Come meet with authors, designers, and creators from the long history of the Forgotten Realms to discuss the settings past, its present, and its possible futures.
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Twelve years on, it's Shieldmeet once again! Join us for another conversation about the beloved setting with some of its creators from through the years, including Ed Greenwood, Steven Schend, Eric Boyd, and numerous others!
Meet the cast of Careful Cantrip an award winning, don't take ourselves too seriously D&D show. A place for the Trippers to gather! Haven't heard of Careful Cantrip? Come find out who we are!
Celtic mythology has inspired countless games, movies and other pop culture. Join Andrew, co-author of the Children of Eriu in learning about the roots of these mtyhs.
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Celtic mythology is a boundless font of inspiration for game designers, authors and movie producers. Want to discover the origin sources of these myths and sagas? Come and discover how games like Elden Ring, The Witcher & Rhiannon tap into these amazing stories.
Our panel of industry veterans discuss the use of mythmaking and mythology in TTRPGs, with a focus on the rich world of RuneQuest.
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Jeff Richard (Creative Director and RuneQuest author) is joined by a group of experts to discuss how mythology weaves into the TTRPG experience, and how the world of RuneQuest accentuates what will become the greatest stories you ever tell. Hosted by Brian Holland.
Chaosium Masterclass: Writing and Running Call of Cthulhu
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Take your GM and Mythos-writing skills to the next level with our panel of experts!
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Seasoned game designers and authors of Mythos fiction Mike Mason (Creative Director of Call of Cthulhu) and Paul Fricker (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition) discuss in-depth how to hone your skills, reflect on mistakes, and how to utilise the Call of Cthulhu ruleset to run the best horror game. Hosted by Brian Holland.
Character Creation and 3D Printing - Sponsored by Hero Forge
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Walk through the Hero Forge character creator and learn tips and tricks for building characters that will print well on your home printer. Hero Forge examples will be on site to see first hand!
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This is a seminar for anyone interested in creating a figure to be used in tabletop games. The seminar will include: - Showcase of Hero Forge's tools - Overview of miniature creation for home printing - Expert advice on modeling characters for successful home printing - Tips and tricks for first-time home printers
Charisma Check - Keys to Successful Networking in the Games Industry
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Networking. Stress. These two are often intertwined in professional spheres. Our panelists will discuss how authenticity paired with tactful and considerate strategy can lead to lasting success.
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Everyone wants to be good at networking. It's a necessary skill in the highly competitive and ever-evolving industries of games and content creation. If you've struggled to figure out the secrets to navigating professional and social interactions with grace and flair, it may seem like some people have an inexplicable and uncanny ability to forge working relationships and make friends. Join our panelists as we attempt to demystify our techniques and provide examples of some of the tools that anyone can use to make positive and lasting connections within the games industry.
ChatRPG: Using AI Tools for More Detailed World Building in Half the Time
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In this workshop, learn how ChatGPT can be used as a tool to help develop worlds in TTRPGs and create a more nuanced and detailed roleplaying experience.
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Using AI tools such as ChatGPT, learn how to utilize prompts for NPC creation tips and world building ideas in TTRPGs. In this workshop, you will learn how ChatGPT can be used as a tool to create a more nuanced and detailed roleplaying experience. A demo will show in realtime how GMs can spend less time on details and take a broader approach to developing campaigns.
This is a great opportunity to discuss life as both a Christian and a gamer. This seminar is very Q&A based so come ready to ask, listen, and grow as we learn together.
From princes to paupers, the colors and clothing you choose for your characters are an integral part of their story.
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How do you show if a character is good or bad, a wealthy king or a cunning pauper, whether they hail from a city by the sea or a rugged mountain town? Join a panel of industry experts to discuss the use of color - and the choices of clothing and armor - that determine your character's story. Featuring Hero Forge.