Building a Better Table: Telling Tales of Love.


Start Date & Time Sunday - 11:00 AM CST
Duration 1.0 hours
Type Seminar
System None
Location Kegonsa - 387
Gaming Experience Newcomers Welcome
Age Range All Ages (6+)
Host Connor
With Victor Raymond
Shawn Banerjee

Ticket Information

Cost $0.00
Availability 60 of 60 available

How can you incorporate stories of love, family, and romance into your games, strengthening your game’s emotional impact? Join a group of industry professionals as they explore love in TTRPGs. This panel was made possible by D8 Summit Charities, with the generosity of Tabletop Gaymers.

Special Guest

Jonathan Connor Self-Gonzalez

Jonathan Connor Self-Gonzalez (Connor; he/him/él) is a therapist, politician, community organizer, and gaming creative. He is best known for his presidency of D8 Summit Charities and his vice presidency of The Word Refinery, fundraising for quality causes and giving voice to marginalized creatives. Connor has over 40 gaming credits in production, leadership, and consultancy for Wizards of the Coast, Evil Genius, Monte Cook Games, MCDM, One Bookshelf, and numerous conventions including Gamehole Con. Connor is a top-rated professional DM, and he was selected Person of the Year (2024) by Dixon Pride. Connor resides in Illinois with his husband Juan and their salchicha Evita. Links to Connor’s work, socials, and interviews can be found on his website, http://thehealerdm.carrd.com/

Conference Floor Plan — Table