Football is a sport, but it is also a game…with a massive, complex, constantly evolving ruleset. Sam Roberts (USC) and Luke Crane (Burning Wheel) discuss sport from the perspective of game designers.
Award-winning RPG publisher Free League, voted Fan Favorite Publisher at the ENNIES last year, invites you to a special Gen Con showcase to reveal news for the coming year and answer your questions!
Ever wanted to write, illustrate, or produce for your favorite tabletop RPGs? Then join our team of panelists as they break down what it takes. This panel will also include a Q&A at the end.
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This panel is moderated by Little Red Dot, and panelists include B Dave Walters of Demi Plane, Diana DiMicco of Die Hard Dice, and Friday, the second highest earning GM on Start Playing Games.
Topics to cover include getting started in the industry & deep dives into professional GMing, best practices for submitting work, and how to book the writing gig.
From the Tabletop to the Page: Comics, Crowdfunding, and Games
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Tabletop gaming and comics are a natural pairing, and it's no wonder that many tabletop games have made the jump to comics. Game designers and comics creators, come together for this panel.
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Tabletop gaming and comics are a natural pairing, and it's no wonder that many tabletop games have made the jump to comics--and vice versa. Game designers, comics creators, and more come together for this panel to discuss adapting TTRPGs for comics; creating board games and RPGs based on comics; and finding audiences and funding for these projects in different ways, including crowdfunding.
Keeper, Dungeon Master, Game Master…there are many names for the job. Thinking about taking the reins at your game table? This seminar focuses on the issues and concerns common among new Game Masters.
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We'll talk about what works and what doesn't. We'll talk about common traps to avoid, but most important, overcoming fears and nerves about taking the helm - we'll get right to the heart of why its great to GM a game, and how you can have a blast doing it.
Join the master RPG wizard Alphinius Goo, Director of Gooey Cube and 40+ year veteran of TTRPs, for tips he's found to ensure his players are immersed, enthralled, and entrained while playing.
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Enroll in Gooey University for just a spell. What makes players stay engaged and interested at the table during play? How can storytelling be made easy? What does the word “effusive” even mean and why is it important? These questions and many more will be answered in this entertaining and informative hour. Come see what the master wizard has to offer and leave energized to bring the tips learned therein back to your tables.