Gen Con Exclusives for Those Attending

If you are lucky enough to be attending Gen Con in Indianapolis this weekend, it might interest you that a couple of exclusives at the show for those that are lucky enough to snag them. Both Wizards of the Coast and MechWarrior Online are offerings fans an opportunity to snag some cool wares at the respective booths.

Wizards of the Coast are raising the bar for the convention goers experience by thrusting them into the world of the drow. To build on the release of Rise of the Underdark, patrons are invited to visit eight unique locations representing parts of the mythical drow city Menzoberranzan. Multiple events are taking place including play testing of Dungeons & Dragons Next and Dungeon Command gaming. The best part is that people participating in the events can earn exclusive dice as a little treasure incentive along the way. You can find an exact list of what is going on at the Dungeons & Dragons website. However, you can see a list of the different immersion experiences below.

• The Bazaar – Hub of Information and Commerce (Dungeons & Dragons Booth #1401)
• Arach-Tinilith – Seminars and Performances (Room 139)
• Narbondel – D&D Lounge/Activities Room (Room 138)
• Sorcere – D&D Next Introduction & Character Creation (Room 137)
• The Clawrift – D&D Next Adventure (Room 136)
• Melee-Magthere – Dungeon Command Miniatures Skirmish Game (Room 135)
• West Wall – “Dawn of Night” 4th Edition Adventure (Room 134)
• The Mantle – Organized Play Events (Marriot Ballroom; Marriot Hotel)

Also making a splash are the folks at Catalyst Game Labs bringing you a limited double sided poster for MechWarrior Tactics and MechWarrior Online. What makes this poster special is that it included a key for the closed beta of MechWarrior Tactics. All you have to do is stop by the Catalyst Game Labs booth (#1703) and snag one while supplies last.

Also, make sure to stop by and see the Blind Ferret crew at booth #119. For those unaware, they are the group that brings you the fantastic webcomics Least I Could Do and Looking for Group. Feel free to harass them a little if you are so incline. Just let them know that Draeno sent you.

Source – PR