AnimationAnimation is a filmmaking technique whereby pictures are created or manipulated and then played in sequence to create the illusion of moving images. In traditional animation, images are drawn or painted by hand on transparent celluloid sheets to be photographed and exhibited on film. Animation has been recognised as an artistic medium, specifically within the entertainment industry.
Android (robot)An android is a humanoid robot or other artificial being, often made from a flesh-like material. Historically, androids existed only in the domain of science fiction and were frequently seen in film and television, but advances in robot technology have allowed the creation of similar robots in real life.
NimNim is a mathematicalcombinatorial game in which two players take turns removing (or "nimming") objects from distinct heaps or piles. On each turn, a player must remove at least one object, and may remove any number of objects provided they all come from the same heap or pile. Depending on the version being played, the goal of the game is either to avoid taking the last object or to take the last object.
TRS-80The TRS-80 Micro Computer System (TRS-80, colloquially known as the "Trash-80", later renamed the TRS-80 Model I to distinguish it from its successors) is a desktop microcomputer developed by American company Tandy Corporation and sold through their Radio Shack stores. Launched in 1977, it is one of the earliest mass-produced and mass-marketed retail home computers. The name is derived from Tandy Radio Shack Z80, referring to its Zilog Z80 8-bit microprocessor.
LaserA laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. The word laser originated as an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. The first laser was built in 1960 by Theodore Maiman at Hughes Research Laboratories, based on theoretical work by Charles H. Townes and Arthur Leonard Schawlow and the optical amplifier patented by Gordon Gould.
Commodore PETPersonal computer system Commodore PETCommodore PET 2001ManufacturerCommodore InternationalTypePersonal computer (all-in-one)ReleasedJanuary 1977; 49 years ago (1977-01)Introductory priceUS$795 (equivalent to $4,200 in 2025)Discontinued1982; 44 years ago (1982)Units sold219,000Operating systemCommodore BASIC 1.0–4.0CPU6502 @ 1 MHzMemory4–96 KBStorageCassette tape, 5.25-inch floppy, 8-inch floppy, hard diskDisplay40×25 or 80×25 textGraphicsMonochrome PETSCII semigraphic charactersSoundNone or beeperSuccessorCBM-II The Commodore PET is a line of personal computers produced starting in 1977 by Commodore International.Apple IIThe Apple II is a series of microcomputers manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. from 1977 to 1993. The original Apple II model, which gave the series its name, was designed by Steve Wozniak and was first sold on June 10, 1977. Its success led to the Apple II Plus, Apple IIe, Apple IIc, and Apple IIc Plus, with the IIe being the most popular. The name is trademarked with square brackets as apple ][, then beginning with the IIe in 1983 as Apple //.Dragon (magazine)Magazine published by TSR DragonIssue 300EditorEditors Timothy J. KaskJake JaquetKim MohanRoger E. MooreWolfgang BaurPierce B. WattersAnthony J. BryantDave GrossJesse DeckerChris ThomassonMatthew SernettErik MonaChris YoungsSteve WinterCategoriesRole-playing gamesFrequencyMonthlyFirst issueThe Strategic ReviewMarch 1975The DragonJune 1976Final issueNumberSeptember 2007 (print), December 2013 (digital)359 (print), 430 (digital)CompanyTSR / WotC / PaizoCountryUnited StatesWebsitewww.dragonmag.comISSN1062-2101 Dragon was one of the two official magazines for source material for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game and associated products, along with Dungeon.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.