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.
Mystery scenario masters Kenneth Hite, Robin D. Laws, and Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan train their magnifying glasses on clue-gathering adventures to reveal the unlikely suspects behind your tabletop woes.
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Mystery scenario masters Kenneth Hite, Robin D. Laws, and Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan train their magnifying glasses on clue-gathering adventures. Whether you're schooled in Pelgrane Press' GUMSHOE line or want to steal its secrets for play in another system, this seminar will shine light in the darkness and reveal the unlikely suspects behind your tabletop woes.
Invitation to the Ball: A History of Ballroom Dance and Culture
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The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film and fantasy. Learn the culture and find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, and why a vampires love tango.
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The masquerade ball is a classic trope not only of gaming but of fantasy and adventure literature in general. Come learn what actually happens at a ball, the history of the dances, and the culture surrounding dance. Understand what makes a waltz “Viennese,” how you should behave when the Duke asks you to dance, and why a vampire would tango, and maybe even polka, but never samba. This seminar will inform you on the history of ballroom dance and include a discussion about how to apply it in your games and fiction.
Knowing when your game is "done" is often more difficult than designing it in the first place. Industry Insider's talk about play testing, cost analysis, & publishing considerations.
Developing a game can be a long and sometimes confusing journey. But fear not, for you are not alone! Come learn about what resources are out there to help you in your game-making quest!
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Join the Care and Feeding of Nerds and members of the Game Makers Guild as we give you the lowdown on obtaining feedback for your game, locating publishers, and leveraging the board gaming community.
Japanese Folklore - An Anime, Manga, & Film Primer
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Get the most from your anime & Asian cinema experience when you understand the cultural background! Learn the basics of Japanese mythology in this folklore primer, & see video & still examples.
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What’s the difference between bakemono and ayakashi? What are those little creatures that show up in your favorite anime? How is Sailor Moon like a selkie? Get the most from your anime and Asian cinema experience when you understand the cultural background! Learn the basics of Japanese mythology in this folklore primer, and see video and still examples.
Robin D. Laws and Kenneth Hite talk roleplaying, history, conspiracy, occultism, writing, food, movies and whatever you ask them about in this live edition of their award-winning podcast.
A panel discussion with well-known Kickstarter gurus & industry experts to provide advice on how to Kickstart your own game! Take-home materials provided. Q&A included. Join the Sat 2pm event as well.
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A Q&A style panel discussion with industry experts such as John Wrot! from Gate Keeper Games (www.gatekeepergames.com), Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games (www.stonemaiergames.com), executives from Panda GM, and select game reviewers. This is the 2nd annual event; and was standing room only in 2014. Get the advice you need for success!