Join the designers of the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game for a discussion of the game so far, some thoughts on strategies for winning play, and a look at upcoming adventures!
How did Edgar Allen Poe influence Sailor Moon? What do Norse gods, Joan of Arc, and Lupin III have in common? Who was the real-life Moriarty? Follow this truly international antihero’s development.
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How did Edgar Allen Poe influence Sailor Moon? What do Norse gods, Joan of Arc, and Lupin III have in common? Who was the real-life Moriarty? Learn the origin of the kaitou, Japan’s archetypical thief, and follow this truly international antihero’s development through history with examples from anime, manga, and film.
The Realms of Tony DiTerlizzi - Artist Guest Of Honor
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From his humble start as a freelance illustrator for TSR to becoming a multi-million bestselling author and illustrator, Tony shares his roots in gaming and his journey through the fantastic.
Everyone gets an unopened pack of cards (to keep) that we will open for a hands-on discussion of all four kinds of intellectual property. There will be a drawing at the end for an unopened box.
Everyone gets an unopened pack of cards (to keep) that we will open for a hands-on discussion of all four kinds of intellectual property. There will be a drawing at the end for an unopened box.
Industry professionals converse on the "new hotness"...puppetry! Discussion of all aspects of puppetry and what is happening in the puppet scene today, with professional puppeteers.
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.
Tor Presents: Gaming the Novel – How Tabletop Gaming Informs Worldbuilding in Fantasy Fiction
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Come join veteran fantasy writers as they discuss their tips and secrets for translating gaming skills into bestselling fantasy fiction.
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Orcs, gnomes, and elves, oh my! The fantasy worlds of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones have taken the world by storm and have allowed tabletop role-playing games such as Pathfinder to become ever more popular among adults and teens alike. With games like these, anyone can build a world and become master of a universe, but how does one harness such power to fuel their fiction writing? Come join veteran fantasy writers as they discuss this very topic and pass along their tips and secrets for translating gaming skills into bestselling fantasy fiction.
Traditional RPGs & Technology – Evolution or Revolution?
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Use of technology is rapidly growing within traditional RPG gameplay – but which technologies will last & what may be next? Hear some of the leading companies discuss their visions of the future.