tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060156638303547732024-03-15T06:46:11.752-07:00Havards Blackmoor BlogThis is a blog dedicated to Dave Arneson's Blackmoor. The World of Mystara will also most likely appear here given the fondness of the author towards that fantastic setting. This is the official blog of the Blackmoor Archives and The Comeback Inn Forum at WWW.BLACKMOOR.MYSTARA.NETHavard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.comBlogger684125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-82082047744559330672024-03-15T04:49:00.000-07:002024-03-15T04:49:08.839-07:00Blackmoor Player Bill Hoyt Shares Campaign Notes in Free PDF<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghlYGoTkHkNMszI2z6EdjJa1AeX1VteE23XWibVz1YSBrfMgezvKUM0ZnzrBt6OcWkT5xMKgJUJ0vmxHnZL7oXN8r1egcuPffKgUaso9NgENqE2iqQ289PrdqBhEfev0cZI8HI2upGoqTQa4U0yoKvJKkMtxIVpyRhcDBxriWxAAnRdx8q22xpodv6T0Y" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="347" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghlYGoTkHkNMszI2z6EdjJa1AeX1VteE23XWibVz1YSBrfMgezvKUM0ZnzrBt6OcWkT5xMKgJUJ0vmxHnZL7oXN8r1egcuPffKgUaso9NgENqE2iqQ289PrdqBhEfev0cZI8HI2upGoqTQa4U0yoKvJKkMtxIVpyRhcDBxriWxAAnRdx8q22xpodv6T0Y=w297-h383" width="297" /></a></div>Bill Hoyt is one of the surviving members of the Blackmoor Bunch, the group that played in Dave's Blackmoor campaign and parttook in other gaming activities in the St. Pauk/Twin Cities area of Minnesota in the 60s and 70s. Bill is someone who has shared a lot of information with me to help with my research for this blog. <p></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=3175">I am pleased to learn</a> that Bill Hoyt now, with the help of Rob Ritchie, has compiled the notes from his own D&D campaign and has made them available in a Free PDF! I have not yet had time to go through the document in detail, but we have lots of old school maps and other awesome details for anyone who appreciates learning more about the early days of our hobby. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://smolderingdung.itch.io/bill-hoyt-my-old-campaign">Get the Free PDF here</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=3175">More discussion of Bill Hoyts work</a> at The Comeback Inn forum</p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard</p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-42498765490806378762024-03-14T12:42:00.000-07:002024-03-14T14:03:55.432-07:00Age of the Wolf not Sanctioned by Estate Morgan Says<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiube2MBEncTI90kLyQNbGUZsu3de7YYpLd_slCmtuj5ufPAF9xv5NWVroytqsvk_UkpY_hQHvhr5Y2nBmF0O-q7byXIMqKD2UJ44E9yDnLHbfw9igqXYYbdeC7i7auSmWUTdepq1nAUYcVach99n9iMETDfuYQC4ODJ_lxy87mcIbHRFaztOTW8Hs0BOc/s647/AgeoftheWolflogo2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="647" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiube2MBEncTI90kLyQNbGUZsu3de7YYpLd_slCmtuj5ufPAF9xv5NWVroytqsvk_UkpY_hQHvhr5Y2nBmF0O-q7byXIMqKD2UJ44E9yDnLHbfw9igqXYYbdeC7i7auSmWUTdepq1nAUYcVach99n9iMETDfuYQC4ODJ_lxy87mcIbHRFaztOTW8Hs0BOc/w482-h179/AgeoftheWolflogo2024.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Edit</b>:<i> I just talked to a source within Ink Bat Studios. They have clarified that the Age of the Wolf Sourcebook was not written by Dave Arneson: "like all but one of the Blackmoor supplements during the 3e and 4e eras, Dave did not write any of the book. He simply oversaw and approved it. We're just trying to honor Dave's own wishes and make sure he's not forgotten." They also says that from their perspective, Ink Bat's contact with Fellowship of the Thing (Griffith Morgan and Chris Graves) was just established and that they were still trying to make a deal. They were surprised that Fellowship contacted myself and other bloggers before negtotiations were finalized. Lets hope this is all just a misunderstanding and that things can be cleared up!</i></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Yesterday we were excited to report that the legendary sourcebook <a href="https://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2024/03/blackmoor-age-of-wolf-to-be-published.html">Blackmoor Age of the Wolf will be released by Ink Bat Studio this August</a>. The Age of the Wolf sourcebook was a project started during the 3E and 4E eras when Dave Arneson's company Zeitgeist Games and later their partners Code Monkey Press wanted to develop a new subsetting for Blackmoor. The manuscript along with a lot of illustrations were completed when Dave passed away and WotC announced that the Blackmoor lisence had been rewoked. This marked the end of Zeitgeist Games venturing into RPG publishing. </p><p><br /></p><p>What happened to the Age of the Wolf manuscript since then is not yet known, but I have confirmation that some of those working on Age of the Wolf are currently involved with Ink Bat Studios. Some of the designers involved have a long list of credits working in the industry and the final Blackmoor sourcebook, dubbed Blackmoor: The First Campaign was highly acclaimed by fans of newer and older editions. It is possible that they have spent all these years seeking to find a way to get the manuscript published. </p><p><br /></p><p>According to Griffith Morgan from the company Fellowship of the Thing (Secrets of Blackmoor Documentary, Tonisborg Sourcebook), Ink Bat Studios will not be allowed to publish Blackmoor: Age of the Wolf. "It is not sanctioned by the Estate", Morgan says. "If this is Arneson material it belongs to [Arneson's daughter]. They cannot use the Blackmoor Trade [Mark]. Wthout the family's permission, they cannot put Dave Arneson's name on it." I have not yet been able to get confirmation from the family, but Morgan says his company are operating under a lisence from the Estate.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkhFBD9cfhzlQ5vHTNCdWy6Foj7d48lJEcpqGG1cocFNin73TjpulRvCAW89Yi3tYnZBB1MDmZwEwuYFlh2VnCNxkqXIVd6V-KIetIRFqF1cCoRbU2dtx5rkiwhKeByU_ojGHpzd8tRMp71wj1YDXK8YhbYEhfGIhv_D48tye5gbKvYEBoQdv4BzWzxAs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="521" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkhFBD9cfhzlQ5vHTNCdWy6Foj7d48lJEcpqGG1cocFNin73TjpulRvCAW89Yi3tYnZBB1MDmZwEwuYFlh2VnCNxkqXIVd6V-KIetIRFqF1cCoRbU2dtx5rkiwhKeByU_ojGHpzd8tRMp71wj1YDXK8YhbYEhfGIhv_D48tye5gbKvYEBoQdv4BzWzxAs" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Griffith Morgan as he appeared on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oCauI9w8SU">Wandering DM's Youtube Channel</a> three years ago. </span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Morgan says Ink Bat Studios have been in contact with both the Estate and Fellowship of the Thing. Morgan says his company would love to publish the manuscript, but according to Morgan, no agreement was reached. </p><p><br /></p><p>Legalities about Blackmoor have always been complicated. Although I am no expert on these matters It is important to realize that Trade Marks and IP are two separate issues. An entity called the Arneson Estate LLC has made claim to the Blackmoor Trademark, but the Trademark registry status is still listed as pending, although an extension was granted on Feb 1. 2024. WotC also claim to own the Blackmoor Trademark through continued publication of PDF and Print material. </p><p><br /></p><p>When it comes to Blackmoor IP, things are even more complicated as multiple parties have supported Blackmoor across the years. </p><p><br /></p><p>For the sake of fans, many of us have been waiting for this source book since we first heard about the concept in the early 2000s, let us hope that some solution can be found so that we can finally see what this book was about. Before we know more, it is dangerous to speculate too much.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard</p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-42083257562853215342024-03-13T13:02:00.000-07:002024-03-13T13:02:22.937-07:00Erol Otus Cover Art for Jon Peterson's Playing at the World 2nd Edition<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpu4vBEayIh_Wf7C8moBnsZzyJVuDNm27y49CD4rrdD7gxd3tZ9in-0Co_eRTk9jEmdTaWRKc6uS89p2SSjafOrVAJkHFJQ2vHd6jToxkgLRH1K6cUQGL4pMr-shjd1Zm4z5dXezkVeu0Le9vOkZRnUo4A11Wq6kSXPJ3M17VKEt7cQCHGuhz3bfIt1n4/s1351/Patw_Otus%20Cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="902" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpu4vBEayIh_Wf7C8moBnsZzyJVuDNm27y49CD4rrdD7gxd3tZ9in-0Co_eRTk9jEmdTaWRKc6uS89p2SSjafOrVAJkHFJQ2vHd6jToxkgLRH1K6cUQGL4pMr-shjd1Zm4z5dXezkVeu0Le9vOkZRnUo4A11Wq6kSXPJ3M17VKEt7cQCHGuhz3bfIt1n4/w304-h454/Patw_Otus%20Cover.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Jon Peterson's Playing at the World was the first book to attempt to cover the history of our hobby from the earliest miniature games to the creation of D&D in a comprehensive and scholarly manner. Jon has announced that he will be releasing a new edition of this book and Erol Otus is going to make the cover for the book.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><blockquote><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">"It is an honor to do the cover for the great author and scholar Jon Peterson’s “Playing at the World: 2E”! I am hoping the artwork calls to mind monochromatic publications from the earlier days like “The Strategic Review” and Fanzines:"</span></i> Otus said.</blockquote><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jimpers.numnum/posts/pfbid0aG5gU18fhWqSHByPnUY2HggLRGV2zVA2GVxGLs6h5PQRsEjSSrBxyGSYGM7gC48gl">Source. </a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard</p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-77710057504924584432024-03-13T12:30:00.000-07:002024-03-13T12:41:33.315-07:00Blackmoor Age of the Wolf to be Published by Studio Ink Bat<p>Looks like 2024 and the 50th Anniversary of D&D will have a lot of great things in store for fans of the creations of Dave Arneson. Loyal followers of this blog will be familiar with the Age of the Wolf which was supposed to be released just before Dave Arneson passed away. Now it seems like the original designers of that book have joined up with Studio Ink Bat to make sure the fans finally get to see what this was all about. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG4XGJ85nu-_cj9iLhZ60G5oNTgPFa8toON9nElsppRCJQjG_pyo2RaHz30oNgmbxVH8xbOwDmcKb2gZeRlAosmpQhhJKUDXGktbhMB8Fx6ioWZlFke31Duz_YFsfIkpvMt8YNEzwZS1QgRziTCaauTvNSTwzTL1qFhqOnb94bq_dM1VVk1cSV1ie7VuI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="742" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG4XGJ85nu-_cj9iLhZ60G5oNTgPFa8toON9nElsppRCJQjG_pyo2RaHz30oNgmbxVH8xbOwDmcKb2gZeRlAosmpQhhJKUDXGktbhMB8Fx6ioWZlFke31Duz_YFsfIkpvMt8YNEzwZS1QgRziTCaauTvNSTwzTL1qFhqOnb94bq_dM1VVk1cSV1ie7VuI" width="174" /></a></div><p></p><h2><strong></strong></h2><blockquote><h2><span style="color: #01ffff;"><strong>INK BAT TO PUBLISH D&D CO-CREATOR </strong><strong>DAVE ARNESON’S FINAL RPG PROJECT</strong></span></h2><h4><span style="color: #01ffff;"><strong>STUDIO TO RELEASE THE LONG-AWAITED NEW EDITION OF </strong><strong>BLACKMOOR, THE FIRST FANTASY CAMPAIGN SETTING</strong></span></h4><p><span style="color: #01ffff;"><strong>WASHINGTON, DC (03/12/24)</strong>: Studio Ink Bat
