An ugly young horse as a gallant hero, a kobold as a tragic sidekick, a spider becoming fast friends with a pig (remember Charlotte?s Web?), and dragons as the most fierce and cunning foes. Major characters in fantasy worlds don?t have to be humans or dwarves or elves. You can stretch your imaginations and give critters some starring roles. Our panelists discuss how to add depth and personality to creatures in your fiction. Panelists: Jean Rabe, John Helfers, Linda Baker, Chris Pierson
It just wouldn't be Gen Con is there wasn't a huge Cthulhu Rally with Chaosium. This year, we'll also be celebrating Chaosium's 30th Anniversary. Please sign up for this event in advance, it's still free of course, but we need to know how many folks are coming. For more details on this event, closer to the event date, check out http://www.chaosium.com. Until then, we're keeping secrets. Mayhem and Insanity will be ours. Bring your noise!
Learn the secrets to achieving victory in skirmish play from members of Wizards' R&D staff, including tips for building awesome war-bands, special tactics, and ways to dominate the battlefield in tournaments and home games. Also, get a sneak peek at upcoming releases and have your questions answered.
Is your adventuring party on the ropes? Are you tired of replacing your rogue every other adventure? Join D&D designers and developers as they discuss ways to make your adventuring party more effective in play, from special tactics to new rules designed to promote teamwork.
Discover what the future holds for the exciting world of Eberron! Join Keith Baker and members of the RPG R&D and Book Publishing staff as they talk about current and upcoming game products and novels. Bring your questions about the campaign setting and be prepared to pitch ideas for future products!
Join Ed Greenwood and members of the RPG R&D and Book Publishing staff as they contemplate the past, present, and future of the Forgotten Realms. Learn about current and upcoming game products and novels. Here's your chance to ask questions about the campaign setting or pitch ideas for future products.
Join members of Wizards' R&D staff to discuss current and future D&D game products. See what's planned for the coming year in D&D RPGs and Miniatures, and come prepared to ask questions and share your ideas.
Join D&D designers and developers for a round table discussion on the fine art of Dungeon Mastering the D&D game. Learn tricks, discover secrets, ask questions, and share your own experiences and techniques with group in an effort to make everyone a better DM.
Let Dave Arneson take you on a journey through the early days of Blackmoor. Emphasis will be placed on the history and notable players and NPCs in the campaign. There will be a Q/A session with Dave at the end.