The Convergence 2022

The biggest annual event from the Waikato Role-Playing Guild is returning this September: The Convergence!

We will be bringing you an epic weekend of role-playing, giveaways, and banter, capped off with a social function on Sunday evening. Check our FB for ongoing updates.

- What is a TTRPG?
Table top role-playing games are games, played with friends, that usually require pen, paper and dice to play. You have probably heard of Dungeons & Dragons, but many different systems exist. From 1 page games about drag racing racoons to games about eldritch horrors, sci fi, high fantasy, low fantasy, dystopian societies, TV shows and even several games based around Carly Rae Jepson songs. They all need you to use your imagination to navigate and figure out what you want to do.

- What is Convergence?
Convergence is a 2-day games convention organised by The Waikato Role-Playing Guild. The aim is to give people a chance to try different systems and move away from the dominance of games like D&D. Over the weekend there will be multiple games running with various systems represented. We will also have some people giving short seminars on topics of interest within the hobby, and tables for you to start a game yourselves. A local games store, Card Merchant, will be selling TTRPG essentials, and we will have competitions and giveaways over the weekend.

The games will run in 2/3/4 hour slots, depending on the game itself. All the games will be run as “one-shots” meaning it will be a self-contained adventure within the time slot. Games that are for newbie or experienced players will be marked on the game description, and pre-generated characters will be provided where needed. The basics of what you need to know to be able to hit the ground running will be provided.

Game selection will be done on the day.
Game details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zyyd018yvKoornwIFcm26s5uAlbVehUpTzPevNL3FZM/

- What’s happening when?
8am - doors open
8.30am - orientation
9am - games start
Saturday: 8am-late, 3 sessions.
Sunday 8am-dinner, 2 sessions + seminars. Social at Good George, Frankton

- The venue
The Bridge Club has accessible entrances (automatic doors) and toilets available.
There is a fair amount of parking on-site, for up to 100 cars as well as on-road parking in the surrounding area.

- Kids
TTRPGs can be great for kids - it improves social skills, promotes team work and involves maths! That said not all games are suitable for all ages, so each game will indicate if there are adult themes/if it is kid friendly. If you’re not sure and want to discuss more then send us a message!
We’ll have open tables and some simple games printed to pick up and play, and volunteers will be floating about to help you. Again, if you want more advice or information then send us a message. We can advise and supply some child or teen friendly systems to try out.
Kids that are not participating in games do not need a ticket.

- Photography
We’ll be taking photographs throughout the event to record the fun that everyone is having. Some of those will probably be used in our promotional material or social media spaces. If you don’t wish to have your photograph taken, please speak to one of our staff members on the day and we’ll make sure you’re kept out of any snaps we take.

Feel free to take your own photographs and to share them on social media but please ensure you have permission to do so from anyone who features in your snaps.

- Covid
The country is currently at Orange alert level (and hopefully doesn’t go to red!). For us this means we can go ahead, with no limits on numbers and without mask requirements for attendees. Please wear a mask if it makes you feel more comfortable to attend.
Official volunteers helping with running on the day will be wearing face masks as per government guidance. Game runners are classed as attendees and are not required to wear masks.