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Monster Vault
''Monster Vault'' is a supplement to the 4th edition of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game. Contents ''Monster Vault'' collects the monsters of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' world in one box and presents all-new variants, including new spins on such monsters as dragons, orcs, and vampires. In addition to combat statistics, each monster entry comes with story information to help DMs incorporate the monsters into their adventures and campaigns. This box also contains die-cut tokens for the monsters that appear within, as well as a 32-page adventure that showcases several of the monsters. Publication history ''Monster Vault'' was written by Logan Bonner, Matthew Sernett, and Rodney Thompson, and published in 2010. Shannon Appelcline commented on ''Essentials'', the final major expansion of 2010 for Fourth Edition ''Dungeons & Dragons'': "Trade paperbacks like '' Heroes of the Fallen Lands'' (2010) offered rules for a variety of character classes in a trade paperback that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Role-playing Game
A role-playing game (sometimes spelled roleplaying game, RPG) is a game in which players assume the roles of player character, characters in a fictional Setting (narrative), setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting or through a process of structured decision-making regarding character development. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal role-playing game system, system of rules and guidelines. There are several forms of role-playing games. The original form, sometimes called the tabletop role-playing game (TRPG), is conducted through discussion, whereas in live action role-playing game, live action role-playing (LARP), players physically perform their characters' actions.(Tychsen et al. 2006:255) "LARPs can be viewed as forming a distinct category of RPG because of two unique features: (a) The players physically embody their characters, and (b) the game takes place in a physica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Editions Of Dungeons & Dragons
Several different editions of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D'') fantasy role-playing game have been produced since 1974. The current publisher of ''D&D'', Wizards of the Coast, produces new materials only for the most current edition of the game. However, many ''D&D'' fans continue to play older versions of the game and some third-party companies continue to publish materials compatible with these older editions. After the original edition of ''D&D'' was introduced in 1974, the game was split into two branches in 1977: the rules-light system of ''Dungeons & Dragons'' and the more complex, rules-heavy system of ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' (''AD&D''). The standard game was eventually expanded into a series of five box sets by the mid-1980s before being compiled and slightly revised in 1991 as the ''Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia''. Meanwhile, the 2nd edition of ''AD&D'' was published in 1989. In 2000 the two-branch split was ended when a new version was designated the 3r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dungeons & Dragons
''Dungeons & Dragons'' (commonly abbreviated as ''D&D'' or ''DnD'') is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. The game was first published in 1974 by TSR (company)#Tactical Studies Rules, Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. (TSR). It has been published by Wizards of the Coast (now a subsidiary of Hasbro) since 1997. The game was derived from miniature wargaming, miniature wargames, with a variation of the 1971 game Chainmail (game), ''Chainmail'' serving as the initial rule system. ''D&D'' publication is commonly recognized as the beginning of modern role-playing games and the role-playing game industry, and also deeply influenced video games, especially the role-playing video game genre. ''D&D'' departs from traditional wargame, wargaming by allowing each player to create their own Player character, character to play instead of a military formation. These characters embark upon adventures within a fantasy setting. A Dungeon Mas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Role-playing Game
A role-playing game (sometimes spelled roleplaying game, RPG) is a game in which players assume the roles of player character, characters in a fictional Setting (narrative), setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting or through a process of structured decision-making regarding character development. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal role-playing game system, system of rules and guidelines. There are several forms of role-playing games. The original form, sometimes called the tabletop role-playing game (TRPG), is conducted through discussion, whereas in live action role-playing game, live action role-playing (LARP), players physically perform their characters' actions.(Tychsen et al. 2006:255) "LARPs can be viewed as forming a distinct category of RPG because of two unique features: (a) The players physically embody their characters, and (b) the game takes place in a physica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D'') fantasy role-playing game, dragons are an iconic type of monstrous creature. As a group, ''D&D'' dragons are loosely based upon dragons from a wide range of fictional and mythological sources. Dungeons & Dragons allows players to fight its fictional dragons (Tiamat being one of the most notable) and "slay their psychic dragons" as well. These dragons, specifically their "dungeon ecology", have implications for the literary theory of fantasy writing. ''D&D'' dragons also featured as targets of the moral panic surrounding the game. In ''D&D'', dragons are depicted as any of various species of large, intelligent, magical, reptilian beasts, each typically defined by a combination of their demeanor and either the color of their scales or their elemental affinity. For example, a commonly presented species of dragon is the red dragon, which is named for its red scales, and known for its evil and greedy nature, as well as its ability to breath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vampire (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game, a vampire is an undead creature. A humanoid or monstrous humanoid creature can become a vampire, and looks as it did in life, with pale skin, haunting red eyes, and a feral cast to its features. A new vampire is created when another vampire drains the life out of a living creature. Its depiction is related to those in the 1930s and 1940s Hollywood ''Dracula'' and monster movies. In writing vampires into the game, as with other creatures arising in folklore, the authors had to consider what elements arising in more recent popular culture should be incorporated into their description and characteristics. Publication history The vampire was one of the earliest creatures introduced in the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' game. The vampire as a player character concept was present in Dave Arneson's playtest group for the original version of the rules. It led to the creation of a vampire-hunter, which became the basis of the cleric clas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Logan Bonner
