Delmar Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Link: http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=rpga/genconindy/info08 GEN CON: The Best Four Days In Gaming New Products at Gen Con The following products release in August and will be available for purchase at the Wizards of the Coast booth in the Gen Con Exhibit Hall: Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide A 4th-Edition D&D Game Supplement By Bruce R. Cordell, Ed Greenwood, Philip Athans, and Chris Sims This product includes everything a Dungeon Master needs to run a D&D campaign in the 4th Edition Forgotten Realms setting, as well as elements that DMs can include in their homebrew D&D campaigns. The book provides background information on the lands of Faer?n, a fully detailed town in which to start a campaign, adventure seeds, ready-to-play nonplayer characters, and a full-color poster map of Faer?n. Meet the authors of the Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide at this year's Forgotten Realms seminar. Keep an eye out for these future supplements and adventures set in the Forgotten Realms setting: September 2008: Forgotten Realms Player's Guide September 2008: Scepter Tower of Spellgard Also look for monthly Forgotten Realms content on D&D Insider. H3: Pyramid of Shadows A 4th-Edition D&D Game Adventure for Levels 7-10 By Mike Mearls and James Wyatt Pyramid of Shadows can be used as a stand-alone adventure or as the final part of a three-part series that began with H1: Keep on the Shadowfell and continued with H2: Thunderspire Labyrinth. Pyramid of Shadows includes two adventure booklets for the Dungeon Master and a full-color, double-sided battle map, all contained in a handy folder. Dungeon Master's Screen A 4th-Edition D&D Game Accessory This four-panel cardstock screen features new full-color artwork and allows Dungeon Masters to keep their campaign notes and die rolls private without blocking their view of the game table. Easy-to-reference rules and tables appear on the inside panels of the screen. Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide A Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Game Supplement By Rodney Thompson, Sterling Hershey, John Jackson Miller, and Abel G. Pe?a Inspired by the Knights of the Old Republic comics and video games, this book allows Gamemasters to run campaigns set during the violent days of the Old Republic. In addition to new characters, droids, vehicles, and weapons, this guide also contains new Force powers, Force techniques, and Force secrets for Jedi and Sith characters, as well as new options for characters of all classes. Come talk about this product and meet John Jackson Miller and Sterling Hershey at our Star Wars seminar. A Reader's Guide to R.A. Salvatore's The Legend of DrizzT A Forgotten Realms Illustrated Guide This richly illustrated hardcover guide celebrates twenty years of the most popular character in fantasy, captivating new readers and established fans alike with its in-depth exploration of DrizzT and full-color illustrations by renowned artist Todd Lockwood. Meet R.A. Salvatore at this year's R.A. Salvatore seminar, and celebrate the Legend of DrizzT with members of the Wizards staff at The Ram on Saturday night at 7 PM. Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep Blackstaff Tower A Forgotten Realms Novel By Steven E. Schend A young group of friends stumbles across a terrifying conspiracy that holds the heir to the Blackstaff, the defender of the city of Waterdeep, in terrible danger. These friends must search deep within themselves to become the heroes their city needs to save its champion from those who would see both brought low. Ed Greenwood, beloved author and creator of the Forgotten Realms setting, presents the first book in a brand-new series dedicated to showcasing the City of Splendors. This book and the series to which it belongs are an excellent entry point for new readers interested in the Realms. Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep Mistshore A Forgotten Realms Novel By Jaleigh Johnson Icelin thought she had escaped the horrors of her past -- until they come hunting her, forcing her to go to ground. But when things go from bad to worse and her friends start paying for her mistakes, Icelin learns she has to embrace the talents she fears, accept the past she runs from, and confront those threatening her future. Ed Greenwood, beloved author and creator of the Forgotten Realms setting, presents the second book in a brand-new series dedicated to showcasing the City of Splendors. This book and the series to which it belongs are an excellent entry point for new readers interested in the Realms. Legacy of Dhakaan: Book 1 The Doom of Kings An Eberron Novel By Don Bassingthwaite In the wake of the Last War, a new king has risen and seeks