--- title: "Unveiling the Epic Line-Up of Chaosium Events at Gen Con 2023" id: "1294" type: "post" slug: "unveiling-the-epic-line-up-of-chaosium-events-at-gen-con-2023" published_at: "2023-07-18T17:04:03+00:00" modified_at: "2023-07-18T19:50:08+00:00" url: "https://basicroleplaying.net/unveiling-the-epic-line-up-of-chaosium-events-at-gen-con-2023/" markdown_url: "https://basicroleplaying.net/unveiling-the-epic-line-up-of-chaosium-events-at-gen-con-2023.md" excerpt: "Get ready for Gen Con 2023! Chaosium has a stellar lineup of events, from book signings with Paul Fricker & Jeff Richard to the launch of Cults of RuneQuest to a cosplay competition and exclusive meetups. Start it off with..." taxonomy_category: - "Conventions" - "Gaming News" taxonomy_post_tag: - "#GenCon2023" - "#ChaosiumEvents" --- As Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, draws closer, we’ve caught a glimpse of Chaosium’s tantalizing line-up for the event. A behemoth in the role-playing game industry, Chaosium has assembled an impressive roster of activities, events, and meet-and-greets for hardcore fans and curious onlookers. The epicenter of all the action? The Chaosium Booth 509. ## An Encounter with One of the Minds Behind Call of Cthulhu If you’re a fan of ‘Call of Cthulhu’ or ‘Rivers of London’, you’re in for a treat! Co-author **Paul Fricker** will be gracing Gen Con with his presence on *Thursday, August 3rd, at 1:30 PM*. Bring along your beloved copies of his creations and have them signed by the man himself. An exciting opportunity for fans and collectors alike, this is one appointment you wouldn’t want to miss. ## Launch of Chaosium’s Cults of RuneQuest The much-awaited Chaosium’s Cults of RuneQuest is launching at Gen Con! Get your hands on these remarkable tomes at the Chaosium booth 509 and have them signed by the game’s co-author **Jeff Richard** and layout artist **Sim Cogswell** on *Friday, August 4th at 10:30 AM*. This is your chance to own a piece of RPG history and meet the creatives behind the magic. ## Meet the Forces behind the Bookshops of Arkham Chaosium continues to up the ante with a special meet and greet session on *Friday, August 4th, at 2:30 PM*. Join **Josephine McAdam**([@JCVIM](https://twitter.com/@JCVIM) ), **Mark Meer**([@Mark_Meer](https://twitter.com/@Mark_Meer) ), and [Bookshops of Arkham’](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BAC43WI_og&list=PLJNnec52PzjOlCr7gVTu4ym6SlEQIadJx) s very own **Patrick Logan** at booth 509 for an hour of fascinating discussions, exclusive insights, and memorable interactions. ## Embrace the Fantasy at Chaosium’s Cosplay Competition *Saturday, August 5th (12:30 PM)*, promises an exceptional spectacle at booth 509. Attend the Chaosium Cosplay Competition in your most impressive Call of Cthulhu, RuneQuest, 7th Sea, Rivers of London, or Pendragon cosplay. With incredible prizes up for grabs and special guest judge **Harli Kane** ([@harlikane](https://twitter.com/@harlikane) ), it’s time to unleash your creativity! ## Live Play Stars Making Waves Stay at the Chaosium booth a little longer on Saturday for an exclusive meet and greet with live play stars **Luis Carazo** ([@Luiscarazo](https://twitter.com/@Luiscarazo) ) and **Noura Ibrahim** ([@nouralogical](https://twitter.com/@nouralogical) ) from *2:30 to 3:30 PM (Saturday, August 5th)*. A golden opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the most influential figures in the RPG world! ## Chaosium Collector Meet Up: Dive Deep into RPG History [https://basicroleplaying.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Gen-Con-Collectors.jpg](https://basicroleplaying.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Gen-Con-Collectors.jpg) *Sunday, August 6th at 10:00 AM*, provides a unique opportunity for collectors and aficionados. With a history spanning over four decades, Chaosium has a vast library of publications that only a few have fully collected. Now is your chance to meet with other collectors and curators of Chaosium’s remarkable products. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to interact with **Rick Meints**, President of Chaosium, also known as “Mr. Suitcase,” because of his phenomenal archive of Chaosium publications and rarities. Dive into an intriguing conversation about RPG history and get a copy of his new collector guide for RuneQuest Glorantha, the MIG3! ## Community Content Meet and Greet Chaosium has also scheduled an informal meetup for community content creators on *Sunday, August 6th, at 11:00 AM*. These events are perfect for networking, sharing ideas, and cultivating new collaborations within the Chaosium community. ## All-Star Call of Cthulhu [https://basicroleplaying.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Gen-Con-All-Star.jpg](https://basicroleplaying.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Gen-Con-All-Star.jpg) Start off an incredible Gen Con experience with the All-Star Call of Cthulhu game on *Thursday, August 3rd, at 8 PM*. Join Keeper **Mark Meer** and players **Harli Kane**, **Josephine McAdam**, **Noura Ibrahim**, and **Luis Carazo** for a gripping one-shot horror spectacular! Chaosium has teased some surprises for the event, so secure your tickets before they’re gone: [Book your spot here](https://www.gencon.com/events/2) . These events are exclusively at Gen Con, only at Chaosium Booth 509. Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Chaosium’s fantastical worlds. 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