If there's one thing that the "old school" revolution has taught us, it's that history is important to us as gamers. Our roots matter. But how much do we actually know - or remember - of the origins of this hobby of ours? Enter Designers & Dragons. In this four-volume, decade-by-decade series, author and game historian Shannon Appelcline digs deep into the lore of our forty-year-old hobby, uncovering the forgotten facts and hidden stories behind the biggest and most influential names in roleplaying games. Whether you're new to RPGs and wonder where they came from, a "grognard" of the most ancient order looking to dust off some treasured nostalgia, or a tried-and-true gamer looking to explore the field of what is and what was, you'll find something in Designers & Dragons for you!