While every group may have a GM, not every group has a leader! Join this discussion to learn how you can take your game to the next level through proven leadership techniques. Weâll discuss the elements of leadership, common misconceptions, the difference between leadership and authority, and why good leaders arenât afraid to let go of the reins. The focus is on how leadership relates to gaming, but youâll learn tips that go beyond being a GM!
Started in 2002, the Indie RPG Awards recognize the drive and passion of independent roleplaying game designers and the year's best indie games. The presentation of the awards also includes a brief overview of what happened in indie roleplaying during 2007 and projections for the future.
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents a series of exercises guaranteed to set you up for success in your first novel. Topics covered include character creation, voice development, dialogue, world creation and plotting. Following these exercises will provide you with the material that ensures that you story won't shrivel and die five or ten chapters in.
Do your eyes blur at the thought of the teeny tiny details of miniature painting? Do the kids want something bigger to play with? Work on something you can see! Assemble your 3D puzzle and give it a splash of color. We have your fun, you just bring your smiles. Fun for kids, or those with youthful spirits.
Learn some of your favorite moves from the 80s MTV days! No experience needed just a great sense of humor! Taught by a former professional dancer. Let me help you look hip on the dance floor!
Learn some of your favorite moves from the 80s MTV days! No experience needed just a great sense of humor! Taught by a former professional dancer. Let me help you look hip on the dance floor! Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
The pressure is on as top mini painters compete to be the âAce of Acesâ by painting a mini in one hour! All proceeds go to the Gen Con Charity. Come cheer, or jeer, your favorite mini painters! Then bid at the Gen Con Auction--SATURDAY around 7PM! Participants include MHE GoH Jeremie, and Kraken Editions is our contributing manufacturer this year. Prep and display created by Dragon Forge Designs. Check the Gen Con forums for further info.
Advanced Miniature conversions takes you beyond basic techniques used for conversions. Learn how to do torso swaps, add armor, battle damage, and change poses! This class discusses the tools and materials used for advanced conversions. Jeff Wilhelm is an award-winning painter and sculptor, owner of Dragon Forge Designs.
Do you need an agent? And, if so, how do you get one? What can you declare as writing-related tax write-offs? What should you look for in contracts? These topics and more will be tackled by our panelists. Handout provided. Panelists: Jean Rabe, John Helfers, Donald Bingle, Elizabeth Vaughan
Are you a great game designer? Can you think on your feet? If so, you might be America's Next Top Game Designer! Contestants compete to create an original tabletop game using limited resources, then play each others' games to see who is the best. It's a game about making games! Bring nothing but your brain and a sharpened #2 pencil.
Are you a great game designer? Can you think on your feet? If so, you might be America's Next Top Game Designer! Contestants compete to create an original tabletop game using limited resources, then play each others' games to see who is the best. It's a game about making games! Bring nothing but your brain and a sharpened #2 pencil.
Whatâs the best way to present game material? In the style of old-school D&D where rules and color text are mixed together? Should you write all the color text âin character,â presenting the rules in a separate section? Topics include how to capture the feel of a setting, how to write entertaining and easy to understand rules, and how to you keep your rules from reading like an algebra equation. Panelists: Marc Tassin, Donald Bingle, Luke Johnson
Being funny is serious business. When should you inject humor into your manuscript? And how can you do it effectively? Our panelists teach you how to tickle readersâ funny bones. Panelists: Patrick Rothfuss, John Helfers, Donald Bingle, Anton Strout
Bang, Bang, You're Dead! Fun Ways to Kill Characters in Your Game Manuscripts
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Not all non-player characters, and maybe not all PCs, should live to see the end of your story. Our panelists discuss when itâs time to kill âem off and gleefully share ideas for helping the characters into the hereafter. Panelists: Marc Tassin, Jennifer Brozek, Luke Johnson
This class teaches basic basework techniques to add life to your miniature figures. I will demonstrate simple methods to achieve great looking bases and provide valuable information to everyone from the beginner to the experienced modeler. Jeff Wilhelm is an award-winning painter and sculptor, owner of Dragon Forge Designs.
This class teaches basic basework techniques to add life to your miniature figures. I will demonstrate simple methods to achieve great looking bases and provide valuable information to everyone from the beginner to the experienced modeler. Jeff Wilhelm is an award-winning painter and sculptor, owner of Dragon Forge Designs.
This class will cover advanced basework techniques like water effects, ice and snow, advanced vegetation, structures and how to prepare display bases for contests. This is a class for the advanced figure painter who is looking to push their skills beyond where they presently are. The class will contain both lecture and hands on. Jeff Wilhelm is an award-winning painter and sculptor, owner of Dragon Forge Designs.
Do you like the head of one mini and the body on another? Need an axe on your character mini, but the it has a longsword? Change an existing mini with bits and pieces from another. Class discusses tools and methods of basic conversions: head, limbs, and weapons swaps. Bring your own minis and bits to work with, or choose from my limited supply. All the tools and supplies needed for basic conversions will be available during class for your use.