Annelise Horstman
Sessions in which Annelise Horstman attends
Friday 18 February, 2022
Many works of fantasy are set in alternate versions of our own world, often where the medieval and the magical meet. What additional challenges do authors face in the creation of historical fantasy??
being able to find cosplays from items you have in your closet.
Not quite finished with your Masquerade costume or latest project? Do you need to make some last-minute alterations? Bring your supplies and commiserate with fellow procrastinators!
Saturday 19 February, 2022
Have you ever wanted to cosplay someone, but had no idea how to begin? Join cosplayer Darkmoon to learn about how to take that first step! Topics covered will include costume choice, breaking down the parts of a costume, buying vs. making, researching materials and methods, and budgeting time and money.
Inexpensive ways to make cosplays.
Be it a game, a literary world, short stories or a comic, your stories need to take place somewhere. Let’s talk about building those worlds, be them simple settings, to full on solar systems.
A workshop on making steampunk guns.
What are tropes, how are they used, and how can we use them effectively as story-telling tools without falling back on the same old cliches?
I will have a set of PowerPoint slides depicting five stages of evolving life from the Precambrian Eon through the Cretaceous Period, each ending in massive species extinctions.
Join Clan Volos, a branch of the E.M.P as its members engage in medieval armored combat.Ask questions and learn about this fun hobby. Hosted by: Warrick Of Clan Volos
The history as well as a demonstration on Redwork. I will be teaching you the stitches used in this art form. If you have been outlining figures with a backstitch thinking that is old-fashioned, you NEED to take this class. The Kensington Outline Stitch seems to be lost if the photos on transfer books are any indication. I was taught embroidery a half-century ago by my grandmother who was taught by a Victorian woman. This will be a make and take.
Armor and Weapons mythbusting. A look into physics, engineering, and biomechanics of medieval and fantasy weaponry.
A Guide to hands-off storytelling and the reasons to not be a helicopter parent to your characters. Hear from “writers” who choose to witness their stories and how their characters come to form their own adventures.This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:https://zoom.us/j/95863243868?pwd=bytYNTVnUmdFN0xnVHkrNnVTNC80dz09Meeting ID: 958 6324 3868Passcode: 278020
This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73372397082?pwd=JjZPNEpf2g5tsuyLYqAX-zhR0Tc2Jh.1 Meeting ID: 733 7239 7082Passcode: 2xHXj0
In all of our fictional worlds, there is some way that the world came into being. And then, there is the way the denizens of that world believe that they came into being. From the creation of gods to the way people explain their world without them we will examine how to create truths and fallacies that make your world more compelling and relatable.This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/74047523935?pw...
Ancient computers The most agreed upon definition of computing is that of a device which completes mathematical calculations and is programmable is some form or another and these devices have been around far longer than most people realize. Come listen to Dr. Mark Rounds, computer scientist with expertise in GIS and Computer Security talk about the history of computing and early computing devices stretching back to 205 BC.
I'll bring armor and weapons, let's discuss the past, present, and future. You can handle antique weapons and armor, modern recreations, and discuss what the future may hold.
Those beings that often drive your stories and games, the characters. How does one write/build a character so that it is believable and enjoyable. From the hero to the villain, the most beloved characters are those we can relate to. But what makes a character relatable?
Whether you create your world first, or the characters that inhabit it, these elements must work together. But sometimes, one or the other needs to bend to fit the other. What are some strategies for building that unity into the story you create, and what can you do to maintain that cohesion when challenges arise?The link for this virtual attended meeting is:https://zoom.us/j/92842354705?pwd=Nk5iWlhXMG5rSDRKN1U0Tkg4Vjdodz09Meeting ID: 928 4235 4705Passcode: 857413
Sunday 20 February, 2022
You wouldn’t write a scene with a person driving from the back seat of a car; however, errors this egregious are frequent in descriptions of physical conflict. Come to the return of this popular panel intended to discuss the mechanics of actual fighting compared to what is often seen in fiction and screenplays. Learn how fighters use people’s own reactions against them, why the Samurai who strikes first loses (Mythbusters got it wrong), and practical issues such as the differen...
What can and can’t magic do in your world and why? Having consistency in the rules of your magic makes it more compelling. Draw in your readers with a more engaging and believable magic.This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:https://zoom.us/j/91052452789?pwd=aGlaQUJWbkhhTG5lQmt3ZVZTMC9Qdz09Meeting ID: 910 5245 2789Passcode: 017618
Does your gaming group work together, or is every player out for himself? Should a GM actively compete against the players? Panelists will discuss this vital aspect of gaming, whether in person or online.This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:https://zoom.us/j/95177527125?pwd=WGYvVTZoT3paZkpWOFJHRUkyUlh5dz09Meeting ID: 951 7752 7125Passcode: 722863