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'''Game Designers' Workshop''' (GDW) was a company that published many games including [[Traveller]], [[MegaTraveller]] and [[Traveller: The new Era]].  
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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".
  
Most popularly known for their wargames, particularly Europa. The company was founded in June 1973 by Rich Banner, [[Frank Chadwick]], [[Marc Miller]], and [[Loren Wiseman]]. The company ceased in Feburary 1996. The traveller line was next picked up by [[Imperium Games]].
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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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).
  
==Products==
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=== Overview Synopsis ===
A (very) partial listing of products. Primarily those of interest to Traveller.
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No information yet available.
See [[GDW List]] for a complete list of Traveller products produced by GDW.
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===Role-playing games===
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=== ‎Popular Artists & Authors ===
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ARTISTS:
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* TBD
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AUTHORS:
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* TBD
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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No information yet available.
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=== Meta-history & Background ===
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The company ceased in Feburary 1996. The Traveller line was next picked up by [[Imperium Games]].
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=== Bibliography-Ludography (Published Products) ===
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This publisher is best known for the following products:
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''Publications:'' Please see [[GDW List]] or [[:Category:Game Designers Workshop Books]] for a complete list of Traveller products produced by GDW.
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==== 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.
*[[TNE|Traveller: The new Era]] aka TNE. aka T3. Third edition of Traveller.
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*[[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"
 
*[[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.
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*[[Wikipedia:Twilight 2000|Twilight 2000]] - Remnants of European troops after collapse of govenments following third world war.
 
*[[Cadillacs and Dinosaurs]]
 
*[[Cadillacs and Dinosaurs]]
*[[Dangerous Journeys]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Dangerous Journeys|Dangerous Journeys]]
*[[Dark Conspiracy]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Dark Conspiracy|Dark Conspiracy]]  
*[[En Garde!]] (1973) - 17th century Parisian duellists
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*[[Wikipedia:En Garde!|En Garde!]] (1973) - 17th century Parisian duellists
*[[Space: 1889]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Space: 1889|Space: 1889]]
  
===Magazines===
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====Magazines====
*[[JTAS|Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society]] aka [[JTAS]] (1-24)
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* [[JTAS|Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society]] aka [[JTAS]] (1-24)
*[[Challenge]] (25-79)
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* [[Challenge]] (25-79)
*Journeys (1-3)
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* Journeys (1-3)
  
===Miniature Rules===
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====Miniature Rules====
*Harpoon
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* Harpoon
*[[Striker]] (1983)
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* [[Striker]] (1983)
*[[Striker II]]
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* [[Striker II]]
*System 7 Napoleonics
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* System 7 Napoleonics
  
===Board games===
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====Traveller Board games====
 
*[[Imperium]] (1977)
 
*[[Imperium]] (1977)
*[[Dark Nebula (boardgame)|Dark Nebula: Battles for the Stars]] (1983)
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*[[Dark Nebula|Dark Nebula: Battles for the Stars]] (1983)
*Asteroid
 
*Belter
 
*Bloodtree Rebellion
 
*Star Cruiser
 
 
*[[Azhanti High Lightning]] (1981)
 
*[[Azhanti High Lightning]] (1981)
 
*[[Battle Rider]]
 
*[[Battle Rider]]
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*[[Mayday]] (1978)
 
*[[Mayday]] (1978)
 
*[[Snapshot]]
 
*[[Snapshot]]
*Triplanetary
 
  
====Europa====
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====Non-Traveller Board Games====
*Drang Nach Osten! aka Fire in the East (1974)
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* Belter
*Scorched Earth (1988)
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* Bloodtree Rebellion
*Marita-Merkur
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* Star Cruiser : for 2300AD
*Narvik
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* [[Wikipedia:Triplanetary|Triplanetary]]
*"Their Finest Hour" (including Sea Lion)
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* [[Wikipedia:Europa (wargame)|Europa]] - A series published between 1973 and current day.
*Case White
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* Asteroid
*The Fall of France
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* Double Star
*Torch
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*Spain & Portugal
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== References & Contributions (Sources) ==
*The Near East
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{{Intermediate}}
*Western Desert
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{{Detail}}
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{{Sources
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|S1= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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Latest revision as of 10:28, 20 June 2020

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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]

Magazines[edit]

Miniature Rules[edit]

Traveller Board games[edit]

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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