Tag Archives: D&Development

D&Development: The Mystara Gazetteer Series

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Author Marc Allie

It has been quite some time since I’ve written an article in this series. The purpose of the D&Development posts is to discuss some of the biggest influences on me as a Dungeon Master from the earliest days of my … Continue reading →

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D&Development: DragonStrike

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Author Marc Allie

It’s been a few months since my last D&Development post. In these retrospectives, I like to discuss some of the most important influences upon me as a D&D fan. Generally, these are things like my first rolepaying experience (Ravenloft), a … Continue reading →

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D&Development: Dragonlance

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Author Marc Allie

It’s been a while since I wrote a D&Development post. While I have already covered two of my favorite campaign settings, Ravenloft and Dark Sun, I’ve only mentioned today’s entry, the world of Krynn, in a few posts here and … Continue reading →

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D&Development: Endless Quest and AD&D Adventure Gamebooks

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Author Marc Allie

It’s time once again for a post about the biggest influences on me as a fan of Dungeons & Dragons. This time around, we’ll look back at the world of that distinctly 80s item, the interactive gamebook. More specifically, we’ll … Continue reading →

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D&Development: The Dragonriders of Pern

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Author Marc Allie

Last week, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Anne McCaffrey. As most of my readers undoubtedly know, McCaffrey was a prolific science-fiction and fantasy author. Her Dragonriders of Pern series is her most popular work, and it … Continue reading →

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D&Development: Dark Sun

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Author Marc Allie

Yesterday, I went to an old friend’s house to play board games and visit for a while. The conversation turned to games we had been playing lately, and I mentioned that I had just played the new D&D board game, … Continue reading →

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D&Development: The D&D Basic “Red Box”

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Author Marc Allie

The first real Dungeons & Dragons product I owned (apart from Endless Quest books, I suppose) was the Basic Rules “Red Box” set, pictured above.  I distinctly remember driving to my local Waldenbooks to purchase it with some hard earned … Continue reading →

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D&Development: The Dungeons & Dragons Cartoon

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Author Marc Allie

When I’m not making battle maps, thinking of reasons why I shouldn’t purchase new minis, or otherwise thinking about D&D, I read comic books.  I still have a good sized collection from my childhood, and I’ve been rereading some of … Continue reading →

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D&Development: Ravenloft

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Author Marc Allie

Nostalgia is a powerful force in life.  As I get older (approaching forty in a few years), I look back on events from my childhood and teenage years with much fondness.  I have tried to reconnect with some of my … Continue reading →

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