announced today that it will release the final tabletop roleplaying game
sourcebook directly overseen by the late Dave Arneson, co-creator of <em>Dungeons & Dragons</em> and the creator of Blackmoor, the fantasy setting in which the game was first incubated. Entitled <em>Blackmoor: Age of the Wolf</em>, the book is a fiction of ideas, taking the classic setting’s timeline and sending it centuries into the future.</span></p><p><span style="color: #01ffff;">The announcement was made by Denise Robinson, Art Director
for Studio Ink Bat. “I had the chance to meet Dave Arneson,” said
Robinson. “And as so many others did, I liked him immediately. When the
opportunity arose to help release the last RPG project created by Dave’s
own team, I knew we had to jump. The content is fantastic, too. If you
aren’t a Blackmoor fan, yet, <em>Age of the Wolf</em> is sure to make a believer out of you.”</span></p><p><span style="color: #01ffff;">“After a fifteen-year wait, I could not be happier to see
this project finally come to fruition,” added C.A. Suleiman, developer
of Dave Arneson’s tabletop projects at the time of his passing in 2009.
“With the 50th anniversary of <em>D&D</em>; the 20th anniversary of
the launch of an independent Blackmoor line overseen by Dave, himself;
and the 15th anniversary of the legend’s passing, the timing could
scarcely be any more appropriate than it is right now.”</span></p><p><span style="color: #01ffff;">Back in 2009, the project was nearly complete and ready to
be sent to the printer when Dave Arneson passed away suddenly. After
that tragic turn of events, it didn’t seem right to release the book as
planned originally, and so the project went into indefinite hibernation.
“With the big anniversary year upon us,” Robinson concluded, “We feel
the time is right to finally get this book into the hands of fans.”</span></p><p><span style="color: #01ffff;"><em>Blackmoor: Age of the Wolf</em> is scheduled for release
this August, 2024. As a supplemental edition for the setting, the book
will be released system-neutral, allowing players of any edition or
expression of the world’s greatest roleplaying game to make immediate
use of it.</span></p><h4><strong><span style="color: #01ffff;">About Studio Ink Bat</span></strong></h4><p><span style="color: #01ffff;">Ink Bat is a content development studio dedicated to the art of making excellent games. <em>Blackmoor: Age of the Wolf</em> is Ink Bat’s first major release, but will surely not be its last. Ink Bat can be found online at http://ink-bat.com</span></p><h4><strong><span style="color: #01ffff;">About Dave Arneson</span></strong></h4><p>
</p><p><span style="color: #01ffff;">Dave Arneson is the late co-creator of <em>Dungeons & Dragons</em>.
He is regarded the creator of the roleplaying game and innovator of the
‘dungeon adventure’ concept in tabletop gaming. Blackmoor is his
original fantasy setting and the environment in which he and Gary Gygax
incubated their legendary game. He passed away in 2009, but his profound
legacy endures.</span></p></blockquote><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Are you excited about this news? What do you think this book will contain? </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=3174" target="_blank">More details at the Comeback Inn</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://ink-bat.com/ink-bat-to-publish-dd-co-creator-dave-arnesons-final-rpg-project/">Ink Bat Studios Press Release</a></p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard</p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-68031603769043034252024-02-15T11:38:00.000-08:002024-02-15T11:45:13.986-08:00New Release from Rob Kuntz: The 4th Category<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZBo-Y0PV-LMUHT6Gnt98xgveNy34Tl3LmURwuTAj_83xTtQlh5M0UfSAxHLS_ULaZcAM5kEk6AVWvC86iFC9QN0tiUV1QlNbVCoxeLCs30apfk5ajdmJCliXudPBL_7UuNbTMTQVDpXxcHzm0KUsoBA40MOGycvivA6rCayn0OpE2g-N1WG88eoGupuY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1710" data-original-width="1142" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZBo-Y0PV-LMUHT6Gnt98xgveNy34Tl3LmURwuTAj_83xTtQlh5M0UfSAxHLS_ULaZcAM5kEk6AVWvC86iFC9QN0tiUV1QlNbVCoxeLCs30apfk5ajdmJCliXudPBL_7UuNbTMTQVDpXxcHzm0KUsoBA40MOGycvivA6rCayn0OpE2g-N1WG88eoGupuY=w304-h457" width="304" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Rob Kuntz returns to exploring the history of D&D in the year of the game's 50th Anniversary. <div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div>I just got an email with the following:<br /><div><br /></div><div>
<i><blockquote>The 4th Category: a ground-breaking study which identifies D&D™'s true origins...
The 4th Category is Rob Kuntz's major update on Dave Arneson's True Genius, as well as a preview to his upcoming opus, A New Ethos in Game Design.
Available NOW from Three Line Studio Store. </blockquote><p><br /></p></i>Rob of course was there from the beginning of the game's history so it will be interesting to hear more of his thoughts on those events. Rob Kuntz was extremely helpful and supportive when I started out doing research about Dave Arneson. I enjoyed his book, Dave Arneson's True Genius. It is going to be interesting to see what this update contains. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Get this book from <a href="https://threelinestudiostore.company.site/" target="_blank">Three Line Studios</a> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Did you read Dave Arneson's True Genius? Are you going to pick up this book? Let me know!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=3167">Discuss this article </a>at The Comeback Inn</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Note: This article is not sponsored. This blog is non profit and not monetized.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>-Havard<br /><div><br /></div><i><p> </p></i></div></div></div>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-4100003585639722592024-02-04T13:23:00.000-08:002024-02-04T13:23:15.191-08:00David "Zeb" Cook and Frank Mentzer to Attend Italian Conventions in 2024<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-dvMVEpyfWa3TLgk8f8_-oYjwZLGg2udrZRlemCdZFqFP3FHVUEwwERDSOp6QBSLdBqAho4DvUC6aOqZLbYIRoOpAbAlfGvV-6XsQiziYHUsgARsLgRbNEnlmrjPDUNcAR4w77oF88di66kna9CIFr881uzXgXVO1BWOsv8MJYolrbSEa4q0RFcohcjQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="426" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-dvMVEpyfWa3TLgk8f8_-oYjwZLGg2udrZRlemCdZFqFP3FHVUEwwERDSOp6QBSLdBqAho4DvUC6aOqZLbYIRoOpAbAlfGvV-6XsQiziYHUsgARsLgRbNEnlmrjPDUNcAR4w77oF88di66kna9CIFr881uzXgXVO1BWOsv8MJYolrbSEa4q0RFcohcjQ" width="160" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Two legends from the TSR era are coming to Italy this year as is being reported on the <a href="https://dmmagazine.blogspot.com/2024/02/frank-mentzer-and-david-zeb-cook-coming.html" target="_blank">dmmagazine blog</a>:</p><p>David "Zeb" Cook will be a guest of honor at the Play Festival del Gioco in Modena, to be held in May, 17 to 19 in 2024. Frank Mentzer will be a host during Napoli ComiCon. This convention tales place in Naples from April 25 to 28 and is said to be one of Italy biggest pop culture events. Yet to be confirmed are rumours that Frank Mentzer will also attend to the Lucca convention, also in Italy. This convention takes place sometime in the fall.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn5O2C76-VBjRUXPjRztAhF2bdiizj_y2rGwSEYkZ90InH_RlU2M8HAb5XGzqDytEXnO2Y52Kl71u-Gmgy5hd51SPP941XeDFsN2fmYa3OsfOfFYamo-52hUrnRTEA7nJONjRIlslzBkN2DHhs0KFNi121B5w1k8pDhobm67PwPIL7f6EwxLsRcYRtZtI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="267" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn5O2C76-VBjRUXPjRztAhF2bdiizj_y2rGwSEYkZ90InH_RlU2M8HAb5XGzqDytEXnO2Y52Kl71u-Gmgy5hd51SPP941XeDFsN2fmYa3OsfOfFYamo-52hUrnRTEA7nJONjRIlslzBkN2DHhs0KFNi121B5w1k8pDhobm67PwPIL7f6EwxLsRcYRtZtI" width="214" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Are you going to any Italian gaming conventions this year?</p><p>-Havard</p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-45705602154922905782024-02-04T11:29:00.000-08:002024-02-04T11:34:57.044-08:00ArneCon 2024 Announcement<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBfJ2WiSIANseRGyavxMIKJssK8kf01JVFhmtlDnWRyRxls0ndsFA0nVIHEB8Z3jy-3xT2jypRFv9rf-O7o9y_ttzTB_PX6ndVMpRo5rYIrkm27zV4HW5zwlJ1L1VDIqjp_Z8E6Zv5ggIvcKHC-pnDD_W8Ft0M57iHbKRET61i1keOZd9ewjqTY9mxBNc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBfJ2WiSIANseRGyavxMIKJssK8kf01JVFhmtlDnWRyRxls0ndsFA0nVIHEB8Z3jy-3xT2jypRFv9rf-O7o9y_ttzTB_PX6ndVMpRo5rYIrkm27zV4HW5zwlJ1L1VDIqjp_Z8E6Zv5ggIvcKHC-pnDD_W8Ft0M57iHbKRET61i1keOZd9ewjqTY9mxBNc" width="320" /></a></div>The Secrets of Blackmoor group just annonced the dates for this year's ArneCon. The convention will take place on October 4-6. Here is the full announcement:<div><br /></div><div><div><p><br /></p><blockquote><span style="color: #01ffff;"><i>"October 4-6, 2024 are the dates to lock out.
