Spelljammer

Author : Stu Horvath
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-10
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780262048231

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Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground, Deluxe Edition by Stu Horvath Pdf

A richly illustrated, encyclopedic deep dive into the history of roleplaying games. When Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson released Dungeons & Dragons in 1974, they created the first roleplaying game of all time. Little did they know that their humble box set of three small digest-sized booklets would spawn an entire industry practically overnight. In Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground, Stu Horvath explores how the hobby of roleplaying games, commonly known as RPGs, blossomed out of an unlikely pop culture phenomenon and became a dominant gaming form by the 2010s. Going far beyond D&D, this heavily illustrated tome covers more than three hundred different RPGs that have been published in the last five decades. Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground features (among other things) bunnies, ghostbusters, soap operas, criminal bears, space monsters, political intrigue, vampires, romance, and, of course, some dungeons and dragons. In a decade-by-decade breakdown, Horvath chronicles how RPGs have evolved in the time between their inception and the present day, offering a deep and gratifying glimpse into a hobby that has changed the way we think about games and play. The deluxe edition will include a foil-stamped cover and slipcase with a cloth binding, a ribbon, gilded edges, and an 8.5x11-inch card stock poster of the regular edition.

Author : Stu Horvath
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-10
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780262048224

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Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground by Stu Horvath Pdf

A richly illustrated, encyclopedic deep dive into the history of roleplaying games. When Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson released Dungeons & Dragons in 1974, they created the first roleplaying game of all time. Little did they know that their humble box set of three small digest-sized booklets would spawn an entire industry practically overnight. In Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground, Stu Horvath explores how the hobby of roleplaying games, commonly known as RPGs, blossomed out of an unlikely pop culture phenomenon and became a dominant gaming form by the 2010s. Going far beyond D&D, this heavily illustrated tome covers more than three hundred different RPGs that have been published in the last five decades. Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground features (among other things) bunnies, ghostbusters, soap operas, criminal bears, space monsters, political intrigue, vampires, romance, and, of course, some dungeons and dragons. In a decade-by-decade breakdown, Horvath chronicles how RPGs have evolved in the time between their inception and the present day, offering a deep and gratifying glimpse into a hobby that has changed the way we think about games and play.

Author : Michael Witwer,Kyle Newman,Jon Peterson,Sam Witwer,Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-03
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781984859693

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Lore & Legends by Michael Witwer,Kyle Newman,Jon Peterson,Sam Witwer,Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed Pdf

An illustrated guide to Dungeons & Dragons’ beloved fifth edition told through interviews, artwork, and visual ephemera from the designers, storytellers, and artists who bring it to life. When the reimagined fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons debuted in the summer of 2014, tabletop roleplaying games were on the brink of obsolescence. But within a few short years, D&D found greater success than it had ever enjoyed before, even surpassing its 1980s golden age. How did an analog game nearly a half century old become a star in a digital world? For the first time, Lore & Legends reveals the incredible ongoing story of Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition from the perspective of the designers, artists, and players who bring it to life. This comprehensive visual guide illuminates contemporary D&D—its development, evolution, cultural relevance, and popularity—through exclusive interviews and more than 900 pieces of artwork, photography, and advertising curated and analyzed by the authors of the bestselling and Hugo Award–nominated Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana.

Author : Curtis D. Carbonell
Publisher : Liverpool Science Fiction Texts & Studies
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Fantasy games
ISBN : 9781789620573

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Dread Trident by Curtis D. Carbonell Pdf

Dread Trident examines the rise of imaginary worlds in tabletop role-playing games (TRPGs), such as Dungeons and Dragons. With the combination of analog and digital mechanisms, from traditional books to the internet, new ways of engaging the fantastic have become increasingly realized in recent years, and this book seeks an understanding of this phenomenon within the discourses of trans- and posthumanism, as well as within a gameist mode. The book explores a number of case studies of foundational TRPGs. Dungeons and Dragons provides an illustration of pulp-driven fantasy, particularly in the way it harmonizes its many campaign settings into a functional multiverse. It also acts as a supreme example of depth within its archive of official and unofficial published material, stretching back four decades. Warhammer 40k and the Worlds of Darkness present an interesting dialogue between Gothic and science-fantasy elements. The Mythos of HP Lovecraft also features prominently in the book as an example of a realized world that spans the literary and gameist modes. Realized fantasy worlds are becoming ever more popular as a way of experiencing a touch of the magical within modern life. Reworking Northrop Frye's definition of irony, Dread Trident theorizes an ironic understanding of this process and in particular of its embodied forms.

