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Eclipse Phase panel at Gencon 2011
I recorded a panel discussion of Eclipse Phase designers Rob Boyle and Adam Jury as they discussed their current plans for the transhuman sci-fi horror RPG. In this discussion, they go over planned...
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1001 uses for Zombies seminar at Gencon 2011
At Gencon 2011, I ran a seminar on how to use zombies in role playing games – not just as low level enemies to fight but as elements of drama. I also went into how to world build with zombies. They can...
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RPPR Presents: Zombies in Gaming Panel at Gencon 2012
At Gencon this year, I was part of a panel with Kenneth Hite, Dennis Detwiller, and George Vasilakos to discuss zombies in gaming. We talked about many topics, from favorite films, to the symbolism of...
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Alternate History in Superhero Games at Gencon 2012
News: Check out the new RPPR Kickstarter for Base Raiders, a standalone RPG about superpowered dungeon crawling! Synopsis: This seminar with Dennis Detwiller, Kenneth Hite, Shane Ivey and Greg Stolze...
View ArticleGen Con 2013: Shadowrun Returns Level Editor Workshop
This year, I recorded a workshop about using the level editor in Shadowrun Returns, including the screencast footage. Thanks to Brian Poel and Mike Mulvhill for letting me record this workshop....
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Putting More History in Your Story at Gencon 2013
Both RPGs and fiction draw heavily on historical cultures and narratives, even for a new setting. This panel recorded at Gencon 2013 discusses how real history can be twisted, altered, mashed up, or...
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One Roll to Rule Them All: Arc Dream Publishing and the One Roll Engine at...
Caleb recorded a panel discussion at Gencon 2013 about Arc Dream’s One Roll Engine games, from Godlike to Better Angels, led by Shane Ivey. Find out what’s going with the system and how it came to be....
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Indie Boardgames: Design and Crowdfunding panel at PAX East 2014
Do you have a great boardgame design, want to make it yourself, but have no idea how to start? Join us as we take you through the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of independent tabletop game...
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What Is Happening to Tabletop Roleplaying Games? panel at PAX East 2014
The past 20 years have been a roller-coaster ride for RPGs. The release of Magic: The Gathering in 1993 changed the fundamental nature of the hobby gaming industry and forever altered the business of...
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Modernizing Fantasy RPGs panel at PAX East 2014
Luke Crane (Burning Wheel, Mouse Guard, Torchbearer), Thor Olavsrud (Torchbearer) and Adam Koebel (Dungeon World) talk trash about boring (and offensive) ideas in fantasy RPGs while waxing poetic about...
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Diversity in Gaming panel at Gen Con 2014
Panel description: Come join Paizo staffers to discuss how Pathfinder and Golarion can be more inclusive and fun for people of all shapes, genders, sexual preferences, ages, ethnicities, and more....
View ArticleCampaign Doctors panel at Gen Con 2014
Game designers Luke Crane, Jack Graham, Tracy Hurley, Caleb Stokes, & Amanda Valentine solve your home campaign woes. Bring your questions; the Campaign Doctors will tell you the awful truth! This...
View ArticleMoney is the Root of all Fun: Economics in Games: panel at Gen Con 2014
Rob Boyle (Eclipse Phase), Ross Payton (Baseraiders), and Caleb Stokes (No Security) discuss using the basics of economic theory to make RPG settings more unique, immersive, and fun for your players....
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Game Designer Workshop panel at Gen Con 2014
News: Please support our latest Kickstarter, Boiling Point! It’s a brand new adventure for Base Raiders and stretch goals will include a death trap focused supplement by Caleb! Ross Payton (Base...
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The Business of Games at Comicpalooza 2015
Learn the ins and outs of being an RPG publisher from those who have been there! Help you discover how to start, how to avoid common pitfalls, what mistakes happen time and time again, and how a...
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Panel: From Arkham and Beyond at Comicpalooza 2015
Arkham Horror’s creator Richard Launius spoke for an hour at Comicpalooza this year, describing his experience making the game and his game design philosophy. I managed to get to this panel on time, so...
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RPPR Panel: Villains at Comicpalooza 2015
This is another panel I recorded at Comicpalooza this year, featuring Dave Martin from the Wrecking Crew, Ross Watson, and Lenny Balsera from Evil Hat. They talk about designing memorable and effective...
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Panel: World Building at Comicpalooza 2015
This is yet another panel from Comicpalooza 2015 about world building in RPGs. It features Lenny Balsera, Ross Watson, Marshall Ryan Maresca, and Dave Martin. Enjoy!
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Panel Education & Games: With, In, & How To at Gen Con 2015
What advice can educators provide for teaching game rules to players? How about using games to enhance education? And what about the portrayal of education in games? This panel covers it all and more....
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RPPR Game Designer’s Workshop: Everyday Hustlin’ in Game Design
Talk with Caleb, Ross, and publishers about how to get started writing for games. With a few tips, you could be barely scraping by just like the pros! The goal of RPPR’s GDW podcast has always been...
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