Come discuss the lands & leaders of the Forgotten Realms, the history of the setting, & what might be to come in the future, with surprise guests & secret lore to be shared among friends.
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Faerûn is filled with numerous lands, each ruled in a different manner. Some are held by tyrants, and others torn from their grasp by courageous rebels. Come discuss the lands and leaders of the Forgotten Realms, the history of the setting, and what might be to come in the future, with surprise guests and secret lore to be shared among friends old and new.
Invitation to the Ball: A History of Ballroom Dance & Culture
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The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film & fantasy. Learn the culture & find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, & why vampires love tango.
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The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film & fantasy. Learn the culture & find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, & why vampires love tango. In this seminar we will go over the history of partner dancing from the "chaste" dances of the middle ages to modern salsa and hustle. We will conclude with a discussion of how to use this information in writing and games.
Thinking about taking the lead at your table? GM 101 focuses on the issues common to new Game Masters. Advice & support, answers to your burning questions - all here at Gamer Assembly's GM 101!
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Keeper, Dungeon Master, Game Master-there are many names for the job. Thinking about taking the reins at your game table? This seminar focuses on the issues common to new Game Masters. We'll talk about what works and what traps to avoid. Most importantly, we'll get right to the heart of why its great to GM a game, and how you can have a great time doing it. The Gamer Assembly panels are always interactive. The seminar wall between presenter and participants is torn down as we explore these topics together. With the speaker acting as moderator and guide through these topics, you're sure to learn a lot!
You've run your share of games. Now you're looking to take those games to the next level. GM 201 is a deeper look into the skills & techniques you can use to bring your RPG games to life.
Caleb Stokes (Red Markets) & Ross Payton (Base Raiders) are working on new projects. Hear the latest about them! The pair will also answer questions from the audience.
Red Markets, the new game of economic horror, makes it's Gen Con premiere in 2018. Bring your best ideas and lots of questions.
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Caleb Stokes, Ross Payton, and other designers working with the game system will talk about how to make truly nefarious jobs for your Takers to try in the Loss.
Intro to Patreon & Subscription Crowdfunding for Creators
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You may have heard of Patreon, Drip, & other platforms that help you raise money from fans on an ongoing basis, but how do they work?
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Get your answers here from Ross Payton of Role Playing Public Radio, who has run a successful Patreon since 2014. This is aimed at people who have never run a subscription crowdfunding campaign but want to learn how.
How do you prepare for a podcast? How much or how little should you research? How can you be entertaining? How do you remain authentic without losing your audience? This is a little deeper look.
Advanced Patreon and Subscription Crowdfunding: Running a campaign
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If you have a Patreon, Drip, or other active subscription crowdfunding campaign but want to improve it, then come here with your questions and problems.
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Ross Payton of Role Playing Public Radio and Caleb Stokes of The Mixed Six podcast provide tips on gaining and keeping patrons, building a community of your fans, and more!
Do you have a podcast & you're not sure how to grow your audience? Are you having trouble building a community? This Q&A session will be an open discussion to help elevate your podcast.
Getting a podcast started can be tough, & we understand that. This panel will discuss the content side of a podcast, how to get started, & will cover on-mic talent, music, & so much more.
Getting a podcast started can be tough, & we understand that. This panel will discuss the tech side of a podcast, how to get started, & will cover mics, hosting online, & so much more.
Podcasting 301 : Actual Play Podcasting Tips & Tricks
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Interested in podcasting, but want to run a table top game, & not just talk? This is the seminar for you. We'll cover everything from suggested specific equipment to storytelling.
Podcasting 302 : Actual Play Podcasting, How To Be A Better Player
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You're playing in an actual play podcast & you want to bring your best to the table. We'll talk about mic etiquette, research, character depth, & more.
Tabletop Potluck's School for Kids Who Can't RP Good
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All ages & RPG levels are welcome to join the Tabletop Potluck Podcast Crew to learn tips on character creation, the rules of improv, & staying true to the compelling character you envisioned!
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New to RPGs? Scared to embody a character? Nervous about being interesting without being overbearing? Join the Tabletop Potluck Podcast Crew and learn tips on character creation, the rules of improv, and staying true to the compelling character you always envisioned! By the end of this panel, it'll be impossible for anyone to say you aren't actually Melf, the High Elf Barbarian!
Dom Zook of the Saving Throw YouTube & Twitch channels guides you through the best practices for creating, running & enjoying streaming tabletop games.
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Dom Zook of the Saving Throw Youtube & Twitch channels guides you through the best practices for creating, running and enjoying streaming tabletop games!
Emphasis will be on the importance of table dynamics for audience enjoyment, monetization techniques that don't ruin your fun (or the audience's!), and basic equipment.
Come visit with the Atlas Games staff to discuss Mythic Europe, revisit the fifth edition, find out what's up with Magic Shoe, & tell us what you think.
LegalGeek Q&A About IP Law for Game Designers: Come Quiz 2 Gamers/Legal Professionals
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We are 2 gamers & legal professionals who love to serve game designers, having presented educational seminars at GenCon for over 5 years. Come ask all questions & hear some war stories!
Protect Yourself! Why Game Designers Need To Know Patents, Copyrights, & Trademarks
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Tailored for game designers! Learn about patents, copyrights, & trademarks with 2 game aficionados & IP professionals who've educated on these topics at GenCon for over 5 years. Q&A included.
