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.
Learn how to use textured styrene, flock, cork, rocks, dried flowers, rubber stamps and other materials to create bases featuring wilderness, cobblestones, deserts, snowscapes, gardens and more. Class includes tips for dealing with built-in bases and an overview of useful tools such as clippers, tweezers, putties and clays, glues, pin vises, etc. Practice bases are provided, and students will receive samples of basing materials to take home.
An examination of the âprosâ in the world of reality TV ghost hunting and video. Letâs critique their performance as we watch everything from zany to serious video clips from their hit shows.
Need to make a battle torn city for your game? Learn to make ruined buildings, destroyed industrial components, toxic dumps, barbed wire, and other related items to enhance your gaming experience. Also learn basic and advanced terrain making such as hills, woods, and water effects. Try your hand at making battlefield terrain using the items provided. Just bring your imagination, and take home a unique piece of terrain of your own creation.
Need to make a battle torn city for your game? Learn to make ruined buildings, destroyed industrial components, toxic dumps, barbed wire, and other related items to enhance your gaming experience. Also learn basic and advanced terrain making such as hills, woods, and water effects. Try your hand at making battlefield terrain using the items provided. Just bring your imagination, and take home a unique piece of terrain of your own creation.
Due to popular demand, we are offering a second level class!! You've got the the moves, now let's put them together! Come and learn a fun choreography that you can do for your friends and yourself when you go home. Great for social events, exercising, and LARPing. Join us and we will make you smile - and sweat. ;)
Come learn the basics of belly dance! Strengthen, lengthen, and tone your body, especially your core as you learn to move your body like a belly dancer. Belly dance is low to no-impact and can be done by all ages, shapes, sizes, and sexes. Join us for fun as we put a smile on your face and in your step!! Note that if you've joined us before, please join us again!!
Come learn the basics of belly dance! Strengthen, lengthen, and tone your body, especially your core as you learn to move your body like a belly dancer. Belly dance is low to no-impact and can be done by all ages, shapes, sizes, and sexes. Join us for fun as we put a smile on your face and in your step!! Note that if you've joined us before, please join us again!!
Have you ever wanted to add some mystery, sexiness, and a fun skill to your LARP characters? Then come learn belly dance! We will show you how to move your body like a belly dancer. Belly dance is low to no-impact and can be done by all ages, shapes, sizes, and sexes. Note that if you've joined us before, please join us again! Plus you don't have to be a LARPer to register for this!
Have you ever wanted to add some mystery, sexiness, and a fun skill to your LARP characters? Then come learn belly dance! We will show you how to move your body like a belly dancer. Belly dance is low to no-impact and can be done by all ages, shapes, sizes, and sexes. Note that if you've joined us before, please join us again! Plus you don't have to be a LARPer to register for this!
Shaky shading/horrible highlights? Go beyond the basics of drybrush and washes to make your minis look better! Follow along as you practice techniques to build smoother transitions from shadow to highlight--Layer, Feather and Glaze. This is hands-on with minis provided by Dark Sword Miniatures and handout. Bring your own brushes and current mini projects to get advice and help. Sue is an award winning painter under the name PaintMinion.
Small-press publishers offer new authors great opportunities. Smaller presses are enjoying a renaissance right now and are becoming stronger than ever. Come find out the advantages of working with a smaller press. Our panel includes a publisher, editor, and an author who has sold books to one of the smaller houses. Theyâll discuss how to submit and who is buying what. Panelists: John Helfers, Jonathan Rudder, Donald Bingle
The game of 21...Blackjack. You've heard of counting cards, now learn how to do it in this informal, very small group setting. Space will be limited to four people. Includes basic blackjack strategy.
The secret to a beautifully painted mini is smooth, flawless transitions. Learn the two most common painting techniques used to achieve this goal in this demonstration class. Laszlo will explain "wet blending" (also called "wet-on-wet" or "real-time" blending) and "layering" (also called "wet-on-dry" blending) and provide demonstrations of both. He'll also talk about hybrid techniques and demonstrate how to get that elusive "consistency of milk."
The secret to a beautifully painted mini is smooth, flawless transitions. Learn the two most common painting techniques used to achieve this goal in this demonstration class. Laszlo will explain "wet blending" (also called "wet-on-wet" or "real-time" blending) and "layering" (also called "wet-on-dry" blending) and provide demonstrations of both. He'll also talk about hybrid techniques and demonstrate how to get that elusive "consistency of milk."
