10:00 am - 11:00 am: Slaying Real Monsters and Building Communities Through Role-Playing Games
Through TTRPGS, we have the power to build supportive communities, explore mental health issues in a secure environment, and raise awareness (and funds) for important charities and causes. Panelists Andrew J. Alandy (actor/streamer), Utahime Cosplay (cosplayer/streamer), Jade Valkyrie (cosplayer/streamer), and Sam Sterling (performer/streamer) discuss strategies, tech, safety tools, therapeutic and educational applications, and continuing to build all-inclusive, welcoming TTRPG spaces. Moderated by Dan Wood (Creators Assemble, comics librarian).
Helen Price Reading Room, San Diego Central Library