Fantasy Metals: From the Forge to Your Gaming Table
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An experienced, modern-day smith discusses metals, alloys, & metallurgy with regards to real world materials & fantasy options, & then offers time for discussion and questions.
Fantasy RPGs and Heavy Metal: A Match Made in Hell
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Adam Koebel, Luke Crane & Radek Drozdalski take you on a tour of the unholy marriage of metal & rad RPGs. Metal shall be played—dragons shall be slain!
Fantasy World Building: A Focus on Cosmology, Magic & Theology
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This presentation will explore the development of a fantasy world from the ground up, starting with the big considerations.
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This presentation will explore the development of a fantasy world from the ground up, starting with the big questions like; “Why does the universe exist at all?”, “Where do deities come from and what do they want?” as well as “Why does magic work?”. We will examine how other writers, scholars and philosophers have answered these questions in the past and see if any of their interpretations adequately appease our sensibilities.
Ever have a story or game ruined simply by the choice of a name? This seminar looks at language creation in general along with the pitfalls inherent in creating names.
Join Bubblesgal0re for a live costume/prop build seminar focused on foam and worbla fabrication. She will have an open Q & A during her demonstration. Feel free to ask questions and take pictures!
An open discussion with experienced game masters on how to engage players, develop plot, & encourage character development instead of just dice-rolling.
Romance is something that shows up in fiction all the time, but we tend to shy away from it at the table. There are ways to incorporate love & sex to make them safe & fun for everyone.
Freelancing 101 Panel: How to Break into Game Design
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It looks easy, right? Freelancers & publishers on this panel tell you what REALLY happens & how to improve the odds of breaking into print. Advanced tips for established freelancers, too!
Want to write or design game material for the World of Darkness, Chronicles of Darkness, Scion, Scarred Lands, your own games & more? Come to this panel & find out how!