The Nine-Fold Path: Alignment in Dungeons & Dragons
Alignment is a cornerstone of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Its concepts of player morality and ethics are integral to many aspects of the game,
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R. Nelson Bailey
Dec 29, 20233 min read
Dungeons & Dragons "Spirit 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
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R. Nelson Bailey
Oct 24, 202319 min read
Again, Confounded Rules: Exploring More Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Rules
Another in-depth look at some troublesome rules in first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.
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R. Nelson Bailey
Sep 18, 20224 min read
From the Satanic Panic Files
A brief look misrepresentations and untruths about Dungeons & Dragons from the past.
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R. Nelson Bailey
Mar 6, 202219 min read
Confounded Rules: Some Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Rules Examined
This article looks at some of the more problematic rules found in first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.
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R. Nelson Bailey
Mar 27, 20212 min read
Resizing Your Wyrms: Improved Dragons in 1st Edition Dungeons & Dragons
This article allows offers an alternate system for determining dragon size and attack damage for 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.
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R. Nelson Bailey
Mar 12, 20211 min read
J.R.R Tolkien & Howard's Conan
What did J.R.R. think of Robert E. Howard's iconic barbarian, Conan?
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R. Nelson Bailey
Apr 1, 20208 min read
Appendix N Connection: The Origin of Shadows in Dungeons & Dragons
An in-depth look at the origins of the shadow and the influence of A. Merritt's novel, Creep, Shadow, Creep!, in Dungeons & Dragons.
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R. Nelson Bailey
Nov 30, 201913 min read
Origins of the Drow in Dungeons & Dragons
This article explores the original sources that inspired one of the game's greatest antiheroes.
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R. Nelson Bailey
Oct 27, 20193 min read
The Making of a Module: DD2 Dungeons of the Dread Wyrm
This article offers some insight to how and why this adventure was developed and created.
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R. Nelson Bailey
Oct 19, 20192 min read
The Ghoulish Touch
How long does a ghoul paralysis last in 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons? That depends on what book you look in.
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R. Nelson Bailey
Jun 9, 20197 min read
10 Common Complaints Heard in a D&D Game
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.
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R. Nelson Bailey
May 19, 20192 min read
The Mystery of the Missing Fiend Folio Cover
Wherein I take a look at the Fiend Folio that never was.
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R. Nelson Bailey
Apr 20, 20195 min read
Lolth vs The Renegade Drow
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
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R. Nelson Bailey
Apr 14, 201912 min read
Starting a New D&D Campaign in 7 Steps
This article offers suggestions and tips for Dungeon Masters who are starting a new campaign for their D&D gaming group.
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R. Nelson Bailey
Apr 10, 201913 min read
A Guide to Undead in Adavanced Dungeons & Dragons
This article takes an in-depth look at the attributes and resistances of undead in the 1st edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game.
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