Tabletop & electronic games are very different, but there are lessons to be learned about each from the other. Join Industry Insiders as they talk about the crossover between these genres.
A discussion of gender representation in gaming art from the early days to our current projects. What has changed & what still needs to change to include visuals all RPG players can identify with?
Dealing with what happens when plans go awry, when you don't have a lot of time to prep for a game, & want to improvise some or all of your game.
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Dealing with what happens when plans go awry, when you don't have a lot of time to prep for a game, and want to improvise some or all of your game. This seminar covers tips that are great for ongoing campaigns, interludes, and convention/store/demonstration games.
Join our CEO, Dan Yarrington, for a look back on where we've been & an exciting preview of where we're going in the future. Featuring surprise guests & special prizes!
It takes even longer to raise a child than it does to play through all of Masks of Nyarlathotep, so how do you manage both at the same time? Can you juggle gaming & children & stay sane?
Gaming for Good: An Insider's Guide to Playing Games for Charity
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Turn your gaming hobby into a force for good. Veteran charity gaming event organizers share their secrets for joining, organizing, promoting & hosting successful fundraisers.
We'll discuss both the positive & negative portrayals of gamers (of all types) in motion pictures, television & other media.
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Come join Seth Polansky, Kelley Slagle, Brian Stillman and Ben Dobyns (indie moviemakers), Holland Farkas (Geek and Sundry movie critic), and Chuck Budreau (GenCon Film Festival Director) for a fun and frank discussion of the portrayal of gamers in modern media. Whether you’re into RPG’s, CCG’s, miniature gaming, MMORPG’s or any of the other wide and varied flavors of our hobby, one thing remains constant – the portrayal of gamers in movies and media. While we should all be thrilled with the modern renaissance of gaming and the sheer number of appearances gamers are making in movies and media, the real intent of this panel is dispel some of those stereotypes. Depending on the initial uptake/registrations we may add more panelists, so stay tuned!
Gaymers have been around as long as gaming has, but they are only now becoming mainstream. Learn about gayming organizations & get involved in supporting equality & diversity in our hobby.