Gimme Da Diversity: Adding More Multicultural Influences to TTRPG's
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Want your fantasy world to be as diverse as the players at your table? Want to add influences from other cultures without being appropriative? The Gimme Da Loot crew is here for you!
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The cast of Gimme Da Loot will coach players and game masters how to move beyond traditional fantasy tropes to incorporate diverse perspectives into class builds, homebrew creations, and storytelling themes. Whether it's LL Cool J Barbarians or the Aswang, the GMDL cast will give you the tools you need to make the next generation of games contain content as diverse as the players. Event will include a discussion of incorporating influences without being appropriative, a brainstorming session for a homebrew class or setting based on suggestions from attendees, and close out with a Q&A Session
The National Security Decision Making Game staff reviews recent changes and things to watch next year, including hotspots: Israel, Russia, China, Europe, Iran, North Korea. What's CNN missing?
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Overview, analysis and insights on current and near-future world affairs. This panel discussion and seminar, the signature event of the National Security Decision Making (NSDM) Game staff, explores current, and potential future, problem areas around the world with a focus on domestic/international areas they feel may not have gotten the attention from the media, and possibly even from Western national security agencies, that they warrant. Want to know what to expect in the next year? What might happen and what are its implications? What are drivers, what indicators to watch for, and how might events be affected by the U.S. and the West? What potential catastrophes is CNN missing?
From Dragon Ball to Jackie Chan, there have been countless adaptations of the world's most popular folk tale! Learn the true history that inspired the stories, the legends, and the 16th-century novel.
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Though less ubiquitous in Western culture, the Journey to the West story is thought to be the widest-known cultural tale in the world. Many modern adaptations take their inspiration from the 16th-century novel, but the stories themselves date back nearly a thousand years earlier -- and were based on real events. We'll examine the historical and cultural context for the novel and the lore it collected, plus take a look at modern adaptations including cinematic blockbusters, McDonald's Happy Meal toys, video games, and even K-pop hits!
What is it like to create supplements and games for Dungeon World? Join Spencer Moore, Helena Real, Trenton Kennedy and Jason Lutes as we talk about building on the shoulders of the same giant.
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What has it been like to create supplements and games for Dungeon World? Join Spencer Moore (Chasing Adventure, Dungeon World 2), Helena Real (Against the Odds, Dungeon World 2), Trenton Kennedy (Grim World), and Jason Lutes (Perilous Wilds, Funnel World, Freebooters on the Frontier) as we talk about our experiences building on the shoulders of the same giant.
Have You Considered Making Decisions Without a D20?
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Have you ever considered making decisions *without* a D20? Or have you simply considered games beyond Pathfinder or Dungeons and Dragons? Then this panel is for you!
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Join Tavern Keeper Vixie Belle and acclaimed ttrpg writer Mitch Bustillos for a discussion about other TTRPGS that don't use a D20. In this panel, we won't just talk about different systems, but how they work and how to encourage your table to try something new. At the end of the panel, a list of the games and systems we spoke of will be provided! From rules light to crunchy peanutbutter, the variety of ttrpgs out there is endless- and we're only just scratching the surface!
Having Fun with Feminine Horror: GMing Bluebeard's Bride
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Horror can - and should be - fun! In this panel well dive into approaching horror in TTRPGs, and the best ways to get the best out of the "single-session" experience Bluebeard's Bride provides.
This panel will highlight storytelling horror games in historical settings. It will focus on mood and tone, historical context, safety, and different games that provide a historical horror backdrop.
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Historical Horror looks at storytelling horror games within historical settings. Many RPG settings have historical aspects, and integrating that with horror can be tricky. Our panel will go over setting the mood and tone, different games that highlight historical settings (including Outbreak Undead and multiple Chaosium games)
Hosted by: Darker Days Radio Crew - Crystal Mazur, Chigg
Panelists: Markeia McCarty (VO Actor, Storyteller, Writer), Noxweiler Berf (Creative Director for Hunters Entertainment), Brian W Holland (Writer for Chaosium, ENie Award Winner)
Discover the rich history of EVE Online, the only single-server MMORPG uniting players worldwide. Learn about the empires, epic battles and player-driven stories that define a unique legacy in gaming.
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Step into the vast and unparalleled universe of EVE Online, the only MMORPG that operates on a single, shared serverunifying players from around the globe in a living, breathing galaxy. This seminar takes you on a journey through the rich history of New Eden, a digital world renowned for its complexity, intrigue, and epic player-driven narratives. Explore the origins, iconic moments, and groundbreaking innovations that have shaped EVE Online over the decades, creating a unique legacy in gaming history. From colossal space battles to intricate political alliances, discover how this single-shard universe has become a testament to the power of shared storytelling and community-driven evolution.