WEDNESDAY



• wed001.htm Sheraton Westport Lakeside-Chalets
  This place had it all! Tudor decor, lodge-style bar overlooking a beautiful pool and lake, a courtyard full of restaurants and bars done like Elizabethan streets for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking, and dancing, good service and food and working amenities in the hotel itself, and the list goes on!
  
  
• wed002.htm Virtual Stupidity
  Serendepity/Cliche, Fumier (Plat), Saliar, and Kraelyst go on the "virtual reality" ride/game CarnEvil at Six Flags where they're told to scream "Boo-Yah" every time they shoot a critter or shake their butts in the air and yell "Give me the points!"
  
  
• wed003.htm Boo-Yah!
  More critter killing and baby-slapping (yes, I said baby slapping - actually 2-headed baby slapping) at Six Flags!
  Serendepity/Cliche, Fumier (Plat), Saliar, and Kraelyst
  
  
• wed004.htm Las Vegas Freeway
  Saliar drives his bumper car the same way he drives back home in Vegas!
  
  
• wed005.htm I'll get you my pretty!
  Fumier (Plat) misunderstands the purpose of this ride and tries to use his magic wand to strike down other drivers.
  
  
• wed006.htm Aavarine slams another 5 year old into the dirt. Huzzah! Saliar lurks in the background.
  
  
• wed007.htm A Clean Miss!
  Silvana StoneSkye tries his hand at the pool game designed to humiliate every male who thinks they're good at pool. It succeeds.
  
  
• wed008.htm Scooby's Swamp of Doom
  Saliar and Silvana StoneSkye prepare to blast swamp trolls or whatever might lurk inside.
  
  
• wed009.htm Sarah's Soaked!
  Sarah, The one person who doesn't want to get wet is getting soaked in Scooby's haunted swamp as Fumier, Kraelyst, and Aavarine mindlessly zap swamp critters.
  
  
• wed010.htm The Six Flags group returns from a hard day of adventuring.
  Here's Helena, Shiva, Aavarine, Kraelyst, Saliar, Silvana, Serendepity/Cliche, Fumier (Plat), and Sarah (Fumier's gal from England).
  
  
• wed011.htm Meanwhile, back at the hotel...
  We find our heroes enjoying the incredibly perfect weather (70s, sunny, and breezy all weekend except Friday). Standing around is GM Ssra, Jaig, Rayje, and GM Skiori with GM Valdrik seated.
  
  
• wed012.htm No time like the present
  Rufhelous, Rayac, and Miilo waste no time finding the nearest pub, this one located in the cool courtyard by the hotel. Two of the revelers are too lazy to even put down their drinks for the picture.
  
  
• wed013.htm They made me do it!
  A different locale in the Westport courtyard was Patrick's, where Sindak (Plat), Ealdgyth (Plat), Bakan (Plat), Allee, and Lakus (Plat) enjoy the night.
  
  
• wed014.htm Another please!
  Flamesong helps drain the bar. Later in the weekend the hotel reports that we drank more than the Hell's Angels when they were in town.
  
  
• wed015.htm Spread 'em!
  Silvana StoneSkye tackles the perp, or Remi MacGregor rather, in an effort to get her loot.
  
  
• wed016.htm The Greeks arrived early this year, and so did the Par-Tay! Yuking it up at the bar is Sejast (the Mule), GM Jubalee, The Flame, Leaf (err... we mean GM Hypatia), Phalo, GM Jacinda , Moira.
  
  
• wed017.htm Live from St. Louis!
  At 10:49 P.M. EST on Wednesday night, GM Llearyn goes live on Radio Free SimuCon.
  
  

  THURSDAY

  
  
• thu001.htm Late to bed, early to rise
  A weekend of lobby lounging begins Thursday morning before registration. Thuunk, Hithran (Plat), Gnafelot, Canten, and GM Loriene warm up the seats.
  
  
• thu002.htm HXers arrive from the airport upon their great blue horses - aka the Sheraton shuttles.
  
  
• thu003.htm GM Karec, GM Mignon, and GM Kitrina sit just outside the lobby in this very peaceful locale, soon to be home to many smokers as it was one of the few places smoking was allowed.
  
  
• thu004.htm St. Louis Bread Company
  GM Bartlebee, GM Meriel, and Mrs. GM Bartlebee enjoy the incredible weather and this very popular bakery-restaraunt. Hot panini! Mmm!
  
  
• thu005.htm Some "unique" players
  Nynnia and Flura (Plat) stand before the registration sign that divides registrants into Even players to the left and Odd players to the right. Needless to say, the right line was very long! Some kind soul marked out "odd" and replaced it with "unique"
  
  
• thu006.htm Typically a computer whiz, GM Major found himself at the registration desk with a big penalty to his Typing skill, caused by the spell "Severe Hangover" (1-2-Many).
  
  
• thu007.htm Elonka Dunin leads another office tour, this time hosting Starkad, Mistarrial, Pepoco, Dashery, Gash, Jolebin, Tagen, Big Boy Keeper, Zapata, and Bayn.
  
