Dragon Magazine Table of Contents

Dragon Magazine Table of Contents
#124 Sailors on the Sea of Air ~ Ed Greenwood The flying ships of the Forgotten Realms. On a Wing and a Prayer ~ L. Gregory Smith The art and science -- and joy -- of gliders. Flying the Friendly(?) Skies ~ Thomas M. Kane The sky is the only limit with aerial adventures in the AD&D game. The Wings of Eagles ~ J.F. Keeping Aarakocra as player characters in AD&D game campaigns. Kocraa -- God of the Aarakocra ~ Christopher Jones A brief word about the lord of the bird-folk. Kicks and Sticks ~ Joseph R. Ravitts Filipino martial arts at its best: escrima. New Front-End Alignments ~ Rich Stump If you've ever gamed with a Neutral Montyhaul, you'll love this article. Arcane Lore ~ Rich Balwin The secret spells of Odeen the Arch-Mage. Packing It All Away ~ Ian Chapman Backpacks: Don't leave for the wilderness without one. The Ecology of the Gelatinous Cube ~ Ed Greenwood A lecture on the athcoid and the nature of old feuds. Blasters & Blunderbusses ~ Peter R. Jahn How can you control a player with a howitzer? A Shot in the Arm ~ Jason Pamental and David Packard Making combat a little livelier in STAR FRONTIERS^® games. The Most Secret of Secrets ~ Thomas M. Kane A few real-world projects for TOP SECRET^® and TOP SECRET/S.I.^TM games. The Marvel^®-Phile ~ Jeff Grubb Meet the newest Hulk^® of all -- and his most determined foes. #126 Hearts of Darkness ~ Tom Moldvay Vampires are everywhere -- you can Count on it. Dead on Target ~ David Howery You'll need more than a silver dagger against the enemies of the living. A Touch of Evil ~ Vince Garcia 31-derful flavors of terror from beyond the grave. The Ecology of the Shade ~ Dan Salas Life without death, death without life, forever. Well Bottled at Slab's ~ John Gregory Betancourt Our second visit to a remarkably... spirited tavern. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Gregory W. Detwiler A strange and wonderful assortment of Oriental Adventures treasures. A Ghastly Grimoire ~ Dean Shomshak Walking statues, earthquakes, the Yellow Sign, and the CALL OF CTHULU^® game. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ John M. Maxstadt It's mutant round-up time in the lands of the GAMMA WORLD^® game. There Are Ways of Making You Talk... ~ Kevin Marzahl The TOP SECRET^® game's contact system: Reach out and interrogate someone. The Marvel^®-Phile ~ Jeff Grubb Drac is back! The unliving world of Marvel Universe^® vampires. A Marvel^® Monster-Phile ~ Douglas Lent Three old friends from the Halloween crew come to visit. #134 The Dragon's Bestiary ~ The Readers Seven dragons, from the deepest seas to astral space. Give Dragons a Fighting Chance ~ Ed Friedlander Creative ways to put fear back into the cry, "Dragon!" Serpents & Sorcery ~ Vince Garcia The intelligent dragon's guide to spell-casting. Lords & Legends ~ William Simpson Dragotha: A dragon that become far more dangerous after it died. The Ecology of the Red Dragon ~ Gregg Sharp Red dragons have no ecologies: They ravage them. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ E. Paul Tobin Magical paddleboards and other perverse items for jester NPCs. For Your Orcs Only ~ Bruce A. Heard A quick round of hack-n-slash with the ORCWARS! game rules. Eyes of Redemption ~ James Brunet How do you atone for the slaying of a dragon? Arcane Lore ~ D.J. Fjellhaugen Clerical spells that heal even when the cleric is gone. Sighting In ~ Dennis McLaughlin The tools of the ultimate hunter: sniper rifles for agent-assassins. Catching Some Rays ~ Danial Salas Mutants are bad enough, but gamma radiation is forever. The Ultimate Addenda's Addenda ~ David Edward Martin Take a deep (super) breath: Here are more MARVEL SUPER HEROES^® game powers! #138 The Black Book and the Hunters ~ Craig Schaefer Those who annoy the Old Ones should keep a careful watch behind them. The Ungrateful Dead ~ Tom Moldvay Beautiful ghouls and titanic zombies: new undead for your AD&D^® games. Methods to Your Madness ~ Ed Friedlander A new insanity system that lets a little lunacy go a long way. The End of the World ~ Eileen Lucas Got an ailing fantasy campaign? Cure it -- with the Black Death. Putting Fire Into Firepower ~ Martin Landauer Lasers in TOP SECRET^® games; or, "What's this red button do?" Between Thunder and Lightning ~ Nancy Varian Berberick War's purpose is to take life; to renew it is another kind of struggle. #139 Lords & Legends ~ The Readers Choice, fate, struggle, and luck: how four wizards achieved greatness. Where Wizards Meet ~ John C. Bunnell A guild of wizards can govern nations -- or destroy them. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Scott Waterhouse Two powerful tomes that even Arch-Mages covet. A Gamer's Guide to DC^TM HEROES ~ Jack A. Barker Need the stats for Krypto the Superdog^TM? He (and others) are in this index! Speaking With the Spirits ~ William A Barton A seance is not a party game when Great Cthulhu is involved. "Oh, look -- a harmless statue!" -- Rone Barton Golems made more dangerous, in thirty dirty ways. The Visitor ~ Llynne More Even the mightiest of sorcerers has a secret terror. The New, Improved Druid ~ Richard Hernandez For the woodland sect: familiars, new spells, and ... poisons? Hand-to-Hand -- Against the Rules ~ Vince Garcia Should a wu jen know kung fu? Martial arts in Oriental Adventures. "Jetboots, don't fail me now!" ~ Chares A. Vanelli No one outruns a laster -- but fast feet help in the STAR FRONTIERS^® game. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Ed Greenwood Lock lurkers, metalmasters, and other FORGOTTEN REALMS^TM setting fauna. The Ecology of the Spectator ~ Dougal Demokopoliss Always faithful, ever vigilant, and dangerous to disturb. When the Tanks Roll ~ Ed Sollers Rescuing nations from the Web: coups in the TOP SECRET/S.I.^TM game. #140 The Savant ~ Vince Garcia His weapon of choice is the wisdom of the ages. So Many Gods, So Little Time ~ Andrew C. Gronosky Mix-and-match gods do not a pantheon make. Fantasy Clerics and Clerical Fallacies ~ Gregory Detwiler Finding a cure for clerical shortcomings. As the Cleric Turns ~ Robert Stockdale Turning the tables on turning undead. Specialization (Cut Down to Size) ~ Len Carpenter Stratgic arms limitations for the AD&D^® game. Roll On! ~ Len Carpenter A better way of rolling the bones. Flesh and Blood ~ Mary Frances Zambreno What is the price of a father's love? An Assortment of Knives ~ Edwin C. Mason Handheld weapons that get to the point. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Ed Greenwood Creatures of light and darkness: new monsters for the FORGOTTEN REALMS^TM setting. #141 The Dragon's Bestiary ~ The Readers Want some excitement? Let the PCs meet a swamp-orc assassin tribe. Orcs Throw Spells, Too! ~ Randal S. Doering Shamans and witch doctors must earn their magic -- but the price is steep. Boulder-Throwers and Humanoid Hordes ~ Arthur Collins The bigger they are, the more you should worry. Hey, Wanna Be a Kobold? ~ Joseph Clay In just seven minutes, we can make you a humanoid. The Ulfjarl's Stone ~ Mickey Zucker Reichert Was he sent out to die or to live? The Marvel^®-Phile ~ David Edward Martin A mad scientist and a benevolent sorcerer -- on the same super-team. #142 This Means War! ~ Dan Kretzer If 327 badders fought 294 androids and a mutant squirrel in a tank, who would win? The Well-Educated Spy ~ John C. Bunnell Do you really know how to role-play a spy? This book tells all. The Ecology of the Kech ~ Tony Jones The most beautiful forest often conceals the most malign dangers. Made-To-Order Clerical Orders ~ Michael Harrison Temples and congregations, built from the ground up. Arcane Lore ~ The Readers Fifteen more reasons why few monsters want to annoy druids. #147 Getting Familiar ~ Patricia Nead Elrod If you get a toad for a familiar, be careful how you pick it up. Variety, the Spice of Magic ~ Vince Garcia What can you do with a jar of fire bat ichor? Use it for a new spell component, of course. "Gaze into my crystall ball..." ~ Krys Stromsted If it's your party, you can scry if you want to. Spelling It Out ~ Douglas J. Behringer Two ways to learn a new spell: the AD&D^® 1st Edition way and the AD&D^® 2nd Edition way. WOW Your Players! ~ Richard Hunt Beer suds, attack rabbits, and three all new wands of wonder. Lord of the Keep ~ Brenda K. Ward That which you ask for is rarely what you want. #157 Into the 25th Century! ~ Kim Mohan The future awaits you inside the XXVc^TM science-fiction role-playing game. Buck Rogers Flies Solo ~ Ed Greenwood Solitare rules for the BUCK ROGERS^TM: Battle for the 25th Century game. For the Greater Good ~ Carl Sargent New powers for Jedi in West End Games' STAR WARS^® game. Where There is One Sumotori... ~ Stewart Wieck Stronger than a mountain: the sumo wrestler for AD&D^® Oriental Adventures games. ... There's Bound To Be Another! ~ Len Carpenter And an alternative view of the mightiest unarmed fighter of all. The Ecology of the Wemic ~ J.F. Keeping They can fight, but will they fight for or against you? The Dungeon Alone ~ Tom Little One player, one DM -- and a whole lot of problems and fun. Next Stop: Eveningstar ~ Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb A crossroads of adventure in the FORGOTTEN REALMS^TM campaign. Keep the Heroes Flying! ~ Carleton Tsui What makes the Fantastic Four so fantastic? Teamwork. #165 Anchors & Arrows ~ Thomas M. Kane Prepare to ram! Naval rules for 1st Edition BATTLESYSTEM^TM games. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Tim Malto Why a giant archerfish doesn't need a bow to bring down prey. Undersea Priests ~ Randy Maxwell Can a merman cleric cast a flame strike? No -- but he can do better. The Curse-maker ~ Laurell K. Hamilton Who would curse a bard, and why? His friends would stop at nothing to find out. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Dale A. Donovan Four new villains who use their brains and their brawn. Maneuvering For Victory ~ Cory S. Kammer Give your fighters extra punch with 36 special maneuvers. #166 Wired and Ready ~ Michael LaBossiere Cyberpunk game worlds aren't just different -- they're deadly! Tricks of the Trade ~ Mike Speca One 'Mech look like ever other in FASA's BATTLETECH^® game? Now they won't! A Clone of Your Own ~ Edward Goldstein Death is just a temporary problem in SJG's GURPS^® AUTODUEL^TM game. Rest Stop ~ J. W. Donnelly The locals were quite primitive and strange, but they could certainly make a visitor feel welcome. Arcane Lore ~ Scott Waterhouse More "Pages from the Arch-Mages," with the final word in dueling spells. The Navy Wants You! ~ Robert Rinas The U.S. Navy: It's not just a job, it's espionage! #167 See the Pomarj -- and Die! ~ Joseph Bloch A typically dangerous wilderness in the GREYHAWK^® campaign. Back to the Age of Mammals ~ David Howery The largest mammalian land carnivore of all time is back (and fantasy heroes are its prey). The Ecology of the Su-Monster ~ Matthew Schutt Most call it a myth. Some call it a nightmare. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Gregg Chamberlain Blood-drinking flowers, sword grass, and man-eating plants. Curses Are Divine ~ Mark Keavney What can an angry deity do to your character? Anything he wants! Arcane Lore ~ Jeffrey Pettengill Necromancy is a dead art, but these spells will bring it back to life again. Dragon's Blood ~ Bryan Haught An alchemist can always use more dragon's blood. "Just give me money!" ~ Peter Trueman Now make change in kopeks, gulden, sovereigns, and sequins. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend Spider-foes are everywhere -- and now they're across the Atlantic! Lords of the Warring States ~ Thomas M. Kane Five intriguing characters for your Oriental AD&D^® campaign. #168 How to Role-play in One Easy Lesson ~ Thomas Schlosser All the secrets of role-playing, with none of the calories. Merty's Manual of Magical Merchandise ~ Robin C. Ashmore and Michele Batter Breathe flame and surprise your friends with these great treasures. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ William Wilson Goodson, Jr. Another half-dozen treasures that Dungeon Masters will love. Thor Goes Fishing ~ Lois Tilton A completely serious and authentic tale of life in Asgard. You bet. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven Schend The MARVEL UNIVERSE^TM, where change is the only constant. Treasures More Real ~ Scott Williams Do away with boring treasure hoards, and make the players think! Harpers Bold ~ Ed Greenwood Two heroes of note in the lands of the Forgotten Realms. Why Spy? ~ Michael L. McDaniel Espionage RPGs: The odds are you won't live to see tomorrow. #169 New Weapons For Old ~ Jordan Clarke Hayes Get a claymore for your dwarf and a flamberge for your fighter! Creative Casting ~ Joel E. Roosa Tenser's floating disc as a flying missle platform? You bet! Learn Something New Every Day ~ Gordon R. Menzies Whether you'd like to learn alchemy or street fighting, here's the article you need. The Strategy of Tactics ~ Jordan Clarke Hayes Should you bash the ogre or back off a bit? New melee tactics for the AD&D game. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Dale A. Donovan Who's the cycle-riding, flaming-skulled hero we all know and love? Swordfish and Saucery ~ Deborah Millitello Even the cleverest of spells sometimes has a little catch. In Harm's Way -- At Home! ~ Michael Hollinger If your super heroes like a little excitement, build them a danger room. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Ed Greenwood A return to the Realms for a look at a dozen deadly daggers. #170 From Hatchling to Immortal Guardian ~ Bruce A. Heard A dragon's life (and afterlife) in the D&D^® game's Known World. Crossing Dragons With Everything ~ Gregory W. Detwiler When you cross a dragon with a chimera, you get trouble with three heads. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Jason M. Walker Breath weapons you'll never believe! The deadly new ferrous dragons. A Wing of Wyverns ~ fiction by M.C. Sumner He hunted wyverns for a living -- with an airplane and a rifle. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend Are these villains dead? Alive? Both? Neither? You decide. The Pitfalls of Game Mastering ~ Steve Maurer Being a good GM isn't just a hobby, it's a lot of work. #171 Who's Who Among Dragons ~ Bruce A. Heard Dragons, too, rule kingdoms in the D&D^® Known World. Hunting Tanks is Fun and Easy! ~ Thomas M. Kane Dragons, Hellfires, and the LAW: Antitank weapons in the TOP SECRET/S.I.^TM game. The Making of a Monster ~ Matthew Iden If ya wanna play an orc, ya gotta think like an orc. Care For a Drink? ~ David W. Montgomery and Jim Milner It can break a siege, end a drought, slay your enemies, and water you garden. What is it? The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend Chris Powell needed an edge against crime. He got it -- and how! Child of Ocean ~ fiction by Eluki bes Shahar Mykene was the luckiest ship's pilot alive. But luck never last forever. "It's clobberin' time!" ~ Dale A. Donovan If you want to pound super villains, you need super tactics. 101 Surprises in a Bag of Beans ~ Matthew Schutt When you plant your bean, remember to stand back -- way back! #172 Seeing the Sights in Skullport ~ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend Skullport: A great place to visit, if your insurance is paid up. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ The readers Caves have the nastiest things living in them, like these three fine fellows. The Ecology of the Galeb Duhr ~ Robert Isaacson Just because it looks like a rock doesn't mean it has to act like one. The Lay of Droone ~ fiction by William B. Crump The lizards had taken the mountain -- but, thanks to the dwarves, they wouldn't enjoy their victory. Into the Spirit of Things ~ Michael DeWolfe Spirit and divine magic of the strangest kind for your RUNEQUEST^® game. Shining Armor ~ Thomas M. Kane When you care enough to send the very best, put an M1A1 Abrams tank in you TOP SECRETS/S.I.^TM game. Completing the Complete Fighter ~ David Howery Want to play a Viking, Mongol, or assassin warrior? Here's how. Playing the Crowd ~ Thomas M. Kane The peasants are revolting! Rules for mob rule in your AD&D^® games. Lone Wolves ~ Ed Greenwood Two powerful wayfarers who travel the Forgotten Realms alone. #173 The Monstrous Side of the DARK SUN World ~ Timothy B. Brown and William W. Connors Man-eating halflings? Half-giants? Insect folk? And they're player characters? A Letter From the Wanderer ~ Troy Denning Thousands of undead roam Athas, and no two are ever alike. Random Magic for Organized Minds ~ Timothy B. Brown and William W. Connors When you pick up a spell scroll on blasted Athas, don't expect to find water breathing. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Ed Greenwood Elminster reveals the secrets of a dozen new magical staves from the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® setting. Magic Mangling Made Easy ~ Gregory W. Detwiler Don't get mad at those magic-users. Get even! Get Your Priorities Straight! ~ Royce Wicks Want to play AD&D^® game alignments in a completely different way? A Little Knowledge ~ fiction by Jerry Oltion He knew just enough to open the floodgates into trouble: a tale of the DARK SUN universe. The Sociology of the Flind ~ Spike Y. Jones What looks like a gnoll, but is a heck of a lot meaner? #174 Are You Having Bad Thoughts? ~ Bruce Nesmith Psionics: In Ravenloft, you can't even trust your own mind. Out of the Mists ~ William W. Connors Want to experience blind terror? Shake hands with a psionic lich. Cry Wolf! ~ Tim Malto Three new AD&D^® game monsters that are a howling success at frightening heroes. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend A blast from the past: Equinox returns! Bugged About Something? ~ Gregory W. Detwiler "Giant ants in AD&D games? Ha! They're nothing. Watch me while I jusAAAAAAAGGHHH!" The Blue-Eyed Thief ~ fiction by Bob Liddil He was careful, calculating, subtle, and quick. But in the end, it wasn't enough. The Possibilities Are Endless ~ Spike Y. Jones West End Games' TORG^TM system has more beginnings than you can imagine. Defeating More With Less ~ Gregory W. Detwiler A smart kobold is an archmage's nightmare. Here's proof. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Matthew P. Hargenrader Lovely to look at, delightful to hold, a new ioun stone will never be sold. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Matthew P. Hargenrader People are just dying to get ioun stones -- and here's what's killing them. #175 Inventing the "Instant" Adventure ~ Arthur Collins You can improvise with the best of DMs -- if you prepare for it. The Perils of Prehistory ~ Gregory W. Detwiler Dinosaurs could be the least of your problems in fantasy time-traveling. Creative Campaigns: A New Recipe ~ Tim Schroeder New histories, new magic, and new universes: three keys to an all-new adventuring world. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend and Dale A. Donovan At last, for the first time, the incredible 3-D Man^TM! (Who?) Uktena's Crest ~ fiction by Kit Wesler A rash promise breeds many outcomes -- among them, death. Rhyme & Reason ~ Scott Roach The Riddle in Gaming, Part 1: Some uses and examples... The Answer is... the Riddle! ~ Mark Anthony The Riddle in Gaming, Part 2:... and how to make up your own. #176 Servants of the Seldarine ~ Chris Perry Try elven clerics with real power! Specialty priests of the faerie folk. If You Need Help -- Ask the Drow! ~ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend Good-aligned drow? Visit Undermountain's temple of Eilistraee. Propping Up Your Campaign ~ Spike Y. Jones Some game-mastering tools you might never have though of -- the Nerf ball, for instance. Time For an Experiment ~ fiction by Michael G. Ryan He would rise from the depths to achieve everlasting fame. It was only a matter of time. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Scott Davis and Steven E. Schend Heroic castaways of the MARVEL UNIVERSE^TM. Playing in the Paleozoic ~ Gregory W. Detwiler An electric agnath? A long-jawed Erythrosuchus? Where do these guys come from, anyway? #177 Keeping the Party Going ~ Jim Shamlin How do you get a half-orc, a dwarf, and an elf to work together? That's Progress! ~ Thomas M. Kane The technological invasion of fantasy games: Gunpowder and worse. Secrets of the Masters Revealed ~ Michael J. D'Alfonsi A great DM = 1% inspiration + 99% perspiration. Defend Yourself! ~ Blake Mobley When there are too many dice, make your players roll them! "If I Ruled the World..." ~ Marcus L. Rowland Being a mad scientist is not just a job -- it's an adventure! The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Scott Davis and Steven E. Schend Bad super women: cybernetic, sorcerous, and just plain mean. Defenders of the Hearth ~ Chris Perry It isn't wise to look down on halfling specialty priests. Human Voices ~ fiction by Jean Lorrah Love conquers all, or so we would like to think. Think Big ~ Thomas M. Kane Elephants: They're unstoppable, they're impressive, and they have lots of trunk space. Special Delivery From Outer Space ~ Michael DeWolfe Time flies with a temporal compressor for SJG's GURPS^® SPACE game. #178 The Three Faces of Chivalry ~ Len Carpenter Role-play noble warriors in all-new ways -- knight after knight. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Mark Galeotti Who's knocking at my door? Magical rams and more for the military. Follow the Leader ~ Carl Sargent Paladins need all the help they can get -- and here it is! In Defense of Polearms ~ Gregory Detwiler You can't eat with a fauchard-fork, but it does a nice job on cavalry. What Not to Include ~ Arthur Collins Who needs every dragon and elf species there is? Your world doesn't. River's Friend ~ fiction by Josepha Sherman You would do anything for a friend, but how would you save a river? The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ William Tracy Having leftovers for your next campaign? Try these two. A Swing and a Hit ~ Gary Van Binsbergen Some disarming new combat techniques to put a choke hold on your TOP SECRET/S.I.^TM campaign. Where's the Thief? ~ Michael Gabriel The thieves' guild joins the 2nd Edition BATTLESYSTEM^TM game! Just Who Are These Folks? ~ Stephen Sullivan If you've got some catching up to do on The Twilight Empire, start here. #179 Picture This! ~ Nigel Findley Magical paintings that can save your life -- or take it away. Magic by Candlelight ~ Gregg Chamberlain After you light one of these magical candles, be sure you stand way back. Something Completely Different ~ Bruce Humphrey Liven up your treasure hoards with valuables that surprise as well as please. Seven Enlightening Lanterns ~ Stephen Giles If you explore the dungeons of the Forgotten Realms, be sure to have one of these devices in hand. Moonlight ~ fiction by Heather Lynn Sarik Pure, distilled moonlight, silvery and bright -- just the target for two smart thieves. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Dale A. Donovan and Steven E. Schend Did you ever meet a super villain you wanted to laugh at rather than punch? Wonders of the Land of Fate ~ Jeff Grubb The AD&D^® AL-QADIM^TM setting has flying carpets, efreeti bottles, and much, much more! Ladders to the Sky ~ Allen Varney If an anchor drops from the sky, it means a SPELLJAMMER^TM campaign is coming! #180 Suspend Your Disbelief! ~ Tanith Tyrr Maybe it's fantasy, but your campaign must still make sense! Not Another Magical Sword!?! ~ Charles Rodgers Why own just any old magical sword when you can own a legend? Your Basic Barbarian ~ Lee A. Spain So your fighter has a 6 intelligence. Make the most of it. Hot Night in the Old Town ~ Joseph R. Ravitts If your cleric thinks his home life is dull, wait till the DM sees this! Your Own Treasure Hunt ~ Robin Rist When funds run low in your gaming club, it's time for a fund-raising adventure. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Spike Y. Jones A goat that knocks down walls, and a lizard that knocks down everything. Murder Most Fowl ~ fiction by Deborah Millitello The goose that laid the golden eggs is dead -- and almost everyone has a motive to kill it. Wear Your Best Suit! ~ Justin Mohareb The best defense is a battlesuit in the MARVEL SUPER HEROES^TM game. The Wanderers ~ Jerold M. Stratton Wouldn't it be nice to have logical random-roll encounter tables? #181 Sorcery & Strategy ~ Thomas M. Kane When it comes to warfare, don't get caught with your cloak of protection down. Pages from the Mages ~ Ed Greenwood Why you don't want to be hit by a blackstaff spell, and more. That's Certainly Un-Familiar ~ Len Carpenter Turn your black cat familiar into more than a liability. