Mystery scenario masters Kenneth Hite, Robin D. Laws, and Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan train their magnifying glasses on clue-gathering adventures to reveal the unlikely suspects behind your tabletop woes.
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Mystery scenario masters Kenneth Hite, Robin D. Laws, and Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan train their magnifying glasses on clue-gathering adventures. Whether you're schooled in Pelgrane Press' GUMSHOE line or want to steal its secrets for play in another system, this seminar will shine light in the darkness and reveal the unlikely suspects behind your tabletop woes.
Robin D. Laws and Kenneth Hite talk roleplaying, history, conspiracy, occultism, writing, food, movies and whatever you ask them about in this live edition of their award-winning podcast.
Time is precious and there is no room for bad games. Come find out how to make your RPG sessions and campaigns better. Bring your problems and leave with solutions, and a few laughs along the way.
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The cast of the Misdirected Mark Podcast is on a quest to eradicate bad gaming, one group at a time. We are here to help you make your games better and have more fun. If you have questions...we have answer. You have problems...we have solutions. You have a funny story...we love to laugh (with you, not at you). This seminar is a open format, taking questions and topics from the audience. Our advice will is best described as a mix of: helpful, scholarly, blunt, and irreverent. With enough combined years of GMing to be a venerable half-orc we have the experience to help. So bring your best problem and see if you can stump the cast.
Swords, Spies & Shoggoths: The Pelgrane Press Panel
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Join Simon Rogers, Cat Tobin and others from the Pelgrane team for a behind-the-scenes look at what the award-winning UK publisher's been up to this year, and what they've planned for the coming year.
What is an ARG? Stepping into Alternate Reality Games
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Come find out what an Alternate Reality Game is and how to jump into these games/stories/adventures. We'll talk about what they are, how to find them and some awesome examples.
Non-denominational worship service with hymns, communion, and sermon.
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Come join us for a non-denominational worship service sponsored by the Christian Gamers Guild. We'll read scripture, sing familiar hymns, hear a sermon, and offer an optional communion, and pass a collection plate for those interested in donating. Stick around afterwards to meet fellow Christians and learn more about the CGG organization.
Hacking in Fiction: The Good, The Bad, & The Bizarre
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Join our panel of professional hackers as we discuss the best & worst portrayals of hacking of 2014 in games, movies, TV, and books. Learn ways to depict hacking in a fun but accurate manner.
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2014 was the year of the data breaches, and hacking was constantly in the news. This was reflected in all types of fiction, but some depictions were better than others. Join our panel of professional hackers as we discuss the best and worst portrayals of hacking of 2014 in games, movies, TV, and books. Learn ways that you can depict hacking in a fun but accurate manner.
Exercise your communication and leadership skills at the annual Gen Con Toastmasters meeting. Give speeches and answer table topics based on gaming.
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Just think how cool it would be to give a speech, for manual credit, about setting up a game, or your favorite character, or other topics that wouldn't go over very well at a normal Toastmasters meeting. We might even roll a d20 for Table Topics.
Panel discussion with Q&A time on balancing faith and gaming.
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Join us for a panel discussion with Q&A time on balancing faith and gaming, starting a gaming group at your church, and other topics on how to be both a Christian and a gamer. Join us for a panel discussion with Q&A time on balancing faith and gaming, starting a gaming group at your church, and other topics on how to be both a Christian and a gamer. Learn about the Christian Gamers Guild and get involved with our community at our website, www.christian-gamers-guild.org.