Thursday, December 2, 2021
Crafter Con is The Game Crafter's very own game design convention. Its focus is on education to make you a better game designer. It features a track of seminars and workshops with industry experts. As well as a play testing room where you can work out some kinks with other designers 1 on 1.
Schedule
| Time | Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | Registration opens | |
| 9am | Pitching To Publishers | Brett Myers and Nick Bently |
| 10am | Playtesters: Your Secret Weapon in a Changing Market | Nicole Fende |
| 11am | Games That Need More Than Brains | Alex Yeager |
| Noon | Lunch break | On your own |
| 1:30pm | 3D Printing For Game Design | Dave Garacci |
| 2:30pm | TBD | Jay Little |
| 3:30pm | Laser Cutting For Game Design | Marcin Zarycki |
| 4:30pm | Concierge or Commission | Alisha Volkman |
| 6pm | Dinner break | On your own |
| 8pm | Component.Studio 2 | JT Smith |
During the main schedule, there will also be a separate room open and set up for play testing. So if you are not interested in one of the seminars or workshops you always have something to do. This room will remain open until midnight.
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Session Descriptions
This is the list of sessions available at Crafter Con 2021.
Pitching To Publishers
TBD
Brett Myers and Nick Bentley are both published game designers.
Playtesters: Your Secret Weapon in a Changing Market
How to find, recruit, and leverage playtesters beyond the usual suspects. Proven techniques with an innovative twist will create raving fans, access niche markets, and reach untapped influencers. Supercharge your marketing on a shoestring budget.
Nicole Fende, A.S.A. has successfully self-published two books with her second premiering at GenCon Authors’ Avenue in 2016, is a Book Yourself Solid Certified Coach, and hosts the podcast “The Sci-Fi Biz Show.”
Games That Need More Than Brains
Alex will speak about using sound and tactile sensation in board games to make them stand out from the crowd.
Alex Yeager is an industry veteran who has worked at many amazing companies including MayFair Games, Steve Jackson Games, and Amigo Games
3D Printing For Game Design
Ever wanted to make your own game components with a 3d printer? Dave will talk about tricks and techniques he's used to do just that.
Dave Garacci is a game designer and member of The Game Crafter community since the very beginning.
TBD
TBD
Jay Little is an award-winning game designer and passionate game enthusiast with more than 20 years of experience in the hobby gaming industry. In addition to designing his own games, Jay also teaches video and board game design for the University of Wisconsin - Stout.
Laser Cutting for Game Design
Ever wanted to make your own game components with a laser cutter? Marcin will talk about tricks and techniques he's used to do just that.
Marcin Zarycki is a game designer and member of The Game Crafter community since the very beginning.
Concierge or Commission
In this talk, I will go over the pros and cons of using Concierge through TGC and of commissioning an artist. I will cover what I do in Concierge, what I do as an artist, and which you should choose for your project.
Alisha Volkman is a professional Illustrator and also works as a Concierge at The Game Crafter.
Component.Studio 2
Want to learn what is new in the world of Component.Studio? JT will show off the new features of Component.Studio 2 and afterwards will help get you started with your own designs so bring your laptop!
JT is the creator of The Game Crafter and Component.Studio
Room Layouts & Maps
Crafter Con Seminars
The Crafter Con Seminars will be held in room KO. If you come in the main entrance you can get their by taking an immediate right on the 4th floor. It will be open from 8am until 10pm.
Crafter Con Play Test Room
The Crafter Con Play Test Room can be found on the second floor in the Hall of Fame Room. It will be open from 8am until Midnight.