to unite the newly formed goblin kingdom of Darguun under his rule. He seeks an ancient scepter, a symbol under which to unite his people. To find it, he hires Geth, a shifter who owns one of the trio of artifacts to which the scepter once belonged. But will the artifact do what the Darguul king needs it to? Attending Guests and VIPs We have several special guests and Wizards staffers attending Gen Con this year. Shared World Book Authors D&D ? R&D and Book Publishing Managers D&D ? Designers, Developers, and Editors D&D Insider Staff RPGA D&D ? Brand and Marketing Art Directors Star Wars Guests Shared World Book Authors R.A. Salvatore Celebrate 30 years of DrizzT Do'Urden with the creator of this legendary Forgotten Realms character. Best-selling novelist R.A. Salvatore will be doing author signings as well as hosting a seminar. Author signings "From the Mind of R.A. Salvatore" seminar Ed Greenwood Ed Greenwood is the creator of the Forgotten Realms shared-world setting and has written several novels and game products set in this fantastic world. His alter ego, Elminster of Shadowdale, figures prominently throughout. Ed will be doing author signings as well as hosting a seminar to talk about the greatest Realms stories never told. Author signings "Spin a Yarn with Ed Greenwood" seminar Keith Baker Keith Baker is the creator of the Eberron shared-world setting and has contributed several novels and game supplements to the setting as well. The secret master of House Cannith will be doing author signings and participating in our Eberron seminar. Author signings "Eberron" seminar D&D -- R&D and Book Publishing Managers Bill Slavicsek Bill Slavicsek is the R&D Director of Publishing, RPGs, and Miniatures at Wizards of the Coast. He is also the co-author of Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition for Dummies, published by Wiley Press. Bill will be participating in various 4th Edition seminars throughout the show. Seminars Philip Athans Phil Athans is the senior managing editor of the Book Publishing team at Wizards of the Coast and has written and edited several Forgotten Realms novels and books, including Baldur's Gate and A Reader's Guide To R.A. Salvatore's The Legend of DrizzT. Phil is also the co-author of the new Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide. Phil will be participating in several Forgotten Realms seminars at the show. Seminars Christopher Perkins Chris Perkins is the Story Design Manager for RPGs and Miniatures at Wizards of the Coast. He is also the lead designer of the ENnie Award-nominated Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition core rulebook and was the DM in a recent series of Penny Arcade/PvP 4th Edition podcasts. Chris will be leading and/or participating in various 4th Edition seminars as well as leading this year's Star Wars seminar. Author signings Seminars Andy Collins Andy Collins is the System Design Manager for RPGs and Miniatures at Wizards of the Coast, as well as the co-author of the Player's Handbook. Andy will be leading and/or participating in various 4th Edition seminars. Author signings Seminars D&D -- Designers, Developers, and Editors Richard Baker Richard Baker is a story designer on the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast, not to mention a New York Times best-selling author. His latest novel, Swordmage, offers D&D players their first real glimpse into the new Forgotten Realms setting. Rich will be signing books and attending various 4th Edition seminars. Author signings Seminars Bruce R. Cordell Bruce Cordell is an Origins Award-winning story designer on the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast and is the lead designer of the new Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide. He has also written novels set in the Forgotten Realms setting. Bruce will be participating in various 4th Edition seminars, including the Forgotten Realms seminar. Author signings Seminars Jeremy Crawford Jeremy Crawford is an editor on the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast, and one of the editors of the Player's Handbook. Jeremy will be participating in various 4th Edition seminars during the show. Seminars Rob Heinsoo Rob Heinsoo is the lead rules designer on the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast as well as the lead designer for the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game. He is also the designer of Three-Dragon Ante and the ENnie Award-nominated Inn-Fighting. Rob Heinsoo will be participating in 4th Edition seminars throughout the show. Author signings Seminars Peter Lee Peter Lee is the lead designer for the D&D Miniatures Game at Wizards of the Coast. He will be participating in the D&D Miniatures seminar and helping to oversee the D&D Miniatures tournament. Seminars Mike Mearls