When did Frank Mentzer play guitar at the White House gardens?
Frank Mentzer played his guitar in the White House gardens on a spring day in 1972. National news crews recorded the event while Pat Nixon watched from the sidelines.
Questions about Frank Mentzer
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What award did Frank Mentzer win at Gen Con 1980?
Frank Mentzer won TSR's first DM Invitational contest at Gen Con 1980. He received both a silver cup and a gold dragon chain of office after defeating other contestants like Len Lakofka and Erol Otus.
How many boxed sets were included in the BECMI D&D Basic Set launched by Frank Mentzer?
The third edition of the D&D Basic Set launched by Frank Mentzer created five distinct boxed sets known as BECMI. These products allowed characters to advance from level one all the way to godhood status between 1983 and 1986.
Which adventure module did Frank Mentzer co-author with Gary Gygax released in 1985?
Frank Mentzer worked closely with Gary Gygax to transform the Village of Hommlet into T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil. This squarebound supplement was released in 1985 and measured between 96 and 128 pages.
Why did New Infinities Productions Inc collapse under Frank Mentzer leadership?
New Infinities Productions Inc collapsed due to legal defeats including an injunction on The Convert and a lawsuit over Dangerous Journeys. TSR eventually bought all rights to the system and permanently shelved the entire project which forced Frank Mentzer out of the gaming industry entirely.