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Chris Hind Two mystical new items from the Orient: dragon bones and a sword of storms. More Magic For Beginners ~ Gregory W. Detwiler You need magical items that won't unbalance your campaign? Look no further! Homebody Heroes ~ Len Carpenter If you don't go adventuring, what good are you? A Very Special Agent ~ Tony Lee A TOP SECRET/S.I.^TM game agent needs every advantage he can get. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend News you can use from the MARVEL UNIVERSE^TM. #182 Not Cheaper by the Dozen! ~ Spike Y. Jones Twelve of the DRAGONLANCE^® saga's most egg-citing creations. The Vikings' Dragons ~ Jean Rabe Linnorms: the first of a two-part series on the Norse dragons. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Gregory Detwiler Two other unhealthy branches of the dragon family tree. The Wild, Wild World of Dice ~ Michael J. D'Alfonsi Okay, so how many six-sided dice do you own? Kings of the Caravans ~ Ed Greenwood A land like the Forgotten Realms requires tough merchants! Dragonslayers on the Screen ~ Dorothy Slama Some handy guidelines for letting your computer be your DM. "Ready! Aim! Fire!" ~ Donald D. Miller What's so good about a crossbow? An on-target article for all fighters. Psionics -- In Living Color! ~ Jan Berrien Berends Add new richness to your AD&D^® game with these DM tips. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend What little surprises might Dr. Doom have in store for you? #183 Magic & Technology Meet At Last! ~ Bruce Nesmith Welcome the fourth-edition GAMMA WORLD^® game -- to your AD&D^® campaign! Advice to a High Lord ~ Martin Wixted The intricate ins and outs of West End Game's TORG^® system. "Avast, ye swabs, and heave to!" ~ L. Richard Baker III It's a pirate's life in the SPELLJAMMER^® campaign! Unidentified Gaming Objects ~ Gregory W. Detwiler A gamer's view of UFO theories (with a saucer-full of gaming hooks). The Vikings' Dragons ~ Jean Rabe The rest of the linnorms, for better or Norse. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend Double trouble for the foes of Excalibur: Cerise and Kylun. #184 Courts & Courtiers ~ Larry Granato Castle lords need soldiers -- and diplomats, cooks, and jesters, too. Really Good Bad Guys ~ Derek Jensen There's everyday scum, and then there's scum with imagination. The 7-Sentence NPC ~ C.M. Cline Turn your nonplayer characters into people in just seven simple lines. "You Again!" ~ Scott Sheffield The worst enemies are those who never forget (and never stay dead). The Referee's Code of Honor ~ John Setzer Six things you can do to run a better AD&D^® game. Magic With an Evil Bite ~ Jason M. Walker The vilest race in the SPELLJAMMER^® universe just got worse. Audible Glamour -- Not Clamor ~ Mike Shema Words are a game master's most powerful tool. #185 The Arena Master's Arsenal ~ Timothy B. Brown Ten of the deadliest weapons any fighter can hold. Mastered, Yet Untamed ~ Timothy B. Brown Athas has no horses, but it does have driks, jalath'gak, and undead watroaches. Twenty Tricks for Castle Defense ~ Fraser Sherman Goblins knocking at your gates? Here's some advice for all castle owners. Magic in the Evening ~ Ed Greenwood The two most famous wizards of the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® and GREYHAWK^® campaigns meet at last! The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend Operation: Galactic Storm is over, but memories of its heroes live on. #186 50 Castle Hauntings ~ Michael Gabriel You don't want a mere ghost to scare the heroes. You want a ghost they'll remember forever. Mission: Impossibly Dangerous! ~ Gregory W. Detwiler How to darken the future (and the characters' lives) in GDW's DARK CONSPIRACY^TM game. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Spike Y. Jones Three new undead: one good, one evil, and one that's rather shocking. Welcome to the Neighborhood! ~ James R. Collier How's the night life in the necropolis? Make cities sparkle in AD&D^® campaigns. Give Your Villains a Fighting Chance ~ Kevin Troy Whatever tricks the players use work just as well for the evil wizards. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ James Lowder The Thing That Shouldn't Exist meets The Monster From Planet X. #187 The Wild, Wild Wilderness ~ David Howery Rhinos, rattlesnakes, and realistic tactics of the animal world. Deadlier Dinosaurs ~ David Howery What's Dilophosaurus got that Tyrannosauraus doesn't? You don't want to find out in person! Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Matt Posner Druids need a boost -- and here are the magical devices to do it. The Ecology of the Dakon ~ Nick Parenti The "shabby apes" of the FIEND FOLIO^® tome get a facelift for the AD&D^® 2nd Edition game. Arcane Lore ~ Richard A. Hunt Earth, air, fire and water -- an elementalist's playground for new spells. The Lonely Harpist and the Lady Rogue ~ Ed Greenwood Two half-elves to watch out for in the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® campaign. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend Some spider-foes are very unpleasant indead; Marvel's Deathweb^TM takes a bow. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Malcolm Bowers and Spike Y. Jones This month: the aptly named kruel and the laziest (and most successful) feline carnivore. Troubleshooting Your Game ~ Tanith Tyrr How can you make your game fun when the players are fighting among themselves? Some tipes for all game masters. #188 That's "Role", Not "Roll"! ~ George T. Young Thoughts on how the game master can help the players. Be Nice to Your Referee ~ Stewart Robertson There's more to being a good gamer than rolling dice and painting miniatures. Roles For Role-Players ~ David Wilder New ways to help your game master and keep the excitement high. The Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood A pleasant meeting between three worlds' most powerful spell-casters. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Nathaniel S. Downes Ten swords now lost (and up for grabs) in the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® setting. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend Not your normal undercover types: SHIELD's Super-Agents! Mind Over Matter ~ L. Richard Baker III Which AD&D^® game character class is best? The psionicist, says this writer. #189 The Dark Continent ~ David Howery Want a brand-new land to challenge any adventurer? Here's Africa with a wild twist! Arms & Armor of Africa ~ Michael J. Varhola You'd better know your knobkerrie from you isiHlangu. The Other Orientals ~ Tom Griffith Can't wait for Oriental Adventures to hit the AD&D 2nd Edition game? Here it is! Rhino's Arm, Tiger's Claws ~ Michael J. Varhola From "four mirror" armor to the talwar: what the well-equipped warrior uses in India. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ James R. Collier Barbarians have magic you wouldn't believe -- or care to have used against you. Completing the Complete Bard ~ Jon Winter Bards with lots of class and with no class at all: two new bard kits for the AD&D 2nd Edition game. #190 Monsters of the Deep ~ Gregory W. Detwiler Half the danger in adventuring in the ocean involves the unfriendly inhabitants... Deep Beneath the Waves ~ Bryan K. Bernstein And the other half of the danger lies in the environment itself. The Ecology of the Actaeon ~ Aidan Doyle Another good reason to be nice to Mother Nature. Divide and Conquer ~ William J. White Never split the party -- but if you do, here's how to do it right. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend Whaddya know? A MARVEL SUPER HEROES^TM "Sage Advice" column. Sounds of Wonder & Delight ~ Jeff Grubb What music is played during those long Arabian nights? Unique Unicorns ~ Michael John Wybo II A stableful of all-new species for every land and clime. Too Bizarre to be Magical ~ Matthew Michael Patrick Schutt The portrait that ruled a nation, and other psionic devices. #191 Horses Are People, Too ~ Gordon Menzies If you can't describe your paladin's war horse, read this article. Open Your Mind ~ Michael John Wybo II Psionicist kits, from gypsies to the thought police. The Elven Pantheon -- Completed! ~ Carl Sargent Where's Rillifane? A lost elven diety reappears for the AD&D^® 2nd Edition game. Different Totes for Different Folks ~ Vince Garcia What's in your backpack? A look at the best in equipment for the D&D^® game. An African Genesis ~ Brady English New lore and legends from West Africa for AD&D games. A Magical Personality ~ Matt Posner Are wizards crazy, or do they just act that way? Role-playing notes for specialist mages. Master of the Blade ~ Peter Sears A smart sword is a great ally -- if it's on speaking terms with you. Campaign Journal: Risen from the Ashes ~ Carl Sargent Our new game-worlds column begins with a look at the new (and changing) WORLD of GREYHAWK^® setting. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Richard A. Hunt Politeness counts when you meet the asrai and the faerie phiz. Unearthed Mundana ~ Randy Maxwell When a magical item won't do, use a nonmagical one that's twice as valuable. #192 "Don't You DARE!" ~ Spike Y. Jones A dozen rules of good role-playing that you should ignore completely. Weapons of Mass Destruction: On Sale Now! ~ Matthew Webber Gnomish SPELLJAMMER^® weapons -- need we say more? The Dragon Project ~ Greg Fashtey Our new "miniseries" debuts with Draconis Cybernetica. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend Welcome to the tooniverse of SLAPSTICK^TM. In Praise of One-Night Gaming Stands ~ Lee Sheppard A change of pace can enliven any gaming group. The Ecology (Love Life) of the Lamia ~ Spike Y. Jones Presenting one of Brendan Farwanderer's bawdier tails -- er, tales. #193 Dungeoneering 101 ~ Steven E. Schend Dungeon trips: what to take, what to leave behind, and what's waiting up ahead. Live Statues and Stone Men ~ John Power Dwarves, drow, and mind flayers have unpleasant surprises for unexpected guests. The Druid Gets A Life ~ Alan M. Clark New skills, new spells, and a new mission for nature priests. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Randy Maxwell Three visitors from the outer planes drop in for a snack. #194 Dragon Dogfights! ~ Anne Brown Battle it out with these aerial AD&D^® rules for dragon miniatures. The Dragon Project: Dexter & Conelius ~ Loyd Blankenship A (not very) ferocious dragon and a (not very) heroic ally for the GURPS FANTASY^® game. The Dragon Project: D.R.A.G.O.N-bot ver 3.1 ~ Ed Stark Hell on wheels... not! A Troubleshooter's nightmare for the PARANOIA^® game. Breaking Them In ~ Neil McGarry Turn your group's novice gamers into old hands with these easy suggestions. Gamma Terra Revisited ~ Kim Eastland New GAMMA WORLD^® game mutations that'll frighten every Pure Strain Human. Campaign Journal: Slave Hunters and Silt Sailors ~ L. Richard Baker III The DARK SUN^® world's darkest array of character kits. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Spike Y. Jones "What's a Tenser's tantalus, and why is it following me around?" With a Bond of Magic ~ Gregory W. Detwiler Lightning and fire, ice and ash, pain and fear, all built right into your sword blade. #195 So, You Want to be a Samurai? ~ Glenn S. Barnes If you want an authentic Oriental swordsman, you need to know some history. To All a Good Knight ~ Tom Griffith Three orders of knighthood, ready for your high-fantasy campaigns. Real Warriors Ride Elephants! ~ Michael John Wybo II Want to start out with your very own pachyderm? Here's how. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend Have you seen these folks before? The Gatherers have arrived! Overcoming Obstacles ~ Justin Mohareb The greatest MARVEL UNIVERSE^TM super-heroes have problems that won't go away. Campaign Journal: Fitting into the new WORLD OF GREYHAWK^® setting ~ Carl Sargent How to make your WORLD OF GREYHAWK^® setting match the official version. Up Front, In Charge ~ Thomas Kane Leadership is not just for player characters. It's for players, too. #196 The Greatest and Most Honorable Adventure ~ Jan Berrien Berends Politics: It's a dangerous business, but someone's got to do it -- namely, you. Cultivating Campaign Cultures ~ Buck Deason Holmes How to make foreign lands really foreign; or, "What's this elf doing in my soup?" "Simmering." The Art of Storytelling ~ Lisa Stevens What players need most is a game master who's a bard in disguise. Organization is Everything ~ Richard Hunt And, for a dedicated game master, we do mean everything! Three Wizards Too Many ~ Ed Greenwood They were powerful, they were wise, they were taking a break! Elminster, Dalamar, and Mordenkainen trade secrets. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Teeuwynn Woodruff and Tim Beach These new figurines of power are rather wondrous, aren't they? #197 The Ecology of the Giant Scorpion ~ Ruth Cooke Think invisibility will save you? Think again. Perils & Postage ~ Mark R. Kehl How to play an AD&D^® campaign when each player lives in a different city. By Mail or by Modem? ~ Craig Schaefer An AD&D game works just as well by BBS as by USPS (and maybe better). The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Ed Greenwood It's not a petting zoo: four new monsters from the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® setting. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend It's a dirty world in the streets -- but your hero's there to clean it up. Beyond the Dark Horizon ~ Gregory Detwiler New spells, new magical items, and new trouble for the DARK SUN^® world. The Dragon Project: The Tale of Albrenegan ~ Ken Cliffe In the ARS MAGICA^® world, this dragon's dreams are worse than its bite. #198 Pin Back Their Ears! ~ James B. Couch Anyone can have a lycanthrope player character -- for a price. The False Undead ~ Jonathan Richards They're not dead, but they like their victims that way. Beyond the Grave ~ Tom Moldvay The wight stuff; or, Unearthing stories about Mummy and Dead. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ James Lowder Nightmarish monsters from the murky pits of your imagination! In color, too! The Dragon Project: Mr. Josh Wellmeat ~ Sandy Petersen You won't expect a CALL OF CTHULHU^® game dragon to be normal, would you? The Dragon Project: The Darkwyrm ~ Lester W. Smith The cold and the dark surround the DARK CONSPIRACY^® game's Darkwyrm. Campaign Journal: Scimitars against the Dark ~ Wolfgang Baur The horrors of Arabia are revealed in this variant AL-QADIM^TM setting. Soul-Swords & Spirit-Slayers ~ Spike Y. Jones Honor is everything (even food, for some) in Oriental Adventures. #199 Opening the Book of Beasts ~ David Howery Medieval bestiaries had some odd ideas about animals - ideas DMs can add to their campaigns. Crude, But Effective ~ Derek Jensen Battle tactics for humanoid monsters, courtesy of Elmonster. The Dragon's Bestiary: Those Terrible Trolls ~ Alec Baclawski Several new types to regenerate interest in the species. Campaign Journal: The Black Pegasus Trading Co. ~ David Montgomery and Jim Milner Meet an enterprising crew of spelljamming merchants. Romancing the Stoneskin ~ The readers Solutions to a sorcerous problem, compiled from Forum letters. The Dragon Project: Dunklezahn ~ Tom Dowd/FASA Corp. A datafile on the only dragon that hosts his own talk show. Ready, Aim, Fire! ~ Bruce Heard Engineering the use of artillery in the D&D^® game. #200 Magic From the Gods ~ Michael John Wybo II A cursed, shapeshifting, undead wizard is just one of the options for African campaign setting mages. The Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood The mages entertain a surprise guest. The Color of Magic ~ Dan Joyce Not all magic missile spells look alike. Familiar Faces ~ David Howery How would your PC mage like a skunk, lobster, armadillo, stirge, or myconid for her familiar? Bazaar of the Bizarre: Keys to Adventure ~ Jonathan M. Richards Fourteen magical devices to unlock a campaign's mysteries. Arcane Lore: The Spells of Naz ~ Rich Stump The missing spellbook of this WORLD OF GREYHAWK^® setting wizard. DUNGEON^® Adventures module: The Whistling Skeleton ~ Ed Greenwood This musically inclined undead is not what he seems. Making the Most of a Module ~ Lisa Stevens Running a published adventure well requires more than just purchasing it. The Even More Complete Psionicist ~ Jon Winter More kits for your campaign's warriors of the mind. Minion Matters ~ Sean Patrick Fannon The best ways to handle your NPC villain's lackeys. The Dragon Project: The Galaxy Dragon ~ Bill Slavicsek A rogue Imperial, a prototype warship, and four-armed dragon troopers for STAR WARS^®: The RPG. Elminster's Notebook ~ Ed Greenwood The debut of a new feature reveals a page from the mage's personal chronicles. #201 The City of Lofty Pillars ~ Steve Kurtz Can you find the lost city of the AL-QADIM^® setting? Turkey's Underground Cities ~ Allen Varney Read about Allen's Amazing Adventure; learn about these real-world dungeons. The Evolution of a Castle ~ Thomas Reid Building a castle requires more than a pencil and graph paper. Seven Steps to a Successful Castle ~ L. Richard Baker III Use these expanded castle-construction rules to build your PCs' ultimate abode. The Dragon Project ~ Sandy Petersen Introducing Rofocale of Hill Marlyprig for Chaosium's PENDRAGON game. The 10 Commandments of Tournament Writing ~ Jonathan Evans Thou shalt write good tournament adventures. Undiscovered Treasure Troves ~ James Patrick Buchanan The library is a cornucopia of gaming ideas. #202 Magic to a Different Beat ~ Lisa Smedman Add these exotic instruments to your bard PC's repertoire. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ~ Wolfgang Baur Live for the moment, but always plan ahead. "The Legends Say..." ~ Fraser Sherman Exactly how does your bard PC know that? The Master's Hand ~ David "Zeb" Cook Tricks of the trade for the fantasy rogue. Attack of the Little People ~ Steve Winter Introduce 15-mm minatures to your games. Even Wilder Mages ~ Joel E. Roosa and Andrew Crossett Variety truly is the spice of life for a wild-mage PC. The Preserver's Choice ~ L. Richard Baker III In the DARK SUN^® setting, will your preserver PC turn to defiling magic to save herself? Mythic Races of Africa ~ Michael John Wybo II How will your PCs react to animal spirits, snake-men, and zebrataurs in your campaign? Elminster's Notebook ~ Ed Greenwood and Gary Williams El encounters a mysterious, magical sword. The Dragon Project ~ Stephan Michael Sechi Uncover the Iron Dragon of Quaran for WotC's TALISLANTA^® game. Campaign Journal ~ Gregory W. Detwiler These adventure seeds reap a bushel of excitement for any AL-QADIM^® campaign. #203 More Gamma Goodies ~ Kim Eastland Equip your GAMMA WORLD^® PCs with laser pens and wrist rockets. Terribly Twisted Technology ~ Robin D. Laws Add these "weird-tech" items to an OVER THE EDGE^® campaign. "Lookin' for work, chummer?" ~ Gregory W. Detwiler Run these missions in FASA's SHADOWRUN^® game. Arcane Lore ~ Leonard A. Schmidt Presenting lightning spells to spark interest in wizard PCs. The Plane Truth, Part One ~ David "Zeb" Cook Pages from the codex of infinite planes brought to you by the designer of the new PLANESCAPE^TM campaign setting. #204 Dance Steps for GW's SPACE HULK^® game ~ Allen Varney Your Space Marines can bust a move while they bust Genestealer heads. Arcane Lore ~ Matt Posner These wacky wizard spells actually have game applications! The Plane Truth, Part Two ~ David "Zeb" Cook Journey with a paladin as he wanders the area around the city of Sigil. Creative Thinking ~ Jan Berrien Berends How to develop new psionic powers, plus samples. Creatures That Time Forgot ~ Gregory W. Detwiler Monstrous statistics for both AD&D^® and BUGHUNTERS^TM games. Campaign Journal ~ Carl Sargent Uncover the secrets of the WORLD OF GREYHAWK^® setting's Twin Cities and their evil rulers. The Dragon Project ~ Allen Varney Down on the dragon farm with SJG's CAR WARS^® game. Psychotronic Weapons ~ Gregory W. Detwiler These weapons will blow your mind, home, city, continent... #205 The People ~ David Howery Explore a fantasy America -- complete with Native Americans. Getting Back to Nature ~ Jon Pickens Improve the distinctive flavor of the druid with these re-aligned spell spheres. Arcane Lore ~ Jon Pickens Add these new (& old) spells to the druid's repertoire. The Plane Truth, Part Three ~ David "Zeb" Kick In this finale, Fallendor and Ambran meet -- sort of. 12 Secrets of Surviavl ~ Spike Y. Jones Survive in the harshest wilderness with magical help. Dragon Slayers ~ Bill Slavicsek Get a first look at the Council of Wyrms setting and an expanded version of the dragon-slayer kit. #206 Dragons: More Than Just Couch Potatoes ~ Thomas Reid These mighty beasts should do more than just lounge on their hoards. The Dragon Project: Cerulean Glory Oversees Tides ~ Sandy Petersen Meet the RUNEQUEST^® dragon who wants to be human. Part Dragon, All Hero ~ Roger E. Moore Half-dragon PCs, from the Council of Wyrms setting to all the worlds beyond. Campaign Journal: GREYHAWK^® ~ Carl Sargent Sail with the Sea Barons. Fiend Knights and Dark Artifacts ~ Carl Sargent PCs should avoid these magical relics of the Great Kingdom. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Spike Y. Jones These new faeries will amuse and bemuse your campaign's PCs. Elminster's Notebook ~ Ed Greenwood and Gary Williams You really don't want to meet Tashara of the Seven Skulls. #207 Big-League Magic ~ Chris Osbourne Handle AD&D^® game artifacts with care. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Steve Stewart Add these Celtic magical items to your campaign. Paper Prosperity ~ Lew Wolkoff Enrich your game with treasures of paper. Trifling Treasures ~ Halina Adamski Every hoard need not be composed of boring old cash. The Dragon Sage ~ Bill Slavicsek A new kit you can use with COUNCIL OF WYRMS^TM dragon PCs. "There's a Rum Do About, Old Chap" ~ Spike Y. Jones Plant these adventure seeds in your Faerie, Queen, and Country game campaign. Great Responsibilities ~ Alexander Teitz Superheroes should take an active role in the community. Essential Villainy ~ Chris Avellone Every supervillain needs ambition, motives, and style. #208 Right from the Start ~ Eric Noah Weave your new campaign together like a tapestry. Get Motivated! ~ Gregory Gliedman PCs can have motivations to adventure besides greed. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Gordon Menzies Give these magical items only to your favorite heroes, of course. Team Spirit ~ Thomas Kane Find out exactly why your PC party adventures together. Behind the Scenes ~ Dori Hein Learn what went into the making of the PLANESCAPE^TM setting. Campaign Journal: GREYHAWK^® ~ Carl Sargent Wander the Adri Forest -- if your PCs dare. #209 Branchning Out All Over! ~ Roger E. Moore Open new worlds of possibilities for your druid PCs. The Priests of Africa ~ Michael John Wybo II Add these African cleric kits to your campaign. Long-Lost Priestly Magicks ~ Michel Francois Your PCs can recover these spells lost to the mists of time. The Invisible Sun Venture into the darkest site on the Kromosome universe's Net for the AMAZING ENGINE^® system. Ex Libris ~ James R. Collier Books make wonderful treasure, don't you think? Your PCs will. "You Wanna Be A What?!" ~ Kerry Jordan Add these new animal stocks to your choices for mutant-animal PCs in your GAMMA WORLD^® game campaign. 1,001 Faces of Undeath ~ Theron Martin Give your DARK SUN^® setting's undead these special powers. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Don Webb Enter the golem workshop and meet its three residents. #210 Dead or Alive? ~ Michael Satran What does resurrection magic mean to your campaign world? Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad, Ghost? ~ Spike Y. Jones Make your game sessions truly horrific with these tips. Too Evil to Die ~ Tom Moldvay Myths and games come together in these variant undead creatures. A Monster in the Classical Tradition ~ Steve Berman Terrify your CALL OF CTHULHU^® PCs with this horror from Greek mythology. Campaign Journal ~ Gregory W. Detwiler Plant these seeds of adventures in your Athasian campaign. Arcane Lore ~ Nicholas Baran "Be careful with that needle, you could put an eye out." Primitive Weaponry ~ Gregory W. Detwiler Equip your fighters with these exotic weapons. Elminster's Notebook ~ Ed Greenwood Learn the lore of the Serpent Blade. #211 The Ecology of the Dungeon ~ Buck Deason Holmes Bring your dungeons alive with this advice. Sight in the Darkness ~ Roger E. Moore Open your eyes to the possiblities of infravision. Fungi of the Underdark ~ Chris Perry More grows in the Underdark than just dwarves and drow. "I Sing a Song by the Deep-Water Bay" ~ Steven E. Schend Learn how the Harpers operate in Waterdeep. Topkapi Palace ~ Steve Kurtz Spice up your fantasy castles with bits of history. The Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood Ed gets another visit from those mirthful mages. #212 Hitting the Books ~ Eric R. Noah Make your adventures more like fantasy stories. Reruns: Adventures That Improve with Age ~ Thomas M. Reid Get more than one use out of that module or adventure. Consider the Consequences ~ Renee Stern Every character action should have a campaign reaction. Tricks of the Trade ~ George T. Young Learn to become not just a DM, but a story teller. Psychic Proficiencies ~ William W. Connors Add these mental powers to your Masque of the Red Death Victorian horror campaign. #213 Godsmen, Bleakers, Guvners, and Takers ~ Rich Baker Discover the secrets of the PLANESCAPE^TM setting's factions. The Demiplane of Shadow ~ Edward Bonny Add this land of twilight nightmares to your AD&D^® game. Planar Personalities ~ Michele Carter and Bill Slavicsek Meet four NPC residents of Sigil, the City of Doors. You Never Know Who'll You'll Meet ~ Larry Granato Use these encounter lists to spice up your planar campaign. Series Magic ~ Steven E. Schend Our chronicler gets a visit from Khelben himself -- almost. Elminster's Notebook ~ Ed Greenwood Study the "ambitious youngster," Aldreth Fireshar. #214 The Complete Half-Elf ~ Greg Jensen Give your half-elf PCs these kits designed specifically for them. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Christopher Kutarna Add these elven artifacts to your campaign. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Norman Abrahamsen Meet the smallest (and furriest) elf-friends of them all. For Truth and Justice ~ Chris Avellone Create better superheroic exploits with this adventure checklist. The Ecology of the Neogi ~ Jon Winters This is but the first of two (count 'em) "Ecologies" in this issue. Lost Empires ~ David Howery "Discover" a lost land such as Atlantis for your game world. The Ecology of the Owlbear ~ Johnathan M. Richards Yes! This long-promised article finally makes it into print. #215 Putting Evil to Good Use ~ Johnathan M. Richards "No, that's okay, I'll take that cursed item." Gaming with Style ~ Thomas Kane What style of role-player are you? The Beginner's Game ~ John Nephew Treat your novice gamers right and they'll stick around. The Ecology of the Amphisbaena ~ Johnathan M. Richards This is one instance where two heads are worse than one. Donning a New Masque ~ William W. Connors Presenting new kits and a PC sheet for Masque of the Red Death campaigns. The Deities of Africa ~ Michael John Wybo II Use these gods to flesh out your African campaign pantheons. #216 Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Steven Miller We liked this article so much, we made TSR's Games Dep't., hire Steven. Fuzzy Reviews ~ Spike Y. Jones Read these (serious) reviews of plush-animal miniatures rules. Paths of Power ~ Wolfgang Baur and Steve Kurtz Let's get serious: here's an alternative magic system for the AD&D^® game spellcasters. The Auld Alliance ~ Arthur Collins You can keep your gaming group together for the long haul if you follow Arthur's advice. Elminster's Notebook ~ Ed Greenwood In which El answers the burning question: "What are those kobolds up to?" #217 Boons & Benefits ~ Larry Granato Compensate your PCs with rewards far more valuable than mere cash or jewels. Behind Enemy Lines ~ Phil Masters The PCs are trapped in hostile territory with an entire army chasing them. Sounds like fun, doesn't it? Two Heads are Better than One ~ Joshua Siegel Split the game master's chores between two people. Class Action ~ Peter C. Zelinski How about a party of only fighters, thieves, clerics, or mages? En-psycho-slade-ica Magica ~ slade Presenting the random generation tables for all the magical items in the ENCYCLOPEDIA MAGICA^TM books. #218 Tarazin the Gray ~ L. Richard Baker III After a few thousand years, this dragon has learned a few tricks. Dragon Intrigues ~ Gregory Detwiler If you thought dragons were tough in combat, wait until they work against you behind the scenes. Dragon Dweomers ~ Robert S. Mullin Dragon claws, fangs, and breath weapons are potent weapons -- and these new spells help make them more potent still. You have been warned. The Spice of Life ~ Thomas Kane Multiple plots add variety to any campaign -- and give players more freedom. Magic Resistance, Step by Step ~ Skip Williams How to resolve the thorny knot of resistance -- without losing friends. The Nature of Evil ~ Michael T. Kuciak What does it take to make a truly despicable villain? Ecology of the Bird Maiden ~ Paul Culotta Truth and treachery intertwine in this tale from the desert. #219 At Sword's Point ~ Christian Williams Sometimes it's more fun to dodge and parry than hack and slash. Run! A Guide to Heroic Flight ~ Robert S. Mullin Learn how brave Sir Robin runs away. Out of Armor ~ Gregory Detwiler A guide to fancy footwork and armor-free combat for DMs and players. Pirate Crews and Retinues ~ James R. Collier What happens when specialized fighters gain followers? Ecology of the Black Pudding ~ Johnathan Richards Deep below the earth, two adventurers come face-to-face with a slimy terror. The Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood Ed, the wizards, and a few friends get together for a weenie roast. What's a Wizard to Do? ~ Anne Brown Is the BIRTHRIGHT^TM setting nothing more than a battleground for musclebound fighters? Heck, no! #220 Stratagems and Dirty Tricks ~ Gregory W. Detwiler Learn from the masters of deception: advice for DMs and players. The Politics of Empire ~ Colin McComb and Carrie Bebris Put not your faith in the princes of this world -- achieve victory in the BIRTHRIGHT^TM campaign through superior scheming. Hired Killerz ~ Ed Stark Meet Vlad Taltos, and see how assassins can play a crucial role in any RPG. The College of Apportation ~ Lachlan MacQuarrie Sometimes a teleport is just a teleport, but sometimes... The Thought Police ~ Lisa Smedman No more wimpy watch! Give the city guard psionic powers. Arcane Lore: Sea Magic ~ Deborah Christian Sail away with maritime magic. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Elven Magic ~ Robert S. Mullin We know they make great cloaks and boots: what other magical tricks do elven wizards have up their sleeves? Dangerous Ground ~ William J. White Fights are more fun when your character is twelve stories up. #221 In Dreams ~ Dave Gross Venture beyond the walls of sleep, into the land of the dream wizards. Magic of Kings, Magic of the Land ~ Kevin Melka Potent magic comes from a mage-king's connection to the land he rules. The Little Wish ~ Jon Winter Is a cantrip magical garbage or an overlooked treasure? Uses for the apprentice's favorite (and only) spell. Ley of the Land ~ Carrie Bebris, Anne Brown, and Ed Stark To master the greatest magic, a wizard regent needs conduits of magical power. Arcane Lore: Zala's Book of Barriers ~ John W. Baichtal Away with ye! Making abjuration fun. Eight Ways to Tame the Dark Overlord ~ Peter Zelinski Helping PCs survive and flourish against archvillains. Dragon's Bestiary: Lords of Chaos ~ Edward Bonny The frog-men are coming! The frog-men are coming! Bazaar of the Bizarre: Magical Items for Familiars ~ James R. Collier Helpful features for helpful creatures. The Ecology of the Crystal Spider ~ Rudy Thauberger A web of sunlight, a shell of steel, and a mind the size of a walnut. 101 Uses for a Portable Hole ~ Kevin N. Haw Would you believe that six canoes fit in one of these babies? #222 The Death Knight ~ Ed Stark To keep your campaign lively, sometimes you need a little extra-powerful un-life. The Necrology of the Penanggalan ~ Paul F. Culatta Some forms of undead are so terrifying and fell that even mighty paladins can fall prey to their powers. Roaming the Realms: The Green Elves of Faerun ~ Belinda G. Ashley Don't travel in Faerun without reading this ranger's report on some of the notable and more infamous tribes of elves dwelling in the realms. It's All In the Details ~ Jamie Nossal Illusions are potentially more deadly than you think. Adding Substance to Psionic Combat ~ Bill Slavicsek It's mental combat, so try using imagination in its execution. Running Scared... and Really Fast! ~ Spike Y. Jones Scare your superheroes right out of their tights. Who Needs Hit Points When You Have Credit? ~ Peter C. Zelinski Eight ways to give 0-level bad guys an edge over powerful PCs. Secrets of the Sunless Seas ~ Wolfgang Baur In the depths of the Underdark, the powerful aboleths use glyph magic. A Slither in the Dark ~ Gregory W. Detwiler A retired officer of the British Raj reflects on his encounter with a fierce creature of the Mythos. #223 The Lords of the Nine ~ Colin McComb The Lords of the Nine Layers of Baator have been revealed at last. Do you dare read about them? Primal Rage ~ Rob Letts and Wayne A. Haskett Straight to your campaign from the hottest video game of our time come three new demi-gods. The Right Monster for the Right Adventure ~ Gregory W. Detwiler Picking your scenario appropriately will make the many horrors of the Cthulhu Mythos that much more terrifying. Dragon's Bestiary: Four Guardian Gargoyles ~ John W. Baichtal If you think you know all about gargoyles -- think again. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Nine Rings to Rule Them All ~ Robert S. Mullin Nine new rings for attack, defense, and esoteric pursuits. Ecology of the Chitine ~ Belinda G. Ashley A drow scout reports her observations of a tribe of Chitine. #225 Skills & Powers In Eight Easy Steps ~ John D. Rateliff and Skip Williams Following this simple step-by-step how-to, you can design unique player characters using the new PLAYER'S OPTION^TM: SKILLS & POWERS book. Secret Origins and Motivations of Player Characters ~ Fraser Sherman A little skeleton in the closet never hurt anyone. Sometimes it gives a whole new spin to the way your PC views the world, and the way the world views your PC. Caste of Character ~ Michael A. Selinker The Indian subcontinent comes alive with new PC and NPC kits; from paladin-like Kshatrias to ascetic Yogis, it's all here. I'm Okay, You're One-Dimensional ~ David Clarke Having trouble coming up with a clear personality for your PCs? Look no farther than your nearest TV screen. Back in the Saddle (Again) ~ Clayton R. Beal Why is mining a Wisdom-based skill? Time for a fresh look at how we handle nonweapon proficiencies. Campaign Classics: Three Greyhawk Grimoires ~ Robert S. Mullin Learn about the spellbooks of the most feared mages of Oerth: Vecna, Iggwilv, and Acererak. Rogue's Gallery: D'Naleri ~ Robert Martin Meet D'Naleri, a 9th-level elven fighter/mage. Behave well; for even though he is in self-imposed exile, the blood of elven kings flows in his veins. Dungeon Mastery: What To Do When Your Party Wants to Split Up ~ Paul Culotta Next time your players want to go off in different directions, try this little trick to keep things interesting. #226 The Magic Goes Away ~ Paul Fraser What's the secret to game balance? Could it be limiting the number and power of users of magic? Rome May Not Have Been Built In a Day, But... ~ David Clarke Your campaign world can be. This simple step-by-step walkthrough shows how to make one in just a few hours. Off-the-Cuff NPCs ~ Melissa C. Thompson The key to an enjoyable gaming experience is memorable NPCs, and now you can create a few in no more time than it takes to read this blurb. Improve with Improve ~ Jason Strasser Improvisational skills are not just for musicians. Good DMs need to be able to make rulings and come up with game elements on the fly. Dot to Dot ~ Michelle Bottorff They may all look alike on the map, but not all cities are identical. Don't make all your towns clones of each other. Powers From the Past ~ Andrew Turpin Sometimes it's the things people do that make their objects magical. Arcane Lore: Monsoons and the Power of Om ~ Michael A. Selinker These powerful new wizard and priest spells come from the Indian subcontinent. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Magical Scabbards and Sheaths ~ David Howery Sometimes, it's not the sword that's magical... Rogue's Gallery: Theahtyn ~ Robert Martin Meet Theahtyn, a powerful dwarven fighter. Just when his life was calming down, tragedy struck. Now he is coming out of retirement, and he has a mission. Campaign Classics: The Magical Sands of Zakhara ~ Rudy Thalberger When your world is surrounded by sand, that becomes the tool you use. These wonderous sands were once the exclusive possessions of sha'irs. #227 The Secrets of Successful Dungeon Building ~ Mathew Guss It's more than just drawing lines on a sheet of graph paper. How do you really design a dungeon that breathes? Report from Undermountain ~ Steven E. Schend In Waterdeep, there is a tavern that holds the entrance to one of the biggest, meanest dungeons ever made. Here's what's been happening lately. Journeys to the Deepest Dungeons ~ Wolfgang Baur Okay, you want to explore the Underdark. To improve your player character's chances of survival, read this first. They're in the Book ~ John Baichtal How do you hide a clue in a library? Better yet, how do you find a clue in a library? And the Rockets' Red Glare ~ Dale A. Hueber Firework magic adds a new aura of flash and dash to your mage's portfolio. Dragon's Bestiary: Monsters of the Underdark ~ Wolfgang Baur Ten new terrifying creatures from the world without light, presented in MONSTROUS COMPENDIUM^® style. Ecology of the Osquip ~ Johnathan M. Richards Oh, rats! Bazaar of the Bizarre: Dwarven Magical Items ~ Robert S. Mullin Why do we think only elves have the edge when it comes to producing magical items? #228 Real Jungles ~ Gregory Detwiler Forget those Tarzan movies. Let us tell you about campaigning in the real jungle. 101 Uses for a Wet Blanket ~ Spike Y. Jones The humble woolen blanket can save you PC's life. You'll never look at bed linens the same way. The Athalantan Campaign ~ Ed Greenwood What were the Realms like when Elminster was young? Venture to the Kingdom of Athalantar to find out. All in the Family ~ Bryan Hudson Give your PCs more depth and your game more motivation by making family ties bind. Greater Familiars of Faerun ~ Jean Rabe Here's a solution for when your mage's animal companions become too familiar. Venturing into the City ~ Paul F. Culotta Sooner or later, you have to deal with a city-based campaign. It's best to be ready. The Dragon's Worstiary: Golems ~ Anne Brown They're new... they're terrifying.. they're chocolate, chia, and plush golems! Rogue's Gallery: Gangsters of the Underdark ~ Keith "Pinball" Strohm Can adventurers survive against these members of the real underworld? Only Sir Elliot of Kness knows. Dungeon Mastery: The DM's Quick Random Campaign Generator ~ Serge Stelmack One d12 is all you need to create truly memorable campaigns. What's So Funny? ~ Ed Stark Can serious games be fun, too? #229 Magic Miscibility ~ James Collier So you've got all this magic. What can go wrong? The Rhabdomancer ~ Stever Berman It's finders keepers for mages who specialize in divining and dousing. Illusions of Grandeur ~ Rogers Cadenhead Hear Emil Duli Wonk tell you what you really need to know for your PC illusionists. Curses ~ Ed Rice When you want to do your very worst... A Wizards' Three ~ Chris Perry Three new mages: frost wizards, fiend slayers, and spiritualists. The Dimensional Wizard ~ Barry A.A. Dillinger A new kit for wizards specializing in dimensions and planar travel. Survival of the Smartest ~ Lloyd Brown III Heed your instructor and keep those 1st-level mages alive. Bazaar of the Bizarre: The Magic of India ~ Michael Selinker Magical items from the India of song and legend. Rogue's Gallery: Tylk ~ Skip Williams Meet Til-Kyrmeldur ap Puirdoch, Tylk to his friends. This half-elven druid/ranger believes in the goodness of all. Campaign Classics: The Wu Jen ~ Dave "Zeb" Cook The powerful mage from the Oriental Adventures gets a facelift for 2nd Edition. Dungeon Mastery: "A" is for NPC ~ Keith Strohm Tips on making a Grade-A NPC. Magic Doesn't Always Go "Boom" ~ Christopher Byler Not all magic has to be flashy. #230 The Orbs of Dragonkind ~ Roger E. Moore Eight powerful artifacts from the world of Oerth, each as dangerous to the wielder as to the dragons they were designed to control. Dragonslayers ~ Wolfgang Baur You'll need every possible edge to join the ranks of the dragonslayers. Dragons of Legend ~ John D. Rateliff From Fafnir to Smaug, the dragons of fantasy literature range from the fearsome to the absurd. Fire on the Five Peaks ~ Ed Stark Two of the terrible wyrms of Cerilia are nearly lost to legend. One of them is even more dangerous dead than alive. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood The premier installment of a new series detailing the most powerful dragons of the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® setting. Arcane Lore: Dragon Dweomers ~ Robert S. Mullin Terrible new enchantments and powerful magical items to make the bravest dragonslayer tremble. Rogue's Gallery: Heroes of the Highlands ~ Carrie A. Bebris and Duane Maxwell Four heroes from the BIRTHRIGHT^® setting's newest campaign expansion. #231 The Master Thief ~ Karl Garrison When you're the best you are at what you do, how can you get any better? The Thief Who Came in from the Cold ~ Renee Stern Tired of picking pockets? Sick of running from the law? Well, when you can't beat 'em... The Spying Game ~ Michael T. Kuciak A player's primer to the game of spying -- but be ready to play for keeps. Why Spy? ~ Larry Granato "The name is Bond..." Defilers & Preservers ~ Bill Slavicsek Six powerful new wizard kits for the devastated lands of Athas. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Beware when this lonely dragon asks you up for a bite. #232 Weapons of the Waves ~ Rich Baker Seapower can be the key to conquest in any nautical campaign. En Garde! ~ Cindi Rice Shh! Here are the secrets of the deadliest swordsmen in the SAVAGE COAST^TM campaign. And the Walls Came Down ~ Steve Berman The most famous siege engines, by way of legerdemain and legend. A Flurry of Swords ~ Gregory W. Detwiler A sword is a sword is a sword. Right? Sorcerous Sixguns ~ Roger E. Moore What barks over here and bites over there? This ain't your father's magic missile! The Ecology of the Roper ~ Johnathan M. Richards Discover the nature of these underdark horrors through the strange "visits" of a most unusual guide. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Elminster and Volo describe the depredations of one of the mightiest red wyrms of Faerun. #233 Going to Court ~ Larry Granato Where etiquette is more powerful than blind-fighting, and Charisma more telling than Strength. On Wings of Eagles ~ James Estes The loftiest of the elves are those that soar high above the forests. Fiendish Fortresses ~ Monte Cook The infernal bastions of the Blood War can be a royal pain to the fiendish lords who lay siege to them. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Volo and Elminster warn us of a manipulative green dragon who would be queen. Campaign Classics: Scions of the Desert ~ Jim Parks The Land of Fate is the perfect setting for the bloodlines and domains of regents. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Magical Armor ~ Robert S. Mullin Armor, helms, and shields fit for a king. #234 Nocturnal Crusade ~ Jay Knioum In the war against the undead, the wise crusader arms himself. The Draconomicon ~ Jamie Nossal The dracolich isn't the only form of undead dragon, only the greatest. Here are the "lesser evils." The Book of Souls ~ Robert S. Mullin Some books really should be banned. Crypt Rangers & Defenders ~ Ross Allen Clifton It's one thing to stay overnight in a graveyard on a dare... Undead Again ~ Steven Brown Death has never been the end to a hero's career, but this isn't what you probably had in mind. Artifacts of Athas ~ Kevin Melka The magical artifacts of the DARK SUN^® setting are just as dangerous as they are powerful. Wyrms of the North: Daurgothoth ~ Ed Greenwood The most fearsome of the great wyrms are those that just don't know when to die. Dragon's Bestiary: A Necromancer's Armory ~ Rudy Thauberger The necromancer's weapons are walking nightmares. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Lich Magical Items ~ Johnathan M. Richards Why should the good guys have all the wonderful toys? #235 Planar Heroes ~ Ed Bonny SKILLS & POWERS give you the edge you need to survive the multiverse -- or any Prime Plane, for that matter. This huge special feature provides PLAYER'S OPTION^TM rules especially for the PLANESCAPE^® setting, but adaptable to any fantasy role-playing world. Mage on Deck! ~ Ted Zuvich The Shipmage: Don't leave port without one. Dragon's Bestiary: Monsters of the Lower Deep ~ Gregory W. Detwiler Venture too deep into the ocean's depths, and these are the fishes you'll end up feeding. Arcane Lore I: Sea Spells ~ Brian Dunnell A full complement of spells to save you from a watery grave. Ecology of the Troglodyte ~ Spike Y. Jones OK, so they stink. But they're very sensitive about it. Arcane Lore II: Spells of the Scaled ~ Steve Berman A few nasty surprises from some cold-blooded spellcasters. Dungeon Mastery: Let's Get Physical ~ Troy Daniels The basics of physical DMing. Annual #1 Ecology of the Wyvern ~ Spike Y. Jones Stings, don't it? Arcane Lore: Scrolls of the Ice Mage ~ Anne W. Davis Frosty new spells for all wizards.' Dragon's Bestiary: Monsters of the Underdark ~ Keith A. Stohm The reason you should be afraid of the dark. Campaign Classics: The Scro ~ Roger E. Moore The Chosen of Dukagsh are poised to invade worlds in any crystal sphere. Dungeon^® Adventures: Wyrmsmere ~ Christopher Perkins Three stolen potions of dragon control and a renegade band of adventurers. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Strange Armor ~ Michael Lambert For the fashion-conscious adventurer. Rogue's Gallery: In Silver Shadows ~ Elaine Cunningham From the pages of the novels come three new heroes. Gem of the North ~ Steven E. Schend and Ed Greenwood The new kingdom of the north deserves a grand palace. Between the Ages ~ Douglas Niles and Harold Johnson The Chaos War ended the Fourth Age of Krynn; here are the events that herald the Age of Mortals. Vampires A-Z ~ William W. Connors Beyond Vlad, beyond Lestat, beyond everything you thought you knew about vampires. Beyond the Flanaess ~ Skip Williams The lost map of Oerth rediscovered. A Handful of Keys ~ Robert R. Prager and Ray Vallese They're always in the last place you look. Guilds of Cerilia ~ Ed Stark and Carrie A. Bebris When crime doesn't pay, go straight for a profit. Heroes of Athas ~ Ed Bonny and Bill Slavicsek PLAYER'S OPTION^TM: Skills & Powers rules for your DARK SUN^® heroes. #236 Heroes of Faith ~ Brian Linville Create your own specialty clergy with these new Skills & Powers. The Seldarine Revisited ~ Chris Perry Never before seen, the forgotten deities of the elven pantheon. Elemental Summoning Gone Wild ~ Ed Bonny If anything can go wrong... Mystics, Miracles, and Meditations ~ James Wyatt New priest kits and proficiencies for the Masque of the Red Death setting. The Ruin of Adlersburg ~ Ed Stark A haunting in the Havens of the Great Bay. Tracking the Faith ~ Lachlan MacQuarrie Keep those priests in line with Piety Points. Children of the Night ~ Paul Culotta Three unusual new vampires for the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® setting or your own campaign world. Arcane Lore: Demihuman Priest Spells ~ Robert S. Mullin Spells for the dwarven, elven, gnomish, and halfling priest of your campaign. Wyrms of the North: Deszeldaryndun Silverwing ~ Ed Greenwood When you're on the run from Balagos, who can you turn to? #237 Wild at Heart ~ Steve Berman Four new wilderness kits for every class, including new wizard and priest spells. Man's Best Friend ~ Clayton R. Beal What are you saying, Lassie? Timmy's being attacked by orcs? On a Waterless Sea ~ Todd Stigliano Big wheels for the heroes of Athas. Hidden Talents ~ William W. Connors A simple skills system for the SAGA^TM rules. I'm a What?! ~ Lachlan McQuarrie Fun with reincarnation. Wyrms of the North: Eldenser ~ Ed Greenwood Is that a dragon in your sword? Dragon's Bestiary: Venomous! ~ Kevin Melka Poisonous reptiles from the jungles of the real world, plus more poison types for your own new monsters. Campaign Classics: Lupins of the MYSTARA^® Setting ~ Bruce Heard The many breeds of lupins make fine canine PCs. