Programming

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Welcome to Litter Pig 10/23 10:00 AM EST

What is LitRPG? A discussion on the roots of LitRPG, its evolution over time, and predictions for the future.
Panelists: Harmon Cooper, Rose Reynolds, Daniel Schinhofen, James Hunter

Help! I'm trapped in my character’s head! 10/23 12:00 PM EST

Getting into the minds of your characters, how do you fully understand the driving forces behind your characters? Do you ever find it difficult to get out of their headspace, swap to another, or go back to your own?
Panelists: JM Clarke, Mystic Neptune, Abby Goldsmith, Daniel Wisniewski, KT Hanna

To Muderhobo or Not to Muderhobo. 10/23 2:00 PM EST

When characters kill - how does it impact their growth/development? Is there a way it is justified (for example, it's just a game), or a decision-making process that goes into deciding how to face challenges in their new life.
Panelists: Jez Cajiao, Jack Fields, Joshua Kern, JD Glassock, Cailan Wilkinson

The Royal Road Experience 10/23 4:00 PM EST

You may have started on Royal Road, or possibly decided to try it out as an established author - what was the appeal to moving onto Royal Road? What are the unique challenges you face? Is the writing process different for you?
Panelists: Rachel A. Cooper, Aoife Wai, Mystic Neptune, Joshua Kern, Malory

Narrator Voice Challenge 10/23 6:00 PM EST

The narrators will be given small scripts from popular books, and will need to voice them in different styles!
Panelists: Tess Irondale, Steve Campbell, Neil Hellegers, JS Arquin, Gary Furlong, Annie Ellicott

Chattin' Stats Takeover 10/23 8:00 PM EST

Richey Stephens, Joel Harvey, and Jess Worgo, hosts of Chattin’ Stats do a special episode for GuildifiCon!

After Party 10:00 PM EST - ?

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Converting to Other Mediums 10/24 10:00 AM EST

Royal Road, Amazon, Web Toons, TV, Animated Series, Movies, and More! Where is LitRPG gaining a foothold, and what do we hope to see going forward?
Panelists: Abby Goldsmith, Sean Oswald, Ryan DeBruyn, Brian J Nordon

A Method to the Madness 10/24 12:00 PM EST

Crafting unique systems, presentation, and formatting system prompts for print without taking away from the audio.
Panelists: Aleron Kong, Matt Dinniman, James Hunter, Ryan Maxwell, Michael Head

I Know Kung Fu 10/24 2:00 PM EST

The challenges of writing accurate and entertaining fight scenes. When to keep it realistic, and when to have fun with it.
Panelists: Tao Wong, Chris Carney, Aoife Wai, Jack Fields, Rose Reynolds

Dealing Death 10/24 4:00 PM EST

Writing the death of beloved characters, how you processed it, and how your readers responded. What made the death necessary to the story, and how it shapes the other characters.
Panelists: Rose Reynolds, Shami Stovall, Lars Machmüller, KT Hanna

That Was Unexpected 10/24 6:00 PM EST

Sometimes you shape the story, and sometimes the characters shape the story. A discussion on the times when you lost control of your story to the whims of your characters, and how you either embraced it or managed to bring it back to your original plans.
Panelists: Daniel Schinhofen, Sean Oswald, Rachel Ní Chuirc, KT Hanna, JM Clarke

I'm Sorry Dave, I'm Afraid I Can't Do That. 10/24 8:00 PM EST

Love it or hate it, AI has entered the arena. A discussion on how AI is helping or hurting the industry, if you like to use it, in what ways you find it helpful, and what you see for the future of it in the LitRPG Genre.
Panelists: Stuart Grosse, Aleron Kong, Stephen Landry, Abby Goldsmith, Mike Noris

After Party 10:00 PM EST - ?

Friday, October 25, 2024

Great, Now I'm Hungry 10/25 10:00 AM EST

Featuring food and drinks as a key element to your story - how to make them an important part of the reader experience, recipes the readers want to try, and adding a little magic to your favorite foods.
Panelists: Lars Machmüller, Gabriel Rathweg, Jeffrey Falcon Logue

Bloopers and Blunders 10/25 12:00 PM EST

Voice acting comes with a unique set of challenges, how to navigate difficult-to-pronounce words, names, and more. A discussion on the bloopers, blunders, and the lines that just made you want to scream.
Panelists: Tess Irondale, Neil Hellegers, JS Arquin, Steve Campbell, Laurie Winkel

Delete My Browser History 10/25 2:00 PM EST

Discussing the most unusual rabbit holes you have gone down in the pursuit of accurate information for your books.
Panelists: J.J. Ackerknecht, Ryan Maxwell, Michael Head, Brian J Nordon, Aleron Kong

Hello Darkness My Old Friend 10/25 4:00 PM EST

Writing the darker side of LitRPG, the unique challenges you face, reception, and the future of dark stories in the genre.
Panelists: TJ Lombardi, Jack Fields, JD Glasscock, Stuart Grosse

A Lack of Pants 10/25 6:00 PM EST

Pantsers vs Plotters - different styles of writing.
Panelists: James Hunter, Matt Herrmann, Timothy McGowen, Maxwell Farmer, Rachel A. Cooper

OP Items 10/25 7:30 PM EST

Magical item creation and distribution, how to balance great loot with a great story.
Panelists: Shami Stovall, Jay Boyce, TJ Lombardi, Michael Head, Ryan Maxwell

Some Like It Hot 10/25 9:00 PM EST

Writing and narrating spice and romance in LitRPG.
Panelists: Mystic Neptune, Stuart Grosse, Richey Stephens, Laurie Winkel

After Party 10:00 PM EST - ?

