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“Do not be sidetracked. A good referee will have many ways to distract an expedition, many things to draw attention, but ignore them if at all possible.”

Quote by Gary Gygax

Book:Players Handbook

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Players Handbook

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Gary Gygax

Gary Gygax, born on July 27, 1938, and passed away on March 4, 2008, was a renowned writer. He is best known for his contributions to the role-playing game (RPG) genre, particularly for co-creating Dungeons & Dragons with Dave Arneson. Gygax's creativity and leadership had a profound impact on the modern RPG gaming landscape. more

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Book:Dungeon Crawl Classics Role Playing Game

Source: Dungeon Crawl Classics Role Playing Game

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Role Playing Game

Book:King Arthur Pendragon: Epic Roleplaying in Legendary Britain

Source: King Arthur Pendragon: Epic Roleplaying in Legendary Britain

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“In the final round of the game, if your company has admitted women to the play, I do not recommend that you vote for your paramour, or for the member of the company who has taken your fancy. In my experience it rarely leads to success; and your fellows will notice and make fun of your noble gesture for weeks.”