This is the event schedule for Penguicon 6.0 in 2008. At 9:30 PM Wednesday, we just got done applying the last round of edits, which were extremely wide-ranging. It's our most ambitious Penguicon ever. We've crammed about three hundred events into our function space, with almost two hundred presenters! It is seriously multiple conventions in one.

At the convention, you will pick up several items with your registration badge:

1. A Souvenir Book will contain a guide, biographies, rules, restaurant list, and a story by Vernor Vinge.
2. A Schedule Book will contain a rough approximation of what is really happening.
3. And an Errata Sheet will tell you the latest information about what's wrong in the Schedule Book (which is already done printing).

Pay particular attention to the Master Wall Schedule: that's a wall coated with sheets of paper representing the events, laid out in a table of rooms and times, reflecting all the latest corrections.

Icons: (click on any of the icons to view a listing of items in that track,
click on the Tracks column header to view all tracks):

- Anime	- Costuming	- Food	- Future	- Gaming	- Hardware
- Life	- Literature	- Mayhem	- Media	- Music	- Science
- Software	- Tech	- Webcomics	- Stage

Title	Panelists	Time Slot	Length	Room	Tracks
Geeks with Guns	Elizabeth Bear Garrett Kajmowicz	April 18, 2008 10:00 am	3h50	Lobby
Practical Point & Click. Or more precisely - what's the difference between an H-P and an H&K. Those who registered in advance meet in the lobby for an off-site field trip to a local firing range. Registration is full and has closed.
Arrgh! Prepare to be boarded…	Sal Sanfratello	April 18, 2008 10:00 pm	2h50	Birch
Pirates, ninjas. come all to our merry throw-down! Dodge the swordfighting, join the knife-pit, plunder your opponents, dice for loot!
Jell-O Shots 101	Shannon Marshall	April 18, 2008 10:00 pm	0h50	Consuite
Pretty much what it sounds like. Learn the wonders of Jell-o Shot making from a mistress of the art.
Podcasting	Chris Miller Rich Elswick The Time Traveler Thomas "cmdln" Gideon	April 18, 2008 10:00 pm	0h50	Northfield B
The hosts of The Command Line and The Time Traveler podcasts, Rich Elswick of Podcamp, and Chris Miller of Podiobooks.com will range far and wide over the topic of podcasts. What is a podcast? How can I get them and listen? What are the latest and coolest podcasts for various interests? How can I make my own? Bring your own questions, as well.
Puerto Rico	Christopher Davis	April 18, 2008 10:00 pm	2h	Promenade West
The players are plantation owners in Puerto Rico in the days when ships had sails. Growing up to five different kind of crops: Corn, Indigo, Coffee, Sugar and Tobacco, they must try to run their business more efficiently than their close competitors. growing crops and storing them efficiently, developing San Juan with useful buildings, deploying their colonists to best effect, selling crops at the right time, and most importantly, shipping their goods back to Europe for maximum benefit. 3-5 players. Rules will be taught.
Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse	The Ferrett Molly de Blanc Doug Scholl	April 18, 2008 10:00 pm	0h50	Northfield A
A humorous panel on a theoretical zombie apocalypse.
Taj Mahal	Aaron Jiskra	April 18, 2008 10:00 pm	1h	Promenade West
This game takes place in India. There are twelve turns with an auction for up to six different prizes each turn. Players use cards to bid for the various prizes. When you've got the highest bid on a prize, you can either spend more cards to try for other things or simply take your winnings and walk away. The prizes are mostly positions on the board and players get more points for connecting provinces on the map. But as is typical for Dr. Knizia, there are several other ways of scoring points in this game. After the final area on the board is auctioned, the player with the highest point total takes the game. 3-5 players. Rules will be taught.
The Steampunk Aesthetic	Aaron Diaz Elizabeth Bear Daniel J. Hogan Cherie Priest	April 18, 2008 10:00 pm	0h50	Northfield C
Gears, corsets, steam, top hats, mad science, and adventure are just a few of the many aspects of steampunk. Steampunk is ever growing in popularity, some are in it for the aesthetic and some are in it for the (sub)culture. Cherie Priest and Aaron Diaz (both Penguicon Nifties) have been experimenting with the visual side of steampunk and are ready to share, and answer your questions.
Virtues of a Rationalist	Eliezer Yudkowsky Eric Raymond Cathy Raymond Steve Gutterman	April 18, 2008 10:00 pm	0h50	Maple B
What qualities are virtuous in a rationalist? Falsifiable predictions? Always being a little uncertain? Perfect emotionlessness? Famous rationalist archetypes range from Richard Feynman to Mr. Spock. that's quite a range.
Ars Through the Night		April 18, 2008 11:00 pm	0h50	Maple B
Join the fine members of Ars Technica for hours and hours of free-wheeling discussion.
Best Video Games of 2008	Staci Krause Holly Hunt Ken Konarzewski Jr	April 18, 2008 11:00 pm	0h50	Northfield B
Gamers everywhere are salivating at the thought of Spore, Grand Theft Auto IV, Starcraft 2, and other phenomenal releases. Let's sit down and talk about TEH MOST AWESOMEZZOR videogames that are about to be released, and separate the hype from the reality... Then put some more hype on top of it!
Cash 'n' Guns Yakuzas	Matt Applebee	April 18, 2008 11:00 pm	0h50	Promenade East
In an abandoned warehouse a gangster band is splitting its loot, but they can’t reach an agreement on the split! It’s time to let the guns talk, and soon everyone is aiming at everyone. The richest surviving gangster wins the game! 3-9 players. Rules will be taught.
Computer Geeks And Science Fiction	Chris Miller Eric Raymond Thomas "cmdln" Gideon	April 18, 2008 11:00 pm	0h50	Northfield A
How software in fiction compares to, or inspires, reality. How do the reading choices of today's computer geeks influence that reality? Looking at the reading-for-pleasure vs. reading-for-practicality argument.
LN2 Ice Cream		April 18, 2008 11:00 pm	0h50	Consuite
A Penguicon standard! LN2 trained amateurs will be making ice cream with liquid nitrogen. Feel free to bring ingredients for flavors, suggestions, or just a craving for ice cream. On several occasions during the convention, Guests of Honor and Nifty Guests will work with our LN2 specialists to create special flavors inspired by their works.
Soggy Potato Chips in Concert	Tommy Toony Alchav	April 18, 2008 11:00 pm	0h50	Ballroom C
Direct from Dimentia Radio and here to (hopefully) debut his 2nd album "Extra Cheese", please welcome Soggy Potato Chips for his second ever concert!
Working for NASA	Andy Looney Randall Munroe (xkcd)	April 18, 2008 11:00 pm	0h50	Northfield C
Before starting xkcd.com, our Webcomic GoH Randall Munroe worked on robots at NASA's Langley Research Center in Virginia. Before our former Gaming GoH Andy Looney started Looney Labs, he worked for NASA, where in 1993 some of his software was launched into orbit as part of the repairs to the Hubble Space Telescope. Here they will reminisce about working for America's space program.
LN2 Ice Cream		April 18, 2008 3:00 pm	0h50	Consuite
A Penguicon standard! LN2 trained amateurs will be making ice cream with liquid nitrogen. Feel free to bring ingredients for flavors, suggestions, or just a craving for ice cream. On several occasions during the convention, Guests of Honor and Nifty Guests will work with our LN2 specialists to create special flavors inspired by their works.