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Long Shots ~ Brian Dunnell New magical items to set your archers aquiver. #238 Mommy Dearest ~ Lawrence R. Wenzel Mess with this non-player character and you'll be sent to your room without supper! Villains, Like Fine Wine ~ Lloyd Brown Make sure that your ancient villains improve with age. Gangsters of the Underdark ~ Keith Francis Stohm Sir Eliot of Kness opens the Hex-Files. The Return of the Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood The new Wizards Three meet once more to swap spells over pizza and ice cream. Bazaar of the Bizarre: The Rewards of Villainy ~ Wolfgang Baur Magical items for villains. Wyrms of the North: Felgolos ~ Ed Greenwood They call him "The Flying Misfortune." Dragon's Bestiary: Spawn of the Sewers ~ John Baichtal Right under your feet. Dragon's Bestiary: The Other Mummies ~ Richard Pengelly and Brian Walton Hard-hearted killers from bogs and glaciers. Rogue's Gallery: Silent Sheehan ~ Jason Kuhl A despicable NPC from the RAVENLOFT^® setting. Dungeon Mastery: Villainy and Intrigue ~ Steve Miller and Sue Wienlein Cook Start with your villain, and then weave a cunning plot for your players. #239 Sneaky Devils ~ Skip Williams Nefarious tricks of the ocean's most vile predators. 101 Dirty Orc Tricks ~ John Baichtal Boring orcs? Here's how to liven any encounter with humanoid opponents. Aurora's Undermountain Sale ~ Paul F. Culotta No underground explorer should be without a few tricks of his own. Magical Locks ~ Robert S. Mullin and Charles M. Andrulis Keep your treasure safe from lockpicks and knock spells. A Sage of Your Own! ~ Stephen Kenson Love the SAGA^TM system but want to play Drizzt? No problem! Wyrms of the North: Galadaeros ~ Ed Greenwood Here is a true ladies' dragon. Ecology of the Stirge ~ Tim Richardson Bloodthirsty little horrors. Dragon's Bestiary: The Little People ~ Brian Corvello Four tricky little fellows. Arcane Lore: Larcenous Legerdemain ~ Jeff Dancey New spells for the criminally inclined. Dungeon Mastery: Mind Games ~ Ed Carmien How to trick your players into having more fun. #240 The Murder Medieval ~ Jon Pickens Detective fiction throughout the ages can inspire many a mystery for AD&D^® game sleuths. Mysterious Cities ~ James Wyatt The Red Death spreads its subtle fingers farther across the globe of Gothic Earth. New source material for any 1890s horror campaign. Goddess of Shadows, Guild of Thieves ~ Sue Wienlein Cook and slade Ela's Quick Finger Guild: a new church and thieves' guild for players of the BIRTHRIGHT^® campaign or any AD&D world. Saga of the Mists ~ Matthew L. Martin Use the story-driven SAGA^TM System to drive the mysteries in your RAVENLOFT^® campaign. Mysteries of the Dead Gods ~ Monte Cook Care to visit the graveyard of the gods? A new mystery for planar travelers to explore. Ecology of the Nymph ~ Johnathan M. Richards The Monster Hunters learn a harsh lesson after their past hunt. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Gaulauntyr the thief dragon is a subtle schemer. Dungeon Mastery ~ Steve Berman More than one hundred little mysteries for the DM to develop. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Brian P. Hudson Need a hand? How about a leg? #241 Great Excavations ~ Steve Berman Indiana Jones look out! New kits, spells, and proficiencies for making your next dungeon crawl a journey through time. Chronicle of Cerilia ~ Carrie A. Bebris and Ed Stark A timeline of the BIRTHRIGHT^® campaign, with new material for your AD&D^® game. Legacies of the Suel Imperium ~ Roger Moore Five races spawned by the ancient sorcerers of the GREYHAWK^® setting, now available as player characters. Modron Magic ~ Monte Cook The modrons are on the march again, and just look at their new toys! Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Hoondarrh the Red Rage lacks neither cunning nor power. Arcane Lore ~ Robert S. Mullin More sorcerous tomes from three of the most notorious ancient wizards in "Greyhawk Grimoires II." Dungeon Mastery ~ Jon Pickens Let the Spirit of the Age determine the personality of your NPCs. Campaign Classics ~ Wolfgang Baur The evil Yikaria weave their wicked plots from "The Roof of the World." #242 Laws of Spell Design ~ Ted Zuvich Designing new spells has always been tricky business, until now. The Magic of Kyrnn Reborn! ~ Stephen Kenson Magic is back in the Fifth Age of the DRAGONLANCE^® campaign. Mage Construction ~ Michael Lambert Spellcasters can make the best masons and carpenters without even dirtying their hands. Learn More About Magic ~ Lachlan MacQuarrie Once you've succeeded at Spellcraft 101, where do you turn next? Jet the Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood A few little magics from the wizards of Faerun and Oerth. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Shocking secrets revealed about "The Dragon of the Statues." Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Bruce Schmidt Drizzt Do'Urden isn't the only one with one of the "Magical Allies." Arcane Lore ~ Lloyd Brown Morion the Bard has invented his own repertoire of "Spells of Sight and Sound." Dragon's Bestiary ~ Bruce Schmidt The wizards of the Arcane Age left a legacy of "Talisman Servants." Ecology of... ~ Johnathan M. Richards The secret lives of the patchwork monsters known as "Mongrelmen." Annual #2 Arcane Lore ~ James Wyatt From the spellbook of the thief/illusionist Jannes come these "Fantastic Phantasms." Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Oren Schnurr Here are some "Magical Cups and Flasks" to hold that brew that is true. Campaign Classics ~ Dale Donovan and Bill Slavicsek For players of the DARK SUN^® and PLAYER'S OPTION^TM rules alike, here are the "Mindscapes of Athas and Beyond." Dragon's Bestiary ~ Belinda Ashley Your heroes will find only cold comfort in the clutches of these "Arctic Monsters." Dungeon Mastery ~ Lloyd Brown What happens between adventures is often the "Talk of the Town." Ecology of... ~ Johnathan M. Richards Everything you wanted to know about "The Ecology of the Shambling Mound." Rogue's Gallery ~ Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb From the pages of Finder's Bane and Tymora's Luck comes "Finder's Band." Dragonwyr ~ Christopher Perkins The wicked Toxin is at it again in this sequel to last year's "Wyrmsmere." Cry Havoc ~ Jason Asbel Converting the BIRTHRIGHT^® War Cards to the BATTLESYSTEM^TM rules. Hark, the Herald ~ Steven Brown A new SAGA^® character role (and AD&D^® game character kit) for the DRAGONLANCE^® setting. The Magic of Myth Drannor ~ Ed Greenwood Powerful items and spells from the lost empire of the elves. Founding Greyhawk ~ Gary Gygax The creator of the GREYHAWK^® campaign recalls the earliest days of its existence. Pox of the Planes ~ Ed Bonny The hags have cornered the market on larvae and altroloths. Villains of Gothic Earth ~ James Wyatt Eight monstrous adversaries from the age of Victorian horror. #243 Destriers of the Planes ~ Steve Berman Nine fantastic steeds from the Outer Planes. Holy Swords of the Realms ~ Lloyd Brown Weapons both divine and infernal. He's Got Personality ~ David Brumbaugh A paladin's Charisma works differently from that of a bard or enchanter, and here's how. The Treasures of Krynn ~ Stephen Kenson The Fifth Age brings both new and legendary magical items to the DRAGONLANCE^® setting. Enchanting Weapons ~ Mike Nystul The DM's guide to making the most of your magical weapons. In a Class by Themselves ~ Tom Doolan Create a new kind of knight by making multi-class humans -- using only the DUNGEON MASTER^TM Guide. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood A steel dragon claims Waterdeep as her home, so visitors beware "The Wyrm of Many Spells." Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Brian Dunnell A knight needs the finest in "Helms and Armor." Dragon's Bestiary ~ Johnathan M. Richards "Magical Crossbreeds" range from cute to deadly. Arcane Lore ~ Anthony Nixon and David Head For those who would seek these magical tomes of the GREYHAWK^® campaign: "Caveat Emptor." Dungeon Mastery ~ Don Perrin A brief survey of historical knights, with a DM's bibliography for campaign inspiration. #244 Warriors of the Wind ~ Michael Lambert Learn the tactics of fighting airborne opponents, and add four new flying races to your AD&D^® campaign, either as opponents or allies for your PCs. Xakhun Airship ~ Roger Raupp The drow could never aspire to conquer the skies, could they? Learn the secrets of the Xakhun clan's plan for conquest of the outer world. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood No adventurer should ever underestimate the danger of a dragon named "Old Snarl," unless one's prepared for "a right bit of Klauth work." Arcane Lore ~ Robert S. Mullin "Spells of Elemental Air" can take your wizards to new heights. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ James Wyatt and Steve Berman From the mechanical to the magical, peruse this fine selection of "Miracles of Flight." Ecology of the Sphinx ~ Johnathan M. Richards A clever wizard applies his knowledge of the four sphinxes to profit from their natural animosity. #245 The Heart of the Forge ~ Wolfgang Baur The secrets of dwarven craft -- and of dwarven life itself -- begin at the forge. Mindstalkers ~ Bruce R. Cordell No denizens of the Underdark are more awful than the illithids... and no warriors more deadly than those dwarves who hunt them. Little Rascals ~ Steve Berman Four new rogue kits for your dwarven PCs, including the delver, the hoardsacker, the scurr, and the talebearer. Best Behavior ~ Christopher Perkins Dwarven etiquette? Yes, there is such a thing, and here is the definitive guide on its finer points. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Lhammaruntosz, the "Claws of the Coast," is a bronze dragon with an eye for business. Rogues Gallery ~ Troy Denning From the pages of Crucible: The Trial of Cyric the Mad, here are three powerful new characters for your campaign. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Kevin Melka Not all artifacts are magical, but no less precious are these "Dwarven Relics." Ecology of the Steeder ~ Johnathan M. Richards A clever wizard applies his knowledge of the four sphinxes to gain a little profit. #246 The Wizard's Companion ~ Lloyd Brown III Better than a familiar, the homonculous can be a wizard's best friend. The Omega Variant ~ Bill Slavicsek Take the role of Concord marine Jonar Kage in this exciting solo adventure, and learn the ALTERNITY^TM rules as you play. A Few Good Henchmen ~ Christopher Perkins Next time your PCs need a henchman quickly, pick one of these 101 NPCs. The Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood Elminster, Rautheene, and Mordenkainen meet once more to trade spells and... steal sandwiches? Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Manipulative sapphire dragon Malaeragoth is "The Dragon Unseen." Rogues Gallery ~ Dale Donovan From the pages of the ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS^® comic com "The Heroes of Selune's Smile." Ecology of the Flumph ~ Johnathan M. Richards Beware the awesome might of the flumph! No, really. We're serious! Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ B.A. Landires Spice up your campaign with "Cauldrons and Cookery." Dragon's Bestiary ~ Gergory W. Detwiler Fight the battle for Krynn against "Creatures of Chaos"! #247 Rakasta of Mystara ~ Bruce Heard Add these feline heroes to your campaign. The Taltos ~ Tom Moldvay Spirit-hunting rogues, the taltos combine magical and martial power. Heroes of Cerilia ~ Ed Bonny Skills & Powers rules for the BIRTHRIGHT^TM setting or any AD&D^® campaign. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Silver Miirym guards Candlekeep as "The Sentinel Wyrm." Rogue's Gallery ~ Kate Novak "The Crew of the Realms Master' return to your campaign. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Sebastian Dietz Look here for some "Magic That Works." Dragon's Bestiary ~ Johnathan M. Richards Before kissing for princes, study these "Anurans." Dungeon Mastery ~ Brent Knowles Before giving up on language barriers, "Give Them Pidgins." #248 The Missing Dragons ~ Richard Lloyd A classic article returns with three new dragons for the AD&D^® game. Building a Better Dragon ~ Paul Fraser Teaching an old dragon new tricks is as easy as perusing this menu. Crystal Confusion ~ Holly Ingraham Everything -- and we mean everything -- you'll ever need to know about gems. The Dragon of Vstaive Peak ~ Ed Stark There's no exagerration when Vore Lekinskiy is called "a mountain of a dragon." Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood The evil woman Morna Auguth is now "The Moor Dragon." Arcane Lore ~ Robert S. Mullin For priestly dragons... "Dragon Dweomers III." Dragon's Bestiary ~ Gregory W. Detwiler These creatures are distant "Dragon-kin." Dungeon Mastery ~ Rob Daviau If you're stumped for an adventure idea, find one "In the News." #249 Seeds of Evil ~ James Wyatt Combining the historical AD&D^® supplements with the Masque of the Red Death campaign for a legacy of terror. Below the Tomb of Horrors ~ Bruce R. Cordell New terrors to add to the classic AD&D module or any cryptic dungeon in you campaign. Sixguns and Sesheyans ~ Rich Baker Back to the future with ALTERNITY^® game rules for Old West firearms, plus guidelines for creating your own Weird West campaign. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood The guile and subtlety of a drow lurks behind the smile of "The Dark Lady." Giants in the Earth ~ J. Gregory Keyes New legends from the "World of the Waterborn." Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Jeffrey Mendoza Before your next trk, shop at "A Traveler's Emporium." Arcane Lore ~ Ed Bonny Discover the dire powers of "The Lost Spellbook of Rary the Traitor." Dungeon Mastery ~ Holly Ingraham Learn the vocabulary of the Underdark in "Deep Meanings." #250 Heroes of the Sea ~ James Wyatt Aquatic PCs for your AD&D^® game campaign. The Dimernesti ~ Steven Kenson The sea elves of Krynn are deeper than you think. Warships of the Sea ~ Keith Francis Strohm New vessels, cannons, and a seafarer's lexicon. Interfaces: The World of the Mechalus ~ Wolfgang Baur Who are these half-mechanical aliens? Sunken Treasures ~ Steve Berman How to salvage that soggy swag. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood The Silmerhelms are kept safe by "The Wyrm Who Watches." Dragon's Bestiary ~ Johnathan M. Richards A small menagerie of new "Aquatic Creatures." Arcane Lore ~ Paul Fraser Learn where the earth-sorcerer Tisan gained her power in "Secrets of the Arch-Geomancer." Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Lloyd Brown III Next time you're making a wish list, ask your DM for some "Magic with Class." Annual #3 By Dragons Ruled and Divided ~ Ed Greenwood All the wyrms of the North, and their addresses. Weaponmasters of the Flanaess ~ Lloyd Brown III Where to go to brush up on that overhand chop. Denizens of Dread ~ Owen K.C. Stephens More haunted hero kits for your horror campaign. Planar Pestilence ~ Kevin Melka That's a nasty cold you've got. The Home Front ~ Richard Dakan Don't leave home. Period. Alternate Frontiers ~ Steve Bartell A classic is back, this time with the ALTERNITY^® game rules. Marvel Super Science ~ Mike Selinker Don't push that button! Handle With Care ~ Ron Poirier It's a simple mission. What could go wrong? Dragon Ecologies ~ Jay Knioum It takes centuries to learn the true secret of the "Soulbond." Arcane Lore ~ Loren Coleman Discover the elemental might of "The Prayers of Stromp & Havvel." Dungeon Master ~ Lloyd Brown III Keep your campaign dynamic with "The Campaign Journal." Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Noel Graham You can find some delightful surprises at "Falcon's Bazaar." Dragon's Bestiary ~ Johnathan Richards Even fantasy cities aren't free of "Urban Pests." Rogues Gallery ~ Troy Denning Don't be fooled by these "Faces of Deception." #251 Magic of the Seldarine ~ Chris Perry Learn the lore of four new elven gods of magic. Knotwards & Woodsongs ~ Steven Berman New enchantments unique to sylvan elves. Beyond the Tree ~ Miranda Horner Play a shaped or quested dryad. By Any Other Name ~ Owen K.C. Stephens Generate names for your elven characters. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Music hath charms, all right. Just ask "The Minstrel Wyrm." Dragon's Bestiary ~ Johnathan M. Richards Bigfoot is only one of many "Missing Links." Dragon Ecologies ~ Kristin Johnson A lost journal reveals "The Ecology of the Wererat." Rogues Gallery ~ Elaine Cunningham The Harpers' Saga ends with the heroes of Thornhold. AD&D^® Aliens ~ David Eckelberry From the ALTERNITY^® game to your AD&D campaign come "The Sesheyans." #252 Grim Callings ~ Steve Berman Four new kits for dark undertakings. Legacy of Decay ~ Ted Zuvich The Harpers thought they'd defeated this old evil. 101 Hauntings ~ Anne Brown Seeds to sow for the most harrowing adventures. Home, Sweet Headquarters ~ Stephen Kenson Every super hero needs a place to hang his cape. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Michael D. Winkle From the tales of M.R. James come "Formidable Visitants." Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Felrenden is guarded by "The Unseen Protector." Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Brian P. Hudson Don't be fooled by the cheerful smiles of these sinister "Jack-o-lanterns." Arcane Lore ~ Matthew Martin Beware what lies in these "Tomes of Forbidden Lore." Dragon Ecologies ~ Wolfgang Baur Wrennar learns too much about "The Ecology of the Ghoul." #253 Spontaneous Enchantments ~ Lloyd Brown III Enchant an item is only one way to make a magical weapon. The Random Magical Weapon Generator ~ Gregory W. Detwiler Grab your dice and start rolling. A Treasure Trove of Tomes ~ Scott Casper Knowledge needn't be magical in the GREYHAWK^® setting. Working Class Wizards ~ Lloyd Brown III Making magic pay. With a Twist ~ James Wyatt More ways to expand your campaign design. Sufficiently Advanced Magic ~ Steve Kenson Magic in the ALTERNITY^® game. AD&D^® Aliens ~ David Eckelberry Add a new psionic race to your campaign with the "Fraal." Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Subtle Raulothim is "The Silent Shadow." Arcane Lore ~ Lloyd Brown III Divine the truth behind "The Mage's Secret." Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Eric A. Jackson and Emilia Agrafojo Go shopping for enchanted curiosities at "The Third Time's a Charm." Dungeon Mastery ~ Brian Murphy Start your adventures by saying, "Picture This." #254 The Bigger They Are... ~ Skip Williams If you can't beat'em, hire'em. ...The Harder They Fall ~ Paul F. Culotta Or just beat'em smarter. The Measure of a Monster ~ Lester Smith You can learn a lot from the classics. Are You Proficient? ~ Jack Pitsker No campaign ever has too many proficiencies. Life is the Pits ~ Alec J. Baclawski We guarantee you'll fall for these traps. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood To the dwarves, this crystal dragon is "Lady Gemcloak." Dragon's Bestiary ~ Gregory Detwiler It's one thing to fight big opponents, but watch out for these deadly "Grave Giants." Rogues Gallery ~ Robert Suriano Among the heroes of the LIVING CITY^TM campaign is the half-elf called "Greendale Meadowfield." Dragon Ecologies ~ Johnathan M. Richards It's Brokk's lucky day in "The Ecology of the Cyclopskin." #255 The New Illithid Arsenal ~ Christopher Schwartz The squid-heads just got tougher. Psi-Kits ~ Owen K.C. Stephens and Lloyd Brown III Ten new ways to put mind over matter. Shadow Ways ~ Samuel M. Wright The deadliest ninjas kill with a thought. Baldur's Gate: Candlekeep ~ Chris Avellone The new AD&D^® computer game expands the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® setting. Powers of the Mind ~ Stephen Kenson Psionics in the MARVEL SUPER HEROES^TM Adventure Game. Rogues Gallery ~ Mel Odom Jherek and company are all that stands against "The Threat From the Sea" in this prelude to the year's new FORGOTTEN REALMS trilogy. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Christopher Schwartz For both DARK SUN^® and other AD&D^® players, these "Life Shapes of Athas" are strange new magic. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Thalagyrt might be a royal pain, but when you need an answer to your question, see "Old Lord Memory." Starship Perks & Flaws ~ David Eckelberry and Andy Collins For better or for worse, alterations to your space vehicles. #256 Rogue Heroes ~ Mark Hart Dozens of ways to improve your Thieves and Bards. Hidden Agendas ~ Andy Miller Secret societies from the GREYHAWK^® setting. The Lost Giants of Krynn ~ Richard Dakan There's big trouble in the lands of Ansalon. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood Where does he get those wonderful toys? The answer might escape even "The Silver Flame." Dragon's Bestiary ~ Daniell Freed From the world of Heretic II come "Creatures of Parthoris." Arcane Lore ~ James Wyatt Bards and Spellsingers can learn a new tune from these "Haunting Melodies." Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Mike Ferguson Burglars and Troubleshooters alike will want to lay hands on these "Tools of the Trade."

Dragon Magazine Table of Contents

#124
1. Sailors on the Sea of Air ~ Ed Greenwood
  The flying ships of the Forgotten Realms.
2. On a Wing and a Prayer ~ L. Gregory Smith
  The art and science -- and joy -- of gliders.
3. Flying the Friendly(?) Skies ~ Thomas M. Kane
  The sky is the only limit with aerial adventures in the AD&D game.
4. The Wings of Eagles ~ J.F. Keeping
  Aarakocra as player characters in AD&D game campaigns.
5. Kocraa -- God of the Aarakocra ~ Christopher Jones
  A brief word about the lord of the bird-folk.
6. Kicks and Sticks ~ Joseph R. Ravitts
  Filipino martial arts at its best: escrima.
7. New Front-End Alignments ~ Rich Stump
  If you've ever gamed with a Neutral Montyhaul, you'll love this article.
8. Arcane Lore ~ Rich Balwin
  The secret spells of Odeen the Arch-Mage.
9. Packing It All Away ~ Ian Chapman
  Backpacks: Don't leave for the wilderness without one.
10. The Ecology of the Gelatinous Cube ~ Ed Greenwood
  A lecture on the athcoid and the nature of old feuds.
11. Blasters & Blunderbusses ~ Peter R. Jahn
  How can you control a player with a howitzer?
12. A Shot in the Arm ~ Jason Pamental and David Packard
  Making combat a little livelier in STAR FRONTIERS^® games.
13. The Most Secret of Secrets ~ Thomas M. Kane
  A few real-world projects for TOP SECRET^® and TOP SECRET/S.I.^TM games.
14. The Marvel^®-Phile ~ Jeff Grubb
  Meet the newest Hulk^® of all -- and his most determined foes.
#126
1. Hearts of Darkness ~ Tom Moldvay
  Vampires are everywhere -- you can Count on it.
2. Dead on Target ~ David Howery
  You'll need more than a silver dagger against the enemies of the living.
3. A Touch of Evil ~ Vince Garcia
  31-derful flavors of terror from beyond the grave.
4. The Ecology of the Shade ~ Dan Salas
  Life without death, death without life, forever.
5. Well Bottled at Slab's ~ John Gregory Betancourt
  Our second visit to a remarkably... spirited tavern.
6. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  A strange and wonderful assortment of Oriental Adventures treasures.
7. A Ghastly Grimoire ~ Dean Shomshak
  Walking statues, earthquakes, the Yellow Sign, and the CALL OF CTHULU^® game.
8. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ John M. Maxstadt
  It's mutant round-up time in the lands of the GAMMA WORLD^® game.
9. There Are Ways of Making You Talk... ~ Kevin Marzahl
  The TOP SECRET^® game's contact system: Reach out and interrogate someone.
10. The Marvel^®-Phile ~ Jeff Grubb
  Drac is back! The unliving world of Marvel Universe^® vampires.
11. A Marvel^® Monster-Phile ~ Douglas Lent
  Three old friends from the Halloween crew come to visit.
#134
1. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ The Readers
  Seven dragons, from the deepest seas to astral space.
2. Give Dragons a Fighting Chance ~ Ed Friedlander
  Creative ways to put fear back into the cry, "Dragon!"
3. Serpents & Sorcery ~ Vince Garcia
  The intelligent dragon's guide to spell-casting.
4. Lords & Legends ~ William Simpson
  Dragotha: A dragon that become far more dangerous after it died.
5. The Ecology of the Red Dragon ~ Gregg Sharp
  Red dragons have no ecologies: They ravage them.
6. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ E. Paul Tobin
  Magical paddleboards and other perverse items for jester NPCs.
7. For Your Orcs Only ~ Bruce A. Heard
  A quick round of hack-n-slash with the ORCWARS! game rules.
8. Eyes of Redemption ~ James Brunet
  How do you atone for the slaying of a dragon?
9. Arcane Lore ~ D.J. Fjellhaugen
  Clerical spells that heal even when the cleric is gone.
10. Sighting In ~ Dennis McLaughlin
  The tools of the ultimate hunter: sniper rifles for agent-assassins.
11. Catching Some Rays ~ Danial Salas
  Mutants are bad enough, but gamma radiation is forever.
12. The Ultimate Addenda's Addenda ~ David Edward Martin
  Take a deep (super) breath: Here are more MARVEL SUPER HEROES^® game powers!
#138
1. The Black Book and the Hunters ~ Craig Schaefer
  Those who annoy the Old Ones should keep a careful watch behind them.
