We’ve colonized the solar system, invented space travel, and experienced sentient space ships. Cat Rambo, Patrick Tomlinson, Toiya Finley, Corry Lee, and Kirk Dougal discuss what’s next.
So you’ve decided to ditch the notebook or Word to give this whole Scrivener program a whirl. Can this program make your process better? Come learn from LaShawn Wanak, A. E. Greenwood, and more.
An interactive seminar focusing on developing your skills as a storyteller and creative. Geared for authors and GMs, Guy from “How to be a Great GM” unpacks imagination and overcoming writers block. During the seminar you will be required to push your imagination to the limit, submit ideas, and bury Guy with hundreds of questions. […]
Join seasoned 13th Age designers to build a brand-new monster that takes advantage of the game’s mechanics to deliver some nasty surprises at the table.
Learn some hard earned tricks to growing, maintaining and cultivating a meaningful exchange between you and your podcast community! Join panelists from the Arcology Podcast, Neo-Anarchist Podcast, Complex Action, Violent Life and Cybernautica to talk shop about the do’s and don’ts of making a show, marketing and social media.
Horror and suspense writers want to captivate their readers without grossing them out, or worse, boring them. Lucy Snyder, Richard Byers, and others discuss how much detail is necessary.
The Evolution line is great for many ages. From middle school to college. Teachers are already using North Star Games in the classroom. Don’t recreate the wheel! Let us share how with you. We will share some tips and plans with you from teachers we know. Other games from our line up fit well in […]
Order of the Amber Die is known for running the longest sessions in the industry, and has documented their marathons for years through the Paizo Blog and other gaming media outlets. This seminar will cover everything from the logistics of setup, group responsibilities, and even GM preparation needed to run long sessions. A question-and-answer session […]
Join Monte Cook, gamer of 40 years, game professional for 30, and 2019 Industry Guest of Honor for tips, suggestions, and Q&A on how to enable a more fun RPG experience for you and your players.
75 years after the failure of Market Garden, there is still debate as to why this operation failed. The Allies seemed to have the Germans on the run and Market Garden could have given the Allies a bridge over the Rhine and ended the war by Christmas 1944. A look at the factors that lead […]
A new, system-neutral presentation on rat poisons used for murder from the dark files of a physician toxicologist. Suggestions to incorporate these elements into your gaming world. 4th GenCon yr.
Chris Bell will cover the basics of a page layout and what it takes to move your manuscript from a word processing file to a print-ready book interior.
We all want to be the next J. K. Rowling, but is that realistic? Lisa Rodgers, Jerry Gordon, Kristin McFarland, and others discuss managing expectations.
Did you know you can create supplements for your favorite games and make money? Find out how! Come learn about Onyx Path’s Community Content programs for Pugmire, Scarred Lands, & more!
Do you want to be a streamer on a social platform like Twitch, YouTube, Mixer? Come learn from Twitch Affiliated Streamer RAYN about marketing yourself for your audience and what it takes to get started as well as what to expect from it.
Writing is a creative endeavour, but it’s also a business. Which means … you need a business plan. Shanna Germain, Matt Forbeck, Chrostopher Husberg, and Keith Law discuss making one.
As you’ve run or playtested a game, have you witnessed players trying to figure out what to roll? Where a skill is at? Taking a lot of time searching their character sheets for what they need? Geekspective’s Amber Marie has 12 years of graphic design, UX, and RPG experience and is sharing her insights into […]
What does it take to make a compelling dungeon that challenges players? Join Paizo staff as they delve underground to discuss the twists and turns of epic dungeon creation.
Professional Puppet Builder (& previous Gen Con Puppetry Track GOH) Gordon Smuder gives up all his secrets for detailing foam & fleece (Muppet-style) television puppets. Bring a note pad (or a sketch book!) because the info will be flowing hot & heavy!
