Panels and Speakers
Gaming in the Classroom
Saturday
12:00 PM
Games are an excellent, interactive way to teach students. A veteran of educational simulations discusses the potential, problems, and purpose of integrating games into your classes and lesson plans.
Voice Acting in Video Games
Saturday
1:00 PM
This panel will discuss the nature of voice acting/voice over in video games and offer insights and trainings on different genres such as survival horror, fps and RPG. It will also explain about being able to put yourself in a characters footsteps properly.
In-Person versus Online Play: A Pro Con Debate
Saturday
2:00 PM
Come participate in a fierce debate: In-person play vs. online play. Join two TTRPG Streamers and GMs with over 20 years of combined experience as they clash in a friendly battle of perspectives.
Everything you need to know about starting or joining a e-sports team!
Saturday
3:00 PM
Ever wonder if you could bring your casual gaming to the next level but didn’t know how to get there? Join iluz Dave, founder of iluz esports and Ella Kate, President of Appalachian State’s E-sports club to learn everything you want to know. Whether you want to get a group of friends together or become the next Faker, we will give you tips and tricks on how to accomplish your e-sports dreams!
Launch an Indie Game AND Build a Studio: All in One
Saturday
4:00 PM
Making games is hard...and that’s even before you try and make a full-fledged game studio. So, how do you do that? What’s the difference between “equity” and “royalties”? What’s a “brand” anyway? And do I really need a publisher? From playtesting to growing a community to shipping the game to taxes, there are endless hats for indie devs to wear.
Creating Community
Saturday
5:00 PM
Streaming is more than playing a game. You need to learn to create a community. Join us as we show you how to do this very import step!
Cosplay Showcase
Saturday
6:00 PM
Rock the runway with your Cosplay!
Civ 6 Auto-Play Raffle
Saturday
7:00 PM
Civ 6 Winners rejoice! Come to the stage and get a raffle ticket if your civilization won. We will raffle off prizes!
Tournament - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Semi Finals / Finals
Saturday
7:30 PM
Do you have the need? The need for Mario Kart Speed? Watch the Mario Kart finalists race for our amusement.
Tournament - Smash Ultimate Singles Semi Finals / Finals
Saturday
8:30 PM
SSMB Ultimate Finals... What are the odds they aren't in elite smash?
Video Game Jazz Medley
Sunday
10:00 AM
Rock out with us as you hear a compilation of great gaming music performed live!
Color Me Geeky
Sunday
11:00 AM
What it's like being a geek with a Spectrum disorder. What that means and how it feels.
What I've Learned After A Year Of Professional DMing
Sunday
12:00 PM
After a year of DMing on a semi full time schedule, I've been asked on and off for advice. This is a moment to share the lil gems I've collected after a yearish of running over 100 games. Will include general DM advice, and things I did to start making some funds.
Graphic Design in TCGs
Sunday
1:00 PM
Interested in creating a card game? How about Graphic Design? This panel may be what you need to help start your own TCG!
“Streaming 101: Where do I start?
Sunday
2:00 PM
Interested in streaming, but not sure where to begin? Need help figuring out your why or what to stream? This is the panel for you! We will go over how to get started, different platforms, why you should start, and what you could stream.. which is just about anything! The reality is that you can start streaming today, it's just that simple!
Combat in the Fantasy World of Video Games
Sunday
3:00 PM
This panel will discuss and demonstrate real combat, and fantasy combat, used in our Entertainment world!
Indie Dev Contest Showcase and Winners
Sunday
4:00 PM
Come and join us as we showcase some of the great indie games at the con and crown the winner of our Indie Dev Contest.
Civ 6 Auto-Play Raffle
Sunday
4:15 PM
Civ 6 Rattle time! If your Civ won then you get a raffle ticket and a chance to win some cool prizes!
Tournament - Smash Ult: Doubles Semi Finals / Finals
Sunday
4:30 PM
It's time to Du-du-du-duel… I mean Duo. It's time to see the final matches of our SSMB Duos Tournament!