Exhibitors - Publishers
GameStorm thanks the following Publishers for their commitment to your attendees. Please give them your support.
Privateer Press was founded in December 2000 by Brian Snoddy, Matt Staroscik and Matt Wilson. All three company founders are game industry veterans; Matt Staroscik & Matt Wilson were two of the creative minds behind the Legend of the Five Rings card game, and Brian Snoddy's artwork has been a fan favorite for years. Matt Wilson is a well-loved fantasy & sci-fi illustrator as well. After creating the ENnie-winning Iron Kingdoms fantasy RPG setting, Privateer followed up with its award-winning Miniatures games WarMachine and Hordes. www.PrivateerPress.com
Privateer Press staff and designers will be on hand running demos, games and tournaments for WarMachine, Hordes, and Monsterpocalypse at GameStorm.
Flying Buffalo Games was started in 1970 by Rick Loomis and Steve MacGregor. They practically invented the play-by-mail genre, including the multiple-award-winning Starweb, long before the advent of the Internet and MMORGs. They also publish role playing game books, such as Tunnels & Trolls, Mercenaries, Spies and Private Eyes, and the Catalyst series of generic role playing supplements, such as the Citybooks and Grimtooth's Traps. Flying Buffalo is best known, however, for the popular card game Nuclear War and its expansions, and the Lost Worlds combat picture books. Flying Buffalo has also enjoyed a long association with award-winning novelist Mike Stackpole. www.flyingbuffalo.comFlying Buffalo staff will be running tournaments for Nuclear War and Lost Worlds at GameStorm.
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Atarashi Games was formed by Jake Richmond and Matt Schlotte in June of 2006 for the purpose of publishing their first anime-themed roleplaying game Panty Explosion. Nick Smith came along to help with the company’s second game, Classroom Deathmatch. As part of the Indie RPG movement, Atarashi Games has pioneered alternative resolution systems, player-controlled or GM-less games, and an emphasis on role (not roll) playing. Look for them at the Indie Hurricane booth in the Dealers Room. www.AtarashiGames.comJake Richmond, Matt Schlotte and Nick Smith and company will be demonstrating and running games throughout the weekend at GameStorm. Look for them at the “Indie Hurricane Booth.
Arcadiam Games came about in 1999 as an online game retailer known as WarRoomGames. In addition Arcadiam Games was set up as a Miniatures custom painting service and its artists still operate in this capacity. Arcadiam Games moved on to its next project, The Cross Roads of Eternity RPG. Arcadiam games was founded by Travis Brown, and co-founded by Jake Richmond, both entrepreneurs who have worked in various areas of the gaming industry for several years. Their next product, the innovative Gun Mage is soon to be released. You will find Arcadiam Games at the "Indie Hurricane" booth. www.ArcadiamGames.comTravis Brown and friends will be demonstrating and running events for Crossroads of Eternity and Gun Mage all weekend long at GameStorm. Look for them at the "Indie Hurricane" booth.
Crucifiction Games is Proud To Be Christian, Crazy for the Game, and Ready to Rock n' Roll. We here at Crucifiction Games are straight-up believers in the power of God and Jesus Christ. We also LOVE to roleplay. We feel God called us to make games, and we're not afraid to admit it. You don't have to be a Christian to play them; we just wanted to let you know. Some turn a blind eye to the Book when it talks about demons, possession, evil spirits, sorcery and such. We get all goose pimply and start reaching for holy water, crosses and a good sharp stick. Crucifiction Games publishes Horror Rules - The Simply Horrible Role-Playing Game, as well as Budget Dungeons full-color fantasy maps and Small Walls dungeon building kits. www.CrucifictionGames.comChris Weedin and friends will be scaring the bejeezus out of you at GameStorm.
Bucephalus Games is a Seattle-based game design company that produces board and card games for gamers of all types. Launching this past November, our initial board games come from several game industry veterans, such as Mike Selinker, James Ernest and Jeremy Holcombe with artwork from Jason Engle and Mike. Our games out now are Living Labyrinth, Rorschach: The Inkblot Party Game, Suicide Bomber, Toboggans of Doom, Michelangelo, Roman Taxi, Bill of Rights, Ten Commandments, and Playbook Football. Check our Web site often to see updated artwork, game rules, and other information about our products. www.bucephalus.comAnthony Gallela and Dan Tibbles will be challenging your brains, your wits and your courage at GameStorm 11!
