Japanese and PRC seapower. Naval policies and doctrines. Industrial base, geographical situation, technological capability, national tradition, and political resolve. Naval platforms and systems of JMSDF and PLAN. Future flashpoints
"Global Hot Spots -- Update 2005" National Security Lecture
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Common causes of conflict - population, culture, resources, economics. Impact of technology. Future warfare. A review of the world to see where trouble exists today, and to project where it might start tomorrow.
Why seapower is important, which nations value it, and which are good at it. How it is achieved. Tools of naval power - ships, aircraft, subs, marines, logistics, and other assets.
"Submarine and Anti-Submarine Warfare - Update 2005" National Security Lecture
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The various types of submarines and their missions. Submarine and anti-submarine doctrine, platforms, sensors, weapons and tactics. Presented by a veteran submariner and an ASW coordinator.
Mr. Ross Maker explains that prior to the seven weeks' war, there were two major German powers. After it ended, Austria was on the outside looking in. Count Bismark's triumph will be explained from both the historical and gaming perspectives.
Adaptive GMing - "You said you want to talk to the trees?!"
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Have you ever had your players throw you the ultimate curveball? You are not alone. Learn how to be an adaptive GM. See how to balance all your hard work with allowing for just about anything. From setting up the campaign to on-the-fly rules. The talk is centered around d20, but the ideas can apply anywhere.
Learn from the experts how to craft data files for Army Builder 3. This seminar assumes familiarity with writing AB data files and focuses on how to leverage the power and flexibility of AB3. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops and specific "how to" questions.
Advanced Miniature Sculpting, Conversion, and Figure Design Class
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Unlock the secrets of the dark art of miniatures sculpting! Learn how to create your own miniatures! Learn to sculpt faces and other fine details in this hands-on workshop. Discover how to seamlessly customize existing miniatures. Learn to create evocative, dynamic, dramatic poses to bring your figures to life. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Attendees will receive tools, dollies, and materials.
Advanced Miniature Sculpting, Conversion, and Figure Design Class
Description:
Unlock the secrets of the dark art of miniatures sculpting! Learn how to create your own miniatures! Learn to sculpt faces and other fine details in this hands-on workshop. Discover how to seamlessly customize existing miniatures. Learn to create evocative, dynamic, dramatic poses to bring your figures to life. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Attendees will receive tools, dollies, and materials.
Advanced Miniature Sculpting, Conversion, and Figure Design Class
Description:
Unlock the secrets of the dark art of miniatures sculpting! Learn how to create your own miniatures! Learn to sculpt faces and other fine details in this hands-on workshop. Discover how to seamlessly customize existing miniatures. Learn to create evocative, dynamic, dramatic poses to bring your figures to life. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Attendees will receive tools, dollies, and materials.
Unlock the secrets of the dark art of miniatures sculpting! Learn how to create your own miniatures! This workshop will focus primarily on human musculature, weight distribution, body language and posing, and the sculpting of faces. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Attendees will receive tools, dollies, and materials.
Unlock the secrets of the dark art of miniatures sculpting! Learn how to create your own miniatures! Here we focus on differentiating types of fabrics and their properties, and on understanding and principles of folds and wrinkles in clothing. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Attendees will receive tools, dollies,and materials.
Are you tired of hand painting your heraldry for your massed army? Having trouble applying markings to your vehicles? Do your decals have sulvering around the edges or just do not want to conform to the model? Well Come and See Ginfritter's Gnomish Workshop's master gnome apply decals to miniatures, answer all of your tough questions and concerns about the art of applying decals. Sample decals and miniatures are supplied for this demonstration.
Are you tired of hand painting your heraldry for your massed army? Having trouble applying markings to your vehicles? Do your decals have sulvering around the edges or just do not want to conform to the model? Well Come and See Ginfritter's Gnomish Workshop's master gnome apply decals to miniatures, answer all of your tough questions and concerns about the art of applying decals. Sample decals and miniatures are supplied for this demonstration.
Are you tired of hand painting your heraldry for your massed army? Having trouble applying markings to your vehicles? Do your decals have sulvering around the edges or just do not want to conform to the model? Well Come and See Ginfritter's Gnomish Workshop's master gnome apply decals to miniatures, answer all of your tough questions and concerns about the art of applying decals. Sample decals and miniatures are supplied for this demonstration.
Are you tired of hand painting your heraldry for your massed army? Having trouble applying markings to your vehicles? Do your decals have sulvering around the edges or just do not want to conform to the model? Well Come and See Ginfritter's Gnomish Workshop's master gnome apply decals to miniatures, answer all of your tough questions and concerns about the art of applying decals. Sample decals and miniatures are supplied for this demonstration.
Arneson and Bledsaw Revist the Early Days of Roleplaying
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Dave Arneson and Robert Bledsaw will tell how Dungeons and Dragons grew in popularity, how they began designing D & D adventures, how others were hired to help speed up new adventures, how they tested them, and problems they found and solved.
Base Work 101- Everything you ever wanted to know about basing miniatures but were afraid to ask!
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Just as the title suggests, I will demonstrate all I know from the wargaming level basics all the way to display quality bases for contests. We will cover materials and tools used for simple to advanced basing techniques. For beginner to experienced miniature painters. Students will be provided with a selection of handouts and a starter base work kit of materials they are to take with them.
Base Work 101- Everything you ever wanted to know about basing miniatures but were afraid to ask!
Description:
Just as the title suggests, I will demonstrate all I know from the wargaming level basics all the way to display quality bases for contests. We will cover materials and tools used for simple to advanced basing techniques. For beginner to experienced miniature painters. Students will be provided with a selection of handouts and a starter base work kit of materials they are to take with them.
Base Work 101- Everything you ever wanted to know about basing miniatures but were afraid to ask!
Description:
Just as the title suggests, I will demonstrate all I know from the wargaming level basics all the way to display quality bases for contests. We will cover materials and tools used for simple to advanced basing techniques. For beginner to experienced miniature painters. Students will be provided with a selection of handouts and a starter base work kit of materials they are to take with them.