Scouting Game Design merit badge provides a unique opportunity for gaming professionals to connect with scouts eager to learn.
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Scouting Americas Game Design Merit Badge is a program that many young scouts find appealing as active gamers. Scouts are required to connect with the industry, make their own prototypes, and start on a path that can lead them to be the professionals of tomorrow.
The session will be a discussion and planning session for game store owners and game design professionals to learn more about the merit badge, connect with their local scouting organizations, and understand the demographic. Building this relationship can create more community for local game stores and translate to success. Merit Badge Counselor and Troop Committee Chair Owen Conklin will discuss other points of safety and leadership in scouting and brainstorm with the group ways to provide resources to young people in fun ways.
Join the pop culture consultancy firm InterMyth for a discussion on content creation brand management for beginners - answering your questions about how your brand can connect others to your content!
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Creating content in the analog gaming space (whether it's for board games, card games, TTRPGs, cosplay, etc.) helps the pop culture ecosystem in so many ways - it acts as an amplifier, a magnifying glass, and a mirror for the games we love to play. But what can set your content apart from the rest, and how do your choices strengthen or dilute the perception that people have of you? Join the pop culture consultancy firm InterMyth for a discussion on content creation brand management for beginners - addressing content fit, the branding decision process, and the benefits of a clear and concise brand.
Come join the discussion with the Costume Corpsman about the Do's & Don'ts of Cosplay building and design.
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This panel will discuss what not to do and what one should absolutely do when building and designing cosplays. Everyone is encouraged to bring their Cosplays, Costumes, props and questions. The Costume Corpsman has been building, designing, repairs and engineering Cosplay for decades and will offer his insight and advice. If you have challenges, brings those too, nothing makes a panel more exciting then a good cosplay challenge!!
Learn about crafting adventures over time in Adventure Paths!
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What goes into outlining, assigning, designing, and developing Paizos quarterly Adventure Paths? The Pathfinder narrative team breaks down Adventure Paths and talks about Paizos upcoming Adventure releases!
For world builders, new GMs, and those thinking of GMing. Can you craft a campaign in one hour? An experienced GM will quickly work with attendees with the goal of starter campaigns by the end.
Work with two veteran puzzle hunt designers to brainstorm your own puzzle hunt in this hands-on workshop.
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Have you ever though of running your own puzzle hunt? Whether you're trying to create an unforgettable experience for your friends, a bonding experience for your coworkers, or a fun afternoon activity for your kids, we'll help you design your first puzzle while giving you ideas for plenty more. Join two veteran puzzle hunt designers to learn about:
- How to create great puzzles and avoid bad ones
- Where to get ideas
- How to build a theme
- Puzzle hunt pitfalls
- What a metapuzzle is and how to create one
- Designing for a range of participants
We'll use actual examples of puzzles to show what works and doesn't and work with you on getting your own puzzle hunt off the ground.
Ever wanted to make a move specifically for your campaign? Dive into the world of creating custom moves for your PbtA games, including one-shots, playbook specific, campaign helpers, and love letters!
Join a panel of diverse voices from across the gaming community as we discuss challenges, experiences, and solutions for making tabletop spaces welcoming to everyone.
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This is a round table discussion and audience discussion is encouraged.
Critical Femininity: Women & Femme Voices in TTRPGs
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Join a panel of femme-identifying D&D players as they explore the intersections of femininity and the TTRPG's.
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Join a panel of femme-identifying D&D players as they explore the intersections of femininity and the TTRPG space. Through personal stories and discussion, theyll share how their experiences with femininity have shaped their gameplay, roleplaying choices, and interactions within the communityboth positively and negatively. From character creation to navigating tabletop culture, this conversation will delve into the challenges, joys, and nuances of bringing femme perspectives to the table.
Guiding the discussion is Gimme Da Loots favorite non-binary ooze, Morivoiced by Toriwho will help foster an open, engaging, and insightful conversation about what it means to embrace femininity in the world of TTRPGs.