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Game Wizards: The Epic Battle For Dungeons & Dragons (Game Histories)-new,New
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The Story Of The Arcane Tabletop Game That Became A Pop Culture Phenomenon And The Longrunning Legal Battle Waged By Its Cocreators.When Dungeons & Dragons Was First Released To A Small Hobby Community, It Hardly Seemed Destined For Mainstream Successand Yet This Arcane Tabletop Roleplaying Game Became An Unlikely Pop Culture Phenomenon. In Game Wizards, Jon Peterson Chronicles The Rise Of Dungeons & Dragons From Hobbyist Pastime To Mass Market Sensation, From The Initial Collaboration To The Later Feud Of Its Creators, Gary Gygax And Dave Arneson. As The Games Fiftieth Anniversary Approaches, Petersona Noted Authority On Roleplaying Gamesexplains How D&D And Its Creators Navigated Their Successes, Setbacks, And Controversies.Peterson Describes Gygax And Arnesons First Meeting And Their Work Toward The 1974 Release Of The Game; The Founding Of Tsr And Its Growth As A Company; And Arnesons Acrimonious Departure And Subsequent Challenges To Tsr. He Recounts The 'Satanic Panic' Accusations That D&D Was Sacrilegious And Dangerous, And How They Made The Game Famous. And He Chronicles Tsrs Reckless Expansion And Nearfatal Corporate Infighting, Which Culminated With The Company In Debt And Overextended And The End Of Gygaxs Losing Battle To Retain Control Over Tsr And D&D.With Game Wizards, Peterson Restores Historical Particulars Long Obscured By Competing Narratives Spun By The Onetime Partners. That Record Amply Demonstrates How The Turbulent Experience Of Creating Something As Momentous As Dungeons & Dragons Can Make People Remember Things A Bit Differently From The Way They Actually Happened.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Game Wizards: The Epic Battle for Dungeons & Dragons'? A: The book explores the history of Dungeons & Dragons, detailing its evolution from a niche hobby to a mainstream phenomenon and examining the controversies and challenges faced by its creators.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Game Wizards' is Jon Peterson, an expert on Dungeons & Dragons and its history.
- Q: How many pages does 'Game Wizards' contain? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 12, 2021.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners who are new to Dungeons & Dragons? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Dungeons & Dragons' history, making it accessible for beginners as well as informative for long-time fans.
- Q: What format is 'Game Wizards' available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does 'Game Wizards' cover the controversies surrounding Dungeons & Dragons? A: Yes, the book discusses various controversies, including the 'Satanic Panic' that affected the game's reputation during the 1980s.
- Q: Can you learn about the founders of Dungeons & Dragons in this book? A: Yes, the book provides insights into the founders Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, including their collaboration and later conflicts.
- Q: Is there any information about the corporate history of TSR in 'Game Wizards'? A: Yes, the book details the founding of TSR and its growth as a company, including challenges and infighting within the organization.
- Q: What genre does 'Game Wizards' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Biography & History.