Seminars
Ask questions of the Game Designer, find out about how to go about designing and publihing games or sit back and listen to some live readings from authors as well as pick up some tips on writing too!
In 2012 there will be talks by games designers, readings by authors and even
a chance to lean how to become a game designer yourself. UK Gaming Network will
providing support for all the events in this room.
Provisional outline schedule (these timings may well change so check back)
Saturday
10.00 AM Come along and meet the UK Games Media Network of podcasters and bloggers
11.00 AM Roleplaying Designers Panel Got ideas for a Roleplaying game? Come and meet RPG authors and publishers and discuss RPG games.
12.00 Plans for 2013 - Seminar for Visitors In 2013 UK Games Expo moves to The NEC Hilton Metropole to allow for natural growth and expansion of both trade space but also tournaments and events. This seminar is for all viistors to come an find out about the plans and ask those difficult questions of us. Note to traders you have a dedicated seminar on Sunday morning to ask your questions.
1.00 PM Pathways to Publication. A panel of authors who have experience of the world of publishing including Mainstream, Independent Publishing and self publishing and the new world of e-book publishing discuss the routes to getting your book in print. If you are a budding author and would like to find out about how to get started come along and ask your questions. The authors will discuss their approaches to writing, publishing via a publisher or independantly and the opportunites that Kindle and other ebooks present to authors. They will also talk about their own books and give short readings.
2.00 PM Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone - Steve Jackson & Ian Livingstone reveal their Top Ten Games of All Time!
3.00 PM Board Game Designers Panel Got ideas for a board game? Come and meet board game designers and discuss games design.
4.00 PM Screening of Going Cardboard Do you have fond childhood memories of gathering around the table with the family for a game of Monopoly, Scrabble, or LIFE? Cardboard is making a comeback. In an era of tech-based entertainment, word is spreading about a new breed of board game. Going Cardboard takes you into the designer "German-style" board gaming scene, from its community of enthusiastic fans to the creative passions of the designers and their journeys from concept to reality. This screening will go on to just after the closing time of the trade areas so after leaving the seminar room attendees are asked to make their way to the exit.
Sunday
10.15 AM Plans for 2013 - Seminar for Traders! In 2013 UK Games Expo moves to The NEC Hilton Metropole to allow for natural growth and expansion of both trade space but also tournaments and events. This seminar is for all traders to come an find out about the plans and ask those difficult questions of us.
11.00 Busy designing! Alessio Cavatore will give an overview of a host of wargames rules he is involved in writing. Bolt Action, set of WWII wargames rules (published by Osprey/Warlord Games) and its supplements. Kings of War third edition. Warpath second edition.Project Pandora (Mantic's new sci-fi boardgame). Deus Vult, set of medieval wargames rules for Fire Forge games.
12.00 Questions and Answers with Kenny Baker The man inside R2 D2 in the Star Wars movies as well as one of the Time Bandits answers your questions.
1.00 PM Screening of Going Cardboard Do you have fond childhood memories of gathering around the table with the family for a game of Monopoly, Scrabble, or LIFE? Cardboard is making a comeback. In an era of tech-based entertainment, word is spreading about a new breed of board game. Going Cardboard takes you into the designer "German-style" board gaming scene, from its community of enthusiastic fans to the creative passions of the designers and their journeys from concept to reality.
3.00 PM UK Games Expo Awards and Presentations Find out who wins awards for new games and if you win any prizes from our prize draw. To be held in the Gold zone.
