Dead-end plots, lengthy combat, obnoxious gamers—no matter the system, we Game Masters have a lot of the same issues. In this give-and-take forum, we discuss common GM issues, problems, and even how to handle “that guy”. Experienced GMs from a variety of backgrounds help lead an open, frank discussion. Part support group, part idea mill, all awesome! You’re guaranteed to leave with some new ideas for how to make your Game Mastery even better!
2012: Writing About Prophecies & the End of the World
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The Mayan Calendar is said to stop at the year 2012. Let's hope they got it wrong. Our panelists expect to be selling their books and stories well beyond that date. Still, it is an intriguing topic, and one that makes great fodder for fiction. What is so fascinating about doom-and-gloom prophecies? How can you use them in your own storytelling by giving them a new and exciting slant?
Join the hosts of the Award winning podcast Brilliant Gameologists and learn words that will bring out the worst emotions in your gaming group and will counter the real message- either names you could call players (Munchkin, Powergamer, Drama Queen, Rules Lawyer, Meta-gamer) or whining to your GM (It’s not fair! It’s not realistic! You are railroading us!). Learn alternatives to name calling that are just as fun and clarify the real problems.
Introduction seminar to White Wolf's classic World of Darkness. Storytellers from Darkness Remembered 3-day LARP event 'A Chance at Paradise' will go over rules of the game for new players as well as answer questions. Come join this open forum with the staff of Darkness Remembered and be prepared to embrace paradise!
Introduction seminar to White Wolf's classic World of Darkness. Storytellers from Darkness Remembered 3-day LARP event 'A Chance at Paradise' will go over rules of the game for new players as well as answer questions. Come join this open forum with the staff of Darkness Remembered and be prepared to embrace paradise!
Introduction seminar to White Wolf's classic World of Darkness. Storytellers from Darkness Remembered 3-day LARP event 'A Chance at Paradise' will go over rules of the game for new players as well as answer questions. Come join this open forum with the staff of Darkness Remembered and be prepared to embrace paradise!
We always learn the history of the Mediterranean from the Greek and Roman points of view. Learn the same events, but from a Carthaginian point of view and even an introduction into the Carthaginian political system.
Salon: An 18th Century term meaning “A periodic gathering of people of social or intellectual distinction.” Gameology: The study of games and the people who play them. The Brilliant Gameologists: An award winning podcast about games and the people who play them. Come join us for a facilitated, interactive discussion about Gaming, the Gaming Hobistry and some nerd-erific jargon-tastic fun.