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From the Vault: The Origins of Games Workshop, with Sir Ian Livingstone
Dec 9, 2023
Sir Ian Livingstone, co-founder of Games Workshop, discusses the origins and impact of the company. They explore the evolution of gaming from board games to immersive experiences like Dungeons and Dragons. The chapter also delves into the origins of Citadel miniatures, personal experiences of the individuals involved, and the innovation of dice in Games Workshop. They also discuss the transition from game books to computer gaming and touch on various products and causes.
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- Dungeons and Dragons revolutionized gaming by introducing an immersive fantasy world and paved the way for the creation of Warhammer as its own intellectual property.
- The Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks series achieved immense success by empowering solo players to make choices and face consequences, selling over 20 million copies globally.
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The Origins of Games Workshop and Dungeons and Dragons
Sir Ian Livingstone discusses the early days of Games Workshop, co-founding the company with Steve Jackson, and their passion for board games and historical war games before the creation of Dungeons and Dragons. He highlights the impact of Dungeons and Dragons in revolutionizing gaming with its immersive fantasy world and introduces the Warhammer concept as their own intellectual property.
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