LAN Party by MPCon	Jeff Lundberg Dave Holiday Charlie Brown Jeff Cline Nick Adams Ken Konarzewski Jr	April 18, 2008 3:00 pm - April 20, 2008 3:00 pm	2 days	Ballroom B
The organizers of MPCon will lend their expertise from running an annual 200-person frag fest in Dearborn-- the largest in the Midwest-- to run this multiplayer computer gaming room. They'll take over a room for fifty to seventy people to set up their computers on servers the MPCon folks will run. If you registered in advance of the convention for a seat to set up your computer in the LAN room, you will get a wristband when you check in. In addition, MythLogic is providing computers to be rented by Penguicon attendees who didn't bring their own.
Dungeons & Dragons	Angela Barry	April 18, 2008 4:00 pm	3h50	Promenade West
5-6 players. Characters will be provided.
From Miami to Alaska to Burning Man, travel with Morton's List	LHOTTL OverBill Nathaninja Darth Vapor Cricket	April 18, 2008 4:00 pm	1h20	Promenade West
Morton's List is The End to Boredom, because it is never the same twice. It's been called the Game of Real Life Adventure because it gives you the key to explore the exciting world you live in by allowing you to see the limitless possibilities for entertainment that exist all around you, but may be hard to see due to our daily routines or lack of motivation. Morton's List breaks all patterns and gives us access to a playful wonderland just beyond the veil of mundane existence. A simple game? A philosophy of life? Don't take our word for it, experience Morton's List for yourself this weekend at PenguiCon with some of the world's leading Quest guides.
Paint and Take, FREE	Linda Martelle	April 18, 2008 4:00 pm	3h	Boardroom
Paint your own miniature at this free event. We supply the paints, brushes, and white primed miniatures. You supply the creativity. We also give hints on dry brushing and doing a wash over the figure. Courtesy of Reaper Games.
Are the Space Monkeys Back Yet?	William Jones M Keaton	April 18, 2008 5:00 pm	0h50	Northfield C
The resurgence of space opera: A subgenre of sci-fi once considered passe and childish is back with both pulp fists swinging. Why? Is it a good thing? What is it within the space opera that continues to appeal after all these years?
LJ Meet & Greet	Lady Sarah	April 18, 2008 5:00 pm	0h50	Northfield A
Ever wonder who the people bedhind those usernames are? Or maybe you just want to expand your friend list? Come have an eyeball to eyeball with other LJ users and get a kewl LJ Username ribbon to easily share your username all weekend long!
Morton's List: Random Mutations for Social Evolution	OverBill LHOTTL Nathaninja Darth Vapor Cricket	April 18, 2008 5:00 pm	1h20	Promenade West
Some of the world's leading Quest guides will take you on a Morton's List adventure through the convention.
Easy Websites with Drupal	Clay Dowling	April 18, 2008 6:00 pm	0h50	Northfield B
Drupal is a massive, complex content management system that can completely overwhelm a new user. It's also one of the fastest ways to get a dynamic, interactive site up and keep it maintained. Clay Dowling shows participants how this fearsome looking monster is actually a simple and friendly content management package that makes it easy to set up a website.
Gloom Surprise	Keith Baker	April 18, 2008 6:00 pm	0h50	Promenade East
Play Gloom with Keith Baker as see the latest unpleasant surprises he has in store! - that way it can just be an hour and all will be good. I like running OTE, but especially with the double-game on Saturday, it may be best to let it go.
Introduction to Forensics	Kyle Rankin	April 18, 2008 6:00 pm	0h50	Maple B
This talk will cover rudimentary Linux forensics and discuss how to use Sleuthkit and Autopsy to perform your first forensics analysis.
Magic: the Gathering -- Lorwyn Sealed Tournament	Anthony Distel	April 18, 2008 6:00 pm	4h50	Promenade West
Compete for prizes in this DCI-sanctioned Limited event! The winner and runner-up will be eligible to compete in Sunday's Gold and Silver event. $15 entry fee.
Magic: the Gathering -- Morningtide Booster Draft	Anthony Distel	April 18, 2008 6:00 pm	5h	Promenade East
Compete for prizes in this DCI-sanctioned Limited event! The winner and runner-up will be eligible to compete in Sunday's Gold and Silver event. $15 entry fee.
Morton's List: The Quest for Learning	LHOTTL OverBill Nathaninja Darth Vapor Cricket	April 18, 2008 6:00 pm	1h20	Promenade West
Some of the world's leading Quest guides will take you on a Morton's List adventure through the convention.
Ninja Burger 1 & 2	Bill Korsak	April 18, 2008 6:00 pm	1h	Promenade East
Ninja Burger pits you against your fellow trainees in a new Ninja Burger store. Learn the secrets of stealth, swordsmanship, and customer service as you deliver tasty burgers and fries to some very unusual places. Bring honor to your franchise and you will be promoted. Want more missions? More ninja? More Honor? Ninja Burger 2 - Sumo Size Me! is the upsize you're looking for. 3-6 players. Rules will be taught.
The Geek Singles Connection	Lady Sarah	April 18, 2008 6:00 pm	0h50	Northfield A
Have a soda, grab a cookie, mix, mingle and find out who else at Penguicon is also single! Awkward conversation openings and self-conscious behavior allowed.
Writing Workshop: Part 1	Wanda DeAngelo William Jones M Keaton Daniel J. Hogan Michael "FREON" Andaluz Anne Zanoni	April 18, 2008 6:00 pm	5h50	Oak
Introduction and orientation to PenguiCon's own writing workshop.
LN2 Ice Cream		April 18, 2008 6:30 pm	0h50	Consuite
A Penguicon standard! LN2 trained amateurs will be making ice cream with liquid nitrogen. Feel free to bring ingredients for flavors, suggestions, or just a craving for ice cream. On several occasions during the convention, Guests of Honor and Nifty Guests will work with our LN2 specialists to create special flavors inspired by their works.
The Tom and Frank Pre-Show	Frank Hayes Tom Smith	April 18, 2008 6:30 pm	0h30	Ballroom C
Two of the masters of musical comedy will get you primed and ready for the Opening Ceremonies!
Alhambra	Aaron Jiskra	April 18, 2008 7:00 pm	0h50	Promenade East
Famous master craftsmen from all over the world have come to Spain to build one of the most famous buildings of the world: the palace of Alhambra. The players are the master builders who want to demonstrate their skills, and so they employ all the master craftsmen. With craftsmen from all over the world, there is just one small problem: Each wants to be paid in his own currency... 3-6 players. Rules will be taught.
Anima: The Shadow of Omega	Nathan Jiskra	April 18, 2008 7:00 pm	0h50	Promenade West
The world of Anima features traditional Western fantasy staples, including magic and medieval arms, combined with an emphasis on martial arts and Eastern concepts of honor and mysticism. In the Anima: The Shadow of Omega card game, players form a party of four adventurers that explore the land and engage in combat with fantastic beasts and each other, gaining new powers and eventually confronting an ancient menace. 2-4 players. Rules will be taught.
Current Status of Open Source Copyright Issues	Cathy Raymond Peter Salus	April 18, 2008 7:00 pm	0h50	Northfield B
What's been going on with copyright issues in the open source community lately?
