The Inventors of Dungeons and Dragons And Some History About the Game
Inventors
Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson co-authored the RPG game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). D&D is a tabletop role playing game that doesn’t require a board but the imagination of the Dungeon Master and the players. It combines storytelling and decision making in an imaginary environment and circumstances. |
How to Play
One player is designated as the Dungeon Master (DM). The DM controls the maps, quests, and non-playable characters. The DM is also the one who does the story telling and leads the other characters through the dungeons and battles based on the rules in the Dungeons and Dragons handbooks or rulebooks.
One player is designated as the Dungeon Master (DM). The DM controls the maps, quests, and non-playable characters. The DM is also the one who does the story telling and leads the other characters through the dungeons and battles based on the rules in the Dungeons and Dragons handbooks or rulebooks.
History
o D&D was first published under the name “The Fantasy Game” by Gygax and Arneson in 1971. o In 1974 they republished under the name Dungeons and Dragons. Only 1000 copies were printed at the time and they sold out quickly. o In 1975 the Tactical Studies Rules Company that published the first two games fell apart and reformed as TSR Hobbies. The new company published the D&D supplements Greyhawk and Blackmoor; and the first board game version. o The next year the first D&D tournament was held and more supplements and playing aids for the game were published. o In 1978 an improved version of D&D was released along with the Player’s handbook followed by the Dungeon Master Guide a year later. o In the 80’s the books were translated into several languages and sold in many countries. o Today there are many different editions of the game available. |
Controversy
o During the 80’s irate parents accused the game of turning players to witchcraft and Satan worship that influenced youth to commit suicide and other crimes. Because of the lawsuits the second edition of D&D had all the references to demons, devils, and supernatural monsters removed by TSR. This didn’t last long and the references were put back in the third edition in 2000.
o There was a lawsuit between the inventors Gygax and Arneson over the royalties for the game which led to Gygax eventually selling his rights to the TSR company in 1985.
o During the 80’s irate parents accused the game of turning players to witchcraft and Satan worship that influenced youth to commit suicide and other crimes. Because of the lawsuits the second edition of D&D had all the references to demons, devils, and supernatural monsters removed by TSR. This didn’t last long and the references were put back in the third edition in 2000.
o There was a lawsuit between the inventors Gygax and Arneson over the royalties for the game which led to Gygax eventually selling his rights to the TSR company in 1985.
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