Where was Harold Johnson born and what degree did he earn from Northwestern University?
Harold Johnson was born in Evanston, Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology during 1977.
Questions about Harold Johnson (game designer)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Harold Johnson first play Dungeons & Dragons and attend Gen Con?
Harold Johnson had his first experience with Dungeons & Dragons in 1976 while an undergraduate student. That same year he traveled to Lake Geneva for his initial Gen Con convention.
What role did TSR offer Harold Johnson after he applied as a game designer?
TSR hired Harold Johnson as an editor rather than the requested designer position. His first assignment involved copy editing work on the original Dungeon Masters Guide.
How quickly did Harold Johnson receive a promotion to Manager of Production at TSR?
Less than seven months after starting employment, Harold Johnson received a promotion to Manager of Production. This new role required oversight of editing tasks and page layout decisions.
Who were some designers hired by Harold Johnson and which project did he support?
Frank Mentzer, Jon Pickens, and Tracy Hickman were among the many designers hired under Harold Johnson direction. He became the strongest advocate for expanding the Project Overlord initiative into Dragonlance.