PATHFINDERS & Game Masters! Looking for a realistic Fantasy World? Come hear about HarnWorld, a game world for any RPG system. Free castle booklet or map for attending.
We're excited about the new release of the CthulhuTech & we want to talk with you about it! Join the development team for a Q&A where we'll give you a look behind the scenes on the new version.
Carlos "Bostria" Llauger will show previews, announce new projects, & answer questions in a 2 hour long seminar full of surprises & a final courtesy for all listeners with a ticket.
Want to make a roleplaying game, or learn the basics of publishing? A diverse & inclusive team of award-winning designers & publishers are here to get you started.
Spiel des Jahres : Who We Are, What We Do, How We Do It
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For gamers, publishers, designers or just curious folks. We talk you about our history, our procedures, & how the “Spiel des Jahres” label is helping increase the popularity of boardgames.
You're a designer pada-wan. You have a LOT of cool ideas. Now what? How does one take their intellectual property from concept to prototype, prototype to manufacture & manufacture to distribution?
Working with Licensed Board Game Properties & Why They Aren't Always What You'd Expect
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Working with a licencor can be really difficult when everyone & the publisher gets a say in how to make a game. Learn how to make a great game despite the challenges.
Team Lynnvander has much to say about surviving in all the industries! From film to board game cafe's, designing games & being published in fiction... how do they manage it all? They'll tell you.
Join the DMsGuild crew to learn more about community content programs on DriveThruRPG. Get the latest news, ask questions about publishing your own Dungeons & Dragons adventures & more!
How to Run a Successful Living Campaign: Red Markets 10K Lakes
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Technical Difficulties, Role Playing Exchange, & more run a living campaign on their podcasts. Join the cast as they talk about the ups & downs of running campaigns for large groups.
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The casts of Technical Difficulties, the Role Playing Exchange, and more are involved in a long running living campaign for Hebanon Games' Red Markets. Join the cast as they talk about the ups and downs of running a living campaign for large groups, and how it can help you do the same!
So you have a cool idea to publish a new RPG. Now what? Join the DriveThruRPG crew for lots of publishing advice. Learn about digital sales, crowdfunding, Print-on-Demand, marketing, & more!
Members of the popular Drive Check Podcast will host a panel discussion of the state of Cardfight!! Vanguard in 2018 - what has changed since March & where will the game be headed into the future?
Let Randomness Into Your Life: The Power of Ok, That's Happening
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Let Very Random Encounters, a Chaotic Improv Actual Play Podcast, talk to you about the power of randomness & just general gaming fun. Let's randomly make something together!
So you want to make a game, but you're worried about the business side of it? Let Sanguine games, 20-year veteran of indie publishing, help you plan your own self-publishing project.
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It's not enough to just have a great idea for a game. You must have a plan. It's easier than ever to get started on the path to making your own game... but it takes a little planning to make sure you succeed. We'll be covering the basics of how to set up your own little business venture, including:
+ Setup: make a game that's not just for you, but for lots of people.
+ Intellectual property: make your own, or license something else?
+ Budgeting: don't just put any old number on a crowd-funding. Ask for what you need.
+ Production: How do you make this? Mass production vs. print-on-demand.
+ Marketing: getting the word out in a confusing world of social media, algorithms, and advertisements.
+ Business: legalities, taxes, and other stuff
With just a little strategy, you can avoid the common problems that can sink your project before you even get started. Let's make more games!
A crash course for game designers & publishers on game manufacturing. Tips on component choices & the production process. Learn the ins & outs of taking your game from idea to reality!
Prepping Your Files for Mass Production (Panda Prepress)
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Learn how to best prepare your files for mass production printing. Panda Game Manufacturing Design & Prepress team will share tips & tricks for submitting stellar files.
Games come with an array of achievements & awards, creating lists that we spend hours trying to obtain. There is psychology at play here. Would you like learn some of the methods & why they work?
Come meet Team Restoration, pepper us with questions about our games, bribe us to bring back that game you love, & ask about [REDACTED] that we just announced at Gen Con.
You want to build an epic costume or cosplay but you have no idea how to make it or what to make it out of. Come learn about a variety of materials, how to use them, & where to get them.
What is Marathon Gaming? Join Order of the Amber Die, the association that has recorded more marathons than any group in history, as they discuss what it takes to run RPG sessions 48 hours or longer.
Looking to enhance the look & feel of tabletop play for your group? Learn from a professional GM what it takes to draw dynamic vinyl battlemats for use in any tabletop RPG.
Join us for a panel discussion with Q&A time on balancing faith & gaming, starting a gaming group at your church, & other topics on how to be both a Christian and a gamer.
Get the inside story on the design & development of Numenera Discovery & Destiny. Monte & the team take you deeper into the Ninth World than ever. Bring your questions!
"Welcome vislae. Reclaim & rebuild the life you abandoned years ago." Making an Invisible Sun character is an active, collaborative, & unique experience. Come learn from the best.
Learn what a math trade is & how to participate in a math trade.
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Attendees are encouraged to participate in the math trade in mid-June through mid-July by visiting www.abecorn.com and should bring trade items to the seminar. User's must have a BGG account and have a valid email.
If you do not participate beforehand, you can still come to learn how to participate in future math trades.
All players that played in any SmoreySwamp Axis & Allies Gamer's Events have the chance to win cool prizes/games just for playing. So, don't miss out. Must be present to claim prizes.