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Welcome to the SWA Web Site

The Schenectady Wargamers Association, Inc. (SWA) is an Adventure Gaming club serving the Capital District area (Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga) of upstate New York. We support all forms of adventure gaming: Role Play * Board Games * Miniatures * Card Games (Collectible and otherwise) * Computer Games * Live-Action / Interactive Literature * and whatever else you've got. We sponsor a three-day convention, Council of Five Nations, every October on Columbus Day weekend. We also sponsor a one-day Game-a-thon every month. Even if you're not local, we've got news and content representing what's going on with the Adventure Gaming hobby all around the Northeastern United States. Welcome to our web site! Feel free to stay and browse around for awhile. If you have any questions, please contact us and ask.

Evil Dice
Submitted by DC on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 13:25. ()

Two of our members - Traci & Susan - have written the following song....thought others would enjoy it.....

EVIL DICE (sung to the tune "Eidleweiss")

Evil dice, Evil dice,
Cursed adventures forever
Fumble once, fumble twice,
Live in fear ever after.
Luck of the roll
we will see no more
See no more, if ever.
Evil dice, evil dice,
Killing spree is your mantra.
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May 11th Game-a-Thon Schedule
Submitted by ericpaperman on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 09:28. ()

The Schenectady Wargamers Association - May 2013 Game-a-thon Summary Game-a-thon: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Morning Session ( 11am - 4pm )
Evening Session ( 5pm - 10pm+ )

For more information, including full event descriptions, click here for the May Game-a-thon page.

Several event descriptions have links to BoardGameGeek. Check them out for game reviews, pictures, rules and player aids.

We hope to see you there.
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Electronics Recycling on Saturday, April 20th
Submitted by DC on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 22:38. ()

Hello SWA Community,

Once again, WNYT and their partners will be sponsoring a huge electronics recycling day.

When:  This Saturday, April 20th, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at Taft Furniture in Colonie (1960 Central Avenue, 1 mile west of Route 155).

Unlike similar events in the past, there is no longer any requirement to get a permit from your local town hall.  Drive up and they'll take your stuff.

We know from past experience that this event is very well attended. Plan on waiting in line for a little while.

Here is the web site will all the info:

http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s828642.shtml?cat=11878


List of Acceptable Electronic Equipment for Recycling

Computer Devices:    Computers/Laptops
Monitors:     CRT, LCD, Security
Televisions:     CRT, Flat Panel (LCD, Plasma, LED), Console, Projection
Networking Devices:     Servers, Routers, Switches, Hubs, Arrays
Printing Devices:     Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, Copiers, Duplicators, Plotters, Typewriters
Audio/Video Devices:     CD/DVD/VHS/Blue-Ray Players, MP3 Players, iPods, Projectors, Stereos, Video Game Consoles, Speakers, Receivers (audio, cable, satellite), Recorders, Converter Boxes
Communication Devices:     Cell Phones, Smart Phones, PDA’s, Telephones, Pagers, Answering Machines
Power Supplies:     UPS’s (Uninterrupted Power Supplies), Surge Protectors
Microwaves     
Peripherals:     all items used in the function of these devices (Ie. keyboards, mice, speakers, pointing devices, etc)
Wire/Cabling:     all cables, wires and power chords used in the function of these devices
Hardware:     all parts that are, or once were, part of these devices (Ie. circuit boards, hard drives, RAM, processors, power supplies, optical/floppy drives, etc)
Batteries:     Those from cell phones, laptops, UPS’s, and Power Supplies
Telecommunication Devices     
Lab/Test/Measurement Devices:     Meters, Oscilloscopes, Analyzers, Testers, etc
Paper/Cardboard:     White ledger (copy paper any size with light printing), Office Mix (magazines, newspapers, colored paper, envelopes, sticky notes, register tape, etc); Cardboard
Air Conditioners:                     Dehumidifiers & Air conditioners*

*There will be a $15 fee for freon removal from these items.


List of Unacceptable Electronic Equipment for Recycling

Household Hazardous Waste:     Paint, Oil, Cleaning Supplies, Medication (pills, liquids, etc)
Liquids:     Any and all liquids
Light-bulbs/Lamps:     Fluorescent, Incandescent, HID, Flood, PL, Biax, etc.
Home Appliances:     Washers/Driers, Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Stoves, Vacuum Cleaners, Lamps
Batteries:     Alkaline, Lead-acid, etc.
Gas Powered Equipment     
Lawn Equipment


Help take care of Mother Earth!
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April 13th Game-a-Thon Schedule
Submitted by ericpaperman on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 12:52. ()

The Schenectady Wargamers Association - April 2013 Game-a-thon Summary

Game-a-thon: Saturday, April 13, 2013

April is a Swap Meet month, so bring your games and game related items to sell!

For more information, including full event descriptions, click here for the April Game-a-thon page.

Morning Session ( 11am - 4pm )

Evening Session ( 5pm - 10pm+ )

Pathfinder Events

Follow this link to the local Pathfinder's Lodge to see the event schedule and descriptions and sign up to play.
The Capital Region Pathfinder's Lodge also has a Facebook group.