  
• thu008.htm Check out the processor on that one!
  Sarvatt, Thevelar/Flixx, Jolebin, Gash, Starkad, Mistarrial, and Indigoe ogle at Simutronics' big, sexy servers.
  
  
• thu009.htm Stoners on the loose
  The Stoner (that's GemStoner for you SimuCon virgins) portion of the Simu tour was comprised of Athelei, Bayn, Rennoc, Elonka, GM Hunterleigh, Grandsome, Zapata, Big Guy Keeper, Tagen, and The Hoff.
  
  
• thu010.htm Have we mentioned how beautiful the weather was?! Here's the view from atop the Sheraton's other hotel looking down on the restaraunts and bars and the Chalets.
  
  
• thu011.htm Bird's eye view of everyone's favourite bakery, the St. Louis Bread Company.
  
  
• thu012.htm Does the FCC know about this?
  Skippy monitored the broadcast in the back as GM Elbrion, GM Khaladon, GM Lothwyn, and GM Voraviel subverted the minds of listeners with their talk of GemStone storylines.
  
  
• thu013.htm Lunch in the Courtyard
  Most people stopped for lunch at the numerous restaurants with outdoor dining, such as this group at Patrick's - GM Naiph, Miilo, Jensene, Faunuzia, Mystyshadow, Chasitee, Valeres, Dracman, Saliar, Viptorian, and Zeqwery.
  
  
• thu014.htm Assassins!
  GM Silvie Rivard and GM Leigh Phelps help orchestrate the con's most popular game - Assassins! Many killers-to-be wait for their victims, including Arissande, Lakus (Plat), Siwas, Anbeth, and Meda Fyre .
  
  
• thu015.htm At first I was afraid, I was petrified...
  And still am. The karaoke queen and Jolebin cut loose at the PJ party long before everyone else is drunk enough to make such fools of themselves.
  
  
• thu016.htm Silk PJs abound at Thursday night's Pajama Party. Lurch, GM Mahegh, and Shylore look fine in their favorite bedtime duds.
  
  
• thu017.htm No Smoking!
  One desparate smoker, Katah, puffed out the door while maintaining a conversation with folks in the lobby.
  
  
• thu018.htm The Emperor's New Robes
  GM Solomon is prepared to party hardy at the pajama party, sporting his robes and a new 'do (ala red, almost-burgandy hair). Lakus (Plat) and Raycha admire nearby.
  
  
• thu019.htm Curses!
  Vytoria and Eupholus bust out laughing as GM Anji reads what ridiculous thing she'll have to do next in the most hysterical party game of the Con, Curses.
  
  
• thu020.htm Kooks of Katan!
  The ever-popular Settlers of Katan tournament was in full swing again this year. Players include Krinahd, Tilarium, Navlys, Landrion, Krakii, Amee, Lorrenn, and Tanath.
  
  
• thu021.htm Beth Paddock, GM Ceit Gailbraith, Sarah, and GM Eve Roquelaure are all dressed up with somewhere to go - the Pajama Party!
  
  
• thu022.htm Magger looks a tad tense as he submits to Carli scratching his back.
  
  
• thu023.htm I'm Too Sexy!
  GM Mahegh (better known as Allen or Lord Celtic) stumbles towards the party singing Right Said Fred. He is soon to be Too Smashed (we have pictures). GM Cyr gives Mahegh a once over.
  
  
• thu024.htm Talisman!
  GM Major has brought this historical fantasy game every year since 2000, and the players flock to it including [clockwise from bottom left] GM Samcras, GM Acoya, GM Koyta, Eric Slick, GM Major, Gemmh, Tamasan, Ozimael, GM Shakahn, Argot, Kyrla, Saliar, and GM Naiph.
  
  
• thu025.htm Back to our roots
  Gruhnt [standing] leads this tabletop roleplaying game of D&D. Joining in the adventure are [clockwise from bottom left] Liadan, Jaig, Rayje, Tyrathia, GM Danalae, Gretchen, and GM Veyl.
  
  
• thu026.htm Hearthstone Manor
  The bar looked like a nice wood and stone lodge, which was patronized by GM Smite, Porcell, GM Tolli, Prestius, GM Kabosh, Lylonna, and Michaellangello.
  
  
• thu027.htm DDR!
  Elonka can dance! She blasts her way through Dance Dance Revolution like a 14 year-old Japanese schoolgirl! The merchant on the left wasn't too bad either.
  
  
• thu028.htm As you wish
  Westly the Pirate massages his princess bride (okay, not really his bride), GM Jubalee.
  
  
• thu029.htm Curses Again!
  The Curses card game gained popularity as word of mouth spread. Shouts of "Pepperoni" done in a French accent through clenched teeth were common place. Cracking up here were Vytoria, Eupholus, Anbeth, GM Sashera, Dragoro, Motarra, Magger, GM Tvini, and Magdar.
  