Future of User Interfaces	Jason Scott Paul "Froggy" Schneider Christopher Davis	April 18, 2008 7:00 pm	0h50	Northfield A
In the year 2537, will there still be buttons? Is your personal thermonuclear jetpack going to have a point-and-click interface? Would the crewmembers of the Starship Enterprise *really* be giving the ship's computer spoken voice commands? What's the future of user interface, not just in the near future, but in the far-far-SF future?
How To Make A Computer Game	Rich Elswick Chris Boyer Holly Hunt	April 18, 2008 7:00 pm	0h50	Maple B
Morton's List: Limitless Questing	LHOTTL OverBill Nathaninja Darth Vapor Cricket	April 18, 2008 7:00 pm	1h20	Promenade West
Some of the world's leading Quest guides will take you on a Morton's List adventure through the convention.
Opening Ceremonies	Randall Munroe (xkcd) Matt Arnold Keith Baker Tamora Pierce Ben. Mako Hill Vernor Vinge Jono Bacon Gerald Gentry	April 18, 2008 7:00 pm	0h50	Ballroom C
"Hello, my name is GladOS. On behalf on Aperture Science, I have been asked to welcome you to PenguiCon and offer you safety instructions. Our guest of honor is the Weighted Companion Cube...and other assorted unsafe and inappropriate beings." Come meet GladOS and this year's delightful and honored group of unsafe and inappropriate beings!
Pirates of the Cursed Seas	Robert Barry	April 18, 2008 7:00 pm	1h	Promenade East
In Pirates of the Cursed Seas, players make fleets of ships to sail to different islands looking for treasure. This booty is obtained in one of two ways: commanding your salty dogs to dig it out of the ground or sending your opponent’s ships to Davy Jones’ locker! 2-7 players. Rules will be taught.
Playroom Open Demos	Jennifer Toby	April 18, 2008 7:00 pm	3h	Promenade East
Come try any of Playroom Entertainment's games, including Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magic Carrot, Bull in a China Shop, Poison, and Sitting Ducks Gallery. Rules will be taught.
Sculpting and Painting of Miniatures	Dean Martelle Jimmy Hart Linda Martelle	April 18, 2008 7:00 pm	1h	Boardroom
"This mini doesn't look like my character. I want one that looks like my character." This talk will let you see how to modify a figure. Then we talk and show how to paint this figure.
Steve Jackson Open Demos	Alan Toby	April 18, 2008 7:00 pm	3h	Promenade East
Come try any of Steve Jackson's games, including Munchkin, Chez Geek, Chez Dork, and Illuminati. Rules will be taught.
Aegis Presents Principles of Aegis Swordsmanship	Matt Bernard Sal Sanfratello Cujo Yorks	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	0h50	Birch
Hear about our basic principles of surviving and winning a fight, and the stories that go with them!
Arduino Hacking Workshop	Sam Harmon	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	1h50	Maple B
Come and play with an easy to use, open embedded hardware/software platform, the Arduino. There will be a short presentation about the platform, followed by demonstrations and general hacking. More information can be found here: http://www.glacialcommunications.com/arduino.html
Beer Tasting	Marshal Newrock Dan DeSloover	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	0h50	Consuite
It was used as pay for laborers and offered up to the gods in Egypt. It was one of the factors separating cultured men from savages in Persia. And is considered to be the oldest alcoholic beverage. On this panel you can help us sample a few of our favorite brews while we provide flavor notes and brewing trivia concerning the various beers. A special toast will be held in memory of Michael Jackson (no not the pop-singer) who had passed on to the great brew haus in the sky this past August.
Chocolate Ritual	Keith Baker Frank Hayes Lady Sarah Shay VanZwoll Paula Handley	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	0h50	Ballroom C
Join us to worship the most wonderful substance in the universe... Chocolate! Flavorful donations are always welcome but not required. Chaos organized by Lady Sarah and her minions.
Costuming and Cosplay 101/102	Paul Stevens Limey Zrnich Xania	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	0h50	Boardroom
Costumers and cosplayers. What's the difference? All the basics of each that you might need to know.
Dragon Storm RPG	Greg Wright	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	3h50	Promenade East
A good wizard comes to your town with a sad story of how shape-shifting dragons twisted his friend into a horrible monster. He stirs the people into a killer mob to hunt down these evil dragons -- the only problem is that you are one. 4-6 players. Rules will be taught, and characters will be provided.
Graenaland	Nathan Jiskra	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	1h50	Promenade East
Take the role of one of the Viking jarls leading their clans to Greenland. You have to settle the coast and to agree with your neighbors on how to distribute the spare resources the land is giving away. As Eric wants no fights amongst Vikings, any conflicts are solved by voting. You could improve your position in order to gain more votes. however, you can also try to be righteous and to keep good relations with all your neighbors. Cooperating with them, you can fertilize and improve the land easier than when struggling for influence. just keep your position strong enough in case something goes wrong. 3-5 players. Rules will be taught.
How We Learned to Love the Dystopia	Sarah Monette William Jones Daniel J. Hogan Elizabeth Bear	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	0h50	Northfield C
Years ago, dystopias were dark warnings of the future and tragic settings but the last few decades have seen the dystopian setting embraced by writer and reader alike as a preferential setting. Why? Do we like the idea of a bleak future? Does it lend itself to stronger characters and more dramatic plots? It's not 1984 any longer.
I Stopped Sleeping (How to Succeed in Webcomics)	Aaron Diaz Rob Balder Eric Millikin Derek Radtke Randall Munroe (xkcd) Jennie Breeden	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	0h50	Northfield A
But how do they do it? A discussion on actually managing to make a living with your art from the people who are doing it.
Juvenalia	Dave Klecha Michael "FREON" Andaluz Merrie Haskell	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	0h50	Northfield B
Writers present samples of their work from the early (very early) juvenile years of their writing.
Linux InstallFest 2.0	Marshal Newrock Chick Tower Jeff Lawton Charles Ulrich	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	3h	Maple A
GLLUG will be repeating its highly-popular and successful *nux InstallFest this year! Bring your own machine, or even portable storage device, and walk away with a fully-functional *nux installation! A limited selection of Ubuntu Linux distros will be available, but if you bring your own install media, we'll be happy to guide you through the process for any ...or at least segfault trying!
Morton's List: The First and Best Random Reality Game	LHOTTL OverBill Nathaninja Darth Vapor Cricket	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	1h20	Promenade West
Some of the world's leading Quest guides will take you on a Morton's List adventure through the convention.
Shadows over Camelot	Matt Applebee	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	1h50	Promenade East
In most games, players compete against each other to achieve victory. Shadows over Camelot proposes a journey of a very different kind, where you and your fellow players, as Knights of the Round Table, will collaborate to jointly defeat... the game! At first glance, this task seems simple enough. After all, shouldn’t a band of young and noble Knights - fleet of foot and sound of mind - easily defeat a game that plays itself? Alas your quest is further complicated by the ever-present possibility of a Traitor in your midst, biding his time, waiting to strike at the worst possible moment... 3-7 players. Rules will be taught.
Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants: The Coming Of The Linux Desktop	Jono Bacon	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	0h50	Ballroom A
In this brand-new presentation, Jono Bacon, Ubuntu Community Manager at Canonical shares his vision of the future of the Linux desktop community, and talks about how the desktop is growing and dealing with the incredible focus and growth that has happened to it in recent years. The talk covers the history of the Linux desktop so far, where it has broadened, what challenges it faces, how it is dealing with its sudden popularity and what the future holds, all bundled up into an amusing, anecdotal presentation that you won't want to miss.
Tesla Coil Concert 1	Jeff Larson Steve Ward	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	0h15	Gazebo
Parade from Opening Ceremonies out to the Gazebo to see (and hear) the winner of our Hack of Honor play music suggested by our very own attendees!
Vampire: the Requiem	William Lockwood	April 18, 2008 8:00 pm	4h	Promenade West
The world is not what you think. Beneath skyscrapers' leering gargoyles, factories belching smoke and streets packed with the human throng lurk things we are not meant to see. Creatures dwell in the shadows and hidden places.They watch you, stalk you and prey upon your body and soul. The life you lead is a lie. Your darkest fears aren't make-believe. As the sun fades into memory and the world falls into darkness, the haunting notes of the danse macabre echo, calling the undead to play their nightly games. From turf wars in the streets to cutting remarks at society parties, old grudges spill fresh blood as vampires vie for power and prominence. It’s a world without pity, a world of predators. Now that you’re one of them, it’s your world too. Won’t You Join Us?
Tesla Coil Concert 2	Jeff Larson Steve Ward	April 18, 2008 8:30 pm	0h15	Gazebo
Enjoy the eerie beauty of the Singing Tesla Coils by twilight.
A Murder of Crows	William Jones Catherynne Valente Cherie Priest	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	0h50	Northfield A
Three of the most talented dark fiction writers of our generation gather to read their work and, time permitting, answer your questions. Bring your books to be signed and don't turn out the light.
All Wound Up	Bill Korsak	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	0h50	Promenade East
It's boring when you're dead. So, you and your deceased friends have decided to have a little race around the graveyard...." Thus begins the wackiest game from Twilight Creations yet! The players control pawns as usual. But, the pawns in this game are self-propelled, windup toys! Game play determines how many winds you get or if you can change direction. Special areas of the board grant you bonuses for landing on them, and some areas slow you down. The first one out of the graveyard wins.
Bring on da Noise, Bring on da FuMP	Tom Smith Tommy Toony Rob Balder Luke Ski ShoEboX (Worm Quartet)	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	2h50	Ballroom C
You've heard them on Dr. Demento. You've heard them on the internet. You've even seen some of the on YouTube. Come on down and jam out with... da FuMP!
ConLangs and the Magic of Maps	Sarah Monette M Keaton Tamora Pierce	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	0h50	Northfield C
Constructed languages and beautiful maps have been part of fantasy and science fiction writing for decades. Our panelists discuss the right and wrong ways to do them and why they appeal to us so much.
Dawn and Greg (Naked) Comedy Show	Greg Williams Dawn Kuczwara	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	0h50	Ballroom A
Adult humor for the Fan/Geek set. Remember it's the comedy that's naked, not Greg.
Intro to Anime	Morgan Kollin	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	0h50	Anime Hotel Room
Keith Baker Holds Court	Keith Baker	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	0h50	Consuite
Visit Keith Baker for an informal, round-table style discussion. Bounce ideas off him, ask him questions, bring him cupcakes, or just bask in his general Keith-Baker-iness.
LN2 Ice Cream		April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	0h50	Consuite
A Penguicon standard! LN2 trained amateurs will be making ice cream with liquid nitrogen. Feel free to bring ingredients for flavors, suggestions, or just a craving for ice cream. On several occasions during the convention, Guests of Honor and Nifty Guests will work with our LN2 specialists to create special flavors inspired by their works.
Making Mascots and Fur Suits	Limey Zrnich	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	0h50	Boardroom
Join us to see what went into the making of our mascots. You saw them at the Opening Ceremony and loved them. See what lurks beneath the skin of our beloved Firefox, Beastie and the Cthulhu. Panelists will show tricks and tips to making a mascot costume of your own.
Morton's List: The Inner Circle is Limitless	OverBill LHOTTL Nathaninja Darth Vapor Cricket	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	1h20	Promenade West
Some of the world's leading Quest guides will take you on a Morton's List adventure through the convention.
Penguicon 101 - Friday Night	Tracy Worcester Cathy Raymond Steve Gutterman	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	0h50	Northfield B
New to SciFi conventions? Unsure what a penguin has to do with computers? Or just new to Penguicon in general? This panel will help acclimate you and give you hints to help you enjoy the weekend.
Psychology of Swordsmanship	Shannon Marshall Linda Gronlund Sal Sanfratello Heather Fish	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	0h50	Birch
A discussion of how martial arts training can change the perception of self, and help personal growth become intentional.
Splash Dance	DJ Brick	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	3h	Pool Patio
Join us in the pool for music and fun hosted by our own DJ Brick.
Stress Management Workshop	J.K.	April 18, 2008 9:00 pm	0h50	Maple B
Ever had your eye suddenly start twitching? Has your heart raced at the thought of going to work? Ever had stomach upset after a fight with a friend or loved one? These could all be symptoms of a stress reaction. Stress affects all of us to a greater or lesser degree. This workshop will educate the participant on what stress is and the physical effects it has on the body. Discussion will include the causes of stress and ways to reduce or avoid stress. Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing as part of the workshop will involve relaxation techniques.
Andy vs. Everybody	Andy Looney	April 19, 2008 10:00 am	1h50	Birch
Andy Looney, that is! The creative force behind such games as Fluxx, Aquarius, Chrononauts, Treehouse, and more takes on all comers in a tour de force of gamesmanship. Andy will be playing against multiple opponents, playing different Looney Labs games, simultaneously.
Coffee Ritual 1	Matt Arnold	April 19, 2008 10:00 am	0h50	Northfield C
For those of you inclined to worship the Holy Liquid, come join us for celebration and partaking of the holy substance. Debate denominational variants such as honey versus sugar, the unorthodoxy of flavored creamer, or state your devotion to the pristine blackness.
Costumes and Masking - Rip it and Stick it	Kendra Duane Diane Frkin Limey Zrnich Michael "FREON" Andaluz Barb Frye	April 19, 2008 10:00 am	0h50	Ballroom C
Costuming without the needles - masks as well as costumes.
Costuming-making for Belly Dancers and Burlesque with Hot Glue and Sequins	Shetan Noir Xania	April 19, 2008 10:00 am	0h50	Boardroom
How the belly dancers and burlesque girls make those beautiful costumes. Come watch me demonstrate how to make fabulous sequin designs that can be used for decorating your costumes or pasties. I have a book available for purchase that gives all the details of making these plus more. You can make the costume of your dreams, all you need is sequins and hot glue.
Dance, Robosapien, Dance!	George "Mad Doc GEON" Andaluz	April 19, 2008 10:00 am	1h50	Assembly
Robosapien V1 Owners Unite! Dust off those old V1's and put them to good use. Have some fun learning how to make your Robosapien dance with Robosapien Dance Machine. Bring a USB UIRT (Universal Infrared Transceiver) if you got one. The more the merrier!
