What does it take to make money publishing your own d20 system material? The Game Mechanics provide an outline for starting up your own gaming business.
Starting Your Own Game Company and $elling Your Game
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Colonel Louis Zocchi tells you how to get your games published and how to start your own game company, along with how to advertise, find distributors, and handle mark-ups and discounts.
We all want to tell the most entertaining, the moodiest, and the most memorable stories we can. Learn tips and tricks from the game developers and master Storytellers to get the most out of your WoD. Door prizes and Q & A session.
Teen Gaming Centers: Why we need them and your support
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The Game Loft was founded seven years ago as a community focused around teens and gaming. Our panel will include staff and teens speaking about what this place means to them. We all know how great gaming is, thats why were here, now lets show the rest of the world. We need these for the future of our hobby and the future of our world. Gaming can make a difference. Lets bring our sites together.
While there are dozens of rules to follow, as well as many, many, many to avoid, we've boiled down the most essential maxims.?Be prepared for vigorous debate.?A handout will be provided. Panelists: Jean Rabe, John Helfers, Chris Pierson, Kerrie Hughes, Tim Waggoner
Cons can be a great place to jump-start your writing career. We'll teach you how to schmooze! Panelists: John Helfers, Kerrie Hughes, Jean Rabe (who got into this mess via a game con), Linda Baker (who was discovered at a sf-fantasy con), Donald Bingle (who sold a short story at a sci-fi con), Elizabeth Vaughan (who met her agent in a hotel swimming pool), Chris Pierson (who schmoozed his way from fanboy to author)
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!
The Future of Dungeon and Dragon Magazines w/ Erik Mona, James Jacobs & Jason Bulmahn
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Join Editor-in-Chief Erik Mona for a discussion of the official Dungeons & Dragons magazines and get the inside scoop on what's coming in the future. Learn about upcoming posters and premiums, special issues, cross-magazine events, and the all new Age of Worms Adventure Path. We'll also give an overview of upcoming Dragon and Dungeon hardcover compilation products, and take your personal article requests.
This seminar is your chance to find out the official verdict on the Heroes of Rokugan campaign. The Emperor, Rob Hobart, will grant an audience with all the loyal players of the campaign.