Tips on how to open up your group to women & keep women interested once they're there.
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Tips on how to open up your group to women and keep women interested once they're there. While there may be some contextual examples to illustrate a point or experience, the purpose of this seminar is to go beyond what's bad and talk about how to make more of what's good a regular feature of gaming at mixed gender tables. Audience participation is welcome. Many ideas presented are applicable to gamers as a whole, despite the focus on women at the table.
In the wake of Gamergate, we'll explore what the industry is doing to help, how women are interacting differently & ways we as a community can support women as leaders in the evolving gaming world.
Celebrate what women bring to the gaming world. How we can change the future for inclusion & equality & what positive things you can do to make the gaming world more diverse.
Use of thermo-plastics has always been popular in cosplay. Worbla is in cosplay use for everything from armor to props & accessories! Learn about shaping techniques, as well as how to finish & paint.
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Use of thermo-plastics has always been popular in the cosplay world. Worbla is the current fad in cosplay use for everything from armor to props and accessories! Come and learn about shaping techniques, as well as how to finish and paint this wonderful, multi-functional product! There will also be a demo so you can see how easy it is to work with in person!
What's the first step in creating a new world for fiction or gaming? We'll look at the questions you need to answer & the different approaches you can take.
Worldbuilding can be a daunting task. Learn the best ways to get started, keep going, & create a setting that enhances your work rather than getting in the way of the story.
A good fictional language adds depth to your story; a bad one can ruin it. Learn from authors with experience at imaginary languages how to avoid pitfalls & use language to enhance your story.
Magic is the definitional element of Fantasy, but getting it right can be difficult. Learn how to create magic systems that are functional and intriguing, & how to use them to improve your story.
Religion is often a touchy subject for readers & writers, even when the religion's fictional. Learn how to make fictional religions add depth to your story without boring or offending your readers.