D&D Celebration 2020 schedule released
The full schedule for this weekend’s D&D Celebration 2020 has been released.
This Friday, viewers will be greeted with panels on mental health awareness (Invisible Dragons: Designing Mental Health Adventures), being a D&D designer (How to Become a D&D Designer), and a look at upcoming D&D material (Dungeons & Designers). Saturday will have special panels on being a Dungeon Master (Behind the Screen: DM Roundtable) and being a Bard (What It Means To Be A Bard). Sunday will conclude with panels on dungeon designing (Inclusive Dungeon Design for the Intrepid Adventurer), Asian themes in D&D (Weaving Asian Stories), and a behind-the-scenes look at the company (Inside the D&D Studio).
The entire schedule can be seen below. All times listed are PST. D&D Celebration will take place on D&D’s Twitch channel. Aside from watching the stream, people can hop into D&D games online. Head here to sign up for a virtual game. Most games are sold out, so grab a seat at the virtual table ASAP.
Friday, September 18
7:45 AM: Introduction (Host: Elle Osili-Wood
8:00 AM: D&D Live Game: Oxventure
10:00 AM: Panel: Dungeons & Designers
With a brand-new adventure kicking off and a massive new rules update announced, Dungeons & Dragons has something for every gamer, whether player or DM! Principal game designers Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins sit down with Elle Osili-Wood for an insider’s guide to Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden, the upcoming Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, and more!
Moderator: Elle Osili-Wood
Panelists: Jeremy Crawford, Chris Perkins
11:00 AM: D&D Live Game: How We Roll
1:00 PM: Panel: Adventurers Wanted: Live
Find out all the newest news about D&D’s organized play, D&D Adventurers League! It’s time for new stories, information about the next campaign season, and updates to the AL guidelines. Join our discussion and catch a sneak peek at what’s to come!
Moderator: Amy Lynn Dzura
Panelists: Ma'at Crook, Claire Hoffman
2:00 PM: D&D Live Game: A Darkened Wish
4:00 PM: Panel: Invisible Dragons: Designing Mental Health Adventures
Tackling mental health awareness is always a challenge, but through D&D and with a caring approach, can be an adventure. Join a crew of experienced mental health experts and advocates as they speed-build the structure for a mental health-themed adventure live with your participation!
Moderator: Raffael "Dr. B" Boccamazzo
Panelists: Krystina Arielle, Makenzie De Armas, Dr. Kelli Dunlap, Gabe Hicks
5:00 PM: D&D Live Game: Rivals of Waterdeep
7:00 PM: Panel: How to Become a D&D Designer
So you want to share your adventure with the world, but don't know how to start? Join several Dungeon Masters Guild community authors as they discuss how they approach creating and publishing their content. Includes live Q&A with the community!
Moderator: Lysa Penrose
Panelists: Justice Arman, Celeste Conowitch, Ashley Warren
8:00 PM: D&D Game: Acquisitions Inc.
Saturday, September 19
7:45 AM: Introduction (Host: Elle Osili-Wood)
8:00 AM: D&D Live Game
11:00 AM: Panel: Behind the Screen: DM Roundtable
A gathering of epic storytellers, listen to tips, advice, and tales from some of the most notable Dungeon Masters in our community!
Moderator: Kelly Lynne D'Angelo
Panelists: Travis Mcelroy, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Satine Phoenix, B. Dave Walters, Deborah Ann Woll
12:00 PM: D&D Live Game
3:00 PM: Panel: What It Means To Be A Bard
Bards, throughout history, have been the storytellers that shape entire cultures and societies with their words & their song. We shall dissect the very meaning of the word & break down the truths around the class, both in game & out.
Moderator: Omega "Critical Bard" Jones
Panelists: Krystina Arielle, Kelli Butler, Lauren Urban, Eugenio Vargas
4:00 PM: D&D Live Game: Viva La Dirt League/Dragon Friends
7:30 PM: D&D Live Game: I Speak Giant
Sunday, September 20
7:45 AM: Introduction (Host: Elle Osili-Wood)
8:00 AM: D&D Live Game: High Rollers
10:00 AM: Panel: Inclusive Dungeon Design for the Intrepid Adventurer
Whether you are an Apprentice Abjurer building your first tower or a Veteran Vampire Lord constructing yet another catacomb, dungeon design can seem daunting. In under an hour, Jennifer Kretchmer (D&D Beyond’s Silver and Steel), Makenzie De Armas (MCDM’s Kingdoms and Warfare), Alicia Marie (DC FanDome), Elsa Sjunneson (The Fate Accessibility Toolkit), and Sara Thompson (The Combat Wheelchair) will help you navigate the pitfalls—both the figurative and trap varieties—while creating a playable dungeon with an emphasis on accessible design. BYOB (Bring Your Own Beholder.)
Moderator: Jennifer Kretchmer
Panelists: Makenzie De Armas, Alicia Marie, Elsa Sjunneson, Sara Thompson
11:00 AM: D&D Live Game: Realmsmith
1:00 PM: Panel: Weaving Asian Stories
Asian themes in tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons are usually characterized by two words: "exotic" and "mysterious". How do you go beyond these terms? How do you break free of harmful Asian stereotypes at your gaming table? The Asians Represent podcast and friends will discuss how to more positively navigate Asian cultures in D&D game design, narrative representation, and ethical game play.
Moderator: Daniel Kwan
Panelists: Ahmed Aljabry, Steve Huynh, Ammar Ijaz, Pamela Punzalan
2:00 PM: D&D Live Game: Dicestormers
4:00 PM: D&D Live Game: Nights of Eveningstar
6:00 PM: Panel: Inside the D&D Studio
Where does Dungeons & Dragons go from here? How does the D&D team decide what products to make and what settings to visit, in order to further the game? Moderator Elle Osili-Wood sits down with Director of Product Management Liz Schuh and Executive Producer Ray Winninger for a behind-the-scenes discussion about the continuing creation and stewardship of Dungeons & Dragons.
Moderator: Elle Osili-Wood
Panelists: Liz Schuh, Ray Winninger