Hear stories from Paizo founding CEO Lisa Stevens on the birth of White Wolf, her halcyon days at Wizards of the Coast, being president of the Star Wars Fan Club, & other topics, followed by a Q&A.
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Paizo’s founding CEO Lisa Stevens has seen it all, from the birth of White Wolf to her halcyon days as “employee #1” at Wizards of the Coast. She’s been president of the Star Wars Fan Club, helped manage the transition of D&D from TSR to WotC, and has guided Paizo from the start. Join Lisa for lively anecdotes from her history in gaming, followed by a Q&A.
A discussion of the history, technologies, tactics, and key elements of siege warfare over the centuries.
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A discussion of the history of siege warfare focusing upon its common elements across history as well aspects specific to different ;periods, tactics, and technologies.
Author Education: Knight Life - A Day In The Life Of A Modern Knight
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How heavy is armor? Can you climb into a saddle wearing full plate? Take part in a discussion with a knight to learn a little about what it’s really like and dispel some commonly believed myths.
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How heavy is a full suit of armor? Can you climb into a saddle wearing full plate? Is it possible to get into a suit of armor by yourself? What about wearing it all day, or sleeping in a suit of armor? Take part in a discussion with a modern knight who regularly jousts and fights with a variety of weapons and armor. You’ll have the opportunity to learn a little about what it’s really like and dispel some commonly believed myths.
See and feel how books and manuscripts were produced before the modern era. Book historian Ada Palmer presents real books and manuscripts from the 15th-18th centuries.
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See and feel how books and manuscripts were produced before the modern era. Ada Palmer is a specialist in Renaissance history and the history of books and writing. She will present real books and manuscripts from the 15th through 18th centuries, and discuss their materials, production and history. This is your chance to touch parchment, vellum, papyrus and early paper, to examine Renaissance handwriting and marginalia, and to learn about how the evolving media in which information has moved throughout history have affected and accelerated historical change.
Think you’re a Pathfinder expert? Mark Moreland, creator of the ENnie Award-winning Pathfinder Wiki (pathfinderwiki.com), hosts a workshop on how to use this amazing resource.
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Think you’re a Pathfinder expert? Pathfinder is seeking a few good sages. Mark Moreland, creator of the ENnie Award-winning Pathfinder Wiki (pathfinderwiki.com), hosts a workshop on how to use this amazing resource to add depth to your characters and games, as well as how to get involved in the Pathfinder Wiki community.
Beyond 101: Evolving Discussions Of Women In Games
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We've been talking about women's experiences in gaming for years. Is it time to address more complicated questions like representation vs normalization, intersectionality, & other?
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We've been talking about women's experiences in gaming for years, and many of the challenges women face are now widely known. What are the next steps? Is it time to address more complicated questions? Join us for a lively discussion of topics like representation versus normalization, intersectionality, and other topics that go beyond the basic.
What do you do in RPGs when you're not fighting? We'll talk about games that focus on what happens in between fights, or drop them all together. Come hear tips for play & find new games to try.
The US military uses games & simulations for everything from next-gen warfare to social interaction skills. Find out what it's like to develop games for them & the unique challenges.