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Saturday, January 19
 

10:00am EST

Debunking Gaming Myths
Do games make you more violent? Is gaming inherently damaging or a waste of time? We'll discuss the truth (or lack thereof) behind common myths about gaming and gamers, including what studies have shown and what they have not.

Moderators
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Charlie Stayton

Developer and writer, Parlor Games / HCS
Charlie Stayton is a writer and developer of RPG’s and Card games, former owner of a gaming store, and author of short stories for steampunk and sci-fi genre.Charlie has an innate love for all things Geeky. He has authored Adventures and back stories for “Tephra the Steampunk... Read More →

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J. "Cal" Baldari

Professor, Stratford University
Dr. Baldari is a bit of a polymath. He joined the United States Army as a Combat Engineer after high school "to seek adventure." He qualified Sapper shortly after and served 24 years, completing the Warrant Officer Training Course to become a Army Civil Engineer. He graduated cum... Read More →
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Nickie Jamison

Literary Guest
Nickie Jamison wrote her first full-length novel at age 10 – that creative endeavor sparked her desire to begin a writing career. Her stories dabble in and blend many different genres; science fiction, fantasy, romance, erotica, poetry, horror...whatever captures her fancy. Ms... Read More →
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Carinn Seabolt

Carinn Seabolt is Evil Beagle Games’ Editor-in-Chief and co-designer of the long-awaited The Crew setting book for Savage Worlds. She is also in charge of reviewing charity requests and coordinating the Beagle’s involvement with worthy causes.Carinn also does quite a bit of freelance... Read More →


Saturday January 19, 2019 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 4
 
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