Topic: [Dragon*Con 2009] Independent RPG Forum
Started by: Certified
Started on: 2/20/2009
Board: Conventions
On 2/20/2009 at 3:35pm, Certified wrote:
[Dragon*Con 2009] Independent RPG Forum
Hello,
This year Dragon*Con is trying to do a kind of showcase for the independent game designers out there. This includes an opening panel to discus the games, play sessions and a follow up panel for feedback and reviews from players. This came out of a panel they hosted last year and is designed to help give independents some exposure. If you're planning on attending Dragon*Con and are interested shoot me a PM or a response here.
On 2/20/2009 at 3:38pm, Ben Lehman wrote:
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I've been thinking about going to Dragon*Con for a couple of years, and this looks pretty interesting. What are your sales options for independent publishers like?
yrs--
--Ben
On 2/21/2009 at 4:42am, Certified wrote:
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Maybe some background might help. I'm an independent game writer who has been running games at Dragon*Con for the last few years. This is an attempt to give other independent authors some exposure I really don't know about the sales side of things there. They have a dealers and exhibitors rooms but you would need to check the Dragon*Con site for pricing on that.
On 2/21/2009 at 5:54pm, Ben Lehman wrote:
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Oh, cool. I had assumed you were DC staff representative or something.
Thanks for helping organize this!
yrs--
--Ben
On 2/21/2009 at 8:16pm, SaintandSinner wrote:
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This sounds great. I go every year and run indie stuff and I'd love to see more happening there. So what is official so far and what is planned? Keep us in the loop.
On 2/22/2009 at 5:27am, Certified wrote:
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SaintandSinner wrote:
This sounds great. I go every year and run indie stuff and I'd love to see more happening there. So what is official so far and what is planned? Keep us in the loop.
Tentatively the plan is to have the first panel with some time before Session 2 starts (1 PM) leaving the day from 1 PM on to run games then have the follow up the next day, so sessions 2, 3 and 4. I don't have an exact time when the panels will be other than a tentative before 1 PM. Once you know what you are planning to run submit it as normal but shoot me a PM with the game name and your association with it and I'll include it in the write up that will appear in the pocket program. I forget what the final date is to get things in for the program but as we get closer I'll make sure to include what the final cut off date is.
On 2/26/2009 at 8:26pm, SaintandSinner wrote:
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Session 1? Is that Thursday?
Also, what games do you represent? Maybe I've see you there.
Scott
On 2/27/2009 at 1:47pm, Certified wrote:
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Session 1 is typically 9 Am - 1 PM on Friday but I did not see official times up yet. It's unlikely the panel would be that long, more likely half that to give GMs and potential players time before the games start. I couldn't tell you what the exact time of the first panel will be (still a bit yearly).
As for game's I've run, I've written a game called 6th World past games include: Fall of the Phoenix and Dead Man's Run older games include: Welcome to the Show, Scorched Earth, Desecration, Wanted, Broken Path and In A Sea of Stars.
On 2/27/2009 at 3:07pm, SaintandSinner wrote:
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Cool! I look forward to seeing you there. I've alway just run a fun swath of games though...so when this is official would you help us to know how to sign up and/or find it?
Thanks again.
On 4/15/2009 at 4:43am, Certified wrote:
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Quick update, I've spoken with the gaming director and I'm now waiting for submissions to open up before posting further details. Those Game designers who will be in the Atlanta area and would like to participate please feel free to message me.
On 5/24/2009 at 4:47am, Certified wrote:
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Gaming Submissions for Dragon*Con are now open. Those interested in joining the Indie Games Showcase please submit game events through the Dragon*Con site for Friday Sessions 2,3 and 4. Once you have placed the submissions please send me a message here with the game's name a brief description and related websites and the information on the demos you will be running. With this please include who will be representing the game and a brief synopses. I look forward to seeing everyone at Dragon*Con.
On 5/27/2009 at 4:20pm, SaintandSinner wrote:
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Certified wrote:
Gaming Submissions for Dragon*Con are now open. Those interested in joining the Indie Games Showcase please submit game events through the Dragon*Con site for Friday Sessions 2,3 and 4. Once you have placed the submissions please send me a message here with the game's name a brief description and related websites and the information on the demos you will be running. With this please include who will be representing the game and a brief synopses. I look forward to seeing everyone at Dragon*Con.
Is the Indie Games Showcase an "Organization" (second field on the Event Submission form)?
On 5/27/2009 at 8:20pm, Certified wrote:
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SaintandSinner wrote:Certified wrote:
Gaming Submissions for Dragon*Con are now open. Those interested in joining the Indie Games Showcase please submit game events through the Dragon*Con site for Friday Sessions 2,3 and 4. Once you have placed the submissions please send me a message here with the game's name a brief description and related websites and the information on the demos you will be running. With this please include who will be representing the game and a brief synopses. I look forward to seeing everyone at Dragon*Con.
Is the Indie Games Showcase an "Organization" (second field on the Event Submission form)?
The Organization in the submission field is the company you are representing. The Indie Games Showcase is the event they are part of and will be handled through contacting me with the submission info.
On 5/31/2009 at 5:20am, Certified wrote:
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Also, when you email me or PM me through this site I'll let you know about the badges. It's not much but I think presenters for this event will be qualified for a judge/staff badge. I just need to pass the information along.
On 6/8/2009 at 5:40am, DarkTreeStudios wrote:
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I just discovered this forum and I'm pleased to see there is some active discussion about Dragon Con. I'm an illustrator and have been showing there for a few years. There seems to be a pretty diverse indie game scene there. I'll be sure to check back here for updates!
On 7/6/2009 at 6:08pm, Certified wrote:
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Hope everyone had a good 4th. Just wanted to post a reminder for anyone interested in the Indie RPG Meet and Greet, games and panels thing please send me the information I need to get everything listed. Dragon*Con is closing in.
On 7/11/2009 at 7:36pm, SaintandSinner wrote:
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So far I'm running Mouse Guard Friday afternoon 1pm to 5pm. Planning on more but trying to coord with other games.
On 7/22/2009 at 12:29pm, SaintandSinner wrote:
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My (semi)-final GM schedule:
Mouse Guard - Friday 1pm to 5 pm
Houses of the Blooded - Friday 6pm to 10p
Amber Diceless - Saturday and Sunday 6pm to 12am
Let me know if I may do anything to help.
On 7/23/2009 at 4:12am, Certified wrote:
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SaintandSinner wrote:
My (semi)-final GM schedule:
Mouse Guard - Friday 1pm to 5 pm
Houses of the Blooded - Friday 6pm to 10p
Amber Diceless - Saturday and Sunday 6pm to 12am
Let me know if I may do anything to help.
I'm putting together the panel information now but the times are fairly set at this point: Friday at 10 AM and Saturday at 1 PM. Email me the information about the indie games you can speak on for the panel: dave [at] housedok.com along with your name as you would like to have it appear in the listing and a short, one or two sentences on the games you represent. This offer is good for any of the other indie game designers that are planning on attending Dragon*Con, it's free exposure and an open forum to discuss your work.
Thanks again for your interest and I'm looking forward to your email.
On 7/23/2009 at 6:52pm, Certified wrote:
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Updates:
I've Spoken with John Wick from House of the Blooded and appears he will be joining us for the panel.
I've also spoken with the director of gaming and he has given me a deadline of Friday for the final submission. If you've been debating please contact me now so I can get any information in for the panels. Thank you.