Recruiting, Retention, and Retirement for Gaming Groups
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Dr. Rich Staats, GM for over 45 years, shares tips and tricks on how to recruit quality players, make gaming groups last, and retire gaming groups. Come for the stories, stay for useful advice.
Join the games creator to discuss the new edition of the game of economic horror. Caleb Stokes and Ross Payton answer questions about the open beta, changes, and plans for crowdfunding.
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Red Markets 2nd Edition is holding an open beta playtest for all of 2025. Come discuss the ongoing process! The new edition of the Profit System is more concise, more viscous, and closer than ever before. A panel of the games creators will take questions on the upcoming new edition or Red Markets in general. Caleb Stokes is the author of Red Markets, and he is joined by Ross Payton of Roleplaying Public Radio, the award-winning podcast on which the game got its start nearly ten years ago.
Join us as we honor and celebrate the life, work, and memory of Howard Andrew Jones, one of our own.
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Featuring: Bryan Young, C. S. E. Cooney, Carlos Hernandez, Chris A. Jackson, Erik Scott de Bie, Erin M. Evans, Gregory A. Wilson, Sean CW Korsgaard, Seth Lindberg
Want to find out what's coming up for Unmatched, Thunder Road: Vendetta, Return to Dark Tower & more? Join us & hear all the news we can share; PLUS an announcement of our next big game. Includes Q&A!
Explore how games can be used in therapy to promote social learning, enhance techniques, and support mental health. Join expert discussions on theory, clinical applications, and real-world strategies.
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Join us for an insightful discussion on the therapeutic applications of games! Open to all, this session explores how games can be used in clinical settings to promote social learning, enhance therapy techniques, and support mental health. We'll cover key theories, practical strategies, and real-world applications. A panel of experts will share their experiences and answer your questions. Whether you're a clinician, gamer, or simply curious, come discover the intersection of psychology and play! Plenty of time built in for networking and schmoozing.
Rolling for Relief: How TTRPG Creators United for MSF-USA
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TTRPGTOK raised over $70K for Doctors Without Borders, learn how!
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This panel offers an in-depth look into the creative efforts behind RUN DMGs impactful TTRPGTok campaign, which for several years has gathered scores of TTRPG creators to raise funds and awareness for Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Discover how a dedicated group of TTRPG creators engaged their online communities to create a multi-week, narrative-driven fundraising event that has raised nearly $70,000.
The discussion will highlight the key factors that contributed to the campaign's success, including the use of storytelling, friendly competition, and a focus on community-first collaboration. Panelists will share lessons learned, best practices and how fundraising directly impacted MSF-USA.
D&D Beyond has brought on a host of great partner publishers, giving fans another way to enjoy content from creative voices across the TRPG industry. Get a peek of what's coming next!