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2 days ago · An article by Dave Arneson that originally ran in Domesday Book #13 (July 1972), and was later reprinted in the First Fantasy Campaign supplement published by Judges Guild. The Wizard Gaylord (page 64)
5 days ago · In February of 1979, Dave Arneson brought a legal action against Gary Gygax and TSR, with the formal complaint that he was being deprived of royalties on (among other things) Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, which TSR was marketing as a separate game with no purported authorship by Arneson. Only Gary’s name was on the book covers.
Apr 26, 2024 · DaveCon 3 is happening right now! Reports are coming in from DaveCon, one of the conventions arranged to commemorate the legacy of Dungeons & Dragons Co-Creator Dave Arneson. This is the third time, Victor Dorso organizes this convention, which is taking place this weekend in Minnesota.
4 days ago · Q. You recounted some details regarding that game of proto-D&D run by Dave Arneson for Gary Gygax and a few others, including yourself, in "Dungeons & Deceptions" (Kotaku, Aug 2019). The article describes an unpublished work called "A Tale of Two Daves, Two Gygax's and Two Kuntzʼs".
5 days ago · The birth of Dungeons & Dragons in 1974 was a revolutionary moment in gaming history. Created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, OD&D introduced players to a new world of fantasy role-playing. The original edition was released as a boxed set containing three small booklets: Men & Magic, Monsters & Treasure, and Underworld & Wilderness Adventures.
3 days ago · DnD is releasing revised core rulebooks in 2024 for the first time since 2014. Pre-orders for the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual start on June 18, each priced at $49.99. Updated rulebooks will offer cross-compatibility with major revisions, ensuring campaigns built on 5e can continue without issue. 2024 is a big ...
5 days ago · Around the same time, in Minneapolis–St. Paul, Dave Arneson, impressed by the "Braunstein" role-playing games of fellow wargamer David Wesely, developed the Barony of Blackmoor as a setting for Braunstein style games. Arneson based his game around the village, castle and dungeons of Blackmoor.
