A History of Card-Based Games: 1987-Present
appelcline A look at the evolution of card-based play in RPGs over the decades.
2021
The Evolution of the Apocalypse: A System History
A look at the evolution of the Apocalypse World game system through Yeear Zero, Forged in the Dark, and Dream Askew.
31 More Short Essays about Roleplaying History
A return to the #RPGaDay prompts, with 31 more articles drawn from the 2021 event.
Giants of the Industry: Steve Perrin
From RuneQuest to DunDraCon, from Worlds of Wonder to Wild Cards, Steve Perrin had a notable influence on media.
The Future of Designers & Dragons II: Origins & Lost Histories
A look at the work to date on the next seven volumes of Designers & Dragons: Origins, The Lost Histories, and The '10s.
Dragon Magazine Covers: Year Two
The art for Dragon's second year seemed like it was sometimes an afterthought.
A Look at Secrets of Blackmoor Volume 1
One of the first D&D history movies offers intriguing insight into the Blackmoor game that spawned D&D.
A Look at Dave Arneson’s True Genius
A book by one of the earliest creators of the roleplaying industry unfortunately doesn't make a lot of sense.
TSR Connections: Miniatures & Miscellanea
A look at TSR's miniatures and computer game licenses, which involved many fewer lawsuits than their roleplaying interactions.
TSR Connections: Licensees & Lawsuits
TSR was a study in opposites: early on, they embraced licensees, but when they got big, lawsuits became the order of the day.