A relaxing Mediterranean cruise through the Greek Islands turns dangerous when the Nazis come calling; seeking artifacts from Professor Crane's latest archeological dig.
Beyond Battles: Overlooked History for World-Builders
Summary:
This interactive seminar explores ways you can enrich your games & fiction by riffing on historical events that other world-builders overlook.
Description:
We will look at the interplay between rulers and religious authority from ancient Egypt to the Protestant Reformation; dynastic thinking such as Charlemagne's succession and the union of Aragon and Castille; and how a population boom led to the founding of a real thieves' guild in Renaissance London. The emphasis is on western Europe with examples from other world cultures. The audience is encouraged to ask questions and offer comments.
Beyond Cloaks, Corsets, and High Heels: Clothing in Spec Fic
Summary:
What do historical fantasy, space opera, and dystopian fiction have in common? Characters that are dresssed appropriately for their setting! Dylan Birtolo, Maurice Broaddus, Robyn Bennis
Beyond Welcoming: Including Women and Minority Gamers in Your Educational Community
Summary:
First presented at SXSW Gaming, this interactive event will help you level up your gaming community and open up immersive learning through play for often under-served populations.
Beyond Welcoming: Including Women and Minority Gamers in Your Store Community
Summary:
First presented at SXSW Gaming, this interactive event will help you level up your gaming community and tap into an under-served demographic that drives 70-80% of all consumer purchasing.
Summoned by a coven of foul witches, the adventurers are bid through the Black Gate & across the multiverse, in pursuit of the crown of the fallen Horned King.
Description:
Summoned by a coven of foul witches, the adventurers are bid through the Black Gate and across the multiverse, in pursuit of the crown of the fallen Horned King. There, in the icebound gloom of Thrice-Tenth Kingdom, they must pit their wits and brawn against his dread servants. His sullen citadel looms above the darksome woods and elfin ice caves, ruling over the mystic kingdom. Do you dare to ascend the throne of bones and declare yourself master of the Wild Hunt?
Whatever your answer, the land beyond the Black Gate is sure to present a grim challenge for the even the hardiest of adventurers!
A Level 5 Adventure
New members of the Emissaries of Convergence take part in a rite of passage, the eye-opening "North Wall Patrol."
Description:
Your tests have ended with you joining the Emissaries of Convergence, the largest multi-national organization on Vitaeoth, dedicated wholly to keeping peace after the Eons War. Now that you are full-fledged member, there is a rite of passage that new members are given to help make sure they never lose sight of the mission of the Emissaries. They will partol the North Wall of the City of Convergence, and see for themselves what the Eons War has done to the world, the planes, and the souls of every Vitaen.
In this 0-level funnel, PCs begin as high school kids in the mid-'70s who go to the seedy local theater to catch the premiere of the new horror flick "Screaming Sorority Girls from Planet Playtex".
Description:
A 0-level character "funnel" in which PCs begin as high school kids in the mid-'70s - early-'80s who go to the local seedy theater to catch the premiere of the new horror flick "Screaming Sorority Girls from Planet Playtex". But the horror isn't confined to the screen! And the special-effects are all-too-real. So take a seat and brace yourself for an adventure where the director isn't the only one doing the cutting!