Tom Schadle, winner of 25 Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, will demonstrate his style of highlighting, shading, and blending. No wet blending here, but expert tips and tricks to get a smooth transition of color using layered highlights through paint mixing, thinning, glazing and varnishing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own current WIPs for practice and critique in class, as well as their own brushes.
Tom Schadle, winner of 25 Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, will demonstrate his style of highlighting, shading, and blending. No wet blending here, but expert tips and tricks to get a smooth transition of color using layered highlights through paint mixing, thinning, glazing and varnishing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own current WIPs for practice and critique in class, as well as their own brushes.
Tom Schadle, winner of 25 Golden Demons and the Slayer Sword, will demonstrate his style of highlighting, shading, and blending. No wet blending here, but expert tips and tricks to get a smooth transition of color using layered highlights through paint mixing, thinning, glazing and varnishing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own current WIPs for practice and critique in class, as well as their own brushes.
This class will teach you how to get deep shadows and bright highlights on your minis, to make them stand out either on a gaming table or in your display case. You will also learn how to make your color look smoothly blended from shadow to highlight. Having a smooth looking model with high contrast is the key to becoming a better painter. Supplied in the class will be a Green Witch from Dark Sword miniatures and a handout to help you remember.
Just as video killed the radio star, so technology is turning books into hunks of dead wood. New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole explains the new and exciting ways in which the rise of e-book readers and the connectivity of the Web are turning publishing on its head. It's a brave new future, and your success will depend upon your ability to navigate it, and master it.
Where do ideas come from in sculpting game manuscripts? Our authors share their tricks for coming up with plots and how to brainstorm to flesh out ideas into lengthy manuscripts. Theyâll also cover how to avoid over-used subjects and how to make your submissions innovative and fresh. Panelists: Jennifer Brozek, Luke Johnson
Thereâs an old saying that âideas are a dime a dozen.â But sometimes you donât have the 10 cents you need to get a plot. Learn how to brainstorm ideas for fiction writing so your fingers fly across the keyboard and so you donât keep staring at a blank screen. Panelists: Jean Rabe, Chris Pierson, Anton Strout, Linda Baker, Donald Bingle
Learn from the best in fantasy and gaming art about getting started and making a career from your passion. Also, get a copy of Wreaking Havoc: How to Create Fantasy Warriors and Wicked Weapons signed by the authors. Panel features: William OâConnor (D&D 4th ed.), Jim Pavelec (WoTC, AEG), Chuck Lucaks (AEG, Magic the Gathering, D&D) and Chris Seaman (WoTC, AEG).
Breaking the Ice - Leading Group Games and Initiatives
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Got a group of people you don't know what to do with? Having trouble getting the "I" out of your team? Just want to have some fun and toss things around the room? Then this event is for you! Participants in this session will take part in a variety of teambuilding games and initiatives that can be used in different group settings.
So you built your Foam Sword! Now Build a Shield. This is a semi advanced course. This workshop is VERY hands on compared to the Build a Foam Weapon Workshop. You can choose what ever size or shape shield you want. Pick from a wide variety of colors for your shield cover.
So you built your Foam Sword! Now Build a Shield. This is a semi advanced course. This workshop is VERY hands on compared to the Build a Foam Weapon Workshop. You can choose what ever size or shape shield you want. Pick from a wide variety of colors for your shield cover.
So you built your Foam Sword! Now Build a Shield. This is a semi advanced course. This workshop is VERY hands on compared to the Build a Foam Weapon Workshop. You can choose what ever size or shape shield you want. Pick from a wide variety of colors for your shield cover.
Come Build Your Foam Weapon!!! FUN, Easy, Quick, Safe, Cheap, FUN! You can come anytime there is a free seat. Take your swords home to fight your friends. Amtgardinc.com
Come Build Your Foam Weapon!!! FUN, Easy, Quick, Safe, Cheap, FUN! You can come anytime there is a free seat. Take your swords home to fight your friends. Amtgardinc.com
Come Build Your Foam Weapon!!! FUN, Easy, Quick, Safe, Cheap, FUN! You can come anytime there is a free seat. Take your swords home to fight your friends. Amtgardinc.com