Poisons in Gaming/Literature: Venoms of Land, Air & Sea
Summary:
A new, system-neutral presentation on the venomous effects of select land, air, and sea creatures by a physician toxicologist with suggestions for game world incorporation. 7th year at Gen Con.
Poisons in Gaming/Literature: Venoms of Land, Air & Sea
Summary:
A new, system-neutral presentation on the venomous effects of select land, air, and sea creatures by a physician toxicologist with suggestions for game world incorporation. 7th year at Gen Con.
Building a world for your RPG campaign, game, book, or screenplay? Learn about how you can use real-world concepts of domestic politics to help bring your world to life!
Description:
How does a government work from the inside? How does it make decisions? What is the Iron Law of Oligarchy? Why does it matter? Explore the answers to all of these questions and more in a discussion of how realistic political dynamics can be applied to the worlds you build. Hosted by a veteran GM with a political science degree and real-world political experience, this session will explore concepts from political theory that you can use to bring your worlds to life. Discussion will center around historical and literary examples, we will NOT be exploring present-day domestic politics.
Building a world for your RPG campaign, game, book, or screenplay? Learn about how you can use real-world concepts from international politics to help bring your world to life!
Description:
Why do nations go to war? Why do they make peace? What is polarity? Why does it matter? Explore the answers to all of these questions and more in a discussion of how realistic political dynamics can be applied to the worlds you build. Hosted by a veteran GM with a political science degree and real-world political experience, this session will explore concepts from the field of international relations that you can use to make your worlds more believable. Discussion will center around historical and literary examples, we will NOT be exploring present-day geopolitics.
How are cons going to survive post-pandemic? Join in an open discussion with other event coordinators where we will discuss tactics in keeping people safe and at the same time reintroducing them to their favorite collectibles, games, cosplay and just plain fun. Moving forward post-pandemic will be difficult, but it is possible.
Produce a TTRPG Stream 101 (or How to Hit the Buttons)
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Join Producer DC Lasair as he guides you through the maze of skills needed to produce a TTRPG stream.
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Explore the behind-the-scenes of setting up and running a TTRPG stream, and when to hit all the shiny buttons. Learn how to be the backbone of a TTRPG streaming production. Get an introduction to the skills and tools you need to deliver quality content. DC Lasair is a Producer for Gilding Light and has produced many other streams on Twitch, including Sirens: Battle of the Bards, and The Golden TTRPGif Awards. He has 20+ years of video tech experience, and has produced over 1,000 hrs of content on Twitch.
Protect Yourself: Why Game Designers Need to Know Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks
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Learn about patents, copyrights, & trademarks (and how they fit in a normal design cycle) with 2 gamers & IP professionals who've educated on these topics at Gen Con for about 10 years.
Pro puppet builders will discuss the various types of arm-rod construction with methods and benefits of each. (That's the stick that the puppeteer holds to control the hands) Ask questions!
Puppet building pros with seriously great credits will talk about various puppet building techniques, such as the wedge method, flat patterning, sculpting, and more!