Creating WebComics & Graphic Novels from an RPG setting
Summary:
Don Higgins is the creator of Ha'Penny Pie and Champions Challenge for FASA Games, and will discuss working on these titles for the past 3 years and what he has learned along the way.
Creating a Winning Monster for RPG Superstar (and D&D and Pathfinder)!
Summary:
Join Pathfinder 2nd edition co-creator Mark Seifter and Stephen Glicker from Roll For Combat as they explain how to build a better monster for your RPG game (and RPG Superstar!).
Description:
Creating monsters for D&D and Pathfinder is a mixture of art, science, and a bit of mystery. We'll go over how to make memorable monsters for your home game or even professional publication. Our panelists have years of experience creating monsters for Paizo and both Pathfinder and Starfinder (among others). This is an interactive panel where you can ask questions and take part in a real-time monster-building activity.
Join Maximum Mike Pondsmith and the Cyberpunk crew as they discuss Cyberpunk RED and preview what's coming up for the classic TTRPG of the Dark Future!
Framework for grasping cyberwar & issues critical to understanding this new domain of war. Dr. Craig Greathouse, Professor of Political Science specializing in Security & Defense Policy, NSDM staff.
Description:
Lecture will provide a framework for grasping cyberwar & address current debates & issues that are critical for understanding this new domain of war. Lecture provides definitional clarity & an overview of the types of attacks that have been used within the international system. It will address historical & current examples of cyberwar & the actors that have engaged in its usage. Actors such as the United States, Russia, China, Iran & North Korea will all be discussed to show the impact of this powerful tool within the system. Lecture will also address the attempts to limit cyberwar through international law & the significant issues that have arisen in the attempt to moderate its usage. By Dr. Craig Greathouse, Professor of Political Science specializing in the EU, International Relations Theory, and Security and Defense Policy, on the National Security Decision Making (NSDM) Game staff.
Discusses modeling of the state of affairs, events and personalities that incited the American Revolution for RPG play. By Merle Robinson, lead game designer on the NSDM staff.
Description:
Discussing NSDM's new American Revolution Crisis game variant, the lead designer will discuss insights gained in creating a model of the event for roll playing purposes. What historical figures to include, to amalgamate, or to exclude? What historical events to plan as inserts, what to leave out, what counter-factual events to stimulate game play and keep outcomes uncertain? When to begin the simulation, and how far to take it? Lecture will discuss issues of target audience and expectations of their baseline knowledge, background material to present, the balance between politicking and fighting, and how to keep the simulation from going off the rails. Presented by Merle Robinson lead game designer on the National Security Decision Making Game staff.