Khepera Publishing is a role-playing game company best known for publishing Godsend Agenda as well as an assortment of supplements including USER's Most Wanted, Mythos, and God-Maker. Khepera also published d6 Powers, a d6 compatible rulebook that allows players to create heroic characters with fantastic powers. In 2008 Khepera also co-published Hellas: Worlds of Sun & Stone with aethereal FORGE. A line of related products will be published throughout 2009 and 2010. For more information, visit www.hellasrpg.com and www.godsendagenda.comJerry D. Grayson will be telekinetically blasting your senses with super-awesomeness!
aetherial FORGE is a content creation company that provides a wide array of writing and design services. It is best known as the creator of the Ninja Burger website, which spawned two role-playing games, a card game and supplement by Steve Jackson Games and more. aethereal FORGE is also the publisher of Power Grrrl, an anime/supers parody RPG that uses the free POW! ruleset, as well as the forthcoming Vox, a modern conspiracy/weird horror game. aethereal FORGE co-published Hellas: Worlds of Sun & Stone with Khepera Publishing in 2008, and is currently also involved in video game design and writing for several clients. For more information visit www.aeforge.comMichael Fiegel will be forging new links between dedicated roleplayers in the Dealers Room.
Exile Game Studios is based in Seattle, WA, where its co-founders came to reside following a series of calamitous and near-apocryphal events that don't really bear closer examination. Following a heated dispute over the Hollow Earth theory, they found themselves marooned on a desert island - exiled from the world they knew, and armed only with their wits, a sand spade, and a number two pencil with which to survive. Recognizing their limitations, they immediately fashioned a crude set of dice from rocks and shells and set about creating innovative new roleplaying games to pass the time. They were eventually rescued, and vowed to exact vengeance by sharing with fellow gamers all they'd created during their banishment. Whether or not the world is truly prepared for such torment, only history shall judge."Hollow Earth Expeditions" www.exilegames.com
Jeff Combos will be leading perilous expeditions with alarming regularity at GameStorm.
Dragondyne Publishing was founded in 2000 as a new way to produce tabletop role-playing games that were licensed from other companies. Dustin Gross started writing and sharing his ideas with other people, all of them excited about the idea of an Omni-Genre D20 game. In 2008, Dragondyne Publishing released Neverwhen, for D&D 3.5, and is currently producing Neverwhen for 4th edition in electronic format. Future releases include several adventures that are currently being play tested, rules for a miniatures game, a LARP game, and several novels. www.dragondyne.comDustin J. Gross and Anitra Hooper will be taking you on trips around the multiverse.
Cipher Studios is a small tenacious hobby gaming manufacturer made up of an enthusiastic team of professionals committed to delivering the highest quality entertainment possible to a tabletop near you. Responsible for putting out the Anima tactics miniature line and game, Cipher Studios looks forward to continuing to develop the quality and depth of that product line, as well as developing many new and exciting projects just over the horizon. www.cipher-studios.com Joel Lehner will be demonstrating Anima Tactics and running tournaments all weekend long
Darkson Designs started out as a one-man painting service of miniatures about 10 years ago. Then "Darkson" (Robert) met the "Designs" (Crystal) side of the business. Robert has always wanted to see a non-company specific painting guide; Crystal ran with the idea and made it a reality. In turn, we have had a great impact on the miniature community and Robert was able to branch out and create his own miniature line. From this idea AE-WWII (Alternate Events World War 2) was born. www.darksondesigns.comMatthew Hope will be turning the tide of World War II in bizarre new ways in our Dealers Room.
Exhibitors - Retailers
GameStorm thanks the following Retailers, aka FLGS (Friendly Local Gaming Store), for their commitment to our attendees. Please give them your support.