Arnecon-2 is coming and you do not want to miss out on the fun of RPGs, War Games, Board Games, Computer Games, and a lot more!
Buy a Ticket before March 1st!
We have a 20% off early bird special on tickets.
You can see last years events in the posted images.
Check back for info on Special Guests - not yet announced."</i></span></blockquote><p><br /></p>2024 marks the 50th anniversary of D&D and it looks like fans of Blackmoor will have a lot of events to attend this year. </div><div><br /></div><div>Are you excited about ArneCon 2? Share your thoughts in the comments below! :)</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.tfott.com/arnecon">Get your tickets for ArneCon here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>-Havard<br /><div><p><br /></p></div><p> </p></div></div>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-6064218415575057022024-01-14T03:28:00.000-08:002024-01-14T03:28:55.860-08:00GaryCon2024 - Bob Meyer to Run Blackmoor!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDD3olsKsyBcVe06KHxv_iaJxHPQqH9FmLus-wiyOytrDXGmMcv7_eiY5X1Vy0_1PJstngQsJc5Uv-Lf8GSaPKbggfdZAMX39RG6un-wYFIdq2WiJVraZsMOs-e5swmLayTUmfobEmtLi4dQcGFjkpvJ6mgdCZSkFUdf1x4pHbboWbCwcxjZ6ituGweVA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="893" height="92" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDD3olsKsyBcVe06KHxv_iaJxHPQqH9FmLus-wiyOytrDXGmMcv7_eiY5X1Vy0_1PJstngQsJc5Uv-Lf8GSaPKbggfdZAMX39RG6un-wYFIdq2WiJVraZsMOs-e5swmLayTUmfobEmtLi4dQcGFjkpvJ6mgdCZSkFUdf1x4pHbboWbCwcxjZ6ituGweVA" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Bob Meyer who played the legendary wizard Robert the Bald in Dave Arneson's Blackmoor campaign, should be relatively well known to readers of this blog. As one of the original Blackmoor players, Bob has always been supportive of my work here on this blog and at the Comeback Inn Forum and has always been helpful in providing answers when I have been struggling with my research of D&D history. </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmncti0DuG5b-vk8x25PoU3Qf5C-6fc-Ja_h5FamtSZwIbG_vOqGAgVwZ0UtUGnlT9CbTjfQ4s-QgyQEBQhUae92wzOSZ3zgs-A0X7v1RB15ODlnEj5iScjk5w8UjT9xYNAsk5nz_MfYTLG7xlexh2sAC4CUyNL4mNvl5HZyL7PJ6qCvZz5IQHZN-4Dm0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="315" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmncti0DuG5b-vk8x25PoU3Qf5C-6fc-Ja_h5FamtSZwIbG_vOqGAgVwZ0UtUGnlT9CbTjfQ4s-QgyQEBQhUae92wzOSZ3zgs-A0X7v1RB15ODlnEj5iScjk5w8UjT9xYNAsk5nz_MfYTLG7xlexh2sAC4CUyNL4mNvl5HZyL7PJ6qCvZz5IQHZN-4Dm0" width="320" /></a></div>I was talking to Bob the other day when he told me that he would be running Blackmoor at this year's Gary Con which will take place on March 21-24. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the merging of the brilliant minds of Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson produced the revolutionary game of Dungeons & Dragons. The process of developing this game had begun much earlier of course, but 1974 was the year that D&D was published and that is worth celebrating! What better way to commemorate this than having Blackmoor at GaryCon?<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmYmfWkBaZ7K9LT6Fpw5e9h2EMfzRK3dqa0e6NYTxYnTNVPooQtCvlaieMcuNDFhLnMZo445N9cu-0iVpEuJEpQR8i-03u0502FxK8VBRHqCTjF6bwQkjHfq818Y0Yzca8MokkrB11QFJHywKgjX84m9Ausf4IoZUGMT0_MSdldHOyPxeps-htj_NmGK0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="392" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmYmfWkBaZ7K9LT6Fpw5e9h2EMfzRK3dqa0e6NYTxYnTNVPooQtCvlaieMcuNDFhLnMZo445N9cu-0iVpEuJEpQR8i-03u0502FxK8VBRHqCTjF6bwQkjHfq818Y0Yzca8MokkrB11QFJHywKgjX84m9Ausf4IoZUGMT0_MSdldHOyPxeps-htj_NmGK0" width="183" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Bob Meyer, the legendary wizard <br />(Screenshot from Secrets of Blackmoor documentary)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p></p><p>Bob told me he will be going to the convention with a crew of two helpers and two GMs who will be "carrying on Blackmoor". Bob and the other two GMs will be running a total of six Blackmoor games over three days. In addition to that, Bob will also be holding seminars on the same days. </p><p><br /></p><p><br />Blackmoor fans who attend GaryCon will also have the chance of running into other Blackmoor players like Ross Maker, Mike Carr, Michael Mornard and David Wesely. Brent Chumley, the artist who made the Blackmoor hex world map for the d20 version of Blackmoor is also listed as a guest at GaryCon. </p><p><br /></p><p>Will you be at GaryCon this year? If so, I would love to hear what you are looking the most forward to. Looks like Blackmoor fans who attend this year will have a blast! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard</p><p><br /></p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-61667101223712255772024-01-10T12:06:00.000-08:002024-01-10T12:12:35.186-08:00Jennell Jaquays 1956-2024 Rest in Peace<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP6zyY2rb8gIMPBy9_hCyHzJK80b16frAEW2Qjd3cdF4Iw7thiqkYzNM7tDGCHB9-F5vpFvrYVM0I7ayb6fy8E816O8zAHCLWYf2GF3nhG-b6cn_jPo4xRv9VD_7W0AszqwcsQwxIcCv6NuiLKuxzVrO-Zq7OE6F8rPAIZpkzxOzPB-HdlHZd4VtKsYPk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1122" data-original-width="1125" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP6zyY2rb8gIMPBy9_hCyHzJK80b16frAEW2Qjd3cdF4Iw7thiqkYzNM7tDGCHB9-F5vpFvrYVM0I7ayb6fy8E816O8zAHCLWYf2GF3nhG-b6cn_jPo4xRv9VD_7W0AszqwcsQwxIcCv6NuiLKuxzVrO-Zq7OE6F8rPAIZpkzxOzPB-HdlHZd4VtKsYPk" width="241" /></a></div>I was saddened to learn of the passing of Jennell Jaquays. She was a pioneer in our gaming industry, both in game design and as an artist and was devoted to the hobby until the very end. <p>In addition to being a fan of her work, I was lucky enough to be one of many friends of hers on Facebook and we interracted a few times. She even helped with some information for a few articles on this very blog. </p><p>I reported on Jennel's medical issues and the fundraiser to cover her expenses <a href="https://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2023/10/fundraiser-for-jennell-jaquays.html">back in October</a>. If you haven't donated yet, it might be worth taking another look now as her wife likely has been left with many expenses.</p><p><br /></p><p>May she rest in peace. </p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard</p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-4742135685370453452023-12-11T10:29:00.000-08:002023-12-11T10:50:15.838-08:00Professor Dungeon Master as Special Guest for DaveCon 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7SvGdT8SORGHsnaaahU0QMXyzM7HkBK-eeqGHjPLbgEiGZB15Yfg-tG3Jv3qLijjhxokmWwUedULuNjqlAd3a9x92qQJ5iIXg03jRV92dwjeNLu2lt0TYb2OsOSF7EjCm9ej7WuRsfsRUlCsq-xWPasvv-yLDS8CkFlg-ZOkHbj3uCQVKA5A6ObQGzmI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="778" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7SvGdT8SORGHsnaaahU0QMXyzM7HkBK-eeqGHjPLbgEiGZB15Yfg-tG3Jv3qLijjhxokmWwUedULuNjqlAd3a9x92qQJ5iIXg03jRV92dwjeNLu2lt0TYb2OsOSF7EjCm9ej7WuRsfsRUlCsq-xWPasvv-yLDS8CkFlg-ZOkHbj3uCQVKA5A6ObQGzmI=w303-h303" width="303" /></a></div>DaveCon 2024 has been announced for April 26.- April 28. This will be the third time DaveCon is organized, still with Victor Dorso at the helm. Dan Masters, known as Professor Dungeon Master, from his Youtube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DUNGEONCRAFT1">Dungeon Craft</a> will be among one of the special guests this year. I have long enjoyed his videos where he promotes our hobby, often with a focus on older editions. <p></p><p>Other special guests include Blackmoor and Dave Arneson Alumni such as David Wesely, Mike Carr, Dave Megarry, Ken Fletcher and William Hoyt. As with previous years it is great to see the original players and associates of Dave support this convention. I believe that Victor Dorso has shown that he is interested in making this convention a true celebration of Dave's legacy and the origins of Dungeons & Dragons, the game that Dave created with Gary Gygax. </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCagHe-sHBhdxJbx6dML8ziQYmmlhxyRiK7SYkvdgC6CJO78ZmvlZ31V4UlbnzVPxnpY-ACIF55O_PpBhSVJgpUxcS9pApInZz-DGrbh4kePb2-To6iwPxXGT_x2mHbItTuutccUUeyz5BDo0G5WQYdpCBzDQ3My6R7o41XiaxoR-Nl2bVsbX2tmwr_MM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="621" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCagHe-sHBhdxJbx6dML8ziQYmmlhxyRiK7SYkvdgC6CJO78ZmvlZ31V4UlbnzVPxnpY-ACIF55O_PpBhSVJgpUxcS9pApInZz-DGrbh4kePb2-To6iwPxXGT_x2mHbItTuutccUUeyz5BDo0G5WQYdpCBzDQ3My6R7o41XiaxoR-Nl2bVsbX2tmwr_MM=w276-h428" width="276" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Are you going to DaveCon 2024? If you were going, what would you be most interested in experiencing there? </p><p><br /></p><p> Read more about <a href="https://www.davecon.net/">DaveCon 2024 </a></p><p><br /></p><p>Sign up for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1057037315492231?">Facebook event</a></p><p><br /></p><p>See <a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=3160&pid=31741#pid31741">more discussions of this topic</a> at the Comeback Inn.</p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard</p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-72978759458735529342023-10-27T00:40:00.001-07:002023-10-27T00:41:11.994-07:00Game Designer Jamie Chambers' Meeting with Dave Arneson<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEKoTy5NLk9ayIMzWv4NRURCWqukeK54gwRcqRX27cSLSAibxC06CCbsr6-hStRPhLM59YsFJpoVCHun41ssx713askUoq33xudyUMJM3-_gyWxnnoKfyLviMyIpEqFfvTXLrGmT__hinA9_ZvTc_FABDn9CcAKGOyQejko33TfOXUbjKjpRvMOOEHFiI" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEKoTy5NLk9ayIMzWv4NRURCWqukeK54gwRcqRX27cSLSAibxC06CCbsr6-hStRPhLM59YsFJpoVCHun41ssx713askUoq33xudyUMJM3-_gyWxnnoKfyLviMyIpEqFfvTXLrGmT__hinA9_ZvTc_FABDn9CcAKGOyQejko33TfOXUbjKjpRvMOOEHFiI" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jamie Chambers with Felicia Day (left)</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p> Game Designer Jamie Chambers is perhaps best known for creating the Cortex RPG system for Margaret Weis Press (MWP) and for his other work with MWP including Sovereign Stone, Serentiy RPG, Dragonlance etc. </p><p><br /></p><p>Jamie only met Dave Arneson once in the mid 2000s at RockCon in Rockford, Illinois, but it did leave an impression. Jamie was one of the organizers of the small convention at the time. He wasn't sure about the exact year but it would have been 2006 or 2007:</p><p><br /></p><blockquote>
