Join designers, authors, and other creators from across the long history of the Forgotten Realms—from Ed Greenwood on down to today—to discuss their origins, past, present, and possible futures.
What really happened at Chernobyl? What we see in miniseries and documentaries largely steers clear of technical details, or worse, was written by someone overly fond of exploring the drama but clueless on the physics, nuclear engineering and radiological details. Then there are activists, often clueless as well, who exaggerate the description of the damage […]
Despite their marketing, children’s books are often loaded with difficult themes and powerful messages that resonate with readers older than what may be the target audience. Join our expert panel of writers as they discuss why everyone should read children’s speculative fiction. Panelists: George Jreije (moderator), Erin M. Evans, Jerry Gordon, Jesse J. Holland, James […]
Not sure how many dialog options should you provide your player in a conversation? Debating the benefits and drawbacks of large-scale choices in your narrative? Interested in procedurally generated narrative, but unsure if it’s right for your game? Join our panel of experts as they unpack what tools in the toolbox are most useful for […]
Come and enjoy a Q&A session to help Christians gain discernment as we participate in the gaming community. Enjoy tips and ideas for hosting game nights, figuring out your own boundaries, building healthy relationships with gaming, etc.
Most writing requires collaboration, but how does this manifest in the worlds of game design? Join our panel of gamewriters as they discuss. Panelists: Toiya Kristen Finley (moderator), Jeremy Bernstein, Jordan Jones-Brewster, Gabrielle Harbowy. Track: GCWS Game Narrative.
Writing intimate scenes goes far beyond sexuality when incorporating elements such as physical closeness, emotional intimacy, sensuality, consent, ace-spec dynamics, trauma, and shared experiences. Join our panel of writers as they discuss more comprehensive elements of how to write a compelling and impactful intimate scene. Panelists: James A Moore (moderator), Jennifer Allaway, Erin M. Evans, […]
Are you a small TikTok creator looking to grow your following? Maybe you’re a brand or publisher looking to reach a new audience? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to make content but don’t know where to start? If you said yes to any of these, this event is for you! To be clear, this is […]
Among other Corvus Belli ambassadors, Carlos “Bostria” Llauger will host a presentation full of previews, announcements and insight information about INFINITY N4 and WARCROW Adventures.
Want to get into cosplay but not sure how? Interested in making your own costumes, armor, or props but overwhelmed by the best way to learn? Learn what the heck it’s all about at Cosplay 101!
So you want to make a Cosplay, but you don’t have the funds for an expensive build. Where do you go? What can you do? Learn some easy tips and tricks to thinking outside the box.
The Costume Corpsman will sit down and walk the attendees through the common mistakes many Cosplayers make during the building and testing of their Cosplays. Also if attendee wish to bring Props, Costumes, or Cosplays and ask for advise or direction, The Costume Corpsman will welcome it.
The Costume Corpsman will be on hand to discuss assist and instruct everyone on what steps they can take to avoid cosplay issues and also what they can do in case they are faced with an issue. So come and ask questions and bring your props, costumes and questions.
For world builders, new GMs, and those thinking of GMing. Can you craft a campaign in one hour? An experienced GM will quickly work with attendees with the goal of starter campaigns by the end.
You’ve made your costume, you’ve registered for the competition… and now you have five minutes to explain it all to the judges??? That’s where your documentation (aka “build book”) comes in! Join us for a discussion of how to organize and present the story of your build in a clear and memorable way.
A protagonist’s depth relies as much on their weaknesses as their strength. Join our panel of expert character writers as they discuss how to write a character who is authentically fallible without being too much so. Panelists: Karen Menzel (moderator), Richard Lee Byers, Erin M. Evans, Gabrielle Harbowy, Chris A. Jackson, Track: GCWS Writing.
A fantasy world should have a cuisine that takes into account the resources and technology of the people that inhabit it. In this seminar, join medieval cooking expert Daniel “Doc” Myers to learn how to make up a consistent, believable fantasy cuisine using the workings of medieval European cooking as a template. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Join our panelists as they discuss creating settings & rules that allow for each table that plays in their game to have unique experiences. Is there a line between too much & not enough?
Featuring journalists like Linda Codega (Staff Writer, io9/Gizmodo), Charlie L. Hall (Senior editor, Tabletop, Polygon), Chase Carter (Dicebreaker, Polygon), Christian Hoffer (ComicBook), Dan Ardnt (Editor at Fandomentals) and possibly more, this panel will dive into why games journalism is important to the larger tabletop ecosystem, why games journalism is culture journalism, and give insight into […]
Crowdfunding your tabletop game can feel overwhelming at times as there are so many moving parts to consider before, during, and after your campaign. Join Jason Furie (Senior Community Manager, BackerKit) alongside Suzanne Sheldon (Restoration Games), Heather O’Neill (9th Level Games), and Lindsey Rode (Rose Gauntlet Entertainment) for an in-depth conversation covering important do’s and […]
RThe Cuban Missile Crisis of 60 years ago has been recognized as the most tense period in the Cold War, perhaps in world history, as the two superpowers stared each other down for several days and nuclear war was potentially one unintended consequence or misinterpreted event away. Today it is heavily portrayed in popular culture, […]