Dawn and Greg's (Naked) Improv Workshop	Greg Williams Dawn Kuczwara	April 19, 2008 10:00 am	0h50	Northfield A
Learning Improv skills can help with: social and business interaction, dealing with stage fright, fear of public speaking, awkwardness at parties, and coming up with something to say when you wake up next to a person you don't remember meeting. Improv skills can also make you a better team player, and a better listener (no, really!). Come and play with Dawn and Greg - the embarassment only lasts an hour, but the skills will last you a lifetime!
Interactive Fiction	Jason Scott	April 19, 2008 10:00 am	0h50	Ballroom A
Get an advance viewing! Computer historian, pundit and triviamaster Jason Scott is the proprietor of the textfiles.com family of websites, and creator of the BBS Documentary. He discusses what he learned about text adventures such as Colossal Cave and Infocom games, soon to be presented in his upcoming documentary "GET LAMP".
Mayfair Open Gaming	Tom Pellitieri	April 19, 2008 10:00 am	10h	Promenade West
Come to the gaming room anytime for open demos of Mayfair games, including Hey! That's My Fish, Ken Follet's The Pillars of the Earth (and the new expansion), Patrician, and The Settlers of Catan.
Nutrition for Geeks	Mika Matsuzaki	April 19, 2008 10:00 am	0h50	Oak
Mika Matsuzaki holds a degree in nutrition and wants to share her knowledge of eating healthy and getting the nutrients you need while remaining true to the geek lifestyle.
Peak Oil	Russ Cage	April 19, 2008 10:00 am	0h50	Maple B
Peak oil is when the oil production of the world as a whole reaches a peak and starts to decline. This phenomenon is observed for oil fields individually, for oil-producing nations (production in the USA peaked in 1970-71, and not even Alaska got it back to the peak) and may already have occurred for the world as a whole. it will only be clear some years after the fact. The rapid rise in oil prices over the last few years accompanied by nearly-flat production (among other indications) suggests that it is under way now. Even the CEO of Shell is talking about it.
So You'd Like To Kill A Character	Kat Burgett	April 19, 2008 10:00 am	0h50	Northfield B
What every author needs to know about decapitation. Gruesome things and oddities of the human body.
Speed Dating for Geeks	Ambre Pipe	April 19, 2008 10:00 am	0h50	Lobby Balcony
Do you feel like you're encased in carbonite every time you're around the opposite sex? Then you could consider this event Carbon Dating. Do you just want someone to see beyond your "scruffy-looking nerf-herder" exterior? Then this is for you! It's Speed-Dating for nerds! Maybe you'd just as soon be kissed by a Wookie. We just might be able to arrange that. A brief meet and mingle with other singles followed by brief "dates" of around 10 minutes, where you can get to know each other a little better. Write the names of the people you felt a connection with to hand in to the coordinator at the end. Names and contact information will be released later in the day to those who match up.
Aegis Presents: Free Form Weapons Demonstration	Sal Sanfratello	April 19, 2008 10:00 pm	1h50	Birch
A demonstration of a variety of weapons and styles. Come enjoy the energy and flash!
Ars Until Dawn		April 19, 2008 10:00 pm	0h50	Maple B
Join the members of Ars Technica as they geek together about whatever seems most interesting to them, until sunrise.
Basic Survival Skills for Authors	Jim Hines M Keaton Elizabeth Bear Anne Zanoni Lucy Snyder	April 19, 2008 10:00 pm	0h50	Northfield A
Unless you enjoy the thrill of living without health insurance and have a real taste for rice, beans, and ramen noodles, you probably shouldn't quit your day job. How do you build a writing career if you know you can't escape the daily grind?
Urban Exploration	Wanda DeAngelo Cherie Priest	April 19, 2008 10:00 pm	0h50	Northfield C
If you think the wilderness lies beyond the pavement, you're in for a suprise. Our panel discusses the ins, outs, and legalities of exploring within urban locations such as deserted houses.
Vegas Showdown	Adam Whittum	April 19, 2008 10:00 pm	1h	Promenade East
Build your own hotel/casino by bidding against the other players to acquire tiles that represent slot machines, lounges, restaurants, and other casino-related places. Put those tiles on your player board, which represents your own customized casino. The tiles will allow you to increase your revenue, services, and fame. 3-5 players. Rules will be taught.
Artist Alley	Luke Ski	April 19, 2008 11:00 am	6h50	Assembly
Artists will have tables on which to display and sell their artworks for a limited number of hours on Saturday outside the Ballrooms. Many of them will create custom art for you!
Introduction to Open Sorce-ry Masqurade	Kendra Duane Diane Frkin Michael "FREON" Andaluz Xania	April 19, 2008 11:00 am	0h50	Oak
Want to be involved in the Masquerade but not sure what you need to participate? Been in a Masquerade, and want to share your experience? Wondering who in hell are the Pinatariders? Join us for a crash course of Penguicon's Masquerade.
Keysigning Party		April 19, 2008 11:00 am	2h	Maple A
Got a PGP key? CACert? Share it with your fellow geeks!
Laptop Liberation	Ben. Mako Hill	April 19, 2008 11:00 am	0h50	Ballroom A
The laptop, free software, and why free and open source software is important in the context of OLPC and for educational technology in particular.
LN2 Ice Cream		April 19, 2008 11:00 am	0h50	Consuite
A Penguicon standard! LN2 trained amateurs will be making ice cream with liquid nitrogen. Feel free to bring ingredients for flavors, suggestions, or just a craving for ice cream. On several occasions during the convention, Guests of Honor and Nifty Guests will work with our LN2 specialists to create special flavors inspired by their works.
OpenBSD (for Linux Geeks?)	Marcus Watts Steve Andre	April 19, 2008 11:00 am	0h50	Maple B
Penguicon 101 - Saturday Morning	Jer Lance Tracy Worcester	April 19, 2008 11:00 am	0h50	Northfield B
New to SciFi conventions? Unsure what a penguin has to do with computers? Or just new to Penguicon in general? This panel will help acclimate you and give you hints to help you enjoy the weekend.
Race for the Galaxy	Christopher Davis	April 19, 2008 11:00 am	2h	Promenade East
Explore, Settle, Develop, Trade, Consume, or Produce? Which do you need the most? Which of Earth's former colonies will be most successful at settling the galaxy, now that JumpDrive exists? Who will discover the secrets of the mysteriously vanished Alien Overlords? Your goal: to build the most prosperous and powerful space empire! 2-4 players. Rules will be taught.
The Blue-Collar Writin' Tour	Keith Baker William Jones M Keaton	April 19, 2008 11:00 am	0h50	Northfield A
Playing the Game: Three writers, each with a background in both playing and writing for gaming, share a stage together. They might read, they might take questions, they might just tell horror stories of working with gaming companies. Who knows? The only thing you can be sure of is that these three have learned to play the game and deliver up top notch entertainment. Bring your books to be signed and be sure to ask them about their books coming out this year.
The Haunting House	Bill Korsak	April 19, 2008 11:00 am	1h	Promenade East
The Haunting House is a wildly fun, fast paced, strategy board game with a twist. The object is simple, players enter the front door and race to be the first to reach the exit. It's not as easy as it sounds. Half the time the players choose their own path. The other half their paths are chosen randomly by opponents. Additionally, the board elements constantly change as the game progresses. 2-6 players. Rules will be taught.
