DiceCast Episode 15: Convention One-Shots

In this episode, we discuss running one-shot convention adventures. How do you fit a complete, satisfying adventure into a 4-hour time slot, and finish it? We discuss some of the dos and don'ts. Even if you never run one-shot adventures at cons or in stores, these are tips that can make anyone be a better GM, by helping accomplish more in a limited amount of time.

We also have a short interview with a member of the 501st Legion, Quebec.

Other links

• Polymancer main site
• Polymancer corporate web site
• Polymancer on Twitter
• Polymancer on LiveJournal
• Polymancer on MySpace
• Polymancer on Facebook
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DiceCast Episode 11: Fan Expo 2010 and an interview with Robin D. Laws

This episode features more interviews from Fan Expo 2010, an annual sci fi, fantasy, horror, anime, and gaming convention held in Toronto. Most importantly, we interview noted writer and game designer Robin D. Laws. There is a bonus special "wordless" appearance by William Shatner.

We also interview Lee-Ann Farruga of Steampunk Canada, new Star Wars^® fan film "Saber Legend" director Cal Drew, Red Herring of Red Herring Products discusses her sci fi burlesque show "Babes In Space."

Links

• Fan Expo, held every year at the Metro Toronto Convention Center on the weekend before Labor Day.
• Robin D. Laws's LiveJournal. His bibliography is available at the Pen & Paper database and there is more information about him on Wikipedia. Robin's latest book is Hamlet's Hit Points; also referenced on the show is Robin's Laws of Good Gamemastering.
• Hammercon, an all-gaming convention held every year in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (listen for the promo in the 'cast).
• Steampunk Canada, a resource and forum for Canadian steampunk enthusiasts.
• Saber Legend, a Star Wars fan film.
• Babes In Space and Red Herring productions has no official web site, but there is information about the show at Eventful.com.
• Polymancer Studios publication site and main corporate site.

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