Schedule

Remember, all times are in EDT! Make sure to double check with a conversion site so you don't miss your favourite panels and games. As well, all links to Zoom and Twitch panels will be sent out by email through Eventbrite - you must be registered for the convention in order to access these links. If you happen to miss a panel, check and see if it will be recorded - if so, we will email private YouTube links to registered attendees after the convention is finished, for your perusal.

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Note: Schedule is still being worked on - all information here may not be final, so check back on June 3rd!

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June 4th, 2022

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Opening Ceremonies

Welcome to the con! This is just a short introduction to what we'll be seeing and talking about all weekend. Grab your favourite drink and a cozy blanket, and settle in!

Panelist: Emperio

Recorded: Yes

Tags: n/a

Where: Zoom

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Mechanics of Fear

In the Magnus Archives, we view the entities through the framework of Smirke's Fourteen. But what other ways could they be categorised beyond those set out by upper class British men? How might the entities have been perceived in the past, and how might they be viewed and develop in the future? What are your pet theories about the entities?

Panelist: Zalia

Recorded: Yes

Tags: Discussion of the entities - should be roughly the same level as shown in the podcast itself; spoilers for the end of s5

Where: Zoom

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11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Magnus Against Humanity

Join a TMA-themed game of Cards Against Humanity! Played via xyzzy with custom decks, so anyone can drop in and out freely. Depending on players' wishes, NSFW, RQ, RQG and STL decks may be added.

Panelist: Aza | Audience Participation

Recorded: No

Tags: NSFW; Creator chose not to use warnings due to the nature of the game; likely: humorous references to canon-typical things, and probably NSFW and less than wholesome ships, tropes and scenarios; the NSFW deck may include kinks and unwholesome ships, but most likely no graphic references to rape or underage; spoilers for the end of s5

Where: Discord

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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Quit Your Job: Finding Hope and Catharsis in the Magnus Archives finale

The finale of the Magnus Archives has prompted a lot of discussion and a lot of theories, and can be seen as fairly bleak. But can we find hopeful readings of it? Is there catharsis to be found in the end of the world?

Panelist: Zalia

Recorded: Yes

Tags: General discussion of the themes of the Magnus Archives; will probably touch on some political themes; spoilers for the end of s5

Where: Zoom

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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fanartists VS IP Owners with Marguerite Kenner

Join tech lawyer Marguerite Kenner as she talks about the ins and outs of fanart, copyright claims, and podcasting! With space for questions at the end.

Panelist: Marguerite Kenner

Recorded: Yes

Tags: n/a

Where: Twitch

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4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

The Magnus Archives was a podcast licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial ShareAlike 4.0 International License

The Magnus Archives was a podcast licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial ShareAlike 4.0 International License, but what does any of that mean? Let's deep dive, shall we? [Martin M. Dearden is NOT a lawyer and this is NOT legal advice]

Panelist: Martin M. Dearden/GhoulsErrand

Recorded: No

Tags: Creator chose not to use warnings

Where: Twitch

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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Fic-reading with Alasdair Stuart

Settle in for a cozy time, filled with drama, intrigue, and romance, as Alasdair Stuart reads fanfics submitted by YOU!

Panelist: Alasdair Stuart | Marguerite Kenner

Recorded: Yes

Tags: May contain spoilers for the end of s5

Where: Twitch

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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM

Jonah Magnus & Friends: Regency and Victorian Occultism

An overview of the occult scene in Europe from 1818 to the early 20th century: what books would Jonah Magnus be reading? Who would he have met (and hated) (or slept with) (or both)? If you're a fan of the Regency gang, or just want some deep background and plot bunnies for Jonah Magnus shenanigans, this is for you.

Panelist: J. Quadrifrons

Recorded: Yes

Tags: Period-typical racism and antisemitism; PG-13 language; brief discussion of Nazis; contains spoilers for the end of s5

Where: Zoom

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9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

No Beta We Kayak Like Tim: A Look at TMA Through the Fic Tags

Have you ever looked at the top 10 TMA tags on AO3 and thought, "Hmm this probably says a lot about us as a fandom (affectionate), but what does it say?" I certainly have! This panel will look at the top tags on TMA fics and theorize on why we as a fandom gravitate to the stories we gravitate towards.

Panelist: Pine (Probsnothawkeye)

Recorded: Yes

Tags: NSFW; references to body horror, sexual activities, and character death; spoilers for the end of s5

Where: Zoom

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June 5th, 2022

9:25 AM - 10:25 AM

Someone I Chose: The Jonelias Ship Manifesto

In the tradition of the late, beloved Ship Manifesto Livejournal community, an overview, history, and rec list for the third most popular pairing in the fandom (that was once the first).

Panelist: J. Quadrifrons

Recorded: Yes

Tags: Canon-typical manipulation; fandom-typical homoerotic subtext; discussion of NSFW fics and tropes, including all standard AO3 warnings; thorough spoilers but especially for the end of season 4

Where: Zoom

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Fanception: An Interview with Marguerite, Alasdair, and Zalia

Can you have a parasocial relationship with yourself? A look at how collaborations can interact and form relationships both in and out of character, and how to stay on the correct side of the line.

Panelist: Marguerite Kenner | Alasdair Stuart | Zalia Chimera

Recorded: Yes

Tags: May contain spoilers for the end of season 5; discussion of romantic relationships

Where: Twitch

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11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

Interactive Fanworks

A look at fan games and interactive fanfiction: history, types, trends, what's so neat about the medium, what are the options, possibilities and difficulties, how to make your own, and more!

Panelist: Aza | Zalia Chimera

Recorded: Yes

Tags: May contain spoilers for the end of s5

Where: Zoom

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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Quick Cosplay Game

Do you have the urge to cosplay, but only in the worst, cheapest, and best way possible? This game's for you! Join us as we try and cosplay randomly selected characters from TMA, with only thirty minutes to do so!

Panelist: Emperio | Audience Participation

Recorded: Yes

Tags: n/a

Where: Zoom

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3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Q & A with Alasdair Stuart and Marguerite Kenner

For our final panel, Alasdair and Marguerite will be answering your questions, from TMA-specific details, to the world of podcasting and beyond!

Panelist: Alasdair Stuart | Marguerite Kenner

Recorded: Yes

Tags: May contain spoilers for the ending of s5

Where: Twitch

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5:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Closing Ceremonies

A final goodbye and thank you to all our participants and attendees.

Panelist: Emperio

Recorded: Yes

Tags: n/a

Where: Zoom

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