I got to meet Dave Arneson just the once when I was helping manage a little convention in Rockford, Illinois. It was the last con season he was up for traveling. Nothing earthshaking was revealed, but I remember being jealous I couldn't go back and experience what it was like during those early days as wargaming evolved in to tabletop RPGs and we understand them today.</blockquote><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/RPGAuctions/posts/2903425463121901/">Source.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>I think Jamie's comments well reflect how many of us feel when learning about Dave Arneson and his players. This hobby means so much to all of us and the talking to the people who were there at the beginning feels like being in direct contact with history. Understanding where the hobby came from can also help us gain a deeper understanding of what the game has developed into today. Extremely useful for those who are interested in game design!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.rock-con.com/" target="_blank">RockCon</a> is still a successful convention today and takes place Nov 3.-5. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the convention and TSR's Harold Johnson will be among the honored guests. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>-Havard</div>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-70630813157841457042023-10-23T13:41:00.007-07:002023-10-23T13:41:49.953-07:00Fundraiser for Jennell Jaquays<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTTWjig-clZwyTmkmibSmTrY_URReaorPYkpkdExhQ7dRAUTLXeLsZ-R-RM1Rh7Nh_QRKzv_wC6iDeRX2Ndr6Y7hiLZKrRxDcczoEXmoSIw3-7Nff0_5n9NB76pUQ5SCbwL8TpgPYpEqpUL9FFJ4IxSX2h_r1rr5-8630JxgpLmEY2v7aEEbFx8CGjVVU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="548" data-original-width="759" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTTWjig-clZwyTmkmibSmTrY_URReaorPYkpkdExhQ7dRAUTLXeLsZ-R-RM1Rh7Nh_QRKzv_wC6iDeRX2Ndr6Y7hiLZKrRxDcczoEXmoSIw3-7Nff0_5n9NB76pUQ5SCbwL8TpgPYpEqpUL9FFJ4IxSX2h_r1rr5-8630JxgpLmEY2v7aEEbFx8CGjVVU" width="320" /></a></div>Jennell Jaquays shoudl be a well known name to most readers of the blog, both as a highly influential game designer and artist of the industry since the early days. I found out about her health situation at The Piazza. You can read more about this and the fund raiser organized by her wife <a href="https://www.thepiazza.org.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?t=32283" target="_blank">here</a> or go straight to the fundraiser <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/jennell-jaquays-has-a-long-road-back" target="_blank">here</a>. <p></p><p><br /></p><p>I tend not to post about fundraisers on this blog, but Jennell deserves our support. </p><p><br /></p><p>I take no responsiblity for any money you donate, but as this was posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/burgerbecky/posts/pfbid0krkBuqvDVkM49bKNSwTaViuzuwZh9hL5ih436Dsk1Z6wy61tqoMGWiZBJ7M7ww3bl" target="_blank">facebook page of Jennell's wife</a> it seems pretty trustworthy. </p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard</p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-73381821144355271712023-10-23T12:52:00.005-07:002023-10-23T12:52:55.028-07:00ArneCon 2023 Reports are in!<p> ArneCon 1 took place this weekend and reports are coming in. I have made several posts about <a href="https://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/search/label/ArneCon">ArneCon this fall</a> talking about the announced program and the guests of honor which included many of the original Blackmoor players and other alumni. </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_GYjcFpW_XC_lUV_N3uGuyp1V52CFxQR_QPd5KiFv20IHo_6Tz_j5P9jgR2AHRWVHj5YU3gRwquaNetO7FktLF9nkCcKOaC8JkIM6C4T6GjGRwoLjetWoz0LNjLNq3-eA7jCW0JrhbiKpSDpbNAHo5nUbKz7wLDDqP4SHxxaKVMjwB0cTO41ZPRMDSes" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_GYjcFpW_XC_lUV_N3uGuyp1V52CFxQR_QPd5KiFv20IHo_6Tz_j5P9jgR2AHRWVHj5YU3gRwquaNetO7FktLF9nkCcKOaC8JkIM6C4T6GjGRwoLjetWoz0LNjLNq3-eA7jCW0JrhbiKpSDpbNAHo5nUbKz7wLDDqP4SHxxaKVMjwB0cTO41ZPRMDSes" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnU_LhqrmxYZTuunAffiyI_oyRD0vGVWc9yw6oUKtbJ3AJTkWTObi7zKAW85hVJKzp820VXWZeVWg4ZrRLXshbpHULLfdhzhJWGV4qieuHXADHq-G2O8EW5Vhpu6PPfFRBXmkyODT9Z1tnPByg3aXIHaOGykzC7WZx6AWie3-ykBD2vQFkGYvgmZY0UFg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnU_LhqrmxYZTuunAffiyI_oyRD0vGVWc9yw6oUKtbJ3AJTkWTObi7zKAW85hVJKzp820VXWZeVWg4ZrRLXshbpHULLfdhzhJWGV4qieuHXADHq-G2O8EW5Vhpu6PPfFRBXmkyODT9Z1tnPByg3aXIHaOGykzC7WZx6AWie3-ykBD2vQFkGYvgmZY0UFg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjavjlcQyGuzXKMeUpNySawZfnD-4N9vKE52OfH-X9njWDOCqQoJ7qUUBvzWjdbU2XRCB-YiSK9XZpaNxgLmlxoz7iFwzHwa8spdvainu4ia7SdNt01xoSSdzOlA6y7BwTR7_MWWE3xQe8caoKe7nQ90coYSC32f7Bva4GY1iTHNxU9Dbx5WR4G7nKFhEs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjavjlcQyGuzXKMeUpNySawZfnD-4N9vKE52OfH-X9njWDOCqQoJ7qUUBvzWjdbU2XRCB-YiSK9XZpaNxgLmlxoz7iFwzHwa8spdvainu4ia7SdNt01xoSSdzOlA6y7BwTR7_MWWE3xQe8caoKe7nQ90coYSC32f7Bva4GY1iTHNxU9Dbx5WR4G7nKFhEs" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1v30YkyGyQ7_sM5JkjEd7Ne_Zz6rwHENq8QbhiB6SlcrKxKh6qqnM2w5teyUK1b-E3Hsmcljw5Hz6IBJLGI-2beySmBwAAm8ahb9s92fgVJ1fEPSMHcGBZusfSwqA-7GXafrQp06mnAEX8VKf8wxjHMw9NsFpM4nzBnRm2xldRJcbMN1xhRtWTdl6c8U" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1v30YkyGyQ7_sM5JkjEd7Ne_Zz6rwHENq8QbhiB6SlcrKxKh6qqnM2w5teyUK1b-E3Hsmcljw5Hz6IBJLGI-2beySmBwAAm8ahb9s92fgVJ1fEPSMHcGBZusfSwqA-7GXafrQp06mnAEX8VKf8wxjHMw9NsFpM4nzBnRm2xldRJcbMN1xhRtWTdl6c8U" width="320" /></a></div><br />I snatched a bunch of these photos from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/arnecon">ArneCon Facebook page</a>. As announced, it looks like this was a nice and intimate convention which makes sense since it was the first convention organized by the creators of the Secrets of Blackmoor documentary. <p></p><p><br /></p><p>It looks like everyone is having a great time and it was especially nice to see Dave Arneson's daughter present along with the original Blackmoor players. These nice people have always been helpful and supportive of my blog and the Comeback Inn website. Also nice to see Paul Stormberg and Dan H Boggs present. In addition to being co-author of Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg, Boggs is also a friend of the Comeback Inn. </p><p><br /></p><p>Did you attend ArneCon 2023? I would love to hear your war stories and photos you might want to share!</p><p>-Havard</p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-39205499832033714312023-10-01T05:39:00.003-07:002023-10-01T05:48:19.223-07:00Dave Arneson Game Day 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivsuI8QNoS7OO-eCH6l5AF1wkny5w4c0VOsVnfgr8kQbhmJ8Bpf6xkPZXb1ruQMMN8bn3cXgD8Lk1rgCdpOrFxK9brw6vSCYkMB5sJt7wBvEdFt4E1YsgcuRVVFbOtLxvCccPhU9dGnx5TxuTtKgO6gTE11MFodQ3Y-WT4t8DOcUr4vQPAXBA973jcT1w/s1920/DADay2023%20Banner%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivsuI8QNoS7OO-eCH6l5AF1wkny5w4c0VOsVnfgr8kQbhmJ8Bpf6xkPZXb1ruQMMN8bn3cXgD8Lk1rgCdpOrFxK9brw6vSCYkMB5sJt7wBvEdFt4E1YsgcuRVVFbOtLxvCccPhU9dGnx5TxuTtKgO6gTE11MFodQ3Y-WT4t8DOcUr4vQPAXBA973jcT1w/w519-h292/DADay2023%20Banner%20copy.jpg" width="519" /></a></div><br /> Dave Arneson Game Day is today!<p></p><p><br /></p><p>Please join in our celebrations! This is what Blackmoor Week 2023 has been leading up to</p><p><br /></p><p>Dave Arneson Game Day Partners</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Havard's Blackmoor Blog</li><li>The Comeback Inn</li><li>Blackmoor Fans Facebook Group</li><li>The Piazza</li><li>OD&D 74 Fan Forum</li><li>And Many Other Places</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p>What Dave Arneson Game Day is:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>October 1st is Dave Arneson's birthday. Every year we invite fans of tabletop gaming, D&D, Blackmoor and Dave Arneson to join in celebration worldwide to celebrate the hobby that we all feel so passionate about. </li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p>What Dave Arneson Game Day is not:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>It is not a commercial activity. If gaming stores, game producers, artists and others want to attach themselves to this day, that is great. But the main organizers are fans who have no commercial interest in any of the activity that goes on on this day</li><li>It is not an opportunity to dig up old grudges. This is not a day to take stabs at corporations or individuals that you don't like and somehow use Dave Arneson's legacy to that effect. This day is about love and passion.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>Already reports of various activities have been coming in. I will add these to the Comeback Inn discussion found here.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=3150&pid=31676#pid31676" target="_blank">Official Comeback Inn Dave Arneson Game Day Discussion</a></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>-Havard</div><p></p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-61072008809803986242023-09-26T14:32:00.001-07:002023-09-26T14:32:06.150-07:00Tonisborg Creator Greg Svenson Excited to Attend ArneCon 2023 (Blackmoor Week Day 2)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif4WvOTsIP-c1LyqyTZE7qLKMH0_kTB6uIMxHDXGNi3XzajL-DzQvyymVMtDnt-O6LS23dBR-6cNHdUnyU0mny5NRNK1wHJOD4SqxaKRdyjDxIMdXbeeICzPHRsOY5CHQ8350XZ9kFpkC2mdCR47DSn_-y_qEyyaNd2pRwt7_I549_8kFr5oaRUmw3JNI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="337" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif4WvOTsIP-c1LyqyTZE7qLKMH0_kTB6uIMxHDXGNi3XzajL-DzQvyymVMtDnt-O6LS23dBR-6cNHdUnyU0mny5NRNK1wHJOD4SqxaKRdyjDxIMdXbeeICzPHRsOY5CHQ8350XZ9kFpkC2mdCR47DSn_-y_qEyyaNd2pRwt7_I549_8kFr5oaRUmw3JNI" width="225" /></a></div>Greg Svenson, best known as one of the Original Blackmoor Players and co-author of The Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg, will attend <a href="https://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2023/08/arnecon-2023-announcement-this-is-first.html" target="_blank">ArneCon</a> later this year where he will be one of the guests of honor. Greg is looking forward to being reunited with friends he has not seen in a long time.<p></p><p><br /></p><blockquote style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: #01ffff;">
