A Look at Fantasy Role Playing Games by J. Eric Holmes
appelcline Why does J. Eric Holmes' 1981 book tell us about the early roleplaying industry?
The GDW Production Records, Part One: An Overview
How did sales of Traveller and other RPGs compare to GDW's wargaming classics?
2016: The Year in Roleplaying
Did POD save the RPG industry? Plus, Call of Cthulhu RuneQuest 2, GURPS, Rifts, and more happy returns.
A Look at Empire of Imagination
A review of the Gary Gygax biopic and a review of its sources.
2015: The Year in Roleplaying
D&D was back, but off to a very slow start. Gygax Magazine was murdered. And other events of 2015.
The RuneQuest Mafia: 1989-Present
About the author: a look at Shannon's gaming group from 1989 to the present.
Hero Auxiliary Corps: 1983-1997
How can fan organizations make a difference for publishers? The HAC was one of the groups that led the way.
Women in the Hobbyist Gaming Industry: 1975-Present
A short look at female designers in the larger hobbyist gaming field.
Women in the Roleplaying Industry: 1974-Present
A look at female players and designers in the roleplaying industry.
2014: The Year in Roleplaying
D&D is back! And the industry is looking increasingly strong!