This will be my first time attending this show, here in the great northwest. Unfortunately, I can only attend on Saturday. For those of you who are planning on being there, here is my itinerary.
Game Master’s Workshop Pt 1; Sat, 11:00 AM; Cascade 9
Learning the Trade: Experienced GM’s discuss basic techniques, strategies and exercises for becoming a better GM. What resources are available for a new GM and what skills should be mastered?
Ogre Whiteside, Andy Collins, Dylan S., Jason Bulmahn
Game Master’s Workshop Pt 2; Sat, Noon; Cascade 9
Advanced Lessons: plot, setting, character are all discussed in detail. Techniques covered will include the TPK – what it is and why do it, manipulating players to manipulate their characters, meta-gaming, and handling problems that develop.
Ogre Whiteside, Andy Collins, Dylan S., Jason Bulmahn, Wolfgang Baur
I’m not dead yet…..sticking with 3.5; Sat, 3:00 PM; Evergreen 2
Not thrilled with the new edition? Stop by this panel where prominent gamers and industry professionals share options for sticking with 3.5 via Pathfinder, True20, or other 3.5 variants. Learn how to get involved in organized play events, find other gamers, and keep playing the game.
Wolfgang Baur, Jason Bulmahn, Darrin Drader, Chris Pramas, Sean Reynolds
Writing for the Gaming Industry; Sat, 8:00 PM; Cascade 8
How do you write for a game? How does it differ than just writing a novel or short story? How does writing for a video game differ from RPGs or board games? What are they looking for? Our panel of Editors, Publishers, and Gaming Authors and Freelancers share what is wanted - nay! What is needed! – from writers in the gaming industry.
Mike Mearls, Erik Mona, Chris Pramas, Teeuwyn Woodruff, Jason Bulmahn
See you at the con.