Alignment is a cornerstone of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Its concepts of player morality and ethics are integral to many aspects of the game,

Gary Gygax’s afterword to the Dungeon Masters Guide (DMG) begins with the well-known quote, “IT IS THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME, NOT THE LETTER OF THE RULES, WHICH IS IMPORTANT.” The focus of this discussion is the intended meaning of the “spirit of the game.”

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) is a gloriously sprawling game, and with that scope comes more than a few puzzling, oddly phrased, or hard-to-find rules. Some of these quirks stem from old printing errors, some from vague wording, and others from information tucked away in unexpected corners of the books.

Roger Zelazny’s First Chronicles of Amber weaves intrigue, family rivalries, and multiversal adventure through five fast-paced novels. Though their direct influence on Dungeons & Dragons is minimal, the series’ mix of myth, modernity, and moral ambiguity shows how bold characters and imaginative settings can elevate fantasy storytelling—offering lasting inspiration for both players and game masters.