Saturday, October 26, 2024

So You Want to Write/Narrate LitRPG 10/26 10:00 AM EST

Authors and Narrators discussing how to get started in the genre, the tips you've picked up along the way, and things you would have done differently if you were starting out today.
Panelists: Neil Hellegers, Harmon Cooper, Dawn Chapman, Tess Irondale

Burning Too Bright 10/26 12:00 PM EST

A discussion on Burnout, how to recognize the signs of it coming, how to avoid it, and how to get through it when it hits.
Panelists: Aleron Kong, Chris Carney, Aoife Wai, Dawn Chapman

I Tell Dad Jokes Professionally 10/26 2:00 PM EST

Puns, jokes, and humor in writing.
Panelists: Malory, Michael Head, Jolly Jupiter, Ryan Maxwell

Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey 10/26 4:00 PM EST

Slice of Life writing vs a fast-paced timeline, why you chose the direction you did, and how you feel it best fits your story.
Panelists: Jay Boyce, TJ Lombardi, Harmon Cooper, Rachel Ní Chuirc

Strange Women Lying in Ponds Distributing Swords is no Basis for a System of Government. 10/26 6:00 PM EST

Creating and managing a system of government in a fictional setting. How to keep it entertaining, when to include real-life elements, and when to avoid them. How you created the rules in your world, and how often you break them.
Panelists: Jez Cajiao, Rose Reynolds, Rachel A. Cooper, Jeffrey Falcon Logue

Nice Guys Finish Last 10/26 7:30 PM EST

Writing Villains that your readers love to hate, hate to love, or want to see win.
Panelists: Stuart Grosse, Mystic Neptune, Shami Stovall, Chris Carney, Sean Oswald

F*ck, Marry, Kill 10/26 9:00 PM EST

An interactive game/discussion about the fictional characters in various books, shows, and movies, and which you would F*ck, Marry, or Kill.
Panelists: Gabriel Rathweg, Maxwell Farmer, Steve Campbell, Mystic Neptune

After Party 10:00 PM EST - ?

Sunday, October 27, 2024

E=mc2 10/27 10:00 AM EST

Real science vs Handwavium, when to keep it accurate and when to say "because magic"
Panelists: Dawn Chapman, Jeffrey Falcon Logue, Gabriel Rathweg, Maxwell

The Family That Reads Together 10/27 12:00 PM EST

Writing LitRPG for all ages, how to keep your books entertaining for adults, but appropriate for the kids.
Panelists: Timothy McGowen, Bosloe, Jolly Jupiter, Jay Boyce

D&D Game with DM Jack Fields 10/27 1:15 - 5:45 PM EST

Players: Matt Dinniman, Bosloe, Lars Machmüller, Steve Campbell, Aoife Wai, JD Glasscock

Escaping the Dungeon 10/27 6:00 PM EST

Dealing with writer’s block, how to feel inspired again, keep the creativity alive, and push through the block.
Panelists: Mike Noris, Rachel A. Cooper, Jolly Jupiter, Timothy McGowen, James Hunter

Expanding Worlds 10/27 8:00 PM EST

Inclusion and Diversity within the Genre, how are we doing and how can we improve?
Panelists: Tao Wong, JD Glassock, J.J. Ackerknecht, Stephen Landry

After Party 10:00 PM EST - ?

Monday, October 28, 2024

You Go Glen Coco 10/28 10:00 AM EST

Pushing past imposter syndrome and embracing success, accepting the fact that people know your name now. If/When you had your "I've made it" moment.
Panelists: James, Hunter Rachel Ní Chuirc, J.J. Acherknecht, Maxwell Farmer, Dawn Chapman

It's The End of the World As We Know It... and I feel fine. 10/28 12:00 PM EST

The Apocalypse is here - now what? A discussion on the different Post Apocalyptic LitRPGs, how to survive in a world you no longer recognize, and the real life challenges you would face in their shoes.
Panelists: Jez Cajiao, Ryan DeBruyn, Mike Noris, Joshua Kern

Those are Rookie Numbers... 10/28 2:00 PM EST

Pumping up those numbers, leveling stats, and skills. Writing balanced characters, OP characters, weak to strong, etc.
Panelists: Matt Dinniman, Tao Wong, Stuart Grosse, Jay Boyce, Lars Machmüller

You Talkin' to Me? 10/28 4:00 PM EST

Narrators discussing duet vs dual narration, full cast audio, and immersive dialogue.
Panelists: JS Arquin, Daniel Wisniewski, Neil Hellegers, Tess Irondale, Gary Furlong

It's My First Time Here 10/28 6:00 PM EST

New Authors and Narrators to the LitRPG Genre
Panelists: Matt Herrmann, Mike Noris, Bosloe, Richey Stephens, Robert Gagnon

To Infinity and Beyond 10/28 8:00 PM EST

The future of LitRPG, how the genre is growing, how it has changed over the years, and where we see it going.
Panelists: Daniel Schinhofen, Matt Dinniman, KT Hanna, Shami Stovall, Stephen Landry, James Hunter

After Party 10:00 PM EST - ?