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Ryan S. Dancey

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July 8 2025

Pets & Sidekicks

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Pets and companions for your D&D and A5E characters!
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August 19 2025

Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

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Companion book to Eberron: Rising From The Last War
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September 16 2025

Heroes of the Borderlands

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New D&D starter set.
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November 1 2025

Forgotten Realms Player Guide

(Dungeons & Dragons)
First 5E player's guide for the setting.
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November 1 2025

Forgotten Realms Adventure Guide

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DM’s book digs into different parts of the Realms.
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Ryan Dancey was the VP of Wizards of the Coast and Brand Manager for Dungeons & Dragons. He was also the primary architect of the Open Gaming License. This column is part of the D&D/RPG History series.

Jan 12, 2023

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Nov 4, 2013

Ryan Dancey: This is why there was no M:tG setting for D&D

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Jan 5, 2012

WotC, DDI, 4E, and Hasbro: Some History

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Dec 29, 2011

4 Hours w/ RSD - Escapist Bonus Column

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Dec 12, 2011

4 Hours w/RSD: Run Away!

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Oct 18, 2011

4 Hours w/RSD: Undermountain Update

Aug 24, 2011

4 Hours w/RSD - Introducing Undermountain (Ryan Dancey)

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Jul 3, 2011

4 hours w/ RSD: Get Some Feedback

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May 16, 2011

4 Hours w/ RSD - Let's Have a Flamewar!

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Apr 18, 2011

4 Hours w/ RSD - Take Note

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Mar 15, 2011

4 Hours w/ RSD: Realtime

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Jan 15, 2011

4 Hours w/RSD: Who Is Sitting At Your Table

Nov 23, 2010

Ryan Dancey on the Goals of the Open Gaming License

Jul 2, 2003

Submitted for Your Consideration: Changes to ORIGINS Awards

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Mar 16, 2000

Ryan Dancey: Acquiring TSR

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