Just for retail store owners to gather, meet other owners from around the U.S./world, & talk shop & what interests you at Gen Con, the past, & the future. Bring a business card. Families welcome.
Show off that epic sword and staff IRL! Learn how to pattern it, what materials to use, practical considerations, priming/painting techniques, & lighting.
Description:
A co-founder of Studio Cosplay will be giving a presentation on the prop-making process from adapting an image to adding finishing touches. Items discussed will include tools and resources for models and patterns; various materials such as thermoplastics and foam, found objects, resin, 3D printed components, organic materials; priming and painting options; details and lighting; considerations for carrying the prop at conventions; and showcasing your prop when posing for photos. Samples of props will be presented. Presenter bio: Stefanie Hackenberg has been cosplaying since 1998 and has been featured on prominent media outlets such as CNN and io9. She is a Studio Cosplay founder, a Reiki Master-certified energy therapist, and a proud all-around nerd. Stefanie can be found at www.facebook.com/FaeriesWearBootsCosplay.
Britannia 3rd Edition(s) Plans & Current Playtesting
Summary:
The designer describes the three games of the new edition(s) of Britannia: a revision of the original, a shorter diceless version, & a 90-120 minute broad market version. Recruiting playtesters.
Learn from industry professional and lifelong freelancer John Adamus what it takes to make it as a freelancer writer, editor, & designer in the gaming industry.
Learn to make armor out of EVA foam and also different types of foam and where to buy EVA foam, & how to find and use patterns for your armor, & also the tools you will need to make your armor!
Building your ESO! The Ins & Outs of Evil Secret Organizations
Summary:
Heroes don't just need individual enemies. Heroes need enemies that come in bureaucratic structures! Come join us for an hour of discussion about how to build these!
Radek Drozdalski (Drozcast, Drozferatu) moderates this insightful discussion with Luke Crane (The Burning Wheel, Mouse Guard) on the origins of Burning Wheel.
Burning Wheel Headquarters UNITE! ASSEMBLE! WAKE UP! HELLO!
Summary:
Join Burning Wheel Headquarters (The Burning Wheel, Torchbearer, Mouse Guard, FreeMarket, etc.) in a lively discussion of their new book, The Burning Wheel Codex. Instead of Q&A, just complaining.