Mike Mearls is the lead developer on the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast as well as the co-designer of the Monster Manual. Mike has also co-written several 4th Edition adventures, including Pyramid of Shadows and will be participating in 4th Edition seminars throughout the show. Author signings Seminars Peter Schaefer Peter Schaefer is a developer on the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast and an all-around swell guy. Catch him at one of the many 4th Edition seminars. Also feel free to tell him about your 4th Edition character ... at great length and in painstaking detail. Seminars Stephen Schubert Stephen Schubert is a developer on the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast and is the co-designer of the Monster Manual. Steve also leads the development of the D&D Miniatures Game and will be participating in the D&D Miniatures seminar and helping to oversee the D&D Miniatures tournament. Author signings Seminars Chris Sims Chris Sims is a story designer on the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast and is the co-author of the Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide. He will be attending various 4th Edition seminars, including the Forgotten Realms seminar. Author signings Seminars James Wyatt James Wyatt is the Origins Award-winning lead story designer on the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast as well as the author of the Dungeon Master's Guide. He was also the DM in a recent series of Penny Arcade/PvP 4th Edition podcasts. James has made several contributions to the Eberron setting, both in game product and in novels. He will be participating in 4th Edition seminars throughout the show, including the Eberron seminar. Author signings Seminars D&D Insider Staff Bart Carroll Bart Carroll is a D&D Insider web specialist who spends countless hours managing content on the D&D website. Catch Bart at the D&D Insider seminar. Seminars Ken Troop Ken Troop is the Executive Producer of D&D Insider and leads the development of D&D Insider applications, including the D&D Compendium and the D&D Game Table. He will be participating in the D&D Insider seminar. Seminars Chris Youngs Chris Youngs is the Editor-in-Chief of D&D Insider and is responsible for both Dragon and Dungeon. Chris will be leading seminars about D&D Insider and Freelancing for Wizards of the Coast. Seminars RPGA Chris Tulach Chris Tulach is an RPGA Content Manager at Wizards of the Coast and is "the man behind the curtain" coordinating RPGA events and tournaments at the show. Chris will be leading the "Ways To Play D&D" seminar. "Ways to Play D&D" Seminar D&D -- Brand and Marketing "The Rouse" Scott Rouse is the Dungeons & Dragons Senior Brand Manager. He's coming to the show armed with Dispel Rumor rituals, and he's also bringing along a fierce cadre of dragonborn ninjas as bodyguards ... so watch your Ps and Qs. Look for him at 4th Edition seminars and in the Wizards booth. You might also catch The Rouse in the back alleys of Indianapolis, cackling maniacally as his bodyguards beat up grognards and take their 1st Edition books. Jessica Blair Jessica Blair began her career at Wizards of the Coast as the Manager of Direct Sales & Merchant Relations in 2005 and transitioned to the Brand Manager of Publishing last year. She will be coordinating all of the author signings at Gen Con and celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Legend of DrizzT on Saturday evening at The Ram, 7-9 PM. Martin Durham Marty Durham has been with Wizards for over eight years and has been with the D&D Brand team for almost two of them. Marty will be at the show supporting the Legend of DrizzT celebration. Sara Girard Sara Girard is the Associate Brand Manager in charge of Marketing for Dungeons & Dragons. Sara operates both on and off the D&D game table under the "get through me first, sucka" philosophy. In her free time, Sara teaches self-defense and coaches a roller derby team. You can catch her skating around the Wizards of the Coast booth, the Sagamore ballroom, or at the ENnie Awards. Shelly Mazzanoble Shelly Mazzanoble is thrilled to be invited back to Gen Con and downright blissed out to have her book, Confessions of a Part-Time Sorceress, nominated for an ENnies Award! You can meet Shelly in the Wizards of the Coast sales booth, at the 20th Anniversary of Drizz'T celebration, or at Ed Greenwood's Spin a Yarn seminar. If she's not in any of those places, look for her outside the convention center handing out Vote for Me buttons and her mom?s famous charm person brownies. Sorry, no babies or orcs will be kissed during this campaign. Seminars 20th Anniversary of Drizz'T Art Directors Jeremy Jarvis Jeremy Jarvis is the Magic: The Gathering creative director at Wizards of the Coast. He will be conducting