Can They Get Away With It: Plotting Heists in Fiction and RPGs
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Heist plots in TTRPGs and fiction are fun and gripping. (What's the plan? Will they get caught?) Panelists will unlock the heist plot's versatility and keys to making it work in fiction and TTRPGs.
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Featuring: Aaron Rosenberg, Lamar Giles, Scott Lynch
Come to the thirteenth (!!) gathering of fans, sages, and creators of the Forgotten Realms to discuss their love of the setting, its ongoing development, and what might happen next.
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The Dead Three. The Four Stewards. Five Shires. A Council of Six. Seven Sisters. Eight Zulkirs. The Neverwinter Nine. Ten Towns. Eleven eyes of the Xanathar. Twelve Cities of the Sword. What will the thirteenth gathering of those who love the Realms hold, and what secrets will be revealed?
As always, you can expect some obscure bits of Realmslore, our exclusive pin, fabulous giveaways from our (free!) raffle, and to deepen share your enjoyment of the Realms with those that help keep it alive.
Don’t worry if we’re officially sold out or if you can’t stay for the whole seminar. As long as there’s a seat for you, we’re happy to have you for as long as you can attend!
Chat with sci-fi author and gamewriter Kelli Fitzpatrick. She has written for Marvel, Star Trek Adventures, Dungeons and Dragons, and many original short stories. Come with questions!
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Kelli Fitzpatrick is a science fiction author, game writer, and teacher. She is the author of Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers Declassified and writes for the Star Trek Adventures RPG. Her short fiction is published by Simon & Schuster, Baen Books, Flash Fiction Online, Crazy 8 Press, and others. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and teaches at Iowa State University.
City Building - Ath Cliath: a City for Any Historical Fantasy RPG
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Ed Greenwood and Andrew Valkauskas will go over their design approach to Ath Cliath, a system agnostic city with over 1300 unique detailed locations.
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Ed Greenwood (creator of the Forgotten Realms and co-creator of Ath Cliath) and Andrew Valkauskas (creator of Fate of the Norns and co-creator of Ath Cliath) will go over their design approach to Ath Cliath, a system agnostic city with over 1300 unique detailed locations, and adventures that that are woven through the city.
Closing the Gap: The Importance of Women in Gaming
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Women have driven innovation in gaming. This seminar highlights their impact, challenges, and why elevating women’s voices strengthens game development and player culture.
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Women have shaped the gaming world from its earliest days—designing innovative mechanics, building thriving communities, and pushing the medium forward. Yet, their work often goes unseen or undervalued. This seminar explores the vital contributions of women in gaming, both historically and today, while highlighting current challenges and opportunities for greater representation. Join us for an engaging session featuring discussion, data, and real industry stories as we examine how elevating women’s voices enriches game development, content creation, and player culture as a whole.
Closing the Gap: The Importance of Women in Gaming
Summary:
Women have driven innovation in gaming. This seminar highlights their impact, challenges, and why elevating women’s voices strengthens game development and player culture.
Description:
Women have shaped the gaming world from its earliest days—designing innovative mechanics, building thriving communities, and pushing the medium forward. Yet, their work often goes unseen or undervalued. This seminar explores the vital contributions of women in gaming, both historically and today, while highlighting current challenges and opportunities for greater representation. Join us for an engaging session featuring discussion, data, and real industry stories as we examine how elevating women’s voices enriches game development, content creation, and player culture as a whole.
Bring your own beverage and converse with a small group of like minded fans, peers, and a guest of the Writers Symposium!
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Arley Sorg is an associate literary agent at kt literary. He is a senior editor at Locus Magazine, book reviewer for Lightspeed, interviewer for Clarkesworld, and a columnist for F&SF. Arley is also a two-time World Fantasy Award finalist and a three-time Locus Award finalist for his work as co-Editor-in-Chief at Fantasy Magazine; he is a double Ignyte Award finalist for other projects.
Bring your own beverage and converse with a small group of like minded fans, peers, and a guest of the Writers Symposium!
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Bryan Thao Worra is one of the most widely-published Lao American writers in the world, especially in horror, science fiction and poetry and holds over 20 awards for his creative writing. His work has been presented at the London Summer Games, the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian, San Diego Comic Con, NecronomiCon Providence, and more.
Bring your own beverage and converse with a small group of like minded fans, peers, and a guest of the Writers Symposium!
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C. S. E. Cooney is twice a World Fantasy Award-winning author: for novel Saint Death’s Daughter, and collection Bone Swans. Other work includes Saint Death’s Herald, The Twice-Drowned Saint, Dark Breakers, and Desdemona and the Deep. As a SAG-AFTRA voice actor, Cooney has narrated over 130 audiobooks. Find her TTRPG Negocios Infernales co-designed with Carlos Hernandez, at Outland Entertainment.