Come discuss the lands & leaders of the Forgotten Realms, the history of the setting, & what might be to come in the future, with surprise guests & secret lore to be shared among friends.
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Faerûn is filled with numerous lands, each ruled in a different manner. Some are held by tyrants, and others torn from their grasp by courageous rebels. Come discuss the lands and leaders of the Forgotten Realms, the history of the setting, and what might be to come in the future, with surprise guests and secret lore to be shared among friends old and new.
Invitation to the Ball: A History of Ballroom Dance & Culture
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The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film & fantasy. Learn the culture & find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, & why vampires love tango.
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The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film & fantasy. Learn the culture & find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, & why vampires love tango. In this seminar we will go over the history of partner dancing from the "chaste" dances of the middle ages to modern salsa and hustle. We will conclude with a discussion of how to use this information in writing and games.
Thinking about taking the lead at your table? GM 101 focuses on the issues common to new Game Masters. Advice & support, answers to your burning questions - all here at Gamer Assembly's GM 101!
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Keeper, Dungeon Master, Game Master-there are many names for the job. Thinking about taking the reins at your game table? This seminar focuses on the issues common to new Game Masters. We'll talk about what works and what traps to avoid. Most importantly, we'll get right to the heart of why its great to GM a game, and how you can have a great time doing it. The Gamer Assembly panels are always interactive. The seminar wall between presenter and participants is torn down as we explore these topics together. With the speaker acting as moderator and guide through these topics, you're sure to learn a lot!
You've run your share of games. Now you're looking to take those games to the next level. GM 201 is a deeper look into the skills & techniques you can use to bring your RPG games to life.
Caleb Stokes (Red Markets) & Ross Payton (Base Raiders) are working on new projects. Hear the latest about them! The pair will also answer questions from the audience.
Red Markets, the new game of economic horror, makes it's Gen Con premiere in 2018. Bring your best ideas and lots of questions.
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Caleb Stokes, Ross Payton, and other designers working with the game system will talk about how to make truly nefarious jobs for your Takers to try in the Loss.
Intro to Patreon & Subscription Crowdfunding for Creators
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You may have heard of Patreon, Drip, & other platforms that help you raise money from fans on an ongoing basis, but how do they work?
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Get your answers here from Ross Payton of Role Playing Public Radio, who has run a successful Patreon since 2014. This is aimed at people who have never run a subscription crowdfunding campaign but want to learn how.
How do you prepare for a podcast? How much or how little should you research? How can you be entertaining? How do you remain authentic without losing your audience? This is a little deeper look.
Advanced Patreon and Subscription Crowdfunding: Running a campaign
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If you have a Patreon, Drip, or other active subscription crowdfunding campaign but want to improve it, then come here with your questions and problems.
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Ross Payton of Role Playing Public Radio and Caleb Stokes of The Mixed Six podcast provide tips on gaining and keeping patrons, building a community of your fans, and more!
Do you have a podcast & you're not sure how to grow your audience? Are you having trouble building a community? This Q&A session will be an open discussion to help elevate your podcast.