It should be fun to see the old gang again! I believe that it has been over 9 years since I have been with the old gang. Not since the Secrets of Blackmoor interview and reunion game with Bob Meyer. I think that was in April of 2014.</span></blockquote><p style="font-style: italic;"><br /></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><br /></p><p>Greg has been a supporter of my Internet projects for years and we have worked together on several PDFs that are available at the Comeback Inn. I have even been lucky enough to have Greg as my player in one of my online Blackmoor campaigns. I hope to return to that one some day. If you see Greg at ArneCon, please say hi to him from me!</p><p><br /></p><p>We are celebrating Blackmoor Week. Come back every day for more Blackmoor content!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ucWSDrhekHixEPZnYzIpjS_XY6aJ93qzRJw54Pu0xw2e7kPaoomFufWHxNp8lnQjSm1KGmaDrKui315J6YA64x7lsmcSb50SfT0iWZPz3FBGKlNhsWxkgPbZs01Z224Z7epfW1R9ie5PzCujNEmGzB39DNWzl_qov7EmfGkLVHqbReg6OWoYfvEXDdg/s1094/BlackmoorWeekBanner2023%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="1094" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ucWSDrhekHixEPZnYzIpjS_XY6aJ93qzRJw54Pu0xw2e7kPaoomFufWHxNp8lnQjSm1KGmaDrKui315J6YA64x7lsmcSb50SfT0iWZPz3FBGKlNhsWxkgPbZs01Z224Z7epfW1R9ie5PzCujNEmGzB39DNWzl_qov7EmfGkLVHqbReg6OWoYfvEXDdg/w511-h124/BlackmoorWeekBanner2023%20copy.jpg" width="511" /></a></div><br /><p>-Havard</p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-3798195807576093542023-09-25T12:14:00.004-07:002023-09-25T12:14:40.269-07:00Blackmoor Week 2023 Day 1<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-axmciYl7E-FoaMPwrKTadfrymg0-gMqcqAZyrLtYclbj7acnxUJ-uri5a25ZOzT02Ljlhtz97LfAtbIl65byu_XFoOGCAZppWBHwB8JLZaLIEKT8CkC065Ncs1aKOVRiKQCahKIQJQ3tC-m0xzeqKBTVdVYi8hcQECmH07QICra0pgpX_yFufrRKi4/s1094/BlackmoorWeekBanner2023%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="1094" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-axmciYl7E-FoaMPwrKTadfrymg0-gMqcqAZyrLtYclbj7acnxUJ-uri5a25ZOzT02Ljlhtz97LfAtbIl65byu_XFoOGCAZppWBHwB8JLZaLIEKT8CkC065Ncs1aKOVRiKQCahKIQJQ3tC-m0xzeqKBTVdVYi8hcQECmH07QICra0pgpX_yFufrRKi4/w559-h136/BlackmoorWeekBanner2023%20copy.jpg" width="559" /></a></div><br /><p>Dear friends! </p><p>Once again, Dave Arneson Game Day is approaching and loyal fans world wide are getting ready to celebrate Blackmoor Week as the week leading up to October 1st, Dave Arneson's birthday. </p><p><br /></p><p>Dave Arneson Game Day is a world wide event. It is a celebration of the D&D Co-Creator, Dave Arneson, his gaming group, and of our love of Tabletop Gaming in general. As this is the Internet, it is important to stress that this event is only about love and passion and should never be used to attack or belittle others.</p><p>This year's event will among other places be celebrated on:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Havard's Blackmoor Blog (This site)</li><li>The Comeback Inn - The Ultimate Blackmoor Fan Website</li><li>The Piazza - The D&D Worlds Forum</li><li>OD&D74 - The Original D&D Forum</li><li>Blackmoor Fans Facebook Group </li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Also, make sure to sign up for the Facebook Event:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/208323332106531/" target="_blank">Dave Arneson Game Day 2023 Facebook Event</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div>What are you doing in gaming this week and on October 1st specifically? Share your stories with us!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>-Havard</div><p></p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-53233942136345936862023-09-05T09:51:00.000-07:002023-09-05T09:51:15.180-07:00Bruce Heard's World of Calidar Comes to an End After 10 Years<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgbaKrxeCBG8Qnb-n8rAvNfIImGuchJgDXP2qjNsPJus5fmlnGhmzJBD48DHEEK8-L17xXvX1Yghcs1lbuKA7atEvgMtDGTwqgXvY7pScWJMf5OClGD3cUI62AKvHqqX8Pf5iPethOp1WXnxrV17CuF4jmzwbs8L1gLboaVUvIY9IEbkMzKVL8NN_sYcA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="1697" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgbaKrxeCBG8Qnb-n8rAvNfIImGuchJgDXP2qjNsPJus5fmlnGhmzJBD48DHEEK8-L17xXvX1Yghcs1lbuKA7atEvgMtDGTwqgXvY7pScWJMf5OClGD3cUI62AKvHqqX8Pf5iPethOp1WXnxrV17CuF4jmzwbs8L1gLboaVUvIY9IEbkMzKVL8NN_sYcA=w547-h174" width="547" /></a></div><br />Game designer Bruce Heard should be well known to fans of TSR era Dungeons & Dragons and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. In particular, he is known for his work on the Classic D&D (BECMI) game and the World of Mystara, including his role in creating the Gazetteer series and the Voyage of the Princess Ark. He was the Product Manager of the Classic D&D line and eventually became Product Manager of TSR before the company was acquired by WotC. <p></p><p>When he returned to game design after a hiatus, Bruce attempted to gain permission from WotC to produce 3rd party content for Mystara, but when those negotiations failed, he decided to create his fantasy own world. That world is the World of Calidar. </p><p><br /></p><p>Sadly, fans learned yesterday that the Calidar series have come to an end. When asked about future Calidar books, Bruce Heard responded the following in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/Calidar/posts/2541351209367323/" target="_blank">Calidar Facebook Chat Group</a>:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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Given the limited sales of the last series, I can't find the energy to launch another. These books represent a major amount of work, and I'm not getting any younger. It's a heartbreaking decision, but in the face of the apparent lack of activity after the latest Kickstarter and little or no ensuing feedback, I'm not comfortable pursuing the Calidar project.</span></i></blockquote><p><br /></p><p></p><p>The first Calidar Kickstarter was launched in 2013 and it has been an amazing ride since then. The World of Calidar is a unique fantasy universe spanning many worlds with their own unique atmosphere, brought to life by the writing of Bruce Heard with additional contribution from other collaborators, most notably <a href="https://www.thorfmaps.com/" target="_blank">Thorfinn Tait</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>Following the adventures of the sky ship Star Phoenix in its exploration of the World of Calidar and its universe has been an amazing ride over the last decade. I am greatly thankful to Bruce Heard for the books and gaming material he has provided for us during 10 year run. You can follow Bruce Heard via his <a href="https://bruce-heard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>. If you want to show your thanks to Bruce, now is the time to buy Calidar books!</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/133973/CAL1-Calidar-In-Stranger-Skies" target="_blank">Get Your Calidar Books from DrivethruRPG</a> (Not an Affiliated Link)</span></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> -Havard</p><p></p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-18726113945893988892023-09-02T00:14:00.004-07:002023-09-02T00:16:30.934-07:00Megarry, Wesely, Maker and Others to Run Events at ArneCon 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglYEq7vqITe9nex9l_cL_omkPGMikhRc3ZlcTeWkEfG0ZRuPFmqQO7HHTwzXJXPicHtrmR3rXqq9zw0Dv_MIXNVaLswVmZSn9-nhncyWsExWoxSwkoVCwS3NK7hb52s3HRxuuau5mkRfcx0_HmHEgW4APipDvEXn9NhMvTWMNQG3lpVl3hV0ga9R6vOEM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglYEq7vqITe9nex9l_cL_omkPGMikhRc3ZlcTeWkEfG0ZRuPFmqQO7HHTwzXJXPicHtrmR3rXqq9zw0Dv_MIXNVaLswVmZSn9-nhncyWsExWoxSwkoVCwS3NK7hb52s3HRxuuau5mkRfcx0_HmHEgW4APipDvEXn9NhMvTWMNQG3lpVl3hV0ga9R6vOEM" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>David Megarry and David Wesely are among those announced to organize events at this year's ArneCon. </p><p>The events announced so far include:</p><blockquote><span style="color: #01ffff;">
Arnecon Featured Gaming Events
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Braunstein, the first non military RPG David Wesely will referee a very large 22 player game. Set in a small Prussian town at the time of the French revolution, this character driven RPG is the very game which portends the invention of fantasy role-playing games.
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Banania, a Braunstein Variant