2. The Ungrateful Dead ~ Tom Moldvay
  Beautiful ghouls and titanic zombies: new undead for your AD&D^® games.
3. Methods to Your Madness ~ Ed Friedlander
  A new insanity system that lets a little lunacy go a long way.
4. The End of the World ~ Eileen Lucas
  Got an ailing fantasy campaign? Cure it -- with the Black Death.
5. Putting Fire Into Firepower ~ Martin Landauer
  Lasers in TOP SECRET^® games; or, "What's this red button do?"
6. Between Thunder and Lightning ~ Nancy Varian Berberick
  War's purpose is to take life; to renew it is another kind of struggle.
#139
1. Lords & Legends ~ The Readers
  Choice, fate, struggle, and luck: how four wizards achieved greatness.
2. Where Wizards Meet ~ John C. Bunnell
  A guild of wizards can govern nations -- or destroy them.
3. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Scott Waterhouse
  Two powerful tomes that even Arch-Mages covet.
4. A Gamer's Guide to DC^TM HEROES ~ Jack A. Barker
  Need the stats for Krypto the Superdog^TM? He (and others) are in this index!
5. Speaking With the Spirits ~ William A Barton
  A seance is not a party game when Great Cthulhu is involved.
6. "Oh, look -- a harmless statue!" -- Rone Barton
  Golems made more dangerous, in thirty dirty ways.
7. The Visitor ~ Llynne More
  Even the mightiest of sorcerers has a secret terror.
8. The New, Improved Druid ~ Richard Hernandez
  For the woodland sect: familiars, new spells, and ... poisons?
9. Hand-to-Hand -- Against the Rules ~ Vince Garcia
  Should a wu jen know kung fu? Martial arts in Oriental Adventures.
10. "Jetboots, don't fail me now!" ~ Chares A. Vanelli
  No one outruns a laster -- but fast feet help in the STAR FRONTIERS^® game.
11. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Ed Greenwood
  Lock lurkers, metalmasters, and other FORGOTTEN REALMS^TM setting fauna.
12. The Ecology of the Spectator ~ Dougal Demokopoliss
  Always faithful, ever vigilant, and dangerous to disturb.
13. When the Tanks Roll ~ Ed Sollers
  Rescuing nations from the Web: coups in the TOP SECRET/S.I.^TM game.
#140
1. The Savant ~ Vince Garcia
  His weapon of choice is the wisdom of the ages.
2. So Many Gods, So Little Time ~ Andrew C. Gronosky
  Mix-and-match gods do not a pantheon make.
3. Fantasy Clerics and Clerical Fallacies ~ Gregory Detwiler
  Finding a cure for clerical shortcomings.
4. As the Cleric Turns ~ Robert Stockdale
  Turning the tables on turning undead.
5. Specialization (Cut Down to Size) ~ Len Carpenter
  Stratgic arms limitations for the AD&D^® game.
6. Roll On! ~ Len Carpenter
  A better way of rolling the bones.
7. Flesh and Blood ~ Mary Frances Zambreno
  What is the price of a father's love?
8. An Assortment of Knives ~ Edwin C. Mason
  Handheld weapons that get to the point.
9. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Ed Greenwood
  Creatures of light and darkness: new monsters for the FORGOTTEN REALMS^TM setting.
#141
1. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ The Readers
  Want some excitement? Let the PCs meet a swamp-orc assassin tribe.
2. Orcs Throw Spells, Too! ~ Randal S. Doering
  Shamans and witch doctors must earn their magic -- but the price is steep.
3. Boulder-Throwers and Humanoid Hordes ~ Arthur Collins
  The bigger they are, the more you should worry.
4. Hey, Wanna Be a Kobold? ~ Joseph Clay
  In just seven minutes, we can make you a humanoid.
5. The Ulfjarl's Stone ~ Mickey Zucker Reichert
  Was he sent out to die or to live?
6. The Marvel^®-Phile ~ David Edward Martin
  A mad scientist and a benevolent sorcerer -- on the same super-team.
#142
1. This Means War! ~ Dan Kretzer
  If 327 badders fought 294 androids and a mutant squirrel in a tank, who would win?
2. The Well-Educated Spy ~ John C. Bunnell
  Do you really know how to role-play a spy? This book tells all.
3. The Ecology of the Kech ~ Tony Jones
  The most beautiful forest often conceals the most malign dangers.
4. Made-To-Order Clerical Orders ~ Michael Harrison
  Temples and congregations, built from the ground up.
5. Arcane Lore ~ The Readers
  Fifteen more reasons why few monsters want to annoy druids.
#147
1. Getting Familiar ~ Patricia Nead Elrod
  If you get a toad for a familiar, be careful how you pick it up.
2. Variety, the Spice of Magic ~ Vince Garcia
  What can you do with a jar of fire bat ichor? Use it for a new spell component, of course.
3. "Gaze into my crystall ball..." ~ Krys Stromsted
  If it's your party, you can scry if you want to.
4. Spelling It Out ~ Douglas J. Behringer
  Two ways to learn a new spell: the AD&D^® 1st Edition way and the AD&D^® 2nd Edition way.
5. WOW Your Players! ~ Richard Hunt
  Beer suds, attack rabbits, and three all new wands of wonder.
6. Lord of the Keep ~ Brenda K. Ward
  That which you ask for is rarely what you want.
#157
1. Into the 25th Century! ~ Kim Mohan
  The future awaits you inside the XXVc^TM science-fiction role-playing game.
2. Buck Rogers Flies Solo ~ Ed Greenwood
  Solitare rules for the BUCK ROGERS^TM: Battle for the 25th Century game.
3. For the Greater Good ~ Carl Sargent
  New powers for Jedi in West End Games' STAR WARS^® game.
4. Where There is One Sumotori... ~ Stewart Wieck
  Stronger than a mountain: the sumo wrestler for AD&D^® Oriental Adventures games.
5. ... There's Bound To Be Another! ~ Len Carpenter
  And an alternative view of the mightiest unarmed fighter of all.
6. The Ecology of the Wemic ~ J.F. Keeping
  They can fight, but will they fight for or against you?
7. The Dungeon Alone ~ Tom Little
  One player, one DM -- and a whole lot of problems and fun.
8. Next Stop: Eveningstar ~ Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb
  A crossroads of adventure in the FORGOTTEN REALMS^TM campaign.
9. Keep the Heroes Flying! ~ Carleton Tsui
  What makes the Fantastic Four so fantastic? Teamwork.
#165
1. Anchors & Arrows ~ Thomas M. Kane
  Prepare to ram! Naval rules for 1st Edition BATTLESYSTEM^TM games.
2. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Tim Malto
  Why a giant archerfish doesn't need a bow to bring down prey.
3. Undersea Priests ~ Randy Maxwell
  Can a merman cleric cast a flame strike? No -- but he can do better.
4. The Curse-maker ~ Laurell K. Hamilton
  Who would curse a bard, and why? His friends would stop at nothing to find out.
5. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Dale A. Donovan
  Four new villains who use their brains and their brawn.
6. Maneuvering For Victory ~ Cory S. Kammer
  Give your fighters extra punch with 36 special maneuvers.
#166
1. Wired and Ready ~ Michael LaBossiere
  Cyberpunk game worlds aren't just different -- they're deadly!
2. Tricks of the Trade ~ Mike Speca
  One 'Mech look like ever other in FASA's BATTLETECH^® game? Now they won't!
3. A Clone of Your Own ~ Edward Goldstein
  Death is just a temporary problem in SJG's GURPS^® AUTODUEL^TM game.
4. Rest Stop ~ J. W. Donnelly
  The locals were quite primitive and strange, but they could certainly make a visitor feel welcome.
5. Arcane Lore ~ Scott Waterhouse
  More "Pages from the Arch-Mages," with the final word in dueling spells.
6. The Navy Wants You! ~ Robert Rinas
  The U.S. Navy: It's not just a job, it's espionage!
#167
1. See the Pomarj -- and Die! ~ Joseph Bloch
  A typically dangerous wilderness in the GREYHAWK^® campaign.
2. Back to the Age of Mammals ~ David Howery
  The largest mammalian land carnivore of all time is back (and fantasy heroes are its prey).
3. The Ecology of the Su-Monster ~ Matthew Schutt
  Most call it a myth. Some call it a nightmare.
4. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Gregg Chamberlain
  Blood-drinking flowers, sword grass, and man-eating plants.
5. Curses Are Divine ~ Mark Keavney
  What can an angry deity do to your character? Anything he wants!
6. Arcane Lore ~ Jeffrey Pettengill
  Necromancy is a dead art, but these spells will bring it back to life again.
7. Dragon's Blood ~ Bryan Haught
  An alchemist can always use more dragon's blood.
8. "Just give me money!" ~ Peter Trueman
  Now make change in kopeks, gulden, sovereigns, and sequins.
9. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  Spider-foes are everywhere -- and now they're across the Atlantic!
10. Lords of the Warring States ~ Thomas M. Kane
  Five intriguing characters for your Oriental AD&D^® campaign.
#168
1. How to Role-play in One Easy Lesson ~ Thomas Schlosser
  All the secrets of role-playing, with none of the calories.
2. Merty's Manual of Magical Merchandise ~ Robin C. Ashmore and Michele Batter
  Breathe flame and surprise your friends with these great treasures.
3. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ William Wilson Goodson, Jr.
  Another half-dozen treasures that Dungeon Masters will love.
4. Thor Goes Fishing ~ Lois Tilton
  A completely serious and authentic tale of life in Asgard. You bet.
5. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven Schend
  The MARVEL UNIVERSE^TM, where change is the only constant.
6. Treasures More Real ~ Scott Williams
  Do away with boring treasure hoards, and make the players think!
7. Harpers Bold ~ Ed Greenwood
  Two heroes of note in the lands of the Forgotten Realms.
8. Why Spy? ~ Michael L. McDaniel
  Espionage RPGs: The odds are you won't live to see tomorrow.
#169
1. New Weapons For Old ~ Jordan Clarke Hayes
  Get a claymore for your dwarf and a flamberge for your fighter!
2. Creative Casting ~ Joel E. Roosa
  Tenser's floating disc as a flying missle platform? You bet!
3. Learn Something New Every Day ~ Gordon R. Menzies
  Whether you'd like to learn alchemy or street fighting, here's the article you need.
4. The Strategy of Tactics ~ Jordan Clarke Hayes
  Should you bash the ogre or back off a bit? New melee tactics for the AD&D game.
5. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Dale A. Donovan
  Who's the cycle-riding, flaming-skulled hero we all know and love?
6. Swordfish and Saucery ~ Deborah Millitello
  Even the cleverest of spells sometimes has a little catch.
7. In Harm's Way -- At Home! ~ Michael Hollinger
  If your super heroes like a little excitement, build them a danger room.
8. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Ed Greenwood
  A return to the Realms for a look at a dozen deadly daggers.
#170
1. From Hatchling to Immortal Guardian ~ Bruce A. Heard
  A dragon's life (and afterlife) in the D&D^® game's Known World.
2. Crossing Dragons With Everything ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  When you cross a dragon with a chimera, you get trouble with three heads.
3. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Jason M. Walker
  Breath weapons you'll never believe! The deadly new ferrous dragons.
4. A Wing of Wyverns ~ fiction by M.C. Sumner
  He hunted wyverns for a living -- with an airplane and a rifle.
5. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  Are these villains dead? Alive? Both? Neither? You decide.
6. The Pitfalls of Game Mastering ~ Steve Maurer
  Being a good GM isn't just a hobby, it's a lot of work.
#171
1. Who's Who Among Dragons ~ Bruce A. Heard
  Dragons, too, rule kingdoms in the D&D^® Known World.
2. Hunting Tanks is Fun and Easy! ~ Thomas M. Kane
  Dragons, Hellfires, and the LAW: Antitank weapons in the TOP SECRET/S.I.^TM game.
3. The Making of a Monster ~ Matthew Iden
  If ya wanna play an orc, ya gotta think like an orc.
4. Care For a Drink? ~ David W. Montgomery and Jim Milner
  It can break a siege, end a drought, slay your enemies, and water you garden. What is it?
5. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  Chris Powell needed an edge against crime. He got it -- and how!
6. Child of Ocean ~ fiction by Eluki bes Shahar
  Mykene was the luckiest ship's pilot alive. But luck never last forever.
7. "It's clobberin' time!" ~ Dale A. Donovan
  If you want to pound super villains, you need super tactics.
8. 101 Surprises in a Bag of Beans ~ Matthew Schutt
  When you plant your bean, remember to stand back -- way back!
#172
1. Seeing the Sights in Skullport ~ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend
  Skullport: A great place to visit, if your insurance is paid up.
2. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ The readers
  Caves have the nastiest things living in them, like these three fine fellows.
3. The Ecology of the Galeb Duhr ~ Robert Isaacson
  Just because it looks like a rock doesn't mean it has to act like one.
4. The Lay of Droone ~ fiction by William B. Crump
  The lizards had taken the mountain -- but, thanks to the dwarves, they wouldn't enjoy their victory.
5. Into the Spirit of Things ~ Michael DeWolfe
  Spirit and divine magic of the strangest kind for your RUNEQUEST^® game.
6. Shining Armor ~ Thomas M. Kane
  When you care enough to send the very best, put an M1A1 Abrams tank in you TOP SECRETS/S.I.^TM game.
7. Completing the Complete Fighter ~ David Howery
  Want to play a Viking, Mongol, or assassin warrior? Here's how.
8. Playing the Crowd ~ Thomas M. Kane
  The peasants are revolting! Rules for mob rule in your AD&D^® games.
9. Lone Wolves ~ Ed Greenwood
  Two powerful wayfarers who travel the Forgotten Realms alone.
#173
1. The Monstrous Side of the DARK SUN World ~ Timothy B. Brown and William W. Connors
  Man-eating halflings? Half-giants? Insect folk? And they're player characters?
2. A Letter From the Wanderer ~ Troy Denning
  Thousands of undead roam Athas, and no two are ever alike.
3. Random Magic for Organized Minds ~ Timothy B. Brown and William W. Connors
  When you pick up a spell scroll on blasted Athas, don't expect to find water breathing.
4. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Ed Greenwood
  Elminster reveals the secrets of a dozen new magical staves from the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® setting.
5. Magic Mangling Made Easy ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  Don't get mad at those magic-users. Get even!
6. Get Your Priorities Straight! ~ Royce Wicks
  Want to play AD&D^® game alignments in a completely different way?
7. A Little Knowledge ~ fiction by Jerry Oltion
  He knew just enough to open the floodgates into trouble: a tale of the DARK SUN universe.
8. The Sociology of the Flind ~ Spike Y. Jones
  What looks like a gnoll, but is a heck of a lot meaner?
#174
1. Are You Having Bad Thoughts? ~ Bruce Nesmith
  Psionics: In Ravenloft, you can't even trust your own mind.
2. Out of the Mists ~ William W. Connors
  Want to experience blind terror? Shake hands with a psionic lich.
3. Cry Wolf! ~ Tim Malto
  Three new AD&D^® game monsters that are a howling success at frightening heroes.
4. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  A blast from the past: Equinox returns!
5. Bugged About Something? ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  "Giant ants in AD&D games? Ha! They're nothing. Watch me while I jusAAAAAAAGGHHH!"
6. The Blue-Eyed Thief ~ fiction by Bob Liddil
  He was careful, calculating, subtle, and quick. But in the end, it wasn't enough.
7. The Possibilities Are Endless ~ Spike Y. Jones
  West End Games' TORG^TM system has more beginnings than you can imagine.
8. Defeating More With Less ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  A smart kobold is an archmage's nightmare. Here's proof.
9. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Matthew P. Hargenrader
  Lovely to look at, delightful to hold, a new ioun stone will never be sold.
10. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Matthew P. Hargenrader
  People are just dying to get ioun stones -- and here's what's killing them.
#175
1. Inventing the "Instant" Adventure ~ Arthur Collins
  You can improvise with the best of DMs -- if you prepare for it.
2. The Perils of Prehistory ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  Dinosaurs could be the least of your problems in fantasy time-traveling.
3. Creative Campaigns: A New Recipe ~ Tim Schroeder
  New histories, new magic, and new universes: three keys to an all-new adventuring world.
4. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend and Dale A. Donovan
  At last, for the first time, the incredible 3-D Man^TM! (Who?)
5. Uktena's Crest ~ fiction by Kit Wesler
  A rash promise breeds many outcomes -- among them, death.
6. Rhyme & Reason ~ Scott Roach
  The Riddle in Gaming, Part 1: Some uses and examples...
7. The Answer is... the Riddle! ~ Mark Anthony
  The Riddle in Gaming, Part 2:... and how to make up your own.
#176
1. Servants of the Seldarine ~ Chris Perry
  Try elven clerics with real power! Specialty priests of the faerie folk.
2. If You Need Help -- Ask the Drow! ~ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend
  Good-aligned drow? Visit Undermountain's temple of Eilistraee.
3. Propping Up Your Campaign ~ Spike Y. Jones
  Some game-mastering tools you might never have though of -- the Nerf ball, for instance.
4. Time For an Experiment ~ fiction by Michael G. Ryan
  He would rise from the depths to achieve everlasting fame. It was only a matter of time.
5. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Scott Davis and Steven E. Schend
  Heroic castaways of the MARVEL UNIVERSE^TM.
6. Playing in the Paleozoic ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  An electric agnath? A long-jawed Erythrosuchus? Where do these guys come from, anyway?
#177
1. Keeping the Party Going ~ Jim Shamlin
  How do you get a half-orc, a dwarf, and an elf to work together?
2. That's Progress! ~ Thomas M. Kane
  The technological invasion of fantasy games: Gunpowder and worse.
3. Secrets of the Masters Revealed ~ Michael J. D'Alfonsi
  A great DM = 1% inspiration + 99% perspiration.
4. Defend Yourself! ~ Blake Mobley
  When there are too many dice, make your players roll them!
5. "If I Ruled the World..." ~ Marcus L. Rowland
  Being a mad scientist is not just a job -- it's an adventure!
6. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Scott Davis and Steven E. Schend
  Bad super women: cybernetic, sorcerous, and just plain mean.
7. Defenders of the Hearth ~ Chris Perry
  It isn't wise to look down on halfling specialty priests.
8. Human Voices ~ fiction by Jean Lorrah
  Love conquers all, or so we would like to think.
9. Think Big ~ Thomas M. Kane
  Elephants: They're unstoppable, they're impressive, and they have lots of trunk space.
10. Special Delivery From Outer Space ~ Michael DeWolfe
  Time flies with a temporal compressor for SJG's GURPS^® SPACE game.
#178
1. The Three Faces of Chivalry ~ Len Carpenter
  Role-play noble warriors in all-new ways -- knight after knight.
2. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Mark Galeotti
  Who's knocking at my door? Magical rams and more for the military.
3. Follow the Leader ~ Carl Sargent
  Paladins need all the help they can get -- and here it is!
4. In Defense of Polearms ~ Gregory Detwiler
  You can't eat with a fauchard-fork, but it does a nice job on cavalry.
5. What Not to Include ~ Arthur Collins
  Who needs every dragon and elf species there is? Your world doesn't.
6. River's Friend ~ fiction by Josepha Sherman
  You would do anything for a friend, but how would you save a river?
7. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ William Tracy
  Having leftovers for your next campaign? Try these two.
8. A Swing and a Hit ~ Gary Van Binsbergen
  Some disarming new combat techniques to put a choke hold on your TOP SECRET/S.I.^TM campaign.
9. Where's the Thief? ~ Michael Gabriel
  The thieves' guild joins the 2nd Edition BATTLESYSTEM^TM game!
10. Just Who Are These Folks? ~ Stephen Sullivan
  If you've got some catching up to do on The Twilight Empire, start here.
#179
1. Picture This! ~ Nigel Findley
  Magical paintings that can save your life -- or take it away.
2. Magic by Candlelight ~ Gregg Chamberlain
  After you light one of these magical candles, be sure you stand way back.
3. Something Completely Different ~ Bruce Humphrey
  Liven up your treasure hoards with valuables that surprise as well as please.
4. Seven Enlightening Lanterns ~ Stephen Giles
  If you explore the dungeons of the Forgotten Realms, be sure to have one of these devices in hand.
5. Moonlight ~ fiction by Heather Lynn Sarik
  Pure, distilled moonlight, silvery and bright -- just the target for two smart thieves.
6. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Dale A. Donovan and Steven E. Schend
  Did you ever meet a super villain you wanted to laugh at rather than punch?
7. Wonders of the Land of Fate ~ Jeff Grubb
  The AD&D^® AL-QADIM^TM setting has flying carpets, efreeti bottles, and much, much more!
8. Ladders to the Sky ~ Allen Varney
  If an anchor drops from the sky, it means a SPELLJAMMER^TM campaign is coming!
#180
1. Suspend Your Disbelief! ~ Tanith Tyrr
  Maybe it's fantasy, but your campaign must still make sense!
2. Not Another Magical Sword!?! ~ Charles Rodgers
  Why own just any old magical sword when you can own a legend?
3. Your Basic Barbarian ~ Lee A. Spain
  So your fighter has a 6 intelligence. Make the most of it.
4. Hot Night in the Old Town ~ Joseph R. Ravitts
  If your cleric thinks his home life is dull, wait till the DM sees this!
5. Your Own Treasure Hunt ~ Robin Rist
  When funds run low in your gaming club, it's time for a fund-raising adventure.
6. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Spike Y. Jones
  A goat that knocks down walls, and a lizard that knocks down everything.
7. Murder Most Fowl ~ fiction by Deborah Millitello
  The goose that laid the golden eggs is dead -- and almost everyone has a motive to kill it.
8. Wear Your Best Suit! ~ Justin Mohareb
  The best defense is a battlesuit in the MARVEL SUPER HEROES^TM game.
9. The Wanderers ~ Jerold M. Stratton
  Wouldn't it be nice to have logical random-roll encounter tables?
#181
1. Sorcery & Strategy ~ Thomas M. Kane
  When it comes to warfare, don't get caught with your cloak of protection down.
2. Pages from the Mages ~ Ed Greenwood
  Why you don't want to be hit by a blackstaff spell, and more.
3. That's Certainly Un-Familiar ~ Len Carpenter
  Turn your black cat familiar into more than a liability.
4. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Chris Hind
  Two mystical new items from the Orient: dragon bones and a sword of storms.
5. More Magic For Beginners ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  You need magical items that won't unbalance your campaign? Look no further!
6. Homebody Heroes ~ Len Carpenter
  If you don't go adventuring, what good are you?
7. A Very Special Agent ~ Tony Lee
  A TOP SECRET/S.I.^TM game agent needs every advantage he can get.
8. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  News you can use from the MARVEL UNIVERSE^TM.
#182
1. Not Cheaper by the Dozen! ~ Spike Y. Jones
  Twelve of the DRAGONLANCE^® saga's most egg-citing creations.
2. The Vikings' Dragons ~ Jean Rabe
  Linnorms: the first of a two-part series on the Norse dragons.
3. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Gregory Detwiler
  Two other unhealthy branches of the dragon family tree.
4. The Wild, Wild World of Dice ~ Michael J. D'Alfonsi
  Okay, so how many six-sided dice do you own?
5. Kings of the Caravans ~ Ed Greenwood
  A land like the Forgotten Realms requires tough merchants!
6. Dragonslayers on the Screen ~ Dorothy Slama
  Some handy guidelines for letting your computer be your DM.
7. "Ready! Aim! Fire!" ~ Donald D. Miller
  What's so good about a crossbow? An on-target article for all fighters.
8. Psionics -- In Living Color! ~ Jan Berrien Berends
  Add new richness to your AD&D^® game with these DM tips.
9. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  What little surprises might Dr. Doom have in store for you?
#183
1. Magic & Technology Meet At Last! ~ Bruce Nesmith
  Welcome the fourth-edition GAMMA WORLD^® game -- to your AD&D^® campaign!
2. Advice to a High Lord ~ Martin Wixted
  The intricate ins and outs of West End Game's TORG^® system.
3. "Avast, ye swabs, and heave to!" ~ L. Richard Baker III
  It's a pirate's life in the SPELLJAMMER^® campaign!
4. Unidentified Gaming Objects ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  A gamer's view of UFO theories (with a saucer-full of gaming hooks).