  
• thu030.htm Told you it was funny
  Anbeth (center) nearly falls out her chair and Motarra shoots Pepsi out her nose while the rest of this Curses group laughs vigorously.
  
  
• thu031.htm Finally the drinks are downed and the party starts. A little liquid courage takes more people out to the dance floor, including GM Llearyn at the center.
  
  
• thu032.htm More grooving at the Pajama Party!
  
  
• thu033.htm Didn't we tell you we'd have more pictures of GM Mahegh drunk?
  
  
• thu034.htm Dirty Dancing!
  Now we see why GM Mahegh was on the floor - it's the best angle to catch Aviran and Saphyne doing what might be called dancing only in the loosest of definitions.
  
  
• thu035.htm Ebonflame is a very lucky man with GM Llearyn on one side and another lively lass on the other, and in their jammies no less!
  
  
• thu036.htmChat 1337
  Members of Chat 1337 form their chatroom in the flesh in the hallway of the Sheraton. [Clockwise from man in black standing] Allanor, GM Lothwyn, Pyrocite, Jody, Ysharra, Nindy, Cappurnicus, Aramana, and Atoyoz.
  
  
• thu037.htm Behold! Death Rum!
  Eldreth measures out his remaining rum before Allanor, Pyrocite, Jody, and a distrubingly grinning GM Voraviel (aka Phillus).
  
  
• thu038.htm Fraternizing with the Enemy
  GM Ceit Galbraith and GM Silvie Rivard distracted Chris the cop while the rest of the hotel was overrun! Chriss was part of the security hired by the hotel to watch out for us every night.
  
  
• thu039.htm Rock On!
  GM Hunterleigh, GM Von, GM Elbrion, Cappurnicus, and GM Alyias keep Radio Free SimuCon lit up through the night.
  
  
• thu040.htm All That Jazz!
  Karaoke continues with Saphyne's very good and only slightly drunken rendition of All That Jazz. Yes, we know we have a lot of photos of GM Mahegh, but with stuff like this - can you blame us?
  
  
• thu041.htm Happy Birthday!
  Early Thursday a.m. GM Siani (not pictured) is greeted with a Happy Birthday song live on the radio as sung by David Whatley, GM Karec, GM Elbrion, Willowlea, GM Silvaran, GM Claw, GM Alyias, Alexhandro, Xeldria, and GM Khaladon.
  
  

  FRIDAY

  
  
• fri001.htm Empaths are full of Shift!
  That's the actual name of this seminar containing Seteria, Curtis, GM Olarra, Caelia, Jutatip, Madelyna, Nynnia, Paschein, GM Towint, GM Maelona, GM Reexa, and GM Danalae.
  
  
• fri002.htm Food on the Fly
  The quickie sandwhich bar is back for a second year, though slightly less necessary this time considering all the great meal options nearby. GM Meakah, GH Tiaren, Krinahd, Jonathan McDowell, and Shiva Malone peruse the food.
  
  
• fri003.htm Leaping Lizards!
  Amee shows her Henna as the artist explains that Henna is a plant and the art of painting with Henna is actually called Mehndi. Don't you feel smarter now?
  
  
• fri004.htm Aww Shucks!
  Overalls and tiaras, Jensene has it all, thanks to the jewelry merchant "Gypsy Queen"
  
  
• fri005.htm Underage Gambling!
  Because we needed some new laws to break! At Modus Operandi's Pirate's Gold Casino, GM Leigh Phelps deals to Shiva Malone, Jennifer Plumley, Silvana StoneSkye, Helena, and Amee/Dorian Greene.
  
  
• fri006.htm Call the Guards!
  The DragonRealms Thieves Guild submits to the biggest line-up ever!
  Miekhael, Katah, Hashi, Jaig, GH Darnak, Saliar, GM Veyl, Kraelyst, GM Damissak, Purreliss, GM Shakahn, GM Maelona, Tamasan, Soim, Fumier (Plat), Cryhavok, Sarvatt, Ellyendil, Lakus (plat), Miilo, Breganth, Kapi, GM Ssra, and GM Talian.
  
  
• fri007.htm Dragons, Alignments, P5 and other minor announcements
  DragonRealms Product Manager GM Solomon gives the annual State of Elanthia seminar, prefaced by this announcement: Due to Violent Content, parental discretion is advised.
  
  
• fri008.htm GameMasters Galore
  More than 50 DragonRealms GMs showed for the con including those standing here - Ilanya, Cadaya, Rigby, Halo, Raenek, Reexa, Anji, Vartis, Olarra, Acoya, Maece, Sashera, Jaedren, Tvini, and Solomon.
  
  
• fri009.htm ... GMs Solomon, Quarel, Tvini, Bartlebee, Valdrik, Riel, Danalae, Aeonian, Maelona, Mroce, Meakah, Skiori, Ydrask, Taiga, Jeremael, Naiph, Jent, Deryka, and Talian.
  
