(Ebook) Designers & dragons v 2. '80-'89: a history of the roleplaying game industry by Adamus, John;Appelcline, Shannon ISBN 9781613170816, 9781613170823, 9781613170830, 1613170815, 1613170823, 1613170831

(Ebook) Designers & dragons v 2. '80-'89: a history of the roleplaying game industry by Adamus, John;Appelcline, Shannon ISBN 9781613170816, 9781613170823, 9781613170830, 1613170815, 1613170823, 1613170831

"Designers & Dragons: The 80s is a comprehensive picture of the growth of the RPG industry. This second edition expands the original single book into a series of four, and we ve added over 10,000 new words to this volume alone. Take an in-depth look at 80s style gaming courtesy of companies like Steve Jackson Games and West End Games, plus an intro to the small (but mighty!) presses of the decade. Regardless of your gaming background, Shannon Appelcline s meticulously researched history won t disappoint. "--Page 4 of cover.;Part one: The second wargaming wave (1980) -- Part two: Second-tier licenses (1980) -- Part three: The roleplaying originals (1980-1983) -- Part four: The third wargaming wave (1982-1984) -- Part five: Rise of the small press (1984-1987) -- Part six: The old guard returns (an '80s trend).