Magic in most RPGs--and most fiction, for that matter--is typically based on Old World or “exotic” magical traditions. That’s fine for pre-colonial games, but games set in America should feature magic that draws on American superstition, folk magic, and even pop culture. If you’ve ever wanted to play a Hoodoo Man or Elvismancer, this panel is for you.
Over the past year, major new capabilities have been incorporated into Lone Wolf Development's industry standard roster construction tool for miniatures games. Learn how you can leverage these new features to fully customize output, integrate photos of your troops, and easily enter newly released units for immediate use.
Being a great Dungeon Master requires a variety of skills, such as rules arbiter, character actor, and expert storyteller. The art of the Dungeon Master is in combining all of these talents. Join a panel of D&D designers to discuss various tips and tricks to bring the best adventure to your players, as well as ways to make them equal participants in the story. A Q&A session will follow the discussion.
Balancing Act: The Fine Art of Creating Balanced Characters
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Mr. Perfect is a pretty dull chap. Well-rounded characters—ones folks enjoy reading about—have flaws and foibles. How do you add the right amount of baggage to a hero, villain, or sidekick? How can you avoid stereotypical troubles and latch onto something sparkling and masterful?
Many theories exist out there concerning the Nazca Lines in Peru. We’ll focus on one in this talk, and then look at the evidence and see which one is supported best. We’ll look at the more recent studies concerning the Nazca Lines and what the best theories are. Bring your Tinfoil hats and be prepared!
Want to know what the future holds for Exile Game Studio? Come find out what's next for Hollow Earth Expedition and the Ubiquity Roleplaying System. What secrets will be revealed? You'll have to be here to find out! This is a chance for fans to ask questions directly to Jeff Combos and Sechin Tower.
Writers can find big opportunities to break into publishing through the small press. Learn where to go, and what it takes, to make it big in small press. Our panelists include small press publishers, editors, and writers.
Building LEGO® Games with Cephas Howard & Reiner Knizia
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Join acclaimed games designer and consultant on LEGO® Games, Reiner Knizia and LEGO Games Lead Designer Cephas Howard as they present, discuss and answer questions about the creation of LEGO Games. A behind the scenes look at how the LEGO brick turned into a series of games.