The ins and outs–and dos and don’ts–of writing in someone else’s IP. Matt Forbeck, Richard Lee Byers, Richard Dansky, Lucien Soulban, Steve Diamond, R.A. Salvatore
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.
Cubicle 7 is the multi award winning Publisher of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fourth Edition, Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Soulbound Roleplaying Game, Warhammer 40,000 Wrath & Glory Roleplaying Game, Doctor Who The Roleplaying Game; Victoriana; and lots more. In this seminar we will be talking about our future plans with an opportunity for Q&A.
Panelists will share their personal experiences and answer questions from their own perspective. Because of the potentially sensitive nature of the questions, all questions must be submitted in advance. See the registration email message for instructions on how to submit a question.
Don talks about jumping from Game to Game, package design, book layout, illustration, interiors and covers, and graphic novel writing and illustration. Don will discuss the things he’s learned and how he got to where he is now.
Robin D. Laws & Kenneth Hite talk roleplaying, history, conspiracy, occultism, writing, food, movies, & whatever you ask them about in this live edition of their award-winning podcast.
Bring your littles and your lunch; we’ll get together and spend an hour of unscripted Parent Time with the Motley Kids talking about running role-playing games for kids. We’ll talk about the systems we use, how to handle kids at the table, and ways to encourage quieter kids to join in.
Every villain has her reasons… The Uncaged Anthology made a splash in the ttrpg publishing scene reenvisioning the way monsters can be portrayed. Reflecting on the series with their newest book: Uncaged Goddesses, the team discusses feminism in gaming, reframing monstrosity, the queer lens, and where we go from here. Featuring producer and art director […]
Hosted by Tony Vascinda panelists include Philip Reed (so many published projects), Brian Colin (Vast Grimm), Michael Mars (Slasher Zine), Luke Stratton (Pirate Borg), Zac Goins (7 Aboard the Schackel), and Rugose Kohn (30 Days of Mörk Borg Adventure Chapbook).
How does a government work from the inside? How does it make decisions? What is the Iron Law of Oligarchy? Why does it matter? Explore the answers to all of these questions and more in a discussion of how realistic political dynamics can be applied to the worlds you build. Hosted by a veteran GM […]
Learn how to be a more effective GM, how to deal with disruptive personalities, & how to ensure that everyone has a good time. Covers basic & advanced rules & gamemastering techniques.
Catch up with the Burning Wheel crew for our annual report on what we’ve done and what we hope to do. We’ll talk Burning Wheel, Torchbearer and Miseries & Misfortunes.
20 years after the short film “The Gamers” debuted at Gen Con, come join cast members from across the franchise for conversation, reflection, and a Q&A like only ZOE can provide!
Which one is writing? Or is it both? How do you balance them? Jaym Gates, Michael R. Underwood, Gregory A. Wilson, Marie Bilodeau, Brandon O’Brien, Christopher Morgan (M)
This panel explores food’s role in world-building and story development. Whether you’re a writer, DM, or player, we’ll help you go beyond the basic stew and brew with tips and free recipe cards!
Award-winning RPG publisher Free League, voted Fan Favorite Publisher at the ENNIES last year, invites you to a special Gen Con showcase to reveal news for the coming year and answer your questions!
Tabletop gaming and comics are a natural pairing, and it’s no wonder that many tabletop games have made the jump to comics–and vice versa. Game designers, comics creators, and more come together for this panel to discuss adapting TTRPGs for comics; creating board games and RPGs based on comics; and finding audiences and funding for […]
Obsidian Brews is a deep dive, for players old and new, into the world of Fantasy Table Top Role Playing Games, the various types of games within the genre, and the limitless potential for Black players to build and create their own characters and worlds, creating spaces for expression and representation. Join us as we […]
Learn about patents, copyrights, & trademarks (and how they fit in a normal design cycle) with 2 gamers & IP professionals who’ve educated on these topics at Gen Con for about 10 years.
Puppet building pros with seriously great credits will talk about various puppet building techniques, such as the wedge method, flat patterning, sculpting, and more!
