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Confounded Rules: Some AD&D Rules Examined
This article looks at some of the more problematic rules found in first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.
Resizing Your Dragons
This article allows offers an alternate system for determining dragon size and attack damage for 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.
J.R.R Tolkien & Howard's Conan
What did J.R.R. think of Robert E. Howard's iconic barbarian, Conan?
Some Lost Words in Dungeons & Dragons
A quick look at some forgotten words from an unusual book that made their way into Dungeons & Dragons books.
Appendix N Connection: The Origin of Shadows in the D&D Game
An in-depth look at the origins of the shadow and the influence of A. Merritt's novel, Creep, Shadow, Creep!, in Dungeons & Dragons.
Origins of the Drow in Dungeons & Dragons
This article explores the original sources that inspired one of the game's greatest antiheroes.
The Making of a Module: DD2 Dungeons of the Dread Wyrm
This article offers some insight to how and why this adventure was developed and created.
The Ghoulish Touch
How long does a ghoul paralysis last in 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons? That depends on what book you look in.
10 Common Complaints Heard in a D&D Game
This article looks at and addresses many difficult issues that can arise in a D&D game group between a Dungeon Master and the players.