Mystery scenario masters Kenneth Hite, Robin D. Laws, & Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan train their magnifying glasses on clue-gathering adventures to reveal the unlikely suspects behind your tabletop woes.
Invitation to the Ball: A History of Ballroom Dance & Culture
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The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film & fantasy. Learn the culture & find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, & why vampires love tango.
Description:
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.
Controversies over inclusivity & other issues have created a dangerous social media environment for gamers. Learn how to protect yourself online, help victims of harassment, & more.
How are bakemono different from ayakashi? Get more from anime and film when you understand the cultural background! Learn basics of Japanese mythology in this primer with examples from anime and film.
Description:
What’s the difference between bakemono and ayakashi? What are those little creatures that show up in your favorite anime? 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 examples in action with video clips from anime and film.
How are bakemono different from ayakashi? Get more from anime and film when you understand the cultural background! Learn basics of Japanese mythology in this primer with examples from anime and film.
Description:
What’s the difference between bakemono and ayakashi? What are those little creatures that show up in your favorite anime? 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 examples in action with video clips from anime and film.
Robin D. Laws & Kenneth Hite talk roleplaying, history, conspiracy, occultism, writing, food, movies & whatever you ask them about in this live edition of their award-winning podcast.
Practical advice, key resources, tips for pitching to publishers. Learn how to make the most of your Kickstarter project & how to avoid common mistakes.
Sit down with Luke Crane (Head of Games at Kickstarter) & a group of seasoned Kickstarter creators & hear tales of honor, despair and derring do in getting games made with Kickstarter.
LP vs OP (Licensed Properties vs Original Properties)
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Learn the techniques of working with licenses versus your own intellectual properties when designing or publishing works in gaming, film, or literature.