Mining mythologies of the world is a quick way to create semi-familiar, popular fantasy worlds. But those mythologies had (and have) their own adherents, belief systems, and cultures. What responsibilities do authors have as far as research and representation when drawing on material from other cultures and faiths, especially those that can no longer speak for themselves?

What does it take to write for games? How does TTRPG writing differ from Video Game writing, and how do those differ from "traditional writing"? Where do you find game writing jobs?

From Marvel's MCU and the Star Wars universe to Terry Pratchett's Discworld and Joe Abercrombie's First Law world, shared fictional universes have captured audiences for decades. Panelists will lay out the fundamental steps for building a strong foundational world, mapping out story arcs, planning across numerous books and series, thinking about how to interconnect it all and more.

Looking to break into the industry and have -all-the-questions-? Join me for a small table discussion of writing, gaming, TTRPG, developmental editing, and more.

The Panalysts are here to solve the very real and not at all inconsequential problems of the world... by arguing about them on a British-style panel show. Two teams of three contestants solve some problems the host has come up with. All scoring is at the hosts discretion.

Many recent novels and series have evolved out of Tabletop Role-Playing Games, such as The Expanse. This workshop-style gathering will use narrative TTRPGs to explore the idea of game sessions as inspiration for story, world building and more. Fun for professionals and hobbyists alike. 

Gamer communities - both video games and ttrpgs, both players and publishers - have rampant problems with exclusionary practices and often active harassment against marginalized people. How can we build a more diverse, more welcoming gaming community?

TTRPGs have a long history of media-licensed game systems: Call of Cthulhu, Marvel Universe, Middle Earth Role-Playing, and dozens of less-known games for tv shows or movies. Panelists will explore the connections and differences between "let's play a game in this setting" and "I want to write a story in this setting."

Limited number of books will be available for purchase. Stop by for free TTRPG themed stickers courtesy of the 3RPG Podcast.