Singularity from AI's predictions to future possibilities. Intelligence explosions & societal impacts. Will we ride this wave or be left behind? Science vs Science Fiction. Izaac Falken, NSDM Staff.
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Explore 'The Singularity': from AI's historic predictions to future possibilities. Dive into intelligence explosions, AGI trajectories, and their societal impacts. Will we ride this wave or be left behind? Lecture attempts to separate facts, engineering & science from science fiction & demagoguery. Izaac Falken of the NSDM Staff.
Join setting creator Keith Baker for a discussion of the inspirations for Eberron, ideas for creating compelling characters and campaigns, and a sneak peek at his next project!
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In 2004, the Eberron Campaign Setting introduced warforged, dragonmarks, dinosaur-riding halflings and the lightning rail to Dungeons & Dragons. Eberron is a setting that blends pulp action, noir intrigue, and everyday magic. This seminar explores the roots of the setting, how it’s evolved, and what Keith Baker is working on now!
This totally chill hang is NOT a front for a hilarious game of "Cult: The Following". But if it were, then the audience would get to determining which improvised Cult will feature in a future EH show!
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This totally chill hangout session is most definitely NOT a front to indoctrinate you into a hilarious game of "Cult: The Following". And we take offence to that accusation! But you know if it were, then you, the audience would get to play WITH us and determine which improvised Cult will be immortalized in a future animated Extra History video.
Nooooo way that's happening. But bring your tinfoil hats just to be safe.
Join FASA Games art directors James Austin (Earthdawn) and Don Higgins (1879) talking about submissions and style guides for those interested in working with FASA Games.
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James and Don will talk and answer questions in regard to how
to submit work. They will talk about the challenges they faced when
they were breaking into the business. Further, how the industry has
changed from the days of Gatekeepers, to now and today's challenges, not only as artists but as art directors as well.
Failing is Good! How Failing in Game Design Taught Me to Succeed
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Over his 20 years of experience as a game designer and now publisher, he has failed...a lot! Jay Cormier goes into detail about all the lessons he learned throughout his failures.
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Want to fast track your game design journey? Instead of making mistakes, listen to all the mistakes I made so you don't have to repeat them! I review mistakes I've made from every aspect of the game design journey - from prototyping and playtesting, to balancing and pitching.
Fantasy Reimagined: Graphic Novels & Comics from Black & Marginalized Creators
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Come talk to and discover authors that provide crucial representation, bringing diverse voices and perspectives to mainstream comics and graphic novels.
Felicia Day Talks Crowdfunding "The Guild" Movie & More!
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Sit down with Felicia Day, the cast and creative team, as she discusses bringing a fan-favorite back... as well as unveiling a few surprises just for the Gen Con audience.
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We're launching a Kickstarter for The Guild reunion movie this July! Sit down with Felicia Day, along with the cast and creative team, as she breaks down what it really takes to bring a fan-favorite back to life. She'll discuss the ins and outs of running a crowdfunding campaign, as well as unveiling a few surprises just for the Gen Con audience.
Many of us cosplayers and makers are self-taught and unconventional sewists. However we came to the craft, knowing the basics about fabric can lead to a much nicer - and less frustrating! - cosplay.
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Learn the basics of weaves, fibers, and fabric properties, and how they can affect different parts of the sewing process. Included are unconventional "weirdo" fabrics just for cosplayers!
Writers discuss some of the difficulties of translating creative works from the page to the screen, who famously did it best, and what to consider the next time your IP switches mediums.
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Featuring: Demetrius Witherspoon, Justina Ireland, Mia Ginaé, Nicholas Marchetti