Imagine 1
Imagine Adventure Games Magazine Issue #1, April 1983
Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Keith Thompson | Editor |
| Paul Cockburn | Assistant Editor |
| Kim Daniel | Editorial Assistant |
| Philip Kaye | Art supervisor |
Contributing artists
- Rodney Matthews
- Ian Williamson
- Jeremy Goodwin
- Tanya Long
- Dani Kaye
- Geoff Wingate
- Pete Young
Contents
| Page | Title | Type | Author | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cover | Elric & Moonglum | Art | Rodney Matthews | Elric & Moonglum face an evil red dragon.
Originally published as a poster by the Big O Poster Co. in 1977 [1] |
| 1 | Introduction and Credits | Editorial | Gary Gygax Don Turnbull | Two letters to the reader from Gary Gygax and Don Turnbull welcoming the reader to the 1st issue. |
| 2 | Contents and Editorial | Editorial | ||
| 4 | The Beginners Guide to Roleplaying Games | Article | Jim BambraPaul Ruiz | An introduction to role-playing with part 1 (Buying the Game) of "The Adventures of Nic Novice" cartoon |
| 7 | Stirge Corner | Article | Roger Musson | "A page for the not-so-experienced adventurer" - A regular column about D&D and Role-Playing. This |
| 8 | QB-161-01:Antares | Fiction | John E. Black | Fantasy story. |
| 14 | Illuminations | News | (Uncredited) | The latest news in the gamming industry. |
| 16 | Book Reviews | Review | David Pringle | Reviews:
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| 19 | Illusionary Script | Article | (Uncredited) | A mindbending puzzle by Gordius. |
| 21 | The Beacon at Enon Tor | Adventure | Mike Brunton | A Basic D&D adventure for 4-7 1st Level Characters. |
| 31 | D&D Player's Association News | News | Graeme Morris | "Pan Pipings"; A regular editorial column. |
| 32 | Dispel Confusion | Editorial | Mike Brunton & Graeme Morris | Questions and Answers on Dungeon & Dragons and Star Frontiers. |
| 32 | Turnbull Talking | Editorial | Don Turnbull | A regular column with views from Don Turnbull |
| 34 | The Saga of Rubic of Moggedon | Comic | Tim Issaias & Chris Scull | Episode 1 of the cats adventures. |
| 36 | Tavern Talk | Article | Pete Tamlyn | Industry, fan news and gossip. |
| 36 | Game Reviews | Review | Jim Bambra Paul Cockburn | Reviews:
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| 38 | Figure Painting | Miniatures Painting | Mike Brunton | How to get the best results from your figures |
| 44 | Letters, Fanzine Reviews, Club News & Events | News | Fanzines:
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| 46 | The Sword of Alabron | Comic | Ian Williamson |
Advertising
| Page | Title | Company | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Cover | The Adventure is Yours | TSR | D&D Basic and Expert Set (Mentzer) |
| 6 | Roleplaying as it is meant to be | Flying Buffalo |
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| 6 | Chronicle Miniatures | Chronicle Miniatures |
No photographs appear in the advert. |
| 6 | Southsea Models | Retailer |
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| 13 | Fantasy World | Retailer | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 13 | Swordplay Issue 2 | Magazine | 33% more pages! 70p |
| 13 | Dragontower | Peacock Games | Miniatures Carry case |
| 13 | Starburst | Scifi / Film Magazine | |
| 14 | The most dangerous game... | Marvel Comics |
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| 14 | Life sized weaponry | Treasure Island | Hardwood swords, Battleaxes and shields from stok or made to order |
| 15 | Odyssey 7 | Retailer | Manchester |
| 15 | An Age undreamed of... | Marvel Comics | The Savage Sword of Conan |
| 17 | Esdevium Games | Mail order & Retail | |
| 18 | Northen Games Day | Convention | 9th / 10th April 1983. AD&D, Runequest, T&T participation wargames, figure painting, University of manchester. |
| 18 | Not Just Stamps | Retailer | High Wycombe |
| 20 | Bushido | Fantasy Games Unlimited | Roleplaying Adventure in Feudal Japan |
| 20 | Games 'n' Models | Retailer | Hull |
| 20 | Beatties | Retailer | "TSR HOBBIES, GAMES WORKSHOP, SMURFS". - UK-wide retail chain of toy shops. |
| 28 | Minifigs | Miniatures | The best name in Wargames (poor) photogaphs of the Aureola Rococo range: |
