Join Paizo’s award-winning art & graphic design staff for a discussion of the illustrations, maps, & other visual elements that bring the fantasy worlds of Pathfinder & Starfinder to life.
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Join Paizo Incorporated’s award-winning art and graphic design staff for a discussion of the illustrations, maps, and other visual elements that bring the fantasy worlds of Pathfinder and Starfinder to life and a preview of what’s to come.
Join Baen Books as they award the 2017 Baen Fantasy Adventure Award, talk about what's coming from Baen, and introduce some of their best authors. Plus, get a chance to win one of the amazing prizes.
Join a diverse panel of guests that have turned their passion for cosplay into successful businesses. Be sure to take notes as they share their paths to success and answer all of your questions!
Chat & ask questions about the legal and professional minutae of being a freelance artist in the game industry. Panelists include attorneys, artists, & creative directors in the game industry.
The Critical Role: Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting debuts at Gen Con. Join Matt, Dev Joe Carriker, and Green Ronin Pres Chris Pramas as they discuss the creation of the 1st official RPG for Critical Role!
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The Critical Role: Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting, by Matt Mercer himself, debuts at GenCon. Join Matt, developer Joe Carriker, and Green Ronin president Chris Pramas as they discuss the creation of the first official RPG book for Critical Role!
Sometimes all you need is your beverage of choice & a group of pliable friends & strangers for a night of great gaming. A how-to guide for a fun & safe time.
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!
Historical European Martial Arts are as beautiful as they are deadly. This demo will give an overview of multiple weapons & traditions that comprise HEMA.
Who do we want to play games? How do you create characters, artwork, & worlds that appeal to a broad audience? What can you do to help people feel welcome & encourage new people to play more?
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.
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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!