Join me at the Alabama Phoenix Festival in Birmingham, Ala., May 24-26, 2013. I’ll run a game of GODLIKE and speak on several panels.
Friday, May 25
Gaming as Business (4:00 p.m.)
Come join our panelists as they talk about staying viable and running a tabletop rpg business in today’s market. Panelists: Clint Black, Sean Patrick Fannon, Shane Ivey.
Kickstarter 101 (5:30 pm)
Kickstarter has energized the RPG industry through crowdfunding. Want to know more about the ins and outs of using Kickstarter to support your next project? Panelists: Clint Black, Sean Fannon, Shane Ivey.
Godlike—Fox Hunt (8:00 p.m.)
The Allies are about to land on the beaches of Normandy in the biggest seaborne invasion in history. You won’t be there. Instead, your Talent commando team is going behind the lines. Your mission: Capture Erwin Rommel. GM: Shane Ivey.
Saturday, May 26
Game Design 101 (10:00 a.m.)
Have a great idea for a game. Don’t know where to start? Join industry professionals as they discuss the in and outs of building a cool game from the ground up, including rules and mechanics. Panelists: Clint Black, Sean Patrick Fannon, Shane Ivey, Dave Newton.
Steampunk and Alternate History Trends in Gaming (11:30 a.m.)
Everything old is new again: Some of the most popular video games are all drinking from the Alternate History well, and more RPGs are coming to the table, too. Panelists: Andy Gray, Shane Ivey, and Mark Warner.
Gaming 101/Gamemastering 101 (10:00 a.m.)
Just getting into gaming or rpgs? Find out how to go about finding like minded person and what to expect. Want to start an new gaming group, revive an existing one, or just want to improve your game mastering skills? Come ask some industry veterans. Panelists: Clint Black, Sean Patrick Fannon, Shane Ivey.
Sunday, May 27
Beyond the Dice (5:30 p.m.)
Rolling dice, moving pieces, and tracking information may be good for some people. But for those that are more interested in the story. Join our panelist as they discuss what goes on when you set the dice aside (GASP!) and explore the opportunities of collaborative storytelling. There are number of games on the market and some that are on the way that are rules light and focus more on the story than the mechanics. Panelists: Jodi Black, Shane Ivey, John Marron.