Join our panel of writers as they discuss Sword & Sorcery for a modern world: what does it look like, what could it look like, and what's out there to devour.
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Featuring: S.E. Lindberg, Dedren Snead, Howard Andrew Jones, Jason Ray Carney, Sarah Sharp #gcws #genre
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.
Talk and Poetry Reading with Special Guest Linda D. Addison
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Join Special Guest Linda D. Addison for a talk and reading of her award-winning poetry.
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Linda D. Addison is the author of five award-winning collections, including How To Recognize A Demon Has Become Your Friend, recipient of the HWA Lifetime Achievement Award and SFPA Grand Master of Fantastic Poetry. Featuring: Linda D. Addison #gcws #events #poetry
An insight in the career and experiences of the artists behind the beautiful imagery of Critical Role: from official character artists, to comics and concept art.
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With panelists Hannah Friederichs (Campaign 3 Character Artist), Selina Espiritu (The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast, Fjord Stone & Caduceus Clay), Lauren Walsh (Lead Character Artist on Tal'Dorei Reborn) and Eren Angiolini (The Mighty Nein Origins: Nott the Brave, Caduceus Clay, London Liveshow Character Artist).
Since 2022, disturbing changes and decisions have poured forth from Wizards of the Coast. Historian Ben Riggs tells you the true, behind-the-scenes tale of the battle for the soul of D&D.
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Since 2022, disturbing changes and decisions have poured forth from Wizards of the Coast. The OGL scandal, a revision of 5E, and layoffs of crucial staff. There is an upsetting method to the seeming madness of these events. Historian Ben Riggs tells you the true, behind-the-scenes tale of the battle for the soul of D&D.
The Broken Empires: Sim-Lite Roleplaying in the World of "Me, Myself & Die"
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Come and learn about the new simulation-lite RPG custom made for Season 4 of the "Me, Myself and Die" YouTube show!
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A custom RPG system for those who want to adventure in the world of "Me, Myself and Die!", Trevor's "The Broken Empires" RPG is the fruit of over 40 years of roleplaying experience synthesized into one glorious new Sim-lite d100 game. It has a detailed but fast-resolving combat system where every swing of a sword matters, and every wound can end the fight. It has a free-form, versatile magic system that demands engagement, imagination and quick-thinking to master. It has a detailed and exciting social encounter system, easily as tactical as any swordfight, where choosing the right word can decide the fate of kingdoms. And it has an exploration system that makes travel both thrilling and dangerous, giving the players meaningful choices to make as they traverse far-off, exotic lands in search of adventure!
The Business Side of Building & Operating a Gaming Studio Stream Channel
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Are you interested in understanding all the different aspects one needs to consider when building and operating a gaming streaming channel/studio?
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Whether you are a solo gamer streamer or a group of friends producing TTRPG content, there is a laundry list of things you need to consider for your situation so you can avoid founder dilemmas, surprises, and legal issues down the road. This interactive presentation and discussion will go over Darkeports journey from the first days of planning our startup streaming studio, to the studio build-out project plan and execution, to the ongoing business side of running and growing your channel.
Are you a Creative hoping to turn your hobby into a career? We can help! A chat offering business insights and roadmap suggestions to get you further along your path. Hosted by WoGDs producers.
Join Hunters Entertainment (Alice is Missing, Kids on Bikes) and leading industry collaborators for a frank conversation of the production, marketing and other business needs for the TTRPG industry
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As an award-winning game developer and publishing company, Hunters Entertainment (Kids on Bikes, Alice is Missing), has collaborated with landmark companies, creators and TTRPG personalities whose games and presence have resonated with audiences worldwide. Moderated by Community Director Markeia McCarty, come enjoy a frank conversation with members of the company and other top industry collaborators for business steps, advice and pitfalls to avoid behind the games