The First Superhero: A History of The Scarlet Pimpernel
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Long before Zorro or Batman, a colorful crusader with a secret identity revolutionized the world of adventure fiction. Learn the origin story of this seminal hero and the woman who created him.
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Plus (time permitting) see rare antique Scarlet Pimpernel memorabilia from a local collector's archives!
Are you the only GM in your game group? Do you overshare TTRPG stories with complete strangers? Would you like to? Join other "Forever Dungeon Masters" to share stories, ideas, and inspiration!
The Future of White Wolf: A World of Darkness Roadmap
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The team sits down to talk about what's coming 2027 and beyond. Expect details on upcoming releases and our thinking on where the World of Darkness IPs will go next.
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Meet the team and find out what we're working on, and why we're making the choices we're making. You'll learn about upcoming releases, our thinking on where the Vampire: The Masquerade and other World of Darkness IPs will go next, and at least one new product announcement. We'll talk about design challenges, creative priorities, and how we're working to honor what made these games matter to millions, while still building for today's players.
The Historicity of King Arthur: One Thousand Years of Academic Slap-Fights
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King Arthur is one of the most famous historical figures in British history… isn’t he? Come and learn all the evidence for and against and decide for yourself!
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King Arthur is one of the most famous historical figures in British history… isn’t he? In fact, ever since his introduction in the early Middle Ages, Arthur has been caught in a whirlpool of controversy. He’s had medieval haters and staunch defenders and lots of British monarchs who happily used his story for propaganda. But who was right? Has either side struck a killing blow? Come and learn all the evidence for and against and decide for yourself!
The I's Have It: Japanese Submarine Development in the Interwar Years
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Japanese inter-war submarine program. Japan made a major investment in these I-boats, but got little return on it. What went wrong? Capt. Mark McDonagh, USN/ret., former submarine officer, NSDMG staff
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Commissioned 100 years ago, the Japanese submarine I-52 was a prototype of a new series of open-ocean submarines expected to fight the US for control of the Pacific. Based on captured German WW I cruiser submarines, it was used for experimentation but scrapped as obsolete early in the Pacific War. Lecture will examine the origins of the Japanese inter-war submarine design program from strategic requirements to design and tactical capabilities, leading from I-52 to the large I-boats that fought in the war. Japan had made a major commitment to a large, diverse submarine force but unlike other major naval powers this force did not meet expectations. What worked and what went wrong? Presented by Capt. Mark McDonagh, USN/ret., physicist and former nuclear submarine officer with 12 years' experience at the Naval War College, on the National Security Decision Making Game staff.
The Nexus Way - Building a Successful Gaming Store Post-Covid
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Are you interested in starting your own game store? Do you own a game store that is struggling? Then THIS is the event for you!
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Join the Leadership team of Nexus Game Lounge, an experiential gaming store with multiple locations in Texas to learn the secrets of developing a successful game / hobby store in our modern landscape. The seminar will cover methods for getting started, strategies for finding a location, strategic partnership opportunities, and ideas on how to design and execute a modern game store!
The Night Market: Designing For Daggerheart with Keith Baker
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What’s it like designing a new world for Daggerheart? Join Keith Baker (creator of Eberron for D&D) for a discussion of his latest project and tips on creating your own Daggerheart settings!
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The Night Market explores magic and mystery in a city where ghosts turn the wheels of industry. Take on the role of a haunted hero and try to create light in a city forever shrouded in shadow. This is a new setting and frame for Daggerheart. In addition to exploring the Night Market itself, Keith Baker will discuss the experience of creating it and offer advice on creating your own Daggerheart frames and settings.
It’s back! Spilled tea and you-won’t-believe-it-but-I-swear-it’s-true tales. From editorial insanity to reviews clearly written under the influence of Martian hallucinogens, your favorites tell all!
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Featuring: James Lowder, Mary Sangiovani, Richard Dansky, Stephen Kozeniewski
How did Gilded Age economics influence Sailor Moon? What do Norse gods, Joan of Arc, and Persona 5 have in common? Follow the archetypal phantom thief's development through history & literature.
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From his birth in Victorian true crime to his establishment as a Japanese pop culture icon, we'll trace the rise and evolution of this beloved character type with examples from literature, film, video games, anime, and more.