art portfolio reviews at the Art Show. Art Portfolio Reviews Stacy Longstreet Stacy has spent the bulk of the past two years serving as the senior art director for the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game and currently leads the art direction of the online magazines, Dragon and Dungeon. Stacy will be conducting art portfolio reviews at the Art Show as well as participating in 4th Edition and D&D Insider seminars. Seminars Art Portfolio Reviews Jon Schindehette Jon Schindehette is a senior art director at Wizards of the Coast. His recent D&D product work includes the upcoming Draconomicon: Chromatic Dragons game supplement. Jon will be conducting art portfolio reviews at the Art Show. Art Portfolio Reviews Keven Smith Keven Smith is an art director at Wizards of the Coast whose recent D&D product work includes the upcoming Manual of the Planes game supplement. Keven will be conducting art portfolio reviews at the Art Show. Art Portfolio Reviews Star Wars Guests Chris Gollaher Chris Gollaher works at Lucas Licensing and spends a considerable number of daylight hours approving Star Wars miniatures sketches, sculpts, and paint masters. Chris is a panelist on the Star Wars seminar, where he will be judging all attendees on articulation and realism. "Star Wars" Seminar Sterling Hershey Sterling Hershey is a freelance writer with a long list of Star Wars writing credits. He is the co-author of the Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide and will be participating in this year's Star Wars seminar. "Star Wars" Seminar John Jackson Miller John Jackson Miller writes all of those cool Knights of the Old Republic comics (published by Dark Horse Comics). He will be a special guest panelist for this year's Star Wars seminar. "Star Wars" Seminar Author Signings Here is the schedule of planned author signings at Gen Con. You can also meet your favorite authors and game designers at the various Wizards of the Coast seminars. Important: Please Note! No books will be sold in Sagamore Ballroom! You'll need to buy books and other items in the Exhibit Hall and bring them with you to the Sagamore to get them signed by your favorite authors and celebrities. Thursday Booth Hall G Sagamore Author Alley Board Game Hall 10:00 R.A. Salvatore 10:30 11:00 R.A. Salvatore & Phil Athans Baxa & Altmann James Wyatt 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 R.A. Salvatore & Geno Salvatore Ed Greenwood 1:30 2:00 Cordell & Sims 2:30 3:00 Baxa & Altmann Richard Baker 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 R.A. Salvatore 5:30 6:00 Friday Booth Hall G Sagamore Author Alley Board Game Hall 11:00 Keith Baker Baxa & Altmann R.A. Salvatore & Geno Salvatore Larry Harris 11:30 12:00 Richard Baker 12:30 1:00 Paul Kemp 1:30 2:00 Keith Baker 2:30 3:00 R.A. Salvatore Baxa & Altmann 3:30 4:00 James Wyatt Richard Baker Larry Harris 4:30 5:00 Ed Greenwood R.A. Salvatore & Phil Athans 5:30 6:00 Saturday Booth Hall G Sagamore Author Alley Board Game Hall 11:00 James Wyatt Baxa & Altmann 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 Baxa & Altmann R.A. Salvatore Larry Harris 1:30 2:00 D&D Core Books: Schubert, Mearls, Wyatt, Heinsoo, & Collins 2:30 3:00 3:30 Baxa & Altmann 4:00 Ed Greenwood Cam Banks R.A. Salvatore 4:30 5:00 Paul Kemp 5:30 6:00 Sunday Booth Hall G Sagamore Author Alley Board Game Hall 11:00 Baxa & Altmann 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 Seminars All of the Wizards of the Coast seminars are held in the Indiana Ballroom A/B of the Marriott Downtown Hotel (1st floor), adjacent to the miniatures gaming area. Thursday 2-4 PM: Secrets of Eberron Participate in an open discussion with Keith Baker and members of WotC's R&D department to find out what's next for the exciting world of the Eberron campaign setting and 4th Edition. Product previews, humorous stories, and flowing ideas are only a few of the things we have planned to share with you. Panelists: James Wyatt, D&D Lead Story Designer Keith Baker, Creator of Eberron Stephen Schubert, D&D Developer Jeremy Crawford, D&D Editor Chris Perkins, Manager of Story Design & Development Thursday 4-6 PM: Star Wars Find out what's in store for the Star Wars Miniatures Game and the Star Wars Roleplaying Game. Panelists: Chris Perkins, Manager of Story Design & Development John Jackson Miller, Knights of the Old Republic comics author Sterling Hershey, Star Wars freelance writer Chris Gollaher, from Lucas Licensing Friday 10 AM-12 PM: 4th Edition Q&A Learn all about the new D&D 4th Edition and upcoming D&D products. Here's your chance to ask questions and provide feedback to members of WotC's R&D department. Discuss new product ideas, share what you think about the new edition, and help R&D plan the future of the original roleplaying game! This seminar is also conducted