Join our panel of scientists & engineers in a discussion focused on the real science behind your favorite science fiction & fantasy shows, movies, stories, & games.
Join lead designer Cody Pondsmith in a discussion about all things Witcher, including insights into the game and his love of the franchise. All Witcher fans welcome!
The ins and outs--and dos and don'ts--of writing in someone else's IP. Matt Forbeck, Richard Lee Byers, Richard Dansky, Lucien Soulban, Steve Diamond, R.A. Salvatore
To Brew Or Not To Brew: Writing Homebrew Monsters for 5e
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The Cantrip Cast is back at Gen Con again with "To Brew or Not To Brew"! Come join us for an hour of fun and monster making!
Description:
To Brew or Not To Brew is a seminar where the crowd makes a homebrew 5e monster with The Cantrip Cast. This will be engaging to the crowd. Join us as we both discuss and create some 5e homebrew creations that you can use in your very own games!
Join Gen Con Staff & DEI Advisory Committee members as we talk about the changes we’ve made, our goals for improvement, mission & values in creating a more diverse, inclusive, & equitable Gen Con.
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In a continuation of last year’s panel, join a moderated discussion with Gen Con staff members and DEI Advisory Committee members Tanya DePass & Aaron Trammell as we discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion at Gen Con. Includes a 2022 update to the community on the work Gen Con has undertaken, outlining our goals for fostering a more diverse and inclusive Gen Con, and discuss ways in which you can become involved. Questions can be submitted in advance using the form sent in the message to registered players, or during the Q&A session of the presentation.
What does it mean to be "Trans"? How do I support a friend who is Transgender? What does being trans have to do with playing games? Find answers to these questions and more.
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Panelists will share their personal experiences and answer questions from their own perspective. Because of the potentially sensitive nature of the questions, all questions must be submitted in advance. See the registration email message for instructions on how to submit a question.
History of Ukraine in context of European international relations, diplomacy, natural resources and strategic position. By Merle Robinson of the NSDM staff.
Description:
Ukraine is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, and with a population of 43 million, is Europe’s eighth-most populous country. Ukraine has maintained own unique ethnic and cultural identity despite the fact that, throughout history, parts of Ukraine have been ruled by Poland, the Mongols, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire, Nazi Germany and, of course, Russia and the Soviet Union. As a crossroads between the Balkans, Eastern and Western Europe, Ukraine occupies a crucial position. As a breadbasket, Ukraine has been crucial to local economies. And as a point of contention, Ukraine has been at the center of the continuing conflict between Russia and the West. This lecture will examine Ukraine's history and its significance in European and world affairs. Presented by Merle Robinson of the National Security Decision Making Game staff.