Making Your Gaming Group Accessible For Neurodivergent Players
Summary:
RPGs can have many benefits for students: academically, emotionally and socially. Students with autism, ADHD or dyslexia can benefit too, with additional awareness and preparation from the GM.
Learn and share ideas on how to create a safe space for your patrons. Make your store more welcoming and inclusive to a diverse clientele. Discussion focused on, but not limited to, LGBTQIA+ patrons.
Description:
Making your business a safe space is not only good for your community, it's also good for business. Patrons who feel comfortable being themselves in your store, and recognize that diversity is a priority for YOU, are more likely to return in the future and support your business. But actions speak louder than words, so it is important that you show others in the space how they are welcomed and not just tell them. Come learn a few tips for making your store a safe space for everyone! Tabletop Gaymers Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion by championing the visibility and recognition of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and others) community through tabletop gaming.
Making Your Toys Look Cool: Tabletop Game and Miniature Photography
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Practice lighting, point of view, perspective, and effects in this fun, hands-on tabletop photography workshop—with fine art photographer and D&D/RPG designer Steve Townshend.
Description:
In this three-hour photography workshop, we'll photograph miniatures, games, and game components while learning about light, perspective, point of view, composition, setting, and narrative. We'll practice with various lighting tools, special effects, props, and components, discuss our work, and share what we've made. (All digital cameras are acceptable for this workshop, from SLRs/mirrorless cameras to phone cameras.)
Want to learn how to make the best villain for your RPG campaign? This is the panel for you. Famous designers/writers will discuss what makes a great villain and how to make your players love them.
Description:
Panelists include Bruce Nesmith, lead designer of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Wolfgang Baur, head of Kobold Press, and Ferret Baudoin, lead designer of Dragon Age II.
Wet pallets can keep your paints fresh & usable for weeks; great to keep custom blends fresh, & waste less paint! You'll create a wet pallet to keep, & we'll demonstrate proper use.
Wet pallets can keep your paints fresh & usable for weeks; great to keep custom blends fresh, & waste less paint! You'll create a wet pallet to keep, & we'll demonstrate proper use.
New York Times bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole gives you a tool kit which will allow you to break down your novel, diagnose issues and substantially improve your next draft.
Description:
He’ll cover the basics from how to know if you want to do one more draft, on through how to produce and package your book for sale. If you think your book isn’t quite there yet, or if you want to make sure everything is working the way it should, this seminar will provide you with techniques to answers to all your questions.
Bring your favorite Non-Master to this battle royale brawl! This fun, casual play format is great for new players or players who want to socialize with a game.
Description:
Bring your favorite Non-Master to this battle royale brawl! This fun, casual play format is great for new players or players who want to socialize with a beer and a game of Malifaux. This event will use the Bonanza Brawl rules (a version of the All Out Brawl rules from the Gaining Grounds Season Two packet which have been modified for maximum fun by Doug Broman and the Steampowered Scoundrels!). Players need any one non-Master with no upgrades and Cost 10 or less as their Leader. There will also be an award for the “Best Painted Brawler”, so make sure your choice of brawler is dressed in their best for their trip to the Honeypot Casino!