Saturday, 4?6 pm. Panelists: Bill Slavicsek, Director of Roleplaying Games and Book Publishing Andy Collins, Manager of Rules Design & Development Chris Youngs, Editor-in-Chief of Dragon and Dungeon Magazines James Wyatt, D&D Lead Story Designer Stephen Schubert, D&D Developer Peter Lee, D&D Minis Lead Designer Friday 12-2 PM: The Making of 4th Edition Join members of WotC's R&D department to get the inside scoop on the creation of the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons game. This multimedia presentation includes anecdotes, humorous stories, and behind-the-scenes secrets about how the new edition was born. Panelists: Bill Slavicsek, Director of Roleplaying Games and Book Publishing Andy Collins, Manager of Rules Design & Development Rob Heinsoo, D&D Lead Rules Designer James Wyatt, D&D Lead Story Designer Jeremy Crawford, D&D Editor Stacy Longstreet, Senior Art Director Friday 2-4 PM: Adventure Design Workshop Join members of WotC's R&D department to work on your adventure design skills, especially when it comes to creating and running encounters. The panel helps the audience build an adventure that will appear on D&D Insider. Panelists: Mike Mearls, D&D Lead Developer Chris Youngs, Editor-in-Chief of Dragon and Dungeon Magazines James Wyatt, D&D Lead Story Designer Richard Baker, D&D Story Designer Bruce R. Cordell, D&D Story Designer Friday 4-6 PM: Ways to Play D&D From home play to D&D Insider to convention events, there are all kinds of ways to experience the fun of the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons game. Join WotC R&D and Organized Play department members to learn about new programs such as the Dungeon Delve, Player and DM Rewards, and the new commitment to stronger ties between products and programs aimed at invigorating your D&D experience-wherever you play! Panelists: Chris Tulach, RPGA Content Manager Andy Collins, Manager of Mechanical Design & Development Friday 6-8 PM: D&D Insider Take part in this multimedia tour of the new D&D Insider, which includes online Dragon and Dungeon magazines, the D&D Game Table, the D&D Character Builder, and more. Learn all about dndinsider.com and how the digital and physical D&D products work together to enhance your gaming experience. Panelists: Chris Youngs, Editor-in-Chief of Dragon and Dungeon Magazines Bart Carroll, D&D Insider Web Specialist Chris Perkins, Manager of Story Design & Development Ken Troop, D&D Insider Executive Producer Stacy Longstreet, Senior Art Director Bill Slavicsek, Director of Roleplaying Games and Book Publishing Friday 8-10 PM: D&D Miniatures Whether you play the head-to-head tactics game or use your minis for D&D roleplaying, this seminar features information and sneak peeks of new releases, discusses tips and strategies for competitive play, explores new roleplaying ideas, and provides a forum for interacting with the D&D Miniatures design team. Panelists: Stephen Schubert, D&D Minis Lead Developer Peter Lee, D&D Minis Lead Designer Rob Heinsoo, D&D Lead Rules Designer Andy Collins, Manager of Rules Design & Development Saturday 10 AM-12 PM: Secrets of the Forgotten Realms Join members of WotC's R&D department and select authors to celebrate the 20th anniversary of DrizzT and discuss the future of the Forgotten Realms world. Learn about upcoming novels and products, ask questions, provide feedback, and discover something new about the world of Faer?n, Living Forgotten Realms, and the 4th Edition D&D game. Panelists: Bruce R. Cordell, D&D Story Designer Chris Perkins, Manager of Story Design & Development Phil Athans, Editing Manager of Book Publishing Richard Baker, D&D Story Designer Chris Sims, D&D Story Designer Saturday 12-2 PM: Spin a Yarn with Ed Greenwood Here's your chance to co-author a story with Ed Greenwood, creator of the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. Bring your best -- and worst -- ideas. This hilarious interactive seminar results in a new Forgotten Realms story that will be posted at wizards.com for everyone to share. Panelists: Ed Greenwood, creator of the Forgotten Realms Phil Athans, Editing Manager of Book Publishing Saturday 2-4 PM: From the Mind of R.A. Salvatore Spend some time with R.A. Salvatore, creator and chronicler of DrizzT Do'Urden, as he tells amazing stories, shares surprising secrets, and answers your questions about DrizzT, the Forgotten Realms, and his other works of fantasy. Part of the 20th Anniversary of DrizzT celebration! Panelists: R.A. Salvatore, best-selling author and creator of DrizzT Do'Urden Phil Athans, Editing Manager of Book Publishing Saturday 4?6 PM: 4th Edition Q&A Learn all about the new D&D 4th Edition and upcoming D&D products. Here's your chance to ask questions and provide feedback to members of WotC's R&D department. Discuss new product ideas, share