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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]].
'''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.
The convention has been held every [[easter]] since 1986, with the exception of 1988.
== 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:
* 1994: [[Mark Rein·Hagen]] ([[Vampire: The Masquerade]])
* 1995: [[Mike Pondsmith|Michael Pondsmith]] ([[Castle Falkenstein (role-playing game)|Castle Falkenstein]])
* 1996: [[David Berkman]] ([[Theatrix]]) plus Gunilla Johnsson and Michael Petersén ([[Kult]])
* 1997: [[Keith Herber]] - furthermore, David Berkman attended as a regular visitor
* 2000: [[Steve Jackson (U.S.)|Steve Jackson]] (Steve Jackson Games)
* 2005: [[Greg Costikyan]] ([[Paranoia (role-playing game)|Paranoia]], [[Toon (role-playing game)|Toon]])
* 2009: [[Emily Care Boss]] ([[Black & Green Games]])
* 2010: [[Julia Ellingboe]] ([[Stone Baby Games]])
* 2011: [[Luke Crane]] and [[Jared Sorensen]]
==External Links==
* [http://www.fastaval.dk/ Fastaval website]
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