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Questions about The Fantasy Roleplaying Gamer's Bible

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who wrote The Fantasy Roleplaying Gamer's Bible?

Sean Patrick Fannon wrote the original text for this project. Prima Publishing released the book in 1996.

When did the second edition of The Fantasy Roleplaying Gamer's Bible appear?

A second edition appeared two years later in 1998. Palladium Books published that updated version instead of Prima.

Where could people buy the first edition of The Fantasy Roleplaying Gamer's Bible?

Chain bookstores received exclusive rights to sell this title during its initial run. Hobby shops did not carry the book at all despite being the usual venue for such products.

What did John Bunnell say about The Fantasy Roleplaying Gamer's Bible in Dragon magazine?

John Bunnell reviewed the book in the June 1996 issue of Dragon magazine. He called it a wide-ranging and thoroughly cogent volume.

Why did critics praise the writing style of The Fantasy Roleplaying Gamer's Bible?

Fannon adopted a deliberately amusing and self-referential style throughout his writing process. Critics appreciated how he included discussions about dismissing allegations of demon worship and black magic.