Relationships are the backbone of your story. Our panelists Kristin McFarland and Christopher Husberg discuss writing realistic friendships, romantic partners, frenemies, and more.
Chernobyl, What Really Happened, Separating Fact from Fiction, Drama and Demagoguery (NSDM lecture)
Summary:
The story is generally told to stress drama or harangue over reactors, loose with facts. This gives the physics & engineering. CAPT Mark McDonagh, physicist, retired nuclear sub officer, NSDM staff.
Description:
What really happened at Chernobyl? What we see in miniseries and documentaries clearly steers clear of technical details, or worse, was written by someone overly fond of exploring the drama but clueless on the physics, nuclear engineering and radiological problems. Then there are activists, often totally clueless, who would exaggerate the description of the damage and the potential to their own ends. This lecture attempts to separate science and engineering and actual facts from drama and activist demagoguery. It describes the Chernobyl reactor design, including its advantages and its vulnerabilities in light of other nuclear reactor mishaps. It then goes on to describe what went wrong and why. Presented by Capt. Mark McDonagh, USN/ret., a career nuclear submarine officer with BS and MS degrees in physics with 12 years' experience at the Naval War College, now on the NSDMG staff
Join us for a panel discussion with Q&A time on balancing faith & gaming, starting a gaming group at your church, & other topics on how to be both a Christian and a gamer.
Is the high point of your story making you feel low? Panelists including Holly West and A. E. Greenwood discuss making the climax of your novel pay off for readers.
Gen Con Writer's Symposium Co-Directors Melanie Meadors and Kelly Swails recap the convention, give away goodies, and solicit suggestions for next year.
Comedy in Gaming Q&A with the Creators of the Upcoming Parody RPG, Beasties & Bygones!
Summary:
Meet the designers/writers of the upcoming fantasy parody roleplaying game, Beasties & Bygones! Ask them questions about comedy & gaming, & how the two concepts meet.
Description:
When we were first researching online for our upcoming fantasy parody roleplaying game, Beasties & Bygones, we unexpectedly encountered bits of resistance to the infusing of comedy into gaming. The idea that this could be controversial was bizarre to us, which led to many internal and external discussions on the subject. We're bringing all we learned to you, and looking forward to hearing your thoughts as well.
Ever wonder what it takes to compete and win a cosplay competition? In this panel you'll learn the ins and outs of competing in costume. Learn how to prepare, what to expect, and how to win!
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Ever wonder what it takes to compete and win a cosplay competition?
In this panel you'll learn the ins and outs of competing in costume. Learn how to prepare, what to expect, and even how to take home the gold.
Russia, evolving position, antics on the world stage. Russian policy changes over the last 10 years. Common ground and friction points with the West. Panel by National Security Decision Making staff
Description:
Russia and her evolving position, and her antics, on the world stage. Russian policy and operational changes over the last 10 years. Where is the common ground and where are the friction points with the US and the West? Panel by the National Security Decision Making, Inc staff.
How do you write a cookbook for a culture that never existed but everyone knows? One of the authors (Daniel Myers) of "A Dwarven Cookbook" talks about the origins of the recipes in their cookbooks.
Corvus Belli INFINITY & Aristeia! News, Previews & Big Reveal
Summary:
Carlos "Bostria" Llauger will guide us through a presentation of the latest & upcoming miniatures & news for Aristeia! & INFINITY.
Description:
Carlos "Bostria" Llauger will guide us through a presentation of the latest and upcoming miniatures and news for Aristeia! and INFINITY. Soldiers, robots, spaceships, humour & a big reveal from the company that makes the best sci fi metal miniatures in the world.