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Greetings all! I have been an AD&D player since I was about 10, back in the early 80's. Now I am enjoying the Baldur's Gate Series of CRPG's.
I'd like to know a little more about the history and evolution of D&D and AD&D.
As I understand it, Gary Gygax and two other fellows created the gaming system of AD&D in the early to mid 70's. Did they also create D&D? What is the distinction between D&D and AD&D?
I've read and re-read the Tolkein trilogy. Fantastic books that must have had an influence on Gygax's work on the AD&D gaming system. Does anyone know if Gygax claims to have used these books as a reference or inspiration?
I'd appreciate any insight that you folks have about the evolution of D&D, the early works of Gygax, or the part that Tolkein's books played or didn't play in the development of the gaming system.
Thanks for your help,
Ranger
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