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'''Fastaval''' is an annual gaming convention in [[Denmark]] which among other things has a track for newly written larp games. It's been held every year since [[1986]] except [[1988]].
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'''Fastaval''' is an annual gaming convention in Aarhus [[Denmark]] with newly written/designed tabletop roleplay games, freeform  games and larps. There is also a large selection of board games, miniature wargaming and collectible card games. It's been held every year since [[1986]] except [[1988]].
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'''Fastaval''' is an annual roleplay convention in Aarhus, Denmark, with newly written/designed tabletop roleplay games, freeform  games and larps. There is also a large selection of board games, miniature wargaming and collectible card games.
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In the beginning Fastaval was organized by the local roleplaying association, Fasta. But since 200X it has been run by Alea.
  
 
The convention has been held every easter since 1986, with the exception of 1988.
 
The convention has been held every easter since 1986, with the exception of 1988.
  
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==Brief History==
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coming soon...
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==Fastaval Freeform==
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Because of Fastaval's size the scenarios started being written down so that the same scenarios could be played by multiple groups at the same time.
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By writing down the scenarios other game designers could easily learn from previous Fastaval games and with the help of a prize for the best written scenarios (the Otto) the Fastaval scenarios developed into a genre of roleplaying games in it's own right.
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===What is Fastaval Freeform?===
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The Fastaval freeform scenarios are written-down roleplaying scenarios for around 4-6 players. Most often the scenarios have a Game Master (Danish: Spilleder), but that is not the case for all. The scenarios typically lasts 2-6 hours to play.
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The scenarios are designed to be played in a single room (on Fastaval it is most often a class room in a Danish public school) without costumes for the players and most often no other props than text on paper or the chairs and tables in the class room.
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The scenarios are stand alone games where no other information or rules are needed than the game itself. Some knowledge of the Fastaval tradition is though probably needed for most games because some playing style knowledge is mostly assumed.
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A typical Fastaval scenario has:
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*Instructions for the Game master
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*Character descriptions
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Fastaval Freeform games are closely related to the [[Jeepform]] games and several Jeepform games has premiered on Fastaval.
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==List of Fastavals==
 
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
* [http://www.fastaval.dk/ Fastaval website]
 
* [http://www.fastaval.dk/ Fastaval website]
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* [http://alexandria.dk/data?conset=1/ Fastaval on Alexandria.dk]
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Other links:
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* [http://jeepen.org Vi åker jeep — the home of Jeepform]
 
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Revision as of 12:43, 22 April 2012

Fastaval is an annual gaming convention in Aarhus Denmark with newly written/designed tabletop roleplay games, freeform games and larps. There is also a large selection of board games, miniature wargaming and collectible card games. It's been held every year since 1986 except 1988.

In the beginning Fastaval was organized by the local roleplaying association, Fasta. But since 200X it has been run by Alea.

The convention has been held every easter since 1986, with the exception of 1988.

Brief History

coming soon...

Fastaval Freeform

Because of Fastaval's size the scenarios started being written down so that the same scenarios could be played by multiple groups at the same time. By writing down the scenarios other game designers could easily learn from previous Fastaval games and with the help of a prize for the best written scenarios (the Otto) the Fastaval scenarios developed into a genre of roleplaying games in it's own right.

What is Fastaval Freeform?

The Fastaval freeform scenarios are written-down roleplaying scenarios for around 4-6 players. Most often the scenarios have a Game Master (Danish: Spilleder), but that is not the case for all. The scenarios typically lasts 2-6 hours to play. The scenarios are designed to be played in a single room (on Fastaval it is most often a class room in a Danish public school) without costumes for the players and most often no other props than text on paper or the chairs and tables in the class room. The scenarios are stand alone games where no other information or rules are needed than the game itself. Some knowledge of the Fastaval tradition is though probably needed for most games because some playing style knowledge is mostly assumed.

A typical Fastaval scenario has:

  • Instructions for the Game master
  • Character descriptions


Fastaval Freeform games are closely related to the Jeepform games and several Jeepform games has premiered on Fastaval.

List of Fastavals

Year Theme Location
Fastaval 1986 - Sankt Anna Gade Skole, Århus
Fastaval 1987 - Fronthuset, Århus
Fastaval 1989 - Brobjergskolen, Århus
Fastaval 1990 - Brobjergskolen, Århus
Fastaval 1991 - Brobjergskolen, Århus
Fastaval 1992 - Brobjergskolen, Århus
Fastaval 1993 - Ellekærskolen, Århus
Fastaval 1994 Spil på hjernen Skjoldhøjskolen, Århus
Fastaval 1995 the Victoria time Tilst Skole og Langkjær Gymnasium, Århus
Fastaval 1996 Movies Skjoldhøjskolen og Tilst Skole, Århus
Fastaval 1997 Paranormal Skjoldhøjskolen, Århus
Fastaval 1998 Heaven and Hell Søndervangskolen, Århus
Fastaval 1999 Altantis Søndervangskolen, Århus
Fastaval 2000 Noir Lystrup Skole, Århus
Fastaval 2001 2001 nights Skovvangskolen og Katrinebjergskolen, Århus
Fastaval 2002 Science Fiction Skovvangskolen og Katrinebjergskolen, Århus
Fastaval 2003 The Roleplayer and Society Skovvangskolen og Katrinebjergskolen, Århus
Fastaval 2004 The dungeon version Tilst Skole, Århus
Fastaval 2005 Do-it-yourself Jellebakkeskolen, Århus
Fastaval 2006 Super heroes Tranbjerg Skole, Århus
Fastaval 2007 007 Tranbjerg Skole, Århus
Fastaval 2008 Once upon a time Tranbjerg Skole, Århus
Fastaval 2009 - no theme - Skæring Skole, Århus
Fastaval 2010 - no theme - Skæring Skole, Århus
Fastaval 2011 Evolution Silkeborg Seminarium og Langsøskolen, Silkeborg
Fastaval 2012 Otto is watching you Mariagerfjord Gymnasium and VUC, Hobro

Otto

Since 1992 awards have been given to individuals and scenarios in the form of gilded plaster penguins named Otto. The prizes are awarded on Sunday at the banquet which closes Fastaval. In 2012 ottos were given to the following: Best Scenario, Best Story, Best Effects, Best Characters, Best Presentation, Best Boardgame, Audience Award and Special Jury Award. An Honorary award 'is given to a person, an organisation or group of persons, who has made an extraordinary contribution to Danish roleplaying'.

Guests of Honor

The convention has over time included a couple of international well-known roleplaying designers:

External Links

Other links:

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