The start of the month was Gen Con 2020. The pandemic made it an online only convention. I felt the way it was executed was excellent, even if it showed off some of the current limitations of an online convention at this point in time. The Good Gen Con 2020 got the basics right. ToContinue reading “Gen Con 2020: Gaming Online”
Category Archives: Conventions
Gen Con Online 2020
I hope you are having a fun Gen Con this year. No matter where in the world you are, you can play in Gen Con this year. I hope that more conventions have an online component even after we go back to the way things were. For this year, however, you can download JBE’s PathfinderContinue reading “Gen Con Online 2020”
Convention Games over Fantasy Grounds Classic
During the pandemic, I’ve been running a number of games online over Fantasy Ground Classic. Since many are new to the platform, I’ve been sending out instruction each time to help new players get connected. So instead of typing it out again and again, I’m just posting this once and will be pointing new playersContinue reading “Convention Games over Fantasy Grounds Classic”
JBE’s Virtual Conversation Schedule 2020
COVID-19 has dramatically changed convention schedules with most bring canceled (for good reason). But people still want to play their games, and everyone at JBE wants to join in on the fun. Right now we are scheduled to attend three virtual conventions. Virtual KoboldCon 2020, May 1-3 Con of Champions, May 23-25 PaizoCon Online, MayContinue reading “JBE’s Virtual Conversation Schedule 2020”
Running an Epic Con Game: Adventure Preparation
If you want to run a game at a convention, you want it to be epic and for people to remember both you and your game. Much of that has to do with what you do before you get to the table as much as what you do during the game. Previously, we talked aboutContinue reading “Running an Epic Con Game: Adventure Preparation”
Running an Epic Con Game: The Character Sheet
It is convention season and we at JBE want to help every GM running a roleplaying game at the con—whether it is published by my company or not—run something that players will remember. For a publisher, an introductory con game is a chance to sell players on your product. For a home GM running atContinue reading “Running an Epic Con Game: The Character Sheet”
Not Going to PaizoCon 2019 Sale!
They Pathfinder Fans, It is that time of year again! To put cucumbers in our ears? No. It is time for the Not Going to PaizoCon 2019 Sale! This year is going to be amazing because every Pathfinder PDF we produce that is over $2 is 60% off the regular price and it is exclusivelyContinue reading “Not Going to PaizoCon 2019 Sale!”
Origins: A Gamer’s Large Convention
Just over a week ago was the Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio. I went as an attendee with my daughter so I can give the perspective of not only a gamer but also a parent, and I can say that without a doubt that we both had fun. It is one of the largestContinue reading “Origins: A Gamer’s Large Convention”
Pathfinder: Playtest at Origins
Yesterday I got my first chance to play the demo of the Pathfinder Playtest, and I couldn’t be more excited to have been apart of it. I played in a 2 hour demo with pregen characters. So I would like to share with you my impressions of the game. Before I begin, I would likeContinue reading “Pathfinder: Playtest at Origins”
Going to Origins 2018
Monday morning, I am heading out towards Columbus, Ohio for Origins 2018. As I do with all the other conventions I attend, I will be sharing pictures on Twitter and Instagram as well as sharing my experience of the convention on JonBrazer.com when I get back. Here’s my links to PAX Unplugged and Dreamation. IContinue reading “Going to Origins 2018”