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'''''Dungeons & Dragons''''' (abbreviated as '''D&D''') is a paper-and-pencil [[Wikipedia:Role-playing game|role-playing game]] (RPG), published by [[Wizards of the Coast]].  
'''''Dungeons & Dragons''''' (abbreviated as '''''D&D''''') is a paper-and-pencil [[Wikipedia:Role-playing game|role-playing game]] (RPG), published by [[Wizards of the Coast]].  


==Description==
==Description==
[[Wikipedia:Gary Gygax|Gary Gygax]] and [[Wikipedia:Dave Arneson|Dave Arneson]] created ''Dungeons & Dragons'' in the year 1974. It was first published by [[Wikipedia:TSR, Inc.|Tactical Studies Rules, Inc.]] (TSR). The game has been published by [[Wizards of the Coast]] since [[1997]], when [[Peter Adkison]] acquired the IP.  
[[Wikipedia:Gary Gygax|Gary Gygax]] and [[Wikipedia:Dave Arneson|Dave Arneson]] created ''Dungeons & Dragons'' in the year 1974. It was first published by [[Wikipedia:TSR, Inc.|Tactical Studies Rules, Inc.]] (TSR). The game has been published by [[Wizards of the Coast]] since [[1997]], when [[Peter Adkison]] acquired the rights.  


It is normally played indoors with the participants seated around a tabletop. A typical ''Dungeons & Dragons'' game consists of an "adventure" in a fantasy world or "campaign setting". Typically, each player controls only a single character. The results of the characters' choices and the overall storyline for the game are determined by the [[Wikipedia:Dungeon Master|Dungeon Master]] (DM) according to the rules of the game and the DM's interpretation of those rules.  
It is normally played indoors with the participants seated around a tabletop. A typical ''Dungeons & Dragons'' game consists of an "adventure" in a fantasy world or "campaign setting". Typically, each player controls only a single character. The results of the character's choices and the overall storyline for the game are determined by the [[Wikipedia:Dungeon Master|Dungeon Master]] (DM) according to the rules of the game and the DM's interpretation of those rules.  


Many optional accessories are available to enhance the game, such as expansion rulebooks, pre-designed adventures and various campaign settings. Commercially published campaign settings are ''[[Wikipedia:Forgotten Realms|Forgotten Realms]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Greyhawk|Greyhawk]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Dragonlance|Dragonlance]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Eberron|Eberron]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia:Dark Sun|Dark Sun]]''. Pre-made adventures (previously known as "modules") have been published throughout the history of ''Dungeons & Dragons''.  
Many optional accessories are available to enhance the game, such as expansion rulebooks, pre-designed adventures and various campaign settings. Commercially published campaign settings are ''[[Wikipedia:Forgotten Realms|Forgotten Realms]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Greyhawk|Greyhawk]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Dragonlance|Dragonlance]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Eberron|Eberron]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia:Dark Sun|Dark Sun]]''. Pre-made adventures (previously known as "modules") have been published throughout the history of ''Dungeons & Dragons''.  
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Since the original release in 1974, several editions of ''Dungeons & Dragons'' have been published, sometimes with major changes to the rulebooks.
Since the original release in 1974, several editions of ''Dungeons & Dragons'' have been published, sometimes with major changes to the rulebooks.


===Magic: The Gathering crossovers===
==Magic: The Gathering crossovers==
''[[Magic: The Gathering]] has been influenced by ''D&D'' since the release of the ''[[Legends]]'' set.
''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' has been influenced by ''D&D'' since the release of the ''[[Legends]]'' set.


Cross-over products include:
Cross-over products include:
====''D&D'' products====
===''D&D''-inspired cards===
The following cards were early cross-overs:
*{{card|Bag of Holding|Core Set 2020}}
*{{card|Dungeon Master}} (''[[Heroes of the Realm]]'')
*{{card|Kharis & The Beholder}} (''[[Heroes of the Realm]]'')
*{{card|Sword of Dungeons & Dragons}} ([[HASCON]] [[2017]])
*{{card|Universal Solvent|Aether Revolt}}
*{{card|Underdark Beholder}} (''[[Mystery Booster]]'' [[test card]])
 
A later example is
*{{card|Wizard from Beyond}} (''[[Heroes of the Realm]]'')
 
Easter eggs:
*The art of {{card|Cartographer's Survey|Innistrad: Crimson Vow}} features a D&D dungeon map.<ref>{{TwitterRef|DonatoArts|1456067789039587330|author=Donato Giancola|title=A lucky chance to revisit an old theme of a cartographer with maps.|date=November 4, 2021}}</ref>.
 
