Explore the interaction of GM and RP gamers. Presentation of roleplaying styles, discussion of GM's that encourage role playing. All experience levels welcome.
Get Your Ki-Ai On! A Class on Basic Kendo Techniques
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This session will provide participants the chance to learn and practice basic kendo moves, and discuss safe sword techniques and how they can carry over into gaming and boffer combat.
Ghost stories are on the rise. The latest crop of paranormal writing is thick with clairvoyance, necromancy, and ghosts. Letâs take a look at whatâs out there, whatâs been done-to-death, and how to include fresh spirits in your fiction. Panelists: Steven Schend, Kerrie Hughes, Kelly Swails, Luke Johnson, Anton Strout
Donât give your elves a love of woodworking if there are no rules or equipment to support their craft. Donât put a mountain range on the map simply to hold back the dark hordes. In short, create wonderful, exciting, and interesting creatures and features while giving them a reason for being in the game. Panelists: Marc Tassin, Luke Johnson, Jennifer Brozek
DoD professionals with long experience in the field will discuss what motivates Islamic terrorism, what groups are involved, what governments support it, and what can be done in response.
There is no one formula that will help you write a bestselling or award-winning novel. But key ingredients for plots and characters, no matter the genre, are goal, motivation, and conflict. Join our panelists as they discuss how they incorporate these elements into their writing to make their fiction exciting and real. Panelists: Chris Pierson, RIchard Lee Byers, Anton Strout, Linda Baker, John Helfers
You can paint an excellent miniature in only a few hours. Veteran painter Derek Schubert shares his idiosyncratic self-taught techniques to get good results fast, from true "speed painting" (one hour or less) to about eight hours for a single figure. This class will be mostly demonstration - as much of a figure as Derek can do - but you may bring your own miniature and paints to try the techniques and get immediate feedback.
Demonstrations, examples, and hands-on help painting the hair on your miniatures. Emphasis on layer, feather and glaze techniques that work for any hair color and style. Minis, paints, handout provided. Please bring your own brush. Minis from Dark Sword Miniatures to work on in class. Feel free to bring your own minis if you need help.
Haunted Bed & Breakfasts in Indiana and around the country
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Join us for a look at the best haunted bed & breakfasts in the country. Weâll discuss the stories and examine some of the evidence. Are some more hype then haunt? What are your chances of having a ghostly encounter there? Letâs find out!
You write on the weekends, during your lunch hour, or in the evenings. Maybe you even take a few days of vacation to jump start a book. How do you set aside the time? How can you make deadlines while sticking with your 9 to 5? Our panelists, novelists all, have regular âday jobs.â Theyâll share their tips and inspire you to not give up. Panelists: Elizabeth Vaughan, Chris Pierson, Donald Bingle, Kelly Swails