  
• fri010.htm GemStone Bards
  I told them to act Bardic for the picture - some of them actually started singing!
  [front row] Keveon (Plat), Onnoi, Coilean, Taru, Ylena, Mnute, Andemon, [2nd row] Aemergin, Dremerie, Morgatha, Miranne, Isckella, Willowlea, [back row] Gahread, Xeldria (standing), Ilvane, GM Brennwyn, Krakii, Zapata, [standing] GM Mitra, GM Solli, GM Elnath.
  
  
• fri011.htm Anesage and his slave Jairlorna appear with adventurers Athelei, Bayn, and Tagan for the preliminary judging of the costume contest.
  
  
• fri012.htm Great Gor'togs!
  Gruhnt goes all out for his very convincing Gor'Tog costume, including shaving his head and goatee. Look at this pic of him from earlier during the con.
  
  
• fri013.htm Band of Rogues
  Four rogues from three different games looking dangerous for the costume contest - Kitain, Kraelyst, Jennifer Plumley, and Mnute.
  
  
• fri014.htm Rangers Motarra and Krinahd along with Cleric Taffei have a smoke before the costume dinner, where all three of them will be finalists in the contest.
  
  
• fri015.htm Father Pridenjoy (Zendar) reconsiders his celibacy as he and Lady Arwen head to dinner.
  
  
• fri016.htm Nitezor and Captain John Brazil of the Gypsy Queen merchant pose before the courtyard of Restaraunts and shops.
  
  
• fri017.htm Recorders of Doom!
  Chamber music outside the dinner was provided by Talairi's guest, Talairi herself, and Ylena, who all together compose Cantigas con Carne.
  
  
• fri018.htm Yon hungry adventurers gather for the feast - Damaina, Dunryc, and Aeatherion.
  
  
• fri019.htm In full medieval garb for the costume dinner are Dragoro, GM Sashera, GM Mroce, and Argot (the curly-haired Barbarian).
  
  
• fri020.htm Tight Friends
  Liadan, Aviran, Ashemu, Shylore, Asineth, Jael, and Tamral waiting for their grub at the costume dinner.
  
  
• fri021.htm The In Crowd
  Some of DragonRealms most skilled mages and celebrities - GM Helena, Galain, Sebashtin, Madelyna, Taleek, Jutatip, and Paschein.
  
  
• fri022.htm Seeing GM Schism's clothes lying in that seat makes you wonder where the rest of GM Schism is. Still at the table (and clothed) are GM Jubalee, Phalo, Liye, GM Logos, Sejast, Gerett, Kirafern, and GM Zephyra.
  
  
• fri023.htm Balloon Head
  The pied piper, Keveon (Plat), paraded around the ballroom with balloons attached to his cap.
  
  
• fri024.htm Where's the Beef?
  Actually, its the chicken that's missing here. Big Boy Keeper (that's really what she told us to call her), Zapata, Nitezor, Grandevr, Johnny Waitt, and Shylore wait patiently.
  
  
• fri025.htm Ylena
  Though usually very 'revealing', Ylena was a tad more reserved this year but her music was fiery as ever.
  
  
• fri026.htm Shades of Grey
  Death. Despair. Desolation. Depression. Doom! Shades of Grey, an aptly titled poem written and recited by GemStone player Llerolann.
  
  
• fri027.htm Got Milk?
  Some people are talentless. That doesn't stop them from getting on stage. Witness Nindy drinking milk! For his next performance he will be eating broccoli! What an inspiration.
  
  
• fri028.htm Darth Maul?
  Flame (appropriate name) appears as Bacchus for the costume contest. In the background is Lytaria, Hyzenthlay, Westly, Not-Anicka, and Phalo. Lytaria won 1st prize, Westly 2nd, and Hyzenthlay 3rd.
  
  
• fri029.htm Judges
  The Judges -Remi, Aviran, Raycha, Morgatha, and GM Deryka- were selected by Solomon from the audience. What an unlikely coincidence that they were all female!
  
  
• fri030.htm Naria
  Ahh, Naria. The crowd favorite sported a new electric violin and put on a stunning show of skill and creativity
  
  
• fri031.htm A Krolvin among us
  Jay appeared as a Krolvin, the blue ape-like race in GemStone. His magnificent costume was awarded 1st price in the contest!
  
  
• fri032.htm Alisaire called down the power of Shan Rangers to scoop up 2nd prize for GemStone costumes. Her sign reads "Support Shan as 5th New Race."
  
  
• fri033.htm Sold!
  GM Mahegh claims his new pet Jairlorna from the nefarious trader Anesage, who took 3rd prize in the GemStone portion of the costume contest.
  
  
• fri034.htm And the Winner is...
  The GemStone costume finalists Dremerie, Anesage with Jairlorna, Alixi, Alisaire, and Jay.
  
  
• fri035.htm Grower of Trees
  Andy Finkenstadt woos the crowd once again with his mellow music.
  
