31 Short Essays about Roleplaying History
appelcline Historical articles inspired by the 31 one-word prompts of #RPGaDay2020.
The Chaosium Connections v2.0
An updated look at Chaosium's massive effect on dozens of companies in the roleplaying industry.
Dragon Magazine Covers: Year One
About the artists who filled the covers of Dragon Magazine in its first year.
A Look at Through Dungeons Deep
What does a 1982 "fantasy gamers' handbook" tell us about the industry of the era?
Outlining Designers & Dragons: The Lost Histories
A look at more than 50 RPG companies being considered for Designers & Dragons: The Lost Histories, and why they're important.
The Top 10 Things You May Not Know About Roleplaying in the ’10s
Paizo, nostalgia, indies, Kickstarter, streaming, internationalism, and fans ruled the decade.
2019: The Year in Roleplaying
Welcome, industry, to the mass-market. Plus, Paizo reboots, Middle-earth retreats, and more.
RIP: Larry DiTillio, James Mathe, Lee Garvin
Larry DiTillio was best known for Masks of Nyarlathotep, ames Mathe for RPGNow, and Lee Garvin for Tales from the Floating Vagabound.
2018: The Year in Roleplaying
2018 brought some notable losses, but the industry was strong.
Fantasy Flight Next: 2004-Present
A look at Fantasy Flight as they head down the gullet of Asmodee.