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  1. M.T. Black

    Magazines Dragon Reflections #86

    What articles stand out to you now?
  2. M.T. Black

    Magazines Dragon Reflections #86

    Aside from this issue of Dragon and B6, is anyone aware of other places that TSR used cutout terrain?
  3. M.T. Black

    Magazines Dragon Reflections #86

    Ah, the mistake was entirely mine. I use Forgotten Realms wiki for monster research sometimes, and it led me astray in this instance. I should have realized the dates don't match up!
  4. M.T. Black

    Magazines Dragon Reflections #86

    Dragon Publishing released Dragon #86 in June 1984. It is 100 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. The cover is by Denis Beauvais and depicts a pair of knights battling on a multi-level chessboard. Beauvais painted many Dragon covers. Interior artists include Harry Quinn, Roger Raupp...
  5. M.T. Black

    D&D General 100 Amazing D&D Links (November '24)

    There is a lot of D&D and RPG material being published online, much of it free! Each week, I send out a list of the ten most interesting D&D articles I've come across. Following is a compilation of the hundred links I sent out between September and November: Sly Flourish suggests you...
  6. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #85

    Yeah, I like it a lot too and still use it occasionally
  7. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #85

    In what way has the time passed?
  8. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #85

    Dragon Publishing released Dragon #85 in May 1984. It is 100 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. This month's cover is by Susan Collins and is called "The Innocent Power." Interior illustrations are by Kurt Ericksen, Jeff Busch, Denton Elliott, Roger Raupp, Robert Lilly, Lora Louise...
  9. M.T. Black

    D&D 5E (2014) Herbs and Healing

    Herbal remedies for various ailments and injuries are a staple of fantasy literature, but the D&D core rules scarcely mention them. The ability to brew a natural remedy in the wilderness leans into this colourful trope and provides an alternative to healing magic. The system below suggests that...
  10. M.T. Black

    EN World Columnist & Podcast Editor Darryl In Hospital

    Hope you are better soon, Darryl
  11. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #84

    I bounced off DM Mastery when I've tried to read it. Seems full of platitudes rather than practical advice. Is it worth another look?
  12. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #84

    Around this time, Ken wrote many game reviews for Dragon (and a few other mags too).
  13. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #84

    Dragon Publishing released Dragon #84 in April 1984. It is 100 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. This issue features a tournament module, a preview of the D&D Companion Set, and the debut of the ARES science fiction gaming section! The cover was by Dean Morrissey and features a pair...
  14. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #83

    Yes, that is the story.
  15. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #83

    That's my experience too, but I haven't found a good solution.
  16. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #83

    Thanks for the tip - Classified looks very good. I liked Browning's Magical Medieval Society very much, so it's good to see more of his work being commended.
  17. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #83

    Do you play the entire adventure? How long does it take?
  18. M.T. Black

    Dragon Reflections #83

    Dragon Publishing released Dragon #83 in March 1984. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. This issue features Baba Yaga, James Bond, and the first glimpse of Dragonlance! This month’s cover is by Denis Beauvais. Interior artists include Jim Holloway, Roger Raupp, E. B. Wagner...
  19. M.T. Black

    Magazines Dragon Reflections #82

    I liked the article too, I just wasn't sure how it would play at the table. I wasn't sure if anything prevented characters from just stockpiling the plants during downtime. I do like the idea of "Freda is wounded and we are out of healing potions... quick, see if you can find any fresh garlic...
  20. M.T. Black

    Magazines Dragon Reflections #82

    He was a tremendously talented designer
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