When did Dave Arneson die?
Dave Arneson died on the 7th of April 2009 after a two-year battle with cancer. His death marked the end of a life that transformed miniature wargaming into a global cultural phenomenon.
Common questions about Dave Arneson
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Who co-created Dungeons and Dragons with Dave Arneson?
Dave Arneson co-created Dungeons and Dragons with Gary Gygax following a meeting at the second Gen Con gaming convention in August 1969. The two men collaborated to publish the original Dungeons and Dragons set in 1974 with funding from Brian Blume.
What was the first campaign setting created by Dave Arneson?
Dave Arneson created Blackmoor, the first campaign setting that prioritized story and character over the simple objective of destroying the enemy army. This setting included elements such as hit points, armor class, and character development that became standard in the genre.
When did Dave Arneson file a lawsuit against TSR for royalties?
Dave Arneson filed suit to retain credits and royalties on the game in 1979 when the relationship with Gary Gygax became strained. The parties resolved the suits out of court in March 1981, granting Arneson a 2.5% royalty on all Advanced Dungeons and Dragons products.
What role did Dave Arneson hold at Full Sail University?
Dave Arneson worked at Full Sail University as an instructor of computer game design where he taught a class called Rules of the Game. He retired from Full Sail University on the 19th of June 2008, just a year before his death.