Catalyst is a series of fantasy

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supplements created by

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as a series of game aides that could be used with any medieval fantasy-themed

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. The first supplement, ''Grimtooth's Traps'', was released in 1981. Numerous other Catalyst books were produced, including the Citybook series, seven Traps books, Treasure Vault, and the Lejentia

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. The latest, City of the Gods Map Pack was produced in 2011. '' Citybook I'' was the 1982 winner of the HG Wells Best Role Playing Adventure in 1982. Other Catalyst books have been nominees for the same award in later years. Major contributors to the Catalyst books include Michael A. Stackpole,

Liz Danforth Elizabeth T. Danforth is an illustrator, editor, writer, and scenario designer for role-playing games and video games. She has worked in the game industry continuously since the mid 1970s. Early life and education She received her BA in Anthropo ...

, Steve Crompton,

Ken St. Andre Kenneth Eugene St. Andre (born April 28, 1947) is an American fantasy author and game designer, best known for his work with ''Tunnels & Trolls'' and ''Wasteland (video game), Wasteland''. He was born in Ogden, Utah, and has been an active member ...

Jennell Jaquays Jennell Jaquays (born Paul Jaquays, October 14, 1956) is an American game designer, Game art design, video game artist, and illustrator of tabletop role-playing games (RPGs). Her notable works include the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' modules ''Dark Towe ...

, Deb Wykle (aka Debora Kerr and Wynn Mercere),

Rick Loomis Rick Loomis (August 24, 1946 – August 23, 2019) was an American game designer, most notable as the founder of game publisher Flying Buffalo, which he managed until his death. Career Early years Richard F. Loomis was born and raised in Scotts ...

Larry DiTillio Lawrence G. DiTillio (February 15, 1948 – March 16, 2019) was an American film, TV series, and tabletop role-playing game writer. His creations include ''He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword'' and the award-winning ''Masks of Nyarlathotep ...

, and Bear Peters, along with many others.

Titles

Grimtooth's Traps ''Grimtooth's Traps'' is a 1981 role-playing game supplement edited by Paul Ryan O'Connor, illustrated by Steve Crompton and published by Flying Buffalo. Contents ''Grimtooth's Traps'' is a collection of traps selected from contributors. Recepti ...

Grimtooth's Traps Too ''Grimtooth's Traps Too'' is a 1982 role-playing game supplement published by Flying Buffalo's Blade division. Contents ''Grimtooth's Traps Too'' is a compilation that presents 101 more traps intended to be used in any role-playing game system. ...

* Grimtooth's Traps Fore * Grimtooth's Traps Ate * Grimtooth's Traps Lite * Grimtooth's Traps Bazarr * Grimtooth's Dungeon of Doom * The Wurst of Grimtooth's Traps (Published by Necromancer Games) * Grimtooth's Ultimate Traps Collection (Published by Goodman Games) * Citybook I: Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker * Citybook II: Port O' Call * Citybook III: Deadly Nightside * Citybook IV: On the Road * Citybook V: Sideshow * Citybook VI: Up Town * Citybook VII: King's River Bridge * MAPS 1: Cities * MAPS 2: Places of Legend * City of the Gods: Forgotten Map Pack * Lejentia Campaigns Book 1: Skully's Harbor * Lejentia Campaigns Book 2: Fort Bevits * Lejentia Adventure Pack * Treasure Vault * Wilderness Encounters

References

External links

* Flying Buffalo'
Catalyst homepage
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