{"id":9299,"date":"2014-06-08T00:23:28","date_gmt":"2014-06-08T07:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wormholeriders.org\/cc\/?p=9299"},"modified":"2021-03-07T16:58:36","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T00:58:36","slug":"origins-game-fair-2014-time-for-a-monster-of-a-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wormholeriders.org\/cc\/2014\/06\/08\/origins-game-fair-2014-time-for-a-monster-of-a-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Origins Game Fair 2014 – Time For a Monster of a Weekend!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Origins<\/a><\/p>\n

Welcome back convention goers! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Tis the season \u2013 it is pretty much officially summer, and with that there is no shortage of conventions to suit any and everyone\u2019s fancies. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For me in particular, summer is kicked off with our yearly trek to Columbus, Ohio for Gama<\/a>\u2019s (The Game Manufacturers Association) presentation of Origins Game Fair<\/a>. So, let\u2019s quickly hit the highlights and let the week \u201cplay\u201d out!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Origins<\/a>This year is something special \u2013 a triumvirate of 40 year olds\u2026this is the 40th Origins Game Fair, the 40th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons<\/a>, and a little known fact that all the world will soon learn\u2026I turned 40 last month\u2026 With 40th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, there are many plans to memorialize and honor the father of the game, Gary Gygax<\/a> (who passed away in 2008) as well as the unveiling of the 5th edition in July and August \u2013 a starter kit for the game to be release on July 15, followed by the release of the rule book and adventures on August 19.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Alaina<\/a>