===''D&D'' products===
* The [[Plane Shift]] series
* The [[Plane Shift]] series
* [[D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica]]
*[[D&D Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica]]
* [[D&D Icons of the Realms: Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica]]
*[[D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros]]
* [[D&D Icons of the Realms: Mythic Odysseys of Theros]]
*[[D&D Unearthed Arcana: Mages of Strixhaven]]
* [[D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros]]
*[[D&D Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos]]
====''Magic'' products====
*[[D&D Monstrous Compendium: Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures]]
* [[Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms]]''
 
=====''D&D'' Miniatures=====
*[[D&D Icons of the Realms: Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica]]
*[[D&D Icons of the Realms: Mythic Odysseys of Theros]]
*[[Magic Unpainted Miniatures]]
*[[Magic: The Gathering Miniatures: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms]]
 
===''Magic'' products===
* ''[[Secret Lair Drop Series: All-Natural, Totally Refreshing Superdrop|Secret Lair: Saturday Morning D&D]]''
* ''[[Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms]]''
* ''[[Secret Lair Drop Series: Stranger Things]]''
*''[[Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate]]''
*''[[Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate]]''
*''[[Secret Lair Drop Series: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves]]''
 
D&D themed sets are not planned to be a yearly product.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/685775615352340480|title=Are D&D sets now a yearly thing?|May 31, 2022}}</ref>
 
===Creatures and characters===
The following ''Magic''  [[planeswalker type]]s and [[creature type]]s are crossovers from D&D:
;Planeswalkers
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
*[[Bahamut]]
*[[Ellywick]]
*[[Elminster]]
*[[Lolth]]
*[[Minsc]]
*[[Mordenkainen]]
*[[Sylvene]]
*[[Tasha]]
*[[Tyreus]]
*[[zariel]]
}}
;Creatures
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
*[[Beholder]]
*[[Gith]]
*[[Gnoll]]
*[[Halfling]]
*[[Tiefling]]
}}
 
===In-universe reprints===
The following D&D reprints have appeared in regular ''Magic'' sets:
{| class="wikitable sortable" 
!Card
!D&D set
!Reprinted in
|-
|{{card|Campfire}}
|''[[Battle for Baldur's Gate]]''
|''[[Commander Masters]]''
|-
|{{card|Fiendlash}}
|''[[Forgotten Realms Commander]]''
|''Commander Masters''
|}
 
==References==
{{reflist}}


==See also==
==External links==
* [[Dungeon Master]]
* [https://dungeons.fandom.com/ Dungeons & Dragons Fandom wiki]
* [[Beholder]]
* [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Forgotten Realms Fandom wiki]
* [[Wikipedia:Dungeons & Dragons|Dungeons & Dragons on Wikipedia]]  


[[Category:Wizards of the Coast]]
[[Category:Wizards of the Coast]]
[[Category:Dungeons & Dragons crossover| ]]
[[Category:Dungeons & Dragons crossover| ]]

Latest revision as of 10:48, 21 December 2023

The 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons logo

Dungeons & Dragons (abbreviated as D&D) is a paper-and-pencil role-playing game (RPG), published by Wizards of the Coast.

Description

Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson created Dungeons & Dragons in the year 1974. It was first published by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. (TSR). The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997, when Peter Adkison acquired the rights.

It is normally played indoors with the participants seated around a tabletop. A typical Dungeons & Dragons game consists of an "adventure" in a fantasy world or "campaign setting". Typically, each player controls only a single character. The results of the character's choices and the overall storyline for the game are determined by the Dungeon Master (DM) according to the rules of the game and the DM's interpretation of those rules.

Many optional accessories are available to enhance the game, such as expansion rulebooks, pre-designed adventures and various campaign settings. Commercially published campaign settings are Forgotten Realms, Greyhawk, Dragonlance, Eberron and Dark Sun. Pre-made adventures (previously known as "modules") have been published throughout the history of Dungeons & Dragons.

Since the original release in 1974, several editions of Dungeons & Dragons have been published, sometimes with major changes to the rulebooks.

Magic: The Gathering crossovers

Magic: The Gathering has been influenced by D&D since the release of the Legends set.

Cross-over products include:

D&D-inspired cards

The following cards were early cross-overs:

A later example is

Easter eggs:

D&D products

D&D Miniatures

Magic products

D&D themed sets are not planned to be a yearly product.[2]

Creatures and characters

The following Magic planeswalker types and creature types are crossovers from D&D:

Planeswalkers
Creatures

In-universe reprints

The following D&D reprints have appeared in regular Magic sets:

Card D&D set Reprinted in
Campfire Battle for Baldur's Gate Commander Masters
Fiendlash Forgotten Realms Commander Commander Masters

References

  1. ↑ Donato Giancola (November 4, 2021). "A lucky chance to revisit an old theme of a cartographer with maps.". Twitter.
  2. ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 31, 2022). "Are D&D sets now a yearly thing?". Blogatog. Tumblr.

External links

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