We are in a golden age of independent roleplaying games, each of which is designed to provide a different experience. Let us show you some of the hidden gems that are right for you.
We'll present the fundamentals of roleplaying game design. Interested in hacking or reskinning a game? Want to design your own RPG system from scratch? Let us help you get started.
Want to publish a roleplaying game, supplement or adventure? Not sure where to get started or what is involved? Three experienced publishers are here to get you started on the path to publishing.
Learn from a panel of veteran cartographers and game designers the techniques they use to make maps of fictional worlds.
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Great works of fiction and RPGs alike have a long history of using maps to help tell their stories. Whether you're a fellowship making its way to Mordor or chasing a thief through the streets of London, there is almost always a map at the center of the action and at our table. Come and learn from a panel of veteran cartographers, illustrators and game designers the techniques they use to bring these fictional realms to the maps on our game tables.
So, you want to get into the gaming industry. Maybe you want to make your own game, or there's a company you want to write for. This panel will show you how to start and succeed in the industry.
Dealing with what happens when plans go awry...and they will go awry. Or when you don't have a lot of time to prep for a game and want to improvise some or all of your game.
Roleplaying has struggled to include minorities. Join Strix Beltran, Ajit George, and Mark Diaz Truman to discuss how designers and players can build a more robust, inclusive community.
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As many geek activities have expanded over the last ten years, role-playing has often struggled to include the voices of racial and ethnic minorities. Join Strix Beltran, Ajit George, and Mark Diaz Truman to discuss what challenges the industry faces including "Others", why increased diversity is valuable and important to the future of gaming, and what path both designers and players can take toward building a more robust, inclusive community.
Learn what it takes to start as a freelance editor in gaming. John Adamus, a full-time editor with dozens of credits to his name, will teach you the strategies to get started working immediately.