Join us for a dive deep into the grand tapestry of New Eden. We’ll tell the stories of the great wars, the Titan-class betrayals, and the cunning diplomacy that have defined EVE for over two decades.
Japanese history is full of wild stories, and in this hour, we’ll focus on unhinged royals, stupid tactics, and misattributed contributions. Join us for hilariously horrible history!
How Gaming Helps with the Mental Health of Military Veterans
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Come, listen & engage as the speaker offers advice & answers questions about how Roleplaying, Gaming & Engagement can help Veterans who find it hard to reconnect in the civilian world.
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The speaker will have resources and offer examples of how to make Gaming/RP impactful and offer helpful insight and how to introduce tools and skills that can also help a Veteran better engage and find enjoyment. This panel will be led by Vic Mitchell, SME, a Navy Veteran, and a GameMaster with over 40 years of gaming experience and 20 years of experience in using gaming mechanics to help individuals with challenges. From world/scenario/campaign building to the how-to’s of helping folks find their stride and place, when they themselves feel like they don’t belong.
Join Brent P. Newhall, designer of over a dozen indie RPGs including Dungeon Delvers and The Whispering Road, for a look at his design process and a live demo.
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I've designed and published many indie RPGs. I'll not only share my process, I'll also share 4 red flags of design that often cause games to fail, and we'll actually implement my process live to create an RPG during the talk!
Every GM can use a new trick or two to make their games more fun and engaging. Join us as we share the tips, tricks, and hacks that can elevate your adventures to the next level.
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Our panelists of award-winning writers and seasoned game masters have over 50 years of experience at the game table, and we want your RPGs to be so memorable that your players never want to stop talking about your games. Join us as we share some of the techniques that we have used to keep our games as exciting as they were on day one, and we would love for you to share your ideas with us too!
Join professional game masters, writers, and creators as they discuss their worst GM mistakes, share their horror stories, and have fun doing it.
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Join Rick Heinz (Storytellers Forge), and other professional Storytellers as they share their horror stories of GM mistakes, give tips on how to avoid them, and how to improve your own storytelling at your table.
And most importantly, why you should NEVER run a Dream Sequence.
If you're hoping to bring puppetry into your videos, career, gaming, library, or classroom, this seminar is for you! Get inspired by our panelists & learn how to incorporate puppetry into your life.
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How do you start in puppetry? How do you get your first show? Do you have to do puppet shows to be a puppeteer? How can you convince people that puppets aren't just for kids? What kinds of puppets are acceptable to use? What age group is too old for puppets? You've got so many questions, and we've got the answers!
Develop the fundamental practices for character creation, conflict resolution, combat, and progression.
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Developing and Manufacturing your own TTRPG is a multifaceted undertaking that combines creativity, design, & business acumen. Join us as we take you from your personal vision to tables worldwide.
Our panel of TTRPG designers dive deep into the writing process and show you how to beat the blank page, whether you're writing a book, comic, or TTRPG.
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Productivity techniques, tools, and resources for anyone with a draft to finish.