This is your chance to find out what really goes on behind the scenes at a game company. A humorous insider’s look at the game biz. Warren Spector, Karen Martin, Jeff Grubb and guests.
Tracy Hickman, designer of DRAGONLANCE Adventures and many others, speaks out on both the public misperceptions of fantasy role-playing and the gamers responsibility toward ethics in games.
Join Creator Ed Greenwood, Designer Jeff Grubb and Editor Karen Martin in this general discussion on the new ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Campaign Setting, The FORGOTTEN REALMS.
Gamemaster Series designer, Michael Grey, will discuss past and present games and will answer rules questions. The new SHOGUN game will be shown and explained.
IDEAS ARE CHEAP: WHAT EDITORS WISH GAME DESIGNERS KNEW
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This seminar focuses on the people who turn designers’ ideas into games. It may include tips on how to get your games into print. Michael Stackpole, Warren Spector & others.
the RPG that captures the mystery and power of magic and those who wield it. New concepts in personalities and story telling concern RPG’s in general as well as AM
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probably won’t learn the answer to this at any seminar, but designer Greg Costikyan will try to convince you it is, while Michael Dobson tries to tell you it isn’t. Other guests will also attend
How does one break into the game business? Why you should (or, more likely, shouldn’t) aspire to a career in gaming. Michael Dobson, Warren Spector, and representatives from other game companies.
Tracy Hickman explains the basics of dungeon and adventure design & getting your design published. Specific examples of techniques will be discussed in a question and answer format.
The designer and editor, and several playtesters, of TSR’s new SPI Lightning Game of the Liberation of France, will discuss strategies, answer questions, and generally rap about the game.