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March 9th Game-a-Thon Schedule
Submitted by ericpaperman on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 19:15. ()

The Schenectady Wargamers Association - March 2013 Game-a-thon Summary Game-a-thon: Saturday, March 9, 2013
Both Sessions ( 11am - 10pm+ )
Morning Session ( 11am - 4pm )
Evening Session ( 5pm - 10pm+ )
Pathfinder Events ( 11am - 10pm+ )

For more information, including full event descriptions, click here for the March Game-a-thon page.

Several event descriptions have links to BoardGameGeek. Check them out for game reviews, pictures, rules and player aids.

We hope to see you there.
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Wanna work at a Game Company in the Mid-Hudson Valley?
Submitted by DC on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 21:18. ()

Friendly Gnome Games, Inc. is a new game publishing company in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Our product line will initially focus on euro and historical board and card games, with a lesser presence in family games that would appeal to folks who like the main product line.

Several positions will be opening up later in the year that you or someone you know may be interested in. We are also very interested in establishing a cadre of play-testers, and hope to run play-testing events at the SWA Game-a-thons. While there will be other opportunities to sign up in the future, if you are interested in being a play-tester please send us your name and email to jobs@friendlygnomegames.com. A game's play-tester will receive credit in the game's rulebook as well a free copy of the game once released.

Right now I'm interviewing for a Full-time Director of Sales & Marketing (Starting June 1, 2013).
http://www.friendlygnomegames.com/fgg/en/jobs.asp

I am not right now in the position to accept design submissions since I need to get a waiver and the rest of the legal details worked out. Check back at our site in June for design submission details.

Ian Brody
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February Game-a-Thon Rescheduled for 16th
Submitted by ericpaperman on Sat, 02/09/2013 - 20:08. ()

The Schenectady Wargamers Association - February 2013 Game-a-thon Summary

Game-a-thon: Saturday, February 16, 2013

We were able to reschedule this month's Game-a-Thon and most of our GameMasters were able to attend, so here is the revised schedule.

For more information, including full event descriptions, click here for the February Game-a-thon page.

Morning Session ( 11am - 4pm )

Evening Session ( 5pm - 10pm+ )

Pathfinder Events

Follow this link to the local Pathfinder's Lodge to see the event schedule and descriptions and sign up to play.
The Capital Region Pathfinder's Lodge also has a Facebook group.

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Looking for minis gamers: 28mm modern and Sci-Fi Skirmish
Submitted by DC on Sat, 02/02/2013 - 14:17. ()

Longtime SWA member looking for a regular group to play 28mm modern and sci-fi skirmish level games.

I have enough minis and terrain to field a 250 point allied army for Dust Warfare, an US platoon for Force on Force (a modern rules set), two sizable armies from AT-43 to either play AT-43, Tomorrows War (the sci-fi version of Force on Force), or Star Grunt. I also have some 6mm/mirco armor sized sci-fi troops suitable for Dirtside and a decent sized fleet for Full Thrust. I'm also very interested in playing Infinity, but don't have minis for it yet. I also enjoy board games and WWII minis but I'm mostly looking for Sci-Fi and Modern.

I live in Schenectady and have a large office in Scotia, able to host if needed with bathroom/kitchen/off street parking that can accommodate multiple gaming sized tables. I'm hoping to play once or twice a month, willing to host or travel in the Capital Region and am open to more then just what I've mentioned.

If interested, please contact me at Nate /at/ whitchurchphotography.com


Web Links

Dust Warfare
http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=173

Force of Force
http://ambushalleygames.com/products/store/product/show/cid-17/name-force-on-force/category_pathway-0

Tomorrow's War
http://ambushalleygames.com/products/store/product/show/cid-66/name-tomorrows-war/category_pathway-0

Intinity
http://www.infinitythegame.com/infinity/en/

Free downloadable rules for Infinity
http://www.infinitythegame.com/infinity/en/downloads/
                               
http://www.infinitythegame.com/infinity/downloads/rules/%5Ben%5DRules.pdf
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TotalCon Pre-Registration is now Open
Submitted by DC on Mon, 01/14/2013 - 23:23. ()

TotalCon 27 co-sponsored by Eagle/Gryphon Games and Your Move Games.
February 21-24, 2013
Hosted by the Holiday Inn of Mansfield, MA (in the suburbs of Boston)

Highlights:
  • The return of Frank Mentzer and Tim Kask! Their new company, Eldritch Enterprises will be in the vendor hall offering their just released products! 
  • The Dice Tower Network returns with Tom Vasel, Eric Summerer and sevearl Dice Tower Network Podcasters.
  • Also returning: IRON GM Regional Championship
  • Catan North American Championship Pre-Qualifier.
  • The RKO Army will return with live performances. 
  • Panels will be offered with movie premiers too!
  • NEW: BattleGround Fantasy Warfare Championship
  • 40k NOVA Invitational.
In addition, we have a growing number of industry guests and hundreds of event choices featuring new and returning favorites.  There are too many great things to list!! Check it all out at http://www.totalcon.com/

BE THERE!!
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January 12 Game-a-Thon Schedule
Submitted by ericpaperman on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 16:29. ()

The Schenectady Wargamers Association - January 2013 Game-a-thon Summary

Game-a-thon: Saturday, January 12, 2013

Both Sessions ( 11am - 10pm+ )

Morning Session ( 11am - 4pm )

Evening Session ( 5pm - 10pm+ )

Pathfinder Events

For more information, including full event descriptions, click here for the January Game-a-thon page.
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