Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bacon Bits" data-source="post: 8120445" data-attributes="member: 6777737">Yes, the lead developer of the 2e PHB (Zeb Cook) has said that Drizzt wasn't a factor in the 2e ranger design. He has said that he was aware that the character existed, but had never read the books at the time.It's also worth pointing out that 2e began development in 1987 even though it wasn't published until 1989. Meanwhile, Drizzt's first appearance wasn't until 1988, and his second appearance wasn't until 1989. The books weren't blockbusters right out of the gate, either. There was absolutely no reason to think that Drizzt was unique, special, or important to the D&D brand until well after 2e had gone to print.Drizzt's abilities entirely grew out of 1e Unearthed Arcana, page 10, next to last paragraph:[excerpt]Dark elves do not gain the combat bonuses of the surface elves with regard to sword and bow, but may fight with two weapons without penalty, provided each weapon may be easily wielded in one hand.[/excerpt]</blockquote>