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Google Maps for Penguicon by Ron Blanchett — last modified 2007-01-04 19:53

 

Guest Room Maps by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-12-03 12:10

In a previous entry to this blog, I used the hotel architectural plans to create detailed maps of the function space. Now I've done so for all three floors of hotel guest rooms.

Our Ad On 2prong.com by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-11-29 16:06

Check out Penguicon's ad on https://www.2prong.com ! (Well, it was only up for 48 hours, but I've reproduced it behind the link.)

CafePenguicon at ConClave by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-10-09 23:30

For me, one of the best things about the weekend at the ConClave science fiction and fantasy convention, was that I was approached by many volunteers with ideas for a lot of exciting Penguicon programming.

LEGO Ice Cube Trays by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-10-05 10:17

 

Pre-registration opportunities by John Guest — last modified 2006-09-29 13:02

 

About Computer Gaming At Conventions by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-09-21 11:53

The hit-and-miss history of computer gaming at Penguicon and other conventions I've seen, and how to nurture it.

Bi-Weekly SMOFing Dinner by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-09-15 15:00

Tonight, September 15, 2006, it's at my house in Redford, conveniently central to the Ann Arbor/Detroit suburban metroplex! I'm serving pizza.

Charlie Stross At Penguicon by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-09-11 13:17

With the addition of Charlie Stross to Penguicon's already-stellar 2007 Guest of Honor lineup, it's fast becoming the premier destination for science fiction fans in April.

Given Enough Eyeballs On The Schedule, All Bugs Are Shallow by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-09-10 19:42

You can view the Penguicon 2007 schedule as it develops on the web, at https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=px_AYw4N9NwPnAq0xXm6HUQ

ChessLARP by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-09-07 21:56

In Penguicon 5.0's huge game room, half of a ballroom section will be devoted to Live Action Role Playing and giant human-sized boardgames. This one combines them, with chess tactics, resource management, and diplomacy, where players are chess pieces with agendas of their own.

Penguicon Yearbook by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-09-06 16:28

An idea for little digital photography studio at Penguicon that photographs everyone who's willing, and we publish it on disk as a yearbook after the event. Photographer wanted.

Function Space Allocation by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-09-06 12:05

We had a programming meeting last night with the purpose of breaking out the function space.

They can summon carnivals into existence with the power of their MINDS by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-09-06 12:05

Time to report the latest additional fascinating and illustrious personages who you can meet at Penguicon 2007!

Function Space Map of New Hotel by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-09-06 12:06

I've made a map of the function space!

Nanorex at Penguicon by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-08-29 14:45

Mark Sims, President of Nanorex, Inc. will present about their open-source nanotech simulation software at Penguicon 5.0 in 2007.

ID Chips + Capsule Vending Machine = ID Chips On A Vending Machine by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-08-29 14:46

A brainstorming blog post in which I am distracted by the shiny. But what to do with it? Click through to read the description.

Hilarious Bruce Schneier "Facts" by Matt Arnold — last modified 2006-08-28 10:42

Check out the legends of myth and glory that are spreading about Penguicon's software guest of honor: https://geekz.co.uk/schneierfacts/