What is it?

Arcanacon XX is pleased to announce a new initiative, which we think is a first for Australia. For the first time, people who attend the convention will be eligible for ongoing discounts and incentives not just during the convention, but for the full year. Our first sponsor is Mind Games, who will be returning to the convention after a two year absence. We hope that additional sponsors will be added over time, and encourage people to support them.

These discounts are obtainable through the Arcanacard.

Can I get one?

To be eligible to receive an Arcanacard, you must pre-register to attend the convention for at least nine sessions - whether as a Get Wrecked player or as a fulltime GM. People who register as helpers can also count those sessions towards the 9 necessary sessions, as can part time GMs.

There are no other requirements. You can even register online at arcanacon.vurt.net and pay on the day: the card will be waiting for you at the registration desk.

What are the benefits?

City Mind Games has generously offered a 10% discount on all roleplaying material which is not already discounted. Over time, we hope to add other sponsors and arrange once-off specials. Already we have approached bookstores, restaurants, cinemas and video hire outlets. If you have any ideas for extra sponsors, or if you know a business that might be interested, please contact the Arcanacon organisers.

In addition to discounts and special deals, Arcanacard carriers can choose to receive email news about Arcanacon, sponsors, other conventions, clubs and events. We also hope that you will make suggestions and give feedback about all aspects of Arcanacon. If you don't want to receive our email, please don't check the box! We will not pass on anyone's details to any third party, and your details will be deleted if you ask to be removed from our mailing list.

What's behind it all?

The Arcanacard is not a new idea, but this year we have been fortunate to get support many months in advance and so we have gone ahead. We believe that Arcanacon is a community event, and will grow stronger if all the participants have an ongoing, tangible link to the convention.

To receive an Arcanacard people must pre-register, because we want to encourage this as much as possible: pre-registration tells us how much food to buy, which rooms to hire, lets tournament writers know how many GMs they need. Basically, pre-registration means we are better organised, faster and more in tune with what you want.

Finally, Arcanacards are only available to people who attend the convention for nine scheduled sessions because we want to encourage people to attend the con as much as possible. We realise that some of you have conflicting commitments, and hope you understand. Mind Games will be in attendance during Arcanacon, so you won't miss out.