Guiding the Game

Master the art of storytelling today!
Master Storytelling is a series of workshops created by Lauren Bilanko.

SAVE THE DATE – Stay Tuned for a very special NYU Game Design Days event on THU 11/21/2024 w/ Lauren, Nat Mensard & Viditya Voleti!

Guiding the Game covers everything you need to know about conducting an interactive improvisational roleplay experience. As the industry continues to evolve, so does this workshop – everyone from beginners to professionals are welcome. 

In this workshop you will learn core techniques that will get you started with the basics and level up your skills as you continue to practice. Whether you are interested in becoming a professional Guide or just want to learn some handy tips and tricks for your home game, this is the course for you.

This workshop will be followed by a round table discussion giving everyone an opportunity to share their experiences.

ABOUT Lauren

Go behind the screen with Lauren Bilanko, owner of Twenty Sided™ and creator of the Mystic Aether™ universe. Lauren has published several adventures, produced interactive experiences, and has guided tabletop games for over a decade. She has written blog articles on running large scale D&D events for the D&D Adventurers League and was invited by Chris Perkins to talk on a panel at PAX East giving D&D advice to players and guides. Since then, she has continued to work with amazing storytellers and is excited to share with what she has learned along the way.