From the worlds between the pages of your favorite book… to adventures teetering on the edge of the dice… join Tracy and Laura Hickman on a voyage beyond imagination! Help us celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Dragonlance with special guest Margaret Weis. Hear about Tracy and Laura’s latest novels and games and listen to a reading from a not-yet-published work… then share the podcast with your friends over the internet that same night!
Tracy Hickman (Dragonlance author and game designer) presents radical player techniques which one designer of Third Edition D&D said threatened gaming itself! Learn both player and gamemaster techniques designed to put fun and adventure back in your games (and drive bad DMs and players wild) in this riotous seminar based on their secret book -- available here for the first time.
Join members of Wizard’s R&D team to discuss the intricacies of high-level D&D play, from paragon tier to epic tier, and maybe even a peek into what might be beyond 30th level for your campaign. This open discussion and Q&A covers all aspects of high-level play, including paragon paths, epic destinies, monsters, campaign direction, and more.
How Roleplaying Games Can Make You a Better Writer
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Sure, roleplaying games have probably taught you everything you need to know in life, but what can they teach you about writing? We'll discuss several aspects, such as dialog, making your characters come alive, pacing, subplots, clues and misdirection, narrative description, managing combat scenes, making characters fit the story, plots, and avoiding writer's block.
Is it an art? Is it a science? How do you tell if a game is any good? Our panelists will discuss the basic principles of game design and let you in on all the ins and outs so you will know too.
The staff of Goodman Games brings you a seminar designed to improve your fantasy RPG adventure-writing skills! Whether you're a casual DM looking to bring more excitement to your players, or an aspiring game designer looking to raise the quality of your submissions, the team with more Gen Con ENnie "Best Adventure" nominations than any other publisher is here to help.
Why has going after dragons been so popular in fiction? Our panelists discuss classic dragon hunters like Beowulf, Saint George, and Bilbo Baggins, in addition to how the hunt has changed over the years. Learn how to shape the classic story into something fresh and exciting.
Join members of Wizard’s R&D team in an open question-and-answer workshop on how to take that step from player to Dungeon Master for a 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons campaign.
Back from last year! As a GM we've all been there. Your players do something completely unexpected that makes all of your prep work useless! What's a GM to do? Improvise! Learn how you can save your adventure with a few behind the scenes adjustments and keep the action rolling at the gaming table. The secret? Improvisation is always planned in advance. Putting his money where his mouth is, your presenter will improvise this seminar on the spot!
Gaming Podcasting: A hobby about a hobby. Join panelists from each side of the table- those within the gaming industry and the podcasting "media." who can make or break a product within their own circles. Watch true synergy in action as the two groups hash out ideas about how they can help each other, and maybe you'll see history being made.