Join Paizo’s senior creative staff and CEO for a look at a year’s worth of upcoming Pathfinder RPG releases, including official announcements of new hardcover books and other products!
Join Paizo staff to discuss how Pathfinder RPG can be more inclusive & fun for people of all shapes, genders, sexual preferences, ages, ethnicities - both in the books, and around your gaming table.
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Gamers are often characterized as straight cisgender white males, but we know our community is much broader than that! Come join Paizo staffers to discuss how Pathfinder and Golarion can be more inclusive and fun for people of all shapes, genders, sexual preferences, ages, ethnicities, and more--both in the books, and around your gaming table. Everyone is welcome!
Paizo’s editorial staff reveals what’s going on in the wide world of Pathfinder’s official campaign setting, from secrets of the world’s creation to an overview of upcoming products.
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Paizo’s editorial staff reveals what’s going on in the wide world of Pathfinder’s official campaign setting, from secrets of the world’s creation to an overview of upcoming products to general questions from the audience.
Join Paizo editors for a hands-on workshop aimed at improving your RPG writing skills. This informative seminar will help to take your writing to the next level.
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Join Paizo editors for a hands-on workshop aimed at improving your RPG writing skills. From using the right words to properly integrating rules content to editing your own work, this informative seminar will help to take your writing to the next level.
Pathfinder’s game development staff will reveal upcoming Campaign Setting and Player Companion books and work with the audience to brainstorm awesome rules and concepts to work into upcoming releases.
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Join Pathfinder’s game development staff as they reveal upcoming Campaign Setting and Player Companion books and work with the audience to brainstorm awesome rules and concepts to work into these upcoming releases.
Join the Goblinworks team for an overview of Pathfinder Online, the fantasy sandbox MMO set in the heart of the Pathfinder world far.
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Join the Goblinworks team for an overview of Pathfinder Online, the fantasy sandbox MMO set in the heart of the Pathfinder world far. See behind-the-scenes graphics and in-game footage highlighting the work in progress. Plus, find out how YOU can get involved charting the future of Pathfinder Online!
Mark Moreland, creator of the award-winning pathfinderwiki.com, hosts a workshop on how to learn everything there is to know about the Pathfinder world.
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Got knowledge? Pathfinder is seeking a few good sages. Mark Moreland, creator of the ENnie Award-winning pathfinderwiki.com, hosts a workshop on how to learn everything there is to know about the Pathfinder world and get involved in the Pathfinder Wiki community.
The Adventure Path development team takes a close look at the Giantslayer Adventure Path and previews the Hell’s Rebels Adventure Path!
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The Adventure Path development team takes a close look at the Giantslayer Adventure Path and previews the Hell’s Rebels Adventure Path! We'll also have details on upcoming campaigns and answer your questions about Adventure Paths past, present, and future.
Come find out what’s new with Obsidian Entertainment’s Pathfinder computer game projects. From the mobile Adventure Card Game to exciting projects still in development, find out what’s on the horizon.
Come check out the latest Pathfinder licensed toys, comics, games, and goodies, and get a peek at what’s to come from our Pathfinder partners.
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From Pathfinder Battles miniatures to Pathfinder Online to the devious goblin plush dolls, the Pathfinder universe is growing larger by the minute. Come check out the latest Pathfinder licensed toys, comics, games, and goodies, and get a peek at what’s to come from our Pathfinder partners.
Auntie Lisa’s Story Hour(s) Paizo’s founding CEO Lisa Stevens has seen it all, from the birth of White Wolf to her days at WotC. Join Lisa for anecdotes from her history in gaming and Q&A.
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Paizo’s founding CEO Lisa Stevens has seen it all, from the birth of White Wolf to her halcyon days as “employee #1” at Wizards of the Coast. She’s been president of the Star Wars Fan Club, helped manage the transition of D&D from TSR to WotC, and has guided Paizo from the start. Join Lisa for lively anecdotes from her history in gaming, followed by a Q&A.
Join Paizo Publishing’s award-winning art and graphic design staff for a discussion of the illustrations, maps, and other visual elements that bring the fantasy world of Pathfinder to life.
