The games industry was an early adopter of the digital publishing business model. Join our Industry Insider Guests as they discuss ways you can bring your game project to life as a digital release.
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The games industry was an early adopter of the digital publishing business model, long before the explosion of tablets, Kindles and other e-readers took the mainstream publishing world by storm. Join our Industry Insider Guests as they talk about the lessons learned along the way, which can help you bring your game project to life as a digital release.
A cast of Paizo superstars look back on 10 years of Paizo Publishing, from Dragon, Dungeon, and Star Wars Insider magazines to paizo.com to the Pathfinder RPG and beyond.
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CEO Lisa Stevens, Publisher Erik Mona, and Creative Director James Jacobs, and Technical Director Vic Wertz look back on 10 years of Paizo Publishing, from Dragon, Dungeon, and Star Wars Insider magazines to paizo.com to the Pathfinder RPG and beyond.
Game designer & novelist Matt Forbeck talks about his 2012 goal: write a dozen novels, self-publish them, & fund the effort through Kickstarter. Learn how the year's gone so far!
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For 2012, award-winning game designer and novelist Matt Forbeck set himself a goal: write a dozen novels and then self-publish them. He decided to fund and publicize the effort through Kickstarter. Come see how well the year's gone so far and whether that light at the end of the tunnel is the promised land or an oncoming train.
An overview of the state of publishing today. Want to know what genres are going to be hot? Do short stories still sell? We cover these questions and much more in our 2012 Market Update!
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An overview of the state of publishing today. Want to know what genres are going to be hot? Wondering if short stories still sell? Worried that the eight-volume fantasy epic you wrote isn’t what publishers are looking for? We cover all of these questions and much more in our 2012 Market Update!
Join Ken Spencer (author of the "A Bit of History" column) in a discussion about history and role-playing games, as well as learn new ways to work history into your game.
How did a small time prince from a backwater kingdom rise to become one of the most influence characters in the ancient world? Come find out when we shrink 32 years of a man’s life into 2 hours.
Magic in most RPGs is based on Old World or exotic magical traditions. That’s fine, but games set in America should use magic that draws on American superstition, folk magic & pop culture.
Do Middle East changes signal a long-anticipated age of enlightened self-rule, or something more ominous? How do Israel & Iran enter into the equation? What are implications for US and Western policy?
We'll look at some popular pseudo-archaeology memes and compare them to reality. We'll look at common ideas about archaeology, correct some misinformation, and have time for questions afterwards.
LARPs aboard submarines? LARPs about having cancer? Join us for a journey inside the fascinating high-art gaming scene of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
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They play in submarines, nuclear reactors, and in custom-built shanty towns. They get government grants to LARP! Welcome to the arty world of Nordic LARP, where intense emotion, minimal mechanics -- including safewords -- and fabulous scenery rule the day. Join "Leaving Mundania" author Lizzie Stark and game designer and Industry Insider Guest of Honor Jason Morningstar for a journey inside this fascinating high-art gaming scene.
Artist of Honor Todd Lockwood Meet and Greet - VIG
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Come meet the Gen Con Artist of Honor, Todd Lockwood! He'll answer all your questions about getting into the industry and will sign artwork, as well. VIG and VIG Companions only.
Attending Conventions With Your Baby/Toddler/Child
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Join other convention moms as we discuss the best tips, tricks, and gear to help you and your children enjoy conventions together.
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Join marimacc, the host of VikingBaby.net, and mother of the original VikingBaby, and other convention moms, as we discuss the best tips, tricks, and gear to help you and your children get the most out of attending conventions. Marimacc has attended hundreds of conventions, and nearly a dozen with her baby, and has some great do's and don'ts to help you attend conventions. A must attend for anyone with a new baby, or who will have a new baby at next year's Gen Con. You CAN bring a child AND have fun at a convention!
Battle of Sinop + 60: Canvas and Wood to Steam and Steel
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From Sinop in 1853 to dreadnoughts of WW I, retired Navy Captain traces 60 years of evolving technical, tactical and strategic naval warfare concepts: steam; wood/iron/steel; torpedoes and subs.
A live recording of the Behind the DM Screen podcast featuring Mike Shea (SlyFlourish.com), Randall Walker (myrpgame.com) and Jeff Greiner making each others games better.
From talking rats to green-skinned monsters, discover ways to make your inhuman characters resonate with the reader without making your creature characters any less monstrous!
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From talking rats to green-skinned monsters, discover ways to make your inhuman characters resonate with the reader. Our panelists discuss how to make the reader care about your monster without making it any less monstrous, explore ways to make inhuman heroes more than just people with fur, and reveal tricks for getting the reader to root for your creature characters.
What does it take to freelance for Wizards? Join Jon Schindehette, Kate Irwin, & Jeremy Jarvis to find out what it takes to get your foot in the door, and how to ensure you keep getting work.
Bored with store-bought adventures? Want to write better adventures quickly? Learn some of the techniques that RPG freelancers use when writing or prepping for a game! Practical advice any GM can use.
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Learn some of the techniques RPG freelancers use when they are writing professionally--and when they are just prepping for Friday's game! Practical advice any GM can use.
Beyond Child's Play - Raising Money for Charity with Gaming Events
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Gamers are as generous & have raised thousands of dollars for worthy causes. Learn how you can use your gaming skills to help a cause. Talk will include: successes, new projects & how to get involved.