Encounters 101: A Comprehensive Theory of Adventure Design
Summary:
Encounter Theory argues that the encounter, where players interact with the world of the RPG, is the meat & bones of all RPGs. Is this true, & how can it be applied by GMs & designers?
Modern Warfare contributor David March talks about the endless war in Afghanistan, the reasons behind the conflict and the way forward. Has Afghanistan become the new Philippines of America?
Description:
David March is a writer who has contributed articles to Strategy and Tactics, World at War, and Modern Warfare. He has also designed 4 wargames, including Visegrad 4 about a possible future conflict between Russian and Poland. He will be lecturing on what has happened in Afghanistan, the true reasons for the conflict, the problems encountered by the U.S./NATO force and the reasons that it may well be a perpetual war. How can we possibly win this war? Is there no way out? David March is on the National Security Decision Making, Inc staff.
Pathfinder’s got a new edition on the way, but what does that mean for the world of Golarion? Join staffers to learn about changes in the Pathfinder RPG (2nd edition) setting.
Warforged, lightning rails, & halflings riding dinosaurs! Join setting creator Keith Baker for a discussion of the D&D setting of Eberron & what its future may hold.
Anna Meyer will present her fantasy cartography process & modern map-making techniques for roleplaying games.
Description:
Join Anna Meyer of GHmaps.net who will talk about her process for building fantasy maps and worlds that support your campaigns. Anna has years of experience building beautiful maps that let your imagination fly.
She will talk about the Greyhawk maps she is most famous for as well as her new productions for Griffon Lore Games products.
This session is an opportunity to attend Anna's presentation as well as participate in a heavy Q&A session with her.
Fear and (Non)Fiction: Agrarian Anxiety in "The Colour Out of Space"
Summary:
This lecture is an overview of a master's thesis. It outlines the connections between Lovecraft's work and the real life events within the Swift River Valley.