The Perfect SF Book - Audience Participation	Caryn Malokofsky Anne Murphy Steve Gutterman	April 19, 2008 11:00 am	0h50	Boardroom
What are the Science Fiction books you most often recommend to other people? That you would hand to someone who had never read SF before? Why are they good for that? Is it the gosh-wow or the tricky problem? The strong frontiersmen or supersmart children? Psi powers? Aliens? Narrative flow and approachability? Open discussion moderated and led by the panel.
Tips for Making Bad Costumes	amy (Zelyn) zrnich Limey Zrnich Shay VanZwoll	April 19, 2008 11:00 am	0h50	Ballroom C
Ever see a bad costume? We have. Make a bad costume? Don't be shy, we all have. Admitting it is the first step. Bring your sense of humor and join our sarcastic discussion on how to make a costume that won't fall apart on stage.
Worldbuilding in a Bottle	Sarah Monette Catherynne Valente Tamora Pierce Cherie Priest	April 19, 2008 11:00 am	0h50	Northfield C
The overlooked skill of city building in Urban Fantasy.
How To Party Like It's 1111101111	Greg Williams Chuck Child Jer Lance Jessica Zerwas	April 19, 2008 11:00 pm	0h50	Northfield B
Penguicon 201, Advanced Penguicon. This panel will be a guide to parties, alcohol, smoking, and anything else at Penguicon that requires an ID check.
Perverted Poetry	D.I. Prime	April 19, 2008 11:00 pm	0h50	Northfield C
As the panel name is truth in advertising, no one under 18, please, nor easily offended people of any age. Hear author and poet Jon Brode regale you with selections from his published work, Anal Sex Haikus and Lascivious Limericks
Tesla Coil Concert 4	Jeff Larson Steve Ward	April 19, 2008 11:30 pm	0h15	Gazebo
Take a late night foray out to the gazebo to revel in the eerie beauty of the Singing Tesla Coils by moonlight!
Age of Steam	Nathan Jiskra	April 19, 2008 12:00 am	2h50	Promenade East
Age of Steam relives the era when pioneering US railroads built the tracks that transformed America's economy. The cutthroat action is centered on the industrial powerhouses of the growing nation: Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and beyond. Can you finance both the most extensive track network and the most powerful locomotives? Can you beat the opposition to the most lucrative shipments? Will you make enough money to pay your aggressive creditors? 3-6 players. Rules will be taught.
Are You a Werewolf?	Goth Bunny	April 19, 2008 12:00 am	3h50	Promenade West
A mind game for 8-15 players, in which a vengeful group of villagers must figure out who among them is secretly a werewolf (before it's too late!) Each "night" the werewolves eat a villager, and each "day" the surviving villagers attempt to rid the town of werewolves by lynching one of their own. Rules will be taught.
Hex Hex	Kristen Wallace	April 19, 2008 12:00 am	1h	Promenade West
Hex Hex is a fast-playing card game. Players hurl Hex after Hex around the table, constantly redirecting, deflecting and altering the Hex’s power until finally someone runs out of options and becomes HEXED. In the end, the winner alone will command enough Voice to control the group and lay down the law... creating a new rule for the next game. 3-10 players. Rules will be taught.
RoboRally	Adam Whittum	April 19, 2008 12:00 am	2h	Promenade West
Imagine that you're a supercomputer. Now imagine that you're bored. So you dream up a little contest for you and a couple of your supercomputing buddies. Your task is to move one of the stupid little robots out on the factory floor through a series of checkpoints scattered throughout the factory. The wrinkle, however, is that the factory floor is filled with all kinds of inconvenient (if not down-right deadly) obstacles located in various locations: conveyor belts, crushers, flame-throwers, pushers, teleporters, oil slicks, pits, etc. But the real fun comes when the robots cross each other's path, and suddenly your perfect route is something less than that... 2-8 players. Rules will be taught.
Shoggoth on the Roof	Howard Lovecraft IV Allison Anderson Naia Venturi Andy Mitchell Matt Arnold Jer Lance	April 19, 2008 12:00 am	2h	Ballroom A
Penguicon's first marionette show presents the Cthulhu mythos set to the music from "Fiddler On The Roof". The Musical That Must Not Be. Why puppets? Because there is a curse on this production that prevents the play from ever finishing. So, we're presenting it at puppet scale in the hope that no one will be seriously maimed this time. Presented in conjunction with the Dreamland Players from Dreamland Theater in Ypsilanti.
Antike	Mark Caldwell	April 19, 2008 12:00 pm	2h50	Promenade West
Try this award-winning, strategy civilization game, currently ranked in the top-100 all-time boardgames (www.boardgamegeek.com). 2-6 players. Rules will be taught.
Goth Bunny's Grab Bag	Goth Bunny	April 19, 2008 12:00 pm	1h50	Promenade West
An open gaming session in which players choose which game(s) they want to play. They can pick from any of the Munchkin sets (and expansions), several different sets of Fluxx (including the new Zombie Fluxx!), Aquarius, Chrononauts, Zendo, Nanofictionary, Treehouse, or Chez Goth.
How To Set Up A MythTV	Bo Hansen	April 19, 2008 12:00 pm	1h20	Maple B
MythTV is Linux software that turns a computer into a digital video recorder. It's similar to TiVo, but offers much more, and it's free.
How to Throw a LAN Party	Nick Adams	April 19, 2008 12:00 pm	0h50	Northfield B
The organizers of MPCon, the largest LAN party in the Midwest, will explain how to hook up your friends' computers to each other at your house so you can play multiplayer computer games.
Linux For Casual Users	Timothy Liebe Joe "Zonker" Brockmeier Jorge Castro Trevor Jagoda	April 19, 2008 12:00 pm	0h50	Northfield A
Morton's List: Discover the Possibilities	LHOTTL OverBill Nathaninja Darth Vapor Cricket	April 19, 2008 12:00 pm	1h20	Promenade West
Some of the world's leading Quest guides will take you on a Morton's List adventure through the convention.
Playroom Open Demos	Jennifer Toby	April 19, 2008 12:00 pm	3h	Promenade East
Come try any of Playroom Entertainment's games, including Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magic Carrot, Bull in a China Shop, Poison, and Sitting Ducks Gallery. Rules will be taught.
The Perfect Fantasy Novel - Audience Participation	Caryn Malokofsky Anne Murphy Steve Gutterman	April 19, 2008 12:00 pm	0h50	Boardroom
The gateway drugs of Fantasy. The books you hand people knowing this will lead into a lifelong habit. What are they, and why do they work so well? Open discussion led and moderated by the panel.
Tom Smith in Concert	Tommy Toony Tom Smith	April 19, 2008 12:00 pm	0h50	Ballroom C
A master songsmith in any form you can imagine, except boring, this boy and his guitar have made us laugh and cry for years. Come see why Tom Smith is truly one of fandom's all-around great entertainers.
Why Guitar Hero and Rock Band Rock	The Ferrett Gini Judd Randall Munroe (xkcd)	April 19, 2008 12:00 pm	0h50	Oak
We all live the rock star dream on a tiny electronic ukelele, playing to the crowds in a blur of red and blue dots. But why is it so compelling? A look into the culture of the die-hard Guitar Hero/Rock Band lifestyle, and talks about the coolest Rock Band things we've seen. Trust us, we're totally gonna five-star this panel.