what you think about the new edition, and help R&D plan the future of the original roleplaying game! This seminar is also conducted Friday, 10 AM?12 PM. Panelists: Bill Slavicsek, Director of Roleplaying Games and Book Publishing Chris Perkins, Manager of Story Design & Development Rob Heinsoo, D&D Lead Rules Designer Mike Mearls, D&D Lead Developer Bruce R. Cordell, D&D Story Designer Peter Schaefer, D&D Developer Saturday 6-8 PM: Freelancing for WotC Learn what it takes to write and edit for Dungeons & Dragons products. Join members of WotC's R&D staff to discuss how you can work for our online magazines, Dragon and Dungeon, as well as on other D&D game products and novels. Panelists: Chris Youngs, Editor-in-Chief of Dragon and Dungeon Magazines Chris Perkins, Manager of Story Design & Development Andy Collins, Manager of Rules Design & Development 20th Anniversary of the Legend of DrizzT Saturday 7-9 PM Special Location: The Ram (140 S. Illinois Street) In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Legend of DrizzT, please join New York Times best-selling author R.A. Salvatore on Saturday, August 16, at The Ram from 7 to 9 PM to commemorate this momentous occasion. Everyone will receive an autographed ?sneak peak? chapter (while supplies last) of The Pirate King, the highly anticipated sequel to R.A. Salvatore?s best-selling The Orc King. Refreshments will be provided by Wizards of the Coast. Don?t miss out! Special Attendees: R. A. Salvatore, Forgotten Realms author Phil Athans, Editing Manager of Book Publishing Richard Baker, D&D Story Designer Jessica Blair, Brand Manager of Publishing Martin Durham, D&D Assistant Brand Manager Gaming Activities Wizards of the Coast offers plenty of opportunities for you to play the 4th Edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game. If you've never played before, stop by the Wizards booth to take a demo and play a short adventure, then join us up in the Sagamore Ballroom (on the 2nd floor of the Convention Center) for enough fun to last your entire weekend. At the Sagamore Ballroom, you can play a quick game at the D&D Delve, or for a full-on play experience, you can try one of our many 4-hour adventures through the RPGA. Living Forgotten Realms D&D Classic Championship D&D Delve Other RPGA Offerings D&D Miniatures Living Forgotten Realms This year, the RPGA is proud to present the official launch of the first worldwide D&D 4th Edition campaign, Living Forgotten Realms. It's a massive shared-world campaign in which you create your own character and play anywhere adventures are available, including at conventions and in your own home. Re-discover the Realms by playing one or more of eight different adventures premiering at the show. A character creation station will be available onsite, or you can download the character creation guide from our website. Adventure descriptions for all the Living Forgotten Realms adventures are listed below. NOTE: Because of the high demand for Living Forgotten Realms adventures, it may be difficult to obtain a real event ticket. Generic tickets will be accepted for admittance when possible, but there is no guarantee that a player with a generic ticket will be able to play in a specific adventure. Adventure BALD1-1: "Flames of Initiation" You have come to the city of Baldur's Gate in search of adventure and quickly discover the Flaming Fist, one of the largest and most powerful mercenary companies in all Faer?n. To survive in this teeming metropolis, you must prove both your physical and political prowess, and the challenges you will face might turn out to be far more complicated than you imagined. A Living Forgotten Realms adventure set in Baldur's Gate for characters levels 1?4. Adventure CORE1-1: "Inheritance" When the Netherese conquered Sembia, those who objected were either killed or forced to flee. Decades later, a young man inherits a key to the family vault abandoned seventy years earlier. Desperate for money, he hires you to retrieve it contents in a gamble that something worthwhile is still there. A Living Forgotten Realms adventure set in Sembia for characters levels 1?4. Adventure CORE1-2: "The Radiant Vessel of Thesk" Rumors of a great item, touched by divinity, have spread across Faer?n. Those with an interest in possessing the item and benefiting from its power have sent agents to find it, but no one seems to know what or where it is. A Living Forgotten Realms adventure set in Thesk for characters levels 1?4. Adventure CORE1-3: "Sense of Wonder" You are summoned to help a cleric of Gond Wonderbringer, who seeks the location of a lost temple to the Lord of All Smiths. Think of all the marvelous inventions, lost since the Spellplague came crashing down on the nation of Lantan, that might lie waiting to be rediscovered and brought back to the