Join the Pathfinder design team for a discussion of the occult and new classes that interact with the release of Occult Adventures.
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Gen Con sees the release of Occult Adventures and six brand new psychic classes for the Pathfinder RPG! Join the Pathfinder design team for a discussion of the occult and new classes that interact with this exciting material.
Panel will discuss impact of Lovecraft's stories & characters on culture & the work. There is also surprises, prizes, & a live séance with occult expert Brandon Hodge to entice Lovecraft to join!
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H.P. Lovecraft's creations have been leaving their marks of madness on fiction, games, art, and movies for over 80 years. Join Cthulhu and Lovecraft experts and influencers, including Moderator and Paizo Creative Director James Jacobs and Bryan Katzel of Warpo’s Legends of Cthulhu action figure line, as they discuss the impact of H.P. Lovecraft's stories and characters on popular culture and their work. The panel will hold some fantastic surprises, prizes, and will culminate with a live séance with occult expert Brandon Hodge to entice Lovecraft himself to join the festivities!
Paizo's professional game editors and developers share secrets to effective game writing and chart the path to publication in this informative seminar designed to help you get your foot in the door.
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Interested in contributing creative material to the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game? Would you love to have your adventures, monsters, or game ideas published by Paizo? Professional game editors and developers share secrets to effective game writing and chart the path to publication in this informative seminar designed to help you get your foot in the door.
Pathfinder 101 is your introduction to the Pathfinder RPG and the ever-growing world around it. Learn about the backstory of Golarion and its iconic characters.
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Whether you’ve never played a tabletop roleplaying game in your life, or you’re a veteran dice-roller looking for something fresh, Pathfinder 101 is your introduction to the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and the ever-growing world around it. Learn the backstory of Golarion, its iconic characters, and how you can become legendary in a worldwide campaign.
Are you interested in writing adventures for publication or just want to create memorable adventures for the players in your home game? Come learn the secrets of good adventure design.
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Whether you're interested in writing adventures for publication, or just want to create memorable adventures for the players in your home game, come learn the secrets of good adventure design from the masters. We'll talk about plotting, encounter creation and balance, mapping, and more!
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!
Join the Pathfinder RPG design team for an up-close look at the rules of the Pathfinder RPG. Pathfinder game designers take your questions and discuss the philosophy behind the Pathfinder game rules.
Join the contest’s host and judges as they give first-timers and veterans tips for submitting successful entries in next year’s contest.
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Every year, Paizo.com hosts the world’s biggest RPG design contest. Fans vote for thousands of submissions from around the world, finally selecting one winner as the year’s true RPG Superstar! Join the contest’s host and judges as they give first-timers and veterans tips for submitting successful entries in next year’s contest.
Pathfinder’s game design staff leads a workshop on rules design, and a collaboration with the audience to develop original rules from concept to execution.
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Pathfinder’s game design staff leads a hands-on workshop on rules design, including a discussion of the team’s current design projects and a collaboration with the audience to develop original rules from concept to execution.
Professional game editors & developers share secrets to effective game writing & chart the path to publication in this informative seminar designed to help you get your foot in the door.
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Interested in contributing creative material to the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game? Would you love to have your adventures, monsters, or game ideas published by Paizo? Professional game editors and developers share secrets to effective game writing and chart the path to publication in this informative seminar designed to help you get your foot in the door.
Pathfinder 101 introduces the Pathfinder RPG & the ever-growing world of Golarion. Learn the background, what you need to start playing, & where to begin your own character’s legend.
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Whether you’ve never played a tabletop roleplaying game in your life, or you’re a veteran dice-roller looking for something fresh, Pathfinder 101 is your introduction to the Pathfinder RPG and the ever-growing world around it. Learn the story of the Pathfinder world, what you need to start playing, and where to begin your own character’s legend.
Think you’re a Pathfinder expert? Mark Moreland, creator of the ENnie Award-winning Pathfinder Wiki (pathfinderwiki.com), hosts a workshop on how to use this amazing resource.