5. The Vikings' Dragons ~ Jean Rabe
  The rest of the linnorms, for better or Norse.
6. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  Double trouble for the foes of Excalibur: Cerise and Kylun.
#184
1. Courts & Courtiers ~ Larry Granato
  Castle lords need soldiers -- and diplomats, cooks, and jesters, too.
2. Really Good Bad Guys ~ Derek Jensen
  There's everyday scum, and then there's scum with imagination.
3. The 7-Sentence NPC ~ C.M. Cline
  Turn your nonplayer characters into people in just seven simple lines.
4. "You Again!" ~ Scott Sheffield
  The worst enemies are those who never forget (and never stay dead).
5. The Referee's Code of Honor ~ John Setzer
  Six things you can do to run a better AD&D^® game.
6. Magic With an Evil Bite ~ Jason M. Walker
  The vilest race in the SPELLJAMMER^® universe just got worse.
7. Audible Glamour -- Not Clamor ~ Mike Shema
  Words are a game master's most powerful tool.
#185
1. The Arena Master's Arsenal ~ Timothy B. Brown
  Ten of the deadliest weapons any fighter can hold.
2. Mastered, Yet Untamed ~ Timothy B. Brown
  Athas has no horses, but it does have driks, jalath'gak, and undead watroaches.
3. Twenty Tricks for Castle Defense ~ Fraser Sherman
  Goblins knocking at your gates? Here's some advice for all castle owners.
4. Magic in the Evening ~ Ed Greenwood
  The two most famous wizards of the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® and GREYHAWK^® campaigns meet at last!
5. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  Operation: Galactic Storm is over, but memories of its heroes live on.
#186
1. 50 Castle Hauntings ~ Michael Gabriel
  You don't want a mere ghost to scare the heroes. You want a ghost they'll remember forever.
2. Mission: Impossibly Dangerous! ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  How to darken the future (and the characters' lives) in GDW's DARK CONSPIRACY^TM game.
3. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Spike Y. Jones
  Three new undead: one good, one evil, and one that's rather shocking.
4. Welcome to the Neighborhood! ~ James R. Collier
  How's the night life in the necropolis? Make cities sparkle in AD&D^® campaigns.
5. Give Your Villains a Fighting Chance ~ Kevin Troy
  Whatever tricks the players use work just as well for the evil wizards.
6. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ James Lowder
  The Thing That Shouldn't Exist meets The Monster From Planet X.
#187
1. The Wild, Wild Wilderness ~ David Howery
  Rhinos, rattlesnakes, and realistic tactics of the animal world.
2. Deadlier Dinosaurs ~ David Howery
  What's Dilophosaurus got that Tyrannosauraus doesn't? You don't want to find out in person!
3. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Matt Posner
  Druids need a boost -- and here are the magical devices to do it.
4. The Ecology of the Dakon ~ Nick Parenti
  The "shabby apes" of the FIEND FOLIO^® tome get a facelift for the AD&D^® 2nd Edition game.
5. Arcane Lore ~ Richard A. Hunt
  Earth, air, fire and water -- an elementalist's playground for new spells.
6. The Lonely Harpist and the Lady Rogue ~ Ed Greenwood
  Two half-elves to watch out for in the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® campaign.
7. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  Some spider-foes are very unpleasant indead; Marvel's Deathweb^TM takes a bow.
8. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Malcolm Bowers and Spike Y. Jones
  This month: the aptly named kruel and the laziest (and most successful) feline carnivore.
9. Troubleshooting Your Game ~ Tanith Tyrr
  How can you make your game fun when the players are fighting among themselves? Some tipes for all game masters.
#188
1. That's "Role", Not "Roll"! ~ George T. Young
  Thoughts on how the game master can help the players.
2. Be Nice to Your Referee ~ Stewart Robertson
  There's more to being a good gamer than rolling dice and painting miniatures.
3. Roles For Role-Players ~ David Wilder
  New ways to help your game master and keep the excitement high.
4. The Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood
  A pleasant meeting between three worlds' most powerful spell-casters.
5. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Nathaniel S. Downes
  Ten swords now lost (and up for grabs) in the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® setting.
6. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  Not your normal undercover types: SHIELD's Super-Agents!
7. Mind Over Matter ~ L. Richard Baker III
  Which AD&D^® game character class is best? The psionicist, says this writer.
#189
1. The Dark Continent ~ David Howery
  Want a brand-new land to challenge any adventurer? Here's Africa with a wild twist!
2. Arms & Armor of Africa ~ Michael J. Varhola
  You'd better know your knobkerrie from you isiHlangu.
3. The Other Orientals ~ Tom Griffith
  Can't wait for Oriental Adventures to hit the AD&D 2nd Edition game? Here it is!
4. Rhino's Arm, Tiger's Claws ~ Michael J. Varhola
  From "four mirror" armor to the talwar: what the well-equipped warrior uses in India.
5. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ James R. Collier
  Barbarians have magic you wouldn't believe -- or care to have used against you.
6. Completing the Complete Bard ~ Jon Winter
  Bards with lots of class and with no class at all: two new bard kits for the AD&D 2nd Edition game.
#190
1. Monsters of the Deep ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  Half the danger in adventuring in the ocean involves the unfriendly inhabitants...
2. Deep Beneath the Waves ~ Bryan K. Bernstein
  And the other half of the danger lies in the environment itself.
3. The Ecology of the Actaeon ~ Aidan Doyle
  Another good reason to be nice to Mother Nature.
4. Divide and Conquer ~ William J. White
  Never split the party -- but if you do, here's how to do it right.
5. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  Whaddya know? A MARVEL SUPER HEROES^TM "Sage Advice" column.
6. Sounds of Wonder & Delight ~ Jeff Grubb
  What music is played during those long Arabian nights?
7. Unique Unicorns ~ Michael John Wybo II
  A stableful of all-new species for every land and clime.
8. Too Bizarre to be Magical ~ Matthew Michael Patrick Schutt
  The portrait that ruled a nation, and other psionic devices.
#191
1. Horses Are People, Too ~ Gordon Menzies
  If you can't describe your paladin's war horse, read this article.
2. Open Your Mind ~ Michael John Wybo II
  Psionicist kits, from gypsies to the thought police.
3. The Elven Pantheon -- Completed! ~ Carl Sargent
  Where's Rillifane? A lost elven diety reappears for the AD&D^® 2nd Edition game.
4. Different Totes for Different Folks ~ Vince Garcia
  What's in your backpack? A look at the best in equipment for the D&D^® game.
5. An African Genesis ~ Brady English
  New lore and legends from West Africa for AD&D games.
6. A Magical Personality ~ Matt Posner
  Are wizards crazy, or do they just act that way? Role-playing notes for specialist mages.
7. Master of the Blade ~ Peter Sears
  A smart sword is a great ally -- if it's on speaking terms with you.
8. Campaign Journal: Risen from the Ashes ~ Carl Sargent
  Our new game-worlds column begins with a look at the new (and changing) WORLD of GREYHAWK^® setting.
9. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Richard A. Hunt
  Politeness counts when you meet the asrai and the faerie phiz.
10. Unearthed Mundana ~ Randy Maxwell
  When a magical item won't do, use a nonmagical one that's twice as valuable.
#192
1. "Don't You DARE!" ~ Spike Y. Jones
  A dozen rules of good role-playing that you should ignore completely.
2. Weapons of Mass Destruction: On Sale Now! ~ Matthew Webber
  Gnomish SPELLJAMMER^® weapons -- need we say more?
3. The Dragon Project ~ Greg Fashtey
  Our new "miniseries" debuts with Draconis Cybernetica.
4. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  Welcome to the tooniverse of SLAPSTICK^TM.
5. In Praise of One-Night Gaming Stands ~ Lee Sheppard
  A change of pace can enliven any gaming group.
6. The Ecology (Love Life) of the Lamia ~ Spike Y. Jones
  Presenting one of Brendan Farwanderer's bawdier tails -- er, tales.
#193
1. Dungeoneering 101 ~ Steven E. Schend
  Dungeon trips: what to take, what to leave behind, and what's waiting up ahead.
2. Live Statues and Stone Men ~ John Power
  Dwarves, drow, and mind flayers have unpleasant surprises for unexpected guests.
3. The Druid Gets A Life ~ Alan M. Clark
  New skills, new spells, and a new mission for nature priests.
4. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Randy Maxwell
  Three visitors from the outer planes drop in for a snack.
#194
1. Dragon Dogfights! ~ Anne Brown
  Battle it out with these aerial AD&D^® rules for dragon miniatures.
2. The Dragon Project: Dexter & Conelius ~ Loyd Blankenship
  A (not very) ferocious dragon and a (not very) heroic ally for the GURPS FANTASY^® game.
3. The Dragon Project: D.R.A.G.O.N-bot ver 3.1 ~ Ed Stark
  Hell on wheels... not! A Troubleshooter's nightmare for the PARANOIA^® game.
4. Breaking Them In ~ Neil McGarry
  Turn your group's novice gamers into old hands with these easy suggestions.
5. Gamma Terra Revisited ~ Kim Eastland
  New GAMMA WORLD^® game mutations that'll frighten every Pure Strain Human.
6. Campaign Journal: Slave Hunters and Silt Sailors ~ L. Richard Baker III
  The DARK SUN^® world's darkest array of character kits.
7. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Spike Y. Jones
  "What's a Tenser's tantalus, and why is it following me around?"
8. With a Bond of Magic ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  Lightning and fire, ice and ash, pain and fear, all built right into your sword blade.
#195
1. So, You Want to be a Samurai? ~ Glenn S. Barnes
  If you want an authentic Oriental swordsman, you need to know some history.
2. To All a Good Knight ~ Tom Griffith
  Three orders of knighthood, ready for your high-fantasy campaigns.
3. Real Warriors Ride Elephants! ~ Michael John Wybo II
  Want to start out with your very own pachyderm? Here's how.
4. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  Have you seen these folks before? The Gatherers have arrived!
5. Overcoming Obstacles ~ Justin Mohareb
  The greatest MARVEL UNIVERSE^TM super-heroes have problems that won't go away.
6. Campaign Journal: Fitting into the new WORLD OF GREYHAWK^® setting ~ Carl Sargent
  How to make your WORLD OF GREYHAWK^® setting match the official version.
7. Up Front, In Charge ~ Thomas Kane
  Leadership is not just for player characters. It's for players, too.
#196
1. The Greatest and Most Honorable Adventure ~ Jan Berrien Berends
  Politics: It's a dangerous business, but someone's got to do it -- namely, you.
2. Cultivating Campaign Cultures ~ Buck Deason Holmes
  How to make foreign lands really foreign; or, "What's this elf doing in my soup?" "Simmering."
3. The Art of Storytelling ~ Lisa Stevens
  What players need most is a game master who's a bard in disguise.
4. Organization is Everything ~ Richard Hunt
  And, for a dedicated game master, we do mean everything!
5. Three Wizards Too Many ~ Ed Greenwood
  They were powerful, they were wise, they were taking a break! Elminster, Dalamar, and Mordenkainen trade secrets.
6. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Teeuwynn Woodruff and Tim Beach
  These new figurines of power are rather wondrous, aren't they?
#197
1. The Ecology of the Giant Scorpion ~ Ruth Cooke
  Think invisibility will save you? Think again.
2. Perils & Postage ~ Mark R. Kehl
  How to play an AD&D^® campaign when each player lives in a different city.
3. By Mail or by Modem? ~ Craig Schaefer
  An AD&D game works just as well by BBS as by USPS (and maybe better).
4. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Ed Greenwood
  It's not a petting zoo: four new monsters from the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® setting.
5. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ Steven E. Schend
  It's a dirty world in the streets -- but your hero's there to clean it up.
6. Beyond the Dark Horizon ~ Gregory Detwiler
  New spells, new magical items, and new trouble for the DARK SUN^® world.
7. The Dragon Project: The Tale of Albrenegan ~ Ken Cliffe
  In the ARS MAGICA^® world, this dragon's dreams are worse than its bite.
#198
1. Pin Back Their Ears! ~ James B. Couch
  Anyone can have a lycanthrope player character -- for a price.
2. The False Undead ~ Jonathan Richards
  They're not dead, but they like their victims that way.
3. Beyond the Grave ~ Tom Moldvay
  The wight stuff; or, Unearthing stories about Mummy and Dead.
4. The MARVEL^®-Phile ~ James Lowder
  Nightmarish monsters from the murky pits of your imagination! In color, too!
5. The Dragon Project: Mr. Josh Wellmeat ~ Sandy Petersen
  You won't expect a CALL OF CTHULHU^® game dragon to be normal, would you?
6. The Dragon Project: The Darkwyrm ~ Lester W. Smith
  The cold and the dark surround the DARK CONSPIRACY^® game's Darkwyrm.
7. Campaign Journal: Scimitars against the Dark ~ Wolfgang Baur
  The horrors of Arabia are revealed in this variant AL-QADIM^TM setting.
8. Soul-Swords & Spirit-Slayers ~ Spike Y. Jones
  Honor is everything (even food, for some) in Oriental Adventures.
#199
1. Opening the Book of Beasts ~ David Howery
  Medieval bestiaries had some odd ideas about animals - ideas DMs can add to their campaigns.
2. Crude, But Effective ~ Derek Jensen
  Battle tactics for humanoid monsters, courtesy of Elmonster.
3. The Dragon's Bestiary: Those Terrible Trolls ~ Alec Baclawski
  Several new types to regenerate interest in the species.
4. Campaign Journal: The Black Pegasus Trading Co. ~ David Montgomery and Jim Milner
  Meet an enterprising crew of spelljamming merchants.
5. Romancing the Stoneskin ~ The readers
  Solutions to a sorcerous problem, compiled from Forum letters.
6. The Dragon Project: Dunklezahn ~ Tom Dowd/FASA Corp.
  A datafile on the only dragon that hosts his own talk show.
7. Ready, Aim, Fire! ~ Bruce Heard
  Engineering the use of artillery in the D&D^® game.
#200
1. Magic From the Gods ~ Michael John Wybo II
  A cursed, shapeshifting, undead wizard is just one of the options for African campaign setting mages.
2. The Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood
  The mages entertain a surprise guest.
3. The Color of Magic ~ Dan Joyce
  Not all magic missile spells look alike.
4. Familiar Faces ~ David Howery
  How would your PC mage like a skunk, lobster, armadillo, stirge, or myconid for her familiar?
5. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Keys to Adventure ~ Jonathan M. Richards
  Fourteen magical devices to unlock a campaign's mysteries.
6. Arcane Lore: The Spells of Naz ~ Rich Stump
  The missing spellbook of this WORLD OF GREYHAWK^® setting wizard.
7. DUNGEON^® Adventures module: The Whistling Skeleton ~ Ed Greenwood
  This musically inclined undead is not what he seems.
8. Making the Most of a Module ~ Lisa Stevens
  Running a published adventure well requires more than just purchasing it.
9. The Even More Complete Psionicist ~ Jon Winter
  More kits for your campaign's warriors of the mind.
10. Minion Matters ~ Sean Patrick Fannon
  The best ways to handle your NPC villain's lackeys.
11. The Dragon Project: The Galaxy Dragon ~ Bill Slavicsek
  A rogue Imperial, a prototype warship, and four-armed dragon troopers for STAR WARS^®: The RPG.
12. Elminster's Notebook ~ Ed Greenwood
  The debut of a new feature reveals a page from the mage's personal chronicles.
#201
1. The City of Lofty Pillars ~ Steve Kurtz
  Can you find the lost city of the AL-QADIM^® setting?
2. Turkey's Underground Cities ~ Allen Varney
  Read about Allen's Amazing Adventure; learn about these real-world dungeons.
3. The Evolution of a Castle ~ Thomas Reid
  Building a castle requires more than a pencil and graph paper.
4. Seven Steps to a Successful Castle ~ L. Richard Baker III
  Use these expanded castle-construction rules to build your PCs' ultimate abode.
5. The Dragon Project ~ Sandy Petersen
  Introducing Rofocale of Hill Marlyprig for Chaosium's PENDRAGON game.
6. The 10 Commandments of Tournament Writing ~ Jonathan Evans
  Thou shalt write good tournament adventures.
7. Undiscovered Treasure Troves ~ James Patrick Buchanan
  The library is a cornucopia of gaming ideas.
#202
1. Magic to a Different Beat ~ Lisa Smedman
  Add these exotic instruments to your bard PC's repertoire.
2. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ~ Wolfgang Baur
  Live for the moment, but always plan ahead.
3. "The Legends Say..." ~ Fraser Sherman
  Exactly how does your bard PC know that?
4. The Master's Hand ~ David "Zeb" Cook
  Tricks of the trade for the fantasy rogue.
5. Attack of the Little People ~ Steve Winter
  Introduce 15-mm minatures to your games.
6. Even Wilder Mages ~ Joel E. Roosa and Andrew Crossett
  Variety truly is the spice of life for a wild-mage PC.
7. The Preserver's Choice ~ L. Richard Baker III
  In the DARK SUN^® setting, will your preserver PC turn to defiling magic to save herself?
8. Mythic Races of Africa ~ Michael John Wybo II
  How will your PCs react to animal spirits, snake-men, and zebrataurs in your campaign?
9. Elminster's Notebook ~ Ed Greenwood and Gary Williams
  El encounters a mysterious, magical sword.
10. The Dragon Project ~ Stephan Michael Sechi
  Uncover the Iron Dragon of Quaran for WotC's TALISLANTA^® game.
11. Campaign Journal ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  These adventure seeds reap a bushel of excitement for any AL-QADIM^® campaign.
#203
1. More Gamma Goodies ~ Kim Eastland
  Equip your GAMMA WORLD^® PCs with laser pens and wrist rockets.
2. Terribly Twisted Technology ~ Robin D. Laws
  Add these "weird-tech" items to an OVER THE EDGE^® campaign.
3. "Lookin' for work, chummer?" ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  Run these missions in FASA's SHADOWRUN^® game.
4. Arcane Lore ~ Leonard A. Schmidt
  Presenting lightning spells to spark interest in wizard PCs.
5. The Plane Truth, Part One ~ David "Zeb" Cook
  Pages from the codex of infinite planes brought to you by the designer of the new PLANESCAPE^TM campaign setting.
#204
1. Dance Steps for GW's SPACE HULK^® game ~ Allen Varney
  Your Space Marines can bust a move while they bust Genestealer heads.
2. Arcane Lore ~ Matt Posner
  These wacky wizard spells actually have game applications!
3. The Plane Truth, Part Two ~ David "Zeb" Cook
  Journey with a paladin as he wanders the area around the city of Sigil.
4. Creative Thinking ~ Jan Berrien Berends
  How to develop new psionic powers, plus samples.
5. Creatures That Time Forgot ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  Monstrous statistics for both AD&D^® and BUGHUNTERS^TM games.
6. Campaign Journal ~ Carl Sargent
  Uncover the secrets of the WORLD OF GREYHAWK^® setting's Twin Cities and their evil rulers.
7. The Dragon Project ~ Allen Varney
  Down on the dragon farm with SJG's CAR WARS^® game.
8. Psychotronic Weapons ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  These weapons will blow your mind, home, city, continent...
#205
1. The People ~ David Howery
  Explore a fantasy America -- complete with Native Americans.
2. Getting Back to Nature ~ Jon Pickens
  Improve the distinctive flavor of the druid with these re-aligned spell spheres.
3. Arcane Lore ~ Jon Pickens
  Add these new (& old) spells to the druid's repertoire.
4. The Plane Truth, Part Three ~ David "Zeb" Kick
  In this finale, Fallendor and Ambran meet -- sort of.
5. 12 Secrets of Surviavl ~ Spike Y. Jones
  Survive in the harshest wilderness with magical help.
6. Dragon Slayers ~ Bill Slavicsek
  Get a first look at the Council of Wyrms setting and an expanded version of the dragon-slayer kit.
#206
1. Dragons: More Than Just Couch Potatoes ~ Thomas Reid
  These mighty beasts should do more than just lounge on their hoards.
2. The Dragon Project: Cerulean Glory Oversees Tides ~ Sandy Petersen
  Meet the RUNEQUEST^® dragon who wants to be human.
3. Part Dragon, All Hero ~ Roger E. Moore
  Half-dragon PCs, from the Council of Wyrms setting to all the worlds beyond.
4. Campaign Journal: GREYHAWK^® ~ Carl Sargent
  Sail with the Sea Barons.
5. Fiend Knights and Dark Artifacts ~ Carl Sargent
  PCs should avoid these magical relics of the Great Kingdom.
6. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Spike Y. Jones
  These new faeries will amuse and bemuse your campaign's PCs.
7. Elminster's Notebook ~ Ed Greenwood and Gary Williams
  You really don't want to meet Tashara of the Seven Skulls.
#207
1. Big-League Magic ~ Chris Osbourne
  Handle AD&D^® game artifacts with care.
2. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Steve Stewart
  Add these Celtic magical items to your campaign.
3. Paper Prosperity ~ Lew Wolkoff
  Enrich your game with treasures of paper.
4. Trifling Treasures ~ Halina Adamski
  Every hoard need not be composed of boring old cash.
5. The Dragon Sage ~ Bill Slavicsek
  A new kit you can use with COUNCIL OF WYRMS^TM dragon PCs.
6. "There's a Rum Do About, Old Chap" ~ Spike Y. Jones
  Plant these adventure seeds in your Faerie, Queen, and Country game campaign.
7. Great Responsibilities ~ Alexander Teitz
  Superheroes should take an active role in the community.
8. Essential Villainy ~ Chris Avellone
  Every supervillain needs ambition, motives, and style.
#208
1. Right from the Start ~ Eric Noah
  Weave your new campaign together like a tapestry.
2. Get Motivated! ~ Gregory Gliedman
  PCs can have motivations to adventure besides greed.
3. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Gordon Menzies
  Give these magical items only to your favorite heroes, of course.
4. Team Spirit ~ Thomas Kane
  Find out exactly why your PC party adventures together.
5. Behind the Scenes ~ Dori Hein
  Learn what went into the making of the PLANESCAPE^TM setting.
6. Campaign Journal: GREYHAWK^® ~ Carl Sargent
  Wander the Adri Forest -- if your PCs dare.
#209
1. Branchning Out All Over! ~ Roger E. Moore
  Open new worlds of possibilities for your druid PCs.
2. The Priests of Africa ~ Michael John Wybo II
  Add these African cleric kits to your campaign.
3. Long-Lost Priestly Magicks ~ Michel Francois
  Your PCs can recover these spells lost to the mists of time.
4. The Invisible Sun
  Venture into the darkest site on the Kromosome universe's Net for the AMAZING ENGINE^® system.
5. Ex Libris ~ James R. Collier
  Books make wonderful treasure, don't you think? Your PCs will.
6. "You Wanna Be A What?!" ~ Kerry Jordan
  Add these new animal stocks to your choices for mutant-animal PCs in your GAMMA WORLD^® game campaign.
7. 1,001 Faces of Undeath ~ Theron Martin
  Give your DARK SUN^® setting's undead these special powers.
8. The Dragon's Bestiary ~ Don Webb
  Enter the golem workshop and meet its three residents.
#210
1. Dead or Alive? ~ Michael Satran
  What does resurrection magic mean to your campaign world?
2. Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad, Ghost? ~ Spike Y. Jones
  Make your game sessions truly horrific with these tips.
3. Too Evil to Die ~ Tom Moldvay
  Myths and games come together in these variant undead creatures.
4. A Monster in the Classical Tradition ~ Steve Berman
  Terrify your CALL OF CTHULHU^® PCs with this horror from Greek mythology.
5. Campaign Journal ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  Plant these seeds of adventures in your Athasian campaign.
6. Arcane Lore ~ Nicholas Baran
  "Be careful with that needle, you could put an eye out."
7. Primitive Weaponry ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  Equip your fighters with these exotic weapons.
8. Elminster's Notebook ~ Ed Greenwood
  Learn the lore of the Serpent Blade.
#211
1. The Ecology of the Dungeon ~ Buck Deason Holmes
  Bring your dungeons alive with this advice.
2. Sight in the Darkness ~ Roger E. Moore
  Open your eyes to the possiblities of infravision.
3. Fungi of the Underdark ~ Chris Perry
  More grows in the Underdark than just dwarves and drow.
