Alignment is a cornerstone of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Its concepts of player morality and ethics are integral to many aspects of the game,

Gary Gygax’s afterword to the Dungeon Masters Guide (p. 230) begins with the well-known quote: “IT IS THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME, NOT THE LETTER

Another in-depth look at some troublesome rules in first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.

A brief look misrepresentations and untruths about Dungeons & Dragons from the past.

This article looks at some of the more problematic rules found in first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.

This article allows offers an alternate system for determining dragon size and attack damage for 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.

What did J.R.R. think of Robert E. Howard's iconic barbarian, Conan?

An in-depth look at the origins of the shadow and the influence of A. Merritt's novel, Creep, Shadow, Creep!, in Dungeons & Dragons.

This article explores the original sources that inspired one of the game's greatest antiheroes.

This article offers some insight to how and why this adventure was developed and created.

How long does a ghoul paralysis last in 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons? That depends on what book you look in.

This article looks at and addresses many difficult issues that can arise in a D&D game group between a Dungeon Master and the players.

Wherein I take a look at the Fiend Folio that never was.

This essay takes a look at the role of the Demon Queen of Spiders, Lolth, and the rival god-worshiping drow villains in the classic D&D "Dro

This article offers suggestions and tips for Dungeon Masters who are starting a new campaign for their D&D gaming group.

This article takes an in-depth look at the attributes and resistances of undead in the 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game.