Join NYT Bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss as he tells stories, reads from his work, & takes questions from the audience. Be prepared for tangents, inappropriate humor, and impromptu singing.
Battletech fans, & fans of Battletech Ancillaries like MechWarrior online, are invited to a live recording of Arbitration, including a Q&A Session, Battletech news & product reviews, & more!
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For the first time in the Podcast's ten year history, your last word in Battletech Fan Talk wants to talk to you! Battletech fans, and fans of Battletech Ancillaries like MechWarrior online, are invited to a live recording of Arbitration, including a Q&A Session, Battletech news and product reviews, and more!
Are "Women In Gaming" Panels Serving Their Original Purpose? - A Round Table Discussion
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Does our gender identity make difference in our gaming experience? What do we want when we attend a "Women In Gaming" panel? Are we getting it? Come join the conversation.
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Does our gender identity make difference in our gaming experience? What do we want when we attend a "Women In Gaming" panel? Are we getting it? Come join in on a round-table discussion exploring these questions and more led by Lone Shark’s CEO, Marie Poole, featuring game industry guests.
At Atlas Games, we're hard at work on a stand-alone RPG that combines Ars Magica's "Mythic Europe" setting with the Gumshoe rule set. Come find out how that's coming, & offer your thoughts!
Hear stories from Paizo founding CEO Lisa Stevens on the birth of White Wolf, her halcyon days at Wizards of the Coast, being president of the Star Wars Fan Club, & other topics, followed by a 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.
A discussion of the history, technologies, tactics, and key elements of siege warfare over the centuries.
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A discussion of the history of siege warfare focusing upon its common elements across history as well aspects specific to different ;periods, tactics, and technologies.
Author Education: Knight Life - A Day In The Life Of A Modern Knight
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How heavy is armor? Can you climb into a saddle wearing full plate? Take part in a discussion with a knight to learn a little about what it’s really like and dispel some commonly believed myths.
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How heavy is a full suit of armor? Can you climb into a saddle wearing full plate? Is it possible to get into a suit of armor by yourself? What about wearing it all day, or sleeping in a suit of armor? Take part in a discussion with a modern knight who regularly jousts and fights with a variety of weapons and armor. You’ll have the opportunity to learn a little about what it’s really like and dispel some commonly believed myths.
See and feel how books and manuscripts were produced before the modern era. Book historian Ada Palmer presents real books and manuscripts from the 15th-18th centuries.
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See and feel how books and manuscripts were produced before the modern era. Ada Palmer is a specialist in Renaissance history and the history of books and writing. She will present real books and manuscripts from the 15th through 18th centuries, and discuss their materials, production and history. This is your chance to touch parchment, vellum, papyrus and early paper, to examine Renaissance handwriting and marginalia, and to learn about how the evolving media in which information has moved throughout history have affected and accelerated historical change.