Author : Ben Riggs
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-19
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781250278050

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Slaying the Dragon by Ben Riggs Pdf

Role-playing game historian Ben Riggs unveils the secret history of TSR— the company that unleashed imaginations with Dungeons & Dragons, was driven into ruin by disastrous management decisions, and then saved by their bitterest rival. "Ben Riggs manages to walk the fine line between historical accuracy and fun about as well as anyone and SLAYING THE DRAGON is equal parts historical accuracy and entertainment. It was an essential read for me while directing and producing the Official D&D documentary but I’d recommend it to anyone regardless of the subject material. It’s a wild and fun ride through the turbulent history of one the most influential brands in our lifetime." - JOE MANGANIELLO Co-created by wargame enthusiasts Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, the original Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game released by TSR (Tactical Studies Rules) in 1974 created a radical new medium: the role-playing game. For the next two decades, TSR rocketed to success, producing multiple editions of D&D, numerous settings for the game, magazines, video games, New York Times bestselling novels by Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, and R. A. Salvatore, and even a TV show! But by 1997, a series of ruinous choices and failed projects brought TSR to the edge of doom—only to be saved by their fiercest competitor, Wizards of the Coast, the company behind the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Unearthed from Ben Riggs’s own adventurous campaign of in-depth research, interviews with major players, and acquisitions of secret documents, Slaying the Dragon reveals the true story of the rise and fall of TSR. Go behind the scenes of their Lake Geneva headquarters where innovative artists and writers redefined the sword and sorcery genre, managers and executives sabotaged their own success by alienating their top talent, ignoring their customer fanbase, accruing a mountain of debt, and agreeing to deals which, by the end, made them into a publishing company unable to publish so much as a postcard. As epic and fantastic as the adventures TSR published, Slaying the Dragon is the legendary tale of the rise and fall of the company that created the role-playing game world.

Author : Stacy King,Jim Zub,Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781984861856

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Places & Portals (Dungeons & Dragons) by Stacy King,Jim Zub,Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed Pdf

Explore the geography, inhabitants, and legends of Dungeons & Dragons landscapes, from the challenges of the Forgotten Realms to spaces and places beyond, with this illustrated guide to adventurous travel. In this illustrated guide for new players, you’ll be transported to the wondrous and magical realms of Dungeons & Dragons and given a one-of-a-kind course on all the places and portals adventurers can explore. Featuring fascinating lore and easy-to-follow explanations, young fans’ imaginations will ignite as they discover the unique quests, challenges, and magic that await in each destination. With original, action-packed illustrations and advice on wilderness survival, creating overland maps, and the basics needed for any journey, this book provides the perfect introduction to young fans looking to traverse the worlds of D&D—and encourages them to create their own! Adventure exists in incredible locations, and Places & Portals will help you explore it all!

Author : Maria Cristina Fumagalli,Peter Hulme,Owen Robinson,Lesley Wylie
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781846318900

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Surveying the American Tropics by Maria Cristina Fumagalli,Peter Hulme,Owen Robinson,Lesley Wylie Pdf

A collection of essays from distinguished international scholars that explore the idea of a literary geography of the American Tropics.

Author : Matt Barton,Shane Stacks
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781351273398

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Dungeons and Desktops by Matt Barton,Shane Stacks Pdf

Computer role-playing games (CRPGs) are a special genre of computer games that bring the tabletop role-playing experience of games such as Dungeons & Dragons to the computer screen. Thisnew edition inlcudes two new chapters: The Modern Age, and a chapter on Indies and Mobile CRPGs. The new modern age chapter will cover, among other topics, Kickstarter/FIG crowdfunded projects such as Torment: Tides of Numenera and Pillars of Eternity. It'll also bring the book up to date with major games such as Dragon Age, Witcher, Skyrim. Expanded info in first chapter about educational potential of CRPGs. Color figures will be introduced for the first time. Key Features gives reviews of hundreds of games across many platforms. comprehensive book covering the history of computer RPGs. comprehensive index at the back, letting you quickly look up your favourite titles

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Best books
ISBN : UOM:39015042853468

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Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kyle Newman,Jon Peterson,Michael Witwer,Sam Witwer,Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781984861320

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Heroes' Feast Flavors of the Multiverse by Kyle Newman,Jon Peterson,Michael Witwer,Sam Witwer,Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed Pdf

