You don't need a degree in cartography to make a map for your world ... or do you? Bradley P. Beaulieu, Anna Smith Spark, Bruce Cordell, and Steve Drew discuss what they've learned.
Masters of Roleplay: Designing Complex Characters & Bringing them to Life
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Character seem a little flat? NPC's all feel the same? These experts will show you the way to build complex characters that truly feel alive, & teach you how to bring them to life at the table!
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Do your NPC's all feel the same; does your character seems a little flat, are you're having difficulty staying in character? These three experts will show you the way towards building complex characters that truly feel alive, and teach you how to bring them to life at the table.
Featuring: Ruty Rutenberg, Malika Lim, Zac Eubank, Cindy Brunelle, Marsie Vellan
Today's hidden wars between governments to influence public perception, from targeted disinformation campaigns to corporate databases that know and sell everything about you. Greg Maus, NSDM staff
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Lecture. From targeted disinformation campaigns to corporate databases that know everything about you and sell to the highest bidder, explore today’s hidden wars between governments to influence public perception. Presented by Greg Maus of the National Security Decision Making, Inc staff.
Fantasy novels are commonly set in medieval Europe, except the food which is usually wrong. Learn from Daniel Myers how medieval cuisine worked and how to create believable fictional foodways.
Join Pathfinder featured artist Wayne Reynolds & Paizo staffers to take a look at the evolution of the Pathfinder iconic characters, from their updated clothes to their place in Golarion lore.
Want a chance to have open Q&A and meet and greet with all of the awesome cosplayers hosting panels and workshops during Gencon? Bring your questions, & be ready to chat with us!
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Want a chance to have open Q&A and meet and greet with all of the awesome cosplayers hosting panels and workshops during Gencon? Bring your questions, and be ready to chat with some of the most talented makers, performers, and photographers in the country!
Midpoint is considered one of the most important moments for character development in a story. Christopher Husberg, Kristen Britain, Bill Fawcett, and Elizabeth Vaughan tell you how to get it right.
Military Geography of the Solar System (NSDM Panel)
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Geography of war in space is dominated not by distance but by delta-v & sensors. How experience fighting on land, sea & air won't help. Panel by the National Security Decision Making staff.
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In space, no one can hear you scream, but everyone can see you fly. The geography of warfare in space is dominated not by distances as most would think, but by delta-v and sensors. How everything we know about fighting on the land, sea, and air won't help us in space. What is up there is worth fighting over? Panel by the National Security Decision Making, Inc staff.
Can modern writers set their stories in historical settings and ignore the historical baggage at the same time? David Mack, Kristen Britain, Richard Byers, and karen Bovenmyer talk about it.
Meet Oliver Barrett ("Unmatched") and the design teams, pushing the envelope of how games look. Explore new media, outsider art, contemporary design, and how to break the "rules".