| Seminars |
We are looking for people who desire to give Seminars. If you desire to give a presentation on any subject, please contact
Kevin Pajak at kevin@texicon.net
Presenters are required to bring all of the necessary items for their Seminar. Please note: Texicon may have audio-visual
equipment for use during a presenter's Seminar.
Kevin Pajak at kevin@texicon.net
Presenters are required to bring all of the necessary items for their Seminar. Please note: Texicon may have audio-visual
equipment for use during a presenter's Seminar.
| Please note: Seminars are organized by time. |
GC = General convention Seminar
RP = Role-Play Seminar
BG = Board Game Seminar
MN = Miniatures Seminar
RP = Role-Play Seminar
BG = Board Game Seminar
MN = Miniatures Seminar
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| Texicon |
"Where the West Begins"
| Located in the historic Sundance Square 304 Houston Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Phone: (817) 289-2400 Website |
| Friday Seminars for Texicon 2013 |
Convention Dates: May 17-19, 2013
Seminars
| Before the Con |
| During the Con |
(MN) Attendee of Note: Paul Cardwell
Day: Saturday 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: Seminar Room
Seminar Type: Demonstration/ How-To
Seminar Name: Make Your Own Figures
Number of registrants: 1 to 15 plus 2-6 Standing room.
Description:25mm figures never seem to come in your character's size, species, gender, armor, weapons, equipment, etc. For a few hours work and 25¢ worth
of materials, you can have custom figures for RPG or skirmish wargames. Led by former museum modeller (it was in Canada, that's how they spell it), Paul
Cardwell.
To contact Paul for further information email him at plcardwell@gmail.com and he will be happy to address any questions or suggestions you have.
Day: Saturday 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: Seminar Room
Seminar Type: Demonstration/ How-To
Seminar Name: Make Your Own Figures
Number of registrants: 1 to 15 plus 2-6 Standing room.
Description:25mm figures never seem to come in your character's size, species, gender, armor, weapons, equipment, etc. For a few hours work and 25¢ worth
of materials, you can have custom figures for RPG or skirmish wargames. Led by former museum modeller (it was in Canada, that's how they spell it), Paul
Cardwell.
To contact Paul for further information email him at plcardwell@gmail.com and he will be happy to address any questions or suggestions you have.
| Saturday Seminars for Texicon 2013 |
(MN) Special Guest: Blake Radetzky
Day: Saturday 6:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Seminar Room
Seminar Type: Informational/ Teaching
Seminar Name: Wargaming Goes to School
Number of registrants: 1 to 15 plus 2-6 Standing room.
Description: Are you always looking for gamers in your area and the ones you find are always the "gray gamer"? Have no fear, Blake's Seminar is here!
Discover how you can keep wargaming alive and well in your area and create a new gaming generation to further your hobby long after you go play at the big
table in the sky! Take Wargaming to School and learn how with Big Blake, he has been doing just that for the past 17 years! Join us to keep wargaming
growing into the next century!
Day: Saturday 6:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Seminar Room
Seminar Type: Informational/ Teaching
Seminar Name: Wargaming Goes to School
Number of registrants: 1 to 15 plus 2-6 Standing room.
Description: Are you always looking for gamers in your area and the ones you find are always the "gray gamer"? Have no fear, Blake's Seminar is here!
Discover how you can keep wargaming alive and well in your area and create a new gaming generation to further your hobby long after you go play at the big
table in the sky! Take Wargaming to School and learn how with Big Blake, he has been doing just that for the past 17 years! Join us to keep wargaming
growing into the next century!
(GC) Game Master: Russell Zimmerman
Day: Saturday 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Seminar Room
Seminar Type: Teaching / Informational
Seminar Name: Company Man (Freelancing for Shadowrun)
Number of registrants: 1 to 15 plus 2-6 Standing room.
Description: Have you ever wondered what's it like to be a writer-for-hire with "Shadowrun," a game that's been around for over twenty years? What the
creative process is for different products, ranging from tie-in fiction to shared sourcebooks, stand-alone e-books, and adventures? What you can expect later
in 2013, during "The Year of Shadowrun?" Curious about how to get your foot in the door, wondering how the writers interact with one another, or just about
anything else? Now's your chance to chat with Russell Zimmerman, award-winning Shadowrun freelancer and Amazon best-seller, who'll share some
experiences, tips, and previews.
