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[[Game Designers Workshop]] ([[GDW]]) was a company that published many games including [[Classic Traveller|Traveller]], [[MegaTraveller]] and [[TNE|Traveller: The new Era]]. Most popularly known for their wargames, particularly "Europa". | [[Game Designers Workshop]] ([[GDW]]) was a company that published many games including [[Classic Traveller|Traveller]], [[MegaTraveller]] and [[TNE|Traveller: The new Era]]. Most popularly known for their wargames, particularly "Europa". | ||
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| − | == Description (Specifications) == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
| − | + | The company began as a joint venture between [[Frank Chadwick]], [[Marc Miller]], [[Rich Banner]], [[Loren Wiseman]], and a few other members of the [[Illinois State University Wargames Club]] (ca. 1972-73). | |
=== Overview Synopsis === | === Overview Synopsis === | ||
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=== Popular Artists & Authors === | === Popular Artists & Authors === | ||
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* TBD | * TBD | ||
| + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
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| − | == Meta-history | + | === Meta-history & Background === |
The company ceased in Feburary 1996. The Traveller line was next picked up by [[Imperium Games]]. | The company ceased in Feburary 1996. The Traveller line was next picked up by [[Imperium Games]]. | ||
| − | == | + | === Bibliography-Ludography (Published Products) === |
| + | This publisher is best known for the following products: | ||
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| − | Please see [[GDW List]] or [[:Category:Game Designers Workshop Books]] for a complete list of Traveller products produced by GDW. | + | ''Publications:'' Please see [[GDW List]] or [[:Category:Game Designers Workshop Books]] for a complete list of Traveller products produced by GDW. |
| − | === Role-playing games === | + | ==== Role-playing games ==== |
*[[Classic Traveller|Traveller]] | *[[Classic Traveller|Traveller]] | ||
*[[MegaTraveller]] aka MT. aka T2. Second edition of Traveller. | *[[MegaTraveller]] aka MT. aka T2. Second edition of Traveller. | ||
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*[[Wikipedia:Space: 1889|Space: 1889]] | *[[Wikipedia:Space: 1889|Space: 1889]] | ||
| − | ===Magazines=== | + | ====Magazines==== |
* [[JTAS|Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society]] aka [[JTAS]] (1-24) | * [[JTAS|Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society]] aka [[JTAS]] (1-24) | ||
* [[Challenge]] (25-79) | * [[Challenge]] (25-79) | ||
* Journeys (1-3) | * Journeys (1-3) | ||
| − | ===Miniature Rules=== | + | ====Miniature Rules==== |
* Harpoon | * Harpoon | ||
* [[Striker]] (1983) | * [[Striker]] (1983) | ||
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* System 7 Napoleonics | * System 7 Napoleonics | ||
| − | ===Traveller Board games=== | + | ====Traveller Board games==== |
*[[Imperium]] (1977) | *[[Imperium]] (1977) | ||
*[[Dark Nebula|Dark Nebula: Battles for the Stars]] (1983) | *[[Dark Nebula|Dark Nebula: Battles for the Stars]] (1983) | ||
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*[[Snapshot]] | *[[Snapshot]] | ||
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* Belter | * Belter | ||
* Bloodtree Rebellion | * Bloodtree Rebellion | ||
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* Double Star | * Double Star | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:28, 20 June 2020
Game Designers Workshop (GDW) was a company that published many games including Traveller, MegaTraveller and Traveller: The new Era. Most popularly known for their wargames, particularly "Europa".
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The company began as a joint venture between Frank Chadwick, Marc Miller, Rich Banner, Loren Wiseman, and a few other members of the Illinois State University Wargames Club (ca. 1972-73).
Overview Synopsis[edit]
No information yet available.
Popular Artists & Authors[edit]
ARTISTS:
- TBD
AUTHORS:
- TBD
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
No information yet available.
Meta-history & Background[edit]
The company ceased in Feburary 1996. The Traveller line was next picked up by Imperium Games.
Bibliography-Ludography (Published Products)[edit]
This publisher is best known for the following products:
174 publications for Game Designers Workshop
Publications: Please see GDW List or Category:Game Designers Workshop Books for a complete list of Traveller products produced by GDW.
Role-playing games[edit]
- Traveller
- MegaTraveller aka MT. aka T2. Second edition of Traveller.
- Traveller: The New Era aka TNE. aka T3. Third edition of Traveller.
- 2300 AD - "Hard" Science Fiction roleplaying game. First edition was titled "Traveller: 2300"
- Twilight 2000 - Remnants of European troops after collapse of govenments following third world war.
- Cadillacs and Dinosaurs
- Dangerous Journeys
- Dark Conspiracy
- En Garde! (1973) - 17th century Parisian duellists
- Space: 1889
Magazines[edit]
- Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society aka JTAS (1-24)
- Challenge (25-79)
- Journeys (1-3)
Miniature Rules[edit]
- Harpoon
- Striker (1983)
- Striker II
- System 7 Napoleonics
Traveller Board games[edit]
- Imperium (1977)
- Dark Nebula: Battles for the Stars (1983)
- Azhanti High Lightning (1981)
- Battle Rider
- Brilliant Lances
- Fifth Frontier War
- Invasion: Earth
- Mayday (1978)
- Snapshot
Non-Traveller Board Games[edit]
- Belter
- Bloodtree Rebellion
- Star Cruiser : for 2300AD
- Triplanetary
- Europa - A series published between 1973 and current day.
- Asteroid
- Double Star
References & Contributions (Sources)[edit]
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- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science