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  1. M.T. Black

    Magazines Dragon Reflections #82

    Dragon Publishing released Dragon #82 in February 1984. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. This issue features a new board game, the infamous Monty Haul, and magical rings! The issue's special attraction is "The Baton Races of Yaz," a whimsical board game by C. C. Stoll...
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    D&D General 100 Amazing D&D Links

    For those who enjoy this list, this link will take you to a further 1,200 links: Ten Cool Things — M.T. Black Blog — M.T. Black Games
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    D&D General 100 Amazing D&D Links

    There is a lot of D&D 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 links I sent out between May and August. Please go to my blog for even more links and lots of other...
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    Embracing AI in TTRPGs - Enhancing, Not Replacing, Creativity

    Thanks for tackling this issue, Scott. In the RPG scene currently, the perception of AI is overwhelmingly negative, so it takes some courage to swim against the tide. Some AI-critics speak as if they think the whole thing could just go away. I don't think there is anyway of putting the genie...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Amazon US book sales rank.

    Many thanks, Mike - it's good to get the perspective of an industry insider. I always enjoy reading your commentary! I'd be curious to hear more the "poor business decisions" you allude to. I'd also be very interested to hear what you think a better product plan would have been for D&D 24.
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    Dragon Reflections #81

    Agreed, it's fabulous. His breakdown of poisons is better than anything I've seen since.
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    Dragon Reflections #81

    Dragon Magazine released Dragon #81 in January 1984. It is 100 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. This issue features a high-level adventure, poisons, and spell components! This month's special attraction is "The Ruins of Andril" by Ian Melluish, winner of the Module Design Contest...
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    D&D General When We Were Wizards: Review of the Completed Podcast!

    Flint Dille released a memoir a few years ago called "The Gamemaster," and it discusses this era in some detail. It turns out that Gary frequently gamed in the TSR mansion in LA, and Dille was often at the table. In support of your prior point, it sounds like they played a lot more Chainmail...
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    Magazines Dragon Reflections #80

    I’d be intrigued to hear more about your campaign than n this city.
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    Magazines Dragon Reflections #80

    Yeah, I almost mentioned that this would be a great article for anyone wanting a campaign setting. I'm honestly torn on whether I like this "detail everything" approach or not!
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    Magazines Dragon Reflections #80

    Yep. She's written about a half dozen articles for Dragon by this point. I've mentioned in prior posts that she wrote books, but I don't, as a rule, keep repeating that sort of background detail. Possibly I should. She also has a patreon that she posts to pretty often, for those interested: Get...
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    Magazines Dragon Reflections #80

    Dragon Publishing released Dragon #80 in December 1983. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. This issue features a city in peril, rare treasures, and the keys to DM success! The issue's special attraction is "Barnacus: City in Peril" by Francois Nantel. This adventure won the...
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    Dungeon World Gets New Owners, Second Edition Planned

    @Christian Hoffer - its wonderful to see you writing here!
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    Magazines Dragon Reflections #79

    It's a guess, based on Mohan's position and also the fact that he's written articles like this before (IIRC).
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    Magazines Dragon Reflections #79

    Dragon Publishing released Dragon #79 in November 1983. It is 84 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. This issue features holy saints, adventuring tips, and a new Top Secret module! The issue's special attraction is "Wacko World" by Al Taylor. The adventure won the recent Module Design...
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    D&D General d20 Reputation System (it's actually fun!)

    I adapted this system from a Luke Gearing idea and have been using it for a few weeks. I'm pleased with it so far. It particularly suits a campaign featuring a lot of social interaction. Take a blank table numbered 1 to 20—this is the reputation table. At the end of each adventure (or other...
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    Magazines Dragon Reflections #78

    I'm curious - what's your argument against charisma-based casting?
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    Magazines Dragon Reflections #78

    Dragon Publishing released Dragon #78 in October 1983. It is 100 pages long and has a cover price of $3.00. This issue features psionics, mind flayers, and a new AD&D adventure! This month's special attraction is "Citadel by the Sea" by Sid Fisher. The adventure won Dragon's recent Module...
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    D&D General Interview with Chris Cocks on D&D AI, the OGL, and more

    What sort of non-AI random generator creates an image? Or do you mean pulling a random image from a pre-drawn pool of images?
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    D&D General Interview with Chris Cocks on D&D AI, the OGL, and more

    That is my guess as well. Generate a random profile pic for your character. Generate a simple backstory. That sort of thing. I think WOTC would be making a grave error to include AI-generated content in their hardback books - that would really devalue them in the eyes of many. Like with craft...
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