Wikio - Dungeons and Dragons

What did they call D&D in Rome? (mendax.org)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:47:49 GMT

Modern history tells us that Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson designed Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), and first published the game in 1974. Ignoring its geeky stereotypes for a moment, D&D is chiefly remembered for its use of polyhedral dice, which were used to resolve in-game event through chance-mechanics. In the basic game, a 20-sided [...]

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Gary Gygax Tributes in NWN Patch 1.69 (Neverwinter Vault)

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:11:12 GMT

Thanks to Hall of Famer, Lord Alexander (aka Alec Usticke) for pointing out that Gary Gygax, cocreator of D&D, is featured in the latest and...

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A History Of Computer Role Playing Games (Inside Mac Games)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:01:13 GMT

June 9, 2008 6:00 AM 1UP.com has published a new article tracing the history of computer role playing games. Starting first with Gary Gygax's pen and paper Dungeons & Dragons game, the article then delves into the computerized dungeon era to follow the path of the genre from early successes like Ultima to current hits like the Neverwinter Nights series. It would take years for a stand-alone, nonmainframe...

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Wizards, Orcs and The Polyhedral Princess [To Do] (Defamer)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:10:00 GMT

newVideoPlayer("tododorks_def.flv", 506, 423,""); While we all felt a little bit misty back on March 4th when Dungeons & Dragons creator Gary Gygax passed away, the event conjured up some repressed...

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Looking for a Gary Gygax quote… (AppzDrive.com)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:59:20 GMT

I’m looking for something Gary once wrote. I’m not sure if it appeared in Dragon magazine or one of the books on role-playing that he wrote (i.e. Role-Playing Mastery/Master of the Game). I’m hoping somebody here knows the answer. I don’t have the exact quote but it described TSR as the ‘lion’ standing over its kill [...]

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Friday Thursday (!!) Highlights (Pseudo-Polymath)

Thu, 29 May 2008 13:18:15 GMT

Good morning. One man’s path to God, in this case Gary Gygax and D&D. Ethopian Orthodox and the Theotokos. Calvinists in cages and a response. Higher education and China. And in the UK a reverse trend? A Che movie (and the left’s Che-chic) and a response. Havel on Global warming. A book review Achilles to Christ. Kids, porn, art(?) down under. Icon, Orthodoxy and [...]

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Dungeons Dragons 4th Edition Goes Interactive (Press Booth)

Thu, 22 May 2008 17:12:03 GMT

With the death earlier this year of Gary Gygax, the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, one of the world's most iconic games became front page news around the world.

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The hidden world of adults (Gary Gygax R.I.P) (Epistemic Games)

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:14:14 GMT

Let me begin by pouring out a little mead in honor of Gary Gygax, inventor of the role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons, who passed away on March 4th, 2008. I have told anyone who will listen that D&D changed my life. I discovered it at age 11. Along with my interest in science fiction and [...]

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Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition Coming Soon (WarCry Network)

Tue, 20 May 2008 23:20:47 GMT

Wizards of the Coast announced that the new 4th edition rules for D&D will premier on June 7, 2008. Here's the press release: Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition goes interactive Core Facts With the death earlier this year of Gary Gygax, the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, one of the world's most iconic games became front page news around the world. With a following of over 25 million players worldwide...

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Gary Gygax Dungeons & Dragons Creator Memorial Portrait (faithmouse)

Sun, 11 May 2008 07:13:00 GMT

A miniature memorial oil painting of Dungeons and Dragons creator Gary Gygax, who passed away in March. Not the best scan; I'll photograph this under natural light later on Sunday and post a better pic. Gary Gygax portrait - Ebay Gary Gyax sent this email to a gaming compatriot last January- Thank You, Michael, All I am is another fellow human that has at last, after many wrong paths and failed attenpts,...

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Gygax Spawned an Industry (Smalltalk Tidbits, Industry Rants)

Thu, 01 May 2008 02:35:14 GMT

You'll find a lot of people who look down on Gary Gygax, and the game system (D&D) he created - heck, back when I ran a game myself, I not only created a game world, I devised my own magic and combat systems, because I thought the D&D one "sucked". However - I wouldn't have been inspired to do that had D&D not been created first. This article makes an even bigger point - Gygax was the progenitor of...

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Dungeons & Dragons: The Pen and Paper Video Game (Critical Hits)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:13:00 GMT

In lieu of Mr. Gary Gygax’s passing, Gamasutra has an pretty interesting introspective on how D&D has influenced, perhaps even birthed, the modern video game, especially in consideration to the RPG and Simulation genres. It's quite insightful and well worth reading. Registration MAY be required, but probably not. [Dungeons & Dragons: The Pen and Paper Video [...]

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Game Industry Owes a Lot to D&D (WarCry Network)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:39:03 GMT

Gamasutra editor Alvan Monje has spent time looking into D&D founder Gary Gygax's legacy. Monje's contention is that RPGs and MMORPGs owe a debt of gratitude to Gygax as their basic and foundational structure is based on D&D theoretical concepts, if not actual ones. This past March, Gary Gygax, the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, passed away at the age of 69. Gamers and websites marked his passing...

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Dungeons & Dragons: The Pen and Paper Video Game (Gamasutra)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT

In a fitting tribute to late Dungeons & Dragons co-creator Gary Gygax, Volition designer Monje examines Gygax's massive legacy, suggesting that D& D was "the progenitor of most contemporary video games, irrespective of genre."

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Random Blatherings (Liberal Blogosphere)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:22:00 GMT

The Temple of Elemental Shite First, there is the little issue of the D&D PC "tribute" called "The Temple of Elemental Evil". May the phantom of Gary Gygax forever torment those responsible for foisting this bit of bloated, overpriced snoreware upon a hapless, helpless, undeservedly innocent public. To say it sucks goat balls is being charitable. Although the graphics, interface, NPC interaction and...

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Wired compiles list of celebs as if they were D&D characters; Gary Gygax rolling perfect 20s in his grave (CrunchGear)

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:07:32 GMT

Having reported on all the news in the tech world the good people from Wired have compiled a list of a few popular celebrities and had its readers score them as if they were D&D characters. No, really, they get paid to do this. It’s entertaining, but kind of juvenile. Maybe we should offer them work here.

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Celeberity D&D (The Crossed Pond)

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:03:23 GMT

As part of their tribute to Gary Gygax, Wired’s made a list of some celebrities as D&D characters. Since we’ve been known to do that too, figured I’d link this. Best one is, of course, Ron Paul. Ron Paul 23rd-Level Lawful Good Wizard Strength: 10 Intelligence: 17 Wisdom:17 Dexterity: 10 Charisma: 13 Special Abilities: Can see into the future, but must roll Charisma [...]

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Ron Paul: the Lawful Good Wizard (The LRC Blog)

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:14:20 GMT

Writes Erik Ellison: "Just saw Wired did a tribute to D&D founder Gary Gygax by rolling up D&D versions of famous people. The included a great version of Ron Paul."...

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Hulu, Stage6 and comments to commenters (fandumb)

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:38:00 GMT

I haven’t been doing much with this blog lately ‘cos I’ve been busy covering a hatbox with a collage of pretty flowers — really! – so let me apologize to everyone who’s commented on ears, sluts, nerd porn, Martin Emond, etc. I’ve finally responded to you all. (Except Mox’s Gary Gygax comment. Sorry, dude, [...]

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Death Seeks Out Gary Gygax (Locusts & Honey)

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:08:00 GMT

From the great web comic xkcd . HT: Benaform

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