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| − | '''James M. Ward''' (born May 23, 1951), is an American game designer and | + | '''James M. Ward''' (born May 23, 1951), is an American game designer and fantasy author. He is most famous for his game development and writing work for [[TSR, Inc.]], where he worked for more than 20 years. In 1989 he was inducted into the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts & Design Hall of Fame. From 2000 - 2005, he was President of Fast Forward Entertainment, an independent game development company. |
==Selected Works== | ==Selected Works== | ||
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* ''Pools of Darkness'', with Anne K. Brown (TSR, 1992), the sequel to ''Pool of Radiance'' | * ''Pools of Darkness'', with Anne K. Brown (TSR, 1992), the sequel to ''Pool of Radiance'' | ||
* ''Pool of Twilight'', with Anne K. Brown (TSR, 1993), the third book in the ''Pool'' series. | * ''Pool of Twilight'', with Anne K. Brown (TSR, 1993), the third book in the ''Pool'' series. | ||
| − | * ''Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe'' ([[Tor Books]], 2005). | + | * ''Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe'' ([[Wikipedia:Tor Books|Tor Books]], 2005). |
| − | * ''Sete-Ka's Dream Quest'' ([[Margaret Weis Productions]], 2006). | + | * ''Sete-Ka's Dream Quest'' ([[Wikipedia:Margaret Weis Productions|Margaret Weis Productions]], 2006). |
| − | * ''Dragonfrigate Halcyon Blithe'' ([[Tor Books]], 2006). | + | * ''Dragonfrigate Halcyon Blithe'' ([[Wikipedia:Tor Books|Tor Books]], 2006). |
| − | * ''Time Twisters Anthology'' ([[ | + | * ''Time Twisters Anthology'' ([[Wikipedia:DAW Books|DAW Books]], 2006). |
| − | * ''The Curse of Time'' ([[Margaret Weis Productions]], 2007). | + | * ''The Curse of Time'' ([[Wikipedia:Margaret Weis Productions|Margaret Weis Productions]], 2007). |
| − | === | + | ===Role-playing games=== |
| − | * ''[[Metamorphosis Alpha]]'' (TSR, 1976), the first [[science fiction]] [[ | + | * ''[[Metamorphosis Alpha]]'' (TSR, 1976), the first [[Wikipedia:Science fiction|science fiction]] [[role-playing game]]. |
* ''[[Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes]]'', with [[Robert J. Kuntz]] (TSR, 1976), one of the four rules supplements to the original edition of ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''. | * ''[[Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes]]'', with [[Robert J. Kuntz]] (TSR, 1976), one of the four rules supplements to the original edition of ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''. | ||
| − | * ''[[Gamma World]]'', with Gary Jaquet (TSR, 1978), the first | + | * ''[[Gamma World]]'', with Gary Jaquet (TSR, 1978), the first role-playing game in the [[Wikipedia:Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction|post-apocalyptic]] subgenre. |
* ''[[Deities & Demigods]]'', with Robert J. Kuntz (TSR, 1980), a core rulebook for the 1st Edition of ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' presenting similar material to that of ''Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes''. This work introduced a number of now iconic Dungeons & Dragons deities, such as [[Corellon Larethian]], [[Garl Glittergold]], [[Gruumsh]], [[Moradin]], and [[Yondalla]]. | * ''[[Deities & Demigods]]'', with Robert J. Kuntz (TSR, 1980), a core rulebook for the 1st Edition of ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' presenting similar material to that of ''Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes''. This work introduced a number of now iconic Dungeons & Dragons deities, such as [[Corellon Larethian]], [[Garl Glittergold]], [[Gruumsh]], [[Moradin]], and [[Yondalla]]. | ||
* ''[[Greyhawk Adventures]]'' (TSR, 1988), a hardcover sourcebook for the [[World of Greyhawk]] campaign setting. | * ''[[Greyhawk Adventures]]'' (TSR, 1988), a hardcover sourcebook for the [[World of Greyhawk]] campaign setting. | ||
| − | * ''[[Metamorphosis Alpha 2006 Reprint]]'' (Author Reprint 2006), the first [[science fiction]] [[ | + | * ''[[Metamorphosis Alpha 2006 Reprint]]'' (Author Reprint 2006), the first [[Wikipedia:Science fiction|science fiction]] [[role-playing game]]. |
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
| − | *[[Dragon Ball Z | + | *[[Wikipedia:Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game|Dragon Ball Z collectible card game]]. |
| − | *[[Star Wars Empire at War Forces of Corruption]] computer game 2006. | + | *[[Wikipedia:Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption|Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption]] computer game 2006. |
