Bobbi Foley
Sessions in which Bobbi Foley attends
Friday 12 February, 2021
Not everything about the dark ages was dark, but everyday people led much different lives than we do now. Join our panelists for a discussion on how to avoid inserting modern bias into your story, or how to best employ anachronism for dramatic effect.
Saturday 13 February, 2021
With the advancements of computer and audio technology the barrier of entry for voice acting has dropped significantly. Here we will talk about the tips and tricks that help bring that barrier down even further for the beginner voice actor.
Especially given the industry changes from last year, it can be paramount to think on your feet, or act from your living room; wherever you can set up a recording studio. Learn tips for your remote work days and how to thrive in your own content creation.
Did George Washington really chop down a cherry tree? Did he have wooden teeth? Was Napoleon really short? We'll examine common myths that have been passed along as historical fact and discuss how they became so well (and incorrectly) known.
Medieval weapons, armor, and their use. A mythbusting panel; combat realities.
One of the key marketing tricks in writing is...reading! Come listen to this panel of authors talk about how to read your stories out loud and make it entertaining.
From aliens to furries, we'll discuss how to write the non-human pov, how to create an character that is still relatable without coming off as a human in alien skin, and how to capitalize on unique non-human traits to make epic alien, animal, and inanimate objects come to life on the page.
I've collected antique arms and armor since 1989. I have made armor for years. My library is literally not replaceable. Parts of my collection have been published many times. This is the first time that we can talk about everything, from modern swords to ancient ones, to collecting, to using for fighting, to cut-testing. If you like swords, come talk!
How does a game set in the real world Dark Ages differ from a classic fantasy setting typical of D&D? What things do game masters need to consider when running such a game? Come and find out from our panel of experts.
Sunday 14 February, 2021
We all have a rough idea of what constitutes disability in our human world, specifically in American culture. What would be a severe disability to an alien but not to us? Where losing a sense of smell might be somewhat limiting to humans, how would that affect a being in a civilization of dogs-creatures? What about an intelligent plant-creature with no roots? What if everyone but you had the ability to jack into an immersive virtual cyberpunk world? What alien or "future" disabilities have al...
Dragons… How do they work? Making Creatures in your world that make sense for the environment you have created.