Author: sroot

  • Eurocon 2009 – The Duel

    Last year, the duel became an epic. Myself and Unguis faught until our fuel ran out – twice! The duel is played as a pair of players and this year I flew with Zonix. You fly towards the enemy at the same altitude, once you have ‘merged’ (passed each other head on), the fight is…

  • Eurocon 2009 – Visit to Fort Eben-Emael

    Every year the Eurocon organisers find an interesting place to visit for guided tour. Last year it was the Wings To Liberation museum, this year “Fort Eben-Emael” in nearby Belgium. Built just before the second world war, the Germans captured it in just 37 hours. The fort was designed to withstand a frontal attack and…

  • Eurocon 2009 – Memories of day 1

    Already it is Saturday morning. It’s been lots of fun. Shortly, we’ll be off to see a nearby Fort. That is, those of us that awoke this morning. For some, the liquid experience of last night may mean they’ll need a few more hours to sleep it off. I’ve taken some of my photos of…