Advanced Dungeons And Dragons Deities And Demigods, TSR 128 Pages 1980 AD&D
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Advanced Dungeons & Dragons DEITIES & DEMIGODSCyclopedia TSR by James M. Ward and Robert J. Kuntz 1980
Normal wear and cross-out of text in cover (see picture); binding is good. Pages are generally in good condition and do not have rips, folds or writing. See photos for condition and contact me with any questions.
Deities & Demigods (abbreviated DDG), alternatively known as Legends & Lore (abbreviated L&L or LL), ) is a reference... book for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game (D&D). The book provides descriptions and game statistics of gods and legendary creatures from various sources in mythology and fiction, and allows dungeon masters to incorporate aspects of religions and mythos into their D&D campaigns.
The first Deities & Demigods was published in 1980 by TSR, Inc. while another book called Deities and Demigods was published in 2002 by Wizards of the Coast, which acquired the D&D brand with their purchase of TSR in 1998.
The original 1980 edition was the first print appearance of various fictional non-human deities, such as Corellon Larethian, Moradin, Gruumsh, and others, many of which have become standard features of the D&D game and its derivatives. These deities were the creation of Jim Ward. Later printings of Deities & Demigods, beginning in 1981, removed some material present in the 1980 printings.TSR published the first version of Deities & Demigods in 1980 as a 144-page hardcover for the first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons rules. This edition, by James M. Ward and Robert J. Kuntz, served to update the material they had earlier included in 1976's Supplement IV: Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes for the original D&D ruleset. The book presents the game statistics and background information for the gods, heroes, and legendary monsters from different mythologies. The original edition covered 12 pantheons of gods from myth and folklore, plus gods for various nonhumans, and four fictional groups: the Arthurian heroes, Fritz Leiber's "Nehwon mythos", Michael Moorcock's "Melnibonéan mythos", and H. P. Lovecraft's "Cthulhu Mythos". These statistics are presented in a fashion similar to that of the Monster Manual, and the statistics are accompanied by illustrations, as well as a short descriptive piece that details under what circumstances the god will appear, what the god might do if he does appear, and what his responsibilities and penchants may be. The book also details the mythoi of these religions, as well as how their clerics should behave, and describes the known planes of existence and how the afterlife applies to characters. Interior illustrations were submitted by Jeff Dee, Eymoth (Kenneth Rahman), Paul Jaquays, Dave S. LaForce, Jeff Lanners, Erol Otus, Darlene Pekul, Jim Roslof, David C. Sutherland III, and D.A. Trampier.
The original Deities & Demigods contains 16 categories of mythos for use with AD&D. The gods' statistics are set up like the monsters in the original Monster Manual. There is a 9-page clerical chart and a chapter on the known planes of existence.
THIS BOOK IS NOT FROM THE FIRST TWO PRINTINGS
TSR felt its material should not contain such an overt reference to one of its competitors and removed two pantheons altogether, thus negating the need for the credit. The edition offered here is a later printing making it a 128-page hardcover, The Cthulhu and Melnibonéan sections were removed
James Voelpel from mania.com commented: "The rulebook's mix of excellent artwork, rules and layout makes Deities and Demigods a real winner. . . "
The third edition Deities and Demigods won the 2002 Ennie Award for "Best Art (Interior)".
This listing is for the Hard to Find Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Deities and Demigods
The book is in used but still very good condition! It has some cover wear mostly along its spine and corners but its still in pretty good shape, especially considering its age!!
Inside there are two pages that were folded and have crease marks, and one photo has been partially colored in.
I went page by page and these are the only problems from the interior of the book all of which i have described and displayed in the photosPlease examine photos they are Hi-Res scans of the actual book you will receive. . .
book has been handled over the years, but has been treated well and presents very well
book shows wear but there are no major defects
Take a look at the pictures they are scans of some of the actual books you will receive.
Feel free to ask questions.BUY NOW ! ! ! !
Normal wear and cross-out of text in cover (see picture); binding is good. Pages are generally in good condition and do not have rips, folds or writing. See photos for condition and contact me with any questions.
Deities & Demigods (abbreviated DDG), alternatively known as Legends & Lore (abbreviated L&L or LL), ) is a reference... book for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game (D&D). The book provides descriptions and game statistics of gods and legendary creatures from various sources in mythology and fiction, and allows dungeon masters to incorporate aspects of religions and mythos into their D&D campaigns.
The first Deities & Demigods was published in 1980 by TSR, Inc. while another book called Deities and Demigods was published in 2002 by Wizards of the Coast, which acquired the D&D brand with their purchase of TSR in 1998.
The original 1980 edition was the first print appearance of various fictional non-human deities, such as Corellon Larethian, Moradin, Gruumsh, and others, many of which have become standard features of the D&D game and its derivatives. These deities were the creation of Jim Ward. Later printings of Deities & Demigods, beginning in 1981, removed some material present in the 1980 printings.TSR published the first version of Deities & Demigods in 1980 as a 144-page hardcover for the first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons rules. This edition, by James M. Ward and Robert J. Kuntz, served to update the material they had earlier included in 1976's Supplement IV: Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes for the original D&D ruleset. The book presents the game statistics and background information for the gods, heroes, and legendary monsters from different mythologies. The original edition covered 12 pantheons of gods from myth and folklore, plus gods for various nonhumans, and four fictional groups: the Arthurian heroes, Fritz Leiber's "Nehwon mythos", Michael Moorcock's "Melnibonéan mythos", and H. P. Lovecraft's "Cthulhu Mythos". These statistics are presented in a fashion similar to that of the Monster Manual, and the statistics are accompanied by illustrations, as well as a short descriptive piece that details under what circumstances the god will appear, what the god might do if he does appear, and what his responsibilities and penchants may be. The book also details the mythoi of these religions, as well as how their clerics should behave, and describes the known planes of existence and how the afterlife applies to characters. Interior illustrations were submitted by Jeff Dee, Eymoth (Kenneth Rahman), Paul Jaquays, Dave S. LaForce, Jeff Lanners, Erol Otus, Darlene Pekul, Jim Roslof, David C. Sutherland III, and D.A. Trampier.
The original Deities & Demigods contains 16 categories of mythos for use with AD&D. The gods' statistics are set up like the monsters in the original Monster Manual. There is a 9-page clerical chart and a chapter on the known planes of existence.
THIS BOOK IS NOT FROM THE FIRST TWO PRINTINGS
TSR felt its material should not contain such an overt reference to one of its competitors and removed two pantheons altogether, thus negating the need for the credit. The edition offered here is a later printing making it a 128-page hardcover, The Cthulhu and Melnibonéan sections were removed
James Voelpel from mania.com commented: "The rulebook's mix of excellent artwork, rules and layout makes Deities and Demigods a real winner. . . "
The third edition Deities and Demigods won the 2002 Ennie Award for "Best Art (Interior)".
This listing is for the Hard to Find Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Deities and Demigods
The book is in used but still very good condition! It has some cover wear mostly along its spine and corners but its still in pretty good shape, especially considering its age!!
Inside there are two pages that were folded and have crease marks, and one photo has been partially colored in.
I went page by page and these are the only problems from the interior of the book all of which i have described and displayed in the photosPlease examine photos they are Hi-Res scans of the actual book you will receive. . .
book has been handled over the years, but has been treated well and presents very well
book shows wear but there are no major defects
Take a look at the pictures they are scans of some of the actual books you will receive.
Feel free to ask questions.BUY NOW ! ! ! !
