You want your games to be open to everyone, but how do you ensure that the space is safe for them once they're there? This panel introduces the concept of safe play.
How do you create characters for your game who are different from you & your personal life experience? Where do you go to learn about other groups respectfully?
Small businesses are easy to start, hard to maintain, but you're not alone. Tips, tricks, & a little commiseration from people who've been there, done that, & are still around.
Industry Insiders discuss the reality of being a freelancer & will offer tips on creating a portfolio, time management, getting paid, & more. Steps for success!
Discussion of the transmedia trend & how it applies to tabletop gaming, with a focus on how tabletop & other forms of media are starting to inform & even help define each other.
Who do we want to play games? How do you create characters, artwork, & worlds that appeal to a broad audience? What can you do to help people feel welcome & encourage new people to play more?
Superhero RPGs are old staples of the hobby, but lean on very different storytelling tropes than traditional fantasy or sci-fi games. Where do they differ & how can you avoid common table problems?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a female game publisher? It has its own unique trials along with a plethora of rewards. Learn the ins & outs of publishing!