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Set in a fictitious south American country of the same name, where political upheaval has created a power vacuum and numerous factions vie for power. See if you can become the next ruler of the republic. Also refereed by David Wesely.
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Castle Blackmoor
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Paul Stormberg will be running a session of Blackmoor based on unpublished adventure design notes by David Arneson.
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Castle Greyhawk A deep dive in this nefarious dungeon using early design maps by Gary Gygax and original D&D rules with referee Paul Stormberg
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Even more Blackmoor See what it was like to play an RPG in the time right before the publication of D&D, in a dungeon that was created in 1973 by Greg Sven. Game Masters D. H. Boggs or Griffith Morgan, co-authors of The Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg adventure book.
Board Games:
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Dungeon! Fantasy Board Game
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The game which helped formulate the dungeon adventure concept as seen in Dungeons & Dragons. David Megarry will give a presentation of his seminal game design that has sold millions of copies worldwide.
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War Games:
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Strategos N
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Based on the game by the same name from 1880, yet converted for use with napoleonic miniatures, this is the war game which inspires the creation of further developments in the RPG genre. Ross Maker is preparing a large scenario with which to demonstrate the house war game of the Blackmoor Bunch.
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Chainmail
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We would be remiss if we did not include this medieval miniatures war game at the convention. A rule set by Gary Gygax and Jeff Perren that played an important role in the development of Dungeons & Dragons.
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Fletcher Pratt Naval Wargame
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A WWII naval battle using 1/1200 scale lead war ship models. The game is considered by many to be the inspiration for hit points in Dungeons & Dragons. Game Master: Griffith Morgan
More to come!!</span></p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://tabletop.events/conventions/arnecon-i/updates">Source.</a></p><p>It is always nice to see the original Blackmoor group run and play games. Are you going to ArneCon? Would love to hear from you.</p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-14773236512445199132023-09-01T15:02:00.001-07:002023-09-01T15:02:12.718-07:00Dave Arneson Game Day 2023 in One Month<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmjzJUjhRml3O13nH4SMY3IvdJv6AJt30rpXhP1tH63UyTYPeTgupulaNwHDI8jz5YKmcXkBXytTfIq4YkrGX4T8bKK0Gflwo4kcRCyiBHozVyH51jbXINLil-Z3NjRyqHfLtJTvd54ZF3m9qeyYJ1rJ1gw9jnAxg2k_UXELqUl4IBLFd4KKUJgafODrc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="894" data-original-width="894" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmjzJUjhRml3O13nH4SMY3IvdJv6AJt30rpXhP1tH63UyTYPeTgupulaNwHDI8jz5YKmcXkBXytTfIq4YkrGX4T8bKK0Gflwo4kcRCyiBHozVyH51jbXINLil-Z3NjRyqHfLtJTvd54ZF3m9qeyYJ1rJ1gw9jnAxg2k_UXELqUl4IBLFd4KKUJgafODrc=w370-h370" width="370" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><p></p><p> Dave Arneson Game Day organized by fans worldwide is celebrated every year on Dave Arneson's birthday, October 1st. We are doing this to celebrate our love for RPGs and honor the legacy of Dave Arneson and his players. We always discuss these events on this blog and at the ultimate Dave Arneson Fan Website, the Comeback Inn. </p><p><br /></p><p>What are you doing in gaming for Dave Arneson Game Day this year?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-31151739261737615892023-08-30T13:41:00.004-07:002023-08-30T13:41:32.957-07:00Map by Ashtagon of Blackmoor is Complete<p>Last week, <a href="https://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2023/08/live-map-making-from-ashtagon-for.html" target="_blank">I talked about how Ashtagon was making maps of Blackmoor</a> based on the maps from the DA modules.The map hs now complete:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhcQEyooVk9WKp4FViwCYS-7kgsyMwTsT17U4BExAm19OJ-xV4gC43GlpYmTv7mYFzys33fC8GDQx3n7xE0Q6JhsAsSaIgTcXipfRnrdr37SJb1Ti_qf6oSaANpX28jmq4w6fNaI6tELLa7I8I3qj-0h-m3tr6yQj_KSzRTDYUyDlnBPHEYsWM5t2g3nQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1069" data-original-width="1018" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjhcQEyooVk9WKp4FViwCYS-7kgsyMwTsT17U4BExAm19OJ-xV4gC43GlpYmTv7mYFzys33fC8GDQx3n7xE0Q6JhsAsSaIgTcXipfRnrdr37SJb1Ti_qf6oSaANpX28jmq4w6fNaI6tELLa7I8I3qj-0h-m3tr6yQj_KSzRTDYUyDlnBPHEYsWM5t2g3nQ" width="229" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>What was particularly fascinating was that fans could follow the map making process live as Ashtagon was creating the map. The process was live streamed on Discord via the Piazza Discord Server. The final version of the map is being offered for free.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.thepiazza.org.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?p=332211#p332211" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Go here for the final results!</span></a></p><p><br /></p><p>What would you like to see Ashtagon tackle next? If you like Blackmoor maps, also check out the maps we have offered for free at <a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/" target="_blank">the Blackmoor Archives</a>, companion site to the Comeback Inn!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard</p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-82119546200057381432023-08-25T05:21:00.000-07:002023-08-25T05:21:22.118-07:00Why ArneCon Moved Dates to October 22-23<p> As mentioned in my <a href="http://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2023/08/arnecon-2023-announcement-this-is-first.html" target="_blank">update yesterday</a>, ArneCon 2023 has moved dates to October 22-23. This had the unfortunate side effect of taking place at the same time as another gaming convention, <a href="https://www.gameholecon.com/" target="_blank">Gamehole Con</a> (Oct 19-22) based in Madison WI. Not only that, but five other conventions are apparently taking place in the Twin Cities that weekend. ArneCon Organizer Griffith Morgan clarified why ArneCon was forced to move to this date rather than the original plans for late September:</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVIsGPfof5SQzw5a3fLHh-NJK0zD93XxCRu7IKDEqqI2Wh6DeRJF7C0SmMAjKFNFF5UKQ1J8LeiYVXaAShZOJCwPI6PvJYLafc1btHUGaZe_0VAptJVvFNgPzL0RYhX5EQa3tUrUL2kI6w53GoLAz3EgphkW0gnKNP3TUmL40HNVkVO13xoiQ-BcXyWoo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="181" data-original-width="588" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVIsGPfof5SQzw5a3fLHh-NJK0zD93XxCRu7IKDEqqI2Wh6DeRJF7C0SmMAjKFNFF5UKQ1J8LeiYVXaAShZOJCwPI6PvJYLafc1btHUGaZe_0VAptJVvFNgPzL0RYhX5EQa3tUrUL2kI6w53GoLAz3EgphkW0gnKNP3TUmL40HNVkVO13xoiQ-BcXyWoo=w472-h146" width="472" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Obviously this sort of thing happens and one will just have to make the best of the situation. Hopefully, having multiple conventions during the same weekend won't hurt either event as much as some fans fear. </p><p><br /></p><p>Are you going to ArneCon this year? I would love to hear from you! :)</p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard</p><p><br /></p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-24830323763614226772023-08-24T12:19:00.007-07:002023-08-24T12:44:13.282-07:00ArneCon 2023 Announcement - This is the First ArneCon Organizers SayAn announcement was just made about ArneCon 2023. While it is exciting for all Blackmoor fans that this event is approaching, the announcement also contradicts much of the information provided in the <a href="https://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2023/04/arnecon-2023-announced-for-last-weekend.html" target="_blank">original announcement made in April</a>, including moving the dates almost a month back, and raises some questions.<div><br />
<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgM15xGFfpXrz1aDYK35HLKn_8V143GyH73u49UipfI9SCfTHJWlIDlpLOZSwggbUDDWdgj9RpPIxeap1MOdW-yI6ndzX2H_nzN-2kbRWlMOljWOeTbJ6tm8K_oaCQwk2VkKCPuQX2rhVU7HB8sZHlflknTUIopsyhNYnF4m5hzYbgtSneoil_oStaovBk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="526" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgM15xGFfpXrz1aDYK35HLKn_8V143GyH73u49UipfI9SCfTHJWlIDlpLOZSwggbUDDWdgj9RpPIxeap1MOdW-yI6ndzX2H_nzN-2kbRWlMOljWOeTbJ6tm8K_oaCQwk2VkKCPuQX2rhVU7HB8sZHlflknTUIopsyhNYnF4m5hzYbgtSneoil_oStaovBk" width="221" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><blockquote><i><span style="color: #e69138;">
Welcome to the first ever Arnecon! </span></i><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Brought to you by The Fellowship of the Thing, Ltd - creators of the film, Secrets of Blackmoor and the book, The Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> “...After all, the keynote is, that ‘Anything is Possible’, just that some [things] are more likely than others.”- David Arneson</span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Officially sanctioned by the Estate of Dave Arneson
Set in an intimate locale, Arnecon is a gathering honoring the creative genius of Dave Arneson and his game group, The Blackmoor Bunch. It is a panoply of game experiences - featuring miniatures war-games, board games, and role playing games.
Come game with the people who were there when Role Playing was invented.
