Before There Were Stars Number of Players: 3 to 6 Game Type/Mechanism(s): Storytelling Game Summary: “Since ancient times, the twinkling of the heavens inspired people across the globe to create stories that answered…

Artist Guest of Honor Leia Powell takes us through her 26-year journey of becoming a Master Stained Glass Artisan, shows us a selection of her body of work, and talks…

Spend time with the GoHs and learn about their travels, obscure collections, and eclectic interests. Slideshow presentation.

The 100 Novels that Best Represent 20th Century Science Fiction, and am finding it to be really fun and interesting. Let's discuss.

Many Props become even more amazing when lights, sound and other special effects are included. What works, and what doesn't?

Look into the Mirror Universe and speculate on which good guys in our world would make the most evil bad guys in the mirror one. And which villains would make…

[12 PM – 1:30 PM] Tricked-Out Hero Number of Players: 2 to 6 Game Type/Mechanism(s): Trick-taking Game Summary: “Defending the realm takes bravery, strength, and to be totally tricked out! In Tricked-Out Hero, players…

How Sherlock Holmes and his creator’s daughter jump-started Martin's professional writing career.

Where we come from can have a profound impact on the language and flavor of our stories. Our panelists will delve into how they have been influenced by the culture…

A discussion regarding the use of weaponry in both modern and historical representations. Whether it is film, reenactments or real world, our panelists are ready to tackle the big questions.