How to give and take a critique is important not only for writing but in all aspects of life. Learn specifically how to avoid the traps that most writers fall into.
Open Q&A session about intellectual property (IP) in any industry, genre, etc. If the lawyer (Jason) likes your question(s), he will lob a pack of Magic Cards at you.
Come learn the secrets of good adventure design from the masters. We'll talk about plotting, encounter creation and balance, mapping, and more!
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Whether you're interested in writing adventures for publication, or just want to create memorable adventures for the players in your home game, come learn the secrets of good adventure design from the masters. We'll talk about plotting, encounter creation and balance, mapping, and more!
Always Another Secret: Storytelling in the World of Mistborn
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Love Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn novels or the Mistborn Adventure Game? Looking to tell your own stories in Scadrial? Join this roundtable discussion to learn a few tricks from the game’s creators!
Want to know what it takes to get your game design onto a store shelf? These industry vets will help show you all the possible avenues - in whatever detail you need!
From the birth of White Wolf to her days as “employee #1” at WotC, Lisa Stevens helped manage transition of D&D from TSR to WotC. Join her for anecdotes from her history in gaming, followed by Q&A.
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Paizo’s founding CEO Lisa Stevens has seen it all, from the birth of White Wolf to her halcyon days as “employee #1” at Wizards of the Coast. She’s been president of the Star Wars Fan Club, helped manage the transition of D&D from TSR to WotC, and has guided Paizo from the start. Join Lisa for lively anecdotes from her history in gaming, followed by a Q&A.
Presentation of edged weapons from the Stone Age to the present, including many authentic historical pieces.
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Author and researcher Michael Z. Williamson talks about the history, development and manufacture of edged weapons from the Neolithic to the present, and displays many original historical pieces. Q&A, photos welcome.
Two professional biologists help you to write realistic environments and interesting ecologies. Learn how the environment and the biota can interact to further your stories.