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Present
GZG-ECC XI
Feb 29 - Mar 2,2008
Future
GZG-ECC XII
Feb 27 - Mar 1,2009
Past
GZG-ECC I
Feb 27-Mar 1, 1998

GZG-ECC II
Feb 26-28, 1999

GZG-ECC III
Feb 25-27, 2000

GZG-ECC IV
Mar 2-4, 2001

GZG-ECC V
Mar 1-3, 2002

GZG-ECC VI
Feb 21-23, 2003

GZG-ECC VII
Feb 27-29, 2004

GZG-ECC VIII
Feb 25-27, 2005

GZG-ECC IX
Feb 24-26, 2006

GZG-ECC X
Feb 16-18, 2007

   

What is GZG-ECC?

The Ground Zero Games/East Coast Convention (GZG-ECC) is a gathering of fans of Jon Tuffley's science fiction rules for miniatures. This is being done on a non-profit, volunteer basis, for fun and friendship, and the opportunity to watch Mark 'Indy' Kochte miss with pulse torps. (8-)

There will be various events with prizes, a miniatures contest, a vendors area, a trading area and open gaming. Prizes in the past have been graciously donated by GZG, Geo-Hex, Corner Fortress Collectibles, Epicast, B.R. Snasis Games, Brigade Models and Stellar Games, among others.


What games do we play at GZG-ECC?

The games we feature are:

Full Thrust
Full Thrust is a set of generic rules for simulating starship combat in any background. The system includes rules for missiles, beam weapons, fighters, asteroids, FTL travel, sensors, and other aspects of starship combat. Extremely adaptable, it has been used in house rules around the world, as well generating three supplements, More Thrust and Fleet Book, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 It also forms the basis for the starship combat system in The Babylon Project.

Dirtside II
Dirtside II is a comprehensive set of generic rules for simulating science fiction battles in virtually any background or "future history." The system covers combined arms actions from a few platoons up to a full battalion combat group level. Rules are included for infantry, AFVs of all types, artillery, aerospace support and landings, combat walkers, and much more! The game is designed for use with 1:300/1:285 scale miniatures, but will function equally well with 1:200 or other scales.

Stargrunt II
Stargrunt II is a comprehensive set of generic rules for simulating science-fiction infantry combat in virtually any background. The system covers actions for a few squads up to a full company level. Rules are included for infantry, power armoured troops, AFVs, artillery, and aerospace support and much more! The game is designed for use with 25mm scale miniatures, but will function equally well with 15mm or other scales.

Babylon Project: Earthforce Source Book
In the aftermath of the Earth-Minbari War, Humanity is rebuilding its shattered fleet and reestablishing its colonial empire. Earthforce morale and power is on the rise as young men and women from all over the Alliance step forward to serve Humankind. The military life is tough and dangerous -- but it's the thin line between Humanity and a hostile universe.

The Earthforce Sourcebook outlines the structure of Earthgov's military arm, delves into the military life, details Earthforce facilities and ships, and features The Babylon Project's ship-to-ship combat system.

Power Projection
Sci-fi miniatures space combat in the classic universe of Traveller, inspired by Full Thrust. More information here!

We also play a large variety of other games during the convention. These have included games like Nuclear War, Blood Bowl, Space Hulk, among others.


What other events?

We usually have a miniatures contest, vendors, the infamous quote board, a swap table, food from House of Pizza, 'unofficial' games, among other things. Finally, we usually get to playtest new GZG products at the convention... come on out and see what we'll have this year.


Where does GZG-ECC take place?

The conventions take place at the Hotel Brunswick, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We'll be running organized events starting Friday evening, all through Saturday, and Sunday morning.

More Information on the Hotel Brunswick and Lancaster


What about Registration?

Registration information can be found inside the appropriate convention link. The next convention is GZG-ECC XI, running February 28 - March 2, 2008.


What about Volunteers?

We always need volunteers to help us run this convention! If you can sit at the front desk, or run an event or two, that would be great. We'd like all official events to be GZG games, or variants thereof.

If you want to volunteer, you can email Jon Davis. If you would like to run an event, please specify the title and description of the event, the number of players, what ruleset you'll be using, what difficulty level is the event, and a timeslot preference, if any.

Con Volunteers will get $5 off their registration fee at the end of the convention.

We also need people to help spread the word about us! You can download our poster, print it out, and pass it around (or hang it in your local hobby store), or display one of our banners on your web site! Link to us, tell people all about us.

Thanks!

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