A celebration of the friendships formed through gaming - where everyone is welcome and "anything is possible".
Come, try a new game, make new friends, and explore the unlimited possibilities of gaming. Most of all - have fun! </span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;">Special Guests:</span></i></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Malia Arneson - Dave Arneson’s daughter. </span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> David Wesely - A half-elf in Blackmoor. Known for Strategos - A adaptation of Totten’s Strategos;</span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #e69138;">The American game of war, The Braunstien RPG, Valley Forge, and Co-author of Source of the Nile. </span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Paul Stormberg - Creator of the Legends of Wargaming, and Owner, The Collector's Trove. </span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Ross Maker - The worlds first Dwarf character in Blackmoor. Co-author of Source of the Nile. </span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Stephen Rocheford - The High Priest of the Temple of the Frogs, Owner of Lavender Magazine, Minnesota’s premier LGBTQ+ news source. </span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Gail Gaylord - The first woman to play fantasy RPGs. Known for having typed development drafts of Dungeons & Dragons for Dave Arneson. </span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Martin Noetzel - The Wandering Elf in Blackmoor and a keen fan of online RPGs. </span></i></li></ul></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;">Event Submissions Open August 31!
More to come... </span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Special room hotel rates for Arnecon will be available on a limited basis. </span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Dates </span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;">Fri, Oct 20 2023, 5:00pm - 12:00am </span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;">Sat, Oct 21 2023, 8:00am - 12:00am </span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;">Sun, Oct 22 2023, 8:00am - 6:00pm </span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC -05:00) </span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota </span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Contact Us
(303) 872-7666 </span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span style="color: #e69138;"> Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis - Park Place
1500 Park Pl Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA
</span></i></div></blockquote><div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://tabletop.events/conventions/arnecon-i">Source.</a></div><div><br /></div>
The most exciting thing for me is to see the list of honored guests. It is very nice to see that so many of the original players are able to make an appearance. It would be nice to see even more of the original group make an appearance, but there could be many reasons why not all are able to go. It is also nice to see Malia's name on the list. <div><br /></div><div>What came as a surprise to many is that this event is designated as ArneCon 1. The name ArneCon was first coined by <a href="https://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2019/09/arnecon-should-dave-arneson-get-his-own.html" target="_blank">Original Player David Megarry back in 2019</a>, when the idea of a convention similar to GaryCon, but in other of the other D&D Co-Creator was first mentioned. The name ArneCon was actually used for<a href="https://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2022/10/arnecon-2022-coming-up-this-weekend.html"> the convention organized last year</a> in the Twin Cities, so what makes the 2023 convention the first ArneCon?</div><div><br /></div><div>The 2022 ArneCon was originally teased by Blackmoor Documentary makers Griffith Morgan and Chris Graves (AKA The Fellowshin of the Thing), but when they dropped out, <a href="http://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2022/09/arnecon-02-announced-for-october-15-2022.html" target="_blank">local organizers lead by Kevin McColl</a> took over. Kevin at the time stressed that he saw the event as a continuation of the gathering Dave Arneson's Players had continued after Dave's passing, typically organized around Dave's birthday on October 1st, also known as Dave Arneson Gameday. </div><div><br /></div><div>This new ArneCon appears to be a clean break from past events with the Fellowship of the Thing taking full charge of the event. Moving the dates also separates the convention from the Blackmoor Social Event <a href="https://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2023/08/arnecon-2023-dinner-announced-for.html" target="_blank">announced for Octobers 1st</a>. Moreover the <a href="acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22groups_highlight_units%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Facebook event for ArneCon 2023</a> now points to the wrong dates and details.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I wish ArneCon 2023 all the success it can get and I think it has the potential to become a great event. However, from this corner, it looks like there much unused potential in getting better coordination between various groups of Blackmoor enthusiasts. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>UPDATE:</div><div>Additional information from Kevin McColl: </div><div><blockquote><span style="color: #ffa400;"><i>Technically the same people behind setting this up have had two other conventions that had to be cobble together because of peoples health. After the first one we had COVID-19 kick in, and the second one which we still did Chris was in the hospital. Morgan might be listing it as the first one but it’s not. Even though we didn’t have that working title for the first two. In case anyone’s confused</i></span></blockquote></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=3007&pid=31622#pid31622" target="_blank">More discussion of this article.</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>-Havard</div>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-55821951939667593662023-08-19T03:32:00.005-07:002023-08-19T03:32:40.261-07:00Live Map Making from Ashtagon for Blackmoor This Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4hC2bz5LiUn3LFk26DLpd0JMzCG5V8yyYIXByenLA7CYi1WtgKEIhQsjAab50ReqMtn9sFio0W1GpQrOjwxboNYr3ZZFM0a9GWGfwjiA67UybGqehjYwavtKQN27IaLmktCXi92Ltgz-I7nu0-I3W8_uu3-lvgbQkmtzWHIVy7lPmr5uGo_H6aj9b8y8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="549" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4hC2bz5LiUn3LFk26DLpd0JMzCG5V8yyYIXByenLA7CYi1WtgKEIhQsjAab50ReqMtn9sFio0W1GpQrOjwxboNYr3ZZFM0a9GWGfwjiA67UybGqehjYwavtKQN27IaLmktCXi92Ltgz-I7nu0-I3W8_uu3-lvgbQkmtzWHIVy7lPmr5uGo_H6aj9b8y8" width="317" /></a></div>A follow up from <a href="https://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2023/08/blackmoor-replica-maps-made-by-piazza.html" target="_blank">a post from earlier this week</a> when Asthagon, the founder of the D&D Worlds Fan forum known as The Piazza started making Blackmoor maps to share with other fans. The map she made at the time was a replica of the map from DA3 City of the Gods which shows the southern lands of Blackmoor with the Valley of the Ancients in the center. <div><br /></div><div>The question was, would this be Ashtagon's only venture into Blackmoor map making? Fortunately, she <a href="https://www.thepiazza.org.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?p=331742#p331742" target="_blank">just announced</a> that she will be doing another map. Moreover, this will be done live on the Piazza Discord Channel to demonstrate the process. It is not clear what map she will be tackling next, but only that it is related to Blackmoor. The live mapping process can be watched this Sunday afternoon GMT time. </div><div><br /></div><div>Find out how you can join the Piazza Discord Channel <a href="https://www.thepiazza.org.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?t=20223" target="_blank">here</a>. (its all free, fan organized). </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>-Havard</div>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-48932619590137167502023-08-17T10:31:00.002-07:002023-08-17T10:31:40.309-07:00ArneCon 2023 Dinner Announced for October 1st<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQhJeNPKAiIK1q3mTD9M3bGHaL-fU98sBAbzon5o4r6UNZU8kUO-BXTPbTNBxtLGcFzFYg9Ib3flAnmsYhWHSAQinoBeGrd_M5eHVwx38L19OI1V9SXLVmMkpYweiD8Ol0Z8B3UkHf8AQwP51RZOhGdi_6ib8aNlmIzJ9KzjUTLime9RDvM6Pi_w9Xfs/s766/ArneCon2023%20Dinner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="766" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQhJeNPKAiIK1q3mTD9M3bGHaL-fU98sBAbzon5o4r6UNZU8kUO-BXTPbTNBxtLGcFzFYg9Ib3flAnmsYhWHSAQinoBeGrd_M5eHVwx38L19OI1V9SXLVmMkpYweiD8Ol0Z8B3UkHf8AQwP51RZOhGdi_6ib8aNlmIzJ9KzjUTLime9RDvM6Pi_w9Xfs/w367-h278/ArneCon2023%20Dinner.jpg" width="367" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>ArneCon 2023 has been announced for September 29-October 2nd this year. While few details of the convention has yet been revealed, a <a href="https://www.meetup.com/geekgaming/events/295490853/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link" target="_blank">pre-convention social event</a> will take place on Saturday October 1st:</p><p><br /></p><blockquote><i><span style="color: #01ffff;"> The original team here in MN who fostered and created what became D&D are gathering for a meal and quiet memory of Dave Arneson & 50 years of D&D! TSR was incorporated on his birthday 50 years ago. Showing how much Gygax support Arneson’s creation and help him publish.
