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Rod Of Seven Parts
''The Rod of Seven Parts'' is a 1996 accessory for the 2nd edition of the ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game, written by Skip Williams. It focuses on the artifact of the same name, which was originally introduced in the 1976 supplement ''Eldritch Wizardry''. The boxed set details the rod's history and includes an adventure centered around finding its parts. Plot summary At the Dawn of Time the forces of Law warred with the forces of Chaos for control of the Cosmos. The Battle of Pesh was the climax of this campaign where the armies of Chaos were led by Miska the Wolf-Spider, while the forces of Law were championed by the Vaati, or Wind Dukes. Desperately outnumbered, the Wind Dukes fashioned the Rod of Seven Parts, a weapon powerful enough to kill Miska in a single strike. Yet the Battle of Pesh was a draw, as neither Law nor Chaos won the day. The Wind Dukes were decimated, but in the final moments their leader struck Miska with the Rod, but rather tha ... [...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 (magazine)
''Dragon'' is one of the two official magazines for source material for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game and associated products, along with ''Dungeon (magazine), Dungeon''. TSR, Inc. originally launched the monthly printed magazine in 1976 to succeed the company's earlier publication, ''The Strategic Review''. The final printed issue was #359 in September 2007. Shortly after the last print issue shipped in mid-August 2007, Wizards of the Coast (part of Hasbro, Inc.), the publication's current copyright holder, relaunched ''Dragon'' as an online magazine, continuing on the numbering of the print edition. The last published issue was No. 430 in December 2013. A digital publication called ''Dragon+'', which replaces the ''Dragon'' magazine, launched in 2015. It is created by Dialect in collaboration with Wizards of the Coast, and its numbering system for issues started at No. 1. History TSR In 1975, TSR, Inc. began publishing ''The Strategic Review''. At the time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encyclopedia Magica
The ''Encyclopedia Magica'' is a four-volume series of accessories for the 2nd edition of the ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game, published in 1994–1995. Contents ''Encyclopedia Magica'' is a four-volume set that aims to cover every magic item in existence in the ''AD&D'' world, from ''Abacus of Calculation'' to ''Zwieback of Zymurgy''. The series lists all of the ''AD&D'' magical items from two decades of TSR products—every boxed set, accessory, and magazine article. The books total more than 1500 pages across the four volumes, and are bound in a plastic jacket. Entries for the series were culled from the ''Dungeon Master's Guide'', the ''Basic'' and '' Expert Sets'', modules and campaign settings, and ''Dragon'' and other magazines. The fourth volume contains an index to the entire set, and a complete magic item random determination table, and includes some of the most numerous categories with entries on swords, staves, and wands. There was "no at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Future Plc
Future plc is an international multimedia company established in the United Kingdom in 1985. The company has over 220 brands that span magazines, newsletters, websites, and events in fields such as video games, technology, films, music, photography, home, and knowledge. Zillah Byng-Thorne has been CEO since 2014. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. History 1985–2012 The company was founded as Future Publishing in Somerton, Somerset, England, in 1985 by Chris Anderson with the sole magazine ''Amstrad Action''. An early innovation was the inclusion of free software on magazine covers; they were the first company to do so. It acquired GP Publications so establishing Future US in 1994. From 1995 to 1997, the company published ''Arcane'', a magazine which largely focused on tabletop games. Anderson sold Future to Pearson plc for £52.7m in 1994, but bought it back in 1998, with Future chief executive Greg Ingham and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rod Of Seven Parts (novel)
''The Rod of Seven Parts'' is a fantasy novel by Douglas Niles, based on the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game, published in 1996. Plot summary Kip Kayle, a thief, accidentally gets involved in a quest to restore the Rod of Seven Parts, and as the quest progresses it leads to a vast cosmic battle between the forces of Law and Chaos. Reception Trenton Webb reviewed ''The Rod of Seven Parts'' for ''Arcane'' magazine, rating it a 7 out of 10 overall. He commented that "''The Rod Of Seven Parts'' doesn't even pretend to be a 'proper' book; glibly ignoring such trifling conventions as characterisation, pacing and structure. It's a work of reportage that (almost too) accurately recreates the feel of an actual game in play which - as a teaser for the forthcoming campaign based on the 'legendary' artifact - is exactly what it should be." He continued by saying "The story starts with a furious duel between a Wind Duke and Lycosyd, and from that moment on, the pace is unrelenting. Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hal Barwood
Hal Barwood is an American screenwriter, film producer, film director, game designer, game producer, and novelist. Early life Born in Hanover, New Hampshire, his father ran a local movie theater in the town, this being one of his inspirations to become involved in the film industry. When Barwood was at high school, he saw Ingmar Bergman's ''The Seventh Seal'', another inspiration to become a filmmaker. He studied art at Brown University, Rhode Island; and later attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television, where he met and became friends with George Lucas. Along with other film students such as Walter Murch, John Milius, and Howard Kazanjian, the group, known as The Dirty Dozen, went on to degrees of success in the film industry. Career Film work 1970s In 1970, Barwood directed, wrote and produced the short film ''The Great Walled City of Xan''. His first film work was when he worked as animator in George Lucas' first theatrical feature film, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Rolston
