Designers & Dragons: Origins - ORIGINAL D&D AND ADVANCED D&D 1E (1971-1983) - Contents

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Sneak peek into Designers & Dragons: Origins, a four-volume history covering every product released by TSR for OD&D, AD&D 1e, and Basic D&D. The preview highlights notable lines and rarities such as Unearthed Arcana, the orange-covered B3, and Up the Garden Path, leading into a broader full release. A crowdfunding campaign is promoted for October 21st, with thanks to backers from Shannon and Evil Hat. The document then outlines the contents across OD&D and AD&D sections.

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What’s This?

ORIGINAL D&D AND ADVANCED D&D 1E (1971-1983)

Contents

OD&D: The Original Game

OD&D: The Original Accessories

AD&D: The 1e Core

AD&D: More Early Accessories

AD&D: The RPGA Adventures

Greyhawk: The Return of Gygax

What’s This? Secret Door is a sneak peak at a tiny portion of Designers & Dragons: Origins, a massive four-volume history that covers each and every product released by TSR for OD&D, AD&D 1e, and Basic D&D. Unearthed Arcana, the legendary orangecovered B3, the super-rare Up the Garden Path—you’ll find it all in the full release of Designers & Dragons: Origins. Our crowdfunding campaign debuts on October 21st. We hope to see you there! And thank you, as always, for your support, from Shannon and everyone here at Evil Hat. Click to find out more about the campaign! ORIGINAL D&D AND ADVANCED D&D 1E (1971-1983) Contents OD&D: The Original Game 9 Chainmail ................................................11 Dungeons & Dragons 3-Volume Set ...........................16 D&D Supplement I: Greyhawk ...............................26 D&D Supplement II: Blackmoor ..............................31 D&D Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry ......................37 D&D Supplement IV: Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes ..............43 Swords & Spells ............................................48 OD&D: The Original Accessories 53 Dungeon Geomorphs, Set One: Basic Dungeon ................55 Monster & Treasure Assortment, Set One: Levels One-Three ....58 Monster & Treasure Assortment, Set Two: Levels Four-Six ......60 Character Record Sheets ....................................62 Dungeon Geomorphs, Set Two: Caves & Caverns ...............64 Outdoor Geomorphs, Set One: Walled City ....................66 Dungeon Geomorphs, Set Three: Lower Dungeons .............68 Monster & Treasure Assortment, Set Three: Levels Seven-Nine ..69 AD&D: The 1e Core 73 Monster Manual ...........................................75 Players Handbook .........................................82 Dungeon Masters Guide ....................................91 Deities & Demigods ........................................99 Greyhawk: The Gygax Seven 107 G1: Steading of the Hill Giant Chief ......................... 108 G2: The Glacial Rift of the Frost Giant Jarl ................... 115 G3: Hall of the Fire Giant King ............................. 118 D1: Descent into the Depths of the Earth .................... 122 D2: Shrine of the Kuo-Toa ................................. 126 D3: Vault of the Drow ..................................... 129 S1: Tomb of Horrors ...................................... 135 AD&D: More Early Accessories 143 Permanent Character Folder and Adventure Records ........ 145 Player Character Record Sheets ............................ 147 Non-Player Character Records ............................ 150 Dungeon Masters Screen ................................. 153 The Rogues Gallery ...................................... 156 Dungeon Geomorphs, Set One to Three: Basic Dungeons, Caves & Caverns, Lower Dungeons .......... 159 Monster & Treasure Assortment, Sets One to Three: Levels One-Nine ................................ 161 Dungeon Masters Adventure Log .......................... 164 Greyhawk: TSR Designs 167 T1: The Village of Hommlet ............................... 169 S2: White Plume Mountain ................................ 175 C1: The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan ...................... 180 S3: Expedition to the Barrier Peaks ......................... 185 C2: The Ghost Tower of Inverness .......................... 190 Q1: Queen of the Demonweb Pits .......................... 195 World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting .................. 199 Greyhawk: The Great Campaigns 209 A1: Slave Pits of the Undercity ............................. 211 G1-2-3: Against the Giants ................................ 217 D1-2: Descent into the Depths of the Earth .................. 218 A2: Secret of the Slavers Stockade .......................... 220 A3: Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords .................. 222 A4: In the Dungeon

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What is Secret Door in Designers & Dragons: Origins?

Secret Door is a sneak peek at a tiny portion of Designers & Dragons: Origins, a four-volume history of TSR products for OD&D, AD&D 1e, and Basic D&D.

Which TSR-era products does the preview say the full release covers?

It covers each and every product released by TSR for OD&D, AD&D 1e, and Basic D&D.

When does the crowdfunding campaign debut?

The campaign debuts on October 21st.

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