  
• fri036.htm Aavarine does her best Tipsy Fae impression. The fae part took weeks of planning, the tipsy part only took a couple hours of SimuCon. Behind her is GM Solomon and the DragonRealms finalists Gruhnt, Taffei, Barnacus, and Krinahd.
  
  
• fri037.htm Calculus Hurts
  Gnafelot performs as Professor Emeritus from Morada in what is generally considered the biggest waste of 5 minutes in human existence - at least, that's what the hecklers were yelling.
  
  
• fri038.htm Liadan (Lorien in real life) meets disaster on a borrowed guitar. First it is untuned, then the strings break!
  
  
• fri039.htm Liadan Unplugged
  Guitar troubles behind her, Liadan gives an extremely moving a cappella solo, proving that guitar or no, she is one talented lady!
  
  
• fri040.htm GM Jeremael and his daughters are honored for their excellent (as usual) costumes.
  
  
• fri041.htm House of the Rising Sun
  The four solo musicians join together for a grande finale. Liadan sings and strums with Andy Finkenstadt on bass, Ylena on flute, and Naria on violin.
  
  
• fri042.htm The crowd is enthralled by Liaden, Ylena, Andy Finkenstadt, and Naria as they perform House of the Rising Sun.
  
  
• fri043.htm Standing "O"
  The crowd goes wild and cameras flash at the conclusion of the House of the Rising Sun quartet. GM Jaedren and GM Solomon record while Raycha and Elonka Dunin applaud in the background.
  
  
• fri044.htm Our heroes! Liadan (Lorien), Ylena, Andy Finkenstadt, and Naria.
  
  
• fri045.htm Plat Poker
  After dinner the game room fills back up and the DragonRealms Platinum crowd does a bit of gambling. Grel, GM Halo, Bakan, Sindak, Ealdgyth, Seteria, GM Shakahn, and Anlazaul.
  
  
• fri046.htm Aww, matching shirts. Colimon and Jiliette break from the drinking game "Bonzai", which it appears they are playing by themselves. We talk them into a game of Curses, maybe not a good game to play when drunk.
  
  
• fri047.htm You're always after me lucky charms!
  What did we tell you? Play Curses and you'll look like these folks and crack up at the quote above. Here's GM Ozias, Shavay, Christi, and GM Bradach.
  
  
• fri048.htm Andy Finkenstadt, GM Koyta, and Sorthak are back at Settlers, and looking just as nuts as the Cursers.
  
  
• fri049.htm WGS3 in Cincinatti St. Louis
  All the Stoners gather round for a broadcast, with GM Voraviel in the middle looking a little wobbly. Lurking in the crowd is Gafflion, Spunn, Ysharra, Allanor, Aramana, Pyrocite, Naamit, and Thrassus.
  
  
• fri050.htm Enter DJ Stealth, mix-master extraordinaire. Many revelers hit the dance floor to work off that fine dinner, including Jensene, Annbeth, and Zeqwery.
  
  
• fri051.htm Show us your Cleavage!
  This group threw beads all night long just for pulling your shirt down (or up) a little. The Mardi Gras delusionals include GH Darnak, GM Raenek, GM Ghisel, GM Quarel, GM Riel, GM Vartis, and GH Tiaren.
  
  
• fri052.htm Not sure if this is a photo I was allowed to print or not - too late now! Very late-night reveling continues with Raycha, Jolebin, Aviran, Asineth, GM Llearyn, Johnny Waitt, and down front is bead-tossers GM Vartis and GH Tiaren.
  
  
• fri053.htm Get Down!
  Later in the night the dance floor is packed with the likes of GM Damissak, Shiva Malone, The Flame, Saliar, GM Ceit Gailbraith and many others!
  
  
• fri054.htm More dirty dancing (and we certainly didn't photograph the dirtiest stuff). Phalo in her black leather skirt busts a move next to GM Tigermist in red!
  
  
• fri055.htm Pre-Quavvy's Bar
  Since there was no Quavvy's on Friday some kind person opened their room to the masses, where we find Porcell and GM Hunterleigh at about 2:00 in the morning.
  
  
• fri056.htm DragonRealmers!
  The GemStone ladies were enamoured with two guys who joined the party and said they were from DragonRealms. They were, of course, not from DragonRealms but from a nearby bar and only said the played because Boomsplat told them to. Ladies on the bed include Willowlea, Jassrainna, Kendy, and GM Talairi.
  
  

  SATURDAY

  
  
• sat001.htm Rilven and Kittoa stroll down the cool part-Tudor courtyard, enjoying another day of heavenly weather!
  
  
• sat002.htm Smoker's Paradise
  A view of the smoker's area from afar. How nice is that!
  
  
• sat003.htm Theren Guard
  The Theren Guard gathers in the nearest tavern, perhaps discussing how best to maim the Black Fang Army. Brave warriors include [standing] Bavest, Kileigh, Dullen, [seated] Daxlynn, Ternith, GM Naiph, Ktreva, and Rayac.
  