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Think you’re a Pathfinder expert? Pathfinder is seeking a few good sages. Mark Moreland, creator of the ENnie Award-winning Pathfinder Wiki (pathfinderwiki.com), hosts a workshop on how to use this amazing resource to add depth to your characters and games, as well as how to get involved in the Pathfinder Wiki community.
Join Pathfinder Adventure Card Game designers to discuss the upcoming Mummy’s Mask base set, new Goblin class decks, upcoming Adventure Card Guild scenarios, & some strategies for winning play.
Join the Pathfinder RPG design team for an up-close look at the rules of the Pathfinder RPG. They will take your questions & discuss the philosophy behind the Pathfinder game system.
Join Paizo Publishing’s award-winning art & graphic design staff for a discussion of the visual elements that bring the fantasy world of Pathfinder to life & a preview of what’s to come.
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Join Paizo Publishing’s award-winning art and graphic design staff for a discussion of the illustrations, maps, and other visual elements that bring the fantasy world of Pathfinder to life and a preview of what’s to come.
Join experienced planners to discuss how to organize a convention from the ground up, including event scheduling, budgeting, site negotiations, & plenty of secrets from the pros.
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Got a great convention idea but don’t know where to start? Join experienced planners to discuss how to organize a convention from the ground up, including event scheduling, budgeting, site negotiations, and plenty of secrets from the pros.
Join the Pathfinder design team to discuss the exciting subsystems & character options in Ultimate Intrigue, as well as methods for optimizing the newest class—the vigilante.
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Ultimate Intrigue introduces new ways to win the day without drawing a sword. Join the Pathfinder design team to discuss the exciting subsystems and character options, as well as methods for optimizing the newest class—the vigilante.
Hear stories from Paizo founding CEO Lisa Stevens on the birth of White Wolf, her halcyon days at Wizards of the Coast, being president of the Star Wars Fan Club, & other topics, followed by a Q&A.
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Paizo’s founding CEO Lisa Stevens has seen it all, from the birth of White Wolf to her halcyon days as “employee #1” at Wizards of the Coast. She’s been president of the Star Wars Fan Club, helped manage the transition of D&D from TSR to WotC, and has guided Paizo from the start. Join Lisa for lively anecdotes from her history in gaming, followed by a Q&A.
Take part in creating an entirely new foe with some of Paizo’s master monster-makers. Create a truly terrifying foe—from appearance & ecology to stat block & game role.
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Learn the secrets of Paizo’s master monster-makers and everything that goes into creating a truly terrifying foe—from appearance and ecology to statblock and game role. During the panel, you’ll take part in creating an entirely new foe sure to send heroes running.
Pathfinder’s design team leads a hands-on workshop on rules design, including a discussion of the team’s current design projects & audience in developing rules from concept to execution.
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Pathfinder’s design team leads a hands-on workshop on rules design, including a discussion of the team’s current design projects and collaboration with the audience to develop original rules from concept to execution.
The development team delves into Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path & previews what horrors lurk in the upcoming Strange Aeons arc! Learn details on upcoming campaigns & get answers to your questions.
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The Adventure Path development team takes a close look at the infamous Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path and previews what horrors lurk in the Strange Aeons Adventure Path! We'll also have details on upcoming campaigns and answer your questions about Adventure Paths past, present, and future.
Check out what’s new with Obsidian Entertainment’s Pathfinder computer game projects, including the release of the Pathfinder Adventures tablet game & exciting projects still in development.
Discuss the ins & outs of writing the Pathfinder comic series from Dynamite, from creating memorable characters to working with artists & editors to generating page-flipping excitement.
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How do you write a comic book? Join panelists Erik Mona, F. Wesley Schneider, and James L. Sutter, as they discuss the ins and outs of writing the Pathfinder comic series from Dynamite. Learn the secrets of creating memorable characters, plotting as a team, working well with artists and editors, and always keeping the reader turning the next page!
Join some of Paizo’s most nefarious creators for suggestions & troubleshooting tips for running evil characters & campaigns such as the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path.
