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Questions about David Noonan (game designer)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did David Noonan enter the world of fantasy role-playing games?

David Noonan entered the world of fantasy role-playing games in 1998. He joined Wizards of the Coast to help build a new version of Dungeons and Dragons.

What specific work did David Noonan do for the Dungeon Master Guide third edition?

For the Dungeon Master Guide, David Noonan created treasure tables using guidance from Monte Cook. He also designed non-player characters that appeared in the book's second chapter.

Who were the members of Rob Heinsoo's Flywheel design team when David Noonan joined in May 2006?

The group included Andy Collins, Mike Mearls, and Jesse Decker alongside David Noonan. They performed final concept work until September 2006 before writing began on fourth edition Dungeons and Dragons.

On what date was David Noonan laid off from Wizards of the Coast?

On the 2nd of December 2008, David Noonan was laid off from Wizards of the Coast. He wrote three articles updating the Dark Sun campaign setting for the third edition in Dungeon Magazine shortly after leaving.

Which Eberron books did David Noonan contribute to between 2004 and 2005?

Whispers of the Vampire Blade explored Eberron in 2004 while Five Nations provided background for Eberron in 2005. Explorer's Handbook expanded the Eberron setting further later that year.