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Dragon Publishing released Dragon issue 65 in September 1982. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have fantasy football, timelords, and Star Frontiers! This month, we have a guest editorial by Gary Gygax. It is essentially a history of the rivalry between Gen...

I've been thinking about that as well. A book twice as thick as AoA would still be thinner than other (non-RPG) books on my shelf. The digest size makes it transportable. Hmm... we'll see

Dave2008 asked about hints, tips, etc. This double-page is a good example of what I mean. The regular text is straight 5E, but the boxed text is stuff I've added. Hints ("Remember..."), a tip ("Perception vs. Investigation") and an Optional Rule. I can't say how many of these I put in, but...

Hi folks, I appreciate you taking the time to chat about my new book! I think there are going to be a lot of 5E clones released this year after the OGL situation, and I know they will be a bit contentious. I think this will be similar to the OSR where a lot of retroclones were released and...

Dragon Publishing released Dragon issue 64 in August 1982. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have Planet Busters, Angels, and Sumo Wrestlers! In the editorial, Jake Jacquet discusses the recent collapse of wargame manufacturer Simulations Publications, Inc...

Dragon Publishing released Dragon issue 63 in July 1982. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have bandits, barbarians, and an adventure by Larry DiTillio! This month's special attraction is "Chagmat," an AD&D adventure by Larry DiTillio. Spider creatures...

Dragon Publishing released Dragon issue 62 in June 1982. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have half-orcs, dragons, and spellbooks! In the editorial, publisher Jake Jacquet shares the results of a recent readership survey. About 7,000 people responded: 95%...

Dragon Publishing released Dragon issue 61 in May 1982. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have new cantrips, new weapons, and a new D&D adventure! Jake Jaquet has some big news in this month's editorial: TSR is acquiring the wargame manufacturer SPI and the...

Dragon Publishing released Dragon issue 60 in April 1982. It is 87 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have D&D firearms, lots of lore about elves, and The Spawn of Fashan! This month's special attraction is "Flight of the Boodles." Described as "a simple game for...

Dragon Publishing released Dragon issue 59 in March 1982. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have Doom Knights, monster making, and dozens of new poisons! This month's special attraction is "Exondias Spaceport," a Traveller adventure by Jeff Swycaffer. It is...

This book looks terrific! I am so looking forward to getting it.

Dragon Publishing released Dragon issue 58 in February 1982. It is 88 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have the Spellminders playing aid, a special section on dwarves, and many new cleric spells! This month's special attraction is Spellminders, a playing aid...

Dragon Publishing released Dragon issue 57 in January 1982. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have modern monsters, a history of the shield, and a complete D&D adventure! This month's special attraction is "The Wandering Trees" by Michael Malone, which was...

As an indie publisher looking to sell games, your first and most important tool is your email list. It's old technology, but it's a highly effective way to contact the people who like your games. Figuring out how to grow your email list is an art all in itself, but it's vital you do so. The...

Dragon Publishing released Dragon issue 56 in December 1981. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have more Gygax on Greyhawk, a feature on bards, and a Top Secret adventure! This month's special attraction is "Mad Merc: The Alulu Island Mission," a Top Secret...

I'm more than happy for adventures to have mundane rooms, but this adventure had a few too many for my taste. Also, a room might be mundane but you can still bring it to life with an interesting description.

Dragon Publishing released Dragon issue 55 in November 1981. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have Gygax on Greyhawk, a complete D&D adventure, and the Fiend Folio! This month has two special features. First, "The Creature of Rhyl" is a D&D adventure by...

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Dragon Publishing released Dragon issue 54 in October 1981. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. In this issue, we have a solo D&D adventure, rewarding ruins, and the Jabberwock! This month's special feature is "Cavern Quest," a solo D&D adventure with a twist. Each encounter...