Are you a rabbit? Interested in becoming a Mad Lab Rabbit? This will be a great chance to meet with other rabbits and discuss the events being held at Gen Con.
Come and talk with some of the developers and program managers for Magic Online in a town hall style meeting. Here is your chance to be heard and help determine its future! These meetings will be recorded and put online so that the rest of the community can see what was discussed. All attendees will receive an exclusive Magic Online avatar for their account.
Great characters are arguably the most important element in fiction or games. Learn practical techniques that will make the characters in your stories or games unforgettable and real to the readers and players.
What roles did Strategic and Operational Decisions, Leadership, Intelligence, Overconfidence and Technology play in the failure of the Allies' most ambitious airborne operation?
There are varied opinions on what constitutes American vs. European game mechanics. The next generation of game design involves marrying the two concepts: seizing upon what makes both types of games great and avoiding the pitfalls that can accompany each game style. This seminar will discuss what elements are typical of American games and which are typical of European games and how designers can attempt to marry the two comfortably together.
Mass Market: How to Submit Products to Mass Market Companies
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In this high-level overview, panelists will discuss the game market in general and what the big game companies are looking for. How you can get your games reviewed and what is the process for success.
Come join your favorite podcasters, bloggers, and other guests with an evening of conversation and fun. Share your thoughts with today's most influential personalities. Argue their points and meet other fans of the industry. Bring your friends!
Its hard to anticipate what the future really holds, but we can certainly talk about what worked this year and what we would like to see next year. Bring your thoughts.
As the game approaches it's 20th birthday, the staff of the National Security Decision Making game will briefly discuss the history of the game, detail development plans for the future, and sponsor a discussion of the underlying game philosophy and a workshop on our fans' desires.