  
• sat004.htm Ransom of the Plat Bunny!
  GM Mahegh reads the ransom note sent by GS Prime to GS Plat (full letter here). Fellow Plat players sit in shock and awe around the circle - Lylonna, "nobody", Carli, Zary, Milanthis, GM Smite, and Shughuto.
  
  
• sat005.htm DragonRealms Bards at their guild meeting with [clockwise from bottom left] Tyrathia (laptop firmly attached), GM Deryka, GM Ydrask, GM Talian, Dashery, Azimee, Hashi, Shavay, Sorthak, Aisyn, and in the back Gruhnt, and Teilana.
  
  
• sat006.htm A peak in the Hercules & Xena Premium seminar reveals GM Aijea, Llorien, GM Hypatia, GM Jacinda, GM Siwan, Liye, GM Xephyra, GM Jubalee, Gerett, and Westly.
  
  
• sat007.htm GM Hypatia and Phalo argue like Aristotle while GM Jacinda, GM Siwan, GM Bontinor, and GM Xephyra get a good chuckle.
  
  
• sat008.htm Tell Bards to be bardish and they sing, tell Modus players to do what Modus people do - they shoot each other! This seminar involved GM Ryan Montoya, Silvana StoneSkye, Helena with the gun, Amee/Dorian Greene, Shiva Malone, and Raycha/Sabrina McCloud.
  
  
• sat009.htm Gimme a "P"
  Jay hits on a sexy cheerleader - Gespry! Did we mention there's a School Party later tonight, hosted by Aviran of Hercules and Xena?
  
  
• sat010.htm GemStone Sorcerers
  Finger-wagglers are in high attendance at the Sorcerer's Guild seminar. [Seated] Swetelove, Vermenh (not ratboy),
  [Front row] Quinstol, Dicendarq, Desorceri, Blixx, Dimaire,
  [2nd row] Faedra, Andemon, Shughuto, Shylore, Caden, Hithrand,
  [3rd row] Phantazmagoriia, Shiril, Mnute, Damaina, Dyva/Gwydionne, Allequerie, Mersteel,
  [Back row] Rsen, Kelveon, Onnoi, Anathema, Lunafleur, and GM Elnath.
  
  
• sat011.htm Plat Pals
  Just outside the seminar rooms, Sindak hides in the bushes, Ealdgyth hides her head, and Seteria, Bakan, and Barnacus suck it up like men and have their pictures made.
  
  
• sat012.htm Heroes of Hero's Journey
  The artists and developers of Hero's Journey introduce themselves to an enthusiastic crowd. Among them are Andy Finkenstadt, artists Kyle, Rich, and Eric, artist Tracy Butler, programmer Dave Dean, and Product Manager Eric Slick.
  
  
• sat013.htm Next Year You Will Play It
  So David Whatley promises! He also said they will not be releasing screen shots to the public, so you saw them here first, though admittedly these screen shots taken by a flash camera don't do the world justice - and you should see the cities!
  
  
• sat014.htm Hero's Journey artists Kara Grube and Rich Amsinger have lunch like the rest of us at another of the cool Westport patios. Rich is the one who did the entire first city in the HJ demo (the two-level town with the castle in the hills). Behind them are other con-goers at lunch: Viptorian, GM Naiph, Drongol, Teilana, Gruhnt, and GM Halo.
  
  
• sat015.htm The Healerie
  GM Mignon (standing) leads the Empath seminar with attendees [front] Nindy, Magnasco, Greever, Isckella, Siwas, [2nd row] Lissanne, Dyva, Anesage, [back] Cylla, Satira, Nilandia, Mirrami, Nishima, and Kristel.
  
  
• sat016.htm Enjoying the afternoon sun (which we so infrequently see back home - must... play... game...) Argot (far left) listens in on the dastardly designs of the DragonRealms GMs Helena, Godrich, Veyl, Rigby, Maelona, Cadaya, Talian, and Damissak.
  
  
• sat017.htm Tbbq fgneg!
  Genius codebreaker Elonka Dunin gives a seminar on steganography, the art of hiding messages where it is not obvious there even is a message. She discusses her seminars with the FBI and CIA, talks of the coded sculpture Kryptos, and explains why she doubts Al Queda is hiding messages in pornographic images as has been suggested. Very intriguing!
  
  
• sat018.htm Street Rats
  DR Thieves Matrimcauthon (with daughter Bridget), Purreliss, and Chanerelle skulk through another scenic alley near the inn.
  
  
• sat019.htm Hero's Journey artists (and drawers of Sparky!) Candy Palmer and Tracy Butler were unchained from their chairs at headquarters long enough to enjoy a nice afternoon on the Westport Plaza lawn.
  
  
• sat020.htm Dinner v2.0
  Saturday night dinner was as good as the first! Here's Ebonflame, Avrond, Mattheiw, Sizzlaa, and Sorthak waiting for dinner.
  
