Explore the interaction of GM and RP gamers. Presentation of roleplaying styles, discussion of GM's that encourage role playing. All experience levels welcome.
Informal discussion on what is involved with running that first game. Hints, suggestions and no-no's. All ages, all experince levels welcome. Join the fun!
What one thing is most important to running a good game? What one piece of advice would you give to a first time convention GM? What is the funniest thing that ever happened to your game? Open mic time at GenCon. Sign up early and reserve YOUR topic! E-mail gencon_gm_lightning@yahoo.com or go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GENCONGMLightning/ and sign up.
Explore the interaction of GM and RP gamers. Presentation of roleplaying styles, discussion of GMs that encourage roleplaying. All experience levels welcome.
Good convention games create and sustain high energy. By improving preparation, communication, pacing and performance, a good game can become a great one. In this interactive seminar, we will share ideas for upping the ante on good games, facilitating role play and improving a game's focus. Come hear our thoughts, bring your own ideas, help us put them into practice and discuss what we see.
Games studies has become a serious topic in education literature, but face-to-face role play is still relatively unknown, compared with computer games in education. Why study games in education? Where are researchers finding learning in games?Last year, the primary topic was transferring knowledge. This year, the talk will focus on how role play creates social opportunities for learning.
Informal discussion on what is involved with running that first game. Hints, suggestions and no-no's. All ages, all experience levels welcome. Join the fun!