Informal discussion on what is involved with running that first game. Hints, suggestions & no-no's. All ages, all experience levels welcome. Join the fun!
Games come with an array of achievements & awards, creating lists that we spend hours trying to obtain. There is psychology at play here. Would you like learn some of the methods & why they work?
Patreon can supplement your writing income, but it's not all fun and games. Bradley Beaulieu, Gregory A. Wilson, Alethea Kontis, Jason Sizemore, and Lucy A. Synder will set you on a path to success.
RPGs & LARPS have the ability to change our perception of the world around us. How do we encourage a diverse base of players & GMs? Themes include inclusivity, diversity, & game design.
Description:
RPGs and larps have the ability to change our perception of ourselves and the world around us through engaging plots and memorable characters that welcome us to inhabit another person's life. They can create real memories of imagined moments that we take with us. How do we create an environment where all players are welcome and safe? How do we encourage a diverse base of both players and GMs/directors/storytellers into bring their unique world view to the stories that we tell? This panel covers themes of universal access, diversity when we immerse ourselves in our game of choice, and promoting good role play through great game design. It features a diverse panel of experienced RPG storytellers exploring these issues. Come join the conversation!
Come join founders of game companies to learn more about what launching a Kickstarter campaign is like, potential pitfalls, & what is done after the campaign. Creators & backers welcome!
The Lay of the Land: Geography in Speculative Fiction
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How can writers create a realistic landscape for their worlds or planets, or make unrealistic landscapes believable? Scott Rice-Snow and Gail Z. Martin show you how.
How different are short stories and novels in structure? When you have an idea, how can you know its natural length? Eugene Fischer, Cat Rambo, James Lowder, and Aaron Rosenberg break it down.
The Love of Learning: How to Use Games in Education
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A panel discussion with different takes on using video & analog games in education: from designing educational games to integrating traditional games in the classroom.
With the re-emergence of radio/podcast, dramatic storytelling, and other formats, creators have more options than ever. Marco Palmieri, Jason Sizemore, Gregory A. Wilson, and Cat Rambo fill us in.