Here’s some of the wonderful folks you can meet at Ecclesicon 2025!
Ed Stark
Adapted from Ed’s Wikipedia Page.
Ed Stark began his career at West End Games, writing for the TORG and Star Wars lines. He was the main developer behind the MasterBook system and the so-called “Fifth edition” of Paranoia.
He was was part of Wizards of the Coast’s SCRAMJET team–led by Richard Baker, with designers James Wyatt, Matthew Sernett, Michele Carter, Stacy Longstreet, and Chris Perkins–which updated the lore for Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition.
His D&D design work includes Legends of the Hero-Kings (1996), Children of the Night: Ghosts (1997), Children of the Night: The Created (1999), Complete Warrior (2003), Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss (2006), Fantastic Locations: Dragondown Grotto (2006), Barrow of the Forgotten King (2007), Fantastic Locations: City of Peril (2007), and Complete Champion (2007).
He also wrote the novel City of Fire under the shared pseudonym T.H. Lain.
Ron Meischker
Ron is the organizer behind the Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo, and has been involved in tabletop role-playing games since the 80s. He loves to help the hobby grow, and goes out of his way to support folks who share this goal. He’s also an amazing Game Master.
Derek White
Known as “The Geek Preacher,” Derek is a regular at a number of gaming conventions. His kindness and compassion are always on display, and he runs a great session!
Aside from running his new game, Dark Space, Derek is also the official Ecclesicon Chaplain!
The Nintendads
Preston and Corporal are two life-long friends with a passion for playing (and talking about) video games. Their podcast discusses gaming news, Nintendo stuff, and anything that would interest our fellow geeky parents.
Avenue Studios
From TTRPG news to actual plays with new and interesting systems, Avenue Studios is a stop for any gamer interested in exploring Tabletop Role-Playing!
Dave Ward
Dave is the man behind Grimwood Games, and the author of Ironbound, a great new urban fantasy game. At Ecclesicon 2025 Dave will also be testing out his Dark Fantasy game, Plaguebound.
