Pop culture has long embraced certain archetypal characters: The Ninja, The Cowboy, The Pirate, and many others. But what of the Hobo? This uniquely American icon has been ignored for far too long, and Hex Games believes it’s time to give this filthy, shifty vagrant his due. Join us and find out why 2011 is the Year of the Hobo.
Our veteran authors discuss how they crafted their favorite heroic characters, put them through the literary wringer, and managed to let them find a reasonably happy ending. It’s great fodder for helping you discover your own hero.
Writers often commit errors that thwart their chances for success and send them down a dead end rather than along the road to publication. Our panelists discuss mistakes writers make and what you can do to increase your chances of catching an editor’s eye.
The future has arrived, but rather than being jetpacks and food paste, we've got the Internet and PDF publishing. But what does it all mean for RPGs? What role will virtual tabletops play? What about Twitter and Facebook? Wikis? Tablet PCs? Come discuss the future of our favorite hobby with many of the people blazing the trail.
Attention single geek guys! Want to learn how to nab the attention of that cute cosplayer and/or brilliant PhD candidate? This panel of geek ladies will tell you the stories of what’s worked and what hasn’t when it comes to flirting. Bring your flirting questions!
How to Become a Contributing Author for Paizo Publishing
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Creative Director James Jacobs, Managing Editor Wes Schneider, and Pathfinder Society Developer Mark Moreland give you the ins and outs on how to write for Paizo.
Learn what it takes to submit quality material for publishing in RPG periodicals like Kobold Quarterly. A more periodicals-focused panel, talk with the editors of KQ.
What do you do with your finished novel? Approach an agent? A publisher? Put it on your shelf and admire the stack of papers? Start on the rewrite? We’ll look at the next steps, including how to delve into your second manuscript. After all, the true test of an author is not stopping after the first book.
Bring your questions about Infinite Futures, the Pathfinder Compatible Sci Fi game from Avalon Games Company. Learn about the game system, the history of IF and what the future holds.
Whether you are introducing your kids or grandkids to gaming or doing sessions for your community, this seminar will give you some tips on how to maximize the enjoyment for all parties concerned.