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Magic Item Compendium
The ''Magic Item Compendium'' is a sourcebook written for the 3.5 edition of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. Contents The ''Magic Item Compendium'' contains over a thousand magic items used in ''Dungeons & Dragons''. The book contains new items as well as items previously appearing in 3rd edition books, including the ''Arms and Equipment Guide'', '' Magic of Faerûn'', and '' Complete Divine'', updated as necessary for version 3.5. The book classifies the items according to four broad categories: Armor (chapter one), Weapons (chapter two), Clothing (chapter three), and Tools (chapter four). Clothing refers to any non-armor item that occupies an equipment slot, including magical rings. Tools, including potions, scrolls, staves, and wands, are magical items that do not take up an equipment slot. Chapter five details item sets, which are collections of items of the four major types that individually have magical powers but will exhibit stronger effects as mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Collins (game Designer)
Andy Collins is a game designer whose writing credits include numerous books for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. Early life and education Andy Collins grew up in Olympia, Washington. His uncle gave him a copy of the original ''Dungeons & Dragons'' boxed set for his tenth birthday; although he did not know any other ''D&D'' players at the time, and found it hard to figure out how to play a game with no board or playing pieces, he said "my brother, a friend, and I sat down to play one day. Nine hours later, we'd missed both lunch and dinner, and we were all hooked." He was also a fan of the Star Wars franchise, having seen the original film several times while it was in the theater. Collins continued gaming throughout high school and college, and graduated from Stanford University in 1994 with a degree in English. Career Collins began working at Wizards of the Coast in April 1996, and after working for a time for Wizards' Organized Play division, he moved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Tsai
Francis Tsai (April 14, 1967 – April 23, 2015) was an American comic book artist, illustrator, author and conceptual artist. He was of Taiwanese and Japanese ancestry. Early life Tsai was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Lubbock, Texas. He initially studied chemistry, before receiving a graduate degree in architecture. Career In 1998, Francis Tsai joined Presto Studios as Conceptual Designer where he provided visual development and game design for the video games '' Myst 3'', and '' Star Trek: Hidden Evil''. In 2003, Tsai joined High Moon Studios where he was principal concept artist for the video games ''The Bourne Conspiracy'' and ''Darkwatch''. Tsai had illustrated cards for the ''Magic: The Gathering'' collectible card game. In 2009, Tsai worked on a five-issue graphic novel miniseries called ''Tracker'' for Top Cow Productions. A preview was released at that year's ComicCon. Marvel Comics Tsai also contributed covers and interior art for Marvel Comics. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heather Hudson (artist)
Heather Hudson is a fantasy illustrator, primarily known for her work in ''Magic: the Gathering'', as well as ''Dungeons & Dragons''. Some of her work is done is under the pseudonym "Erica Gassalasca-Jape". Career Heather Hudson is known for her work on ''Magic: The Gathering''. Her art has been featured on nearly 200 cards published by the ''Magic the Gathering'' franchise. Some of her notable pieces have been on cards such as "Kodama's Reach", "Pongify", "Ghost Quarter", and "Disenchant". Her ''Dungeons & Dragons'' interior illustration work includes the '' Psionics Handbook'' (2000), the ''Expanded Psionics Handbook'' (2004), the ''Magic Item Compendium'' (2007), and the fourth edition ''Monster Manual'' (2008). Current projects Hudson's website states that she has been working with the Cloud Leopard Project, a charity aimed at protecting the Cloud Leopards of Thailand Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Horsley
Ralph Horsley is an artist whose work has appeared in role-playing games. Career His ''Dungeons & Dragons'' work includes cover art for the adventure '' The Shattered Gates of Slaughtergarde'' (2006), and interior art for ''Monster Manual III'' (2004), ''Player's Handbook II'' (2006), '' Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss'' (2006), ''Complete Psionic'' (2006), '' Complete Mage'' (2006), ''Cityscape'' (2006), ''The Shattered Gates of Slaughtergarde'' (2006), '' Dungeonscape'' (2007), ''Magic Item Compendium'' (2007), ''Monster Manual V'' (2007), ''Rules Compendium'' (2007), ''Elder Evils'' (2007), and the 4th edition ''Monster Manual'' (2008) and ''Manual of the Planes'' (2008). He is known for his work on the ''Magic: The Gathering'' collectible card game. He has also contributed art to the ''World of Warcraft Trading Card Game'' and ''Hearthstone''. Personal life Horsley was married to artist Anne Stokes Anne Stokes is a fantasy artist whose early work has appeared in rol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Hagan
Brian Hagan is an artist whose work has appeared in role-playing games. Education Brian Hagan graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design in 1994. Career His '''' work includes interior art and the back cover illustration for the fourth edition '''' (2008), and interior art for '' Dungeon Master's Guide II'' (2005), '' |
David Griffith (artist)
David Griffith is an artist whose work has appeared in role-playing games. Career His ''Dungeons & Dragons'' work includes interior art for ''Frostburn'' (2004), '' Stormwrack'' (2005), ''Magic of Incarnum'' (2005), ''Complete Psionic'' (2006), '' Fiendish Codex II: Tyrants of the Nine Hells'' (2006), '' Fantastic Locations: The Frostfell Rift'' (2006), ''Magic Item Compendium'' (2007), ''Complete Champion'' (2007), ''Fortress of the Yuan-Ti'' (2007), '' Wizards Presents: Races and Classes'' (2008), the 4th edition ''Player's Handbook'' (2008), ''Dungeon Master's Guide'' (2008), and ''Monster Manual The ''Monster Manual'' (''MM'' is the primary bestiary sourcebook for Monsters in Dungeons & Dragons, monsters in the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D'' fantasy role-playing game, first published in 1977 by TSR (company), TSR. The ''Monster Manual' ...'' (2008). Griffith was one of the artists on ''Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition For Dummies''. References External links David Gri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Gallegos
Randy is a given name, popular in the United States and Canada. It is primarily a masculine name. It was originally derived from the names Randall, Randolf, Randolph, as well as Bertrand and Andrew, and may be a short form (hypocorism) of them. ''Randi'' is approximately the feminine equivalent of Randy. People with the given name A * Randy Abbey (born 1974), Ghanaian media personality *Randy Adler (??–2016), American bishop *Randy Albelda (born 1955), American economist * Randy Allen (other), multiple people *Randy Ambrosie (born 1963), Canadian sports executive *Randy Anderson (1959–2002), American wrestling referee *Randy Angst, American politician *Randy Armstrong (other), multiple people *Randy Arozarena (born 1995), Cuban baseball player *Randy Asadoor (born 1962), American baseball player *Randy Atcher (1918–2002), American television personality *Randy Avent, American electrical engineer *Randy Avon (born 1940), American politician *Randy Awr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |