Storybuilding in Books and Games: Dungeon Mastering for the Writer, Writing for the Dungeon Master
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SFF author, TwitchTV host, and online/offline DM Gregory A. Wilson draws on thirty years of experience to discuss how writing techniques can help GMs and how GM techniques can help writers.
Have you played Bloodborne or read Junji Ito? What about the Southern Reach Trilogy and the Annihilation film? Come learn how global media is changing the modern landscape of Cosmic Horror genre.
Dom Zook of the Saving Throw YouTube & Twitch channels guides you through the best practices for creating, running & enjoying streaming tabletop games.
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Dom Zook of the Saving Throw Youtube & Twitch channels guides you through the best practices for creating, running and enjoying streaming tabletop games!
Emphasis will be on the importance of table dynamics for audience enjoyment, monetization techniques that don't ruin your fun (or the audience's!), and basic equipment.
The habits and patterns you build into your life can have a huge impact on your creativity. Sandra Taylor shares some specific things you can do to make more space for your creative work.
Writing is a solitary profession, but everyone needs to connect with others sometimes. Scott Lynch, Dan Wells, Lucy A. Snyder, and Alethea Kontis discuss how writers can find the support they need.
Social media can be great for publicity, but it can also give trolls an opportunity to undermine your work. Keith Law, Richard Kadrey, Gail Z. Martin, and Cat Rambo discuss how to deal with them.
Swords, Spies & Shoggoths: The Pelgrane Press Panel
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Join Simon Rogers, Cat Tobin & others from the Pelgrane team for a behind-the-scenes look at what the award-winning UK publisher's been up to this year, & what they've planned for the coming year.
Tabletop Potluck's School for Kids Who Can't RP Good
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All ages & RPG levels are welcome to join the Tabletop Potluck Podcast Crew to learn tips on character creation, the rules of improv, & staying true to the compelling character you envisioned!
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New to RPGs? Scared to embody a character? Nervous about being interesting without being overbearing? Join the Tabletop Potluck Podcast Crew and learn tips on character creation, the rules of improv, and staying true to the compelling character you always envisioned! By the end of this panel, it'll be impossible for anyone to say you aren't actually Melf, the High Elf Barbarian!
Without a gamemaster, you often don't have a game. If you've wanted to give it a try, but are intimidated, don't be! We've got tips, tricks, & advice for getting started.