4. "I Sing a Song by the Deep-Water Bay" ~ Steven E. Schend
  Learn how the Harpers operate in Waterdeep.
5. Topkapi Palace ~ Steve Kurtz
  Spice up your fantasy castles with bits of history.
6. The Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood
  Ed gets another visit from those mirthful mages.
#212
1. Hitting the Books ~ Eric R. Noah
  Make your adventures more like fantasy stories.
2. Reruns: Adventures That Improve with Age ~ Thomas M. Reid
  Get more than one use out of that module or adventure.
3. Consider the Consequences ~ Renee Stern
  Every character action should have a campaign reaction.
4. Tricks of the Trade ~ George T. Young
  Learn to become not just a DM, but a story teller.
5. Psychic Proficiencies ~ William W. Connors
  Add these mental powers to your Masque of the Red Death Victorian horror campaign.
#213
1. Godsmen, Bleakers, Guvners, and Takers ~ Rich Baker
  Discover the secrets of the PLANESCAPE^TM setting's factions.
2. The Demiplane of Shadow ~ Edward Bonny
  Add this land of twilight nightmares to your AD&D^® game.
3. Planar Personalities ~ Michele Carter and Bill Slavicsek
  Meet four NPC residents of Sigil, the City of Doors.
4. You Never Know Who'll You'll Meet ~ Larry Granato
  Use these encounter lists to spice up your planar campaign.
5. Series Magic ~ Steven E. Schend
  Our chronicler gets a visit from Khelben himself -- almost.
6. Elminster's Notebook ~ Ed Greenwood
  Study the "ambitious youngster," Aldreth Fireshar.
#214
1. The Complete Half-Elf ~ Greg Jensen
  Give your half-elf PCs these kits designed specifically for them.
2. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Christopher Kutarna
  Add these elven artifacts to your campaign.
3. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Norman Abrahamsen
  Meet the smallest (and furriest) elf-friends of them all.
4. For Truth and Justice ~ Chris Avellone
  Create better superheroic exploits with this adventure checklist.
5. The Ecology of the Neogi ~ Jon Winters
  This is but the first of two (count 'em) "Ecologies" in this issue.
6. Lost Empires ~ David Howery
  "Discover" a lost land such as Atlantis for your game world.
7. The Ecology of the Owlbear ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  Yes! This long-promised article finally makes it into print.
#215
1. Putting Evil to Good Use ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  "No, that's okay, I'll take that cursed item."
2. Gaming with Style ~ Thomas Kane
  What style of role-player are you?
3. The Beginner's Game ~ John Nephew
  Treat your novice gamers right and they'll stick around.
4. The Ecology of the Amphisbaena ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  This is one instance where two heads are worse than one.
5. Donning a New Masque ~ William W. Connors
  Presenting new kits and a PC sheet for Masque of the Red Death campaigns.
6. The Deities of Africa ~ Michael John Wybo II
  Use these gods to flesh out your African campaign pantheons.
#216
1. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Steven Miller
  We liked this article so much, we made TSR's Games Dep't., hire Steven.
2. Fuzzy Reviews ~ Spike Y. Jones
  Read these (serious) reviews of plush-animal miniatures rules.
3. Paths of Power ~ Wolfgang Baur and Steve Kurtz
  Let's get serious: here's an alternative magic system for the AD&D^® game spellcasters.
4. The Auld Alliance ~ Arthur Collins
  You can keep your gaming group together for the long haul if you follow Arthur's advice.
5. Elminster's Notebook ~ Ed Greenwood
  In which El answers the burning question: "What are those kobolds up to?"
#217
1. Boons & Benefits ~ Larry Granato
  Compensate your PCs with rewards far more valuable than mere cash or jewels.
2. Behind Enemy Lines ~ Phil Masters
  The PCs are trapped in hostile territory with an entire army chasing them. Sounds like fun, doesn't it?
3. Two Heads are Better than One ~ Joshua Siegel
  Split the game master's chores between two people.
4. Class Action ~ Peter C. Zelinski
  How about a party of only fighters, thieves, clerics, or mages?
5. En-psycho-slade-ica Magica ~ slade
  Presenting the random generation tables for all the magical items in the ENCYCLOPEDIA MAGICA^TM books.
#218
1. Tarazin the Gray ~ L. Richard Baker III
  After a few thousand years, this dragon has learned a few tricks.
2. Dragon Intrigues ~ Gregory Detwiler
  If you thought dragons were tough in combat, wait until they work against you behind the scenes.
3. Dragon Dweomers ~ Robert S. Mullin
  Dragon claws, fangs, and breath weapons are potent weapons -- and these new spells help make them more potent still. You have been warned.
4. The Spice of Life ~ Thomas Kane
  Multiple plots add variety to any campaign -- and give players more freedom.
5. Magic Resistance, Step by Step ~ Skip Williams
  How to resolve the thorny knot of resistance -- without losing friends.
6. The Nature of Evil ~ Michael T. Kuciak
  What does it take to make a truly despicable villain?
7. Ecology of the Bird Maiden ~ Paul Culotta
  Truth and treachery intertwine in this tale from the desert.
#219
1. At Sword's Point ~ Christian Williams
  Sometimes it's more fun to dodge and parry than hack and slash.
2. Run! A Guide to Heroic Flight ~ Robert S. Mullin
  Learn how brave Sir Robin runs away.
3. Out of Armor ~ Gregory Detwiler
  A guide to fancy footwork and armor-free combat for DMs and players.
4. Pirate Crews and Retinues ~ James R. Collier
  What happens when specialized fighters gain followers?
5. Ecology of the Black Pudding ~ Johnathan Richards
  Deep below the earth, two adventurers come face-to-face with a slimy terror.
6. The Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood
  Ed, the wizards, and a few friends get together for a weenie roast.
7. What's a Wizard to Do? ~ Anne Brown
  Is the BIRTHRIGHT^TM setting nothing more than a battleground for musclebound fighters? Heck, no!
#220
1. Stratagems and Dirty Tricks ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  Learn from the masters of deception: advice for DMs and players.
2. The Politics of Empire ~ Colin McComb and Carrie Bebris
  Put not your faith in the princes of this world -- achieve victory in the BIRTHRIGHT^TM campaign through superior scheming.
3. Hired Killerz ~ Ed Stark
  Meet Vlad Taltos, and see how assassins can play a crucial role in any RPG.
4. The College of Apportation ~ Lachlan MacQuarrie
  Sometimes a teleport is just a teleport, but sometimes...
5. The Thought Police ~ Lisa Smedman
  No more wimpy watch! Give the city guard psionic powers.
6. Arcane Lore: Sea Magic ~ Deborah Christian
  Sail away with maritime magic.
7. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Elven Magic ~ Robert S. Mullin
  We know they make great cloaks and boots: what other magical tricks do elven wizards have up their sleeves?
8. Dangerous Ground ~ William J. White
  Fights are more fun when your character is twelve stories up.
#221
1. In Dreams ~ Dave Gross
  Venture beyond the walls of sleep, into the land of the dream wizards.
2. Magic of Kings, Magic of the Land ~ Kevin Melka
  Potent magic comes from a mage-king's connection to the land he rules.
3. The Little Wish ~ Jon Winter
  Is a cantrip magical garbage or an overlooked treasure? Uses for the apprentice's favorite (and only) spell.
4. Ley of the Land ~ Carrie Bebris, Anne Brown, and Ed Stark
  To master the greatest magic, a wizard regent needs conduits of magical power.
5. Arcane Lore: Zala's Book of Barriers ~ John W. Baichtal
  Away with ye! Making abjuration fun.
6. Eight Ways to Tame the Dark Overlord ~ Peter Zelinski
  Helping PCs survive and flourish against archvillains.
7. Dragon's Bestiary: Lords of Chaos ~ Edward Bonny
  The frog-men are coming! The frog-men are coming!
8. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Magical Items for Familiars ~ James R. Collier
  Helpful features for helpful creatures.
9. The Ecology of the Crystal Spider ~ Rudy Thauberger
  A web of sunlight, a shell of steel, and a mind the size of a walnut.
10. 101 Uses for a Portable Hole ~ Kevin N. Haw
  Would you believe that six canoes fit in one of these babies?
#222
1. The Death Knight ~ Ed Stark
  To keep your campaign lively, sometimes you need a little extra-powerful un-life.
2. The Necrology of the Penanggalan ~ Paul F. Culatta
  Some forms of undead are so terrifying and fell that even mighty paladins can fall prey to their powers.
3. Roaming the Realms: The Green Elves of Faerun ~ Belinda G. Ashley
  Don't travel in Faerun without reading this ranger's report on some of the notable and more infamous tribes of elves dwelling in the realms.
4. It's All In the Details ~ Jamie Nossal
  Illusions are potentially more deadly than you think.
5. Adding Substance to Psionic Combat ~ Bill Slavicsek
  It's mental combat, so try using imagination in its execution.
6. Running Scared... and Really Fast! ~ Spike Y. Jones
  Scare your superheroes right out of their tights.
7. Who Needs Hit Points When You Have Credit? ~ Peter C. Zelinski
  Eight ways to give 0-level bad guys an edge over powerful PCs.
8. Secrets of the Sunless Seas ~ Wolfgang Baur
  In the depths of the Underdark, the powerful aboleths use glyph magic.
9. A Slither in the Dark ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  A retired officer of the British Raj reflects on his encounter with a fierce creature of the Mythos.
#223
1. The Lords of the Nine ~ Colin McComb
  The Lords of the Nine Layers of Baator have been revealed at last. Do you dare read about them?
2. Primal Rage ~ Rob Letts and Wayne A. Haskett
  Straight to your campaign from the hottest video game of our time come three new demi-gods.
3. The Right Monster for the Right Adventure ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  Picking your scenario appropriately will make the many horrors of the Cthulhu Mythos that much more terrifying.
4. Dragon's Bestiary: Four Guardian Gargoyles ~ John W. Baichtal
  If you think you know all about gargoyles -- think again.
5. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Nine Rings to Rule Them All ~ Robert S. Mullin
  Nine new rings for attack, defense, and esoteric pursuits.
6. Ecology of the Chitine ~ Belinda G. Ashley
  A drow scout reports her observations of a tribe of Chitine.
#225
1. Skills & Powers In Eight Easy Steps ~ John D. Rateliff and Skip Williams
  Following this simple step-by-step how-to, you can design unique player characters using the new PLAYER'S OPTION^TM: SKILLS & POWERS book.
2. Secret Origins and Motivations of Player Characters ~ Fraser Sherman
  A little skeleton in the closet never hurt anyone. Sometimes it gives a whole new spin to the way your PC views the world, and the way the world views your PC.
3. Caste of Character ~ Michael A. Selinker
  The Indian subcontinent comes alive with new PC and NPC kits; from paladin-like Kshatrias to ascetic Yogis, it's all here.
4. I'm Okay, You're One-Dimensional ~ David Clarke
  Having trouble coming up with a clear personality for your PCs? Look no farther than your nearest TV screen.
5. Back in the Saddle (Again) ~ Clayton R. Beal
  Why is mining a Wisdom-based skill? Time for a fresh look at how we handle nonweapon proficiencies.
6. Campaign Classics: Three Greyhawk Grimoires ~ Robert S. Mullin
  Learn about the spellbooks of the most feared mages of Oerth: Vecna, Iggwilv, and Acererak.
7. Rogue's Gallery: D'Naleri ~ Robert Martin
  Meet D'Naleri, a 9th-level elven fighter/mage. Behave well; for even though he is in self-imposed exile, the blood of elven kings flows in his veins.
8. Dungeon Mastery: What To Do When Your Party Wants to Split Up ~ Paul Culotta
  Next time your players want to go off in different directions, try this little trick to keep things interesting.
#226
1. The Magic Goes Away ~ Paul Fraser
  What's the secret to game balance? Could it be limiting the number and power of users of magic?
2. Rome May Not Have Been Built In a Day, But... ~ David Clarke
  Your campaign world can be. This simple step-by-step walkthrough shows how to make one in just a few hours.
3. Off-the-Cuff NPCs ~ Melissa C. Thompson
  The key to an enjoyable gaming experience is memorable NPCs, and now you can create a few in no more time than it takes to read this blurb.
4. Improve with Improve ~ Jason Strasser
  Improvisational skills are not just for musicians. Good DMs need to be able to make rulings and come up with game elements on the fly.
5. Dot to Dot ~ Michelle Bottorff
  They may all look alike on the map, but not all cities are identical. Don't make all your towns clones of each other.
6. Powers From the Past ~ Andrew Turpin
  Sometimes it's the things people do that make their objects magical.
7. Arcane Lore: Monsoons and the Power of Om ~ Michael A. Selinker
  These powerful new wizard and priest spells come from the Indian subcontinent.
8. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Magical Scabbards and Sheaths ~ David Howery
  Sometimes, it's not the sword that's magical...
9. Rogue's Gallery: Theahtyn ~ Robert Martin
  Meet Theahtyn, a powerful dwarven fighter. Just when his life was calming down, tragedy struck. Now he is coming out of retirement, and he has a mission.
10. Campaign Classics: The Magical Sands of Zakhara ~ Rudy Thalberger
  When your world is surrounded by sand, that becomes the tool you use. These wonderous sands were once the exclusive possessions of sha'irs.
#227
1. The Secrets of Successful Dungeon Building ~ Mathew Guss
  It's more than just drawing lines on a sheet of graph paper. How do you really design a dungeon that breathes?
2. Report from Undermountain ~ Steven E. Schend
  In Waterdeep, there is a tavern that holds the entrance to one of the biggest, meanest dungeons ever made. Here's what's been happening lately.
3. Journeys to the Deepest Dungeons ~ Wolfgang Baur
  Okay, you want to explore the Underdark. To improve your player character's chances of survival, read this first.
4. They're in the Book ~ John Baichtal
  How do you hide a clue in a library? Better yet, how do you find a clue in a library?
5. And the Rockets' Red Glare ~ Dale A. Hueber
  Firework magic adds a new aura of flash and dash to your mage's portfolio.
6. Dragon's Bestiary: Monsters of the Underdark ~ Wolfgang Baur
  Ten new terrifying creatures from the world without light, presented in MONSTROUS COMPENDIUM^® style.
7. Ecology of the Osquip ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  Oh, rats!
8. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Dwarven Magical Items ~ Robert S. Mullin
  Why do we think only elves have the edge when it comes to producing magical items?
#228
1. Real Jungles ~ Gregory Detwiler
  Forget those Tarzan movies. Let us tell you about campaigning in the real jungle.
2. 101 Uses for a Wet Blanket ~ Spike Y. Jones
  The humble woolen blanket can save you PC's life. You'll never look at bed linens the same way.
3. The Athalantan Campaign ~ Ed Greenwood
  What were the Realms like when Elminster was young? Venture to the Kingdom of Athalantar to find out.
4. All in the Family ~ Bryan Hudson
  Give your PCs more depth and your game more motivation by making family ties bind.
5. Greater Familiars of Faerun ~ Jean Rabe
  Here's a solution for when your mage's animal companions become too familiar.
6. Venturing into the City ~ Paul F. Culotta
  Sooner or later, you have to deal with a city-based campaign. It's best to be ready.
7. The Dragon's Worstiary: Golems ~ Anne Brown
  They're new... they're terrifying.. they're chocolate, chia, and plush golems!
8. Rogue's Gallery: Gangsters of the Underdark ~ Keith "Pinball" Strohm
  Can adventurers survive against these members of the real underworld? Only Sir Elliot of Kness knows.
9. Dungeon Mastery: The DM's Quick Random Campaign Generator ~ Serge Stelmack
  One d12 is all you need to create truly memorable campaigns.
10. What's So Funny? ~ Ed Stark
  Can serious games be fun, too?
#229
1. Magic Miscibility ~ James Collier
  So you've got all this magic. What can go wrong?
2. The Rhabdomancer ~ Stever Berman
  It's finders keepers for mages who specialize in divining and dousing.
3. Illusions of Grandeur ~ Rogers Cadenhead
  Hear Emil Duli Wonk tell you what you really need to know for your PC illusionists.
4. Curses ~ Ed Rice
  When you want to do your very worst...
5. A Wizards' Three ~ Chris Perry
  Three new mages: frost wizards, fiend slayers, and spiritualists.
6. The Dimensional Wizard ~ Barry A.A. Dillinger
  A new kit for wizards specializing in dimensions and planar travel.
7. Survival of the Smartest ~ Lloyd Brown III
  Heed your instructor and keep those 1st-level mages alive.
8. Bazaar of the Bizarre: The Magic of India ~ Michael Selinker
  Magical items from the India of song and legend.
9. Rogue's Gallery: Tylk ~ Skip Williams
  Meet Til-Kyrmeldur ap Puirdoch, Tylk to his friends. This half-elven druid/ranger believes in the goodness of all.
10. Campaign Classics: The Wu Jen ~ Dave "Zeb" Cook
  The powerful mage from the Oriental Adventures gets a facelift for 2nd Edition.
11. Dungeon Mastery: "A" is for NPC ~ Keith Strohm
  Tips on making a Grade-A NPC.
12. Magic Doesn't Always Go "Boom" ~ Christopher Byler
  Not all magic has to be flashy.
#230
1. The Orbs of Dragonkind ~ Roger E. Moore
  Eight powerful artifacts from the world of Oerth, each as dangerous to the wielder as to the dragons they were designed to control.
2. Dragonslayers ~ Wolfgang Baur
  You'll need every possible edge to join the ranks of the dragonslayers.
3. Dragons of Legend ~ John D. Rateliff
  From Fafnir to Smaug, the dragons of fantasy literature range from the fearsome to the absurd.
4. Fire on the Five Peaks ~ Ed Stark
  Two of the terrible wyrms of Cerilia are nearly lost to legend. One of them is even more dangerous dead than alive.
5. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  The premier installment of a new series detailing the most powerful dragons of the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® setting.
6. Arcane Lore: Dragon Dweomers ~ Robert S. Mullin
  Terrible new enchantments and powerful magical items to make the bravest dragonslayer tremble.
7. Rogue's Gallery: Heroes of the Highlands ~ Carrie A. Bebris and Duane Maxwell
  Four heroes from the BIRTHRIGHT^® setting's newest campaign expansion.
#231
1. The Master Thief ~ Karl Garrison
  When you're the best you are at what you do, how can you get any better?
2. The Thief Who Came in from the Cold ~ Renee Stern
  Tired of picking pockets? Sick of running from the law? Well, when you can't beat 'em...
3. The Spying Game ~ Michael T. Kuciak
  A player's primer to the game of spying -- but be ready to play for keeps.
4. Why Spy? ~ Larry Granato
  "The name is Bond..."
5. Defilers & Preservers ~ Bill Slavicsek
  Six powerful new wizard kits for the devastated lands of Athas.
6. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Beware when this lonely dragon asks you up for a bite.
#232
1. Weapons of the Waves ~ Rich Baker
  Seapower can be the key to conquest in any nautical campaign.
2. En Garde! ~ Cindi Rice
  Shh! Here are the secrets of the deadliest swordsmen in the SAVAGE COAST^TM campaign.
3. And the Walls Came Down ~ Steve Berman
  The most famous siege engines, by way of legerdemain and legend.
4. A Flurry of Swords ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  A sword is a sword is a sword. Right?
5. Sorcerous Sixguns ~ Roger E. Moore
  What barks over here and bites over there? This ain't your father's magic missile!
6. The Ecology of the Roper ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  Discover the nature of these underdark horrors through the strange "visits" of a most unusual guide.
7. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Elminster and Volo describe the depredations of one of the mightiest red wyrms of Faerun.
#233
1. Going to Court ~ Larry Granato
  Where etiquette is more powerful than blind-fighting, and Charisma more telling than Strength.
2. On Wings of Eagles ~ James Estes
  The loftiest of the elves are those that soar high above the forests.
3. Fiendish Fortresses ~ Monte Cook
  The infernal bastions of the Blood War can be a royal pain to the fiendish lords who lay siege to them.
4. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Volo and Elminster warn us of a manipulative green dragon who would be queen.
5. Campaign Classics: Scions of the Desert ~ Jim Parks
  The Land of Fate is the perfect setting for the bloodlines and domains of regents.
6. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Magical Armor ~ Robert S. Mullin
  Armor, helms, and shields fit for a king.
#234
1. Nocturnal Crusade ~ Jay Knioum
  In the war against the undead, the wise crusader arms himself.
2. The Draconomicon ~ Jamie Nossal
  The dracolich isn't the only form of undead dragon, only the greatest. Here are the "lesser evils."
3. The Book of Souls ~ Robert S. Mullin
  Some books really should be banned.
4. Crypt Rangers & Defenders ~ Ross Allen Clifton
  It's one thing to stay overnight in a graveyard on a dare...
5. Undead Again ~ Steven Brown
  Death has never been the end to a hero's career, but this isn't what you probably had in mind.
6. Artifacts of Athas ~ Kevin Melka
  The magical artifacts of the DARK SUN^® setting are just as dangerous as they are powerful.
7. Wyrms of the North: Daurgothoth ~ Ed Greenwood
  The most fearsome of the great wyrms are those that just don't know when to die.
8. Dragon's Bestiary: A Necromancer's Armory ~ Rudy Thauberger
  The necromancer's weapons are walking nightmares.
9. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Lich Magical Items ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  Why should the good guys have all the wonderful toys?
#235
1. Planar Heroes ~ Ed Bonny
  SKILLS & POWERS give you the edge you need to survive the multiverse -- or any Prime Plane, for that matter. This huge special feature provides PLAYER'S OPTION^TM rules especially for the PLANESCAPE^® setting, but adaptable to any fantasy role-playing world.
2. Mage on Deck! ~ Ted Zuvich
  The Shipmage: Don't leave port without one.
3. Dragon's Bestiary: Monsters of the Lower Deep ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  Venture too deep into the ocean's depths, and these are the fishes you'll end up feeding.
4. Arcane Lore I: Sea Spells ~ Brian Dunnell
  A full complement of spells to save you from a watery grave.
5. Ecology of the Troglodyte ~ Spike Y. Jones
  OK, so they stink. But they're very sensitive about it.
6. Arcane Lore II: Spells of the Scaled ~ Steve Berman
  A few nasty surprises from some cold-blooded spellcasters.
7. Dungeon Mastery: Let's Get Physical ~ Troy Daniels
  The basics of physical DMing.
Annual #1
1. Ecology of the Wyvern ~ Spike Y. Jones
  Stings, don't it?
2. Arcane Lore: Scrolls of the Ice Mage ~ Anne W. Davis
  Frosty new spells for all wizards.'
3. Dragon's Bestiary: Monsters of the Underdark ~ Keith A. Stohm
  The reason you should be afraid of the dark.
4. Campaign Classics: The Scro ~ Roger E. Moore
  The Chosen of Dukagsh are poised to invade worlds in any crystal sphere.
5. Dungeon^® Adventures: Wyrmsmere ~ Christopher Perkins
  Three stolen potions of dragon control and a renegade band of adventurers.
6. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Strange Armor ~ Michael Lambert
  For the fashion-conscious adventurer.
7. Rogue's Gallery: In Silver Shadows ~ Elaine Cunningham
  From the pages of the novels come three new heroes.
8. Gem of the North ~ Steven E. Schend and Ed Greenwood
  The new kingdom of the north deserves a grand palace.
9. Between the Ages ~ Douglas Niles and Harold Johnson
  The Chaos War ended the Fourth Age of Krynn; here are the events that herald the Age of Mortals.
10. Vampires A-Z ~ William W. Connors
  Beyond Vlad, beyond Lestat, beyond everything you thought you knew about vampires.
11. Beyond the Flanaess ~ Skip Williams
  The lost map of Oerth rediscovered.
12. A Handful of Keys ~ Robert R. Prager and Ray Vallese
  They're always in the last place you look.
13. Guilds of Cerilia ~ Ed Stark and Carrie A. Bebris
  When crime doesn't pay, go straight for a profit.
14. Heroes of Athas ~ Ed Bonny and Bill Slavicsek
  PLAYER'S OPTION^TM: Skills & Powers rules for your DARK SUN^® heroes.
#236
1. Heroes of Faith ~ Brian Linville
  Create your own specialty clergy with these new Skills & Powers.
2. The Seldarine Revisited ~ Chris Perry
  Never before seen, the forgotten deities of the elven pantheon.
