Team Iuz is taking a break from the backstories this year and aiming for the other potholes both in front and behind the screen. They will be tackling gamer ‘ruts,’ slow starting adventures, lack of consistency, too many people at the table, scheduling issues, rules lawyers and their minions, among other issues in this two hour brain dump. If you have topics that you would like addressed during this session please send them to iuz@teamiuz.com
Eberron creator and novelist Keith Baker talks about the Dreaming Dark trilogy, discussing the path of the novels and where the story may go in the future.
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!
We have seen the first gaming podcasts emerge, watched them grow and carve their own niche into the scene. What can we expect to see next? Where is this phenomenon headed and how will it change?
The passion in our podcasts is fueled by the games we play. Your audience will be learning about your favorite games for the first time. Learn how to tell this message and how to get games for review.
The Keeper of Ancient Gen Con Lore, Randy Porter, tells how he went from humble attendee to Gen Con’s official Historian. He will talk about how Gen Con went from a small gathering of wargamers to an event that is the best four days of gaming. The moves, the flame wars, and broken escaltors all the fun stuff of over 40 of gaming goodness.
You are sharing your passion with a world-wide audience and would like some of that audience with your favorite game designers. How do you line up interviews and how do you conduct yourself with them? You will be surprised how many willing participants you will find.
Cartoonist Rich Burlew leaps into the proverbial saddle once more with a rousing series of examinations, anecdotes, and veiled hints regarding his smash hit fantasy gaming webcomic, "The Order of the Stick".
The Red Chinese Threat - Scarier this year than last? National Security Lecture
Description:
What is the Politburo’s policy with regard to its neighbors? What aggressive aspirations might they have in the longer term? How are the PLA, PLAN, and PLAAF armed today, and how might they be armed in the future?
The World's of Robert E. Howard as explored through RPGs
Description:
Howard’s creation of mythical lands and heroic warriors are perfect fits for the modern RPG community. Join members from three established role-playing-game companies discuss the process of turning Howard into gaming magic. Panelists will include Bryan Steele, Vincent Darlage, and Eric Rodriguez from Mongoose Publishing, the publisher of the successful Conan RPG, Shane Hensley, CEO of Pinnacle Games, the publisher of the brand new Solomon Kane RPG, and Charlie Krank, President of Chaosium and currently developing Robert E. Howard’s World of Horror RPG. Moderated by Bill “Indy� Cavalier, editor of the Robert E. Howard United Press Association.