There is no planned gaming, just a social event. I will have my time table of the process of how the game came to be with highlights of events in MN that sparked Dave Arneson's body of work. He did not work alone, others helped create inspiration for rules, classes, combat, and other aspects.
We are planning to gather at Perkins Roseville, MN, where Dave Arneson loved to visit. (Dutch bill, everyone pays their own.)</span></i></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>Last year's ArneCon was by all reports a fairly small and intimate event. The convention sees itself as a continuation of the tradition started by Dave Arneson and his original players of meeting for an annual game:</p><blockquote><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">
Annual convention since 2017 returning again. Holding Minnesota as home and origin of dungeons and dragons, celebrating the birth month of Dave Arneson as well as the birth of TSR. A long history of gaming fostered the creative works of many in the group that played with Dave Arneson. Sharing both the history and friendship that has been the hallmark of Minnesota nice. And extending our hand to not only Wisconsin which helped get it published but also the rest of the community.</span></i></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>Some have called for ArneCon to join forces with DaveCon, the other convention organized during the Spring season, also dedicated to the D&D Co-Creator. More details on ArneCon can be found <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2348418988657211/?active_tab=discussion" target="_blank">here</a> .</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>-Havard</p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306015663830354773.post-78999026667779277182023-08-16T09:44:00.002-07:002023-08-16T10:09:07.976-07:00Tonisborg Softcover Official Blackmoor Setting Now Available from Barnes And Noble<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXVk9c97NaVk-Nt0DH_kL1ImE9kyg1mG_pU4j3f1n1vOgPxZW_fyStwr_ZjoAbWU-UquQegRCYVQucwogr0aOZUNXsxOaqwCvmkFCaBIiseZqJG47_UbG1948EFY2kpCHaqp542lIkyY4ofU_nCOdcmyz_oSg3LDisC0LfQH-0mKksHurJ8nVoqHDd8LI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="318" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXVk9c97NaVk-Nt0DH_kL1ImE9kyg1mG_pU4j3f1n1vOgPxZW_fyStwr_ZjoAbWU-UquQegRCYVQucwogr0aOZUNXsxOaqwCvmkFCaBIiseZqJG47_UbG1948EFY2kpCHaqp542lIkyY4ofU_nCOdcmyz_oSg3LDisC0LfQH-0mKksHurJ8nVoqHDd8LI=w277-h359" width="277" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg Softcover Edition is now available from Barnes and Nobles for 30 USD.</p><p><br /></p><p>Written by Greg Svenson, Griffith Morgan and D.H. Boggs and published by Fellowship of the Thing, Tonisborg is based on the dungeons original Blackmoor player Greg Svenson created with the approval of Dave Arneson back in the early days of the hobby:</p><p><br /></p><blockquote><p><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">"
A guide to how Dungeons & Dragons was played before Dungeons & Dragons!
Greg Svenson's, The Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg. An Official BLACKMOOR™ Setting
The Most Unique RPG Module ever published.
In 1971, Greg Svenson and his friends took part in the very first dungeon adventure game, Blackmoor, created by their friend, Dave Arneson (D&D Co-Creator).
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The large group of players descended into Blackmoor Dungeon in search of a wizard and his cohort, an evil Balrog. Greg was the only player to survive this momentous first game session, earning the title: The Great Svenni. As his game persona, Greg would go on to become the most celebrated character in the history of Blackmoor and RPGs.
Then, in the summer of 1973, as Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax worked to complete the manuscript for Dungeons & Dragons, Greg was given a play-test copy of this novel new game. He used these rules to create his own adventure dungeon, The Dungeons of Tonisborg.
One day, Greg loaned his maps to a friend to make copies. An unexpected disaster struck: the maps, stowed in an old magazine, were thrown away. All ten original map levels of Greg's epic mega-dungeon were thought lost forever. This lost map set came to be known as The Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg among the "Blackmoor Bunch."</span></i></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">
Thirty-five years later, during the making of the documentary film, Secrets of Blackmoor, a mysterious set of photocopied dungeon maps was unearthed. D. H. Boggs emailed copies to Greg Svenson, who instantly recognized his own handwriting, declaring that these old photocopies were indeed copies of his original Tonisborg Dungeon.
Now published with extensive background information, The Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg is not like any RPG Game Module you've ever encountered before.
Step back into time with this stand-alone book, presenting the second oldest mega-dungeon created in the Twin Cities during the early development of RPGs.
It's a history of RPG dungeons.
It's a guide to the secret art of the Dungeon Master - from the people who invented it.
It's a rediscovered ten-level mega-dungeon filled with monsters and hidden treasures.
It is an entire RPG, complete with old-school rules for creating player personas, outfitting equipment, adventuring, extensive charts for generating treasures, a spellbook, and a compendium of mythical creatures. (Or you can use your own favorite rules)</span></i></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">
Everything you need to play is in this one volume! Guide your players through a deep dive into the dungeon as you learn RPG History, Philosophy, and Traditional Game Methods to improve your gaming sessions. Immerse yourself and your friends into a fantastic world of adventure with this historic mega-dungeon using original game rules derived from rare manuscripts from times past The Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg - The Seminal Guidebook to Traditional Role Playing! </span></i></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">
Includes: </span></i></p></blockquote><blockquote><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">
Reproductions of the original drawings of all ten levels of Tonisborg Dungeon, complete with the original dungeon keys and stocking lists. </span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #01ffff;"> Updated maps and keys have been beautifully reconstructed from the originals for ease of play.</span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #01ffff;"> Greg Svenson reveals how the dungeon came about and why it's a bridge between past and present.</span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #01ffff;"> Extensive play guidelines teach you how to make Tonisborg rise again as a real-life experience for you and your players. </span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #01ffff;"> A set of historically accurate game rules are included that are ideal for developing an original style adventure campaign - or use your own preferred rules.</span></i> </li></ul></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote><p> <i><span style="color: #01ffff;">Product Details</span></i> </p></blockquote><blockquote><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">ISBN-13: 9781736572108</span></i> </li><li><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">Publisher: The Fellowship of the Thing LTD</span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">Publication date: 01/13/2023</span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">Pages: 164</span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">Sales rank: 241,197</span></i></li><li><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.35(d)</span></i><i><span style="color: #01ffff;">"</span></i></li></ul><p></p></blockquote><blockquote><p></p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1143921431?ean=9781736572108" target="_blank">By the Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg Softcover from Barnes & Noble</a> (Not a paid advertisement)</p><p>The Softcover Edition first became available directly from the publisher <a href="https://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2023/07/greg-svensons-lost-dungeons-of.html" target="_blank">back in July this year</a>. It is also noteworthy that the book is now marketed as an Official Blackmoor Setting. I reported on the status of the Blackmoor Trademark <a href="https://blackmoormystara.blogspot.com/2023/07/blackmoor-trademark-claimed-by-arneson.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The wording is a bit unusual. I would have thought that Blackmoor was the name of the setting, while Tonisborg could have been said to be a supplement for Blackmoor. But that is not how it is phrased. I am not sure if this signifies something important about how the publisher views Blackmoor, but it will be interesting to see. </p><p><br /></p><p>NOTE: This blog, like all of my Blackmoor related websites are non-profit fan materials. I am not associated with any publisher. This blog is not monetised. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=3133">More discussion of this article</a></p><p><a href="https://blackmoor.mystara.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?fid=63" target="_blank">Visit Greg Svenson's Tonisborg Fan Forum</a></p><p>-Havard</p><p> </p>Havard:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03672640381532559035noreply@blogger.com0