3. Elemental Summoning Gone Wild ~ Ed Bonny
  If anything can go wrong...
4. Mystics, Miracles, and Meditations ~ James Wyatt
  New priest kits and proficiencies for the Masque of the Red Death setting.
5. The Ruin of Adlersburg ~ Ed Stark
  A haunting in the Havens of the Great Bay.
6. Tracking the Faith ~ Lachlan MacQuarrie
  Keep those priests in line with Piety Points.
7. Children of the Night ~ Paul Culotta
  Three unusual new vampires for the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® setting or your own campaign world.
8. Arcane Lore: Demihuman Priest Spells ~ Robert S. Mullin
  Spells for the dwarven, elven, gnomish, and halfling priest of your campaign.
9. Wyrms of the North: Deszeldaryndun Silverwing ~ Ed Greenwood
  When you're on the run from Balagos, who can you turn to?
#237
1. Wild at Heart ~ Steve Berman
  Four new wilderness kits for every class, including new wizard and priest spells.
2. Man's Best Friend ~ Clayton R. Beal
  What are you saying, Lassie? Timmy's being attacked by orcs?
3. On a Waterless Sea ~ Todd Stigliano
  Big wheels for the heroes of Athas.
4. Hidden Talents ~ William W. Connors
  A simple skills system for the SAGA^TM rules.
5. I'm a What?! ~ Lachlan McQuarrie
  Fun with reincarnation.
6. Wyrms of the North: Eldenser ~ Ed Greenwood
  Is that a dragon in your sword?
7. Dragon's Bestiary: Venomous! ~ Kevin Melka
  Poisonous reptiles from the jungles of the real world, plus more poison types for your own new monsters.
8. Campaign Classics: Lupins of the MYSTARA^® Setting ~ Bruce Heard
  The many breeds of lupins make fine canine PCs.
9. Bazaar of the Bizarre: Long Shots ~ Brian Dunnell
  New magical items to set your archers aquiver.
#238
1. Mommy Dearest ~ Lawrence R. Wenzel
  Mess with this non-player character and you'll be sent to your room without supper!
2. Villains, Like Fine Wine ~ Lloyd Brown
  Make sure that your ancient villains improve with age.
3. Gangsters of the Underdark ~ Keith Francis Stohm
  Sir Eliot of Kness opens the Hex-Files.
4. The Return of the Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood
  The new Wizards Three meet once more to swap spells over pizza and ice cream.
5. Bazaar of the Bizarre: The Rewards of Villainy ~ Wolfgang Baur
  Magical items for villains.
6. Wyrms of the North: Felgolos ~ Ed Greenwood
  They call him "The Flying Misfortune."
7. Dragon's Bestiary: Spawn of the Sewers ~ John Baichtal
  Right under your feet.
8. Dragon's Bestiary: The Other Mummies ~ Richard Pengelly and Brian Walton
  Hard-hearted killers from bogs and glaciers.
9. Rogue's Gallery: Silent Sheehan ~ Jason Kuhl
  A despicable NPC from the RAVENLOFT^® setting.
10. Dungeon Mastery: Villainy and Intrigue ~ Steve Miller and Sue Wienlein Cook
  Start with your villain, and then weave a cunning plot for your players.
#239
1. Sneaky Devils ~ Skip Williams
  Nefarious tricks of the ocean's most vile predators.
2. 101 Dirty Orc Tricks ~ John Baichtal
  Boring orcs? Here's how to liven any encounter with humanoid opponents.
3. Aurora's Undermountain Sale ~ Paul F. Culotta
  No underground explorer should be without a few tricks of his own.
4. Magical Locks ~ Robert S. Mullin and Charles M. Andrulis
  Keep your treasure safe from lockpicks and knock spells.
5. A Sage of Your Own! ~ Stephen Kenson
  Love the SAGA^TM system but want to play Drizzt? No problem!
6. Wyrms of the North: Galadaeros ~ Ed Greenwood
  Here is a true ladies' dragon.
7. Ecology of the Stirge ~ Tim Richardson
  Bloodthirsty little horrors.
8. Dragon's Bestiary: The Little People ~ Brian Corvello
  Four tricky little fellows.
9. Arcane Lore: Larcenous Legerdemain ~ Jeff Dancey
  New spells for the criminally inclined.
10. Dungeon Mastery: Mind Games ~ Ed Carmien
  How to trick your players into having more fun.
#240
1. The Murder Medieval ~ Jon Pickens
  Detective fiction throughout the ages can inspire many a mystery for AD&D^® game sleuths.
2. Mysterious Cities ~ James Wyatt
  The Red Death spreads its subtle fingers farther across the globe of Gothic Earth. New source material for any 1890s horror campaign.
3. Goddess of Shadows, Guild of Thieves ~ Sue Wienlein Cook and slade
  Ela's Quick Finger Guild: a new church and thieves' guild for players of the BIRTHRIGHT^® campaign or any AD&D world.
4. Saga of the Mists ~ Matthew L. Martin
  Use the story-driven SAGA^TM System to drive the mysteries in your RAVENLOFT^® campaign.
5. Mysteries of the Dead Gods ~ Monte Cook
  Care to visit the graveyard of the gods? A new mystery for planar travelers to explore.
6. Ecology of the Nymph ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  The Monster Hunters learn a harsh lesson after their past hunt.
7. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Gaulauntyr the thief dragon is a subtle schemer.
8. Dungeon Mastery ~ Steve Berman
  More than one hundred little mysteries for the DM to develop.
9. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Brian P. Hudson
  Need a hand? How about a leg?
#241
1. Great Excavations ~ Steve Berman
  Indiana Jones look out! New kits, spells, and proficiencies for making your next dungeon crawl a journey through time.
2. Chronicle of Cerilia ~ Carrie A. Bebris and Ed Stark
  A timeline of the BIRTHRIGHT^® campaign, with new material for your AD&D^® game.
3. Legacies of the Suel Imperium ~ Roger Moore
  Five races spawned by the ancient sorcerers of the GREYHAWK^® setting, now available as player characters.
4. Modron Magic ~ Monte Cook
  The modrons are on the march again, and just look at their new toys!
5. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Hoondarrh the Red Rage lacks neither cunning nor power.
6. Arcane Lore ~ Robert S. Mullin
  More sorcerous tomes from three of the most notorious ancient wizards in "Greyhawk Grimoires II."
7. Dungeon Mastery ~ Jon Pickens
  Let the Spirit of the Age determine the personality of your NPCs.
8. Campaign Classics ~ Wolfgang Baur
  The evil Yikaria weave their wicked plots from "The Roof of the World."
#242
1. Laws of Spell Design ~ Ted Zuvich
  Designing new spells has always been tricky business, until now.
2. The Magic of Kyrnn Reborn! ~ Stephen Kenson
  Magic is back in the Fifth Age of the DRAGONLANCE^® campaign.
3. Mage Construction ~ Michael Lambert
  Spellcasters can make the best masons and carpenters without even dirtying their hands.
4. Learn More About Magic ~ Lachlan MacQuarrie
  Once you've succeeded at Spellcraft 101, where do you turn next?
5. Jet the Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood
  A few little magics from the wizards of Faerun and Oerth.
6. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Shocking secrets revealed about "The Dragon of the Statues."
7. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Bruce Schmidt
  Drizzt Do'Urden isn't the only one with one of the "Magical Allies."
8. Arcane Lore ~ Lloyd Brown
  Morion the Bard has invented his own repertoire of "Spells of Sight and Sound."
9. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Bruce Schmidt
  The wizards of the Arcane Age left a legacy of "Talisman Servants."
10. Ecology of... ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  The secret lives of the patchwork monsters known as "Mongrelmen."
Annual #2
1. Arcane Lore ~ James Wyatt
  From the spellbook of the thief/illusionist Jannes come these "Fantastic Phantasms."
2. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Oren Schnurr
  Here are some "Magical Cups and Flasks" to hold that brew that is true.
3. Campaign Classics ~ Dale Donovan and Bill Slavicsek
  For players of the DARK SUN^® and PLAYER'S OPTION^TM rules alike, here are the "Mindscapes of Athas and Beyond."
4. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Belinda Ashley
  Your heroes will find only cold comfort in the clutches of these "Arctic Monsters."
5. Dungeon Mastery ~ Lloyd Brown
  What happens between adventures is often the "Talk of the Town."
6. Ecology of... ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  Everything you wanted to know about "The Ecology of the Shambling Mound."
7. Rogue's Gallery ~ Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb
  From the pages of Finder's Bane and Tymora's Luck comes "Finder's Band."
8. Dragonwyr ~ Christopher Perkins
  The wicked Toxin is at it again in this sequel to last year's "Wyrmsmere."
9. Cry Havoc ~ Jason Asbel
  Converting the BIRTHRIGHT^® War Cards to the BATTLESYSTEM^TM rules.
10. Hark, the Herald ~ Steven Brown
  A new SAGA^® character role (and AD&D^® game character kit) for the DRAGONLANCE^® setting.
11. The Magic of Myth Drannor ~ Ed Greenwood
  Powerful items and spells from the lost empire of the elves.
12. Founding Greyhawk ~ Gary Gygax
  The creator of the GREYHAWK^® campaign recalls the earliest days of its existence.
13. Pox of the Planes ~ Ed Bonny
  The hags have cornered the market on larvae and altroloths.
14. Villains of Gothic Earth ~ James Wyatt
  Eight monstrous adversaries from the age of Victorian horror.
#243
1. Destriers of the Planes ~ Steve Berman
  Nine fantastic steeds from the Outer Planes.
2. Holy Swords of the Realms ~ Lloyd Brown
  Weapons both divine and infernal.
3. He's Got Personality ~ David Brumbaugh
  A paladin's Charisma works differently from that of a bard or enchanter, and here's how.
4. The Treasures of Krynn ~ Stephen Kenson
  The Fifth Age brings both new and legendary magical items to the DRAGONLANCE^® setting.
5. Enchanting Weapons ~ Mike Nystul
  The DM's guide to making the most of your magical weapons.
6. In a Class by Themselves ~ Tom Doolan
  Create a new kind of knight by making multi-class humans -- using only the DUNGEON MASTER^TM Guide.
7. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  A steel dragon claims Waterdeep as her home, so visitors beware "The Wyrm of Many Spells."
8. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Brian Dunnell
  A knight needs the finest in "Helms and Armor."
9. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  "Magical Crossbreeds" range from cute to deadly.
10. Arcane Lore ~ Anthony Nixon and David Head
  For those who would seek these magical tomes of the GREYHAWK^® campaign: "Caveat Emptor."
11. Dungeon Mastery ~ Don Perrin
  A brief survey of historical knights, with a DM's bibliography for campaign inspiration.
#244
1. Warriors of the Wind ~ Michael Lambert
  Learn the tactics of fighting airborne opponents, and add four new flying races to your AD&D^® campaign, either as opponents or allies for your PCs.
2. Xakhun Airship ~ Roger Raupp
  The drow could never aspire to conquer the skies, could they? Learn the secrets of the Xakhun clan's plan for conquest of the outer world.
3. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  No adventurer should ever underestimate the danger of a dragon named "Old Snarl," unless one's prepared for "a right bit of Klauth work."
4. Arcane Lore ~ Robert S. Mullin
  "Spells of Elemental Air" can take your wizards to new heights.
5. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ James Wyatt and Steve Berman
  From the mechanical to the magical, peruse this fine selection of "Miracles of Flight."
6. Ecology of the Sphinx ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  A clever wizard applies his knowledge of the four sphinxes to profit from their natural animosity.
#245
1. The Heart of the Forge ~ Wolfgang Baur
  The secrets of dwarven craft -- and of dwarven life itself -- begin at the forge.
2. Mindstalkers ~ Bruce R. Cordell
  No denizens of the Underdark are more awful than the illithids... and no warriors more deadly than those dwarves who hunt them.
3. Little Rascals ~ Steve Berman
  Four new rogue kits for your dwarven PCs, including the delver, the hoardsacker, the scurr, and the talebearer.
4. Best Behavior ~ Christopher Perkins
  Dwarven etiquette? Yes, there is such a thing, and here is the definitive guide on its finer points.
5. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Lhammaruntosz, the "Claws of the Coast," is a bronze dragon with an eye for business.
6. Rogues Gallery ~ Troy Denning
  From the pages of Crucible: The Trial of Cyric the Mad, here are three powerful new characters for your campaign.
7. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Kevin Melka
  Not all artifacts are magical, but no less precious are these "Dwarven Relics."
8. Ecology of the Steeder ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  A clever wizard applies his knowledge of the four sphinxes to gain a little profit.
#246
1. The Wizard's Companion ~ Lloyd Brown III
  Better than a familiar, the homonculous can be a wizard's best friend.
2. The Omega Variant ~ Bill Slavicsek
  Take the role of Concord marine Jonar Kage in this exciting solo adventure, and learn the ALTERNITY^TM rules as you play.
3. A Few Good Henchmen ~ Christopher Perkins
  Next time your PCs need a henchman quickly, pick one of these 101 NPCs.
4. The Wizards Three ~ Ed Greenwood
  Elminster, Rautheene, and Mordenkainen meet once more to trade spells and... steal sandwiches?
5. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Manipulative sapphire dragon Malaeragoth is "The Dragon Unseen."
6. Rogues Gallery ~ Dale Donovan
  From the pages of the ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS^® comic com "The Heroes of Selune's Smile."
7. Ecology of the Flumph ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  Beware the awesome might of the flumph! No, really. We're serious!
8. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ B.A. Landires
  Spice up your campaign with "Cauldrons and Cookery."
9. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Gergory W. Detwiler
  Fight the battle for Krynn against "Creatures of Chaos"!
#247
1. Rakasta of Mystara ~ Bruce Heard
  Add these feline heroes to your campaign.
2. The Taltos ~ Tom Moldvay
  Spirit-hunting rogues, the taltos combine magical and martial power.
3. Heroes of Cerilia ~ Ed Bonny
  Skills & Powers rules for the BIRTHRIGHT^TM setting or any AD&D^® campaign.
4. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Silver Miirym guards Candlekeep as "The Sentinel Wyrm."
5. Rogue's Gallery ~ Kate Novak
  "The Crew of the Realms Master' return to your campaign.
6. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Sebastian Dietz
  Look here for some "Magic That Works."
7. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  Before kissing for princes, study these "Anurans."
8. Dungeon Mastery ~ Brent Knowles
  Before giving up on language barriers, "Give Them Pidgins."
#248
1. The Missing Dragons ~ Richard Lloyd
  A classic article returns with three new dragons for the AD&D^® game.
2. Building a Better Dragon ~ Paul Fraser
  Teaching an old dragon new tricks is as easy as perusing this menu.
3. Crystal Confusion ~ Holly Ingraham
  Everything -- and we mean everything -- you'll ever need to know about gems.
4. The Dragon of Vstaive Peak ~ Ed Stark
  There's no exagerration when Vore Lekinskiy is called "a mountain of a dragon."
5. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  The evil woman Morna Auguth is now "The Moor Dragon."
6. Arcane Lore ~ Robert S. Mullin
  For priestly dragons... "Dragon Dweomers III."
7. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  These creatures are distant "Dragon-kin."
8. Dungeon Mastery ~ Rob Daviau
  If you're stumped for an adventure idea, find one "In the News."
#249
1. Seeds of Evil ~ James Wyatt
  Combining the historical AD&D^® supplements with the Masque of the Red Death campaign for a legacy of terror.
2. Below the Tomb of Horrors ~ Bruce R. Cordell
  New terrors to add to the classic AD&D module or any cryptic dungeon in you campaign.
3. Sixguns and Sesheyans ~ Rich Baker
  Back to the future with ALTERNITY^® game rules for Old West firearms, plus guidelines for creating your own Weird West campaign.
4. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  The guile and subtlety of a drow lurks behind the smile of "The Dark Lady."
5. Giants in the Earth ~ J. Gregory Keyes
  New legends from the "World of the Waterborn."
6. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Jeffrey Mendoza
  Before your next trk, shop at "A Traveler's Emporium."
7. Arcane Lore ~ Ed Bonny
  Discover the dire powers of "The Lost Spellbook of Rary the Traitor."
8. Dungeon Mastery ~ Holly Ingraham
  Learn the vocabulary of the Underdark in "Deep Meanings."
#250
1. Heroes of the Sea ~ James Wyatt
  Aquatic PCs for your AD&D^® game campaign.
2. The Dimernesti ~ Steven Kenson
  The sea elves of Krynn are deeper than you think.
3. Warships of the Sea ~ Keith Francis Strohm
  New vessels, cannons, and a seafarer's lexicon.
4. Interfaces: The World of the Mechalus ~ Wolfgang Baur
  Who are these half-mechanical aliens?
5. Sunken Treasures ~ Steve Berman
  How to salvage that soggy swag.
6. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  The Silmerhelms are kept safe by "The Wyrm Who Watches."
7. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  A small menagerie of new "Aquatic Creatures."
8. Arcane Lore ~ Paul Fraser
  Learn where the earth-sorcerer Tisan gained her power in "Secrets of the Arch-Geomancer."
9. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Lloyd Brown III
  Next time you're making a wish list, ask your DM for some "Magic with Class."
Annual #3
1. By Dragons Ruled and Divided ~ Ed Greenwood
  All the wyrms of the North, and their addresses.
2. Weaponmasters of the Flanaess ~ Lloyd Brown III
  Where to go to brush up on that overhand chop.
3. Denizens of Dread ~ Owen K.C. Stephens
  More haunted hero kits for your horror campaign.
4. Planar Pestilence ~ Kevin Melka
  That's a nasty cold you've got.
5. The Home Front ~ Richard Dakan
  Don't leave home. Period.
6. Alternate Frontiers ~ Steve Bartell
  A classic is back, this time with the ALTERNITY^® game rules.
7. Marvel Super Science ~ Mike Selinker
  Don't push that button!
8. Handle With Care ~ Ron Poirier
  It's a simple mission. What could go wrong?
9. Dragon Ecologies ~ Jay Knioum
  It takes centuries to learn the true secret of the "Soulbond."
10. Arcane Lore ~ Loren Coleman
  Discover the elemental might of "The Prayers of Stromp & Havvel."
11. Dungeon Master ~ Lloyd Brown III
  Keep your campaign dynamic with "The Campaign Journal."
12. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Noel Graham
  You can find some delightful surprises at "Falcon's Bazaar."
13. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Johnathan Richards
  Even fantasy cities aren't free of "Urban Pests."
14. Rogues Gallery ~ Troy Denning
  Don't be fooled by these "Faces of Deception."
#251
1. Magic of the Seldarine ~ Chris Perry
  Learn the lore of four new elven gods of magic.
2. Knotwards & Woodsongs ~ Steven Berman
  New enchantments unique to sylvan elves.
3. Beyond the Tree ~ Miranda Horner
  Play a shaped or quested dryad.
4. By Any Other Name ~ Owen K.C. Stephens
  Generate names for your elven characters.
5. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Music hath charms, all right. Just ask "The Minstrel Wyrm."
6. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  Bigfoot is only one of many "Missing Links."
7. Dragon Ecologies ~ Kristin Johnson
  A lost journal reveals "The Ecology of the Wererat."
8. Rogues Gallery ~ Elaine Cunningham
  The Harpers' Saga ends with the heroes of Thornhold.
9. AD&D^® Aliens ~ David Eckelberry
  From the ALTERNITY^® game to your AD&D campaign come "The Sesheyans."
#252
1. Grim Callings ~ Steve Berman
  Four new kits for dark undertakings.
2. Legacy of Decay ~ Ted Zuvich
  The Harpers thought they'd defeated this old evil.
3. 101 Hauntings ~ Anne Brown
  Seeds to sow for the most harrowing adventures.
4. Home, Sweet Headquarters ~ Stephen Kenson
  Every super hero needs a place to hang his cape.
5. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Michael D. Winkle
  From the tales of M.R. James come "Formidable Visitants."
6. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Felrenden is guarded by "The Unseen Protector."
7. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Brian P. Hudson
  Don't be fooled by the cheerful smiles of these sinister "Jack-o-lanterns."
8. Arcane Lore ~ Matthew Martin
  Beware what lies in these "Tomes of Forbidden Lore."
9. Dragon Ecologies ~ Wolfgang Baur
  Wrennar learns too much about "The Ecology of the Ghoul."
#253
1. Spontaneous Enchantments ~ Lloyd Brown III
  Enchant an item is only one way to make a magical weapon.
2. The Random Magical Weapon Generator ~ Gregory W. Detwiler
  Grab your dice and start rolling.
3. A Treasure Trove of Tomes ~ Scott Casper
  Knowledge needn't be magical in the GREYHAWK^® setting.
4. Working Class Wizards ~ Lloyd Brown III
  Making magic pay.
5. With a Twist ~ James Wyatt
  More ways to expand your campaign design.
6. Sufficiently Advanced Magic ~ Steve Kenson
  Magic in the ALTERNITY^® game.
7. AD&D^® Aliens ~ David Eckelberry
  Add a new psionic race to your campaign with the "Fraal."
8. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Subtle Raulothim is "The Silent Shadow."
9. Arcane Lore ~ Lloyd Brown III
  Divine the truth behind "The Mage's Secret."
10. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Eric A. Jackson and Emilia Agrafojo
  Go shopping for enchanted curiosities at "The Third Time's a Charm."
11. Dungeon Mastery ~ Brian Murphy
  Start your adventures by saying, "Picture This."
#254
1. The Bigger They Are... ~ Skip Williams
  If you can't beat'em, hire'em.
2. ...The Harder They Fall ~ Paul F. Culotta
  Or just beat'em smarter.
3. The Measure of a Monster ~ Lester Smith
  You can learn a lot from the classics.
4. Are You Proficient? ~ Jack Pitsker
  No campaign ever has too many proficiencies.
5. Life is the Pits ~ Alec J. Baclawski
  We guarantee you'll fall for these traps.
6. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  To the dwarves, this crystal dragon is "Lady Gemcloak."
7. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Gregory Detwiler
  It's one thing to fight big opponents, but watch out for these deadly "Grave Giants."
8. Rogues Gallery ~ Robert Suriano
  Among the heroes of the LIVING CITY^TM campaign is the half-elf called "Greendale Meadowfield."
9. Dragon Ecologies ~ Johnathan M. Richards
  It's Brokk's lucky day in "The Ecology of the Cyclopskin."
#255
1. The New Illithid Arsenal ~ Christopher Schwartz
  The squid-heads just got tougher.
2. Psi-Kits ~ Owen K.C. Stephens and Lloyd Brown III
  Ten new ways to put mind over matter.
3. Shadow Ways ~ Samuel M. Wright
  The deadliest ninjas kill with a thought.
4. Baldur's Gate: Candlekeep ~ Chris Avellone
  The new AD&D^® computer game expands the FORGOTTEN REALMS^® setting.
5. Powers of the Mind ~ Stephen Kenson
  Psionics in the MARVEL SUPER HEROES^TM Adventure Game.
6. Rogues Gallery ~ Mel Odom
  Jherek and company are all that stands against "The Threat From the Sea" in this prelude to the year's new FORGOTTEN REALMS trilogy.
7. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Christopher Schwartz
  For both DARK SUN^® and other AD&D^® players, these "Life Shapes of Athas" are strange new magic.
8. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Thalagyrt might be a royal pain, but when you need an answer to your question, see "Old Lord Memory."
9. Starship Perks & Flaws ~ David Eckelberry and Andy Collins
  For better or for worse, alterations to your space vehicles.
#256
1. Rogue Heroes ~ Mark Hart
  Dozens of ways to improve your Thieves and Bards.
2. Hidden Agendas ~ Andy Miller
  Secret societies from the GREYHAWK^® setting.
3. The Lost Giants of Krynn ~ Richard Dakan
  There's big trouble in the lands of Ansalon.
4. Wyrms of the North ~ Ed Greenwood
  Where does he get those wonderful toys? The answer might escape even "The Silver Flame."
5. Dragon's Bestiary ~ Daniell Freed
  From the world of Heretic II come "Creatures of Parthoris."
6. Arcane Lore ~ James Wyatt
  Bards and Spellsingers can learn a new tune from these "Haunting Melodies."
7. Bazaar of the Bizarre ~ Mike Ferguson
  Burglars and Troubleshooters alike will want to lay hands on these "Tools of the Trade."