Join us as we discuss many of the issues facing women in gaming today, including how our gaming styles differ from men, what roles we play within our gaming groups, issues of respect at the game table, and how to attract more women to gaming. The women convening this seminar have many years of combined knowledge in nearly every form of gaming and we want to hear from you. Be ready to participate in an active discussion. Bring your own topics!
Tarot is said to be a window to the soul and the journey of The Fool. But have you ever thought that using Tarot cards or an oracle could aid your writing? You can use this method to help you get past a touch of writerâs block, to resolve problem points in your plot, to flesh out your characters, even to plot an entire book. Bring your Tarot or your oracle to the seminar to share, or just listen in as our panelists give ideas and tips for drawing
Computer games demand a certain style of writing different from fiction or pencil and paper RPGs. Our panelists discuss the differences, the freelance markets, and offer suggestions on how to improve your online material. Panelists: Chris Pierson, Marc Tassin, Jennifer Brozek
"The Russian Navy – It’s Still There, and Modernizing" National Security Lecture
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Russian seapower. Naval policies, doctrines. Industrial base, geographical situation, technological capability, national tradition, and political resolve. Procurement from foreign sources. Platforms and systems.
Ever wanted to design a game but didn’t know the best ways to do it? Well, this isn’t your panel. Designing games is as much about what NOT to do, as it is what you should do. In this panel, we'll review different mistakes new (and experienced) game designers make.
A panel discussion amoung longtime Gen Con attendees, plus audience reminiscences. Come and share your stories, favorite games played, et al. What happens at Gen Con, stays at Gen Con!
Come along and learn all about the dark secrets from the team at Black Industries. We will be revealing all about the upcoming releases for Warhammer 40KRP: Dark Heresy, dishing the dirt on the future for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay as well as telling you why you really should have a go at Talisman.
A unique opportunity to learn about an American literary legend from some of the world’s foremost Howard experts. Lecture followed by Q&A with Paul Herman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Robert E. Howard Foundation, Bill “Indy� Cavalier , Indiana’s own editor of the Robert E. Howard United Press Association.
Join Guests of Honor Larry Elmore and Aaron Williams along with other artists working in the industry creating the visual personification of your favorite written characters. They will talk about the collaborative process working with writers, designers and producers to bring the imaginative into reality.