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Arneson was one of the creators of [[Dungeons and Dragons]], along with [[Gary Gygax]]. His ''Blackmoor'' campaign, which he continued to run throughout his life, formed the basis for the game and was used in official materials for many years. After leaving [[TSR]], he published ''[[Adventures in Fantasy]]'' and founded his own company, Adventure Games.  
 
Arneson was one of the creators of [[Dungeons and Dragons]], along with [[Gary Gygax]]. His ''Blackmoor'' campaign, which he continued to run throughout his life, formed the basis for the game and was used in official materials for many years. After leaving [[TSR]], he published ''[[Adventures in Fantasy]]'' and founded his own company, Adventure Games.  
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Latest revision as of 04:15, 27 May 2020

(October 1, 1947 – April 7, 2009)

Arneson was one of the creators of Dungeons and Dragons, along with Gary Gygax. His Blackmoor campaign, which he continued to run throughout his life, formed the basis for the game and was used in official materials for many years. After leaving TSR, he published Adventures in Fantasy and founded his own company, Adventure Games.

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