Learn how to be a more effective GM, how to deal with disruptive personalities, and how to ensure that everyone has a good time. Covers advanced rules and gamemastering techniques.
Learn how to be a more effective GM, how to deal with disruptive personalities, and how to ensure that everyone has a good time. Covers basic rules and gamemastering techniques.
Horror gaming can go beyond Lovecraft & tentacles. Sometimes the most frightening moments in RPGs can come from obscure references & mundane moments. Surprise your players from a new direction!
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Horror gaming can go beyond Lovecraft and tentacles. Sometimes the most frightening moments in RPGs can come from obscure references and mundane moments. Surprise your players from a new direction! The panel will include Caleb Stokes (No Soul Left Behind, No Security), Ross Payton (Base Raiders, Zombies of the World), John Kennedy (Demonworld), and Jack Graham (Eclipse Phase). The title "Scary Parrots" refers to an RPPR game in which the players completely forgot about the plot and focused on a parrot THAT COULD NOT BE. Rather than dismiss the moment as a one-off, this panel will explore the unexpected places that the GM can exploit for terror. Between other writers of The Weird, discoveries in neuroscience, and philosophical thought experiments, this panel will provide a ton of original plot hooks and little disquieting scares to throw at your players.
Paizo’s editorial staff reveals what’s going on in the wide world of Pathfinder’s official campaign setting, from secrets of the world’s creation to an overview of upcoming products.
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Paizo’s editorial staff reveals what’s going on in the wide world of Pathfinder’s official campaign setting, from secrets of the world’s creation to an overview of upcoming products to general questions from the audience.
Secrets to Friends & Gaming: How-To Create a Sustainable Game Night Group
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Our panel of experienced game group members will offer advice & tips for creating a successful game night & new friendships, then keeping that game night going for years to come!
"Ten mile long spaceships." Many people love Sci-fi games, especially wargames. This is mostly about space wargames, especially for more than 2 players.
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"Ten mile long spaceships." Many people love Sci-fi games, especially wargames. These games have many of the virtues of naval games without being subsidiary to land warfare, armies, and the limitations of water. This is mostly about space wargames, especially for more than two players. The author of the book "Game Design" and the classic wargame Britannia leads the discussion. More information at Wikipedia: "Lewis Pulsipher"