Writing Workshop: Part 2	Michael "FREON" Andaluz Anne Zanoni Daniel J. Hogan Wanda DeAngelo William Jones M Keaton Sarah Monette	April 19, 2008 12:00 pm	1h50	Northfield C
First hour: How to take and give criticism, work ethic, professionalism, etc. Second hour: Open crits.
Dual Core	eighty (int 0x80)	April 19, 2008 12:30 am	0h50	Ballroom C
Dual Core is a nerdcore hip hop group with rapper eighty (int 0x80) hailing from Cincinnati, and producer c64 from Manchester, England. As a group, Dual Core has been internationally recognized for its enjoyable sound, energetic performances, and overall quality. In the past year, Dual Core has performed at Notacon 4, Defcon, the CCC Camp in Germany, Ohio Linux Fest, and Shmoocon. They recently released a third album, titled Lost Reality, alongside a couple performances at Notacon 5 and the 2008 Blockparty. For more information, visit http://dualcoremusic.com
18Scan	Aaron Jiskra	April 19, 2008 1:00 pm	3h50	Promenade East
In 18Scan, players are investors in the early railroads of Scandinavia. Players buy and sell stock in various companies, whose actions are controlled by the majority stockholder. A game is finished when the bank runs out of money, and the player with the greatest personal holdings wins. 2-4 players. Rules will be taught.
A Surplus of Talent	Jeff deLuzio John Scalzi Lucy Snyder	April 19, 2008 1:00 pm	0h50	Northfield A
When three very versatile authors with unmatched skills gather together to read their works, it's amazing the room can hold them. From the person next door to the far reaches of space, there's no telling what rare treats are in store. Time permitting, they might even answer some questions. Be sure to bring your books to be signed and wear a seatbelt.
Dark Chocolate Tasting	Cathy Raymond	April 19, 2008 1:00 pm	0h50	Consuite
Do you understand what makes dark chocolate different from milk chocolate? Do you like some dark chocolates, and not others? Do you generally hate dark chocolate, but there was this one kind you tried that actually was quite good? Come and let Cathy Raymond both teach about and introduce you to the immense variety embodied by the darker chocolates.
Entrepreneurship	Greg Schwartz David Bloom Entrepreneur Tobenamedlater Richard Stiennon Anne Murphy	April 19, 2008 1:00 pm	0h50	Ballroom A
If you're at this convention, odds are good you're passionate about something. Do you have a dream? Are you mystified or intimidated by the concept of working for yourself? Have you already jumped in feet-first and would like advice? Come hear David Bloom from Ann Arbor SPARK, an incubator group for startups.
Flirting For Geeks	The Ferrett Greg Williams Jennie Breeden Shay VanZwoll Scott Kennedy Jessica Zerwas	April 19, 2008 1:00 pm	0h50	Northfield B
Whether you're so subtle they never know you're interested, so heavy-handed they all run in fear, or confident but in for an entertaining show, come to this panel. Sure to entertain, and maybe even enlighten.
Fluxx	Doug McGraw	April 19, 2008 1:00 pm	0h50	Promenade West
A card game where the cards themselves determine the current rules of the game. By playing cards, you change numerous aspects of the game: how to draw cards, how to play cards, and even how to win! 2-6 players. Rules will be taught.
LN2 Ice Cream		April 19, 2008 1:00 pm	0h50	Consuite
A Penguicon standard! LN2 trained amateurs will be making ice cream with liquid nitrogen. Feel free to bring ingredients for flavors, suggestions, or just a craving for ice cream. On several occasions during the convention, Guests of Honor and Nifty Guests will work with our LN2 specialists to create special flavors inspired by their works.
Morton's List: The Game of All Games	LHOTTL OverBill Nathaninja Darth Vapor Cricket	April 19, 2008 1:00 pm	1h20	Promenade West
Some of the world's leading Quest guides will take you on a Morton's List adventure through the convention.
Rob Balder in Concert	Tommy Toony Rob Balder	April 19, 2008 1:00 pm	0h50	Ballroom C
Web comics aren't his only talent! Pegasus-award-winning filk musician Rob Balder will show off his musical side as well in this solo concert.
Science In The Movies	Shannon Marshall	April 19, 2008 1:00 pm	0h50	Oak
An audience participation event. We will watch various movie clips and discuss the scientific reality of the clip. The movies included: Twister, Armageddon, The Core, Volcano, Jurassic Park, Day After Tomorrow, Titanic, The Abyss.
Shogi for Beginners	Mika Matsuzaki	April 19, 2008 1:00 pm	1h	Promenade East
What is Barfleet?	LCdr. Macallen Cdr. D. Cider LCdr.WoHoRa Capt. Bacardi	April 19, 2008 1:00 pm	0h50	Birch
Join Capt. Bacardi and the Crew of the UBS Abandon, and anyone else we can find sober enough, as they discuss what Barfleet is, where we are, where we're headed, and how to get involved.
Paint and Take, FREE - Saturday	Linda Martelle	April 19, 2008 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	3h50	Boardroom
Paint your own miniature at this free event. We supply the paints, brushes, and white primed miniatures. You supply the creativity. We also give hints on dry brushing and doing a wash over the figure. Courtesy of Reaper Games.
Pyweek	Craig Maloney	April 19, 2008 1:30 pm	0h20	Maple B
Pyweek is a competition to program a game in one week using the Python programming language!
Aegis Hosts: How To Thow A Blade	Doug Scholl	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	0h50	Birch
Learn the basics of throwing knives and other small weapons! This is an active class – come ready to throw!
Ask the Board	Tracy Worcester Garrett Kajmowicz Jordan Malokofsky Chuck Child Steve Gutterman	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	0h50	Northfield B
The Board of Directors of Penguicon, Inc answers your questions about Penguicon's governance, bylaws of incorporation, legal status, and multi-year strategic vision. The Board does not run the day-to-day operation of the Concom from May through April. For info on that, see the other presentation this weekend, "Under the Hood: How To Run Penguicon."
Devil of a Belly Dance Workout	Shetan Noir	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	0h50	Ballroom C
Giving your muscles a workout that they will never forget. Great for people that spend to much of their day sitting. Learn to isolate and work different muscle groups in order to strengthen your body. Wear comfortable clothing.
Eberron Quiz Show	Keith Baker	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	1h	Promenade West
Keith Baker will challenge the audience with trivia questions about his D&D setting, Eberron. The winners get to play in his Eberron D&D session later in the convention!
Excellence in an Economy of Words--Why Write Short Fiction?	Jim Hines Sarah Monette Elizabeth Bear M Keaton Lucy Snyder	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	0h50	Northfield C
Authors increasingly insist they only want to write novel length and that the short form is boring. Market numbers seem to indicate that the short form is dying. And yet, the demand for flash fiction continues to grow and a generation rises raised on instant gratification and short attention spans. Why write short stories? How are they different from novels other than length? What extra skills are required? And what about the dreaded serial? Our panelists explain.
Grave Robbers from Outer Space	Doug McGraw	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	0h50	Promenade East
A fast-paced, humourous look a B-rated science-fiction movies. Players are creating bad horror and sci-fi films using cards that represent characters, props, locations, creatures and special effects. Creatures are used to attack characters. Props and locations can strengthen characters against creatures. Whoever has the strongest characters in play when the credits roll wins the game. 2-6 players. Rules will be taught.
Harry Potter and the Silver Screen	Gini Judd Dawn Kuczwara	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	0h50	Oak
Why are all the successful fantasy movies based on “young adult” fiction – and what’s on the horizon?