  
• sat021.htm Trader's Feast
  Most of the DragonRealms Traders (and a couple of their suppliers) joined together for dinner, including [seated] Rufhelous, Apu, GM Godrich, GM Ilanya, Crimsonday, [standing] Indigoe, Naria, Sortny, and Ellyendil.
  
  
• sat022.htm Sparklies!
  Drongol, Raycha, Nynnia, Aavarine, SGH Darnak, GM Naiph, and Kyrla used the treasure chest centerpieces to craft new forehead jewels (all the rage in DragonRealms). Thief Saliar robbed half the tables in the joint to supply them!
  
  
• sat023.htm Keynote Reloaded
  David Whatley does his usual... which is to call us all geeks, not give a speech at all, and jump right into the entertainment instead.
  
  
• sat024.htm StormFront
  Here's a bad photo of the new front end which features clickable links, draggable in-game items, pull down menus, and more.
  
  
• sat025.htm Managed Char
  A new visual, clickable character manager was presented to go along with the more clickable front end, which is called StormFront.
  
  
• sat026.htm Mail-Order Magic
  David performs the black bandana/yellow bandana (or is it banana) trick. Laughter ensues.
  
  
• sat027.htm Sadistic Trick
  GM Hunterleigh pounds the pillow with a sledghammer as instructed to prove there are no birds hidden inside. David picks up the pillow, feathers fall out.
  
  
• sat028.htm Nothing up my sleeves
  David proves he has nothing up his sleeves... or does he?
  
  
• sat029.htm While GM Hunterleigh is still blindfolded for the magic performance, David Whatley prepares a big surprise for his next trick.
  
  
• sat030.htm The usually unconquerable David Whatley seems unusually nervous with GM Hunterleigh.
  
  
• sat031.htm Magic!
  GM Hunterleigh (Ashley) agrees to marry David Whatley, and the crowd "aww"s and cheers and sniffles and cries.
  
  
• sat032.htm Skippy and GM Solomon give away the grand raffle prize, a gigantic Lord of the Rings sword (Narsil, the broken sword) with a custom display to lucky winner Anlazaul.
  
  
• sat033.htm Pink Plat Bunny Recovered
  Lurch marches the kidnapped Plat Bunny to its new raffled owner, Phalo of Hercules and Xena, who ironically hates pink the way most people hate kidney stones.
  
  
• sat034.htm Hot Modus Nights
  On the patio near the pool many people retreat for some fresh air, including Silvana StoneSkye, Meda Fyre, GM Ryan Montoya, and GM Jackson Sheperd
  
  
• sat035.htm Game Night part 3
  The Gaming Room fills up for a third night with a huge crowd to play Curses and Settlers of Katan like Kynevon, Gash, and Olwydd. GH Jalmoda strolls by.
  
  
• sat036.htm Rah Rah Bud Light!
  Beth Paddock and Steph Shaver show some team spirit for Saturday night's School Party!
  
  
• sat037.htm The Nightlife
  The lights of Westport Plaza lit up the sky while the bars and restaurants were packed, but most Simu folk stayed in or around the hotel, including these night crawlers [clockwise] Heavenmoon, Desorceri, Nitezor, and Grandevr.
  
  
• sat038.htm This surly lot gambled with loot off the dinner centerpieces. [Clockwise from far left] Magger, Kellum, Fidgite, GM Kabosh, GM Mahegh, GM Von, GM Elbrion, and GM Remnick.
  
  
• sat039.htm Jam Session
  David Dean and Andy Finkenstadt improv for the lobby crowd.
  
  
• sat040.htm Holy Rosary!
  Sister Liye tells Phalo she's been a naughty girl - like anyone's surprised! Catholic school costumes were popular at the School Party dance.
  
  
• sat042.htm Naughty Schoolgirls
  I don't recall outfits like that at Catholic school! Grel and Flura grab their own dance floor and shake it for hours.
  
  
• sat043.htm Don't touch that dial!
  Naria (far, far right) lights up the radio with her electric violin. A crowd gathers both at the hotel and back home on radios to hear her perform.
  
  
• sat044.htm Quavvy's Patio
  Though late to the con, Quavvy still managed to setup shop, this time outdoors between the hotel and pool. Bar patrons include [seated] Saras (Plat), Kimli (Plat), [standing] Landrion, Alixi, and Prestius.
  
  
• sat045.htm On Fire!
  GM Lothwyn and Quavvy are both burning up Quavvy's bar, along with Gazaroth on the left and Setzune on the right.
  
  
• sat046.htm Touch the Munchkin!
  GemStoners play a rousing game of Munchkin late Saturday night with [clockwise] GM Solli, GM Cyr, Tilarium (back left), GM Nitid, GM Claw, Yarx, Jay, and GM Khaladon.
  
  
• sat047.htm Nuns and priests, schoolgirls and altar boys - DJ Stealth gets them all grooving! GM Mahegh takes center stage while Shylore, GM Jackson Sheperd, and Mikare dance in the background.
  