Day: Saturday 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Seminar Room
Seminar Type: Teaching / Informational
Seminar Name: Company Man (Freelancing for Shadowrun)
Number of registrants: 1 to 15 plus 2-6 Standing room.
Description: Have you ever wondered what's it like to be a writer-for-hire with "Shadowrun," a game that's been around for over twenty years? What the
creative process is for different products, ranging from tie-in fiction to shared sourcebooks, stand-alone e-books, and adventures? What you can expect later
in 2013, during "The Year of Shadowrun?" Curious about how to get your foot in the door, wondering how the writers interact with one another, or just about
anything else? Now's your chance to chat with Russell Zimmerman, award-winning Shadowrun freelancer and Amazon best-seller, who'll share some
experiences, tips, and previews.
(GC) Game Master Russell Zimmerman
Day: Saturday 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Seminar Room
Seminar Type: Teaching / Informational
Seminar Name: Company Man (Freelancing for Shadowrun)
Number of registrants: 1 to 15 plus 2-6 Standing room.
Description: Have you ever wondered what's it like to be a writer-for-hire with "Shadowrun," a game that's been around for over twenty years? What the
creative process is for different products, ranging from tie-in fiction to shared sourcebooks, stand-alone e-books, and adventures? What you can expect later
in 2013, during "The Year of Shadowrun?" Curious about how to get your foot in the door, wondering how the writers interact with one another, or just about
anything else? Now's your chance to chat with Russell Zimmerman, award-winning Shadowrun freelancer and Amazon best-seller, who'll share some
experiences, tips, and previews.
Day: Saturday 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Seminar Room
Seminar Type: Teaching / Informational
Seminar Name: Company Man (Freelancing for Shadowrun)
Number of registrants: 1 to 15 plus 2-6 Standing room.
Description: Have you ever wondered what's it like to be a writer-for-hire with "Shadowrun," a game that's been around for over twenty years? What the
creative process is for different products, ranging from tie-in fiction to shared sourcebooks, stand-alone e-books, and adventures? What you can expect later
in 2013, during "The Year of Shadowrun?" Curious about how to get your foot in the door, wondering how the writers interact with one another, or just about
anything else? Now's your chance to chat with Russell Zimmerman, award-winning Shadowrun freelancer and Amazon best-seller, who'll share some
experiences, tips, and previews.
(MN) Special Guest: Marcelo Figueroa
Day: Saturday 8:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Seminar Room
Seminar Type: How To Publish Your Game
Seminar Name: The Dream Realized: From Concept To Consumer
Number of registrants: 1 to 15 plus 2-6 Standing room.
Description: You’ve made the leap of faith into the table top games industry & you’re in it for the long haul, so now what? How do you take your concept, turn it
into a reality & get it to the consumer? This Seminar is not about Business 101. It’s about the things you’ll need to know in order to avoid potential publishing
pitfalls & realize your dream of a career in the table top games industry.
Day: Saturday 8:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Seminar Room
Seminar Type: How To Publish Your Game
Seminar Name: The Dream Realized: From Concept To Consumer
Number of registrants: 1 to 15 plus 2-6 Standing room.
Description: You’ve made the leap of faith into the table top games industry & you’re in it for the long haul, so now what? How do you take your concept, turn it
into a reality & get it to the consumer? This Seminar is not about Business 101. It’s about the things you’ll need to know in order to avoid potential publishing
pitfalls & realize your dream of a career in the table top games industry.
(GC) Special Guest: Marcelo Figueroa
Day: Friday 6:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Seminar Room
Seminar Type: How To Publish Your Game
Seminar Name: The Dream Realized: From Concept To Consumer
Number of registrants: 1 to 15 plus 2-6 Standing room.
Description: You’ve made the leap of faith into the table top games industry & you’re in it for the long haul, so now what? How do you take your concept, turn it
into a reality & get it to the consumer? This Seminar is not about Business 101. It’s about the things you’ll need to know in order to avoid potential publishing
pitfalls & realize your dream of a career in the table top games industry.
Day: Friday 6:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Seminar Room
Seminar Type: How To Publish Your Game
Seminar Name: The Dream Realized: From Concept To Consumer
Number of registrants: 1 to 15 plus 2-6 Standing room.
Description: You’ve made the leap of faith into the table top games industry & you’re in it for the long haul, so now what? How do you take your concept, turn it
into a reality & get it to the consumer? This Seminar is not about Business 101. It’s about the things you’ll need to know in order to avoid potential publishing
pitfalls & realize your dream of a career in the table top games industry.
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