Andrew, the author of the acclaimed Illuminated Edda will be delving into the history of the Viking myths, and how they colour today's pop culture.
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Vikings have never been more popular! Andrew Valkauskas, author of the Illuminated Edda will bring the authentic myths to life. Dispelling some of the made-up elements by Marvel and others, youll get to hear the real tales as they inspired Lord of the Rings and much of our geek culture. Q&A will follow.
Join Margaret Weis and friends as we celebrate the wondrous history and community of Dragonlance. Q&A about the new editions of Chronicles, Legends and the next series they are writing.
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Join Margaret Weis and friends as we celebrate the wondrous history and community of Dragonlance. Get answers to your questions and learn about the new editions of Chronicles, Legends and the next series they are writing.
Welcome to the Jianghu: An Introduction to Chinese Fantasy Drama
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Cultural context can help you more fully enjoy Chinese media! Well cover the history of the wuxia & xianxia genres, Confucianism, censorship, fantasy tropes, Daoism, & more.
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More than half the worlds TV dramas are produced in China, with some titles achieving international mainstream popularity. Dont miss out on this global phenomenon! This overview of the wuxia and xianxia genres will give you the necessary background and cultural context to enjoy these hit films and TV shows to the fullest. Well cover topics from Confucianism to censorship, from fantasy tropes to forms of addressand throw in some of our recommendations as well!
Welcome to the Writer's Room: Creating and Publishing TTRPGs
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Have you ever wondered what goes into the creating and publishing a ttrpg? Do you have burning design and publishing questions of your own? Then this is the panel for you!
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Tavern keeper Vixie Belle and her guests for a candid conversation about designing, writing, and publishing a TTRPG! Each guest of the Pub is a professional in the TTRPG creation space, including writers, designers, and Publishers. After this panel sold out at last year's Gen Con, we're excited to bring this back to help other aspiring game designers!
So you're interested in writing for TV? Join our panelists as they talk about what to expect, how to get into the industry, and what they're doing now.
Are you an indie TTRPG designer, writer, artist, editor, or publisher? This panel might be for you! Come discover what we have to offer when you become a member.
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Come join us to learn more about the Indie Game Developer Network (IGDN) and what the non-profit trade organization can offer you. If you are a TTRGP designer, writer, artist, editor, or publisher, we would love to have you join us!
Don't get trapped in the boundless sandbox of your fantasy world! Our panelists will give you hints, tips, and techniques to ensure that your worldbuilding is engaging and not bogging readers down.
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Featuring: Chris A. Jackson, Daniel Myers, Richard Dansky, Shveta Thakrar, Tim Waggoner
YA is angsty, New Adult is anxious. But Middle Grade is all exploration, excitement, and adventure. Our panelists talk about why they like writing for this age range and why you should give it a try.
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Featuring: Carlos Hernandez, Johannah Simon, Maurice Broaddus, and other guests.