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It's been a while since I've written one of these, and the convention scene has changed quite a lot since I did. Phenomenon last ran as part of CANCON 21, in January 1999. Given when the introduction for CANCON 21 was written, it's been about 21 months since I wrote an introduction. The convention scene, at least on the East Coast of Australia, has changed a bit in that time. Conclave ran twice and has now disappeared. Sydcon took 2000 off so that Necronomicon could run at Easter, but will be back in 2001. Necro moved to Easter to avoid the Olympics. ANURPS ran a roleplaying Festival in March of 1999, but was unable to run again in March of 2000. CANCON celebrated its 21st birthday in style, but for it's 22nd running decided to limit the type of roleplaying available at the con. And Arcanacon, which has long been running in July in Melbourne, has announced that in 2001 it will be running in January, at the same time as CANCON. Phenomenon has itself gone through some changes. Some of the organisers of previous Pheno's have left, and new organisers have joined the committee. Together we've been working over the last few months to bring you the best convention we can. Wizards of the Coast, the new owners of TSR, this year publishes Dungeons and Dragons 3rd Edition. Phenomenon is proud to be the official Australian launch for D&D 3e, and you'll see we have a number of D&D games, as well as other fantasy games. Our special guest this is Robert Wiese, the head of RPGA Headquarters in Seattle. Phenomenon 2000 sees the return of the New Designers' Award, and as usual we have the Triptych award. We have a broad collection of games across a number of systems, as well as a mix of systemless games, from comedy to horror. I expect Phenomenon 2000 to be as good as any in the past, so come along and enjoy yourself! I hope to see you all there.
Karl Lommerse Any questions? Contact me on Email karll@dingoblue.net.au or phone on (02) 6286 5599 (6-10pm weekdays only)
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