| − | *[[Westeros GAME OF THRONES Miniatures rules | + | *[[Wikipedia:Westeros|Westeros]] GAME OF THRONES Miniatures rules miniatures game 2007. |
| − | * | + | *Astrobirdz Concept card game, RPG, board game, coin game, YA novels. |
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| + | ===Credits=== | ||
| + | '''Jim Ward''' (real name: '''James M. Ward''') has a credit for spiritual guidance in the '''''[[AD&D Adventures in Space]]''''' boxed set, and a thank you in the credits of '''''[[SJR2 Realmspace]]'''''.<ref>[[CoAS|Concordance of Arcane Space credits]]</ref><ref>[[LotV|Lorebook of the Void credits]]</ref><ref>[[SJR2|SJR2 Realmspace credits]]</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The Dungeons & Dragons character [[Drawmij]] was named after him; "Drawmij" is simply "Jim Ward" spelled backwards. | The Dungeons & Dragons character [[Drawmij]] was named after him; "Drawmij" is simply "Jim Ward" spelled backwards. | ||
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| + | ==Books== | ||
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| + | {{Books by Author}} | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?James_M._Ward James M. Ward] at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database | * [http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?James_M._Ward James M. Ward] at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database | ||
| + | * [http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showcreator&creatorid=499 'James M. Ward' article at Pen & Paper RPG Database] | ||
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{{Wikipedia|Jim Ward}} | {{Wikipedia|Jim Ward}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:47, 9 November 2015
James M. Ward (born May 23, 1951), is an American game designer and fantasy author. He is most famous for his game development and writing work for TSR, Inc., where he worked for more than 20 years. In 1989 he was inducted into the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts & Design Hall of Fame. From 2000 - 2005, he was President of Fast Forward Entertainment, an independent game development company.
Contents
Selected Works[edit]
Fiction[edit]
- Pool of Radiance, with Jane Cooper Hong, (TSR, 1989), a Forgotten Realms novel derived from the Pool of Radiance computer game.
- Pools of Darkness, with Anne K. Brown (TSR, 1992), the sequel to Pool of Radiance
- Pool of Twilight, with Anne K. Brown (TSR, 1993), the third book in the Pool series.
- Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe (Tor Books, 2005).
- Sete-Ka's Dream Quest (Margaret Weis Productions, 2006).
- Dragonfrigate Halcyon Blithe (Tor Books, 2006).
- Time Twisters Anthology (DAW Books, 2006).
- The Curse of Time (Margaret Weis Productions, 2007).
Role-playing games[edit]
- Metamorphosis Alpha (TSR, 1976), the first science fiction role-playing game.
- Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes, with Robert J. Kuntz (TSR, 1976), one of the four rules supplements to the original edition of Dungeons & Dragons.
- Gamma World, with Gary Jaquet (TSR, 1978), the first role-playing game in the post-apocalyptic subgenre.
- Deities & Demigods, with Robert J. Kuntz (TSR, 1980), a core rulebook for the 1st Edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons presenting similar material to that of Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes. This work introduced a number of now iconic Dungeons & Dragons deities, such as Corellon Larethian, Garl Glittergold, Gruumsh, Moradin, and Yondalla.
- Greyhawk Adventures (TSR, 1988), a hardcover sourcebook for the World of Greyhawk campaign setting.
- Metamorphosis Alpha 2006 Reprint (Author Reprint 2006), the first science fiction role-playing game.
Other[edit]
- Dragon Ball Z collectible card game.
- Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption computer game 2006.
- Westeros GAME OF THRONES Miniatures rules miniatures game 2007.
- Astrobirdz Concept card game, RPG, board game, coin game, YA novels.
Credits[edit]
Jim Ward (real name: James M. Ward) has a credit for spiritual guidance in the AD&D Adventures in Space boxed set, and a thank you in the credits of SJR2 Realmspace.[1][2][3]
Trivia[edit]
The Dungeons & Dragons character Drawmij was named after him; "Drawmij" is simply "Jim Ward" spelled backwards.
Books[edit]
| Publication | System | Publisher |
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References[edit]
External links[edit]
- James M. Ward at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- 'James M. Ward' article at Pen & Paper RPG Database
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