  
• sat048.htm Alexhandro takes advantage of the spectator seats to catch an early-morning nap.
  
  
• sat049.htm Y-M-C-A
  No dance is complete without the Village People, so says GM Kitrina , Shylore, and Steph Shaver.
  
  
• sat050.htm Dance till Dawn
  DJ Stealth continues to mix until the sun comes up for GM Cyr, GM Mitra, GM Kitrina , GM Illusion, Lylonna, Jael, Eldreth (with Death Rum), and others.
  
  
• sat051.htm After impressing all the girls with their individual smooth moves, Bavest and Blasword do some couples dancing.
  
  
• sat052.htm GM Ydrask and Aisyn join in the dance - still going strong at 3:00 a.m. Behind and to their left is GM Rinae, Jutatip, and GM Kitrina. And Gavyn takes a break to grab a drink (front).
  
  
• sat053.htm Picture Guy
  Many drinks and many hours past midnight, even Kraelyst puts on his paper-and-pipecleaner hat and hits the dance floor.
  
  
• sat054.htm Duelling Dancers
  GM Tessima's brother Lee (who also sang) and Blasword take turns showing off their very fancy moves.
  
  
• sat055.htm Smoker's Paradise
  Outside the dancehall was this alley and balcony overlooking the pond. It was also the nearest spot for smoking as GM Vartis demonstrates and GM Chakram laughs heartilly.
  
  
• sat056.htm Thieves Den
  Near the dancefloor the Thieves of DR gathered - Allee, Gemhh/Cryhavok, Kapi (and her cow), Elizabella (a Thief's wife), GM Major, Kraelyst, Matrimcauthon, GM Ssra, Soim, and Miilo.
  
  
• sat057.htm Kraelyst and Matrimcauthon of the brotherhood of Thieves.
  
  

  SUNDAY

  
  
• sun001.htm Never Too Much Costume
  Even Sunday morning GM Ianthe and Saphyne still had costumes to wear. Behind them notice the non-existant checkout line at the front desk - first time in Simu history! Huzzah!
  
  
• sun002.htm Starbucks
  Ilvane, Haylei, GM Alyias, and Iscikella enjoy the nearby Starbucks first thing Sunday morning. Did we tell you this hotel had a great location or what!
  
  
• sun003.htm GM Anji and GM Helena pop in for some java from the world's favorite coffee house. Could there be anything better than a Starbucks next to the convention hotel?!
  
  
• sun004.htm Aww! Don't leave!
  The obligatory, super-sad, got-my-luggage-and-leaving picture. This year the long faces belong to Ciston, Morgatha, and Porcell. We'll miss you!
  
  
• sun005.htm Back to Greece
  A final hug for Alliance of Heroes GMs Hypatia, Zephyra, Jubalee, Bontinor and Logos as Liye and Lytaria watch.
  
  
• sun006.htm The Clown Guild
  My bad, I mean the War Mages, but they sure know how to laugh. In the front row is Mystyshadow, Faunuzia, Ruatha, Deloria, Tanath, and Lorrenn. Second row has Aavarine, Ktreva, Kynevon, Jolebin, Sabashtin, and Galain. Somewhere in the back is Dakira, Jaig, Nikoa, Anabasis, Aleximarus, Katah, Grel, Ealdgyth, Sindak, and Kitain.
  
  
• sun007.htm The Other Magic Guild
  Over on the GemStone side of the seminars the Wizards get together with the likes of [front row] Saras, Tlaris (Plat), Arwen, Gnafelot, Mirrami, Avarond, [2nd row] Andemon, Phenomenon, [3rd row] Rennoc, Veenna, Grandevr, Nitezor, Methais, Zendar, [4th row] Dyvainn, Greever, Kittiara, Anesage, and Jairlorna.
  
  
• sun008.htm Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
  Anesage and Jairlorna enjoy the pond behind the swimming pool, both of which were unfortunately overlooked by most con-goers this year.
  
  
• sun009.htm Closing Time
  Johnny Waitt and Dave Dean roll out the computers after the hospitality suite finally closes its doors.
  
  
• sun010.htm The airport shuttles ran all day, carrying away more and more of our dear friends. So long till next year GM Brennwyn, GM Acoya, GM Logos, and Gwenddolyn.
  
  
• sun011.htm What was your favorite part of the con?
  Those green sheets are surveys. Hopefully everyone is writing that this was the Best Con Evar! Since it was. In the circle are [from far left] GM Silvie Rivard, Silvana StoneSkye, Remi MacGregor, Gnafelot, GM Leigh Phelps, and Meda Fyre.
  
  
• sun012.htm Last Meal
  A Last Meal (at St. Louis Bread Company) for those condemned to 1 year of con-withdraw until the next SimuCon in 2004. Goodbye Boomsplat, Naamit, Tom and Susan Zelinski, and Divid!
  
  
• sun013.htm Bye Bye St. Louis!
  A final look at part of the beautiful Sheraton Westport.