Logan Bonner (born September 24, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for Arkansas State and Utah State. Early life and college career Bonner grew up in Rowlett, Texas, and attended Rowlett High School. Arkansas State He began his college football career at Arkansas State. After red-shirting in 2016, he played for the Arkansas State football team from 2017 to 2020. He received a bachelor's degree in sports management from Arkansas State. Utah State In 2021, Bonner followed Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson to Utah State, enrolling there as a graduate student. During the 2021 season, he completed 263 of 429 passes for 3,628 yards and 36 touchdowns. His 2021 totals of 3,628 passing yards and 36 touchdowns set new Utah State records. Bonner returned to Utah State for his sixth season of college football in 2022. In July 2022, he was named to the Maxwell Award watch list. His 2022 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Sernett
Matthew Lee Sernett is a game designer who has worked primarily on role-playing games. Career Matt Sernett was part of the SCRAMJET team, led by Richard Baker, with designers James Wyatt, Ed Stark, Michele Carter, Stacy Longstreet, and Chris Perkins; this team was responsible for updating the fictional setting as it would be used for the fourth edition of ''Dungeons & Dragons'' which was in development. His ''D&D'' design work includes the third edition ''Fiend Folio'' (2003), ''Monster Manual III'' (2004), '' Races of Eberron'' (2005), '' Fantastic Locations: Hellspike Prison'' (2005), ''Spell Compendium'' (2005), the third edition '' Tome of Magic'' (2006), ''Tome of Battle ''Tome of Battle: The Book of Nine Swords'' is an official supplement for the 3.5 edition of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game, published by Wizards of the Coast in 2006. The book chronicles the rise and fall of the fictional Temple o ...'' (2006), '' Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodney Thompson
Rodney Thompson is a game designer whose writing credits include numerous books for the '' Star Wars Roleplaying Game'' and the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. He was the lead developer for the 4th edition version of the Dark Sun campaign setting. Bibliography Wizards of the Coast d20 Modern *'' d20 Future'' *'' d20 Future Tech'' Dungeons & Dragons =3rd edition= *'' Dragon Magic'' =4th Edition= *'' Dark Sun Campaign Setting'' *'' Heroes of the Fallen Lands'' *'' Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms'' *'' Monster Vault'' *''Player's Option: Heroes of the Feywild'' Star Wars Roleplaying Game =Revised Core Rulebook edition= *''Hero's Guide'' =Saga Edition= *'' Star Wars Roleplaying Game: Saga Edition'' *''Starships of the Galaxy (Saga Edition)'' *''Star Wars Gamemaster Screen'' *''Threats of the Galaxy'' *''Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide'' *''Force Unleashed Campaign Guide'' *''Scum and Villainy'' *''The Clone Wars Campaign Guide'' *''Legac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heroes Of The Fallen Lands
''Heroes of the Fallen Lands'' is a supplement to the Editions of Dungeons & Dragons#Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition, 4th edition of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game. Contents ''Heroes of the Fallen Lands'' includes new builds and character options for the Cleric (Dungeons & Dragons), cleric, Fighter (Dungeons & Dragons), fighter, Rogue (Dungeons & Dragons), rogue, and Wizard (Dungeons & Dragons), wizard classes. Each class comes with a set of new powers, class features, paragon paths, epic destinies, and more that beginning and experienced players can use to build their characters. In addition to new builds, this book presents expanded information and racial traits for some of the game's races, including Dwarf (Dungeons & Dragons), dwarves, eladrin, Elf (Dungeons & Dragons), elves, Halfling (Dungeons & Dragons), halflings, and Human (Dungeons & Dragons), humans. Publication history ''Heroes of the Fallen Lands'' was written by Andy Collins (game designer), Andy Colli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mongoose Publishing
Mongoose Publishing is a British manufacturer of role-playing games, miniatures, and card games, publishing material since 2001. Its licenses include products based on the science fiction properties '' Traveller'', ''Judge Dredd'', and ''Paranoia'', as well as fantasy titles. History Mongoose Publishing was founded in Swindon, England, in 2001 by Matthew Sprange and Alex Fennell. Sprange initially wanted to publish a miniatures game, but he ultimately went with the less expensive alternative of using Wizards of the Coast's d20 System license. It grew out of the '' d20 System'' boom sparked by ''Dungeons & Dragons'' 3rd edition. The first release, the ''Slayer's Guides'', concentrated on different monster types for the ''d20 system'', while the subsequent Quintessential books, detailed specific character classes. The latter was to span three years and thirty-six different titles. In 2003 the company released the magazine ''Signs and Portents'', a house organ aimed at supple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ENnies
The ENNIE Awards (previously stylized as ENnie Awards) are awards for role-playing game (RPG) products (including game-related accessories, publications, and art) and their creators. The awards were created in 2001 by Russ Morrissey of EN World in partnership with Eric Noah's Unofficial D&D Third Edition News. The ceremony has been hosted at Gen Con in Indianapolis since 2002. Since 2018, EN World is no longer associated with the awards. The ENNIES comprise two rounds. In the first round, publishers submit their products for nomination. Entries are judged by five democratically elected judges. The nominated products are voted on by the public in the second round. Winners of the annual awards are then announced at a ceremony at Gen Con. History The award ceremony initially focused on the '' d20 System'' products and publishers. It has come to include "all games, supplements, and peripheral enterprises". Since 2002, the awards have been announced at a live ceremony at Gen Con. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
