This seminar will address the needs for plotting, methods of plotting a novel, as well as tips on suspense, pacing and building a story to a climax. Applicable to everything from short stories to epic novel series.
Cartoonist Rich Burlew leaps into the proverbial saddle once more with a rousing series of examinations, anecdotes, and veiled hints regarding his smash hit fantasy gaming webcomic, "The Order of the Stick".
The Red Chinese Threat - Scarier this year than last? National Security Lecture
Description:
What is the Politburo’s policy with regard to its neighbors? What aggressive aspirations might they have in the longer term? How are the PLA, PLAN, and PLAAF armed today, and how might they be armed in the future?
Ride a Segway, a two-wheeled, self-balancing scooter, through an obstacle course and try to get the highest score! Top times win prizes! You know you've always wanted to try one. $6/1st ride, $3/each subsequent ride. You must purchase ZED00001 first.
Ride a Segway, a two-wheeled, self-balancing scooter, through an obstacle course and try to get the highest score! Top times win prizes! You know you've always wanted to try one. $6/1st ride, $3/each subsequent ride.
Up to 16 players can participate in this double elimination tourney, where you'll ride a Segway through an obstacle course and try to get the highest score! Top 3 finishers win prizes with 1st place winning a trophy, Generic Tickets and a free badge to Gen Con Indy 2008!
Up to 16 players can participate in this double elimination tourney, where you'll ride a Segway through an obstacle course and try to get the highest score! Top 3 finishers win prizes with 1st place winning a trophy, Generic Tickets and a free badge to Gen Con Indy 2008!
This demonstration will introduce the Japanese martial art of kendo ("the way of the sword"), and show the equipment used, as well as forms and moves. Modern kendo not only reflects its origins rooted in the ancient samurai techniques, its own influence can be seen in modern films, such as Star Wars.
The World's of Robert E. Howard as explored through RPGs
Description:
Howard’s creation of mythical lands and heroic warriors are perfect fits for the modern RPG community. Join members from three established role-playing-game companies discuss the process of turning Howard into gaming magic. Panelists will include Bryan Steele, Vincent Darlage, and Eric Rodriguez from Mongoose Publishing, the publisher of the successful Conan RPG, Shane Hensley, CEO of Pinnacle Games, the publisher of the brand new Solomon Kane RPG, and Charlie Krank, President of Chaosium and currently developing Robert E. Howard’s World of Horror RPG. Moderated by Bill “Indy� Cavalier, editor of the Robert E. Howard United Press Association.