Wandering Adventure Party

25 Years Ago: Monster Manual was released.One the core rulebooks for 3e, it updated 321 older monsters to third edition rules. It was awarded the Origins Award for Best Graphic Design.#dnd #TBThursday #tbt https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Monster_Manual_3rd_edition

30 Years Ago: Giantcraft was released.This 2e accessory provides lore, cultural details, and rules for creating & playing giants. It also adds new spells, magical items, and equipment relevant to giants.#dnd #TBThursday #tbt https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Giantcraft

25 Years Ago: Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn was released.It received critical acclaim, being praised for its gameplay, artwork, and voice acting, and is regarded as one of the best video games ever made.#dnd #TBThursday #tbt https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Baldur%27s_Gate_II:_Shadows_of_Amn

19 Years Ago: The Twilight Tomb was released.This 3.5e adventure is one of weird horror, with bizarre undead and aberrations appearing. The storyline reveals some of the history and culture of the star elves.#dnd #TBT #throwbackthursdayhttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/The_Twilight_Tomb

23 Years Ago: Icewind Dale II was released.Set around 30 years after the events of the original game, its plot revolves around the players fighting the Legion of the Chimera, which threatens to overrun the Ten Towns.#dnd #TBT #throwbackthursdayhttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Icewind_Dale_II

45 Years Ago: Deities & Demigods was released.This 1e accessory was the 1st appearance of various deities, such as Corellon, Moradin, Gruumsh, and others, many of which have become standard features of #dnd and its derivatives.#dnd #TBT #throwbackthursdayhttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Deities_%26_Demigods_1st_edition

37 Years Ago: The Savage Frontier was releasedThis 1e accessory focuses on the Savage Frontier; it includes an overview of the region & of the peoples of the North, also details locations, magical items, proficiencies & adventures#dnd #TBT #throwbackthursdayhttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/The_Savage_Frontier

11 years ago: Player's Handbook 5e was released.It shifted #dnd away from 4e’s grid-heavy, power-based combat toward streamlined rules, accessibility and narrative play. Combined with livestreams & pop culture exposure, it became the most popular edition in D&D’s history.#TBThursday #tbt

@FRWiki The last edition (well, 3.5) I'm willing to consider starting a new campaign for.

The decline in civilization over seven years.

23 Years Ago: Dissolution was released.It is the 1st novel in the War of the Spider Queen series. Lolth, goddess of the drow, has gone silent and is no longer affording spells to her priestesses...#dnd #TBT #throwbackthursdayhttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Dissolution

@FRWiki The Grey Box sparked more imagination in me than any other gaming book I've ever read. A masterpiece.

38 Years Ago: Manual of the Planes was released.This 1e accessory explored the the astral, ethereal, elemental, & the outer planes. It details how to survive in the planes, & what creatures characters might encounter.#dnd #TBT #throwbackthursday https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Manual_of_the_Planes_1st_edition

21 Years Ago: Serpent Kingdoms was released.This 3.5e accessory provides details on the various scaled races of Faerûn: the lizardfolk, nagas, yuan-ti, & the sarrukh. It introduced new monsters, prestige classes, feats, & spells.#dnd #TBT #throwbackthursdayhttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Serpent_Kingdoms

47 Years Ago: Players Handbook 1st edition was released.A legendary cornerstone of #ttrpg, its innovative rules, rich lore, & immersive gameplay sparked a revolution, shaping the hobby for decades.#dnd #TBT #throwbackthursdayhttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Players_Handbook_1st_edition

23 Years Ago: Neverwinter Nights was released.Using the 3e ruleset, the game is set in & around the city of Neverwinter. It was named the best computer RPG of 2002 by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS)#dnd #TBT #throwbackthursday https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Neverwinter_Nights

24 Years Ago: Forgotten Realms 3e was released.This work by Ed Greenwood et al updated the Realms for the 3e ruleset. It included a new map of Faerûn, detailed geographical info, dozens of new creatures, feats & prestige classes#dnd #TBT #throwbackthursdayhttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Forgotten_Realms_Campaign_Setting_3rd_edition

25 Years Ago: Icewind Dale was releasedThe video game by Black Isle Studio saw the player battling fierce creatures, and unraveling ancient mysteries. A nostalgic journey that still captivates gamers today.#dnd #TBT #throwbackthursdayhttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Icewind_Dale_(game)

37 Years Ago: The Throne of Bloodstone was releasedDesigned for characters of up to 100th level, it is the highest level adventure in #DnD history. PCs had to face dragons, balors and even worse...#TBT #throwbackthursdayhttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/The_Throne_of_Bloodstone

20 Years Ago: Dragon 331 was releasedThis issue explored various adventuring gear. It also had an article on creating alchemical charms and a scholarly treatise on the green hag.#dnd #TBT #throwbackthursdayhttps://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_magazine_331