First or third person? One POV or multiple? Past or present tense? This in-depth discussion with author Catherine Fitzsimmons will go over all aspects of tense and POV. Ask questions in chat.
You Revealed your Tragic Backstory Session 1, What Next?
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There’s a lot of different ways to create a character for a tabletop game, from writing out a whole novel before session 1 to shrugging and figuring it out as it goes.
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It can be very tempting to hold onto whatever details and secrets you write before the game, but what if I told you there was a different way? In this panel we explore a style of play that encourages getting all your backstory information out in the open, and discovering where your character, and the story, goes from there, providing advice and tools for both player characters and GMs to help create the perfect drama for everyone. A panel that explores playing with a backstory first approach, where you reveal the details you've prepared before the game as soon as possible so you have time to explore others' reactions. Advice for how to develop characters, plot, and drama once all your pre-prepared tools are already out in the open, how to GM now that the secrets are out there etc.
Zombie Orpheus Presents: The Fantasy Network for Creators
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Learn how to use this community-owned platform to build your audience, crowdfund your film and television projects, and distribute them to a global audience.
Zoom and Enhance: Getting The Most Out of Online RPGs
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Need help getting the most out of running your game on the internet? Join a group of experienced streamers and game runners in a round table discussion on how to optimize your games for online play.
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Playing a roleplaying game online is a fun social activity that keeps us feeling connected while still practicing safe social distancing. But it takes practice to run a great game remotely. How can you make the most of your online RPG play? Come join our panel of experts discussing their experiences setting up great games, and how you can do it from your very own living room! Get pro tips on everything from tech setup to party management when playing remotely. We'll cover the hardware, software, and social habits that will make every session a success. We've learned it all the hard way, come reap the rewards of our discoveries and our mistakes! Panelists include Brittni Leigh Liyanage (d20 Dames), Dave Friant (Nerdarchy), Emma Lambert (Web DM), Leon Barillaro (Professional DM), Monty Martin (Dungeon Dudes), Paul Siegel (Wandering DMs), and Shiaw-Ling Lai (Wizards of the Coast).