Cognitive Biases in Players and How to Leverage Them
Summary:
Cognitive biases affect how players approach games without them knowing it. This presentation will examine these for how a designer can either combat or take advantage to improve player experience.
Attendees will learn a time-tested method for bringing your NPCs to life! Whether you are creating a new campaign or just adding spice to an old one, this seminar will be of interest to you.
Veteran GM, Dr. Rich Staats, describes two methods for designing worlds for gaming or fiction. He provides tips and tricks that are of value to both first time and experienced world creators.
How do you write a cookbook for a culture that never existed but everyone knows? The authors of "A Dwarven Cookbook" talk about the origins of the recipes in their cookbooks.
Carlos "Bostria" Llauger will share privileged information about the future release of upcoming books, never seen before miniatures, designs and WIP projects.
A panel discussion with the creators of Airlock Games' COUNTERBLAST: Adventure Battle Game.
Description:
See the process involved in creating the COUNTERBLAST: Adventure Battle Game, learn what is involved in production, the Kickstarter project, and fulfillment from the creators Brett Amundson, Vicky Morgan-Keith and Patrick Keith. Upcoming releases, concept art and other surprises will be offered along with Q&A.
Crafting Thinking: How to Turn Your Hobby Into a Small Business
Summary:
Interested in making a business out of that hobby you love? Come join our diverse panel of small business owners to talk about the joys and headaches of the homemade business.
Part live AMA (Ask Me Anything), part town hall meeting, part interactive design session, this candid discussion is your chance to build, dissect, and talk shop with Crafty Games staff.