lands of Faer?n! A Living Forgotten Realms adventure for characters levels 1?4. Adventure EAST1-1: "These Hallowed Halls" The Crafty Kobold Salvage Company has fearlessly plumbed forgotten treasures from the depths of the earth for many years. The owner needs adventurers of uncommon mettle to brave the dangers of the Underdark, find a group of lost explorers that includes the owner's son, and perhaps even unlock the ancient secrets of Lodestone Deep. A Living Forgotten Realms adventure set in the East Rift for characters levels 1?4. Adventure LURU1-1: "Slivers of Eaerlann" Luruar is a haven of peace and culture surrounded by howling wilderness studded with lost ruins, hidden temples, and the lairs of foul, vicious creatures. Things that are lost, however, do not always stay so, and some things hidden refuse to remain in darkness. A Living Forgotten Realms adventure set in Luruar for characters levels 1?4. Adventure SPEC1-1: "Shades of the Zhentarim" Zhentil Keep is a city with a storied history, even if most of the tale is not fit for innocent ears. A mission to find the wayward son of a wealthy merchant leads deep into the secrets, deceptions, and brutal power on which the dreaded Zhentarim built their ominous keep. A Living Forgotten Realms two-round special adventure set in the north section of Zhentil Keep for characters levels 1?4. Adventure WATE1-1: "Heirloom" An old tutor asks the adventurers to recover a stolen family heirloom for a "down-on-its-luck" Waterdhavian noble family. A Living Forgotten Realms adventure set in Waterdeep for characters levels 1?4. D&D Classic Championship The venerable championship returns this year, updated for 4th Edition. Compete as a team in this D&D 3-round elimination tournament to win great prizes, including an iPod nano! This year's championship is called "In Fear No More," and those that get to the final round play at paragon tier. "In Fear No More" is a Classic-style 4th Edition adventure with characters provided, with team advancement from the first round to semi-final and final rounds. The D&D Championship Series uses 5 player tables. Prizes awarded to top places. Adventure: "In Fear No More" The cunning and ruthless Empire of the Crimson Light, under the brazen leadership of The Eternal Emperor, has crossed the Soulless Sea and conquered the kingdom of Aeris. The Emperor's heavy-handedness has seeded a growing rebellion, but the rebels do not stand a chance against the forces from across the sea. Instead, they look to a small band of local heroes to rise with them and behead the constricting imperial serpent before their hope is extinguished forever. D&D Delve A convention favorite returns to Gen Con updated for 4th Edition! Titled "The Royal Gambit," the D&D Delve features fast gameplay and fun rewards. Get as far as you can in 45 minutes bashing down doors and monster's heads to earn tokens redeemable for prizes. There are many different paths to explore; play as often as you like! 3rd-level characters are provided. Other RPGA Offerings In addition to all the 4th Edition fun, we'll also have other great Wizards games on hand for you to enjoy. Try out the Star Wars Saga Edition rules using material from the new Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide with a full adventure called "The Betrayal of Darth Revan," or join in the delve-style "Rebel Run" (characters are provided for both events). Relax and have fun with Inn-Fighting or Three-Dragon Ante; we'll even teach you how to play these fun casual games. If you're a card shark, we even have Three-Dragon Ante tournaments running each evening, where you can win a stack of D&D stuff. D&D Miniatures The Sagamore Ballroom plays host to a full slate of D&D Miniatures events. The capstone event is the 2008 Constructed Championship, which takes place on Saturday. The best players compete for the $5,000 cash purse, split among the top 8 players. If you haven't qualified for it yet, you can participate in a last-chance qualifier on Thursday or Friday. If a more casual game is your speed, there are other miniatures tournaments running throughout the show, or you can sign up for the convention league and play all weekend long! Art Portfolio Reviews Art directors from Wizards of the Coast will conduct art portfolio reviews at the show. If you're an artist interested in freelancing for Wizards of the Coast, sign up for a portfolio review at the Gen Con Art Show (in the Exhibit Hall). Reviews take approximately 20 minutes and can be scheduled at the following times: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Volunteers If you'd like to run some 4th Edition games at the show as a volunteer, here's what you need to know! Public Relations Information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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