If It's Online Then It Must Not Be Good	Eric Millikin Catherynne Valente Megan Rose Gedris The Ferrett Rob Balder Aaron Diaz Jennie Breeden	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	0h50	Northfield A
If it's online and free, it can't be good... right? Wrong. Webcomic creators discuss how to create the webcomic of their dreams and make it something that people will hopefully also love --whether they want to dispense cheap laughs, build a world filled with vibrant characters, or get people to question reality.
Into the Dayta-b'hase: A First-level Introductory Adventure	Catherine Devlin	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	0h50	Maple B
Relational database technology underpins modern business, finance, engineering, and a lot of other boring stuff. You know you ought to learn something about databases, but how can you stay awake long enough? Come see database software used for something that actually matters: D&D characters. We'll set up a postgreSQL database, demonstrate all the fundamentals of relational databases, and advance Gruk the Unbathed to 4th level.
Lemuria	Matt Arnold	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	1h	Promenade West
This new, original tile-laying game debuts at Penguicon. What do you do when you find the ruins of an ancient civilization buried in the earth, full of lost advanced technology? You fiddle with the pieces and fit them together until something turns on, of course! Players are archaeologists exploring and reassembling ruins, which are unearthed in the form of tiles. These tile arrangements reward the archaeologists with new tile-assembling technologies in the form of cards, which help them assemble more interesting tile arrangements, which grant yet more powerful technologies. 2-4 players.
Morton's List: Join the Revolution	LHOTTL OverBill Nathaninja Darth Vapor Cricket	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	1h20	Promenade West
Some of the world's leading Quest guides will take you on a Morton's List adventure through the convention.
Ubuntu Linux Q & A	Craig Maloney Jorge Castro Trevor Jagoda	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	0h50	Ballroom A
Curious about one of the largest and most active distros out there? Come on in and ask some prominent Ubuntu community members a few questions.
Vampire: the Requiem	William Lockwood	April 19, 2008 2:00 pm	4h	Promenade East
The world is not what you think. Beneath skyscrapers' leering gargoyles, factories belching smoke and streets packed with the human throng lurk things we are not meant to see. Creatures dwell in the shadows and hidden places.They watch you, stalk you and prey upon your body and soul. The life you lead is a lie. Your darkest fears aren't make-believe. As the sun fades into memory and the world falls into darkness, the haunting notes of the danse macabre echo, calling the undead to play their nightly games. From turf wars in the streets to cutting remarks at society parties, old grudges spill fresh blood as vampires vie for power and prominence. It’s a world without pity, a world of predators. Now that you’re one of them, it’s your world too. Won’t You Join Us?
Napoleon's Triumph	Clark Rodeffer	April 19, 2008 3:00 am	5h	Promenade East
On December 2, 1805, allied Austrian and Russian forces under Czar Alexander attacked Napoleon's French forces outside Austerlitz. The allies were resoundingly defeated in one of the most famous traps in military history. Can you do better than Alexander, or will history repeat itself? Download the rules at http://tinyurl.com/2mybkn (1.24 MB pdf). 2-8 players.
Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery	Mark Caldwell	April 19, 2008 3:00 pm	2h50	Promenade West
This boardgame, loosely based on the computer game, shares a depth of strategy and development with its namesake. One of the top boardgames today (www.boardgamegeek.com). 2-5 players. Rules will be taught.
Chez Everything	Bill Korsak	April 19, 2008 3:00 pm	0h50	Promenade East
Chez Geek is the game of apartment life. Will your roommates drive you crazy . . . or will you drive them crazy first? Chez Geek 2: Slack Attack and Chez Geek 3: Block Party picks up where Chez Geek left off, with more friends, more activities, and (yes) more nookie. Chez Greek moves you into a college frat, with all the parties, kegs, and occasional studying that entails. Chez Goth puts a new spin on living with roommates . . . now you're all Goth! And Chez Grunt shows that even uniforms and drill sergeants can't keep you and your bunkmates from the search for Slack.
Circuit Bending and Musical Electronics Workshop	Sam Harmon	April 19, 2008 3:00 pm	1h50	Ballroom C
A workshop to assist people in the art of circuit-bending or other electronic musical projects. No soldering irons or electronics experience are needed. You will receive a 2-Transistor Ribbon Kit, the basic circuit for ribbon controllers for music. This is the sort found in commercial products like Kurzweil keyboards, and used in the song "Good Vibrations." The entire circuit is printed on a business card, with basic punch holes so you don't even have to solder. Just twist together connections, and you can make the ribbon itself by bending it over a pencil. More info: http://www.glacialcommunications.com/circuitbending.html
Humanoid Robotics As A Hobby	George "Mad Doc GEON" Andaluz	April 19, 2008 3:00 pm	2h	Assembly
Interested in Humanoid Robotics? Want to see some samples up close? Maybe look at the insides? More and more products are becoming available and affordable, but which one to get? Come join in the discussion. If you have a Humanoid Robot, bring it in and show it off!
Intro to (X)HTML/CSS	Topher	April 19, 2008 3:00 pm	0h50	Maple B
XHTML/CSS will present the idea of marked up data, and introduce the most common html tags. We'll then discuss how to properly affect that data with css to make attractive presentations for the web.
Kitchen Knife Demo	Lisa Leutheuser Joe Saul	April 19, 2008 3:00 pm	0h50	Consuite
Hands on demonstration of kitchen knife technique for beginners. Come prepared to cut things. Knives will be supplied. Five attendees maximum, all attendees must be 18+.
Magic: the Gathering -- Lorwyn Booster Draft	Anthony Distel	April 19, 2008 3:00 pm	5h	Promenade East
Compete for prizes in this DCI-sanctioned Limited event! The winner and runner-up will be eligible to compete in Sunday's Gold and Silver event. $15 entry fee.
Magic: the Gathering -- Morningtide Sealed Deck Tournament	Anthony Distel	April 19, 2008 3:00 pm	5h	Promenade West
Compete for prizes in this DCI-sanctioned Limited event! The winner and runner-up will be eligible to compete in Sunday's Gold and Silver event. $15 entry fee.
Morton's List: Morton is Within	LHOTTL OverBill Nathaninja Darth Vapor Cricket	April 19, 2008 3:00 pm	1h20	Promenade West
Some of the world's leading Quest guides will take you on a Morton's List adventure through the convention.
National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo)	Jim Hines M Keaton Daniel J. Hogan Lucy Snyder	April 19, 2008 3:00 pm	0h50	Northfield A
Good idea or waste of time?: Every November hordes of would-be writers as well as established pros unite to attempt to produce 50,000 words in one month. Does it help or hurt writing? What about the pressures of deadlines in general? Does slow and steady out-weigh the adrenaline rush of having to produce massive word counts at the eleventh hour?
So, When Do I Get My Floating Car?	Jordin Kare Kati Kline Randall Munroe (xkcd)	April 19, 2008 3:00 pm	0h50	Oak
Come and talk to a real, live rocket scientist (and other interested parties) about where technology and scifi meet – and where they never will.
Staying Ahead of Obsolescence	Vernor Vinge Eric Raymond Jeff Beeler Andy Vinton Peter Salus Thomas "cmdln" Gideon	April 19, 2008 3:00 pm	0h50	Ballroom A