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The Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path proves that evil is not limited to godlike overlords and cackling maniacs. Join some of Paizo’s most nefarious creators for suggestions and troubleshooting tips for running evil characters and campaign.
Join the directors behind Pathfinder’s most exciting projects as they reveal upcoming Pathfinder RPG Campaign Setting & Player Companion products & brainstorm new releases.
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Join the directors behind Pathfinder’s most exciting projects as they reveal upcoming Pathfinder RPG Campaign Setting and Player Companion products and brainstorm new releases. Want to let Paizo know the books you want to see? Here’s your chance!
Epic games need epic sound! Ben Loomes & Paizo’s craftiest GMs discuss creating a truly immersive gaming experience with Syrinscape.
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Epic Games Need Epic Sound! Dicestormers host Ben Loomes and Paizo’s craftiest GMs discuss creating a truly immersive gaming experience with Syrinscape, plus creative tips on tech, setting the mood and terrifying your players!
Join Paizo’s designers for a glimpse within. Explore new systems for crafting frightful games with corruptions & insanity, as well as tons of character options to help make your own haunted hero.
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The Pathfinder RPG’s terrifying new hardcover, Horror Adventures, debuts at Gen Con! Test your courage and join Paizo’s designers for a glimpse within. Explore new systems for crafting frightful games with corruptions and insanity, as well as tons of character options to help make your own haunted hero.
There’s more to running a horror game than moody settings & creepy monsters! Join Paizo’s most macabre GMs in a discussion on infusing your game with terror.
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There’s more to running a horror game than moody settings and creepy monsters! Join Paizo’s most macabre Game Masters for a discussion of terror techniques, creating frightening adventures, and using the new Pathfinder RPG Horror Adventures hardcover to transform your game into a nightmare from which your players will never want to wake.
Take your Pathfinder game out of this world & boldly go where no gamer has gone before! Explore how to explode the Pathfinder RPG into a new galaxy of technology, possibility, & adventure.
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Take your Pathfinder game out of this world and boldly go where no gamer has gone before! Join Paizo staff in a seminar on how to explode the Pathfinder RPG into a new galaxy of technology, possibility, and adventure.
Join Paizo’s senior creative staff for a look at a year’s worth of upcoming Pathfinder RPG releases, including official announcements of new hardcover books & other exciting projects!
Everyone should feel welcome at the game table! Join Paizo’s staff in discussing how Pathfinder can be more inclusive & fun for people of all types—both in the books, & around your gaming table.
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Everyone should feel welcome at the game table! Join Paizo’s staff in discussing how Pathfinder can be more inclusive and fun for people of all shapes, genders, sexual preferences, ages, ethnicities, and more—both in the books, and around your gaming table.
Come learn the secrets of good adventure design from Paizo’s master adventure designers. We'll talk about plotting, encounter creation, the role of rules, mapping, & more!
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Whether you're interested in writing adventures for publication, or just want to create memorable adventures for your home game, come learn the secrets of good adventure design from Paizo’s master adventure designers. We'll talk about plotting, encounter creation, the role of rules, mapping, and more!
Paizo’s top storytellers reveal the mysteries behind the Pathfinder campaign setting. Bring your most burning setting questions to this often too-honest Q&A!
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Paizo’s top storytellers reveal the mysteries behind the Pathfinder campaign setting, from conspiracies you never new existed to the real story behind that one thing you always wanted to know. Bring your most burning setting questions to this often too-honest Q&A!
Join Paizo CEO Lisa Stevens to discuss the latest evolution of the Pathfinder Online MMO. Learn about the team’s plans to bring the game to an official Open Enrollment launch in March 2018.
Pathfinder 101 is your introduction to the Pathfinder RPG & the ever-growing world around it. Learn what you need to start playing, & how to begin your own character’s legend.
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Whether you’ve never played a tabletop roleplaying game in your life, or you’re a veteran dice-roller looking for something fresh, Pathfinder 101 is your introduction to the Pathfinder RPG and the ever-growing world around it. Learn the story of the Pathfinder world, what you need to start playing, and where to begin your own character’s legend.