Runtime: 55 Minutes
Today, we're telling the story of the entire role-playing genre as part of our conversation on Wizardry (1981). We'll look back at Wargames, and follow their evolution through miniature wargaming and into role-playing itself. As part of this talk, we look at the history of Dungeons and Dragons, and look at what role-playing games have borrowed from it. Finally, we'll look at why Wizardry is a relevant title in annals of gaming history. Join us for today's trip down Memory Card Lane.
References:
Wizardry Cover Art:
Wikipedia - Wizardry Cover ArtWikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - WizardryGame-Specific Wiki:
Wizardry Fandom WikiSteam Reviews:
Not Available on SteamGOG.com:
Not Available on GOGMobyGames:
MobyGames - WizardryMetacritic:
Not Available On MetaCriticAdditional Sources:
Wargame History:
Wikipedia - WargameMinature Wargaming History:
Wikipedia - Minature WargamingLittle Wars (book):
Wikipedia - Little WarsGen Con:
Wikipedia - Gen ConTSR Inc.:
Wikipedia - Tactical Studies RulesJack Scruby:
Wikipedia - Jack ScrubyBrian Blume:
Wikipedia - Brian BlumeGary Gygax:
Wikipedia - Gary GygaxDave Arneson:
Wikipedia - Dave ArnesonChainmail:
Wikipedia - Chainmail (game)Braunstein:
Wikipedia - Braunstein (game)Don't Give Up the Ship:
Wikipedia - Don't Give Up the Ship (game)Blackmoor:
Wikipedia -Blackmoor (campaign setting)Dungeons and Dragons:
Wikipedia - Dungeons and DragonsDungeons and Dragons:
Wikipedia - Dungeons and DragonsWizardry Interview:
HardcoreGaming101 - Wizardry InterviewThe Wizardry Phenomenon:
The Digital AntiquarianDragon Magazine Article:
Campaigns for the KeyboardWizardry Strategy Guide:
WizisystemAudio Sources:
Cold Open Music:
Bleeping Demo by Kevin MacLeod (incompletech.com)
Podcast Intro Music:
Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes
Schoolbell Sound:
School bell.wav by 13FPanska_Stranska_Michaela