The Adventurer's Handbook

The Adventurer's Handbook is a 1984 role-playing game supplement published by Reston Publishing.

Contents

The Adventurer's Handbook is a supplement in which an accessible introduction is provided to the world of role‑playing games, offering a clear explanation of what they are and how they function. It guides readers step by step through the process of creating a character using the Basic Role-Playing system, then demonstrates how to bring that character to life by playing through a few short scenarios. In its final section, the book provides an overview and comparison of the major role‑playing game systems that were available around 1982.[1]

Publication history

The Adventurer's Handbook was written by Bob Albrecht and Greg Stafford and published by Reston Publishing Company in 1984 as a 204-page book.[1]

Reviews

References

  1. ^ a b Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 382. ISBN 0-87975-653-5.
  2. ^ https://archive.org/details/rainbowmagazine-1984-10/page/n203/mode/2up