Explore the cuisines of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse with more than 75 delectable new recipes from the New York Times bestselling authors of Heroes’ Feast. “Celebrate with delicious game-inspired recipes to feed your fantasy, fill your hearts, and swell your bellies.”—Todd Stashwick, actor, Star Trek: Picard Never adventure on an empty stomach! From the D&D experts behind the bestselling Heroes’ Feast comes Heroes’ Feast Flavors of the Multiverse, a mouthwatering cookbook stuffed with eclectic fare for solo adventurers and party quests alike. This culinary tour presents original recipes inspired by regions and settings from across the Forgotten Realms and beyond. All seventy-six dishes, developed by a professional chef from one of the country’s top test kitchens, are delicious, easy to prepare, and composed of ingredients readily found in our world. The immersive recipes in Heroes’ Feast Flavors of the Multiverse are perfect for sharing and entertaining. Dishes are organized by location with options for every occasion—especially game nights!—including • otherworldly appetizers such as Talyth and Goldenstars • savory main courses such as Steak of the Deep and Eldeen Banquet • alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages such as Elverquist and Kaeth • and desserts such as Green Ice Rime and Vada’s Vanilla Bean Buns Adventure has never tasted so good!

Author : Michael Witwer,Kyle Newman,Jon Peterson,Sam Witwer,Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780399580956

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Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana by Michael Witwer,Kyle Newman,Jon Peterson,Sam Witwer,Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed Pdf

An illustrated guide to the history and evolution of the beloved role-playing game told through the paintings, sketches, illustrations, and visual ephemera behind its creation, growth, and continued popularity. FINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD • FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD • NOMINATED FOR THE DIANA JONES AWARD From one of the most iconic game brands in the world, this official DUNGEONS & DRAGONS illustrated history provides an unprecedented look at the visual evolution of the brand, showing its continued influence on the worlds of pop culture and fantasy. Inside the book, you’ll find more than seven hundred pieces of artwork—from each edition of the core role-playing books, supplements, and adventures; as well as Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance novels; decades of Dragon and Dungeon magazines; and classic advertisements and merchandise; plus never-before-seen sketches, large-format canvases, rare photographs, one-of-a-kind drafts, and more from the now-famous designers and artists associated with DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. The superstar author team gained unparalleled access to the archives of Wizards of the Coast and the personal collections of top collectors, as well as the designers and illustrators who created the distinctive characters, concepts, and visuals that have defined fantasy art and gameplay for generations. This is the most comprehensive collection of D&D imagery ever assembled, making this the ultimate collectible for the game's millions of fans around the world.

Author : Ed Greenwood,Jeff Grubb
Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786962075

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Cormyr A Novel by Ed Greenwood,Jeff Grubb Pdf

The Epic Historical Saga of the Most Powerful Nation in the Realms Cormyr has been ruled by the Obarskyr family since its inception one and a half millennia ago. Now its king, Azoun IV, lies on his deathbed, and the vultures are circling, hoping to usurp the throne for their own. Against this crisis of state, the history of the Forest Kingdom unfolds, relating the previously untold story of a nation, its rulers, and its wizards. Cormyr: A Novel is the epic historical saga of the most powerful nation in the Forgotten Realms fantasy world, as told by the world's co-creators.

Author : Kate Novak,Jeff Grubb
Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786964086

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Finder's Bane by Kate Novak,Jeff Grubb Pdf

When Joel became a priest of the new god Finder, he knew it meant forfeiting the honor and security of his position as a master bard. Now his freedom and his very life are at stake as powers of evil embroil the priests of Finder in a struggle against a plot to resurrect the dead god Bane. With his only allies the young freedom fighter Holly Harrowslough, the mysterious winged woman Jas, and the aging priest Jedidiah, Joel embarks on a mission to recover the Hand of Bane. His quest leads him from the Realms all the way to the extra-planar city of Sigil. There Joel must rely on all his courage, wisdom, and strength to thwart the return of Bane the Tyrant and rescue the god Finder from imminent death. Finder's Bane is the fifteenth in an open-ended series of novels focusing on the Harpers, the secret organization for Good in the Forgotten Realms fantasy world.

Author : Michael Wolff
Publisher : Madison Books
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Computer games
ISBN : 0679770348

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NetGames 2 by Michael Wolff Pdf

Covers more than 4,000 games and more than 100 MUDs, MUSHes, and MOOs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : American literature
ISBN : OSU:32435079749107

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The Publishers Weekly by Anonim Pdf