From the Satanic Panic Files
A brief look misrepresentations and untruths about Dungeons & Dragons from the past.
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We publish adventures for use with classic-style fantasy role-playing games.
R. Nelson Bailey
- Mar 6, 2022
- 21 min
Confounded Rules: Some AD&D Rules Examined
This article looks at some of the more problematic rules found in first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.
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R. Nelson Bailey
- Mar 27, 2021
- 3 min
Resizing Your Dragons
This article allows offers an alternate system for determining dragon size and attack damage for 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.
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R. Nelson Bailey
- Mar 12, 2021
- 1 min
J.R.R Tolkien & Howard's Conan
What did J.R.R. think of Robert E. Howard's iconic barbarian, Conan?
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R. Nelson Bailey
- Apr 1, 2020
- 8 min
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.
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R. Nelson Bailey
- Nov 30, 2019
- 13 min
Origins of the Drow in Dungeons & Dragons
This article explores the original sources that inspired one of the game's greatest antiheroes.
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R. Nelson Bailey
- Oct 27, 2019
- 3 min
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.
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R. Nelson Bailey
- Oct 19, 2019
- 2 min
The Ghoulish Touch
How long does a ghoul paralysis last in 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons? That depends on what book you look in.
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R. Nelson Bailey
- Jun 9, 2019
- 7 min
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.
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R. Nelson Bailey
- May 19, 2019
- 2 min
The Mystery of the Missing Fiend Folio Cover
Wherein I take a look at the Fiend Folio that never was.
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R. Nelson Bailey
- Apr 20, 2019
- 5 min
Lolth vs The Renegade Drow
This essay takes a look at the role of the Demon Queen of Spiders, Lolth, and the rival god-worshiping drow villains in the classic D&D "Dro
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R. Nelson Bailey
- Apr 14, 2019
- 12 min
Starting a New D&D Campaign in 7 Steps
This article offers suggestions and tips for Dungeon Masters who are starting a new campaign for their D&D gaming group.
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R. Nelson Bailey
- Apr 10, 2019
- 13 min
A Guide to Undead in AD&D
This article takes an in-depth look at the attributes and resistances of undead in the 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game.
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