An important skill a designer can develop is critical thinking. A discussion on developing these skills for game mechanics, & the professional conduct necessary to give & receive criticism of design.
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In professional game design, one of the most important skills a designer can develop is critical thinking. A designer needs to be able to look at game designs, including his or her own, and be able to rationally and objectively identify the merits and flaws of the design, and be able to communicate that analysis to other designers with frankness and respect. This panel would talk about developing critical thinking skills for game mechanics, and also developing the professional conduct necessary to give and receive criticism of design.
The Gwendolyn School of Swordplay and Cooking is a valuable asset that is being fought over by two sides of the family. Find out why it is important to be Gwendolyn in this adventure!
Come and learn all about the best new independently-produced role-playing games of the past year, cheer the prize-winners, hear from authors and voters, and talk about the future of indie RPGs.
The Inner-Demons and the Tribe: Dealing with Depression as a Gamer
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A discussion about gamers dealing with depression. Using personal experiences as people diagnosed with depressions, we explore strategies to overcome it, including tapping into our tribes.
There are thriving RPG scenes in outside North America. Come find out from our Industry Insiders on what's up, what's innovative, and what's scandalous.
Monsters are disappearing! You have to find out why or risk losing your monster friend forever. Rumors point to a junkyard - a junkyard with strange powers.
Monsters are disappearing! You have to find out why or risk losing your monster friend forever. Rumors point to a junkyard - a junkyard with strange powers.
Rock stars by night, heroes by day! When evil threatens the Heart of Rock & Roll itself, the Justice Band must find three artifacts of awesome musical power! It’s rock & roll fantasy with QAGS!
A game set in a retro future based on the Golden Age of science fiction. You are part of a patrol rocketship crew blasting off for action and adventure in the wild galaxy.
A game set in a retro future based on the Golden Age of science fiction. You are part of a patrol rocketship crew blasting off for action and adventure in the wild galaxy.