Join us for a game design focused discussion on how the mechanics of D&D work, how they guide player actions, design choices, game balance, systems construction and more.
Long Description:
Are you an old school Dungeons and Dragons player… or just getting into the game? A devotee of excellent D&D shows like Critical Role or someone who just likes to stomp Orcs on Friday night? Then this panel is for you. Join us for a game design focused discussion on how the mechanics of D&D work, how they guide player actions, design choices, game balance, systems construction and more. For veterans, you’ll come away with a better understanding of the game you love. Interested but never played? Come learn all the D&D in one hour! Presenter Geoffrey "GZ" Zatkin is a game designer with over 20 years of experience in the video game industry. One of the original designers of EverQuest, and co-founder of game data giant EEDAR and game development studio Experiment 7, Geoffrey is also Extra Credit’s resident ne’er-do-well and studio director.
Event Type:
SEM - Seminar
Minimum Players:
1
Maximum Players:
100
Age Required:
Teen (13+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)