{"id":425,"date":"2020-10-06T15:32:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T15:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/confabulous.org\/wordpress\/?p=425"},"modified":"2022-04-11T13:31:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T13:31:56","slug":"be-prepared-for-our-virtual-day-of-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/confabulous.org\/wordpress\/be-prepared-for-our-virtual-day-of-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Prepared for Our Virtual Day of FUN!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This year,&nbsp;<span class=\"il\">ConFABulous<\/span>&nbsp;is offering a free, one-day virtual convention on Saturday, October 10. Take a look through this guide to help you prepare and navigate our digital space!<\/p>\n<p>To participate in&nbsp;<span class=\"il\">ConFABulous<\/span>, complete a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455&amp;id=d8127ef747&amp;e=e0e699daa0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455%26id%3Dd8127ef747%26e%3De0e699daa0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1602081232958000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGcTptcGZH1OmZFjyrFlJpd-gMnzQ\">brief FREE registration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Register Today:<\/h2>\n<p>Registration for the event is required to give you full access to the event. By registering, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help us gain a better understanding of the number of attendees joining us for our virtual event.<\/li>\n<li>Receive access to open gaming and discussion Zoom events.<\/li>\n<li>Reserve a space in one of our three virtual RPGs.<\/li>\n<li>Register for panels\/workshops that require pre-registration.<\/li>\n<li>Donate to the convention to help ensure that&nbsp;<span class=\"il\">ConFABulous<\/span>&nbsp;can continue in the future. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your donation is tax deductible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Participate in Panels:<\/h2>\n<p>Panels will be streamed live to the&nbsp;<span class=\"il\">ConFABulous<\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455&amp;id=832d1ee48c&amp;e=e0e699daa0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455%26id%3D832d1ee48c%26e%3De0e699daa0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1602081232958000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH-GkBBECLtE5xImuysYyrovcnEeg\">YouTube channel<\/a>, with the first panel beginning at 1:30 PM. Attendees viewing the channel will be able to participate by adding questions and comments in the live video chat.<\/p>\n<p>Our full schedule for the day is available on our website&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455&amp;id=7fd7b73a96&amp;e=e0e699daa0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455%26id%3D7fd7b73a96%26e%3De0e699daa0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1602081232958000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHVe30KQE2RHqQEyaZtp7A5621SJA\">PROGRAMMING page<\/a>&nbsp;and on our Facebook page and event \u2013 please note that the schedule is still subject to change. Panels will run for one hour with 30-minute breaks between, except for a 60-minute break for dinner.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that some panels require pre-registration at our Eventbrite registration page in order to participate.<\/p>\n<h2>Join an RPG:<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"il\">ConFABulous<\/span>&nbsp;has three scheduled roleplaying events which will happen using Zoom or Jitsi Meet. You can register for RPG events on the Eventbrite registration page. Players registered for the role-playing events will receive a link from the game moderators prior to the event. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up today!<\/p>\n<p>For a full list of RPGs being hosted, please visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455&amp;id=1d9397a2d5&amp;e=e0e699daa0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455%26id%3D1d9397a2d5%26e%3De0e699daa0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1602081232958000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFW81BiNARd3W68zcJ13sbqhbAm1Q\">GAMING page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Join our virtual game room:<\/h2>\n<p>Open Gaming for board and other games will also be available.&nbsp;Registered&nbsp;<span class=\"il\">ConFABulous<\/span> participants will receive a link to a Zoom meeting for Open Gaming that will be monitored and through which available games will be offered. Each game will be given a separate Zoom Breakout session for audio.<\/p>\n<p>Games can be hosted on the following platforms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/286160\/Tabletop_Simulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tabletop Simulator<\/a> | STEAM account | purchase required<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tabletopia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tabletopia<\/a> | Browser or STEAM account | FREE<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.boardgamearena.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Board Game Arena<\/a> | Browser | FREE<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sovranti.com\/games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sovranti<\/a> | Download App | FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>Have questions about the day? Please contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:chair@gaylaxicon.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chair@gaylaxicon.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow along on social for more updates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455&amp;id=077b66c3f8&amp;e=e0e699daa0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455%26id%3D077b66c3f8%26e%3De0e699daa0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1602081232958000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF8Djr9sICaQaGIYHCR92SqczZmtA\">@MNConFABulous<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Facebook Event:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455&amp;id=5e75709207&amp;e=e0e699daa0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455%26id%3D5e75709207%26e%3De0e699daa0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1602081232958000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGmXdjXXW4B67EUFI6mtfXON5PbeQ\"><span class=\"il\">ConFABulous<\/span>&nbsp;2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455&amp;id=054bcb1830&amp;e=e0e699daa0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/gaylaxicon.us11.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D85a124b924ac61dfef04d9455%26id%3D054bcb1830%26e%3De0e699daa0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1602081232959000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEjpKnoDIXsk7QmsKKeeHjDLHPl2A\">@NCGaylaxians<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year,&nbsp;ConFABulous&nbsp;is offering a free, one-day virtual convention on Saturday, October 10. 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