Seminar
While playing games can be fun professionals are finding uses for games in the classroom, in treatment facilities, and outpatient therapy. Unfortunately, research is often lacking on how games can be used. Our panel of experts will discuss the research questions they would most like to see investigated, as well as provide feedback for any […]
Join Dr. Megan Connell as she discusses how therapists are using TTRPGs in therapy. She will discuss the impact of the Satanic panic on research on TTRPGs, how ethics and issues of diversity can be addressed in TTRPGs. She also will talk about how TTRPGs are used in therapy, and where clinicians can learn more.
Almost every TTRPG fanatic has dreamed of building their own game. In this panel, you’ll learn the basics of TTRPG design from some of the most accomplished creators working in the field today. You’ll learn about building your core mechanic, balancing mechanics between players and DMs, and finding the right mix between detail and playability.
Tabletop roleplaying games are so compelling because they set few, if any, limits on what the players can do. While players love that freedom, it puts tremendous pressure on designers and GMs to create compelling, interesting worlds that are flexible and extensible in play. In this seminar, you’ll learn tips, tricks, and techniques for building […]
Paraj Mandrekar, Geneticist and Gamer will discuss various situations in gaming and how (as a GM or worldbuilder) you can apply principles of genetics to sculpt your gameworld.
Join a group of D&D staff as they share stories, some of their favorite work from recent releases, and a sneak peek or two!
Learn tips and strategies for navigating the world of writing using others intellectual property (IP) from industry greats including Andrew Gaska, Matt Forbeck, and James Lowder.
Join Chris Perkins and a group of D&D creatives from Wizards of the Coast as they share their tips, tricks, and insights into leveling up your DM game!
Our games shine brightest when they’re vivid, unique, and a little bit mind-bending. So how do you make another room full of orcs, another space station full of aliens, or another dark cult really special? How do you make every game session truly new and memorable—a moment of genuine discovery and imagination? You make it […]
Find out what is new exciting coming out of Steve Jackson Games, from the legendary Steve Jackson!
Join Skip Williams for a frank discussion of all the things that can go wrong when running an RPG campaign. Veteran GMs Steve Winter and Penny Williams round out the panel. Tell us what’s troubling you, the hardworking campaign GM, and our panel will suggest some remedies. (The remedies might even work!) Audience participation expected […]
Come hang out with the staff of Monte Cook Games. We’ll be talking about what we’ve got in the works, and maybe reveal some cool secrets! And maybe some embarrassing ones. Plus, we’ll take your questions and suggestions!
How can you create stories that remove harmful tropes from our colonial past? How can you tell tales all players can see themselves in? Join this panel of expert creatives as we dissect what colonialist ideas are, how they look in modern gaming, how we can replace them with stories that uplift all people, and […]
Curious how you can use games both to educate and entertain children? Come to this event for ideas on how to use games to teach fundamental social skills. Learn elements of games that attract kids to them, and how you can make your games more attractive to youth. This panel is coordinated by D8 Summit […]
A communication discussion, not a money talk. With your panelists Skip Williams, Alyssa Faden, Zach Glazar, Jeffrey Talanian, and Bill Barsh. A focus on how to communicate needs, ideas, restrictions, styles, etc. so that independent publishers can better interact with freelance artists (and visa versa). Most independent publishers are not experienced as art directors, so […]
Drag queens. Trans rights to health care. Gay marriage. With queer identities under attack, it is more important than ever to understand and accept LGBTQIA+ gamers. This panel discusses how to create safe spaces for queer players, how to include queer issues sensitively in your games, and how to create games that include queer characters […]
Join this panel of mental health professionals, creatives, and gamemasters as we have an open discussion on how you can create spaces and tell stories that support the overall health of the players at your table. This conversation isn’t meant for mental health professionals (although they are welcome) – this is information for the layperson […]
Let’s face it – many gaming products are written almost exclusively by men. Most creative teams are led by them. And there is a hunger for stories that encompass a wider perspective, one more sensitive to how women view the world and what they want out of a good tale. This panel discusses how to […]
SPECIAL NOTE: THIS SEMINAR WILL BE IN THE SAVAGE ALLIANCE ROOM (Mendota 5). Historical and historical fantasy role-playing has entered a new era you can share with your players. This seminar is about how global history can be used to maximize the fun of your game’s settings, stories, scenarios and inclusiveness. We will use examples […]
We’ve ran over three dozen RPG Kickstarter projects over the last three years. Join us as we discuss best practices for the new and semi-new creators. Q&A to follow. Presented by World of Game Design.
Introduction to drawing with Prismacolor colored pencils as a professional art medium, with basic but revolutionary techniques you can also apply to adult coloring. Participants are encouraged to bring their own colored pencils, markers, and paper to follow along. Illustrator, Charles Urbach shares the techniques, tools, & materials he uses to create professional illustrations for […]
Zac Goins and his team sit down with peers to discuss the ins and outs of putting together 3rd Party content for the sci-fi horror Mothership RPG. An ideal seminar for writers, designers, and the Mothership enthusiasts. Q&A to follow.
Join Greg Marks, Claire Hoffman, and Toni Winslow-Brill as they talk about the D&D Adventurers League.
The knuckleheads of Geeks’ Cant discuss the evolution of D&D from 5e to whatever comes next and how it might affect creators and your gaming table. Presented by World of Game Design.
Come to a live recording of the Mastering Dungeons podcast, where your hosts Teos Abadia and Shawn Merwin will discuss the business and game design of D&D and other RPGs. They’ll take your questions and hear your thoughts on this amazing hobby and game we share.