C. Description: You and your allies have been recruited by Baroness Lucretia Vizsla, Supreme Commander of The Mandalorian Army, to seize control of the Sluis Van Shipyards and fly it to Mandalorian space. The good news is that if you succeed then you will be able to supply The Mandalorian Crusade with all of the ships they will need to conquer The Galaxy. The bad news is that if you fail all of you might die. Good luck!

Room	Session C: 8:00pm-Midnight
SCI 120		ALIENS: The Boardgame (cool edition!) Science 120 8:00pm-Midnight Game System: Leading Edge Games' ALIENS the Boardgame but cooler! Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: 1-6 GM: E. Ebbs Description: Based on the hit movie, this board game is a 3D adaption of the original game from the 1980's. Take the role of a Colonial Space Marine in an attempt to explore a terraforming colony, Hadley's Hope, which recently has gone silent. Find out what has happened and try to survive.
SCI 141		Board Game Room Science 141 8:00pm-Midnight Game System: Various Age Rating: Various # of Players: Various GM: Various Description: Open play from our great selection of Board games!
SCI 152a		Magic the Gathering Science 152a 8:00pm-Midnight Game System: Magic the Gathering Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: Various GM: Phillip S. & Tyshuan W. Description: Learn to play Magic the Gathering in its Commander format or just swing by for some games if you already know how. Commander is a multiplayer format that has 100 card deck and 40 starting health. Loaner decks will be present if don't have one or don't want to bring your own.
SCI 211		Fellowship of the White Star: TBD Science 211 8:00pm-Midnight Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Check in at Convention Time GM: TBD Description: TBD https://thenodringames.com
SCI 212		Fellowship of the White Star: TBD Science 212 8:00pm-Midnight Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Check in at Convention Time GM: TBD Description: TBD https://thenodringames.com
SCI 243		Magical Kitties Save the Day Science 243 8:00pm-Midnight Game System: Magical Kitties Save the Day Age Rating: PG # of Players: 6 GM: Gabby Z. Description: You are cute. You are cunning. You are fierce. You are a Magical Kitty! Every Magical Kitty has a human. Every human has a Problem. In Magical Kitties Save the Day, you need to use your magical powers to solve problems and save the day. But kitties live in Hometowns that are filled with witches, aliens, hyper-intelligent raccoons, and other foes. They make human problems worse, so the kitties need to go on adventures to stop them before that can happen.
SCI 248		East of Gales End Science 248 8:00pm-Midnight Game System: Dungeons & Dragons 5e (2014 / 2024) Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: 6 GM: CaptaiN SteveN Description: Ships have been known to go missing to the South of Gales End for years, on account raging storms and massive monsters patrolling the territory if what can only be called unexplored land. But something has caused them to vanish to the East now too, crippling merchant trade toward Eastern territories. Your ship (and you) have been hired to find out why, and put a stop to it, whatever it may be.
SCI 351		Jakku! Why Does It Have To Be Jakku?! (The Un-Roleplayed Story) Science 351 8:00pm-Midnight Game System: Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game (West End Games) Age Rating: PG # of Players: 6 GM: Sterling C. Description: You and your allies have been recruited by Baroness Lucretia Vizsla, Supreme Commander of The Mandalorian Army, to find, capture and seize any and all capital ships that survived The Battle of Jakku. The good news is that if you succeed then you will be able to help The Mandalorians win their war of galactic conquest. The bad news is that you're flying into an active war zone--and if you're not careful--then you might die. Good luck!

WittCon XX: Steve vs. Sherman

Costume Contest

Maps of the Con

Artists, Vendors, and Sponsors

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