Ken Rolston is an American computer game and role-playing game (pen and paper), role-playing game designer best known for his work with West End Games and on the computer game series ''The Elder Scrolls''. In February 2007, he elected to join the staff of computer games company Big Huge Games to create a new role-playing game.: 13 February 2007 press release Rolston has a master's degree from New York University, and is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. He has been a professional games designer since 1982. Tabletop role-playing games Ken Rolston spent twelve years as an award-winning designer of tabletop role-playing games. His credits include games and supplements for ''Paranoia (role-playing game), Paranoia'', ''RuneQuest'', ''Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay'', ''Editions of Dungeons & Dragons#Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'', and ''Dungeons & Dragons''. Rolston was a ''Basic Role-Playing'' writer for Chaosium. Rolston had al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Blume
Brian John Blume (January 12, 1950 – March 27, 2020) was an American game designer and writer, principally known as a former business partner of Gary Gygax at TSR, Inc., original publishers of the fantasy role-playing game ''Dungeons & Dragons''. Biography Early life Brian Blume was born January 12, 1950, in Oak Park, Illinois to Melvin and Kathleen Blume, and grew up in Wauconda, Illinois with four brothers and three half-brothers. Blume began playing chess at age seven, and '' Gettysburg'' at age nine. He was fascinated by history in junior high school and was involved in miniature wargaming in high school. After graduating as class valedictorian, Blume attended Wabash College, but left to become a tool and die making journeyman for his father's company for five years. ''Dungeons & Dragons'' and TSR Blume met Gary Gygax at the Gen Con game convention in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Gygax and his friend Don Kaye had recently formed Tactical Studies Rules in Lake Geneva in order t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wizards Of The Coast
Wizards of the Coast LLC (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and List of science fiction themes, science fiction themes, and formerly an operator of retail stores for games. It is currently a subsidiary of Hasbro, which acquired the company in 1999. During a February 2021 reorganization at Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast became the lead part of the new "Wizards & Digital" division. Originally a role-playing game publisher, the company originated and popularized the collectible card game genre with ''Magic: The Gathering'' in the mid-1990s. It also acquired the popular ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game by buying TSR (company), TSR and increased its success by publishing the licensed ''Pokémon Trading Card Game''. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Renton, Washington, Renton, Washington (state), Washington, part of the Seattle metropolitan area. Wizards of the Coast publishes role-pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arms And Equipment Guide
The ''Arms and Equipment Guide'' is the name of two supplementary rule books for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. Each describes various equipment that can be used in a campaign. 2nd edition Contents The original ''Arms and Equipment Guide'' explored and expanded the second edition ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' ''Player's Handbook'' equipment lists in detail. Publication history The original ''Arms and Equipment Guide'' was designed by Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra, and Scott Davis. It was intended for the 2nd edition of ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'', and was published in 1991. The book was edited by Anne Brown and Jon Pickens. Interior artists included Daniel Horne, Erik Olson, Keith Parkinson, Michael Weaver, Kelly Freas, Laura Freas, Mark Nelson, Karl Waller, Valerie Valusek, Stephen D. Sullivan, Ken Frank, and Ned Dameron. Reception Rick Swan reviewed ''Arms and Equipment Guide'' for '' Dragon'' magazine #192 (April 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Wyatt (game Designer)
James Wyatt () is a game designer and a former United Methodist minister. He works for Wizards of the Coast, where he has designed supplements and adventures for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D'') roleplaying game. He is the author of sci-fi and fantasy novels, including Forgotten Realms books, and the 4th edition ''Dungeon Master's Guide''. Biography Wyatt grew up in Ithaca, New York where he attended Ithaca High School, graduating in 1986.The Bulletin: Ithaca High School 20th Reunion 1986/2006 July 1, 2006. Pg. 29 Archive copy at . He had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse Decker
Jesse Decker is an author, designer, and editor of roleplaying game material. Biography Decker began playing ''Dungeons & Dragons'' in 1983 during recess at his elementary school. During the summer of 1996, he began doing "temp work" for Wizards of the Coast, before returning to finish college that fall. After finishing college, he returned to Wizards of the Coast, where he spent six months as a tournament judge at the company's first Game Center. Deciding "to forgo graduate school for a few years," Decker successfully applied for an editorial position at Wizards, becoming the editorial assistant for ''Dungeon'' and '' Dragon'' magazines. In 1999, Decker became editor-in-chief of ''Dragon'', serving as such until 2003 with Paizo Publishing. He is now the director of Organized Play at Wizards of the Coast. David Noonan, Andy Collins, Mike Mearls, and Decker were part of Rob Heinsoo Rob or ROB may refer to: Places * Rob, Velike Lašče, a settlement in Slovenia * Roberts Intern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