Rainy Day Games was formed in April, 1998. It is owned and run by Steve and Amy Ellis and Jeff Abramson. We are a gaming center exclusively! 99% of our product is non-electronic games and gaming supplies. We have an event center with seating for leagues, tournaments, learn-to-play sessions, and paint classes. We have the largest selection of games in the region, and one of the best selections across the country, including many European style board games and puzzles! Our mission is to provide a fun gaming experience for gamers of all ages and types. Yes, we hold competitive tournaments, but the beginner player is always welcome. We hold beginner's tournaments and events to help teach players new games. We have table space available for casual playing or trading at any time. www.Rainy-Day-Games.com
Rainy Day Games will be hosting a Mayfair Games tournament this year. GameStorm would like to especially thank Rainy Day and owner Steve Ellis for their tremendous support.
Guardian Games is a friendly environment for gamers of all types! Guardian Games is Portland's biggest and best game store. With over 4000 sq. ft. of gaming space, we host games of all types, and sell all the swag to go with them. WE BUY, SELL, And TRADE all of these: Magic the Gathering, YuGiOh, Dreamblade, Horrorclix, Heroclix, Mechwarrior, Boardgames, N64, D&D Minis, Star Wars Minis, D&D Books, Dice, RPGs, Gaming Accessories, Sega, Game Gear, XBOX games, PS2 games, Gamecube Gameboy games, NES, SNES, NDS, PC Games www.GuardianGamesPortland.com
Guardian Games is sponsoring and running a whole host of collectible game events and tournaments, including events for Magic: The Gathering, YuGiOh, Pokemon, Axis & Allies, D&D Minis, and Star Wars Minis. They are also your source for boosters and packs for other collectible game events taking place at GameStorm.
Games Plus sells a variety of board games, card games and miniatures' games. We also have role playing games, comic books, painting supplies, and accessories. We sell pre-owned games as well. We also do special orders. . Games Plus offers a comic subscription service. There is no extra fee for getting your favorite comic book title, bagged, and set aside for you for pickup. Never miss another important issue again! This service also allows you to make special orders or even get your favorite gaming magazine. There may be a shipping charge if you would like us to ship titles to you. Games Plus also has a gaming room that can accommodate approximately 24 people at 4 tables in addition to space in the store proper. We hold regular Magic the Gathering Tournaments, as well as other events. www.GamesPlusWA.net
Don Forbis of Games Plus has been a long-time friend and supporter of GameStorm, and has been a Retailer for us and our sister convention Orycon for many years. GameStorm thanks Don for his unswerving dedication.
Knightfall Games Some say the "W" in Christopher W. Slovick stands for "WIZARD" and they would be right! Walk into Knightfall Games and the wizardry is everywhere you look...from the detailed terrain and custom tables for gamers, to the out-of-this-world selection of game pieces and hobby supplies. Knightfall Games has the atmosphere to make it the absolute best place for tabletop miniatures, card and board games. Knightfall even provides online gaming. Visit Knightfall Games to learn more about workshops, special events, league play, tournaments... and, of course, to meet the "Wizard!" www.knightfallgames.com
Chris Slovick will be running miniatures tournaments in Main Gaming as well as Demos in the Dealers Room.
Gallant Hand’s Gamer Gear products are handmade by local people. We have 13 different cotton dice bags which have a satin like lining with a double looped draw string to prevent accidental opening. There are 12 different velvet dice bags that consist of four panels with a double looped draw string. We also have fleece bags and skull counters. We do our best to provide gamers with distinctive quality products. www.ghggbags.com
Sinister Metalworks is a custom metal shop specializing in lightweight steel plate fantasy armor and accessories! We build armor from 20 gauge mild rolled steel, with various color treatments, and special coatings to prevent rust. We also carry a line of leather and metal designer purses. All our pieces are built to the measurements of the customer to assure a good fit. We also do custom orders, or pick up one of our stock designs. We will work closely with you to construct the piece of your dreams! Our armor is lightweight and comfortable enough to be worn all day, whether at the con, the fair, the theater, or the LARP. We have optional extra as well, including silencing armor and custom colors. Thank you for considering Sinister Metalworks! www.sinistermetalworks.com
Raven's FollyMike Elsner will be selling assorted comics, graphic novels, and books.
PDX Browncoats PDX Browncoats is the Portland/Vancouver group for Firefly, Serenity, and Joss Whedon fans. The group began meeting regularly in anticipation of the film’s release in 2005 and continued as fans became friends long after the movie left the theater. Starting in 2006 the group began holding yearly screenings of Serenity to raise money for Equality Now as part of the global "Can't Stop the Serenity" effort. This year the PDX Browncoats are holding two major fan events: the 4th annual "Can't Stop the Serenity" screening in June and the Browncoat Ball on October 2-4, 2009. We also have monthly Shindigs at a variety of locales around the region. To find out what we’re planning for our next Shindig or other event www.pdxbrowncoats.com or on our forum at forums.pdxbrowncoats.com.
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Artists Booth
In honor of our artist Guest of Honor, Rob Alexander, our Dealers Room will feature an Artists Booth, with a rotating gallery of artists selling and signing their work. Look for Rob to be there on Saturday and Sunday, as well as other talented area artists. A schedule will be posted in the program book and at the table.
Other Support
GameStorm appreciates the support of the regional distribution community and encourages our attendees and friends to give these fine folks your business.
Dead Gentlemen Productions
Dead Gentlemen Productions is a group of filmmakers located in the Seattle/Tacoma area of the Pacific Northwest, as well as Los Angeles, CA. Their recent film The Gamers: Dorkness Rising is currently distributed by Anthem Pictures. The group met each other over 1996-97 while attending Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. Between 1998 and 2000, the Dead Gentlemen filmed two feature films: Demon Hunters, and its sequel, Demon Hunters: Dead Camper Lake. In 2001 they shot what would be their flagship property for many years to come. A comedic short film, The Gamers follows a group of college students playing a role-playing game, switching between the players squabbling at the table to their fantastical characters in the world of their imaginations. With the success of The Gamers, in 2002 the group founded Dead Gentlemen Productions, LLC. Since then, Dead Gentlemen Productions produced several comedy sketches and short films, the high-definition feature The Gamers: Dorkness Rising and the Demon Hunters Roleplaying Game, co-published with Margaret Weiss Productions. To this very day the Dead Gentlemen exercise their super power of unmatched collaboration to create projects together. www.deadgentlemen.com
The members of Dead Gentlemen Productions are: Don Early, Matt Vancil, Ben Dobyns, Nathan Rice, Steve Wolbrecht, Jimmy McMichael, Jen Page, Emily Olson, Chris Duppenthaler, Evan Shimono, Chris Ode, Mark Thomason, Steve Payne and Phil Woodard.
PDX Yar!PDX Yar! is a collection of buccaneers, scallywags and rogues who have joined forces in support of the Pirates of the Cursed Seas tabletop miniatures game. These pirates gathered together in 2008 and have seen their numbers grow as they run tournaments and give demos across the Portland area. Join PDX Yar! as they host both sealed and constructed tournaments. Or, learn how to play 'Pirates of the Cursed Seas' and take a few ships with you to continue the epic battles at your home port. Just remember, gold wins the game! www.pdxyar.org
Admiral MacGuffin and Captain Redgoat will be on hand to privateer tournaments and give game demos.
Galaxy Sailor ProductionsGSP is a full service production company, offering Standard Definition and High Definition video capture in both standard screen and wide screen. Our experience in scripting, choreography, cinematography, and editing ensures that your video or movie is brought to life with the highest quality in mind. All productions are edited in Adobe Creative Suite and are able to be exported to web and DVD. GSP is able to travel worldwide to accommodate your video production needs. www.GalaxySailor.com
Martin Vavra, a member of the Fighting 501st Stormtrooper Legion - Cloud City Garrison, is official videographer for GameStorm.
Broken Hours
Broken Hours is a audio services company that offers audio production, location recording, art direction, sound design, film scoring and podcasting. They also manage and record open mike nights at area coffee houses. Ask him how podcasting can improve your business or website. www.brokenhours.com
Luke Lefler is the official podcast recorder for GameStorm.